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GARDENING FOR PLEASURE. 



POLE TREE PRUNER (figures 171 and 172). With 

 this implement branches of three-quarters of an inch 

 and less in diameter can be trimmed from almost any 



Fig. 172. 



Fig. 170. 



Fig. 171. 



part of a tree without the trouble and risk 

 of climbing or standing on a ladder. The 

 newer patterns can be attached to poles 

 of any length, and operated by a rope. 

 A spring throws the knife back after the 

 branch has been cut. 



THISTLE AND WEED CUTTER (figure 173). 

 With this tool all sorts of weeds can be 

 cut out of the lawn without breaking the 

 surface of the sod. The projection on the 

 side is to press the foot on for large roots, Fig. 173. 

 and places where the scythe or lawn mower cannot be 

 used, or where the place to be cut is small. 



MOLE TRAPS (figure 174). Where moles are prevalent 

 in lawns, flower beds, and bulb beds, they can be effectu- 



