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mony, the buck taking care of the little ones and exercising 
patriarchial authority over his whole family. In breeding 
the only points to aim at are size and length of wool. 
The Himalayan . — They are a very beautiful variety (see 
cut in No. 34, page 529). The color is white, with nose, 
ears, feet, and tail black, or very dark-brown ; black being 
the desired color. The fur is very thick, fine, and soft, and 
more lustrous than any other white rabbit. The eyes are 
pink or cornelian color, the ears are erect ; weight about six 
pounds. 
The Silver Gray . — They are apparently about the same 
size as the Himalayan, but are considerably heavier. The fur 
is a dark silver-gray color, the soft fur being a slate or blue, 
and the long hairs being mixed, some black, some white ; 
the belly being usually lighter color than the back, while 
the head and neck are quite dark. The more even in color 
the whole body, the more desirable and valuable is the speci- 
men. The ears are erect, and the eye very soft and gentle 
in expression. The young, when first born, are black, and 
do not assume their full silver-gray color until four to six 
months old. 
The Belgian Hare Rabbit . — They derive their name from 
the color, which is the same as that of the European Hare. 
They are a true rabbit, and not a hybrid, as many suppose. 
Their ears are large and erect; head small in proportion to 
the size of the body ; weight from twelve to fifteen pounds. 
They are not prolific as the smaller varieties. 
The Dutch . — They hold the same position in the Rabbit 
class that the Bantams do among the fowls. They are very 
pretty little animals, of about two to four pounds weight. 
They vary in color, being gray and white, blue and white, 
black and white, and fawn and white. The fashionable style 
of marking is similar to the well-known Dutch cattle. The 
posterior portion of the body, from just back of the fore- 
shoulders being dark, with the ears and side of the head 
around the eyes the same color; the shoulders, neck, throat, 
and face white ; the line of separation between the colors 
being abrupt and uniform. As yet, perfection of marking 
has not been attained ; comparatively few being perfect 
enough for exhibition purposes. They are very prolific and 
hardy, and as nurses excel all other varieties. Many of the 
large breeders in England use them as foster-mothers, with 
the very best results, a little doe of three pounds weight 
being said to bring up a litter of five or six young in far 
better condition than another of eight pounds and over (a cut 
of this variety will shortly appear in the Journal ). 
Newark, Ohio. P. J. Keller. 
AGRICULTURAL SHOWS. 
Georgia State Fair. Atlanta, October 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 
and 24. 
New Jersey State Fair. Waverley Station, September 14, 
15, 16, 17, 18, and 19. 
POULTRY SHOWS FOR 1874 & 1875. 
New England Poultry Club. Worcester, Mass., December 
1, 2, 3, and 4, 1874. G. H. Estabrook, Secretary. 
The Eastern Pennsylvania Poultry Association. Doyles- 
town, Pa., December 8, 9, 10, and 11, 1874. Theo. P. 
Harvey, Secretary, Doylestown, Pa. 
Connecticut State Poultry Society. Hartford, Conn., De- 
cember 15, 16, 17, and 18, 1874. Dr. G. L. Parmele, Sec’y. 
Meadville Poultry and Columbarian Association. Mead- 
viile, Dec. 22, 23, 24, and 25 ; 1874. A. McLaren, Sec. 
Maryland State Poultry Association, Baltimore, Jan. 5, 6, 7, 
and 8, 1875. S. H. Slifer, Secretary. 
Lehigh Yalley Poultry Association. Allentown, Pa., Jan- 
uary 5, 6, 7, and 8, 1875. John H. Hickman, Secretary. 
Maine Poultry Association. Portland, January 12, 13, 14, 
and 15, 1875. Fred. Fox, Secretary, Portland, Maine. 
Western Pennsylvania Poultry Society. Pittsburg, January 
13 to 20 inclusive. R. F. Sbannan, Secretary. 
Massachusetts Poultry Association. Boston Music Hall, 
January 27 to February 4, 1875. Wm. B. Atkinson, Sec- 
retary. 
