Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-06-27
The New Jersey Farmer

| VTTHEN WE CONTEMPLATE THE EXTENT
| w and Importance of the agricultural resources
of the State of New Jersey and the rapid progress
being made in their development we revert with
surprise if not wonder to the fact that she has been
and is now, State relying wholly upon the press
Of other States for the discussion Of agricultural sub
iects and for the diffusion Of that information which
is essential TO improvement in this in all the
other arts and sciences.
Our State is rated higher III the cash value of i'm
proved land than any other State III the Union and
no State has greater variety of soil, or more ge-
NAL climate. The elements of fertility also exist
within our borders in abundance Onr productions
embrace not only the great staples of Wheat, Rye
Oats, Corn and Potatoes but innumerable variety
OF lucious fruits and choice vegetables. Our geo
graphical position and other natural advantages but
enhance the blessings by which are Providental-
ly surrounded and, of which, made the reel
pients
In view of these considerations therefore do we
not truly embody the sentiments Of the farmers OF
New Jersey, when we express surprise st our desti-
tuition State, of that most efficient coadiutor OF
science and art-THE PREss-te aid us in the promo
ton of this paramount interest of our citizens How
important it is that the numerous experiments dis
coyeries and improvements of the age, and of our
own people, which are peculiarly applicable to the
SOIL climate and condition Of this State, should be
communicated by some common and acceptable me-
dunn. And how can this be accomplished unless
the farmers Of our State, unite in establishing
A PERIODICAL OF THEIR OWN,
TED TO THE CAUSE OF NEW JERSEY AGRIcuLTuRE
Entertaining as We do Partially for all that re-
latesEto the business Of farming and believing that
the farmers of this our native State, will embrace
the first opportunity to encourage enterprise Of
this kind we have determined to try the experiment
Of establishing such periodical. The work will be
got up in good STYLE and printed clear new type
and good paper. 1t viii contain 80 octave pages,
and be issued monthly The subjects of Agriculture
Horticulture and all the interests connected with
the cultivation of the SOIL throughout the State of
New Jersey will receive the most careful consdera-
ton of its Editors and correspondents The markets
of both New York and Philadelphia will be regularly
reported and each number will contain well d.
gested variety Of original and selected matter adapt
ed to our locality and circumstances. We shall be
assisted in the Editorial department by competent
writer's, who practical farmers and citizens of
our own State In short, it shall be, emphaticaly
A NEW JERSEY AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL
WORTHY STATE AND THE CAUSE.
Sg We shall require at least 1000 subscribers to
warrant the undertaking, and we intend commencing
its publication The first of September, If we can
secure this number of names by that time. Our
Prospectus will be sent to every county in the State
and solicit the aid of farmers, and others whofe
interest III the cause, in giving circulation to our
project and in securing subscriptions to the work.
Persons procuring names for us, viii please bear i'll
mind the Importance Of returning the at an early
day--say on or before August lOth--that we may
have time to complete our arrangements TOR issuing
the first number promptly on the lst OF september
Terms 81 90 per annun, payable on receipt OF first
number
f5Y- limited amount Of advertising VIII be re-
ceiyed and inserted on moderate terms
ORRIN PHAR0,
Publisher and Proprietor
Freehold, Monmouth County, n. j., II
June q, 1866. SOFT /