U.S.
standards
provide
for
one
grade.
U.S. No.1
mature
well
cured.
compact,
with
cloves
well
filled
and
fairly
plump,
free
from
mold,
decay,
shattered
cloves,
and
from
damage
caused
by
dirt
or
staining,
sunburn,
cuts,
sprouts,
tops,
disease,
insects,
or
mechanical
means.
Each
bulb
shall
be
enclosed
in
its
sheath.
Unless
otherwise
specified
each
bulb
shall
not
be
less
than
1
1/2
inches
in
diameter.