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It will readily be seen, therefore, that by the method 
of registration on the island of Jersey, not only the 
pedigree can be traced, but it can be ascertained whether 
the dams and sires for generations back have been 
commended or highly commended by the commissioned 
judges. These commendations are shown in pedigree 
by the letter C. if commended, and by the letters H. C. if 
highly commended. 
Jersey cattle were imported into England as early as 
1835, and in large numbers in the forties. L. W. Low, in 
1845, says, ‘““ The cows are imported into England in 
considerable numbers, and are esteemed beyond those of 
any other race for the richness of their milk and the deep 
yellow color of their butter.” 
297. History in America. — Importation into America 
began in 1850. In that year twelve animals were im- 
ported under the auspices of a club of farmers organized 
for the purpose. Only prize winners were purchased. 
The bull “ Splendens””’ was in this importation, and he 
proved to be a very valuable animal. Other importations 
followed in the fifties, mostly to Connecticut, Massachu- 
setts, New Jersey and New York, and from 1860 to 1890, 
importations were numerous and to nearly every part of 
the United States. More than two thousand head a year 
were imported year after year. Again, from about 1900 
to the present time, many importations have been made. 
In fact, so numerously have Jersey cattle been imported 
and so rapidly have they increased in America, that they 
outnumber the Jerseys on the Island, and they have 
been so largely used for grading, that the Jersey char- 
acteristics are seen everywhere dairy cows are kept. 
298. Description. — The ideal Jersey of to-day has a 
small head, short, broad, lean and dish-faced. The 
