. Agriculture in Canada; modern principles of agriculture applicable to Canadian farming to yield greater profit. Agriculture; Agriculture; cbk. SHEEP. 205 age. They arc noted for a good covering of flesh on the back and ribs. Their average clip of wool is about two pounds less than that of the Cotswold and Lincoln breeds. The English or Blue-face Leicester is more blocky, with a heavier fleece, and is better covered 110. BORDER LEICESTER. The Downs, or fine-wool breeds, will endure exposure to rain and damp weather better than the long-wool breeds, on account of their fleeces being mo
. Agriculture in Canada; modern principles of agriculture applicable to Canadian farming to yield greater profit. Agriculture; Agriculture; cbk. SHEEP. 205 age. They arc noted for a good covering of flesh on the back and ribs. Their average clip of wool is about two pounds less than that of the Cotswold and Lincoln breeds. The English or Blue-face Leicester is more blocky, with a heavier fleece, and is better covered 110. BORDER LEICESTER. The Downs, or fine-wool breeds, will endure exposure to rain and damp weather better than the long-wool breeds, on account of their fleeces being more dense. The Oxford Down (see III. in) is a heavy, com- pact sheep, with medium wool, and a crest on the head, with brown face and legs. This and the other Downs are noted for a superior quality of mutton. The average weight of wool from a flock is from eight to nine pounds. The Down Breeds. The Oxford 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 Rennie, William. Toronto W. Rennie
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