PRAIRIE FARMER'S POULTRY BOOK 

 White Plymouth Rock 



This variety originated as a sport from the Barred Rock, 

 and its color was fixed by inbreeding. White Rocks have 

 made a strong appeal to the farmer, and it is quite a common 

 thing to see large flocks. They make an attractive picture on 

 the lawn or meadow. The development of this variety has 

 been in good hands, so that strains, such as the Fishel and 

 Halbach, have been developed which excel as market speci- 

 mens and surpass in egg-production. At the national egg- 

 laying contest at Mountain Grove, Mo., Lady Show-you, a 

 White Rock hen, attracted world-wide interest by defeating 

 all entrants by laying 281 eggs in twelve months. In keeping 

 the breed pure the disqualifications to be avoided are side- 

 sprigs on comb, feathers on legs, white in ear-lobes, or black 

 in plumage. 



Columbian Wyandotte Pullet showing the 



round t3rpe of body characteristic of the 



Wyandotte 



White Wyandotte 



The Silver Wyandotte is of American origin, several breed- 

 ers having contributed toward its production. French, Ham- 

 burg and Asiatic breeds were used. The \Miite Wyandotte 

 is a sport from the Silver Wyandotte. The plumage is pure 



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