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red-top, June grass, etc.), if of good quality, 

 sells from $5 to $10 per ton cheaper, and if 

 always sprinkled to allay any dust, and flavoured 

 with various acceptable condiments, even the 

 cheapest grades prove wholesome and satisfactory, 

 as do corn- fodder (or blades), and bright sweet 

 oat or wheat straw. Of course, if the animal 

 is to be hunted, or raced, or put to any use when 

 hay is regarded as but " roughage," to healthfully 

 distend the stomach and intestines, the best timothy 

 is demanded. 



One will find, if he cares to try, various grains 

 (rye, barley, etc.) that are not quite up to the 

 market requirements, and therefore sold very cheap. 

 These if cooked (covered with boiling water, and 

 allowed to stand), mixed with bran, etc., and 

 (possibly) flavoured in various ways, make excel- 

 lent foods, and will all be relished, and devoured 

 eagerly. 



Grass is necessary, and should be in the season 

 grazed for a few minutes daily if attainable, or cut 

 and fed. It will (as will any green food, roots, etc.) 



