. Burpee's farm annual : garden, farm, and flower seeds. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Pennsylvania Catalogs; Vegetables Pennsylvania Catalogs; Seeds Pennsylvania Catalogs. PLYMOUTH ROCKS. PLYMOUTH ROCKS. The value of this breed is such that their reputation is established. They were originally made from a cross between the Black Java and Dominiques, and then bred for markings and points, until they are now quite well established. Their color is Dominique, of shades - varj-ing from light to dark ; combs single, legs yellow and j free from leathers. Their fine, squar
. Burpee's farm annual : garden, farm, and flower seeds. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Pennsylvania Catalogs; Vegetables Pennsylvania Catalogs; Seeds Pennsylvania Catalogs. PLYMOUTH ROCKS. PLYMOUTH ROCKS. The value of this breed is such that their reputation is established. They were originally made from a cross between the Black Java and Dominiques, and then bred for markings and points, until they are now quite well established. Their color is Dominique, of shades - varj-ing from light to dark ; combs single, legs yellow and j free from leathers. Their fine, square-built, heavy body I and hardiness make them favorites on the farm. The chicks are lively and strong, maturing very rapidly, and are ready for the market at an early age. The qualit)- of their flesh is excellent, being tender, juicj-and fine grained; the skin being of a bright yellow, is one grand point in their favor. They are excellent layers, as well as good mothers ; in season. They are not high flyers, and are good foragers I when given their liberty. The cocks weigh nine to eleven pounds, and hens seven to nine pounds. Ever\" farmer will find a trio of these fowls a profitable investment, while fan- ciers will find this breed in great demand. Our stock has been made up of the best strains in the countrN-, comprising a number of prize birds, and by the most judicious breeding and mating, ha%-e been so improved that our eggs hatch chicks remarkable for their uniformity and regularity of markings, together with other fine points. Price, single cock or cockerel, S4-5o.' pa-^r, mated, ; trio, ^ Eggs for hatching, per 13 ; per 26. PAIR OF HOUDAN FOWLS. HOUDANS. , The Houdans certainly deserve greater popularity. We consider them one of the most valuable breeds we raise. They are of French origin. The name is derived from j that of the chief market town of the arrondissement of Mantis, department of Seine-et-Oise, near Paris. In size and shape they c
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