Bui. 1457, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture 
Plate 9 
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Curing and Gathering Dates 
A.— Pebble-floored drying yard at El Qurein for the curing of Amri dates 
B— Gathering Saidy dates near Bedrashen. These trees, growing on the site of ancient 
Memphis, are about 30 years old. Note the long fruiting stalks, characteristic of this 
variety. The fruit, when still hard but in its deepest orange color, is stripped from the 
threads into the baskets and spread for 12 to 14 davs in drving Yards 
