24 MODERN FRUIT MARKETING 
the particular locality, or increased in size to accom- 
modate. much larger quantities of fruit. 
Central Packing-Houses.—Many places in the United 
States where the fruit areas are large, growers do not 
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pack their own fruit. This is especially true where co- 
operative organizations are in vogue. It has been found 
by experience that the average grower cannot pack his 
own fruit and maintain a uniform package from year 
to year. Each grower has a little different standard 
as his own. Hence, some of the cooperative organiza- 
