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Protection by Shade. 



south side the plants, and about ten or 

 twelve inches distant; that the points of 

 the hurdles be driven into the common 

 earth, which will be most firm for their 

 support. 



Thus protected from the heat of sun, and 

 preserved from drying winds, but little wa- 

 ter can be necessary, except in hot sea- 

 sons ; when once deluging the surface of the 

 beds may be very advantageously per- 

 formed, as it will render other light water- 

 ings totally unnecessary ; especially as all 

 heavy rains and waterings thus confined 

 within the embankment will most effectu- 

 ally contribute to the retention of moisture, 

 that few repetitions can be requisite, espe- 

 cially where the soil is cool, and the situa- 

 tion of the ground low. 



As in Strawberries, the same advantages 

 will be found from the friendly shade af- 



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