Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-01-06
VERY ImpoRrANr TO rAt:MnEs.

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new edition improved and greatly enlarged, Of
the BdnIner Manure Method, secured by Uni
ted States letters patent.
AGGicULrURIsTs, although yoa have avorably
received the first edition of my method, and Iho',
rs IL appears from numerous Testimonials in the
agricultural papers, il has given satisfactory re
suits, have nevertheless seen that this first edition
was too incomplete, and thai from the numerous
questions which have been addressed to me by my
subscribers, | have, like them, felt the want OF a
commeniary upon the Instructions, and clear and
precise explanations upon various paints OF the
application OF the system, so that It may be better
complehended and more easily put into practice.
have written n new work which is more COM
pete, and which, / hope, will meet with their APP
probation.
1t does not become me to Judge of the merits of
this new edition nevertheless think that can
give the assurance that, this work, the system is
so improved, and its application rendered so easy.
thatthe least intelligent farmer, in faithfully con-
forming TO the prescriptions and instructions there
in contained, cannot fail Of suscess in his opera
lions
This work resting upon facts and practical re-
suits, which are conscientousy reported is prescn
ted TO you with confidence Try and Judge.
The work is divided into two parts. The flst
contains the method in al its simplicity.
The second contains explanations and analytic
aldereionements Of the system; Instructions upon
IT'S application; some new processes; solution Of
manure questions ofhgh importance; and lastly,
supplement- MARY articles consequent upoa the sys-
tenn.
To give you an idea Of the new edition, Iwill
cite part OF its contents. The fist part Of the
method contains,
LIST. Two dlitsrent processes, by means of which
any one can cause, III few days, the decomposi-
OF all straw and green or dry vegetables, and
their conversion into rich, unciious and durable
manure.
I'd. Two processes, by high fermentation, and
the other by moderated fermentation, by means of
which my can reduce all kinds Of turfy or
s~ampy mater into lich vegetable compost or
mould
Sd. A psocsss, without fermentation, TO reduce
all kinds ofswampy natter, pond, mud slime from
rivers or shs sea shore, street mud, black earth
nom the GODS, &C., INTO superior mineral COM
post.
9TH. Two processes for preparing compost with
earth.
9Th. The means to augman, aud ameliorat ma
nure heaps.
9th. The means to prepare ''purn," feriiliz-
ing liquid for Irrigation
7th. The employment OF dycgs or lees, and res
idues OF manufactures
9Th. process for reyiveipg the heat undor
These various operations are represented by
nine designs, each Occupying its respective place
in thu work
sescond part, first section.
lat. vegetable compared with animal manure.
I'd. -Four principal advantages ofthe BONNER
manure over that of cattle.
Sd. A dissertation upon fermentation, the gie-
vest question upon the subjec, OF manure
9TH. Opinion OF authors upon the question:,
III he fsrp a Ia
5h. My opinion upon the question.
9Th. appropriation Of my manure TO different
carths.
7.h. Appropriation ofmy manure to various
plants.
9Th. Pollution oftno problem pu. by Payen, the
celebrated chemist. lie says ''that the art OF ma
consists i'll the avoidance OF the glsat sol
utility d materials which dccompnsa too easily,
and 10 renae, soluble those which decompose with
too much difficulty"
9Th. The nourishneni of plsnts, and OF wha,
they are composed.
10Th. Vegetable metempsychosis, OF tsnsmu.
tation OF 3 dead into living vegetable
ll,h. Ecoaomy--how 10 cause il.
Second section.
lst. -Four different qualities ofsaturaisd water.
I'd. The disposal OF the place OF operations in
di9srent ways.
Sd. Ley ingredients; means Of procuring them
without expense; ,heir fertilzing value.
4th. Reuenchment Of throe ingredients which
are no, absolutely necessary in the ley.
5th. Enploymeet of ground bones, bora shaw
ings, saw dust, ground charcoal, blood aud other
rssidues Of buichoiics and sailing establishments.
9th. Table for the reduction augmentation
os the ley Ingredients. so hs to appropriate the ma
nuro 10 the soil and plsnle.
7th' Variation OF the quantity Of the ley ingre.
dien,s, acc riding 10 the size OF this heap.
fha Ian n,IJ .ntif nTp
,ls which can be employed in the fabrication Of
Bominsr manure.
9Th. Virtue OF the ley--what st..
10Th. A simpls process TO render manure as
short as you wish.
lth. flow to reduce leaves to manure.
18th. Reasons why the heap ought 10 be cover
cd with stray or hay, and not with solid or COM
post materials.
Section III.
isl. Proportions TO observe in the MIXTURE Of
turfy or ssampy materials with vegetables, and
why.
I'd. The mos, favorable season for the prepare
ton of compo-is lter This method.
Sd. Is it advantageous to use compost in II
fresh state.
Ain. Regulations 10 observe in the manufacture
of compo.ts.
9Th. Europsan csmpos,s OF monlds compared
with mine.
pin. tOuiiCt'o toH4Pdtau WIN "J NS"P'7N''
7th. Mems considerably TO sugmen, the ma
nures OF a farm.
9Th. Immense advantages of the employment
OF human excrements and animal objections.
9th. Effect Of watering with ''purin" or ma
nure liquor, uiinous, purified water, compared 10
that of my mineral or earth compos;s.
10Th. Liquid manures compared with my COM
posts.
Ilth. Enumeration of "a principal advantages
of this method.
Section IV.-Supplementary Articles.