R. I. REDS AS EXHIBITION FOWLS 



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have an aggregate lead of 2:50 birds. From observations 

 made while judging throughout the west, during the last six 

 years, we would say that Roso Combs have the lead, but the 

 Single Combs are gaining fast. 



As an outsider who is not breeding either variety at 

 present, we feel free to say that we think the interests of 

 both varieties would be better served by having just one 

 .club. The Rhode Island Red is too good a breed to have 



its progress hampered by having too many variety clubs. 

 It is not like some breeds where the varieties differ in several 

 ways. The only difference recognized in these two varieties 

 is the comb. It seems to us the two clubs should join their 

 forces and push the Red breed. The records prove that the 

 Reds are gaining in popularity as an exhibition fowl, which 

 means they are improving in Standard requirements and 

 advancing in popular favor. 



