. The complete farmer and rural economist : containing a compendious epitome of the most important branches of agricultural and rural economy. Agriculture. 342 THE COMPLETE FARMER the horse drawing it forward when filled so far as to form a winrow of sutficient size; a slide is then pressed forward, which discharges the hay. By raising the rake we pass the first winrow and commence a second, and thus continue until we pass over the field. The revolving rake which has been in general use in most parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is found to be one of the most useful and labor-saving machine
. The complete farmer and rural economist : containing a compendious epitome of the most important branches of agricultural and rural economy. Agriculture. 342 THE COMPLETE FARMER the horse drawing it forward when filled so far as to form a winrow of sutficient size; a slide is then pressed forward, which discharges the hay. By raising the rake we pass the first winrow and commence a second, and thus continue until we pass over the field. The revolving rake which has been in general use in most parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is found to be one of the most useful and labor-saving machines now in use. One man and horse, with a boy to lead, will rake on an average from ten to fifteen acres per day with ease, and do the work well. They are coming into very general use in all parts of the country, and will no doubt in a few years supersede the use of the common hand Harris' Improved Paint Mill. This mill can be used by hand,. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Fessenden, Thomas Green, 1771-1837. Boston : Russell, Ordiorne
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