74 POULTRY CULTURE 



The Japanese Bantams. — 'There are four varieties of this 

 breed — namely, Black, White, Gray, and Black Tailed. 

 The standard weights are the same as for the Rose Combs. 



THE MISCELLANEOUS CLASS 



The Sultan fowl is a native of Turkey. 



They have a full crest, muff, and beard, with vulture hocks 

 and profuse shanks and toe feathering. Their coat is white. 



The standard does not fix the weight. 



The Silkies. — Like the preceding breed there is just one 

 variety, that one is white. 



This is a very old variety of fowl and has been described as 

 having "hair Uke a cat." They have a soft, flossy plumage. 

 Their skin is of a deep pink color. The comb, face, and wattles 

 are of a deep mulberry color. The shanks are of a deep bluish 

 black. 



Their name Silkies comes from their silky-like coat. 



The standard does not fix the weight. 



The Frizzles. — In this breed any color is allowable. 



This is a very queer appearing fowl, as the feathers curl 

 backward and upward at the ends. 



The colors are those of Black, White, Red, and Bay. 



This is one of the breeds of olden times and its origin is un- 

 known. 



THE TURKEY CLASS 



The turkey class is given one breed, that of turkey. 



The Turkeys. — The Turkey breed is divided into seven 

 recognized varieties, as follows: Bronze, Bourbon, Slate, Buff, 

 Black, White, and Narragansett. 



The male turkey or torn should be of large frame with a 

 deep body. The breast should be broad, round, and full. 

 The male presents a stately appearance. The head should be 

 of good size and the eyes alert and rather bold expression. 



The female turkey or hen should possess a large, deep body 

 with broad, round, full breast. She should be provided with 

 a head of good size with eyes alert and watchful. 



