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AGRICULTURE 



Percherons. The Perch'e ron breed originated in France. 

 It has become very popular in the United States. The 

 colors that most frequently occur are black and all shades 

 of gray. The Percheron horse is a very heavy, compactly 

 built animal, with short legs free from long hairs (Fig. 



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FIG. 185. A COACH HORSE 



183). A good Percheron shows style in form and move- 

 ment, and in the proudly arched neck. 



Clydesdales. The Clydes' dale breed originated in Scot 

 land. The colors are bay, brown, chestnut, or black ; oCteiv 



