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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
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FARMERS’ CLUB. 
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greater or the lesser part, should be sown 
without a crop very early in the spring, 
that the young plants may get hold of 
the soil before the trees rob them of 
moisture and food. Eight to twelve quarts 
of Orchard grass, two pounds of Tall 
Meadow Fescue (both of these grass 
seeds weigh 14 pounds to the bushel), two 
quarts of Timothy, and two quarts of 
clover seed (lied and Alsike mixed as 
three of the former to one of the latter), 
should be seed enough for a first-class 
pasture. During the coming summer, 
the mower should be set high, and run 
over the new seeding to keep the weeds 
down. No stock should run upon it 
this year. Crimson clover may be sown 
in the middle of August on that portion 
of the orchard which has been cultivated 
during the spring and summer, at the 
rate of 10 pounds of seed per acre. This 
is an annual plant, and will be ready to 
plow under by the following May; during 
the second year, this portion of the or¬ 
chard should be cultivated the same as 
the first year. It is not yet determined 
how far north the Crimson clover will 
winter and do well; but from the infor¬ 
mation at hand, it is probable that it 
would be hardy in Niagara County. Or¬ 
chard grass can be easily eradicated. 
Crimson Clover Among Raspberries. 
E. R. L., Ankeneytown, 0 .—I have two acres of 
raspberries planted two years this spring, which 
I have cultivated and kept free from weeds. I had 
decided to cultivate the coming season until about 
June 15, and then sow to Crimson clover, after 
which I would mulch lightly with wheat straw so 
as to keep the berries clean and possibly retain 
some moisture in case of drought. 
Ans. —I fear that Crimson clover sown 
among raspberries before the crop is 
gathered, would not succeed, June is not 
a good month in which to secure good 
seeding, and if the plants were up and 
all right they would be trampled to death 
in picking the fruit. Nothing is to be 
gained by seeding at this time, which 
will not follow seeding after the crop 
has been picked. Raspberries need a 
good, thorough cleaning up after the 
berries are off, and seed sown at that 
time will be almost a certainty ; the 
growth of spring will be stronger than 
on the earlier sowing, the late weeds 
will be out of the way, and every con¬ 
dition favorable. a. w. slaymakek. 
Corn and Other Fodder Crops. 
F. V., North Spencer, N. Y. —1. Will sowed or 
drilled corn that has no ears, fed to the cattle in 
the fall increase the flow of milk and the flesh of 
milch cows ? 2. Will millet increase the flow of 
milk, and the flesh of the milch cows, more than 
sowed or drilled corn ? 3. What is best to raise 
to feed cows in the fall when feed is dry, or to 
obtain the greatest flow of milk without a silo ? 
4. Is land salt beneficial to grazing land on dry 
ground ? 
Axs.—1. Sowed corn is not likely to be 
very valuable to feed in the fall, espe¬ 
cially if a large amount of seed has been 
used. Corn is a sun plant, and if sowed 
thickly, it seems to develop very little 
sugar, and is largely composed of water. 
Drill corn, other things being equal, 
will be much superior to sowed corn, 
and it will be still better if the drills 
are wide apart and the corn is cultivated. 
One stalk to six inches in the drills, 
with drills 3% feet apart, will give sat¬ 
isfactory results, if the corn is planted 
early so that it will be fairly matured 
before it is wanted. When pastures are 
very poor, almost any kind of green 
material, no matter how poor it is, will 
increase the flow of milk, and will pre¬ 
vent the animals from losing flesh, and 
in some cases will cause them to increase 
in weight. 2. Immature millet is a 
somewhat dangerous food. If the seeds 
are unripe, at a certain stage of growth, 
they contain poisonous substances and 
are injurious. I would not in any case 
sow millet, since there are so many bet¬ 
ter plants, one of which is oats. 3. 
Where clover is raised, if it is cut early, 
the second growth is about the best feed 
I have ever used for piecing out past¬ 
ures. Corn, properly raised, with a few 
ears upon it, is, all things considered, 
the most satisfactory feed to raise to 
keep up the flow of milk. It should al¬ 
ways be supplemented by feeding in the 
stables, two to four quarts daily of con¬ 
centrated food containing a liberal 
amount of albuminoids. 4. Common 
salt is likely to be beneficial if sowed on 
dry grazing lands. If evenly distrib¬ 
uted, it may be applied at the rate of 
400 pounds per acre. 
