12 AROUND THE YEAR IN THE GARDEN 



long, as may be required, and the latter nailed across at 

 intervals of twelve or eighteen inches. These not only 

 give a much better bearing surface for the vines than do 

 poles, but they will last much longer and will always look 

 better. 



One thing that offers an opportunity for money saving 

 is frequently overlooked the tool chest. For some per- 

 sons tools are an excellent investment; for others they are 

 absolute waste of money. Without good care tools soon 

 become practically useless. Any handy person can, with a 

 very few tools, not only do the ordinary repair jobs about 

 the place, but find numerous construction jobs that will 

 save time and steps, and add to the appearance of things. 

 In buying tools aim at quality rather than variety. An 

 elaborate outfit is not necessary. By buying one good tool 

 at a time, and then taking good care of it, one can soon 

 acquire a good outfit without greatly feeling the expense. 



