“Iron Age" Combined Seed-Drill and Wheel-Hoe 
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After two years’ experience in the sale ot tlx- “Iron Arc" combined Seed -1 >rill and Wheel Hot -• * .mnot nigral 
highly. It is equally as good as a Seed-Drill or a Wheel-Hoe. 
The Drill attachment is complete in itself, and when put in place requires but two bolts to secure it ; 
put in position, the chain run on, and th< drill la n id) for operation. The seed slide and its index at 
justment to sow the vai i« his •.« »•« Is e, sinnl.it to th.it used on our well-known New Model Seed Drill, 
while the agitator is sin iply an volving brush| "t Selected bristles, Which will not injure the seed, went . 
a long time, can be cheaply replat 
In our experience with .'>*•«•<I 1 >i ills, we have found that while some round, smooth seeds, such as tur¬ 
nip or radish, v/xWjlow through the discharge opening, and do not, therefore, need any agitator, 
for some others one is absolutely necessary to insure a continuous or positive feed. We have seen 
acres of beets ragged and forlorn, with long skips and spaces, simply by reason of this attempt to 
sow such seeds without an agitator. 
The high wheel and light frame make it run exceedingly easy. The 
•arch being capable of straddling a crop 20 inches high, permits cultivat¬ 
ing with this tool longer than is possible with any other Wheel-Hoe. 
The opening plow is adjustable in depth and also reversible, one end 
being wide for onion seed, and the other narrow for placing the seed in 
a close, straight line. The combined Drill includes all of the attachments 
shown in the cut above. It plows, levels, furrow's, sows, covers, rakes, 
cultivates, hoes and hills, and does all in the most satisfactory manner. 
Packed weight, 50 lbs. Price, $12. 
The No. 9 “Iron Age" Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator Plow and Rake 
This tool is, in regard to the work done, almost a counterpart of the Double Wheel Hoe, and the same remarks as to its con¬ 
struction, extreme lightness and ease of operation will apply with equal force. In addition, its lower price, less weight and steadi 
ness given by one wheel, make strong 1 Inf orofthistool For the small kitchen garden we consider the single win »1 
hoe, with these points of merit, as being prel 1 bit rhe work Is done pum ip.tlb be 1 ween the r<>ws, although plants of si 
growth can be hoed on both slats at om e b pi u In | tin u hi cl on the left side With tins single wheel tool, spaces of e ■ 1 
mgly narrow width can be worked, even u Ing bul one cultlvatoi tooth With the large plow attachment, deep furrows can bi 
opened or closed ; potatoes, celery and other crops hilled in short, .ill work usually a< < omplished by a special plow. 
Only those who have actually used one of these tools in his garden ran appreciate its value or dream of its usefulness. Every 
day from early spring to late in the fall brings some special work for this tool. 
Those who raise poultry, even in very limited numbers, will find this tool Of great value tor stirring the soil in their |. 
yards, especially when fitted with the plow. Packed weight, 28 pounds. Price, complete, $6 ; price. No. 10, plain (horR 
only), $4. 
New Model Seed-Drill 
Regulation of Discharge. Drills of similar construction arc 
usually provided with a series of holes, of varying sizes, through which 
the seed is passed, which, of course, do not always give an opening of 
the exact size required. The operator is usually told, in substance, that 
“if one hole doesn’t suit try another.” This adjustment in the Model is accom 
plished in a very simple and effective manner by the use of a slide with a pear-shaped 
opening, passing under the bottom of the seed reservoir, which is provided with per 
forations of similar shape in a reversed position. This slide can be instantly adjusted 
to size, indicated by index or to a hair-breadth variation between—a vital point 1<» a 
perfect Seed-Drill. This index, or indicator, is plain, convenient and reliable, and 
can be quickly adjusted to the slightest variation desired. As the names of the 
principal seeds are shown on the index, tables of reference are not necessary. 
Cut°off. The flow of seed can be instantly stopped, when desired, by a swinging 
cut-off, operated by a cord and ring on handles. 
Marker. It is simple, easily adjusted, and firmly held. 
Broad Wheel. Large and wide, so that it does not sink into soft earth. 
Covering Roller. It is attached by a swinging frame, enabling the operator 
to roll lightly or otherwise, by varying the pressure on the handles. 
Opening Plow. It is of steel, adjustable in depth. Price $8.50. 
