will depend much on how badly the sheep are 
infested. It needs no preparation at all, and 
can be applied from a can like an old-fashioned 
lamp filler, or by a swab made of soft cloth 
tied on to the end of a stick, or with a soft 
stiff brush, like a stencil brush, or a well worn 
paint brush. It makes but little difference 
how it is applied provided that plenty is put 
on, and that by some means the scabs, with 
which the sores are usually covered, are well 
broken up, so that the petroleum can reach 
and penetrate into every part of the sore. 
Tim it is sure to do, and to kill every scab in¬ 
sect if it only has a chance. It is also far su¬ 
perior to spirits of turpentine as au applica¬ 
tion to any sore on any animal, that through 
neglect has been attacked by the flies and 
become filled with maggots. Plenty can be 
put on, as it does no harm, and should uot 
cost more than from 10 to 30 cents per gallon 
anywhere, as it is not worth more than $1.60 
per barrel at the works, including the barrel, 
which contains 45 gallons. 
ALSIKE. 
P. R., Stroudsburg , Pa. —1. Would you 
recommend Alsike Clover as a hay-producing 
plant for meadows? 3. If so, how much seed 
per acre, and how should it be sown ? 
Ans. —L Alsike Clover, when grown alone, 
makes, even on heavy, rich, moist soils (the 
soils best suited for its growth), only a moder¬ 
ate quantity (say a ton or less per acre) of only 
fair hay. It “looks big” when growing; but 
it is found to be very light when cut and 
cured, and we cannot, after much experience, 
recommend it for sowing alone, except when 
desired to produce seeds. It is very valuable 
for mixing with other seeds when seeding 
down the lands. Used in this way it fills in 
the bottom very nicely and stands wet and 
cold much better than other clovers; it fills up 
any spots from which they may be killed out, 
and in these ways it adds several tons to an 
ordinary meadow in the yield of hay. It 
should be sown in Spring, aud if designed for 
growing a crop of seed, it should be sown 
alone, or with Timothy, using six or eight 
pounds per acre; but for other purposes it 
should be mixed with the other "grass seeds." 
Prepare as for ordinary seeding and then add 
two pounds of Aslike seed for each acre. 
WHITE CLOVER AND BLUE GRASS PASTURE. 
C. H. C., Chicago , III .—On a high rolling 
prairie pasture White Clover came iu this 
Spring nearly as thickly as Blue Grass: 1. will 
the Blue Grass kill the clover—or vice versa/ 
3. Is the feeding capacity of the pasture 
lessened by the presence of the clover instead 
of Blue Grass? 3. Would it be worth the out¬ 
lay to get rid of the White Clover—there’s 
ouly a patch ou a quarter section? 
Ans. —The pasture is all the better for hav¬ 
ing the mixture of White Clover and Blue 
Grass. It should.be let alone to remain as 
long as possible, so as to afford a greater vari¬ 
ety of nutriment. Each is among the best. 
In time the Blue Grass will crowd out the 
White Clover. All Blue Grass might make a 
little more food as it grows early and late; 
but the clover will fill the ground until the 
Blue Grass has time to spread all over, aud 
come to its full root, just as Eastern farmers 
sow clover with Orchard Grass and Timothy 
to fill up till the others mature. 
GETTING RID OF OX-EYE DAISY. 
A. L. S., Pnncetoicn, Ind .—How can I get 
rid of the Ox-eye Daisy, seeds of which were 
seut me mixed with Orchard Grass by au East¬ 
ern seedsman ? 
Ans. —It is a perennial hardy plant. Iu 
this case it scorns to us that it would pay to 
carefully pull the plants up as well as to de¬ 
stroy the seeds. If the seeds have uot ma¬ 
tured, it will bo very easy to destroy the 
plants, if the field be put in corn or other crop 
that can be cultivated. Ox-eye Daisy is to be 
avoided beyond question. Yet when cut early 
it makes a good hay. 
Miscellaneous. 
