UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
BULLETIN No. 935 
Contribution from the Bureau of Market 
GEORGE LIVINGSTON, Chief 
Washington, D. C. 
March 14, 1921 
THE 
DISTRIBUTION OF NORTHWESTERN 
BOXED APPLES 
By 
C. W. KITCHEN, Specialist in Market News, Fruits, and 
Vegetables; E. M. SEIFERT, Jr., Assistant in Market 
Surveys; and MARY B. HALL. Clerk 
CONTENTS 
Page 
Introduction . . . . 1 
Production 2 
Preparation for Market 4 
Transportation and Storage Facilities . 5 
Rate of Movement 6 
Page 
Marketing Methods 7" 
Distribution 8 
Export Shipments , 8 
F. O. B. Prices 7~l 9 
Appendix : Exhibits 1 to 11 11 
WASHINGTON 
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
1921 
