2O6 SUSSEX CATTLE. 



At the Fat Stock Show, Chicago, 1885, a yearling Sussex steer re- 

 ceived the Class prize on the butcher's block, and was only defeated by 

 one vote for the Sweepstakes prize open to all ages. At the Kansas City 

 Fat Stock Show, 1886, a two-year-old Sussex heifer, shown by Fowler 

 and Van Natta, of Indiana, won both the Class and the Sweepstakes 

 prizes. When we consider the great number of magnificent carcasses 

 exhibited in competition, we may readily accord to the Sussex for beef 

 a place among those in the front rank. 



As milk stock, they cannot claim much. Improvement of the breed 

 has been rather with a view of increasing size, appearance and feeding 

 value, than with any idea of enhancing their dairy qualities. What milk 

 they do give, however, is quite rich in cream, and occasionally a cow is 

 found capable of an excellent record as to quantity. 



The engraving was prepared expressly for our use, and we do not 

 hesitate to say that the animals represented are second to few if any in 

 America in point of general merit. Mr. Lea, as a breeder of Sussex, 

 has been remarkably successful, and his uniform courtesy and fair deal- 

 ing have secured for him a host of well-wishers. 



