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IRRIGATING MACHINERY. There will be an attractive exhibit of Ditch Cutting Ma- 



The Chicago Land Show will attract more people directly chinery shown at the Land Show in the Coliseum by The 



interested in practical irrigation, than any other event has Austin-Western Co., Ltd., of Chicago. This firm sells the 



Austin-Western I)itch:n.e Machine in Operation. 



attracted for a long time. Those who have land to sell, as 

 well as those about to invest, are much interested in the best 

 methods for cutting canals and ditches. 



famous Xew Era Ditcher and Wagon Loader, which has 



played a leading and successful part in the history of irriga- 



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DEERE ALFALFA CULTIVATOR 



A new machine especially designed for renewing the stand by cultivation and reseeding 



Deere Alfalfa Cultivator with seeder attachment 



Alfalfa growers know that cultivation is d -sirable. They 

 also know that until recently the only available tcol for this 

 work has been the disc harrow. Not being designed for this 

 work, the disc harrow, of course, failed to give ideal results. 

 It did show, however, that a machine that would do the 

 work would be in great demand. 



THE DEERE ALFALFA CULTIVATOR is a new ma- 

 chine, "built in the Alfalfa fields," where actual conditions 

 were met and every requirement satisfied. 

 WHAT THE DESIRABLE FEATURES ARE 

 Thorough c^lltivation is desirable. Our independent shovel 

 bfems, controlled by spring pressure, keep each shovel at 

 work all the time without regard to surface inequalities. 



Damage to plants must be guarded against. Our new shov- 

 els have an original shape and contour that was worked out 

 after many experiments. They are rounded and curved in such 

 a way as to avoid, as far as possible, all cutting or tearing of 

 the plants. They either dodge around a root or split it cleanly. 



Cost of maintenance is important. The only wear occurs 

 on the shovels. These are few and easily dressed. This 

 does not have to be done at all for a long time, as they are 

 double-pointed and made of especial tough stock. 



Lightness of draft is a strong point in favor of this new 

 machine. Actual tssts show greatly in favor of this over 

 any other type. 

 By merely raising the lever, which has a balancing spring lift, 



EASE OF TRANSPORTATIONS an advantage, 

 the DEERE ALFALFA CULTIVATOR is ready for moving whsrjver desired. 



SEEDER ATTACHMENT 



While cultivating the ground, why not reseed ? It takes no more time and thin spots can be built up to produce a full crop. In case the entire 

 stand is thin, it may be strengthened by light cultivation and at the same time putting in a small amount of seed. 



"ALFALFA, Its Seeding, Culture and Curing," is the title of a new book we are distributing free to all who will write us. It is from the pen of one 

 of the leading authorities on this important subject, The information is intensely practical and valuable. Ask for No. "A-l" so we will be sure to 

 send the right book. Address 



DEERE & MANSUR CO.. MFRS., MOLINE, ILLINOIS 



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