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inches in length on the face, from three to six sections being used; 

 or of wood covered sections, fitted in a draft frame and having a box 

 on it which can be filled with stone to increase the weight. A roller 

 of some kind, however, is indispensable, and those made with at 

 least two sections are better than those made in one cylinder. 



THE HUMBLER. 



A new implement, of remarkably simple construction, but of un- 

 doubted value, is called a " mumbler." Its character is seen, at a 

 glance, from the engraving here given. It is a smoothing harrow, a 

 crusher, a leveler and a smoothing frame all combined in one simple 



THE MUMBLEB. 



implement, and it is so made that, by turning it over, it serves as a 

 sled or a stone boat, or drag for conveying tools or seed to the field. 

 It is cheaply made, costing only $12, with draft chain and clevises. 



THE MANURE SPREADER. 



(See Illustration, page 70.) 



The principle of the Spreader is that of a substantial cart of strong 

 construction, mounted on broad tired wheels. The floor of the cart 

 is a revolving apron, provided with suitable machinery geared from 

 the axle, and when in gear moves slowly to the rear, bringing its load 

 in contact with a swiftly revolving beater, that picks the material to- 



