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Shovels (There are several sorts)

There are several sorts of these, all of which are found useful in gardens. Shovels are lighter than spades, and better adapted for shifting light soil, short, loose manure, sand, gravel, &c. Square-topped Shovels, having their two side edges slightly turned up, are most generally useful; those with a somewhat shield-shaped point are well adapted for shovelling gravel and stones. Stoke-hole Shovels should be made chiefly or entirely of iron, in order that they may withstand the heat to which they become subjected in stoking. The pan is best made long, and not very wide, as, when charged with coke, it may then be readily emptied into the furnace without coming into contact with the front, which is often very limited in width.