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is a good one. Then buy a stallion, or secure the 

 use of one that is pure-bred, that comes from a line 

 of ancestors noted for excellence. Dispose of the 

 colts that are not satisfactory and in a few years 

 you will have horses that will increase your bank 

 account right along. The grade mares may gradu- 

 ally be replaced by pure breds, if you want a herd of 

 this kind. 



The sheep problem is still easier. There is no 

 trouble at all in keeping up a lot of grade ewes that 

 will breed you first-class lambs. Be sure that you 

 have a pure-bred ram at the head and never vary 



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from this. Dispose of the ewes as they get old, or 

 as they become unprofitable from any other cause. 

 Do not hesitate about this fatten them and sell 

 them. Keep only the best and in a little while you 

 will have a working flock of sheep that is up to 

 standard. With sheep you have not only mutton, 

 but wool. Every farmer, or, at least, every farm, 

 can profitably keep a small flock, to utilize waste 

 feeds, keep down weeds and bring in money with 

 a regularity that will be surprising. 



The hog problem is also an easy one. If you like 

 Berkshires, buy a couple of sows and a pure-bred 

 boar, then use high-grade individual sows to make 

 up the balance of your breeding herd. In a very 



