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an egg and flesh producer has gained a great reputation. 

 In 1908 Madame Paderewski, wife of the famous pianist, 

 paid Mr. Ernest Kellerstrass, of Kansas City, Missouri, $7,500 

 for five White Orpingtons. At the same time Mr. Keller- 

 strass refused $2,500 for a prize hen of this breed. 



5. The Polish class is composed of one breed of which 

 there are Several varieties. This class probably had its origin 

 in Poland. It is an ornamental rather than useful class, 

 although Polish hens are fair layers. The head of both the 

 hen and cock has a large crest, or top-knot, of feathers, so 

 large oftentimes as to hin- 

 der the seeing of the 

 bird. 



6. The Hamburg breed, 

 of which there are six 

 varieties, represents the 

 Dutch class in this coun- 

 try. They are excellent 

 layers and have become a 

 popular breed. 



7. The best-known of 

 the French breeds is the 

 Houdan. Besides the Hou- 

 dan the Crevecoeurs, La 

 Fleche, and Faverolles be- 

 long to this class. All but 

 the La Fleche are large. 

 They are fair layers and 

 good table fowls. The Houdans and Crevecoeurs have crests. 



8 and 9. The various breeds included in the game class are 

 fair layers and good table fowls. Those known as Pit Game 



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