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harvest is all gathered by the bees, extract it closely, for it 
will not do to taint any other honey, even though it be from 
fall flowers and somewhat darker, with its aromatic flavor. 
TIN PAILS FOR HONEY. 
For retail packages, tin pails (fig. 28), with close-fitting 
covers, are the best. Purchased by the gross or in lots of 
1,000 or more, the price is so inconsiderable that no 
consumer will object to paying what they cost, in addition 
to the price of honey, for they are so ‘handy to have in the 
house” that not one in a hundred would return the pail. 
To hold 3 pounds, 5 pounds. 10 pounds, 
Fie. 28.—Straight Pails. .« 
A neatly printed label should be gummed or pasted on 
each Pail, stating the amount and kind of honey, name of 
apiarist by whom put up, and giving in a foot-note directions 
for liquefying the honey in case it granulates. 
To hold 25 pounds. 7 pounds, 
Fig. 28.—Tapering Pails. 
They are heavier and stronger than the straight Pails; 
the covers are deeper and the top-edge of the Pail is doubled 
over. A smaller size is also made to hold about one pound. 
