PLYMOUTH ROCK STANDARD AND BREED BOOK 359 



And in judging size, the rule to be followed is : "In de- 

 termining size, the judge shall decide by comparing the 

 specimens in competition, with due regard to weight in all 

 breeds and varieties where weight is required by the Standard. 

 When a bird fails to attain, or in case it exceeds the size pro- 

 portionate with type or shape, it must be discounted quite 

 severely." 



If poultry judges will obey and carry out these two rules 

 when adjudicating their classes at poultry exhibitions, satis- 

 factory judging will be the rule. For a thorough knowledge 

 of the Standard requirements of all breeds and their varieties 

 and of the rules governing the awarding of prizes to same, 

 poultry judges (especially the younger ones) should make it 

 a point to visit the larger winter shows for. the purpose of 

 studying the winning specimens in the different classes ; a 

 surpassingly beautiful bird in shape and color will make a 

 lasting impression on the minds of close observers, and a poultry 

 judge should be the closest observer of all. (J. H. D.) 



