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a thick coat is considerably greater than that 

 inclosed by a thin one. While they do not 

 equal the Asiatics in this respect, yet they are 

 sufficiently protected to withstand the rigors of 

 the northern winters. 



BARKED PLYMOUTH KOCK 



This variety probably originated in Massa- 

 chusetts something more than forty years ago. 

 It is said to have sprung from the cross of a 

 Dominique cock and a Black Java hen. The 

 Barred Plymouth Rocks combine largely the qual- 

 ities of both these breeds. They more nearly 

 approach the Java in size, but retain many of 

 the good qualities of the Dominique. While they 

 do not have the color of either parent, yet they 

 more nearly approach that of the Dominique. 

 These fowls approach the Asiatics in size, the 

 Leghorns in egg production, and constitute one 

 of the most useful varieties. They also produce 

 flesh of an excellent quality. It is maintained 

 by some breeders of Plymouth Rocks that the 

 quality of the flesh approaches that of the Dork- 

 ing. They are blocky fowls, have large, full, 

 plump, well-proportioned bodies, yellow shanks 

 and skin. The flesh is of good texture and 

 flavor. The cock weighs 9%, the hen 7%, 

 cockerel 8, pullet 6% pounds. They are early 



