The Wilmingtonian., 1886-08-28

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its destination in sound condition, there can
be no doubt of frir result Of course, in
these days of keen competition much de-
pends on the style of packing, uniformity of
quality, &c, and for this reason, we think it
well to repeat our old instructions concern
ing these matters, feeling convinced that too
much attention cannot be given to them.
"KINDs.-Best sorts, such as Newtons,
Baldwins, Russets SC, are always in de-
mand, and if properly selected and we'll put
up, will almost invariably meet with a good
market. Each cask should have legbly
steneilled thereon the name of the Apple,
thus, Newton, Northern Spy &C., this
saves much trouble on arrival, and facilitates
the handling of the goods at our auction
sales.
"BRANDING.-On mark should be adopt
ed and adhered to, as by this means repu.
tation is established, Buyers know in time
whether or not they can depend upon the
packer and will purchase or reject accord
ing to the position such and such shipper
holds in their estimation. 1t is for this rea.
son greatly to packers interest to deal
fairly, and so win the confidence of the pur-
chaser. Once fairly known, his brand will
be eagerly sought after.
"PAcKING.-Apples should be packed
tightly, so as to prevent damage from oscil-
lation in transit. Casks should be filled
from the bottom, SO that when the head is
opened fiat surface is presented. The fruit
should also he evenly sorted and uniform in
size and quality throughout-as fue at the
bottom and middle as on the top. The fol-
lowing remarks made by New York house
on this point some two seasons ago, are pithy
and well worth attention: In regard to
packing, there is much room for improve
ment, and faults in this respect are not en-
tirely confined to State packers. A large
part Of the receipts, especially during the
last two seasons, have been "stuffed," the
middle of tile barrels containing inferior,
trashy fruits, topped off with few layers of
good apples. Buyers soon find this out, and
the poor appl bring no more than they are
worth. The stock should be closely graded,
the primes and seconds being packed separ-
ately and plainly marked. Only one variety
should be packed in a barrel, and the kind
and grade neatly stenciled on the head. The
top layer should show, on opening the bar
rel, fair average Of the quality throughout
tie package. Brands packed in this man
ner will very soon acquire reputation which
will amply repay packers for their care and
honesty
"RoUTE. This is question Of the utmost
Importance, and although London house.
we must say that the Liverpool route is by
far the better. Shipments made from New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, Montreal, o.
any other ports to Liverpool at through
rate to Londan reach US in minimum o
time, aud therefore in better condition thai
would otherwise be the case, while the dir
ect London route is subject to delay, and al
additional objection presents itself in tn
shape Of heavy wharf and lighterage expen
ses indeed, so great is the difference il
these respects, that VI sA!e 81. per cask ma,
be fairly reckoned as covering all extras lex
ceptng, of course, coat Of cablegrams am
auctioneers' commissit8l beyond the origi
nal charge for freight and primage for good
ria Liverpool, the London dock and whar
expenses, with carriage, &c, amount to some
thing like 10d. cask.
Gas rule the late shipments, more espec
tally if the apples are of keeping charac
ter, are the most profitable. The deman
t for the earlier sorts is not so steady price
f fiuctuate considerably, and the tone of th,
: market is often capricious yet, as the Euro
pean crop this year is a comparatively ligh
4 one, we think first shipments from the til
j State and Canada will meet with good r,
IS suits"