[PROF.] I. P. ROBERTS. 
" The Balanced Ration ” Reviewed. 
F. E. T., Scott, Pa .—I am milking 20 cows; they 
began dropping calves in September. I am mak¬ 
ing 240 quarts of milk per day, that tests four per 
cent butter fat. I am feeding the following ration: 
Pounds. 
Ensilage. 30 
Mixed hay. 8 
Corn meal. 3% 
Bran. 3% 
Cotton-seed meal. 3)a 
The cows average about 900 pounds each. Can 
I improve on the ration ? Give ratio. 
Ans.—L et's review our t; Balanced-Ra¬ 
tion ” studies by figuring on this. This is 
what the day's feeding contains : 
Muscle- 
Fat- 
Pure 
Pounds. 
makers. 
formers. 
fat. 
30 ensilage. 
.3(5 
3.6 
.16 
8 hay. 
.28 
3.4 
.07 
3 % corn meal. 
.24 
2.1 
.10 
3 l A bran. 
.39 
1.4 
.08 
3% cotton-seed meal. 
1.18 
0.7 
.38 
Totals. 
2.45 
11.2 
.79 
Multiplying the pure fat by 2%, and add¬ 
ing to the fat-formers, we have 2.42 
muscle makers to 13.18 fat-formers, or a 
ratio of 1 to 5.4, which is about as nearly 
right as you are likely to get in ordinary 
feeding. This seems to us like a first- 
rate ration. For 20 cows, it means a 
daily feeding of t'00 pounds of ensilage, 
1(50 pounds of hay, and 0(5 pounds each of 
corn meal, bran and cotton-seed meal. 
From this, the cows make 240 quarts of 
milk. There is a good chance to figure 
what this milk costs per quart. You may 
find it hard to estimate the cost of the 
ensilage and hay, but the purchased 
grains are easily reckoned, and the hay 
is worth what it would sell for. In the 
writer’s county, the hay and grain for 
one day of that ration would cost about 
$3.35. Hay is very expensive with us, 
as it is not much of a dairy section, and 
Timothy is mostly grown for sale in 
the city stables. Even that would leave 
a fair price for ensilage and labor, and 
a profit besides. 
£Ui$.ccltancou.$ §Uvtrti£in(). 
In writing to advertisers, please always mention 
The Rural Nkw-Yokkek. 
BARGAIN No. I 
BY EXPRESS FOR $2. 
Five new varieties fruit trees, 5 to 6 feet; 20 Mills 
Raspberry, new, best; 50 Parker Earle, 3 Brandywine, 
3 Marshall, ti Enhance, 12 Princess,(5Tlmbrell, 1 Japan 
Wineherry, 2 North Star Currant. The $2 must reach 
me on or before April 5; after that date your money 
will be returned. This is a special offer. 
T. C. KEVITT, Athenia, N. J. 
Great American Strawberry Plants. 
The largest, finest strawberry grown. I grew four 
acres for market. Brings more money per quart than 
any other variety. Very productive, hardy, perfect 
blossom. Plants *1 per 100; $4 per 1.000. 
A. JOHNSON. Lincoln Park, N. J. 
Columbian Raspberry. 
Over 25 quarts from one bush, and especially 
adapted to city gardens. The originator offers plants 
of this new variety for sale. Send for circular giving 
full particulars, experiment station reports, etc. 
Price. $5 per doz.; one-half doz.. *2.50; 50 centseach. 
JOS. T. THOMPSON, Oneida, N. Y. 
GRAPEVINES 
50,000 GREGG RASPBERRY PLANTS. 
Catalogue free. 
EUGENE WILLETT, North Collins, N. Y. 
SHAPE: Vines. 
■ ■ ■ I Largest Stock in the 
World. Small Fruits. Introducer of unrivalled 
new Red Jacket Gooseberry & Fay Currant. 
Catalogue free. Cieo.S. Josselyn, I’redonia.N. Y. 
FRUIT TREES, 
SMALL FRUITS, VINES, ROSES, 
ORNAMENTALS, Crates & Baskets. 
TIMBRELL ELDORADO 
Strawberry. Blackberry. 
