Mt. Pleasant Pyramid | 1920-06-04 | Page 3 | Strawberries for Market

STRAWBERRIES FOR MARKET Dependable Grading and Packing Inspires In-spires Confidence Which Is Reflected Re-flected in Higher Prices. The unsatisfactory condition and grade of strawberries frequently found on the markets indicates a need for stnndarlzalion and better handling methods, according to specialists spe-cialists in the bureau of markets, Cnited States department of agriculture. agricul-ture. Dependable grading and packing pack-ing inspire in the trade a confidence which is reflected In a greater demand de-mand and higher prices for the product. prod-uct. Methods of handling strawberries and grades to guide the grower in preparing his crop for market are recommended rec-ommended in Farmers' Bulletin 979, "Preparation of Strawberries for Market." issued by the department of Carefully liraaeo. ana KacKea to.' Market. agriculture. This bulletin also gives information about the size of baskets required, under the United States container con-tainer act, for interstate shipment, and other information of value to the strawberry grower. Copies may be obtained free on request from the United States department of agriculture, agricul-ture, Washington, D. C.