PLYMOUTH ROCK STANDARD AND BREED BOOK 349 



Eyes Shape 2, Color 2 4 



Wattles and Ear-Lobes Shape 2, Color 3 5 



Neck Shape 3, Color 5 8 



Wings Shape 4, Color 5 9 



Back Shape 6, Color 5 11 



Tail Shape 5, Color 5 10 



Breast Shape 6, Color 5 11 



Body and Fluff Shape 5, Color 3 8 



Legs and Toes Shape 3, Color 3 6 



100 

 INSTRUCTIONS TO JUDGES. 



Under the above heading, on page 35 of the American 

 Standard of Perfection, the following paragraph instructs 

 judges, as well as breeders and exhibitors, how to apply the- 

 "Scale of Points" : 



"Merit: The merit of specimens shall be determined by a 

 careful examination of all sections in the "Scale of Points," 

 beginning with symmetry and continuing through the list, de- 

 ducting from the full value of each section of a perfect bird 

 for such defects as are found in the specimen. Judges must 

 familiarize themselves with the scale of points of each breed 

 they are to pass upon, to intelligently award prizes. And it 

 must be understood that no more and no less value can be 

 placed on any section than is provided for in the "Scale of 

 Points." And it shall be further understood that this system 

 must be applied whether judged by score card or comparison. 

 The minimum cut for any section shall be one-fourth of one 

 point." 



On page 41, under "Cutting for Defects," the Standard 

 reads : 



"These cuts should not be confused with nor take prece- 

 dence over the valuation given each section in the Scale of Points 

 of all varieties." 



Owing to the fact that all of the largest shows are judged 

 by comparison today, the above paragraph is of greater im- 

 portance than the succeeding ones, giving cuts to be made in 

 the various sections. In other words, the "Scale of Points" is 

 the true measure of value which the judge must apply when 

 selecting the winners in the Plymouth Rock classes in the show- 

 room or in the breeders' yards. In all sections, except weight 

 and condition, the relative value of shape and color are clearly 



