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are incapable of procreation, it could not 

 have been carried largely into extent. 



Of breeds, the wild rabbit is smaller than 

 any variety of the tame species, but the flesh 

 has more of the game flavour than that of 

 the domestic kind, though the latter is whiter 

 and more delicate, as well as more juicy. 

 There are several varieties of fancy rabbits, 

 two or three of which have been brought to 

 the weight of more than a dozen pounds ; 

 some being lop-eared — of which anon — and 

 one of a brown colour, like that of a hare 

 in both skin and flesh. Among these, Mou- 

 bray says, " the large white, and yellow and 

 white species, have so much whiter and more 

 delicate flesh, that, if cooked in the same 

 way, it will rival the turkey :" from which we 

 however beg leave to differ, as no species of 

 sauce, whether celery or oyster, or dressing, 

 can render them similar in flavour. For 

 common use we believe the large grey rab- 

 bit to be the best, though the black and 

 white seem to be favourites among amateur 

 breeders ; but any sort will do for the hutches, 

 provided they be healthy, of good size, short- 

 legged, and broad in the loin. 



