SEPT. 7 
that they oould reaoh it, they fed on it with the 
greatest avidity. The following year they did 
the same. He then thought, if it should prove 
wholesome, it might be turned to good account 
as green food for cattle generally, and in conse¬ 
quence, he set about increasing it. He fed 
horses, cows, sheep, pigs, and geese with it, and 
they did well. As it was of such wonderful 
growth, and could be cut successively from April 
to October, it might, he thought, bo cultivated 
to great advantage. 
Mr. Grant then says, “ My neighbor, Moorey, 
the veterinary surgeon, had a young mare last 
autumn very bad with the strangles, so much so 
that she had left off feeding. Ho thought of the 
Oomfrey, and sent for me. She immediately be¬ 
gan to feed ou it, and she soon got well." He 
considers that, on aooount of its oily nature, it 
was of the greatest servioe. 
He found that cows did not take it in the first 
instanoe so freeiy as the horse, but they all soon 
took to it, aud then they were quite as eager for 
it. In 1827 he fed the worst cow he bad, en¬ 
tirely upon it for some length of time; she did 
well, and milked better tliau she had done be¬ 
fore. The cream was thicker aud well flavored. 
For sheep and lambs he found it very good; 
they took it freely, lambs would feed on it be¬ 
fore they were a month old. For pigs it was 
very useful, they eat it freely and did well. He 
kept a sow chiefly on it, with twelve pigs; she 
brought them up well; they all fed on it before 
they were three weeks old. Geese did well on 
it, the youug ones would feed on it as soon as 
hatched. He had no hesitation iu pronouncing 
it a most valuable diacovory, as it would grow in 
all soils and situations, better than any other 
plant; it might be planted by the sides of ditches 
iu auy waste corner of fields, orchards, gardens, 
eto., where useless rubbish grows ; it was a plant 
that no one could lose by, as the only expense 
was the purchase of a few in the first instance, 
etc., eto. 
Perhaps some of our readers from a perusal 
of the gist of Mr. Grant’s letter, may be induced 
to make another effort to coax their live stock 
to eat Prickly Oomfrey. If they could only coax 
them to “ take" it once, their animals might for¬ 
ever after feed upon it with “ the greatest 
avidity." The first dose has proven with us the 
rub! 
Disappointed School-Hunter. —A school- 
hunter sums up, in the Nation, the result of his 
inquiries for a school from whioh his girls would 
be turned out simply with good health, a taste 
for knowledge, and a proper sense of their own 
ignorance (!) He finds that lie caunot get such 
a school, "partly beoause it would cost more 
than moot parents oould afford to pay, aud part¬ 
ly because most parents would not patronize it, 
if it were within their reach." 
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CATALOGUES, Ac,, RECEIVED. 
Ellwanger A Barry, Desoriptive Catalogue 
(No. 1) of Fruits. In this as oompared with 
previous circulars, the principal additions are iu 
Peaches, Grapes, Plums, Strawberries and Rasp¬ 
berries. Among foreign pears, special prominence 
is given to Petite Marguerite, Bonne duPuits An- 
sault, Audre Desportes aud others. Among 
Amerioau varieties, one never before presented 
in any catalogue, viz., Frederick Clapp, is offer¬ 
ed. Messrs. E. & B. have known this variety 
for five years past, aud deem it worthy the high 
rank awarded it by the Massachusetts Horticul¬ 
tural Society. Among Peaches, Waterloo, a 
new, "large aud beautiful variety," ripens in 
Western Now York in the middle of July. En¬ 
gravings of this peach, of a number of new 
Pears aud a colored plate of the Sharpless Straw¬ 
berry, will be fouad in this catalogue. 
The third volume of the North American Ayr¬ 
shire Register, coutaiuiug a continuation of the 
list of animals of this excellent brood, whoso de¬ 
scent iH traced back to an imported ancestor. 
The work, of 174 pages, by its excellent arrange¬ 
ment, flue, clear typography, and handsome 
binding, reflects great credit ou its editors aud 
publishers, E. Lewis, aud Job. N. Sturtevant, 
South Framingham, Mass. 
Mr. James H. Ricketts Bends us a bunch of a 
seedling black grapo whioh he calls “ The Wel¬ 
come." Its parentage is Pope’s Hamburgh 
crossed with Cauon Hall Muscat. The buuch is 
oompact and the berries of a richer flavor than 
that of either parent. 
B. Iv. Buss & Sons, 34 Barclay street, N. Y. 
Catalogue of small fruits. Potted strawberry 
plants for fall planting—the newer varieties— 
Raspberries, eto. Fruit and ornamental treeB, 
winter plants, eto. This is free to applicants. 
