2o8 Planting, Cleaning, and Cutting Willows, [june, 



scarcely be worth while to go to the expense of a suitable 

 planting chain. 



A still less expensive way is to use any kind of cord 

 and cut a stick equal in length to the distance between the 

 plants, using that to show the distances at which to insert the 

 sets. To overcome the difficulty created by a shortening or 

 lengthening of the cord, Mr. Ellmore, for many years, has 

 used a planting chain, somewhat similar to those employed by 



Hoes and Knives used in connection with Willow Growing, 

 i and 2, Cutting-hooks or Knives ; 3 and 4, Hoes. 



land surveyors, but made in a less costly manner, with one- 

 inch rings inserted at equal distances as guides for the 

 planter. Every third link should be fitted with a swivel, to 

 prevent the twisting or linking up of the chain. This pro- 

 duces perfect work provided a guide square is used for the 

 purpose of first setting out the ground, which should be 

 squared from one side and end so as to throw as many as 

 possible of the pikings to the other side and end. 



It is customary for willow growers, alike in Great Britain, 



