. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 11. 1908. THE FARM 1 PERSIAN SHEEP. Colonel Charles Goodnight of Texas, founder of the famous ranch by that name, and owner of the largest herd of Persian lambs in America, says that within a few years it will be possible to excel Persia in the manufacture of flue cloaks from the pure-blood lamb skins. He owns nearly 200 bead, many of which, are full-bloods, and declares that among the 114 different varities of weeds grown in this country the Persian lamb eats 100 of them. Secretary Rusk, under the first Cleve- land
. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN [Saturday, July 11. 1908. THE FARM 1 PERSIAN SHEEP. Colonel Charles Goodnight of Texas, founder of the famous ranch by that name, and owner of the largest herd of Persian lambs in America, says that within a few years it will be possible to excel Persia in the manufacture of flue cloaks from the pure-blood lamb skins. He owns nearly 200 bead, many of which, are full-bloods, and declares that among the 114 different varities of weeds grown in this country the Persian lamb eats 100 of them. Secretary Rusk, under the first Cleve- land administration, is responsible for the introduction of the new sheep, spoken of in the Bible, and so much admired by the patriarchs of Biblical times. Prior to this administration the Persian lamb and cloak industry belonged to a princi- pality in Persia, and their importation to other countries was strictly prohibited by the ruling prince, who had a monopoly of fine cloaks made from the lambs. Secretary Rusk secured six head and had them shipped to San Jose, Cal. From those a large and profitable industry has become possible. Cloaks and caps made from the skins of these lambs are not only rare, but are very expensive; the cheaper grades rang- ing from §350 to §500. It is believed that even the more expensive cloaks cost- ing from §1,500 to §2,000, can be pro- duced in this country for less than one- half. In fact, Colonel Goodnight says the mixed breeds are capable of produc- ing a very high grade of fur, and can be raised for even less than the ordinary sheep in this country. PREVENTING FENCE FLYING. Here is a novel way for preventing fence flying: '' Take good strong string, and tie a knot about three inches from the end; then take the end nearest the knot and put it around the tip end of the one wing, and tie a slip knot below the knot in the string, so it cannot pull up too tight on the wing. Then pass the other end of the string under the other wing, and have it just
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