322 
April 15, 
Live StockandDairy 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
LAFAYETTE STOCK FARM 
DORSET SHEEP FOR VIRGINIA. 
Is the Dorset a good sheep for the moun¬ 
tains? What is the difference between the 
Delaine Merino and the American Merino, 
and what are the strong points of each? Will 
it pay me to get a good ram of one of these 
breeds and build up a flock from my West 
Virginia mountain ewes, or would I better 
continue to buy ewes from that source? 
Virginia. J. R. s. 
The chief value of the Dorset is for 
raising Winter lambs. Unquestionably they 
would do as well as or better in the 
mountains than any of the Downs. The 
Cheviots, as noted in previous issues of 
this paper, would he better than either if 
they are to “rough it.” The Delaine 
Merino is a larger sheep than the Amer¬ 
ican, lacking the wrinkles of the latter 
with wool of a longer fiber. Perhaps noi 
quite so hardy, but a splendid sheep. 
From what I can read between the lines 
of the above question, I should say the 
Delaine Merino ram would be the one 
to use with the West Virginia mountain 
ewes. By selecting the best ewe lambs 
from such parentage, in a few years J. 
R. S. will have a flock of sheep far su¬ 
perior to anything he is likely to buy 
from that source and at no greater, if as 
much, cost. _ E. v. a. 
BUILDING A DAIRY ROOM. 
I am arranging a small dairy for family 
purposes and wish to build as quickly and 
with as little expense as possible. I have 
thought of building a double wall of oak 
boards with a space of six or eight inches 
between the walls and fillinr^ in with saw¬ 
dust or nailing building paper on the in¬ 
side wall, leaving a dead air space between, 
excavating two or three feet and walling 
with rock, cementing the floor on the sur¬ 
face of the ground. Will some of the read¬ 
ers of The R. N.-Y. advise me whether or not 
my plan will prove a success, and offer such 
suggestions as may be necessary in the plan? 
Virgina. c. w. b. 
You evidently desire as complete in¬ 
sulation as possible without unusual ex¬ 
pense. Your idea is very good indeed. 
The sawdust filling will be all right if it 
is dry, otherwise I would use fine, dry 
shavings. Use a lining of building paper 
under the outside boarding, which should 
be matched lumber. I do not think it will 
pay to use paper against the inside ceil¬ 
ing; fill in this space with shavings or 
sawdust. Then inside of this ceiling fur¬ 
row out a half inch, putting the strips just 
one side of the studs so that there will not 
be a solid wall at any one place; lath and 
plaster with Portland cement and sand 
one part to two. The ceiling overhead 
can be made in the same manner, that 
is, stuffed and plastered. The excavation 
is all right and the use of Portland ce¬ 
ment as you suggest will make an admir¬ 
able outfit. Do not forget to put in double 
or even three windows, and build the doors 
stuffed and in the regular form for an 
ice-box so they will clamp nearly air¬ 
tight. Then set out trees of a quick 
growing variety near it, and you will have 
a neat, cool storage room. h. e. cook. 
COW WITH CAKED UDDER. 
What can I do with a four-year-old Jer¬ 
sey cow, fresh four months ago, that is 
constantly caking udder? Trouble began at 
that time. I am able to reduce to nearly 
normal condition, when trouble is renewed. 
I have been giving her Epsom salts, and 
some borax in feed, and rubbing lard with 
baking powder, and sweet oil, on udder. 1 
feed eight pounds a day of about CO per cent 
buckwheat bran, 40 per cent dry beet pulp, 
linseed meal, and all the cornstalks and hay 
she is liable to handle. The trouble seems to 
be in top portion of udder, almost entirely. 
New York. F. P. 
Bathe the udder three times daily with 
water as hot as the cow will stand for 
10 minutes at a time, rubbing all possible. 
Then dry thoroughly r.nd rub well so that 
udder will be warm and dry. Milk out all 
the milk possible immediately before and 
after bathing, and give the cow nothing 
but hay until the trouble ceases. Then 
try feeding two parts wheat bran to one 
part oil meal for grain feed, and not ex¬ 
ceed eight pounds per day. If she shows 
signs of return of the trouble take away 
grain. You can usually tell a little ahead 
of serious trouble, as the udder will feel 
unusually warm and velvety. By improper 
care and feeding the cow may have con¬ 
tracted chronic garget, and not much help 
for that, but give this treatment a fair 
trial and it may help her. H. G. M. 
