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Fleche, in France, where, they are most commonly raised. Besides these 
there are several other varieties of useful and ornamental breeds known 
in France as, first, the de Breda, de Breese, Court Paltas, and du Mans, 
and among the ornamental varieties the Chamois, Hollandais, Henainea 
nod Padoue. The Bredas have already been described. 
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XV. The Houdans. 
Thsse fowls are held in France in fully as high estimation as are tho 
Dorkings in England. They are hardy, easily raised, fatten kindly, lay 
good sized eggs, and are of a most excellent quality ' f flesh. They are 
e five-toed race, and are reported to have originated between a cross of 
