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a revolving distributor and dropped immediately behind 

 the plough in the furrow, and covered by the next 

 plough ; and so on after each plough, leaving the grain 

 in the last furrow uncovered until the next round. The 



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Fig. 50.— The Star Drill. 



revolving distributor has openings at a given distance 

 from each other, to keep up a continuous stream of 

 grain. The quantity is increased or diminished by the 

 depth of the opening. Resting upon this seed-roller is 

 an elastic substance arranged to distribute the grain 

 in the desired quantity. This is a comparatively new 

 farm implement. But I think, if it is properly made, 

 the machine will operate satisfactorily. Further infor- 

 mation may be obtained of the manufacturers, Ewell 

 & Co., Baltimore, Maryland. 



