HIGHLY IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. FACTS AND TESTIMONIALS IN RELATION TO A PATENT METHOD OF MAKING COMPOST MANURE INVENTED BY GEORGE BOMMER, OF NEW YORK. ELI BARNETT, OF WESTVILLE, NEW HAVEN COUNTY, CONN., PROPRIETOR. Individual Rights, with a copy of the Method, sold at a moderate price. Township, County, and State Rights, estimated according to their agricultural importance. All letters addressed to the Proprietor, post paid, shall receive prompt attention. C. S. Du.\NiNg, General Agent and Contractor for Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana, Florida. Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois; Chaki.es Bali:, do. Georgia ; H. H. Sherman, and E. Hoole, do. Pennsylvania and Maine ; S» C. Babcock, do. Vermont. All other authorized agents will, be furnished with appropriate credentials. Patent and copyrights duly secured and recorded. NEW HAVEN: H. BENHAM, PRINTER. 1348. PROPRIETOR'S ADDRESS. Fellow Citizens : I am happy to be able to offer you one of the most important agricultural improvements that has characterized the age. You do not need to be told that manure is indispensable for the successful cultivation of 3'our farms ; or that that system is the most desirable which will secure the greatest amount of the best manure, in the shortest time, and with the least expense. It is only ne- cessary to satisfy you that these advantages do actually unite in Bommer's Method, to induce you to appreciate its importance, and to avail yourselves of its advantages. If expedition in its production were the only advantage, we might suppose that what we gained in the saving of time might be sacrificed in the expense or quality of the manure. But it is now demonstrated, by the clearest evidence, that Bommer's Method is capable of converting, expeditiously and economically, not only all vegetable substances, muck, peat, &c, but also common earth, into a rich and fertiliz- ing manure, more efficient and durable in its effects than stable manure. The resources for making the manure are inexhaustible — consequently it can be made to any extent desired. Many of the ingredients to make the manure are universally attainable by every farmer, without cost, and the balance, so far as indispensable, can be procured at trifling expense. It is scarcely possible to enumerate all the advantages which Bommer's Method is capable of produ- cing, if it should become generally introduced and faith- fully improved throughout our extended and favored coun- try. I am aware that different sections may have their peculiar advantages and disadvantages connected with their particular localities, but I know of- no section where Bom- mer's Method would be inapplicable and useless. Espe- cially wherever a plentiful supply of the best manure, with the least expense, is a desirable ohject, there should Bom- mer's Method be practically introduced, with the least pos- sible delay. Wherever domestio endearments and the sweets of home render it desirable that lands, which have hitherto administered to our support, should retain unim- paired their wonted fertility, and eventually descend to posterity as an evidence that they have been rendered bet- ter by our occupancy, there should Bommer's Method be regarded as indispensable. And where worn-out lands, which were once productive, are exhausted and do not compensate for their tillage, let Bommer's Method con- vert the barren waste into a. fruitful field. In shortj let Bommer's Method receive the patronage it deserves, theo- retically and practically, with the ordinary blessing of Providence, it will augment the wealth of our country to an inconceivable extent, and while its benefits immediately accrue to the agriculturist who employs it, the advantages will indirectly advance the general interests of society. ELI BARNETT, Proprietor. ' North Carolina, Sept., 1848. Eli Barnett, Esq., Westville, Ct., Dear Sir, — Since I- purchased from you, in March last, the right for the Southern States for Bommer's Meth- od for making Manure, its great value has been fairly and fully tested and demonstrated in a great number of in- stances, and in various sections of the country, particu- larly in North Carolina, and Virginia. It affords me un- feigned pleasure to say to you, it has proved eminently successful in every trial, and its results perfectly satis- factory to all concerned. In the sale of this valuable Method to our Planters and Farmers here, I have pursued the plan of constructing large heaps on Plantations and Farms — following the direc- tions of the Method strictly. These heaps have been com- posed of every variety of both vegetable and mineral