24 THE BEGINNER IN POULTRY 



way in this country, and the Orpingtons, which, in the 

 1905 edition of the American Standard of Perfection, 

 were represented by only one variety, the Buff Orping- 

 tons, but which in 1911 can show three varieties there. 

 There are several other varieties in England, where the 

 breed originated. 



Dorking Male from Prize Stock. Representing the English Class 



Suppose that you, not even yet a Beginner, it may be, 

 but planning to be one, are reading up on Breeds, Classes, 

 etc. ; in fact, on everything connected with domesticated 

 fowls. You will have made up your mind, possibly, 

 whether you want to take up poultry from the utility or 

 the fancy standpoint; because this one thing is likely to 

 be decided largely by your financial status and your 

 business leanings and characteristics. This is, really, 

 the first point for you to decide, as upon it must depend, 



