The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-21
TO THE FARMER.
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Nonpareil French Guano.
- The great Desideratum in the matter Of .
CHEAP and EFFICACIOUS FERTILIZER has
been attained, after years Of scientifcand prac-
teal tests, in tho GUANO we are now prepared to
offer dealers and farmers. After several years Of
the severest possible tests in France, where it
discovered and introduced, it was pronounced by
both Chemists and Agriculturists as superior to
any fertilizer in use. Three years since it was in
PRODUCED into this country first in Maryland, and
is now rapidly superceding the Peruvian, and in
extensive use in Maryland, Virginia, North Car
olina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia,
for the following reasons
LIST. 1t can be supplied at about ONE HALF the
cost of Peruvian. I'd. It has been proven to COM
bine property peculiar to it, which DESTROYS
ALL INSECTS in the soil, where the Peruvian
produces them to an extent which neutralizes to
great degree its fcrtlizing qualities. Sd. 1t has
been thoroughly tested with Peruvian as fertili-
ger, and its power attested as equal by oil using
both, and by many the palm of superiority award
ed it.
To substantiate what we claim for it we annex
afew of the numerous certificates voluntarily placed
at our disposal by those who have thoroughly
tried it.
JOHN MERRYNfAN, Esq, one of the most ex-
tensiye and successful planters in Maryland, and
for years President Of the State Agricultural So
ciety, after thorough test, endorses it thus:
Baltimore, July 30th, 1866.
Dear Sir II have been making some expert
ments with Nonpareil French Guano with marked
benefit upon beets, parsnips, carrots and cucum-
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. l am so well satisfied, that
shall several tons this upon grain crops,
and for the future use it largely
Very truly yours
JOHN MERRYMAN.
The old and well known firm Of r. Sinclair s. Co.,
of Baltimore Agriculturists, and extensive deal
ers in agricultural implements, Guano and other
fertilizers, give the annexed testimony:
BALTIMORE, August 18th, 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 sce scoud rank it as one
of The best ferzersmade sold in this country, and
have no hesitation in recommending it fayorably
to the notice Of the farmers and planters as an
ticle that can be relied on.
Yours respectfully, SC.
R. SINCLAIR s. co.
r. S. We shall take hold Of the Nonpareil
French Guano, and would like you to reserve for
us good supply for our fall sales.
JOHN FEAST, 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 grape-vines, roses flowers Of all kinds,
and vegetables, and believe to be the greatest stu
liant that eper came under my notice. have used it
dissolved in water, and stirred in the sell 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 / have ever
used"
From an Experienced Farmer and Planter
BALTIMORE, July 3lst, 1866.
Dear Doctor.-I used the Nonpareil French Gu
ano by the side of Peruvian on wheat, oats, corn
and tobacco, and could see no difference in its ac-
ton; if any, it cas favor Of the former and be-
lieyng it to possess the other advantages claimed
for it, shall certainly apply it alone all my
crops for the future, and freely recommend it to
farmers generally.
Yours, very truly,
c. E. WEEMS.
Extract of Letter from DR.. VIM. Darlington,
of Va. 81 am truly delighted with the success of
your Guano, My crops look fine and promise
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 OF Charlotte C.
H., Va, writes: 81 have seen Mr.. Hundleys
crops on which Nonpareil Guano by the side of
the Peruvian and the Nonpareil consider best"
In another letter. dated March 26th, 1867: $50
far there is no complaint of the French Guano.
Indeed the report is that difference is be-
tween it and the Peruvian, where like quantities
were used" e4 4t
Mr. Fenwick Hall, on 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 in its favor. 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
great extent, but have now adopted this Guano:
I. Pendleton, Col. B. Morgan, E. McCormic, Maj.
Green, P. V. Sheppard, Col. James Ware, c. Shop
pard, ]. 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, Md; J. P. Silver, Cecil county, Nd;
E. Hundley. Virginia.
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 on 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 farmers OF $65 per ton Of 1000 pounds. A lib
eral discount to dealers those ordering in large
quantities Apply to, or address
GEO. H. FITZWILSON & CO., Agents,
4o& ~ Broadway, Room No. ~ New York.
june ste
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