1883

DORR'S IOWA SEED MANUAL. 39.

IMPLEMENT DEPARTMENT.

All goods in this department are packed and delivered at express or freight depots, ready for shipment. The transportation charges to be paid by the purchaser.

[image] STOWBRIDGE BROADCAST SEED SOWER PATENTED FEBRUARY 18TH, 1873.

This is the best, simplest, cheapest, most perfect Broadcast Seed Sower in the world. It is a perfect success for sowing all kinds of wheat, rye, flax, barley, buckwheat, peas, corn, hungarian, millet, clover, timothy and every other variety of seed or grain. Also plaster, lime, salt, guano, ashes, all the various phosphates used as fertilizers; in fact, everything requiring broadcasting. It is readily attached to any farm wagon, in a few moments, without the slightest injury to the wagon. It is well and strongly built out of good material, and is not liable to get out of repair. One machine, with careful use, will last a lifetime. Its operation is so simple that any one can use it. Any quantity of seed that is desired can be sown per acre. It can be used on corn stubble or any land where a wagon can be driven as well as level ground. It sows a single cast, all on either side of the wagon, or a double, one on both sides, as required, a most valuable feature in finishing up fields or lands. Its operation is not effected by any ordinary wind. Instead of throwing the seed up into the air to be driven by the wind, it is not thrown at any point higher than the wagon box, and is sent with great force to the ground where wanted. It distributes the seed more evenly than by hand or any other method, an item which will soon pay for the machine, by saving seed and increasing the crop, by having the seed evenly sown. A team walking one mile sows four acres of wheat. The machine is light, weighing less than 100 pounds. We have sold hundreds of the seeders, and with the greatest satisfaction to our customers, many of whom have freely told us that it was the most valuable piece of machinery on the farm. Any farmer who can afford a reaper cannot afford to be without one of our Strowbridge Seeders. As seeding must be done before reaping, and as the harvest depends on the seeding, there is just as great a gain and saving in using our improved seeder as there is in using the improved reaping machinery, over the old cradle or sickle. Our seeder is fully warranted in every respect to do as represented. We have room for only a few of the hundreds of flattering testimonials, which we are daily receiving from all parts of lhe country. The well-known firm of W. M. Field & Bro., Stock Breeders and Importers, Cedar Falls. Iowa, write us as follows: "We have used the Broadcast Seeder for several seasons, with entire satisfaction. Have seeded annually over 200 acres of diferent [different] kinds of grain. We consider the seeder an indispensable implement to any farm for either seeding any kind of small grain or seeds. It is a wonderful labor saver and materially facilitates the farm work. We cheerfully recommend it to everyone. Yours respectfully, W. M. FIELDS & BRO. Willowedge Farm, Ft. Dodge, Iowa. I am much pleased with the Strowbridge Broadcast Seeder. I have used it some three years. It sows all kinds of grain much better than can possibly be done by hand. For sowing clover, timothy and flax seed, it is the best thing I ever saw. I should hardly know how to get along without it now. Yours, L. S. COFFIN, Breeder of Short Horns. Read the following from one of the largest wheat farms in Minnesota: MINNEAPOLIS, August 17th, 1882. C. W. DORR-DEAR SIR: The Seeder you sent to E. W. Roberts, superintendent of my farm, Benson, Minnesota, was tested in sowing grain and grass seeds, and in all cases worked perfectly. It is strongly built, and is a very valuable machine on any farm where seeds of any kind are sown broadcast. I wish to add here, that the seeds which came from your house were the best we have ever had from any quarter, and we have bought from most of the large seedsmen. Yours truly, A. G. WILCOX.

PRICE $25.00, DELIVERED ON BOARD THE CARS, READY FOR SHIPMENT.

MANUFACTURED BY THE DES MOINES MANUFACTURING COMPANY, C. W. DORR, Secretary, DES MOINES, IOWA.

