The Farmers' Almanac For 1864 Is Published For Gratuitous Circulation Among Farmers... by Lodi Manufacturing Co., New York

Lodi Manufacturing, NY, 1864. Soft Cover. And Those Interested In Agriculture and Horticulture By The Lodi Manufacturing Co., 66 Cortlandt St., N. Y. Advertising vehicle and early recycling literature. 'The business of the Lodi Manufacturing Company is to remove in vessels from the City of New York, all the contents of sinks and privies, and by chemical and mechanical manipulation to remove all disagreeable odors and all deleterious gases, and rendering them into a light, dry, inodorous powder, known by the name of New and Improved Poudrette, which has been extensively used, and universally approved of, as a cheap, rich and powerful manure.' Details of all processes involved (7 p.) is followed by 'Certificates' (i.e., testimonials, 10 p.); the almanac occupies the final 10 pages of this charming & riveting document. [32] p., map; stapled in printed paper wrappers (once a tasteful pink?), illus.; edges & corners worn. 28561.