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sizes, to contain from G5 to 110 gallons.' Two horses are re- 
quired with the larger-sized machines. From oUO to 700 
gallons of li(juid are distributed per acre with them. 
An improved horse hop-washing machine has been recently 
patented by Mr. Muirhead, of Maidstone, called the " Mistifier " 
(Fig. 24). 
This is made on an entirely novel principle, embodying a 
new application of the use of compressed air in combination 
with the liquid, so that a powerful stream or an atomised mist 
can be produced. Instead of the series of horizontal tubes with 
small perforations most liable to be blocked up, rows of pipes 
with nozzles are substituted. The nozzle attached to this 
machine is very 
good, giving a fine, 
well distributed 
spray. Swinging 
pipe brackets are 
arranged on either 
side, so that jets 
can be directed well 
under the leaves 
and close to the 
poles without the 
possibility of doing 
any damage to the 
machine. 
From 100 to 
350 gallons are used 
by this machine, 
according to the set- 
ting of the valves. - 
The Sti'awso- 
nizer has been 
adapted for hop- 
washing, but as it 
was not ready in 
time for the last 
season its suitability 
for this purpose has 
not yet been fully 
tested. In trials of recent date the planters have complained 
that it does not put on enough liquid, but the contention of the 
The Strawsouizer for liop-waslnng. 
' The price ranges from 35Z. to 48Z, 
' The price of_ this machine is 45^, 
