. Principles and practice of poultry culture . Poultry. GEESE AND SWANS 451 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 ra
. Principles and practice of poultry culture . Poultry. GEESE AND SWANS 451 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. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Robinson, John H. (John Henry), 1863-1935. Boston ; New York : Ginn and Company
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