. Elements of practical agriculture; comprehending the cultivation of plants, the husbandry of the domestic animals, and the economy of the farm. SMALLER SEEDS IN ROWS. 113 Fig. Fig. 35. represents the machine complete. AA are the shafts, to which is yoked the animal of draught. BB is a wooden box, in which are contained the cylinders, to which mo- tion is conveyed by the pinion fixed upon the axle of the large wheel 0. DD are the hollow iron coulters, in which the tubes for conducting the seeds to the ground terminate. FF are two light wooden rollers, which follow each track of the coult
. Elements of practical agriculture; comprehending the cultivation of plants, the husbandry of the domestic animals, and the economy of the farm. SMALLER SEEDS IN ROWS. 113 Fig. Fig. 35. represents the machine complete. AA are the shafts, to which is yoked the animal of draught. BB is a wooden box, in which are contained the cylinders, to which mo- tion is conveyed by the pinion fixed upon the axle of the large wheel 0. DD are the hollow iron coulters, in which the tubes for conducting the seeds to the ground terminate. FF are two light wooden rollers, which follow each track of the coulters, and cover the seeds. E is a larger wooden roller in front, the purpose of which will be understood on describing the turnip- culture in the sequel. It is sufficient here to state, that the seeds of the turnip are sown on the tops of little raised drills, and that the effect of this roller is to flatten and compress these drills just before the seeds are sown. GG are two handles which are held by the workman. These are attached to the coulters in such a manner, that when either handle is lifted up, the corresponding coulter also is raised ; and thus the workman has the power of lifting up either coulter, when impeded by roots or other obstacles. Fig. 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 Low, David, 1786-1859. London : Longman, [etc. , etc. ]
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