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Fig. 80. Shadoof of Egypt, or Paeeottah of India. (Wilson, 

 U. S. Geol. Survey.) 



Taking an average 8-hour day for pumping, the above 

 pumping plant should irrigate during a 100 day season 259.4 

 acres to a depth of 12 inches and 129.7 acres to a depth of 

 24 inches, at a total cost for pumping of $420.23. 