sub- stances— such as oak leaves, pine straw, the raking oft" from the woods, corn stalks, coarse grass, reeds from the swamps, weeds and straw from all kinds of small grains, boggs, swamp mad and muck, earth, ditch bank, &c. &c. In short it has been found by the application of this Meth- od, material may be found on every Farm and Plantation at any season of the year, from which large quantities of the richest, most fertilizing Manure may be produced in the short space of twenty or thirty days, and at much lese expense than by any other Method heretofore known by our most experienced, scientific agriculturists. The cash out- lav to the farmer being no more than the cost of a few barrels of lime, to produce a thousand loads of the very best kind of Manure, rich in fertilizing qualities, adapted to all kinds of soil and every variety of plants. The Bommer Method of making Manure, particularly com- mends itself to the favor of our Southern Planters, where large quantities of Manure is so much needed and may be produced at so little cost. By this Method the farmer may locate and put up his heaps at any distance he pleases from his barn-yard, horse or cattle pounds, or lots, at any point on his Plantation most convenient for his operations^ where the greatest amount of materials is found and near- est to the fields he wishes to manure. Here the vast amount of materials found on every farm, but which here- tofore remained useless on account of the distance and great expense of hauling and loss of time, may now be put up into heaps and converted into the best manure in a few days' time, at any season of the year, and at a trifling expense compared with any Method before known. _ Here the farmer may prepare thousands of loads of the best manure, ready for his worn-out lands, for any crop he pleases, and which he could not manure by any other method ; thereby increasing his crops, and greatly en- hancing the value of his lands. Wherever these heaps have been put up for exhibition, farmers, planters, scientific men, chemists, and all others interested in the advancement of agriculture in our State, have been invited to witness the process of erecting the heap, and the subsequent waterings with the ley ; and when matured, which has generally been in about twenty four days, all have been invited to be present at the open- ing of the heap, and to examine the manure for themselvesi We have in all cases invited the most scrutinizing exam- ination by farmers, men of science, and the best chemists of our country, who have invariably found our Bommer manure to contain, in great quantities, all those salts and gases so valuable and precious to the farmer in restoring his worn-out lands, and producing every kind of crop. It is found to be in many respects far superior to any other manure before known or used, and all have united in pro- nouncing it the most practical, speedy, effectual, and by far the cheapest method yet discovered, as you will readily see by the numerous certificates and testimonials from our best practical and scientific agriculturists, which I now transmit to you for publication. The introduction of the Bommer Method of making manure into the Southern States at this time, is hailed by the friends of agriculture as the harbinger of a better and a more prosperous state of things in our Planting interest. In a country like ours, where large quantities of manure are so indispensably necessary in the cultivation of our lands, and producing remunerating crops, cheapness and dispatch are the grand desiderata with the farmers; and here the Bommer Method seems happily to come in, ex- actly suited and adapted to our wants, By the adoption of this economical Method,, our lands in North Carolina may now be made fertile and productive, and abundant •crops realized, and our worn-out lands and fields restored, When this is done, we shall see the vast tide of emigra- tion from the good old State of North Carolina to other States, to new and richer lands, checked and stopped ; and possessing, as she does, one of the finest climates in the world, she will rise with her sister States in the scale of agricultural importance, wealth, and prosperity. The right for the use of the Bommer Manure Method is now afforded to all classes of farmers on such reasona- ble terms, that every one can well afford to purchase it, and avail themselves of its great benefits, without delay, It is now believed by all intelligent Planters, and those most deeply interested in our agricultural improvement and prosperity, that this Method will shortly be very generally adopted and practised throughout our State. And now since the practicability and beneficial results of the Bom- mer Method is seen and realized, we have been frequently •solicited and urged by many of our most talented men, practical and experienced agriculturists, not to relinquish our efforts for the sale of this Method until its general •adoption is secured thorughout the State. We shall con- tinue our efforts, and believe we shall soon accomplish this 1* desirable end. In the meaa time shall be happy to com^ municate to you the progress we make. Respectfully and cordially your friend, C. S. DUNNING. FACTS AND TESTIMONIALS. [From the Warrenton {±s. C.) Reporter.