Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-21
u. S. GRADES, FOR FRESH
TOMATOES
U. 5. No. ]

u. S. No. L shall consist of toma-
toes of similar Varietal characters
tics which are mature, but are not
overripe or soft; well formed, fairly
smooth, which are free from damage
caused by sunscald, catfaces, growth
cracks, freezing, insects, hail, scars,
or mechanical or other means.
In order to allow for variations
incident to proper grading and hand
ling, not more than ten per cent, by
count, of any lot may be below the
requirements of tbs grade, but not
to exceed one-halNof this tolerance
shall be allowed for any one defect.
u. S. No. 2
u. S. No. shall consist of toma-
toes which are mature but not over
ripe or soft, which are free from
serious damage caused by sunscald,
disease, insects, hail, scars or
} mechanical or other means and from
any defect or injury that has pene-
treated through the fleshy, outer
wall of the tomato.
In order to allow for variations
incident to proper grading and hand
ling, not more than ten per cent, by
count, may be below the require
ments of this grade, but not to eX-
coed one half, of. this tolerance shall
: be allowed for any one defect.
L. S. No. 3
U. s. No. shall consist of toma-
toes which do not meet the require
ments of any of the foregoing grades.
Marking Requirements for Size
The minimum size, numerical
count, or description of pack of the
tomatoes in any package shall be
plainly labeled, stenciled or other
wise marked on the package.
Minimum size" means the greatest
diameter of the smallest fruit mea-
'sured at right angles to q line run
ming from the stem to the blossom
end 1t shall be stated in terms Of
whole and quarter inches as 2" mini
mum, 2 1-4' minimum, and so on in
accordance with the facts. In order
to allow for variations incident to
proper sizing. not more than 10 pee
cent, by count, of the tomatoes in
any package may be below the mini
mum size specified.
Description of pack applies parti-
cularly to California conditions and
shall be designated according to the
arrangement of the tomatoes in the
top layer in a lug as 5-5, Sc, 6-6, and
so on in accordance with the facts.
The figures given represent the num-
Der of rows of tomatoes each way
in the lug and it is understood that
the two bottom layers of tomatoes
9 in any lug shall not contain more
than one additional row each way,
i. e., that in a 5-5 pack the
in the two bottom layers must not
be smaller than will pack six rows
each way as Sc.
Definition of Terms
As used in these grades:
similar varietal characteristics"
means that the tomatoes shall be
alike as to firmness of flesh and
shade of color, /. e., that flesh
ed, early maturing varieties shall
rot be mixed with firm-fleshed, mid
season and late varieties or bright
red varieties mixed with varieties
having a purplish tinge.
Mature" means that the contents
of the seed cavities have begun to
develop a jelly or glue-like con-
sistency and the seeds are fully de-
veloped.
well formed means the normal,
typical shape for the variety.
Fairly smooth" means not notice
ably ridged, angular, indented or
otherwise misshapen.
Free from damage" means that
the tomatoes shall not be injured
TO an extent readily apparent upon
examination.
"Catfaces" means irregular, dark
leathery scars usually found at the
blossom end, but sometimes on the
sides. If shallow and no greater in
total area than a dime, they shall be
in IT & No
{ Growth cracks" are ruptures OF
cracks radiating from the stem end.
II well healed over and not longer
than IL inch, they shall be allowed
In u. S. No. 1.
SERIOUS damage means surface
blemishes covering more than Is per
cent of the surface in the aggregate
or any deformity so serious as to
cause a loss of over 90 per cent in
the ordinary process of preparation
for use.
Best Form of Potash to Use
Under Tobacco
A correspondent writes: What
form of potash in a complete
fertilizer produces a leaf of SUI
perior texture and quality in to-
bacco? We understand that sui
phate is the best form of potas-
stun to apply and that muriate
will produce a spotted leaf Is
. this correct?
Sulphate of potash is considered
the most desirable form of potash to
use in a fertilizer for tobacco. This
Is the material we always recon.
mend as a fertilizer to apply under