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WHITE LANGSHANS. 



Practically the White Langshans are the same as the Black 

 having the same proud, stylish carriage, and rather active dispo- 

 sition as compared with other Asiatics. They are a more recent 

 addition to the list of varieties of pure bred poultry than the 

 Black Langshan, having been imported from China a few vears 

 ago, and are as yet quite scarce. Like their black relatives, they 

 mature early, are first-rate layers. good sitters and mothers and 

 fine table fowl. We have choice breeding stock of this variety 

 and the young ones from this mating should be verv fine. Mit- 

 chell's strains. Setting of thirteen eggs, $3.00 ; Hens. $4 00 each ; 

 Pullets, $3.00 each ; (Jocks, $7.00 each ;. Cockerells, $5.00 each. The 

 finest strains. 



White Langshans. 

 IMPERIAL PEKIN DUCKS. 



The Imperial Pekin Dnck is the most popular of 

 all ducks, and is most extensively raised. They 

 are a 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 

 as 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 running 

 water to thrive well. We have seen ducks and 

 geese raised, aad were remarkably thrifty, with 

 only plenty of water to drink, and no water to 

 swim in at all. But they enjoy themselves much 

 Imperial Pekin Ducks. more 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 veryprofitable to raise. Pekin ducks usually weigh 



from 7 to 9 lbs. each. Setting of eleven eggs, $2.00; Drake, $3.00; Hen, $2.00. 



WHITE HOLLAND TURKEY, 



Are more domestic in disposition than the Bronze varieties. They present a very fine appear- 

 ance either in the flock or when dressed. Theyare greatlayers and make good mothers for their young, 

 not being much inclined to roam about and get the poults wet and chilled. Mature Toms weigh 25 to 30 

 pounds, and hens 16 to 18 pounds. This variety is coming into great favor, and we consider them an 

 excellent one. The young are very hardy and quite easily raised. We have a choice flock of these ex- 

 cellent Turkeys, giving them free range "of a farm. Give"them a trial. $10.00 per pair. 



NOTE. — Exhibition Birds a matter of Correspondence. 



STECKLER'S POULTRY TONIC AND EGG PRODUCER. 



The best and surest remedial agent for quickening the growth of young hens, and 

 keeping them healthy. More eggs are produced from the use of our Tonic than all other 

 so called e^cr producers. Our preparation is a tonic and stimulant — not a food— vege- 

 table ingredients forming the very highest percentage in its mixture. It is a positive 

 and preventive cure for the many'ills that Poultry is heir to. It is constantly used on 

 our large Poultry Farm. Price, one pound box, 20c; postage 16c. extra. Six boxes by 

 express or freight, $1.00. 



Specialties and Novelties. 



SPKCIAIvTIES. 



Steckler's Original Stock Best of 

 all Beans.— (Bush.)— We have been for- 

 tunate enough in securing a limited supply 

 of the Original Stock of this well-known 

 green snap bean from Germany. American 

 soil and culture will not reproduce the 

 same variety that is grown in the Father- 

 land. In order to make a distinction bet- 

 ween the two varieties, we have decided to 



adopt the above name, which will be a 

 guarantee that our customers will gecure 

 the genuine article. Price, $3.00 per peck; 

 $1.50 per gallon; 50c. per quart. 



Stringless Green Pod Bush Beans- 

 — The are pods long and straight aud 

 absolutely stringless; about on a par with 

 Extra Early Red Valeutine as to maturity. 

 Price.bu. $8.50 ;pk. $2.25; gal. $1.25; qt. 40c. 



