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EXPERIMENTAL FARMS. 



and grow well, showing about the same development as the Light Brahma cockerels. 

 They are great favourites with many fanciers and some very fine specimens are held 

 in Ontario. 



Langshans 



Are classed as belonging to the Asiatic family. They are a very valuable breed. 

 In England the}^ are much prized as a market fowl on account of their white flesh. 



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The hens lay a rich dark brown egg of fair size and in goodly number. The 

 chickens are hardy and grow well. The standard demands the following weights : 

 cock, 9^ lbs.; hen, 7 lbs. ; cockerel, 8 lbs. ; pullet, 6 lbs. Although these weights are 

 necessary to permit of a successful exhibition in the show room, they are as a rule 

 exceeded by the male birds. 



Barred Plymouth Eocks. 



