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MATTHEWS’ HAND CULTIVATOR. 
The Matthews Hand Culti¬ 
vator is one of the best imple¬ 
ments in use for weeding be¬ 
tween row crops, and for flat 
cultivation generally, and is an 
indispensable companion to the 
seed drill. 
It is thoroughly constructed 
throughout, very durable; easy 
to operate. A boy can do as much 
Price S') 50 Boxed. with it, as six Men with hoes . It 
spreads from 6 to 11 inches, and will cut all the ground covered, even 
when spread to its greatest extent. Its teeth are of a new and im¬ 
proved pattern, and thoroughly pulverize and mellow the soil. The 
depth ef cultivating may be accurately gauged by raising or lowering 
the wheels, which is quickly done by the use of a thumb screw. 
THE CHAUTAUQUA CORN AND SEED PLANTER. 
Patented April 4, 1S«'2. 
.. Unequalled in Simplicity , Durability and Efficiency. 
The best ts the cheapest. Perfectly Simple. Simply Perfect. 
. Directions.: 
To set the seed- cup .—Loosen the set-screw 
and draw out the inside or narrow gauge far 
enough to drop the desired number of seeds. 
Then tighten the screw. For ordinary plan¬ 
ting, only the narrow gauge should be moved. 
In putting in phosphate, ora large quantity of 
seed, both the narrow and wide gauges should 
be drawn out together. By taking out the 
screw, the gauges may be drawn entirely out. 
In experienced or careful hands the 
machine will plant perfectly in any kind or 
condition of soil, mellow or soddy, dry or wet. 
To operate the planter .—Place the blades in 
the ground to the desired depth, in advance of 
you, having the “step” to the front, as in the 
cut, without its touching the ground. Then 
pressing down and forward on the handle, walk 
foreward. The step will press on the ground 
and then the blades will be opened, the seed 
deposited in the ground, and a charge taken 
for the next hill. After walking past the plan¬ 
ter, still pressing on the handle, lift it from the 
