FRUIT-PACKING OPERATIONS 65 
it is sometimes difficult to pack all the different shapes 
and sizes of apples in these boxes. Therefore, consider- 
able time and practice is necessary before a packer be- 
comes efficient. In the larger orchard sections of the 
West packing schools are held where experts may be 
trained .to do this work. In fact, where cooperative 
Fig. 52.—PACKING TABLE 
Boxes in position. 
organizations are in vogue, growers are not allowed to 
‘pack their own fruit but the work is done under the 
direction of the organization by a corps of experienced 
or licensed packers. On the side of the box is placed a 
little arrangement known as a ‘‘paper hod’’ to hold the 
tissue for convenience in the wrapping process. 
Terms Used in Box Packing.—Before one can suc- 
cessfully understand the operation of packing apples in 
boxes, there are several terms with which he must be- 
