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CABBAGES AND CAULIFLOWERS. 



neat-looking crates or boxes, in the bottom of which 

 put a few leaves and on these the cauliflower 

 heads, which should be of a uniform size for each 

 crate. Pack closely and firmly in layers, taking 

 care, however, not to bruise the tender buds. All 

 the heads in a layer should turn in the same 

 direction, being laid sidewise, and the next layer 

 in the opposite direction, respectively, with top 

 and stem. On the top of the heads fill in with 

 leaves until the cover will press the whole contents 

 so tight as to prevent the heads from moving 

 during the transportation. 



Label the crates neatly, stating the contents on 

 each crate separately. Immediately in advance 

 of a shipment send your commission house a 

 detailed list of what you are about to send or 

 already have delivered at the express office, steam- 

 boat, etc., stating, also, in your letter of advice, 

 by what train or steamer the goods will be sent. 

 The observation of the above rules will greatly 

 help to secure for the shipper the quickest sale 

 and the highest price that the state of the market 

 will allow. 



