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whose markings are very similar to the Dorking, and follow 

 this out, and the result will probably be an improved Dor- 

 king, nearly as hardy as the Dark Brahma and superior to 

 that breed in fullness of breast and laying qualities, having less ■ 

 tendency to set. 



These are merely hints as to what may be' done in one or 

 two directions ; but when we consider the immense variety of 

 form, size and plumage which our poultry already represents, 

 the possibilities are great. What a field it offers for the 

 exercise of analysis and the deductive faculties ; what charm- 

 ing avenues it offers to the {esthetic taste in the department 

 of color alone ! Those who lately saw our magnificent show, 

 ranging from the Partridge and snow-white Cochins, through 

 all the gradations of Hamburg, Game and French varieties 

 to the exquisite little Duckwing Game Bantams, will not find 

 it difficult to answer. 



In making the above suggestions, we would not be under- 

 stood as depreciating the vajue of our standard breeds, and 

 we would advise persons who have not the time to devote to 

 these experiments to stick to the pure breeds mainly, for we 

 believe the profits are much more certain. 



POULTRY-KEEPING PROFITABLE. 



"We never made so much money in our lives from any 

 poultry as from those of which the first dozen of eggs cost 

 at least $5. There is no investment on the farm which 

 will pay so we'll as the poultry, when judiciously managed. 

 To illustrate this we transcribe a statement which has just 

 appeared in the " Poultry Bulletin. " Mr. W. M. Tuthill, of 

 Long Island, gives the following : — 



Dr. 



To stock on hand, March 1st, 1873, . . . $75 00 

 Feeding the same and their produce, . . . 173 75 



$248 75 



Cr. 



By stock on hand, March 1st, 1874, . . . $150 00 



524 dozen eggs sold, . . . . 118 09 



151 ducks sold, . . . . . . 153 10 



