ao Jan.. 1910.] Poiilir\ Larmnig on Small Holdings. 



■class lay white shelled eggs. The hens are not to be trusted as sitters, 

 and the quality of the flesh is decidedly rjoor. 



General Purpose Breeds. — With the exception of the English 

 Orpington, the best known breeds of this class are American. The 

 Wyandotte and Plymouth Rock are the more popular types in this country. 

 The birds in this class are of a type midway between the two special 

 purpose classes just described, and possess a combination of qualities 

 which form a splendid table bird, yet a bird with a remarkable tendency 

 towards egg production. During the past year, the writer placed six 

 "Black Orpington pullets in a run of 50 ft. x 20 ft. with open fronted 

 -house facing the east. They averaged 210 eggs each, no mean achieve- 

 •ment. as few Leghorns ran equal :!oo in the vear. 



WHITE LEGHORN PULLET. 



Plymouth Rocks. — This breed of poultry has been aptly termed the 

 ■farmer's fowl, due probably to their foraging habits, docile disposition, 

 and ability to stand confinement. It was a great favourite, ten years ago, 

 "but suffered through the Wyandotte craze, but it is pleasing to record that 

 several large breeders have taken them up and they promise to again become 

 one of the most popular farmers' breeds. The Plymouth Rock has a long 

 <ieep body, with well rounded appearance. They axe good sitters and 

 make excellent mothers. They furnish a splendid quality of meat, although 

 Tellowish in texture, and now rank high as layers of a large brown egg. 



