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THOUSAND ANSWERS 109must be stamped, "Net weight not less than 12j4 ounces."The front sections in each case must be of uniform color andfinish, and shall be a true representation of the contents of thecase.No. 1.—Sections to be well filled, combs firmly attached, notprojecting beyond the wood, and entirely capped, except the outsiderow, next to the wood. Honey, comb and cappings fromwhite to light amber in color. Sections to be cleaned. No sectionin this grade to weigh less than 11 ounces net or 12 ounces gross.The top of each section in this grade must be stamped, "Netweight not less than 11 ounces." The front sections in each casemust be of uniform color and finish, and shall be a true representationof the contents of the case.No. 2.—This grade is composed of sections that are entirelycapped, except row next to the wood, weighing not less than 10ounces net or 11 ounces gross. Also of such sections that weigh11 ounces net or 12 ounces gross, or more, and have not more thanSO uncapped cells altogether, which must be filled with honey.Honey, comb and cappings from white to amber in color. Sectionsto be well cleaned. The top of each section in this grademust be stamped, "Net weight not less than 10 ounces." The frontsections in each case must be of uniform color and finish, andshall be a true representation of the contents of the case.Honey that is not permitted in shipping grades is as follows:Honey packed in second-hand cases.Honey in badly stained or mildewed sections.Honey showing signs of granulation.Leaking, injured or patched up sections.Sections containing honeydew.Sections with more than 50 uncapped cells or a less number ofempty cells.Sections weighing less than the minimum weight.All such honey should be disposed of in the home market.EXTRACTED HONEYExtracted honey is classed as white, light amber and amber;the letters "W.," "L. A.," "A." should be used in designating color,and these letters should be stamped on top of each can. Extractedhoney for shipping must be packed in new, substantialcases of proper size.Extracted honey should be thoroughly ripened, weighing notless than 12 pounds per gallon. It must be well strained andpacked in new cans; 60 pounds shall be packed in each 5-galloncan, and the top of each 5-gallon can shall be stamped or labeled,"Net weight not less than 60 pounds."Strained honey must be well ripened, weighing not less than 12pounds per gallon. It must be well strained, and if packed in 5-gallon cans each can shall contain 60 pounds. The top of eachS-gallon can shall be stamped or labeled "Net weight not less than60 pounds." Bright, clean cans that previously contamed honeymay be used for strained honey.