Abstract: A tambour modesty panel for use with articles of furniture. In one exemplary embodiment, the tambour modesty panel is positioned under a work surface of an article of furniture and includes a tambour positioned between opposing end panels. In one embodiment, the opposing end panels include a groove formed therein for receiving opposing sides of the tambour and directing the movement of the tambour. In another embodiment, opposing end panels of the tambour modesty panel include tracks secured thereto for receiving opposing sides of the tambour and directing the movement of the tambour. When the work surface is positioned adjacent to a wall having services outlets positioned within the wall, access to the outlets may be provided by moving the tambour to an open position. Alternatively, to restrict access to and/or to obstruct the view of the outlets and cables, the tambour may be moved to a closed position.

Abstract: A tractor drawn mechanical tobacco harvester in which the defoliating apparatus is pivotable as a unit to accommodate changes in terrain and variations in the alignment of the tobacco plants within the row of plants being harvested. The defoliating apparatus is selectively positionable to defoliate different rows of tobacco plants without a change in the position of the tractor. A novel defoliating apparatus is also disclosed.