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Topography. 



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Soil. 



Substratum. 



Cultivated grasses. 



* Natural grasses. 



Method of housing. In stables built of bricks and thatched with reed, very healthy 

 and warm in the winter. In summer, from April 30 to November 1, animals are feed- 

 ing on the meadows. 



feeding. Grass in summer. Hay, grain, beans bruised, oil-cakes, and different sorts 

 of turnips in winter. 



lirecdinrf. The bulls used for public use are selected by a commission. The herd- 

 book is open for registry. 



Handling products. The live cattle are either sold at public sales or by private con- 

 tract, or are sent into the interior by private commissioners. Butter and cheese are 

 disposed of at Brem en or Hamburg. 



JOHN M. WILSON, 



Consul. 



