THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
bid upon or ruu up by interested parties ; and 
he has entered into stringent eon tracts with 
them to the same effeot, so that it may be fairly 
assumed that every bid made will be in good 
faith. Nearly all tho horses are registered in 
Wallace’s Register ; all are to bo collected in 
the vicinity of the American Institute Building, 
(the lliuk,) ten days before the sale, and all 
moneys will be retained by the auctioneers, 
(Van Tassbll A Kearney; for three days, to en¬ 
able buyers to verify warrantees. Those are 
some of the commendable provisions to secure 
the confidence of buyers, but the faot that Mr. 
Kelloqo has devised and is oarryiug out the 
sohome is the strongest guarantee of perfect 
fairness and satisfaction to both buyer and seller. 
Thero are 95 horses catalogued. Of those 15 
are stallions, and 21 brood mares, and among 
these and the roadsters are not a few which are 
quite famous. The breeders' 'names and ad¬ 
dresses are given iu full, together with extended 
statements in regard to pedigrees aud perform¬ 
ances. The catalogue forms a considerable pam¬ 
phlet aud au appendix of 18 pages contains one 
of tho mos t valuable essays on the breeding of 
trotting horses which has ever appeared — a 
condensation of “Hark Comstock’s articles— 
entitled “ Echoes for Breeders’ Ears.” An ad¬ 
vertisement of the sale appears in its proper 
place. 
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RURAL SPECIAL REPORTS. 
(See pages 171,172, for other Reports.) 
Floyd co., Iowa, March 9, ’78. 
We have had the most remarkable winter for 
this latitude, on record. Have had no snow 
since last November, no storms and very little 
cold weather. February was iiko balmy May, 
and March is duplicating it thns far. Our farm¬ 
ers have been plowing and soediug for the past 
two weeks. The ground is iu splendid condition 
for tillage. Several of our citizens have visited 
Texas and other Southern States this winter, 
but all have returned better satisfied than ever 
with our beautiful Iowa. One remarked that 
Eloyd Co. is worth more than the whole State 
of Florida. W. L. McEwen, 
P. S.—We are disappointed in not receiving 
the promised seeds. 
[Positively the seeds were mailed to you if 
you applied —Ed.] 
Wheklbk, N. Y., Feb. 28. 
Pleasant weather still continues. Our sleigh¬ 
ing from the 1st of the mouth to tho 20th 
called out tho lumbermen, aud a large stock of 
logs are being hauled to tho mills daily. The 
past throe days have been hue sap days. Farm¬ 
ers are biriug bauds for tho coming season at 
prices ranging from $1.2 to $18 a month, with 
board aud washing. I have noticed that the 
most of the “Rural Special Reports” are from 
New York State, only occasionally one from an¬ 
other State. As good a paper as the Ruu At. 
must have a large circulation iu other States 
than this. It seems as though the correspond¬ 
ents’ ouluinu might bo made more interesting, if 
even a few only of tho many readers would send 
iu a report monthly from their immediate vicin¬ 
ity. Items from other States are interesting 
sometimes. s. s. 
TO KILL THE LARVIE OF THE APPLE 
TREE BORER. 
The eggs of the apple tree borer. Saperda 
bivittata. are deposited at the base of the main 
Htem, and the hole which the young larva makes 
is scarcely larger than a pin and is soon closed 
v // ' 1 a 
- v 
A. l. The outlines ol an apulotroo spilt In two, 
showing the Inside or n louglludlual section. 
2. The burrows ot the borer. 3. The borer at 
the upper end of the burrow, l. The pupa walt- 
.. f0r the proper time to emerge from the tree. 
B I ho apparatus tor Introducing the liquid, t. 
1 he funnel, a. Uum-elastlo cube, a. Nozzle. 
*'■ Baperdu bivittata; >). Pupa; a. Larva. 
by the growth of the tree. Those larvto remain 
in the tree perhaps four years, penetrating the 
wood and making excavations more and more. 
At this time, we believe it is next to impossible 
to kill the larvic by the use of wire or pliable 
sticks as is often recommended, because their 
course is closed up after them by their “ex¬ 
creta! discharges in the form of agglutinated 
Baw-dust.” The debris so often referred to as a 
means of detecting their presence, is more fre¬ 
quently a means of detecting the beetle’s escape 
after it has perpetrated the damage of a three 
or four years’ residence in tho bark and wood 
while in the larval state. 
