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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GEORGIA. 



affections of the head. Three varieties of this breed have a well 

 defined beard. 



The varieties, as now known, which are classed under the general 

 name of Polish, are White-crested Black, Golden, Silver, White, 



Bearded Golden, Bearded Silver, and Bearded White ; all beautiful 

 birds and very superior layers, but too delicate to thrive under ordi- 

 nary treatment. 