} BOMMER MANURE. As a subject which should be unusually interesting to the agricultural portion of our readers, we recommend attention to the method of making manure patented by George Bom- mer five years ago, which has been very generally adopted in Virginia, Maryland, most of the Northern States, and is now coming into practical use in several of our Eastern counties. From the testimonials of very many of our best practical agriculturists, there seems to be no doubt that it is the most effectual, economical, and speedy method of making manure yet discovered. The Heap of Materials laid up on the plantation of Mr. Kemp Plummer, by the Proprietors of the Patent for this State, was examined on the 6th inst. by upwards of thirty of our Planters and Scientific men, and the result was such as to prove satisfactory to the most prejudiced mind. The heap was iu an advanced stage of decomposition, suitable for immedite application, and fully equal to the best Lot Manure. We are pleased to learn that many adopted the Method, indicating that the dormant spirit of agricultural improve- ment is not entirely extinguished in our county. That our lands are capable of being made fertile and of producing remunerating crops instead of the meager apologies now realized from them, is beyond a doubt to the least atten- tive observer. All that is necessary, is to awaken a spirit of inquiry, so that a knowledge of the true merits of any improvement may eradicate the absurd prejudicies so often impeding any progress in agriculture. The Right for the use of the Bommer Method is secured by Letters Patent, but the Proprietors offer it on such reason - able terms as to remove all obstacles to its general adoption; and if by so simple a process our barren fields may be made productive, it is to be hoped that no one will be found so want- ing in public spirit as not to encourage it. COMMENDATORY NOTICES FROM GENTLEMEN OF SCI- ENCE AND INFLUENCE IN DIFFERENT STATES. From the Transactions of the N. Y. Agricultural Society — Prize Essay on the preparation and use of Manures, by Willis Gaylord. Bommer's patent manure is compost made in a scientific and accurate manner, every part of the process so man- aged as to produce a perfect fermentation, without the loss of any of the valuable parts of the constituents used. From a knowledge of the process employed by him, we are able to say, that where his directions are followed, a powerful and valuable manure cannot fail to be produced. From Professor Ives, of. Yale College, Neio Haven, Ct. Rev. E. Barnett, Sir — I have examined the pamphlet of Mr. Bommer on the subject of making manure. His method is founded on correct philosophical principles, agreeably to those recently advanced by Leibeg. If farm- ers can be induced to purchase the Method and thoroughly execute his plan of making manure, in my opinion it will very much increase the value of farms in this State. ELI IVES. From Professor Cleaveland, of Boicdoin College, Me. I have read the description of the several processes pro- posed by Mr. G. Bommer, for the preparation of vegetable manure, and believe the subject to be highly deserving of the attention of farmers. The manure thus produced, is well adapted to promote the growth of vegetation. By following these processes, the firmer not only greatly in- creases his supply of good manure, but can prepare it at the time he may need it. This Method of manufacturing manure may also be commended on the principle of econ- omy ; for it enables the farmer to convert into a useful article the straw, weeds, and other vegetable matter, found on every farm, at a moderate expense, in addition to hLs own labor. One great error in agriculture, is. the cultiva- tion of too much land with too little manure. To remedy this evil, a smaller number of acres must be cultivated, or the quantity of manure increased. The latter may be ef- fected by Mr. Bommer's process. P. CLEAVELAND. Certificate from Hon. W. B. Calhoun, President of Hamp. den County Agricultural Society. Springfield, Mass., Nov. 2d, 1847. I have examined with