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Garden. As far back as 18G7 Mr. Burton Mansfield 

 imported a Whitechapel cart from Peters of London, 

 which has long been recognized as the best model of 

 cart for tandem, and from which model most of the 

 carts in use at the present time Jiaye been designed. 



Tandem harness should be made to fit properly, every 

 part proportionate as to size; the reins of the best quality 

 of i)liable leather and not nearly so wide as those of 

 other harness, which will be appreciated by coaclimen 

 who drive with their hands and not as some do, with their 

 elbows. The mention of reiiis brings to my mind a 

 point I omitted when comparing the driving of tandem 

 and four. I must admit that iu the former it is not so 

 easy to finger the reins, as they lay much closer to 

 gether, coming up almost straight from the wheel pad 

 terrets, whereas with four-in-hand, the^- are separated 

 to a much greater extent. 



Hoses intended for tandem work need not be closely 

 matched as to size unless they are also required to be 

 used in double harness, when of course they should look 

 alike, step and go well togethej\ To those who intend 

 purchasing, I would advise them to have the shaft 

 horse fully fifteen hands, three inches, with large and 

 deep body, showing substance and quality combined, 

 one that will fill the shafts, with large, broad, round 

 quarters, short back, long neck well set on to good 



