200 Lord Farnhairis Cattle and Horses, 



cross were complete in point of form appeared 

 to have a great disposition to fatten, and, as far 

 as I could judge, were likely to be very bene- 

 ficial to the grazier. A cross between the De- 

 von and Kerry cow had produced a remarkable 

 animal : the breadth of its back, and the strength 

 and firmness of its legs, make it resemble a 

 giant's stool : I never saw greater value in less 

 compass. His Lordship possesses several good 

 bulls of the Devon breed, and the long-horned. 

 Though I do not pretend to much critical 

 knowledge in cattle, yet it was impossible not 

 to be gratified by the sight of numerous fine 

 animals of the different sorts. The Leicester 

 flock was good ; and a trial is making of South- 

 downs, of which a part had been furnished by 

 Mr. Wynne: from the nature and quality of 

 the pasture here, I think the South-down likely 

 to merit a preference to the Leicester. 



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The breed of draft-horses is excellent, ori- 

 nally crossed from that of Flanders : they have 

 great bone and strength, with remarkably good 

 action, 



To succeed in any pursuit, a certain portion 

 of enthusiasm is requisite. Lord Farnham is 

 himself an excellent judge of stock, and spares 

 no expense or labor in rearing or attending to 



