Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-05-29
SECOND VOLUME
The Valley Farmer;

Derote to agriculture, Hogtcuhure. Floricul
ture, Mechanic md Household .9rts.
FHHHE first volume of the VALLEY FARMER
4 will expire in July, and the Editor
feels disposed to continue its publication, al
though in another form he would thus early
make known his determination to the far
mers of Virginia with the view of eliciting
their support. To those who have Patrons
ed his work since its commemorative deem
it unnecessary to speak Of its merits, but
would assure the public that no pains will be
spared,to make the forthcoming volume wor-
thy 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.
toral department, from his extensive acquain
lance throughout the Union, a host of cores
pondents may be expected to contribute to its
columns, and be the means of giving tone and
interest to the FARMER, and diffusing abroad
the light of knowledge among the people
10 enable the undersigned, therefore, to full
fl his promises, he trusts that the friends Of
Agriculture in Virginia will sustain his work +,
and introduce it in their respective neighbour
hoods, that all may have access to its pages,
and become acquainted with the improve,
'i'o VI SplStahtIy d wa III ihS iSti VI
Agriculture.
The following subjects will be discussed in
the coming volume, viz:
LIST. .4grtcuHure-The most improved
modes of culture as pursued in different Sec
tons Of the Union the resuscitation Of dete-
riorated Soils rendered so by imp evident cul-
ture. anaization of soils. monthly calendars,
&c. &c.
2pd Wanures-Ther qualities and action
upon peculiar soils, the best method Of apply
ing them
5rd. Domestic .fnimals-Essays on the ma
ture and habits of fer,n animals-the mal !.
ner of treating them when diseased, &c.
4th. TIE Dairy-Managem of the dairy
wi.hregard 10 its proitableness.
5th Planting. Grating and
Budding Fruit Trees-Practical Gardening,
Sc
9Th. Floricuhure-This department will
contain the history and nature Of Greenhouse
plants, the mode of cultivation, sc.
7th Mechanic .arts-Enconrageme of home
industry; manufacturing the articles we con-
sumo; agricultural implements; farm archi-
lecture.
8lh. The Markets-The Editor viii 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 infise a 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 tlling the soil, and making it
fruitful by their own industry.
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WINCHESTER, April II, l845.
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