Grades of Asparagus Plumosus
- U.S. Fancy consists of bunches of well trimmed sprays of Asparagus Plumosus which are mature and well shaped; free from shattering, second growths, and from damage by any cause. Unless otherwise specified, the foliage shall be of good green color. (See §51.4458.)
a. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, not more than 10 percent, by count, of any lot may be below the requirements of this grade but not part of this tolerance shall be allowed for sprays which are shattering..
- U.S. No. 1 consists of bunches of well trimmed sprays of Asparagus Plumosus which are mature; free from shattering, second growths, and from damage by any cause. Not less than 60 percent, by count, of the sprays shall be fairly well shaped and the remainder shall be not badly misshapen. Unless otherwise specified, the foliage shall be of good green color. (See §51.4458.)
a. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling not more than 10 percent, by count, of any lot may be below the requirements of this grade but not part of this tolerance shall be allowed for sprays which are shattering..
- U.S. Commercial consists of bunches of well trimmed sprays of Asparagus Plumosus which are mature; free from shattering, young second growths, and from serious damage by any cause. Unless otherwise specified, the foliage shall be of good green color. (See §51.4458.)
a. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling not more than 10 percent, by count, of any lot may be below the requirements of this grade but no part of this tolerance shall be allowed for sprays which are shattering..
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