12 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GEORGIA. 



with what are called pea-combs, which have the appearance of three 

 combs united, that in the centre a little taller than the other two. 

 Each comb is separately serrated. 



MALAYS. 



This breed is grown to some extent pure, in England, on account 

 of its table qualities, and has been used to cross the Game. Owing 

 to their ill-nature, the poor laying qualities of the hens, and the ten- 

 derness of the chicks, they have not been grown to any extent in 

 country. 



LEGHORNS BROWN AND WHITE. 



BROWX JjEGHORXS. 



This breed is deservedly one of the most popular bred in the 

 United States, on account of their superior laying qualities, neat 

 and handsome appearance, and hardiness. They are "high-flyers," 

 active, good foragers, and to give best results should have ample 

 range. If they have their liberty they will range over five to ten 

 acres of land. 



As summer layers, the Leghorns are unsurpassed, and when well 

 fed and allowed their liberty, they furnish more or less eggs 

 throughout the year. They are non-sitters, and hence a few com- 



