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 invalu- 



able to everv grower of seeds. 



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



This newest member of the 



Planet Jr." family is the most reliable and accurate seed sower on the market 

 It holds two quarts, has force feed, and sows and covers any depth desired, 

 but its distinctive feature is that it will not only sow perfectly in Drills but 

 also in Hills 4, 6, 8 or 12 inches apart. This 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 buv this Drill. 

 Price, $11. 



The "Planet Jr." Seed and Fertilizer 

 Drill Combined. 



HILL-DROPPING 

 SEED DRILL. 



This machine does all that the above tool docs, 

 and in addition sows Fertilizer in either Drills or Hills, 

 and in any quantity, either above or below the seed. 

 The Fertilizer hopper holds one peck. It is a perfect 

 combination for market gardeners and onion and berry growers. Price, $10. 



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, except in size ; holds one quart. The rakes are invaluable in preparing the ground for 

 planting, cultivating, etc. The hoes work closely and safely all rows up to 16 inches wide at one passage. The 

 plow opens furrows, covers them, hills, plows to and from, etc. Cultivator teeth are admirably adapted to deep 

 mellowing of the soil. Taken as a whole, this combined tool is the nearest approach to perfection for use in a 

 garden that can be devised in a single implement. Price, $10. 



The " Planet Jr." No. 2 Drill. 



DOUBLK- 

 WHEEL HOE. 



for years. It holds two and one-half quarts. 

 ; opens, drops, covers, rolls down and marks 

 the next row, all at one passage. It is 

 especially good for sowing difficult seeds, 

 such as carrot, parsnip, beet and salsify, 

 and delicate seeds like cabbage. 

 This machine and the " Planet 

 ^ Jr." Double-wheel Hoe make an 



s% excellent combination for market 



\ x gardeners, especially for onion 



growers. Price, $7.50. 



This simple and accurate Drill has been the standard machine 

 Sows all garden seeds accurately in any desired thickness or depth 



The " Planet Jr." Double- 

 wheel Hoe. 



This tool is invaluable for all who raise 

 onions or vegetables on an extensive scale, 

 as it does the work 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, 

 cultivating, cover seed, etc. The hoes cut 

 close and clean, killing everything they meet. 

 The cultivator teeth mellow the soil deep or 

 shallow. 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 

 without it. Price, complete, $7. Price, 

 plain (one pair of hoes only), $4. 



The Fire-fly Single-wheel Hoe. 



Great strength, easy running, simple combinations and variety of attachments are striking features of this 

 favorite. Price, $4.50. 



COLUMBIA FLOWER TUBS. 



The Tubs are made of the best pine lumber, which will keep for years 

 without rotting. They are made of twelve staves, in tapered shape, held to- 

 gether by two heavy steel wires, which are connected with substantial iron 

 handles, and are so arranged that the wire can be tightened or loosened 

 by simply turning nut on handle. 



Each 



i2-in. diam. by n-in. high $i oj 



15 '14 " ... 1 50 



18 " " 16K ' 2 00 



21 " " i3 ; i " • • 2 50 



2| " " 20^ " 3 00 



