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of water, the lids are closed and buttoned, and the barrel 

 is slowly turned. If they are very dirty, open the small 

 aperture, and by turning the barrel back and forth allow 

 the water and mud to run out. Add clean water and 



Fig. 89. BOOT WASHER. 



turn again. They will soon be cleansed, when the large 

 aperture may be opened, and the roots or tubers emptied 

 into a basket. The fastenings at each end of the barrel 

 can be made by any blacksmith, and they should be 

 bolted on with one-quarter or three-eighths inch bolts. 

 With this simple contrivance a man can wash a large 



Fig. 90. VEGETABLE WASHER. 



quantity of roots in a day without catching cold or a 

 chill. If kept out of the sun, such a contrivance will 

 last a lifetime. In figure 90 is shown a potato and 

 vegetable washer for household use, The ends of the 



