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THE HOP. 



Bales should weigh not less than 185 pounds nor 

 more than 200 pounds, as near to 185 pounds as pos- 

 sible. To make the bales conform to this limit, it is 

 necessary to weigh each bale as it comes from the press, 

 to be able to determine how to fill the press for the next 

 bales; or it can be closely judged by noticing how 

 many "scoops" are required per bale. Stencil the bale 

 plainly with your brand, which should also give grow- 



Fia. 118. ARRANGEMENT OF HEATING PIPES AND DRUMS. 



a, rt, 12-iiicli main pipe leading from fnrnace and witli continuous turns and as- 

 cendiuK, as shown in Fig. 116, finally ending at cliimney, "e." At intervals 22 

 inch drums ((/), 8 feet long, are placed to ^'ive more lieating surface and to 

 more evenly ilistribu'e the heat. The pipes are of sheet iron with riveted 

 seams. 



cr's name, postoffice, county and state. Don't stencil 

 the weight. This will be done in the buyer's presence. 

 He will deduct five pounds from each bale for the cloth 

 (which is the law in New York state), and unless this 

 is stipulated, he will want to deduct seven pounds. 



In storing hops, the bales should be set on end, 

 not touching each other, and if they are to be stored 



