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Sceptical View of Budding's Mower

A brief but sceptical view of Budding's mower was published in the 6 June 1846 edition of the Gardeners' Chronicle.

The brief statement alludes to an alternative to Budding's mower, presumably Shanks' mower as this was the only other company making lawnmowers at the time.

The identity of JPW, who clearly prefers a scythe "skilfully used", is not known.

  • 1846-06-06 Gardeners Chronicle - Scythe Not Mower

    Mowing Machines - J P W - We never recommend tradesmen or give prices. It is the business of advertisers to announce what they have to sell. What is called Budding's machine we cannot recommend; we hear of another kind, but are unacquainted with it. Nothing will beat a scythe skilfully used.

    Publication
    Gardeners Chronicle
    Date
    Source
    BHL/Gardeners Chronicle/1846/P376
    Link
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