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Mr. Jordan Thigpen unhesitatingly pronounces it the best manure he has ever used. Mr. James R. Tbigpen used 5 tons Pacific and no other kind, thinks it equal to Peruvian, if not superior. I might go on and add dozens of other names, but deem it altogether unnecessary. Yours truly, ROBERT NORFLEET. (From the Maryland Farmer.) The Guano and Fertilizer Trade. Its character and Importance. How it should be conducted. Considering its extent and importance, we pre* :ume there is no trade less understood by those interested as purchasers, than the trade in ferti? lizers. Farmers generally do not give attention to the composition of the fertilizers they buy, or con? sider wbat constitutes their value. That they should do so, is manifest upon the least reflection. All articles of merchandise may be divided into two general classes. The first class embraces all those articles of trade, the value of which can be determined by observation and handling. As all men are possessed alike of the faculty of si - ht and the other senses, the ability of all to iudge of the value of merchandise of this class is varied only by experience or practice. All men, for example, having experience, can judge of the quality ot grain, provisions, groceries, dry goods, ?c., and are hence competent to protect them* pp|v?s in their purchase of merchandise of this kind. lue second class of merchandise referred to, embraces all articles of trade and commerce in which the value is hidden, and consequently, in the nature of things, cannot be judged of or de? termined by the evidence of the senses. Their value cannot be seen, tasted or felt, hence no man can judge of their quality as in the case of mer* chaud ?se of the first class named. Fertilizers, metallic ores, euch as copper, lead,kc.. belong to this second class of articles of trade ana commerce, and their value can be determined only by tuen whose especial education enables them to discover the proportion of value by inspection. It is a well known fact that one copper ore is worth more money per ton than another, because it con? tains a larger per cent, of copper, lt is the quan? tity of copper contained in the ore which consti? tutes the actual value. Now that cannot be determined by observation or handling, hence the dealers in copper ore, and other merchandise of this class, must furnish the buyers with the evi? dence of what amount of metal there is contained in the article for which he ia required to pay a given price, and that can only be done by inspec? tion, and it is true that in the sale of all merchan? dize of this class, except fertilizers, the buyer is furnished with authentic reports of inspection, and the consequence is the buyers of copper ore always get what tiiey pay for. But the dealers in fertili? zers do not furnish inspection reports of what they sell, and the consequence is, persons have no as? surance of the value of what they buy, and not unfrequently lose both money and crops, as many can testify. Now, the elements or substances which consti? tute the value of all fertilizers, are precisely the same and what they are is well known, and how much of them is contained in any fertilizer can be easily ascertained with absolute certainty, BO that there is no reason under the sun why farmers should not be furnished with the knowledge of what they receive in value, when they buy a fertili? zer, the same as the buyer of copper or other ores. It is a known fact, that animal matter, ammonia, soluble phosphate and bone phosphate of lime, are the only substances in Peruvian and other guano, and fertilizers of whatever name, which gives them their value, a od one is better than another iust exactly in proportion as they contain more or less of these things in proper proportion and condition. This is a matter of common sense; there is nothing mysterious or complicated about it ; and atl it wants is a little attention and reflection, on the part of farmers, to place them in a position in which they cannot be deceived. We have been and are surprised that intelligent farmers will come to our cities and invest large sums of money in fertilizers, without the least knowledge of what they get as to value, except perhaps that they had bought something of the same name before, which turned out well. Whether it is worth the price asked, they cannot tell. Whether they could buy more of the substances for the same or less money in an article of some other name, they do not know. I s not this groping in the dark, when light is highly important and easily had? Surely it is time for farmers to give attention to thia matter. In England, fertilizers are sold, as copper ore is sold, under inspection. Farmers can establish the same rule and