“They SURPASS all others,” ■*££ SSSSXZZ'tSt 
NEW FRUITS l Buydirect. Don’t pay double prices, f REID’S NURSERIES, 
A Specialty. / Illustrated Catalogue Free. \ Bridgeport, Ohio. 
R££S 
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL. 
Crimson Rambler Rose-J^^SSX 
SnALL FRUITS, GRAPES, SHRUBS, ROSES, 
EVERGREENS, HARDY PLANTS. 
Largest and choicest collections in America. 
FOR SPRING PLANTING. 
Prepare your lists now, and send for estimates. 
Write for New Catalogue, beautifully illustrated. Free. 
ELLWANGER & BARRY, 
nOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, N. Y. 
ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CEHTURY AGO. 
Our New 1895 Catalogue, 
with beautifully colored plate, truthful illustrations of select 
FRUIT TREES, PLANTS and VINES. 
Complete list of Ornamental Stock; all hardy and reliable, 
Mailed free. 
T, J. DWYER , Nurseries, CORNWALL, N. Y. 
GREENVILLE. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS MILLION. 
5 DOZEN PLANTS IIY MAIL (assorted), #1.00. 
Berlin (New), 91.00 Doz.; 83.00 per 100; 810.00 per 1000. 
500,000 Asparagus Koots. 20,000 Apple Trees. 
20,000 Peaches, Champion and Crosby. 
By mail, 2 for 25 cts.; 5 for 50 cts.; 12 for 81.00 ; 100 for 80.00. 
Send postal for 20-page catalogue. Free at once. 
BERLIN NURSERIES, Berlin, Md. 
CROSBY. 
A Strawberry Bed for $2. 
Five Kinds, Largest, Earliest, Latest, Newest. 
By mail prepaid. Good plants. Safe arrival guaranteed 
1 dozen Epplng.$0 50 ) 
1 dozen Princeton Chief .. 35 The five 
1 dozen Marshall. 75 5 Dozen 
1 dozen Tlmbrell. 35 | for #2. 
1 dozen Greenville. 35 J 
Any of the following 25 cents per dozen; Five dozen 
for *1 by mail. Dayton, Beder Wood, Cumberland, 
Gandy. Haverland Seedling, Wartleld, Pearl, Shusters 
Gem, Smiths Seedling, Victor Hugo and Van Deman. 
If you mention this paper when sending forour cat¬ 
alogue a beautiful colored picture will be Included, 
both free. WEST JERSEY NURSERY COMPANY. 
Bridgeton, N. J. 
IS?SPLENDID and TIMBRELL 
Japan Plums—Standard Pears, 
and Poach Trees. If you Intend to plant, send for our 
list. It tells you what to plant for profit, and how to 
caro for It, with price of trees. HENRY LUTTS 
Niagara River Nurseries, Youngstown, N. Y. 
THCCft at bottom prices. 
I tlAllll I KttO u s -k^nston. 
■ w Stockley, Del. 
Berry Plants^ Japan Plums 
Honest Descriptions, I No Chromos, 
Honest Goods. No Poor or Second- 
Honest Prices. \ hand Stock. 
Free Catalogue. Q. S. BUTLER, Cromwell, Conn. 
Strawberries at $1.50 per 100. Loudon, Sunset, Hex 
and Kansas Raspberries; Eldorado Blackberries; 
North Star Currants; Grape Vines ; Donald’s 
Elmira Asparagus; Seed Potatoes and Fruit 
Trees. All standard and valuable new varieties at 
lowest living prices. We will mail you. postpaid, two 
eyes of a valuable now potato, free, if you name 
where you saw this advertisement, extra, with orders. 
Catalogue free THE CASHEL NURSERIES, 
Covington, Ohio. 
Berry Plants: 
—Well, 1 should smile, and 
so will you, if you will 
write us just what you 
want and get our prices. 
Blackberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Currants 
W. E. MANDEVILLE, Brookton, Tompkins Co., N. Y. 
THF A MCA C HOME NURSERY offer choice 
IllL IxHIloHo Fruit and Ornamental Trees for 
Commercial and Family Orchards, Grapes and Small 
Fruits of best varieties; originator of the " Peerless” 
Kansas Raspberry on liberal terms. Send for Price 
List. A. H. GRIESA, Box J, Lawrence, Kan. 
