U. S. Grade C, or U. S. Standard, fruits and vegetables are good, wholesome 



products. The raw products used in this grade may not be so carefully 



selected as to size, color, and maturity as in the higher grades. Products 



of this grade should sell at lower prices than products of the higher 



grades, but the food in many instances is just as nutritious. 



(In the interest of brevity it is suggested that the grade name only be 



shown when writing specifications. It is not necessary to write a detailed 



description of the above grades.) 



B. Style 



If more than one styk of a product is available, specify the style desired. 

 Cream-style canned corn and Whole-grain-style canned corn are examples of 

 a product packed in more than one form. 



C. Type 



If more than one type of product is available, specify the type desired. The 

 term "type" is used to differentiate between the varietal characteristics of a 

 commodity. Early and Sweet (or sugar) peas are different types of peas, and 

 Red Sour and Sweet cherries are distinct types of cherries. 



D. Size and Kind of Containers 



Indicate size of containers to be furnished. Indicate kind of containers to be 

 furnished — i.e., cans (plain or enamel-lined cans), glass containers, or packag- 

 ing such as paper cartons or wood boxes. 



E. Drained Weight 



If the commodity is one commonly packed in brine or sirup, specify the 

 minimum drained weight desired. 



F. Count or Size 



Specify the range of count of pieces desired for commodities in which 

 count is important. Range of count is suggested, for it is seldom practicable to 

 designate a specific number of pieces for each can. Variations incident to 

 commercial canning are almost unavoidable. Some commodities are sold by 

 size. For example, the size of peas, lima beans, and mushrooms should be 

 specified. 



G. Packing Medium 



If fruit packed in sirup is desired, specify sirup density, such as extra-heavy 

 sirup or heavy sirup; if fruit packed in water is desired, designate as water 

 pack. 



H. Examples 



The following are examples of descriptions that may be used in a specifi- 

 cation: 



If you desire the best grade of canned all-green asparagus spears of medium 

 size in No. 2 cans, your specification for this item would properly read: 



ASPARAGUS, all-green— U. S. Grade A, or U. S. Fancy No. 2 cans 

 Minimum drained weight — 12^ ounces 

 Range of count — 34 to 50 spears to the can 

 If you decide that your needs for canned yellow clingstone peaches require 

 halves of good color, reasonably uniform in size and symmetry, and reasonably 



