50 



liowcvor, in procuring a team for tlie ])urpo8e and tlie trial was 

 oniittod. 



Mr. Luninms exhibited a " Sulky Horse Rake," (Plollings- 

 worth's patent,) which appeared to be a splendid article. I'he 

 method of" attaching the teeth is extremely simple and effective. 

 There was combined with this rake a (rrass-seed Sower — this 

 extra attachment costing $10 — the price of the Kake being $45. 

 The Grass-seed Sower was not shown in operation, but the 

 Committee thought it worthy the attention of our large farmers. 



Mr. Lummus also exhibited a very light, strong, nicely 

 opeiating Horse Hoe. Tlie frame is made of bars of wrought 

 iron, curved to the ground, when they receive flat plates of 

 steel. In operation it cuts over the entire surface oi* the 

 ground — leaving it well puhcrized and level. It is highly 

 recommended by several farmers who have used it, and who 

 arc well known by your (^ommittee. 



]\Ir. Lumnuis exhibited a " Lever" Straw Cutter, price $8, 

 that oj)erated well, and is easily kept in order. It is one of 

 the best articles of this class that has ever come to the notice of 

 the Committee. Owing to the short crop of hay, machines of 

 this kind are in greater demand than usual. Tiiey are ecpially 

 adapted for cutting hay, straw or corn-stalks. 



Mr. I^unuuus also exhibited a Hay Tedder, price §51). being 

 mucl) less than other machines are sold for. The motion of 

 the forks i\n- throwing uj) the hay seems very much the same as 

 in the " 15ullard." It is lighter and more compact than its 

 neighbor. It is, howev{!r. a new machine, and the Conmiittee 

 could express no opinion as to its comparative merits. It is 

 worth tlie attention ;tl" all who intend purchasing a Hay Ted- 

 der. 



]Mr. Lununus exhibited a Horse Hay Fork, which appears 

 to be a good article. 



The " Kureka" ^Movvcr, exhibited by J. F. KinsuKui, is a 

 novelty in its line, the cutting being done directly behind the 

 horses. It is prol)ably the only machine made njion this plnn 

 that has met with anv success. 'Thv machine is large and 



