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Packing Apples. 
Under the “diagonal numerical system,’ apples and oranges, 
according to size, are packed, not in rows directly on the top of 
the other but in alternated rows so that each fruit comes over the 
space between two or three; this gives to the whole caseful more 
solidity and elasticity. 
Aceording to size, the fruit is packed as follows :— 
The 2-1 pack, containing 5 tiers or layers to the case. 
The 2-2 pack, containing 6 tiers or layers to the case. 
The 3-2 pack, containing 7 tiers or layers to the case. 
The constant number of tiers or layers in the case is due to 
the fact that all apples in the second tier rest in the space or de- 
pression formed by the three apples underneath on which it is 
set; this applies right through the layer and also applies to each 
layer following, right up to the top of the case. Where the bigger 
sized apples are packed the spaces are larger than is the case with 
the smaller and closer fitting fruit; they sit deeper into the space 
below. The number of layers or tiers for each numerical diagonal 
pack being constant, the number of fruit in the case is readily 
A.—2 — 1 pack. B.—2 — 1. 
5 x 5. 7x 6. 
known by multiplying the number in each layer or tier by the 
number of tiers in the case. The rows should be straight, both 
lengthways and diagonally. 
The 2-1 pack, the 2-2 pack, and the 3-2 pack. 
The fruits are so arranged that the rows run in direct lines 
lengthways, and also in straight lines diagonally. 