The Windham Co., (Vt.) fair, will be held at 
Newfane, Sept. 18, aud 19; Bidport aud Crown 
Point fair, at Crown Point, Sept. 4, and 5; Bran¬ 
don Town Fair, October 1, and 2, including de¬ 
dication of Sprague Agricultural Home. 
Benson, Maude & Co., Philadelphia, Ta., 
Combined Catalogue of Thoroughbred Stock, 
fail seeds, bulbs, plants, eto. Illustrated. This 
is mailed free to all applicants, and is well worth 
sending for to those interested. 
Eleventh Annual Report of the Ohio State 
Hort. Society, M. B. Bateham, Secretary, PaineB- 
ville, 0. An instructive work of 95 pages. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 56® 
E. B. Richardson, New York, circular of Fruit 
and Ornamental Trees for the fall of 1878. 
Samuel Kinsey, Dayton, O., Wholesale Price¬ 
list of small fruits. 
VERTIGO OR MEGRIMS. 
ANSWER by d. e. SALMON, D. V. M. 
William Hodges, Chickasaw Co., Miss., says: 
“ I have a mule that seems to be affected with 
what my neighbors call ' fits.’ There are no 
regular times for her spells ; they are liable to 
come on at any time, but are more frequent in 
cold or damp weather. When she has one, Bhe 
trembles all over, whirls arouud, and if possible, 
strikes her head against something. This last- 
named feat seems to be her object in turning 
around, for when it is done she soon becomes 
qniet. These spells only last a few minutes, 
then Bhe is well and able to work. Please tell 
me what the disease is and the remedy, if any, 
for it." 
Ans. —The disease is known as vertigo or me¬ 
grims, aud in many cases it rs impossible to de¬ 
cide as to its real cause. It has been, under 
different circumstances, attributed to over-feed- 
iug, to disease of the heart and lungs, to press¬ 
ure of the collar on the veinB of the neck, and 
to different diseases of the brain; by others 
oertain forms of vertigo have been considered 
as purely nervous affections without any organic 
changes whatever. It is obvious that it would 
require a very caiefnlexamination by an experi¬ 
enced person to decide as to the curative treat¬ 
ment that should be adopted in any particular 
case. Very often, too, this will fail in the most 
skilled hands. The only advice that we can 
give is to see that the harness does not interfere 
with the circulation of blood through the neck; 
if the animal is iu high condition, reduce the 
feed; give a purgative (aloes 4 to 6 drachms, or 
Glauber salts one pound), and follow with diu¬ 
retics or sedatives (nitrate of potassa or bromide 
of potassa in two to four-drachm do bos twice a 
day;) when the attack comes on, it is best to 
loosen the collar, oover the eyes with a thick 
cloth, apply cold water or ice to the head, aud, 
in obstinate cases, to bleed. A long run to 
grass, iu some cases, causes marked improve¬ 
ment. 
Industrial JmjUmrnts, 
FAIR NOTES. 
The Syracuse Chilled Plow Company, Syra¬ 
cuse, N. Y.—The Syracuse Chilled Plow Com¬ 
pany do not send their usual advertisement for 
this number of our paper, for the reason that 
they have outgTown their capacity to supply or¬ 
ders. They say that their experience showB 
our paper to be a most excellent advertising me¬ 
dium, aud that If they give us an advertisement 
it would only add to their difficulties. But as 
they are erecting new works, which will be com¬ 
pleted November first, which will give them the 
capacity for making forty thousand plows a 
year, they will then lay before our readers some¬ 
thing worth reading in regard to their cele¬ 
brated Chilled Plows. 
The Cider-Press Screws made by Rumsey A 
Co., have been very generally used for years. 
They may he seen ou the fair grounds at Elmira, 
or a reference to the firm's announcement in this 
number will supply all needed information. 
The Novelty Pocket Scale is a oompact 
little soale, cylindrical in shape, and Iqbb than 
three inches in length. It will weigh matter 
from an ounce to fifteen pounds, the entire scale 
being graduated in fractions of pounds. Aside 
from its compactness and accuracy, the novelty 
consists iu a sliding shell that may be moved up 
or down the weigh-beam, so as to give the exact 
weight of auy article without a second operation 
to ascertain the weight of the receptaole iu 
whioh it was weighed. A soale has been left at 
this office for examination. It will do what is 
claimed for it. 