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THE PLANET JR. FARM AND GARDEN IMPLEMENTS. This is the most complete and popular line of goods we have ever sold, and although light and easy running, they are practical all day tools, admirable in design, workmanship, material and finish, and universally acknowledged to be the most perfect and reliable made, and every purchaser must be delighted with the ease and rapidity with which they perform all that is promised, a really marvellous variety of work. A Complete Descriptive Catalogue of these goods illustrated with over 40 engravings showing the tools at work, and containing practical instruction in the cultivation of garden and field crops, invaluable to beginners and useful to every tiller of the soil, will be mailed free on application to us. Enclose stamps for postage.

The Planet Jr. No.2 Drill. Holds 2 1/2 qts. It will sow with equal ease and accuracy, a single paper of seed or a full hopper, covering evenly at any exact depth, and will roll down and mark the next row perfectly, all at a single passage. It has no cams, levers, brushes, cogs, springs or shakers. It is noiseless, automatic, self-cleaning, and always reliable. It is remarkable for simplicity, strength and beauty, and for ease and perfection of work in the field, and no one having use for such a tool can afford to buy any without such advantages; it is without question, the latest improved and best. It has the following important advantages:-An Adjustable opening plow directly between the carrying wheels, the only position and plan which insure opening and covering at a regular depth: it is shown in the engraving at work. A spring brass reservoir which can be accurately and instantly adjusted a hair's breath [breadth] at a time to every size and quantity of seed desired, and which it always sows with regularity whether there is much or little in the drill. An index for the sixteen most important seeds cast permanently on the door, enabling the operator to set the machine at a glance. A marker changeable from side to side instantly. A cleaner invaluable in avoiding vexatious clogging. These important points without which no seed drill is reliable, are unknown on any other make, and no one should attempt to obtain a practical tool without them.

The Planet Jr. Combined Drill, Wheel Hoe, Wheel Cultivator and Wheel Plow. This is the most popular machine we have ever sold, and it is unrivalled in beauty of design, perfection of finish, convenience and capacity for work. It is suitable either for the Farm or Garden, and except the Planet Jr. separate tools has no equal, either as a drill, or as a wheel hoe, cultivator and plow. As a Drill it is exactly similar and equal to the No. 2, except in size. It holds one quart. As a Plow, it opens furrows, covers them, hills, plows to and from, &c., &c. As a Hoe, it works safely and closely to and from both sides of the row at once, at the critical time when plants are small and weeds abundant, or between rows as plants become larger, working all rows from 8 to 16 inches wide at one passage. As a Cultivator it is admirably adapted to deep mellowing of the soil. The blades are tempered and polished steel. It has a finely adjustable Spring Brass Seed Reservoir, an Adjustable Plow between the carrying and covering wheels, the new permanent seed index, the cleaner and marker, all combining to make a perfect tool. It sows all garden seeds accurately at any desired thickness or depth, opening, dropping, covering, rolling down and marking the next row all at one passage in the most reliable and perfect manner. Each machine is sent out with all the tools shown in the cut, and by removing the roller and one bolt, it is ready to be used as a wheel hoe, a cultivator or a garden plow.

The Planet Jr . Double Wheel Hoe, Wheel Cultivator and Wheel Plow. Will do the work of from six to ten men with the common hand hoe among market garden and root crops, nursery stock, &c., and is especially adapted to onion culture. It is light, firm, strong, quickly set and easily managed; each one is sent out with all the tools shown in the cut. All the blades are tempered and polished steel. The tool is light and graceful, made of the best material and highly finished, and nothing can exceed the perfection and variety of work it performs, nor equal the enthusiasm of its many admirers. The hoes cut from six to eighteen inches wide, and can be used to throw to or from the row, working both sides at once far closer, easier and better, than is possibly with the most perfect tool made for hoeing only between the rows. The four cultivator teeth work beautifully amongst larger plants; mellowing the soil thoroughly. The plows are useful in weedy crops, in opening furrows and covering, and in hilling large plants. The wheels are adjustable in height, and can be set seven or ten inches apart, or for working between crops as single wheel hoe, at four inches apart.