custom in this market, if they will refuse to buy from dealers who do not furnish reliable inspection re ports of what they sell. These reports must be authentic ; the dealer must be able to exhibit to his customers the original written report of the chemist, certifying that the samples were taken by himself (rom the bags or bbls. which are delivered to customers. This is the only way in which this business can be done for the protection, both of consumers and the legitimate trade. Surely the extent and importance of the trade demand that the same protection should be ex? tended to farmers that is given to the buyers of ores and other merchandise of the same general class. JOHN S. REESE. Pacific Guano is sold by the following author? ized agents in the southern states, from whom supplies may be procured by dealers at local points : Robt. Norfleet, Win. H. Oliver & Co., Wm. D. Reynolds, Rogers. Jarratt & Rives, Wm. H. McRary & Co., J. N. Robson, E. C. Wade & Co., J. 0. Mathewson & Co., Asher Ayres, J. ?. Marshall & Co., Wm. H. Young, Claytoi! & Adair, ) Dr. Wm. P. Harden, / E. Nye Hutchison & Co., Hutchison, burroughs ) & Co., / J. R. ? P. A. Dunn, Allison & Addison, A. Y. Stokes & Co . Moore, Jones & Miller, Warren, Son & Co., Tarboro, N. C. Newbern, N. C. Norfolk, Va. Petersburg, Va. Wilmington, N. C. Charleston, S. C. Savannah, Ga. Augusta, Ga. Macon, Mobile, ALU. Columbus, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Salisbury, JV. C. Charlotte, " Forrestville, " Richmond, Va. ti u Lynchburg. " FarmviUe, ** Correspondence from Georgia and South Carolina* We invite attention to the following correspond? ence. It is the disinterested testimony of farmers and planters well known in their respective lo? calities, some of whom are widely known. What they say, therefore, of the action of Pacific Guano is entitled to all the weight of evidence, as to facts, aa the result of personal experience. Certainly no fact can bu more thoroughly attested by hu? man evidence, than that this Guano is the most effective and economical fertilizer now within the reach of consumers, and that it is hence, com? pared with Peruvian Guano, an object of the greatest interest and importance to Southern farm? ers and planters. Blackshear, Prince Co.. G?." Nov. 23,1866. MESSES. E. C. WADS & Co. Genta.: 1 used the "soluble PacificGuano" on cotton in the following manner, viz : I first run a furrow and applied by distributing equally about 50 lbs. per acre-covered by running a furrow on'each side-then planted on this ridge; after tbe cotton was thinned 1 run a furrow on each ?ide and applied from 50 to 75 lbs. per acre. I can safely say thai the production was increased three fold. The droughts the past season did not give as fair a test of the "?soluble Pacific Guano'' as I desired, but I think it did better'thuu the Peruvian would have done with t?e sume seasons. I am so weil satisfied with my experiment with the "Soluble Pacific Guano'* I purchased from you, that J expect to use lt to a greater extent the ?ext season;and hope you will be able to furnish me. You may prepare yourself to furnish a largely increased demand in ibis section. Yours, truly. C. a. YOEMANS. Blackebear, Prince Co., Ga., Nov. 19, i860. Massae. ?. C. WADS & Co. Savannah, Ga. I used the "ooluole Puciuu Guano" last season on corn. * . * I housed an average of 10 bushels to the acre, from land that would not, without manure, have made more than 3 or j. I have no doubt but that I would have made 'JU bushels to the ucre If the seasons had been favorable. I am so fully convinced of Its great utility, that I intend to use lt next year more extensively. I ihluk it will prove more profitable In raising cotton than corn, judging from the success of some of ray neigh? bors who have used it for this purpose. Yours, respectfully, h, D. HESDBY. Mobley Pond, Scriven Co., Ga., Dec. 2, 1866. MBSBBS. ?. C. WADE & Co. Savannah. lu reply to your letter ul lue suth ult, I take pleasure In giving you my opluion of thu "Soluble Pacific Guano." I used lt and tbe pure Peruvian in equal quantities, lu the same Meld, and the reuult was about tne same. I applied both to corn and cotton, about 1U0 lbs. to the acre, and if the seasons had been favorable 1 would have been highly grail li ed at the yield, but no manure was of use to the planters in ray neighborhood on account of the excessive drought, in ray opinion the Soluble Pacific Guano is an excellent manure, and I Intend to use it again. Yours, very truly. JAMES D. WADE. Springfield, York District, S. C., December 15, VW. W. H. McKary & Co., Vvilmiugton, N. C. Gentlemen : Yours of the 4th instant, asking the re? ault of my applicat ion of ihe Pacific Guano, ls received. I applied the ton to eight acres of exhausted land, lu