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two Stakes are used, one on each side of the tree, but there is 

 no special need for this additional expense. (See fig. 41) A 

 common method of attaching the tree to the stake, which should be 

 done at two or three places, is by means of a manila rope run 



Fig. 41. A simple and effective method of staking and guarding 

 young trees. 



through a piece of rubber hose. This ;. tied around the tree, 

 using an ordinary double knot, and then the ends are tied aiound 

 the stake. The' knot between the ree a .d the stake prevents 



