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not return them free of charge as they do baskets. Sec- 

 ondly: they are usually reshipped or sent at once to a 

 distant market, and sold with the peaches. 



The relative merits and adyantages of shipping in bas- 

 kets and crates depend on circumstances. If the planter 

 IS shipping fruit to be sold in the New York or Philadel- 

 phia market, he will find it profitable to ship in baskets, 

 as it is better displayed, and presents a more inviting 

 appearance. But if he ships to more distant points, or 

 only to the great commercial centers fov reshipment, 

 crates are preferable, as the fruit is better j.rotected, and 

 bears rougher handling. 



Shipping by express is dpne saJmost excl'iBively in crates. 



