1856-05-10 Gardeners Chronicle - Greens & Shanks Advertisement

THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE

AND

AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE.

A Stamped Newspaper of Rural Economy and General News. - The Horticultural Part Edited by Professor Lindley.

No. 19.-1856.]

SATURDAY, MAY 10.

Price Fivepence. STAMPED EDITION, 6d.

GREEN'S NEW INVENTION IN LAWN MOWING AND

ROLLING MACHINES,

SOLE MANUFACTURER, IRON AND WIRE WORKS, NORTH STREET, LEEDS. 

REGISTERED JULY 24, 1855. - No. 3739.

THE ADVANTAGES OF THESE MACHINES supersede all others by having a small Wheel in front of the Grass Box, consequently will mow verges and round flower beds, without any change of Wheels, or adding the old fashioned Roller, as in others; will also cut either wet or dry, and by the simple adjustment of a thumb screw, in front, can be raised or lowered to cut the Grass any length required; and having two rollers behind, and a small one in front, they roll the width they cut; they will turn in very little room, and cut at the same time. All the working parts made much stronger than the old machines. The bottom Blades are so constructed that they cannot tear up the ground; they are only drawn, and not pushed and drawn as in other machines, consequently do not require half the power to work them. The three first sizes can be worked by one person with ease; the latter with a pony or donkey.

Testimonial from Joshua Major, Esq., Landscape Gardener, Knostrop.

To MR. GREEN, LEEDS. - SIR, As I always appreciate public and useful improvements, I most gladly give my testimony to your highly improved Mowing and Rolling Machine. The one sent for my inspection and trial (cutting a breadth of 24 inches) was drawn on flat ground with ease by one person, and although at the time of trial the lawn was wet, it was cut with the greatest with ease and pleasure, providing the Grass is not too long. For men, and even ladies, may work either the 16 or 20 inch size nicety. So complete and simple is the invention, that amateur extensive places I should say the largest size (28 inches) would be most suitable; for even in undulating ground two persons may work it; but in flower gardens, when beds, &c., are crowded, either of the smaller sizes would be best. I congratulate you on your very valuable invention, which in my opinion, entirely surpasses, and must eventually supersede all others, for it is not only free from intricacy and easy to the workman, but extremely expeditions in its operations, and consequently must prove a great saving in the management of Grass lawns, and a great boon to the public. - I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, JOSHUA MAJOR.

Other Testimonials may be had on application to the Manufacturer.

BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.

ALEXANDER SHANKS & SON'S

NEW HAND MOWING AND ROLLING MACHINE

IS ADMIRABLY ADAPTED FOR MOWING SMALL LAWNS, VERGES, around FLOWER BEDS, &c. The Machine will cut close to the edge of Flower Beds, requires no change of Wheels or Rollers in Mowing Verges;" has great facilities for Quick Turning, Cutting and Rolling at the same time. The length of the cut is regulated by merely turning a screw, and being simple as well as complete in its construction, the machine can be easily worked and managed by a labourer.

TO BE HAD ON APPLICATION TO

WILLIAM DODDS, 28, Leadenhall Street, London.

AGENT FOR THE MANUFACTURER.

WILLIAM DODDS also supplies every description of manufacture in plain and ornamental Iron and Wire Work, such as Iron Bridges, Iron Conservatories with Hot Water Heating Apparatus, Entrance Gates, Field Gates, Iron and Wire Fences, Iron Hurdles, Garden Chairs, Wire Netting, and a variety of useful and ornamental articles for Flower Gardens, &c., the prices of which will be found moderate, and the manufacture of the most substantial character.

WILLIAM DODDS, 28, LEADENHALL STREET, LONDON.