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Theee is so much beauty in all the different 

 breeds of fowls, each possessing so many good 

 qualities, that it is quite impossible to state a 

 preference for any one in particular. 



Perhaps my individual favourites may be sur- 

 mised from a perusal of these pages, though in- 

 tended to be impartial 



Every breeder has his, or her, own fancy, doubt- 

 less much influenced by the climate of the loca- 

 lity, and facilities for rearing different varieties. 



I pretend not to universal poultry knowledge. 

 When I had not an intimate acquaintance with 

 any breed, I begged the assistance of those well 

 qualified to give the desired information, and 

 this request has been cordially met. 



