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Lawnmower Trials at Leeds

A trial of lawnmowers, held in the Infirmary Gardens in Leeds a few weeks before this report was published in The Gardeners Chronicle.

  • 1861-08-10 Gardeners Chronicle - Greens Editorial

    AUGUST 10, 1861

    TRIAL OF LAWN MOWERS.-On the 15th inst. a Public Trial of Lawn Mowing Machines (in connection with the Floral, Horticultural, and Entomological Exhibition, held on the 16th, 17th, and 18th Inst., in the Infirmary Gardens, Leeds), took place in the Leeds Royal Park. The only competitors were Mr. Samuelson and Mr. Green, the latter of whom obtained the Three Prizes offered, viz.:31. for Horse Lawn Mowing Machine; 21. for Double-handed Mowing Machine; and 11. for Single-banded Mowing Machine The Judges were Mr. Carr, Gardener to John Cooper, Esq., Gledhow; and Mr. Ellis, Gardener to E. Hudson, Esq., of Roundhay.

    N.B. All the Mowing Machine Makers were invited for Competition.

    Priced Lists may be obtained on application to THOS. GREEN, Leeds; or from W. GREEN, at the Depot, 2, Victoria Stroot, Holborn Hill, E.C.

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    Gardeners Chronicle
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    BHL/Gardeners Chronicle/1861
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