GARDEN MANUAL FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 



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is an indispensable companion to the seed drill. It spreads trom 6 to 14 inches, and cuts- 

 all the ground covered, even when spread to its greatest extent, Its teeth are of a new 

 and improved pattern and thoroughly pulverize and mellow the soil. The depth of culti- 

 vating may be accurately gauged bv raising and lowering the wheels, which is quickly 

 done by the use of a thumb screw. Price, $5.00. 



Matthew's Seed Drill. — The Matthew's Seed Drill is not an implement of recent 

 introduction, it has been used by many of the gardeners and truckers and is considered 

 by them as one of the best. Is composed of a wooden frame in which is set a heavy wheel 

 in front provided with pins on the side which keep the agitator constantly in motion. 

 Attached to this is a small, hollow bull's tongue on top of which the hopper containing, 

 the seed is fixed. Beneath this hopper is a round disk provided with holes of different 

 sizes so as to regulate the quantity of seed required. This disk can be set according to 

 the size of the seed to be sown. Inside the hopper is the agitator, which is worked by a 

 lever through the pins in the driving wheel. Attached to the frame is a marker which 

 marks the next row, and in the rear of the frame are two sweeps which cover the seed, 

 slightly and an iron roller to press it down. Price, I9.00. 



Cleve's Angle Trowel.— This handy digger was originally intended for digging 

 plantains and other weeds from lawns, but it has also found great favor among the ladies- 

 as a flower cultivator for loosening the soil in pots, and among young plants for trans- 

 planting. It serves every purpose of the ol 1 form of trowel. Price, No. 1, 40c; No. 2„ 

 30c. ; No. 3, 25c. 



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Comcinatioa Weeder. 



Imyroved Planting- Dibble — 



This tool is designed for setting out 

 cabbage, celery, tobacco, tomato, 

 onions and similar plants. Price, 

 40c. each, if ordered by mail 10c. 

 must be added for postage. 



Planting Dibble. 



The Combination Weeder. — Combining as it does, both the rake and hoe, it is the 



most serviceable; durable and the most perfect Weeder on the market. Price, 40c. each. 



The I^evin Fanner. — This is one of the strongest and best cutting primers for the 



size. The cut is very smooth. Price, No. r, 7 inches long, }4 inch cut, $1.25; No. 2. 7- 



inches loug, % inch cut, $1.50. By mail, postpaid. 



Hedge Shear. 



Self- Closing Tomato Vine Support— 1. It is made of 

 galvanized wire, that will not rust or rot out. 2. Any one can 

 place it in position. 3. It has double legs and the greater the 

 pressure the firmer the support. 4. It has self-closing adjusta- 

 ble legs. 5. It takes no room in the winter. Hang on a peg or 

 leave in the ground, as you prefer. 6. It is always ready for 

 use, never needing repairs. 7. By keeping the fruit from the 

 ground they ripen earlier, and also gives a yield that would 

 otherwise decay. 8. It adds to the appearance of any garden. 

 9. It requires no attention from time of setting until time of 

 removal. 10. It is a time saver— don't have to hunt up slats, 

 posts, strings, nails, hammer, etc.; any one can set more in an 

 hour than they can make in a day. II. It is the simplest, 

 strongest, most durable, easiest operated and cheapest support 

 ever offered. 12. It pays for itself in a season, and lasts a gen- 

 Price, 15c. each; $12.50 per 100. Not less than 5© sold at this price. 



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