The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-09-04

second, in the picking, manipulating witt
careful handlmg-as careful, as if the frui
were eggs rs absolutely necessary.
The appearance and value Of fruit de
ponds, as before remarked, very mucl
upon when and how it is gathered
Grapes, berries, &c., should attain perfect
maturity before being gathered, trimming
out all the green or decayed berries will
care from the grapes, and when dry and
cool, packed In boxes in regular layers
| with sheets of paper between each layer,
keeping out all broken punches, to be
packed by themselves as seconds, mark
ing the box with the weight of the fruit,
and also OF the box upon the boxes.
Strawberries should be picked dry and
free from sand, with half or quarter Of an
inch of the stem attached to each berry,
and laid carefully into baskets or boxes
holding full measure of pint or quart in
each gather them dry, that they may
keep the longer and retain better flavor
than if gathered while wet. A little water
not only bastens decay, but it rapidly de-
stroys the flavor of many delicate, soft
varieties. Letting the berries stand in the
shade to cool off, as when exposed to a hot
sun it not only destroys their brightness Of
color, but will, ri packed warm from the
sun, cause them to heat, mould and sour;
cover each basket or box witha walnut or
chestnut leaf. to create a more ready sale,
and advanced price for shipping. ls65s5
Currants should also be gathered ripe,
with their stems; handle gently, so as not
to mash the fruit keep the punches whole,
and see that they are perfectly dry and free
from leaves, place in shallow baskets or
boxes, to be sold by weight.
Gooscberries to be picked green, throw
ing out all leaves and unsound berries, and
send to market in barrels or baskets.
Raspberries and blackberries are too
often seen in market and on the table half
broken and mashed None but whole and
perfect berries should ever go into the box
or basket for market. Carefully assert
them before sending, reject all soft and
bruised berries. Don't be afraid of filling
the baskets, as they settle in getting to
market set in the shade to cool before
packing in crates handle the packages
with care, as the fruit bruises or rubs the
points Oft, which sets it bleeding, induces
decay, and dctracts from their value in the
judgment Of the dealer. ,.f e. -
Cherries should be gathered with the
stalks attached and perfectly dry, as they
wat Carefullv sort tha,n nvar ~, t mo
picking out any mashed or imperfect fruit.
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