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of the tree, while the horses and the driver are in 

 the space outside. The California orchard harrow, 

 Figure 14, will be found to be very serviceable on 

 heavy land. 



The spring-tooth harrow, of which there are many 

 forms, is one of the best tools for keeping the soil of 



Pig. 13 Cutaway Wheel Harrow 



an orchard in fine condition and killing weeds, because 

 of the lifting effect of the teeth upon the soil, which 

 leaves the surface more loose and lighter than any other 

 tool. By separating the sections with a spreader, Figure 

 15, or by hitching 

 the team to one 

 side, or by a 

 special evener, the 

 teeth are carried 

 well under the 

 branches, and by 

 turning the horses 

 in a circle around 

 the trees, the har- 

 row will be drawn 

 so close up to the 

 trunks that little or no hand cultivating need be done. 

 Handles or a strong rope should be attached to this 

 harrow to assist in guiding it, so as not to come in 

 contact with the trees. 



Fig. 14-California Orchard Harrow 



