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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
Live Stock Notes 
Constructive Breeding. 
The breeding of stock is becoming more 
and more an art. It is a determining fac¬ 
tor in the success of the majority of far¬ 
mers of our State if not of our nation. 
Upon it all advancement and success in 
dairying is based. Upon the combina¬ 
tion of desirable characteristics rests im¬ 
provement in the live-stock industry as 
well as in any other industry. Every 
year brings improvements in our farm 
machinery; every year adds to the ease 
and efficiency of transportation. The 
breeding of animals is quite similar to 
manufacturing; if first class goods or ma¬ 
terial is used we may expect a valuable 
product; if material of unknown worth 
is used we do not know what to expect. 
The only way we can determine the qual¬ 
ity of a thing is to choose material of 
known value. The indiscriminate breed¬ 
ing of the thoughtless owner will never 
improve his stock. Some there are who 
still think a high producer can be ob¬ 
tained from mediocre cows, but we know 
that such cows as Finderne Holingen 
Fayne, Sophie 19th, Murne Cowan and 
some others, were not born from grade 
stock. In truth, it is a waste of time to 
wait for a “maybe” ; it does not pay. 
The man who starts out to find a bull 
to use for the keeping of it is on the 
wrong road unless he gets a purebred 
bull, which is not likely. If he gets the 
scrub bull and brings it to his herd and 
mates him to his cows he stands about 
the same chance in getting a good calf as 
a boy would of getting a red marble by 
closing his eyes and inserting his hand 
into a two-bushel bag of marbles in which 
there was expected to be a red one. The 
two cases are the same. The sire has 
characteristics of all kinds in the greatest 
profusion as well as confusion. No care 
lias been exerted to determine his charac¬ 
teristics, arrange them and amass the fa¬ 
vorable ones by years of selective breed¬ 
ing. It is a law of nature to revert, to go 
back to lower standards instead of going 
forward. Man must exert his power of 
selection if he intends to improve his 
stock. Suppose that for 25 years a care¬ 
ful breeder has bred purebred stock chosen 
from the best of strains, mated those with 
most favorable points and cared for them 
to the best of his ability; eliminating 
those that have not measured up to his 
conception of what the best should be. 
lie has done much to do away with the 
less favorable points; and those before 
had practiced the same care so that that 
strain had been selected for many years. 
It stands to reason that the good points 
would outnumber the poor ones and a calf 
from a bull of that herd mated with a cow 
from a herd of similar treatment would 
have a better chance of becoming a good 
individual than one from a bull and cow 
of chance breeding. The grade or scrub 
sire or dam is a bag of marbles, and there 
is no safe chance for the farmer to take. 
The farmer must construct his stock; 
must raise them to a higher level. He 
must preserve the good points, increase 
them and decrease the chance of getting 
poor progeny. These comparisons apply 
to all kinds of stock. Like begets like 
and the better the parents the better the 
offspring. w. J. itagar. 
Breeding Color Into Milk. 
I run a milk wagon, and my cows are 
mostly Holsteins, some purebred and 
some grades. The milk is sold in bottles, 
and the milk after cream rises looks light 
colored. What would be the best breed 
to cross with my Holsteins, a Jersey or 
Guernsey sire, and would heifers from 
that cross do to keep on breeding? Would 
they make a cow that would give a good 
flow of milk and have a better color in 
the milk, or would you cuggest any other 
kind of a cross? M. n. B. 
St. Clair Co., Mich. 
I would not advise M. D. B. to cross¬ 
breed his dairy animals for the purpose 
of producing an animal that would yield 
milk of a higher quality but rather sug¬ 
gest that he add to his Holstein herd 
Guernseys in sufficient numbers to bring 
up the color and quality of his milk to 
the standard desired. A few grade 
Guernseys might easily be purchased as 
needed, and the same bull that is used 
on the Holstein cows could freshen the 
cows, and the calves need not be raised. 
The milk should be thoroughly mixed 
after it is all drawn, which would insure 
the same color and quality of the product 
in all of the bottles. Crossbred animals 
do not reproduce true to type, for you are 
quite as apt to inherit the quality of the 
Holstein and the quantity of the Guern¬ 
sey when just the reverse is wanted. I 
am satisfied that this mechanical mixture 
of the milk in the cans would be more de¬ 
sirable than mixing breeds of animals, 
and it will solve the difficulty in the same 
way that it has solved similar problems in 
other dairy districts. F. c. M. 
“So,” said the old general, “you think 
you would make a good valet for an old 
wreck like me, do you? I have a glass eye, 
a wooden leg and a wax arm that needs 
looking after, not to mention false teeth, 
etc.” “Oh, that’s all right, general,” re¬ 
plied the applicant enthusiastically. “I’ve 
had lots of experience. I worked six years 
in the assembling department of an auto¬ 
mobile factory.”—Ladies’ Home Journal. 
