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RABBITS OF 1873. 



Lops have advanced considerably in perfection and favor. 

 Instead of the thin lanky rabbit, which for length of ear 

 alone, held the highest honors at an exhibition, we now 

 have length of ears combined with all the other properties. 

 Take for example the handsome black and white buck of 

 Mr. James Oranch, of London, which is undoubtedly the 

 finest lop ever bred, uniting as he does, extraordinary length 

 of ear with the proper marking of a jet black shade, and 

 large size. I only set forth this rabbit as an example, for 

 there are now nearly a score of lops whose ears measure 

 twenty-three inches long, possessing the other properties in 

 equal superiority. 



Silver Grays have made themselves more prominent ; in- 

 deed they have excelled some old standing favorites. The 

 desirable chinchilla shade of the fur is now very nearly 

 approached by English-bred specimens. The most conspic- 

 uous fanciers of this breed who have exhibited successfully, 

 are Messrs. A. H. Easten, Hull; S. Ball, Bradford; and J. 

 Boyle, Jr., Blackburn. 



Himalayan have been well upheld at all the shows of the 

 season. The blackness of the points, so necessary in an 

 exhibition rabbit of this variety, have been often shown to 

 perfection. The principal breeders of prize winners, are 

 Messrs. B. S. Kothwell, S. Ball, J. W. Harling, Burnley; 

 H. White, Kochdale; W. H. Tomlinson, Newark; and G. 

 T. Hutton, Bradford. 



Angoras have hardly kept pace with some of the newer 

 introductions, still they have certainly improved. Seldom 

 is that straight, clodded wool seen ; the more silky texture 

 of the fur has long displaced it. Angoras liave many sup- 

 porters, whose names are already familiar ;■ amongst others, 

 I may mention W. Whitworth, Jr., Manchester; and G. 

 S. Hutton, Bradford. 



Dutch have now become general favorites. At nearly all 

 the leading shows the Dutch have had a class to themselves, 

 and even where they have not, have generally carried off 

 the majority of the prizes in the class they competed in. 

 The new style of marking has become general ; in fact, the 

 old has almost disappeared from the show pen. This new 

 marking may be handsome, yet I think its precedent far 

 handsomer, and hope that with the new season, it will re- 

 turn to its previous estimation. The breeders of this novel 

 variety, who have more or less distinguished themselves by 

 their rabbits, are Messrs. J. Boyle, Jr.; J. Mason, Hull; 

 and W. Whitworth, Jr. 



Belgian Hares are rapidly gaining favor, chiefly on 

 account of their size, and partly by the unceasing endeav- 

 ors of some fanciers to establish them in this country. Three 

 shows have already given a separate class to them — viz: 

 Boston, Edinburgh, and the Crystal Palace, which have 

 always been well filled with good specimens. To enumer- 

 ate the many fanciers who have given this breed their 

 attention, would be very difficult ; I can only name a few 

 of them. Messrs. W. Whitworth, Jr. ; J. Boyle, Jr. ; W. 

 Massey, Spalding ; and Messrs. G. P. & Pv. Hackett, Lon- 

 don, have had perhaps the lion's share. 



Patagonians have, I regret to say, been much neglected for 

 their rival, the Belgian Hare. I will not here attempt to 

 discuss the merits of this breed, but simply state that it is 

 deserving of more patronage than it at present receives. 



White Patagonians are now to be found in England. Of 

 the other varieties 1 have little to say. 



The Siberian has slowly advanced, but certainly not to 

 the extent it should. 



Polish have almost disappeared. 



The new introduction, Flemish Giant, has scarcely been 

 noticed, which, considering its immense size, is to be re- 

 gretted. 



The longest eared rabbit yet bred is Mr. J. Cranch's ; its 

 ears measure 24 inches; the widest eared, Mr. G. Phelps', 

 measuring 0} inches. The heaviest rabbit of the season was 

 fed by Mr. W. Canner, of Leicester, and weighed 17 pounds 

 and 6 ounces. ; this was run very closely by Mr. T. Davis, 

 of Southwell, with his 17 pound 4 ounce lop doe. — A Rab- 

 bit Fancier, in Journal of Horticulture. 



We solicit articles for this Department from any of our 

 readers who feel interested. 



J3@?° It is stated that on Sunday last there were not less 

 than one hundred and fifty thousand barrels of scup in 

 Rhode Island waters. 



ggg"' " Have you seen my black- faced antelope ?" inquired 

 Mr. Leoscope, who had a collection of animals, of his friend 

 Bottlejack. " No, I haven't. Whom did your black- 

 faced aunt elope with 1" 



POULTRY SHOWS FOR 1874 & 1875. 



