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bes Ducks as Eaa Propucers.—The number of eggs 
laid by a duck, depends very much on the breed to which 
she belongs. In all poultry the non-sitters lay more than 
those that are concerned in the rising generation. Thus, 
the Aylesbury will lay a greater number of eggs than any 
other duck. The black duck—ealled the Labrador—the 
East Indian or Buenos Ayre, is a good layer. The Rouen 
is an average layer, and the wild duck lays few compared 
to these. An old duck, is, as a rule, a better layer than a 
young one, but it is impossible to give the average of any 
of them. Aylesbury ducks begin to lay in November and 
December ; Rouens three months later. Both the time when 
they begin laying, and the number of eggs they lay, are 
influenced by their keeping, and by judicious management. 
kee~ A good little Bangor boy recently refused to spell 
cider, because he had signed the pledge. 
bes Cuoosinc Harcuine Eaas.—A contemporary says 
eggs for hatching should be chosen of the fair average size, 
usually laid by the hen they are from; any unusually large 
or small being rejected. Some hens lay immensely large 
eggs, and others small ones. A fat hen will always lay 
small eggs, which can only produce small and weakly chick- 
ens. Absolute size in eggs is therefore of but little impor- 
tance. Round, short eggs are usually the best to select; 
very long eggs—especially if much pointed at the small 
end—almost always breed birds with some awkwardness in 
style or carriage. Neither should rough-shelled eggs be 
chosen ; they usually show some derangement of the organs, 
and are often sterile. Smooth-shelled eggs alone are proper 
for hatching. It is a farce to suppose that the sex of a bird 
can be determined by the shape of the egg. 


Caqatoques, &c., Receivep. 

‘Wo. P. Arxinson, Erie, Pa.—A finely illustrated and 
descriptive Catalogue, Circular, and Card, having cuts of 
_ Dark and Light Brahmas, Partridge and Buff Cochins, 
Brown and White Leghorns, Golden Polands, Houdans, 
Hamburgs, and Fancy Pigeons, with practical hints and 
descriptions. One of the best catalogues of 1874. 
Wo. C. Harte, Clinton, N. Y.—Price List of thirty-one 
varieties of Fancy Pigeons. 
Dr. Gro. L. ParmMeez, Hartford, Conn.—Circular. Sale 
of Rabbits, exhibition stock. Illustrated. 
Howarp K., Payn, Albany, N. Y.—Illustrated Circular. 
Partridge Cochins. 
Osria Bros., Williamsburg, L. I.—Circular. Breeders 
and Dealers in Pigeons, Poultry, Pheasants, Song and Orna- 
mental Birds. Price List. 
C. F. Hopkins, Blackington, Mass.—Card. 
Buff Cochins, White and Brown Leghorns. 
Illustrated. 

POULTRY SHOWS FOR 1874 & 1875. 
New England Poultry Club. Worcester, Mass., December 
1, 2, 8, and 4, 1874. G. 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, 13, 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. 


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ExcHANGEs. 
Ag ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS COLUMN, OF FIVE LINES, OR FoRTY- 
EIGHT WORDS, DESCRIBING AND OFFERING FOR EXCHANGE ONLY, WILL 
BE ALLOWED AT 25 CENTS FOR EACH AND EVERY INSERTION. 


WANTED—A fine Brussels Carpet (80 yards), also good Ingrain 
Carpet (36 yards), in exchange for Fancy Fowls, Eggs, and Pigeons. Per- 
sons having the same to exchange will please send small piece, with 
lowest price, to J. A., Box 255, Johnstown, N. Y. 