cotton, of a light porous soil, ut the rate of !?5t> lbs. (1 barrel) to the acre. Notwithstanding it endured the most unprecedented drought nince ?nat of 1845,1 esti? mate tbe Increased yield at 400 lbs. per acre. Hespectfully, yours, A. B. SPRINGS. Blackshear, Ga., Nov. 19,1866. Missus. E. C. WADE & Co. Savannah, Ga. ' 1 have used the Soluble f neldo Guano and find it a very good manure. I used lt only on a smal l scale, und the drought prevented lt from having the effect that il would have had, yel I am of opluion ihat it will pay well in this section. I used lt by running near the corn with a plow, and dropping in the furrow about two table-spoonsful lo the hill of tbe Guauo ; 1 am sure that I gathered twice as much corn from the por? tion Guanoed than ihe portion having none. 1 did not use il on cotton. I am, your's respectfully, L. W. PITTMAN. " " ?. . ~ " ?." November28,1866, MISSES. E. C. WADE & Co. Savannah, Ga. 1 used ihe humbie racine Guuuo 1 bought from you on corn. After the corn'' was up six Inches I applied one spoonful to each hill, close to the stock, then cov? ered it with the plow. The protracted drought pre vented the full effect of the Guauo. Uad 1 applied iwo spoonsful to the hill, I would have made a very line crop. As it was, notwithstanding the drought,!made good corn on laud that would have made hard iv any? thing without it. I could have told to the hill, the darkO?t night, where the Guano had been put. I want four times as much next year as I got last. I do not Intend to plant one hill without it. All should try lt. and I assure you it will prove ils value. Yours, ?fee, A. P. WADE. ?... ~ Newberg, Oct. ll, 1806, MB. J. ROBSON, Dear Slr: 1 saouid have written you sooner, but have been waiting, expecting to see some of the parties who used the Soluble Pacific Guano. I have only seen T t? Chalmers. Ile states that it paid him ; but owing to the very dry summer did not do as well as lt would under a more propitious season. AU that I used paid me at least fourfold. Truly yours, Jo UN lt. LKAVE:.L. ? " ?. ^ " " Blackshear, Ga., Nov. 25,18%. MESSES. E. C. WADE & Co. Savannah, Gu, 1 can recommend Ihe Soluble Pacific Guano as avery good manure, if applied right. 1 placed it urouud ihe corn or cotton at the first plowing. I used lt on old land that had been tended for ten years, without Guano. It would not have made over S or 4 bushels per acre; with the Guano it turned out ten or twelve bushels, an increase of more than 300 per cent, and a Ho. 1 pea crop. Yours, &c, S. K. JENKINS. t . " Savannah, Ga.. Dec. li, 1866. MESSES. Jorry S. REESE & Co., Baltimore, Md. Gent?: One of our most experienced and successful planters In Barn? well District, S. C., who used the Soluble Pacific Guano last sea? son, declines to let bis name appear In print, but Beut a friend to tell us that he was well pleased with the Guano ; that lt paid well, notwithstanding thc very unfavorable seasons, and thut lie win use it next year. "*' ' last year used the but aaa observed and neighbors'crops, told ns to-day that he will use U next year in preference to any other manure. All who used your Guano last year are well satisfied wi tb lt, and will ute it again. Yours, very truly, E. C. WADE & CO. _Halcyondale, Triven Co" Ga., Dec. 10, 1866. MESSES. E. C. WADE & Co. Gents.: I take pleasure in giving you the result of r y experiment in your Pacific Soluble Guano, last year. At tne first plow? ing I applied one hundred pounds of this manure to linacre, covering lt immediately. Notwithstanding the six weeks drought, the yield was double, and with favorable scasous i believe it would have trebled the same ground without this Guano. Very respectfully, D. i>. NEWTON. Canoocbec, Emanuel Co., Ga., Dec. is, 1866. MSSSBS. E. C. WADE dc Co. Gents.: I used the Soluble Pacific Guano on corn, about 150 lbs. to the acre : applied it by the aide or the stalk the second plow? ing, and the yield was fully double what it wouid have been from the natural land. Toe seasons were very unfavorable for any klud of manure, and if I had bad good seasons thc yle'd would have been treble the natural land. The Soluble Pacific is a very good ruanuio-all that ie claimed for it, sud cheaper, in my opinion, than Peruvian. G. W. COWARD. .. . Sumter, S. C., Nov. 19, 1866. MB. J. N. ROBSON. Charleston, 8. C, l promised io give you tue result of the trial of the "Soluble Pacific Guano" which I procured from you lastspring. The season, as you know, was unfavora? ble in the extreme, and yet, notwithstanding the diffi? culties which bad io be contended with from the long drought with which we were visited, tbe experiment satisfied tbose who bave much more practical knowl? edge than 1 have of plantlug, that the yield from lands which had been manured with it was