The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1859-02-03
TIE HONEY BLADE GRASS,

THE results which have been attained by eyperi-
mcns in tia cultivation of this newly imported spe
cics OF product have awakened interest among the
farming classes. IN many sections before equal
led in the entire history of agricultural Industry
Facts in regard to its valuable properties which at
first seemed almost incredible have now bccn ,st,b.
shed beyond the possibility of doubt und it is be
lie'ei by those best capable of Judging of Its merits
that its general Introduction will add millions of dol
lars to our agricultural wealth have not the space
here to enter into details but will present briefly some
OF its advantages
First, 1t will produce double the weight to the
acre. in any soil. of any other kind of grass From
four to six tons per acre is not nm uncommon Weld
aud am in possession of worn statements by dsin.
terosted and reliable persons ofa yield of over eight
tons OF good dry hay from acre, in soil where it
was not possible to get more than half tho nmou Mt
from the common grasses
Second, The same weight possesses more nutri-
ment, and consequently will sell for larger prico in
market TINS inSirng the farmer more than double
the return from his groHnds than lie could gain by
any other forage plant Tho hay possesses one-thrd
more nutrmcnt than timothy and has sold for SIS
per ton where the price ofmOthy but $40 or Sl2
1'iirl. Both hay and seed can be produced from
the crop the hay being equally valuable as 9TH
er hay, when tho seed is taken from it, while the seed
is rs valuable as the best of other grain as feed for
horses, cattle, pigs, chickens &C. and IL Ia nroycd 10
be superior to linseed for the nuacture Of oil and
must always find ready sale at fair price for this
purpose.
Fourth, 1t natures in about two months time, and
can be s0wn on ground where other crops have failed
either by drOuh other ca lses and at the same
will yield large return.
f9th, In northern countrys, where clover and otI-
or grasses are killed out by hard winters this will
yield largo crop and r those sections of the south
where other grasses will not thrive at ALL it will grow
very prolific.
Sirth. twill stand ali kinds of weather n nd vhetb
er the season be wet dry, the farmer may ulways
rely on his HOHey Biadeas sure crop
These and other advantages proved hy facts
which are endorsed By some of the first agricultural
lists OF the Union, and cannot fail carry conviction
10 every intelligent reader
Having been engaged during the past year in the
purchase ana importation Of the pure UOney Biaae
Seed have determined to offer il for sale on such
terms rs will make il object for oycry farme: and
planter to interest himself during the coming season
in its cultivation. 1t is put up in uniform bags of
about sixteen pounds each, the amount being suf
cent 70 seed one acre and tho price is 50 per bag de-
livered in New York and II. Louis.
Single bags, or lots, be sent to my part Of the
country as freight or By express and will be put W,
delivered for transportation and the proper arrange
ments made free of charge.
Each bas is stamped with the Hungarian coat Of
arms, and the following lettering: IDa'y Biaae
HnRgari M Grass S.ed" 1t will be sold by agents
IN various sections. but parties should he careful of
whom they purchase, and secure the pure genuine
seed They are especially cautioned not to purchase
the common Hungarian Grass ecd, US il is very far
Inferior to the HONEY BLADE.
An interesting pamphlet, containing all of the fncts
ana full particulars will be furnished free of charge
ny me or any OF my agents on application, will
state as an indication OF the intense interest which
the subject is exciting that nearly quarter Cf mil.
lion OF these pamphlets have aready been applied for
Parties desiring TO secure seed should order at
once as the indications are that the limited amount
obtained will be exhausted long before the season OF
sowing has passed Those who secure seed this ear
can realize rich return, by producing seed to sup
ply the demand OF farmers AMI planters for sowing
another year.
Orders should he sent directly to me- unless in the
vicinity of New York when they will be filed by j.
W. EMERSON & CO.. 4OG Broadway Now York, GGner-
al Agents.
Agricultural Houses, General Merchants aud m,
other parties properly situated invited to become
agents for the sale Ofths lIoNRY BLADs GRASS SEED
Authority full particulars and from 90 to 100 pam,
pheti for distribution viii he furnished either by me
or the New York Agency, receipt Of Zoe to prepay
the package
am authorized to name the following well known
gentlemen ~ references; lion. Il. Barrett. Presi-
den' of the St. Louis Agricultural and Mechanical As
sociaton, Vice President Of the National A grculm
raj Society, and Member of Congress elect from St
Louis Gen T. rilimAn OSford, Nd, President Of
National Agricultural Society; John J. Anderson
Banker st. Louis John ri gan Jr Broker, st, Lou
Isl and ExMayor Washington King. ST. Louis
FELIX H. BENTON,
FEB. 3, 1O--J9 n Market II. Louis. Mo-