Year: 1886

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd June, 1886.
Complete Left, 3rd Mar., 1887.
Complete Accepted, 5th Apr., 1887.
I, GUSTAV MORITZ NÁTHER of Kaitz Saxony in the German Empire, Blacksmith,
do hereby declare the nature of my said invention, to be as follows:-
The object of this invention is to manufacture an improved tree-stay, or trainer,
by means of which iron containing liquid manure can be brought more directly to the
roots of trees, and other plants, than has been the case heretofore.
It is well known that iron is one of the most useful manures for the production of
large quantities of fruit on fruit trees and in order to bring the necessary amount
of iron to the trees the liquid manure has hitherto been mixed with iron file dust,
but in the warm season the manure does not reach the roots of the tree itself, but is
lost in the soil.
In order to remedy this defect 1 construct my improved tree-stays or trainers
preferably of wrought iron, hollow, and pointed at its lower end; just above the
pointed end it is provided with a number of apertures, holes or slots.
The tree-stay or trainer is put so far into the soil, near the tree, that the holes
come as near as possible to the roots of the tree; the tree stay is then wholly or
partly filled with water and in a short time rust will be formed on its inner side
sufficient to percolate through the holes, to the roots of the tree, with the necessary
amount of iron.
The outside of the tree stay or trainer is painted with oil colour.to protect it from
the influence of the weather.
These tree-stays or trainers can be used, not only with fruit trees but they are also
applicable to all kinds of plants, the length of the stay being made according to the
use to which it is applied.
The tree stay is attached to the trees or plants by means of bands or other
suitable means.
TL 0-1 T-1000
GEO. DOWNING,
Agent for Applicant.

page_text: I, GUSTAV MORITZ NATHER, of Kaitz, Saxony, in the German Empire, Blacksmith,
do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same is
to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
Whereas it is well known that iron is one of the most useful manures, when applied
to fruit trees and plants, for producing large quantities of fruit, and promoting the
growth of trees; but the means hitherto adopted of mixing iron filings with liquids,
and applying the same to the surrounding soil, have been unsuccessful.
Now the object of my invention is to effect improvements in the application of such
manure to fruit and other trees and plants, by utilising and adapting an improved
form of stay or trainer for such purpose.
In carrying out my invention, I construct the tree-stays or trainers preferably of
wrought iron and tubular, the lower end being tapered to a point, for entering the
ground. Just above the tapered end holes or slots are formed. The upper end of the
tubular stay is left open.
The stay is placed in the soil near the tree, so that the holes are as near as possible
to the roots, the tree being supported by the stay with bands or other suitable
appliances in the usual mannor. The stay is then wholly or partially filled with
water, and in a short time rust is formed inside the tube, which rust is carried through
the perforations, to the roots of the tree by the water; thereby supplying the roots
with the necessary nourishment.
The outer surface of the tree-stay is painted with oil color, or other suitable coating
to protect it from the influence of the weather.
My improved tree-stays or trainers may be used, not only with fruit trees, but with
all kinds of plants, the dimensions being varied to suit the size of such trees and
plants.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and ascertained,
reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawings, in which similar letters of
reference indicate corresponding parts.
Fig. 1 is a section of my invention, and Fig. 2 shews the same applied to a tree.
a is the tubular stay, and at laro the holes or slots through which the water percolates,
carrying the oxide of iron to the roots of the tree.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is :-
1. The manufacture and use of hollow iron troe-stays, trainers, or supports a
provided with slots or other perforations 1, substantially as and for the purposes
hereinbefore described and shewn on the drawings.
2. The application and use of tree-stays as aforesaid for conveying oxide of iron
as manure to the roots of the trees, substantially as herein before described and shewn
on the drawings.
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