The Billings Horse Shoe, which may prob¬ 
ably be Been on the grounds at Elmira, is quite 
a new departure in the construction of horse 
Bboes. A reference to the advertisement will 
show the shape and appearance of shoo when 
in use. It is claimed that the wide foundation 
offers & perfect support to the hoof, while the 
rim of the shoe offers a solid resistance to the 
road, preventing sidd-Blipplug, aud giving the 
horse a confident motion, while it increases his 
locomotive powers by affording a secure foot¬ 
hold. We have seen commendatory letters from 
many capable of judging, who speak without 
reserve in its favor. It is said that it effectual¬ 
ly cures “ iuterferiug." We are testing a set on 
the Rural Experimental farm, but the shoes have 
not been in use long enough to give decided re¬ 
sults. 
The Coates Rake, of whioh over 50,000 are 
now in use, will be efficiently represented at the 
New York and Pennsylvania State fairs, by the 
eastern agents, Messrs. Nash A Bro., of New 
York. Its apeoial claims to the farmer s atten¬ 
tion are enumerated in the advertisement. 
Florida Homes for All have been proposed 
by the Florida Land Co., as may be seen by a 
reference to their prospectus in another column. 
These lauds are situated on the line of the 
Transit Railroad, and are offered at $1.25 per 
aore. The agentB, B. T. Smith & Go., are well- 
known business men in New York. 
Montgomery's Improved Rockaway Fan- 
Mill, exclusively controlled by Dorsey, Moore 
A Co., Baltimore, Md., is a thoroughly-made, 
powerful fan. It has secured 210 premiums 
aud 15 medals. It will do all kinds of work, 
and performs its task satisfactorily, 
have carefully examined the implement and 
think it oapuble of cleaning sixty bushels of 
wheat per hour, as is claimed by Us makers. 
The above firm will supply any further 
particulars needed. 
The Corn-Shellerb and Grist Mills made 
by Livingston A Co., Pittsburgh, are well- 
known. Over twenty thousand are now in 
use. The oorn-sheller now used on the Ru¬ 
ral Farm was supplied by this firm, and it 
has done its work satisfactorily without 
costing anything for ropairB. 
The IX L Feed Mill made by the U. S. 
Wind Engine and Pump Go., Batavia, His., 
will be a prominent visitor to most of the 
State fairs. It is a superior mill. The grinding- 
plates are of white chilled metal, and reversi¬ 
ble. The illustration, as shown in the advertise¬ 
ment, gives a good idea of the appearance of 
the mill. 
La Dow's New Wheel Corn Cultivator will 
be on exhibition at the New York State fair. 
This cultivator has a series of disos (three or 
four) attached to a wrought-iron frame. The 
discs are arranged so as to be perfectly adjust¬ 
able, and can be placed so as to throw the earth 
either to or away from the hill. The driver’s 
seat is attached to the end of the pole. This 
implement should be seen by all of our readers 
visiting the fair. 
Horace Waters A Sons, Now York city, offer 
their mirror-top 12-stop organ, for only $85, 
which is Belling it for a song. During the thirty 
years this firm has been in business, their aim 
has been to make the best goods possible for 
the least money, and they consider this last 
offer as another striking proof of their devo¬ 
tion to the interests of the music-loving public. 
All instruments are warranted for six years. 
Their illustrated catalogues will give those who 
think of taking an agency, a good idea of the 
attractive styles, low priceB, and inducements to 
handle their wares. 
Bradley’s American Harvester, No. 2, will 
be displayed at the New York State fair. This 
implement is distinguished for satisfactory cut, 
superior reeling and delivery, easy tilt, adjusta¬ 
ble track, ooutrollable rake and balance. Its 
great features are its light weight and light 
draft, combined with its durability. 
The Johnston Harvester Co., comes to the 
fairs this year with its Paris honors thick upon 
it. In addition to the usual display of its fine 
standard machines, it will show two new Belf- 
binders and a new, light mower, that was tested 
this season for the first time. Its weight will 
not exceed five hundred and forty pounds, and 
the draft is correspondingly easy. 
The Display of Mr. A. B. Cohu, one of the 
leading New York dealers in farm tools will be 
one of the best on the fsir grounds at Elmira. 
The exhibit will he specially strong in corn- 
shellers and feed-cutters. 
The Oneida Iron Works will have some fine 
specimens of farm engines at the New York 
State fair. The work turned out by this com¬ 
pany is characterized by its strength, durability 
and fitness for the uses to which it is to be ap¬ 
plied. 
F. D. Moulton A Co., New York city, have 
sole control of the sale of the Ashton Salt in this 
country. The salt itself is too widely known to 
need comment. 
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A NEW FERTILIZER ATTACHMENT 
ADDED TO THE BUCKEYE DRILL. 
In the Rural of June 29, the novel force-feed 
of the Buckeye grain drill was illustrated and 
explained, but as has been the practice of the 
energetic manufacturers, anything likely to in¬ 
crease the efficiency of the drill has been given a 
thorough trial, and improvements have been 
added until the latest Beerns to be about all that 
was wanting to perfect the implement. The 
drill now has three compartments, as may be 
seen by the accompanying diagram. 
