106 BREEDS. 



Cock. 



Breast and tail — pure black, not the slightest 

 stain of white allowed. 



Hackle and saddle — pure silver, without one 

 spot of straw, red, or black. 



Hen. 



Breast — ^bright robin colour. 



Body — light grey, the shaft of each feather white. 



Hackle — pure silver. Any tendency to red in 

 the plumage of the wing is a great defect. 



" This variety is best known as Lord Hill's 

 breed, and has now obtained a class at most of 

 the principal shows. 



" In point of weight it cannot compete on equal 

 terms with the Grey Dorking, but for colour and 

 shape stands unrivalled." 



The following opinion, from an extensive and 

 successful breeder, may be relied on as perfectly 

 correct, and affording a true guide to the ama- 

 teur of these lovely birds : — 



