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OF 



THE SOUTHERN PLANTER, 



A SSONTRLY PBRIODIOAL, 



DEVOTED TO 



AGRICLLTUHE, HORTICULTURE AND THE HOUSEHOLD ARTS. 



Published at RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, 



A. E. WILLIAMS, EDITOR, 



THE SOUTHERN PLANTER, which has been established for eighteen years, is the 

 oldest Agricultural Paper in Virginia, and the Editor and Proprietors feel that they have a right 

 to claim the patronage of the Farmers of Virginia and the South, if they have succeeded in 

 making the paper worth the sum asked for it. That they have fully done that, they do not 

 doubt for one moment. Many of the best farmers, and some of them among the ablest men 

 and best writers of this and other States, have enriched the pages of the Planter with invalua- 

 ble essays, drawn mostly from their own experience ; and in the quantity of good original mat- 

 ter, it exceeds any paper of its size in the Union. In order to diffuse the information thus given, 

 it is necessary to extend the circulation of the paper; and in asking the friends of Agrciulture 

 throughout this and other Southern States to aid in doing it, the Proprietors feel that they are 

 not asking a favor but offering a valuable consideration. 



The Editor is a farmer engrossed in agricultural pursuits, and wholly dependent on his 

 land for his living. This may be considered to some extent a guarantee of the practical char- 

 acter of the work. 



The Planter is published in monthly numbers, on fine. paper, containing 04 super-royal 

 octavo pages, exclusive of. the Advertising Sheet ; bound in a neat cover, making a volume of 

 768 pages of Agricultural matter, per annum, for two dollars and fifty cents, which may be dis- 

 charged by the payment of TWO DOLLARS ONLY, if paid in advance. 6 copies for $10; 

 13 copies for $20 ; 1 copy 3 years $5. Invariably in" Advance. 



Subscriptions may begin with any number, but it is preferable that they should begin with 

 the commencement of the volume. 



No paper will be discontinued until all arrearages are paid, except at our option. 



JUt&g*' Exchanges favorable to this Journal will please notice. 



AUGUST & WILLIAMS, Proprietors. 



PURE NORTH DEVONS. 



A Bull and Heifer, each 17 months old, and a Bull 

 Calf 4 months old. Also a Cow 5 years old, with a 

 Heifer Calf 2 months old, deliverable at Tolersville, 

 on the Virginia Central Railroad, or if preferred, at 

 anv other point on said Road. 



To any gentleman who wants a cross, or otherwise 

 to breed these beautiful cattle, so well adapted to the 

 light soils of Eastern Virginia, 1 would recommend 

 the 17 months bull. Price of same, $75. 



Address, Tolersville, Louisa Countv, Va. 

 _dee58-3t P. f). PENDLETON. 



Rich's Iron Beam Plows. 



A full supply on hand, and for sale by 



H. M. SMITH, 

 oc 58— tf. 14 Main Street. 



FOIl S ALE7 



A very desirable farm on Dan River. 634 Acres. — 

 150 Acres in Wood— 154 Acres of Creek and River 

 bottoms. Improvements good, and terius liberal. 



octf Apply to AUGUST & WILLIAMS. 



FRUIT TREES— FRUIT TREES. 



ri The subscriber Jiavine had frequent calls for Fruit 

 Trees, has been induced to add that department to his 

 other business. He now oflVrs for sale a large and 

 choice assortment -of Apple, Peach. Pear, (botn stand- 

 ard and dwarf,) Cherry and Plum Trees. Also Grape 

 Vines, Gooseberries, Raspberries, Currants, Strawber- 

 ries, Asparagus Roots, &.c, &c Also Roses, Ever- 

 greens, Shade and Ornamental Trees, with even ■thine 

 usually kept in well conducted nurseries. 



Catalogues sent on application through the Post 

 Office. A. i dress JAMES GUEST, Richmond, Va., 

 Westhani Plank Road, near the 2d Toll-gate. 



November 1858— 2t 



BUIST^^LMANAC ~KNB~QAB^EN~ 

 MANUAL FOR 1859, 



Is now ready. It is designed to furnish concise hints 

 to the Fanner and Cottager on VEGK TABLE, FRUPP 

 and FLOWER culture, with select lists of the most 

 approved varieties, &c, &c. gratis, on application, or 

 mailed o.i the r< ceipt of a letter stamp; 



R. BUI ST, Nurseryman and Seed Grower. 

 Seed and Horticultural Warehouse, Nos. 922 and 924 

 Market St., Philadelphia. dec 5S— 4t . 



