Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-11
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RHODES SUPER PHOSPHATE,
MANUFACTURED BY
R M RHODES CO

ODfce 81, South ST., BOtcty's rharf, baltimore.
Packed in Barrels and Bags.
Price S45 per Ton cash, in Baltimore.
VNIlE attention of Planters Of Virginia, is called
j to this valuable manure which has been
thoroughly tested for the past six years on every
description of crop.
This preparation supplies valuable soluble phos-
phoric acid the indispensable putriment of plants
RHODES Super Phosphate Of Lime is a chcmi-
cal compound, entirely different from the chsrs'tcr
Of the raw materials which are used il preparation
1t possesses virtues specifically its own, not Dor
rowcd from other natural products, imitablo
by them and is hence drsfined &c form indislsn-
suJie assistant in modern agriculture.
The Model Farm, at Petersburg (Eirsinia,) has.
through all its various administrations, first tho
lancnted Nicnl, next Mr.. Turnbull, and now the
present superintendent, Mr.. Harris endorsed this
manure rs one of great value and especially adap
ted for tobacco.
The Southern Farmer" at Petersburg, in their
issue of November 9th, notes the best sample of
tobacco at the Virginia State Socicty's Exhibition
last fall was grown by DIR. j. ". Hunt, Of Motto
way county, with the application of Rhodes super
Phosphate.
The Hon. VIM l.. Goggin, of Bedford county,
Virginia, in his address before the Lynchburg Ag-
ricutural Society, endorsed this manure, and re.
marked chat it seemed to him that to secure We
rs large demand for this preparation but for it
to be known.
The South Carolina Agricultural Society, at their
annual Fair, held ut Columbia 9th, 10th, lltb, and
i2th November 1858, through their Committee on
Chemicals, Minerals, &C., reported:
The committee would call the attention Of tho
society to Rhodes Super Phosphate of Lime. Ex-
percnce has proved it to be valuable fertilizer
said to be superior 10 Guano."
"Your committee beg leave to sag that they have
discharged the duty assigned them fcaressly. faith,
fully, and to the best Of their ability.
"JoHy H. BoArwRrsHr,
"JoHS H. AAxwgLL,
own. Z. PRATT"
The Richmond Enquirer" Of December %, in
noticing this Manure ia al editorial OF onsideraLls
length, says:
1--WE regard the subject Of fertilizers so important
to our farmers and planters that do not intend
to allow ourselves 10 be betrayed into carec.. cx
preston Of opinion, and hence have examined
his lRhodes) claim with care. We heartily re-
commend this fertilizer 1t has been used upon
Tobacco. Wheat, Corn, and other Grains, and We
getables, with like good results, and differing rom
Gunno in leaving the land in better heart"
We could enumerate proof after proof OF this VAL
liable Manure, but will refer for particulars to our
Pamphlet, which can be had by addressing Us or
our several Agents. (who will furnish RhOdes' Su
per Phosphate at prices, with the simple add
ton of shipping expenses viz:
WATERS, ZIMMERMAN 4 Co,
Alexandria, Virginia
Schar K0ber Co., Richmond, Va.
ycuable Morton Petersburg, Va.
NJ Hollns Co., Lyncbburg, Va.
Scott, Frepch CO., Fredericksburg, Va.
r. r. Iiockorer; Norfolk. jan 26--eo3m
Esu FOR RENT.--The brick WAREHOUSE
III on South Wharves, No. 9, formerly occupied
BY James Dempsey.
Also, the large frame WAREHOUSE, with brick
back building attached, on South Fairfax street.
No. II, lately occupied by Enoch Grimes.
Apply to SAMUEL IL. JANNEl,
An s-eo3t No % South Fairfax 81.
NEGROES WANTED.-I wish TO purchase
~ any number of NEGROES, for which "nt
psy liberal prices Those wishing to sell, VIII 90
we'll 10 call on me before selling at my old s;and,
,e as JOSEPH BRUIN.