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2ii {d). To complete the square for 100 pegs by finding the position 

 of (/) and finish the pegging out, follow the directions given in con- 

 nexion with Plate 9. 



On account of its rapidity, simplicity, and accuracy, this is the 

 method recommended for setting out the right angle. 



Whether the method of finding the right angle and the positions 

 of the pegs as illustrated in Plate 9 or 10 is adopted, the positions of 

 the pegs in relation to the lines described by the wire should be 

 uniform. 



To illustrate this Plate 11 shows sixteen pegs in position. The 

 corner one (A) is the first used, and consequently it may be regarded 

 as the key to planting the whole orchard. The position it takes up 

 is the most convenient in which it can be placed in relation to the 



Plate 11. — Position of pegs in relation to the lines. 



dotted lines, which represent those marked out by the planting wire, 

 and the others occupy corresponding positions. . 



Wide headlands are advocated. They should be 20 feet, which is 

 also recommended as the distance between the trees. 



Planting in Depressions and on Elevations. 



When depressions and elevations exist in the area to be planted 

 Plate 12 illustrates, in order to obtain straight rows of trees, how 

 these difiiculties may be overcome, and the pegs placed in their proper 

 places. Fig. 1 is the cross section of a depression over which the 

 wire may be stretched in the usual manner from (d) to (a). Then 

 the pegs (d c) are placed in position. A plumb line held at mark (/) 

 on the wire will find that peg's position. Those between (/) and (e) 



