THE GOOSE. 



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and upper neck, prominent black tubercle on the root of the 

 bill, with pouch or dewlap under the throat. Weight will 

 vary from twenty to twenty-five pounds each. Is a very rare 

 and ornamental bird." 



THE INDIAN MOUNTAIN GOOSE 



This portrait is from life, and represents a goose (a native of 

 India) from the stock of Dr. J. N. Bates, of Barre, now in my 

 possession. The preceding description of the African goose will 

 answer for this variety in most respects, except in regard to 

 size, color, and a peculiarity there noticed. The Indian goose 



