Shanks Advertisement in Gardeners Chronicle
ALEXANDER SHANKS AND SON,
MAKERS, Ogilvy place, Arbroath, respectfully solicit the attention of the Nobility, Gentry, and Gardeners to their IMPROVED GRASS CUTTING and ROLLING MACHINES, for LAWNS, the completeness of which has now been fully proved. The Machine works with perfect ease, producing a beautiful smooth surface, and attended with a saving of labour of 80 percent..
Extract from a Letter from Mr. Henry C. Ogle, Chief Gardener to the Earl of Abergavenny; dated Eridge Castle, Kent, October 23, 1818,
sirs-Your large-sized Mowing Machine, which I have had in use during the past summer, has given me the most perfect satisfaction. It is an admirable Machine for all places having great extent of Lawn; and I feel persuaded, as its merits become better known, it will be brought into general use- I am, Sirs, your obedient servant, "HENRY C. OGLE."
A. S. and Sox respectfully solicit the attention of the Farmers, Agriculturists, and others to an improved STRAW or HAY CUTTING MACHINE, which they have recently In- vented. The cheapness and utility of this improved Machine combined with superior workmanship and durability, enable the inventers confidently to recommend it, as the most profit. able Machine of the kind yet sent out. Further particulars and a list of prices may be had, by applying to the makers or to their Agents, Agents for London, Messrs. J. and C. Lee, Nursery and Seedsmen, Hammersmith; Hertford, Mr. George Folkard, Ironmonger: Liverpool, Messrs, Charles B. Young and Co., Castle Buildings, Derby-square: Wakefield, Mr. W Barratt, Nursery and Seedsman, St. Johns; Chester, Messrs. F. and J. Dickson, Nursery and Seedsmen; Glasgow, Messrs Charles D. Young and Co., 32, St. Enoch-square; Edinburgh Messrs, Charles D. Young and Co., 48, North Bridge; Per Messrs. Dickson and Turnbull, Nursery and Seedmen
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