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PREFACE

The breeding of rabbits and the wide interest which they are attracting everywhere are one of the wonders of the present day. It is due largely to the fact that the rabbit has distinct commercial possibilities.

The purpose of this book is to tell what those possibilities are and to point out to beginner and breeder alike the most economical way to success.

The book is not intended to be an exhaustive treatise, but a handy, companionable guide on all phases of the care, breeding, and management of rabbits, whether for fancy or commerce.

Particular attention is directed to the breeding chart on page 172 which appears herewith for the first time. So far as we know it is the only line breeding chart on the market which tells at a glance the proportion of blood in