Specifications include, but are not limited to: Hardwood species must be dense hardwood (e.g., Oak, Maple, Ash or Hickory). Finish and Condition: All stakes must be smooth sawn and dry to less than 20%. Dimensions (reference detail drawing): 1” x 2” nominal (3/4” x 1-1/2” actual) softwood and hardwood stakes to have one end cut off square. Opposite end to have a 4-inch long by ¾” wide taper on two sides from the wider dimension to a center point. Lengths of softwood stakes may be 18 or 24 inches. Lengths of hardwood stakes may be 6 or 12 inches. 2” x 2” nominal (1-1/2” x 1-1/2” actual) hardwood stake to have one end cut off square. Opposite end to have a 4-inch long taper on four sides or 4-inch long “pencil point” taper. Lengths of hardwood stakes may be 12, 18, or 24 inches. B. LATH Types of Wood: Softwood species must be Aspen. Hardwood species must be dense hardwood. Finish and Conditions: All lath must be smooth sawn, dry to less than 20%, and out of the elements for 90 days prior to delivery. Dimensions (reference detail drawing): Softwood lath must measure 3/8” x 1-3/8” or 3/8” x 1-5/8” actual. Lengths of softwood lath may be 24 or 48 inches. Hardwood lath must measure 3/8” x 1-3/8” or 3/8” x 1-5/8” actual. Lengths of hardwood lath may be 24 or 48 inches.