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DEERE IMPLEMENT COMPANY. 



The Improved "Superior" Shoe Drill Rear View. 



With Solid Steel Frame. 



Independent action and independent adjustment of shoes. A rear-lift machine,, 

 with every operation in full view of the operator. Positive double force-feed distributors. 



Has high drive wheels, making it the lightest draft machine in the market, and 

 will not clog or choke up. 



The runners or shoes open the ground for the reception of the grain, which is evenly 

 distributed in the bottom of a trench. 



The press attachment following in the rear perfects the planting. This Drill will 

 do good work even in trashy ground. The merits of this new shoe drill for Spring 

 seeding appear not only in the perfect and regular sowing of the seed, but especially in 

 the protection of the crop from the ravages of early frosts, and in the saving of seed. 



A most important advantage of pressing the soil over the sown grain is that the 

 seed germinates sooner, grows more rapidly, and matures earlier than by the old 

 method, enabling the grain to get a good start before the weeds come up, and thus 

 more effectually choking down the rank growth of the latter. 



Packs the earth around the seed. Keeps the soil moist. Sows always at the same 

 depth. Is not obstructed by trash of any description. Prevents the seed from being 

 laid bare by wind. 



The adjustable hitch overcomes all neck weight. The important feature of a stiff 

 or rigid tongue is retained, which insures steadiness and absolute control in operating, 

 with ease and assurance in backing. Don't overlook these important features. The 

 most important advance yet made in shoe drills is our rolling draft bar, by means of 

 which the front of the shoe maybe raised or lowered instantly without moving a single 

 bolt, the frame and hopper remaining perfectly level. No tongue or pole to loosen, con- 

 sequently no broken-backed machine. Furnished with chains, press slides or press 

 wheels, as may be desired. Sows full width or half-width, as desired. Better than 

 ever before is the "Superior." 



See Price List and Cuts of "Force Feed" and Shoes on following Pages. 