Cow Retaining Afterbirth. —On page 152 
I note an inquiry regarding treatment for a 
cow retaining the afterbirth. After the calf 
is born take the first three milkings (milking 
in the hand, so it will be warm) and rub the 
milk well in on the backbone from roots of 
tall to center of back. I have used this 
recipe for 40 years, and never knew it to fail. 
North Iiaven, Conn. A. B. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
It. N.-Y. and you'll get a quick reply and 
“a square deal.” See guarantee, page 14. 
BLATCHFORD’S 
CALF MEAL 
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WILL Rr 
SEND 
^Lbla 
WILL RAISE YOUR CALVES WITHOUT MILK 
FOR SAMPLE, PRICES AND TESTIMONIALS 
.BLATCHFORDS CALF MEAL FACTORY, 
WAUKEGAN, ILL. 
i\ 
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NIALS A 
3RY 
COOPER 
SHEEP DIP 
STANDARD OF THE WORLD *”•«<> 
yi-upH. Used on 250 million** annually. If local 
druggist cannot supply, send S1.76 for (100 gul.) 
pkt, to Cyril Francklyu, 73 Heaver St., N. Y. 
IMPROVED LARGE YORKSHIRES 
hog Pigs of all ages from Imported stock for sale. 
MEADOW BROOK STOCK FARM, Rochester, Mich 
C H ESTER WHITES 
Both O. 1. C. and Todd strains. 
Standard bred pigs for sale. 
Honest dealing my motto. M. L. 
Bowersox,R.3; Bradford, Dk. Co,0 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires and C. Whites. 
8 wks. and older, muted not akin. Ser 
vice Boars, have stock returned, re¬ 
fund money if not.satisfactory. Reg 
Holsteius. Heifers, Bulls and Cows 
lnCalf. Hamilton & Co., Ercildoun, Chester Co., Pa. 
MEADOWBROOK BERKSHIRES. 
CHOICE ANIMALS of all ages and both sexes for 
sale. Representatives of the best .English and Amer¬ 
ican strains. Prices reasonable, quality considered. 
MEADOWBROOK FARMS, Bernardsvllle, N. J. 
Springbank jj 
Berkshires 
A fine lot of 7 Aug. »<nwwwwi and s ep t Boars, 
and some fine July and Aug.Farrowed Sows, just right 
to breed for early fall litters. Write me and state just 
what you want. J. E. Watson, Prop., Marhledale, Ct. 
Large Eng. Berkshires 
Imported and Domestic Strains. Descriptive circular 
showing pedigrees of breeding stock, and price-list 
on application. Pigs, pairs and trios not related. 
WILLOtrO-HBY FARM, Gettysburg, Pa. 
DCf* fl I P DlfSC s P rin k farrowed, 
IlLUa Ui la Ua rlUO fine stock. No 
better. C. G. BOWER, Ludlowville, New York. 
0. I. C. 
Sixty fall and spring O. I. C. pigs 
at reasonable prices. Cumber¬ 
land Farm, Gettysburg, Pa. 
O A SPRING PIGS, Gilts and Service 
_ | _ la Boars. Best strains bred from 
" ■■ Wi Registered Stock, pairs not akin. 
Prices reasonable. S. T. Witmer, Union Deposit, Pa. 
rolific 
O.I.O. 
Registered Stock. March and April farrow. 
Strains, Mated not akin. Prices low. 
F. J. SCHWARTZ, East Plmrsalia, N. Y. 
“For Fancy Country Homes” 
The Jersey Red 
Hogs and Pigs 
Surpass all other breeds. The free catalog explains. 
ARTHUR J. COLLINS, Moorestown, N. J. 
DEGISTERED ANGORA GOATS.— Pairs or 
v trios. Write for prices and information. 
MELROSE STOCK FARM, Cincinnatus, N. Y. 
'OR SALE — 35 Scotch Collies, Cheap. 
J.H. VANDEN BOSCH, Jr., It. D. 7, Auburn, N. Y. 
