We have lately received many inquiries in relation to fruit boxes, and, of course, have furnished the best information we could. Those who have such things for sale ought to have the good sense to advertise them. One of our correspondents, applying for information on the subject, says: "I appeal to you to forward the information gratuitously, although the. careless fellows, by not advertising in the columns of the Horticulturist, do not deserve to sell their wares." That hits the nail flat on the head.

Fruit Boxes #1

A good box for transporting small fruits to market is now very much needed, and we have almost daily inquiries for them; but as yet we have not seen one free (torn objections, though there may be such. We will state the requirements for a good box. In shape it should be square, that there may be no loss of room in packing the boxes in the crate. There should be a space of about half an inch under the box; that is to say, the sides should extend half an inch below the bottom, which will allow the boxes to be packed without shelving of any kind. The material should be very light, to save freight. It should be securely fastened together, that it may be durable. It should be cheap; so cheap, indeed, that the box may go with the fruit when it is sold, if need be, or that its loss will not be felt if it is not returned. These are the principal requirements, and we know of no box that meets them; when we do, it shall have a prominent place in our "Table." The Oneida box is cheap and durable, but it is faulty in weight, and especially in shape. Halleck's box is good in shape, but very faulty in weight. Flower pot boxes are all wrong in shape, and some of them drop their bottoms even with careful handling; others do not.

Can not somebody "invent" a good, durable, and cheap fruit box? When "somebody "' does, we should like to see it filled with fruit.