REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE 



T(l WHICH WKRK RBFERKEn 



BOOKS C, E, AND J 



ALL 01 THESK BOOKS EMIiRAl'KD ARTICLES IS THE 



SPECIAL MERIT DEPARTMENT, 



CuLTiVATiNi; Implements. 



Fockler Bros., Ea^t Dubuque, 111. Exhibited the Clipper Press Drill. This being 

 a press instrument, it is claimed that all the wheat is drilled the same depth. The 

 pressure lever is in reach of the driver. It has a cutter for sowing in sod ground, 

 and this also prevents trash from bothering. It is claimed that an average of 7| 

 bushels more per acie can he produced by using this drill than bv using any other 

 in the market. 



The Avery Planter Company, Peoria, III. Exhibited a force planter. The depth 

 is regulated by a lever. This lever not only enables the operator to plant at any 

 desired depth but v.ill loqk .the planter out of the ground. It has reversible 

 runners, and shoves all trash out of the way. 



Also, the Pitman movement check rower. It works without springs or coge, 

 and is therefore a positive movement. 



Also, the Avery tongue cultivator. The operator guides the plow by means of 

 a pivoted wheel. It has rod fenders which let the pulverized earth through to the 

 corn. 



Also, the tongueless plow, which never falls down, and turns very short by 

 means of a castor and a wheel and a balance arch. 



Also, a planter with a drill attachment. The drill is very simple. 



