Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-26
AMSTERDAM, VA, June 26, 1866.

letter definitely as possible. "The Oldest lnhabl-
tan never witnessed such failure OF the wheat crop
as we have in this part of Virginia 1t has been
often remarked to me by my neighbors, that mine
was the best crop in this vicinity, which OF course
and every one else attributes to the Guano and Bone
Flour. Team most eonscentiOusly recoHenaend a. In
comparing it with the Peruvian, would say, that
used the Peruvian two years preceding the war; my
present crop much better than it was one OF those
years. and believe good as it was either year,
Notwithstanding the general failure Of wheat every
where this year great deal of my wheat this year
was winter killed, and then late in the spring Try
damaged it very much
Very respectfully yours, &C., ~
VIM. D. MohEON'
L1TT1EToN, SUSSEX Co., VA, Nov. "a, 1865.
MesTs John s. Reese Dc Co.:
Gents-The ten tons Soluble Pacific Guano I pro-
cured from you in March last was applied chiefly to
cotton, with results entirely satisfactory. The crop
started well was vigorous in its early growth, and
continued so until maturity. The growth was larger
and the plant did not suffer from the drought as did
the crops of my neighbors who used Peruvian Guano
1t was better and heavier boiled and opened quite
early as any crop saw where Peruvian Guano was
used. am satisfied my crop was increased 200 per
cent. by tie use of the Guano. l used it on corn,
pea nuts and navy beans with equally satisfactory
results.
A. L. LAND.
ONANoocK, Va, May 18th, 1866
John s. Reese, Esq:
l will state that l have now in process several
comparative experiments between Peruvian and
Soluble Pacific Guanos, on potatoes, cotton and gar
dem vegetables applied at same cost per acre. and in
every instance thus far the appearance is i'll favor Of
the Pacific Guano in color and growth.
Respectfully, yours,
TH0S.. r. JoYNEs.
Brunswick Co., VA, Dec 90, 1866.
Messrs Rogers JarTatt d RiUes:
Gentlemen-I was induced by your recommends
ton to use the "Solube Pacific Guano" on cotton
and tobacco this year. / am entirely satisfied with
the result on both crops it acts finely. My expert
ments entirely satisfy me of its value. consider my
crops of cotton doubled by its use and prefer it to
- '@'''' ~ CHAs. GBBoN.
SUSSEX Co., Va, January II, 1867.
Messrs R0gers, Jarrett 6 Rares:
used the Soluble Pacific Guano last season on
cotton and am so we'll pleased with the result, that
intend using it the next year more extensively
From observation, 7 am satisfied that crops upon
which this Guano is used, are not SO liable to be
JOHN E. RIvEs
STAUNToN, VA, July %, 1868.
Messrs H. Kerr d Dro:
Genhemen-I used the Pacific Guano, purchased of
you last year. in the same field with Peruvian
Guano using about 100 lbs of each to the acre, and
have no hesitation in saying that tie Pacific did
the best work. the grain being heavier and the heads
larger. have also fine crop Of grass.
HENRY DEFFENBAUGH
SUMMIT POINT, JEFFERSON, Co., W. Va,
June 1868. !
Messrs Ransom d. Detke Charleston:
Gentlemen-I have compared the Soluble Pacific
Guano, purchased of you last fall for wheat, with
three other kinds and do not hesitate to give it the
preference over all of them.
Respectfully, VIM A RUBY,
FAuqurER Co., VA, September, 1868.
John s. Reese d TO-.
Gentlemen-If you remember, told you my inten-
ton was to make test last fall, my wheat crop,
between the Soluble Pacific Guano and Peruvian
Guano. Ibid So using the same quantity on the same
soil, the same days sowing The result is, can dis
cover no difference in the crop and, feel perfectly
satisfied from the trial have made, that the Soluble
Pacific Guane is ta%y equal to the Peruvian.
G. N. BASTABLE.
KEswlCX IlT0T, VA c. r. r.,
August %, 1868.
Messrs j. s. Reese d Co.,:
GenAemen-I am pleased after lapse Of two
years in the use of Peruvian and other fertilizers on
wheat and grass to bear testimony to tue superiority
of your Soluble Pacific Guano over all others upon
my land.
STANTON, VA, July 18th, 1868.
MeSsrs IT. Nicr d Bro:
Gentemen-I used the Soluble Pacific Guano pur-
chased of you last fall, on piece Of light chestnut
land, sowing $50 lbs. per On The same land
put good coat of frst-rate barn-y and stable
manure. / have no hesitation in saying that the
Guaased wheat is much superior, being heagier and
larger in peId On small piece of the same land,
which had neither Guano nor manure the wheat was
very poor. deem your Gu&no an excellent crop
grower. Truly
A. HUFFMAN.
NEAR CHARLEsTowN JEFFERSON Co, W. Va,