Show INFERTILE EGGS BEST PRESERVED only kresh fresh clean and sound should be used only chose those eggs that are fresh clean rind sound of shell should be preserved or put down feruse for use next winter one spoiled egg will in many cases cause caus the entire lot to spoil to be absolutely sure that the eggs tire lire fresh and the shells sound they should be candled candied says saya A 0 oliver extension poultry man at the north carolina state college an old shoe box may be used for this purpose by cutting holes in it it to fit the egg and fitting it over a lamp or an electric bulb this test will show up any porous or cracked shells and will also show if lf germination hits has started this la Is a safety first precaution and fis as it takes only ollya a few minutes time should be practiced by every housewife before putting down any eggs for pest best results infertile eggs should be used but fertile eggs can be used with ith good results if they are put down each day it if this Is done the danger of germination will be eliminated never wash the egg before preserving as this removes the inn natural tural protective coating on the shell in preparing the solution mr air oliver advises one quart of water glass to nine quarts of pure water the water should lie be boiled and cooled be fore mixing with the water glass for containers a clean stone jar Is the best but tin on or wood vessels may be used A six gallon jar will hold about fifteen dozen eggs mr oliver states that the eggs nt at the top of the container should be covered by at af least one and on one e half inches of tile the solution it 1 Is not ot nee essary to fill the jar at one time as fresh eggs can be added each day taking care caie however ho weer that the eggs on tp top are always covered with the solution tile the containers contal neis should be kept covered ered io prevent evaporation and should be stored in a cool place un atif til needed I 1 |