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of ordinary stock, found throughout Germany and southeastern 

 Europe. In size it is intermediate between our common geese 

 and the heavier improved European varieties. The color of the 

 goose is usually white ; of the gander, white with gray head, neck, 

 back, and wings. While not known (under this name) in Amer- 

 ica, the variety is of special interest as the probable progenitor of 



Fig. 477. Toulouse Geese 



both the Emden and the Toulouse. As the goose has been more 

 of a favorite in communities settled by German-speaking races 

 than elsewhere in the United States, it is entirely probable that 

 some .of this stock has from time to time been brought here and 

 merged with our common stock. 



The Emden Goose. The first of highly improved European 

 stocks of geese to reach America was an Emden. The importation 



