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THE AUSTRALIAN GARDENER. 
September 1, 1908 , 
SOUTH AUSTR 
LIAN, 
YCLEE DEPOT, 
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Royal Enfield Cycles, £10 10s. to £90. 
Beeston Cycles, £8 10s. to £16. 
Liberal Terms. 
Exceptional 
Guarantee. 
iil” hRumdie St.,.hdelaide 
The brown variety of leghorns, al- 
though not so popular in Australia as 
their white brethren, are a most useful 
breed of fowls. They are exceptionally 
vigrorous, and their egg-laying powers 
are beyond reproach. They are, in com- 
parison with most fowls, a very ancient 
family, for colored models of these fowls 
have been found amongst the ruins of 
Pompeii. In the opinion of some 
breeders, the brown Leghorn is a better 
bird for the table than the white, and 
taken altogether the brown Leghorn may 
be classed as a most useful fowl for all 
practical purposes. The brilliant coloring 
of both sexes of these fowls make them 
an attractive addition to any poultry- 
yard, and, consequently, they are esteemed 
by those who like good looks to accompany 
good performances. 
The number of hens to be mated to one 
male bird varies according to breed, age 
and season. For the larger types of bird 
(1) for a cockerel, until end of February, 
three hens, after February increase to 4 
or five; (2) for a cockerel that has 
moulted once, until the end of February 
two hens, increasing to three or four; (3) 
for an old cock, uncil_end of February 
one hen only, increasing to two or three. 
For the smaller breeds—(1) cockerel, 
early. four to five hens, later six to nine ; 
(2) cock once moulted, early, three to 
four hens, later five to seven; (3) old 
cock, early, two hens, later four to five. 
There are, however, many modifications 
suggested by health, surroundings, &c. 
As to age a henis at her best in her 
second year. A six months’ old pullet 
has not done growing, so that a great 
deal of her vitality, and strength goes to 
make up her own frame. 
Do Poultry Dany F 
Yes, if you REGULARLY use 
“KONDO” 
Poultry Food. 
POULTRY FOR PROFIT is a very inter- 
esting subject, and one that is uot yet 
definitely settled in this country. How- 
ever, there is one thing certain, if Hens 
ean be made to lay a large number 
‘of eggs, and they do not die from 
sickness, Poultry-keeping would pay, and 
pay very handsomely. ‘‘ KONDO” Poultry 
Food will assist the former, and by keeping 
the birds healthy greatly reduces the latter. 
To be had from Stcrekeepers, or from 
R. G. LILLYWHITE. Sole Agent, 
’Phone 2250. 10 Alma Chambers. 
MY JEWELLER. 
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Good Work at Moderate Charges, 
Watches Cleaned from Qs. 6d. 
A well-selected stock of Watches and 
Jewellery ai fair play prices. 
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