Preparation of Eastern Grapes for Market

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Bulletin describing "the harvesting, packing and handling of eastern grapes for market" (p. ii), particularly with respect to commercial growers of eastern grapes for the table-grape trade.

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ii, 18 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

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Shaffer, Bernice Eldon March 1928.

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Bulletin describing "the harvesting, packing and handling of eastern grapes for market" (p. ii), particularly with respect to commercial growers of eastern grapes for the table-grape trade.

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ii, 18 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

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The lower-right corner of page 17 is missing from this copy.

Text at bottom of page 17: "Any extra space at the end of the car must be taken up by constructing a bulkhead, whereas extra space at the side of the car may be filled by placing the last row in a diagonal position, as shown started in figure 25. This row is often referred to as "the worm." Baskets should never be loaded crosswise of the car except as shown in figure 23, A and B.
All uneven places on the car floor should be leveled before the car is loaded."

Contents: Leading producing sections -- Commercial varieties -- Harvesting and packing -- Packages -- Standardization and inspection -- Loading -- Grapes for juice factories -- Correct methods simple but important

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  • OCLC: 15370521
  • Series Number: 1558
  • TxDoc Number: A 1.9:1558
  • Accession or Local Control No: GCF_01-067
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth1353066

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T. V. Munson Collection

Thomas Volney Munson (September 26, 1853 - January 21, 1913), a renowned grape horticulturist is most well known for his contributions to the field of horticulture and rootstock development. His grape research and collection of native Texas rootstock were the impetus in saving the French wine industry. The French government bestowed on Munson, the Chevalier du Merite Agricole (The French Legion of Honor) for his contribution in saving the French wine industry.

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Describes the harvesting, packing, and handling of eastern grapes for the market. Discusses the leading production sections, the commercial varieties, inspection, packaging, and loading.

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Shaffer, Bernice Eldon. Preparation of Eastern Grapes for Market, pamphlet, March 1928; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1353066/: accessed May 31, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Grayson College Foundation.

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