Mr. Rathvon, in an essay upon “Insect 
Longevity,” delivered before the Pennsylvania 
Fruit Growers’ Society, refers to a self-operating 
plan for the destruction of this insect, the ex¬ 
planatory cut of which we here produce. The 
funnel-shaped reservoir is hung in the lower 
branches or at least elevated a foot or more 
above tho base of the tree, connected by an 
elastic hose with a “ tapering nozzle spirally 
grooved, forming a coarse screw.” This rntobe 
screwed into tho infested part and the reservoir 
filled with any liquid that will kill the borer— 
Buch as tobacco wator, or a carbolic dilution. 
The liquid will tend to rise in tlie burrow to a 
level with that iu the reservoir aud will gradu¬ 
ally make its way through the saw-dust excre¬ 
ment, finally reaching and killing the borer. 
Mr. Rathvon thinks that water alone would 
bo effectual though requiring a longer time. 
However effectual, the plan is attended with too 
much trouble aud expense ever to bo put into 
general use, or it would have been popular long 
since. Prevention is the best cure for the apple 
tree borer and a strong wash of lime, tobacco, 
carbolic acid, potash aud the like, applied often 
between the 1st of June aud 1st of August will 
generally render the use of sticks, wires and 
reservoirs unnecessary. 
Jniiustrial Imp l mutts, 
STEAM POWER FOR FARMERS. 
Within the past few years steam power has 
become as much of a necessity on the farm as 
the wagon, and without it there would be no 
possibility of securing the crops or fittiug thorn 
for markets, especially on the large farms of the 
West. To supply a growing demand for such a 
power, groat improvements have been made of 
late iu the construction of agricultural engines 
as well as in the facilities for their manufacture, 
aud now there seems to be little that is desirable 
in such a maobiue that has been omitted iu con¬ 
struction. Those made by the Oneida Iron 
Works, at Oneida, N. Y., are deserving of especial 
attention from those contemplating the purchase 
of such an engiue. The company is co-operative 
iu its organization and composed wholly of prac¬ 
tical mechauics iu tho various departments, who 
have the advantage of over twenty years' exper¬ 
ience. Tho building and touls of the company 
were constructed for the manufacture of engines, 
and being supervised solely by themselves iu all 
their details, with a thorough knowledge of the 
power required for the various purposes of agri¬ 
culture, it is not to be wondered at that their 
machines have taken such high rank among far¬ 
mers. 
Their engines are no mere experiment, but are 
constructed upon well-knovvu and tried princi¬ 
ples, embodying simplicity, economy, durability, 
safety from fire; are easily managed, aud conse¬ 
quently not liable to get out of repair. All ma¬ 
terial used in their construction is of the best, 
and tho workmanship unexcelled. While they 
make a specialty of mounted engines for agricul¬ 
tural purposes, they at all times keep a full as¬ 
sortment of portable and stationary engines, 
from three to fifteen horse power, suitable for 
all uses. Being established in the center of the 
great dairy district of New York, they know from 
experience just what ia required for a cheese 
factory or creamery, aud can furnish such power 
at all times. As a shipping point, Oneida is one 
of tho best iu tho country. Engines may be 
shipped to any point, without delay aud at very 
low rates. 
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THE SYRACUSE PLOW. 
Thib chilled plow has met with great favor, 
especially iu the State of New York. Owing to 
the intense competition among manufacturers, 
and the fierce activity of agents, the farmer has 
ample opportunity to test plows. Therefore, one 
that retains its popularity, and increases in favor, 
must have sterling qualities. The only satisfac¬ 
tory test of an implement of this kind is its 
actual performances iu the field under various 
oonditions of soil aud circumstances. We gather 
from testimonials sent to the (Syracuse Chilled 
Plow Co., Syracuse, N. Y., many of the names 
of the writers of which are known to us, that 
this plow has done satisfactory work in muck 
bottoms; that the ground is left in fine condi¬ 
tion ; that its ease in handling aud working on 
stony ground is the subjeot of almost extrava¬ 
gant praise; that it wurks equally well in sod as 
in stubble; that its lightness of draft, and hold¬ 
ing to the ground, when it is hard and dry, are 
prominent and valuable qualities. The scien¬ 
tific construction of the plow, and the exoellent 
material used in its manufacture, guarantee 
durability. 
An exoellent feature of tbe plow is the jointer, 
and it would be greatly to the advantage of far¬ 
mers if they gave more careful attention to the 
REPLY TO MR. WALLACE. 
