. L. B. Case's botanical index : an illustrated quarterly botanical magazine. Nurseries (Horticulture) Indiana Richmond Catalogs; Nursery stock Indiana Richmond Catalogs; Plants Indiana Richmond Catalogs; Flowers Indiana Richmond Catalogs. Fig. 117. scarlet, however Fig. 118. is seldom done, consequently, they usually hold only one-fifth of a bushel. Fig. 117 shows the Michigan Fruit Basket, as manufactured by the Union Bag and Paper Co., of 53 & 55 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 111., which, for many years, was the form adopted by the Michigan fruitgrow- ers. The baskets, when filled with frui
. L. B. Case's botanical index : an illustrated quarterly botanical magazine. Nurseries (Horticulture) Indiana Richmond Catalogs; Nursery stock Indiana Richmond Catalogs; Plants Indiana Richmond Catalogs; Flowers Indiana Richmond Catalogs. Fig. 117. scarlet, however Fig. 118. is seldom done, consequently, they usually hold only one-fifth of a bushel. Fig. 117 shows the Michigan Fruit Basket, as manufactured by the Union Bag and Paper Co., of 53 & 55 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 111., which, for many years, was the form adopted by the Michigan fruitgrow- ers. The baskets, when filled with fruit, were always covered with a piece of tarleton, millinet or mosquito bar, of various colors, principally green or some of the shades of red; the brightest gives the fruit a much richer appearance than any other color. Fig. US shows an improvement adopted by A. W. Wells & Co., of St. Joseph, Mich., on the old form of open baskets. It is the so-called Rail Road Cover, made of the same material as the basket, and fitting it nicely, and which, when securely fastened by wire or strong cord, facilitates the handling and storing. To meet the further demand for a convenient basket, A. W. Wells & Co. have added a wire handle sixteen inches long, hooked at each end through the rim of the basket. (Fig. 119). This enables the pur- chaser to carry it with ease, which is always an inducement to take something home as a pleasant surprise. The dealer usually refunds a small sum of money for the return of the basket, which he returns \W to the fruit grower in nests similar to Figs. 129 and 131. For small Fig. 119. fruit the bushel drawer is very extensively used, especially, around Cincinnati, for each locality lias its own particular pattern. The drawers are two inches deep, and carry Plums, Cherries, &c, very satisfactorily, and, as they can be packed in a frame together, they are well ventilated, are easily handled and occupy only a small space, which is a very important item to
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