S. A., Mansjield, Ohio .—The specimens of 
the plant seut for name had uo good leaves, 
and the flowers were abortive or rudimentary. 
The plant is some species of modicago—either 
M. maculata (Spotted Mediek) or M. lupulma 
(Black Mediek or Nonesuch). This genus in¬ 
cludes Alfalfa and many others. The flavors 
of this are very small, aud probably would 
never have grown larger. The development 
hail been arrested from some cause. Iu cauli¬ 
flower the branches are changed and the flow¬ 
ers abortive. The modicago is a ease very simi¬ 
lar to that of cauliflower, ouly iu the former 
the flower stems are still slender. The whole 
matter of monstrosities has beou admirably 
written up in “VegetableTeratology,” by Max¬ 
well T. Masters, and published by the Royal 
Society, 1369. 
14 M'.,” Greeley,Colo .—How long will Alfalfa 
seed keep good f 3. What is the best kind of 
squash for stock? 3. What is the proper time 
to castrate a colt—age and season? 4, Which 
is the better to use for crossing for quantity 
of butter—a Jersey or Holstein-Friesian ? 
Ans.— 1. Alfalfa seed will undoubtedly 
grow when several years old, if it has been 
kept dry. When allowed to get damp, to 
heat and become moldy, it will not grow—the 
same as other seeds. We once sowed ten- 
year-old turnip seed, and it grew well. 3. 
Hubbard Squashes will produce the most food 
elements, but they are too hard for stock. 
The large Yellow or Boston Marrow will give 
most bulk in a form stock cun eat. 3. There 
is no general rule. If colts are lightly made 
forward, they are left till two or three years 
old. If well formed aud precocious, it is best 
to castrate in cool weather when about one 
year old. They will do better and are less 
troublesome. Castration should not take 
place when there is danger of maggots; other¬ 
wise, any time, avoiding exposure to storms 
and extreme cold. 4. Jersey cows are almost 
always good cows for butter, while the H.-F. 
are noted for the quantity of milk they give. 
There are Holstein cows which have made ex¬ 
cellent records as butter-makers, but the Jer¬ 
seys are generally considered the best for a 
butter-dairy, and hence the best to cross with 
for obtaining quantity of butter. 
IF. G. B., Menominee, Mich .—I have quite 
a number of hardy apple trees of the Russian 
varieties, which appear to be dying. Many of 
the limbs of lost, year’s growth which are 
loaded with fruit, are dead, and a good deal 
of this year’s growth seems entirely dead. I 
have removed a good deal of fruit from those 
most heavily loaded. My soil is a light sandy 
| sort. When 1 set them out I dug a large hole 
and put muck in the hole aud have used muck 
instead of manure around them. They have 
grown very rapidly aud have borne well as a 
general thing. 
Ans. It seems to us the trees have been in¬ 
jured by the Winter, having made a late and 
rapid growth. 
H. T. D., Dansville , N. Y. —l. Can I get 
roots of the Early Harvest? 3. Is the vari¬ 
ety a good yielder? 3. What is the best red 
raspberry for market? 
Ans.— 1. Yes; of J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, 
N. J. 3. It is a good yielder of small berries 
of a peculiarly regular shape, with small 
seeds. It is the earliest blackberry we have 
tried, but not quite hardy. 3. The best late 
red raspberry for market is the Cuthbert. 
Hansel 1 is as good as any for the earliest. Try 
the Marlboro, ripening between the two. It 
thrives well in many localities. The Rancocos 
is early and firm. The Fall catalogues will 
give the price of the Lucretia. 
G. C ., Millers, IF. Fa.—My two-year-old 
heifer continues to suck her mother, whenever 
she gets a chance. What can I do? 
Ans.—K eep the cows apart us much as pos¬ 
sible. If this is not possible, make a leather 
strap large enough to go around the heifer’s 
nose, and fill it with sharp-pointed nails au 
inch and a half long. Fasten this strap to a 
halter, and put it on the heifer. The object is 
to make the cow refuse to stand. Heifers that 
have acquired this bad habit will frequently 
bother the other cattle exceedingly by chasing 
them about. If they are too troublesome, and 
cannot be kept by themselves, they had better 
be disposed of, as it is uot probable that they 
can be permanently cured of the habit. 
