1913. 
THE RURAE NEW-YORKER 
£?©6 
BLOODED STOCK NOTES. 
Great Value ok Guernseys.— As to 
the value of purebred animals in the herd 
of an ordinary farmer, I can give you 
one striking instance. A few years ago 
I bought the imported heifer Queen 
Regent IV. She was about 16 months 
old and I paid for her at that time $200. 
Her first calf was a bull calf, now owned 
at Esker View Farms, New York. Her 
second calf, Princess Decie, now belongs 
to C. C. Allen, Wisconsin. The last calf 
born while I owned her was Princess 
Alice, which I now own. Queen Regent 
was sold for $1,800 last Spring. The 
bull was sold for $750. The Esker View 
Farms shortly after they purchased, re¬ 
fused $1500 for him. Princess Decie 
was sold for $600. I refused $1000 for 
Princess Alice when she was eight 
months old, so that the returns from a 
$200 investment so far are $4150. We 
have plenty of farmers in this vicinity 
who are breeding cattle that thfcy sell 
as two-year-old heifers as low as $18 
to $25. There have been half-blood 
grade Guernseys sold in this vicinity 
at the same age as high as $125, and 
notwithstanding these facts, very few 
of our farmers will raise anything but 
the lowest kind of scrub cattle. 
Genesee Co., N. Y. e. d. watkins. 
Profit In Shorthorns.— We have 
bred Short Horn cattle for years, and 
know that it pays, and pays big, to breed 
them, if simply for beef. A half-bred 
steer put side by side with a scrub will 
bring nearly double the price, and the 
cost of feeding him will not be as much. 
He will outweigh and outlook the scrub. 
We have vealecl purebred calves which 
at two months old have brought $25 to 
$35. A grade Holstein cow will in many 
cases produce twice as much as the com¬ 
mon cow, and will do so for a year. 
Farmers do not see it that way as a 
rule and have known them in many 
cases to drive to a scrub bull when there 
was only 50 cents difference in the serv¬ 
ice fee and the animal cost hundreds of 
dollars, and imported at that. It seems 
to me the high cost of meats is due 
somewhat to the fact that nearly all 
calves are sold for veal; no steer calves 
are raised. Most of them are sold from 
$5 to $10, the latter price not obtained 
as often as the former, and you could 
not buy a dozen home-bred steers here 
in a 50-mile drive. I know from ex¬ 
perience that any purebred Durham cow 
will produce as much milk on half the 
grain and keep fat when put side by 
side with scrubs, average cows of both 
breeds. w. g. hawkins. 
Monroe Co., N. Y. 
Another Guernsey Note.— I have 
been breeding purebred Guernseys since 
1908, and think that I have been well 
paid by purchasing a purebred sire. I 
have raised heifers, half and threequarters 
blood, that give from 20 to 30 pounds of 
milk per day. And there is a great 1 de¬ 
mand for them in this section at a good 
price. There is so much call for them 
that I do not get many ahead. 
Jefferson Co., N. Y. b. w. graves. 
THE HEN AND THE EGG. 
On page 156 Mr. Cosgrove in liis letter 
relative to the “egg-la.ving contest,” makes 
tho_ assertion that a hen can of her own 
volition, govern the natural process of egg- 
laying according to her inclination. While 
I am no criterion in henology, we all know 
the ovums form, grow and are finally ex¬ 
pelled as eggs, a natural process, without 
the hen having very much to say about it, 
except that proper feeding and care ma¬ 
terially conduce to that end. However, if 
the hen has not the inborn physical produc¬ 
tive elements, no system of feeding and care, 
to my mind, will rectify this defect, but 
to say that a hen, who possesses these es¬ 
sential qualifications which are in and of 
her very nature, can by her whims, go 
contrary to the natural physical laws of 
nature, I for one do not believe. I do 
agree with Mr. Cosgrove that it is the 
strain, and not alone the breed that pro¬ 
duces eggs. I have two friends, hotli hav¬ 
ing White Hocks; one has a (lock of 50 
and the other 23G hens and April-hatched 
pullets. These birds came from two of the 
highest-priced and most widely advertised 
people in the business and up to to-day, 
February 1, have had but one egg. Two 
years ago I iwnight from a friend of mine 
three S. C. Rhode Island hens and a cock : 
there was nothing fancy about them, not 
even the standard color, but they were the 
real things in egg-laying. I never kept 
exact count of the number'laid but know 
that with the exception of moulting sea¬ 
son they were always earning their feed, 
so I contend that it must be a charac¬ 
teristic, irrespective of type, color, shape 
and least of all "fine feathers.” w. e. b. 
New Jersey. 
