194 CATTLE AND DAIRY FARMING. 



Tillifour, whoso remarkable show-yard achievements, both in fat and 

 breeding stock, have boon instrumental in bringing their true merits 

 before tbe public. The deservedly bigh reputation the Aberdeens have 

 gained is mainly due to the indefatigable exertions in the promotion of the 

 breed by that popular breeder, whose judgment is entitled to the highest 

 respect. In Mr. McCombie's early days he laid a firm foundation, to 

 which the most noted animals of the present day are closely allied. He 

 purchased the mother of the Prides for the sum of 12 10s. in 1844, and 

 at the dispersion of his herd, in 1880 10 Prides averaged each over 80 

 10s. One Pride, the fifth in descent from the 12 10s. animal, realized 

 the handsome sum of 283 10s. At the present day they are most val- 

 uable and popular; their only real rivals are the Ericas, of Ballindalloch. 

 MeCornbie's show- yard honors are unparalleled in farm-stock history. 

 I firmly believe there is sufficient scope for judicious selections to be 

 made from the Galloway ranks. to obtain as great results as those 

 achieved by those popular improvers of the Aberdeens, The Galloways 

 are by no means pushed to the extent of substance and refinement to 

 which they are capable of developing. Mr. McCombie's success in build- 

 ing the family of the Prides was in a very great measure due to his 

 great judgment arid care in the selection of bulls. The difference be- 

 tween the two breeds is, as might be expected, from different circum- 

 stances. The Galloway has a thicker skin, a stronger and better coat 

 of hair, and more shaggy appearance than the Aberdeen, Admirers of 

 each breed claim superiority, and on this point considerable difference 

 of opinion exists. 



The Aberdeen answers admirably to the indulgence it receives, and 

 the Galloways do well on more humble fare ; meritorious animals of 

 both breeds have appeared in the show ring, and, from a butcher's point 

 of view, neither breed has to yield to any other. 



Live weight: Pounds. 

 Foui-year-old ox, at Smitkfield show, December, 1883 (offal 8, pounds to 



the score) 2, 375 



Cow or heifer (offal, 8 pounds to the score) 1,883 



Dead weight : 



Fully matured ox (average) ordinarily fed for market 720 



Milk: 



Annual average 3, 500 



To pound of butter ^ 24 



To pound of cheese 10 



Soil. Clay, loam, and peat. 

 Climate. Mean temperature, 47 8'. 

 Color. All black. 



GALLOWAYS. 



Galloways are by nature good milkers, but since the rage for young" 

 Scotch beef has sprung up in the London markets, the dairy prop- 

 erties have become a. secondary consideration, and the pole-axe has 

 taken precedence of the dairy. As beef producers they rank among 

 the first quotation. At the international show held at Poissy in 1875, 

 the Scotch Pollies were awarded the highest honor for the best live beef 

 against all breeds, which honors were substantiated when dressed. 

 This breed has been distinguished for hardiness and feeding properties 

 for many generations. Their fine qualities are no longer hid under a 

 bushel. Their reputation has spread far and wide, and a great and in- 

 creasing demand has sprung up, both for home market and export. Be- 

 ing hornless and very docile they are admirably adapted for yard feed- 

 ing, railway and ship transit. 



