. The American fruit culturist, containing directions for the propagation and culture of all fruits adapted to the United States. Fruit-culture. ii6 IMPLEMENTS USED BY FRUIT CULTIVATORS. Strong, well-twisted hemp cord, about one-fifth of an inch in diameter, which, when not in use, is quickly wound up on the reel. It is employed for setting trees in rows. Self - sustaining fruit-ladders are very useful in gathering fine fruit, to prevent mutilation and bruising of the bark and branches. Fig. 175 is one of small size and simple construction, is easily carried in one hand, and will raise one's f
. The American fruit culturist, containing directions for the propagation and culture of all fruits adapted to the United States. Fruit-culture. ii6 IMPLEMENTS USED BY FRUIT CULTIVATORS. Strong, well-twisted hemp cord, about one-fifth of an inch in diameter, which, when not in use, is quickly wound up on the reel. It is employed for setting trees in rows. Self - sustaining fruit-ladders are very useful in gathering fine fruit, to prevent mutilation and bruising of the bark and branches. Fig. 175 is one of small size and simple construction, is easily carried in one hand, and will raise one's feet a yard or more from the ground. It consists of a small piece of light plank at the top, supported. Pig. 171, 172, and 173.—Forms of Vine Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Thomas, J. J. (John Jacob); Wood, William H. S. New York, Orange Judd
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