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tween the pins, the tops touching the back or wall to 
keep them even. When the bunch was large enough 
the strings were tied firmly, and the butt end of the 
bunch cut square. 
Bunchers.—The modern bunchers are constructed 
of cast iron and are easily handled. One of the first to 
FIG. 28—CONOVER’S ASPARAGUS BUNCHER 
come into use was Conover’s (Fig. 28). The principle 
of the operation is that the stalks are placed between 
two brass strips, a hinged cover is brought down by 
means of a lever and held in place until the strings are 
tied. Two ties should be used, one placed about two 
inches from either end. The bunch must be tied so 
tightly that it will not loosen in handling and trans- 
portation to market. The Watt’s Buncher (Fig. 29), 
used extensively in New Jersey, is so arranged that the 
