A FAMOUS NEW ZEALAND ROMNEY FLOCK.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9365, 6 February 1909, Page 5

A FAMOUS NEW ZEALAND ROMNEY FLOCK.

Among the most noted Romney Marsh flocks in existence throughout the world to-day, that owned by Mr G. O. Wheeler, of Burford, Halcombe, New Zealand, stands out prominently in the front rank. The breeding and general management of this flock are beyond doubt of the highest order, as the following report on the Bnrford Romney wool by Mr S. B. Rollings, the celebrated Bradford wool expert, clearly proves—i.e. : Bradford, England, July 4, 1908, Mr G. 0. Wheeler, Bnrford, Halcombe, N.Z. Romney Marsh Fleece. This is an excellent fleece of perfectly grown wool according to its breed. It shows first-class length, grand quality, being 46’s to 50’s. There is a splendid character, it is Very sound, very stylish, and attractive,. One could not help being struck with the beautiful soft handle and elasticity of the staple. Taken as a criterion, the fleece in question indicates that the breeding and general management of this flock must be of the very highest order. (Signed) S. B. HOLDINGS. Such eulogy, coming as it does from the foremost wool expert in the world to-day, leaves nothing further to be added in praise of the Burfois flock. Like so many more of the world’s most famous flock-owners, Mr Wheeler is a firm believer in the merits of Quibell’s Dips, which have been used on his valuable flock for several years with the best possible results.