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the practical use of this device, Stuart writes as follows 

 (Vt. Bull. No. 141): "When each tree stake has been 

 located, the setting board is brought into play. This con- 

 sists of a board some 6 feet in length and 4 to 5 inches 

 wide, having two holes bored some 3 or 4 inches from 

 either end and a notch in the center. The notch of the 

 setting -board is placed against the tree stake and two 



FIG. 46. The planting-board in use. 



smaller stakes are set through the end holes, after which 

 the board is removed. The central stake is then removed 

 and the hole dug. In setting the tree, the setting-board is 

 again brought into play by being put over the two smaller 

 stakes, the center notch determining the position of the 

 tree (Fig. 46). By being careful always to work in 

 the same direction with the setting-board, and observing 

 the same precaution while setting the tree, one should 

 succeed in planting each tree in perfect alignment, in both 

 directions, with every other tree in the row, without the 

 necessity of sighting. This method of course cannot be 

 recommended for large operations." 



