D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 81 
THE IRON KING SEED DRILL. 
As is probably well known we have for many years grown more onions for seed than any other seed dealers in the country; 
consequently we have had occasion to test pretty thoroughly the merits of the various seed drills for sowing onion seeds. We 
have thus far found none to compare with the Iron King for this 
urpose, because it is the only one that will sow the seed in an exact 
ine so that the cultivator can be worked close up to the row while the 
plants are small. This leaves only a narrow strip for hand weeding. 
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 desired. Following the shoe is a pair of revolving discs 
which loosen the earth and cover the seed. The roller following the 
dises presses the earth around the seed, thus completing the work. 
This machine has a plate with holes of different size for sowing the 
various kinds of seeds. This can be adjusted ina moment. Two pat- 
ent agitators go with each machine, which are easily adjusted and 
which act as force feeds, thus insuring an even and continuous flow. 
The agitators, run by an endless chain, are noiseless, require no 
change of wheels nor intricate adjustment. It has interchangeable 
hoppers for distributing fertilizers. Many think it is impracticable 
to sow both seed and fertilizers at the same time; by simply chang- 
ing hoppers this machine can be converted from a seed to a fertilizer 
drill. The fertilizer, instead of being put over or under the seed, is 
worked in at the sides, thus lessening the danger of burning the 
young roots and shoots. Another good feature is the simple device 
for controlling the markers. By a slight touch either marker is raised 
or lowered without stooping, and they are arranged to work any width 
from twelve inches to three feet, and, being curved downward, they serve as supports to prevent the drill from tipping. We 
have spoken of the merits of the Iron King as an onion drill. We wish it to be understood that 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, the depth being regu- 
lated by the adjustable shoe mentioned above. It sows commercial fertilizer by simply changing hoppers. It cannot tip over. 
The markers are governed without stooping. Price, Single Seed Drill. boxed and delivered at Depot or Express 
Office in Detroit, Mich., $8.00. With Fertilizer Attachment, $12.00. 
EXCELSIOR WEEDING HOOK. 
_ For weeding flower beds or vegetable 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. Price, postpaid, 25 cents. 
HASLETINE HAND WEEDER AND SCRAPER. 
_ _.The latest and best hand weeder for use either in the flower or vegetable garden. For onions and strawberries it is simply 
indispensable. It is rapid, easy and thorough in its work. The blade is % inch wide, is inch thick, solid steel, oil tempered, 
and has five sharp edges. Price, postpaid, 30 cents. 
THE CONCAVE AND CURVED SEED POTATO KNIFE. 
Cut with a thin, straight knife a slice lengthways about 1{ inch thick from the center of a 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 too 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 fully. 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 superiority 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 wiil produce the largest crop, and thisis the oniy knife that will cut 
them to single eyes without injuring the vitality. Full directions for using accompany each knife. Price, postpaid, 35 cents. 
LADIES’ FLORAL TOOLS. 
These Foral Sets are so universally known that they need no description. They have steadily in- 
creased in public favor ever since their introduction several years ago, and have received the unquali- 
fied approval of all, we believe, of the leading florists of the country, and will be appreciated by every 
lady in the land who cultivates flowers. Sets of four pieces, price per set, $1.25, postpaid. ‘ 
““PERFECTION’’ REVOLVING LAWN AND GARDEN 
SPRINKLER AND FOUNTAIN. 
Guaranteed to do as much as any Sprinkler made.—The ‘ Perfection” is warranted to 
accomplish as much as any Sprinkler in the market at the same pressure, and 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. By its simple construction it can be used on hillside or terrace. In connection with a force pump, 
it can be used with good effect in green-houses, hot-beds, ete. The bearings and working parts are 
made 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. Price, postpaid, $1.25. 
BRASS GREEN-HOUSE AND GARDEN SYRINGES. 
These Syringes are useful for all horticultural purposes, and are fitted with caps 
or roses for ejecting water in one stream or dispersing it in the most gentle man- 
ner, or with great force, when required. They are specially adapted for cleansing 
plants and flowers from those destructive insects which are so injurious to them, 
by means of whale oil soap, tobacco juice, etc. They are very strongly made 
from the best quality of brass, finely polished, elegant in appearance, not liable to dent or become injured, strong in all their 
parts, and if properly cared for, will last a lifetime. ("Sent only by express at expense of purchaser. : 
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syringe that is strong, durable and cheap. We feel confident this will give entire satisfaction. Length of barrel, 
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