146 AMERICAN HOLDERNESS. 



little over 308 pounds of butter to each cow. Mr. Cole states that he 

 could easily have brought up the average to 350 pounds, if he had not 

 raised the calves. While not equaling the Holstein-Friesians in quantity 

 of milk, they are said to excel them in richness of product for butter. 

 Their beef qualities are also good, and taken all in all, we predict for 

 them a popular reception in strict keeping with their merits. They are 

 by no means generally known ; yet they have found a foothold in nearly 

 all of the Northern states, and wherever found are rapidly growing in 

 favor. 



Our illustrations, better than any description, will give an excellent 

 idea of their appearance. Mr. Cole's herd has become justly celebrated ; 

 and by his skill and carefulness, he has won for himself a most enviable 

 reputation as a patient and painstaking breeder, and as the originator of 

 the American Holderness breed. 



