Descriptive Catalogue Fields Improved Force (1 results)

Condition: Very good condition. Illustrated catalogue for a variety of pumps, with many illustrations of the different models produced by the New York manufacturer. Field Force Pump Co., founded in 1882 and was the first to supply local fruit growers with pumps which could spray insecticide in the orchard. Each page with half page illustration, text & prices below. This includes: the orchard, garden & barn pump; the cistern and house pump; the well pump; the double acting marine pump; the farmer's pump; the pitcher spout pump; the tube well pump; the anti freezing stock well pump; wind mill pumps; and garden engine. With a full page illustration titled "Spray your trees, and save your fruit", depicting a farmer with a Field's pump mounted on a barrel in his wagon, "showering poisonous liquids on his trees: he is sure of a good harvest." Four pages of testimonials. Sml 8vo, 16pp, testimonials. Pale green wrappers, printed in black. Slight vertical crease.…