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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
March 30, 
ive Stockand Dairy 
CLOTH VENTILATION FOR STABLES 
While not in position to give personal 
experience regarding the canvas window 
plan of ventilation, it has been my privi¬ 
lege to see the system in u-se at several 
stables. In every case I have been sur¬ 
prised that the stables are so comfortably 
warm, and yet so completely ventilated 
as to leave the air in prime condition. 
Last Summer 1 put the King system into 
a n art of our stables, intending to com¬ 
plete it for the remainder as soon as the 
hay is out sufficiently to allow the ven¬ 
tilation to be put in. We reached that 
point last week, but haven’t commenced 
the ventilation yet, because I now intend 
to try the canvas instead. A friend is at 
work in the woods this Winter cutting 
logs and ties. He has a tent there, and 
a stove in it. When he goes to the woods 
in the morning he starts the fire in his 
stove. Then at any time during the day, 
whether it be entered for dinner or for 
any other purpose, the tent is found com¬ 
fortably warm. “Can make it warmer 
than any room in the house at home,” is 
what nr"- friend says about the tent. I 
mention this, as many have objected to 
canvas over the stable windows in place 
of glazed sash, saying that such a stable 
must be cold, that the heat from the cows’ 
bodies must all be dissipated through the 
cloth, and the cows left to freeze. 
_H. H. LYON. 
RATION FOR MILCH COWS. 
How would you mix the following grains, 
or what proportion of each would you use 
to make a balanced ration for milking cows: 
Bran, oil meal, cotton-seed meal, cornmeal. 
and gluten meal? IIow much of the grain 
ought I feed each cow? For coarse fodder 
they get three sheaves of stalks each day. 
Suffolk County, N. Y. T. C. f. 
As I have stated before in these col¬ 
umns, the cost of the grain, and the 
amount of milk the cow is giving has 
much to do in determining any econom¬ 
ical ration. In this case I will assume 
the cows have been milked several 
months, and are giving eight or 10 quarts 
daily. It is not necessary to feed all of 
the foods described. If this seems desir¬ 
able 1 would use two pounds of bran, 
two pounds oil meal, one pound of cot¬ 
ton-seed meal, two pounds of cornmeal 
and one pound gluten. The bran is the 
most expensive of the lot, at present 
prices, yet it is necessary to have some 
bulk in the ration. The oil meal is cheap 
and will keep the bowels in proper shape. 
Either the gluten or cotton-seed meal may 
be omitted, or the one substituted for the 
other. The former will make rather the 
most milk, but the latter, having more 
fgt, will keep the cow in better flesh. 
Give the grain in two leeds. 
_ E. VA N ALSTYNE. 
TO HELP OUT PASTURE. 
S. J. (No Addrcftfi).— I have rented 50 
acres of farm land, and am operating a dairy 
on same. Under my lease I am not per¬ 
mitted to plow any of the grass land. About 
20 acres are in pasture and fenced; another 
20 are in meadow and not fenced, and the 
remaining 10 form a rich plowed field on 
which corn was raised last year. I wish to 
keep 30 cows, and while my pasture is good 
I do not think it will supply them. I can¬ 
not afford to fence the meadow land into 
pasture for the length of time I have a lease. 
What would you advise me to put into the 
10 acres of plowed field to get the most bene¬ 
fit? The ground is in good condition, lime¬ 
stone formation, lies rather high and rolling. 
Ans. —First of all, send to the New 
Jersey Experiment Station at New Bruns¬ 
wick for bulletins on forage crops. In 
order to make your plan most successful 
that field should now be in rye and wheat, 
or in Crimson clover. Then you could 
begin feeding late in May and have some 
forage to dry. As it is, oats and peas 
will hardly be ready before the middle of 
June. We would advise you to depend 
chiefly upon oats and peas, Japan millet 
and fodder corn, following on a larger 
scale the advice given the man with two 
acres and two cows. Probably of all 
crops the fodder corn will prove most 
useful, as it will ue ready when the pas¬ 
ture is most likely to be dry. The great 
thing is to keep the land constantly oc¬ 
cupied, and to spread manure liberally. 
If possible, as fast as one part of the 
field is clear manure and plow at once, 
planting a new crop. Be sure to have the 
field next Fall covered with rye or grain. 
You might follow part of the oats and 
peas or millet with cow peas, sowing in 
drills like beans. 