What W. E. B. lacks is experience in 
poultry keeping, I should judge. It is 
very true that the ovums or “yolks” of 
eggs are formed in the ovaries and that 
they grow, and when of full size are ex¬ 
pelled into the oviduct and there sur¬ 
rounded with the “white” and then a 
skin put around the white and yolk, and 
further along a “shell” is generally, but 
not always, formed around the whole. 
Sometimes two yolks will grow at the 
same rate and both rupture the “follicle”’ 
or skin, in which it has grown, and both 
yolks be expelled into the oviduct at 
the same time. These are usually en¬ 
veloped in one “white” and shell, and 
laid as a double-yolk egg. Occasionally 
these two yolks are surrounded with the 
white and shell separately, and then the 
hen lays two eggs in one day. While 
the above is the natural process, it may 
be interfered with by many causes. The 
full-grown yolk that has been expelled 
into the oviduct the hen has probably 
lost control of; it will pass through the 
rest of the natural processes and be 
“laid.” But the yolks that are not full 
grown are within control of the hen. 
She can, and often does, absolutely stop 
their further development. I have often 
taken a laying hen and shut her up in 
a little exhibition coop in another build¬ 
ing. Invariably she would lay one egg 
within the next day or two days, then 
not another egg; even if kept there for 
two weeks or more. Occasionally I have 
had one lay two eggs and then stop en¬ 
tirely, but nine times out of 10 she would 
lay only one egg, then stop. Now there 
is no reason to think otherwise than 
that she would have kept right on lay¬ 
ing if she had been left in the house 
with her mates. No amount of feeding 
of any kind could compel that hen to 
lay another egg until she got ready. The 
first thing is a wild endeavor to get out; 
she wants to be back with her mates, 
but she cannot help laying the egg that 
is being shelled in her oviduct. But she 
most certainly can stop the production 
of any more eggs. 
What becomes of the “ovums” when 
a hen becomes broody? If you break 
her up she goes to laying again in a 
week; if you let her sit she won’t lay 
another egg in six weeks or more. I 
imagine that the partly formed yolks are 
absorbed into her system; I don’t think 
they simply stop developing and remain 
for the six or eight weeks in the 
ovaries, half or three-quarters grown, 
awaiting the time when the hen gets 
ready to lay. I think the hen has this 
power of stopping the growth, or of 
absorbing the already partly grown eggs, 
at will; that is, until they are shed into 
the oviduct. How do the “natural physi¬ 
cal laws of nature,” the “law of growth,” 
etc., explain the fact that a hen taken 
from her mates and put in a strange 
place stops laying? Let W. E. B. try it 
a half dozen times; take some of his 
best layers and shut them up separately 
in a strange place, and see if egg pro¬ 
duction does not come to a sudden stop. 
Many large breeders will not allow visi¬ 
tors to their yards, because they have 
found a serious loss in egg production 
from the temporary excitement of the 
hens by the presence of strangers. 
GEO. A. COSGROVE. 
Corn Stalk Disease. 
On page 149 E. I,, asks about moldy hay, 
and A. S. A, says it is had for everything; 
also says it causes what is sometimes called 
cornstalk disease. Will you let me know 
what that is, and how it affects cattle? 
New Hampshire. a. n. k. 
The malady termed “cornstalk disease” 
is a trouble which causes staggers, impac¬ 
tion and paralysis in cattle that have re¬ 
cently been turned into cornstalk fields. 
This mostly occurs in the Western States, 
where corn is husked without cutting and 
shocking the stalks. It seems to he prac¬ 
tically unknown where corn is cut and 
shocked. The late Dr. Frank S. Billings 
and Prof. Burrill, of Illinois, investigated 
this disease many years ago and attributed 
it to a specific germ. Since then little 
investigational work has been done on the 
subject. The exact cause is still in ques¬ 
tion. It seems probable, however, that it is 
induced by fungus or mould rather than a 
germ. The disease kills large numbers of 
animals; hut strange to say not all stalk 
fields are similarly affected, neither can one 
tell when pastured animals will he at¬ 
tacked. Sometimes the disease is rare; 
again it is quite prevalent in the district 
where it has been unknown in previous 
years. To test their stalk fields some cat¬ 
tlemen now turn in one or two scrub or 
runt cattle and if they survive they feel 
it is safe for more valuable animals. Given 
instantly, large doses of physic sometimes 
prove effectual and if this does not suffice, 
the veterinarian may open the rumen and 
remove the hulk of the feed lodged therein. 
This operation (rumenotomyt sometimes 
has saved the life of an animal that would 
have been lost, had medicine alone been 
relied upon. a. s. a. 
^Whes you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.-Y. and you’ll get a quick reply and a 
“square deal.” See guarantee editorial page. 
