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the cans, and cut into pieces of about three by seven 

 inches. Turn back one quarter of an inch of each end, 

 so that when the strips are bent around, 

 they will clasp together, as shown in the 

 engraving. In potting, the contrivance 

 is placed on the bed near the runner, and 

 pressed into the ground with the sole of 

 the foot. The sharp edges allow it to 

 push through the soil easily. A runner 

 is placed in the center of the cylinder, 

 and held by a stick or stone, which also serves to mark 

 the place. When the plants are well rooted, the tin pots 

 are taken up, unclasped, and the ball of earth placed in 

 the new bed provided for it. 



Fig. 197. 



PLANT POTTER. 



STAND FOR BERRY BASKETS. 



During the berry picking season much time is lost in 

 the field, through the lack of a suitable box or stand for 



Fig. 198. BEBKT PICKING STAND. 



transferring the filled baskets to the packing house. 

 Figure 198 illustrates a very convenient and simple stand 

 for this purpose. It may be made to contain either nine, 

 twelve, sixteen, or twenty baskets, as may be desired. 

 The handle is macle of a barrel hoop nailed firmly to the 



