BREEDS OF CHICKENS. 91 



to have had their origin in Virginia from a White 

 Game-Ivight-Brahma cross. They are a large, white, 

 close -feathered fowl, combining the excellence of 

 both parents. Their characteristic shape is well ex- 

 hibited in the illustration shown herewith, made from 

 a photograph. 



SHERWOODS. 



The White Wonders are large, white, rose-combed 

 fowls with yellow beak, shanks and skin, and have 

 attained considerable popularity for their practical 

 qualities. They have a reputation as winter layers. 



The Argonauts are the result of an attempt by a 

 noted New England breeder to produce a fowl having 

 superior laying and table qualities, combined with 

 good shape and pleasing color. The outcome is a 

 chicken with pea-comb, buff color, and shape sug- 

 gestive of Games, Plymouth Rocks and Dorkings. 



There are also Rumpless fowls, having no tails to 

 speak of; Frizzles, with feathers turned back towards 

 the head ; Silkies, with feathers so fine as to resemble 

 animal fur ; and Creepers, with legs so short that it i? 



