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place. The truth is, that the wires do not require to 

 be so very tight ; even if they do have a little motion 

 from the wind, it is not productive of any injury. 



Our method of putting up the wire is as follows : 

 We first provide a pair of strong wooden pincers 

 such as those shown in Fig. 41, the handles of which 

 are at least 30 inches long, and having a piece of stout 

 sole leather tacked over the jaws. 



Fig. 41. 



Then having secured one end of the vine to the first 

 post and uncoiled the roll, laying it on the ground,. 



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