8 HARVESTING, STORING, AND MARKETING 



A metal picking bucket, with a canvas drop bottom, sus- 

 pended from the shoulders of the picker is now used almost ex- 

 clusively on the Pacific Coast and is gaining favor in Eastern 

 sections (Figs. 4 and 5) . The sides have sufficient rigidity to 

 protect the fruit, and the receptacle is easily carried and 

 emptied. 



Fig. 3. Types of orchard ladders. The extension ladder at the left is too 

 cumbersome. The three ladders at the right, in varying lengths depend- 

 ing on the height of the trees, are most desirable, A distinct flare at 



the base increases stability. 



If the trees are low and the crop is heavy, a 16-quart 

 peach basket makes a very good picking container. It can be 

 attached to the picker either by a heavy adjustable canvas 

 strap with hooks on each end of it or by fastening the ends to 

 a wire ring that will fit under the hoop on the basket. 



Any receptacle may be satisfactory when used by a careful 

 workman; any may be objectionable, if carelessly used. 



Receptacles into which the fruit may be emptied by the 