IF. H. H. L., Harrisonburg, Fa.—The dis¬ 
ease affecting the grapes you send is the com¬ 
mon rot. We should say that shade aggra¬ 
vated it in your ease. We can suggest uo 
remedy. Is the soil of the vineyard rich or 
poor? If the former, no further application of 
manure should bo made; if the latter, we 
should try the effect of fertilisers in a small 
way. We should uot destroy the vineyard 
until a further trial, unless it becomes appar¬ 
ent that too much shade was the cause. 
A. D. S,, Rock wood, 'Ten a .—The grass you 
seut for name is Pauicum clandcstinum, or 
Hidden Panic. We have often thought it 
would pay to raise it ou low grounds which it 
prefers. It is perennial and highly relished 
by cattle and horses. One objection to its cul¬ 
tivation is that it is recumbent iu its growth. 
If upright we should ccrtaiuly have attempt¬ 
ed its cultivation at the Rural Farm, where 
it grows luxuriantly on the lower lauds. 
II.H. L ., Baiabridge, N. F.—White Wyan- 
dottes are good hardy fowls, and belong to a 
gene nil -purpose breed, such as the Plymouth 
Rock and the colored Wyandotte. They 
arc uot as hard to breed to feather as the 
latter, being solid white. They are uot yet 
admitted into the “American Standard of 
Excellence” as a breed, but probably they 
will be soou. 
IF. II. 8 ., Mitchell, Dak. — The grass sent 
for name is Pauicuin virgatmn—Tall Panic 
Grass—Switch Grass. It is common ou the 
sea coast, aud also in the interior to the Rocky 
Mountains. It forms a constituent of the 
native grasses of the prairie, particularly iu 
moist places. It is a good grass if cut when 
young, but harsh when ripe. 
J. E. N., Minneapolis, Minn .—The pack¬ 
age contains two grasses, Poa Serotina (Mea¬ 
dow Red-top or Fowl Meadow Grass) and 
Agrostis alba (White Bent, English Bent). 
S. E. B., Amesbury, Mass .—The Marlboro 
is now offered by all nurserymen. 
R- A., Thre Springs. Pa .—The plant sent is 
Cirsiutn arvense, or the Canada Thistle. 
DISCUSSION. 
S. E. Pettiman, Detroit Linseed Oil 
Works, Detroit, Mich.— In the Farmers’ 
Club, page 410, Rural of June 30, J. T. asks, 
“Which is the better, all things considered, 
prices being equal, cotton seed meal or New 
Process linseed meal?” aud the Rural answers 
“Cotton Seed Meal.” Now we claim that, 
“all thiugs considered," new-process linseed 
meal is far superior in results, and in order to 
have the matter tested and accurately settled, 
we will supply for test feeding by some fair- 
minded, disinterested party, any required 
quantity without charge, the Rural or any 
manufacturer of cotton-seed meal to furnish a 
like quautity of that also without charge: the 
report to be full, and the decision to be based 
on actual results, "all things considered." 
R. N.-Y.—Our answer quoted above, aud to 
which Mr. P. takes exception, was based al¬ 
most wholly on the composition of the two 
feeds as shown by the average analyses, which 
are as follows: 
Cotton seed New Poeesa 
meal. Unseed meat 
Water..... S.3S 1012 
Ash. 7.25 5.98 
Protein. 42.06 82.94 
Fiber. 5.69 9.09 
Carbo hydrates. 28.13 S8.35 
Fat. 18.24 3.57 
It will be seen that cotton-seed meal con¬ 
tains 9. 13 per cent, more protein or flesh- 
forming elements, and 9.67 percent, more fat, 
but 14.92 per ceut. less carbohydrates; but 
the latter is much more than balanced by the 
greater value of the fat per ceut. so that looking 
at the two feeds from a chemical stand-point 
only, our answer was correct. We must say, 
however, that in our own experience we great¬ 
ly prefer the new-process linseed meal of 
which we feed from 25 to 8U tons each year. 
