Abstract: The present invention is directed to a unique means of attaching an umbrella to a lawn and garden tractor. This is accomplished through the use of an umbrella support plate which utilizes the accessory attachment apertures of the tractor for the mounting of the plate. Further, the umbrella support plate itself has one or more accessory attachment apertures which can be utilized for the attachment of a grass catcher, cart, roller or lawn aerator. The umbrella is supported over the operator of the lawn and garden tractor by means of one or more support shafts.

Abstract: A ski and pole carrier unit adapted to be used in pairs to secure the skis and poles together is disclosed. Each unit includes a flat rectangular block with a pair of slots projecting inwardly from the long sides of the block and slightly toward one of the short sides. The width of each slot is sufficient to accommodate a ski pole. An L-shaped member is pivotably attached to the block proximate the other of the short sides and foldable from a position flush with two sides of the block to a position extended from the block. In the extended position, the base of the L-shaped member is parallel to the short side of the block and defines a space for receiving a pair of skis in the plane of the poles. A pair of straps are attached to the block, one strap to secure the poles to the slots and the other strap to secure the skis to the L-shaped member. The skis and poles are secured in a common plane by a pair of the units, so that they can easily be carried as a package.