How to Get the Right Shears 



Knowing the kind of shears to get is equally as important as know- 

 ing when and how to use them. This book would fall short in giving 

 practical pruning service if it did not tell you the exact kind of prun- 

 ing shear to get, where to get it and how to recognize it. 



Therefore, in this division of the book you will find just the sort 

 of shear information that will assist you in making practical use of 

 the pruning directions given on the foregoing pages. 



Tool making is an art which dates back to the early centuries. By 

 skill in the making and skill in the using, mechanics' tools have 

 reached a wonderful degree of perfection. Much tool history during 

 the last 100 years has been written in the name of "Pexto." This 

 trade name was adopted many years ago by The Peck, Stow & Wilcox 

 Company, Southington, Conn., and Cleveland, Ohio. It covers a 

 complete line of mechanics' tools and represents the highest quality 

 in each kind. 



In PEXTO Pruning Shears you will get the result of nearly a 

 century of tool making experience. You'll realize the good points 

 of Pexto Shears the first time you try them but you'll appreciate all 

 the finer points with continued use. The following short description 

 will assist you in selecting the right kinds for your purposes. 



PEXTO No. R 85-9 ' 



THIS is PEXTO Swiss Pattern Pruning Shear, full polished, 

 which originally became popular in the vineyards and rice 

 fields of this country, and later grew to general popularity 

 owing to its ^reat strength, adaptability for heavy work, long usage, 

 and easy cutting qualities. 



It is in every respect a high grade Pruning Shear, of unusual 

 quality, combining fine material, expert workmanship and correct 

 design. The blades are made from the best crucible steel, ground 

 convex and specially tempered. 



This Shear has the regulating ratchet nut, longitudinal double 

 brass springs, and removable handle clip; in fact every desirable 

 feature for the user. It is highly recommended and fully guaran- 

 teed. 



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