DA.IIIY CATTLE 
300 HOLSTEINS 
AT AUCTION 
NOVEMBER, 15-16, 1915, at 
SYRACUSE SALE PAVILION 
SYRACUSE, N. Y. 
NOVEMBER, 17-18, 1915, at 
HOLSTEIN SALE PAVILION 
EARLVILLE, N. Y. 
These sales feature the 
dispersion of two splendid 
herds one of which contains 
the greatest bred bull ever 
offered for sale. 
Watch for more partic¬ 
ulars about this great young¬ 
ster as well as the rest of 
the offerings. 
All over 6 months of age 
tuberculin tested by State 
approved veterinarians. 
LIVERPOOL SALE & 
PEDIGREE CO., INC. 
Sale Managers 
LIVERPOOL, NEW YORK 
Hereford Cattle 
anti Berkshire Swine. Stock of 
all ages and both sexes for sale. 
A usable Valley Farm, Keeseville, New Vork 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves F f 0 of a lV"eYi ai 
offer. THE GATES HOMESTEAD FARM. Chittenamio. N.Y. 
7 HOLSTEIN HEIFERS 
for sale—King of the 
l’ontiacs, Sir Veeman 
Ilengervekl and 31 lb. sire breeding. Write, 
I’. A. WEBSTER, CAZENOVIA, NEW YORK 
REGISTERED 
Guernsey Bull Calves 
3 to 4 Months Old 
For Sale at Moderate Prices. Herd Tuber¬ 
culin Tested. Apply to 
JAMES DUCKHAM, OYSTER BAY. N.Y^ 
R-GUERNSLY BULL \s o sure v/o\j 
\o increase your profiVs. Grado up your 
herd by us'm^ a pure bred Guernsey 
Bull and you will be surprised at Results. 
Send for free literature. 
Guernsey Cattle Club. 
Box R Peterboro, N.H. 
For Sale-Registered Guernsey Bull 
1 yoar old. Sire—Raymond Bull Moose No. 22:330, 
GreatGrand Sire—Im. Masher Sequel, A.R. Dam- 
Golden Cream of Springfield, No. 40418. A fine 
healthy hull, in splendid condition and roaily for 
service. Price reasonable, if sold at once. Apply 
RIDGE VIE W FARM, Box S, G’azenovia, N. Y. 
FOR SALE 
Otterkill Farm Ayrshires 
15 young bulls, all ages, and well bred, from import¬ 
ed sire Howies Predominant, imported three years 
ago, who was hi ed by Robert Wallace Auehen brain. 
He is also for sale. Prices to suit the buyer. Address 
RUDOLPH HESS, Mgr., Washingtonville, Orange Co. N. Y. 
P URETIRED AYRSHIRE HULLCALYES for 
sale, one to seventeen months old. Damson ad 
vanced Registry test. W0H0N0AKE HEIGHTS, Woranoco, Mass 
) DAIRY CATTLE~ ~| 
“Meridale Facts” 
147 cows in the Meridale Herd average 7994 lbs. milk, 
518 lbs. butter, in yearly authenticated test work, con¬ 
ducted under the Register of Merit rules of the 
American Jersey Cattle Club. 78*f of them qualified for 
Class AA. indicating that they performed under normal 
conditions the normal functions of both lactation and 
motherhood. 
The average yearly field of tested Meridale Jerseys has 
increased 1045 lbs. milk, 104 lbs. butter, per cow, in six 
years’ work. 
If such FACTS interest you, we would like to send you 
a copy of “Meridale Facts” for 1915. Address: 
AYER & McKINNEY 
300 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Choice Jersey heifers, age about 18 months, are bred 
to a splendid Son of Nobles Fairy Lad, their dams 
have the blood of Coomassie and St. Tlelier also the 
l>e Laval strain, they are 20 quart cows, 
H. W. BASSETT, - DERBY, CONN. 
DELAWARE COUNTY JERSEYS 
The kind that pay. We have listed for eale a pure bred hull 
one year old on 8ept. 15th. Solid light grey with black points. 
A line extra large animal. Dam is 8t. Lambert. Sire in 
grandson of the IMPORTED JAP. We have many other, both 
pure bred and high grade Jerseys. DELAW ARK CO. 
JERSEY BREEDERS ASSO., Franklin, N* Y. 
IFR<nFVCL—H eifer and Bull Calves, $50 to $100. 
