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RABBITS OF 1873. 
Lops have advanced considerably in perfection and favor. 
Instead of the thin lanky rabbit, which for length of ear 
alone, held the highest honors at an exhibition, we now 
have length of ears combined with all the other properties. 
Take for example the handsome black and white buck of 
Mr. James Cranch, of London, which is undoubtedly the 
finest lop ever bred, uniting as he does, extraordinary length 
of ear with the proper marking of a jet black shade, and 
large size. I only set forth this rabbit as an example, for 
there are now nearly a score of lops whose ears measure 
twenty-three inches long, possessing the other properties in 
equal superiority. 
Silver Grays have made themselves more prominent ; in- 
deed they have excelled some old standing favorites. The 
desirable chinchilla shade of the fur is now very nearly 
approached by English-bred specimens. The most conspic- 
uous fanciers of this breed who have exhibited successfully, 
are Messrs. A. H. Easten, Hull; S. Ball, Bradford; and J. 
Boyle, Jr., Blackburn. 
Himalayan have been well upheld at all the shows of the 
season. The blackness of the points, so necessary in an 
exhibition rabbit of this variety, have been often shown to 
‘perfection. The principal breeders of prize winners, are 
Messrs. B.S. Rothwell, S. Ball, J. W. Harling, Burnley ; 
H. White, Rochdale; W. H. Tomlinson, Newark; and G. 
T. Hutton, Bradford. 
Angoras have hardly kept pace with some of the newer 
introductions, still they have certainly improved. Seldom 
is that straight, clodded wool seen; the more silky texture 
of the fur has long displaced it. Angoras have many sup- 
porters, whose names are already familiar; amongst others, 
I may mention W. Whitworth, Jr., Manchester; and G. 
5S. Hutton, Bradford. 
Dutch have now become general favorites. At nearly all 
the leading shows the Dutch have had a class to themselves, 
and even where they have not, have generally carried off 
the majority of the prizes in the class they competed in. 
The new style of marking has become general; in fact, the 
old has almost disappeared from the show pen. This new 
marking may be handsome, yet I think its precedent far 
handsomer, and hope that with the new season, it will re- 
turn to its previous estimation. The breeders of this novel 
variety, who have more or less distinguished themselves by 
their rabbits, are Messrs. J. Boyle, Jr.; J. Mason, Hull; 
and W. Whitworth, Jr. 
Belgian Hares are rapidly gaining favor, chiefly on 
account of their size, and partly by the unceasing endeav- 
ors of some fanciers to establish them in this country. Three 
shows have already given a separate class to them—viz: 
Boston, Edinburgh, and the Crystal Palace, which have 
always been well filled with good specimens. To enumer- 
ate the many fanciers who have given this breed their 
attention, would be very difficult; I can only name a few 
of them. Messrs. W. Whitworth, Jr.; J. Boyle, Jr.; W. 
Massey, Spalding; and Messrs. G. P. & R. Hackett, Lon- 
don, have had perhaps the lion’s share. 
Patagonians have, I regret to say, been much neglected for 
their rival, the Belgian Hare. 1 will not here attempt to 
discuss the merits of this breed, but simply state that it is 
deserving of more patronage than it at present receives. 
White Patagonians are now to be found in England. Of 
the other varieties I have little to say. 
The Siberian has slowly advanced, but certainly not to 
the extent it should. 
Polish have almost disappeared. 
The new introduction, Flemish Giant, has scarcely been 
noticed, which, considering its immense size, is to be re- 
gretted. y 
The longest eared rabbit yet bred is Mr. J. Cranch’s; its 
ears measure 24 inches; the widest eared, Mr. G. Phelps’, 
measuring 6} inches. The heaviest rabbit of the season was 
fed by Mr. W. Canner, of Leicester, and weighed 17 pounds 
and 6 ounces.; this was run very closely by Mr. T. Davis, 
of Southwell; with his 17 pound 4 ounce lop doe.—A RaB- 
BIT FANCIER, in Journal of Horticulture. 

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ses It is stated that on Sunday last there were not less 
than one hundred and fifty thousand barrels of scup in 
Rhode Island waters. 
yes ‘‘ Have you seen my black-faced antelope?” inquired 
Mr. Leoscope, who had a collection of animals, of his friend 
Bottlejack. ‘* No, I haven’t. Whom did your black- 
faced aunt elope with ?”’ 

