BREEDS OF SHEEP. 



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The Hampshire-Downs sheep are very popular in the South- 

 ern States (Fig. 1171). It is a most valuable breed, of large size, 

 and excellent for mutton. 



Fig. 1174.— Exmoor Ram. 



Pro. 1175.— Welsh Sheep. 



The COTSWOLD breed (Fig. 1172.) is one very highly valued, 

 both in England and America, for producing the finest of wool and 

 most excellent mutton. 



