OAR 603-051-0435: Tolerance: Sizes

(1) In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, not more than 10 percent of the bulbs, by count, of any lot may be below the requirements of the grade. Slight imperfections which are not discernible in good commercial sorting practice shall not be considered defects of grade. (2)(a) Unless otherwise specified, the size stated by inches in circumference shall be as follows: (A) 6–7, 8–9, 9–10, etc.; or (B) 6–8, 7–9, 8–10, etc. (b) The above sizes shall be determined as follows: A bulb that will caliper between six and seven inches in circumference is a 6–7, a bulb that will caliper between seven and eight inches is a 7–8, etc. A bulb that will caliper between 6–8 inches in circumference is a 6–8, a bulb that will caliper between 7–9 is a 7–9, etc. Bulbs that are not of a circular shape shall be so measured that the size in circumference will be comparable to that if the bulb was round.