BREEDS OF THE DOMESTIC FOWL 359 
breed is rarely seen in this country. The Orpingtons 
possess many fine qualities. They are to England what 
the Plymouth Rocks are to the United States. They look 
BuFF ORPINGTON 
very much like Plymouth Rocks 
and possess the same qualities, 
but differ most in their legs, 
which are reddish or black. The 
color variations are black, buff, 
white, variegated and spangled. 
They are single and rose combed. 
They are classed as a general-pur- 
pose breed and noted for their egg- 
laying and meat qualities. They 
are spreading rapidly and grow- 
ing in popularity for farm use. 
10. Polish. — Eight varieties 
constitute the Polish family, as follows: White-Crested, 
Black, Bearded Golden, Bearded Silver, Bearded White, 
POoLisH FOWLS 
