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In r. and the stock kept on until April, when it is advisable to 

 retire the stock, allowing the grass bo seed, which it does about 

 the middle of June. After collecting the seed required for 

 future operations, it is restocked heavily, and wl ion well beaten 

 down, it' the time is favourable, it may be burnt to clean away 

 any dry rubbish. 



Matto-Grosso and Parana are the two States where the 

 famous Parquhar Syndicate, under the denomination of the 

 Brazil Land. Cattle, and Packing Company, is working on 

 extensive lines. The total extension purchased by this com- 

 pany is approximately C, 500,000 acres, the greater part being in 

 Matto-Grosso, and includes a lot of excellent natural camp in 

 what is called " Pantanaes," or, in other words, land situated 

 on the banks of the Upper Paraguay river and its affluences. 

 Tin se lands are subject to floods, but are excellent for cattle- 

 raising, the only drawback being that the horses suffer severely 

 at times from " Cadeira," as it is called, a disease similar to 

 the horse disease of South Africa. With care, however, the 

 Losses are not great, but unless the horses are inspected each 

 morning, and steps taken against the disease spreading, all 

 the horses on the property may be lost, the disease being very 

 contagious. 



For the small capitalist, with, say, from five to ten thousand 

 pounds to invest, provided that he is a practical man, and not 

 afraid to work, the south of Matto-Grosso is a good place. 

 For those with largor capital, it is still better, as by importing 

 good bulls in number sufficient to put with all the cows straight 

 away, instead of having to wait, and improve by using half- 

 bred sires, speedy results can be attained, to say nothing of 

 the fact that the larger capitalist could also improve' his land 

 much quicker than the man with smaller means. The Govern- 

 ment gives free transport for all sires over their lines, and 

 by subventioned lines of river steamers, and the private com- 

 panies have followed suit. Seed is carried free, and agricul- 

 tural implements at nominal rates ; this refers to all lines. 



With the shortage of cattle in many countries affected by 

 the war, there is no doubt that Brazil is one of the best countries 

 to invest in, taking into consideration the quality and price of 

 the land. 



