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The TiangsTian is the latest acquisition to cor ponltTy yards 

 from Asia, and, judging &oni onr experience with other Asiatic 

 breeds, their origin cert^nly angers weH for their future in this 

 country. They are natives of northern China, and consequently 

 accustomed to its rugged climate. 



The discoverer of this variety in China was a scientist in the 

 employ of the British government, and not a "chicken &ncier," 

 particularly. Eig^t years ago, he wrote thus to his Knglish 

 friends: "I send you some fine fowls by the steamer ArehiUa, 

 of Hall & Holt's line. They are dear black, and aie called Lang- 

 Mhtuu. Look out for their arrival and send for them without 



