1855-05-19 Gardeners Chronicle - Shanks Advertisement

IMPROVED MOWING AND ROLLING MACHINE.

ALEXANDER SHANKS AND SON, Arbroath, Forfarshire, Inventors and Sole Manufacturers, respectfully solicit the attention of the Nobility, Gentry, and Gardeners to this Improved Machine for Mowing and Rolling Lawns. The Machine is in operation in the Royal Gardens at Windsor Palace, Buckingham Palace, and at Osborne, in the Botanical Gardens at Kew, Regent's Park, Manchester, Sheffield, &c.; at Blenheim Palace, Trentham, Cleveden, Elvaston, Broadlands, Woburn Abbey, Clumber, Lilleshall, Castle Howard, Shrubland, Eridge Castle, Enville Hall, Tiptree Hall, Chatsworth, and in many other of the principal gardens in the kingdom as well as in the United States, British Americas, and on the Continent, where Its merits have been fully proved, and its success established.

The machine is made to cut the breadth et 42, 30, 20, and 15 inches respectively, is exceedingly durable, easily managed, and adjusted to cut to the length required. The execution of the work is far superior to what may he attained by the most skilful mower, while at the same time a great saving of labour is effected, and the turf much improved. By the largest machine a Scotch acre may be mowed, rolled, and the Grass collected in one hour.

A. S. and Son have much pleasure In stating that they have made considerable improvements in their 15-inch or hand machine this year, by which the draught is considerably lessened. This machine combines all the merits and advantages of the larger machines with firm and secure construction, and is admirably adapted for borders and for lawns of no great extent. 

ALEXANDER Shanks and Son also respectfully solicit notice to "Fleming's Weeding or salting Machine" for destroying weeds in gravel walks, court-yards, drives, &c. This machine is now in operation in many parts of England, where it has given sample satisfaction as the best and most economical means of thoroughly keeping downs weeds or Moss

Further particulars with testimonials and prices, may be had on application.