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yards where cattle are fed on whole corn fodder. 

 But they are troublesome to put on and not so 

 safe as other protectors, and are therefore not to 

 be recommended. Newspapers wrapped round the 

 trunks and tied with soft twine make an excellent 

 protection. They are cheap, easy to put on, and 

 effective. 



Probably the best of all protection is afforded by the 

 strips of thin wood veneer got out by various manu- 

 facturers especially for this purpose. This veneer is a 

 little less than a quarter of an inch thick, and is cut in 

 pieces about 8 inches wide by 24 inches long. In so^ne 

 cases the lower end is tarred. These strips cost about 

 $5 a thousand, or less in large quantities. They will 

 last for several years. 



One of these strips of thin wood is wrapped round 

 the trunk of the young tree, and tied with a strong 

 string. Sometimes they are treated so as to give them 

 a permanent curve, and then each protector holds its 

 own place without tying. As a rule the protectors 

 should be removed every spring and replaced in the 

 fall. These wood or paper protectors not only prevent 

 damage by mice or rabbits, but also prevent sun scald. 



