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breeds: Ayrshire, 305; Galloway, II; Guernsey, 65; Hereford, 22; Holstein, 30; Jersey, 260; Polled Angus, 48; Shorthorn, 242; other breeds, I 17.

Hermes—Prince Edward Island is noted for a fine class of horses, much attention having been bestowed on their breeding; and a steady trade prevails between the Island and the adjoining provinces. Owing to early government importation of thoroughbreds and cart stallions, which have been followed more recently by many private purchases from abroad, and by the introduction of the hackney, the horses are regarded as among the best in America, and command ready sale at good prices. In exhibitions of late years held in different parts of the Dominion. Island horses have re— ceived a large share of the honours and prizes awarded. The number of pure-bred animals is 166, of the following breeds : Blood, 72; Clyde, 24; Coach, 5; Percheron, 4; Shire, 7 ; other breeds, 54.

SHEER—This country is well adapted for sheep, the soil being light, dry and sound, growing a thick-set, tender and nutritious herbage. The mutton is of excellent flavour and quality, and the export of sheep and lambs to the other provinces and to the United States is assuming large pro- portions, commanding the highest prices. The number of pure-bred sheep on the Island is 973, as follows: Cotswold, 52; Leicester, 149; Lincoln, 26; Oxford, 48; Shropshire, 589; Southdown, 27; other breeds, 82.

SWINE.~Great advances are being made in the raising of swine, the introduction of good breeds and the presence of a large and well-equipped packing house in Charlottetown greatly encouraging the production of hogs—particularly a good class of bacon hogs. The number of pure—bred ani- mals is 933, of the following herds: Berkshire, 1 16 ; Chester, 21 ; Poland China, 2 ; Tamworth, 32 ; Yorkshire, 569; other breeds, 193.

POULTRY.*Poultry-raising is a growing industry, and

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