BENCHES FOR CARNATIONS 



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The form at the left is more economical where it is the 

 purpose to use it many times, as it is fitted with bolts which 

 can be unscrewed when the cement has set. The one on 

 the right shows the boards nailed together, and in that 

 case the nails have to be knocked out. The bolted mold 

 is the one recommended. Such posts can be 4 in. x 4 in., 

 or 3 in. X 4 in., and 30 in. long and well anchored, and may 



be reinforced either by an iron 

 rod or by wires. Iron piping 

 is perhaps the best. For the 

 sides of the benches, wires or 

 bent iron rods may be used, 

 rods also being used for re- 

 inforcing the bottom of the 

 bench. A part of the rod 

 should be left protruding to 

 grip the sides when they are 

 added. Their top edge will be 

 about 3H ft. from the ground, 

 unless, of course, where solid 

 benches are used. The sides 

 then rest on the ground. 



The molds are made in sections of say 6 ft. or 8 ft. in 

 length and the desired width, say 3H ft. or 4 ft. Four 

 inch flooring is sufficient to support the weight of the 2 in. 

 layer of cement without any sagging. The wires spoken 

 of should be laid at equal distances apart, and their posi- 

 tions marked so that before the cement sets hard, drainage 

 holes can be pierced between them. Side molds of a 

 depth of 8 in. or 9 in. are easily made, and can be held 

 together readily by means of cross pieces lightly nailed 

 over the top. 



Procure the Portland cement in bags, and use extreme 



Molds for Cement Posts 



(See text) 



