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J. SXECKI^ER SEED CO j I.TD., AI^MANAC AND 



Poultry arid Live Stock; Departnner|t. 



Tbi? department is in the city limits, embraces two 5 acre tracts all under first class supervision. 



The following list contains an accurate aod faithful description of thoroughbred Poultry, etc., that 

 we fire prepared to offer our patrons this season. Our stock comprises the very best and choicest 

 'scored" birds as found anywhere, whila our prices are as reasonably low as merit will justify. 



^\t our firsL annual Louisiana Stale Fair we scored eleven prices. 



Oar pens are distinctly separated from one another, so much so that no intermixing can occur; the 

 land is well drained, and the pens high, well ventilated and always kept in a clean and healthy condi- 

 tion. From personal experience we have selected these breeds as'specially adapted to our climate. We 

 handle no others. 



Birds are carefully packed and shipped F. O. B, here. The eggs are also carefully packed in separ- 

 ate department boxes" which will insure their carriage several hundred miles. 



We guarantee our stock to be as represented. 



We will cheerfully furnish our cusiomors with any kind of fancy birds wanted. Let us know your 

 wants.' 



MAI^TKS:^ CAT5>. 



Fine house pets and best ratters. Trice, $4.00 each, $7.00 per pair. 



Fine vard birds, 

 PIGS, $2.00 per pair: 



GUINEA FOWi^S. 



lue-gray in color. Price, Hens 50 cents each: Cocks, 75 cents each, GUINEA 



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Peacocks. 



PBACOCKS. 



PEA-FOWL. (LAT. PAVO ) 



This magnificent bii'd is not a native of this country, but has 

 been domesticated in England for many years. The gorgeous 

 plumes that adorn the Peacock do not compose the tail as many 

 suppose, bat are only the tail coverts. The tail feathers them- 

 selves are short and rigid and serve to keep the train spread, as 

 may be seen when the bird walks about in all the majesty of bis 

 expanded plumage. No collection of Poultry is complete with- 

 out one of these magnificent birds. Price, .$10 per pair. 



LIGHT BHAHMAS. 



The Light Brahma is a very popular and profitable bird; their 

 large bodies and rapid growth making them a good market fowl. 

 They are also an excellent fall and winter layer, producing a large part 

 of their eggs when other breeds are not laying, and will do nearly as 

 well in a cold coop as in a warm one,' and are the largest among im- 

 ported fowls. 



Our birds of this variety are "Depuy of York." Setting of thirteen 

 eggs, $2.50; Hens, $3.00 each; Pullets. $2.00 each; Cocks, $5.00 each; 

 Cockerells, .$.3.00 each. Fine breeding stock. 



Light Brahmas. 



White Wyandotte. 



White Wyandottes. 



This variety of the Wyan- 

 dotte family has shown its 

 superiority as a practical and 

 profitable fowl. Hardy, vig- 

 orous, 'a rapid grower, yellow 

 skin, beak and legs, compact 

 and plump body, and superior laying qualities, even in very 

 cold weather they combine as many or more good. points than 

 any other fowl. 



Our strain it a combination from several of the best 

 strains in the country, Hawk's strain. 



Setting of tnirteen eggs, $2.00; Hens, $2.00 each ; Pullets, 

 $1.75 each; Cocks, $3.00 each; Cockerells, $2.50 each. Our birds 

 compare with the best known. 



Intepnational Poultry Food, 25 Cents Package. 



