INTRODUCTION 



T IS THP: rURrOSE of this book to put before the reader in 



I quickly accessible form the knowledge that expert breeders and 



judges have gained from their wide experience. 



The contributors to this book were pioneer Campinists, and the 

 work that they have done in refining and beautifying the breed is 

 very great. But — it is very recent. 



Much slow.'er, and with great thoroughness, Nature had fashioned in her 

 hand — according to the climate, soil and environment — the Campine race. 

 Nature alone can make thorough-breds, and the Campine. with ancient lineage 

 and pure pedigree, is one of Nature's thorough-breds. 



Today the Campine is in the noontide of its popularity and perfection. 

 Fieginning with its early history, we may see it emerge from the shadows; we 

 may see the rising sun of civilization disperse the vapor and mist of the 

 dawn and the Silver and Golden Campines take distinct form on the sandy 

 plains of the old Netherlands. 



The wish of the editor is that this book will be worthy of the breed's high 

 traditions, and that readers will find their expectations fulfilled. 



One feature of the book that particularly impresses us as valuable, 

 comprises the pictures of the leading winning specimens at America's foremost 

 poultry shows. By observing these fine half-tone illustrations throughout the 

 book, you will be able to study the progress that has been made from year to 

 year in type and color, and note the trend of the times. 



F. L. PLATT. 



