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very slow in disposing of them at a sacrifice and building up Merino flocks 

 at long prices. But those who have flocks of little or no breeding or qual- 

 ity, or those who have no flocks at all, will do well to plan to produce a 

 fine grade of wool. All should be more particular in the growth of the 

 fiber, that a stronger fiber and a longer staple may be produced. Keep 

 your sheep away from straw stacks and other places where they are likely 

 to get their wool full of litter or burrs. Tie your fleeces with as little wool 

 as possible and let the twine be small and of the right material. If you at- 

 tempt to wash your sheep, let the work be thoroughly done and shear 

 your sheep as soon as the fleeces are thoroughly dried. 



For further information in regard to the subject of wool, we beg to call 

 your attention to a bulletin which we expect will soon be issued from the 

 Michigan Experiment Station. 



