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SUGGESTIONS TO JUDGES. 
SUGGESTIONS TO JUDGES, 
To BE Considered in Applying the Standard. 
The American Poultry Association, in placing the American 
Standard of Excellence before the Breeders and Fanciers of 
the United States and Canada, recommend that, in its applica- 
tion, Judges shall determine the merits of competing specimens 
by a careful examination of all the points named, commencing 
with Symmetry ^''^ and following the schedule through in the 
order named in the table of values, and deducting such per 
centum for defects^ as may be apparent, f rom the f ull value of a 
perfect bird. 
In all competitions, where "Size and Weight" are consid- 
ered points of merit, the largest and heaviest specimen in 
its class shall be deemed a perfect bird ; and other contestants 
shall be rated comparatively, losing as many points to the 
pound as are designated in the scale for such variety. 
In adjudicating the merits of Light Brahmas, no value shall 
be placed on middle-toe feathering, or any preference given to 
either white or bluish under-color of the plumage. 
Combs turning slightly over to one side of the head, but 
firm in position, while considered objectionable, shall not be a 
disqualification, under the specification in the Standard, ''com6s 
falling over to either side,'''' 
It is respectfully recommended that State and County 
Societies appoint but one Judge, and one alternate, to each 
class, or variety in each class, and that their names be published 
in the regular premium list. 
It is, also, recommended that eighty-five points shall be the 
minimum value of a bird to which a first prize shall be 
awarded. 
