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seven varieties of turkeys: Bronze, Black, White 

 Holland, Narragansett, Buff, Bourbon Red and 

 Slate. Only three of these, the Bronze, White Hol- 

 land and Bourbon Red, are bred in California to any 

 extent. 



The Mammoth Bronze has long been the most 

 popular variety. Standard weights are as follows: 



Lbs. Lbs. 



Adult cock 36 Cockerel 25 



Yearling cock 33 Hen 20 



Pullet 16 



The White Holland was originally a sport from 

 the Bronze. It is much liked by persons who prefer 

 a smaller bird than the Bronze, and is called "the 

 stay-at-home turkey," because it is less inclined to 

 roam than other varieties. Standard weights are: 



Lbs. Lbs. 



Adult cock 28 Hen 18 



Cockerel 20 Pullet 14 



The White Holland is particularly suitable for a 

 market bird because of its smaller size as com- 

 pared to the Bronze, but it is being bred larger, 

 cocks weighing 40 pounds being found in many 

 breeding yards. 



The Bourbon Red turkey has more wild blood 

 than the other varieties mentioned, being a de- 

 scendant of the wild yellow turkey. Its friends 

 claim that it is hardier than other varieties, and its 

 smaller size makes it a little more suitable for a 

 market fowl than the Bronze. Standard weights 

 are: 



Lbs. Lbs. 



Cock 30 Hen 18 



Cockerel . 22 Pullet . , 14 



