. Charles V. Mapes'. Agricultural machinery. 84 C. V. MAPES' ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. a clean cut of 24 to 32 inches, more or less deep; and the small pointed harrow teeth follow and more perfectly pulverize the soil, and work the weeds to the top in such a condition that they are killed by the sun. The implement is readily expanded and contracted at pleasure. Fio-. 121 is made of steel and at small cost; its lightness and peculiar adaptability render it popular in many parts of the country. Fig. 122 represents an improved Cotton Scraper, the importance of which every cotton-planter under- stand
. Charles V. Mapes'. Agricultural machinery. 84 C. V. MAPES' ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. a clean cut of 24 to 32 inches, more or less deep; and the small pointed harrow teeth follow and more perfectly pulverize the soil, and work the weeds to the top in such a condition that they are killed by the sun. The implement is readily expanded and contracted at pleasure. Fio-. 121 is made of steel and at small cost; its lightness and peculiar adaptability render it popular in many parts of the country. Fig. 122 represents an improved Cotton Scraper, the importance of which every cotton-planter under- stands, and appreciates its advan- tages for the first working of the cotton. The implement as here shown possesses important improvements, Fig. 122. Cotton Scraper. suggested by George W. Sizer, Esq., of New Orleans, and by whom it has been introduced to a large number of planters, who have expressed their entire satisfaction and given liberal orders. The Scraper is made either of wrought or cast iron, and is strong, durable, and very 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 Mapes, Charles Victor, 1836-1916. [from old catalog]. New York, M'Crea & Miller
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