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done as it should be — neatly and firmly. A well-packed box of oranges 

 OIL arrival at its destination oversea should open up with a neat and 

 attractive appearance; this can be secured by adopting the "packs" 

 shown, and cannot be obtained should the fruit be placed loosely in 

 the box. 



Loose packing is the abomination of the fruit dealer. Wrapping 

 and packing the fruit should be done by the same individual and form 

 one operation. It can only be properly done when standing up. The 

 erect position gives a command over the work not obtainable when one 

 -jits down to it; therefore there should be no chairs in the packing- 



The Modern Feuit Box Peess— New Model. 



house. It will be found in nearly all the different "packs" shown 

 that the fruit will rather more than fill up the boxes ; in some instances 

 it will stand an inch above the sides of the box. This necessitates 

 further careful handling in the nailing up, and ensures that tightness 

 which is indispensable for the safety of all fruits, of no matter what 

 Icind, when in transit. 



In the up-to-date packing-houses of California a press is used (as 

 shown), which forces the ends of the cover down so that the boxes are 

 •easily nailed up. If a press is used judgment is essential, as a quick 



