44 IRON 
After two Vi 
we cannot speak of it too highly. 
AGE” COMBINED SEED-DRILL AND WHEEL-HOE 
ears’ experience in the sale of the “ Iron A^e" combined Seed-Drill and Wheel-Hoe. 
It is equal!) as good as a Seed Drill ora Wheel-Hoe. 
The Drill attachment is complete in itself, and when put in place requires but 
two bolts to secure it; the single wheel is then put in position, the chain run 
on, and the drill is ready for operation. The seed slide and its index adjustment 
to sow the various seeds is similar to that used on our well-known New Model 
Seed i »nii. while the agitator is simply a revolving brush, of selected bristles 
which will not injure the seed, wears a long time, can be cheaply replaced. 
In our experience with Seed-Drills we have found that while some 
round, smooth seeds, such as turnip or radish, will flow through the dis¬ 
charge opening, and do not, therefore, need any 
agitator, for some others one is absolutely nec¬ 
essary to insure a continuous or positive feed. 
We have seen acres of beets ragged and forlorn, 
with long skips and spaces, simply by re;:son 
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 culti¬ 
vating with this tool longer than is possible 
with any other Wheel-Hoe. 
Packed weight, 50 lbs. 
Price, $11.00. 
__ H opening plow is adjustable in depth and also reversible, one end being wide for onion seed 
? ther nai 7 ow fo . r placing the seed in a close, straight line. The combined Drill includes all of 
= ?^, ntS S a°V m T above ‘ 11 P lows - levels > f^rows, sows, covers, rakes, cultivates 
hoes and hills, and does all in the most satisfactory manner. * 
NEW MODEL SEED-DRILL 
°* discharge. Drills of similar construction are usually provided with a series of 
es, of varying sizes, through which the seed is passed, which, of course, do not always give an open¬ 
ing of the exact size required. The operator is 
usually told, in substance, that “if one bole 
doesn’t suit, try another.” This adjustment in 
the Model is accomplished in a very simple and 
effective manner by the use of a'slide with a 
pear-shaped opening, passing under the bottom 
ot the seed reservoir, which is provided with 
perforations of similar shape in a reversed posi- 
tion. This slide can be instantly adjusted to 
size, indicated by index or to a hair-breadth 
variation between—a vital point to a perfect 
Seed-Drill. This index, or indicator, is plain, 
convenient and reliable. It is placed in open 
sight, immediately under the eye of the opera¬ 
tor. .md can be nuickly adjusted to the slightest 
variation desired. As the names of the prin- 
1 cipal seeds are show n 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 
u a mu firmly held, 
broad Wheel. The main wheel is large and wade, 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 . 
Quantity of Seed Requi 
Quantity per acre 
Artichoke, i oz. to 500 plants 6 ozs. 
Asparagus, 1 oz. to 30 ft. of drill. 8 lbs. 
Asparagus roots.7,250 
£ ar, ey.2*4 bus. 
Beaus, Dwarf, 1 qt. to 20 ft. of drill. 1 bus. 
Beans, Pole, i l A pts. to 100 hills . 
Beets, Garden, 1 oz.to 75 ft. of drill 
Beet, Mangel, 1 oz. to 60ft. of drill 
Broccoli, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants . 
Broom Corn . . 
Brussels Sprouts, 1 oz. to 5,000 
plants. 
Buckwheat . . 
Cabbage, 1 oz. to 3,500 plants 
fl It. of 
VALUABLE TABLE 
site to Produce a Given Number of 
Quantity per acre 
V2 bus. 
5 lbs. 
6 lbs. 
2 ozs. 
10 lbs. 
Carrots, 1 oz. to 50 i 
f drill 
2 ozs. 
Vt bus. 
3 ozs. 
Ids. 
Cauliflower. 1 oz. to 3.500 plants. 2^1 ozs. 
Celery, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants ... 2 ozs. 
Chicory . 4 lbs. 
Clover, Alsike and White Dutch. 6 lbs. 
Clover, Lucerne, Large Red and 
Crimson Trefoil. 8 lbs. 
Clover, Medium.10 lbs. 
Collards, 1 oz. to 3,000 plants . . 3 ozs. 
qts. 
6 qts. 
12 lbs. 
2 lbs. 
4 ozs. 
4 % ozs. 
Corn (Rice), shelled 
Corn, Sweet. 1 qt. to 200 hills 
Cress, y 2 oz. to 100 ft. of drill . . 
Cucumber, 1 oz. to 50 hills . . 
Eggplant, 1 oz. to 1,500 plants . 
Endive, y 2 oz. to 100 ft. of drill 
Garlic, bulbs, 1 lb. to 10 ft. of drill 
Grass, Kentucky Blue . • • 4 bus. 
Grass, Hungarian and Millet . . y 2 bus. 
Grass, Mixed Lawn .... 1 bus. 
Grass, Orchard, Perennial, Rye, 
Red Top, Fowl Meadow, and 
Wood Meadow . . 2 bus. 
Grass, Red Top, Fancy Clean, 8 to 10 lbs. 
Grass, Timothy . bus. 
Horse-Radish Roots, 15.000 to 20,000 
Kale, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants 2 ozs. 
Kohlrabi, J 4 oz. to 100 ft. of drill. 4 lbs. 
Leek, y 2 oz. to 100 ft. of drill . . 4 lbs. 
Lettuce, ^oz. to 100 ft. of drill . 3 lbs. 
Melon, Musk. 1 oz. to bo hills 1 lb. 
Melon. Water, 1 oz. to 30 hills 3 lbs. 
Nasturtium, 2 ozs. to 100 ft. of drill 15 lbs. 
Plants and Sow an flc^e 
Quantity per 
Oats ... . . 2 
Okra, 1 V 2 ozs. to 100 ft. of drill 8 
Onion Seeds, 1 oz. to 00 t. of drill 5 
Onion Seed for Sets 40 to 50 
Onion Sets, 1 qt. to 40 ft. of drill. 8 
Parsnip, 1 oz. to 150 ft. of drill . .’ 
Parsley, 1 oz. to 150 ft. of drill 
Peas, Garden, 1 pt. to 75 ft. of drill 
Peas, Field .... 
Pepper, 1 oz. to 1,500 plants * ’. 
Potatoes . ... 
Pumpkin, 1 pt. to 100 hills 
Radish, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill . 
Rye 
Salsify, 1 oz. to 150 ft. of drill . 
Spinach, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill 
Sunflower 
Squash, Summer, 40ZS. to 100 hills 
Squash, Winter*6 ozs. to 100 hills 2 
Tomato, 1 oz. tt> 3,500 plants . . 2 
Turnip, 1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill 1 y 2 
Vetches. c 2 
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