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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



Ryeland ram. 



Ryeland ewe. 



The Leicester is the smallest of the long-woolled breeds. The body is very neat. 

 The spring of rib is pronounced, making the body wide, but not deep. The mutton 

 is not famous for its quality, and objectionable tallow is apt to be present. The 

 fleece is of good length, hanging in beautiful ringlets of lustrous wool. In fecundity 

 and early maturity they are just fair. The Leicester is fairly hardy for a large 

 breed, but all the long-wools require plenty of feed. 



