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A Successful Dairy Farmer. 



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The Herd. 



The Jersey herd is a striking illustration of what one man can accom- 

 plish in the way of developing cows possessing the characteristics of the 

 ishow-yard animal, combined with the necessary rich and deep-milking 

 -qualifications of the profitable dairy cow. The Melrose herd was founded 

 by the purchase of a choice collection of pure bred animals, procured 

 .at the sale of the present owner's late father's herd in 1892. The first 

 sire introduced was the celebrated Jersev bull, " Progress 3rd." (imp., 

 1575, H.B.), and the cows " Graceful Duchess," '-Wilful Beauty," " Neat 

 Lass," " Neat Girl." and " Queen of the Jerseys," all afterwards notal)le 

 prize takers at the Royal, and principal shows throughout the State, for 

 their general symmetry, and pure Jexsey characteristics, combined with their 

 milking qualifications. " Lady Superior's Progress," a son of " Progress 

 3rd," has proved himself to have been one of the most satisfactory intro- 

 ductions into this herd, as his stock have all turned out to be true to tvpe 

 ■and acquisitions to this beautiful herd of cows. 



WILFUL BEAUTY. 



A NOTED PRIZE WINNER. 



In building up his present herd, Mr. Woodmason has adopted the sound 

 principle of only saving for future use. the heifer calves from cows that 

 have proved their sterling worth at the pail. 



^IlLKING AND SHELTER ShED. 



The cow b\ re is arranged with a view to cleanliness, perfect drainage, 

 abundance of light and air, and comfort of the cows. It is of the utmost 

 importance that proper shelter should he provided for the dairy herd 

 whilst being fed and milked. Warmth economises food, a matter of great 

 importance at all times, but especially when food stuffs are dear. Experi- 

 ■ence has incontestably proved that animals exposed to the cold without a 



