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jMate department of Agriculture. The Price and Value of Commercial Manure. State of Georgia, ') Department of Agriculture, Atlanta. June. 21, 1874. J ♦*#** ■ * * * The average cash price per ton of the fertilizers sold in Georgia during the sea son of 1874-'75, to be used alone, is 851. There have been 48,648 tons repented to this department as sold in Georgia during the season ending May Ist. This, at 851 per ton, gives an expenditure in cash, oi' its equivalent, of 82.481.048 in Georgia for fertilizers, or nearly two and a half millions of dollars! The best acid phosphate can be pur chased at 840 per ton. Using 500 pounds of acid phosphate to the ton, composted with cotton seed and manure, it will be necessary to purchase only one-fourth the commercial material to make the same number of tons of fertilizers of equal a - value. Only 12.162 tons of acid phosphate would, therefore, be required to make all the fertilizers used m Geor gia, which, at 840 per ton, would invoke an outlay of only 8486,480, instead of 82,481,048! This would be a saving to the farmers of Georgia of 81.994.568 in the cost of fertilizers for the present crop ! Add to this the freight which would be saved on the 36,486 tons, the purchase of which would be rendered unnecessary, at 85 per ton, (which is perhaps less than an average), or 8182,430, and we have a total amount saved to the farmers of the State, by the composting system, of 82,176,998; or an average of 815,883 to every county; or more than 850 to every farmer in Geor gia. It is more than the aggregate taxable property of 102 of the 137 counties of the State. It is more than twice the annual State tax of Georgia. It would pay the whole debt of Georgia in four years. It is 7 per cent, of the value of the whole cotton crop of Georgia. Farmers, study well these figures. If you will adopt these suggestions, you will save enough in one year to pay the present expenses of the State Depart ment of Agriculculture for More than 150 years. That it is entirely practicable to ferti lize well with compost every acre of land cultivated in Georgia, at an average out lay of 810 per ton for material not made on the farm, has been demonstrated ex perimentally. Each mule or horse hous ed at night through the year, and fed in the stall, will depoftt, with moderate bed ding, one and a half tons of excellent sta ble manure, which, using 750 pounds to the ton, will be enough of that ingredient for four tons. Each mule will make five bales of cotton (an average), which will yield 150 bushels of cotton seed. After reserving 50 bushels for planting, there will remain 100 bushels, or 3,000 pounds, for material purposes, which, using 25 bushels, or 750 pounds to the ton, will, with the 750 pounds of stable manure, 1 make 6,000 pounds, or 1.500 pounds of seach of four tons. Now add 2,ooopounds •of acid phosphate, or 500 pounds to each ton. and we have four tons of compost to the mule, equal in agricultural value to the best fertilizers on the market, as has been demonstrated by actual soil test, conducted for a series of years by the Hancock Agricultural Club, by the Com missioner of Agriculture, and by various other parties in Georgia. If farmers prefer the manipulated com pounds, they will find them most profita bly compost_-d with stable manure ai d cotton seed. The Commissioner congratulates the farmers on the evidences of a wise pru dence and ec momy, as shown by the in creased acreage in provision and forage crops, and by the larger per centage of compost applied to the present crop, amounting to more than one-half of the whole. By a judicious use of fertilizers, as sug gested by recent scientific and experimen tal research, and by prosecuting the wise, self-sustaining policy so auspiciously in augurated, the farmers of Georgia will speedily repair the losses sustained by the speculative agricultural policy engendered by the results of the war. The following shows the shipments of fertilizers from Savannah over the Central Railroad, during the seasons from 1871 to 1873, inclusive, and over the Central and Atlantic and Gulf Roads in 1873-74 and 1874- 75, has been kindly furnished this department by Dr. A. Means, the ef ficient Inspector for Chatham county. As a matter of interest to planters, the cot ton crops of the State in bales is given for the corresponding seasons: From Sept. 1 to May 1, 1871-’72, 29,- 339 tons; cotton, same period, 450,039 bales; for 1872-73, 47,530 tons; cotton, 614,039; for 1873-’74, 32,767 tons; cot ton, 504,233; 1874—’75, 32,834 tons; amount cotton not fully known. Dr. Means also reports an improvement, since 18C8, of from 25 to 50 per cent, in chemical composition and agricultural value of commercial fertilizers; while there has been, during the same period, a reduction of from 10 to 20 cent, in prices. He also reports a reduction of four-fifths in the stock of fertilizers carried over this season, compared with the last. The Commissioner is indebted for much of the valuable information contained in this circular to Dr. A. Means, Inspector for Chatham county, and Mr. O. P. Fitz simmons, Inspector of Richmond county. Thomas P. Janes. Commissioner of Agriculture. ♦ Crops in Georgia. Commissioner Janes’ report of the con dition of crops for the month of May, in Georgia, contains the report of the crops in 111 counties one of 137 in the State, and as the figures are made from our most intelligent farmers the summing up can be relied on. State of Georgia. 