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BUFF COCHINS. 



We cauQot show the beaatlfal color In th« 

 «ut herewith, which its name indicates, as a 

 elear uniform buff; somet raes light in ahade, 

 and often deeper, the deep batf beingiconsid- 

 •red the most desirable in color. Buff Cochins 

 «re nearly as large as Brahraas, but different 

 in shape; are more fluffy, deeper and broader 



•" ""--f-^, "*>', "^"/^, "i«u^, uct;p«r ana oroaaer 

 astern than the Brahmas. Buffs are practically 

 found to be hardy and good layer^i during the 

 winter monihs; and if not too old, and kept in 

 good condition, will moult and lay early and 

 consequently become broody early ; and those 

 who wish to have early chickens can use them 

 for sitting, as they are extremnly reliable for 

 fitters. When full grown, cocks weigh 11 lbs 

 and hens 9 pounds. They breed true lo feather, 

 hardy, easily kept in confinement and aie very 

 docile, ©f late years they have become quite 

 popular. Dr. S. C. Mayer's strain is Known as 

 the finest in the world. Setting of thirteen 

 eggs $2 50; Hens, $8.00 each; Pullets, $2 each; 

 Cocks, $5 00 each ; Cockerells, $3.00 each. They 

 are fine breeding stock. ,^ ^^ ^ ' 



Bufl Cochin*. 



Barred Plymouth Rock«. 



BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. 



This most popular breed as an all louud fowl needs no 

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

 Chicks grow very rapidly and make g.jod broilers in a lew 

 weeks. 



Our maiings are extra fine this year and will produce 

 grand birds. Fine shanks and "ringlet barred." Our strains 

 are Gelbart's. 



Settlng'of thirteen eggs f?2.00; Hens. $3.00 each; PuUots. 

 1^^.00 each; Cocks, $5.00 each; Cockerells, $.=5.00 each. Thoae 

 are fine breeding stock. 



White Plymouth Roek Ctiickeus and Eggs, same price, 

 barred 



BLACK LANGSHANS. 



The Langshans belongs to the grand old Asiatic class of fowls, 

 Ko variety of fowls^have risen to distinction and prominence more 

 rapidly than have the Langshan. They have gained the entrance to 

 the front ranks in the poultry fraternity. Langshans were Im- 

 ported to this country twenty years ago— origin claimed to have 

 been in the Northern part of (Jhina. They are very prolific, thrive 

 wel 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 ont , 

 but after they moult those chick feathers, black feathers will come 

 In where the white ones were seen. In color the Langshan is a 

 beautiful glossy black throughout, which makes it decidedly hand- 

 some. 



Now, as to their laying qualities, we have found them excellent 

 layers, better than the average large fowl. Eai-ly hatched pullets 

 will begin laying In early winter and continue throughout the whole 

 winter and will lay reasonably well all spring and summer. How- 

 ever, the condition and care of fowls must be taken into considera- 

 tion, not only in the Langshans, but In all breeds. They lay mostly 

 dark colored eggs, yet they do not lay strictly one color. Some are 

 darker In color often than others, which is no indication of impurity 

 of stock. They are very large in size and well built. Our strains of 

 this variety are Struthers Sisters. Setting of thirteen eggs $1.00; 

 Hens, $8.00 each; Pullets, $2.00 each; Cocks, $5.00 each; Cockrslls, 

 $^.00 each. 



BlaokLamgshaas, 



White Fantail Pigreons. $3.00 Ptr Pair. 



