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eggs that possess these qualities to a reasonable degree of cer- 

 tainty. See that all eggs for hatching weigh two ounces or 

 more, and are of the perfect shape desired, and with firm, sound 

 shells and of uniform color. Such care in selection and breed- 

 ing for two generations will make a remarkable difference in 

 the qualities of the eggs, and if continued, will insure the pro- 

 duction of a very large per cent of eggs which meet the market 

 requirements for Plymouth Rock eggs. (T. E. Q.) 



Barred Plymouth Eock Pullet No. 5501, Purdue University Experi- 

 ment Station. Record, 166 eggs in 182 days. December to May, in- 

 clusive. 



