200 PIGEONS AND ALL ABOUT THECAL. 



work the most easily aucl gracefully, turning nicely in the 

 air in the shortest space and striking the floor with its wings 

 folded nicely and feet firmly jjlaced with no sprawling, is the 

 hird that will win, no matter what its color or general 

 appearance. 



They usually come in solid colors, but there are lovely 

 mottles and splashes. They are great pets and can be train- 

 ed to a high degree, and are a never failing source of interest 

 at shows. 



As their merit consists S(nely in their ability'to tumble 

 well, little attention is paid to feather. There are two things 

 in favor of the Parlor Tumbler, one that it can be bred any- 

 where, and in almost any kind of a lot't, and another that the 

 fancier who breeds them always has something with which 

 to delight visitors. 



OUTSIDE TUMBLERS. 



WE liave now treated of "'show" Tumblers, and Inside 

 workers, and therefore come to what is known as a 

 "flying kit," in other words. Tumblers that are 

 judged by their ability to keep on the wing, and ]iractice 

 those wonderful evolutions tliat have given the Tumbler its 

 name. 



I take it for granted that the fancier who owns a good fly- 

 ing kit, cares little for marking. Tlie Work of such birds is 

 done in the air, where the most excjuisite marking counts for 

 naught. 



It is no easy thing to produce a good Kit of Rollers even 

 with a good start in the way of stock, as much care must 

 be expended in getting tiiL: pruper rolling into a Kit. 



It will not do for the birds to dart up in the air, make a 

 few revolutions and then settle. That is not rolling. The 

 birds must go up and stay up. They must roll with some 



