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POULTRY PRODUCTION 



popular, because of its superior reputation with regard to 

 egg-producing qualities." 



The Leghorns, named for the town of Leghorn, Italy, 

 were first introduced into America in 1835 and have under- 

 gone a most gratifying improvement at the hands of American 

 breeders. Whether through chance or design, they appear 



Fig. 16 



Dark Brahma, male (Asiatic). 



to have been exceedingly fortunate in escaping the burden 

 of harmful fancy fads. They are today enjoying an un- 

 excelled popularity as egg producers. Of the several 

 varieties, the Whites and Browns are most bred. 



Their sister breed, the Minorca, is named for one of the 

 Balearic . Islands, off the east coast of Spain. This breed 



