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further treatment lay it on a ripener or a shelf which is not 

 perfectly clean and where it is likely to be broken. 



26. Influence of creamery surroundings. — The sur- 

 roundings of a creamery, whether high weeds, muddy or 

 dusty roads, or an attractive lawn and graveled roads, have 

 a distinct effect on the grade of workmanship in the 

 establishment. Pride and interest are features that must 



Fio. G. — A plain neat creamerj', with attractive grounds. 



not be forgotten in this relation. They cannot be en- 

 gendered within the surroundings of many creameries. 

 Conditions such as are seen in Fig. G have a good influ- 

 ence on operators and patrons. They also appeal to the 

 consumer who has an opportunity to see them. 



27. Influence of creamery buildings. — Paint properly 

 applied has an important place in improving the appear- 

 ance of creamery buildings. Light-colored paint is the 

 universal sliade for dairy apparatus and buildings. Dirt 

 is easily seen on a white surface ; therefore, a light- 

 colored object is more likely to be kept clean than a 

 dark one. When a light color is used in a dark corner, 



