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TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS
J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md.
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80 Page
Catalog
Planet Jr Gardenlbols
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Copy
No. 4
The No. 4 is a combination of the most
useful tools for the home garden. Plants
almost all vegetable seeds in continuous
rows or in hills 4, 6, 8, 12 or 24 inches
apart. A plow adjustable for depth
opens a straight, narrow furrow, the
seeds are dropped in it, are covered and
the soil firmed and the next row marked
out, all in the same operation. Can be
converted into a Single Wheel Hoe by
changing one bolt. Cultivating equip-
ment includes the most useful attach-
ments — hoes for weeding and shallow
cultivation, cultivator teeth for deeper
and general cultivation, and the plow
for furrowing and ridging. Price $16.75.
No. 4-D, a Seeder only, Price $13.50.
No. 300 DRILL SEEDER
A plate or disc seeder for all seeds
from the smallest up to and including
peas, beans and corn. Growers of peas
and beans will appreciate this seeder as
it does not break the seed and sows
with great regularity. Only three plates
each with thirteen holes, making ample
adjustment for various seed. Hopper
holds four quarts and is removable
which makes easy filling and emptying.
Net weight 36 pounds. Price, $18.75.
No. 220 FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTOR
Will distribute 100 to 2,000 pounds of
commercial fertilizer to the acre. Six
adjustable spouts spread from 4 to 30
inches. Equipment includes plates for
closing up four spouts or three spouts
on left side. Hopper weight placed over
the wheel making lighter load and eas-
ier pushing. Feed can be opened and
closed without stopping. Positive agita-
tion. Price, $26.00.
No. 11 WHEEL HOE
No. 119 GARDEN PLOW
Equipment is complete including one
pair 6-inch and one pair 4%-inch hoes
for weeding and shallow cultivation,
four cultivator teeth for deeper and gen-
eral cultivation, one pair of plows for
plowing, covering and ridging, two 3-
tooth and two 5-tooth rakes for fine close
cultivation and a pair of leaf lifters
which lifts the leaves or vines out of the
way when the plants are more fully
grown. Frame is adjustable for rows
of different widths. Price, $13.00.
No. 12 WHEEL HOE
Same as No. 11, but less the rakes and
4%-inch hoes. Price, $10.25.
No. 13 WHEEL HOE
Same as No. 12, but with 6-inch hoes
only. Price, $7.60.
No. 16 WHEEL HOE
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Equipment very complete, including
one pair of 6-inch hoes for weeding and
shallow cultivation, three cultivator
teeth for general and deeper cultivation,
one plow with landside for hilling, ridg-
ing and plowing. One three-tooth and
one five-tooth rake for fine close culti-
vation and one leaf lifter, which is use-
ful for protecting overhanging leaves
and vines. An ideal machine for the
family garden. Price, $8.50.
No. 17 WHEEL HOE
Is of the same construction as No. 16,
omitting the two rakes. Price, $7.35.
No. 17J^ SINGLE WHEEL HOE
Equipment, one pair of 6-inch hoes,
three steel cultivator teeth, one leaf
lifter. Price, $6.40.
No. 18 WHEEL HOE
Frame and wheel as No. 16, but has
for equipment one pair hoes only.
Price, $5.50.
No. 19 GARDEN PLOW
An inexpensive, yet sturdy, garden
plow and cultivator for the home grar-
den. Attachments consist of plow, cul-
tivator tooth, sweep and a five-prong
cultivating attachment for fine work.
Handles are adjustable for height.
Price, $4.75.
No. 90-D 12-TOOTH HARROW
The fruit, berry and vegetable grow-
er's favorite. Does fine, thorough culti-
vation. Expands to 32 inches; contracts
to 12 inches. Price, $10.00.
A sturdy and inexpensive garden plow
and cultivator. For those liking the
high wheel this tool is the favorite.
Equipment includes a large plow, a scuf-
fle blade and three cultivator teeth. Due
to the high center of gravity this tool
pushes very easily. Price, $3.75.
No. 8 HORSE HOE
Made almost entirely of steel, well
braced and adaptable to any conditions.
Frame of stiff steel, extra long and high,
closes to 10 inches and opens to 25.
Cultivator teeth are of high carbon
beveled steel, thereby making them self-
sharpening and the point retains its
shape, greatly prolonging the life of the
steel. Patent hillers are reversible for
hoeing or hilling. Can be run close to
the plants without endangering the roots.
Handles adjustable up, down and side-
wise. Price, $14.70.
No. 9-D HORSE HOE and CULTIVATOR
Same as the No. 8, less the depth
regulator and steel lever wheel. Strong
and light. Does perfect work. Price,
$11.00.
No. 9-D PLAIN 5-TOOTH CULTIVATOR
Equipment: Four 3x8-inch cultivator
steels; one 4x8-inch cultivator steel;
lever expander. Hollow steel standards
and steel draft hook. Simple, practical
— always ready for work. Price, $9.75.
No. 4-D PLAIN CULTIVATOR
Same as the No. 9-D, but does not
include lever expander. Patent beveled
steel teeth. An every-day, all-day tool.
Price, $7.70.
No. 101-D PLAIN CULTIVATOR
Equipment: Five 3x8-inch cultivator
steels; lever expander. Lever is all
steel; simplified and improved; works
very easily. Just the tool for sandy
soils or light cultivating. Price, $$.30.
No. 100-D PLAIN CULTIVATOR
Same as the No. 101-D, less the lever
expander. The right tool for sandy soils
in this section. Price, $6.75.
No. 92-D PLAIN 12-TOOTH HARROW
No Wheel
A light, but effectivs cultivator for fine

work — at a moderate price. Price, $8.50.
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Author Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection.; J. Manns & Co.
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Manns' superior seeds : 1934 market gardeners' catalogue /
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42236634
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133220 (Find related Wikimedia Commons images)
Title ID
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66236 (Find related Wikimedia Commons images)
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Page 49
BHL Page URL
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https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/42236634
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10.5962/bhl.title.66236
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  • Manns' superior seeds : 1934 market gardeners' catalogue
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  • Catalogs
  • Equipment and supplies
  • Flowers
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  • Gardening
  • Grasses
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  • Nursery stock
  • Poultry
  • Seeds
  • Vegetables
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
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