This collection consists of one issue of The Soil of the South. It is volume II, No. 4, published in Columbus, Georgia in April of 1852. There are 16 pages, numbered 241-256.

The journal addresses agricultural and horticultural matters. The longest article is entitled The Iron Interest in Georgia. Other articles include Experiments with Guano, Reasons Why Cotton Should Not be Planted Early, and Strawberry Blossoms.

The masthead features three separate scenes: 1. A train carrying bales of cotton, 2. A variety of farm implements and fruits of harvest, 3. A gentleman inspecting his cotton being picked. There are a few other illustrations in this issue.