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however, is at present difficult to trace. We find colors and 

 forms which denote relationship with the long and short 

 horned Durhams, Devon, Ayrshire, Alderny and almost all 

 the original breeds known. The best stock we have, is a 

 cross of the Durham and Devon, which generally gives form, 

 color and disposition almost unattainable by any other 

 crosses. 



We might here appropriately make some remarks relative 

 to the selection of stock designed for different purposes, cost 

 of production &c.; but a want of time and a fear of intruding 

 on your time and space urges us to desist. 



But little attention has yet been bestowed upon the dairy: 

 there is not the least doubt that a well established butter 

 'dairy in the county would be a source of considerable profit 

 to those engaged in it. 



The prices of butter and other dairy produce in our mar- 

 ket compare very favorably with the expense of conducting 

 it ; good cows may be selected from almost any district in 

 the county; some that we have noticed and whose qualities 

 have been tested, could be placed in fair competition with the 

 best animals in good eastern dairies. 



The prices of good cows vary according to quality and 

 conditions of sale. For cash sales one might rate from $12 

 to $20; but when sold on time, ten per cent, may be added. 

 This, however, is no standard. The prices of steers rate ac- 

 cording to age and qualities ; good one year olds from $8 to 

 $10; twos, $12 to $14; threes, $18 to $22. These prices, 

 compared with the cost of raising on our cheap prairie pas- 

 tures and corn fodder, represent a fair profit. 



Horses. — Although reference to this indispensable part of 

 farm stock is not made in your circular, we venture a few 

 hints relative to their breeding, supposing the omission unin- 

 tentional. Quite a brisk business has been done for a few 

 years past in raising horses; the prices being such as to justi- 

 fy the farmers in investing considerabl e capital in the business. 

 But it is a matter of regret that no particular or distinct 



