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hardy, both as fowls and chicks, easily raised, mature early and pullets commence laying when very 

 young. They are non-sitters, small eaters, splendid foragers, and without doubt very profitable; their 

 adaptability to all soils and places, whether in confinement or allowed unlimited range, make them very 

 popular and suited to the city fancier as well as the farmer Their plnmage is pure black with a green 

 or metalic lustre. Their legs are featherless, clean and of a dark slate color. The chief and striking 

 ornament of the cock is his comb which is very large, single, straight as an arrow, and evenly serrated; 

 has a large flowing tail, carried somewhat high. Tne comb of the hen lies over on one side of the face 

 in a peculiar double fold, similar to those of the Leghorn, but much larger. Setting of thirteen eggs, 

 $2.00 ; Hens, $2 .00 each ; Pullets, $1.75 each ; Cocks, $3.00 each ; Cockerells, $2 50 each. Beautiful stock. 



We have Black Wyandottes and Silver Laced Wyandottes stock and eggs, same price as White 

 Wyandottss. 



Cornish Indian Games, setting of thirteen eggs, $2,00; Hens, $3.00; Pullets, $2.00; Cocfcs $5.00; Cock- 

 erells. $3.00. 



We have Bautam Fowls of different colors. Price, Hen $1 50, Cock $2.00; Trio $5.00. 



BUFF COCHINS. 



We cannot show the beautiful color which its name indicates, as a clear uniform buff; sometimes 

 light in shade, and often deeper, the deep buff being considered the most desirable in color. Buff 

 Cochins are nearly as large as Brahmas, but different in shape; are more fluffy, deeper and broader 

 astern than the Bra h mas. Buffs are practically found to be hardy and good layers during the winter 

 months, and if not too old, and kept in good condition, will moult and lay early and consequently be- 

 come broody early ; and those who wish to have early chickens can use them for sitting, as they are ex- 

 tremely reliable for sitters. When full grown, cocks weigh 11 lbs, and hens 9 pounds. They breed true 

 to feather, hardy, easily kept in confinement and are very docile. Of late years they have become 

 quite popular Setting of thirteen eggs, $2 50; Hens, $3 00 each; Pullets, $2 each ; Cocks, $5 each; Cock - 

 ere Is, $3 each. They are fine breeding stock. 



BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. 



This most popular breed as an all round fowl needs no 

 words of praise. They are good layers the year round. 

 Chicks grow very rapidl^ and make good broilers in a few 

 weeks. Setting of thirteen eggs, $2 00; Hens, $3.10 each; 

 Pullets, $2.00 each; Cocks ; $L 00 each; Cockerells, $3.00 each. 

 These are fine breeding stock. 



White Plymotith Rock Chickens and Eggs, same price as 

 barred. 



BLACK LANGSHANS. 



The Langshans oelong to the grand old Asiatic class of 

 fowls. No variety of fowls have risen to distinction and 

 prominence more rapidly than have the Langshans. They 

 have gained the entrance to the front ranks in the poultry 

 fraternity. Langshans were imported to this country twenty 

 years ago— origin claimed to have been in the northern part 

 of China. Ihey are very prolific, thrive well in either small 

 enclosures or running at large The chicks when first hatched 

 are about half white, and quite frequently they will show 

 some white feathers in wings after they are feathered out, 

 but after they moult those chick feathers, black feathers will 

 come in where the white ones were seen. In color the 

 Langsban is a beautiful glossy black throughout, which 

 makes it decidedly handsome Setting of thirteen eggs, $2. CO; 

 Cocks, $4.00 each; Cockerells, $3.00 each. 



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Barred Plymouth Rocks. 

 Hens, $3.00 each ; Pullets, $2.00 each ; 



mperial Pekin Duck. 



IMPERIAL PEKIN DUCKS. 



The Imperial Pekin Duck is the most popular of 

 all ducks, and is most extensively raised. They 

 are large white duck, in many instances they are 

 a rich creamy white, but this rich color does not 

 show at all times, only when they are in full 

 feather and in prime condition. They are very 

 hardy, having seen ducklings at the age of eight 

 weeks weigh over four pounds and in full feather. 

 They are splendid layers, having been known to 

 lay a* high as 75 eggs in succession, but they lay 

 best when in small flocks. If kept in large flocks 

 they do not lay so well. Their eggs usually hatch 

 well, and ducklings are strong and vigorous. It is 

 erroneous to say ducks or geese must have run- 

 ning water to thrive well. We have seen ducks 

 and geese raised, and were remarkably thrifty, 

 with onlv plenty of water t<> drink, and no water 

 to swim'in at all. But they enjoy themselves much 

 rao^e if they are provided with water to swim, or 

 at least to wash themselves in. We have bred both 

 ducks and geese for many years and consider them 

 very profitable to raise. Pekin Ducks usually 

 weigh from 7 to pounds each. Setting of eleven 

 eggs, $2.00; Drake, $3.00; Hen $2.00. 



POODLE DUCKS— Hens, 75c, each; Drakes, $1.00 each. 



WHITE HOLLAND TURKEY. 



Are more domestic in disposition than Bronze varieties. They present a very fine appearance either 

 in the flock or when dressed They are great layers and make good mothers for tfreir joung, not being 



We took first prize for Crotons at last Flower Shew. 