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The Firefly Wheel Garden Plow. Makes the care of a vegetable garden a pleasure, and 10,000 families who could not find time to keep a garden if attempting its cultivation with the ordinary hand hoe, can raise their own vegetables successfully with the Firefly. It has a polished steel moldboard and eyes for attaching a rope in plowing double depth in the spring. It opens furrows for peas, beans, corn, potatoes, &c., and neatly covers them. Later cultivation of these and all other garden crops can be rapidly, thoroughly and beautifully done, and the tool can be quickly adjusted to work shallow for hoeing, deep and narrow for cultivating and deep and wide for plowing

The Planet, Jr., Single Wheel Hoe, Wheel Cultivator and Wheel Plow Combined. In improving this tool care has been taken to combine extreme lightness, strength, variety of tools and great adjustability. It has one pair long, and one pair of short exchangeable hoes, a set of three reversible cultivator teeth and a steel garden plow. All the blades are tempered and polished steel. This tool is pronounced by practical men as without an equal in beauty of design and finish, ease of operation, quality of work, and variety of adjustment, and in this improved form it is unquestiably [unquestionably] the lightest running, the most convenient and practical Single Wheel Hoe known. The form of the blades has proved superior to all other shapes, insuring a forward slanting cut next to the plant, and consequent close work without danger, and at the same time thorough cultivation of the soil. The cultivator teeth, in combination with the hoes enable the operator to perform almost every variety of work, either in the field or garden. All rows from sex [six] to eighteen inches apart can be perfectly hoed at one passage. The frame allows every desirable adjustment, is quickly raised or lowered to regular depth, and the wheel can be attached centrally or to either side of the machine, giving the operator the important advantage of hoeing both sides of the row at one passage when desired.

The Planet, Jr., Horse Hoe, Cultivator, Plow and Coverer Combined. Perhaps no tool that has ever been offered to the American public has so rapidly gained its confidence and commendation as the Planet, Jr., Combined Horse Hoe and Cultivator. It is excellent in design, workmanship and finish, and capable of the greatest number of combinations, all of which are useful to every farmer and admirable for the purpose intended. The tool, except the handles, is made entirely of wrought and malleable iron and steel, and has the standing clevis with locking pin, the stirrup clamp, the frame adjustible [adjustable] in width, the handles changeable in height, teeth adjustable to depth or angle, and reversible points. It is rapidly growing in favor for corn culture in the West and among cotton growers in the South, doing work with one horse superior to that of the ordinary two-horse cultivators. For all crops that are hoed by hand it is invaluable, preceding the hand hoe, and saving three-fourths of the work. For all crops that are hilled, and very few are not, nothing can exceed the perfection and ease with which this tool performs the work, breaking up the soil perfectly and hilling the crop much or little as desired. As a cultivator it can be furnished with any width teeth, from 1 1/4 inch to 4 1/2 inch, adapting it to every class of work and variety of soil. As an opening plow it is invaluable for making furrows for potatoes, corn, and all other crops. As a coverer it has no equal for corn, broom corn, potatoes, and in fact every kind of covering, as it covers and rolls down the ground at one operation in ordinary field work, or fits for setting out plants or for using the garden seed drill and wheel hoe. The sale of this tool and the reputation gained by it over the whole of the United States, and in many foreign countries, has probably never been surpassed by a similar implement in so short a time.

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Prices of Planet, Jr. goods, packed ready for shipment, and delivered at Express Office or Depot. No. 2 Drill... $12.00 Combined Drill, Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow... [$]15.00 Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow... [$]10.00 Single “[Wheel] “[Hoe,] “[Cultivator] “[and] “[Plow]... [$]8.00 “[Single] “[Wheel] “[Hoe,] (Two pairs of Hoes)... [$]6.00 Firefly Plow... $4.00 Combined Horse Hoe and Cultivator... [$]12.00 Wheel (extra)... [$]1.50 Complete Covering Attachment (Wheel and Roller[)]... [$]5.00 Extra sets of Five Steel Points, any width... [$]1.50

COMSTOCK’S HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.

