The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-10-30
NEW YORK CARDS.
Nonpareil 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 GUANO we are now prepared to
offer dealers and farmers. After several years of
the severest possible tests in France where it was
discovered and introduced, it was pronounced by
both Chemists and Agriculturists as superior to
any fertilizer in use 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:
LIST. 1t can be supplied at about ONE HALF the
cost OF Peruvian. 3D. 1t has been proven to COM
pine property peculiar to it, which DESTROYS
ALL lNoECIS IN the soil, where the Peruvian
produces them to extent which neutralizes to a
great degree it's fertilizing qualities. Sd. II has
been thoroughly tested with Peruvian as a fertili-
ger, and its power attested as equal nv all pe;no
both, and by many the palm of superiority award.
ed it.
To substantiate 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 MERRYMAN, ESQ.,, one of the most ex-
tensive and successful planters in Maryland, and
for years President of the State Agricultural So
ciety, after thorough test, endorses it thus:
BALTIMORE, July 3Oth, 1866
Dear Sir Il have been making some expert
ments with Nonpareil French Guano with marked
benefit upon beets, parsnips carrots and cucun-
bers. The plants upon which the Guano was used,
are largely in advance of adjoining plants. Have
never been injured By insects, and have beautiful
glossy appearance. am well satisfied, that
shall use several tons this upon grain crops
and for the future use it largely
Very truly yours.
JOHN MERRYMAN
Jlnvn Il c., 20 ID
of Baltimore, Agriculturists, and extensive deal
ers In agricultural Implements Guano and other
fertilizers, give the annexed testimony:
BALTIMORE, 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 acoud rank at as one
Of the best ertIzersmade or sold in this country, and
have no hesitation in recommending it favorably
to the notice of the farmers and planters as an ar
ticle that can be relied on.
Yours respectfully, SC.
R. SINCLAIR & co.
P. S. We shall take hold of the Nonpareil
French Guano, and would like you to reserve for
us good supply for our fall sales.
RS &C.,
JOHN FEASY, Esq.,, the celebrated Horticultu-
rist and Florist, 295 Lexington Street. Baltimore,
says: 81 have tried your Nonpareil French Gu
ano in various ways in the cultivation of plants,
fruit trees, grapevines, roses, flowers of all kinds,
and vegetables, and believe it to be the greatest s-
liant that ever came under my notice. have used it
dissolved in WATER and stirred in the sell rs top
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 the fer
tilizer. Knowing well its beneficial results free
ly recommend it as the best thing l have ever
used"
From an Experienced Farmer and Planter
BALTIMORE, July 31st, 1866.
Dear Doctor.-I used the Nonpareil French Gu
ano by the side of Peruvian on wheat, oats, corn
and tobacco, and could difference in its &C
ton; If any, 1t soas in fauor Of the former, and be-
Eeving it to possess the other advantages claimed
for it, I shall certainly apply it alone on all my
farmers generally.
Yours, very truly,
c. E. wEEMs.
Extract of Letter from DR.. VIM Darlington.
of Va. 81 am truly de! ted with the success of
your Guano, My crops look fine and promise a
large yield. 1t has exceeded my expectations so
far, and if they continue to improve, shall use
no other this fall.'
Captain John E. Smith, Agent at Charlotte c.
H., Va, writes: 81 have seen Mr. Hundley's
crops on which Nonpareil Guano by he side of
the Peruvian and the Nonpareil consider BEST
In another letter. dated March goth, 1867: $50
far there is no complaint of the French Guano.
tween it and the Peruvian, where like quantities
were used.
MIR. Fenwick Hall, an Experienced Farmer re-
siding on West River, A. A. Co., Maryland states
he has tried our Nonpareil Guano, and it is the
first Guano he ever saw any benefit from on his
farm.
An old and intelligent Gardener near the city of
Baltimore writes:
BALTIMORE County, Md.
Dear Sir.-I have used the Nonpariel French
Guano on vegetables and corn, and find it answers
everything claimed N its favor. I shall use it al
together this spring.
Yours, truly,
JAS. STEWARD, Gardener.
We also by permission refer to the following
planters, who formerly used the Peruvian to a
great extent, but have now adopted this Guano:
7. Pendeton, Col. B. Morgan, E. McCormic, Maj,
Green, P. " Sheppard, Col. James Ware, C. Shep-
pard, J. Enders, Clarke county, Va; D. McCul-
Tough, Fairfield District, S. c.; DR.. VIM. Monroe,
and F. Merryman, Baltimore county, Nd; s.
Patterson, Hartford county, Nd R. Ireland Cal
vert county, Nd; J. P. Silver, Cecil county, Nd;
E. Hundley. Virginia.
DIRECTIONS FOR ITS USE.
The quantity necessary to be used is the same
as Peruvian, viz: On tolerably fair soil $50 pounds
broadcast to the acre. On poor and hungry soil
$50 pounds should be used; if used in the hill or
drill 100 pounds medium land, and $50 pounds
on poor land, will produce fine crop. tits con-
veniently packed in barrels for shipment-six
barrels to the ton. We are prepared to supply it
to formers at $65 per ton of 1000 pounds. A lib
eral discount to dealers those ordering in large
quantities. Apply to, or address
GEO. H. FITZWILSON s. CO., Agents,
40 8 AZ Broadway, Room No. 27,) New York.
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