. The modern guide for fruit and truck shippers and poultry raisers in the southern states; . ns the standing of this variety of fowl in theestimation of tlie poultry fanciers fraternity. They are beautiful in plum-age, have bright yellow legs and skin, low rose comb, which makes themadapted to cold climates, plump bodies. Cocks weigh 814 pounds, hensone pound less, and as layer;^ are the best of all middle-size fowls. Fortable qualities they are not excelled. there is a bug or worm to be found at the roots of the trees, scratchingand digging, and getting the very essential exercise, as well a
. The modern guide for fruit and truck shippers and poultry raisers in the southern states; . ns the standing of this variety of fowl in theestimation of tlie poultry fanciers fraternity. They are beautiful in plum-age, have bright yellow legs and skin, low rose comb, which makes themadapted to cold climates, plump bodies. Cocks weigh 814 pounds, hensone pound less, and as layer;^ are the best of all middle-size fowls. Fortable qualities they are not excelled. there is a bug or worm to be found at the roots of the trees, scratchingand digging, and getting the very essential exercise, as well as ridding thetrees of their enemies. I have known plum and pear trees to bear wherechickens were kept under them, when trees without the chicken accom-paniment failed entirely. There are several reasons for this. First, and very essential, of course,is the riddance of bugs and insects of all kinds. Another and very import-ant result, and one not generally considered in this connection, is theenriching from the droppings. Trees thus treated will not only bear fruit Buff Plymoulh Rocks. ^is. IDEAL BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCK TRIO. The Buff Plymouth Eock is a most beautiful fowl. They are the samesize, style and shape as their barred cousins. Legs, beak and skin area deep orange yellow, while their combs, wattles and ear lobes are a brightred, which, withj their rich buff plumage, make a very pretty contrast. Theyare one of the latest additions to the standard of perfection. when other trees do not, but will yield double the quantity and be of avery superior quality, free from blemishes and defects, not only on theoutside, but at the seed. Then we have the pleasure and satisfaction of a beautiful poultry yard,studded with trees, to look upon, rather than the unsightly, barren groundsas usually seen. There is no question or doubt about the problem that you need wait toconsider. It will work, and work to your satisfaction, if you go about itin a business-like manner. Plums and peaches are es
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