. The Eastern poultryman . Box 11, Homer City, Pa. (Always use box number.) of Langshan as originally imported from China and sent to our breeders here from the Croads, of England. This type with its deep body and full round breast, has always proven so satisfactory in its pro- duct of fine flesh and abundant egg yield that our breeders will not knowingly de- part, in their selections, from the genuine that they may admire as, far and away, the most attractive of any "Langshan ; The Utility Qualities of the Langshan. —Its reputation throughout the world, where given practical t
. The Eastern poultryman . Box 11, Homer City, Pa. (Always use box number.) of Langshan as originally imported from China and sent to our breeders here from the Croads, of England. This type with its deep body and full round breast, has always proven so satisfactory in its pro- duct of fine flesh and abundant egg yield that our breeders will not knowingly de- part, in their selections, from the genuine that they may admire as, far and away, the most attractive of any "Langshan ; The Utility Qualities of the Langshan. —Its reputation throughout the world, where given practical tests, is that it is among the most valuable, for all purposes for which they are kept. The General-Purpose Qualities of the Langshan.—None better for home use, meat and eggs both considered. The Langshan Chick, Care and Man- agement.—One of the hardiest of all. Earliest to mature of its size. Dry, clean shelter, free from lice ; clean water and food, with free range, results in success. The Langshan on the Farm.—Vigor- ous, hardy, good foragers, splendid lay- ers, faithful mothers, excellent for the table. The Langshan in the City.—Many of the finest show Langshans we have known were raised on town lots. Do not overcrowd any fowl. The Langshan re- sponds handsomely to good care in con- finement or on large range. The Langshan in the Show-Room.— Always popular. Mating for Shape.—First, depth of body and fullness of breast ; firmness in character of head ; erect carriage ; short, concave back ; erect, widely-expanded, fully-furnished tail ; squarely set legs, of length to give graceful carriage—not stilty. The Langshan as a Table Fowl.—Win- ners of many prizes on both continents at leading dressed poultry exhibitions. Preparing Langshans for the Show- Room.—Naturally a show-bird. In good health means well-fitted in full feather with the Langshan. Mating for Color.—Langshans with the blackest eyes, darkest bills and shanks and with the whitest skin have prove
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