REPORT ON RADISHES GROWN AT CHISWICK, 1898. 



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REPORT ON HOES. 



Three new hoes were sent to the Society's Gardens at 

 Chiswick for trial, by Rev. Foster-Melliar, Sproughton Rectory, 

 Ipswich ; Mr. George Abbey, Avery Hill, Eltham ; Mr. G. W. 

 Shailer, 3 Avenue Road, Brentford. 



(1) Sproughton Hoe (Foster-Melliar). — This hoe is some- 

 what in the form of an improved Dutch hoe, with double edges, 

 having a point at one end of the hoe for using as a prong to 

 get out deeply rooted weeds. Another advantage of this tool is 

 that, by having double edges, it cuts through the soil when 

 pushed forwards and drawn backwards, never clogging with soil, 

 and always bright and clean. A most useful hoe. 



(2) Drill Hoe (Abbey). — For drawing seed drills this heart- 

 shaped hoe is very useful, as the drills can be quickly drawn at 

 a uniform depth. It is only suitable for such operations. 



(3) Pronged Hoe (Shailer). — Although the maker describes 

 this tool as a hoe, it is really more like a hand cultivator, as it 

 consists of a number of prongs revolving on an axle. These 

 prongs or teeth will penetrate loose soil to the depth of two or 

 three inches, dislodging all small weeds ; and, being easy to w T ork, 

 a man may push the implement before him at a good walking 

 pace. On light or loose soils this tool should prove an acquisi- 

 tion, but on firm or solid soil it is of no service. 



REPORT ON RADISHES GROWN AT CHISWICK, 1898. 



Twenty-four stocks of Radishes were received, and all w T ere 

 sown in a cold frame on March 16. The lights were not put on 

 the frames except on those nights when there was danger of 

 frost. The whole collection was taken up to the Drill Hall 

 Meeting on May 10 and examined by the Fruit and Vegetable 

 Committee. 



A.M. = Award of Merit. 

 1. Earliest of All Olive (Sutton).- Ready for use May 2. 



Roots true turnip-shape, pale red, with remarkably short tops. 



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