a good deal of attention the sys- tem of making manures by George Bommer, and am clear in the opinion that it is of great value. Every farmer has abundant materials within his own grounds for making any quantity of manure. Bommer's Method shows the way to make it of the very best quality and in a brief ,space of time. The system is simple, the expense of the process trifling, and the result highly effica- cious. The application of the system to barn yard manures and earth is very important. One of the great advantages of Bommer's process is the destruction of foul seeds, effected by high fermentation; and the effect is to render cultiva- tion clear and thorough. Bommer's book contains, I think, a great amount of val- uable information concerning the nature of manures, and their adaptation to particular soils and crops, and is a very useful and instructive manual on the subject of manures. WM. B. CALHOUN. Egypt, N. C, July 4, 1843. J. H. Upton, Esq., Dear Sis, — I am in receipt of your regarded favor, under date of 21st u!t. I paid $20 for Bommer's Method, some three years since. The book clearly illustrates the process, and I found no difficulty in making the manure. I have substituted coperas for salt-petre, and use the cop- peras very freely, with lime and unslacked ashes, in form- ing the lye to wet the kiln, which ought to be thoroughly done every four days till the lye runs through the kiln freely. In two or three weeks the manure is rotted for use. I make two kilns at the same time, and have them so arranged that the waste lye from both will run into same vat. It may be made of any kind of litter, such as the rakings of leaves from the woods, any kind of straw from small grain, &c. The manure may be varied in strength, in proportion to the strength of the lye, but by following the Method, manure can be made of the best quality. I make six kilns every spring, about 12 feet wide by 28 long, and 7 feet high. Believing I have given you all the informa- tion necessary, I shall subscribe myself) Yours Respectfully, PETER EVANS. Gales County, N. C> July 1th, 1848. J. H. UftoN) Esq., — The drought, (which lasted almoti'. from the time you left till you wrote,) caused my corn to look so bad that I did not think prudent to answer you be- fore. But since it has rained, my Bommer corn is in a beau- tiful, growing condition. You know that the land I planted it upon was so worn out that the old stalks were not lar^er tlian my finger, but the present crop on the same land ma- nured with Bommer, 1 think will be first rate; and I find Bommer to be a choice manure for potatoes. Yours, &C. OLIVER H. SAVAGE, I purchased a right for the use of the Bommer Method of making ■manure, in May, 1848, and erected a heap of about 1000 loads, consisting of pine straw, reeds, oak- leaves, and swampy matter. The heap was opened 24 days after erection, in, presence of many gentlemen, and the result was productive of the utmost satisfaction to all. The materials were in an advanced stage of decomposi- tion, and presented the appearance of rich and valuable manure. I have, up to this time, put up about 5000 loads, and am so well pleased with the Method that I shall con- tinue its use, believing it to be the most economical and effectual way of making manure. The cash outlay is very small, and the labor not exceeding the ordinary mode of making yard manure. • I most cheerfully recommend the Method as being of great value, more particularly in our section of country, where large quantities of manure are required bevond the amount supplied by stock. THOS. P. LITTLE. Hertford County, N. C, May, 1848. We the undersigned, having been present at the opening cf the heap of manure laid up after Bommer s Method, and 10 opened on this, the 24th day after its completion, take pleasure in stating that we find the mass (composed of oak leaves, pine and wheat straw, reeds and muck) far advan- ced in a state of decomposition, and in what we conceive to be in the best state to apply to land broadcast; present- ing the appearance of rich and valuable' manure, and af- fording us evidence, by every means which we possess of testing its value, of its being a most excellent manure. From the specimens which we have seen, we highly ap- prove of the Method and recommend its adoption to the entire agricultural comrrfuhity. Sam'l A. Darden. J. W. Hutchings. Jet R. Darden. Thos. N. Myrick. Geo. W. Peet. James Maget. B. T. Spiers. James H. Maget. Richard G. Cowper. William J. Maget. Jno. P. Bridges. Sam'l D. Winbone. Hertford County, State of North Carolina, > June 23d, 1848. < We the subscribers, citizens of Yates County, N. C, having examined a heap of