Can Surplus Fruits and Vegetables


and of attractive appearance, and gives good service Linder Florida conditions.
  The automatic sealing lids on the third type can be used onl once, necessitating replacement of the cover.
  Glass jars should be selected and purchased from the standpoint of quality of glass, durability or re-use value, and ease with which they can be sealed rather than from the standpoint of the initial cost. All jars manufactured for use in the home. regardless of type, when used according to directions furnished by the maker will give what is essential to all-an air-tight seal.
  The wire clamps which fit over the gass top on the rubber band and which hold the top in place are not easily subject to rust, corrosion or other deterioration influenced by climatic conditions. This glass top is easily cleaned and unless carelessly cracked or nicked may be used over and over again. The relatively high initial cost of the all-glass type jar is offset by this advantage.
  All jars, before being filled, should be tested and the imperfect ones discarded. First, examine for cracks, nicks and bubble holes. Next examine the surface upon which the lid or cover makes its contact with the jar, where the seal will be made. Both the top of the jar and the lid should feel smooth to the touch and should form a perfect plane.
  Test for Seal.-Partially fill jar with warm water, adjust rubber and lid and seal jar. Invert and shake vigorously. If no water escapes, the jar has a perfect seal and is suitable to use in canning. When the clamp is adjusted, it should slip into the notch on the cover with a slight snap. (If too loose. it may slip off during processing and the contents of the jar will be spoiled.) Remove the bail from the jar, bend it downward slightly in the middle, then bend the sides in to fit the Jar. Replace and test again. If the bail is too tight the cover may be broken while processing. Never use two rubbers to tighten clamp. Instead, adjust the bails as directed. New bails inay be purchased from the factory to replace old ones if needed.
  RubbersThe rubber is the most important factor in securing a perfect seal. Only the best new rubbers should be used. Never use rubbers a second year. A good rubber is soft and elastic and should stretch readily and return to normal size. When sealing jars be sure no salt, seeds or pulp are on the rubber band or on the part of the jar where the rubber band rests.