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of each kind will be enougli, according to the size 

 of the garden. Of these " sets " had better be 

 ordered. 



Spades. — A spade must be chosen to fit the 

 user, and Nos. 2 and 3 are the most generally 

 serviceable. One with a solid socket is strongest, 

 and if the bend of the handle is right, it will not 

 be appreciably heavier than others. 



Forks. — A digging fork or grape with four 

 prongs may be either flat or round. For general 

 use, the round pronged ones are best, as they can 

 be used for stirring the ground, digging potatoes, 

 or forking manure. When digging, a flat pronged 

 fork is strongest. 



Bakes. — These can be obtained with iron or 

 steel teeth, three to a set, in sizes of 16 in., 12in., 

 and 8 in. The end teeth and head should be in 

 one piece, the other teeth rivetted, and very 

 slightly curved. The socket should be long, and 

 have at least three holes for rivets. 



Draw hoes should be two to a set, 9 in. and 4 in. ; 

 the blades of steel welded to an iron neck which is 

 slightly curved or swan-necked, as it is easier then 

 to keep free of weeds. 



Butch hoes should be two to a set, 9 in. and 6in. 



Trowels. — A trowel should be chosen not too 

 concave in the blade. A small mason's trowel is 

 useful. 



