Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-05-15
SECOND. VOLUME
OF
EsEG Valley Farmer;
Deso'cd 70 agriculture, Horticulture, Elor;e
ttre, Mechanic ard HouseIold .fyfs.

Deso'cd 70 agriculture, Horticulture, T1er;e,
4 ttre, Mechanic ard HoussAold .fyts.
I, ME first volume Of the y.IarY F.nmEn
- viii expire in July, and as The Editor
reefs 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 elciting
/ 'heir support. TO those who have patrons.
ca ms work since its commencement he deem
II unnecessary to speak of its merits but
would assure the public that no pains will be
I spafeo'so make the forthcoming volume wor-
'iy OF an extehsiAe patronage. For this pur-
J pose arrangements have been made to secure
! the services ola gentleman we'll yersed in the
science OF Agriculture. to aid him in the Ed
torial Experimentation his extensive acquain
lance throughout the Union, host of CORES
Ponaents may be expected to contribute TO its
columns, and be the means Of giving tone and
interest to the FARMER, and diflusing abroad
the hight OF knowledge among the people
o enable the undersigned, therefore, to full
III ms premises, he trusts that the friends CT
! Agriculture IN Virginia will sustain his work.
and introduce il in their respective neighbor-
hoods, 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:
| 1af .4gricnAfure-The most improved
modes OF culture pursued in different sec
ions OF the Union. the resuscitaton of dcte-
rorsted sciis,rendered so by improvident Gull
tire. analization Of soils, monthly calendars,
&c. &C.
End: Mnnures--T'l1>r qualities and action
mn lion. ~.
, ing them,
Srd. Domestic aaimais-Essays on the ma
ture and habits OF different animals-the man
ner Of treating them when deceased, &c.
Att. THE Dairy Management of the dairy
with regard TO lis pro6tableness.
5th. Uortieuhure-p Planting, Grating and
Budding Fruit Trees--Practical Gardening
sc.
9Th. Faoricuifure-This department. will
contain the history and nature Of Greenhouse
plants. the mode of cultivation, &C.
7fh Mechanic electromagnetic OF home
industry; manufacturing the articles we con-
sumo: agricultural implements; farm archi,
lecture
6ih. TIE Markess-The Editor viii review
the markets monthIy-note the fluctuations OF
trade, aud give such other information rs re-
spects produce as cannot fail to interest bis
readers.
In fine, II 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 oder to
carry out this object. is the fostering care OF
those engaged in the manly and independent
occupations Of filling the soil, and making it
fruitful by their own industry.
J. P. BENTLEY.
WINCHESTER, April II, 1916.
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