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is more than made up for by their fecundity. Both 

 sexes exhibit such glossy and elegantly marked plumage 

 that they are looked upon as special favorites wherever 

 shown or cultivated, and when well-bred are truly or- 

 namental, possessing fancy points that render them 

 pleasing to those who desire to keep pets that will fur- 

 nish plenty of eggs and also be a gratification to the eye. 

 Our standard recognizes six varieties of the Hamburg 

 breed, the Black, Silver-penciled, Golden-penciled, 

 Silver-spangled, Golden-spangled, and White. The 



Fig 69. SILVER-SPANGLED HAMBURGS. 



whole family is remarkably attractive in plumage, capi- 

 tal appendages, and the graceful curves which mark the 

 outline of their well-rounded forms. In sprightliness, 

 carriage, and habits they are much alike. The Black is 

 a trifle larger and in appearance stouter than any of the 

 other varieties. 



For table use, though small, they are very good; their 

 flesh is tender, with little offal, having a larger propor- 

 tion than usual of the dressed weight in flesh, from the 

 delicate structure of the skeleton, and is fine in quality. 



