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Trellisses
Pillar trellises produce pleasing and novel effects when covered with vines
such as morning glory, moonflower, scarlet runner or hyacinth bean. They
are also better than poles for pole beans. To make them cut
2" X 2" timber any desired length proportional to the kind of vines
to be grown but allowing for 1' to be pointed for driving in the
ground. Also cut Y4'' X 1" stuff in 12" or 15" lengths to serve as
cross-pieces. Fasten two of these at the top and two others so as
to be only a few inches from the ground.
Screws or bolts and washers are better than nails for this purpose because
at the close of the season the cross-pieces may be removed when the
trellis is to be stored (under cover) for the winter. From
the lower to the upper cross-pieces tie stout, non- stretching cords for
the vines to climb on. Sow seeds or transplant plants in circles
around the bases of the poles and keep cleanly cultivated.
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