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GRIFFITH TURNER CO 



Twelve Reasons Why You Should Use 



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

 means necessary to impart the movement is -a simple, dulled 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 

 movement which allows the plate to x rest over the seed spout 

 while depositing each grain of com. 



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 deposit- 

 ing; insures accuracy .in hill dropping. 

 Nine different distances in drilling 

 without changing- plates — 7% to 22". 

 Additional plates can be furnished to 

 drill from 3%" 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 bal- 

 ances without the aid of springs. 



No. 15 — Plain Check Bower Planter 



No. 15 — Planter, with ChecS Rower and Fertilizer Attachment 



Hawk Corn Planter 

 .15 



Double Row 



BLACK HAWK MANURE SPREADER 



A PEW OP 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 dis- 

 tributed. 



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

 carbon steel. 



5. Short wheel base only 92 inches. 



6. Front truck most perfect ever used. 



7. No whipping or lashing of the pole. 



8. Has strong and poscitive feed service. 



9. Has large main beater with 8 bars. 



10. Wide spread discs 12 gauge, twice as heavy 

 as discs on other wide spread attachments. 



11. All bearings and other essential working 

 _ . points are contained in a single unit and 



SIMPLE DRIVE REDUCES WEAR cannot change. The usual method em- 



The driving- mechanism — la strong chain that lowers into mesh with the , ployed by others is of boring holes in 



main drive sprocket — -is in motion only when operating the distributing device. wood sides and inserting bearings. 



This greatly reduces wear as the chain is lifted from the main sprocket wheel 12. Solid bottom which does away with slat 

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



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 quanity 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 design and simple construction assure positive action through- 

 out the life of the spreader. 40-A — 60 to 70 Bushels. $225.00 Brake 12.00 Top Sides ■ ■ ■ 5.00 



Our Special 

 Fertilizer Distributor 



This cut shows Our Special Fertilizer Distributer, which 



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

 will sow all kinds of fertilizer. It is made of the best ma- 

 terial, and is practical. OUR SPECIAL PRICE, $35.00. 



GRITCO STALK CUTTER 



7-Blade, single row $75.00 



9-Blade, single row 78.00 



Practically an all-steel frame machine, 

 making it neat of construction and giving 

 it ample strength. The wheels are all steel, 

 with removable box and 2-inch 

 tire. The lever is within easy 

 reach of the operator and is 

 connected with pressure spring 



which connects 

 with the cylinder 

 or knife heads, 

 and with which 

 can be produced 

 an even pressure 

 at all times on the 

 knives. 



