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9. Crossing Mutton Breeds on Merinos and Their Grades— 50 



(a) The results as shown in size and weight. 



(b) The results as shown in wool production. 



(c) The results as shown in hardihood. 



10. What the Aim Should Be in Wool Production 53 



(a) To secure wool of a desired grade in largest 



quantity. 



(b) To secure its even distribution over the body. 



(c) To secure even and highest quality in the wool. 



11. What the Aim Should Be in Mutton Production 55 



(a) To secure the most flesh compatible with normal 



size. 



(b) To secure highest development in the best parts. 



(c) To secure highest quality in the mutton produced. 



(d) To meet the demands which the markets call for. 



CHAPTER IV 

 Wool Described and Classified 



What Is Meant by Wool 58 



(a) The condition of wool. 



(b) Wherein hair differs from wool. 



(c) Wool and hair in the improved and unimproved 



breeds. 



The Discussion of Fiber in Wool 60 



(a) The form, appearance and size of the fibers. 



(b) The two parts of the fiber. 



(c) The three layers which compose each fiber. 



The Discussion of Yolk in Wool 62 



(a) What is meant by yolk. 



(b) The mission of yolk in wool. 



(c) Influences that affect yolk in wool. 



(d) The amount of yolk that is desirable. 



How Wools Are Classified 64 



(a) On the basis of the length. 



(b) On the basis of diameter in the fiber. 



(c) On the basis of adaptation to use. 



Short, Intermediate and Long Wools 65 



(a) Short wool, whence obtained, and its uses. 



(b) Intermediate wool, whence obtained, and its uses. 



(c) Long wool, whence obtained, and its uses. 



