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SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS. 
A well known breed of layers. 81 .00 per sitting, two sittings in 
same package, $1.50. 
PEKIN DUCKS. 
The largest bodied and best layers 
of the duck family. They will con- 
vert a given amount of food into flesh 
quicker than anything else in the line 
of poultry, being ready for market in 
from six to eight weeks from the shell. 
$1.00 per sitting (of 11 eggs), two 
sittings in same package, $1.50. 
CROSSES. 
For solely practical, everyday use, many believe that crosses of 
thoroughbreds are much superior to their more aristocratic cousins. 
You can get some thoroughbreds to take the prizes at your local 
fairs and some crosses to stay at home and work. 
To suit such as want them I have arranged two admirable crosses 
for the very best results. 
No. 1. Eose Comb White Leghorn cockerel and Light Brahma 
hens. 75 cts. per sitting, two in same package, $1.25. 
No. 2. Single Comb Brown Leghorn cockerel and Partridge 
Cochin pullets. Prices same as for No. 1. 
Each of these matings is designed for a practical result combining- 
size, laying qualities, gentleness, activity and quick development. 
In this matter of crossing it is asserted by the best authorities who 
have experimented in this line, that to get the best results, thorough- 
breds must in all cases be used and not the product of the cross for 
subsequent breeding. 
I shall use the greatest care to send out only the best eggs I can 
produce, and shall mark each egg with rubber stamp to check against 
meddling while in transit, as some unexplainable results sometimes 
occur with thoroughbred eggs shipped for hatching. T shall pack as 
carefully as I know how with an eye to security and lightness of 
package. When package is started on its journey my responsibil- 
ities will cease, and in no case, at the price I charge, shall I make 
good a poor hatch. Any apparent mistakes on my part will be 
rectified cheerfully at all times. If you do not care to buy on these 
terms, I do not care to sell. 
EPSee my advertisers for a higher grade of stock in the line of 
poultry. 