Strawberry Plants 
/ year roots, at $2.50 per 
M. Price list free. A. J. McMATH, Onley, Va. 
NURSERY STOCK! 
A ll about Strawberries, low prices, and a true picture 
of Miller Red Raspberry in our ’95 catalogue. Send 
address on postal at once. Slay maker & Son, Dover,Del 
cnnnn Boot cutting Suyder and Kittatlnny Black- 
JUUUU berry Plants, $4 per M. 10000 Tlmbrell Straw¬ 
berry Plants, $0 per M. W. A. FREED, Homewood, Pa. 
DACDQCDDV Dl AUTO forsalk.-ioo,ooo of 
nAorDLnn I I LAH I 0 the latest and best 
varieties; 50 and 00 per cent ahead at the New 
York State Station trial. Address CHAS. MILLS, 
Fairmount, Onondaga County. N. Y 
Golden Queen Raspberry, $7 per 1000. 
Fruit larye, yellow, best quality. Plant 
perfectly hardy. All other best fruits. 
Book free. E. G. Packard, Dover, Del. 
Cut this out and paste it in your hat. We offer 
for the Spring Trade: 
350,000 Parker Earle. / 15,000 Beverly. 
150,000 Timbrell. ) 35,000 Smith’s Seedling 
150,000 Princess. S 12,000 bisel. 
150, (XX) BUBACH. \ 45, (XX) GOV. HOARD. 
300,000 Lovett’s Early. < 25,000 Wolvkrton. 
100, (XX) Greenville. ( 30,000 Dayton. 
300,000 Beder Wood. ( 10.000 Leader. 
250.000 Haverland. ) 10.000 Saunders. 
100,000 Iowa Beauty. ) lO.OOO Edgar Queen 
170,000 Barton’sEclipse ) 10, (XX) Van Deman. 
175,000 Gandy S 15,000 Belle No. 5. 
400,000 Warfield. ( 14,(XX) Aroma. 
250,000 Michel’s Early.! 13,000 Cyclone. 
No Hetter Plants Grown. 
Packed in our special shipping crate 1,000 each 
Send us a list of your wants at once, and we will quote 
prices on 500 or car-load. 
WEST MICHIGAN NURSERIES, Bent ^ c H H a . rbor 
SCRAPE VINES 
100 Varieties. Also Small Fruits. Trees, &c. Bestroot- 
ed stock, (jenuine. cheap. 8 sample vines mailed for 10 c. 
Descriptive price-list free. LEW IS ItOESCU, Fredonia, N. Y. 
nrnnv Dl ll|TO by the million. Every va- 
DLlMl iLAPi I 0 Currants, Grapes, 
Hardy Peaches, Aspara¬ 
gus, Rhubarb, Japan Chestnuts. By mail to all parts 
United States at one-half agents’prices. Free book, 
Dollars,Fan 3c Comfort in Fruit Culture, full of informa¬ 
tion. Write now. Hale Hros., I ADAM Dl IIAIO 
South Glastonbury, Conn. JMlMIl iLUIYlO 
Green Mountain Grape. 
Remember, we are HEADQUARTERS for the Green 
Mountain Grape, the earliest and best of all early 
grapes. Do not fail to plant out one or more vines 
this Spring. Our two or three year vines will bear the 
next year after setting. Send for circular. 
We also have a FULL LINE of all other NURSERY 
STOCK. Address STEPHEN HOYT’S SONS, 
New Canaan, Conn 
Dollars Cents 
will be added to your income by the use of the 
United States improved Separator 
(OHLSSON PATENTS) 
Made for Both Factory and Dairy Use. 
The splendid records it has made at the Vermont Experiment 
Station Dairy School, of 
0.03 of 1 Per Cent., Running Full Capacity, 
and at the Indiana Experiment Station Dairy School, of 
A Bare Trace, Running Full Capacity, 
as well as similar records at other Dairy Schools, are not excep¬ 
tions, but are borne out by actual use in the hands of dairymen. 
JVe have a pamphlet full of equally fine records. Send for it. 
Liz. for Illustrated and Descriptive Pamphlets of Anything for Creamery or Dairy. 
VERMONT FARM MACHINE CO., Bellows Falls, Yt. 
