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results than the clumsy fingers of the “ lords of creation,” as 
represented by the farmer himself. 
Article 4033. Massey-Harris Co., Ltd., 54 and 55, Bunhill 
Row, London, E.C. Cultivator, price, 12/. 12s. — This is perhaps 
a misnomer as the implement is generally understood in this 
country, though what it should be called is not so easy to say. 
Perhaps a grub harrow is nearest of kin in operation, but in 
personal appearance the family likeness is not striking ; I could 
more easily understand an “ outsider ” mistaking it for a horse 
rake. Anyhow, it is a decided innovation, and, call it what one 
will, there is no question that it is capable of very useful work 
on fallows, especially after the first furrow, and on light land it 
would probably answer the purpose of a cultivator. 
This machine (fig. 10) is of excellent construction, com- 
Fig. 10. — The Massey-Harris Co.’s Cultivator. 
bining great strength and lightness. The peculiarity consists 
in the oil-tempered curved-spring tines. These are in two 
ranks, six in front and seven in rear, carried on four solid 
angle steel sections, each section hinged to a solid angle steel 
frame in front of the axle. There are no bolted corners in 
either the main frame or the sections ; they are all forged 
from solid steel angles. The tines can be readily and strongly 
adjusted to any rake required, to allow for wear or varied 
conditions of work. Pressure is applied to each section inde- 
pendently, by means .of four powerful flat springs. All of the 
sections are raised out of work, or lowered by a lever within 
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