TO 



THE FARMERS AND PLANTERS OF THE UNITED STATES, 



THIS work is respectfully dedicated, with the hope that 

 it will add its mite in sustaining and carrying forward the 

 great agricultural improvements of the present day. To 

 agriculture, THE MOST HEALTHFUL, THE MOST USEFUL, 

 THE MOST NOBLE EMPLOYMENT OF MAN, rather than to any 

 other, or perhaps, than to all others combined, must we 

 look for the permanent strength, the glory and happiness 

 of our great Republic. 



THE AUTHOR. 





