TOOLS 



fine by the proper use of this implement in 

 cultivating between the rows of vegetables very 

 early in their growth. It may also be used in 

 stirring the soil to a depth of two inches before 

 sowing the seed or transplanting. 



The double and single wheel cultivators are 

 valuable not only because they are used to de- 

 stroy weeds and cultivate the soil but because 

 they save energy and time. There are several 

 adjustable parts to each implement, such as a 

 small plow, cultivators of various shapes, and 

 hoes. A garden of one half an acre or more 

 is sufficient land to make such an implement 

 most useful. In using it, stand up to the 

 handles and take short steps, forcing the culti- 

 vator forward with each step or drawing it 

 toward you, then backing it a few inches before 

 the next step is taken. 



There are many types of hand weeders, but 

 the Eureka, having three steel prongs, bent 

 like fingers in the act of scratching, is consid- 

 ered one of the best. It is light and often used 

 to stir the soil as well as destroy the weeds. 



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