642 CYCLOPEDIA OF LIVE STOCK AKD COMPLETE STOCK DOdOR. 



A": for the once-famous New Leicesters, of Bakevvell, their popularity 

 was short-lived, since they practically died out with the death of their 

 founder, Bakewell, 



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FLEMISH cow. 



The Flemish cow represented on this page is not such an abundant milker as some 

 other breeds, but her milk is very rich and fine iu flavor. In disposition this breed is 

 as gentle and kind as it is possible for cattle to be. A child can approach them any- 

 where or at any time, and lead them or play around them, without fear of harm. 



The Short-Horns will be treated of in their appropriate chapter, the 

 Herefords and Devons in the chapter appropriated to the Middle-Horns, 

 and the polled cattle, also, in a separate chai)ter» 



