
the extra space. So only two sizes of flats 
are required to accomodate all six sizes of 
bands. All of the flats were made 3” in depth 
From the photo below it will be noted that 
a few half-flats were made, too, for small lots 
or “tail ends’. These half-flats are space 
savers. 
These cypress plantbands may be used in 
benches or coldframes, too, without flats, by 
simply tacking a 1x2 wooden strip across the 
bench or frame every six bands apart. If 2” 
bands are used, the 1x2 strips should be 
1214.” apart; if 3” bands are used, the strips 
should be 1814, apart. That allows an extra 
14” for each six bands so that they will not 
be wedged too tightly. 
High School girls get pretty good at setting 
up the bands. They surely make an average 
adult look silly trying to keep pace with them 
on this job. A cabbage crate and a chair is 
all the equipment needed. The crate is just 
the right height. There is always a waiting 
list of applicants for the job. 

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High School girls like to set up bands. 
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