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AGRICULTURE. 



The back should be strai^^ht and strong and the 

 underline well let down. A thick coverinof of 

 flesh should be present over the back, loin, 

 rump quarters, shoulders and ril^s. Quality 

 should be evidenced by hne hair and wool, 



FIG. 15S. — KAMBOUILLET RAM. 



mellow skin and bone of firm texture, Strenofth 

 should not be sacrificed for quality. A deep 

 broad chest and a clean-cut muzzle of medium 

 size, along with general vigorous and healthy 

 condition, are indications of constitution. Capa- 

 city to grow and fatten is indicated by well- 

 sprung ribs, deep but not pendent barrel, and 



