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ONE- AND TWO-HORSE 9g POWER 
“Fycelsior’’ Grass and Clover | Seed Drills 
For Re-Seeding Sod Land, Drilling Clover in VVinter VVheat, | Alfalfa, Etc. 
They put the seed in either So : | hae 
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OR OLD SOD / EX | 95 AND CLOVER 
Without plowing 
THE TWO-HORSE EXCELSIOR GRASS AND CLOVER DRILL. 
The “EXCELSIOR: 
Grass and Clover Seed Drills 
For Drilling in 
GRASS SEED, CLOVER, ALFALFA, 
MOY MILLER, RAPE RELAX, Ete: 
These valuable new machines involve new principles in seeding, whereby the seed is put IN the ground whether freshly prepared—or old sod that 
needs replenishing without replowing or they will drill clover seed in winter wheat without injuring the latter. The seed is evenly distributed, wind or no 
wind, much or little as may be desired, and at any required reasonable depth according-to how the machine is adjusted by the operator. The even 
distribution of the seed and its uniform depth insures an even stand—not too thick in some places and too thin in others. The illustration on the left shows 
how the above claims are accomplished. The revolving steel discs cut a narrow gash or trench in the ground or sod—the seed is forced through the ‘‘boot’’ the 
spout of which directs the seed into the trench when at its deepest, immediately under the rear of the cutting discs, the roller then follows, closing up the gash 
and of course covering the seed. As each disc, seed spout and roller work individually they therefore adapt themselves to inequalities of the ground, insuring 
a perfect stand, and the cutting (not tearing) of the old sod or wheat in this way has proven beneficial, a sort of a cultivation that relieves the hide bound condition. 
The machines have “‘force feeds’’ one to each disc and seed spout—every feed sows an equal amount of seed and a gauge regulates the quantity sown whether 
the machines are going fast or slow. The flow of seed can immediately be shut off by moving a lever. 
The seed must grow because it is IN the ground and not on top of it. No seed is wasted. Birds can not get it, rain cannot wash it nor wind blow it 
away. : 
The discs are set at just the right angle for grass, clover and alfalfa seed, for the reason that they make narrow seed trenches and thoroughly pulverize 
the soil. They cultivate, but do not uproot the wheat plants in drilling clover in winter wheat. 
“VELVETLAWN” Grass and Clover Drills have positive Force Feeds and the arrangement is such that the operator can sow in fractions of pounds, 
if he so desires. By,means of the clutch, the Feeds may all be thrown out of commission and the discs can remain in the ground, and the machine be used as-a 
. disc cultivator. 
Every Press Wheel tracks in the furrow. These Press Wheels pack the earth just right to con- 
serve the moisture. 
DISC FURROW OPENER, SEED BOOT 
AND “PRESS WHEEL” FOLLOWER, 
On the two-horse Drill the discs are set four inches apart and on the one-horse Drill the discs are three 
inchesapart. By means of covers, which are furnished at a slight additional cost, the seed can be drilled 
in any multiple of three inches on the one-horse Drill and in any multiple of four inches on the two- 
horse Drill. For instance on the latter there are twenty discs, four inches apart,therefore the seeding 
width is 76 inches. Thus the seed can be drilled in rows either 4, 8, 12 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 
44, 48, 52,56, 60, 64, 68, 72, or 76,inches apart The one-horse Drill has sixteen discs set three inches 
» and will drillin rows either 3, 6,9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, or 45 inches apart. 
The Two-Horse Excelsior Grass and Clover Drill has 20 single discs, set four inches apart, and is 
furnished complete with two-horse hitch and neckyoke. The steel wheels have staggered spokes, 
with broadfaced 3-inch tires. The frames are of highest grade angle steel, thoroughly braced and 
reinforced. The hoppers have large carrying capacity. Two small horses handle this machine with , 
ease. Ratchetsin both wheel hubs. Steel Ribbon Conductor Tubes. Weight for shipment 725 lbs. 
Price net with press wheels, $75,00. 
SESS ‘ : ey The One-Horse Power ‘‘Velvetlawn’’ Seeder has 16 discs with accompanying seed spouts and 
ie rollers. These sow 3inches apart orastripfour feet wide. It is very light in draft and can be operated 
ONE-HORSE EXCELSIOR GRASS AND CLOVER DRILL. by any boy who can drive a horse. Shipping weight 5051bs. Price ac with press wheels $55.00. 
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