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a preferred color, and is to-day the prevailing color of geese in those 

 parts of Italy where geese are grown. A black- and- white or gray 

 variety is also found in parts of Italy. Roman Geese are said to 

 be precocious and prolific layers, from sixty to one hundred ten 

 eggs from October to June being given as the recorded production 



FIG. 476. Emden Geese 



of individuals. In size and general appearance they closely resem- 

 ble our common geese. As a variety they are little known outside 

 of Italy, but some authorities believe that the race has been an 

 important factor in the development of common stocks throughout 

 southern Europe. 



The Pomeranian Goose. The Pomeranian Goose (also called the 

 Saddleback Goose) is a common variety, apparently an improvement 



