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bouillet is now more used. This breed is much larger than 

 the other Merino breeds and has fewer wrinkles, some speci- 

 mens having scarcely any except on the neck. The nose and 

 ears are covered with fine wool. The legs are clothed with 

 wool to the toes. The fleece is usually not so oily as that of 



57. WENSLBYDALE EWES IN PASTURE 

 This is becoming a very popular breed in England 



other Merinos, owing to a somewhat smaller amount of oil. 

 The rams have horns, but the ewes are hornless. The Ram- 

 bouillet is a fair mutton producer and the lambs mature fairly 

 early. The breed is quite hardy and is being much used 

 on the western ranges. 



Other breeds of sheep scarcely known in America are: (1) 

 The Kent or Romney Marsh, a breed adapted to the low, 



