. The book of market gardening. Gardening. 106 THE BOOK OF MARKET GARDENING varieties of Gooseberries, but all can understand a large ripe fruit of attractive appearance. The small boxes already mentioned have been utilised for Currants and Gooseberries, as well as for Straw- berries and Raspberries, with satisfactory results, pro- vided the fruits were of sufficiently good quality to pay for the trouble of pack- ing. The smallest size in use holds about 4 lb. of Cur- rants or three quarts of Gooseberries, and lining the box with paper is usually suffi- cient, making sure Square Willow Baby-Ba
. The book of market gardening. Gardening. 106 THE BOOK OF MARKET GARDENING varieties of Gooseberries, but all can understand a large ripe fruit of attractive appearance. The small boxes already mentioned have been utilised for Currants and Gooseberries, as well as for Straw- berries and Raspberries, with satisfactory results, pro- vided the fruits were of sufficiently good quality to pay for the trouble of pack- ing. The smallest size in use holds about 4 lb. of Cur- rants or three quarts of Gooseberries, and lining the box with paper is usually suffi- cient, making sure Square Willow Baby-Baskets. that the whole is firm (Osman & Co.) when ^ M ^ fixed on. Vine leaves or Strawberry leaves are useful for finishing off the top, and the fruits should be filled in evenly so that no large spaces are left, all damaged or over-ripe fruits being rigidly excluded. When forwarded in bulk, the peck baskets commonly employed have much in their favour ; the tops being contracted to form a narrow mouth, serve to protect the contents and are also convenient for covering with paper, which is tied securely round the rim. They will take 12 lb. of Strawberries and other small fruits, or about 14 lb. of Plums, and as these fruits in such quantity are liable to be overheated in closed boxes, the spaces in the wicker-work of the baskets provide for a degree of ventilation which keeps that in check. There is apt to be some irregularity in the size and weight of these baskets, except those from the best makers, and this defect often causes the sender. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Castle, R. Lewis. [from old catalog]. London, J. Lune, New York, J. Lane, company
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