4 Department of Agriculture, > Atlanta, June 1, 1875. J The above county averages are taken from the reports of 241 correspondents, representing 111 counties. In many in stances, important crops are omitted in these county returns when there is no in crease or decrease worthy of notice. From a general comparison of the Re turns of the 111 counties that have re ported, the folio .ving interesting informa tion is gleaned: Corn.—There are 7 per acres planted in corn this year than last, or 152.916 acres more than last year. There is ;. e > un mere' se of 6 per cent, in the amount of fertilizers used on corn : 68 per cent, of these compost. In prepara tion and time of planting, there is a. de crease of 3 per cent. A large margin from the middle and lower counties report the best distance for corn 4x5, 3x7 or 3x6 —the upper counties, 3x4, 3x5 and 4x4. Oats.- There is an increase of 12 per cent, in the number of acres sown in oats, or 55,215 acres more than last year, 49 per cent, of these were sown in the fall, and 21 per cent, fertilized. The condition of the crop May 15th, throughout the State was 1 per cent, above an average. A large majority who reported the “best variety” give the preference to the “rust proof;” many prefer the “wintergrazing,” while quite a number prefer what they call the “yellow,” which may mean either of the above. A large majority sow one bushel of seed per acre—some one-half bushel and others as much as three bushels. Wheat.—The acreage in wheat is 14 per cent, or 50,239 acres more than last year; 5 per cent, more fertilizers used on it, and the condition of the crop, May 15th, 1 per cent, above an average. The varieties principally recommended as suc cessful are the “Tappahannock,” “Early Red” or “Red May,” in the middle and lower counties, and the “Tappahannock” and the Spring varieties in the northern counties. A large majority sow one bushel per acre, while many sow only one half or three-fourths that quantity. A few sow more than one bushel. Clover. —The acreage in clover is 7 per cent, greater than last year, while its con dition, May 15th, was 1 per cent, below an average. Correspondents from the mid dle counties report it best to sow alone, either in fall or spring. In the upper counties it is sown either alone or with small grain, in spring principally; but some say September. An increase of only one per cent, in grasses is reported. Cor respondents almost unanimously recom mend the sowing of grass seed alone, either in fall or spring. Cotton. —There is 5 per cent., or 80,- 150 acres less cotton planted this year than last. Preparation of the soil is re ported only two-thirds of 1 per cent, infe rior to last year, while 44 per cent, more fertilizers are used, 52 per cent, of which is compost. The condition of the crop, May 15, generally two weeks late, and 3 per cent, below an average. Sugar Cane. —Acreage 4 per cent, de crease; condition May 15, 6 per cent, be low an average, and the condition of seed cane, when planted, 144 per cent, below last year. Sorghum.—Acreage 354 per cent, in crease, while the condition May 15th was 44 per cent, below an average. Ground Peas.—Acreage 4 per cent, greater than last year. Condition May 15th, 2 per cent, below an average. Melons. —Two and three-fourths more planted. Condition May 15th, 64 per cent, below an average. Varieties gener ally recommended, “Rattlesnake,” “Moun tain Sprout,” and “Mountain Sweet.” Peaches. —One and a third per cent, below an average. Nearly all killed in some parts of North Georgia; generally a full crop in the middle and lower coun ties. • Apples.—Thirteen and two-thirds per cent, below an average. Pears.—One and two-thirds per cent, below an average. Small Fruit. —Seven per cent, below an average. Garden Products.—Five and a half per cent, below an average. Rice. —There is an increase of 12 per cent, in the acreage in rice, while the con dition, May 15th, was 3| pei cent, below an average. Sheep.