These implements comprise, in simple combinations, a Wheel Seed Sower, Wheel Cultivator, Wheel Rake, Wheel Scuffle Hoe, Wheel Shovel Plow, Wheel Strawberry Runner Cutter, and Wheel Verge or Turf Cutter. Comstock’s Hand Cultivator and Onion Weeder combined, in the cultivation of onions, carrots, and other small drill crops, will do the work of six men with hoes, and do it with ease. It pulls the weeds and thoroughly pulverizes the soil. For cultivation and weeding we believe it has no superior. The changes for each kind of work can be made in a few minutes, and every implement of the combination machine works as well as if made specially for the purpose. With any of them one man can accomplish with ease as much as half a dozen men with common tools, and do better work. The combined implement weighs about 20 pounds. Full instructions for using sent with every machine. Prices include boxing and delivering at freight or express office.

Hand Cultivator and Onion Weeder Combined... $7 [.]00 Seed Sower, Hand Cultivator, and Weeder combined... [$]12 [.]00 Seed Sower only... [$]8 [.]00

EXTRA ATTACHMENTS.

To make up the price of any combined implement, add price of attachment wanted to $7.00, the price of the Cultivator and Weeder—thus, for the Verge Cutter add $1.25, making... [$]8 [.]25 Hopper and Coverer to make a Seed Sower of a Cultivator... [$]5 [.]00 Set of two rakes and three teeth to make a Cultivator and Weeder of a Seed Sower... [part of page missing] Wheel and knife to be fixed to the Cultivator to make a Strawberry Running Cutter... [part of page missing] Extra Steel Plates, for replacing teeth when worn, each... [part of page missing] Shovel Plows, the set of three... [part of page missing] Mole Plow... [part of page missing] Verge or Turf Cutter... [part of page missing] Scuffle Hoe... [part of page missing]

☞Complete illustrated circular sent on application. Enclose stamp for postage

RUHLMANN’S WHEEL HOE.

Ruhlmann’s wheel hoe will do the work of eight men with the common hoe; embraces all points requisite to make a capitol tool. The handles can be raised to suit. Knife blades set to any pitch , and from seven to sixteen inches in width, and when in working order is firm and strong , with nothing to become loose or shaky. This implement has given entire satisfaction. Price $5.50 boxed and delivered at freight or express office.

WATER’S IMPROVED TREE PRUNER.

This pruner is unsurpassed by any made. It has many points of superiority, a few only of which we will enumerate:—lightness, simplicity, durability, interchangeable parts, and cheapness. It is constructed of the very best teel[steel]: the blade is constructed with the lever at the lower end in such a manner as to give great power. It cuts the smallest twig perfectly and a larger limb better than any other pruner, always making a very smooth cut. A good Pruner is an indispensible article to everyone who cultivates a single fruit tree, and the Water’s Pruner is the best one yet offered. It is without a competitor for public favor. These Pruners can only be sent by express, purchaser paying charges. Prices, delivered free at express office here, as follows: Length of pole—4 feet; weight—2¼ pounds... $2.00 “[Length of] “[pole] —6 “[feet; ] “[weight]—2¾ “[pounds]... [$]2.25 “[Length of] “[pole] —8 “[feet; ] “[weight]—3½ “[pounds]... [$]2.50 “[Length of] “[pole] —10 “[feet; ] “[weight]—4¼ “[pounds]... [$]2.75 Extra knives each, prepaid... [$0.]35

KIND WORDS FROM OUR CUSTOMERS. Many of our customers are so well pleased with our goods that they frequently write us expressing their satisfaction. Had we the room, we could publish hundreds of compliments for DORR'S IOWA SEEDS, but we can only refer to a few. It is always gratifying to us to hear of this success and satisfaction of our friends throughout the country:

IOWA STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, Office of Professor of Horticulture and Forestry, AMES, IOWA, Dec. 7.

C. W. DORR:--My dear sir: The seeds we got of you all grew well, and proved true to name without a single exception. Yours with respect, J. L. BUDD. BOSTON, MASS.

"The plants arrived safely, and are looking bright." MRS. DREW. GREEN CO., IOWA

"I bought 10 pounds of Onion Seed of you, and am much obliged for the good seed. Also a Planet, Jr. Drill, and am much pleased with it." G. M. TRIPLETT. CHILLICOTHE, MO.

