IMPLEMENTS OF THE SOIL. 



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different kinds and forms of tlie draw hoe. The most 

 generally useful is the square, a cast steel plate, about 



Fig. 140. 

 Semicircular draw hoe. 



Fig, 141. 

 Dutch hoe. 



six inches long and four wide, with a light smooth handle. 



The semicircular and triangle hoes may be advantageously 



used in certain cases. 



The Rake^ fig. 142, is used 

 to level, smooth, pulverize, and 

 clean the surface of the ground 

 after it has been spaded or 

 hoed, or to prepare it for seeds, 

 &c. They are of different 

 sizes, with from six to twelve 

 teeth. The best are those of 

 which the head and teeth are 

 drawn out of a solid bar of 

 steel. Those that are welded 

 and riveted soon get out of 

 order. 



Fig. 142. 

 Garden rake. 



Section 2. — ^Implements for Cutting. 

 The Pruning Saw. — This is used for cutting off 



