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feathers. The undercolor throughout is a dull black. The Mottled 
Houdan is the best-known variety of the French breeds in this 
country. 
White Houdan.—The White Houdan is identical with the Mottled 
with the exception of the color of plumage. In this variety both 
sexes are white throughout and free from any foreign color. 
Fig. 29.—La Fl&che male. 
CREVECCEUR. 
The Crevecceur is likewise one of the old French breeds, and is 
about one-half pound heavier in average weight than the Houdan. 
Like the Houdan. this breed is not common in the United States, 
but in its native country is known chiefly as a desirable table fowl. 
It h as a crest and beard, like the Houdan, but differs from the latter 
in having onlv four toes. The comb is V-shaped and of medium size. 
The crest is large and similar to that of the Houdan. The shanks and 
toes are black or leaden in color and the skin is white. The hen lays 
a white-shelled egg. In type the Crevecceur is much like the Houdan, 