We regard either as a very cheap food at the 
prices for which they are sold, and we desire 
to feed them largely, but so far, we have been 
able to feed the cotton-seed meal iu only very 
moderate quantities without producing ill 
effects upon the animals to which it is fed. We 
thiuk this is greatly owing to the very large 
quantity of fat or free oil which it contains. 
In this respect it is much like the old-process 
linseed meal which with us has produced sim¬ 
ilar results, where fed in large quantities, viz. 
an injurious looseness of the bowels, and when 
fed to milch cows it has given a disagreeable, 
oily taste to the milk and also to the butter 
made therefrom. We thiuk the offer made 
by Mr. Pettiman extremely fair, aud we hope 
the manufacturers of cotton-seed meal will 
meet it, and that the two will be carefully 
and fully tested. We suggest that two or 
three of the Experiment Stations be 
selected, say Kansas, Missouri and New 
York, and that similar experiments be made 
at each, and that the results of each be pub¬ 
lished with all the data incident to the test. 
The trouble with us, or with any others of lim¬ 
ited facilities, is that we have not the time or 
the appliances to give accurate results. We 
vote most emphatically for the trials. 
Communications Received for the Week E.vdino 
July 31.1SS6. 
J. S, W.-T. V.-K. C.-W. A. M.-D. D.-J. B. O.- 
H. 8.—O.—“Now Subscriber,’’ no.—J. G. G., grasses 
received, see Farmers' Club next week or so—E. L. T. 
-E.-A. S.-J. H.-T. H. H.-H. H.- A. L. S.-S. C.M. 
—E. H. S.-J. J. W.-E. S. G.-W. F.-J. H. S.-A. H. S. 
E. Arnold, glad to hear from you-G. M. C.—O, H.— 
J. H. S.—W. F. H.—II. S.-J. K. S.-S. SI. T., thanks— 
J. B. R., thanks.—E. W.-R. W. w.—W. H. S.—W. J. 
B. J. S. C.-S. 8. P.-W. B. G.—C. C. P.-G. S.-H. H. 
—W. H. H. S.-L. R.—E. C., thanks,-D. R.—W. D. T. 
J. W. Y.-K. T.-A. C. M.-J. C.-E. C.-A. E. M. C.— 
F. T.—H. S.—C. S. A.—R. M. C.—C.—"Subscriber”— 
“June"—H. M.—H. R.—E. a S.—J. R.—B. H.-J. K. S. 
—E.F.R.-W.F. B.-A. B.—J. T. B.—J. D. D. 
t $ c c U»n r o us !3Vdvcrti,sing, 
Sent on Trial. —ADouble Gang “Acme” 
Pulverizing Harrow, Clod Crusher aud Level- 
er will be sent to any responsible farmer in 
the United States, and if it does uot suit he 
may send it back at the expense of the manu¬ 
facturers. No pay is asked until tried ou the 
farm. Farmers should uot., therefore, let 
dealers palm off on them a base imitation or 
some inferior tool under the assurance that it 
is better. See advertisement on page 524. 
ONONDAGA K. F. MAT,t7~ 
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the Table, and all Culinary ourptuse*. Took Modal at 
centennial "for purily ami High degree of excellence." 
Dairy goods suited with tt tout first premiums at -New 
Orleun's World's Fair. N. V International Fair; mu 
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fair competition. It ts American, and eJu-apvr urui 
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J, W BARKER, Secretary, 
Syracuse, Nj 
Scrofula 
Probably no form of disease is generally dis¬ 
tributed among our whole population as scrofula. 
Almost every htdindual has this atent pols-E 
coursing bis veins The terriblo sufferings ea 
dured by those afflicted with scrofulous sores 
cannot be understood by others, and their grati¬ 
tude on finding a remedy that cures tlient ; aston¬ 
ishes a well person. The wonderfn 1 power of 
Hood’s Sarsaparilla 
in eradicating every form of Scrofula has been so 
clearly and fully demonstrated that It leaves no 
doubt that it Is the greatest medical discovery of 
this generation. It is made by C. I. HOOD & CO., 
Lowell, Mass., and is sold by all druggists. 
