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should be used for each bushel of fruit treated. If the 

 supply of water is limited, the same water may be used re- 

 peatedly, provided that sufficient lime is added to neutralize 

 the acid. 



(Broffdex Co.) 



Fig. 28. A waxing outfit. The curved metal shield directs a sheet of 

 wax over the revolving fruit. The machine has a capacity of 300 



bushels per hour. 



Complete drying of the fruit does not seem to be necessary. 



Alkaline washes have been used and experimental work 

 done with the application of paraffin and oil following the 

 treatment, to replace the natural wax removed in the process. 

 Wax emulsions, diluted with water, are used to advantage if 



