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are three distinct geologic formations trap, mainly 

 in the cliffs, white freestone, and limestone. Some 

 shale is also to be found. Part of the soil is strong 

 and sticky, but the remainder is mostly very useful 

 loam. Over the hill the land is a comparatively free 

 loam working down to broken trap. 



In laying the foundations of his herd Mr Piper 

 has eased and shortened the way to success by select- 

 ing the very best and by putting the stock in charge 

 of an experienced and enthusiastic herdsman. He 

 bought his first Shorthorns in 1918, his start being 

 with a Pauline and a Buttercup from Millhills, both 

 being by Cupbearer of Collynie (114,960). He then 

 added a Kilblean Beauty by Pearlcaster (132,650) 

 from Lawhill, a Brawith Bud by Collynie Cruickshank 

 (105,068) from Duchlage, and a Broadhooks by Rose- 

 haugh (127,823) from Arngask. Returning to Mill- 

 hills, he took a Law Graceful by Cupbearer of Collynie 

 and a Waterloo by Collynie Bright Star (130,287). 

 The Graceful had been first at the Strathearn 

 Show, and in Mr Piper's possession she won at 

 Kinross. 



Mr Piper had admired a Clipper and a Rosebud at 

 Lawhill, and he bought them on a second visit. The 

 Clipper was a very fine one by Cupbearer of Collynie, 

 while the Rosebud was one of the best bred of her 

 line, her sire being Edward of Millhills (98,729). 

 With the Rosebud he took her heifer calf by Gold- 

 finder. At the same time he acquired from Mr W. A. 

 Dron a Mysie by Cupbearer of Collynie, out of Lady 

 Betty, one of the best cows in the herd, and a Clipper 