DR. DAVID 
Roberts 
CATTLE 
SPECIALIST 
OFFERS THESE BOOKS FREE 
No. 1. Abortion In Cows. No. 2. 
Barren Cows. No. 3. Retained 
Afterbirth. No. 4. Scours in 
Calves. No. 6 How to make your 
OWN STOCK FOOD at home. 
Or. David Huberts, Cattle Specialist 
J. CROUCH & SON, Props., LAFAYETTE, IND. 
LARGEST IMPORTERS OF 
OLDENBURG GERMAN COACH, PERCHERON and BELGIAN 
STALLIONS. Always on hand from 150 to 200 head. 
Importations arriving every month. We now have 100 head that just arrived. 
At all the leading fairs and live stock shows in 1904 we won more prizes than 
all others combined. We have the prize winners of the World, but our prices 
are no higher than others. If your community is in need of a good stallion, 
write us. 
J. Crouch & Son, LaFayette, Ind., Nashville, Tenn., Sedalia, Mo., San Jose, Cal., and London, Canada 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN 
ANNOUNCEMENT 
I will offer at public sale in connection with Mr. C. 
F. Hunt, on Thursday, April 20, 1905, at Degnan’s 
Stables, No. 414 South Clinton St., Syracuse, New 
York, with others from my herd the following AD¬ 
VANCED REGISTRY COWS. 
BERTHA SHADELAND PAUL 53657, A. R. O., 
3603, born Sept. 14, 1899. Bred to Maplecroft Paul 
DeKol, 30480, will be fresh April 24, 1905. Butter 4 
years, 20 lbs. 7.6 oz.; mil* 437 6 lbs., average fat 3.74; 
sister of Paul Eusebia DeKol 23 lbs. 6.8. Her sire's 
dam is an own sister of Pauline Paul. Twenty pound 
cows are rare. 
RUBY TERPSTRA 2D 47802, A. R. O. 3602, born 
March 15,1898. Bred to Maplecroft Paul DeKol 30480, 
and will be fresh April 10, 1905. Butter 20 lbs 2.0 oz., 
milk 440.5 lbs., average fat 3.65. She has 3 A. R. O. 
sisters. Her dam is sister of Netherland Maud Mooie 
23 lbs. 11.12 and Pleasant Valley Kate 24 lbs. 5.0. 
Twenty pound cows are scarce. 
PAUL DEKOL AAGGIE BEAUTY 46898, A. R. O. 
born March 26. 1898. Fresh Jan. 9, 1905. Butter 
19 lbs. 13.7 oz., mllk501.4 lbs. This cow has 8 A. R. O. 
sisters. Her sire is a brotherof DeKol 2d PaulDeKol. 
ALTOANA DEKOL EDITH 54655, A. R. O. 2565, 
born Feb. 19,1900. Fresh Jan. 12. 1905 Butter 2 years 
II lbs. 1.9 oz.; butter 4 years 17 lbs, 2.1 oz., milk 423 
lbs. A line cow with 5 A. R.O. sisters. 
PAULINE PAUL 2D’S QUEEN 49149, A. R. O. 3910, 
born Dec. 15,1898. Fresh Dec. 9, 1904. Butter 16 lbs. 
11.3 oz. This cow Is full sister to the sire of Lilith 
Pauline DeKol’s $1100 son. This cow is a grand¬ 
daughter of Pauline Paul, the great record cow, and 
is superbly bred on both sides. 
LAPOLKA DeKOL 66492, A. R. O. 3813. born April 
12, 1900. Butter 14 lbs. 3.8 oz. Her sire is a brother 
of Aaggie Cornucopia Pauline, 34 lbs. 6.2, the world’s 
record cow 
LUCY B. CLOTHILDK 53313, A. R. O. 3285. born 
Aug. 7,19C0. Rutter at 3 years 13 lbs. 12.5 oz., average 
fat 3.85. Fresh Dec. 18, bred Feb. 26 to Maplecroft 
Paul DeKol 30480. 
The above Cows are all good ones. If unable to 
attend send for catalogue and mail your bids to me 
on the above. 
W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, N. Y. 
