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eggs direct to the consumer. When satisfactory prices can 

 be obtained for a high grade fresh product, this system will 

 prove practical. There are several factors, however, that 

 must be considered when this method is used, namely, when 

 the distance between the producer and consumer is too great, 

 the postage required may prove prohibitive. Another factor 

 that should be considered and definitely agreed upon when 

 this system of marketing is employed is that the consumer 

 shall make prompt settlement and return the cartons, which. 



Figure 2S1. — A satisfactorj^ type of egg carton for shipping by parcel post, 

 allowing one and two dozen sizes. 



in most cases, can be used several times. In order to secure 

 the best prices for eggs so marketed, fresh, clean, infertile 

 eggs should be furnished as suggested above. 



Containers. There are several makes and styles of con- 

 tainers of various sizes ranging from one-dozen-egg capacity 

 up. These containers are usually constructed of corrugated 

 cardboard or of a light metal. In selecting a container con- 

 sideration should be given to the cost, simplicity, strength, 

 weight, and durability, as all these factors will influence 

 either directly or indirectly the cost of marketing by this 

 method. The containers as shown in Figure 281 are com- 

 monly used with good results. 



