GROWING FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES II 5 



from five to ten thicknesses of newspaper, 

 according to the severity of the weather. 

 When several varieties are to be packed in one 

 box, some means must be used to enable the 

 person who unpacks them to distinguish the 

 varieties. 



When from two to five plants of one 

 variety are sent, probably the best method 

 will be to wrap them in other paper with a 

 piece of cord about it, thus making them 

 into a loose bundle that can be packed flat. 

 When several of one variety are sent, the 

 kinds may be kept separate by making 

 divisions with heavy paper that will not tear 

 easily. At least one label must go with each 

 variety, and the number of plants of that 

 variety should be written on it. Layers of 

 excelsior may also be used to enable the 

 varieties to be distinguished, and in large 

 boxes a layer of this material on the bottom 

 and between each two layers of plants may 

 prove beneficial. Place the plants closely 

 and firmly together, with the ball of soil 

 against the end of the box. When the first 

 row has been placed, begin another, with the 

 plants in the same relative position, but 

 with the tops in the opposite direction, and 



