J. M. Thorburn & Co.'s Catalogue of Seeds. 



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The "Planet Jr." Seed Drills and Wheel Hoes. 



These perfect tools are famous the world over. We cannot illustrate the whole line, which includes Horse Hoes, Harrows, 

 Celery Hillers, Potato Diggers, etc., but will send free a finely illustrated book. It is invaluable to every grower of seeds. Send 

 at once for it. 



The " Planet Jr." Hill-Dropping Seed Drill. 



This newest member of the 



HILL-DROPPING 

 SEED DRILL. 



Planet Jr." family is the most reliable and accurate seed sower on the market. It holds tw° 

 quarts, has force feed, and sows and covers any depth desired, but its distinctive feature i s 

 that it will not only sow perfecly in Drills but also in Hills 4, 6, 8 or 12 inches apart. Thi* 

 is a most important feature, as it saves seed, insures a regular, vigorous crop, and saves an 

 immense amount of tedious hand labor in thinning out. Everybody who wants the best 

 Seed Drill obtainable should buy this Drill. Price, 811. 



The " Planet Jr." Seed and Fertilizer 

 Drill Combined. 



This machine does all that the above tool does, and in ad- 

 dition sows Fertilizer in either Drills or Hills, and in any 

 quantity, either above or below the seed. The Fertilizer hop- 

 per holds one peck. It is a perfect 

 combination for market gardeners 

 and onion and berry growers. 

 Price, $16. Send' for full de- 

 scription. 



The "Planet Jr." Combined Drill 



This is unquestionably the most popular and perfect machine 

 of its kind made. Has a seed Drill, and is the same as the No. 2, ex- 

 cept in size ; holds one quart. It has all the tools shown in the cut. 

 The rakes are invaluable in preparing the ground for planting, cul- 

 tivating, etc. The hoes work closely and safelv all rows up to 16 

 inches wide at one passage. The plow opens furrows, covers them, 

 hills, plows to and from, etc. Culti- 

 vator teeth are admirably adapted 

 to deep mellowing of the soil. 

 Taken as a whole, this combined 

 tool is the nearest approach to per- 

 fection for use in a garden that can be devised in a single implement. 



SEED AND FER- 

 TILIZER DRILL 

 COMBINED. 



Price, Sxo. 



The "Planet Jr." No. 2 Drill. 



rhis simple and accurate Drill has been the standard machine for years. It holds two 

 and one-half quarts. Sows all garden seeds accurately in 

 any desired thickness or depth ; opens, drops, covers, rolls 

 down and marks the next row, all at one passage. It is es- 

 pecially good for sowing difficult seeds, 'such as carrot, par- 

 snip, beet and salsify, and delicate seeds like cabbage. This 

 machine and the " Planet Jr." Double-wheel Hoe make 

 an excellent combination for market gardeners, and espe- 

 cially for onion growers. Price, 97.50. 



The "Planet Jr." Double-wheel Hoe, 



This tool is invaluable for all who raise onions 

 vegetables on an extensive scale, as it does the 

 irk of six to ten men with ordinary hand hoes. 



It can be used straddle of the rows or 

 between rows, as desired. The rakes 

 level the ground for planting, culti- 

 vating, cover seed, etc. The hoes cut 

 close and clean, killing everything 

 they meet. The cultivator teeth 

 mellow the soil deep or shallow. 



The Fire-fly Single-wheel Hoe. 



Great strength, easv running, simple combinations and va- 

 riety of attachments are striking features of this favorite. The 

 full equipment is shown in the cut. The wheel has an extra 

 broad face and is read ilv raised or lowered and can be attached 

 one side of the frame, so that one can cultivate both sides of the 

 row at one passage. It is the be st Single-wheel Hoe on 



They are useful for marking out. The plows lay out deep furrows 

 and cover them, hill up or plow away as desired. The leaf guards 

 allow cultivation of large plants, such as beets, carrots, parsnips, 

 beans and peas. No vegetable grower can afford to be with- 

 out it. 



Price complete, $7.00. 

 pair of hoes only), S64. 



Price plain (one 



FIRE-FLY SINGLE-WHEEL HOE. 



