1912. 
THE RURAL. NEW-YORKER 
409 
THE DUTCH BELTED CATTLE. 
Fig. 145 shows a fine Dutch Belted 
bull owned by Oscar A. Leonard of 
Tolland Co., Conn. When a man tells 
us that he keeps a certain breed of ani¬ 
mals from choice we like to have his 
reasons for doing so. With a free 
choice we assume he would select what 
he considers the best breed. Mr. Leon¬ 
ard gives his reasons freely: 
“You ask me why I consider the 
Dutch Belted cattle superior to other 
breeds. This is rather a hard question 
to answer. I commenced with these 
cattle 25 years ago; their beauty first 
took my attention and I bought a grade 
cow, and she proved so good I finally 
bought a purebred bull and two heifer 
calves about 20 years ago, and have 
from that which was put in last, and 
necessarily remains loose, as there is 
nothing on top of it to pack it down. 
All this loose silage will rapidly heat 
and ferment, becoming unfit to feed 
about the third day, so I would either 
begin to feed immediately after filling 
silo or wait 10 days or two weeks until 
the silage was well settled, and had 
passed the first stages of heating, or 
sweating, as it is sometimes called. 
It is the generally accepted rule to 
feed silage twice a day, always after 
milking, the amount depending largely 
upon the size of the cow and the 
amount of milk she is giving. The 
average amount is 35 to 40 pounds per 
cow per day. We have never fed silage 
to very young calves, so cannot give 
any exact age when it would be safe 
to commence its use. Again this would 
been growing a herd of purebreds ever 
since, having over 20 head now, and 
while, like other breeds, I find a poor 
one once in awhile, I find them to be 
a very hardy easy keeping and sizeable 
breed, and one special point, very 
docile. I have never had a wild one, 
nor an ugly bull. They give a good 
supply of milk and of a very good 
quality; have several cows in my herd 
good for 20 quarts or better when 
fresh. This is a comparatively young 
breed in this country and have not the 
records to back them up as yet, but the 
Dutch Belted Cattle Association is con¬ 
sidering this, I understand, and we will 
hear more from this breed in the future, 
for they are not merely an ornament, 
but a good paying breed, and are cer¬ 
tainly hardy, profitable and beautiful. 
“While we have few records to refer 
to, we have one made by a cow in the 
West last May of 1,858}4 pounds of 
milk testing 5.6% fat for the month, 
equal to 130 pounds of butter, which 
shows some class, to use the slang of 
the day, and a Dutch Belted cow also 
won the prize for the most butter fat 
at the California State Fair. The cut 
of my bull, Fig. 145, is a good likeness, 
and he is considered one of the best in 
this country by experts. I myself am 
not able to judge, as I have not seen 
a great many herds, but I know they 
don’t beat him in the show ring in New 
England. These cattle make a very 
good cross with other breeds, and when 
you sell one you can always sell an¬ 
other. I am no story writer, but if 
anyone wants to combine beauty and 
profit in a breed of cattle .let them try 
our breed and they will be satisfied.” 
Question About Silage. 
When feeding corn silage, how soon after 
filling silo can I commence to feed? Mow 
many times a day should I feed, and how 
much at a time? How soon can a young 
calf be given silage, and how much to a 
time? If this is good for horses, how many 
times a day should it be fed and how much 
at a time? d. j. k. 
Michigan. 
We usually have corn enough left 
over after filling silo to last the herd 
from a month to six weeks, which time 
allows the corn to settle in the silo 
and cool off after going through the 
stage of heating. Where it is desired 
to start feeding from the silo imme¬ 
diately after filling this can be done with 
safety if you have cows enough to eat 
all that has started to ferment each 
day, until you get down to that which 
!3 thoroughly packed down and kept 
away from the air. The only trouble 
that may come from feeding silage too 
quickly after placing it in the silo comes 
depend largely upon the size and 
strength of the calf, both the time for 
commencing and the amount to feed. 
Calves which are born in the early 
Spring are just the right age to take 
advantage of the young tender grass as 
soon as it appears in the Spring, and 
we believe this grass is better for the 
calves than silage until the calves reach 
the age of about eight months, after 
which time we have fed silage in small 
quantities with good results. We do 
not recommend silage for horses. 
