80 MODERN STRAWBERRY GROWING 
2. After filling box about half full place 
the rest stems down, in order that the top 
layer may be placed evenly and level, stems 
down. 
3. Fill boxes solid, especially at corners, 
or they will be short weight, settle, spoil 
your pack and bring less money. 
4. Fill box so that top of layer will come 
three eighths of an inch above the top of box. 
5. Allow no berries to project over side of 
box, if they do berries will be crushed, the 
pack spoiled and the box stained. 
6. Packers to sort out all green, overripe, 
misshapen and under five tier berries. 
7. Use clean crates and keep them from 
being soiled. 
8. After crates are packed, place them in a 
cool place. 
SHIPPING 
In the case of fruits to be shipped long 
distances, it is advisable to cool the boxes 
of berries for one half to three quarters of 
an hour before they are placed in the refriger- 
ator cars. This cooling and subsequent plac- 
ing these crates in refrigerator cars hardens 
off the fruit, preventing to a considerable 
