The record-union., 1894-04-19

to the weather will soon cause the iron
underneath to rust. This will make the
writing legible, and it will remain so for
many years, This label is easily attached
to the tree by turuiu.4 The narrow end
once around one OF the small side shoots
from main branch.
w hlle 1T is important that every tree
tnat Is set In the orchard should be labeled,
THIS work should be supplemented by an
accurate record in memorandum book.
Even where great deal of care is taken
10 make them legible and durable, labels
sometimes become either indistinct or are
lost. A book record is much more re-
llable, and it has the added advantages
tnat 1t can be consulted at any time, and
with but little difficulty; that it shows
now many trees, of each variety that is
represented, the orchard contains; and
also that it indicates in what year the tree
was tranSplanted.-Am Farmer and
News.
BREED FROM FLOODED STOCK.
A great deal has been written in regard
to the use of only blooded stock for
breeding purposes, but the subject is by
no means exhausted. 1t is one of those
topics which need to have their truths
constantly reiterated.
The great majority of people who keep
livestock have a great deal more faith in
individual excellence than they have in
pedigree. They know that very many
animals that are only grades are hand
Soner than many which have irreproach-
able pedigrees. They know that in vari-
Gus lines OF production grades are often as
profitable as full-blooded animals; while
Tor the performance OF farm work the
grades are often equal, if not superior.
Consequently they reason that if the bet
ter class of grades are just as satisfactory
for productive purposes and for work as
are the full-blooded animals, they Will
certainly answer all requirements for
breeding. In this they make a serious
mistake. They overlook the great fact
that while each animal may possess good
qualities, and may have these qualities in
an equal degree, the full-blooded one
has a greater power than has the
grade to transmit its character to its Off
spring. The grade represents only itself.
The full-bl0oded animal represents not
only itself but also the breed to which 1t
belongs. The grade inherited certain
qualities from its parents. The full
| blooded animal has its inheritance not
only from its parents but also from a
long line of their predecessors.
A grade may be an excellent animal to
keep. 1t may be worthy of as much care
and as high feeding as a full-blooded one.
| There are grades which for most pur-
poses are as good as any animals. But
when it comes to breeding, the grades
are deficient. They must now, and this
will be true for a long time to come. be
| used to considerable extent because q
sufficient number of full-blooded ami
mails cannot be obtained. But they
! should De used only as matter OF neces-
sity. just as soon as possible their places
should be taken by animals of better
| breeding. This is especially important
in the case of males. Whatever class OF
animals is kept, grade males should never
be used if good ones OF full blood can be
secured.-John Z. Read of Erie County.
\. Y, in the American Farmer and
News.
FINE BREED.
The Wyandottes have very many good
! points to recommend them, both to the
| tancier and farmer. Their plumage is
white, heavily laced with black, the tail
alone being solid black. The lacing on
the breast is peculiarly handsome. They
! have a small rose comb close fitting, face
and ear iobes bright red. Their legs are
free from feathers, and are of a rich yel-
! low color. In shape they bear more re-
semblance to the Dorkings than any other
| breed. Hens weigh six and half pounds,
| cockerels eight and u half pounds when
| full grown. They are very hardy, ma
turing early, and are ready TO market at
any age. Their flesh is very finely
! favored and close grained, which, with
| their yellow skin, model shape and tine,
/ plump appearance, particularly adapts
them for market. They are eXtraor-
dinary layers, surprising every breeder
at the quantity of eggs they produce. Ii
! allowed to sit they make the most careful
mothers, are content anywhere, and Will
not attempt to fly over fence four feet
high. Their great beauty and good quail
| tiles will make for them host OF friends
! 4, ~ nj