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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
May 21 
\L!VE STOCKS 
AND DAIRY. 
A REMARKABLE GUERNSEY COW. 
At Fig. 164 is shown the Guernsey, 
Suke of Rosendale. the property of Geo. 
C. Hill & Son, Rosendale, Wis. This cow 
is a very ren arkable one in many ways, 
because of the abnormally high fat con¬ 
tent of her milk at certain periods of 
lactation. She does not give a large 
amount of milk except when first fresh, 
but the percentage of butter fat is very 
high at times. She calved November 8, 
1896, and during the week of November 
14 to 21. her milk tested from 7.3 to 8.4 per 
cent of butter fat, averaging 7.9 per cent 
for the week. The firm did not dare to 
print the result of these tests, without 
verification, so asked the Wisconsin Ex¬ 
periment Station to make tests. The 
firm’s tests were by the Babcock test. 
Accordingly, two samples of the milk 
were forwaided to the experiment sta¬ 
tion during each month, during the re¬ 
mainder of this period of lactation, and 
the results showed a high average per 
eent, ranging from 4.57 to 7.85, giving 
an average during the period of lactation 
of 5.85. This result was by gravimetric 
analysis. The Babcock test gave an aver¬ 
age of 5.94 per cent of butter fat. The 
results of these tests as published in the 
the sheep, and live by sucking the blood. 
They can live for only a few days when 
removed from the sheep. 
The most opportune time for killing 
ticks is just after shearing, as the ease 
of handling and thecost of dip is reduced 
to the minimum. Nearly all the ticks 
will leave the sheep for the lambs, so 
the work will be very effective if only 
the lambs are dipped. It is better, how¬ 
ever, to dip both old and young. The 
sheep should be examined carefully 
about three weeks after dipping, and if 
any eggs escape destruction, the sheep 
should be redipped. A special tank may 
be purchased or built, if a large number 
are to be handled, as one will soon be 
repaid for its use. The tank should be 
about eight feet long at the top, and two 
feet wide. It should be feet high and 
one end made vertical. The sides should 
slant so that the bottom will be from 
five to eight inches wide. The bottom 
should be about \\]4 feet long, and one 
end made to slant so that the sheep may 
walk out. The tank should be set into 
the ground and a chute made so that the 
sheep may be driven into the tank. A 
good tight wagon-bed may be used as a 
drain floor, and the back end placed over 
the end of the tank to return the dip. 
With such an arrangement, several hun¬ 
dred sheep may be dipped in a day with 
comparatively little work and a great 
saving in dip. 
The following, known as the Curtice 
dip, is highly recommended, and may be 
GUERNSEY COW, SUKE OF ROSENDALE. Fig. 164. 
report of the Wisconsin Agricultural 
Experiment Station, show considerable 
variations in the amount of fat in the 
milk at different periods of lactation. At 
no time did the per cent of butter fat 
equal that obtained during the first 
week's test, when the cow was fresh. 
The amount of butter fat from November 
10 up to August 2 was 317.28 pounds. 
The causes of variations in the quality 
of milk yielded by cows are said to be 
traceable oftentimes to rough treatment, 
exposure, changes in the condition of the 
cow, or to the feed, water, milker, time 
and methods of milking, etc., and at 
other times, variations occur without 
any apparent cause. Up to the present 
time there are said to be no cases on 
record of cows in full flow of milk and 
under normal conditions, producing milk 
containing over eight per cent of fat. 
Suke of Rosendale was dropped August 
16, 1891. She weighs about 900 pounds 
and has shown nothing particularly re¬ 
markable excepting this abnormally high 
per cent of butter fat in the milk at the 
beginning and at different times during 
the period of lactation. The averages 
for the year, both of milk and fat, are 
simply those of a good dairy cow. 
THE SHEEP TICK. 
DIPS AND DIPPING. 
A. W. Bitting, veterinarian of the 
Indiana Experiment Station, says in a 
recent bulletin that ticks do not cause 
death directly, or injure the wool, but 
cause torment by biting and wander¬ 
ing over the sheep's body. The parasites 
pass their entire life upon the body of 
prepared by anyone: Tobacco leaves, 
50 pounds ; sulphur, 10 pounds: water, 
100 gallons. The tobacco is steeped for 
hour, the leaves are strained off, and 
the sulphur added and again boiled for 
an hour. Keep well stirred and use 
while warm. 
SUNFLOWER SEEDS FOR POULTRY. 
Sunflower seeds have very nearly the 
composition of old-process linseed meal, 
except that they contain more oil, having 
about 32 per cent of protein, seven per 
cent of ash (lime and other mineral mal- 
ter). 34 per cent of starch (carbohydrates), 
and from 10 to 15 per cent or more of 
oil, according to variety and soil, hence 
they contain about three times as much 
protein as corn, about half as much 
starch, and 3 M times as much mineral 
matter. They contain too much oil to 
be given as a regular dairy ration, hav¬ 
ing a tendency to induce moulting, 
hence are excellent for moulting hens. 
