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feathers, which appear as if every one distinctly had been raised at the extremity 

 with a small round-pointed instrument, in such a manner as to form a small 

 cavity in each of them." 



Mr. Brent was well acquainted with this breed on the Continent, for he 

 states : — 



" This curious variety of fancy pigeon is very rare in England, though they are 

 more frequently to be met with in Saxony. They are about the size and make 

 of a doyehouse pigeon, with a turned crown ; the plumage is white, and the 

 eyes should be gravelly-red ; their chief peculiarity consists in the feathers, 

 each of which is raised at the extremity, so as to form a small conical hollow, 

 which gives the plumage the appearance of having been goffered or raised by 

 a fine pair of curling-tongs. They are light and quick in their flight, but are 

 easily tamed." 



There is no doubt that these two singular variations of plumage might, with 

 care in the breeding and careful selection, be engrafted on any variety. We have 

 seen some very good Dragons which were fairly frilled on the back ; and at the 

 Continental shows, blue and other coloured Frillbacks not unfrequently make 

 their appearance. 



Beyond the singularity in the feathers, Frillbacks offer no peculiarity, nor do 

 they require any special management distinct from that of other breeds. 



