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THE GEM CULTIVATOR, WHEEL HOE, AND PLOW. 
A well made, and thoroughly useful tool, combining a great variety of work for little money, and the lightest 
running implement of its kind inexistence. Its working parts are two scuffle Hoes, one 4}^ and one 9 inches wide ; 
two Plows, right and left hand; five Cultivator teeth, all of best steel. The wheel and handles of the Gem are 
adjustable in height, while the frame is so slotted that the 
hoes, teeth, and plows can be set in almost any position or 
angle. The scuffle hoe makes a clean cut, and is followed by 
the teeth—five or less—which thoroughly pulverize the soil, 
and drag out and expose to the sun the roots of the weeds 
cut by the hoe. In use, keep the tooth on the right, quite as 
far out as end of hoe, using it as a guard ; being of such slen¬ 
der shape, it will not throw dirt enough to cover small 
f )lants. The hoes, of thin steel, presenting nearly a straight 
ine tc the work, avoid the “dodging” so common to 
tools of this kind. Sold with the privilege of returning if 
not entirely satisfactory. Price, boxed, $5.00. This illustra¬ 
tion shows in addition to the Complete Single Wheel machine 
sold at $5.00, the new Double Wheel attachment, and two 
extra steel blades (shown at point a in the cut), which we 
furnish with the complete Single Wheel machine for $ 7.00. 
The Double Wheel attachment, with these extra blades, is of 
great service in working both sides of the rows among young 
plants. 
DOUBLE WHEtL 
ATTACHMENT. 
RUHLMAN’S WHEEL HOE. 
One of the most satisfactory implements we have ever sold, doing to perfection the work for which it is designed. 
It is, as the manufacturer claims, the simplest weeder in use. We can safely say noone will regret having given it a 
thorough trial. Onion growers should not be without it 
or a similar tool. It can be run within one inch of the 
row without injury to the plants. The handles can be 
raised to suit, and the steel knife blades set to any pitch, 
and from 7 to 16 inches in width. A, the cast steel knife, 
corrugated so as to be set to any angle required, pro¬ 
vided with prongs, as shown in cut, which lift and stir 
up the weeds and expose their roots to the air and sun 
as they slide over them. C, the thumbscrew to raise 
and lower the handles to suit the operator. D, Rigged 
brace, for supporting and regulating the handles. E, 
Thumbscrew for regulating blade shanks and holding 
front pad, which can be omitted or detached at will. 
Price, boxed, $5.50. 
The New York Seed Drill. 
THE NEW YORK SEED DRILL. 
Matthews’ Patent. 
The advantages claimed by the manufacturers for this 
Drill are as follows—1st, Markerbar under the frame, held 
by clamps, easy to adjust to any width by simply loosen¬ 
ing Thumb nuts. 2d, Adjustable Plow, which opens a 
wide furrow and can be set to sow any depth. 3d, Open 
Seed Conductor, to show seed dropping. 4th, Pars in 
Seed Conductor, for scattering seed in wide furrow, 
prevents disturbing strong plants when thinning out. 
5th, Ridged roller. 6th, Dial plate in full sight of operator, 
and made of white metal, which prevents rust. 7th, Dial 
plate set on fulcrum and hence holds close up, preventing 
seed spilling. 8th, It has a large seed-box with hinged 
cover, olh, Machine will stand up alone when not in use, 
not liable to tip over. Price, boxed, $10.00. 
MATTHEWS’ GARDEN SEED DRILL. 
This hand seed drill has been 
before the public for some years 
and the best evidence of its merit 
is its increased sale. It is designed 
for use in the field or garden. It is 
simple in construction and not liable 
to get out of order. Is easily regu¬ 
lated to sow any size seed, having 
an Indicator with names of seed 
printed thereon, which is adjusted 
by simply turning the regulator 
until the name of seed desired to be 
sown comes on top. Will last 
many years, and do a vast amount 
work without repairs. 
Price, boxed, $10.00. 
