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THE HOESE-FORK. 



Fig. 170. The Palmer Fork. 



Fig. 169. Double Harpoon -Fork. 



The frequent losses to which farmers are subject in 

 making hay have suggested the use of hay-caps, made 

 to cover the cocks and protect them from the weather. 

 It is but recently that their use was introduced, and, 

 like most novelties, it has met with objections from 

 some on the score of economy, while their use is as 

 strongly approved by others on the same ground. I 

 have often seen them used, and the time taken to cover 

 an acre of grass or hay in cock partially cured is less 

 than most would naturally suppose. Where they are to 

 be used, less care is needed for " trimming down " the 

 cock, and putting it in a condition to shed the rain. 



An experienced practical farmer says : " I have used 



