PRAIRIE FARMER'S POULTRY BOOK 



Mr. Osburn on his way to town with eggs. Eggs for shipment are first packed in cartons, 

 then in the crates. They seldom break when shipped in this way 



The balance, other than the loss, may be defective in 

 strength or fullness, but must be sweet. There may be a total 

 average loss : 



September 1 to June 1 2 dozen per case 



June 1 to September 1 IJ^ dozen per case 



If the loss exceeds this amount by not over 33j^ per cent, 

 the eggs shall be good delivery upon allowance of the excess. 



6. Fresh gathered ordinary firsts shall contain the follow- 

 ing percentage of fresh, reasonably full, sweet eggs : 



February 15 to May 15 60% 



Balance of the year 30% 



The balance, other than the loss, may be defective in 

 strength or fullness, but must be sweet. There may be a total 

 average loss: 



September 1 to June 1 3 dozen per case 



June 1 to September 1 1^ dozen per case 



[159] 



