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THE IKim flEW-rOftKEft. 
KENTUCKY BEAUTY 2,718. 
TnE sow shown at Fig, 105 is a thorough¬ 
bred Chester White. She is sired by Major 
2,237 out of Moody’s Beauty 2,340. She is 
considered a typical specimen, of this popular 
breed. Mr. C. H, Warrington, who has made 
the breeding of Chester Whites a study, 
writes us as follows with reference to the his¬ 
tory and characteristics of the breed: 
“In 1818, Captain James Jeffries brought 
from England some swine which he called 
Bedfordshire, because they were from the 
herd of the Duke of Bedford; but in England 
they were known by the name of Woburn, 
after one of the country seats of the Duke. 
The imported stock were crossed on Chester 
County swine and produced the present very 
strong, hardy and valuable breed known the 
country over as Chester Whites. They fatten 
easily and quickly, arc of rapid growth and 
reach a great size, some having dressed as 
high as 1,050 pounds. They are very potent 
in transmitting their characteristics, for 
when coupled with a black hog, their potency 
is shown by the fact that the progeny are 
nearly always entirely or partly white. The 
sows are prolific breeders, often having as 
many as 14 pigs at one litter. Some claim 
they are cholera-proof, hut I believe this can 
be justly claimed for no hog or breed of hogs.” 
CATALOGUES, ETC., RECEIVED. 
The Mapes’ Formula and Peruvian 
Guano Co., 158 Front St., New York.—The 
catalogues,or treatises, issued by this firm are 
always both interesting aud instructive, and 
all Rural friends should look them over and, 
in fact, study certain parts. Station analyses 
as is stated, do full justice, no doubt, in de¬ 
termining the strength of the samples of fer¬ 
tilizers analyzed, but here their discrimination 
ends. One firm may use hone; another may 
use South Carolina rock or phosphute of iron 
and alumina. But the ana lyses do not inform 
the fanner which is which—-the analyses 
might he the same even though one of the 
articles were really worth but half as mue as 
the other. Agaiu, there is nothing in the an¬ 
alysis, as now made, to show whether nitro¬ 
gen (the costliest of plant food) is derived 
from auirual matter, nitrate of soda or sul¬ 
phate of ammonia, or from such compara¬ 
tively worthless stuff as leather, hair, horu or 
shoddy. Dr. Voelcker once remarked that, he 
would prefer one per cent, of nitrogen iu sul¬ 
phate of ammonia, to six per cent, in pow¬ 
dered leather. Now. what, the Mapes Co. 
claim is that their fertilizers are made from 
the very best known forms of plant-food, and 
from what we know of the firm, we believe 
their claims to be substantially correct. Send 
for the catalogue. 
F. D. Craig, North Evanston, Cook Co., 
Ill —Here Is a treatise on incubators in gen¬ 
eral aud the Craig Folding Incubator in par¬ 
ticular, which our readers who delight in 
poultry may examine to their advantage. It 
is claimed that this machine is equally well 
suited to small aud large enterprises, and that 
it combines, above other incubators, the 
essential qualities found iu the most perfect 
imitation of the ways of tho old hen. The 
prices range from $12 (100 eggs) upward. 
Aside from incubators und how to manage 
them, there is a deal of useful information in 
this little book, which will he mailed free to 
Rural readers who apply to Mr. Craig. 
Fred. W. Kelsey, 20S Broudway, N. Y.— 
A descriptive catalogue of fruit and orna¬ 
mental trees, shrubs, roses, etc. The selection 
of varieties, as the catalogue states, embraces 
all the latest and most pro mising introduc¬ 
tions, as well as the most popular and thor¬ 
oughly proved older sorts. 
Also un abridged catalogue of specialties 
aud novelties, which Is precisely what the 
amateur wants, who doesn’t mind spending 
his money freely. Both sent to all applicants. 
Harpers’ Magazine eor March,— Harp¬ 
ers’ Magazine for March is by far the best 
number of the year. The table of contents 
was given in a recent Rural. This sterling 
magazine is constantly improving, and we 
have no hesitation in pronouncing (t the best 
suited for family reading of any of its class. 
The paper entitled “The Home Acre” by E. 
P. Roc, will be read with interest by the 
thousands of city men who so earnestly desire 
to see more of country life. The paper’ “Dogs 
and Their Management'' is timely and valu¬ 
able. * The short description of tho symptoms 
of hydrophobia ought to be printed on the 
back of every dog license. Farmers generally 
agree that a good dog is decidedly useful asja 
farm servant. The outcry raised in the 
press is directed against the ill-bred, sheep¬ 
killing mongrels. Many practical facte and 
hints on the management and training of dogs 
can be obtained from the excellent article in 
Harpers’. 
Fleming Manufacturing Co., Fort 
Wayne, Tud.—Pamphlet and circulars of the 
Boss Road Grader aud Leveler. It is claimed 
that this is the cheapest and best road ma¬ 
chine manufactured. It is for contractors 
and farmers. The points of superiority are 
ing, staking, mulching and after-culture. 
There is no list published more trustworthy 
than this. 
No. 4. is a wholesale catalogue of grapes, 
small fruits, ornamental trees and shrubs, etc. 
No. 5. is a descriptive catalogue of roses 
with careful cultural instructions. The lists 
are divided and arranged in a manner so 
simple that all may select discriminatingly. 
No. 3. is a descriptive priced catalogue of 
strawberries, with directions as to planting 
and culture. 
