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One is mating those with the same defect, and the other is going 

 outside of a strain for 'new blood/ One is equally as disastrous 

 as the other. This idea of getting stock of absolutely no rela- 

 tion to the fowls with which they are to be mated has ruined 

 more good flocks than we at first imagine. It is almost a custom, 

 and the idea that it is necessary is prevalent, even among 

 fanciers, while the very opposite is the case. Seldom, although 

 practiced with the very oldest breeds, will matings of entirely 

 different strains of a breed produce much better than culls, and 

 their progeny is very inferior foundation stock. Careful 

 observation and experience with nearly half the varieties of 

 pure-bred poultry convince me that there are as few exceptions 

 to this as other rules." (S. A. Noftzger.) 



The greater the difficulties presented by a variety in breeding, 

 the greater the care should be to practice the above principles 

 of breeding. 



As to Both Sexes. "There is no question but that some 

 fanciers select their fowls of this breed too dark, both male and 

 female, while in other sections of the country the color of both 

 sexes is without doubt too light. There is a rich, bright, medium 

 color for the male and an exquisite, glossy mahogany for the 

 female that should be universally adopted, and when all become 

 better posted in this respect, the high color of the 'Beauty Breed' 

 will be more appreciated." (S. A. Noftzger.) 



