. Prairie agriculture [microform] : containing a list of chemical experiments; a series of experiments on the growth of seeds; a description of how plants grow; a sketch of the formation of the prairie soil by water and ice action; an account of farming operations and of crops adapted to Manitoba; a description of diseases of crops, of insects, and of birds; an account with illustrations of the breeds of horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry adapted to Manitoba; advantages of mixed farming. Agriculture; Agriculture. 228 PRAIRIE AGRICULfUi^E. TURKEYS. There are six recognized varieties of Tu
. Prairie agriculture [microform] : containing a list of chemical experiments; a series of experiments on the growth of seeds; a description of how plants grow; a sketch of the formation of the prairie soil by water and ice action; an account of farming operations and of crops adapted to Manitoba; a description of diseases of crops, of insects, and of birds; an account with illustrations of the breeds of horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry adapted to Manitoba; advantages of mixed farming. Agriculture; Agriculture. 228 PRAIRIE AGRICULfUi^E. TURKEYS. There are six recognized varieties of Turkeys, viz., Bronze, Narragansett, BufiF, Slate, White, and Black. Of these the Bronze is deservedly the most popular. This breed is very closely related to the wild turkey of America, from which it derives its beautiful bronze plumage as well as its hardiness. The Bronzes are the largest of all turkeys, male birds. BRONZ£ TURKEY. T/te Property of M, Ma w. ^Wtffnrpeg Man. of the variety often weighing as much as 40 pounds. Turkeys are kept for table purposes. They are con- sidered somewhat difficult to rear, the young birds being very delicate. When properly understood, however, and managed under suitable conditions, turkeys are profitable fowls, there always being a good demand for them when they are fresh, plump, and well Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Winnipeg : Consolidated Stationery Co.
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