Sales of Holsteins. —The following im¬ 
portant sales of registered iiolstein-Friesian 
cattle are reported from Star Farm, Cort¬ 
land. N. Y. :To J. B. McKinley, the bull 
Jessie Ward 2d’s Prince; to Mr. .1. M. Ward, 
the cow Netherland Bernice 52302; to Hon. 
B. B. Grippin, the bull Goudgeld Pauliine 
Prince 40153; to Mr. S. II. Shelter, the bull 
Prince Salo Hengerveld 30588. and the cow 
Pauline DeKol Jenny 53335: to Mr. W. 'I'. 
Morrison the cow Lady Galis I)e Spofford 
G8875; to Mr. G. K. Cherry of New York 
City, for his farm in Vermont, the cow 
Princess Clothilde .Johanna 3d 74527; to Hon. 
N. L. Miller, Supreme Court Judge, First 
Department, silling in Brooklyn, the bull 
Prince America Pauline De Kol. 
A carload was sold to W. E. Mathews of 
Johnstown, Pa. Dr. Mathews made some 
very choice selections, among others the cows 
NefberlandWaltollne Piersma 71386, Czar- 
vitoh Ononis De Kol 78175, Annie Gelsche 
Jacob 77767, Frances Marcelle 55533, Magali 
Jewel 71241, Pauline Friend, 76119. Crown 
Annie 51742, and the bull Aaggie Cornucopia 
America Count, fo head his herd. This bull 
was sired by Aaggie Cornucopia Pauline 
Count, son of the champion cow of the 
world and the dam was America Pauline. 
One of her daughters has just completed an 
official seven-day butter record of about 22 
pounds. 
West Virginia Hens. —Following is report 
of 89 hens for the month of January. I have 
two houses, and keep the flock (which con¬ 
sists of Leghorns and Plymouth Rocks) near¬ 
ly equally divided, as far as roosting is con¬ 
cerned, but they have full liberty during the 
day; have not kept them in the houses all 
day this Winter. I have places at each house 
where I put straw to throw their grain in, 
which I consider one of the most important 
things in Winter egg production. As to 
feeding, perhaps alxmt two-thirds of the 
time they were fed a brant mash in the 
morning, to which had been added table 
scraps, and a part of the time a poultry 
powder. At noon they were given about a 
quart of wheat, sometimes more, sometimes 
less, according to weather conditions, which 
was thrown in the straw, and then, as my 
little three-year-old girl would say, it was 
f-un to see the chickens “kick the hay.’’ At 
night they were fed corn, on an average 
about six quarts, and I believe yellow corn 
is quite a bit better than white, but have 
never read or heard any other person ex¬ 
press an opinion over this. During the 
month they laid 1,109 eggs, or 92 dozen and 
five eggs, which I thjnk did fairly well. 
Metz. W. Va. a. l. t. 
Cleaning Dropping Boards. —I feel I owe 
something to you—or your subscribers, so 
offer yon a scheme for cleaning off dropping 
board in henhouse, which I have found far 
ahead of holding a pail in one hand and 
scrubbing away with the other. I happened 
to have a box which I presume was used to 
pack window glass in. about 18 inches long. 
12 or 14 inches deep and five or six inches 
wide. Bv knocking off about one-third of 
one side and cutting slots half way through 
the ends, T can hang it on edge of dropping 
board and rake the stuff in without spilling 
a lot of it on the floor. Leave a strip of 
the board on to serve as handle, j. w. w. 
New York. 
FOR SALE. 
A FINE COACH STALLION,well bred, com¬ 
ing six years old in May. Dark chestnut color with 
dark silver gray mane and tail. Weight, 1,375. 
Height, 16-1 with lengthy appearance uud good 
action. A quick buyer will get a ba rgain and a money 
maker. Also matched pair of brown horses six and 
seven years old, weight,2,800 lbs. Enquire of 
W. L. rRUDDEN, 117 Ontario St., Lockport, N.Y. 
FIVE POUNDS OF MILK FREE-'KSS 0 ^ 
ideal dairy feed or Distillers Dry Grain. High in 
protein and fat. Send for convincing circulars. 
THE DEWEY BUO-C CO.. Box 656, Blanchester, Ohio 
It’s “Pounds that count.” Buy Jersey Red 
Pigs—the rapid growers. Strong, vigorous, 
small-boned, long-bodied. Nine months 
pigs often dress 300 lbs. Buy a pair now. 
