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TO THE
Clltivators Of the Soil
THE AyNERIC.aN F.ARyMER.


THE AMERICAN Farmer.
TIME first number of the AMERICAN
l. FARMER, was issued on the Cd Of April.
1919, 1t may now be announced as an es-
tahlished National work, adapted to all the
varieties of our climate. since many OF the
most eminent citizens in all the states, con-
tribute by their patronage and their pens, to
its circulation and its usefulness
To make known all discoveries in the sci
ence, and all improvements in the practice
OF Agriculture and Domestic Economy--and
to develope the means and designate plans
of internal Improvements generally, constr
tute the chiet objects to which the .american
Farmer is devoted. Ittakes no concern or
interest in party politics, nor inthe transient
occurrences Of the day.
The Farmer is published weekly, on a
sheet the size Of large newspaper, and
folded D asto make eight pages--and to ad-
NIT OF being conveniently bound up and
preserved 10 volumes. Each volume will
consist of fitty-two numbers, title page and
an index and numerous Engravings to re-
present new implements, and approved sys-
TENS of husoandry
Each number gives true and accurate
statement of the then selling prices OF coun.
try produce, live stock and all the principal
articles brought for. sale in the Baltimore
market.
Terms oflsubscripton dollars per an
nun, TO be paid in advance. But tor the
sum Of Eve dollars, the actual receipt OF eve
ry number is guaranteed. That, is, when
numbers fail,to come TO hand, duplicates
shall be sent until every number shall have
been received.
As the Editor takes the risk and cost OF
the mail-should subscription money mis-
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
to furnish the paper
To those who may think the price OF sub
scription too high, it may be remarked, that
on comparison OF their actual contents, one
volume of the American Farmer, will be
found to contain as much as tour volumes OF
the : Memoirs Of the Agricultural! Society OF
Philadelphia - and the four volumes Of that
patriotic, and exceedingly valuable work,
sell for l2 dollars.
To shew that the America an Farmer, is
conducted in manner to answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish
| ed. and thati is not unieserving the encou-
| ragement of the Agricu|turists OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted--others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of a letter from Governor Lloyd,
y no is acknowledged to be one OF the
most wealthy, we'll informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
" The Farmer, SO far, is the best Agricul
tural compilation, in my humble opinion.
that | have seen, and deserves the patron
age of the public"
From the President of the Agricultural Soci
ETY.. Eastern Shore of Maryland.
''I am anxious TO preserve the whole of
the work, and wish it was IN the bands of
every farmer in the United States 1t is by
! the diffusion of knowle ige only, that we can
expect cur country to Improve 10 AgricuI
ture. which thy paper is admirably calcula
ted to impart, to all who will take pains TO
be improved BY reading"
ROB MOORE.
From an address delivered by Thomas Law,
Esq President of the Agricultural Society
OF Prince Georges County.
F." fore conclude, let me recommend
to you the American Farmer, paper which
collects into focus all the rays OF light on
Hushapdry, which are emanated from every
quarter of the glohe--l have requested Mr..
Skinner TO give an annual index, which viii
make it equal TO library for farmer"
From Doctor Calvin Jones, Of Raleigh,
North Carolina. gentleman of high re
pute for his devotion to the interest OF
Agriculture, and for his attachments in other
sciences
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr. Gaies--i request OF you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves IN the success of the
g Farmers Magazine, tha. the patronage
pronrered is not such as will justify its pub
LEGATION. The best service can now render
them is, to recommend to their notice the
: American Farmer" an Agricultural paper.
published weekly by John S. Skinner of
Baltimore. An acquaintance with this work
will prevent any regret being experienced
at the mona rpearance OF mine.
CALVIN JONES.
The following notice was addressed at their
own expense, through the public papers of
that state, by the board OF managers of the
Agricultural Society.
TO THE PLANTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The American Farmer" whichis. as APP
aears from its title devoted principally TO
subjects relating to agriculture, contains
great variety of matter, the result OF actual