SSS AS SENN Sa SESS re eget Se or OA AN Sas CAS SO ah A ae N aS se c ot 4 NERS ae aS Saye bs Ri NARA Nano x \ aN * * ‘ ‘. Seis OS eS ¥ A Roe Mane ora NA TA 8 aN eee Nek pie asf SAR 8. See New York State College of Agriculture At Cornell U niversity Ithaca, N. Y. Library Date Due | } | | . | | ! } | A | | 4 | ' | | @ oe me f } { , o we PR peg? TH HE ik AMERICAN) ee STANDARD OF PERFECTION ERRATA. Page 83; in Disqualifications, after words, ‘in primaries,” add, in cocks. Page 85; in Disqualifications, after Rede ‘decidedly wry,” add, and aeitereh Page 145; for *‘see page 17,” read, see page 18. Page 191; in blank space at the top of page, read, the male R / epi cgensitt wie rs ser Bi etl y aE Moves PRINTED AND PUBLISHED FOR THE AMERICAN POULTRY ASSOCIATION 1894 THE ae oe awprrcasy" STANDARD OF me AS ADOPTED BY THE AMERIGAN POULTRY ASSOCIATION, AT ITS EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING, Atv CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 1898. CONTAINING A CompLerEe DESCRIPTION OF ALL THE RECOGNIZED VARIETIES OF Fowts. ee ee cece ati Se emt eens A ES EDITED Y Bono Pribike E, eo? PUBLISHED FOR shee AMERICAN POULTRY ASSOCIATION 1894 | \ F . L 4 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The publishing of any portion of this Standard by any Newspaper, Periodical, Magazine, Circular, Book, or any other publication what- soever, will be an infringement on the copyright, and will be prosecuted to the extent of the law. CoPpyRIGHT, 1894, BY THE AMERICAN POULTRY ASSOCIATION, Vegi ibe | rr CONGHE <0 os ye m President. Gro. O. BRown . . Secretary. B. N. Pierce Ys Standard Editor. \ WM. B. BURFORD, Lithographer, Printer and Binder, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. \ CONTENTS. A. PaGE, POODLES: v4 > sh00 3 ate Lpacisshsin tans Siphinibncconanbaeneneatebiopatetadbia tes iy 100 B. Bantams, POGCCH WILE 6 cchs sv nedoluece cee lac atin stapecveuN eter tuys 208 | Black Cochin. Aas aaa eee eeenisene wee, 216 5 Buff Cochin ............ sid he Sisyaetene Magan eee panes 211 i“ Pattridee Cochiticcc: 4. cs..cre ste teacc rs Waneee eRe e eR as 214 a We Hite COCHIN. fiicls.. cegecpdecseohne cook Pree par Sheets 215 ¥ LM RAG ohh oS. comune See 2 Fras binkas SAR OL aT Rb taa ene Roa 188 o Golden Sebright reas csssicvessvea innpourpvced espe es ueepesaewes 200 % Japanese, Black -Taileds. : iii, iieccas naneivdas terseseinees 217 ‘s Japanese, Black............0.+ see 1a eatin Whe otev5 SE oe DERE 221 " PRD BNCSOS WB IGE v0 155009 ox ue dabis odedenes bea eo heme . 220 1h COP EACORL DOE SHACK, vina akin s aaeeives vives pas vae es teen bans 206 fe Rose-combed White.......0. ..issceeesee Peay Pooks’ 204 Sf) <-ic 1 EOE ASO DUPE Gobet hanwnkes wesssese’ eters eioeh caahatnmnaes 202 ‘© White a sido Polish: capvcisavrets pee May Brahmas, Dark... Lanivh-dbsebeekg thts ee ee " Light ... 