VEHICLES, ROLLERS, HARROWS AKD MARKERS. 45 

 A DUMP-SLED. 



A method of constructing a dump-sled for hauling 

 manure, earth and other substances, is shown in fig- 

 ure 46, and it will be appreciated by many northern 



Fig. 46. A SLED ARRANGED FOR DUMPING. 



farmers. The front bob of a double sled has the 

 framework raised by means of a trestle, and upon this the 

 box is secured by eye-bolts, and a staple and pin. 



A TRIPLE LAND ROLLER. 



A great objection to the use of the roller is, that it 

 tears up the ground for a considerable space when it is 

 turned around. Another is, that the weight of the tongue 

 and frame bears heavily upon the necks of the horses, 

 and often causes sores. The roller shown in figure 47 

 has neither of these objections. It is made in three sec- 

 tions, and the hinder section balances the weight of the 

 frame and tongue. In turning, the whole implement 

 moves easily with the side roller as a pivot, and avoids all 

 disturbance of the soil. The center roller is made a 

 little longer than the side ones, and thus secures the 

 complete pulverization of the soil. The rollers are easily 

 made, either of solid logs, or of round discs, to which 



