“The whole system is very clearly laid down, so that any one, by practice
and study, may learn from this work how to use it. The arguments for and
against are also set forth, with proofs of the value of the system. Our
dairymen would do well to study the subject and be able to guess as well
as the members of the commission on the value of the cows examined by
them.”—_American Dairymen._
“In itself, the system is very simple, and, with care, easily understood;
and, taking into consideration its great importance, should be studied
and acquired by all who are directly or indirectly interested in farming,
and as so many opportunities are offering to obtain a practical knowledge
of the method, there can be no excuse for ignorance any longer. The
system of judging the value of cows has become so thoroughly arranged
that with a little practice, enough can be learned from it in a short
time to serve any one making use of it, and thereby avoiding loss.
“The bulls are found marked with corresponding designs, as far as the sex
permits, which indicate unerringly their good and poor qualities; and
thus by a wise use of the knowledge acquired through the Guenon method,
stock breeders can judiciously, and with almost certainty, select their
cattle for the purposes in view, either for milking, butter-making,
or beef, according to their desire, for all these results follow its
teachings.”—_State Fair Daily._
“Mr. Hazard has given us a most interesting work upon a system that
has gained the respect and consideration of thinking farmers the world
over.”—_Farm and Fireside, Springfield, Ohio._
“Mr. Hazard is, no doubt, the best posted supporter of the system in this
country, and may be regarded as authority. If his recommendations for
the selection of dairy stock are worthless then the whole Guenon system
may be condemned as being utterly fallacious. His book deserves careful
attention from intelligent farmers.”—_Bucks County Intelligencer._
“In a majority of cases, the marks have been reliable, and this should
incite all dairy folks to know what is said about it.”—_Meehan’s
Gardner’s Monthly._
“It embraces a sketch of Guenon, and the progress of his discovery;
extracts from his preface explaining his views; an explanation of his
system of escutcheon marks; descriptions of the various escutcheons and
their indications of value and quantity, and directions how to apply them
in practice, together with the report of the commission of which the
author served as secretary. Nearly one hundred illustrations are given,
those of the escutcheons being photographed from the drawings in Guenon’s
last revised edition.”—_Country Gentleman and Cultivator._
“Remarkable as was M. Guenon’s method, and although his discoveries were
duly made known in this country, this is the first time that his methods
have been compiled for practical use. By the use of this little handbook,
there can be no doubt, but that farmers and stock raisers would save a
vast amount of money. The explanations are simple and easily followed,
the numerous illustrations serving to elucidate the text.”—_Boston
Evening Traveler._
“Beginning with a little sketch of the method of the birth of the system
in Guenon’s mind, the author goes on in a clear and concise manner to
explain by plain language and appropriate drawings, the various so
called ‘milk mirrors’ and their values, being properly understood,
as aids in selecting good dairy stock. The various opinions of those
adverse to the ‘theory’ are fairly discussed, and the reports of various
agricultural societies which have from time to time investigated it
are given, together with the report of the Pennsylvania commission.
Taken altogether, Mr. Hazard has succeeded in making a very readable,
interesting and valuable book, and one which, whatever may or may not
be the preconceived ideas of its reader, cannot fail to interest and
instruct him upon a subject which should be far better understood amongst
farmers generally, than it at present is.”—_New England Homestead._
“A very valuable pamphlet. Mr. Hazard has devoted great attention and
study to the subject, with a view of rendering the system popular, and we
happen to know that his work is largely appreciated, especially by the
farmers of New England, from the number of orders received for the book.
The discovery made by Mr. Guenon, and the practical principles founded on
it are invaluable, and the saving to the country by its general knowledge
will be very great. The State of Pennsylvania, in 1878, appointed a
commission to test the system and report on it. Mr. Hazard was a member
of the commission, and has added the results of much study and research.
He has been invited to lecture and present the subject at the annual
meeting of the Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture, at Greenfield,
and has many invitations and engagements in other places.”—_Massachusetts
Ploughman._
“This volume embraces all the essential matters in Guenon’s treatise.
It is really a valuable contribution to dairy literature.”—_Southern
Cultivator._
“Every farmer should study Guenon.”—_Farm Journal._
“Dairymen and stock raisers should send for a copy.”—_Rural Nebraska._