Get quick profits. Circular Free. 
A. J. COLLINS, Box R , Moorestown, N. J, 
STRONG and DURABLE. 
Compact, all the parts accurately made, finely ad¬ 
justed and working together smoothly; and at the 
same time, strong, well built, easy to keep in order and 
light running —these are the features you want to 
find in a cream separator before you buy one. And 
when you see a 
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That’s why it outwears all other make9. 
Durability is what the “cheap” separators lack, 
yet it is most important. We have received letterB 
from many users of the V. S. Separators who have run their ma¬ 
chines everyday for io years and more with entire satisfaction. 
Our big, handsome, new catalogue shows plainly all about the 
construction and wonderful skimming records of the U. S. It 
will interest you. For free copy write us this way, “ Send cata¬ 
logue number A 159 addressing 
VERMONT FARM MACHINE COnPANY, Bellows Falls, Vt. 
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STAR FARM HOLSTEINS 
$IOO GIVEN AWAY $IOO 
DO YOU WANT IT? 
Thousands of farmers are losing money on 
their cows and do not know it. Do you know 
how much you are making or losing on 
your cows ? 
Government statistics show average gross 
income per grade cow is only $37.00. 
Cost of keep $40.00. Loss USB.OO per cow. 
You can buy a Star Farm registered 
Holstein cow for. $150.00 
Cost to keep one year. 40.00 
Interest on cost, one year. 9,00 
Total for year. SilDd.Of) 
My Star Farm cow will make for you 
each year: Milk. $125.00 
Calf. 50.00 
Total.$175.00 
Profit on your investment 8856. 
$5,000.00 Guarantee on Every Animal Sold $5,000.00 
Circulars and information sent free. 
Address Dept. D. HORACE L. BRONSON, Cortland, N.Y. 
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KENTUCKY , 
JACK FARM 
We have tor sale 
JACKS, JENNETS 
and MULES. 
Our barns are full of big 
black Jacks, the kind that 
will please you. Write, or 
come to see us, a large lot 
to select from. 
JOE E. WRIGHT, Junction City, Kentucky. 
JACKS, JACKS 
Jacks 27—Newton, Kas 
Jacks 70 | 35 Jennets 35 
Saddle Stallions 30 
Trotting Stallions IO 
Pacing Stallions IO 
LEXINGTON, -KY. - 
We are in the Ki ealeHt breeding district 
in the world for Maniinotti Jacks, Saddle 
and Harness Homes, and we have the 
grandest lot to show you of any firm in the country. It is to your 
interest to Inspect our stock before buying. Write for catalogue 
or come to see us. J. F. COOK & CO., Lexington, Kentucky. 
BRANCH BARN, NKWTON, KANSAS. 
CHESHIRES. 
THE NEW YORK 
FARMERS’ HOG. 
Hardy; prolific: strong fine boned; quick growers and 
easy keepers. Young stock for sale. Department of 
Animal Husbandry, Cornell University, Ithaca.N.Y. 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires and C. Whites. 
8 wks. and older, mated not akin?Ser¬ 
if amf vice Bours, have stock returned, re- 
fund money if not satisfactory. Reg 
Holsteins. Heifers, Bulls and Cows 
in Calf. Hamilton &Co., Ercildoun. Chester Co., P». 
SPRINGBANK HERD 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
A fine bunch of Sows coming a year 
old by Grand Premier, No. 80005, bred to Baron Duke 
85th. No. 91215. A son of Premier Longfellow, No. 
68000, Grand Champion at St. Louis in 1904. liooklet 
on application. J. K. WATSON, Marbledale, Conn. 
BERKSHIRES. 
American and English Breeding. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive catalogue on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg, Pa. 
KALORAMAFARM BERKSHIRES 
were shipped into almost every state last year, and 
their superior qualities are recognized wherevei 
they are known. 
We are now offering some choice young sows bred 
for spring farrow and guaranteed safe with pig, at 
attractive prices. Who wants them? 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, New York. 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
li. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg Pa. 
LAUREL FARM 
|—KPGIST EKED JERSEYS 
only. Increase of herd 
for sale. Address 
J. GRANT MORSE. Hamilton, New York. 
S COTCH COLLIES, Spayed Females, two to 
eight mos. Circ. SILAS DECKER, Montrose, Pa. 
