are held together by large screws. The tube extends to the middle 

 of the block and rests upon a square piece of folded perforated tin 

 " r," between which is placed bolting cloth, preventing the seed 

 from falling through. The perforated tin and bolting cloth which 

 cover the lower end of the tube are held in a horizontal position by 

 means of a spring and when the seeds are separated by turn- 

 ing the handle marked "Y" it brings the seed support in a 

 vertical position, as shown by the dotted lines "Y," emptying the 

 seeds into the Mason jar below " G," which is provided with a metal 

 cover securely and permanently fastened to the underside of the 

 block. The process of emptying the seed from the tube into the jar 



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Fig. II. 

 .Simple Device for Separating Seed. 

 O. Bellows. T. Tube containing seed, provided with bulb. F. "U" tube attached to top 

 with rubber. S. Block to support the tube T. and containing air cavity. 



is easily accomplished and saves much time and labor. The top of 

 each tube is provided with a light brass funnel having a simple 

 shut-off at "e." Fastened to the same axis which carries the funnel 

 there is another support which carries a bent piece of glass " t." 



