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Show Irrigation Satisfactory. We are using an overhead irrigation system in a small way and find it very satisfactory. It consists in the use of a one-inch water pipe. About every four feet there is a tap and from this little tap the water is sent out by a very fine spray, says a writer in an exchange. After the water has been turned on for probably half an hour the earth is almost muddy, but not Inclined In-clined to bake, for water does not get down in any great quantity at once; it comes down gradually. I think it is a great system for strawberry culture. cul-ture. We are using it in a small way for strawberries and find it very satisfactory. |