L, E. ORTIZ, General Manager 
HIGHEST CLASS JERSEYS 
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GOLDEN STREAMER 65000 
Son of Forfarshire out of Goldkv Stream 8th, 
born Feb. 22,1901, and considered the best Jersey bull 
that ever crossed the Atlantic as a two-year old. 
A few choice Bull Calves for sale by GOLDEN 
STREAMER and GULDEN FERN'S LAD out of Im¬ 
ported cows. 
Specialty—Y oung Bulls and Heifers, all ages. 
Also Imp. CHESTER WHITES and BERKSHIRE 
PIGS. Standard-Bred BLACK MINORCA8 and 
WHITE WYANDOTTES. 
lif~ Correspondence solicited. 
GEDNEY FARM, White Plains, N. Y. 
WHITE SPRINGS WARM, 
GUERNSEY HERD. 
Headed by PETER THE GREAT OF PAXTANG 
No. 6346 and BLUE BLOOD, No 6310. 
Such Cows as Imp. Deaule 7th, 502.9 lbs. of butter 
in one year. Sheet Anchor’s Lassie, 476.2 lbs. of but¬ 
ter in one year. Azalia of Klorham, 400 lbs of butter 
in one year. Lucretia 3d, 508.4 lbs. of butter in one 
year, etc., etc. 
The herd numbers about forty carefully selected 
animals. Registered and tuberculin-tested. Breed¬ 
ing stock for sale at all times, including the choicest 
of heifer and bull calves of all ages. The winnings 
at the New York State Fair for 1904 comprised 13 
first and second prizes, and one champion¬ 
ship out of 17 entries. Prices very reasonable. 
For further Information and catalogue, address, 
ALFRED G. LEWIS. Geneva, N. Y. 
Please mention Rural New Yorker in writing. 
Note. 15 choice two year old heifers for sale at 
from $100 to &3UO, also several mature bulls. 
FIFTY BLACK MAM' 
MOTH JACKS 
Some nice jennets and sad¬ 
dle stallions all registered or 
subject to registry. Our prices 
are as low as any firm will make 
them giving a responsible guar¬ 
antee. Write for catalog or come to see us before 
you buy. J. F. COOK & CO.. 
Union Stock Yards, Lexington, Kentucky. 
Kentucky Jack Farm. 
A fine lot Of Kentucky bred 
and big black Spanish jacks 
and jennets. Also one and 
two-year old jacks. Young 
stock for sale at all times. 
Write or see me before you 
buy. Come to Kentucky if 
you want a good jack. 
JOE E. WRIGHT, 
Junction City, Kentucky, 
THE BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FKIESIaNS 
are bred for large Production, Good Size, Strong 
Constitution, Best Individuality. 
If these are the kind you want write or come to see 
them. 125 to select from. Animals of both sexes 
and all ages to offer at prices that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bull Calves. 
A. A. CORTELYOU, Neshanic, N. J 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS. 
A new world’s record madel 8tarFarm has broken 
all world's record In the sale of registered Holstein- 
Frleslans this spring. Consignments are made al¬ 
most daily, and 1 still have over 260 head left. Am 
offering Service Bulls sired by Aaggie Cornucopia 
Pauline Count, No. 29642, Mercedes J ullp’s Pletertje’s 
Paul, No. 129830, Belle Korndyke Beryl Wayne, No. 
32387, all backed by world's official butter records. 
Granddaughters of DeKol 2d’s Paul DeKol, and 
daughters of Manor DeKol, fresh cows, nearby 
springers, male and female calves. Circulars sent 
on application. 
HORACE L. BRONSON, Dept. D„ Cortland. N. Y. 
Registered HOLSTEIMRIESIAN BULLS 
For Sale at Farmers’ Prices 
I have several Bulls, 12 to 15 months old; large, 
handsome, perfectly marked animals, ready for im¬ 
mediate service, for sale. Sired by Corona Spofford 
Pietertje, No. 30100. and selected from best dams in 
herd of over 40 head. 
Also a few FRESH COWS and a number of Heifer 
and Bull CALVES from a few months to a few 
weeks old. For particulars inquire 
F. B. MCLENNAN, Syracuse, N. Y., or 
R. DeForest Dorchester, Mannger McLennan 
Stock Fann, Ischua, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y. 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves 
FOR SALE. 
