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found. The striping in the broad feathers of the back will, of 

 course, and should be much broader than those in the hackle. 

 The striping on the narrow feathers of the saddle will be nar- 

 rower, but both should be sound, that is, unbroken and possess 

 that metallic luster which creates such a pleasing contrast be- 

 tween the rich red and the lustrous black. The same state- 

 ments about the character of the striping and the relations be- 

 tween the borders, edging and color of the shaft that were made 

 about the hackle, apply to the back and saddle. (See illustra- 

 tion, Plate 89.) 



The Wings. The shoulder is rich, brilliant red without black 

 markings and, as stated, should be of the same shade as the 



PLATE 90 



PAETEIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS, SHOWING DIFFERENT 



PLUMAGE OF WING-BOW, BACK AND BREAST OF 



MALES 



1. Wing Bow. Black, broad,, arrow-shaped marking at base of 

 web. Web and fringe rich, brilliant red. 



2. Back. Broad, black stripe of black, well-pointed, following quill 

 nearly to tip. Fringe, rich brilliant red. 



3. Breast. Lustrous greenish black. All underfluff, slate color. 