1 Bred Heifers and Cows, $100 to $250. 
Heavy producing Imp. and Reg. of Merit Stock. Blood 
—Eminent Raleigh, Gamboges Knight, Oxford Lad, 
etc. All Stock offered backed by Official butter records. 
OAK WOOD FARM, R. 3, Newburgh, N. Y. 
FOR PRODUCTION; 
Registered Jersey bn 11 
calves, only, from producing dams and highest type 
sires. R. F. SHANNON, 603 Renshnw Blilu.. Pittsliuroh. Pa. 
Special 3Px*ico 
ON REGISTERED 
HOLSTEIN BULLS 
Calves and yearlings. Send for list, stating 
class and age of animal you want. We 
can and will please you. 
ALLAMUCHY FARMS, Allamucliy, N. J. 
CHENANGO COUNTY COWS 
High Grade and Registered 
HOLSTEINS Several Hundred 
now listod for salo by our members. These aro 
mostly fall cows, but include many pure-bred 
heifers and bulls. Chenango has the most dairy 
cows to tire square mile of any county in the 
state. Wo have had no foot and month disease. 
Pot- further information write or call at 
FARM BUREAU, - Norwich, N. Y. 
East River Grade Holsteins For Sale 
100 Extra high grade Tlolstcln cows served 
to come fresh in Aug. Sept, and Oct. 
Served to Reg. bulls. They aro milking 
good now. Come and see them milked. 
Reg. bulls ready for use. 
JOHN B. WEBSTER, 
Dept. Y, Cortland, N. Y. Bell Phone 14. F. S 
SPOT FARM HOLSTEINS 
41) high grade Holstein yearlings, $35 each. (! bulls, 
2 to 6 months old, Grandson of Pontiac Korndyko 
from A. R. O. dams, $50 to $75 each. 7 g Holstein 
heifer and bull calves, $15 each, express paid in lots 
of 5. Registered and high grade cows at very low 
prlcos. REAGAN BROS., TELLY, NEW YORK 
SPRINGDALE FARMS 
is the best place 
to buy grade 
Holsteins. 300 fancy cows and heifers to select 
from. F. P. Saunders & Son, Cortland, N.Y. 
Unleipin Sprvipp Rii||-B’"vndsonsof Pontiac Korn- 
MOisiem oervice dun Uyke and Kine Se( , is (<)I10 
to 16 mo. old.) If you are looking for the blood 
which produces world champion cows, write to 
Ira S. Jarvis, Hartwick Seminary, N. Y. Prices moderate 
HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES Rex Pontiac. 
34.09, seven days, 30 days, 134.60. They are extra good 
Individuals, all from A. R. O. dams. Write for pedi¬ 
grees and prices. TUB YATES FARMS, Orchard Park, N.Y. 
Ontario Run Pioti«~ ,,on ’' Sept.ao.iau. Show 
Ullianouonrieije Holstein: more than half 
white; ready for service. Siro, 35.61 lb. bull; dam, 
royally bred twin heifer, 18.52 lbs. at 2 yrs., 6 inns. 
Price, $250, and worth 20 ordinary bulls. Send fov 
pedigree. Cloverdale Farm, Charlotte, N. Y. 
DCftnV FOB QFBUIPF-PRICES, S/b 00 to SI50 00 
KLAUT rUK dtlfVIlst Registered Holstein and 
Jersey Bulls. Splendid individuals with great 
backing. Best Wood in the land. Also younger hull 
calves. Write for list. HOMEWOOD FARMS. RYE, N. Y. 
t ^-- - | 
SWI3NTE 
OLLINS’JERSEY RED 
ike best 
“PIG dollars are BIG dollars 
It’R easy to turn cheapest feed 
to flueRt pork via Jerxey Reds. 
My new pig book tells how to 
do it. Free on request. 
Chester White Pigs 
10 wkR. to 8 moR. old: fi 
Jerney Cows 2 to fi yrs. old; 
and 8 hull caIvor 4 to 10 
moR.old. 50 Lincoln lambs. 
H rite for descriptive circular and piHce list. 
EDWARn WALTER, Dept. R, " Eureka Stock Farm," West Chester, Penoa 
100 Registered 
0.1.C.’s & Chester Whites 
Choice service boars, gilts, bred sows, pigs 
for immediate shipment. Trios at 2 mos., 
$25; at 3 mos., $40. All stock registered. 
Large. Healthy, Prolific parent stock. 
VICTOR FARMS, - Bellvalo, New York 
Buy Your Boar Now 
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas I will ho 
besieged by buyers looking for boars fit for imme¬ 
diate service. While I probably will he able to satis¬ 
fy their requirements, they will havo boon picked 
over considerably. Better buy now so that Mr. 
