D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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THE IRON KING SEED DRILL 



We have thus far found no drill equal to the Iron King for sow- 

 ing onion seed, because it is the only one that will sow the seed in an 

 exact line so that the cultivator can be worked close up to the row 

 while the plants are small. The special feature which accomplishes this is the shoe 

 furrower. It makes a V shaped groove, into the bottom of which the seed falls in 

 a straight, narrow line. This shoe can be raised or lowered to plant any depth de 

 sired. Two patent agitators go with each machine, which are easily adjusted ani 

 act as foi-ce feeds, thus insuring an even and continuous tiovv. The agitators, 

 run by an endless chain and are noiseless. It has interchangeable hoppers for distribut- 

 ing fertilizers, and by simply changing hoppers can be converted from a seed to a fer- 

 tilizer drill. We have spoken of the merits of the Iron King as an onion drill We 

 think just as highly of it for sowing all kinds of garden seeds. It sows all kinds of seed 

 in an exact line and at a uniform depth. We can furnish this machine with disc cover 

 as shown in this cut, or with drag cover similar to that of the Matthews Drill. 



Unless disc cover is especially ordered, the drag cover will be sent. 



Price, boxed and delivered at 

 Depot or Express Office in 

 Detroit, Mich., $8.00. 



With Fertilizer attachment. 

 $12.00. 



THE WEED SLAYER. 



Price, 

 Detroit, 



packed and delivered at depot or Express Office in 

 Mich., $2.00. Three in one shipment, $.">.00. 



In offering this tool we are confident from our experience with it that it is a very superior tool for use in the garden among 

 onions, turnips, corn, potatoes, strawberries, etc., and for weeding among flowers and in gravel walks. It is light, weighing 

 but 7 lbs. ; strong, made of the best steel and iron; adjustable to any height of person, and cutting from one-half inch to one 

 and one-half inches under ground and seven inches wide. 



BxcBLSioR wnnniNciHOOK, -?r;CS''«ot'erT:r.- o^ .e.e. 



table gardens. It will work well among rows of seedlings, among ornamental plants, or in any place where freedom from 

 weeds is desired. It removes the weeds with far greater rapidity than in the usual manner, without injury to the plants, and 

 will pay for itself in one day's use. 



flasleline Hand Welder and Scraper. 



berries it is indispensable. It is rapid, easy and thorough in its work. 

 oil tempered, and has five sharp edges. 



Price, postpaid, 30 cents. 



The best hand iveeder for use ia flower or 



vegetable garden. For onions and straw - 



The blade is % inch wide, is % inch thick, solid steel. 



THE CONCAVE AND CURVED SEED POTATO KNIFE. 



Price, postpaid, 

 35 cents. 



Cut with a thin, straight knife a slice lengthways about % inch thick from the center of the potato and hold it between you 

 and the light. Feeders from the eyes will be seen converging to the center of ^the tuber. 



If these feeders are interfered with, either by cutting them off or shaving t'oo close to them, the vitality will be greatly 

 reduced. It is evidently desirable, then, in cutting potatoes for seed, to conform to the structure of the tuber. With the com- 

 mon straight knife this is impossible. The Concave and Curved Seed Potato Knife meets these requirements full}'. It will cut 

 two or three eyes in a piece better than any other knife and will cut two single eyes without coming in contact with feeders, 

 leaving the pieces in good shape to handle either by hand or with machine. 



The great superioritj' of this knife lies not so much in the saving of seed as in the increase in yield, for it is a recognized 

 fact that" potatoes cut to single eyes and planted in drills will produce the largest crop, and this is the only knife that will cut 

 them to single eyes without injuring the vitality. Full directions for using accompany each knife. 



L^KDIES' F=L.ORHL. TOOL.S. 



Sets of four pieces, price per set, $1.25, postpaid. 



These Floral Sets have steadily increased in public favor and have received, we believe, the uuquah- 

 fled approval of all the leading florists of the country. They will be appreciated by every lady who 

 cultivates flowers. 



"PERFECTION" REVOLVING LAWN AND GARDEN 



SJPRINKLER A^ND F^OUNTA^IN. 



Price, postpaid, $1.25. This sprinkler can be used on hillside or terrace and is warranted to ac- 

 complish as much as any in the market at the same pressure. Its superiority is shown by its simplicity, 

 ease with which it can be cleared of any obstruction, effectiveness while working in a strong wind; also 

 the circle watered can be reduced to any desired size, by turning the supply partly off. In connection 

 with a force pump it can be used with good effect in green-houses, hot-beds, etc. The bearings and 

 working parts are of brass, and it is complete in itself; it has only to be screwed to the hose and the 

 pin stuck into the ground to be used. 



BRASS GREEN=HOUSE AND GARDEN SYRINGES. 



Length of Barrel. 12 In.; diam.,1 in. These syringes are useful for all horticultural purposes. 



eand are fitted with caps or roses for ejecting water in <^iie 

 stream or dispersing it in the most gentle manner, or witli 

 ' great force, when required. They are specially adapted lor 

 -^ whale oil .soap, tobacco juice, etc., in cleansing plants and tlowers from those de- 



structive insects which are so injurious to them. Very strongly made of best quality of brass, tinely polished, elegant in 

 appearance, not liable to dent or become injured, and if properly cared for, will last a lifetime. KP*^6V «f only by express at 

 expense of purchaser. 



No. A, one stream and one spray rose S2 25 



No.B, " " " " 2 75 



No. C, " " " " 3 50 



No. D, " " " " 4 50 



No. H. This is a syringe which we offer to meet the de- 

 QLiand for a first-class valve, all brass, full length bar- 



rel syringe that is strong, durable and cheap. We feel 

 confident this will give entire satisfaction. Length of 



barrel, 18 in. ; diameter, IJ^i in S- 00 



No. 0, one spray rose, fast ends, large holes 2 50 



No. 00, " ' •• '• '• 3 00 



No. 1, " " detachable end 2 75 



ENGLISH EXTRA HEAVY 

 SOLID STEEL 



FLORISTS' TROWEL. 



(rolished G iuoh blade") 

 Price, 50 cents, postpaid. 



