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same quality, giving each breed what they require 

 and could cleanly consume without waste." 



From H. W. EJdy, Watertown, N. Y., we have 

 the following : " My Ayrshires are intelligent, ambi- 

 tious, and industrious feeders universally ; will 

 recognize a stranger instantly ; have never had a sick 

 one except when hurt or injured in somewise ; and 

 the peculiar fineness of their nature and ambition 

 will compel them to be upon their feet as long as 

 strength holds out. They feed rapidly and earnestly 

 when in pasture ; much more of their time is spent 

 in hunting around fence-corners, stumps, and other 

 obstructions for green and sweet food, such as is 

 commonly overlooked by the native cow. In con- 

 sequence of their intelligence they will resent an 

 injury and appreciate a kindness, making it very 

 necessary to treat them justly." 



And with the admirable observations of Mr. Eddy 

 we close our chapter. 



