EUROPEAN BREEDS. 



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distinct variety of breed. The white face on the 

 Spanish is purely Castilian, and it is a mooted question 

 whether this feature is natural or was produced by years 

 of study and skillful cultivation. 



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Fig. 72. WHITE-FACED BLACK SPANISH COCK. 



The feathering of the Spanish is close and hard. The 

 metallic lustre which tips the hackle, back, and wings 

 contrasts beautifully with the white face, bright-red comb 

 and wattles. 



