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black with bands of white across. The bronze tints give 
pleasing color effects. This variety is the domesticated 
type of the wild turkey. Through selection and breed- 
ing the color tones and markings have been made more 
vivid and brilliant. In 
size the domesticated 
variety is also larger. | 
3. Narragansett tur- 
keys.—This variety is a 
close second to the 
Bronze in size and 
popularity. Its stand- 
ard weights are 30 
pounds for the males 
and 18 pounds for the 
females. In general, 
the color is gray, 
mixed with black. They 
get their name from 
.. the bay near which their development as a breed occurred. 
4, Black or Sologne turkeys.—In Europe this breed is 
very popular, and there it is considered unsurpassed by 
any variety. It is a superb animal of brilliant black color 
and often reaches a weight of 30 to 40 pounds. Turkeys 
of this variety in this country are 
known as Norfolk turkeys. 
5. White or Holland turkeys.—This 
is the smallest variety of turkey. Its 
standard weights are 26 pounds for 
toms and 16 pounds for hens. Locally, 
in many places they surpass the Bronze 
variety in popularity. They are reputed 
to be better layers and more home lov- 
ing than some of the other breeds. HOLLAND TURKEY 
MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEY 
