ORNAMENTAL BANTAMS. 
Ornamental Bantams are bred chiefly for pleasure and fancy, but 
thev possess many useful qualities as well, being, as a rule, good layers 
^ and valuable as sitters; in fact, Cochin Bantam hens are used to hatch 
the eggs of Pheasants and other fowls under domestication. Among 
ornamental bantams the Cochin and Brahma Bantams are miniatures 
of the large Cochins and Brahmas in shape and color; the Black and White 
Rose-Combs are counterparts of the graceful and stylish Hamburgs, 
carrying, however, wings and tails somewhat larger in proportion to the 
body. They are the embodiment of grace, style and sprightliness. 
> Sebright Bantams, were originated in England by the late Sir John 
. Sebright and were the result of thirty years of painstaking care in mating 
and breeding. They are, perhaps, the greatest achievement of the 
fancier's art in producing birds of both sexes that are marvels of diminu- 
tive size and laced feathers in all sections. The feathers in both male and 
female are laced exactly alike. The low carriage of wings and well- 
spread tail give to these beautiful birds a most distinctive and striking ap- 
pearance. 
The Japanese Bantams are one of the curiosities of the Bantam class. 
The disproportionately large comb, face, wings and tail (of the male), 
and remarkable shortness of legs are the chief characteristics. The tail 
is distinguished by the long, sword-shaped sickles, that are carried forward 
and upright to an unusual degree. 
Polish Bantams should be the same in shape, style and plumage as 
the large varieties of Polish. 
The White Booted are distinct from the White Cochin Bantams in the 
possession of an abundance of stiff feathers, pronounced vulture-hocks, 
and an upright and sprightly carriage. 
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