1090 CYCLOPEDIA OF LIVE STOCK AND COMPLETE STOCK DOCTOR. 



year, gradually giving way to improved breeds. Of these, the Embden, 

 or Breme\::^ combine a pure white color, softness of color, and heavy 

 weight. The origin of the gray and the white geese is generally sup- 



A PAIR OF SILVER-LACED WYANDOTTES. 



posed to be the gray-lag goose (Anser Ferus), of the North of Europe. 

 The American wald goose (Anser Canadensis), is a distinct species; 

 this variety breeds freely, and is tolerably contented under domestication, 



