The Feliciana Democrat., 1859-03-12
TIE HONEY BLADE GRASS.

TIlE RESULTS which have been attained by cx-
/ pcrimenis in the cultivation of this newly y.import.
ed species of product have awakened an interest
among the farming classes, in many sections never
before cquaed in the entire history OF our ngrcultu-
raj industry. Facts. in regard tits valuable prop
critics. which at first seemed almost incredible. nave
now been established beyond the possibility doubt, ),
aud is believed. by those best capable of Judging of
its merits that its general introduction will add mill
ions OF dol lars TO our agricultural wealth have not
the space here to enter into details, but viii present
briefly some of its advantages.
FIRST It will produce double the weight to the acre.
in any soil. of any other kind of grass. From four
TO SX tons per acra is not an uncommon yield, aud
am in possession Of sworn statements by disntercstcd
and reliable persons, of yield Of over eight tons of
good dry hay from single acre. in soil where was
not possible 10 get more than onc.half the amount
from any Of the common grasses.
Second The same weight possesses more nutrimcnt,
and. consequently will sell for larger price in the
market. thus n-uring the farmer more than double
the rrturn from his grounds than he could obtain
from any other Torng" plant The hay possesses one
third more nntrmcni than timothy. aud has sold for
SO per ton. where the price OF timothy was but ; 10
or ~.
7Hjrd Both hay and seed can be produced from
the same crop the hay being equally valuable 9TH
or hay after the seed is taken from it while the seed
is valuable the best of our grain. rs feed for
horses cattle pigs chickens. and &c, and it PROV
ed to he superior TO lnscrd for the manufacture o:
oil and must always find ready sale. at fair price
, for this purpose
foqrM / natures in about two months time and
can be grounds where other crops have fail
ed either by dr"uih other causes and at The same
: time. will yield a large return.
Ftjih In northern climates. where clover and 9th.
rr grasses are killed ont hy hard winters this will
yield large crop aHd in those sections of the South
Il where other grasses will not thrive al all it will grow
!. very prolific.
J. Sirb 1t will stand all kinds orwcathcr and wilch
cr the season he wet dry the farmer may always
/ rely upon his WJH,y Bla,f ~ = sure crop.
:. These and other advantages are proved hy facts
which are endorsed by some Of the first agiicultu
:, risS Of the Union. and cannot fail 10 carry convic
ton to every intelligent reader.
: Having been engaged during the past year, in the
II purchase aud importation Of the pure Ibag Btah
Sed have determined 10 oicr II for sale on such
= terms will make it object for every farmer and
" planter to interest himself during the coming season
+ ~ its cultivation. It is put up in uniform bags o
V about sixteen pounds each the amount being sufficient
I 10 seed acre. aHd The price is 81 per bag deliver
= ed in New York or It. Louis.
single bags or lots can be sent 20 any part Of I'll,
country ns eight or by express and will be put mp
/ delivered fr transportation and the proper arrange
. mrnt- made. lrec ui charg"
I Each bag n stamped with the Hungarian coat q
arms. and The following lettering, Honcy Biaic nm,
:. gjrH Grass Sd Ii will be sold hy agents in vari
, sections. but parties should he careful of whom
:. thy purchase. and secure the pure genuine seed
y They are especially cautioned not TO purchase tn
u common Hungarian Grass Seed q. il i very far in
e trror 10 thr iluNEY BLADE.
. IA Interesting pamphlet. containing all of the fact
aIn iilI til CuIar- Will Dr lllrnlsned rcc Oi charge
: by me or any ~ my agant-. upon applications vii
~ state ind cation d. the intense interest whic
the subj ct /, exciting that nearly quarter ofa mil
II lion Of copies OF this pamphlet haze already been aI
- piled for.
Parties desiring TO secure seed should order AT ouc'
u, the Indications ara that the limited amount ol
al tanned will he exhausted long heiorc the season
y sowing has passed Those who secure seed this yea
H. rralizr rich return, by producing seed 10 SUI
u ply til" demand of farmers aud planters for sowin
" another year.
m Orders should he sent directly to me. uncs. in I'll
n. vicinity Of New York. whore they will be filled Il
=, j. W. EnHrsoN " Co.. broadway, New York, Gencr.
'" Agents
le Agricultural IIouscs, General Merchants, and an
Y other parties properly situated. invited n, b
come agents Ior The sale o the iloNEY BLADE SEE
Authority fnll particulars and from 60 !" zoe pamp,
Ia rt. ,Or distribution, will be furnished either by me
% the FcW York Agency nLeccipt of - cents, 10 pr
re pay tn package.
- am authorized 10 name the following well.knoW
- gentlemen references Hon. j. X. Barrett Pres
ID dent OF the st. Louis Agricultural and Mechanic
nj Association, Vice PRECEDENT Of the National Agricu
IN tura Society, and Mrm.,cr of Congress elect fro
l St Louis: Cen T. Tallman, Oxford, Md, Presidc
- Of the National Agricultural Society John J. Andc
IN son. Banker ST. Louis John lggan. Jr., Broker,
h. Louis ;and EX.Mayor Washnton King, st. Louis.
h.. FELIX IL BENTON.
t feb 10. II Market st.. St Louis Mo-
nd THE WEEKLY STATES,
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