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THE HOP. 



harvest as possible. The gang that cleans the yard in 

 November should perform this work, but when this is 

 not practicable, these ends of twine should be cut or 

 scraped when tying new strings to the wire in spring. 

 Setting Out Yard — As indicated under head of trel- 

 lis, the main or support wires should always run east 

 and west when possible, wdiile the trellis or training 

 wires should conformably run north and south, as this 

 gives better sun exposure to the growing vines and 

 hops. 



FIG, 54. INDIAN HOP PICKERS AT DINNER, CALIFORNIA 



