The Washington herald., 1908-08-09
WOULD RAISE MORE CATTLE
Eastern Virginia Held to Be the
Place TO Do It.
Hon J. H c. Beverley SfarfIes Far
mers' Institute at Richmond with
His Facts and Figures.

Many Wahingtonian do not know that
Eastern Virginia IS one OF the best cattle
raising regions IN the United States. It IS
a forgotten truth that some Of the finest
beef served on our dinner tables comes
from this nearby section
Hon. J. II. C. Beverley. who spoke be-
fore the Virginia Farmers Institute, in
Richmond last week. believes that beef
raising Is not carried on in Eastern Viz
ginia 20 the extent that Il ought 70 be
HIS reasons for that view constituted one
OF the most interesting addresses made
before the body during its sessions
Mr.. Beverley warmly defended the
land Of Eastern Virginia. saying that red
clover was better fer fsttening than the
far-famed bluegrass Of the Southwest.
and that Eastern Virginia cattle always
brought the highest price Of any in the
market He continued:
IN trying 20 persuade our farmers 70
engage more largely in beef production.
I an animated by the belief that IT VIII
make them money. enrich their lands.
add one or the most attractive features
TO their business and at the same tine,
by disproving the erroneous impression
that Eastern Virginia IS not a good
country Cor growing beef make it more
attractive for homeseekers and induce
them 70 buy our low-priced vacant land
At the same time il viii benefit those
already engaged IN this business
7 was tcld By the farmers. among
whom came, that I could noc make
q success OF growing beef cattle for
market IN Essex. that It was not a
cattle country; that flies would keep
them from fattening; they wouid go
uild. &C Wen I determined 20 try e.
anyway, have been growing cattle for
market in Essex for twenty-five years
and IN all this time have never failed
20 get my cattle fat, OF failed 70 ind
profit in them.
7 here assert. and am prepared TO
prove IL. that cattle can be grown from
the calf 20 three-year-old steer in East
ern Virginia. as heavy, as good. and
at less expense than in Piedmont Vir-
sinie- I have farms IN both sections.
and 7 speak from experience In East
ern Virginia four and a half months
from 1st OF December 10 18th Of April
is as Ions as 1t IS necessary TO feed
cattle while in Northern Virginia 2
month longer is required
On account OF a nil1er climate. cat
tie in Eastern Virginia. except calves.
require no shelter nor 60 they require
so much grei1 in winter. and while We
90 not have the far-fame6 blue grass
Of Southwest and Northern Virginia. ours
Is a much better country for red clover
that best faItening OF all the grasses.
and we have greater abundance Of
nutritious summer grasses, such as crab
grass. white and Japan clover. and that
much-abused but splendid drought-re-
sisJing, fsJtening wiregrass. I grow nv
cattle from calves u three years old
ship them to Baltimore. where they are
sold for export Ny steer average at
three years cid in Baltimore about 400
pounds. have had SOME individuals 10
weigh over 100 pounds
Cast aside the erroneous impression
that natural conditions are against YOU
in Eastern Virginia They are in your
favor What others have done you can
do Remember, the beef steer from East
ern Virginia has not been compelled 70
lower his crest 10 his Io-diy brosher from
any part Of the State. He has proudly
trod the deck OF the ocean steamer and
held his own in the stock pens and or
the butchers block and tables OF old
England. Be generous to him and he viii
respond with a good profit.
Often when cast down BY bad crop
prospect CT worried by incompetent. in
sufficient labor. I have been cheered by
coming IN sight Of a bunch Of fine beef
cattle peacefully grazing, growing. and
fattening. ready 10 be Cashed in al a
moments notice and I have felt Ike
taking ny hat Of TO them as the best
friend the farmer could have IN Eastern
Virginia" q