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locust. The chestnut is next in value; the 

 oak, also, is tolerably lasting. The bark should 

 in all cases be removed from the portion put in 

 the ground, since, in decaying, it produces va- 

 rious forms of fungi, some at least of which 

 are hurtful to the vine. 



One of the simplest forms of trellis is that 

 shown in Fig. 126. If made entirely of cedar, 



Fig. 126. 



it will be quite durable; and by putting it 

 carefully and neatly together, it can be made 

 to assume a considerable degree of rustic 

 beauty. If cedar is not plenty, common " hoop 

 poles " may be used for the horizontal pieces. 

 If cedar or locust is not used for the posts, it 

 soon goes to pieces. When made altogether of 

 cedar, it is one of the best forms of wooden 

 trellis that can be used. If the system of 

 training should make it desirable, the poles can 



