The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-01-08
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CHEAP and EFFICAGI0US FERTILIZER has
been attained, after years of scientifcand pra6-
tical tests, In the GUANO We are now prepared 70
offer dealers and formers. After several wears Of
the severest possible tests in France where wds
discovered and introduced, it was pronounced By
both Chemists and Agriculturists superior to
any fertilizer in use. Three years since it was in
troduced into this country. FIRST in Maryland aud
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
lst. 1t can be supplied at about ONE HALF the
cost of Peruvian ID 1t has been proven to COM
blne property peculiar to it, which DESTROYS
ALL INSECTS in the soil, where the Peruvian
produces tnem TO an extent which neutralizes to .
great degree its fertilizing qualities 3d. It has,
been thoroughly tested with Peruvian as fertiIi-
ger, and its power attested as equal by all us;no
both, and BY many the palm Of superiority award.
ed it. 30
To substantiate what we claim for it we annex
few of the numerous certificates voluntarily placed
at our disposal by those who have thoroughly
JOHN MERRYMAN, ESQ.,, one of the NEST ex-
tensive and successful planters in Maryland, and
for years President of the State Agricultural Sc
ciety, after thorough test, endorses it thus:
BALTIMORE, July 30th, 1866
Dear Sirs--I have been making some expest-
ments with Nonpareil French Guano with marked
benefit upon beets, parsnips, carrots and cucusa-
bers. The plants upon which the Guano was used.
are largely in advance of adjoining plants. Hass
never been injured By iasects, and have beautiful
glossy appearance I am SO well satisfied, that
shall use several tons this season upon grain crops
and for the future use it largely. aiS'i-4
bss. Very truly yours.
JOHN MERRYMAN
The old and well known firm of r. Sinclair Co.. IL
of Baltimore. "A priculturisfs and avtonsivo doak
ers in agricultural Implements Guano and othee
fertilizers, give the annexed testimony: "a
ecti BALTIMORE, August It'll, 1885,
Dear Slr.-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 e aroad rank it as ore
of the best fertilizers made sold in this country and
have no hesitation in recommending it favorablr
to the notice Of the farmers and planters as an az
ticle that can be relied on. .sf s'9s s'i
Yours respectfully. &c. aas4s
R. SINCLAIR & CO
French Guano, and would like you to reserve Tor
us good supply for our fall sales.
JOHN FEAST, ESQ.,, the celebrated Horticultu.s
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 6essue it to be the greatest sinau
liant that ever came under my notice. have used it
dissolved in water, and stirred in the soil as tor
dressing. But the best mode, particularly for rot
ting purposes is by mixing it in the proportion Of
one load of composts to twenty pounds Of the fer
tlizer. 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 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 a0as in favor Of the former, and be-
lieying it to possess the other advantages claimed
for it, shall certainly apply it alone on all my
crops for the future, and freely recommend it to
farmers generally svssH H
Yours, very truly, ssese..,
C. E. WEEMS.
Extract Of Letter from DR.. VIM. Darlington.
Of Va. Il am truly del GIFTED with the success Of
your Guano, My crops look fine and promise
large yield. 1t has exceeded my expectations 30
far, and if they continue to improve, shall uss
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 the side Of
the Peruvian and the Nonpareil consider best"
In another letter. dated March goth, 1867: $50
far there is complaint of the French Guanc
Indeed the report is, that no difference is seen be-
tween itand the Peruvian, where like quantities
were used" ssi5i sls -l...,
Mr.. Fenwick Hall, an Experienced Farmer, re-
siding on West River, A. A. Co., Maryland, states
he has tried our Nonpareil Guano, and ii is the
first Guano he ever saw any benefit from On his
farm.
An old and intelligent Gardener near the city Of
Baltimore writes: - s,4.s 9l.. .s,,..,-s +
af- IN sll q. s.lss 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. i shall use it ai-
together this spring.
~ es' Yours, truly, * t4,-4lna.
% 4sa JAS. STEWARD, Gardener,
q. We also by permission refer to the following
planters, who formerly used the Peruvian toss
great extent, but have now adopted this Guano:
I. Pendleton, Col. B. Morgan, E. McCormic, Mai
Green, P. v. Sheppard, Col james Ware, c. Shep-
pard, J. Enders, Clarke county, Va: d. MeCul-
Tough. Fairfield District, S. c.; DR.. VIM Monroe,
and f.. Merryman Baltimore county, Nd; 2.
Patterson, Hartford county, Md; r. Ireland, Cal
vert county, Md. j. P. Silver, Cecil county, Md.
E. Hundley. Virginia. 81 i. .ss..e.
DIRECTIONS FOR ITS USE.
The quantity necessary to be used is the same
as Peruvian, viz: On toerably fair soil $50 pounds
broadcast to the acre. On poor and hungry soil
$50 pounds should be used ); if used in the hillor
drill, 00pounds on medium land, and l50poupds
on poor land, will produce fine crop. It. con-
yeniently packed in barrels for shipment--six
barrels to the ton. We are prepared to supply it
to farmers at Sos per ton of 2, 600 pounds "A lib
eral discount TO dealers those ordering in largo
quantities. Apply to. OF address (. .s,7
~ y GEO, H. FITZWILSON s CO. Agents,
40 q Broadway, Room No. q, New York.
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