Vegetable, field and flower seeds: annual catalog

              "Iron Age"  Combined  Seed-Drill  and Wheel-Hoe
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The Drill attachment is complete in itself, and when put in place requires l>ut two holts to secure it; the single wheel is then
put in position, the chain run on, and the drill is ready for operation. The seed slide and Its
lustment to sow the various seeds is similar to that used on our well-known \™ Model S
while the agitator is simply a revolving brush, of selected bristles, which will not mime the sei
a long time, can be cheaply replaced.
.    In our experience with Seed-Drills, we have found that while some round, smooth ■■•
nip or radish, wil\flo7v through the discharge opening, and do not, therefore, need in)  aglUI
for some others one is absolutely necessary to insure a continuous or positive teed    VVe
acres of beets ragged and forlorn, with long skips and spaces, simply by reason ol this attempt
sow such seeds without an agitator.
The high wheel and light frame make it run exceedingly easy. The
arch being capable of straddling a crop 20 inches high, permits cultivating with this tool longer than is possible with any other Wheel-Hoe.
The opening plow is adjustable in depth and also reversible, one end
being wide for onion seed, and the other narrow for placing the seed in
a close, straight line. The combined Drill includes all of the attachments
shown in the cut above. It plows, levels, furrows, sows, covers, rakes,
cultivates, hoes and hills, and does all in the most satisfactory mannei
Packed weight, 50 lbs.   Price, $12.
The No. 9 "Iron Age" Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator Plow and Rake
This tool is, in regard to the work done, almost a counterpart of the 1 touble \\ heel 11 ■ , and the same remarks as to its construction, extreme lightness and ease of operation will apply with equal foi lit Ion, lU lower price, less weight and steadiness given by one wheel, make strong arguments in favor of this tool. I»>t the mull kit. hen garden we consider the single wheel
hoe, with these points of merit, as being preferable. The work is clone print l|w*ll i the rows, although plantsof small
growth can be hoed on both sides at once by placing the wheel on the left ante Will* Ulll tingle wheel tool, spaces of exceedingly narrow width can be worked, even using but one cultivator tooth. Wit ow attachment, deep furrows can be
opened or closed ; potatoes, celery and other crops hilled—in short, all work u 1 by a special plow.
Only those who have actually used one of these tools in his gat (Nil < m appi oi dream of its usefulness.   Every
day from early spring to late in the fall brings some special work for thin tool,
Those who raise poultry, even in very limited numbers, will find thi   i i   foi  .tirring the soil in their poultry
yards, especially when fitted with the plow.   Packed weight, 28 pound      !'■ pU !•« $6; price, No. 10, plain (hoes
only), $4.
New   Model   Seed-Drill
Regulation   <>l   I u©.    Drills of  similar construction are
usually provided u Ith of varying sizes, through which
the seed is paused, which, "t count, do not always give an opening of
the exact size required ;"i is usually told, in substance, that
"if one hole doesn't suit try anothei IJustment in the Model is accom
plished in a very simple and - nnei b) tin* use of a slide with a pear-shaped
opening, passing under the bottom »»f tl >it, which is provided with per
forations of similar shape in a revet on.    This slide can be instantly adjusted
to size, indicated by index or to a Imii 1 rintion l>etween—a vital point to a
perfect Seed-Drill.   This index, 01  indj plain, convenient and reliable, and
can be quickly adjusted to   1 ired.    As the names of the
principal seeds are shown on the index, tub ■■ m •  are not necessary.
Cut-off. The flow of seed ( an be |nt lantl) itopped, when desired, by a swinging
.cut-off, operated by a cord and ring on ham
Marker. It is simple, easih adjusted, snd firmly held.
Broad Wheel.   Larze anil wide, ■.<• tint 1* «li>. -. not sink into soft earth.
Covering Roller.   It  is attached  hv •>  Swinging frame,  enabling the operator
to roll lightly or otherwise, 1 »v varying the p on the handles,
Opening Plow.   It 1 • ible  In depth.   Price $8.
