AMERICAN POULTRY CULTURE 



White Plymouth Rocks. Have the same gen- 

 eral characteristics as the other Plymouth Rocks, 

 and in addition are the easiest to breed true to 

 color of any variety in this family. The only diffi- 

 culty is in getting the plumage pure white, with- 

 out any brassiness or creaminess, and the skin and 

 legs a deep yellow color; it is a rather difficult 

 combination, but careful breeding for the past 

 few years has accomplished much. 



Buff Plymouth Rocks. The latest standard 

 addition to the Plymouth Rock family, and the 

 most popular buff breed in the American field to- 

 day. As in all buff varieties, the desired color is a 

 uniform shade of rich, golden buff, free from 

 black and white, although either of these two 

 colors appearing in wings or tails is not a dis- 

 qualification, owing to the scarcity of absolutely 

 solid-colored specimens. 



Columbian Plymouth Rocks. Bred only in 

 small numbers as yet and exclusively in the hands 

 of fanciers. Not yet recognized as a " standard " 

 variety, but will doubtless be very popular when 

 more nearly perfected, as they combine the unex- 

 celled utility qualities of the Plymouth Rock with 

 the beautiful color and markings of the Light 

 Brahma. 



There are also the Silver and the Partridge Ply- 

 mouth Rocks, but these are neither common nor 

 " standard." 



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