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grower, too, has profited by the mechanic's art. He uses 

 corn harvesters to cut and to tie his corn, shredders to sepa- 

 rate the ears from the stalks, to remove the shucks, and to 

 tear the forage into bits suitable for most convenient use 



FIG. 214. CORN HARVESTER, WITH BUNDLE-CARRIER ATTACHMENT 



as food or bedding. Even a bundle-carrying corn har- 

 vester, or shocking machine (Fig. 214), and a machine for 

 pulling the ears, have been invented. 



The rice-grower uses the grain-drill, the self-binder, and 

 other machinery like that used in grain-farming. The 

 sugar-planter is testing cane loaders, and cane harvesters 

 are engaging the inventor's attention. 



Labor-saving implements on cotton farms. The cotton 



