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10. Storing and marketing. — A fairly high temperature and a 

 dry atmosphere are necessary for the successful storage of sweet 

 potatoes. In the large commercial storage houses a tempera- 

 ture of about 85° F. is maintained while the crop is being stored 

 and for about ten days afterward and then the temperature is 

 dropped to about 55° F. 



Sweet potatoes are sold in a great variety of packages, including 

 barrels, baskets, and hampers of various descriptions. 



1. What are the requisites for the successful storage of sweet 



potatoes ? 

 W-VG:448. L:257. C:428. Fi:46. 



2. What is the best method of grading and packing your crop for 



market? C:430. 