From choice A. R. O. Dams, and by such sires as 
Beryl Waynes Paul DeKol and Sir Korndyke Manor 
DeKol. We will make attractive prices on these 
youngsters as they must bo disposed of to make room 
for our crop of Winter Calves. Write for prices on 
anything needed in Holstein-Friesians. 
WOODCREST FARM, Rifton, Ulster Co.. H.Y. 
uni CTPIN Dill I Q from 3 to 18months old. A 
nULOlLlIl DULLO few choice young Cows; 
Improved Chester Whites of all ages Prices right. 
CHARLES K. RECORD, Peterboro, N. Y' 
HOLSTEINS. 
High-Class Advanced Registry Stock only. Best 
butter families. Stock for Sale. 
WOODSIDE FARM, 
Princeton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. 
.JOHN B. MARCOU. 
H 
OLSTEIN BULL CALVES. Scotch Collies, 8payed 
Females. SILAS DECKER, Montrose, Pa. 
You Can Buy 
A rich four months JERSEY BULL and a pair of live 
months BERKSHIRE SOWS from my bargain coun¬ 
ter. W. F. McSPARRAN, Furnlss, Pa. 
YOU CAN’T AFFORD A GRADE 
when I will sell you a registered JERSEY BULL, 
best dairy stock; ready for service: at farmer’s price. 
R. F. SHANNON, 905 Liberty St., Pittsburg. Pa. 
Hogistoroci Jerseys 
9 Heifers. 3 to 14 mos. 5 Bulls 2 to 8 mos. old. St. 
Lambert Strain. “ Sire a Pure St. Lambert.” 
J. ALDUS HERR, Lancaster. Pa. 
ITnrnr lofcov fiilfc Bred $20. Choice pigs; 8 
UllrOC jersey UIII5 weeks, *6, either sex. All 
eligible to regs’y. A. B. Woodhull, Wading River, N.Y 
fltirnn loreouc Boars ready forservice Sowsfor 
UUI Uu"JGI OGYO Spring Farrow. Pigs at weaning. 
B. P. Rock Eggs/ L. R. KUNEY, Adrian.Mich. 
POLLED DURHAM FOR SALE—Young Bulls, 
6 to 12 months. Also yearling heifer. Reds and Roans, 
Dams good milkers. Price $50 up and registered free. 
Address JAS. A. EICK, Hibbetts, Ohio. 
COWS FOR SALE 
Having wintered more cows than can pasture, will 
sell good milking, young, native cows, due to calve 
March and April, at $40 per single head, or $35 per 
head in lots of ten, f. o.b. 
Route No. 1. A. W. GRAHAM, Castile, N. V. 
AYRSHIRES 
A few first-class cows and young stock, Prices right. 
Correspondence solicited, Maple Row Stock Farm, 
Cherry Creek, Chaut. Co., N. Y. F. H. Cookingham. 
HerefordsDorsets 
(Entire 11 H TO 0TO (Kntire 
Herd) UUIuUlU *'lock( 
A PROMPT BUYER WILL GET A BARGAIN. 
DR. ARMSTRONG, Lantz Mills, Va. 
Reg. Dorset and Tunis Rams to close out $8. Hol¬ 
stein Ualves, ? 15. Bonnie Brook Farm, Buffalo. N. Y. 
it 
Sir Clyde’s Son 
J 9 
Born July 7, 1904. Perfectly marked, nearly one-half 
white, an extra individual. Sire, “SIR CLYDE,” 
wliose sire’s dam was “CANARY’S MERCEDES,” 
and wliose dam made over 24 lbs., and her milk tested 
over 4 per cent. Dam made 14 lbs. 11 oz. at 4 years in 
August. Was sired by “ADMIRAL DEKOL,” sire 
of 9 A. R. O. daughters. This one should get cows 
giving rich milk. T. A. Mitchell,Weedsport,N.Y 
If you are going ^A<rW*lTpi^‘*TyT‘ BULL, and will write us 
to buy a ™ , N m. Mm M JL J. wl just what you want, we will 
send full pedigrees and descriptions, together with prices that will convince you that we have high-class 
animals at low prices. The Stevens Brothers-Hustings Company, 
BROOKSIDE HERD, Lacoua, Oswego Co„ N. Y. 
