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SHANGHAI FOWL6. 



WHITE SIIANGHAE COCK. 



Dear Sir, Tne cuts representing the white Slmngb.no fowls, which 

 I send you, were drawn before they had attained their full size, and 

 consequently are not so perfect, in some respects, as if taken at a later 

 period ; but it is a fair representation, being a little below, rather than 

 above their real appearance, which I do not regret. They are large 

 and compact, perfectly white, with yellow legs, very docile when well 

 treated, lively, exceedingly healthy, very handsome, and noble-look- 

 ing. I have never known them to fight, unless provoked in some 

 way, when they battle with a good share of energy. As we judge of 

 value by comparison, I will state, that I have tried many of the breeds 

 now in vogue, including the black Spanish, red and "buff Slmnghnes, 



