TOOLS 



make a flat blade with the tip turned up. The 

 knife or blade is forced below the surface and 

 close to the plant, cutting off the young weeds. 



FIG 12. The wrong way to push a seeder or hand- 

 cultivator. It is almost impossible to control the direc- 

 tion of the machine and the operator tires quickly. 



Seeders are used only in large gardens but 

 may be bought with the cultivator attachments. 

 The seeder and cultivator cost about $12, but it 

 is money well invested. 



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