I see no particular benefit to anybody, to re¬ 
ply in detail to Mr. Wallace, as all that he has 
adduced is too vague to bo considered as throw¬ 
ing any light on tbe native country of tho Light- 
Brahmas, which would bo interesting to discov¬ 
er. I presume that they originally came to this 
country from India ; but from what part of that 
country has never been shown, nor that any 
such fowls exist iu any part of it. 
Mr. Wallace proposed to quote from two 
works to Hhow that Light Brahmas existed long 
ago iu various countries, bnt as be admits, he 
had no such books iu bis possession and one of 
them, he says, was published over sixty gears 
ago’, even if he had quoted direct from tbe 
books, as ho wrote to the Rural, there is no 
evidence that the writers referred to the Light 
Brahmas. Ho says the fowls were called " Light 
Hindoos Now, if such fowls over did exist iu 
India, why is it that no account of them over 
reached either Eugland or the United States, 
through tho poultry books and papers of these 
two countries? 
Mr. Wallace will please to excuse me from 
auy further notice of his claims, as they are in 
my opinion, too unsubstantial to be seriously 
argued; but if be can hereafter produce any 
new information bearing on the question, tho 
fowl-breeders of this country will, undoubtedly, 
be interested iu reading it. 
Linden, N. J. T. B. Miner. | 
use of this convenient part. To use it to the 
best advantage the jointer standard should be 
set nearly perpendicular, and arranged to out a 
furrow slice not over two inches deep. This 
furrow slice will be turned over into tho bottom of 
tho furrow, and the mold board of tbe plow will 
then turn its furrow over upon top of it, com¬ 
pletely burying it with all the weeds, manure, 
olovor stubble, Bod, otc. turned under, out of 
Bight, and the top of tho ground will bo left oven 
aud light. In sod. the ground once plowed this 
way is light and mellow, aud tho harrow will not 
drag up tho turf. 
Referring to au announcement made in this 
journal iu a previous issue, it will be seen that 
tbe manufacturers make a very liberal offer that 
comes most appropriately to those who need good 
farm implements at this season, but are victims 
of tho present financial stress. Tins company 
propose to send, during tLirty days, from March 
12, free of all freight ebarges, to any railroad 
station in tho Eastern and Middle States, one of 
these popular plows to any one remitting tho 
price as sot forth in tho offer. 
It will be found, however, on referring to the 
offer, that the price of tho No 8 two-horse plow 
is advertised as costing ten dollars. This is au 
unfortunate error. It should be sixteen dollars. 
This correction makes an immaterial difference 
in tho value of tbe offer and still places the im¬ 
plements lower than good steel plows, which they 
successfully rival. Wo are informed by the Sec 
retary of the company that the spring business 
is something unprecedented, notwithstanding 
this company has been noted, during its short 
existence, for enormous yearly Bales. It will be 
lack of ordinary foresight not to embrace so uu- 
nsual an opportunity. 
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THE SYRACU SE EN GINE TRIAL. 
The report of the Committee on Farm Engines 
at the Syracuse trial 1ms been received. This 
test was made under the auspices of the New 
York .State Agricultural Society. The re¬ 
port which is quite voluminous, will be con¬ 
densed aud its most important featurea printed 
in these ooluuins. In this issue we can name 
only the successful competitors. In tho first 
class Tho Fishkill Landing Machine Co., and G. 
Westinghouse A Co., Schenectady, N. Y.. take 
prizes B. W. Payne & Son, and the Porter 
Manufacturing Co., secure the honors iu the 
second class. 
The Blanchard Churn, so long before Ihedairv 
public, aud holding its rank despite multitudi¬ 
nous new inventions and improvements, has 
lately improven upon itself slightly by a modifi¬ 
cation of its intorior arrangements. Its yearly 
sales have steadily maintained a high aggregate 
figure, and now, for tho present season "the 
already reasonable price at which it was sold has 
been reduced, placing the churn within the reach 
of the mauy. Circulars and prices will be sent 
by Pouter Blanchard's Sons, Concord, N. H. 
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Chas. Miller A Sons, Utica, N. Y., are a firm 
thoroughly well known throughout New York 
State, but to others of our readers who are in oc¬ 
casional want of dairy supplies, we may suggest 
that tho facilities of Ibis firm are most complete. 
They especially make a varied display uf cheese 
vats, graded to overy capacity. Circulars de¬ 
scriptive of Ifiuir ftntire stock may be had free 
ou application by mail. 
ci)f fattltri) lari. 
