3(14 llie Irials of Corn and Seed Drills, 1912. 



from tlie lowest possible height, and is thereby less affected by 

 side winds tlian when " broadcasted " by hand or with seed 

 barrows and similar appliances. 



To examine the distribution of the seed more closely, it was 

 set to work over a piece of ground which had been levelled to 

 a smooth surface and the seeds broadcasted over it. A careful 

 inspection showed that the drill was accomplishing what was 

 claimed for it, viz., that the light and heavy seeds were being 

 distributed in proper proportions, and also that the mixed seeds 

 were spread evenly over the entire surface. It is claimed that 

 twenty-five acres can be drilled in one day. 



The Judges were of opinion that the machine was fully 

 worthy of the First Prize, notwithstanding that it unfor- 

 tunately had no competition to face, and they accordingly 

 awarded Messrs. Walker & Sons the First Prize of 10^. 



Fig. 4.— F. Walker & Sous' First Prize Coulter and Broadcast Drill for Grass and Clover, Class II. 



It is a noteworthy fact that Messrs. Walker carried oft' prizes 

 at the trials in 1874, and they are to be congratulated in hold- 

 ing their own in the present trials by winning three out of the 

 four prizes offered. 



The Judges do not think it necessary to laden this report 

 with a detailed description of the various drills. These are 

 obtainable in the descriptive catalogues, which the makers 

 would no doulit gladly send to any enquirers. 



But they cannot conclude without again expressing their 

 regret that many other well-known makers did not enter 

 their machines. It would have added much to the interest and 

 value of the competition. Those entered were much of the 

 same type, and it rather looked as though makers had devoted 

 their energies towards cutting down the labour of man and 



