Triumphs and wonders of the 19th century, a volume of original, historic and descriptive writings showing the many and marvellous achievements which distinguish an hundred years of material, intellectual, social and moral progress (1901)
Boyd, James Penny, 1836-1910 · Philadelphia, A. J. Holman & co · leaf 395
onlyhave the beautiful long and silky wools of the Rambouillet and Saxony breedsbeen developed by persistent selection, but the body of the Merino, formerlysmall and almost useless for its flesh, has been brought to a standard closelyapproaching that of the best mutton breeds. It is unfortunate… … ART CRITIC! (GEI5LER.) had been bred to the very highest degree of perfection in this directionhave gone to the shambles, and their peculiar points of excellence have beenlost. With poultry, a vast number of varieties and strains have been developed,among which the most fastidious taste may readily…
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