C. S. G. 
“THE PRICE CUTTER” 
That’s what they call ME and they have a 
right to do so. 
BUT WHY? 
Simply because I offer YOU any Stallion I 
have for sale for 
81,000 
on the following terms, to-wit: cash or ap¬ 
proved notes, one-third of it October 1st, 1913, 
I 1914 and 1915. Come and see me if you want 
Percheron or Belgian Stallions and Mares at 
unheard of prices. Always a good selection. 
Lots of ton Horses. Write today to 
A. W. GREEN, R. D. 1, Middlefield, O. 
Railroad Station, East Orwell, Ohio on Penua. 
Railroad, 30 miles north of Youngstown. 
AT STUD 
GENEREUX ’’-PERCHERON STALLION 
S. H. P. 72400-P. S. A. 70493 
‘BRILLIANT” (755-1271) blood. 2,300 lbs. lilac 
Imported. Pee $25, without certificate—$40 wit 
MOHEGAN FARM.PEEKSK1LL, N. ’ 
PERCHERON STALLION 
Black, six years old; weighs over 1,800; recorded 
and sound. Price right; must sell. 
Homer Buchanan.Amsterdam, Ohio 
Jacks & Saddle Stallions 
One hundred registered Kentucky Mammoth Jacks and 
Saddle Stallions. A big lot of Jennets, Saddle Mares and 
Geldings. A few good walking horses, pacing and trot¬ 
ting stallions. Also Big Black Bigs, Tamworth and 
Hampshire Swine. Cook pays the freight on all Jacks. 
J. F. COOK & CO.Lexington, Ky. 
SWX3XTE 
Rori/obSl-nc Choice breeding stock for sale. 
DgIKoMUCO Also White Wyandotte Eggs, $!.00 
per fifteen. M. H. TAYLOR, West Alexander, Pa. 
Hanover Berkshires sffi 
faction guaranteed. Sired by a $2,000 boar, “Pre¬ 
mier Charmer.” Undefeated on Stato Fair Cir¬ 
cuit. Boars of serviceable age. 
HANOVER STOCK FARM 
R. L. FAUX, Mgr. Wapwallopen, Pa. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES at HIGHWOOD 
No Animal Good Enough Unless Large Enough 
When the U. S. Government required boars of 
immense size and feeding quality with which to 
improve the native stock of Panama, it purchased 
them from our herd. The selection for the Gov¬ 
ernment was made by a representative of one of 
the largest Chicago packinghouses. Isn’t this the 
type of Berkshire you need? Mature animals 
weigh GOO to 850 lbs. Service Boars and young 
stock for sale. Bred sows all sold. 
H. C. & H. B. HARPENDING, Dundee, N. Y. 
DAIRY CATTLE 
Highest Quality and Best Color 
The prepotency of the Guernsey Dull or his 
ability to stamp the desirable characteristics of the 
breed on his offspring 
Makes him most valuable for improving the 
common dairy stock of any section. 
Brookside Berkshires 
Three choice yearling Sows, also one Sow sired 
by “Premier Longfellow,” and out of a daugh¬ 
ter of “Lord Premier,” These sows are all 
bred; something nice. J. P. O’HARA, Moravia,N.Y. 
Fashionably Bred BERKSHIRES 
Winter offering of Sows, some bred. Also a few 
Boar Pigs. Prices reasonable, quality considered. 
Satisfaction guaranteed. Dr. J. R. Allen, Orwell, N, Y, 
SPRINGBANK BERKSHIRES." 
in Connecticut. Sows bred for April litters all sold. 
Have 4 sows bred to farrow in July; late, to ser¬ 
vice of Watson’s Masterpiece. Will book orders 
for March and April pigs now. Send for new 
Booklet. J. E. WATSON. Pioprietor, Marbledale, Conn. 
BERKSHIRE and O. I. C. SWINE-All regis- 
tered. Young stock always for sale at 
reasonable prices. See our Poultry ad. 
MAPLE GLEN POULTRY FARM.MILLERT0N, N. Y. 
A. Dairy of Grade Guernseys will give Rich, 
Fine-Flavored, High-Colored Milk, 
Cream and Butter. 
FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE GRADE 
GUERNSEYS BY ADDRESSING 
The American Guernsey Cattle Club 
Bo x R PETEBBOBO , N. II- _ 
G UERNSEYS— Two Bulls, 3 to 4 weeks old, 15-16th 
pure, sired by Brutus of CloverHill (18817), beau¬ 
tifully marked and choice individuals, $20.00 each, 
crated for shipment. Satisfaction guaranteed. Also 
two heifer calves. Edgeworth Farm, Whitewater, Wis. 
Sheldoncroft JERSEYS GOOD 
EDITH MAY OF STONE ST.. 185500. A. J. C. C. 
Calved April 29, ’ll. Authenticated work to Mar. 1. 
'12: 6,911.45 lbs. milk, 402.86 lbs. butter fat. Served 
Aug. 21, ’ll. Would a bull sired by GOLDIE’S 
JAP OF ME RID ALE, 85989, A. J. C. 0., and from 
this cow interest you? There are others at 
SHELDONCROFT, Silver Lake, Susq. Co., Pa- 
HOGS and POULTRY"ST„?,t, P ,S 
ner Duck Eggs, White and Brown Leghorn Eggs 
of best strains, Bred Berkshire Sows and Pigs. 
CHERRY HILL FRUIT FARM, Toboso, Licking County, Ohio. 
CHESHIRES 
The New York Fanner's Hog 
Hardy, active, prolific, medium bacon type. Some 
very fine young sows ready to breed. 
Orders booked for pigs for spring delivery. 
Address DEPT. OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, 
Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. 
FOR SALE 
LOUIS A. HOLT, - - 
—Chester White and 
Barge Yorkshire Boars; 
both registered. 
North Andover, Mass. 
r,HF<sHIRF Pin4; Ready now at $5.00each, 
VHLOllIlYL, rlUG crated and delivered to 
Express Co. E, K. MORSE, Moravia, N. Y. 
0.1. C.’s of Superior Quality Nine High-Class Fall Boars 
— ;-Booking orders for 
SpringPigs. Fhed Nickel, Monroe, Mich., R. No. 1. 
A FEW MOKE 
REGISTERED CHESTER WHITE 
and LARGE YORKSHIRE BOARS 
READY FOR SERVICE 
Weight about 250 lbs. each. Everyone a perfect 
individual. 
Price of Chester Whites.$25.00 each 
Price of Large Yorkshires_ 30.00 each 
Order at once as these boars are selling very rapidly 
HEART’S DELIGHT FARM 
C. E. HAMILTON, Mgr. CHAZY, NEW YORK 
JERSEY RED FIGS 
Have many superior qualities; Small frames, but only a 
flesh fast; long-bodied, good natured, easy keepers. Sows 
have large litters and do not kill pigs at farrowing. Pigs 
grow fast—produce 350 lbs. pork at 9 months. Nothing 
slow about this breed—quick money-makers. Have some 
extra lino offerings now at special prices. My reputation 
as a successful breeder back of every sale. Write me today. 
ARTHUR J. COLLINS, Box R, Moorestown, New Jersey 
S HELDON FARM registered Durocs. Pigs of both sex 
Bred Sows. Service Hoars. Best of breeding 
C. K. BAUNE8. Oxford, N. Y. 
UINE DUROC GILTS, Cholera Immuned, 
bred to first prize boar at Ohio Stato Fair. 
Dr. V. E. Michael, Yellow Spring, Box 38, R. 1, Ohio. 
f DAIRY CATTLE 
iff AUTE ||— One or more Holstein-Friesian 
WW ft II I E U Heifer Calves 6 to 30 days old 
from Dams high in Butter fat. “Registeued”. 
M. Vandiver Reynolds, Perryman, Md. 
HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES » a b 0 y 
ter Bov, 62729, for sale cheap. OSWEGO BIVEU 
STOCK FARMS, Phoenix, New York. 
JERSEY BULL CALF 5KSSSS 
good size, solid color. From dams bred for 
PROFIT AT THE PAID. For particulars writo 
II. D. BUTTON, CANASTota, N. Y. 
LAUREL FARM “.rr,”UVJS 
nomically turn farm produce into money— 
JERSEYS, and the swine that do the same 
thing —BERKSHIRES. Which do YOU want? 
