THE EARTH'S BOUNTY 



Real breaking was quite unnecessary in his 

 case, for he naturally slipped from one thing 

 to another, until he was a fully trained driv- 

 ing horse at three years of age; at which time 

 we sold him for $200 to a family who still 

 have him, and think he is the best horse in the 

 world. 



During the twelve years we had Dolly she 

 gave us six colts, including Surprise, which 

 sold, respectively, at the following prices: 

 Second, when two years old, $100. Third, 

 two years old, $180. Fourth, two years and 

 four months old, $225. Fifth, eighteen 

 months old, $125. There is a charge of $45 

 against each of the first two colts $25 service 

 fee, and $20 feed. The last three colts are only 

 charged with $20 each, as by that time we had 

 a stallion on the farm. 



A clear profit of $700 from the progeny of 

 an animal who always more than earned her 

 keep, savored so much of finding money, that, 

 when a farm team became necessary two mares 

 were selected. They were just strong, well- 



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