POULTRY SHOWS AND ASSOCIATIONS 18 1 



From 1860 to 1865, but little interest was taken in 

 poultry exhibitions in America. From then to the 

 present time they have increased so fast as to surprise 

 the world. During the show season of 1911 and 1912 

 more than 700 poultry exhibitions were held in the 

 United States and Canada, and more than 200 in 

 England. 



The great shows of England are the Dairy, the Bir- 

 mingham, and the Crystal Palace shows. These three are 

 held usually between Oct. 15 and Nov. 20. The Crystal 

 Palace show of London, England, has for many years 

 been considered the greatest of poultry shows, but 

 within the last few years the New York and Boston 

 shows have come to be considered equal in importance 

 to the Crystal Palace exhibition. 



POULTRY-SHOW RULES 



Non-members of the American Poultry Association 

 must make application in writing to the secretary, S. T. 

 Campbell, Mansfield, Ohio, for permission to use the 

 copyrighted rules for holding shows, at least 30 da. before 

 the time for printing the premium list. Application 

 for permission to use the rules is considered to be a 

 guarantee that the rules will be strictly observed. 



GENERAL RULES 

 I. Entries 



1. Breeders, fanciers, sportsmen, and amateui are 

 most cordially invited to compete for premiums of this 

 Association. 



2. Entries will positively close on [date], but should 

 be sent as long before that date as possible. This rule 

 will be strictly adhered to. 



3. The building will be open for the reception of 

 specimens at 8 A. M., Monday, [date], and those not 

 received by 10 A. M., Tuesday [date], will be debarred 

 from competition. 



