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bred Cherry Shoot (49,268), and the result was 

 Cherry Blossom, which was sold to Sir John Gilmour. 

 In these days there are frequent discussions as to 

 whether the "straight- bred" Cruickshank Orange 

 Blossom or the branch with the Bates cross is the 

 better. On the whole, Mr Drummond tried too many 

 experiments, and in 1880, when he sold off, it was at 

 a considerable loss. He next disposed of his property 

 and returned to his contracting business. His first 

 bull of note was Baron of the Isles (39,196), from 

 Sittyton. That sire was followed by a representative 

 of the Vesper family from Braithwaite. Towards the 

 final the Dunmore Red Hose bull, Lord of Alabama 

 (38,630), was in use. At the Blackruthven sale the 

 average for 42 head was only a little over 25. 



