BREEDING. 93 



Bran may have its occasional use, when 

 called 111 aid of other aliment, but is en- 

 titled to little or no estimation on the score 

 of nutriment y be^iig like the different kinds 

 oistrazv or ci^fl^, evidently calculated more to 

 amuse the appetite and expand the frame 

 than subsist the body. Barli^y, (particu- 

 larly when manufactured, and meliorated 

 into malt) as well as Wheat, commands the 

 priority of invigoration with almost eveVy 

 part of the creation ; for, whether the expe- 

 riment be made on ??2an, beast, or the more 

 inferior classes oi foxcl or vermin, it becomes 

 every way conspicuous. The great salubrity 

 and nutritive property of sound, fragrant, 

 well-made Meadow and Clover Hay are 

 too universally known to require a single 

 line upon their ex!3ellence. 



In addition to these, most of which are in 

 constant use, may be introduced two articles 

 equally applicable, though not in such ge- 

 neral request : they are, nevertheless, in the 

 liighest estimation with those who have 

 proved their utility, and stand entitled to 

 the warmest recommendation. First, the 



