The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 66

R—Downs. — 3.—South Down

R—Downs.

3.— South Down.

Deans, John, Riccarton, Christchurch, Canterbury.

Fleece of champion South Down ram, 1 year and 10 days' growth, weight 9½lbs.; South Down ewe, 1 year and 52 days' growth, weight 7lbs; ram hoggett, 1 year and 95 days' growth, weight 7¾lbs.; South Down ewe hoggett, 1 year and 95 days' growth, weight 8lbs. Fed on English grass on rich land, and a few turnips in winter.