Agriculture .. . lack 0/ D. E. Salmon, Chief Bureau 0/ Animal Industry, Dept. 0/ Agriculture. 821. Other French breeds — There are a number of other Frenchbreeds, among which LaFleche and Crevecoeur are recognized by ourStandard. They are not, however, often seen. CXI. ENGLISH FOWLS. 822. Dorkings — Of this type there are three distinct breeds : White,Silver Gray, and Colored. They have five toes on each foot. They aresaid to be rather delicate, except when provided with a large, well-drainedrange. The size is medium. Only moderately good layers. Good rarely see
Agriculture .. . lack 0/ D. E. Salmon, Chief Bureau 0/ Animal Industry, Dept. 0/ Agriculture. 821. Other French breeds — There are a number of other Frenchbreeds, among which LaFleche and Crevecoeur are recognized by ourStandard. They are not, however, often seen. CXI. ENGLISH FOWLS. 822. Dorkings — Of this type there are three distinct breeds : White,Silver Gray, and Colored. They have five toes on each foot. They aresaid to be rather delicate, except when provided with a large, well-drainedrange. The size is medium. Only moderately good layers. Good rarely seen in the United States. 823. Orpingtons — This is a comparatively new breed. Said to be -yS AGRICULTURE hardy and a general-purpose fowl. There are three established varieties,Black, White, and Buff, and of each there are single-comb and rose-combsub-varieties. They are said to be good layers and good table fowls but theycannot compete in America with the Plymouth Rocks and Wyandottes. !£&£&&.. 270. Pair
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