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their plumage. The early breeders did succeed, and admirably, 

 in improving color and this improvement removed the necessity 

 of double mating. 



At present and for some time back, the very best standard 

 Buff Plymouth Rocks have been produced by the single mating 

 system, which has been described heretofore as the mating 

 together of as nearly standard colored specimens of both sexes 

 as could be procured. A male of ideal color would make the 

 ideal mate of a female of ideal color, in the opinion of those 

 breeders who believe in this system, while others on account of 



PLATE 65 



BUFF PLYMOUTH BOCK 



Two hackles, two back and two saddle feathers showing a rich, 

 even shade of buff throughout surface and undercolor. 



