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the other varieties were brought out, it was called the Silver 

 Laced Wyandotte, which has been shortened to Silver Wyandotte. 

 The White Wyandotte is by far the most popular variety. See 

 Fig. 7. In fact, it is conceded to be the most popular white fowl 

 of all-round capabilities in the world. The popularity of the 

 Plymouth Rocks was the main stimulus of the origin of the Wyan- 

 dottes, which came into being about 1875, though they were not 



Fig- 33- — Columbian Wyandottes. 



admitted to the Standard until about eight years later. They 

 have been a huge success ever since. They weigh about a pound 

 less than the Rocks, are prolific layers, easily cared for, and stand 

 confinement well. For table poultry, especially broilers, they are 

 ideal. They have plump, round bodies, and the flesh is sweet and 

 of excellent flavor. Furthermore, the skin is a rich yellow, so 

 much sought after by the average housewife. 