—The number of sheep is re ported as | of one per cent, less than last year. The number of lambs 14 per cent, less, and the wool crop 4 per cent. less. The Merino is generally reported best for wool, and the Southdown for mutton, ex cept in some parts of upper Georgia, where the Cotswold is recommended for both. The common report, however, is that only the native sheep are raised, the risk from dogs being too great to incur the expense of introducing the improved breeds. The condition of work stock is reported 3| per cent, better than last year. The pork prospect 2 per cent, less, in conse quence of the ravages of cholera in many sections of the State. The reports show that ten per cent, of all the stock in the State died during the last winter and spring. Our planters will do well to give their stock more attention, to protect them from diseases and stealage. It is gratifying to state that 83J per cent, of the corn being fed in the State is home-raised. A Car Load. We take the folio-wing of what consti tutes a car load from the St. Louis Times: Seventy barrels of salt, 70 of lime, 90 of flour, 60 of whisky, 200 sacks of flour, 6 cords of soft wood, 18 to 20 head of cat tle, 50 to 60 heads of hogs, 90 to 100 head of sheep, 8,000 feet of solid boards, 17,- 000 feet of siding, 13,000 feet of flooring, 40,000 shingles, one-half less of hard lum ber, one-fourth less of green lumber, one tenth of joists, scantling, and all other large timber, 340 bushels of wheat, 300 of corn, 680 of oats, 400 of barley, 360 of apples, 430 of Irish potatoes, 360 of sweet potatoes, 1,000 bushels of bran. Bone Meal for Cows. We have never known cattle which had a plentiful supply of bone meal to be at tacked with murrain. Young and grow ing animals are very fond of it. Calves will gladly lap it from the hand. There is no danger in feeding it; cows will eat what they require and no more. Those that do not need it will not touch it. Dairymen would do well to feed this arti cle to cows, since they are called upon tb supply a considerable quantity in their milk and in the production of their young. There is a difference between milch cows and oxen in their appetite for bones. We have never seen or heard of an ox picking up and trying-to chew a re fuse bone, whilst with milch cows it was quite common. — American Stock Journal. Onions Lice Exterminators. Asa Baldwin, of Chautauqua county. N. Y., writes the Rural New-Yorker that fifty years ago a very lousy cow of his ate ten or twelve onions, and in fifteen hours after the lice had disappeared. He tried the same remedy many times since, with the same results in each case. A thirteen year old boy of Boston, named Henry C. Haines, recently stole from his invalid mother money and bank deposits to the amount of $1,280, with which he bought and provisioned a yacht for the purpose of making a cruise along the coast, and when the theft was discovered he was so over come with grief and shame that he took his own life by shooting himself through the head with a pistol. No doubt he was prompted to make this adventure bj’ dime novel reading. Bradfield's Female Regulator.— We have often read in the newspapers of the grand success of medical compounds put up at the North and elsewhere. Many of those medicines have had their day, and we hear no more of them. Their pro prietors have made fortunes, not so much from their curative powers and virtues of their mixtures, as from the notoriety given them by advertising, by which people are to believe all the good that was said of them. A preparation is now before the public which is becoming very popular and is known as Bradfield’s Female Reg ulator, put up by L. H. Bradfield, Atlan ta, Ga., at 81-50 per bottle. Such is its curative virtues, that it has gained wide spread popularity all over the country where it has been made known, and it is being introduced everywhere. We are in formed that immense quantities of this medicine are being sold in all sections of the South and Southwest, especially in the city of Nev; Orleans and in Texas. This much we say in justice to its pro prietor, who is a gentleman of integrity, and who would not engage in the manu facture and sale of a humbug.— LaGrange Reporter. B. Moyers & Co. have now on hand and are receiving a large stock of Cooking Stoves, Tin ware, Wood and Willow ware, and Table Cutlery. A full supply of house-furnishing goods generally. It will pay all who wish to start house-keeping to call and see their stock. ts. The mammoth wholesale and retail store of Messrs. Chamberlain, Boynton & Co., of Atlanta, is familiar to many in this portion of our State, as the superior qual ity, cheapness and beauty of the goods at this establishment daily attract hundreds. They have dress goods of every descrip tion, of the loveliest designs and fabrics, and carpets, window curtains, lambre quins, hangings, laces, cords, tassels, and every rich and beautiful, as well as simple and pretty, article for finishing parlors, bed-rooms, etc. 3t. GEO. P. ROWELL & CO. cy for the reception of advertisements for American Newspapers—the most complete es tablishment of the kind in the world. Six thousand Newspapers are kept regularly on file, open to inspection by customers. Every advertisement is taken at the home price of the paper, without any additional charge or commission. An advertiser, in