68 THE POULTRY-BOOK. 



This variety combines the great strength and size of the 

 Wild Indian Game hen, and the sprightliness and beauty of the 

 Spanish Game, and thus partakes of the general characteristics 

 of the two best kinds of game fowl. For loftiness of carriage, 

 hauteur, compactness of form, healthiness, neatness, sprightli- 

 ness, ^.nd general beauty, this sort are unrivalled ; and so far 

 as fine flesh and captivating appearance are concerned, they are 

 undoubtedly the best breed in America. 



No other fowl with which I am acquainted is more desirable 

 to introduce into the poultry-yard for breeding purposes. If 

 associated with different varieties, the flesh of the offspring will 

 infallibly be improved, and the flavor of the eggs will become 

 more exquisite. Improvement in plumage and beauty of form 

 will also be a necessary consequence. 



THE ENGLISH RAVEN FOWL. 



This portrait represents a fowl from the stock of A. V. Poin- 

 dexter, Esq., of Concord, N. H, formerly a breeder of reputa- 

 tion at the South. These beautiful fowls are " as black as a ra- 

 ven," and much more glossy ; in fact, their plumage is exceed- 

 ingly brilliant. They are perfectly black, feathers, legs, comb, 

 and all, (in fact, they have scarcely any comb or wattles,) ex- 

 cepting occasionally a few red feathers on the cocks. Heads, 