IOO Doses One Dollar 
™:DIEHL-ME0ITEIIIIINE4N. 
The hardiest, best yielding and milling Wheat 
grown. Seed hand-picked and strictly pure. For asm. 
pie heads and prices, address, with stamp, 
II. M. JAQUES,Wright’s Corners, N. Y. 
SEED WHEAT. 
1,000 Bu. Ten varieties. Prices low. Satisfaction 
guaranteed. Send for circular. Samples of all, 16 cts. 
R. G, CKI8T, New Market, Ind. 
DEITZ LONGBERRYs 
Send stamp for sample of this valuable Wheat and-= 
Deitz Fruit Drier. G. A, Deitz. Chambersburg, Pa. % 
■ wiuovtv, • * ucul auu 
, Deitz, Chambersburg, Pa.; 
Seed WH EAT 
Aud How to Grow It or Thirty "i ears 
in the "Wheat Field. 
Giving the origin, histnrv. trod description of the 
itilleri'iit varieties ot wheat. lb** hesi :ind inosi poi>- 
ulai modes nl rullivatio >»ith Humpies or live 
•u tin* nmsl hm !\ and productive kin. „ non grown 
nr this coo id v. All siiu ..ii i.. s j. nf | On, in Iti >s!r.ga 
slnltios in niifi|C\ S Mil f, >1 IL*CiN 
Address FECKAHUPVILIE. Pl'CySCO.. eft. 
1838 POMONA NURSERIES 1886 
Established 1SS8. 
POT GROWN STRAWBERRIES. 
Parry. Lida, May King. Henderson, Jewell, 
Belmont, Bubnoh. aud Ontario ready for Imme¬ 
diate shlpmeut. other varieties, potted to order. Send 
for catalogue, with testimonials, ere. .Us, of Law- 
son & kiefrr, .Marlboro iSfc Gtlilen Queen, 
Erie & W ilson Jr., Niagara tic Empire 
Mate, etc., etc. 
Wll. PARRY, Parry, N. J. 
Virginia Farms.— Mild CUmate. Cheap Homes. 
Send for Circular A.O.BLISS, Centralis, Va. 
DAIRY ANDTRUCK FARM 
_ FOR SALE. 
:» Acres, within two miles of Baltimore, hard road- 
land In excel leu t con ilt lun ; good Rou«e and out-build¬ 
ings; absolutely Healthy; possession Nov 1st, '86. 
H. W. ROGERS. BALTIMORE. Md. 
Beautilul Maryland Homestead Farm.— 280 
Acres, tS.uuO. For full particulars, address 
H. P. Chambers. FEDERALSBCRG, MD. 
MAST. FOOS & CO.. 
SPRINGFIELD, O., 
BUCKEYE FORCE PUMP, 
IRON TURBINE WINDMILL. 
BUCKEYE WROUGHT IRON PUNCHED 
R AIL FKX(’E» 
BUCKEYE I.AWN MOWERS. 
"usMum ““*•*' and 
Send for Illustrated Catalogue and Price List. 
TIIE HERRINGTON-> 
POTATO DIGGER 
IS A SUCCESS. 
Send for circular to PLANTERS’ HOE'CO., 
Troy, N. Y. 
READ THESE FACTS. 
Lighter Draft with Driver Riding than ordinary Plow 
with Driver Walking . Turns square corner without 
backing. It ts wholly constructed of Iron except 
tongue and front lever. 
Me claim and dr lrxnthb that a Plow attached to 
the Sulki and carrying the driver. Is from five to 100 
pounds lighter draft titan the same Plow doing same 
work without the Sulky. Write for unce*. 
ELKHART IRON WORKS, 
ELKHART, TND, 
Mention Rural New-Yorker, 
