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little trampling on the borders as possible. Indeed, 

 if the expense be not an objection, we would lay 

 down boards or planks, supported by suitable stakes 

 or posts, and forming a walk along the front of each 

 trellis, so as to allow all the work of the vineyard 

 being performed without a foot being set upon the 

 soil. 



