. The war garden victorious. Vegetable gardening; World War, 1914-1918. Fig. 18. Vegetable and fruit sliccr. STORAGE FOR DRIED PRODUCTS Of importance equal to proper Drying is the proper pactcing and storage of the finished product. With the scarcity of tins and the high prices of glass jars it is recommended that other containers be used. Those easily available arc baking-powder cans and similar covered tins, pasteboard boxes having tight- fitting covers, strong paper bags, and patented paraffin paper boxes, which may be bought in quantities at comparatively low cost. A paraffin con- t a i n
. The war garden victorious. Vegetable gardening; World War, 1914-1918. Fig. 18. Vegetable and fruit sliccr. STORAGE FOR DRIED PRODUCTS Of importance equal to proper Drying is the proper pactcing and storage of the finished product. With the scarcity of tins and the high prices of glass jars it is recommended that other containers be used. Those easily available arc baking-powder cans and similar covered tins, pasteboard boxes having tight- fitting covers, strong paper bags, and patented paraffin paper boxes, which may be bought in quantities at comparatively low cost. A paraffin con- t a i n e r of the type used by oyster dealers for the delivery of oysters will be found inexpen- sive and easily handled. If using this, or a baking-powder can or similar container, after filling adjust the cover closely. For storage on a larger scale use closely built wooden boxes with well-fitted lids. Line each box with paraffin paper in several layers. The paper should cover the top of the contents. It is essential that the container should exclude light and insects but it should not be air-tight. Products stored in air-tight con- tainers suffer damage through moisture which escapes from the product and condenses in the package. If a paper bag is used, the top should be twisted, doubled over and tied with a string. Another good precau- tion is to store bags within an ordinary lard pail or can or other tin vessel ha\-- ing a fairly close-fit- ting cover. The products should be stored in a warm, dry place, well ventilated and protected from rats, mice and insects. An attic or upstairs- room which is warmed by pipes or flues pass- ing through makes a very satisfactory place. Shelves near a furnace also make a suitable storage place. In sections where the air is very moist, especial care must be used. The containers should be opened occasionally and if any moisture has been taken up the contents should be placed in the oven until It is good practice to use small containers so th
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