Chapter XXIV. 



GUERNSEYS. 



This breed, having an origin probably identical with that of the 

 Jersey, has rapidly but surely increased, both in popularity and inherent 

 worth. Near the large cities of the United States, Guernseys are now 

 found in considerable numbers, and there is a growing sentiment in their 

 favor throughout the entire country. They were introduced into Amer- 

 ica about the time of the first Jersey importations, but have not become 

 so widely distributed or so generally known. 



IMPORTED GUERNSEY COW, SELECT, 2205. 



Property of J. W. FULLER, Catasauqua, Pa. 



DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTERISTICS. 



These points may be best studied by comparing them briefly with 

 the full description of the Jersey already given. They are larger and 

 coarser, being rather inclined to appear bony. Color varies; yellow, 

 yellowish or reddish fawn, and brown, of solid colors, frequently with 

 considerable spotting of white, and showing the same mealy-colored 

 ring although less marked about the nostrils. Bones are larger, head 

 longer, and general appearance indicative more of utility than beauty. 

 -She is, like her Jersey sister, a milk and butter cow, and in her place 



