Abstract: A multicompartmented shipping carton is formed of a plurality of interdependent flap portions which are assembled by a succession of folding operations and which is secured by a plurality of interlocking tabs and slots. The carton is provided with a plurality of serrated portions in a manner permitting the division of the carton into two half portions which remain complete integral shipping containers of themselves. The assembly is achieved without the use of adhesives or tape of any kind and the closure of the carton and portions of the carton upon division is maintained entirely by the interlocking tabs and slots.