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water to the soil, and to apply enough you 
must have a pumping plant and distribut¬ 
ing system of large enough capacity. I 
have gone into much detail on the use of 
terra cotta pipe. I want to emphasize its 
use again. First, it is cheap. Second, it 
never wears or rusts out. Third, don't 
use it until you know how to lay it or you 
will burst the pipe. Our office is always 
willing to give engineering aid on the 
construction of any irrigation plant, so I 
won’t enter into detail here but will be 
glad to see any of you personally. 