Western New York Poultry Society. Buffalo, New York, 
February 10 to 17, 1875. Geo. W. White, Secretary. 
Rhode Island Poultry and Columbarian Society. Provi- 
dence, February 18, 19, 20, and 21, 1875. James L. 
Bullock, Corresponding Secretary. 
Excf-j/\NQES. 
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. — White Leghorn pallets, Buff Cochin, or B. B. Red Game 
Bantam cockerels, in exchange for White Crested Fantail Pigeons. 
P. McPHERSO N, FT. E. cor. 4th and Olive Sts., St. Louis, Mo. 
EXCHANGE. — Standard Brown Leghorn cockerels will be given 
in exchange for Tumbler or Carrier Pigeons. What other offers? 
Address T. J. McDANIEL, Hollis Centre, Me. 
EXCHANGE. — Wanted a good Cabinet Organ, an Incubator, and 
Blue or Yellow Fantail Pigeons, in exchange for.faney fowls of most any 
variety. Have some nice Black and White Fantails. 
C. E. L. HAYWARD. 
WILL EXCHANGE. — Three G. P. Hamburg and two White 
Leghorn cockerels, hatched April 30, choice birds fit to win prizes, for 
Game or Golden Sebright Bantams; also, Dark Brahma chicks for. ex- 
change. What offers ? Must be first-class. 
T. J. BLACK, Cannonsburg, Pa. 
PEKIN DXJCKS wanted in exchange for Brahma, Cochin, Leg- 
horn or Spanish fowls, or Berkshire Pigs. 
W. A. MYERS, New Oxford, Pa. 
FOR EXCHANGE. — Twenty-five Partridge Cochin cockerels, 
three to four months old, for Game Bantam chicks. Cockerels got by 
cock that weighs 14 pounds ; they are good. What offers? 
BENJ. MANN, Haddonfield, N. J. 
WILL EXCHANGE. — For Short-faced Tumblers, one pair Yel- 
low Barbs, valued at $10. Address D. FRANK ELLIS, Cambridge. Mass. 
W1I.I, EXCHANGE.— Lop -eared Buck ; won first premium at 
our Boston show, last winter. Also young rabbits, half Lop-eared, three 
months old. Fine Game Bantams. No stamp required. 
Address GEO. W. DIXON, Box 188, Worcester, Mass. 
WILL EXCHANGE. — One pair of B. B. Red Games (willow legs, 
bay eyes, and perfectly marked), for B. B. R. Game Bantams. What 
other offers ? Address W. A. BATES, Cuba, N. Y. 
EXCHANGE. — Howard Breech-loading Riile, new, cost $30.00, will 
be exchanged for an exhibition trio of Partridge Cochin fowls or chicks. 
Address JNO. D. McFARLAND, Titusville, Pa. 
WANTED SN EXCHANGE for two fine White Cochin Cockerels, 
vulture hocked, two Black Cochin hens or pullets of undoubted purity, 
and vulture hocked. Address 
J. C. LONG, Jr., 39 North Ninth St., P hiladelphia, Pa. 
TO EXCHANGE. — 24 Bremen Geese for English Pouters, Gamers, 
Owls, or Barbs. Also, Black Cochin Cockerels, Williams’ strain, for one 
pair of Scotch Sky Terriers, over one year old, not akin, and good Ratters. 
Also, 12 Leghorn Cockerels for other fancy poultry. Also, 100 pair of 
choice fancy pigeons, from imported stock, for anything that is offered, 
either Birds, Ducks, Rabbits, Sky Terriers, King Charles Spaniels, Guinea- 
Pigs, or Maltese Cats. Address 
ERNEST W. WIDER, East St. Louis, 111. 
AN EXHIBITION TRIO OF CAYUGA DUCKS to ex- 
change for spring chickens (broilers). What offers? 
A. M. HALSTED, Box 23, Rye, N. Y. 
RABBITS. — Lops, Himalayans, and Dutch. Pigeons, — Antwerp 
and Calcutta Fantails. Will exchange for a good milch cow, or for Tur- 
bits. A. M. HALSTED, Box 23, Rye, New York, 
