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th&head under the bofly (See Fig. 29); then lay the fowl in the left-hand cor- 

 ner, with the head against the end of the box, and the back up, and cotatinue in 

 the same manner until the row is filled. Then begin the second row in the same 

 manner, letting the head of the bird pass up between the two adjoining birds, 

 which will make the whole solid and firm. (See Figure 30.) In packing the last 

 row reverse the order, placing the heads against the end of the box, and letting 

 the feet pass nndef each other, and fill the spaces with straw. Over this layer 

 place enough straw to prevent the next layer coming in contact with it, then add 

 other layers, packed in the same manner, until the box is filled. Care should 

 be taken to fill the box full, in order to prevent any disarrangement. To those 

 having extra fine poultry tq send to market, we would recommend wrapping 

 each fowl in paper, before packing; this will prevent dust and straw adhering to 

 it, and will add much to its appearance. The box should have the initials of 

 the consignor, the number and variety of contents, as well as the name of the 

 consignee, marked' on it." 



