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but often a wire is used instead. From 

 bottom to top, between these horizontal 

 strips or wires, a homemade network can 

 be constructed. When the peas are grown 

 in double drills, the construction described 

 above is made on each side in box-like 

 form. 



When sweet peas are grown in single 

 drills, especially on a considerable scale, 

 the best and cheapest support is one made 

 by placing stakes at intervals of less than 

 ten feet and winding strong cord around 

 the row from stake to stake. The strings 

 are placed six to eight inches apart, or 

 closer if necessary. If the stakes are too 

 far apart — ten feet or more — the string 

 will stretch after becoming wet or even 

 damp, and the plants will fall over. If 

 appearance is not an object, anything will 

 serve for stakes, e.g., tailings from the 

 mills, poles, and the like. If neat stakes 



