Ferrabee Advertisement in Gardeners Chronicle

FERRABEE'S NEW PATENT LAWN-MOWING MACHINES - 1859.

MANUFACTURED BY

JAMES FERRABEE AND CO., PHOENIX IRON Works, Stroud, Gloucestershire - the valuable improvements recently effected in Mowing Machines by J. FERRABEE & Co., and by which their capabilities are more than doubled, are protected by Her Majesty's Royal Letters Patent; and the manufacturers feel every confidence in commending to the attention of those who have either Lawns or Pleasure Grounds these improved Machines, as the most perfect and serviceable which are produced, and at the most moderate prices.

The peculiar features of FERRABEE'S Patent Mowing Machine are the following, viz. :-

1. All the cutting parts and their adjustments are fitted in an independent carriage, which is bolted to the frame of the Machine, and can readily be detached for the purpose of sharpening the edges or for repairs.

2. A duplicate set of cutting parts may be employed, and can be attached with the greatest ease, and are sure to fit the machine accurately.

3. Combined with the curved blade, invented several years since by J. F. & Co., are new methods of fixing it and of adjusting the revolving cylinder to the blade; these adjustments are easier of access and more secure than those formerly in use.

4. To steady the action of the Machine and regulate the length of cut, two methods are adopted; one consists of guide wheels at the side of the machine, and the other of a roller behind the revolving cylinder; either of them can be quickly removed at the pleasure of the workman, whereby he can adapt the Machine to level or uneven ground or to verges.

5. There is a very simple and effective contrivance for sharpening the edges of the revolving cylinder.

6. The large Machines have each a regulating lever, which gives the attendant instant and perfect control over the Machine, enabling him with the greatest ease to raise the cutting part at starting when turning, or to avoid obstacles.

7. Increased strength and durability, greater steadiness in action, and extreme simplicity of management.

The Patent Machines are made of the following sizes, the letters A, B, &c., being used to facilitate reference to the list. The prices include carriage to the principal railway stations in England, and the terms are net cash.

The Horse Machines, H, I, K, are fitted with cylinders of large diameter, and have all their parts of strength suitable to horse power.

FERRABEE'S Patent Mowing Machines may be obtained of the principal Ironmongers and Seedsmen in the country, and purchasers should see that "FERRABEE'S Patent" is on every machine.