. Burpee's farm annual, 1892. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs. i6o ROUGH-COATED SCOTCH In the EuEAL Xew Yoekee of September 26tli, 1891, appeared an interesting article on the Collie Dog, Avith illustrations of Bard of Fordhook and Fordhook Pansy. The editor previously wrote to us asking for the names and addresses of a few parties who had purchased Collies from our Keunels. Not knowing exactly his purpose we selected from our books several names of those who had purchased from us. It seems he then wrote to the p
. Burpee's farm annual, 1892. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs. i6o ROUGH-COATED SCOTCH In the EuEAL Xew Yoekee of September 26tli, 1891, appeared an interesting article on the Collie Dog, Avith illustrations of Bard of Fordhook and Fordhook Pansy. The editor previously wrote to us asking for the names and addresses of a few parties who had purchased Collies from our Keunels. Not knowing exactly his purpose we selected from our books several names of those who had purchased from us. It seems he then wrote to the parties, asking for their honest opinion of the Collie Dog. Below we give two of the letters published :— " I have been using Collie Dogs on my farm for tlie past forty years, and at present have two. When properly trained, I consider them the best dog for all purposes. They are particularly good for driving cattle, sheep, etc. Their excellence in this line seems to be bred in them. They are good watch dogs, as they are always on the alert. They are brave and will attack a tramp or thief. They are perfectly safe to leave with children or young animals, and'are easily taught. I consider them better farm dogs than those of any other breed. Of course, they need training to learn what their duty is. I use mine for driving the cows to and from the fields and could hardly get along without them. They t*ake the cattle as quietly as a ; Levi N. Shelly, Dillingersville, Pa. "I do not think I can speak too highly of the Collie for use upon the farm, if properly trained. I consider dogs of this breed particulai-ly good for driving stock. I cannot recommend mine as a good watch dog. He has not been trained to attack any one and is too friendly with all. He is a safe playfellow with children and does not worry young animals. Collies are easily taught if properly handled, and this should be done by one person only. I do no't think any farm where live stock are kept is
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