GARDEN MANUAL FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 
COLORED MUSCOVY DUCKS. 
They are of good size, black and white in 
color, the black predominating. The most 
peculiar characteristic is that the side of 
the head and the region around the eye are 
without feathers and corrugated and scar- 
let in color. Unlike any other variety, this 
duck builds her nest and never scatters her 
eggs. She will hatch and rear her young 
with diligent care. It requires the Mus- 
covy five weeks to hatch, while other varie- 
ties hatch in four weeks. It is the duck 
that never quacks. Crossed with the 
Poodle Duck it forms the Muley Duck, 
which improves the size about one-third. 
Drake, $3.00; Hen, $2.00; Trio, $6.50. 
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INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS. 
Their wonderful laying qualities, to- 
gether with the delicate flavor and richness 
of their eggs, make them much _ sought 
after for the breakfast table. These birds 
are very quick motioned, and it is possible 
for them to move very rapidly, being very 
strong im légs; well set back, with .erect 
carriage. There is no suggestion of the 
awkward waddle of the common duck. 
Hence their name Indian Runner. Their 
peculiar markings and racy appearance 
make them very attractive, and to see them 
is to admire them. But what is best of all 
is their egg producing qualities, easily sur- 
passing anything yet produced. The stan- 
dard weight for a mature duck is 4 pounds, 
for a mature drake 4% pounds. If one de- 
sires it, by careful selection and breeding 
they ean be very easily made to weigh 6 to 
7 pounds, but these are the leghorn of the 
duck family and should be kept very trim 
and neat and close to. the standard 
weights. While they do best when given 
free range, they can be quite successfully 
handled in limited quarters, a two-foot 
fence being sufficient to enclose them. 
Sitting of eleven eggs, $2.50; Drakes, $4.00 
each; Hens, $3.00 each; Trio, $9.00. 
ROUEN DUCKS.—Drakes, $3.00; 
$2.00; no eggs furnished. ; 
POODLE OBR CALLED DUCKS.—Hens, 
$1.00 each; Drakes, $1.25 each. 
BROWN CHINESE GEESE. 
Rank with the Toulouse in size, and are 
considered more prolific. They are strong, 
vigorous and active birds. They are char- 
acterized by a large head, bearing a pro- 
nounced black knob, and a heavy gray dew- 
Hens, 
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lap under the throat. The neck is long, 
back broad and flat, breast full and round, 
body large and upright. The thighs are 
short and plump, and the shanks medium 
long and dark orange _ colored. The 
plumage of the neck is rather light gray 
in color. Price, $12.00 per pair; Gander, 
$7.00; Goose, $6.00. 
WHITE CHINESE GEESE.—These are 
the same as the Brown Chinese Geese, ex- 
cept in color. Prices same. 
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TOULOUSE GEESE. 
Are.an old French breed, and have long 
been popular in France for their superior 
fattening qualities and hardiness, making 
them very profitable. They are in demand 
on the American market and are largely 
bred on American farms. They are less 
esteemed for table purposes than some 
other breeds, owing to the coarse and flabby 
nature of the flesh. They are late matur- 
ing and prolific, averaging about forty 
eggs:in a season. Price, $9.00 per pair; 
Gander, $5.00; Goose, $4.00. 
COMMON GEESE.—$4.00 per pair; Goose 
$1.75; Gander, $2.25. 
WHITE FAN TAIL PIGEONS.—$2.50 per 
pair; Blue Fan Tail Pigeons, $3.00 per pair; 
Carrier Pigeons, $3.50 per pair; Homer 
Pigeons, $3.00 per pair. 
Steckler’s French Market Corn is a Favorite. 
