104 — Poultry, Eggs, etc. 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1907 



Thoroughbred Poultry and Eggs for 



THE TWELVE BEST AND MOST POPULAR 



VARIETIES OF POULTRY. 



I have decided to list but 12 varieties and 

 have carefully selected those I consider the best 

 adapted for general purpose fowls. The prices 

 (iuoted are my lowest for first-class birds which 

 ire carefully mated. Safe arrival guaranteed. 



Eggs for Hatching ^ ^^^'^ '^^ ™y ^^°^^ ^^ 

 ^SS» '"' ndii-imis. free range and guarantee 



, all eggs fresh and true to name. I cannot guar- 



/ antee any number to hatch, as tbis depends on 



( / causes over which 1 have no control. Please 



*. bear in mind young chicks of many breeds do 



i not feather the same color as at maturitv. Un- 



S less customers request, will not ship eggs" before 



,•; March 15th, owing to the changeable weather. 



" I can, however, ship earlier if requested. 



RHODE ISLAND REDS 

 RHODE ISLAND REDS — 



This comparatively new breed 

 Is one of the hardiest. They 

 usually lay good sized, tinted 

 brown eggs. The color is deep 

 maroon, and they are really 

 very handsome. They have deep 

 yellow skin and legs, and no 

 dark pin feathers, and make a 

 good appearance when dressed 

 for sale. Single male, S3..50; 

 pair, 87.00; trio, 1 cockerel and 

 2 pullets, SIO.OO. Eggs, S2.00 per 

 15; S3.50 per 30; S8.00 per 100. 



ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND 

 WHITES. Very similar to the Rhode 

 Island Reds in all respects exce 

 their advantage being no color to 

 Single male, S3.50. Egg.s, S2.00 per 

 per 30. 



BUFF WYANDOTTES Are claimed 



to produce more eggs than any other of 



SINGLE COMB BUFF LEGHORN. 



5pt coloi, t ,a- 

 breed off '*^,}^ 

 r 15; 88.50 "w^^ 



Tel and 2 pul-U ; ^ tf„ 

 lets, SIO.OO. Eggs, 82:00 per 15; 83.50 per 30, ', '4^' Mh 

 88.00 per 100. i ^"'■^ ^ "' 



BUFF LEGHORN. Single Comb V, 



This breed is becoming more popular each ' 

 year. They are the best layers I have evei , , .; ,1^ - 

 had In my vards. Plumage a beautiful I'-jii^m'i 

 buff. Single male, 83..50; pair, 87.00; trio, 1 ^.-^^^^ 



cockerel and 2 pullets, 810.00. Eggs, 82.00 per ^-' ^-^ " 



15; 83.50 per 30; 88.00 per 100. 



BUFF LEGHORN. Rose Comb. — _^ 

 Same as above except they have rose ^^5iS 

 combs. Price the same. ^ 



BROAVN LEGHORN. Single Comb ^ 



This strain of the celebrated Leghorn stock 

 Is absolutely -without a superior as a farm 

 ers' fowl and for crossing upon common 01 

 mixed breeds. Unrivaled as an egg producer. 

 Of admirable color and markings. Single male, 

 83.50; pair, 87.00; trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pullets, 

 810.00. Eggs, S2 per 15; 83.50 for 30; 88 per 100. 



SHERWOODS 

 ROSE COMB BLUE ANDALUSIAN9 As 



good layers as the Leghorns, their advantage 

 being rose combed. Feathers blue. Single 

 male, S:;i.50. Eggs, 82.00 per 15; 83.50 per 80; $8.00 

 per 100. 



ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS. 

 ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS.-ThlB 



Is said to be the best layer of all the Spanish 

 breeds. The eggs are mostly clear white and 

 good size. A mature male fowl weighs 7 or 8 

 pounds. The egg product runs as high as 200 

 to 225 per year, and the pullets begin to lay 

 when quite young. Hardy and easily reared. 

 Single male, 83.50; pair, S7.0U; trio, 1 cockerel 

 and 2 pullets, $10.00. Eggs, 82.00 per 15; 83.50 per 

 80; 88.00 per 100. 



BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK Weight 



medium to heavy. They somewhat resemble 

 the old Dominique in appearance and mark- 

 ings. Legs and skin yellow. Body plump, 

 with full breast and clean legs. Excellent 

 layers and good mothers; unexcelled for mar- 

 ket or table use. The meat is iuicy, fine and 

 tender. Single male, S3.50; pair, 87.00; trio, 1 

 cockerel and 2 pullets, 810.00. Eggs, 82.00 per 15; 

 83.50 per .30; 88 per 100. 



COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES.— Are like 

 other Wyandottes, onlv they are a newer 

 breed. Color resembles" the Light Brahmas; 

 they breed very well to color and markings, 

 but occasionally breed off. Single male, 83.50. 

 Eggs, 82.00 per 15; 83.50 per 30; 88.00 per 100. 



SINGLE COMB BUFF ORPINGTONS.— 

 A comparatively new breed of decided merit. 

 They resemble Buff Plymouth Rocks in gen- 

 eral appearance. They mature quickly; stand 

 confinement. Flesh is fine grained, good color. 

 Their laying qualities are unsurpassed. Single 

 male, 83.50; pair, 87.00: trio, 1 cockerel and 2 pul- 

 lets, 810.00. Eggs, 82.00 per 15; 83.50 per 80; 88.00 

 per 100. 



SHERWOODS — One of the great claims for 

 Sherwoods is their hardiness, 'ihey are large 

 in size, mature earlj', are very tame and make 

 excellent mothers. " They are good layers. In 

 color they are pure white, with yellow skin 

 and legs, feathered on legs and toes. See illus- 

 tration. Single male, S3.50; pair, 87.00; trio, 1 

 cockerel and 2 pullets, 810.00. Eggs, 82.00 per 15; 

 83.50 per 30; 88.00 per 100. 



Prairie State Incubators and Brooders. 



I believe the Prairie State Incubators to be as near perfection 

 as anything on the American market. The fact that amateurs 

 obtain 85 to 90 per cent, in hatches is convincing testimony. 

 The Prairie State Brooders are thoroughly practical and satis- 

 factory. The combined brooder and colony house is very con- 

 venient and successful. Full information about any size of 

 incubator or brooder furnished o)i request. 



Freight charges to be paid by purchaser. 



No. Prices of Brooders. Price 



1 Combination Colony Brooder $16. Ou ^ 



2 Combination Colony Brooder 12.11U 



3 Combination Colony Brooder 9 Ou ■, 



4 Indoor Brooder, wire enclosure 7.50 



4 Indoor Brooder, without " 7.U0 ■ 



5 Indoor Brooder SM t 



Prices of Incubators. 



No. Egg capacity Price. 



1 Junior Incubator, 60 eg^ § 8.00 



2 Junior Incubator, 110 egg 12.i n 



1 Diffusion Incubator, 150 egg 20.00 



2 Diffusion Incubator, ;^q ^^"j^ \ 



3 Diffusion Incubator, 3^° ^uck} 



[ 29.00 



> .35.00 



PRAIRIE STATE JR. INCUBATOR NO. 1. 



Poultry Marker. ^^Jel^an'? 



farmers, as the markings will 

 enable them to recognize their 

 own fowls at a glance, .^n ad- 

 vantage with young chicks, as they 

 can be marked as soon as hatched, 

 thus enabling the owner to tell 

 their age and every detail. Made 

 in 2 .sizes, large and small. 25 cts. 

 each, postpaid. 



Universal Hover, 6.00 



Eegulator for Brooders 51 additional. 

 'Kg'" Larger sizes of incubators and brooders can be furnished. 



COMBINATION COLONY BROODER NO. 1. 



IMPROVED CHAMPION LEG BAND. 



Made of alumiuuni. in one piece: two 

 I sizes. Large size for Asiatics, turkeys, 

 etc. Small size for all light breeds <d 

 poultry. Bands numbered 1 to 100. Per 

 dozen, 15 cts.: 25 for 30 cts.: 100 for SO cts., 

 postpaid. 



CAPONIZING INSTRUMENTS. 



Poultrymen can double their profits by cap- 

 onizing 'their chicks. Capons always bring 

 fancy prices in market. The operation is very 

 simple. Full directions sent with each set of 

 instruments. Price, S2.50 per set, postpaid. 



GAPE WORM EXTRACTOR. 



Very valuable in removing gape worms from 

 young chicks. 25 cents each, postpaid. 



THOROUGHBRED PIGS. 



I can supplv strictlv thoroughbred stock of the following breeds: Chester AVhlteg, Berk- 

 slilres, Poland Chinas and Jersey Reds. I consider the excellence of my stock cannot be 

 surpassed by any breeder in the United States. 1 will be pleased to quote prices on application. 



