TABLE OF CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER VIII. 



The Short-horns in America The Gough and Miller Importations of the last cen- 

 tury The Patton Stock Various other Importations The Kentucky Impor- 

 tation of 1817 Sundry Importations down to 1830 155 



CHAPTER IX. 



The Later Short-horn Importations into various States by different associations and 

 individuals Declension of Prices 178 



CHAPTER X. 



Revival of the Short-horns in America Importations in rapid succession into sev- 

 eral different States by individuals and associations Canadian Importations 

 The Short-horns as Milkers As Flesh-producing Animals Vitality, Longev- 

 ity, and Fertility Colors of Short-horn Noses Bodily Colors 193 



CHAPTER XI. 



Exportations of American Short-horns to England and Scotland The Style, Figure 

 and Quality which should represent a Perfect Short-horn 222 



CHAPTER XII. 



Pure Short-horns Herd Books Pedigrees The English Herd Book The Amer^ 

 ican Herd Book 2300 



CHAPTER XIII. 



Progress of Short-horns in America Have they Improved English and American 

 Herd Book Pedigrees Notes on Breeding Thorough-breds Full-bloods 

 Conclusion 244 



