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ing breeders in the eastern states is a woman 

 who is reported to be a millionaire, and yet 

 does much of the work of caring for her rab- 

 bits with her own hands. The list of exhibi- 

 tion or fancy rabbits includes all the breeds 

 mentioned among the utility rabbits and many 

 others in addition. 



The Belgian Hare 



Although a popular meat rabbit, probably 

 the Belgian hare is also the favorite among 

 fanciers, as it has been for many years. Few 

 handsomer rabbits than well-bred Belgians 

 can be found. Their long, slender bodies give 

 them a peculiar racy appearance, and their 

 mahogany-colored coats, with wide black lac- 

 ings on the ears and wavy black ticking on 

 the bodies, and their bright, alert expression 

 create a tout-ensemble of more than ordinary 

 beauty. It is difficult actually to describe 

 the color of the Belgian. It is commonly 

 stated to be Ruf us red, but just what Ruf us red 

 is few people can really say. Perhaps the 

 term "mahogany" indicates the proper color 

 as well as any word. The ticking on the back 



