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TO THE
Cultivat0rs Of the Soil
THE AMERICAN F.aR.HEf

THE AMERICAN Farmer. :.
FEyHE first number of the A.aERlCAN
1 FARMER, was issued on the Cd OF April,
1919. 1t may now be announced as an es-
tablished 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, 10
its circulation aud its usefulness
TO make known all discoveries in the SCI
ence, and all improvements in the practice
of Agriculture and Domestic Economy--anG
TO develope the means and designate plans
of internal improvements generally, constI-
tute the chief 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 > as to make eight pages--and to ad-
init of being conveniently bound up and
preserved 10 volumes. Each volume Will
consist of 6lty-two numbers, title page and
an index and numerous Engravings to re-
present new implements, end approved sys-
TENS of husbandry.
Each number gives true and accurate
statement of the then selling prices OF coun,
e.
articles brought for sale in the Baltimore
market.
Terms ofisubscr!ption 4 dollars per an
nun, to be paid in advance. But Tor the
sum of five dollars, the actual receipt OF eve
ry number is guaranteed. That, IS, when
numbers fail to come to hand, duplic ates
shall be sent until every number shall. have
been received. ,
As the Editor takes the risk and cost OF
the mail-should subscription money ms,
carry, he holds himself, nevertheless, bound
to furnish the paper.
To those who may think the price OF sub
scription too high. itmay be remarked, that
on comparison OF their actual contents, one
volume of The American Farmer, VIII be
found to contain as much as tour volumes OF
the" Memoirs of the Agricultural society OF
Philadelphia :" and tie four volumes OF that
patriotic, and exceedingly valuable work,
sell for IL dollars.
To shew that the American Farmer, is
conducted in manner to answer the great
national purpose for which it was establish
ed. and thatit is not unieserving the encou.
rage nent of the Agriculturists OF the United
States, the following testimonials are respect
fully submitted-others equally conclusive,
might be offered.
Extract of letter from Governor Lloyd,
Who is acknowledged to be one OF the
most wealthy, well informed and best
managing farmers in the United States.
/" The Farmer, so far, is the best Agricll-
tural compilation, in my humble opinion,
that have seen, and deserves the patron
age of the public"
From the President Of the Agricultural Soci
cty. Eastern Shore of Maryland.
81 am anxious to preserve the whole OF
the work, and wish it was in the hands of
every farmer in the United States. 1t is by
the diffusion ofknowle ige only, that we can
expect our country to improve in Agricul-
lure. 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.
Before conclude, let me recommend
to YOU the American Farmer, a paper which
collects into focus all the rays of light on
Hushandry. which are emanated from every
quarter of the globe--l have requested Mr..
Skinner 10 give an annual index. which will
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 altainments in other
sciences.
FOR THE RALEIGH REGISTER.
Mr.. Gaiss--i request of you the favor to
inform those respectable friends who have
interested themselves in the success of the
" Farmers Magazine" that the patronage
profered is moi 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. Anacquantance with this work
will prevent any regret being experienced
at the mona ppearanCe ct 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" which is, as ap-
pears from its title, devoted principally to
subjects relating to agriculture. contains a
great variety ofmatter, the result Of actual