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than the larger breeds. Among these breeds are the Leg- 
horns, Minorcas, Andalusians, Spanish and Hamburgs. 
Meat breeds are large in body, not notably active, do- 
mestic, easily confined and given to taking on weight 
when liberally fed. Among these breeds would be classed 
Brahmas, Cochins, Langshans and Orpingtons., 
General-purpose breeds are those which are fairly good 
layers, fairly active, good sitters and mothers and of 
medium size. The really good general-purpose breeds 
are the Plymouth Rocks, the Wyandottes and the Rhode 
Island Reds. 
Fancy breeds are those which are not highly esteemed 
for either eggs or meat. Among these may be classed the 
Polish fowls, the Bantams, Sultans and Silkies. 
It should be understood that this classification is not 
very exact. Some of the breeds might well be included 
in two classifications or put into the general-purpose 
class. Houdans, for instance, are good layers and good 
table fowls. The Langshan is one of the big meat breeds 
yet some notable records as layers have been made by 
Langshans. Minorcas are as heavy as Plymouth Rocks, 
yet they are most excellent layers. There are even cases 
where the diminutive Bantam takes its place as a utility 
fowl. However, the classification given is in a general 
way about correct. 
WATERGLASS, USING. — Waterglass in tins will 
keep good for years, but when diluted with water is only 
good for twelve months. Barrels, earthenware vessels, 
galvanized iron buckets and cement tanks are suitable 
for egg storing. Eggs have merely to be dropped in the 
solution, and allowed to rest in any position. Egg 
vessels may be stored anywhere in any temperature, 
above freezing, in outhouse, cellar, back room, upstairs or 
