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laths parallel to each other and the length of a lath 

 apart. Lay other laths upon and between them at 

 intervals of an inch and fasten them to the first pair 

 with clinch nails. The section may be made extra 

 strong by interweaving a lath across the slats, as shown 

 in the sketch. In the spring, before the plants begin to 

 appear, tie these sections to a framework of scantling 



FIG. 12. LATH SCREEN FOR SHADE. 



raised upon posts high enough from the ground to per- 

 mit of standing erect under it. See Fig. 9 for com- 

 pleted shade. 



In October remove and store the sections in some 

 dry place. They may thus be made to last longer than 

 when exposed. Since, in regions where the snowfall is 

 heavy, many sections would likely be broken if left in 



