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importation. In the early eighties they were brought over in 

 larger numbers, especially in 1881, and between then and 1892 

 the trade increased greatly and several thousand stallions and 

 mares were brought across the water and distributed over the 

 country. 



Clydesdales of merit in America date back to their early impor- 

 tation. Of these the following may be mentioned as of special 



Fig. 44. Princess Handsome. One of the notable American-bred Clydesdale 

 mares. First-prize winner at International Live Stock Exposition, Chi- 

 cago, in igoi, 1902, and 1903. Bred and owned by McLay Bros., Janes- 

 ville, Wisconsin. Photograph from owners 



distinction : Donald Dinnie 273, by Glancer (339) ; Johnny Cope 

 (416), by Justice (420); Glencoe 158, by Prince of Wales 487 

 (673) ; MacQiieen 35 1 3, by MacGregor (1487) ; Cedric 929 (1087), 

 by Prince of Wales 487 (673) ; Lord Lyndoch 41 13 (4530), by 

 Lord Blantyne (2243) ; Lyndoch Chief 5642, by Lord Lyndoch 

 41 "3 (4530); Young MacQiuen 8033, by MacQueen 3513 

 (52CO) ; Laminated Steel dijoo, by Cedric 929 (1087) ; Benedict 

 9300 (10315), by Baron's Pride (9122). 



