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and homelike, with frequently a fine rose garden in front and large trees 

 to furnish shade. 



Interior of court on large farm. Dairy on right. Cow stable on left. 



DAIRY CATTLE. 



The million dairy cows of Denmark are confined almost exclusively 

 to two breeds — the Danish Red, of Zealand and the islands, and the 

 Jyske, or Black and AVhite cow of Jutland. Both of these have been 

 developed within the last thirty-five years from the native stock of the 

 country, by careful selection for milk production. The Red cow is a 



Corner of court on a large dairy farm. 



product of a cross of Schleswig blood on the native rather scrubby cattle. 

 The result is a race of fine dairy cattle, weighing from 1,000 to 1,100 

 pounds. They are dark red, with black muzzle, medium size, deep body, 



