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and the Queen tougueless cultivator. Also, the Sylvan cultivator, or tongue- 

 tongueless, having all the good features of a tongue and a tongueless combined^ 

 The tongue is on a swivel and wheels. Also, a direct hitch cultivator, which is 

 entirely new. 



The Klinefelter <fe Dillman Company, Joliet, III., exhibited the Crown check-row 

 corn planter. The check rower shaft runs under the box, taking hold of the seed 

 plates direct, also moving the spoon of the planter by direct action. This imple- 

 ment dispenses with the uso of a coil spring. 



Also, the Joliet wire check rower, which attaches to all planters. It is the only 

 cam machine. 



The Vandiver Corn Planter Co., Quincy, III., exhibited the Barlow corn planter, 

 which claims to be the most accurate drop in the world. The driver can see the 

 corn for five hills in advance of the one being dropped at all times. 



The Keystone Manufactm-ing Company, Sterling, III., exhibited the Gait rotary 

 planter. It is light and durable. It has a patent lock operated by a lever, which 

 also regulates the depth of the runner. Also, the Corban disc harrow, adapted to 

 Hod. This harrow will cut obliquely. Also, a pony corn sheller. Also, the pet 

 corn sheller. 



The Shatvnee Agricultural Company, Xenia, Ohio, exhibited a hay tedder, which 

 agitates the grass for drying, often enabling the farmer to put up hay the same day 

 it is cut. Also, the Advance horse hay rake. It has a lock lever, and can be 

 operated by a boy. 



Hart, Hitchcock & Co., Peoria, III., exhibited the Union drill. The wheel is six 

 inches higher than any other drill ; the tire is one-half inch broader than ordinary 

 drills, and it has a spring steel drag bar. This is the first drill which went into the 

 market with a seat. All its parts are accommodated to the seat. It has only one 

 cog wheel, which runs the grass seeder. The seed cup sits directly on the axle, and 

 there is no draft on the horses' necks. Also, a fertilizer attachment, with positive 

 force feed, and a break-pin in every feeder to avoid breaking the machine by chok- 

 ing. It can be attached to any drill manufactured by this company. 



Jas. Selby & Co., Peoria, III, exhibited the Union corn planter. It has an ad- 

 justable rotary plate, and uses only one plate. The slide runs on roller.**, and is 

 anti-friction. The dropper and driver are both carried on one axle. The depth is 

 regulated by a foot lever, leaving both hands free. It is one of the oldest planters 

 in existence, having been in use since 1863. 



The South Bend Chilled Plow Company, So^ith Bend, Ind., exhibited fourteen break 

 plows, and a full line of single and double shovels. These plows are cheaply re- 

 paired, as the points are in two pieces. They are complete center draft, and have 

 a full line of attachments connected by a jointer, which also holds the knife for 

 sod. Also, a rolling cutter, the only one adjustable without using a wedge. This 

 was a neat and brilliant exhibit. 



