CHAPTER XII 



THE SHOW ROOM 



Why do the most successful breeders show their birds in competi- 

 tion? It is troublesome and costly. Why not tell what they have, and 

 let it go at that? 



The reason for exhibiting is that people must not only be "shown," 

 but they must know who has the winners. 



Moreover, the poultry show is a great inciter of public interest. 

 We catch the hen fever in the show room. 



The "American Standard of Perfection" is the authority, and the 

 only authority on show birds recognized in this country. Every 

 breeder should own a copy of this book as it gives a full description 

 of every recognized variety. One cannot breed exhibition birds without 

 a Standard. 



The value of the poultry show, both from an educational and busi- 

 ness viewpoint, is very great. 



The beginner learns more by observation than he could in months 

 of study elsewhere. 



Show your birds. 



You may not "win the blue" nor a ribbon of any color; but you 

 will get in line for future winnings. 



Begin cautiously. 



