Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1845-05-08
SECOND VOLUME


Deroted to .3grienltuye, Horticulture, Farieu'
| ture, Mechanic and Household .91fs.
YHyHE first volume of the yALLKr FARMEn
- will expire IN July, and as the Editor
feels disposed to continue lis publication, al
though in another form he would thus early
make known his determination to the far
ners of Virginia with the view of eliciting
their support TO those Who have patronis-
ed his work since its commemorative deems
It unnecessary tospeak Of its merits, but
would assure the public that no pains will be
spared,to make the forthcoming volume wor-
thy ofan extensiAe patronage. For this pur-
pose arrangements have been made to secure
the services ola gentleman well vefsed in the
science OF Agriculture. to aid him in the Ed
tofial department, from his extensive acquain
tance Throughout the Union, host of CORES.
pondents may be expected 10 contribute to its
columns, and be the means of giving tone and
interest to the FARMKR, and ditfusing abroad
the light of knowledge. among the people
70 enable the undersigned, therefore, to full
nj his promises, he trusts that the friends of
Agriculture in Virginia will sustain his work !,
and introduce it in their respective neighhor-
hoods, that all may have access TO It's pages,
and become acquainted with the improves
ments of constantly going on in the field Of
Agriculture
The following subjects viii be discussed in
the coming volume, VIZ:
1st .4gricuAure--The most improy ed
modes OF culture as pursued in different sec
tons of the Union the resuscitation Of le.e-
riorated soils.rendered SO BY mprovitlent cul-
tare. analization of soils, monthly calendars,
&c. &C.
End: Nuaures-Th~ir qualities and action
upon peculiar soils, the best method of apply
ing them
5rd. Domestic .iaimols-Essays on the ma
ture and habits of different anilna's-the man
ner OF treating them when deceased, &c.
Az. The Dairy Management of the dairy
with regard to its proftableness.
5M. Ho,ticuAure-Planting Grating and
Budding Fruit Trees-Practical Gardening
sc.
9Th. F7oricuhare-T This department will
contain the history and nature OF Green house
plants, the mode of cultivation, SC.
18th Mechanic .4rts-Enconragem of home
industry; manufacturing the articles we con-
sumo; agricultural implements; farm archi
lecture.
8h. The Maykets-The Editor will review
the markets month'y-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 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.
j. p. BENTLEY.
WINCHESTER, April II, 1915.
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