Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-01-20
December 30, 1913. Al 4
VERY IwPOMTANr TO rAMMERs.

new edition improved and greatly enlarged, of
the Bommer Manure Method, secured by Uni
ted States letters patent.
AGRiCULrURIsTs, although you have favoraby
received the filst edition OF my method, and tho,
as II appears from numerous testimonials in the
agricultural papers, it has given satisfactory
suits, have nevertheless seen that this first edition
was too incomplete, and that from the numerous
questions which have been addressed 10 me by my
subscribers, ! have, like them, felt the want Of
commentary upon the instructions, and clear and
precise explanations upon various points of tho
application OF the system, so that IL may be better
compIehonded and more ensiy put into practice
have writton new work which is more COM
plcte, aud which, hope, will meet with their APP
probation.
Ii does NOT become mo to judge Of the merits Of
ibis new edition nevertheless, think that | can
give the assurance that, in this work, the system is
so improved, aud its application rendered 80 easy,
that the least intelligent farmer, in faithfully
forming TO tho prescriptions aud instructions there
III contained, cannot fail Of susccss in his opera
tons.
This work resting upon facts and practical re-
suits, which arc eonscentlousy reported is presen-
ted TO you with confidence. Try and Judge.
The work is divided into two parts. The FIST
contains the method in al It's simplicity.
The second contains explanations and analytic
al Heterogeneous Of tho system; Instructions upon
its application; some new processes; solution of
manure questions ofhgh Importance; aud lastly,
supplementary articles consequent upon the sys-
TEN.
10 gryo you nh idea Of the now edition, will
cite part Of its contents. The frs, part Of tho
method contains,
Let. Two different processes, by means ofwhich
any one can cause, In a few days, the decomposi-
ton Of all straw and green ordry vegetables, and
their conversion into rich, unctious aud durable
manure.
3D. Two processes, by high fermentation, and
the other by moderated fermentation, by means Of
which any ono can reduce all kinds Of turfy OF
swampy matter into itch vegetable compost or
mould
Sd. process, without fermentation, TO reduce
all kinds ofswainpy natter, pond, mud slirte from
rivers or the shore, street mud, black earth
from tho woods, DC, iiao superior mineral COM
post.
ltb. To processes for preparing eompostwilh
earth.
9Th The means to augment aad ameliofat ma
nufe heaps.
9Th. The means to prepare ''p1,n,'u feniIiz-
ing liquid for irrigation.
7Ib. The employment Of drcgs or lees, and ros-
iducs Of manufactures.
5th a process for reyiyoipg tho heat under
eaiden beds, without changing the litter.
These various operations are represented by
nne designs, each occupying is respective place
10 the work
Sescond part, frs, section.
Jet. Vegetable compared with animal manure.
~. -Four principal advantages ofthe BONNER
manure over that Of cattle.
81 a dissertation upon fermentation, the ga
vest question upon the subject Of manure
4h. Opinion Of authors upon the quesiion,
'SaOuld manures be feunen,ed or not -
5h Ny opinion upon the question.
Gth AppTopi iaiion Of my manure - different
eadls.
7th. Appropriation olmy manure to various
p.ahts.
sih. Solution oftne problem putby Payen, the
celebrated chemist lie says ''tnai the art Of ma
aYres consists in the avoidance Of thea gieat SOL
ub.Iity Of maters7 which decompose too easily,
and 10 rendef soluble those which decomp0se with
too much dialculiy."
yh The nourishment Of plants, and OF what
lhcy are compose 2.
l0th Vegetable mstempsychosis, Of ttansmu-
ta,ion Of a dead ihto a living vegetable
Ilth. Economy-how 10 cause il.
Second section.
lst. -Four different qualities ofsatHatsd water.
u. The disposal oftho place Of operat'oh'i IN
a.9erent ways.