The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-03-13

CELERY GRADES
ARE OUTLINED
u. S. Regulations for the
Sale of These Vegeta-
bles Given to Inform
Idaho Producers.
u. S. No. /.

Dithy or Wilted ana winch are Tree
from damage caused by seed stems
freezing. disease, insects or mechani
cal or other means.
In order to allow for variations In
cident to proper grading and handling
not more than 10 per cent, by count
of the stalks in any lot may be below
the requirements of this grade hut not
to exceed one-half of this tolerance
shall be allowed for any one defect.
u. S. No. 2
u. s. No. shall consist OF stalks
OF celery which do not meet the re-
quirements of u. s. No. |.
Definition of Terms
As used nj these grades:
|. Well trimmed, means that Tie
outside coarse and damaged branches
have been removed and the portion Of
the root remaining attached to the
stalks is not more than 3 inches in
length.
2. Stalk, means an individual plant.
3. Similar varietal characteristics.
means that the stalks in any contain
er have the same color and character
of growth. For example celery of the
Giant Pascal or Golden Self Blanch-
ing types must not be mixed.
I. Pithy, means that the branches
have an open texture with air spaces
in the central portion.
5. Free from damage means that the
celery shall not be injured to an ex-
tent readily apparent upon examina-
ton.
6. Seed stems means those stalks
which have seed stems showing or in
which the formation of seed stems
has plainly begun.
u. S. Grades for CauliHower.
u. S. No. /.
u. s. No. shall consist OF COM
pact heads OF caulifower which are
not discolored. ricey, fuzzy of over
mature; which are free from damage
caused by dirt or other foreign mat
ter, bruises. disease, insects, mechan-
cal or other means Attached leaves
shall be fresh and green.
In order to allow for variations in
,ident to proper grading and handling
lot more than 10 per cent, by count,
# any lot may be below the require
nents of this grade but not to exceed
ne-half of this tolerance shall be al
owed for any one defect.
u. S. No. 2
u. s. No. ? shall consist OF heads
( cauliflower which are free from
erious damage caused by overma-
irity, diScoloration, dirt or other for
gn matter, bruises. disease, insects,
r mechanical or other means.
In order to allow for variations in
dent to proper grading and handling
IT more than 10 per cent, by count. S
any lot may be below the require n,
ents OF this grade, but not to exceed re
Ie-half OF this tolerance shall be al fo
wed for any one defect. til
u. S. No. 3 he
U. s. No. shall consist OF heads of err
ulifiower which do not meet the re- or
irements OF the foregoing grades. pc
~
As used in these grades: ex
'Compast' means that the flower pc
sters are closely united and the
Ids feel solid. wa
Discoloration" means that the head DE-
Of some abnormal color. ist
Ricey' means that the stems of the tin
yer clusters have started to elon- We
e, causing the clusters to separate for
give the head loose or open and ser
ietimes granular appearance. not
Fuzzy means that the stems OF the av:
vidual flower buds throughout the he:
d have begun to elongatc giving !
surface of the head a velvety or has
y appearance. Y
Overmature' means stage of the Nc
With which is beyond that Of a COM \
: properly developed head. An Mo
mature head usually is loose or {
y, or fuzzy. dav
'ree from damage" means that the {
is not injured to an extent read l3
ipparent upon examination. y
'ree from serious damage" means Ma,
any injury from the causes men, A
d does not affect the edible quail Ma,
4 the head. n
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