. Burpee's farm annual, 1887 : garden, farm, and flower seeds. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs. WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. Throughout the entire country no breed of fowls is more universally popular, or more deservedly so, than the Plymouth Rocks. But " something new " is constantly demanded by poultry fanciers, and after careful considera- tion of all the new breeds of fowls, we have concluded that The White Plymouth Rocks are sure to be in great demand, and, consequently, a very profitable inve
. Burpee's farm annual, 1887 : garden, farm, and flower seeds. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs. WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. Throughout the entire country no breed of fowls is more universally popular, or more deservedly so, than the Plymouth Rocks. But " something new " is constantly demanded by poultry fanciers, and after careful considera- tion of all the new breeds of fowls, we have concluded that The White Plymouth Rocks are sure to be in great demand, and, consequently, a very profitable investment to all who secure a good breeding stock. They have all the good points that make the original Plymouth Rock such a favorite "farmers' fowl," but are of pure, spotless white plumage, very beautiful and attractive in appearance. They are hardy, first-class mothers, and prolific layers, as well as fine table fowls of good size. Our stock is the very best, and most carefully bred. Price, single cockerel, $ ; pair, cockerel and hen, $ ; per trio, mated for breeding, Eggs for hatching, from our unsurpassed stock, $ per 13. PLYMOUTH ROCKS. The value of this breed is such that their reputation is -established. Their color is Dominique, of shades varying from light to dark ; combs single, legs yellow and free from feathers. The chicks are lively and strong, maturing very rapidly, and are ready for the market at an early age. The qualitj' of their flesh is excellent, being tender, juicy and fine grained; the skin being of a bright yellow. They are excel- lent layers, as well as good mothers in season. They are not high flyers, and are good foragers when given their liberty. The cocks weigh nine to eleven pounds, and hens seven to nine pounds. Every farmer will find a trio of these fowls a profitable investment. Our stock has been made up of the best strains in the country, comprising a number of prize birds, and bjr the most judicious breeding and mat
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