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Fig. 139. — The story of Belle of Jersey in picture. A, Belle of Jersey as she 

 appeared just at the close of her first year's production. B, The feed she ate during 

 her twelve months of egg laying. The ration is the standard one recommended later 

 in this chapter. C, The number of eggs which she produced in the 365 days, — 246, 

 weighing 293^ pounds, or eight times her body weight. 



