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other hand, he can consign to a commission merchant in a distant 
market, running the many risks which are to be encountered — 
delay in getting cars; poor refrigeration and consequent loss in 
hot weather; or freezing if in cold weather; delay in transit and 
consequent loss; rapid market fluctuation and consequent falling 
in price during the time the product is in transit, and finally, the 
dishonesty of the receiver. 
A large number of the individual growers prefer to take less and 
sell to the dealer, letting him assume the risks, which is the better 
way where there is only a limited number of shipments to be 
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made, for there are always losses, and, unless the shipments are 
large enough — as in the case of the dealer or large grower who 
can distribute his losses over a large number of shipments — it is 
liable to strike rather hard if the loss is very heavy. 
PUTTING OUT A SATISFACTORY ARTICLE 
There are a few essentials which should always be taken into 
consideration in any event. First, that products should always 
be grown, harvested, graded and packed with a view to satisfying 
the purchaser. It is comparatively easy to get the purchase 
