PLATE LX 
Fig. i.—A bunch of Chinese bananas (Musa cavendishii). The fruit of this variety 
is so tender that it has to be protected during shipment by wrapping. The bunch is 
first wrapped in paper or cheesecloth and then in dried banana leaves, rice straw, or 
a mixture of the two. 
Fig. 2.—A bunch of Chinese bananas wrapped in banana leaves and ready for ship¬ 
ment to California. Packing materials are stored for several months before use and 
are constantly under the supervision of inspectors to make sure that they are kept 
free from fruit-fly contamination. 
