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variety is, perhaps, the favorite from the fact that it is not so difficult to 

 breed to feather, the plumage being pure white throughout. It is for 

 this reason the more practical fowl for the farmer or those who keep 

 poultry for market. The Buff Wyandotte is in color a rich, deep, clear 



.—Pair of White Wyandottes. 



buff, uniform in shade throughout, except the tail, which is of a deeper 

 buff or copperish-bronze color. The Blacks are of a rich, glossy black, 

 with greenish sheen, excepting breast primaries, secondaries, tail and 

 fluff, which are pure black. 



The standard weight of cocks is eight and one half pounds; hens, 

 six and one half pounds; cockerels, seven and one half pounds; and pul- 

 lets, five and one half ix)unds. 



JAVAS. 



This variety is the oldest of the American class, and at one time was 

 considered the most profitable of all breeds. At present Javas are not 

 raised extensively; the more modern or newer breeds have seemingly 

 supplanted them in popularity. There is no reason why this should be 

 so, as they are practical and good general-purpose fowls. In size they 

 are about like the Plymouth Rocks, but differ in general symmetry and 

 appearance. They are good layers and do well in winter, and for table 

 purposes they are nice eating. They mature early, are good sitters and 

 mothers, and are easily kept in confirenient. 



