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THE DELAINE MERINO. 



The Delaine Merino has the same color of face 

 and legs as the American. This breed differs from 

 the first mentioned in general appearance, as it 

 has not nearly so many wrinkles, having them only 

 around its neck and breast, and some about the 

 tail head. The fleece is generally not quite so 

 dense, but a little longer and likewise of very 

 good quality. Its form is usually better than that 

 of the American, as it has a broader back and 

 hindquarters. This breed is only considered as a 

 wool sheep, but its appearance is more pleasing to 

 the eye than that of the American. 



The American and Delaine Merinos when shown 

 together are often grouped into three types; A, B, 

 and C. The A class has wrinkles all over the body; 

 the B has wrinkles only around the neck and 

 breast; while the C type is practically a smooth 

 bodied sheep, having but one fold or wrinkle fol- 

 lowing the throat to the brisket where it joins an- 

 other small semicircular fold. 



