. The Bulletin of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Agriculture -- North Carolina. 34 The Bulletin. with raffia or some other suitable tying material, or held in shape with broad rubber bands. Several styles of "bunching" machines have been invented into which the stalks are placed and held until tied; after tying, the ends are always trimmed to a smooth, even length. The bunches are usually packed in crates holding from one to two dozen bunches. A layer of damp paper or moss is placed on the bottom and the bunches stood on end and placed firmly together, so as to avoid s
. The Bulletin of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Agriculture -- North Carolina. 34 The Bulletin. with raffia or some other suitable tying material, or held in shape with broad rubber bands. Several styles of "bunching" machines have been invented into which the stalks are placed and held until tied; after tying, the ends are always trimmed to a smooth, even length. The bunches are usually packed in crates holding from one to two dozen bunches. A layer of damp paper or moss is placed on the bottom and the bunches stood on end and placed firmly together, so as to avoid slipping and bruising. Fig. 22 shows a package holding twelve bunches. Note the shape of the box. This holds the bunches firmly in place, and results in placing them upon the market in a better and more attract- ive condition. Note, also, the moss on which the bunches are placed. This damp moss keeps the stalks fresh and crisp. BEANS. String, or "snap" beans, as they are commonly called, are usually grown in localities having a good supply of comparatively cheap labor. They are handled in much the same manner as peas, the pods being picked with sufficient care so as to cause as little disturbance to the roots as possible and before the seeds have become large enough to bulge the pods, and while crisp enough to snap when bent. The gathering is all. Fig. 23.—Hamper of "Snap" Beans as it Reached Market. done by hand, and the pods, when picked, are carried to the packing shed, where they are sorted and packed ready for market. The same package used in shipping lettuce is used in placing string beans on the market. The beans are arranged and packed tight and snug. This is. 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 North Carolina. Dept. of Agriculture. Raleigh : State Board of Agricultur
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