PETER HENDERSON & CO.'S WHOLESALE MONTH/Ly LIST OF TOOLS, &c 



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MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS. 



MATTHEWS GARDEX 



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SEED DRILL. 



Is one of the most perfect machines of its kind. It opens the f/irrow. drops the seed accurately, covers it and 

 lightly rolls it. and at the same time marks the next row, all of whicbi is done with mechanical precision, by simply pro- 

 pelling the drill forward. In this way it sows with an evenness and rapidity impossible for 

 the most skilful hand to do, all the different varieties of Beet, Carrot, Union, Turnip, 

 Parsnip, Sage, Spinach, Sorghum. Pea*. Bean*, Broom Corn, Vadder Com. etc 



The agitator stirs the seeds in the hopper thoroughly by a positive motion, which in- 

 sures continuous and uniform delivery, and the bottom of the hopper is made sufficiently 

 dishing to sow the smallest quantity of seed. A simple contrivance accurately gauges 

 the uniform deposit of the seed to any required depth, thus avoiding the risk of planting 

 at irregular depth, or so deep in places as to destroy the seed. The markers are made ad- 

 justable for the purpose of marking the rows at any desired, distance apart, and they mark them distinctly, whether the 

 ground is even or uneven. 



Another great advantage which it possesses over a ;£- other machine is that it is the only drill tchich has an 

 indicator with the names of the different seeds thereof yT Simply turn it until the name of the seed to be planted comes 

 up to the indicator-pin, which revolves the dial, attach-j/ to the bottom of the hopper, until the right-sized hole in it for 

 planting that seed comes directly into place. This ir-.-enious invention is a great improvement over any other d 

 use, and is much more convenient and reliable. Pri ', $11.50, boxed. 



THE PLAXET JR. DOIBLF: WHEEL HOE, WHEEL CULTIVATOR 



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AXD^DOCBLE PLOW. 



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WJ do the work of five to ten men with hand hoes, among market garden 

 and rOj^ crops, small nursery stock. &c. and is especially adapted to onion 

 cultUjta' "With this hoe the operator tends very readily both sides of a row at 

 onceinriuch more easily and closely than he can tend one side of each of two 

 rows, 11 ! This is an invaluable feature, especially in crops sowed on ridges. The 

 whe^/ c . in be set four, seven or ten inches apart. It has a pair of hoes, a pair 

 of plows, and two pairs of cultivator teeth, making it capable of every variety 

 of work. It cuts from six to sixteen inches wide, throwing to or from the row 

 as desired. Price $9 00. 



THE PLAXET JR. Xo. 2 DRILL, (.Mo Hoeing Attachment. 



Sows with ease and accuracy at any exact depth or thickness, all garden, field and nurseiy seeds possible to be 

 sown with a drill, and quickly repays its cost in saving of seeds, time, labor, and in better 

 crops to all who grow vegetables for home or market. The hopper revolves with the 

 carrying wheels, thus preventing clogging and insuring regular dropping. Regularity of 

 depth and evenness of covering are insured by the arrangement of the plow. While a good 

 marker, a self-clearing plow, and the absence of all gearing and agitators, make these drills 

 remarkable for durability, simplicity and ease of management. 



Price, $10 50. 



PLAXET COMBINED DRILL AXD WHEEL HOE, $12.50. 



HORSE RADISH GRATER. 



This machine will grate from 50 to 60 pounds of roots, 

 large or small, per hour. Price $6 00 each. 



We can also supply a larger machine (on legs) of 

 somewhat different shape from the above, $9 00 each. 



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SCISSORS AXD SHEARS. 



Flower Gathering. 6 inch, $1 50: V iuch. $1 70 

 Grape Thinning." 6 " 100; 7 " 1 lo 

 Pocket Pruning, 4 in 8Uc. : G m. 90a : 7 in. 1 10 



Sheep Shears, for trimming borders 1 20 



Wiss' Pruning Shears- — These leave the 

 branch which has bee 

 if a knife had been used. Large size, $1 75 ; 

 Medium, $1 50; Small, $1 25. 



