1903 The still-room by C. Roundell

THE STORING OF FRUIT AND HERBS A STORE-ROOM for apples and pears should be cool, though frost-proof, slightly moist, and well ventilated, though free from draughts. Adjacent apples should not be in contact with each other. If very choice, it is wise to wrap each apple in tissue paper. The fruit should be hand-picked, and placed in the store- room when quite dry, and any specimens that show signs of rottenness should be removed directly they are recognized, Messrs. Bunyard, of Maidstone, have built some fruit-houses which admirably fulfil the desired con- ditions. The following instructions for erecting a similar storehouse are given by Mr. George Bun- yard. First level the soil and dig out holes for the corners large enough to admit brick piers 14 inches by 14 inches, or stones about i foot square ; fix an iron dowel in the centre to receive the corner posts of the structure. Some provision for air (air-bricks), or an aperture covered outside and inside with perforated zinc, should be provided just above the ground line, and if over 20 feet long an extra foundation should be put in at the half distance to hold another support. Make the main posts 6 feet long, 6 inches square, and prepare a hole in the foot to receive the 57