NOTICES OF THE PRESS. 



"The -whole system is very clearly laid down, so that any one, by practice and study, 

 may learn from this worlc how to use it. The arguments for and against are also set 

 forth, with proofs of the value of the system. Our dairj^inen would do well to study 

 the subject and be able to guess as well as the mendjers of the commission on the 

 value of the cows examined by them." — American Dairymen. 



" In itself, tlie system is very simple, and, with care, easily understood ; and, taking 

 into consideration its great importance, should be studied and acquired by all who are 

 directly or indirectly interested in farming, and as so many opportunities are offering 

 to obtain a practical knowledge of the method, there can be'no excuse for ignorance any 

 longer. The system of judging the value of cows has become so thoroughly arranged 

 that with a little practice, enough can be learned from it in a short time to serve any 

 one makiu'' use of it, and thereby avoiding loss. 



"The bulls are found marked with corresponding designs, as far as the sex permits, 

 which indicate unerringly their good and jioor qualities; and thus by a wise use of 

 the knowledge acquired through the Guenon metiiod, stock breeders can judiciously, 

 and with almost certainty, select their cattle for the purposes in view, either for milk- 

 ing, butter-making, or beef, according to their desire, for all these results follow its 

 teachings." — State Fair Daily, 



"Mr. Hazard has given us a most interesting work upon a system that has gained 

 the respect and consideration of thinking farmers the world over." — Farm and Fire- 

 side, HSpringfield, Ohio. 



"Mr. Hazard is, no doubt, the best posted supporter of the system in this country, 

 and may be regarded as authority. If his recommendations for the selection of dairy 

 stock are worthless then the whole Guenon sj'stem may be condemned as being utterly 

 fallacious. His book deserves careful attention from intelligent farmers." — Bucks 

 County Intelligencer. 



" In a majority of cases, the marks have been reliable, and this should incite all dairy 

 folks to know what is said about it." — Aleehan's Oardner^s Monthly. 



" It embraces a sketch of Guenon, and the progress of his discovery ; extracts from 

 his preface explaining his views ; an explanation of his sj'stem of escutcheon marks ; 

 descriptions of the various escutcheons and their indications of value and quantity, 

 and directions how to apply them in practice, together with the report of the commis- 

 sion of which the author served as secretary. Nearh' one hundred illustrations are 

 given, those of the escutcheons being photographed from the drawings in Guenon's 

 last revised edition." — Country Gentleman and Cultivator. 



" Remarkable as was M. Guenon's method, and although his discoveries were duly 

 made known in this country, tliis is the first time that his methods have been compiled 

 for practical use. By the use of this little handbook, there can be no doubt, but that 

 farmers and stock raisers would save a vast amount of money. The explanations are 

 simple and easily followed, the numerous illustrations serving to elucidate the text." — 

 Boston Evening Traveler. 



" Beginning with a little sketch of the method of the birth of the system in Guenon's 

 mind, the author goes on in a clear and concise manner to explain by plain language 

 and appropriate drawings, the various so called ' milk mirrors ' and their values, being 

 properly understood, as aids in selecting good dairy stock. The various opinions of 

 those adverse to the 'theory ' are fairly discussed, and the reports of various agricul- 

 tural societies which have from time to time investigated it are given, together with 

 the report of the Pennsylvania commission. Taken altogether, Mr. Haz;\rd has suc- 

 ceeded in making a very readable, interesting and valuable book, and one which, 

 whatever may or may not be the preconceived ideas of its reader, cannot fail to interest 

 and instruct him upon a subject which should be far better understood amongst farmers 

 generallj^, than it at present is." — New England Homestead. 



"A very valuable pamphlet. Mr. Hazard has devoted great attention and study to 

 the subject, with a view of rendering the system popular, and we happen to know 

 that his work is largely appreciated, especially by the farmers of New England, from 

 the number of orders received for the book. The discovery made by Mr. Guenon, 

 and the practical principles founded on it are invaluable, andthe saving to the country 

 by its general knowledge will be very great. The State of Pennsylvania, in 1878, ap- 

 pointed a commission to test the sj^stem and report on it. Mr. Hazard was a member 

 of the commission, and has added the results of much study and research. He has been 

 invited to lecture and present the subject at the annual meeting of the Massachusetts 

 State Board of Agriculture, at Greenfield, and has many invitations and engagements 

 in other places." — Massachtisetts Ploughman. 



" This volume embraces all the essential matters in Guenon's treatise. It ia really a 

 valuable contribution to dairy literature." — Southern Cultivator. 



" Every farmer should study Guenon." — Farm Journal. 



♦'Dairymen and stock raisers should send for a copy."— iJwraZ Nebraska, 



