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The Henderson Patent Water Ballast Roller. 
The advantages of a roller, the weight of which can be increased or lightened at pleasure, can scarcely be 
overestimated. Often on light or sandy soil, or on newly-made lawns, or in early spring when the ground 
is moist, or after a rainy spell, a lighter-weight roller is a necessity; then on thick sward or on hard soil, 
on walks and roads, a heavy roller is needed. With a Henderson Water Ballast Roller one can secure 
any weight desired, between minimum and maximum, by simply removing a thumb-cap from each end 
and filling the two hollow sections with as much water or sand as may be needed, which is 
easily and quickly done with a hose or through a funnel; and the roller is as quickly emptied. 
I he inside being heavily galvanized, it will last for years. 
These are perfect rollers, and do perfect work on lawns, tennis courts, golf grounds, roads, 
walks, etc. They are high grade in every respect, being carefully manufactured of best ma¬ 
terial. They will be found practically noiseless and very durable. The rolling surfaces are 
very smooth and will not gather grass or soil; the sections fit closely, leaving no mark, and the 
diameters are large, insuring a lighter draft for a given weight than is usual. 
The Henderson Patent Water Ballast Roller, for man power. Weighs 300 lbs.; loads up to 
600 lbs.; tracks. 24 inches, diameter of drums, 24 inches; counterbalanced handle, stands erect 
when not in use. Price, $28.00. 
The benefit derived from using a roller on the lawn is inestimable—and the heavier the roller 
the belter, breezing and thawing causes sod-ground to heave, also too liberal watering with for <** 
washes soil from the roots of the grass—in either 
event, if the sod is not pressed down, the grass 
is apt to be burned out or injured in hot weather 
leaving the lawn full of bad spots. A lawn on 
which a roller is used is never troubled with 
moles. 
Henderson's Superior Iron Hand Rollers. 
These are very superior Rollers; the edges are beveled to prevent marking; the faces are ground 
smooth so they will not pick up and carry lumps of earth; the axles are of steel; the sections fit closely 
and the handles are of our improved design, will not break and are counterbalanced so they will 
always keep up from the ground, clean and out of the way. 
No. 
Diameter. 
Total 
Length. 
Actual 
Weight. 
Net 
Prices. 
is the weight chosen 
1 
15 inches 
15 
in. in 
2 sec. 
150 lbs. 
$8.75 
for one-man power for 
2 
15 
22 
“ in 
3 
“ 
200 
“ 
11.50 
average level lawns. 
3 
20 
16 
“ in 
2 
“ 
225 
« 
12.50 
Remember that the 
4 
20 
20 
“ in 
2 
U 
250 
« 
14.25 
heavier the roller used 
5 
20 
20 
“ in 
1 
u 
250 
« 
14.25 
on your lawn the finer 
6 
20 
24 
“ in 
3 
“ 
300 
16.50 
sward you will have. 
8 
20 
30 
“ in 
3 
“ 
350 
“ 
19.75 
Weight Boxes can 
9 
24 
20 
“ in 
2 
“ 
400 
« 
22.50 
be supplied on any 
11 
24 
24 
“ in 
3 
“ 
450 
« 
25.00 
roller larger than num- 
12 
24 
30 
“ in 
3 
“ 
500 
« 
28.00 
ber 3, at an extra 
14 
28 
24 
“ in 
3 
“ 
500 
« 
28.00 
price as quoted. 
15 
28 
30 
“ in 
3 
“ 
600 
“ 
33.00 
16 
28 
32 
“ in 
4 
“ 
650 
“ 
36.00 
17 
28 
36 
“ in 
3 
“ 
700 
40.00 
Weight 
Box extra. 
$5.40 
5.40 
5.60 
5.85 
6.00 
6.30 
6.50 
6.50 
7.00 
7.25 
7.50 
The " Velvetlawn" Seeder. 
A VALUABLE NEW MACHINE FOR SEEDING NEW LAWNS 
Also for renovating worn out lawns and bad spots. Puts the Seed IN old sod 
Or IN Newly Prepared Ground, Covers and Rolls It. 
The “ Velvetlawn ’’ Seeder is a val¬ 
uable new machine for seeding new 
lawns and double valuable for reno¬ 
vating worn out lawns and bad spots 
in Greens, Tennis Courts, etc., without 
redigging or plowing, and without 
marring the surface. It puts the seed 
IN newly prepared ground or IN old 
sod—the seed is distributed very 
evenly in any desired quantity—wind 
or no wind, not too thick in some 
places and two thin in others. In new 
ground or soft turf it is easily operated 
by one man but in old hard sod it may 
require another person to pull. The 
revolving discs cut narrow trenches 
the seed being sown in it and immedi¬ 
ately behind the discs. There are 
eight of these discs with their ac¬ 
companying seed spouts. These sow 
2 inches apart—putting the seed in at 
any desired depth thus the machine 
sows a strip 16 inches wide as fast as a 
man can walk. It will sow and cross 
sow an area 50 x 150 feet in thirty 
minutes, a little roller follows each 
seed spout thus pressing the soil back 
and covering the seed. As each disc, 
seed spout and roller work individually 
they therefore adapt themselves to the 
inequalities of the ground—insuring a 
. perfectly even stand of grass. 
Price, Hand Power Velvet Lawn Seeder, complete with press wheels, net $15.00. 
THE ONE HORSE POWER “ EXCELSIOR ” SEEDER has 16 discs 
with accompanying seed spouts and rollers These sow 3 inches apart or a 
strip four feet wide; can be operated by any one who can drive a horse. It 
will be found invaluable for seeding large lawns, parks and golf courses—either 
new ground or renovating old turf. 
Price for Horse Power *• Excelsior ” Seeder equipped with automatic 
press wheels.$50 00 net 
One and Two-Horse Sheet Steel Rollers. 
For Lawns, Drives, Walks and Grounds of Golf, Athletic and Country Ciufcs. 
Unbreakable sheet steel drums, steel felloes and spokes; steel axle, working in 
oil soaked maple boxes, resulting in the lightest draught, smoothest and most 
noiseless working Roller on the market. Additional weight may be added to 
suit requirements. 
Prices, Sheet Steel One-horse Rollers, (including shafts and sinf letree). 
IScx 2, 24 in diam ; tracks, 5 ft., 5 in.; 2 sections; weight. 429 lbs., $30.00. 
Prices, Sheet Steel Two-horse Rollers, (including doubletrees and neck 
yoke) No. 16, 24 in. diameter; tracks. 7 ft.; 3 sections; weight, 552 lbs., $32.00. 
No. 34, 30 in. diameter; tracks, 8 ft.; 3 sections; weight, 705 lbs., $40.00. 
The Planet, Jr., Lawn and Turf Edger. 
This little tool trims 
the turf around the 
edges of the flower beds 
walks, roads, etc.; 
the revolving cut¬ 
ter does perfect work, 
either on a curved or 
straight border, edging 
accurately at just the 
correct angle and at 
the speed of a mile an 
hour, while the hoe 
cleans the bottom of 
walk. The hoe can be 
removed if desired. It 
is invaluable in giving 
a finished appearance 
to the lawn. Weighs 26 
lbs. Price, complete, 
$6.25. 
Wheelban iw 
Leaf Rack. 
A handy device for collecting 
leaves and litter. It fits on any 
wheelbarrow with removable sides 
It is made of galvanized wire 
bolted to a wooden base; capacity 
about 10 bushels. Price, $4.50. • 