New England Poultry Club. Worcester, Mass., December 

 1, 2, 3, and 4, 1874. G. H. Estabrook, Secretary. 



Bucks Co. Poultry Association. Doylestown, Pa., Decem- 

 ber 8, 9, 10, and 11. Theo. P. Harvey, Secretary, Doyles- 

 town, Pa. 



Connecticut State Poultry Society. Hartford, Conn., De- 

 cember 15, 16, 17, and 18. Dr. Geo. L. Parmele, Sec'y. 



Maine Poultry Association. Portland, January 12, 13, 14, 

 and 15. Fred. Fox, Secretary, Portland, Maine. 



Western New York Poultry Society, Buffalo, New York. 

 February 10th to the 17th. Geo. W. White, Secretary. 



ExcfjA,pJqES. 



*®* Advertisements in this Column, of Five Lines, or Forty- 

 Eight Words, describing and offering for exchange only, will 

 BE ALLOWED at 25 cents for each and every insertion. 



WILL EXCHANGE— One trio White Cochins or Black Russians, 

 at $15 per trio, for cash or Guinea Pins, or Gray Call Ducks, or choice 

 Pigeons, at cash prices. W. II. BRACKETT, Boston, Mass. 



WIL1 EXCHANGE— Three pairs first-class Fancy Pigeons (Hel- 

 mets, Shields, Archangels), for one pair Blue or Chequered Antwerps, 

 Carriers. Must lie good birds. 



WM. McFEETERS, Green Island, Albany Co., N. Y. 



FOR EXCHANGE— Trios of first-class Partridge Cochins (Wil- 

 liams and Herstine strains) fur Brown Leghorns or Bantams. 

 Address WM. P. ATKINSON, Erie, Pa. 



WHI EXCHANGE— While Leghorn Eggs for Eggs from good 

 American Doininiques. Good stock wanted. 

 Address J. H. MORRISON, Mallow, N. H. 



WILL EXCHANGE for Buff Cochins, several varieties of 

 Fowls, Pigeons, Wright's 111. Book of Poultry, Ac. What otters? 



EBE'N P. DAY, Hazleton, Pa. 



WANTED TO EXCHANGE— Pure-bred Fowls or English 

 Coach Dog for a light pocket Revolver (seven shooter), with genuine 

 silver mounting. J. A. EARLY, Box 312, Youngstown, Ohio. 



WANTED— One W. Cochin Hen and one D. Brahma Hen for G. S. 

 Hamburgs, G. Dorkings, Black Carriers, or Tumbler Pigeons. 



H. BOWERS, 123 Philip Street, Albany, N. Y. 



GOLDEN SPANGLED HAMBURGS— One trio, won first 

 and special at N. H. Exhibition, will exchange for a good trio of either 

 Brown Red, Ginger Red, Gray, Pile, or Duekwing Games. 



ANDREW J. TUCK, Box 002, Nashua, N. H. 



MICROSCOPE, purchased of McAllister, Philadelphia (cost $20), 

 in exchange for pair of D. Brahmas or Eggs, or Ducks or Eggs, at half its 

 cost. Pay express charges on both. 



W. T. COPES, Locustville, Accomac Co., Va. 



TO EXCHANGE— Light Brahma Eggs, from fine strains, for 

 White Cochin, Buff Cochin, White Leghorn, Dominique, Black Haul- 

 hurg, and S. S. Hamburg Eggs. 



Address BACON & SPINNING, Riverside Station, Conn. 



WILL EXCHANGE— One Light Brahma Cockerel, very fine 

 bird, from Philander Williams' very best stock, and eight Light Brahma 

 Pullets, from Emory Carpenter's and A. D. Colegrove's stock, weighing 

 from 7 to '.) pounds, l'or Dark Brahmas, with or without cockerel. 



C. G. SANFORD, 458 Friendship Street, Providence, R. I. 



WILL EXCHANGE— For Brown Leghorns or Golden and Silver 

 Spangled Hamburgs, a Biekford Knitting Machine, a Breech-loading 

 Rifle, a good Morton Gold Pen and Holder, with Pencil. Fowls must he 

 first-class. Address GEORGE W. PHILLIPPO, Onarga, 111. 



I WILL EXCHANGE— One trio B. B. Red Game Bantams for 

 White Leghorns. Most lie first-class; Bantams are same. 



W. F. BACON, Cambridgeport, Mass, 