"I can't speak too highly of your seeds. All grew well. Am well pleased." CHARLES CLARK. BLANCOE, IOWA.

"Your well-known and welcome catalogue is with us again. We have had such uniform succes with your seeds that I would like to introduce them here." JAMES D. CLARK. ST. JOE, MO.

"All praise due you for the seeds you sent me. I have the finest cabbage in St. Joe. market." JOHN F. METCALF. VAN METER, IOWA.

"I wish to mention the great satisfaction your seeds have given me this season. The purity and excellence of the seeds have been fully demonstrated." W. HESTER. CRESWELL, KY.

"The finest melons I ever saw I have raised from seed bought of you." J. JAMES. IDA COUNTY, IOWA.

"I am well pleased with your seeds, which are true to name and sure to grow." CHARLES BEERS, Market Gardener. NEBRASKA CITY, NEB.

"I can earnestly recommend your seeds, for I can truly say that they are the best I ever used. JOHN L. TEMPEST. ELLIS, KAN.

"The seeds I got of you were the best I ever had. All of best quality." JOSEPH FULLER. MARLBORO, MASS.

"The seeds I received of you have given good satisfaction. I raised Boston Marrow Squashes that weighed [illegible] [pounds]. Respectfully, FRED E. WILKINS. DALLAS COUNTY, IOWA.

"The seeds are coming in nicely. Many thanks." MARY A. HODSON. MARSEILLES, ILLS.

"I wish to express my entire satisfaction, with the results of your seeds. All of them proving as recommended." Yours truly, H. E. SMITH. FREMONT CO., IOWA.

"I got seeds of you last year and was well pleased." MORRIS S. SOBER.

"We have been trying your seeds for a number of years, and they give satisfaction. Have also sent several [illegible] for my neighbors." OLIVER B. SCOLES. DAVIS COUNTY, IOWA.

"The seeds we got of you [illegible] one the best of any we have had." A. H. PHELPS. HARDIN COUNTY, IOWA.

"I tried your seeds last year and found them all good, so I send for myself and induced my friend, Mr. Merrill, to send also." Yours truly, EMMA SPENCER. BREMER Co., IOWA.

"The seeds I got of you last Spring gave the best satisfaction of any that I ever planted." Yours with respect, T. M. MOWRY. ADAIR COUNTY, IOWA.

"The seeds you sent are very fine." Yours &c., W. C. LIVINGSTON.

"I herewith send you P O. order for $4.65, deducting your discounts and expense of order. Please send seeds soon as possible. Had good success with the seeds purchased of you last year." Yours truly, D. G. NELSON. WARREN COUNTY, IOWA.

"I bought a bill of seeds of you this Spring, and find them all good and satisfactory." MILTON ANDERSON. SHELBY COUNTY, IOWA.

"The seeds you sent I am perfectly satisfied with as to quality and quantity." ELIZABETH THORP.

"We send draft for $2.00, and we will not deduct any for exchange. If it suits you to put in extras we will be satisfied. We have bought garden seeds of you for three years, and they have given splendid satisfaction." Yours &c., S. W. WILSON & CO. RINGGOLD COUNTY, IOWA.

"For my own part, I like your seeds better than any others." MRS. M. STAHL. MARSHALL COUNTY, IOWA.

"I am well pleased with the seeds I got of you last year. I will send you a name who wants your seed manual. H. JESSUP. JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.

"I procured a small order of you, last season, and was highly pleased." M. W. COOK. WASHINGTONVILLE, OHIO.

"I had splended success with the Onion seed I got from you, last Summer." ORTHA REED. STEDMAN, N. Y.

"I received the seeds in good condition, and am well pleased. I send for some flower and some more garden sends [seeds]." ALFRED HAWLEY. BLYVILLE NEB.

"If you will send me three or four catalogues, I will distribute them. I have lent mine a good deal. I have been well pleased with my seeds." P. ARMSTRONG. GOULD FARM, MO.

"Those seeds that I sent for last season were more satisfactory than those I have purchased elsewhere." MRS. AGNES L. ADAMS.