Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-06-05
SECOND. VOLUME
The Valley Farmer:

Deroted 10 agriculture, Horticulture, T2oricu
ture. Mechanic and Household .qrts.
lvs>HE first volume of the VALLEY FARMER
= VIII expire in July, and as the Editor
.ee's disposed to continue IFS publication, al
though IN another form he would thus early
make known his determination to the far.
mers OF Virginia with the view of elciting
'heir support. To those who have patronis
ed his work since its conference.-the deem
IL unnecessary to speak of its merits. but
would assure the public that no pains will be
spared,to make the forthcoming volume wor-
my OF an extensiAe patronage For this pur.
/ pose arrangements have been made to secure
the services ola gentleman we'll versed in the
science OF Agriculture, to aid him in the Ed.
toriai department, from his extensive acquain.
lance throughout the Union, host of cores
pohdents may be expected to contribute to its
columns, and be the means of giving tone and
interest i, TO the FARMER, and diffusing abroad
1ne iight OF knowledge among the people
~ 10 enable the undersigned, therefore, to full
~ MS promises, he trusts that the friends of
\ Agriculture in Virginia will sustain his work
ana introduce it in their respective neighbour
moods. that all may have access to its pages,
and become acquainted with the improves
ments OF constantly going on in the field of
Agriculture.
The following subjects will be discussed in
the coming volume, viz:
LIST. .4gricuHure-The most improved
modes OF culture as pursued in different sec.
tons of the Union. the resuscitation of dete-
riorated ls,rendered so by improvident Gull
.are. analization Of soils. monthly calendars,
&c. &c.
IND: Manures-Their qualities and action
upon peculiar soils, the best method of apply.
ing them.
ora. domestic .4ntmols-Essays on the ma
ture and habits of different animals-the man.
ner OF treating them when diseased, &c.
4th. The Dairy-Management of the dairy
withregard to its proftableness.
ON: MISUNDERSTANDING, Grating and
budding Fruit Trees-Practical Gardening.
&c.
9th: F2oricuhure-This department will
contain the history and nature of Greenhouse
plants, the mode of cultivation, &c.
Ith Mechanic .4rts- Encouragement of home
industry; manufacturing the articles we con-
sumo; agricultural implements; farm archi.
lecture.
9Th. The Markets-The Editor will review
the markets monthly-note the fluctuations of
trade, and give such other information as re-
spects produce as cannot fail to interest his
readers.
In fine, il will be the studied aim of the
subscriber, while he gives originality to his
work, to infuse spirit abroad that shall be
felt in every nook and corner of our beloved
Commonwealth. And all he asks, in order to
carry out this object, is the fostering care OF
those engaged in the manly and independent
occupations of tilling the soil. and making it
fruitful by their own industry.
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WINCHESTER, April II, 1S45.
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