much larger than it would otherwise have been. Tbe gentleman who bad charge of my place, who is a ski 1 Hui and experi? enced planter, informed rae that he was so well pleased and satisfied that he expects to use ll much more large? ly another year, as be feels convinced of its great value OB a fertUhwr. Y tram, very trnj^ MOBBS INSPECTION REPORTS. Report of Analysis of Average Sample of Pa? rino Guano in Store, for JOHN S. REESE & CO. A>~ AXTTIC ALLAB0BAT08Y, } Moisture expelled nt 9,? F.17.04 per cent Organic matter.33,02 ? Containing Ammonia.356. Soluble phosphoric acid.?.62 " Equivalent to Bone Phosphate dissolved. .1653. Phosph ric acid.1163 - As Bone Phosphate of Lime.22.1L Lime.17.58 ? Maj-nesia.1.60 - Iron & Alumina.1.13 Sulphuric acid.8.58 " Sand.1.83 Chlorine. 36 41 9956. The above analysis proves that Pacific Guano is a very valuable fertilizer. It con tai DH, in the first place, a supply of organ ic matter, which, in the course of decomposition evolves a considerable quantity of ammonia, af well as the organic acids which act as solvents ol t he mineral salts. There is therefore a continuous supply of both those important classes of agents during the entire cou se of decomposition. It is well known that the tendency of ammonia is to promote a vigorous growth, especially of the woody fibre and the structure materials of the plant. We have, then, in this ingredient of the manure under examination, the means of promo? ting a rapid development of the plant at the com raencemeut of the season. Such a development, however, if unsupported by sufficient mineral matter, is apt tobring about a loose, watery stalk, which is unable to resist the early droughts of a Southern summer. Recent experiments have shown this tendency on the part of ammoniacal manures to increase the quantity of water in stems and leaves. This difficulty is remedied by the second notable constituent of this Guano, the soluble phosphoric acid, existing in the form of bi-pho.-phute of lime. Intimately mingled with the bi-phosphate is the sulphate of the same base which supplies limo in a soluble form and in abundant quantity to the growing plant. Now phosphoric acid, whether in a free stato or in its soluble salts, has a decided influence in forcing growth, while nt the same time, it fur? nishes inorganic nutriment. A combination of ammonia and soluble phosphate may therefore be expected not only to hasten a more active growth, but also to give vigor and solidity to the stem, and, to that extent, to protect the plant against the effects of drought. The other soluble ele? ments of vegetable food present in this fertilizer still further invigorate the growing crop. It is, however, the fate of all soluble manures rapidly to exhaust themselves. The greater their solubility, the shorter their action. A manure, then, which is intended for general use, should have a reserve fund of less soluble constituents, which can be drawn on during tho whole growing season. This is found in the bone phosphate of lime which is here present in sufficient quantity, not only for the demands of the crop/ but also for a store of phosphoric acid to be accumulated in the soil for future use. A soluble phosphate is speedily disposed of. It is either appropriated by plants, decomposed by the soil, or washed down into the subsoil by rains. Its influence, therefore, can only be fully exerted during the early stages of the develop? ment of the crop. A bono phosphate, if inti? mately mingled with abundance of animal mat? ter, is gradually brought into solution a? Jong as there are any organic compounds to decompose into solvents ; and the more intimate the admix? ture, the more complete and thorough will be this solution. A manure, therefore, which contains a soluble phosphate only, will act for but a short lime at tho beginning of tho growing season. One containing nothing but bone phosphate and organic matter will act too slowly for the demands of the plant. The needful amount of phosphoric acid is furniehed too grudgingly to the crop, and while the soil is permanently improved, little or immediate advantage is derived by the farmer. The combination of the two leaves nothing to be desired as a medium of tupplying this necessary element of fertility. A. SNOWDEN PIGGOT, M. D., Analytical and Consulting Chemist. BALTIMORE, Dec, 1866. MR. J. N. ROBSON, Agent Soluble Pacific Guano, I Charleston, S. C. Bear Sir: We are gratified that you procured the servies ? of Prof. Shepard to analyze the Pacific Guano I consigned to you. "Wo are conscious of the great j value of this Guano to Southern agriculture, and now request you to have the Professor examine and report on every cargo, as our object is to sell thc Guano on the basis of actual ascertained value, ! giving the public