BLACK AND WHITE SHORT FUR 



One of the first fur-bearing rabbits introduced to the 



public. The furs from this variety make beautiful 



garments for children. The mature skins are strong 



as buckskin. Mature weight about eight pounds. 



industry at present in the world. The breeding of high class rabbits 

 is an interesting game because they respond to selection quickly, and 

 produce so rapidly. 



Runnymede has every essential for success in breeding all kinds of 

 rabbits. It has a rich, well watered soil for growing all kinds of green 

 feed, especially alfalfa. It has the finest climate in the world for rabbits 

 as it never gets too hot, on account of the bay breezes, and it is also 

 tempered in winter by the bay and does not get so cold as farther 

 inland. Co-operation in buying feeds and selling the produce gives big 

 advantages. Nearness to San Francisco markets is a big feature. 



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