154 BREEDS. 



These gems of beauty and most treasured and 

 prettiest of pets are, certainly, the most impu- 

 dent, as well as diminutive, of our domestic 

 poultry. 



They are ridiculously consequential, and seem 

 as if they prided themselves on their captivating 

 appearance. There are several varieties, all pos- 

 sessing the same passionate temper, and, though 

 such perfect pigmies, are most pugnacious, vs^hich 

 clearly proves their Javanese origin. 



They resemble the natives when under the 

 influence of bang, that intoxicating herb which 

 destroys all sense and reason. 



The hens are very good layers, and many per- 

 sons relish their eggs exceedingly; they contain 

 a greater proportion of yolk than those of larger 

 varieties. 



As mothers. Bantams are unrivalled, fulfilling 



