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Merino ram, Class A. 



ewe, Class B. 



developed mainly in New England. It became the heaviest wool-producing sheep in 

 the world, and the wool is of exceptional strength and fineness. The skin is in heavy 

 folds over the body, giving a larger surface for the growth of wool. Only the ears 

 and the nose are woolless, wool extending down the legs to the hoofs. The form of 

 body is not at all good, however, from the mutton standpoint. 



The Delaine Merino was developed in Ohio and Pennsylvania principally. This 

 type is without or nearly without folds in the skin. Delaine Merinos have more 



