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toncc of flesh 13 concerned, ia one of the very best in existence. They 
breed constant in color, markings, constitution and vigor, and aro 
always well able to take care of themselves. 
The true color of the Dominique is a light ground undulated and 
penciled in the softest manner with slaty blue — almost black — forming 
bands all over the body. The hens and cocks are shaded alike ex« 
cept that the plumage of the ccpk is more distinct, often with golden 
hackles, and bronzed wings. The comb of the cock may be either; 
single or double, but we prefer the single comb, as most indicative 
of the true type. The iris of the eye is a bright orange, and the bill 
and legs a bright yellow or buff color. They are square built, broad 
breasted, rather short legged fowls, with little offal, and with high 
flavored and profitable flesh; elegant in plumage, and a hardy, 
healthy, profitable and prolific race of birds. 
, :il . Barred Plymouth .Rociia 
' " ■ ' VII. Plymouth Rocks. 
This is a modern American breed originated by Dr. Y. C. Bennett, and 
Irst shown at Boston in 1840. Said to have been produced by a cross of 
• Cochin-ChiiSU cock, with a heu, herself a cross between the fawu-eolored 
