August, 1914 
HOUSE AND GARDEN 
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could be moved to either side of the 
poultry houses, thus making them into 
two separate yards whenever necessary. 
The houses were of the Howard type, 
4 by 8 feet, painted dark green, two 
storied and ample for fifteen fowls. The 
lower story, or base, was without a floor, 
which gave the fowls a runway on the 
ground. This base had one hinged win¬ 
dow in front containing four 10-inch by 
16-inch lights, two adjustable side doors 
covered with galvanized wire, a small 
door on one side, where the drinking 
fountain' was fastened, and a large door 
in the rear, to which the nests were 
attached. 
The upper story had a matched pine 
floor, upon which the litter for the fowls 
to scratch in was scattered, and there 
were removable roosts and galvanized 
drop-boards, which could be taken out 
and hung out of the way. There were 
also two windows, one sliding and the 
other the same size and shape of the one 
below, and a large door, with another 
small window in the gable, covered with 
muslin. This upper story had the great 
advantage of sliding on iron wheels fas¬ 
tened in the top of the base, and could 
be pushed either way, giving easy access 
to the base for cleaning, while the height 
of this very convenient little house was 
about five and one-half feet to the peak 
of the roof; its equipment consisted of 
two metal feed-hoppers, one for feed and 
the other for oyster shells and grit. 
Outside three sides of the yards masses 
of sunflowers were planted for shade and 
beauty, as well as for seeds, and the 
yards not in use were always dug up and 
planted to rye or oats and peas, the 
houses and birds being moved as soon as 
the green blades were up about two 
inches; thus planted, the yards lasted 
from six to eight weeks. The food con¬ 
sisted of a dry mash made up by measure 
of wheat bran, three parts; corn meal, 
three parts; wheat middlings, one part; 
glutten meal, one part; ground oats, one 
part; fish scrap, one part. The scratch 
grain cosisted of corn, wheat and oats in 
equal parts, fed in the litter, and in win¬ 
ter sprouted oats supplied the green food. 
It is interesting to note that these birds 
have not only captured several prizes at 
the local poultry show, but yield plenty 
of fresh eggs in winter and many a 
toothsome broiler and juicy roaster in 
season. The average cost of keeping the 
flock was $37.50, while the gross returns 
averaged about $96, proving a very prac¬ 
tical answer to the many discouraging 
hints this successful amateur was forced 
to listen to in the beginning. 
A Wee Bit o’ Scotch 
D’ye like Scotch — just a wee bit? D’ye 
ken th’ Scotch on four legs — th' wiry, 
long-jawed, bright-as-brass Scottie? Read 
of him in th’ September House and 
Garden. 
KENNEL DEPARTMENT 
The purpose of this department is to give advice to those interested 
in dogs. The manager will gladly answer any troublesome questions. 
Address "Kennel Department” and enclose a self-addressed envelope. 
SCOTTISH 
TERRIERS 
For Sale and at Stud— - 
Make BestCompanions. 
Equally at Home in 
House or Stable. 
WALESCOTT KENNELS, Bei nardsville, N. J. 
Special Notice 
We’must reduce our stock of CATS, 
DOGS, KITTENS and PUPPIES to 
make room for our boarders. Many of 
our best will go at sacrifice prices to 
first comers. 
Make boarding reservations now for 
your dog or cat’s vacation. Catalogue 
and rates upon request. 
Black Short Haired Cattery 
Oradell, N. J. 
New York Office, 112 Carnegie Hall 
Tel. 3691 Columbus. 
OF COURSE! 
“The Wood 
Eternal.” 
SHETLAND PONIES 
A Most Intelligent Dog 
half Old English sheep and half greyhound. He has 
been brought up from puppyhood by the owner, who 
has trained him to drive in harness, both in wagon 
and sled and as a reliable companion for children. 
His stock is of the best on both sides, his mother 
being bred by Tilley Bros., England, and his father 
coming of a fine strain. 
As a watch dog he is unsurpassed. He has always 
been used to children and is well known in our city as 
a great protector of them. For a family living in 
the country he would make an excellent addition to 
the household. His price is $75.00. which includes 
wagon and driving harness and this is very low as a 
dog couldn't be trained for that money. 
W. B. FLETCHER 
217 Jefferson Avenue Moundsville, W. Va. 
Delight the children with a 
Shetland Pony 
—an unceasing source of pleasure, 
a safe and ideal playmate. Makes 
the child strong and robust. Highest 
types here Complete outfits. Satis¬ 
faction guaranteed. Write for illus¬ 
trated catalogue. 
BELLE MEADE FARM 
Box 3 Markham, Va. 
BOOKLET FREE 
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THE TRENTON POTTERIES COMPANY 
The Largest Manufacturers of Sanitary Pottery in the U. S. A 
TRENTON N. J. 
“AMERICA’S GREATEST 
ALL UTILITY LUMBER ” 
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West Coast Lumber Mfrs. Ass’n 
703 Tacoma Building, Tacoma. Wash . 
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AT THE GATEWAY OF THE WHITE MOUNTAINS. 
Will positively remain open until October 12th. We make a special rate for the fall season after September 1st 
On the Ideal Tour. Fine golf course, saddle horses, tennis, boating; fishing, as good, if not the best in New England. 
Fine motoring, etc. Accommodates 300 guests. Good Orchestra. Write for circular. W. W. Brown, Manager. 
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