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their breeds pure from any mixture, and they increase to-day the 

 guarantees of purity by established-sti ' books. 



It is, therefore, in the country of origin of the Percheron and Bou- 

 lonnais breeds that you must go in order to procure reproducers, 

 sure and possessing guarantees. You must keep away from doubt- 

 ful producing districts. Trust to our older experience. It is by 

 selection, by always procuring reproducers pure and guaranteed 

 from the districts of origin, that you will establish in your country 

 draft breeds on which you can depend, both for the present and for 

 the future. 



In conclusion let me reiterate, dear sir, the assurance of my senti- 

 ments of high consideration. 



[Signed] E. TISSERAND, 



Councillor of State, Director of Agriculture of France. 



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