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FifiT. 6. 



The Dutch^ or Scvffle Hoe, Fig. 

 5, is -very useful for cleaning 

 walks and cutting weeds where 

 the ground is of a light nature. 

 It is also called a Thrust Hoe 

 (being used by pushing from you) 

 in contradistinction to the Draw 

 Hoe, Fig. 3., which is best adapted 

 for all heavy work. 



The Reel and Line, Fig 6. The reel is of 

 wood or iron ; the latter is preferable. It con- 

 sists of two parts, the shank and the head. 

 The head turns round on the shank and 

 winds up tt 3 line or cord, which can be of 

 any length. 



The Trowel, Fig. 7, is very 

 useful for removing plants 

 and lifting them with balls 

 of earth for transplanting. 

 It should b.. > of the best iron Fig. 7. 



or steel, with a square socket into the handle, and from five to 

 nine inches h Qg, exclusive of the handle. 



The Dibber is a short piece of round wood, generally made 

 from an old spade or shovel handle, about one and a half feet 

 long, obtusely pointed, frequently shod with ijon on the one 

 end, and conveniently formed for the hand on the other. It 

 should be well made, as it is of very general use, and if iron- 

 shod, will last half a century. 



Garden Watering-pot. — Of this utensil there are several 

 sizes ; those that hold from three to four gallons are of the 

 proper dimensions ; they should be made of the best double 

 tin, having two roses — the one pierced with holes the twen- 

 tieth, the other the fortieth part of an inch. Keep them well 

 painted, and when r ^t in use, the mouth downwards. 



