BREEDING. 93 



Bran may have its occafional ufe, when 

 called in aid of other aliment^ but is enti- 

 tled to little or no eftimation on the fcore 

 of nutriynent^ being like the different kinds 

 of Jiraw or chaff, evidently calculated more 

 to amufe the appetite and expand the frame 

 than fubfift the body. Barley, (particu- 

 larly when manufactured, and meliorated 

 into malt) as well as Wheat, commands 

 the priority of invigoration with almoft every 

 part of the creation ; for whether the expe- 

 riment be made on ?}ia>2^ bcaft^ or the more 

 inferior claffes of JVjjI or vermin, it becomes 

 every way confpicuous. The great falubrity 

 and nutritive property of found, fragrant, 

 well-m.ade Meadow and Clover Hay are 

 too univerfally known to require a fingle line 

 upon their excellence. 



In addition to thefe, m.oft of which are in 

 conftant ufe, may be introduced two articles 

 equally applicable, though not in fuch ge- 

 neral requeft; they are, neverthelefs, in the 

 higheft eftimation with thofe who have 

 proved their utility, and ftand entitled to 

 the warmeft recommendation. Firft, the 

 I fulfe. 



