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name, it is believed that the different members of this 

 group originated from stociv imported from Asia. 



This group comprises the Brahma, Cochin, and Langshan, 

 — the largest breeds of fowls. One of the distinguish- 

 ing characteristics of the group is the feathered legs. The 

 three breeds of the group can be distinguished one from the 



Fig. III. — A Black Langshan. 



other by shape of back. Other distinguishing characteris- 

 tics are form of comb, length of leg, and feathering of legs 

 and toes. 



The varieties of these breeds are distinguished one from 

 the other by color of feather. 



The Oriental and Exhibition Classes. — For the most 

 part individuals of this group are very small, of various 

 temperaments and sources of origin. However, the group- 

 ing is based on the fact that all are bred for their exhibition 

 value on account of fancy color or feather marking. The 



