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BULLETIX 593, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 
Placing : First. G : second. D ; third, A : fourth, B. 
1. I placed C over D because he -approached more nearly the ideal mutton 
form and shows a smoother covering of flesh, etc. 
2. I placed D over A because he shows liner quality and has a heavier fleece 
of better quality, etc. 
3. I placed A over B because he shows a better leg of mutton and has a 
wider chest and heart girth, indicating a stronger constitution, etc. 
Fig. 19. — Noting depth and breadth of twist. 
Judging contests. — The contest idea may be used to arouse interest 
in this work and to develop school spirit. From the students which 
do the best individual work a team of three to five members is 
selected to represent the school in judging sheep and other animals 
at county and State fairs. Although much can be done toward 
arousing interest in the agricultural work and some good adver- 
