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part, and which besides its scientific interest has also an im- 

 mense practical value. Fuller details will be found in the 

 Reports and Bulletins of the Station, and of the U. S. De- 

 partment of Agriculture, with which it has cooperated. 



Connecticut may well rejoice that she has been the 

 pioneer in this country in the establishment of experiment 

 stations. Perhaps no other expenditure of public money can 

 compare with this in permanent and increasing material 

 benefit. Connecticut is fortunate in having two first-class 

 stations managed by men bound together not only by ties of 

 friendship and a com mon interest, but also by legal provision 

 in the organization of both stations, and with no rivalry except 

 for the advancement of the common good. 



THE CATTLE INDUSTRY OF CONNECTICUT. 



Connecticut is noted for having developed some of the 

 choicest cattle for beef, work, and dairy purposes of any of the 

 States. According to the United States census of 1890 

 Connecticut has a larger percentage of pure bred cattle than 

 any other State. Such breeds as the Devons and Shorthorns 



COPPER QUEEN, 58,659 (JERSEY). 

 Owned by Agricultural College. Record for one year 8,318 Ibs. milk, 519 Ibs. butter. 



