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POULTRY CULTURE 



The first product was produced by crossing the Asiatic fowls 

 and Dorking. This was about 1850. It is quite possible 

 that the Black Java entered into its makeup. 



This breed is perhaps the best utility bird of the American 

 class; the skin and legs are yellow and the body of good size, 

 thus meeting the market demands. They develop to a good 

 size and produce a goodly number of eggs. The hens make 

 HOod sitters and mothers. 



Fig. 7. — Barred Plymouth Rock cock. 



The Barred Plymouth Rock, as developed in feather pattern 

 at the present time, is a beautiful bird. He has earned his 

 berth in the hearts of all Americans and is named after the 

 Plymouth Rock, the memory of which was held so dear by 

 oiu- forefathers. 



Mr. Frost, of Maine, produced the white Plymouth Rock in 

 1875 and claimed they were "sports" from his barred breed. 



Mr. I, K. Felch says: "The Barred and the White are the 



