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8. Trace the development of poultry from the earliest time up to their 



condition as found to-day. 



9. Name the different classifications into which poultry may be 



divided. 



10. Define the meaning of the term "types." 



11. What is meant by the terms "class, "breed," and "variety?" 



12. What is meant by the standard classification? 



13. Enumerate the different classes of this grouping. 



14. How is the utility classification of use to the poultryman? 



15. Name a few of the prominent features of the egg breeds. 



16. What is the predominant character of the meat breeds? 



17. Why are the general purpose breeds so popular? 



18. What is meant by the mongrel bird? 



19. Define the term "cross bred bird." 



20. Tell what is meant by a pure bred bird. 



21. Name some of the reasons why pure bred birds are far superior to 



mongrels or birds of mixed breeding. 



22. What is the best way to start keeping poultry? 



23. Name three methods which can be used to secure the first birds. 



24. Describe the best and safest method of securing the foundation 



stock. 



25. Enumerate facts to be especially considered when buying or select- 



ing foundation stock. 



26. How will local conditions and demands determine the breed selected? 



References. — United States Farmers' Bulletins: Standard Varieties 

 of Chickens; Consult "American Standard of Perfection." 



