Title: Burpee's farm annual : garden, farm, and flower seeds, thoroughbred stock
Identifier: burpeesfarmannua1884watl (find matches)
Year: 1884 (1880s)
Authors: W. Atlee Burpee Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Pennsylvania Catalogs; Vegetables Pennsylvania Catalogs; Seeds Pennsylvania Catalogs
Publisher: Philadelphia, Pa. : W. Atlee Burpee Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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118 BURPEE'S FARM ANNUAL.
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SCOTCH COLLY SHEPHERD DOGS. THE DOG THAT EVERY FARMER NEEDS. The Scotch Colly is a dog of medium size, ver>'gracefully- shaped, with long, fine, and silky hair, tail and hams frizzed with hair, and is well depicted in the beautiful illustration shown herewith. The sagacious instinct of these dogs is most marvelous ; often, as a friend once remarked to us, showing more intelligence than many men. Certainly, on a farm, the services of no one man could prove so valuable as an expert Colly. They are quick at learning, and their great value in herding sheep is well known, but they are also useful in a hundred other ways. They will readily drive cattle; and, at the word of their master, they will bring the cows home from pasture, and put each into its right stall. They will attend cattle or sheep all day, keep- ing them where they belong, and immediately driving out all intruders. They soon learn to know their master's animals, and a well-trained dog can gather together his master's sheep, even from among many others. They are also easily capable of tending fowls, watching them care- full)", and protectmg them from all vermin. Besides the uses we have named, many others will readily suggest themselves. As watch dogs they are ever on the alert; never sleeping so soundly but that the slightest unusual noise will attract their attention. They will not allow any strange dog on the place. Sheep and other stock soon learn to know, and seemingly to love the shepherd's dog. They are kind and affectionate in disposition. We are breeding these dogs from the finest imported and trained working stock, and frequently have pups for sale sired by three magnificent imported dogs, one of which was person- ally selected and imported by us the past summer, and is unanimously pronounced by good judges the handsomest in head, form, feather and color that they have ever seen. For puppies of the most costly and genuine Scotch Colly breed we charge $12.00 each or $20.00 per pair, when ready to take away, from 2 to 3 months old. We also have thorough- bred Shepherds of excellent trained working stock, which, while not so fashionably bred, are equally as valuable for practical use. These puppies we sell at $10.00 each, $18.00 per pair. We advise all to purchase young pups in prefer- ence to older dogs, but should any desire the latter, which we occasionally have for sale, we will give prices. R. C. Weightman, Dallas, La., writes:âThe Scotch Colly pup arrived in good condition. It was as playful and frisky as though it had traveled only a few miles. Not a fault can be found with it. It is beautifully marked, and is altogether unexceptionable. I Thos. R. Mann, Mill Hall, Pa., writes :âThe New- i foundland pup "Rover" arrived, all right. We were ' greatly pleased with his appearance. He is quite at home : now, and we are pleased beyond expression. We certainly 1 appreciate your kindness in this transaction. H. S. DuRAND, Racine, Wis., writes :âTwo years ago I , got from you a Colly pup. He was the most beautiful dog I known in these parts, and took first premium of his class at I the Chicago Dog Show. He was killed last week, and : I now want you to ship me two more pups like him. I J. B. Knipp, Holgate, Henry Co., Ohio, writes:âI re- i ceived the pair Scotch Collies in good order, and they are I aU you represent them to be. I W. J. Stone, Edd>-ville, Ky., writes :âThe Collies you shipped me are making fine-looking, serviceable dogs, and I give entire satisfaction. â T. L. French, Proprietor " Lorindale Farms," Wah- ; peton, Dakota Ter., writes:âThe Colly pup received in good condition, and am much pleased, and I thank you for your promptness in shipping. Chas. Hodgkins, Rockport, Essex Co., Mass., writes: âThe Colly pup arrived in first-class condition, and I am : very much pleased with him. O. M. Sanford, New Kingston, N, Y., writes :âThe ) Collies I got from you are very fine. They will go any : place I tell them. 1 Low C. CoLDREN, Uniontown, Pa., writes :âThe Scotch Colly pups arrived O. K. They prove satisfactory. I think they will make fine dogs. L. L. 'Thayer, Warsaw, N. Y., writes :^âMy Scotch Colly pup arrived all right. I am much pleased with my 1 investment. I F. E. Taylor, Bowling Green, Ky., writes:âThe Scotch Colly puppies arrived m fine condition, and they more than please me. R. A. Strain, Americus, Kan., writes :â-The Colly pup I you shipped me came in first-class condition, and I am , well pleased. i C. H. Noble, Lamed, Kansas, writes :âThe pair Scotch Collies came to hand, and I am entirely satisfied. We make a great specialty of breeding Scotch Col- lies ; but have also always for sale Thoroughbred Fox- hounds of choicest blood, and occasionally choice New- foundland Pups, Scotch and Bull Terriers.âPrices by letter. ADDRESS ALL LETTERS W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., i PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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