Tools for the Garden 



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FIG. 62. If the soil sticks to the tools they should be washed before they are 

 put away. They must be wiped dry after washing, so that they will not rust. 



adjustable cultivator, are used by many gardeners. 

 Several types of wheel hoes, with cultivator and rake 

 attachments, may be bought. These are especially 

 useful in cultivating large gardens by hand. The various 

 attachments are easily and quickly changed as desired, 

 and the implement is light and easy to use. The 

 machine covers ground rapidly and does efficient work. 

 The single- wheel type, such as is shown in Figure 60, is 

 most commonly used. Except in heavy soils, a boy or 

 girl of fifteen can easily operate this tool. 



Care of tools. When not in actual use, all tools should 

 be kept clean and free from moisture and stored in a 

 dry place. In the home each tool should have a 

 definite place. In school gardening each set of tools 



