120 THE PORTRAIT GALLERY 



of the animals came from the famous VAN NATTA herd which 

 was purchased in its entirety on the retirement of MR. FRANK 

 VAN NATTA. 



MR. CROUCH is a pioneer of precious pattern. He has main- 

 tained an interest throughout his entire career in the promotion 

 of agricultural knowledge, and has on many occasions coop- 

 erated with Purdue University in breeding demonstration and 

 experimental ventures. His efforts have done much to popular- 

 ize draft horse breeding and his exhibits at the International and 

 other large fairs have builded him a lasting reputation. 



