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ITALIAN. 



Italian geese : their origin and plumage— Difficulties in breeding 

 Italian Geese— Italians crossed : peculiarities and difficulties— The 

 laying qualities of Italian geese. 



T TALIAN Geese have not been in England very long, 

 -•- but they made a great start when they first came over 

 on account of their splendid laying qualities. I must admit 

 that as far as I am concerned I tried to push them as much 

 as possible, and endeavoured to get people to breed them 

 all through the country. 



Ever since they first came out they have continued to 

 give satisfaction as being good layers, and they also mature 

 very quickly. 



The birds of this variety are not so large as some, but they 

 are very profitable. 



Those people who want plenty of eggs cannot do better 

 than keep Italian. I am often asked what is the proper 

 colour of this variety. 



