MARKETING 
175 
quito netting; by wrapping each specimen with soft 
paper; by tying bunched vegetables, as celery, asparagus, 
rhubarb and the root crops, with blue or red tape ; and 
by branding or labeling wrappers, covers or packages. 
(229.) 
(2) Honest packing is absolutely essential. This 
means uniformity of grade throughout the package, and 
it prohibits “topping.” The crates or baskets should be 
as large as they are represented and packed full. 
(3) The specimens should be placed in such a manner 
that they will remain firm and in position until the 
market is reached, to avoid bruising. 
FIG. 51. BUNCHING ONIONS IN THE FIELD 
As previously indicated (224) the work of packing 
or bunching is sometimes done in the field. (Figure 51.) 
Packing requires close supervision. When a force of 
laborers is at work it is desirable to give each one a 
number and require everyone to place a slip of paper in 
