Examination of Thomas M. Harvey’s Stock of Jerseys and Guernseys, May 11, 1878.
In this examination two cows which had already been examined and reported upon by the commission were, without their knowledge, afterwards brought up for another examination, in which their opinion as recorded, agreed almost exactly with the one previously recorded, thus affording a strong proof of the value of the system. See reports of No. 1, Betsy, and Nos. 4 and 20, Beauty. (Secretary of Board of Agriculture.)
This herd is one of the finest in the State. The cows are kept in good condition, and being well fed, the yield is very large per head. Their product is first class butter, and should bring the highest price in the market.
The commission examined, in addition to the twenty-five cows on this list, Mr. Harvey’s Guernsey imported bull “Sir Champion,” which is thoroughly well marked; perhaps, the best marked bull in the country. The value of his get is, therefore, very decided. It shows most conclusively the importance of a bull from good milking stock, and that he should have a good escutcheon. The importance of a good sire to stamp his qualities upon his descendants was conclusively proved by Mr. Harvey’s younger stock. The commission examined a young bull of seven months age, which was as perfectly and beautifully marked as his sire, and as nearly the same shape escutcheon as his sire’s as could possibly be. Mr. Harvey has since sold him for $100, to Colonel R. M. Hoe.
Escutcheon of Imported Guernsey Bull “Sir Champion.”
Nos. 9½ and 9¾ prove also the gain to a herd from a well marked bull. These were yearlings of Champion’s get. No. 9½ was a great improvement upon the mother, No. 9, Carrie, of this list.
In the statements of the commission as to quantity, they have not mentioned the number of quarts, as the amounts given by most of this herd are superior to the generality, even of Guernseys; and, owing to good selection and careful handling by their owner, the commission judge that the number of quarts would be larger than usual.
Stock of Thomas M. Harvey. Thomas M. Harvey’s Statement.
Stock of Thomas M. Harvey. Opinion of the Guenon Commission.
No. 1.—Betsey.
No. 1.—Betsey.—Jersey. Curveline, No. 1.
Quality, medium.
Quality, first rate.
Quantity, 17 quarts.
Quantity, first rate.
Never dry.
Time of milking; up to her time.
Second examination confirmed.
No. 2.—Nancy.
No. 2.—Nancy.—Guernsey. Flanders No. 2.
Quality, first rate.
Quality, first rate.
Quantity, 16 quarts.
Quantity, first rate.
Will milk up to calving.
Six weeks.
No. 3.—Claude.
No. 3.—Claude.—Guernsey. Curveline, 3d.
Quality, first rate.
Quality, first-class for rich milk.
Quantity, at first, 18 quarts; but at six months, 8 quarts.
Quantity, not large.
Not inclined to go dry altogether.
Dry three months.
No. 4.—Beauty.—(Worth.)
No. 4.—Beauty.—(Worth.) Curveline, 1st.
Quality, first rate.
Quality, first class.
Quantity, 20 quarts.
Quantity, large.
Almost impossible to dry off.
Close to time.
Rëexamined—See report No. 20.
No. 5.—Zilla.
No. 5.—Zilla.—Guernsey grade. Imperfect Selvage of low order. Irregularly marked.
Quality, medium.*
Quantity, 18 quarts.
Never dry.
Will milk well for few months only.
A good shaped cow.
No. 6.—Cherry.
No. 6.—Cherry.—Half Jersey.
Quality, good.
Good milk.
Quantity, 24 quarts.
Milks profusely, and keeps herself thin on account of it.
Will milk on.
No. 7.—Echo.
No. 7.—Echo.—Grade, Jersey. Selvage, 2d.
Quality, medium.
Quality, medium.
Quantity, 20 quarts.
Quantity, medium.
Does not go dry.
Milks up pretty well.
No. 8.—Minna.—Guernsey.
No. 8.—Minna.—Guernsey. Curveline, 2d.
Quality, first rate.
Quality, good.
Quantity, 17 quarts.
Quantity, good milker until within two months of calving.
Not inclined to dry.
No. 9.—Carrie.
No. 9.—Carrie.—Strangely and imperfectly marked.
Quality, first rate.
Quality, good.
Quantity, 10 quarts.
Quantity, poor.
Will go dry two months.
