VARIOUS TOOLS 



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blade of a mowing-machine (Fig. 28), and it 

 answers the purpose of a hand-weeder in many 

 places. 



Weed -spuds are shown in Figs. 29, 30, 31. 



33. Roller and marker. 



The first is particularly serviceable in cutting 

 docks and other strong weeds from lawns and 



34. Roller and marker. 



pastures. It is provided with a brace to allow it 

 to be thrust into the ground with the foot. 



It is often essential that the land be compacted 

 after it has been spaded or hoed, and some kind 



