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four thousand of such readers? "We might make more 

 money by publishlug a high-priced paper, but We prefer 

 a large list of readers and correspondents, and as long as 

 we can secure that, shall not be deterred from our pur- 

 pose by the sneers of any interested party. Because a 

 thing is " cheap" it is not necessarily poor. Cheered by 

 the disinterested labors of thousands of kind friends, who 

 act as voluntary agents tor the Fanner, and encouraged 

 and aided in our labors by the contributions of several 

 hundred able writers and experienced farmers and fruit- 

 growers in various sections of the United States and 

 Canada, we shall still continue to publish a " clieap" 

 paper, aiming at the same time to make it second to none 

 in real value. 



The favor with which the Genesee Farmer is received is 

 conclusive evidence to our minds that a good, monthly 

 paper is adapted "to the wants of the people of this age 

 of progress." The unparalleled increase in its circulation 

 during the last three years will stimulate us to make still 

 greater efforts to improve the contents and appearance of 

 the volume for 1859. To accomplish this, we shall spare 

 no labor or expense. By the continued aid of our unri- 

 valled corps of correspondents, we can contidently prom- 

 ise to provide a paper worth at least the small sum asked 

 for it. 



We desire to make the Genesee Farmer not only the 

 cheapest, and the most extensively circulated, but the 

 BEST agricultural paper in the world. We cannot suc- 

 ceed, however, without the cordial co-operation and coil- 

 tinued assistance of our readers. We thank them sin- 

 cerely for their kind endeavors to increase our circulation 

 the present j'ear, and hope still to receive their encour- 

 agement and support. 



Will not each reader of the Genese. Farmer endeavor to 

 increase its circulation in his neighborhood? We have 

 no paid agents, — it is a labor of love with all who kindly 

 consent to obtain and forward subscriptions. We are 

 under great obligations to them, and will do all in our 

 power to reward them. We shall offer a larger List of 

 Premiums for subscribers to the next volume, than ever 

 before. These Premiums have hitherto been books, — the 

 coming year they will be CasJi. We offer twenty Premi- 

 ums in cash, for the greatest number of subscribers sent 

 in by the 15th of January. The names of the successful 

 competitors, with the number of subscribers, will be an- 

 nounced in the February number, and the Premiums — 

 amounting to over §200 — will be immediately paid. 



Here is a good chance for any young man to make 

 money, and benefit his neighbors into the bargain. The 

 Premiums are so numerous that very small lists will se- 

 cure one. No one can fail of a Premium, who takes hold 

 of this matter in earnest — and commences early. Many 

 persons obtained premiums this year who did not try for 

 them, and were surprised to find themselves entitled to a 

 handsome library. This coming year our Premiums are 

 larger and much more numerous, so that the' chances are 

 even still greater. 



In addition to our Premiums for the largest list of sub- 

 scribers, we offer very liberal specific Premiums for a 

 given number of subscribers. So that we have all prizes 

 and no blanks. 



Full particulars will be furnished to all who are dis- 

 posed to act as our agents. Our showbills for 1859, and 



the Lists of Premiums, &c., will be issued in a few days. 

 They will be sent to all who are willing to aid us in in- 

 creasing our circulation. 



Subjects for Prize Essays. 



Below we give a list of the subjects for Prize Essays 

 sent in by various correspondents. 



For the best plan of a book in which the farmer can re- 

 cord his practice and experience, in the plainest, most 

 simple and concise manner. 



For the best essay calculated to give farmers an ade- 

 quate conception of the nature and worth of their vo- 

 cation. 



For the best information in regard to the climate, soil, 

 productions, timber, and price of partially improved lands 

 in the State of Missouri. 



Is corn a more profitable crop than barley, in Western 

 New York? 

 Can corn fed to hogs be made to pay east of Ohio? 

 On the common Diseases of Cattle ; with remedies. 

 Wheat failing, can farmers on the same lands make the 

 Dairy business profitable ? 



Is Stock-growing to be recommended^ in the place of 

 raising Graiu ? 



On the advantages and disadvantages of Grain Drills. 

 On the benefits of, and the best manner of applying 

 Shells and other Marls. 



On the management of Bees. 



On the best and most economical plan for preserving 

 Roots for winter use, — reference being had, first, to keep- 

 ing and feeding a large quantity, say from one to several 

 thousand bushels; second, to its being a permanent svs- 

 tem ; third, to the easy access during cold weather, and 

 the temperature of the roots so as not to be so cold as to 

 injure stock. [Mr. J. C. Taylor, of Holmdel, N. J., well 

 known as a So'iitli Doivn breeders, suggests this subject, 

 and adds, " I am pretty firmly convinced that more stock 

 must be kept, so as to make more manure ; and I see no 

 way to keep as much stock as we need for this purpose, 

 but on the root-raising system. The trouble is cot raising 

 them so as to be a profitable crop, but keeping them." 

 At Mr. Taylor's request, we offer a special premium of a 

 $2 book for the best essay on this subject.] 



Which are the most profitable breed of Sheep, the fine 

 wool, or the coarse wool, mutton sheep. 

 On the management of fine-wool Sheep. 

 On the management of coarse-wool or mutton Sheep. 

 On the use of burnt Clay as Manure. 

 On the best means of fattening Sheep in Winter. 

 On the best and earliest mode of raising Tobacco plants. 

 On Rail versus Board Fences. 

 On Sociality among farmers. 

 How should we improve our Highways ? 

 On the cultivation of the Basket Willow. 

 On the most economical way of wintering Horses. 

 On the value of Lime as Manure, — to what Soils and 

 Crops most beneficial, — the quantity per acre, and the best 

 time and method of application. 



On the relative advantages of apfjying Manure in the 

 hill, for Corn and Potatoes, and Plowing it in. 

 Should the suckers be removed from Corn? 

 On improving permanent Grass Laud. 



