Diagram 44. THE VALUE OF HOEING. 



Fig. I. The Canterbury hoe, specially recommended. Fig. 2. The short- 

 necked hoe. Fig. 3. Sun-baked surface of soil, showing escape of moisture ; a 

 young plant receiving no benefit. Fig. 4. Top soil disturbed by the hoe, 

 moisture channels broken and distributed ; young plant receiving its share. 



