The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-07-17

Nonparcil French Guano.

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- The great Desideratum in the matter Of =
CHEAP and EFFICACIOUS FERTILIZER has
been attained, after years of scientifcand prac-
teal tests, in the GUAN0 We are now prepared 70
offer dealers and farmers. After several years OF
the seycrest possible tests in France where 1t was
discovered and introduced, it was pronounced ny
both Chemists and Agriculturists as superior to
any fertilizer IN Three years since IT was in
troduced into this country, first in Maryland, and
is now rapidly superceding the Peruvian, and IN
extensive use in Maryland, Virginia, North Car
DINA, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia,
for the following reasons:
1st It can be supplied at about ONE HALE the
cost Of Peruvian. ID. 1t has been proven to com
binc property peculiar to it, which DESTROYS
ALL INSECTS in the soil, whore the Peruvian
produces them to an extent which ncutrallzcs 70
great degree its fcrtilizing qualities ID. II has
been thoroughly tested with Peruvian as fertill-
Ger, and its power attested as equal by all using
both, and by many the palm Of superiority award
cd it.
TO substantiatc what we claim for it we annex
few Of the Numerous certificates voluntarily placed
at our disposal by those who have thoroughly
tried it.
JOHN MERRYAfAN, Esq, one Of the most ex-
tensiye and successful planters in Maryland, and
for years President of the State Agricultural So
cicty, after thorough test, endorses it thus
BALTIMORE, July S0th, 1866.
Dear Sir II have been making some expert
lncnts with Nonpareil French Guano with marked
benefit upon bects, parsnips, carrots and cuctl n
bcrs. The plants upon which the Guano was used,
are largely in advance Of adjoining plants. Haze
,serer been injured by insects, and have beautiful
glossy appearance. am go well satisfied that
shall several tons this season upon grain crops
and for the future use it largely.
Very truly yours.
JOHN MEREYMAN.
The old and we'll known firm OF II. Sinclair Co.,
Of Baltimore, Agriculturists, and extensive deal
crs in agricultural implements, Guano and other
fertilizers, give the annexed testimony:
BALT1MonE, August It'll, 1866.
Dear Sir.-From our personal knowledge Of the
Nonpareil French Guano, and from the good effects
on potatoes and other crops raised this season on
very poor and hungry soil, scould rank ii as one
Of the best fertilizers made or sold IL this country and
have no hesitation in recommending it favorably
to the notice Of the farmers and planters an ar
ticle that can be relied on.
Yours respectfully, &c.
Il. SINCLAIR s co.
P.s. We shall take hold Of the Nonparcil
French Guano, and would like you to reserve for
US q good supply for our fall sales.
R. S & Co.
JOHN FEAST, Esq, the celebrated Horticultu-
fl3L anu FlOTlSL, lsUtLtAlAStOl 9tASCt,
SAYS: Il have tried your Nonparcil French Gu
ano in various ways in the cultivation of plants,
fruit trees, grape-vines roses, flowers Of all kinds,
and vegetable and believe it to be The greatest suu-
laut that ever came under my notice. have used it
dissolved in water, and stirred in the soil as atop
dressing But the best mode, particularly for pot
ting purposes, is by mixing it in the proportion Of
one load of composts to twenty pounds OF thcfcr-
tilizer. knowing we'll its b. neicial results, free
1. ac tho hest thiOc 7 have
used
From an Erperie;,ced Farmer and Planter.
BALTIMORE, july 31st, 1866.
Dear Doctor.-I used the Nonparci French Gu
ano by the side of Peruvian on wheat, oats, corn
and tobacco, and could see no difference in its ac-
ton; ifuny ii eas IN juror Of The former, and be-
ieying it to possess the other advantage, claimed
for it. shall certainly apply it alone on all my
crops for the future, and freely recomm, nd it to
farmers generally.
Yours, very truly,
CE WEEMs
Extract of a Letter from DR.. WIN. Darlington,
Of Va. Il am truly delighted with the success Of
your Guano, My crops look fine and promise q
large yield 1t has exceeded my expectations so
far, and if they continue to improve, shall use
no other this fall
Captain John Z. Smith, Agent at Charlotte G.
H., Va, writes: II have seen Mr.. Hundlcy's
crops on whicn Nonp.reli mo py INC sue .,
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10 l,ss ,,.;cd au Nonn,rel f;,,ann and i i the
first 1uano he ever saw anv benefit from on his
e. : :
An old and intelligent Gardener near the CITY Of