Dry up soon.
No. 10.—Gentle.—Jersey.
No. 10.—Gentle.—Jersey. Selvage, 1.
Quality, first rate.
Quality, first rate.
Quantity, 20 quarts.
Quantity, large
Dry two months.
Dry six weeks.
No. 11.—Mary.—Grade, Durham.
No. 11.—Mary.—Grade, Durham. Flanders, 1.
Quality, medium.
Quality, first class.
Quantity, 18 quarts.
Quantity, good.
Dry two months.
Dry six weeks.
No. 12.—Eugenie.—Jersey.
No. 12.—Eugenie.—Jersey. Curveline, 2d.
Quality, medium.*
Quality, first rate.
Quantity, 18 quarts.
Quantity, large.
Does not dry.
Dry two months.
No. 13.—Victoria.—Guernsey.
No. 13.—Victoria.—Guernsey. Selvage.
Quality, medium.*
Quality, medium.
Quantity, 20 quarts.
Quantity, good while she milks.
No drying.
Dry two months.
No. 14.—Jennie.
No. 14.—Jennie. Ordinary stock.
Quality, good.
Quality, not very rich, but good.
Quantity, 20 quarts.
Quantity, good.
One month dry.
Dry two months.
No. 15.—Maggie, 2d.—Young.
No. 15.—Maggie, 2d.—Guernsey. Flanders, 3d.
Quality, medium.*
Quality, very good.
Quantity, 10 quarts.
Quantity, medium and continuous.
Dry two months.
Dry two months.
No. 16.—Rocket.
No. 16.—Rocket.—Grade, Jersey. Curveline, 2d.
Quality, medium.
Quality, rich.
Quantity, 15, 20, to 25 quarts; variable.
Quantity, good.
Dry three months.
Dry two months.
No. 17.—Amy.
No. 17.—Amy.—Kentucky Short-Horn.
Quality, good.*
Quality, medium.
Quantity, 14 quarts.
Quantity, poor.
Ten weeks dry.
Dry three months.
No. 18.—Comly.
No. 18.—Comly.—Guernsey. Selvage, 3d.
Quality, first rate.
Quality, first rate.
Quantity, 15 quarts.
Quantity, good and continuous.
Dry two months.
Dry six weeks.
No. 19.—Kitty.
No. 19.—Kitty.—Guernsey and Jersey grades. Bicorn, 2d.
In the above account will be noticed a few with the mark * which Mr. Harvey said indicates that the amount of milk given and the quality was largely increased by extra feeding.
“I was present at the examination of our herd of Guernseys, Jerseys, and grades, by the Guenon Commission, on the eleventh of fifth month, 1878, and I have examined their report and compared it with the originals written on the spot, (the contents of which were before now unknown to me,) and I testify to the annexed report being an accurate copy of the opinions recorded by them at the time of examination. The statements made by me were handed to members of the commission on twenty-first instant, and are as nearly accurate as my own knowledge, and that of the persons who had the immediate care of the herd, and an interest in the proceeds of the dairy, could make them.
Thos. M. Harvey.”
West Grove, 27th of 5th month, 1878.
“Having had the immediate care of the herd of Thomas M. Harvey, and an interest in the proceeds of the dairy for six years, and being well acquainted with the merits of each member of the herd, I can certify that the statements we have made to the Guenon Commission are correct to the best of our knowledge and belief, and were made more than a week after the commission had recorded their opinions; which opinions were unknown to us until the present time. I have also compared the record of opinions herewith with the originals, and find them to be a correct transcript of them.
Clarkson Moore.”
“Having had the immediate care of the herd within alluded to, and an interest in the proceeds thereof for the past eleven months, I can certify that I united with Clarkson Moore in making the statement relative to the quality and productiveness of the cows examined by the Guenon commission. I was from home when they were here, and knew nothing of their opinions when we made up our statement.
Zebedee Haines.”
Fifth month, 28th, 1878.
“I was present on Saturday, March 11, 1878, at the farm of Thomas M. Harvey, when the examination of that portion of his herd was made by the Guenon Commission, from Nos. 10 to 25, inclusive, of their report. I have compared the original recorded opinions of the commission with the report herewith, and find the latter correct.
N. J. Sharples, President of the Experimental Farm Club.”
