THE MERINO OF THE AMERICAN TYPE 419 



mutton form, they play an important part in improving 

 the wool-producing value of the flock, without necessarily 

 reducing the mutton value. As the folds are evidence of 

 compactness of fleece, so we must recognize the necessity 

 of at least some folds in the stud flock if the average Me- 

 rino fleece is to be maintained on a high standard. There- 

 fore, in the B type sheep, we must possess a combination 

 of the most valuable fleece features of the A type with the 

 size and mutton qualities of the C type. 



