228 AMERICAN POULTRY ASSOCIATION 



COLOR DEFECTS OF BUFF ROCKS ACCOUNTED FOR 



After analyzing their ancestry and simply remembering that 

 all the early strains were subject to the process of amalgamation 

 sooner or later, and mostly sooner, we can most readily account 

 for the prevailing color defects. For every breeder, no matter 

 how well satisfied with his strain, very soon recognizes the good 

 qualities of others, and as quickly as he discovers a weakness 



PLATE 62 



EXTENDED WING OF BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCK MALE 



Clear, even shade of buff, with exception of darker shade showing 

 in front row of feathers on wing bar. 



