78 The Hoksk Industky in Xew Vokk State 



progressive breeders than the French, aud their ability in grow- 

 ing, devek)ping and showing has done nnich for the snccess of the 

 Perclieron breed. 



The French breeders are also favored bv the rich pastures of 

 Le Perche district. These pastures are among the best in Europe, 

 especially in the valleys and along the rivers and streams with 

 which this section is well supplied. 



Eavhj J in portatlons 

 The first Percherons Avere imported to Xew Jersey in 1839, 

 but, since this early importation included only a few animals, the 

 breed did not become well established until after the later im- 

 portations in Illinois in 1851. A Percheron stallion colt from 



Fig. 2fi. Percheeon Stalliox, JMaxdarix, First Prize Two- 

 Year-Old, Paris Show, 19U 

 {Photo hi/ E. S. Akin, Siiracuse, X. Y.) 



the New Jersey stock was taken to central New York and traces 

 of this blood could be found fifty years later in lerrades of excep- 

 tional quality. 



From the early importations, which only assumed importance 

 less than sixty years ago, the Percheron has been the favorite 

 drafter, and its distribution has been rapid and widespread. That 