Quantity of Seed Requisite to Produce a Given Number of Plants and Sow an Acre 
Quantity per acre 
Artichoke, 1 oz. to 500 plants . .6 ozs. 
Asparagus, 1 oz. to30 ft. of drill.8 lbs. 
Asparagus roots.7> 2 5° 
barley.2^ bus. 
Beans, Dwarf, 1 qt. to 20 ft. of 
drill.1 bus. 
Beans,Pole,1 y 2 pts. to 100 hills x / 2 bus. 
Beets, Garden,1 oz. to 75 ft. of 
drill. 5 lbs. 
Beet, Mangel, 1 oz. to 60 ft. of 
drill. 6 lbs. 
Broccoli, 1 oz. to 5,000plants.. 2 ozs. 
Broom Corn.10 lbs. 
Brussels Sprouts, 1 oz. to 5 000 2 ozs. 
Buckwheat./4 bus. 
Cabbage, 1 oz. to 3,500 plants. 3 ozs. 
Carrots, 1 oz. to 50 ft. of drill. 3 lbs. 
Cauliflower, 1 oz. to 3,500 
plants.2^ ozs. 
Celery, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants ... 2 ozs. 
Quantity per acre 
Chicory. 4 lbs. 
Clover, Alsike and White 
Dutch. 6 lbs. 
Clover, Lucerne, Large Red 
and Crimson Trefoil.25 lbs. 
Clover, Medium.15 lbs. 
Collards, 1 oz. to 3.000 plants. 3 ozs. 
Corn (Rice), shelled. 2 qts. 
Corn, Sweet, 1 qt.to 200 hills. 6 qts. 
Cress, y 2 oz. to 100 ft. of drill..r2 lbs. 
Cucumber, 1 oz. to 50 hills_2 lbs. 
Eggplant, 1 oz. to 1,500 plants. 4 ozs. 
Endive, J^oz. to 100ft. of drill.4/^ ozs * 
Garlic, bulbs, 1 lb. to 10 ft. of 
drill 
Grass, Kentucky Blue_._4 bus. 
Grass, Hungarian and Millet.^ bus. 
Grass, Orchard, Perennial, 
Rye, Red Top, Fowl Mead¬ 
ow, and Wood Meadow .... 2 bus. 
Quantity per acre 
Grass, Mixed Lawn.5 bus. 
Grass, Red Top, Fancy Clean, 
.8 to 10 lbs. 
Grass, Timothy. x /\ bus. 
Horse-Radish Roots, 15,000 to 2o,oco 
Kale, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants. 2 ozs. 
Kohlrabi,J^oz. to 100 ft. o'f drill 4 lbs; 
Leek, x / 2 oz. to 100 ft. of drill .. 4 lbs. 
Lettuce, y 2 oz. to 100 ft. of drill 3 lbs. 
Melon, Musk, 1 oz. to 60 bills.. 1 lb. 
Melon, Water, 1 oz. to 30 hills 3 lbs. 
Nasturtium, 2 ozs. to 100 ft. of 
drill.15 lbs. 
Oats. 2 bus. 
Okra, 1 V 2 ozs. to 100 ft. of drill 8 lbs. 
Onion Seeds, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of 
drill . 5 lbs. 
Onion Seed for Sets.40 to 50 lbs. 
Onion Sets.i qt. to 4° ft. of drill 8 bus. 
Parsnip, 1 oz. to 150 ft. of drill 4 lbs. 
Quantity per arte 
Parsley, 1 oz. to 150 ft. of drill 3 lb*. 
Peas, Garden, 1 pt. to 75 ft. of 
drill . 2 bu». 
Peas, Field. \ bus 
Pepper, 1 oz. to 1,500 plants .. 3 <*/* 
Potatoes. " bus 
Pumpkin, 1 pt. to 100 hills ... 4 lbs 
Radish. 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill ,lolba 
Rye. 1 
Salsify, 1 oz. to 150 ft. of drill lb 
Spinach, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill 10 lbs. 
Sunflower. 
Squash, Sutnm-1 i < 
hills. J lbs, 
Squash, Winter, 6 ozs. to 100 
hills. 
Tomato, 1 oz. t<> 3,51 »plant 
Turnip, 1 oz. to aco ft. of drill 1 W lbs. 
Vetches . 1 . 
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