A, represents the wheat or grain hopper ; B, 
the hopper for fertilizer; C, the grass-seed hop¬ 
per ; D, Pitman connection; E, the agitator 
arm ; F, the agitator with pin moving over the 
belts ; G, galvanized bottom with openings over 
the belt; H, wheat or grain feeder and cup ; K, 
spout or conductor from wheat hopper; L, 
spout or conductor from fertilizer hopper ; M, 
leather belt for feeding fertilizer; N, spout to 
which rubber tubes are attached; P, grass seed 
feeder; R, slide for regulating the quantity of 
fertilizers; 8, is the point where the fertilizer is 
discharged from the belts. 
The fertilizer and grain hoppers are combined 
in a double hopper, and while the front one is 
feeding out the grain the rear or fertilizer 
apartment is feeding out the fertilizer—both 
grain and fertilizer passing down through the 
hoes and being deposited together in the ground. 
The fertilizer is brought in plain view of the 
operator before entering the hoes so that he can 
see just what is being done. The greatest diffi¬ 
culty hitherto found in constructing such a ma¬ 
chine has been that it seemed impossible to pre¬ 
vent the fertilizer from being worked into a sticky 
paste and then packing. This method for feed¬ 
ing fertilizer is entirely novel. It consists of a 
series of endless belts carried by two shafts on 
which are a series of small pulleys—the whole 
being placed under the bottom of the hopper. 
The fertilizer coming in contact with these belts 
is carried back and dropped into the tabes, the 
quantity being regulated by a parallel slide so 
as to sow a large or small quantity aB deBired. 
There is also an agitator moving very slowly in 
the hopper whioh prevents any possibility of 
arching. This method of feeding has been used 
for five years successfully in Maryland, and 
known there as the "Thomas Guano Attach¬ 
ment.” 
The grass seeder to the rear of the fertilizer 
apartment, is a miniature copy of the large grain- 
feed, and does the work as carefully and accu¬ 
rately. The device for working the hoes in line 
or zigzag is easily worked by a boy, and in fact 
the entire mechanism is so nearly automatic and 
works so smoothly that the drill, during the 
twenty years it has been manufactured, has re¬ 
tained and added to its popularity constantly. 
Messrs. P. P. Mast A Co , Springfield, Ohio, 
are the manufacturers. 
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THE IRON TURBINE WIND-MILL. 
The Iron Turbine Wind-mill has, since its in¬ 
troduction two years ago, by Mast, Foos & Co., 
been slightly modified by the addition of a me¬ 
chanical device that increases its power. As at 
present offered to farmers, the mill is unique in 
construction, has bnt few parts and is solidly 
built. The working parts of the mill are en¬ 
tirely of iron. The power instead, of being 
accumulated as in the ordinary mills by means 
of slats and arms, is gathered by aniron wheel, 
modeled on the turbine principle, with a motion 
so nnusnal in this species of motor as to at once 
attract attention. Bnt few parts enter into the 
construction, and these are well put together. 
The wheel is made of heavy sheet-iron, and the 
few joints are easily oiled. The turn-table 
works easily and freely. It has a tail-vane whioh 
holds the wheel facing the wind, except when 
operated upon by the governor, which works 
automatically. 
The regulating vane stands upright over the 
wheel and is held in position by an adj ustable 
weight upon the lever, and can be regulated 
according to the power required. A very strong 
wind turns the vane downward, and a gale 
throws the wheel entirely out of gear, until the 
danger is passed, when work is resumed. 
This mill will be in working order as the fair 
grounds at Elmira, N. Y. where its peculiur ex¬ 
cellencies may be seen. 
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The Chadborn A Coldwell Mfg. Co., of 
Newburgh, bas just constructed a hand lawn- 
mower, which is very simple and easily run. It 
does not exceed fourteen pounds in weight, and 
will cut a ten-iuoh swath. The idea was sug¬ 
gested to Mr. Coldwell while in France. He 
there saw a French machine intended for use by 
ladies aud children. Ho has improved on the 
foreign implement, uud the company now have 
a mower thst can be sold at a very low figure, 
and that can be handled by a mere child. 
0. Aultman A Co., Canton, Ohio, have just 
filled an order for six Buckeye mowers and 
reapers to be shipped to Durban. Natal, Sonth 
Africa. One of their Canton monitor engines 
has also been sold for shipment to Ireland. 
Aultmann, Miller A Co. have put out five 
hundred of their wire binders this season, and 
could have added largely to this number had 
they had the machines for sale. __ 