POULTRY SHOWS FOR 1874 & 1875. 
New England Poultry Club. Worcester, Mass., December 
1, 2, 3, and 4, 1874. @. H. Estabrook, Secretary. 
Bucks Co. Poultry Association. Doylestown, Pa., Decem- 
ber 8,9, 10,and 11. Theo. P. Harvey, Secretary, Doyles- 
town, Pa. : 
Connecticut State Poultry Society. Hartford, Conn., De- 
cember 15, 16, 17, and 18. Dr. Geo. L. Parmele, Sec’y. 
Maine Poultry Association. Portland, January 12, 18, 14, 
and 15. Fred. Fox, Secretary, Portland, Maine. 
Western New York Poultry Society, Buffalo, New York. 
February 10th to the 17th. Geo. W. White, Secretary. 


ExcHANGEs. 
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Er@Ht WORDS, DESCRIBING AND OFFERING FOR EXCHANGE ONLY, WILL 
BE ALLOWED AT 25 CENTS FOR EACH AND EVERY INSERTION. 


WILL EXCHANGE—One trio White Cochins or Black Russians, 
at $15 per trio, for cash or Guinea Pigs, or Gray Call Ducks, or choice 
Pigeons, at cash prices. W. H. BRA JKETT, Boston, Mass. 

WILL EXCHANGE—Three pairs first-class Fancy Pigeons (Hel- 
mets, Shields, Archangels), for one pair Blue or Chequered Antwerps, 
Carriers. Must be good birds. 
M. MclrEETERS, Green Island, Albany Co., N. Y. 
FOR EXCHANGE—Trios of first-class Partridge Cochins (Wil- 
liams and Herstine strains) for Brown Leghorns or Bantams. 
Address - WM. P. ATKINSON, Erie, Pa. 
WILL EXCHANGE—White Leghorn Eggs for Eggs from good 
American Dominiques. Good stock wanted. 
Address J. H. MORRISON, Marlow, N. H. 
WILL EXCHANGE for Buff Cochins, several varieties of 
Fowls, Pigeons, Wright’s Ill. Book of Poultry, &e. What offers? 
EBEN P. DAY, Hazleton, Pa. 
WANTED TO EXCHANGE —Pure-bred Fowls or English 
Coach Dog for a light pocket Revolver (seven shooter), with genuine 
silver mounting. J. A. EARLY, Box 312, Youngstown, Ohio. 





WANTED—One W. Cochin Hen and one D. Brahma Hen for G, 8. 
Hamburgs, G. Dorkings, Black Carriers, or Tumbler Pigeons. 
H. BOWERS, 123 Philip Street, Albany, N. Y. 
GOLDEN SPANGLED HAMBURGS—One trio, won first 
and special at N. H. Exhibition, will exchange for a good trio of either 
Brown Red, Ginger Red, Gray, Pile, or Duckwing Games, 
ANDREW J. TUCK, Box 602, Nashua, N. H. 


MICROSCOPE, purchased of McAllister 
in exchange for pair of D. Brahmas or Eggs, or 
cost. Pay express charges on both. 
W. T. COPES, Locustville, Accomac Co., Va. 
TO EXCHANGE-—Light Brahma Eggs, from fine strains, for 
White Cochin, Buff Cochin, White Leghorn, Dominique, Black Ham- 
burg, and 8. S. Hamburg Eggs. 
Address BACON & SPINNING, Riverside Station, Conn, 
WILL EXCHANGE —One Light Brahma Cockerel, very fine 
bird, from Philander Williams’ very best stock, and eight Light Brahma 
Pullets, from Emory Carpenter’s and A. D. Colegrove’s stock, weighing 
from 7 to 9 pounds, for Dark Brahmas, with or without cockerel. 
C. G. SANFORD, 458 Friendship Street, Providence, R. I. 
Philadelphia (cost $20), 
Ducks or oggs, at half its 



LAWN MOWER, in good order, to exchange for other property. 
What offers? JOS. M. WADE, 39 North Ninth St., Phila. 

WILL EXCHANGE—For Brown Leghorns or Golden and Silver 
Spangled Hamburgs, a Bickford Knitting Machine, a Breech-loading 
Rifle, a good Morton Gold Pen and Holder, with Pencil. Fowls must be 
first-class, Address GEORGE W. PHILLIPPO, Onarga, Ill. 
I WILL EXCHANGE —One trio B. B. Red Game Bantams for 
i I . Must be first-class; Bantams are same. 
mee W.F. BACON, Cambridgeport, Mass, 

