46 



CKANBBKKT OULTUEE, 



one, first ascertain where it is to be put, then mark the 

 inner line of the fence with numerous stakes, after which 

 decide upon its width, or thickness, which will vary ac- 

 cording to the quantity of turf to be used up — ^from four 

 to six feet — the average height being from five to eight 

 feet. Having determined the width, set up another row 

 of stakes parallel with the first, to indicate the outer line, 

 and then build the wall up perpendicularly between the 

 two. Care should be taken to keep the top of the fence 



Fig. 16. — SECTION OF A TURF FENCE. 



level, and to bind on the outer tier of floats by lapping 

 the second row a little over them; this will make the 

 structure firm and durable. (See fig. 16.) 



The Jvrk that we have found most convenient for 

 handling turf is one made from an ordinary two-tined 

 hay-fork, by simply cutting ofi' the tines to about eight 

 inches in length, bending them to the proper shape, and 

 securing them in a manure-fork handle. (See fig. 16.) 

 This handle is very efficient in placing the turf on the 

 wall, it being quite an improvement upon the straight one 

 so frequently used. 



While the fences are being built, it is best to make ar- 

 rangements for flooding the meadow, as it may require a 

 difierent arrangement of walls to protect the dam. (See 