every possible assurance. The markets are so crowded with fertilizers of every name, that it is necessary for the public welfare that a rigid system of inspection should be adopted. Your ob'dt servants, JOHN S. REESE & Co. Medical College of South Carolina. CHARLESTON, FEB. 22,1866. MR. J. N. ROBSON, Dear Sir: The samples of Soluble Pacific Guano selected by me yesterday, from tho cargo at present in your warehouse, I find to have the following com? position : Nitrogenous organic matter I With some Gelatine, \.. .30.70 per ct. Superphosphate of Lime, ) t Sulphate of Lime and traces / Soluble <.12.01 " ofSulpliateof Ammonia ) ( Earthy Bone Phosphine of lime, with abont 2per ct. of Carbonate ol Lime, Insoluble. 28 " " Moisture. 26 " .. Sllli*. 2.60 " M ?95T The preparation of the Guano as explained in the circular of Messrs. Reese & Co. is a happy idea, and I regard it as one of our best fertilizers. Very respectfully yours, CUAS. UFHAM SHEPARD, Professor $f Chemistry Correspondence from Virginia, North Carolina and-Maryland, " " " Littleton, Sussex Co., Va., Nov. 34,1866. MESSRS. Jons S. REESE & Co. Gents.: The teri tons Soluble Pacific Guano I procured from you in March last, wasapplled chiefly to colton, with i results entirely satisfactory. The crop started well: waa vigorous in its early growth, and continued so un? til maturity. Tne growtb-was larger and the plant dbl ; no,1 suffer irpm the drought as did the crops of mv I neighbors who used Peruvian Guano, lt was beltei and heavier bolled, and opened quite ns early as any crop I saw where Peruvian Guano waa used. I am satisfied ray crop was Increased 200 per cent.by the use or the Guano. I used lt on corn, pea nuts and Kaw beans with equally satisfactory results. A. L. LAND. , " " * November 16, ISflC. ME sens. Jon s 8. REESE & Co. Gents. : i applied 200 lbs. ?oluble Pacific Guano pernera to cotton land this year, that I am satisfied would not have produced 250 lbs. seed cottou without Guano. With the application of the Guano lt produced 800 lbs. per acre, which ls an Increase of over 300 per cent. 1 therefore recommend it as the best fertilizer I have ever used. _ , ... PETERSON DUNN. Huntsville, near Rawley, N. C. " Howletts, Hanover Co., Va., Sept. li, 1?W. MESSES. AIXISON & AnnisoN. Gents. : Please lind enclosed payment for the purchase of eight(8) tons of your Pacific Guano, which I think shows very conclusively that I havesome failli In your manure. Aly experience in its use on tobacco'this season 1? satisfactory. Tobacco where the Pacific hi ? used does not suffer for rain as that upon which Peru? vian was used. Jt retains its green and luxuriant growth until time for ripening, and is now ripening up beautifully. I have it sown side by side with Peruvian, the costs the same, and it is the opinion of all who have seen it that the Pacific is the best. ********* I am, most respectfully yours. C. JAS. TERRELL. I hereby certify that I planted this spring potatoes on a lot of ground to which I applied the best Mable manure, at the rate of 25 two horse loads per acre. On an adjoining plot i applied soluble Pacific Guano, nt tne rate of 275 lbs. per acre. The product of pol H toe? from the application of the Guano was nearly double the quantity obtained where the staole manure was ap? plied, thus showing the manifest superiority of thp Guano as well as its economy. I fun ner state that I sowed turnips on ihe whole lot after digging the pota? toes, and a very marked difference is manifest, so much so that the part to which the Guano was applied may be seen at considerable distance. Sept. 10.18?K. TnOB. W. WILSON. : . Gatcavllle, N. C.. Sept. 18, 1866. MESSES. Jons S. REESE & Co. Bultlniore. 1 used your tsoluble Pacific Guano last foll, on mv wheat, with highly satisfactory results. I used italong side of Peruvian Guano; I used the same measure or bulk of one that I did of the other, sud I am Utily sat? isfied the yield of wheat is as good, if not heller, where the Pacific was applied. I also made the same experi? ment with oats last spring, and turned out equallv as good as with the wheat, aud would recommend it ro all who are in want of a reliable manure. Yours, truly, THOMAS W. EGGLESTON. " _ " ' Matthews Bluff, Nov. 30,1866. MESSES. E. C. WADE & Co. Gents. : I used the two tons of Soluble Pacific Guano yon sent me last spring on my cotton crop, applying fi at the rate of 180 lbs. to the acre, on old, worn land, with a clay sub-soil. The yield has been about double that on tne same quality of land without manure. My crop was made this year under very unfavorable circum? stances. Succeeding a wat, cold, and consequently backward spring, we bad the severest drought during the summer months I have ever known, during a period of twenty years. Notwithstandlngall