THE WHEAT CULTUKIST. 



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In this figure the roller and seed-box are not repre- 

 sented ; but in the place of the roller two gauge-wheels 

 appear. The implement needs little or no explanation, 

 as the cut gives a fair idea of the various parts. The 

 ploughs regulate themselves, as to depth ; and by means 

 of the cam lever, they may be raised entirely out of the 

 ground in an instant, or made to run at any desired 

 depth. 



CAHOON'S HAND GRAIN SOWEE. 



The illustration given in connection with this article 

 represents a person sowing seed with one of Gaboon's 



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FIG. 40. A Hand Sower. 



sowers, for distributing any kind of grain, broadcast, by 

 means of hand machinery, which the laborer carries, 



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