IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TREAT- MENT OF SEED CORN AND OTHER SEEDS, AND IN DRESSINGS OR COMPOSITIONS TO BE EMPLOYED THEREIN
Year: 1876

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Edmund King, of Ashley Dale, near Newmarket, in the
County of Cambridge, for the Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TREAT-
MENT OF SEED CORN AND OTHER SEEDS, AND IN DRESSINGS OR COMPOSITIONS
TO BE EMPLOYED THEREIN."
Sealed the 22nd August 1876, and dated the 24th February 1876.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Edmund King at the Office of
the Commissioners of Patents on the 24th February 1876.
EDMUND KING, of Ashley Dale, near Newmarket, in the County of Cambridge.
"IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TREATMENT OF SEED CORN AND OTHER SEEDS, AND IN
DRESSINGS OR COMPOSITIONS TO BE EMPLOYED THEREIN."
This Invention has for its object improvements in the treatinent of seed corn
and other seeds, and in dressings or compositions to be employed therein.
In order to prevent seed corn and other seeds from being devoured by birds and
vermin I employ a composition consisting of
Gas tar
-
Mineral naphtha -
Linseed oil
Turpentine
These materials are mixed and used cold.
32 parts.
16
"
4
4
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31
The tar in this composition serves to disgust the birds and vermin, while the
naphtha which mixes freely with the tar thins it and prevents the seed sticking
together, which is essential, as otherwise the seed could not be worked with the seed
drill. The linseed oil and turpentine are driers and serve both to prevent the
adhesion of the seed, and also to cause the composition to form a more permanent
coating. The composition may be conveniently applied to seed wheat by sprinkling,
whilst the seed is stirred until every corn becomes coated.
Three pints of the composition will be found sufficient to dress a quarter of seed
wheat.
Before placing the dressed seed in the drilling machine it should be shaken
thoroughly to separate the seed in case any slight adhesion should have taken
place.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed by the
said Edmund King in the Great Seal Patent Office on the 24th August 1876.
EDMUND KING, of Ashley Dale; near Newmarket, in the County of Cambridge.
"IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TREATMENT OF SEED CORN AND OTHER SEEDS, AND IN
DRESSINGS OR COMPOSITIONS TO BE EMPLOYED THEREIN."
This Invention has for its object improvements in the treatment of seed corn and
other seeds, and in dressings or compositions to be employed therein.
In order to prevent seed corn and other seeds from being devoured by birds and
vermin I employ a composition consisting of
Gas tar
Mineral naphtha -
Linseed oil
Turpentine
These materials are mixed and used cold.
32 parts.
:
16 "
"
4
"
The tar in this composition serves to disgust the birds and vermin, while the
naphtha which mixes freely with the tar thins it and prevents the seed sticking
together, which is essential, as otherwise the seed could not be worked with the seed
drill. The linseed oil and turpentine are driers, and serve both to prevent the
adhesion of the seed, and also to cause the composition to form a more permanent
coating. The composition may be conveniently applied to seed wheat by sprinkling,
whilst the seed is stirred until every corn becomes coated.
Three pints of the composition will be found sufficient to dress a quarter of seed
wheat.
Before placing the dressed seed in the drilling machine it should be shaken
thoroughly to separate the seed in case any slight adhesion should have taken
place.
What I claim is the treatment of seed corn and other seeds, and the manufacture
of dressings or compositions to be employed therein, substantially as herein
described.
In witness whereof, I, the said Edmund King, have hereunto set_my_hand
and seal, this Twenty-third day of August, in the year of our Lord One
thousand eight hundred and seventy-six.
EDMUND KING.
(L.S.)