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Show HOW TO PACK EGGS A clean stono Jar holding six to leu gallons is tho best vessel for packing down eggs for family use, but a tight woodeii firkin or other vessel will answer an-swer very well. The eggs must be clean and fresh. Dirty Bhclls nnd cracked or spoiled eggs will Injure and possibly spoil tho cntlro lot. Place tho eggs In tho jar as tht$ aro gathered and cover wlht n solu tlon of wntcr glass (silicate or soda), one part to ten or fifteen parts of water. Cover tho Jar to prevent evaporation. evap-oration. Water glass Is an amber colored col-ored liquid which can be procured of druggists or dealers In poultry supplies. sup-plies. It costs about 25 cents per quart, or less by tho gallon. 1'uro water should bo used, rain water If you can get it. Tho jar should bo placed In a cool cellar or room where it will not freezo in winter. win-ter. According to Farm and Home, eggs preserved In this wny will keep In good condition eight or nlno months. Deseret Farmor. |