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I think that using this method you get reverse lookup order then defined by add(Object).
I don't think there is any defect here: the precedence order is undocumented. If you want a certain order, you should override getCookie() and write it out explicitly. If Svata (author of original Factory I think) wants to provide a certain order and document it, that's fine...
Set target milestone to TBD
No requests to make the order specified. IMHO there is no need for it anyway. Reopen with explanation if you disagree.
Jesse is right - closing.