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GAEDEi^ING FOR PLEASURE. 



of the vegetable garden to the house or place of storage, 

 and numerous other purposes. It may be purchased of 

 different sizes and styles, or can be "home-made*' by 

 those possessing a little mechanical skill. Iron barrows 

 are becoming popular where known. They cost only 

 about one-third more than wooden ones, and they are 

 practically indestructible, quite light, and hang well. 



The Spade (figure 141).— The uses of the spade in a 

 garden are too obvious and general to need description. 



rig. 141. Fig. 142. Fig. 143. Fig. 144. 



The best in use are the patent smooth back cast-steel, which 



are light, strong, and durable, and work clean and bright. 



The Shovel (figure 142).— The shovel is used for 



loading, and for mixing and spreading composts and 