Quantity of Seed Requisite to Produce a Given Number of Plant* and Sow an Acre
Quantity per acre
Artichoke, 1 oz. to 500 plants . .6 ozs.
Asparagus, 1 oz.to30ft.of drill.8 lbs.
Asparagus roots 7,250
Barley 2% bus.
Beans, Dwarf, 1 qt. to 20 ft. of
drill 1 bus.
Beans,Pole,i^ pts.to 100 hills % bus.
Beets, Garden,1 oz. to 75 ft. of
drill  5 lbs.
Beet, Mangel, 1 oz. to 60 ft. of
drill  6 lbs.
Broccoli, 1 oz. to s.oooplants.. 2 ozs.
Broom Corn 10 lbs.
Brussels Sprouts, 1 oz. to 5 000 2 ozs.
Buckwheat yi bus.
Cabbage, 1 oz. to 3,500 plants. 3 ozs.
Carrots, 1 oz. to 50 ft. of drill. 3 lbs.
Cauliflower,   1   oz.   to   3,500
plants 2ji ozs.
Celery, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants ... 2 ozs.
( >H,lNtltV   f
Chicory      ,4 Ibt.
Clover, Alsikr and White
Dutch	
Clover, Lucerne, LarWi kr<l
and Crimson Trefoil H lb*.
Clover, Medium 10 Ibe,
Collards, 1 oz. to 3.000 plants*
Corn (Rice), shelled	
Corn, Sweet, 1 qt. to 200 hills. 6 QtB,
Cress, l/ioz. to 100 ft. of dl ill.
Cucumber, 1 oz. to .so hills ...
Eggplant, 1 oz. to i,5oor>1ants
Endive,J^oz. to inoft. 01 drill.4% o/s.
Garlic, bulbs, 1 lb. to 10 ft. of
drill
Grass, Kentucky Blue  a bus.
Grass, Hungarian and Millet.J4 bus.
Grass, Orchard, Perennial,
Rye, Red Top, Fowl Meadow, and Wood Meadow   2 bus.
Qutnitty ■
  2 bus.
I v 1 lean,
i<> 10 lbs.
Ciiit,   1 in...tin         % bus.
ii   Roots,   n.ooo to 20.0C0
1 . -r to 5,000 plants 2 ozs.
01 i" 100 ft. of drill  4 lbs;
Leak, ujoa. to looft. of drill., 4 lbs.
1 ettU< a. j ios, to loo ft, of drill 3 lbs.
Melon, Musk,i os. to6ohills.. 1   lb.
Melon, Water, 1 oz. to 3ohills  3 lbs.
I mm, 2 ozs. to 100 ft. of
drill 15 lbs.
< lata  2 bus.
< )kra, 1 % ozs. to 100 ft. of drill  8 lbs.
Onion Seeds, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of
drill    5 lbs.
Onion Seed for Sets 40 to 50 lbs.
Onion Sets.i qt. to 40 ft. of drill 8 bus.
Parsnip, 1 oz. to 150 ft. of drill 4 lbs.
Quantity per acre
Parsley, 1 oz. to 150 ft. of drill 3 lbs.
Peas, Garden, 1 pt. to 75 ft. of
drill   2 bus.
Peas, Field  3 bus.
Pepper, 1 oz. to 1,500 plants .. 3 ozs.
Potatoes 8 bus.
Pumpkin, 1 pt. to 100 hills .... 4 lbs.
Radish. 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill .10 lbs.
Rye     \/i bus.
Salsify, 1 oz.to 150 ft. of drill .. 8 lbs.
Spinach, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill 10 lbs.
Sunflower 8 lbs.
Squash, Summer. 4 ozs. to 100
hills  2 lbs,
Squash, Winter, 6 ozs. to 100
hills  2 lbs.
Tomato, 1 oz. to 3,500 plants .. 2 ozs.
Turnip, 1 oz. to200 ft. of drill 1% lbs.
Vetches   2 bus.
Wheat i# bus.