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, Sprougliton Rectory, 
Ipswich ; Mr. George Abbey, Avery Hill, Eltham ; Mr. G. W. 
Shailer, 8 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. 
(8) 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 work, 
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 were 
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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