34 MISC. PUB. 190, U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE 
ming without a waste of more than 15 percent, by 
weight, over that which would occur if the head of 
cabbage were perfect. 
UNITED STATES STANDARDS FOR 
CANTALOUPS 
(Effective Apr. 22, 1930) 
GRADES 
U.S. No. 1 shall consist of cantaloups of one 
variety which are firm, mature, well formed, well 
netted, and free from aphis honeydew, cracks, sun- 
burn, decay, and from damage caused by dirt, mois- 
ture, hail, disease, insects, or Mechanical or other 
means. | 
In order to allow for variations incident to proper 
grading and handling, not more than 10 percent, by 
count, of any lot may be below the requirements of 
this grade, but not over one half of this tolerance 
or 5 percent, shall be allowed for any one defect 
causing serious damage, and no part of this tolerance 
shall be allowed for decay. 
Unclassified shall consist of cantaloups which are 
not graded in conformity with the foregoing grade. 
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS 
As used in these grades: 
“Mature”? means the cantaloup has reached the 
stage of development which will insure a proper com- 
pletion of the ripening process. 
‘Well netted” means having the netting charac- 
teristic of a well developed specimen of the variety. 
“Damage” means any injury from the causes men- 
tioned which is apparent in the process of proper 
grading and handling. 
‘* Serious damage” means any injury that seriously 
affects the edible or shipping quality. Cantaloups 
which are soft, immature, or cracked shall be con- 
sidered as being seriously damaged. 
UNITED STATES STANDARDS FOR BUNCHED 
CARROTS 
(Effective Sept. 1, 1932) 
GRADES 
U.S. No. 1 shall consist of carrots of similar va- 
rietal characteristics which are firm, fairly well col- 
