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DEERE IMPLEMENT COMPANY. 



" Gem " Seed Sower. 



The Gem Sowers have superseded the old style Cahoon Sowers, which throw the 

 seed perpendicularly, to be blown about by the wind, leaving a double quantity behind 

 the wagon. 



At the usual walking gait of horses these sowers will sow about 15 acres per hour, 

 throwing wheat 60 feet wide at each passage. 



The Gem throws the seed the same as if sown by hand. In commencing to sow, 

 one-half of the grain is not wasted, as it has two valves that supply the distributor with 

 grain one for each side of the wagon ; therefore one may be closed, when sowing by a 

 fence, ditch, or land that is not to be sown. The distributor whirls around horizon- 

 tally and throws the seed with great force to the right or left, but does not throw it up 

 or down. 



No. 1, "Gem" Seeder, weight 142 Ibs Price, $20 00. 



For Repair List, see Page 299. 



