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ing, it will be necessary to furnish them some support to prevent the 

 breaking down of the vine. In the case of English cucumbers, this 

 may be done by making a sling of raffia with which to support the 

 fruits. Melons may be rested upon a thin board slung by strings 

 attached to each corner and suspended to a wire overhead. 



C. E. Hunn, 

 John Craig. 



