. The new American poultry book, containing all the different varieties of fowls, with complete instructions ... Poultry. LiLNSSOAKB. 87 LAUGSHUfS,. luurosBAir roiru The TiangsTian is the latest acquisition to cor ponltTy yards from Asia, and, judging &oni onr experience with other Asiatic breeds, their origin cert^nly angers weH for their future in this country. They are natives of northern China, and consequently accustomed to its rugged climate. The discoverer of this variety in China was a scientist in the employ of the British government, and not a "chicken &ncier," part
. The new American poultry book, containing all the different varieties of fowls, with complete instructions ... Poultry. LiLNSSOAKB. 87 LAUGSHUfS,. luurosBAir roiru The TiangsTian is the latest acquisition to cor ponltTy yards from Asia, and, judging &oni onr experience with other Asiatic breeds, their origin cert^nly angers weH for their future in this country. They are natives of northern China, and consequently accustomed to its rugged climate. The discoverer of this variety in China was a scientist in the employ of the British government, and not a "chicken &ncier," particularly. Eig^t years ago, he wrote thus to his Knglish friends: "I send you some fine fowls by the steamer ArehiUa, of Hall & Holt's line. They are dear black, and aie called Lang- Mhtuu. Look out for their arrival and send for them without. 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 Taggart, John. Philadelphia, Crawford & co
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