62 MISC. PUB. 190, U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE 
more than one eggplant in any container * may be af- 
fected by decay provided an average of not more than 
1 percent of the eggplants in any lot may be affected 
by decay. 
Unclassified shall consist of eggplants which are not 
graded in conformity with the foregoing grades. 
MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SIZE 
The size of eggplants may be designated in terms 
of count or minimum diameter. 
Where the size is specified, in order to allow for 
variations incident to proper packing, not more than 
10 percent, by count, of the eggplants in any con- 
tainer ~~ may be below the size specified. 
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS 
As used in these grades: 
‘Similar varietal characteristics’’ means that the 
eggplants are alike as to shape and general character- 
istics. 
“Firm” means that the eggplants are not soft or 
flabby. 
“Good characteristic color’? means that the egg- 
plants are uniformly colored a deep purple. Streaked 
eolor, light-purple, reddish, or yellowish color shall 
not be considered good characteristic color. 
“Fairly well shaped ’”’ means that those of the long 
type such as Florida High Bush may be either ey- 
lindrical or slightly curved but that they shall not 
be materially deformed; those of thick, chunky type 
such as New York Improved may show the character- 
istic scallops at the base and may be Slightly curved, 
but they shall not be materially deformed. 
“ Fairly smooth” means that any scars present do 
not materially affect the appearance, shape, or color. 
‘Damage’ means any injury which materially af- 
fects the appearance, edible or shipping quality. 
* Serious damage’’ means any injury which seri- 
ously affects the appearance, edible or shipping 
quality. 
‘‘ Diameter’? means the greatest dimension at right 
angles to the longitudinal axis, 
1 See footnote 11. 
