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than for a brown-shelled one. The only class of hens that 

 will lay the pure white egg is the Mediterranean. 



(b) The meat type, known as the Asiatics. There are three 

 breeds of particular importance: Brahmas, Cochins, and 

 Langshans. The first two are not noted as great layers, though 

 the Brahmas are fair layers. The Langshans are among the 



FIG. 31. THE DUAL-PURPOSE-TYPE 



very best layers, competing quite favorably with others in 

 the egg contests. This type is called the meat breed, because 

 the fowls are heavy and make the big roasters. They are 

 very valuable in the eastern states, especially in Boston. 

 "Green roasters" or "soft roasters" are very much in de- 

 mand, bringing as much as 35 cents per pound live weight, 

 and weighing from 6 to 9 or 10 pounds when dressed. 



