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THE GENESEE FARMER. 



ROCHESTER AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. 



THE undersigned, wlio lias been many j-oars cnganed in the ex- 

 tensive manufacture of various kinds of Ajjricultiiral Machin- 

 ery, particularly Horse Powcrg, Thresliiug Machims, .Separators, 

 &c., has now added to his business the manufacture of several 

 valuable implements — 



1st. ATKINS- AUTOJIATON' OR SELF-RAKIXO RE.U'ER 

 AXD MOWER; an implement well known at the West, wliich lias 

 been advertised for the last three months by Mr. Wkkjut of Chi- 

 ciigo, in the Gexeseb Farmer, to wkich the reader is referred for 

 particulars. 



Atkins' Self-Raking Reaper. — This machine was in successful 

 operation on the farm of B. B. Kirtland, Greenbush, on Wednes- 

 day and Tliursday of last week, and elicited the approbation of 

 every one whi. saw it. It is impossible to convey in words any idea 

 of the mechanical construction of the raking attachment. Tlie 

 cutting apparatus does not differ materially from that of other 

 reapers, but at regular intervals an arm, to which a rake is attached, 

 extends itself to the farther part of the apron, slowly draws itself 

 the length of the apron, pressing the grain against a plate, where 

 it holds it till it swings around a quarter of a circle, clear of the 

 machine, and coollj' deposits its neat sheaf on the ground, when it 

 immediately returns to repeat the process. The machine is not of 

 heavier draught, apparently, than other machines — and it does its 

 cutting fully equal to any we have seen work. While it has no 

 superior as a practical thing, it is a curiosity worth quite a pilgrim- 

 age to see. It comes the nearest to being instinct with life and 

 manifesting signs of intelligence, of ,any piece of mechanism, not 

 excepting the steam engine. — Country Gentleman. 



2d. BURRALL'S GR.UX RE APER.— At the great trial of Reapers 

 in the harvest field, at Genev.a, N. Y., in July last, the Committee 

 appointed by the State .Agricultural Society, took into consideration 

 its simplicit}', duraljility, the manner in which it performed its 

 work, and the ease with which it can be managed, wlien, in com- 

 petition with eleven other Reapers, they unanimously awarded it 

 \\\e jirst prize of S50 and diploma. Tlie Committee in their report 

 remark that "T. D. Bitbrall's Machine performed its work in the 

 most admirable manner ; the gavels were well Laid ; the workman- 

 ship .and materials were excellent; the circular apron for side de- 

 livery, the balance wheel and an arrangement to elevate the exte- 

 rior edge of the apron, are valuable features, &c., &c. 



This Re.aper has been thoroughly tested practically, during the 

 la.st two years, in Western Xew York. All the Reapers sent out 

 have given complete satisfaction. We would say to those who are 

 not convinced of the superiority of this Reaper over all others, that 

 we have still more facts which we could not exhibit for want of 

 space, and which we would be pleased to exhibit to all such as may 

 eall upon us. We would observe that experience with this Re.aper 

 will bear us out-in saying that 



1. It cuts grain of all kinds, in all conditions, without clogging, 

 and may be worked by oxen or horses. 



2. It cuts at any height required, by a few moments' change. 



3. It discharges the grain in the rear, if preferred, like Hi^ssey's; 

 or at the side, like M'Cormick's ; leaving room for the team and 

 machine to pass again without treading on the grain. This change 

 LS made by means of an extra apron, (attached in a moment,) from 

 which the gnain is laid in a better condition for drying and binding, 

 and with much less labor to the i-aker than has ever been done before. 



4. It has a Balance Wheel, which corrects the irregularity of the 

 erank motion, and gives a quiet and uniform movement to the 

 machine. 



This Reaper has been so thoroughly tested in Western New York, 

 where wheat grows as stout or stouter than in any other part of 

 the country, that there is now no doubt but that it will give entire 

 satisfaction to all who may purchase. There is, however, no risk 

 in buying. The purchaser can rest assured that when his harvest 

 comes, he has something that will perform. It is not like an un- 

 tried thing, or a thing that has not been tried in the Genesee coun- 

 try, where wheat grows large and stout, and m.ay foil, and in failing, 

 make the purch.aser enough expense in money and trouble to con- 

 Fiderably more than have purchased something reliable at first. 

 Experiments cost too much money, time and trouble, to be carried 

 on in the hurry of harvest time, and by those who ha e crops to 

 secure. We say, therefore, if you buy a Reaper, buy one, the relia- 

 bility of which has been demonstrated by thorough, jiractical ex- 

 periment, and if possible, in your own neighborhood, and on soils 

 jiroducing similarly to your own. 



3d. DANFORTH'S REAPER AXD MOWER COMBINED, which 

 took the first premium at the Agricultural Fair in Chicago, 1852. 



