166 MISC. PUB. 190, U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE 
U.S. No. 2 shall consist of watermelons of similar 
varietal characteristics which are mature but not over- 
ripe, which are not badly misshapen (fig. 1-B) and 
which are free from decay, white heart, and from 
serious damage caused by sunburn, disease, insects, or 
mechanical or other means. (See Size.) 
In order to allow for variations incident to proper 
grading and handling, not more than 10 percent, by 
count, May be below the requirements of this grade 
but no part of this tolerance shall be allowed for 
decay. 
Unclassified.—Watermelons which are not graded 
in conformity with either of the foregoing grades may 
be designated as unclassified. 
SIZE 
Where the size of watermelons is stated in terms 
of average weight, wnless otherwise specified, the 
melons in any lot averaging less than 30 pounds shall 
not vary more than 4 pounds below tke stated aver- 
age, and the melons in any lot averaging 380 pounds 
or more shall not vary more than 6 pounds below the 
stated average. 
Size may also be stated in terms of minimum 
weight. 
In order to allow for variations incident to proper 
sizing, not more than 5 percent, by count, of the 
watermelons in any lot may be below the size require- 
ments. 
Table of weights 
a Tolerance 2 Tolerance 
oe permitted Mee permitted 
Average (unless for melons Average Cantos for melons 
weight atheriice below the weight theresa below the 
(pounds) : minimum (pounds) ctigee minimum 
specified) weight specified) weight 
Pounds Percent Pounds Percent 
7, | (ans Oe ae 16 Fel ae yaa er oy 26 5 
5 ee en AP 18 gd | es: Cae aie Wer 2 28 5 
ys Se Sree 20 Le | (| Pen Re oe 30 5 
2 ee 22 Sait cies Sees 32 5 
72 id A 24 Sn AOS 2 ee aes: 34 5 
ry | Cee aed 24 Pg | WE 7 ER a og 36 5 
