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Control. 



Both Botrytis and Sclerotinia have been largely held in check in 

 gardens where their presence has been noticed, by cutting away and 

 burning the diseased portions of the vine, followed by several sprayings 

 of copper soda spray of 6.9.40 strength. 



FARM GATES. 



By W. Adams ^ Building Instructor, Doolxie Agricultural College. 



Of the numerous styles of gates, those made in the manner set out 

 hereunder are most suitable for use on the farm. 



Good gates of a unifomi pattern improve the appearance of the 

 farm. A light gate, well made and braced, is superior to a very heavy 

 one, being easier to open and less likely to get out of order. 



Single field gates are better than double gates, especially where cul- 

 tivation is carried on; they are easy to open, and require less attention 

 where horses are being handled. 



If gates of a standard size are used, a supply of spare parts can be 

 made on wet days and off time, and thus any damaged parts may be 

 replaced very quickly. 



Gates should be made at least 12 feet wide, to allow implements 

 and machines plenty of room to pass through. 



No. 1 Design. 



This gate is 12 feet wide and 3 ft. 9 in. high. It is made with 

 mortice and tenon joints, and fastened with bolts and nuts, and is easy 

 to take to pieces for repair in case of breakages. 



All mortice and tenons are painted before fixing, and all braces and 

 pickets are painted on the inside before the gate is finally put together. 

 The painting will help to preserve the wood. 



This style of gate is hung with a 3-in. eye-bolt on the top and a 

 block of wood let into the ground on the bottom. 



Materials required — 



Rails, four 12-ft., G in. x 1 in., Hardwood .. "1 rp , , .r. c 



Hanging head, one 5-fb., 4 in. x 3 in., Hardwood ... ^°'^'''- '^'^! ^^^^ 



Closinophead, one 4-tt., 3 in. x 2 in., Hardwood ... r"^®'inn f '!^ 

 Pickets in centre, two 4-ft., 3 in. x 1 in.. Hardwood ... pT ^.", , ^^^"^ 



Braces, four 7-ft., .Sin. x 1 in.. Hardwood ... ... j U'^t «"'iis) 



Bolts and nuts, eighteen 3i in x § in. 

 Eye-bolt, one ."j-iii. 



The bottom rail is 3 inches from the ground, and the other spaces 

 are 4 inches, 7 inches, and 7^ inches respectively. 



The size of mortice may be set down as from ^ to i of the width, of 

 head, and the tenon must not be more than four times its own thickness. 



No. 2 Design. 



This gate is of a novel design, having no wooden rails as in No. 1. 

 It is suitable for a paddock with a wire fence, and is made with the 

 same number of wires as is in the fence. 



