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If such a system is properly constructed and 

 cared for, little is wasted because it is placed very 

 close to the point where it is needed. 



For small areas, sprinklers are generally used. 



The fault with most of the common sprinklers 

 used to irrigate small areas, such as lawns and 

 small gardens, is that they do not distribute the 

 water evenly. Most of them cover a circular 

 space and there is always some part of the soil 

 which has too much water or too little. One of 

 the most important points in irrigation is to have 

 the water distributed evenly. 



Some flat or fish-tail sprinklers distribute 

 water quite evenly, but the newer system of over- 

 head irrigation known as the Skinner system is 

 by far the best for all areas of any size. 



This consists of a number of one-inch galvan- 

 ized pipes with nipples placed along the sides 

 about twelve to twenty inches apart. These 

 pipes with the nipples inserted are mounted upon 

 supports about six feet above the ground. The 

 pipes are connected with the water supply and 

 the water turned on when needed. 



Depending upon the pressure, this system will 

 distribute water evenly for a space of from 

 twenty- five to fifty feet on either side of the pipe. 

 The pipe may be located between two beds so 

 that it may be turned on its support and distrib- 