TO EXCHANGE—Fancy Pigeons, Poultry, and Eggs, at very low 
prices, for Harper’s, Peterson’s, or any other Magazine, or bound yol- 
umes of Poultry Periodicals, or Wright’s New Poultry Book, or Dickens’, 
Scott’s, or Byron’s complete works, or Books by any good author. 
Address J. A., Box 255, Johnstown, N. Y. 
WILL EXCHANGE —A magnificent Blue Pile Game Cock for 
an equally good Red Pile. Raised from an imported pair, and considered 
one of the finest breeders in the country. 
JOHN A. EDWARDS, Box 5454 New York P. O. 
BROWN LEGHORNS.—One cock and five hens, choice birds, 
Beard & Kinny’s strain, for Game Bantams, any variety. Must be, like 
the Leghorns, first-class. G. F. HOPKINS, Blackinton, Mass. 
TO EXCHANGE—One Yellow Ruff, two Red and two Black Hel- 
mets or Spots, two Black Nuns, all males, for solid Black Turbit and 
Black Nun Females, or other birds, HE. H. HERO, Milford, Mass. 
WANTED-—Silver Spangled Hamburg or Brown Leghorn Eggs 
(must be warranted fresh and from choice specimens, with solid white 
ear-lobes) for a first-class Partridge Cochin Cock, bred from imported 
stock. Address at once, DANIEL T. CROSMAN, Rochester, N. Y. 
FLOWER AND PLANTS TO EXCHANGE for Song Birds 
and Cages of all varieties. Address 
THOMAS MORGAN, Somerset, Somerville, N. J. 
WILL EXCHANGE-—Silver Spangled Hamburgs, White Leg- 
horns, and Black Spanish, first class, for Bronze Turkeys, Toulouse Geese, 
or small Printing Press. 
SMITH & BRO., Poultry Yards, Stony Brook, N. Y. 
WILL EXCHANGE —A pure-bred Earl of Derby Game Hen for 
a Partridge Cochin or L, B. Hen. 
J. E. LLOYD, 17 Richmond Market, Baltimore, Md. 
WANTED TO EXCHANGE—One pair of Guinea Pigs for sit- 
ting of Light Brahma Eggs from reliable stock. Address 
W. D. ZELL, 422 N. Charlotte St., Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pa. 
WANTED-—In exchange for two sittings of Light Brahma Eggs, a 
Beagle or Tarrier Dog Pup. W.E. FLOWER, Shoemakertown, Pa. 
PARTRIDGE COCHINS OR LIGHT BRAHMAS.—Will 
exchange either of varieties mentioned tor choice pair White Pouters. 
Address FRANK, Cranesville, N. Y. 
WANTED TO EXCHANGE —Two Brown Red Game Cocks, 
two years old, for Pouter Pigeons. Address 
F, ANSTEAD, P. O. Box 34, Oneida, N.Y. 
WILL EXCHANGE —Two Red Mottled Jacobin Hens, two Black 
Priest Hens, one Red Snell Hen, for Fantail Pigeons. Give full descrip- 
tion. C. F. HAWKINS, Goshen, N. Y. 
WILL EXCHANGE—0ne trio White Cochins or Black Russians, 
at $15 per trio, for Guinea Pigs, or Gray Call Ducks, or choice Pigeons, 
at cash prices. W. H. BRACKETT, Boston, Mass. 
WILL EXCHANGE—Three pairs first-class Fancy Pigeons (Hel- 
mets, Shields, Archangels), for one pair Blue or Chequered Antwerp 
Carriers. Must be good birds. 
WM. McFEETERS, 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 for Buff Cochins, several varieties of 
Fowls, Pigeons, Wright’s Ill. Book of Poultry, &c. What offers? 
EBEN P. DAY, Hazleton, Pa. 
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. 



















LAWN MOWER, in ae order, to exchange for other property. 
What offers? OS. M. WADE, 39 North Ninth St., Phila. 
WANTED.— Silver Spangled Hamburg Pullets (must be choice, well- 
marked birds, with pure white ear-lobes), for a very fine Duckwing Game 
Cock, with solid black breast, and warranted in every respect, and a first- 
class Partridge Cochin Cock, bred from imported stock. Address at once, 
DANIEL T, CROSMAN, Rochester, N. Y, 