For Sale, FOX AND RABBIT HOUNDS 
CHOICE PUPS now ready to ship for $5.00 
each. MELVIN THOMAS, It. V. I). No. 1, 
Wityville. Saratoga County, New York. 
REC. O. I. C. PIGS 
March and April farrow. The big White ones. 
Cedar Lawn Farm, Ludlowville, N. Y. 
THE BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FRIKSIANS. 
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 seleot from. Animals of both sexes 
and all ages to offer at prices that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bull Calvks. 
A. A. COKTELYOU. Somerville,N.J. 
are stamped with any name or address with serial 
numbers. They are simple, practical and a distinct 
and reliable mark. Samples Free. Agents Wanted. 
C. H. DANA, 74 Main St., West Lebanon, N.H. 
WARRINER’S hSKSIKg STANCHION 
I. B. Calvin, Vice-Presi¬ 
dent, State Dairy Associa¬ 
tion, Kewanno, fnd.,says: 
“I think them 
PERFECT,” 
Send for BOOKLET. 
W. B. CRUMB, 
73 Main Street, 
Forestville, Conn. 
CHAIN HANGING 
CATTLE STANCHION 
The Most Practical 
CATTLE FASTENER 
ever invented. 
Manufactured and for 
(<(ilp |>v 
O. H. ROBERTSON, 
Forestville, Conn. 
Maple Row Stock Farm Registered Ayrshires 
75 head of all ages. Bred from the best milking 
strain of Ayrshires. Prices reasonable. Write, or 
come and see them. F. M. Coobingham, Cherry Creek, N. Y. 
REMOVAL SALE OF HOLSTEINS 
Having sold one of our large farms at Lacona, 
preparatory to concentrating at Liverpojl March 1st. 
we ought to sell at least 130 head before that date. 
We are offering special bargains and just now 
can supply you with anything in high cIubs Holsteins 
at lower prices than ever before quality considered. 
STEVENS BROS.-HASTINGS CO., 
Brookside Herd, Lacona, New York, 
DISPERSAL SALE 
HIGH CLASS REG. HOLSTEINS 
Scarcity of help renders it impossible to retain all 
our herd. Come and take your choice. Male calves 
at almost your own price. 
RIVEN BURGH BROS., 
Hillhurst Farm, Oneida, N. Y. 
BRILL FARM. Removal Notice. 
We will move our herd to New Jersey the first of 
April. After that date please address all communi¬ 
cations to BROADWAY, Warren Co., New Jersey. 
E, C, BRILL, Poughquag, N. Y, 
BULL CALVES ^ YOUNG BULLS 
ready for service, that are of good size and individ¬ 
uality. All are from officially tested dams, and are. 
sired by Homestead Girl De Kol’s Sarcastic 
Lad. We have over 40 daughters of this Bull that, 
will be kept in the Herd and officially tested. 
Write for description and prices. 
WOODCREST FARM, 
Rifton, Ulster County, New York. 
Thoroughbred Holstein-Frleslan 
YEARLING BULLS 
FOR SALK AT FARMERS’ PRICES. 
Perfectly marked, large, handsome animals, ready 
for immediate service. Selected from best darns in 
herd of forty head. 8ired by Paul Clothilde Haitog 
DeKol, No. 33712. If pedigree and price (which will 
be furnished upon request) are satisfactory, bull will 
be sent upon approval. If not entirely as represented 
as to individual qualities, he m»y be returned at my 
expense. Address P. B. MCLENNAN, Syracuse. N.Y. 
F OR SALE—Pure bred Holstein Friesian Heifer 
and Bull Calves. The best goods for the least 
money. Write promptly. 
\V. W. CHENEY, Manlius, New York. 
FOREST FARM 
Imported Guernsey Cattle Only 
Herd headed by Champion Island-bred Bull 
ST. A M A N T 
Our Herd numbers over 125 Head which was the 
pick of the Island. Cows, Heifers and Bull Calves 
may be selected by those who wish to improve and 
increase their herds. 
PIGGERY DEPARTMENT 
Contains Champion English-bred BERKSHIRES, 
MIDDLE YORKSHIRES and TAMWORTHS. 
A. A. HOUSMAN, Prop., Babylon, L. I. 
M. S. SkCORD, Superintendent. 
REGISTERED 0.1. C. PIGSiS k “ SW! 
better, few as good. J. D. DATES, Ludlowville, N.Y, 
