28 FARM APPLIANCES. 



of construction. The binding cords are laid cross-wise 

 of the box, resting upon the bottom, as seen in figure 25, 

 and the ends extending through the notches, B, , B, 

 as shown in figure 26. A small forkful of straw is then 



Fig. 26. MODE OF ARRANGING THE CORD. 



placed at each end, and one in the middle, and so on, 

 until the box is filled and the straw packed down com- 

 pactly. The cords are then brought together around the 

 bundle and securely fastened. 



WATERING TROUGHS FOR STOCK. 



A good substantial water trough is an absolute neces- 

 sity on every farm, and we here give illustrations of sev- 

 eral useful forms. Figure 27 shows one made of planks 

 or boards. The sides should be of one piece, and also 

 the ends and bottom if possible. If made of two pieces 

 each, joint the edges and join them with dowel pins, using 

 the best white lead between the joints before driving the 

 pieces together snugly. The end pieces should be let into 

 the sides about half an inch, and both the sides and ends 

 should be slightly sloping, so that the form secures free- 



