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of tin may be tacked to the rafters to prevent the ascent of mice 
and rats. 
Another method is to “ string ” the corn by taking four strands 
F1G. 45.—The six main types of corn. From top to bottom, pod corn, pop corn, flint 
corn, dent corn, flour corn, and sweet corn. (Productive Farm Crops, Courtesy, Macmillan 
Publishing Co.) 
of binders’ twine, and weaving them with the ears back and forth 
in pairs in such a manner as to support ears of corn placed between 
them, as woof and warp are woven in cloth. 
Another good plan is to drive ten-penny finish nails on four