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THE POULTRY- BOOK'. 



THE FRIZZLED FOWL. 



This fowl is erroneously supposed to be a native of Japan, 

 and, by an equally common error, is frequently called the 

 " Friesland" fowl, under the notion of its being derived from 

 Friesland. Its name, however, is given from its appearance. 

 The feathers are ruffled or frizzled, giving the bird a singular 

 aspect, which is well delineated in the plate. The plumage is 

 variegated in its colors, and there are two varieties, which are 

 called the Black and White frizzled. This fowl does not with- 

 stand the severity of a northern climate, and is rather curious 

 than valuable. The beautiful specimens shown at the late fair 

 attracted great attention. 



Mr. S. W. Cole, a frequent writer on poultry, and the very 

 able editor of the Neiv England Farmer, makes the following 

 remarks on this fowl : 