Man will feel at home and havo his mind on busi¬ 
ness when the busy season comes. 
R. Y. BUCK LEY, Woodrow Farm, Broad Axe, Pa 
LARGE BERKSHIRES AT HIGHWOOD 
Eight young bred sows, sold by us to William Riis, 
of Buenos Airos, Argentina, farrowed seventy-one 
livo pigs, their first litters; after being on -.hipboard 
sixty days and traveling 1),000 miles. Selected hoars 
and bred sows for sale. H. C. S H. B. Harpcniiing, Dundee, N.Y 
Springbank Berkshires 
Nothing for sale but big March and April PIGS. 
«). E. WATSON, - Marbledale, Conn. 
For Sale Berkshire and 0.1. C. Swine 
two to twelve months of age. Good breeding. Ex¬ 
cellent individuals. Prices reasonable. Satisfaction 
guaranteed. TARBELL FARMS, SMITHVILLE FLATS, N Y. 
BerKsliires 
Show and breeding stock—all ages. Foundation 
herds carefully solected. Writo for now catalog. 
H. M. TERWILLIGEK, - Kirkville, N. Y. 
RFRKSHIRFS — The 1°"~' deep, heavy, bone type. 
ULiinumiiLO drown for breedersand guaranteed as 
represented. Prices right. A. C. HOOPER, Bornian, Md. 
JR SALE— Largo English Yorkshires, liegistered. 
Satisfaction guaranteed. P. L. Slifer. R.R. 2, Quakartown, Pa. 
CEW CHOICE PUREBRED BERKSHIRE SOWS AND BOARS 
1 from last spring's litters, $10 each hut worth $15. 
CLOYEKDALK FARM, CHARLOTTE, N.Y, 
Purebred Berkshire Boar-,^^ d „ y n f ^. se 17g; 
class individual. TROY CHEMICAL CO., Blnaliamton, NT. 
Pedigree Chester Whites R °tock° Either 1 ’^ 
Ridfjely Manor Farm, - Stone Ridge, N. Y. 
FOR PURE BRED TAMW0RTH SWINE 
write or visit WESTVIEW STOCK FARM, R. 
F. D. No. 1, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 
FOR SALE 
Du roc J.crseys. Hither sex. Pairs not related. Best 
of breeding. Registered and transferred. For quick 
acceptance, five months pigs. $15.00. Two months, 
$3. 60. Edward van Alslyne S Son, Sunnysido Forms, Kimlcrtmok, H. Y. 
II ORSES 
Shetland PoniesiS z 0 E l L 
herd iu biggest Shetland Producing County In U. S. $50 to $150 
100 Percheron and Belgian Stallions 
MARES AND HOLSTEIN CATTLE. 
Also SHETLAND L’ONIES. Free circular. 
A. W. GREEN, - Middlefield, Ohio 
Highland View Stock Farm 
Our barns are tilled with the best Percheron and 
Belgians at the lowest prices. 
0. N. WILSON, Prop., - Kittanning, Pa. 
AN OLD-FASHIONED 
MORGAN BROOD MARE FOR SALE 
due to foal Aug. 1, to the service of ” Gen. Gates.” 
Premier stallion at the U. S. Morgan Horse farm. 
Mare will be robred without extra oxpense if pur¬ 
chaser desires. This is a rare chance to raise up a 
valuable young team of Morgans. 
L. C. LITCHFIELD, - MiddleFmry, Vt. 
POP CAI 17— Thoroughbred Percheron Mare 
Colts foaled in 1913, (Spring.) 
R. Grace, La Grangeville, Dutchess Co., N. Y r . 
LEANDER F. HERRICK, Auctioneer, announces a sale by auction on 
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th, 1915 
At FLORHAM FARMS, MADISON, NEW JERSEY 
of a choice selection of about 80 head of Guernsey cattle, the property of MR. J. L. HOPE. 
As Mr. Hope is operating Florham Farms under a short lease and the stabling accoinmo' 
dation has been materially reduced by the recent fire, it has been determined to reduce the herd- 
The selection for this sale has been made with a view to tempt fanciers to come long distan¬ 
ces and will include cows with large ADVANCED REGISTER records, heifers by the well- 
known Florham herd sires, imported heifers of choice breeding bred to the herd hulls, young 
bulls of most desirable individuality and with May Rose blood through both sire and dam. 
The bulls will number 15 or more, ranging; in age from calves to two-year-olds. These 
have been selected from a large accumulation, and breeders and dairymen have never had 
a better opportunity to secure the best at their own prices. 
For catalogue address 
LEANDER F. HERRICK, Worcester, Mass., or J. L. HOPE, Madison, N. J. 
