PACKING 



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(d) Grading the fruit. 



(e) Packing in barrels. 



(/) Packing in Western boxes. 



(g) Packing in Eastern boxes. 



(h) Packing in baskets. 



(i) Removing spray residues. 



(a) Determining Type of Package to Use. Apples go to 

 market in many containers. Each has its uses and particular 

 adaptations. 



In making his decision as to the type of package to use the 

 grower should take into account the following factors: 



(1) Varieties. 



(2) Quality of the crop. 



(3) Market preferences and tendencies. 



(4) Size of commercial crop. 



(5) Size of individual crop. 



(6) Where crop is marketed. 



(7) Specifications of packages. 



(1) Varieties, Quality apples should go into a package 

 that means quality to the buyer and consumer. It is equally 

 true that quality packages should not be used for mediocre 

 fruit. Quality in fruit is a term which to the consumer means 

 external attractiveness and finish, as much as or more than 

 flavor. 



Some varieties are extremely tender. Mcintosh is an exam- 

 ple. Varieties that are commonly regarded as dessert or eat- 

 ing apples should as a rule be packed in containers that insure 

 as far as possible freedom from bruising and perfect condition. 



Varieties of medium quality purchased for cooking and gen- 

 eral uses, as Baldwin or York Imperial, may well be packed 

 in the larger containers. 



(2) Quality of the Crop. Owing to the season or to better 

 management on the part of the grower, the quality of the crop 

 may be much higher one year than another. This may justify 

 a change in the type of package used. The appearance and 



