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the rows will come, the first stake being ten feet in 
from property line. The second base line is run and 
staked in the same manner, taking care that they are 
the same distance apart at all points. This can be 
done by stretching the wire from each end of the first 
base line, and at right angles to it, being careful that 
the first button is held exactly at the stake on the 
base line each time. The button on the opposite end 
of the chain will be the line for the second base line. 
Mark these two points and then run the second base 
line. With these two base lines run and marked, the 
line is then used to mark off the rows, starting at 
advantage in working between the trees the narrow 
way. The number of trees to the acre is the same as 
by the Square method. 
Quincunx System. The ground is laid out as in 
the Square system and another stake set in the center 
of each square making a double set orchard. This 
method is only practiced where it is desired to have 
two sets of trees on the same ground with the idea of 
taking out one or the other when they begin to crowd. 
Hexagonal or Septuple System. In this system six 
trees form a hexagon and enclose a seventh. Three 
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either side at the first row and stretching the line so 
that the last button on each end is at the base line 
stake on that end. Make the line fast and proceed to 
set stakes at each of the buttons between the base 
lines, then move to the next stake and proceed across 
the tract. If care has been used in getting the line 
straight each time and the end buttons to the base 
line stakes the rows will line perfectly in all direc- 
tions. 
Triangular or Alternate System. Ground is staked 
as in Square method, except that a second line of 
stakes is required one way half way between the rows 
and every alternate tree is planted in this row. The 
only advantage of this system is that it gives the trees 
a little more room ; this is, however, offset by the dis- 
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trees form an equilateral triangle. In laying out the 
ground for this method of planting the simplest ar- 
rangement to use is an equilateral triangle form made 
of 1x3 inch material the length it is desired to set the 
trees apart. Then run two base lines similar to the 
Square method, excepting that they should be at right 
angles to each other. This will give a straight row 
across one side and one end of the tract. Only one 
line is staked, the other being simply a guiding line to 
keep the rows straight with the property. In staking 
the one base line, first determine the distance in from 
the property line it is desired to plant the first row 
each way, the base line being the first row on one side 
and the right angle guide line being the first row the 
other way, then set the first stake one half the dis- 
