THE JOURNAL OF THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE— ^r/.;e/hsemmr.s. 



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DELCOMBE FLOCK OF DORSET HORNS 



THE PROPERTY OF 



Sir EVERARD HAMBRO, K.C.V.O., Milton Abbas, Blandford. 



DELCOMBE No. 24 (1871). Winner of 6 First Prizes. 



^^Probablj' no flock has come to the front more rapidly than the above, purchased in the year 

 19()1 from those well-known breeders Mr. W. Elworthy and Mr. Pitfield, since which Sir Everard 

 Hatnbro has spared no expense or trouble in improving it by the selection and purchase of the 

 best rams obtainable. The flock consists of 350 Ewes and 180 Ewe Lambs. Size with qualit}" is 

 what is aimed at and what is obtained, for although every sheep is of wonderful scale, the quality 

 ihat characterises ail is quite remarkable. A great point made in the selection of the ewes is the 

 tjTpical head, correct curl of the horn, and right amount of wool. 



When it is remembered that only about four Agricultural Societies provide classes for the 

 breed, it is noteworthy that in 1904 11 first prizes and the Championship were taken, besides 

 first and (Irand Championship at Toronto Exiiibition and the World's Fair, St. Louis, U.S.A. 

 From 1907 to date exhibits from this flock have been awarded 23 First, 24 Second, and 3 Third Prizes, 

 as well as 2 Championships and Silver Challenge Cup, Dorchester May Ram Sale. The Ram and Ewes 

 -liowii in photos have never been beaten. A ready market is found for the Delcombe Dorset 

 H .'n< in Australia, Canada, and America. 



HAMBRO'S PETS. Winners of 6 First Prizes-Unbeaten Record. 



RAMS, EWES & LAMBS FOR SALE. 



Apply, The Bailiff, Delcombe Farm, Milton Abbas, Blandford. 



