BREEDING AND CARE OF RABBITS 



colors. The National Flemish Giant Club of England 

 was originated in 1885, and a marked improvement in 

 Flemish was noted at once. In the early days, the 

 ears were long and heavy, set wide apart and the tips 

 hung over. In trying to produce better color, Silver 

 Grays, Himalayans, and several other varieties were 



STEEL GRAY FLEMISH GIANT DOES 

 Owner, Lew Griffin, Colorado Springs, Colo, Weight, 13i,l 



14;<, 15;,, 16;, pounds. 



crossed to unpro\-e certain color markings, the Hima- 

 layan to produce stronger feet color and also body 

 color. No wonder so many different colored speci- 

 mens will appear in one litter. 



Until the year 1913, the American prize winners 

 were nearly all imported from England, a few com- 

 ing from Germanjr. During the last two 3rears, how- 

 ever, very little imported stock has appeared in this 

 country, and at the shows where it has been exhibited, 

 the American home bred stock has usually won out. 

 The writer has judged a great many English Flemish 

 during the past two years and found them inferior 

 in type, color and size to our American exhibits. 

 The English Standard permits and requires the white 



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