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inverted pyramid or cone. With the flat spade (Figs. 



Fig. 36. 



37 and 38) four incisions are required, and with the 

 semicircular spade (Fig. 39) only two or three. 



Fig. 37. 



FlQ. 38. 



Fig. 39. 



Another implement which is much in use for lifting 

 plants is the circular transplanter (Fig. 40). The blade 

 is in the shape of an inverted truncated cone, and is 



