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CALIFORNIA FRUITS! HOW TO GROW THEM 



the ridger firmer at the top. Every part of the ridger should be firmly 

 bolted with ^-inch bolts, except the % by 2-inch iron, which should 

 have 3-16-inch bolts, and the sheet-iron, which may be put on with 

 nails. The hooks on sides for hitching draft chain are j by lj/2 inches, 

 and the draft chain is 3^-inch cable chain. 



The "Ridger." 



For levee making in the check system of irrigating trees and vines. 



The V-shaped Crozvder or Ditcher. This has sides of 2 by 12-inch 

 pine and cross-brace of 2 by 9-inch pine. The long side is 7 feet 8 

 inches long and short side 3 feet 6 inches long. This is also protected 

 by a piece of steel or iron extending entirely around the ditcher and 

 bolted with 3-16-inch bolts. The sides come together in a point and 

 stand at an angle of 45 degrees. The brace is placed 2 feet 10 inches 

 from the point on short side and 3 feet 10 inches from the point on 

 long side. It also has two handles, as shown in cut, 3 feet long. These 



The "Crowder." 



Used in the preparation and distribution of water in the check system. 



are made of 2 by 3-inch pine reduced so as to hold conveniently. The 

 sloping handle is bolted to the short side. When in use this implement 

 stands with the short side elevated at an angle of about 35 degrees, 

 and a floor is placed in the triangular space so that it will be level when 

 in use. An ordinary wide clevis is used for the draft and is placed as 