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 II 
IDEAL DAIRY FEED 
More Protein and Fat than Oil Steal. About 
same as Cotton Seed .Meal. Never injurious. Ask 
your dealer or write for information on feeding. 
THE DEWEY BROS. CO.. Box 544. Blanchester. O. 
Mangel Wurzel Beets for Sale 
Indispensable in making up a Winter dairy ration 
for best results in economy of feed, increased pro¬ 
duction and health of animals. $10.00 per ton F.O.B- 
McLENNAN FARM - Fayetteville, N. Y. 
SS 1 3ST 33 
PIGS 
'—8 weeks’ old Berkshire—Chester White cross 
$5 each. CLARK FARM, Boonton, N. J. 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires, C. Whites. 
Fine, large strains; all ages, mated 
not akin. Bred sows service Boars, 
Jersey and Holstein Calves. Collie 
Pnps,Beagles and Poultry. Write for 
prices & circulars. Hamilton & Co.. Ercildoun, Pa 
MAMMOTH TAMWORTH SWINE 
From stock that has won premiums wherever shown. 
Few gilts for sale, bred or open. Weight. 150 to 175 
lbs. $25.00 each. Write for special proposition. Wil- 
lowdale Stock Farm, H. S. Green, Prop., Powhatan Point. 0. 
SUNNY BANK FARM BERKSHIRES 
Both Sexes ; Masterpiece hnd Longfellow breed, 
ing; bred sows. Prices reasonable. Registration free- 
A. F. Jones, P. O. Box 117, Bridgehampton, N. Y. 
Springbank Berkshire Herd 
Has bred more high-class hogs than any in Connec¬ 
ticut. Have sows bred for Spring litters and some 
Summer farrowed sow pigs that are right to be bred 
for next Summer farrow. Write me. Address, 
J. E. WATSON. PROP., MARBLEDALE, CONN. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES at HIGHWOOD 
We have for sale service boars, brood sows and 
pigs, all ages. These are sired by Berryton Duke’s 
Model, the hoar that headed the first prize herd at 
the Royal in 1909; Highwood Duke 75th. a half- 
brother to the Grand Champion boar, at the last In¬ 
ternational, and other boars of equal merit, 
ii. C. & H. B. HARPENDING, Dundee, N. Y. 
CHELD0N FARM registered Durocs. Pigs of both sex 
O Bred Sows. Service Boars Best Of breeding 
C. K. BAKNE8, Oxford, N. V. 
DEI ORSES 
PINE KEG. BLACK PEIICHERON STAR- 
I, I ON, Comir.g 4; right every wav. A BARGAIN. 
FOX & WEBBLR, Wellington, O. 
QERCHERON STALLIONS, withqnality guaranteed, at 
' farmer’s prices. BONNY BROOK FARM, Gardiner, N. Y' 
50 STALLIONS 
and MARES, $250 to $1000 each 
Write for my Illustrated 
Circular telling why I can save 
you money'on the purchase of a Per- 
cheron or Belgian Stallion or Mare. 
A.W.Green,Middlefield,0. 
R. R. Sta., E. Orwell, on Penna. Ry. 
Midway between Ashtabula &Warren 
s f aS?-0NE BLACK SPANISH JACK 
STEPHEN KELLOGG, R. F. D., Burdette, Schuyler Co., N. Y 
Adirondack Farms 
GLENS FALLS, N. Y. 
The Greatest Breeding 
Establishment in the East. 
Imported and American 
bred Pereheron, Belgian and 
Suffolk stallions and maies 
of unequalled quality, 
breeding, style ana action, 
a new importation of forty 
head. 
Why longer neglect the 
greatest possible source of 
profit on your farm. 
Better Horses, Better Farming, 
More Power, More Profits. 
Catalogue C, the finest ever, 
if you are interested. 
FOR SALE 
Two Car Loads of Good STOCK HAY 
Wiil rank as about No. 2 Timothy. Buy direct 
from the grower and save the dealer's profit. 
J. GRANT MORSE Hamilton, N. Y. 
DAIRY CATTLE 
for the Official Sales 
of the NEW YORK 
Box 96, Peekskitl.N. Y. 
Ontario OIivpi* Seoie —Holstein bull, born Oct. 
uniario vuver aegis 31 i912 lareely whita 
show animal in every respect. Price, $100. Send 
for pedigree. Cloverdale Farm, Charlotte, N. Y. 
If You Want Guernseys •£& 
GUERNSEY BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION, 
DAIRYMEN 
_•J’ £_ 
GUERNSEY COW 
IS READY TO INCREASE 
YOUR PROFITS 
WILL YOU LET HER ? 
write: 
The American Guernsey Cattle Club 
Box Y PETERBORO, N. H. 
Breed Up—Not Down' , /oT r c, B „“'i„S™'” 
buy. Superior dairy dams. No better sires. It. F. 
