The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-05-14
THE GREENBUSH FARM.
Neciey N BROS Thoroughbred Stock. & c.

La Sail. county Is noted for It's many valuable
and extensive t--ls-A AL 4.aiig them. III si4-.
Justly celebrated Greeubu-h farm stands pre-
eminent, not thu; it is larger than the largest or
better thar! the best; but, that it combines more
excellent points in itself than any other espe-
cially for stock raising purposes 1t, advan-
tages are it, beautiful location. unequalsd soil,
abundance Of pure water AMI high degree Of cul-
t!vation, united with barns, stock houses and
yards Tor horses cattle, hogs and poultry, all OF
superior model and wonderful convenience the
result OF the excellent ufgmen: and fine taste OF
VIM. ]. Medley, the owner.
The Greeubush farm j. located abou. eigh.
miles southeast O: Ottawa, a. the head Of Coyel
Creek, and Ia the midst OF one Of the richest and
most admirable farming regions, in this or any
other county. In approaching it, the stranger is
attracted by the sight OF a lofty and elegant
barn with spire, surmounted with weather
vane consisting of miniature cow in bronze
Surrounding this barn. itself model of external
beauty and internal convenience, smaller
barns for hogs, calves, cows &c, aud extensive
yards everywhere. with gates, water troughs,
carriage house, corn cribs and the like and near
by encirclcd by eyergreens, such as European
larches, Scotch pine, arbor yite, and fruit aud
ornamental shrubbery in abundance, is a beaati-
full residence. To the northward and in the
rear Of the dwelling and grounds, is an extern
siye orchard, or rather several OF them, of fifty
pear trees of different varieties another lot of
plums, another peaches, and another of apple
trees In the last are 800 choice varieties of
apples, recommended by the most experienced
pomologsts being best fitted for western soil
and climate. Around the orchard and farm are
two miles of young hedge, and about the house
and ground 1900 evergreens, and large lot Of
grapes started. comprising chiefly the Concord,
Delaware, Clinton and Iowa varieties
The farm is yet in its infancy, but three
year old, in point of time, yet far eclpsing its
90 year old negbbors far and near, in most of
the points that go to make up Il splendid place.
Three years ago it was II broad open prairie, with
high rolling ground and plenty of water, but
showing nothing to indicate its future, save
single green Jush, growing by the side of the
public highway, and from this it obtained its
present name, to become famous in newspapers
and herd books as the Greenbush farm
Mr.. w. J. Neeley, always stock man In every
sense of the word, u born stock grower, bought
this piece of land and determined to make it a
model stock farm. Entering upon this scheme
with energy and nnfaltering perseverance, he
has pushed it onward until it has become per-
manen. success, and now it is stocked with as
finely bred animals as the whole country affords
The stock is owned by Medley Bros, Mr.. WI.
Neeley, the owner Of the farm having associated
with him Mr. John Neeley, his brother.
HORSES.
| In this department may be mentioned the cele-
brated stallion, "Champion,' partly owned by
jeremiah Wood, of this city, brief statement
OF whose pedigree appeared in the last issue Of
this paper
CORA, large and trim bay mare, 10 hands
high, most elegantly proportoned, was sired by
valan.e; he by Rysdicks Hambetonian. Her
dam was Topsy Slain, thoroughbred.
GREENBusH, bay,2 years old, white heel,