dealing with the Agency, is saved trouble and correspon dence, making one contract instead of a doz en, a hundred or a thousand. A book, con taining large lists of papers, circulations, with some information about prices, is sent to any address for twenty-live cents. Persons wish ing to make contracts for advertising in any town, city, county, State or Territory of the United States, or any portion of the Dominion of Canada, may send a concise statement of what they want, together with a cony of the advertisement, and receive information which will enable them to decide whether to in crease or reduce the order. For such infor mation there is no charge. Orders are taken for a single paper as well as for a list; for a single dollar as readily as for a larger sum o gy ,T„„e.8 U11 . 1 . 41 Park RowJI.Y. S3ES3NTX? Fifty Gents And Get The Agriculturist ONE YEAR. H. A. WRENCH, Dalton, Ga. KIN G SF O RD’S ~ Oswego Pure and SILVER GLOSS STARCH, For tire Laundry, Manufactured by T, KINGSFORD & SON, THE best starch in the world. Gives abeau ful finish to the linen, and the difference in cost between it and common starch is scarcely half a cent for an ordinary washing. Ask your grocer tor it. Kingsford’s OSWEGO CORN STARCH, For Puddings, Blanc Mange, Ice Cream, &c. IT is the original—established in 1848—and preserves its reputation as purer, stronger and more delicate than any other article of the kind offered, either of the same name or with other titles. Stevenson Macadam, Ph. D., &c., the highest chemical authority of Europe, carefully ana lyzed this Corn Starch, and says it is a most excellent article of diet, and in chemical and feeding properties is fully equal to the best arrow root. Directions for making Puddings, Custards, &c., accompany each one pound package. For sale by all first-class grocers. April 22, 1875-4 t. Grand Bargain • TN VALUABLE FARMING LAMS 11 500 Acres in a Body! A Mile of Creek Bottom! 300 Acres Fine Woodland ! WILL PRODUCE THIS YEAR Forty Bushels Corn to Acre. 0 THIS is a splendid Creek Farm, of 500 acres, conveniently near to Dalton, and is fairly improved, having dwelling house, stables, cribs, and tenant houses. Would he a grand chance for three or four small farmers, as the fertile bottom lands might be thus divided to secure each a part. Address enquiries to H. A. WRENCH. THE Very PLACE TO SECURE YOUR Milk, Butter, Chickens, Eggs « And Vegetables, By Home Energy and Labor ’ SIXTEEN ACRES of land, suitable for small farming, market gardening, dairying, etc., near Dalton. Will be sold cheap to right kind of purchaser. Land susceptible of highest im provement, running stream of water through it, and most of under cultivation. Apply to 11. A. WRENCH. Spring Place Masonic High School. THE first session of this school, with a Male and Female departmet, and a full corps of teachers, will be opened on the, first Monday in August. Ample arrangements have been made for the accommodation of boarders in the family of the Principal and other families in the village. The course of instruction, including all the English branches, the Languages, and Music upon the piano, will be as thorough and com plete as in any institution in North Georgia. For further particulars, rates, etc., apply for circular to REV. T. J. McVEIGH, Principal. Or CAPT. W W. GIDDENS, Chairman Board of Trustees. June 10, 1875-ts. SAVE MONEY I DO yon wish to buy anything usually kept in a Dry Goods Store? Then go to W. L. WHITMAN A BKO.’S, At Ringgold, Georgia. Do you wish to buy material out of which to build a BUGGY, a ONE or TWO HORSE WAG ON, and the IRON to iron them ? Then go to W. L. WHITMAN A BRO'S, Ringgold, Georgia. Do you wish to buy HARDWARE, CROCKE RY WARE, GLASSWARE, BOOTS and SHOES, HATS and CAPS, ihe celebrated BRINLEY’ PLOWS, or anything in fact kept in a Gen eral Merchandise Store *? Then go to W. WHITMAN A BRO'S, Ringgold, Georgia. And above all, do you wish to make your money BUY the MOST of the BEST GOODS possible, where you do not have to help pay the bad debts of other men ? Then you will be sure to go to W. L. WHITMAN A' BRO'S, Ringgold, Georgia. W For theirs’ is a CASH STORE, where EVERY' THIN G is sold at the lowest pos sible CASH PRICES! Y’ou will make money to go twenty miles and buy your supplies of them. 4®*ln this day of large Homesteads no mer chant can retail Goods on a credit without losing a large proportion of his debts, and if he succeeds at all in business he is compelled to sell at enormous profits to all, both paying and non-paying, as well as cash customers.— It is not so with the merchant who sells for cash, and the wise and thinking people of the country will always buy their Goods of the merchants who sell for cash only. WWe invite a trial from any one.who wish es to buy Goods for CASH, living within fifty miles of Ringgold, and they will be convinced that money will be saved in trading with W. L- WHITMAN A BRO., RINGGOLD, GA. J une 25, 1874 ts.