FIG. 9. MACHINE FOR TYING WILLOW RODS FOR^EXPORT. 



It enables the bundles to be tied of equal size at each end, and also in the middle. 



a shows the style of tying adapted for export, with all tops protected. 



FIG. 10. STEF.L PEG AND CHAIN FOR TIGHTENING THE BUNDLE 

 BEFORE PUTTING ON THE WlLLOW BAND. 



To face page 72. 



