50 BULLETIN 63, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 
During unfavorable seasons, especially during December and January, when warm 
and humid weather is prevalent in Florida, frequent thorough inspections of the 
various operations through which the fruit passes are most essential. Instead of lower- 
ing the standard at this time, it is extremely important to approach the ideal as closely 
as possible. 
Precooling may not safely be depended upon to offset decay following mechanical 
injuries due to improper methods of handling the fruit when preparing it for ship- 
ment, but it is a valuable and legitimate means of insuring arrival on the market in 
sound condition after each grower, packer, and shipper has done his share in properly 
handling the fruit. 
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