THE BADGER 



and worn to that condition when the edge is 

 sharp, and the tool works easily, without 

 having lost its strength. They should vary 

 but little from the ordinary garden or rabbit- 



Z. 



FIG. 7. 



ing spade, except that where there is a depth 

 of clay, and when in a deep trench, it may 

 be easier or a relief to use a drainer's long 

 narrow one. 



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