A quart of seed to a dozen hens, three 
times a week, in place of grain, should 
be ample. It is not necessary to crush 
the seeds. The yield is about 20 bushels 
per acre, and they do not pay as a crop, 
unless use can be found for the stalks, 
which tax the land severely. They are 
grown, however, in small patches, more 
because they cannot otherwise be ob¬ 
tained. The stalks are utilized as fuel 
in some localities. Linseed meal is an 
excellent substitute for sunflower seeds. 
P. n. JACOBS. 
Fowls generally seem very fond of 
these seeds, and they appear beneficial 
when fed in moderate quantities. When¬ 
ever the seed can be obtained at prices 
comparable with those of other grain 
foods, I would feed it daily to the extent 
of about one-quarter or less of the ration, 
feeding it preferably whole. Although 
the protein content of the seed is high, 
about equal to that of good wheat bran, 
the percentage of fat or oil is large, over 
20 per cent, and I would expect that a 
liberal feeding would often prove too 
fattening. From the limited experience 
I have had with sunflower seeds, I should 
not recommend the attempt to raise a 
large crop for poultry feeding. In locali¬ 
ties under the rule of the English spar¬ 
row, it might prove difficult to grow a 
seed crop, for crops of sorghum seed and 
some millets, often especially desirable 
crops on limited areas, cannot be secured. 
Geneva Ex. Station, n. p. wheeler. 
GUERNSEYS. 
225 purebred Guernseys of the best American 
and Island breeding. Butter average, whole 
herd, 318 pounds per head. No catalogue. Come 
and make your own selection. 
ELLERSLIE STOCK FARM, 
KHINECL.IFF, N. Y. 
AT FARMERS’ PRICES! 
Two Registered Jersey Bull Calves 
from superior dairy cows. 
K. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty Street, Pittsburg, Pa 
Q*| a -A choice JERSEY COW: 
I Ul Od IU registered; fresh in milk. 
Write for pedigree and particulars to Manager, T. 8. 
Barnes. samuel thorne. Miiibrook. n. y. 
A FEW CHOICE ST. L A M B E R T S .—Two young 
Heifers and a young Bull not akin; richly butter 
bred A. J. C. C.,tho three head at 1100; young cow, $75. 
HIGH-STEPPING CARRIAGE TEAM.-Will sell 
our famous close-matched prize pair of Carriage 
Roadsters, most stylish, handsome, great knee ac¬ 
tors. They won 12 prizes last Fall, including Toronto, 
and can beat any pair in Canada to-day for speed, 
style, action, and beauty combined. HiLLSDALE 
STOCK CO.. Milford Station P. O., Nova Scotia. 
Membranous Croup frequently comes like a thief 
in the night, and unless subdued at once, places the 
life In Jeopardy. Prompt doses of Jayne's Expec¬ 
torant rarely fall to effect a cure. 
The Family Pill—Jayne’s Sanative.— Adv. 
Horse Owners! Use 
QOMB AULT’S 
Caustic 
Balsam 
A Safe Speedy and Poiithe Con 
The Safest, Heat BLISTER ever used. Takes 
the place of all liniments for mild or severe action. 
Removes Bunches or Blemishes from Horses 
and Cattle. SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY 
DR FIRING- Impossible to produce tear or blemish. 
■very bottle sold is warranted to give satisfaction 
Price $1.50 per bottle. Sold by druggists, ot 
tent by express, charges paid, with full directions 
for it# use. Send for descriptive circulars. 
TUB LAWRBNCB-WLLLIAM8 CO., Cleveland O- 
CIIETI Alin DMJIEC K v '■ r - v une ,>ure 
OnC I LfillU I UliluO Bred. My herd took 
every prize on “ponies in harness'’ at World's Fair. 
Forty for 181)8 market. Well broken ponies for chil¬ 
dren's use. Little louudutlon herds for breeders. 
Also imported stallions. Pays better to breed pure 
Shetland Ponies than any other animal. Write your 
wants. WATKINS FARM, Detroit, Mich. 
New York State 
Veterinary College. 
Established at Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., 
by Chapter 153, Laws of j8q4. 
The best equipment for scientific and practical in¬ 
struction lor under graduates and postgraduates. Most 
varied practice for students in the free clinics. Regu¬ 
lar graded course, three years of nine months each. 
Highest requirements for matriculation and graduation. 
Entrance by Regents' “Veterinary Student Certifi¬ 
cate,’' or by examination Sept. 13, 1898. Instruction 
begins Sept. 22, 1898. 
Tuition free to New York State students. 
For extended announcement address 
Professor JAMES LAW, F.R.C.V.S., Director. 
Cooper Dip 
Champion of the 
World for 55 years. 
Superior to all others. 
If no local agent, send $1.75 
for 100 gal. pkt. to 
CYRIL FRANCKLYN. Cotton Ex.. New York. N. Y. 
Save the Cows. 
