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beneficial for pasture lands. My average crop is one and a 

 half tons to the acre. 



STOCK. 



The grade Durham is my choice for beef ; for dairy pur- 

 poses 1 find it difficult to decide between the merits of the 

 Holstein and the Jersey ; for mutton I prefer the South Downs ; 

 for wool the cross of Cotswolds and Merinos. 



HOGS. 



I raise almost exclusively the Poland Chinas, and certainly 

 regard them as the best for all purposes. I think it best to 

 give hogs a good clover range, with plenty of clean water and 

 shade during the Summer ; but when fattening begins, clean 

 pens, with floors to feed on and good protection from the storm 

 is absolutely essential to the success of all who are engaged in 

 this business. 



HORSES. 



After seven years of experience in breeding and caring for 

 horses, I have no hesitation in declaring that for speed the 

 Hambletonian, and for labor or heavy work the Clydesdale 

 take the lead. There are other fine breeds in this county, 

 such as the English Coach, the Norman, and Green's Bashaw, 

 as well as others, and they are all useful. It is hard to name 

 the best as we have so many men of so many minds — each 

 believing in his own breed. The principal breeders in the 

 county are S. Dickerman, Streator, E. Hodgson & Co., Farm 

 Ridge, W. Pritchard, South Ottawa, Ed. Lewis, Deer Park. 



BEES. 



Much of my time has been spent among these industrious 

 insects, that are a wonder to every thinking mind. I have 

 given attention to this branch of husbandry both for the 

 pleasure and profit there is in it. Honey is among the most 

 wholesome dishes any housewife can set upon the table, espe- 

 cially during the Winter season. For forty years I have not 

 been without it. 



