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are cut to fit the length of the box and lap about two- 
thirds of the way on the top and the same on the 
bottom. In placing these papers in position an extra 
crease needs to be put in to the bottom to allow for the 
spring when the lid is put 
on (Fig. 53). If this 
pleat or fold is not pres- 
ent, the spring of the bot- 
tom will tear the paper. 
Occasionally box liners 
fitting over the end as 
well as the sides will be 
found, but these are sel- 
dom used and are not at 
all necessary. 
If the apples are to be 
wrapped in tissue noother 
_= package material is used. 
Fig. 51. If they are not to be 
Barrel lever press. wrapped, the so-called 
layer boards are used be- 
tween each layer of apples. These keep the fruit in place 
and add to the attractiveness and appearance of the 
pack. It is customary in most fruit sections to use the 
wraps in preference to the layer boards. Where wraps 
are used there is not much difference in the cost of ma- 
terials and very little difference in the time required to 
properly pack a box. Without doubt those in tissue 
wraps will carry farther and ‘‘stand up’’ better for a 
much Jonger time. Besides the tissues serve as a cushion 
to prevent bruising in handling. 
There being only two sizes of boxes used for apples, 
i 
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