J. GRANT MORSE .Hamilton, N. Y. 
Breed Up—Not Down^T y c.»""»“ y £ 
buy. Superior dairy dams. No better sires. R. F. 
SHANNON, 907 Liberty Street, Pittsburg, Pa. 
EHR QAI C-JERsey bull, “letty’s king 
run OHLL RIOTER,” T54&3, five years old, In 
fine condition and tuberculin tested. Any one wish¬ 
ing a high-bred St. Lambert Bull will do well to get 
this animal, as ho is quick and gentle and will im¬ 
prove any herd he is placed with. This is a farmer’s 
chance, as he will be sold at a farmer’s price, and 
the first reasonable bid will get him, as owing to 
barn fire v e require to make room for further stock. 
He is solid color, black switch and tongue. Copy 
of pedigree sent on application to WELLESLEY 
FARM, Alexandria Bay, N. Y. 
FOR SALE 
AYRSHIRE BULL—May¬ 
flower’s Dairy King 12316. 
Grandson of Imp. HOWIE’S DAIRY KING 9855, 
half-brother of BESSIE OF ROSEMONT 17904. 
For price and description, address 
J. A. DORKMUS.GLADSTONE, N. J. 
LVfifii HOLSTEINS 
are bred for large production, good size, strong 
constitution, and best individuality. The best 
sires are used in this herd that it is possible to se¬ 
cure. A nice lot- of young bulls for sale; no females. 
A. A. CORTELYOU. Somerville N. J. 
PrnrilTrprc for New York City market 
uuuutci5 desiring information how to 
form branches of the Dairymen’s League, write to 
the Secretary. Albert Manning Otisville, N. Y. 
REG. HOLSTEIN MALE CALVES 
I Closely related to champions of the world ■ 
at farmers’ prices. Fine individuals, nicely I 
marked. Fifty per cent below value. I 
Satisfaction guaranteed. Write to-day. ■ 
F. H. RIVENBURGH, HILLHURST FARM. MUNNSVILLE, N. Y. 
Dogs and. Ferrets 
pm I 1C DM DQ— From imported stock. Females 
UULLlL rUrO cheap. Nelson Bros. Grove City, Pa. 
FFRRFTS Here I am again, dealing in ruff on 
T LIXIXL lij rats. The Ferret. Enclose stamp 
for prices. CALVIN JEWELL, Spencer, Ohio. 
EXCELSIOR AWING STANCHIOW 
Warranted The Bust. 30 Days’ Trial 
Unlike all others. Stationary when open 
Noisklkss Simple Sanitary Durable 
The Wasson Stanchion Co., 
Box 60, Cuba, N. Y. 
O ntario lunde DeK0L-L arge yearling registered 
Holstein Bull, by America DeKol Burke; dam, 
Lunde Cornucopia DeKol—official record at four 
years just completed—15,223 milk and 610 but¬ 
ter in 365 days. l’rice $200. and rare bargain. 
CLOVKRDALE FARM.CHARLOTTE, N.Y. 
r ft „ Cain kegisteiikd holstkin friesian bul.lb. 
lOr dale ready for service; also calves Inmi A. K.O. cows. 
Price $50 ep. The Gates Homestead Farm, Cliltteiiungo, N.Y. 
RORKRTSON’8 CHAIN 
HANGING STANCHIONS 
“I lmve used them for more 
than TWENTY YEARS, and they 
have given the very best of satis¬ 
faction In every way,” writes 
Justus H. Cooley, M I)., Plainlleld 
Sanitarium, Plainfield, N. J. 
Thirty days’ trial ou application 
O. II. ROBERTSON 
Wash. St., Forcstvillc, Conn. 
Purebred Registered 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
What do yon think of a breed whose merits have 
won the enthusiastic support of an association of 
4,280 members, with many more non-members pjyine 
for the privilege of registering their cattle? 
You must admit that no breed could gain world-wide 
popularity without making good. You’ll find Holsteins in 
more countrios, occupying more land and probably pro¬ 
ducing more cheese and butter than all the other dairy 
breeds combined. 
Send for Free Illustrated Descriptive Booklets . 
They contain valuable information for any Dairy - 
man. 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASS’N, F. L. HOUGHTON, Sec y, Box 105. Brattleboro, Vt. 
