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great saving in time and labor, compared with the old 

 marker so long in use. Rapp's Marker is made of hard 

 wood and iron. By means of thumb-nuts it is adjustable 

 in all its parts, as its name implies. The entire length 

 of the hea~ is divided into inches, plainly marked ; thus 

 the teeth may be set to any desired gauge with accuracy, 

 while the depth of the trenches is regulated by two iron 

 feet. An important advantage possessed by this marker 

 over the old one is, that by raising the handle slightly 

 the weight of the machine is thrown on the feet, thus 

 allowing a shallower trench to be dug, and relieving the 

 operator of the necessity of carrying the machine, as here- 

 tofore. This Marker, an illustration of which we give 



Fig. 130. MABKET WAGON. 



in figure 129, can be obtained from most of the seed or 

 implement houses. 



The Market Wagon (figure 130), is made after various 

 patterns in different sections of the country. That 

 shown in the engraving is the kind used by us, and is 

 usually drawn by one heavy horse. It is strongly made, 

 weighing about 1,400 pounds, and is capable of carrying 

 from 2,000 to 3,000 pounds. 



The "Planet Jr." Combined Drill, Wheel Hoe, Cul- 

 tivator and Plow is really a most excellent and valu- 

 able implement, combining in one, three implements, 

 all nearly as effective as any of them would be separately. 

 The change? are easily and quickly adjustable. We have 



