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clumsy, the la^t three occupying nearly the entire top of 

 the comb and it all falls too limp and close to the head. 

 The wattles are smooth, but not as tidy and well curved 

 in outline as they should be. The ear-lobes drop too low 

 and pointed. They should be a broadened-almond shape, 

 not long and pointed as these are. The neck should show 

 nicer curves as it extends to the head. This indifferent 

 modeling is caused in a degree by the looseness of 

 plumage; the surface of Leghorn plumage should be firm 

 and smooth. 



After studying the Leghorn comb we conclude that it 

 is one of the surest trade-marks of high breeding to 

 Standard qualities, and this index of health and pro- 

 ductiveness is worn in the most conspicuous place. The 

 gay color of the comb always attracts attention, while the 

 comb itself is often one of the first points of consideration 

 in placing awards, hence the importance of maintaining its 

 beauty and establishing its regularity of size and form ap- 

 peals to all fanciers who strive to improve, till it nears 

 perfection, the widely popular and profitable Leghorn. 



RST PKIZE PEN OF WHITE LEGHORNS AT NEW YORK. 1907 



