Supporting the Vine. 



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posite side to this claw. The instrument is used thus : 

 The vine-dresser places the stake in the hook and the 

 claw, so that the last named is twelve inches above the 

 foot of the stake ; he then places his right foot in the 

 stirrup, holds the stake with the left hand, and with his 



[Fig. 65.] — Dugay's ^^Driv£r.' 



[Fig. ee.J— Simon' 

 '■^Driver." 



right hand presses on the handle. In this manner he 

 bears down upon the stirrup i^ith the weight of his 

 whole body, driving the stake to that point where the 

 claw is fixed. If the stake is not driven far enough, he 

 grasps it anew, and repeats the operation. 

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