196 
[May, 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
S. ~ - ' ADRIANOS REAPER AT WORK. 
ADS?!A^CE PLATT & CO M 
Manufacturers of Buckeye Mowers and Reapers, and the Adriance Reaper, 
165 Greenwich Si. (near Courtlaudt St.), IV. Y. Manufactory, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 
The ADRIANCE is a light, strong, simple, efficient REAPER, which will work well in all kinils 
and conditions of grain, and combines more good points than can be tound in any other. It has a 
folding platform, and is in all respects worthy to rank with the Buckeye Mower. 
The BUCKEYE lias for 31 years held its position as the LEADING MOWER and REAPER of THE 
WORLD, because it is superior to all others in the principles of its construction. It is the only ma¬ 
chine which has given entire satisfaction to the farmer; its AVERAGE DUKABILITV has 
been MORE THAN DOUBLE that of others, and the COST OF KEEPING IT IN REPAIR LESS 
THAN ONE-HALF. _Prices Reduced to the lowest point at which the high standard of excellence in material and 
workmanship can be maintained. Descriptive Circulars forwarded by mail. 
THE JOHNSTON HARVESTER GO., 
Manufacturers of 
Self Raking Reapers, Combined Machines, 
and Mowers, 
Send for Catalogue. Brockport, N. \. 
DOUBLE HARPOON 
HORSE HAY-FORK. 
BEST BM THE WORLD. 
Descriptive* Catalogue sent free. 
Pennock Manufacturing Company, 
Kennett Square, Chester Co., Pa. 
Fitzhugh’s Am. Hay-Elevator. 
The greatest labor-saving ma¬ 
chine in use. Easily put up and 
operated. It will take one ton of 
1 1 ay from the wagon and carry it 
back 100 feet, in mow in 5% minutes. 
Only occupies 14 in. of space in 
peak of barn. It is very durable 
and cheap. Price $12.00. Send for 
descriptive catalogue. J. R. Fitz- 
hugh. Mfr. and Pat., 1,708 Barker 
St.. Philadelphia, Penn. Branch 
Office 55 Beekman St., N. Y. 
STEDMAN & CO., 
Manufacttjbers of 
ENGINES, SAW MILLS, SHAFTING, PUL- 
I.EYS, and HANGERS. HAY and 
COTTON PRESSES. 
Power Corn Shelters and Cleaners. 
AURORA, INDIANA. 
The Peerless Thresher and Cleaner—Clover 
Htiller and Cleanor—Straw-Preserving Rye 
Thresliers-Railway and Lever Powers—The 
Ilowland Peed Mill—Grain Pans and Corn 
Shellers. Our machines are guaranteed to work well, ana 
have received the highest testimonials andcannot be excelled. 
B. G5IjLi & SON, 
Trenton Agricultural Works, Trenton, N. *). 
HEEBNER’S HORSE POWER 
WITH 
PATENT LEVEL TIRE AO 
AND 
SPEED REGULATOR. 
Heebner’s Improved Threshing Machines. Send for Illus¬ 
trated Circulars to , „ „ 
IIE EBNER & SONS. lansdnle, Mont. Co., Da. 
PRODt'fF, CO”MIS- 
_____ STON merchant, 
Rraile St., New York. Established in IST.'L Market 
.nnrta and shiivnimr directions sent free on application. 
MUFTIS L. COLE 
FOUST’S 
HAY LOADER, 
A perfect machine for rapidly pitching hay, barley, and all 
loose grain on the wagon in the field. Saves as much time 
and money as the mower and horse rake. Thousands in use 
by the best fanners in the country. Price reduced. Send 
lor Circulars to the manufacturers, 
STRATTON & CULLUM, Meadvilie, Pa. 
GARDNER’S 
RAILWAY PITCHING APPARATUS. 
Consisting of Carrier, Grappling 
Fork, Pulleys, and Hooks. For un¬ 
loading Hay, Grain, Beans, Corn 
Stalks, loose or in bundles, etc. Can 
be used in any barn. Also,Improved 
Stacking Apparatus. Send for Cir¬ 
cular, and get valuable information, 
E. V. R. GARDNER & CO.. 
Johnson’s, Orange Co., N. 
Y. 
The Chamberlin Screw Stump Machine, 
— after 10 years test, has proved its 
| superiority over all others, by its 
great exhibition of strength and 
durability, combined with cheap¬ 
ness and ease in pulling all classes of 
stumps. The Company’s challenge 
of $1000 for a stump machine which 
would excel theirs, has stood since 
1807 without being taken. They build 
G different sizes of machines, to pull 
all kinds of stumps. They make 
Rubsoilers and Bitching Plows. For 
Particulars, Prices, etc., address 
THE CHAMBERLIN M’F'G CO„ 
Oiean, N. Y. 
MONEY 
Made rapidly with Stencil and Key Check 
.Outfits. Catalogues and Samples FREE. S. 
M. Spknckk, 112 Washington St.,Boston,Ma88. 
RAKE 
TOOTH 
Patent Teeth Horse Rate, 
which does not scratch the ground and 
the hay. Best Rake made. Buy 
other rake and have clean hay. 
New VICTOR LEVER FEED 
CUTTER, Largest and Lest made. 
Send f or circular to 
JOHN R. WHITTEMORE, 
Chicopee Falls, Mass. 
GRANT’S EXCELSIOR MY F00R. 
Patented April 3, 1877, by PETER GRANT, 
of Clintou, Ontario. 
A (© We are manufacturing and introducing to 
|p the agricultural community the above new 
||l and improved invention 
i|j For Unloading: Ilay, Straw, Arc. 
I We claim that, for completeness of design, 
simplicity of construction, ease of opera- 
tion, strength of parts, and durability of 
I wear, it rivals the world. 
It was awarded the only Medal roith a 
Commendatory Report of the Judges at the 
J Centennial Exhibition, held in Philadelphia 
p 1876, over 36 Competitors. 
V V Correspondence is solicited in regard to 
State and County Rights, and Agencies in all parts of the 
country, or orders for ihe Forks. 
Brice of single fork, $12.00. 
For particulars address 
PETER GRANT & CO., 
Concordviile, Del. Co., Pa. 
Chapman’s. Rest Fork and Conveyor in 
use. Unloads and carries Hay, Grains, &c.. over deep 
mows, into sheds, barns, &c. Saves labor, time,money. 
Sent on trial. ‘’ireulars sent. Agents wanted. 
G, B. Weeks Syracuse, N. Y. 
Use the Anti-Friction Hay-Carrier, 
For elevating and conveying Hay, Grain, etc., in barn, bar¬ 
rack, shed. or field. It elevates perpendicularly and conveys 
horizontally any desired distance. No trouble about getting 
over high beams and to the end of deep mows, or to the top 
of high stacks. Tbou<aivte arc now in use. Five 
tons have been stacked and the frame moved in 45 conse¬ 
cutive minutes. Fifty tons have been stacked in a single day 
with this Frame and Carrier. Send for Circular “2” to 
U. S. WIND ENGINE & PUMP CO., Batavia, Ill. 
SPRING STEEL TOOTH 
Horse Rakes. 
Highest. Award. Medal of Honor at tile 
Centennial and Vienna Exhibifions. 
THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD. 
No Cogs or Ratchets, Easiest Hand or 
Horse Dumping. Purchasers prefer them 
to all others for Durability and Efficiency. 
Fully guaranteed; so no risk, is incurred 
In ordering from us. Responsible AgentO 
wanted, where we have none. 
Send Stamp for Catalogues of Rakes, 
Threshing Machines, &c. 
WHEELER & MELICK CO., 
ALBANY, N. Y. 
