X PREFACE. 



of the Horse (Book the Third), on Ensilage (Book the Ninth), 

 and on the Natural Grasses (Book the Tenth). 



The question presented itself for consideration as to how far 

 it might be desirable to retain Book the Twelfth, in which are 

 set forth Monthly Calendars of Farm Work in its various 

 branches throughout the year. It was felt that, even within 

 the limits of Great Britain itself, it would be difficult, owing to 

 the differences in local conditions, to give for each month 

 directions which would be everywhere applicable. On the 

 other hand, it could not be forgotten that this series of calendars 

 has always constituted a feature of THE COMPLETE GRAZIER, 

 and it was accordingly decided to retain the Book in question. 

 It has, however, been thoroughly revised by several competent 

 practical authorities, and it is hoped that the various points 

 which are recorded may serve at least as suggestions to the 

 young grazier, though they can hardly be expected to fill any 

 higher purpose than that of mere reminders to the experienced 

 farmer. 



With one or two exceptions the illustrations of Live Stock 

 are new to the work. An endeavour has been made to present 

 portraits of prize-winning animals of all the leading breeds, and 

 a number of the cattle illustrated were selected because they 

 were winners of Champion Prizes at the great Jubilee Show .of 

 the Royal Agricultural Society of England, held at Windsor in 

 1889. Representations of ideal animals have been excluded, 

 but the observance of the rule of presenting only pictures from 

 life has resulted in a certain degree of want of uniformity, 

 since some of the portraits are reproduced from photographs, 

 whilst others are wood engravings. Several of the illus^- 

 trations are taken, by permission, from Professor Robert 

 Wallace's well-known volume, "The Farm Live Stock of 

 Great Britain." 



In the other parts of the work the engravings which did duty 