# Coughs and Colds. 
“Brown’ii Bronchial 
Troches” will allay Ir¬ 
ritation which induce* 
coughing, anil gives im¬ 
mediate relict in Bron¬ 
chitis, Catarrh, Influ¬ 
enza, XloarHeiless, Sore 
Throat, and Consump¬ 
tive and Asthmatic Complaints. The Bron¬ 
chial Troches have heen steadily winning 
their way Into public favor, nntil they are 
known and used nearly all over the world. 
TROTTING STOCK 
at auction, 
Without Reserve or Postponement. 
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, 
Mureli 27 and 2S, 1878, 
Commencing ouch day fit 11 o’clock, A. M., at the 
American Institute Building, on Third Avenue, be¬ 
tween Sixty-third and Sixty-rourtb Streets, in the 
City of New York. Thu animals comprise 
ABOUT 
HEAD 
OF TUB MOST 
Meritorious and Fashionable Breeding, 
believed by the subseiiber to ho Incomparably supe¬ 
rior many enullderatdo lot ever heretofore offered 
ut absolute sale. They are selected (not culled) from 
I the studs mid stables of several sell-known Eastern 
breeders and owner*, In whose interim they are 
offered, and whoso names and residence* appear as 
voucher-, for the pedigree and statements regarding 
each animat In the catalogue, all of which aro record¬ 
ed In t he Trotting Register. 
The Stallion list includes the famous King i’lii lip, 
that has the fastest, stallion record In the Hamble- 
tonlmi familvhy the direct mall line; also the bril¬ 
liant young sire Kentucky Prince, unsurpassed in 
record and performance of get by any stallion of like 
ugp; also the three-year-old colt. Inheritin', by Jay 
Gould, out of the noted ttirr mare Lucy; also three 
young sires by RvsrtyK* HarjiMetonmn, all out of 
mares tried very high a* producers: two by Hack- 
man's Messenger Duroc, out of superior mares of 
Clay and Klnr blood ; one hy Edward Everett , darn 
by IlyHdvk's HambletoBlun ; one by Middletown, 
dam by Americun Star : nnd others ot"great worth. 
The broodmares include daughter* ot Rysdvk’s 
Haiubh toman. Middletown, Almont, Woodford 
Mtunbrlno. (ireen’s Uainblelonmn. Uysflyk. Saokett’s 
ll.tiiihlotoiiiun, funk Jin's Star and or Lucy Almack. 
Tbe mares and llllle* otherwise classed include 
daughters of Kentucky Prince, Hysdyk's Hamble- 
tonlnn, Messenger Duroc. A1 muni. Blackwood. Jay 
would, Aberdeen, Ajax (brother to WulkiH Chief), 
Thnmedale, Strideaway, Edward Everett, Billy Den¬ 
ton, Knickerbocker. Ity.vlyk, Woburn, etc., nnd like¬ 
wise fashionably bred on the sole Of their dams. 
The Trotter*. Roadsters and growing stock range 
iu speed trout ability to beat 2 : 21 ) to animals barely 
broke to harness, and others entirely unbundled. 
All the stock is pledged to absolute sale. 
No postponement on account of weather. 
Send for Catalogue to I’ KT E It (!. KELLOGG, 
110 JOHN ST., NK.v YORK. 
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AND 
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The purity of these goods ia guaranteed, and their 
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No Rock Phosphate, Mineral Guano,Land Plaster, 
Salt Cake, Spent or Sind e Acid, aud other inferior 
materials, enter Into the manufacture of mv Phos¬ 
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My Work* are always open for inspection to every 
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Highest Premium and Medal of Honor awarded to 
my Fertilizer* by the Centennial Commission, Phila¬ 
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THE IMPROVED 
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Has no equal in the 
market. Price reduced. 
Send for Circular. 
CORTLAND FOUNDRY AND 
MACHINE CO., 
Cortland, N. Y. 
PERRY’S NEW YORK 
HAT TEDDER. 
This greatly improved and new model machine 
bu* been pronounced bv farmers and Agiuccly- 
urai. Implement Dealers to be by far the best 
and chrapi:*t Un y-Sprcu«li ng Slaclnne in the 
world. 
EVERY MACHINE FULLY WARRANTED. 
All orders received on or before April lath, 1878, 
Will be entitled to a special discount. 
Address OTTO E. U. GUELICK, 
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