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be picked when fully developed and while in its green state. It should not 

 be quailed, but used fresh. 



Grading, Wrapping, and Packing. 



Each variety should be kept separate, and the fruit must be graded 

 uniformly. To obtpin uniformity in size a grading machine should be 

 used. Many grading machines are upon the market, each possessing its 

 own peculiar advantages. They are mostly, however, of very simple con- 

 struction, and a useful grader can be made in a few hours by any ordinary 

 carpenter. Every grading machine should allow of the fruit being graded 



Cl rR ons cut in Two. o c;4i ti} .*.v;. 4 . vv.h.FEN re, 



Fig. 92. — Citrons grown in Dominica. 



in the standard sizes known as 96, 112, 126, 150, 176,200 — this represents 

 the number of fruits that can be safely packed in the standard orange box. 

 In addition to uniformity in size there should be uniformity in colour, 

 shape, and quality. Such details as these cannot be overlooked with 

 impunity by any grower. 



Uniformity in every detail should be constantly aimed at. 



When the fruit has sufficiently quailed it should be wrapped in tissue 

 paper. Special wrappers made of the best manilla paper, and cut in 

 suitable sizes for wrapping the standard size fruit, can be easily procured. 

 Each wrapper should bear the grower's brand, and, if careful attention 

 has been paid to details throughout, it will be but a matter of time before 

 that particular brand is sought for with confidence on the market. 