4th. KINMAN'S PATENT FLOUR PACKER. 



5th. CHILDS' GRAIN SEPARATOR. 



Bth. WOODBURY'S MOUNTED HORSE POWER AND GR.AIN 

 SEPARATOR. 



7th. HALE'S SIX FEET DOUBLE PltTION HORSE POWER, 

 which Ls unequaled for strength, easy working and durability. 

 8th. IRON OR PLANET HORSE POWER. 



9th. PITT'S PATENT THRASHER AND SEPARATOR, which 

 has been in use for 17 years. 



All of which will be sold at the lowest manufacturers' terms by 

 June 1, 1854.-^ JOSEPH HALI.., Rochester, N. Y. 



XETCHUM's iklproved: mowing machine, 



.WITH ENTIRE CHANGE OF GEAR. 



THE ONLY SUCCESSFUL MOWER NOW KNOWN. 



KETCHUM'S Improved Machine, which we are building for the 

 harvest of 18.54, was thorouglily tested last season, and the 

 advantages gained by our change of gear are in all respects as we 

 designed, viz : durability, convenience and ease of action. The 

 shafts now have bearings at both ends, which overcome all cramp- 

 ing and cutting away of boxing. A counter b.alance is attached to 

 the crank shaft, which gives it a steady and uniform motion. Each 

 Machine can be thrown out of gear; there is great convenience at 

 each and every nut, all of them being on the upper side of the frame ; 

 oil cups are attached to all the bearings, which, by the use of a wad 

 of cotton, will hold oil for a long time, .as well as protect the bear^ 

 ings from dust, grit, &c. ; the finger bar is lined with iron its full 

 width, which protects it from wear. 



...These and various other .additions for strength, durability, kc, 

 make it the most simple and perfect agricultural implement in use. 

 They weigh about 750 lbs. each, and can easily be earned in a one- 

 horse w.agon. 



It requires not over ten minutes to get one ready for operation, 

 there being but two bolts (besides the pole bolts) to be .secured to 

 have one ready for use. They will cut all kinds of grass, and ope- 

 rate well on uneven or rolling lands, or where there are dead fur- 

 rows. This Machine took the highest award, with special approba- 

 tion, at the World's Fair; it also received, during last season, one 

 silver and four gold medals, and various other flattering and sub- 

 stantial tocliraonials of approval. We have spared neither pains 

 nor money to make this ruachine deserving of public favor, and 

 hope to be able the coming season to supply the great and increas- 

 ing demand. 



We take this occasion to caution farmers against buying untried 

 Mowers ; if they do (as was the case with many last year), they will 

 incur loss, vexation and disappointment. 



If any parts are wanted to repair any Machine we have sold, or 

 may hereafter sell, they will be furnished and only manufacturers' 

 cost for the same be charged. , 



Jf?^" In all cases where Extras are wanted, be sure to give us the 

 number of your Machine. 



(Warranty :) That said Machines are capable of cutting and 

 spreading, with one span of horses and driver, from ten to fifteen 

 acres per day of any kind of grass, and do it as well as it is done 

 with a scythe by the best of mowers. 



The price of the Mower, with t\vo sets of knives and extras, is 

 $110 cash, in Buffalo, delivered on board of boat or cars free of 

 of charge. 



Office and Shop, corner of Chicago street and Hamburgh Canal, 

 near the Eastern R. R. Depot, Buffalo, N. Y. 



HOWARD & CO., 

 Manufacturers and Proprietors. 



The Mower is also manufactured by RUGGLES, NOURSE, MA- 

 SON & CO., at Worcester, Mass., for the New England States; 



By SEYMOUR, MORGAN & CO., Brockport, N. Y., for Illinois, 

 Iowa and Michigan ; 



By WARDER & BROKAW, SpringQeld, 0., for Ohio and Ken- 

 tucky. 



J. RAPALJE & CO., Agents for Rochester and vicinity. 



April 1, 1854.— 5t 



CIDER MILL AND PRESS. 



HICKOK'S Cider Mill and Press is considered now the best in 

 use; simple in construction, portable (weighing but 275 lbs.,) 

 and not li.able to get out of order. Warranted to work well, and 

 give satisfaction. The first premium of the American Institute 

 and Crystal Palace has been awarded to this machine. Drawing 

 and description will be sent by addressing the agents for the sale, 

 in New York. Price of mill and press, f40. 



LONGETT & GRIFFING, 

 May, 1854. — It 25 Cliff street, near Fulton, New York. 



CUTTER RIGHTS FOR SALE 



WE will test our Hay, Stalk and Straw Cutter, patented Novem- I 

 her 8th, 1853, for speed, ease and dunabilitv, against any»| 

 other in the United States. J. JONES & A. LYLE. 



rrW' For further inforaaation, address JONES & LYLE, Roeh- 

 eater, N. Y. February 1, lS64.^tf 



