2io TREATISE ON THE CULTURE, &c. 



on that layer, in the fame manner as the Melons ; and fo on 

 with the Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, and, laftly, the Grapes, 

 filling up the box with mofs, that the lid may fhut down fo. 

 tight as to prevent any friction among the fruit. The boxes 

 fhould have locks, and two keys, which may ferve for them 

 all ; each of the perfons who pack and unpack the fruit 

 having a key. 



The mofs and grafs fhould always be returned in the 'boxes, 

 which, with a little addition,, will ferve the whole feafon, 

 being ihaken up and well aired after ' each journey, and 

 keeping it fweet and clean. After the wooden box is locked^ 

 it will be neceflary to cord it firmly. 



My reafon for being fo particular ®n packing of fruit is-, 

 that I have .known iaftanc.es of its being totally fpoiied in the 

 carriage from improper packing. 



By purfuing the .above method we have never failed of 

 fuccefs ; and if fruit be packed according to the foregoing 

 directions, it may be fent to the fartheft parts of the kingdom, 

 by coaches or waggons, with perfect iukty. 



