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Twelve Reasons Why You should Use the BLACK HAWK Corn Plahter 



It has the most positive and simplest variable drop. Why? The only- 

 means necessary to impart the movement is a simple, chilled pinion. 

 We have eliminated the use of springs and cams which are found necessary 

 in many other planter drives. 



A distinctive feature found only on the Black Hawk is the impulsive move- 

 ment which allows the plate to rest over the seed spout while 

 depositing each grain of corn. 



The impulse movement will plant 5 per cent, more perfect 

 than any other drive mechanism. 



No matching or timing necessary in changing seed plates. 

 Drop in the plate which finds its own position. 

 No danger of a butt kernel remaining in seed 

 plates; means are provided for expelling same the 

 first time around. 



Cone shaped plates grooves leading to 

 all seed cells. 



Double channel shank allows corn to 

 accumulate three times before depositing; 

 insures accuracy in hill dropping. 

 Nine different distances in drilling with- 

 out changing plates — 7}4 to 22". Addi- 

 tional plates can be furnished to drill 

 from 3J^" to 88" apart. 

 No danger of clogging seed spout by 

 team backing up. Seed is forced out 

 into the .ground. 



Narrow runner scours well, plants straight 

 line. 



Reversible check fork. 



Best "balanced frame planter. It balances 

 without the aid of springs. 



Hawk Com Planter 

 Ho. 15 



Double Row 



No. 15 — Plain Check Rower Planter $ 70.00 



No. 15 — Planter, with Check Rower and Fertilizer Attachment 92.50 



No. 35 — Double Row Drill Planter 60.00 



BLACK HAWK MANURE SPREADER 



SIMPLE DRIVE REDUCES WEAR 



The driving mechanism — a strong chain that lowers into mesh with the rnain 



A FEW OF THE MANY REASONS WHY YOU 

 SHOULD OWN A BLACK HAWK SPREADER 



1. The machine is made of the best materials 

 and is properly proportioned. 



2. Has no cog gears and few working parts. 



3. Both front and rear axle set under the body 

 so that weight of load is evenly distributed. 



4. Rear axle is made of 2-inch high-grade 

 carbon steel. 



Short wheel base only 92 inches. 

 Front truck most perfect ever used. 

 No whipping or lashing of the pole. 

 Has strong and positive feed service. 

 Has large main beater with 8 bars. 

 Wide spread discs 12 gauge, twice as heavy 

 as discs on other wide spread attachments. 

 All bearings and other essential working 

 points are contained in a single unit and 

 cannot change. The usual method employed 

 by others is of boring holes in wood sides 

 and inserting bearings. 



Solid bottom which does away with slat 

 trouble. 



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drive sprocket — is in motion only when operating the distributing device. This 

 greatly reduces wear as the chain is lifted from the main sprocket wheel when the 

 spreader is thrown out of gear leaving no parts running idle. 



WIDE SPREAD ATTACHMENT 

 In the New Black Hawk Spreader the large, eight bar, steel beater throws the manure from the load in a regular flow. 

 The Black Hawk wide spread attachment thoroughly pulverizes the manure and scatters it evenly. , 

 A simple ratchet adjustment varies the amount of the flow. This is regulated by a lever placed convenient to the operator. The 

 flow can be controlled from the quantity required for a light top dressing for grain to a very heavy spread for run-down land. The value 

 of this feature is appreciated by every farmer who realizes that different soils and crops require varying amounts of manure for obtaining 

 maximum production. Correct desigh and simple construction assure positive action throughout the life of the spreader. 40- A 60 to 

 70 Bushels. $1 55.00. Brake. $10.00. Tjp Sides. $5.00. 



OUR SPECIAL 

 FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTOR 



This cut shows Our Special Fertilizer Distributor, which has 

 become very popular. It has a positive force feed, and will sow 

 all kinds of fertilizer. It is made of the best material, and is 

 practical. OUR SPECIAL PRICE, $22. .50. 



GRITCO STALK CUTTER 



7-Blade, single row $50.00 



9-Blade, single row 52.50 



Practically an all-steel frame machine, mak- 

 ing it neat of construction and giving it ample 

 strength. The wheels are all steel, with re- 

 movable box and 2-inch tire. 

 The lever is within easy reach of 

 the operator and is connected 

 with pressure spring which con- 



nects with the cyl, 

 inder or knife heads- 

 and with which can 

 be produced an even 

 pressure at all times 

 on the knives. 



