4 Introduction. 



the American Poultry Association, many changes in the Standard of 

 Excellence, many modifications in our old and new breeds, many 

 thousands enrolled in the army of fanciers, many perplexing diffi- 

 culties in the art of breeding mastered, and many poultry periodicals 

 have sprung into existence to diffuse poultry literature, and lead in 

 the march of progress and improvement. 



In view of the past, present and future interest in standard and 

 commercial poultry culture, the grand achievements instituted by our 

 fanciers in bringing forward so many valuable and useful breeds for 

 the pleasure and benefit of our people, we respectfully dedicate this 

 book to The Poultry Breeders of America. 



JOSEPH WALLACE, 

 Janesville, Wis. 



