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Class C. The sheep in Class A have the shortest, finest, 

 oiliest, heaviest fleece; while in the C class we find a much 



Fig. 125. Three types of Merinos; A on right, C on left, B in center. 

 Photograph by the author. 



longer fiber and decidedly less oil, and but little black grease 

 on the surface. A mutton form is also a feature of the Class 

 C sheep. 



The method of judging fine-wool sheep is somewhat dif- 

 ferent from that of the mutton type. In the case of classes 



Fig. 126. Examining character of 

 wool of thigh. Photograph by the 

 author. 



Fig. 127. 'Inspecting open locks on 

 back of Merino. Photograph by the 

 author. 



