Is the common mule often but faintly barred or striped transversely on the legs, like a zebra?² Whether more on front or hind legs? Would it be possible to say that out of 100 mules, so many were barred on the legs? What is colour of body of barred mules?

(2) Is the shoulder-stripe (like that on ass) generally present in mules? If so in what coloured mules is it generally present or absent.

(3) Is the shoulder stripe ever double or treble on each shoulder? This is a very interesting point:—

(4) In any mule, which is much striped or barred, do a few faint stripes ever occur on side of face.

(5) Are stripes or bars plainer or less plain in the mule foal before the first hair is shed? This, however, could be ascertained only when number are bred.

These questions may appear trivial; but they possess more interest than is at first apparent; & I sh^d. be infinitely obliged for any information on the subject.—³

C

Down Bromley Kent

Ap. 24. 1859.—⁴