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STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY 



MOORESTOWN 



NEW JERSEY 



AYRSHIRE COW 



DUAL PURPOSE CATTLE 



SHORTHORN (DURHAM) 



This breed originated in England during the eighteenth century 

 and represented the work of such famous breeders as Collings, etc. 

 At present, there are two strains of Shorthorns in use in this country, 

 one known as the "Milking Shorthorn" and the other as the "Beef 

 Shorthorn." The latter is not suitable for milking purposes on 

 account of the small production of milk. In weight, the breed is 

 larger than the Holstein, averaging from 1200 to 1600 pounds and 

 it not only produces a profitable quantity of milk, but when sold 

 on the market for beef the cows generally grade higher than "Can- 

 ner." In color, the breed is roan, white, red, white and red, but 

 not spotted. This breed is considered unrivaled for cheese making. 



BEEF CATTLE 



HEREFORD 



This breed originated in England and is a strictly beef type. 

 At present herds are located all over the United States, it being, 

 perhaps, the most popular beef breed in use and is exceptionall}- 

 valuable for breeding with scrub stock for the pro- 

 duction of stockers. The weight of the cow aver- 

 ages from 1200 to 1400 pounds. In color, the 

 breed is a distinct cherry red, invariably having a 

 white face, mane, breast and belly together with a 

 white switch and white legs from the hoof to the 

 hock. It is beUeved that this breed has won more 

 prizes in hve stock shows than any other except, 

 perhaps, the Shorthorn. 



GUERNSEY COW 



ABERDEEN-ANGUS 

 This breed is also known as the Polled Angus or Polled Aberdeen-. 

 Angus. This is a hornless breed originating in Scotland. It is 

 somewhat smaller than the Shorthorn, averaging 1300 to 1400 

 pounds. In color, it is always black. The breed is very popular 

 for beef purposes and ranks very high in favor on the stock market. 

 It is exceptionally hardy in cold climates because of its ability to 

 develop a thick, shaggy coat which protects it from all weathers. 

 The hides from Angus cattle slaughtered in winter are often tanned 

 and sold as carriage robes. 



SHORTHORN 



The beef type of Shorthorn differs from the milking type of 

 Shorthorn only in so far as the quality of the meat has been bred 

 for in this strain, whereas the milking quahty has been bred for in the 

 milking strain. 



OTHER BREEDS 



We shall be pleased to receive inquiries on such lesser-known 

 Dairy Cattle as Brown Swiss, and Beef Cattle, as Polled Durham, 

 Galloway, Holderness and Red Polled. 



ABERDEEN-ANGUS BULL 



HOLSTEIN COW 



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