206 FRUIT CULTURE UNDER GLASS. 



the paper from contact with the fruit. Then doiible 

 the tissue-paper over all, fill up with cottou wool, lay a 

 little paper-shavings aU over the surface of the box, and 

 screw down as directed in the case of peaches. When 

 figs have to be packed, it is best to gather the fruit before 

 the juice begins to ooze out of them, but not till they 

 rend slightly at the sides. 



