Preparation of strawberries for market

"Standard strawberry grades are very desirable a guide and basis for the use of growers in preparing their crop for the market of buyers in the purchase of fruit, and inspectors at the point of shipment or destination. Growers should aim to produce berries of such uniformly high quality that no hand grading is necessary, as any extra handling adds to the liability to decay, yet in many instances had grading is necessary and profitable. Whether or not the strawberries have been hand graded, the filled boxes should be classified as to grade before they are placed in crates for shipment. This bulletin describes efficient methods of preparing strawberries for market. The unsatisfactory condition and grade of berries frequently found on the markets indicates a great need for standardization and better handling methods. The general use of a limited number of sizes and uniform standard packages will eliminate much confusion on the market."--Page [2].