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PHEASANTS 



Chiltern Hills last summer watching the 

 packing and despatch of these day -old 

 chicks, each consignment starting off all 

 complete with a hamper of broody hens 

 strapped under the box. 



The price of eggs is fairly consistent ; 

 only when what we may term named 

 varieties are specified, folks must pay for 

 their fancy. The usual tariff of charges 

 may be given : — 



PRICES OF PHEASANT EGGS 



During April 

 After May 1 

 » » 6 

 » » 11 

 )j >! 16 

 „ „ 20 

 „ June 1 



Every Egg 



Guaranteed Fertile. 



£4 10 per 100 



4 5 

 3 16 

 3 6 

 2 15 

 2 6 

 1 10 



Day -old pheasants of the common 

 English strain are quoted as follows : — 



Per dozen. Per 100. Per 1000. 



May delivery . 17s. 6 £7 £C5 



June 1 to 15 . . 15s. 6 6 10 60 



June 16 to 30 . 13s. 6 6 10 50 



July . . lis. 4 10 40 



