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tered, the association having now attained its ninth year, and i^ 

 still growing." 



Standard and Scale of Points of Lincoln Sheep. 



Constitution — Body deep, back wide and straight; 

 wide and full in the thigh ; bright, large eyes ; skin 

 soft and of a pink color 25 points 



Size — Matured rams not less than 250 pounds, when 

 in good condition. Matured ewes not less than 

 200 pounds , 10 points 



Appearance — Good carriage and symmetry of form . . 10 points 



Body — Well proportioned, good bone and length; 

 broad hind quarters; legs standing well apart; 

 breast wide and deep 15 points 



Head — Should be covered with wool to the ears; tuft 

 /On forehead; eyes expressive; ears fair length; 

 dotted or mottled in color 10 points 



Neck — Medium length; good muscle; well set on body 5 points 



Legs — Broad and set well apart; good shape; color 

 white, but some black spots do not dis- 

 qualify; wooled to the knees 10 points 



Fleece — Of even length and quality over body; not 



less than eight inches long for one year's growth . . 10 points 



Quality of Wool — Rather fine, long wool; strong, 



lustrous fiber; no tendency to cot 5 points 



Total 100 points 



Cbc Rotrmcy JVIarsb, or Kentish Long-CClooled. 



This sheep belongs to one of the old breeds which grazed on 

 the marsh lands of the coast of Kent, England, taking their name 

 from the locality called Romney Marsh, a low-lying strip of land 