MACOMBER’8 SEEDLING ANTWERP RASPBERRY. 
(See p. 150.) 
From Nature. Fig. 109. 
(1) simplicity; (2) strength and durability; (8) 
having hut two wheels it Ls easily operated in 
narrow places; (4) lightness of draft, the ton¬ 
gue being attached directly to the knife 
plank; (5) large wheels ; (0) the knife is con¬ 
structed of concave sections made of the best 
Bessemer steel, and may be takeu off readily; 
(7) the weight of the machine aud the opera¬ 
tor may, if necessary, be thrown upon the 
V. H. Hallock, Son & Thorpe. East 
Hiusdale, Long Island, N. Y.—Home Adorn¬ 
ment.—A select catalogue of what is needed. 
This seems to us one of the best treatises of 
the kiud published anywhere, and we want 
all of our readers to examine it. Hallock & 
Co. know what they are talking about, and 
have their hearts in their business. The lists 
of chrysanthemums, pelargoniums, fuchsias. 
knife plank. It is further claimed that two 
horses aud one man may do as much work 
with the Boss as four horses and two men can 
do with ordinary machines. Many excellent 
testimonials can lie presented. All interested 
should send for the documents, which will be 
mailed free 
Ellwanukr & Barry, Rochester, N. Y.— 
No. 1. A catalogue descriptive of fruits. A 
colored plate shows the Industry Gooseberry 
introduced by this firm. Plain suggestions 
are offered as to the preparation of the soil 
amljof the trees to be plauted, os to the plaut- 
roses, lilies, etc., are judiciously selected, and 
the catalogue is full of such stex-ling floral 
gems as are well wort hy of cultivation. Flower 
aud vegetable seeds and the best of the small 
fruits are also offered. 
Maher & Grosh, Toledo, Ohio.—Illustrat¬ 
ed circulars of knives, razors aud scissors of 
every description. This firm, everywhere 
favorably known, warrant every knife hav¬ 
ing their uamo stamped on the blade, to be 
hand-forged from razor steel, and they au¬ 
thorize aU dealers to exchange free any knife 
(Continued on page 158.) 
jStack and ifrulttij. 
RECORDED PRIZE SWINE, g, 
a (N. C. VV. R.) Chester Whites, Choice-§® 
Strains. Poland Chinas from fancy and g 3 
Eg costly blood. My own importation or Berk- 
& shires direct from England. Herd Book .s 0 
and unreg’d Jersey Cattle, Butter Record 
g.“stock, c. a. imBBraxotf, bbsebeb, 
P. 0 . Box 36 , West Chester. Chester Co., Pa. « g 
if Phase write name and address plainly, H 
and mention this Paper, S 
POULTRY NETTING 
AT 
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Clydesdale and Eng¬ 
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The only stnd lr Ameri¬ 
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GALBRAITH BROS.,Janeivllle,WI* < 
SEDG-TVXOK, 
STEEL WIRE FENCE 
Is the best general purpose wire fence In use. It 
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steel wire, defy all competition bn lightness, neat¬ 
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For prices and particular? ask Hardware Dealers, 
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EDWAR II' SUTTON. Eastern Agent, 
300 .Market bt., Philadelphia, Fa. 
Joil t>ublltht*l. 11 Art>■:!-? on 
Practical Poultry Raising. 
By PANSY FIKLD, 
The greatest oral I zmerli’e* wrtier, on Poul¬ 
try for Market »nd Poultry for Profit. Tells 
how she cleared fUHeo 100 Light Brahmas in 
oae year; about a rotvhwolo's wife who clears 
$3X1 annually on a riling* lot: refers to her 
SO sera poultry farm on whloh she clears 
$1,500 annually. Howto put tip buildings, 
raise green food, etc Tells about incubators, 
brooders, springohletens. eapous, and how to 
feed to get the most eggs. Price J5ett. Stamps 
taken. Address R, It. Mitchell, 6 m Dearborn 
Street, Chicago. 
PALISADE POULTRY YARDS. 
C. S. COOPER, 
Schraalenbnrgh, K. J., 
Breeder of Wyandottes and Plymouth Rocks. Four 
grand pent, of each variety. Eggs from pens one and 
two, $3.00 for 13; $5.CO for 20. Eggs from pens three 
and four, of each variety. $S.U0 for 18; $3.00 for 26. 
IV. T. Is A TTI N, 
Originator and Breeder of 
BLACK AND MOTTI.KD JAVA FOWLS. 
GAINES. ORLEANS CO.. N. Y. 
Fowls, $-'-C0 each. Eggs. $3.00 per 15; $5.00 per 30. 
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AND POULTHY YARDS, 
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OUR SPECIALTIES.—St, Bernards, Eng Mastiffs and 
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reasonable. Cau furnish dogs of any of the popular 
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IN POl l.TKY.- We breed the best and meet popular 
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all times. Eggs In their season send stamp fort 'uvular 
_ COFFI N. ZIMIIER A CO. 
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Eggs from selected mature birds only. Circulars free 
T. WILTON HILL, Jamcsburg. N. J. 
PLYMOUTH ROCKS. 
A large, hardy, prolific fowl, suited to the farme 
ami villager. Stock thoroughbred. Have won T\v. 
First Premiums this season. 
Eggs, 8‘J per 13, packed for shipping. 
:- A. C. KIL?l Ell, Cobfeakill, N. Y. 
