Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-01-03
AGRECULTURAE, a
From the american Farmer.
VERY IMPORTANT TO FARMERS


scared by United States letters patent
AeRicULTURIsrs, although you hav
favorab received the first edition of m,
method, and though, as it appears from
numerous testimonials in the agriculture
papers, it has given satisfactory results
| have nevertheless seen that the first ed
ilion was too incomplete. and thar from
the numerous questions which have beer
addressed to me. by subscribers, 1 have
like them, fell The want of commentary
upon the instructions, and clear and pre-
else explanations upon various points o
the application Of the system, so tha, il
may be better comprehended and more
easily put into practice.
have written a new work which is
more complete, and which, hope, will
meet with their appreciation.
Ii does not become me 10 judge Of the
merits of this new edition; nevertheless, |
think that eau give the assurance that,
in this work, the system is so improved,
and its application rendered so easy, that
the least intelligent farmer, if faithfully
conforming 10 the prescriptions end in-
structions therein contained, cannot fail of
success 10 his operations.
This work resting upon facts and prac-
lical results which are conscientiously re-
ported, is presented to you with conf
dcuce. Try aud judge.
The work is divided into two parts.
The FIRST contains the method in all its
simplicity.
The second contains explanations and
analytical developments of The system;
instructions upon its application some
new processes; solution of manure ques-
lions Of high importance aud lastly, sup
Elementary articles consequent upon the
system.
TO give you an idea of the new edi-
| will cile part of its contents. The first
part Of the method contains
lst. Two different processes, by means
Of which any one can cause, in few
days, The decomposition of all straw and
green or dry vegetables, and their conver-
sion into rich, unctuous and durable ma
nure.
2ud. Two processes, one by high fer
nenlation, and the other by moderated
fermentation, by means of which any one
can reduce all kinds ofturfy or swampy
mailer ;uto rich vegetable compos, or
mold.
3rd. A process, without fermentation, to
reduce all kinds ofswampy matter pond
mud, slime from rivers or the sea shore,
street mud. black earth from the woods,
&c., into a superior mineral compost.
4ih. Two processes for preparing COM
post with earth.
5,h. The means to augment and ameli-
crate manure heaps.
9Th. The means 10 prepare "purins," a
fer,ilizing liquid for irrigation.
7h. The employmen, Of dregs or less,
residues of manufactures.
SIh. A process for reviving the heat
under garden beds, without changing the
litter.
These various operations are represeu-
ted by nine designs, each occupying its
respective place in the work.
SECOND PARr-FIRsT SECTION.
lst. Vegetable compared with animal
manure.
I'd. Four principal advantages Of the
BONNER manure over that of cattle.
Sd. A disserlion upon fermentation, the
gravesl question upon the subject Of ma
nure.
4th. Opinion Of authors upon the ques-
tion. "Should manure be iermented on
nol?"
9th. My opinion upon the question.
9th. Appropriation ofmy manure 10 diff
ferent earhs.
9TH. Appropriation Of my manure TO
various plants.
9Th. Solution of the problem put by
Payen, the celebrated chemist. He says
.that the ART Of manures consists in The
avoidence Of The too great solubiliiy Of
materials which decompose too easily,
aud to render soluable those which decom-
pose with 100 much difficulty"
0,h. The nourishment Of plants, and Of
what they are composed.
10Th. Vegetable melempsychosis, or
lransmulatiou Of dead into living vege-
table.
lIth. Economy-how to cause ii.
SECOND SECTION.
lst. Four different qualities of saturated
water.
2d. The disposal of the place Of opera
tions in different ways.
Sd. Ley ingredients; meaus of procu.
ring them without expense; their fertii-
zins value.
4tb; Retrenchment of three ingredients
which are not absolutely necessary 10 the
ley.
5th. Employment ofground bones, horn
shavings. saw dust. ground charcoal
blood and other residues Of butcheries and
sailing establishments.
9Th. Table for reduction or augmenta
lion of the ley Ingredients, SO as to appro
pirate the manure TO the soil and tht
plants.
1h. Variations of the quantity of thu
ley ingredients, according 10 the size o
the heap.