General Cow Drink on hand is cheap insurance. 
50c. each; $5.00 dozen. Circular free. 
MOORE BROS., Veterinarians, Albany, N. Y. 
BEE-KEEPERS SUPPLIES 
is the title of a little book which we 
publish, and which contains a complete line of 
everything required by the beekeeper. It will 
materially aid any one interested in bees and bee 
products.’ We send it free to all interested 
Inquirers. Write us. 
G. B. LEWIS CO. Watertown, Wis. 
m DIIC V DEE «md how to make money 
DUwT DEE with it as taught by 
CLEANINCS IN BEE CULTURE. It IS a handsome illustrated maga¬ 
zine and we send free sample copy witti Hook on Beet ulture and 
Hook on Bee Supplies to all who name this paper in writing. 
THE A. I. ROOT CO., MEDINA, OHIO 
THE CROWN &BJKK 
j poultry man. Best in the world, 
e. Send for circular and teeti- 
bones. For the i 
lowest in price. _ 
menials. Wilson Bros., EASTON, FA. 
15 Head of A. J. C. C. Jersey Calves, 
Two monthR to a yoar old, 
St. Lambert and Pedro 
strains. Full llneof Chester 
White, Berkshire, Poland* 
China and Yorkshire Figs 
on hand: all ages. Also two 
litters of Scotch Collie Pups 
and a variety of poultry. Write, stating what you 
want, or what is better. Come, see my stock, and 
make votir own selections. 
EDWARD WALTER. West Chester.Chester Co.. Pa. 
Spring Pigs from 100 Reg. 
Poland China, Berkshire and 
Chester Whites. Mated not 
nkln. Choice bred sows. Serv¬ 
ice Boars. Poultry. Write us 
for free circular and bottom 
prices. Hamilton & Co., Cochranville. Chester Co., Fa 
K JfSKS.. BERKSHIRES 
ok tub BEST families. Send for Catalogue. 
C. EKED. BOSII ART. Lowville, N. Y. 
!#7 fora choice Foland-Fhina Boar Fig, large strain, 
long, deep, square body, easy keeper, early to mature, 
very prolilic and of excellent breeding. Write, will 
tell you about it. F. U. Gates A Sons, Chlttenango.N. Y. 
WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST 
Ohio, where this popular breed originated. Show stock 
always for sale. J. L. VAN DOREN, Crestvue, Ohio. 
-DUROC-JERSEY. CHESTER 
_ WHITE ami BERKSHIRE. 
W. A. ALEXANDER, Sclpioville, N. Y. 
XfUf A D TIME MAKES A BIG 
*W M El DEMAND FOR PORK. 
Head for description of the 
FAMOUS 0.1. G. 
<be.t) SWINE. 
two of which weighed 2800 lbs. 
ON TIME and Agency to the first 
applicant iu each locality. 
L. B. SILVER CO. 
135 Summit St. CLEVELAND, OHIO. 
IGHT BRAHMA EGGS. #2 FOR 15; S3 FOR 30. 
. Five-acre Poultry Farm. Cheviot-on-Hudson, N Y 
HITE P. HOCKS—Eggs for Hatching.$1 for 16. 
JOS. F. PALMER. Geigers Mills, Pa. 
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AGAIN WB WIN Gold Special. • Silver Sweepitalcei 
Specials and ever 100 Class prizes al 
the Northern Illinois Poultry Show, 
Jaa. 19-16, ’M. Our N«w Misssselh 
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describes 40 of the Icadiag varieties 
of land and water fowls, giving scores 
and prizes won for the past S years; 
reliable information in poultry dLsease 
and management; fine view of our 
poultry ranch; sent postpaid for 10 c. 
E. H. C OOK, Box 4 HUNTLEY, ILL. 
DON'T s ? HE „s 
and expect them to do their best, un¬ 
less you put a handful of 
Lambert’s Death to Lice 
on them. It’s cheaper than vermin 
any day.. Trial size, 10c. postpaid. 
100 ounces, delivered to your ex¬ 
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POULTRY 
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VICTOR Incubator 
Hslohe* Chlekens by 8uam. Absolutely 
self-regulating. The simplest, moet 
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In the market. Circular* FREE. 
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EUREKA 
have built and used the EUREKA NhS 
From the “Country Gentleman," Albany. 
“ The Eureka Nest Box is the best of the 
kind we have ever seen.” 
IT’S EASY TO BUILD. 
NEST BOX.xtJ^^nllly. 
1 have Just issued a handsome little book of 
testimonials written by prominent men w ho 
NEST BOX. Here are two of them : 
From the "Poultry Monthly." 
“It enables thepoultryman to establish a 
perfect egg record and pedigree.” 
1 SELL THE FLANS. 
HART NEST FARM, Box 86, Framingham, Mass. 
WE ACT AS AGENT 
For Selling and Buying all kinds of Live Stock. Write for particulars. 
AMERICAN LIVE-STOCK C0„ 24 Stale St., New York, N. Y. 
