638 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



No. 14. Geo. Griggsby, Lee county, best collection of agricultural imple- 

 ments This consisted of hoes, rakes, forks, sythes, snaths, etc , all of superior 

 material and workmanship. They were manufactured at the State Peniten- 

 tiary, of which institution Mr. Griggsby is warden. They were highly 

 praised by the committee and all who examined them. The committee 

 awarded for them a premium of five (dollars. 



No. 15. Rea & Gray, Jefferson, best reaper and mower, ten dollars. 



No. 16. Adam Steever, Jefferson, best threshing machine, ten dollars. 



No. 17. Green & Gardner, Scott county, a premium of five dollars for 

 the best pump for wells. The principle seems similar to the chain pump; 

 the links are much longer; instead of rings this pump has gum elastic balls, 

 which work admirably. It is said to be very durable; it requires but very 

 little effort to raise the column of water in the tube. 



No. 18. E. L. Evans, Easton, Pa., patent india rubber washing 

 machine, diploma. This was much admired by all. We regret that we have 

 no description of it, its price, or the place where it may be obtained. It is 

 understood that a manufactory of these machines will soon be established in 

 Iowa. 



No. 19. To Lyon & Lewis, Van Buren county, a book and diploma for 

 a machine for grading and ditching. A lengthy description has been fur- 

 nished, but our space will not allow its insertion here. This machine is 

 cheap and simple in its construction, durable if well made and well used; 

 efficient in its operation and not liable to get out of order. They are not 

 yet in the market, but will be as soon as the proper arrangements can be 

 made. Any information in regard to machines and rights can be 

 obtained by addressing Lyon & Lewis, Farmington, Iowa. 



No. 20. A diploma to JR. Moffit & Co., for their patent grain sepa- 

 rator, a thresher and cleaner of admirable contrivance and usefulness. 

 These machines are manufactured at Piqua, Ohio. 



No. 21. A diploma to J. R. Copelin, of Lee county, for corn and cob 

 crusher and grinder, manufactured at St. Louis, by Scott & Co. This 

 machine, in its operation, excited much attention, and being put in opera- 

 tion by a single horse, appears to be worthy the consideration of farmers 

 and others interested. 



No. 22. Diploma to A. R. Gaines, Jefferson county, for Atkins' self- 

 raker and reaper, manufactured in Chicago, by J. S. Wright. Honorable 

 mention is made of it by the committee. The display of its practical work- 

 ings, after the exhibition, was looked upon with much interest. 



No. 23. Diploma to Scranton & Sherwood, of Davenport, Iowa, for 

 buggy and harness, manufactured at New Haven, Conn. , by G. & D. Cook 

 & Co. 



No. 24. Diploma to M. S, Arnold, of Massachusetts, for Amos Lyon's 

 pattern copper lightning rod. 



No. 25. Diploma to E, C. Carson, for churn, manufactured at Chilli- 

 cothe, Ohio. 



No. 26. Diploma to John Bean & Co , for fanning mill, manufactured 

 at Hudson, Mich. 



Departing from the general plan of our report in regard to time, we will 

 insert the report on flowers, and the plowing match, which took place on 

 Friday afternoon. 



