146 MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURE. 



The Jerseys were, for the most part, finely bred animals from 

 some of the best herds in the country, and they show their 

 blood distinctly and the good taste of the owner in their selec- 

 tion and breeding. If the feeding and care taken of some of 

 them had been equal to their breeding, they would have pre- 

 sented even a better appearance. The calves had evidently 

 been overfed with grain. Taking into consideration the num- 

 ber of animals, together with the quality of this herd, your 

 Committee award it the first premium of prize diploma and $30. 



Mr. Clarke's herd was all pure Jerseys, well bred and in 

 high condition, showing skill and good judgment in the selec- 

 tion and breeding as well as in the care taken of them. The 

 bull " Champion, 2d " is a credit to any herd : such an one as 

 Mr. Motley, or other celebrated amateur breeders, would select. 

 The cows are handsome and very rich milkers, demonstrating 

 very clearly the superior butter-making qualities of the Jersey 

 breed. The cow " Beauty " has few equals ; combining as she 

 does elegance of form with a remarkable product. For this 

 herd Mr. Clarke was awarded the second premium of $25. 



It is gratifying to notice that so much attention is being paid 

 in the county to this breed, unquestionably superior to all 

 others in the production of one of the greatest of all luxuries, 

 namely, rich milk and butter. This fact has long been known 

 in England, as shown by the value placed on the animals there, 

 and the comparative price paid for their product. It is also 

 fast becoming known in this country, as proved by the increased 

 value of the animals here, as well as by the price that their 

 products will command. The milk, the cream, and the butter, 

 if delivered pure, will find plenty of customers at about double 

 the price paid for any other. In view of these facts, we argue 

 that the farmers who produce not only for their own use, but 

 for the market, may find it to their advantage to introduce more 

 generally this breed among their herds. 



For beef and working oxen, to be grown upon the broad 

 acres and rich soil of the West, the Holstein or Durham should 

 undoubtedly take the lead. But for rich milk, cream and 

 butter, to be produced upon New England soil, the Jerseys 

 should unquestionably be ranked the highest. 

 For the Committee, 



James C. Converse, Chairman. 



