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ELEMENTS OF AGRICULTURE 



Fio. 180. A pair of American merinos 



wool-producers. They yield heavy fleeces of very fine, 

 short wool, that is used for the finest and most expensive 

 woolen goods. The breed is small in size and lacks the 

 fullness that is requisite for the best mutton production. 

 They are hardy and are good grazers, and will thrive 

 in larger flocks than will some of the other breeds. The 

 Merinos originated in Spain, but most of their improve- 

 ment has been accomplished in other countries. Many 

 different types have been developed in different countries. 

 The leading types are the American Merino, Delaine 

 Merino, and Rambouillet. 



FIG. 181. A pair of Delaine merinoa 