these dis? advantages, it has paid a large profit, and with good seasons and careful cultivation, would pay mnch belter. For several years before the war I applied Peruvian Guano upon mont of the land I planted in cotton, and from my experiment this year with the Soluble Pacific Guano, am satisfied that it pays equally as well if not better, at the same cost per acre. Very respectfully, yours, Ac, W. R. FLOWERS, ~ Forestville, Wake Co, N.C., Nov. 2,1863. MESSES. J. R. & P. A. DUNN. Genta. : We used the "Pacific Guano" purchased of yon last spring on cotton, putting from one bundled to one hundred and fifty pounds to tbe acre, buring Hie dry season, where lt was used Bide by eldo with stable man? ure, the guanoed cotton remained green and luxuri? ant, while the other fired and shed Its leaves and forms. We also used it side by Hide with the Peruvian Guano, and prefer lt to that celebrated Fertilizer. We can safely say that it is the best and cheapest manure we have ever used, and cheerfully recommend ii to the publlo. Very respectfully, W.D. JONES, E. E. GILL, P. H, MANGUM, JAS. C. LWOH. W. B. DUNN. JR. Wilmington, N. C., Dec. 13,186G, MESSES. JOHN 8. REESE & Co. Gents.: We write to ask at what time wo may reasonably expect the cargo of 150 tons Soluble Pacific Guano. Wc arc having inquiries for lt from our customers who received their sup? plies through us last spring. Mr. C. Graham, of Marlon C. II., S. C., writes us under date of 6th inst, " that thc soluble Pacific Guano, as far as they have used it in bis district, has given general satisfaction ; and from the inquiries making about Guano, thc Soluble Pacific will bo very much in de? mand.1 ' We sold about 50 tons last spring In Anson aud Ed se? comb counties, in this t?tato, aud tbe result bas been satis? factory to the planters who applied it ; so much so, that many of them will use it for their entire crops this season, being cheaper by $20 per ton than Peruvian, and tbe yield fully equal. Farmers find it to their interest to buy thu Pacific Guano. This Guano being already prepared is an? other Inducement to planters to uso it in preference to Peru vlan Guano. Wc have dealt largely in Peruvian Guano for 12 years, and coutinue to deal lu It, at the same time we feel no hoBltancy in recommending tho Pacific Guauo when our opinion is consulted. Yours, trnly, W. ?I.McRARY & CO.. Commission Merchants. [From Richmond Enquirer & Sentinel.] Pacific Guano-Highly Important to Planters. Elsewhere we publish a card from Messrs. A. Y. Stokes & Co., presenting a letter from Hon. D. W. Courts, (formerly State Treasurer of North Caro? lina, and now one of the most intelligent and sue* cessful planters in the country,) in regard to the Pacific Guano. Mr. Courts' letter enters into the details of his experience with this Guano, and gives the result of his trial of its merits by comparison with other fertilizers. For information about these Sarticulara we refer the reader to the letter, and esire, in connection therewith, to call attention to the high standing of Mr. Courts, both as a man and as a planter-circumstances which add so much to the weight of his testimony, and render his experi? ence, as therein given, of great value to other planters. Near Reldavillc. N. C., Sept. 17,1866. MEBBUS. A, Y. STOKES & Co., Agents Pacific Guano, Richmond Va. Gents: in answer to your request, that I shall give yon my opinion of the value ol Pacific Guano as a fertilizer, I make the following statement: Of the ten tons purchased of you this Spring I used about eight, principally on my tobacco crop, in order lotest the comparative value of this and Peruvian Guano, I supplied myself with a small quantity of Hie latter. 1 tried them side by side In equal quanti? ties, both broadcast and in lue hill, applying about three hundred pounds to the acre, when broadcasting, and from half toa table-spoonful lo the hill when ap? plied in that way. 1 have come lo ihe conclusion that the Pacific is nearly if not quite equal to the Peruvian in fori'ing the growth of the crop, while J am very con? fident it ripens the tobacco several days eur lier Utan thc Peruvian, a matter of very gnat moment in our climate. 1 applied from half to a table-spoon ful of Pacific to ihe hill on a small portion of my corn crop with flneeil'ect. I have heretofore used most of the fertilizers that have been thrown on the market, and now believe that the same amount of money invested in this fertilizer will pro? duce better results lo lue tobacco plauter than if invest? ed in any fertilizer with which I am acquainted. Thia reply has been delayed a few days that I. might be better satisfied of the effect of this manure In has? tening tho maturity of my tobacco crop. with great respect, yours, D. W. Garosa,