STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE. 
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SO upright as to come almost in contact with the head ; — the 
sickle-feathers long, very upright, without much curve, and 
rich black in color, with an edging of white. 
Legs: Thighs, short and of medium size, — plumage, pure 
white: — Shanks, bright yellow, very short, smooth, and free 
from feathers. 
Carriage : Very erect. 
THE HEN. 
Head: Rather large, — color of plumage, pure white: — Beak, 
yellow, strong, and well curved: — Eyes, red, large, and bright. 
Comb: Bright red, of medium size, well serrated, and 
straight upon the head. 
Ear-lobes and Wattles: Ear-lobes, bright red, and 
small: — Wattles, bright red, small, and well rounded. 
Neck: Short, and well curved, — color of plumage, pure 
white. 
Back: Short; — color of plumage, pure white. 
Breast and Body: Breast, full, round and prominent: — 
Body, rather short, deep and compact, — plumage, throughout, 
pure white. 
Wings : Rather large, long, and the points somewhat droop- 
ing, — color of plumage, pure white. 
Tail: Black, rather large^ and tolerably upright. 
Legs: Thighs, of medium size, and short, — plumage, pure 
white: — Shanks, bright yellow, very short, smooth, and free 
from feathers. 
Carriage: Very upright. 