Bommer manure made in our County, in May, 1848, do certify that we are highlypleased with the success of the Method, and believe it to be of great utility and importance to the farming interest. The Method is a speedy way of converting all kinds of •vegetable and mineral matter into a rich and highly fertil- izing manure, superior in many respects to yard manure. The success of the Method has been practically demon- strated to us, beyond a doubt, and we cheerfully recom- mend it to the farmers of our County as being eminently worthy of their adoption. W. G. Daughty. Cord ay Y'. Savage. Thos. Riddick. R. Lassiter. W. J. Baker. O. H. Savage. H. C Willey. Dr. Jno. Gatling. We the subscribers, citizens of Hertford County, N. C, having examined a heap of Bommer manure erected in our County in June, 1848, and highly pleased with the r e 11 suit, being satisfied of the value of the manure and the importance and economy of the Method. The heap open- ed on the 17th day of June, 1848, 23 days after erection, presented the appearance of rich and highly fertilizing manure. Great benefit must be derived from the certain destruction of the seeds of all noxious weeds. The heap was composed of dry. materials, Vegetable and Mineral We cheerfully recommend the Method to our farmers, as being profitable and economical. Jno. P. Bridges. J. W. Hutcrtngs. R. H. WoRTHINGTON. DAVID GATLING. A. W. Moore. William Dunning. Pleasant Jordan. Benj. H. Perkins. This may certify that I purchased Bommer's Method last fall, and have put up two heaps, composed of corn- stalks, straw, and leaves ; and found them decomposed to my satisfaction in fifteen days. The expense of the ma- terials to decompose the heaps did not cost over fifteen or twenty cents per cord ; the labor is only such as is necessa- ry to form a compost heap of any kind. Eli Sargent, Brattlcboro, Vt., May 13, 1848. I hereby certify that I have tried the Bommer process of making manure, and highly approve of making the same. I have no hesitation in saying that I feel confident that the system is a valuable one, as my corn that I ma- nured with this manure, looks better than that manured with sta'ble manure. The cost of the materials that I pur- chased was not over twenty cents to the cord. E. S. Woods. Windsor. Vt., June 7, 1848. This may certify, that I purchased Bommer's Method of making manure, this Spring, and made one heap of about three cords, in which I used corn stalks and straw, and it mostly decomposed ; and I have no doubt in regard to the svstem, and can safely recommend it to farmers. Andrew R. Adams. Windsor, Vt., June 8th, 1848. 12 This certifies that I have carefully examined the Bom me* Method df making manure, and am fully satisfied that his Method will be of great advantage to the farmer, and will cause two blades of grass to grow where but one now grows, and with but a trifle of expense to the farmer. Pom/ret, Yt., May 29lh, 1343- Gard-xer Wixslow. This may certify that I have practiced manufacturing manure by Bommer's Method for three years, having made over one hundred loads the past season, and find it both con- venient and profitable, and can very cheerfully recommend it to others. Aarox P. Lynde. . pringfield, Yt., March 16th, 1843. I hereby certify that I have partially tried Bommer's process of making manure, and am satisfied it as the best way to decompose all kinds of weeds, &c, and consider it worth all 1 paid for it. Uriah Wilkiss. Stow, Sept. 6th, 1348. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. 1 have recently purchased Bommer's Patent Manure Method, and having examined it very carefully, am per- fectly satisfied in regard to its practical utility, and am of the opinion that it will be of great advantage to the farm- ■cra of this State if they will put it in practice. I have no hesitation in saying that Bommer's method is founded upon correct principles, and that by following its directions, every farmer may, at small expense and reasonable labor, manufacture his own manure, almost entirely within his own resources. " Union is strength." " To lose nothing is economy." , Bommer's method beautifully illustrates the meaning and force of these quotations, for it teaches how to unite together many articles about a farm that have usually been considered of little or no importance, and how. with a trifling outlay for other ingredients, to convert the whole into a manure that must, in my opinion, be strong ar.j durable. I have already commenced putting the sys- tem in practice, and have no doubt that it will be of more advantage to me the present year, than the cost of half a dozen rights. Samcee West. Clissler, Delaware Co., May 5, 1843.