1188 CYCLOPEDIA OF UVE STOCK AND COMPLETE STOCK DOCTOR. 



III. Toiilouse Geese. 



These magnificent birds, next in merit to the Embden, and by many 

 fanciers preferred to them, have compact bodies, rather short legs, and 

 will often outweigh the Embdens. Their bodies and breasts are light 

 gray ; the neck dark gray, the color deepening as the head is approached : 

 the wings are colored like the neck, but getting lighter towards the belly, 



PAIR OF YOUNG BROWN CHINESE GEESE 



which, together with the rump, is white. The legs and feet are a deep 

 reddish orange, and the bill the same color, but inclining to brown. In 

 quality of flesh there is little if any difference between the Embden and 

 the Toulouse. 



IV. White Chinese Geese. 



The White Chinese geese, from their immense size, pure white color, 

 and swan-like appearance are much admired by fanciers who have ponds 

 of water. Whether swimming or on land, they are pleasing and graceful 