SHANNON, 907 Liberty Street, Pittsburg, Pa. 
QTJ-AL-IT-Y 
For Sale— JERSEY BULL CALF— Dropped Nov. 29, 1912; 
Dam's record, 12,810 lbs. milk, testing803 lbs. butter. 
Dam of Sire has record of 9744 lbs milk, testing 655 
lbs. butter. Can you buy anything better ? For des¬ 
cription and price, address, E W. Mosher, Aurora, N. Y_ 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves r“» 
offer. THE GATES HOMESTEAD FARM, Chifienango, N.Y. 
GRADE HOLSTEINS 
60 Extra Fine, Large, Heavy Milking Cows 
All young, nicely marked and dne 
to freshen within sixty days. 
IF YOU WANT GOOD ONES COME AND SEE THESE COWS 
F. P. SAUNDERS & SON, Cortland, N. Y. 
HAVE SEVERAL THOROUGHBRED REGISTERED 
HOLSTEIN YEARLING BULLS 
for sale cheap at farmer's prices. All well grown, 
ready for immediate service, perfectly marked, well 
bred and guaranteed right in every particular. 
V. B. McLennan, - Syracuse, N. Y. 
A Bargain to Start a Holstein Herd 
A cow or splendid individuality, of the best of 
breeding, bred to a bull whose dam made a 21 lb. 
record at three years, for $200. For further Infor¬ 
mation and list of cattle, sheep and swine write 
TOMPKINS CO. BREEDERS’ ASS N, Box.B, Trumansburg, N.Y. 
EAST RIVER HOLSTEINS 
...FOR SALE.. . 
70 Cows, grade Holstein, due to calve soon. The kind 
that till the pail. 1 O Registered 2 and 3 year old Hotter* 
bred to good sires. 10 Registered Bulls ready for ser¬ 
vice, with extra good breeding. 10 Registered Bull 
Calves. Most of these bulls have good A. R. O. Dams, 
and large record sires. 
bell PHONE JOHN B. WEBSTER 
311-F-5 Dept. R, Cortland, N. Y. 
Ayrshire Bull Calf-„°“d° Yot.SiSS 5 
splendid type and markings. Foundation stock of 
Dr. Butterfield, S. Mount Rose, Pa. For sale cheap. 
NATHAN J. S. PRICE, Atlantic City, N. J. 
FOR SALE 
Reg. Holstein Bull 
Two years old, nicely marked, finein- 
dividnal, kind, sure and choicely bred. 
$75. Can also spare a few females. 
HillhurstFarm, f. h. Rlvenburgb, Prop. Munnsville.N.Y. 
T ompkins co. breeders association, box B,Tr..n..». 
burg, N. Y. Breeders of pure-brea Uoraea, Cattle, bheep 1 
Swine, and Poultry. Special Offers. Two young Percberoa 
Stallions, price cheap. A particularly nice bunch of Southdown 
Kwes, bred to lamb in March and April. A Holstein bull calf, a 
grandson of the “ Kin* of the Pontiacs,” from an A. R. O. cow 
A bargain at $45.00. The Tompkins County Breeders Jour 
Tiuly with sole list, 2ft cents per year. Sample copy free 
IF YOU WANT A GUERNSEY BULL 
WRITE FOR OUR SALES LIST 
All ages: best of stock; prices very low. This is a 
chance for you to begin right and improve your herd. 
BELLMATh FARMS, H. C. Crocker & Son, Box C. Sennett, N.Y. 
Millr PrnfflTrPlW For New York City market 
iTIiin riUUUUJIh desiring information bow to 
form branches of the Dairymen s League, write to 
the Secretary. Albert Manning Otisville. N. Y. 
Dogs ancl Ferrets 
Collie Pups 
—The kind that bring the cows. 
NELSON'S, Grove City, Pa. 
COLLIES 
Females, $4 and $5. 
—Fine Pups out of every day 
drivers. Males. $5 and $6 each. 
BROOKSIOE FARMS, Prospect, Ohio 
PUREBRED REGISTERED 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
Prof. Frazer of the Illinois experiment station tested 
554 Illinois cows—cows about as good as they will average 
in other States. In that investigation he found 25 cows 
that retnrned precisely the same profit as 1021 poor cows. 
Are you milking any of these unprofitable cows I Test 
yours and find out. Tliero’s still money in dairyiug, but 
only for the man who does it in a businesslike way. 
Old-fashioned ways cannot compete with modern methods 
and modern cows. Purebred Holsteins are the choice of 
progressive dairymen all over the world. 
Send for Free Illustrated Descriptive Booklets. 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASS’N, F. L. HOUGHTON. Sec’i, Box 105 . Brattleboro, Vt. 
