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CRANBERRY CULTURE. 



one, first ascertain where it is to be put, then mark the 

 inner line of the fence Avith numerous stakes, after which 

 decide upon its width, or tliiekness, which will vary ac- 

 cording to the quantity of turf to be used up — from four 

 to six feet — the average height being from five to eight 

 feet. Having determined the width, set up another row 

 of stakes parallel with the first, to indicate the outer line, 

 and then build the wall u}) })erpendicularly between the 

 two. Care should be taken to keep the top of the fence 



Fi<; 16 — «vLrTi()\ or \ ti \\\ fcnce 



level, and to hind on the outer tier of floats by lai)ping 

 the second row a little over them ; this will make the 

 structure firm and dui-able. (See fig. 16.) 



The fork that we have found most convenient for 

 handlmg turf is one made from an ordinary two-tined 

 hay-fork, by simply cutting off the tines to about eight 

 inches in lengtli, bending them to the })roper shape, and 

 securmg them in a manure-fork handle. (See fig. 16.) 

 This handle is very efticient in placing the turf on the 

 wall, it being quite an improvement upon the straight one 

 so frequently used. 



While the fences are being built, it is best to make ar- 

 ranirements for flooding the meadow, as it may require a 

 different arrangement of walls to protect the dani. (See 



