Treatment After Benching 



and most of them may be purchased at prices ranging from $12 to $25 per 

 thousand. They are made of strong, galvanized wire, and will last for a 

 number of years. 



The second method of wiring consists of stretching wires over the bench, 

 as is shown in the engraving. These wires are extended tightly the full 

 length, and fastened to a framework upon each end of the bench. 



Illustrating End Supports of Iron for Stretching Wire 



Supports are provided at about every twenty-five feet throughout the 

 length of the bench, and stay laths are put crosswise every ten feet in order to 

 hold the wires a proper distance apart. A wire is stretched on the outside of 

 the row of plants and also between each row. Ordinary twine is used for 

 the cross tying. A man stands on each side of the bench, and the two tie 

 the strings across, taking a wrap and half hitch around each wire so that 



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