. Farm development; an introductory book in agriculture, including a discussion of soils, selecting & planning farms, subduing the fields, drainage, irrigation, roads, fences, together with introductory chapters concerning farm business, and the relations of general science to agriculture . Ijc used as covers of smallyards to inclose hens with their broods. Posts.—Few posts have been used of other materialthan wood, but there is a rising demand for a more dur-able material. AMiile wooden posts do not last manyyears, they have been so much cheaper than either ironposts or cement posts that thei
. Farm development; an introductory book in agriculture, including a discussion of soils, selecting & planning farms, subduing the fields, drainage, irrigation, roads, fences, together with introductory chapters concerning farm business, and the relations of general science to agriculture . Ijc used as covers of smallyards to inclose hens with their broods. Posts.—Few posts have been used of other materialthan wood, but there is a rising demand for a more dur-able material. AMiile wooden posts do not last manyyears, they have been so much cheaper than either ironposts or cement posts that their use has generally beenthe most economical. For lawn fences, iron or cement arein some cases more practical than wood, and in a fewcases stone may be utili/^ed to advantage. AMiite oak, 3/2 FARM white cedar aiul red cedar are prized because they willhist many years, while posts of such species of trees astamarack, basswood and white willow last only a few. Figure 257. A, cement post; B,wooden stay on face of post towhich wires are stapled; C, block setin groove in face of post to hold stayfrom being pushed up or down. I).hole near top of post to receive wireholding upper end of stay firmly inplace; E and F. wires about post tohold stay in place. Woven ribbonat base. Barbed wires above.
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