1 inl that ie ib ch: “wn RR OR RRA TOL oa 3 C. Campines, ROPGOEEG tings ss HBR badge dh ctv va sR ban on chee emma 151 ry BTV OP icc eancvegie gists Darntteaay hole chal ieaen ht meee es 148 Cochins, reo Nama RE Sele Yaeeten ince ae eae Rds Latah Ad NE es eae “i Ei ERAT AB ST RIE MER cua Ooi Io Sor ae iagk < Lesaiaio sak fhe Ray EER To 62 me PARC MAR Evokes thavetaits rete o weehe Satine rere eer ss ahead 65 “aris 1c, a Ra ahs Reta I ee StL emt cata ” POOR OEP A scuiav ay ath sos ous ine poise EN Ras RS eT Oe One hee MOREE Se Pe 156 D. Dominiques, American ..... Sty anv Fats ais eee aat Llaouiie taste 48 Dor kings, COLOTE GI Ei ei nsas ts retbg be) -+ 3 Uoadan-onuiibun Riis sip oheatom 168 fe RI POPE OTe cred ect sts<. s-- 003. > sn Kuinldaden Bieeneratioteed, oveene 165 2. WY bitte’ 35. esves ets aa Seite ph ee ial a oh cas 163 iv CONTENTS. 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Redcaps Sis gad Gksuees bs Pe ee Bat hens sap agualeee od Dadsah bows CRETE 145° PRAT LOM Sco: aoc sin dates sos (risk oun er BEM PGLaH OT eRe Sone Se ve eC eo sae S 238 TR TISSLATI Gs << csanae : 1 Te PRS Ge ESE Se AER pat de OEE a A Flat =p UR nes Gre Sra Sneaes Up MADE Sag de pa 231 Spanish, White- faced Pee Ake ieee 102 UE go Be OT Ged AP ELE EEE ANSE Mea PRON er uegeTaew tah aa 234 Sumatra, Black Gas ECO ae SRL RR 228 cw Turkeys, PO ch deas < aiow ves Ss is~ sae Bases VED ING Was TISN vaeaiNed a Uehareles shade 250 Meehan olin fctasias Oost dildo Po eeg hance Na se BAO RFS De EIURAY aes chide ceive Oia vo aa Vows ch edaiwce ei hipen ote ra a recess 244 Ey SN MER APM ABOGE Vis dade nned vciasu Seals Sv teak vowels Mebpseyowstharaees 242 es hate savess shssi Sch Lins HeCReTaee ee Cea soe utaboka bes fee aie 246 hs ow NY asda ereR aa cae aaeeR ues (ksh Feta ale NE 248 W. Wyandottes, Bp le 23 5s s'c cavinehins ea Ponciys bs Segnashs otsl scat ev amar iee 38 Mis one ona ta a Aga eee FN 40 a (POISE Wide a cca cees Pi cS wee Sey aa RN RCE Da MD SS ee 31 ¥ SSS NPRIE aate e il « oie oe vin ERO vik Mage coe eed of <3 ee ee a ee ieee 35 INSTRUCTIONS TO JUDGES. PERCENTAGE: The merits of all specimens shall be deter- mine] by a careful examination of all the points named, com- mencing with “Symmetry ” and following the schedule through in the order named in the “ Scale of Points,” deducting such per centum for defects as may be apparent from the full value of a per- fect bird; | WerGcut: All specimens shall be judged according to their Standard weights; provided, however, that the disqualifying weights for chickens shall not apply until December first. In all breeds of fowls having weight clauses, except Bantams, deduct two points per pound for any deficit from the Standard weights, or in that proportion for any fractional part of apound. In all varieties of Bantams deduct one-half point per ounce for any excess over Standard weights. In all varieties of Geese and Ducks, having weight clauses, deduct three points per pound for any deficit from Standard weights, or in that propertion for any fractional part of a pound. In all varieties of fowls except Bantams, all varieties of Turkeys and Geese, and all varieties of Ducks, except those prized for their smallness, when specimens are equal in their scores, the one of less weight having an equal score, if discounted for any deficit from Standard weight shall be awarded the prize. But when each of such specimens are of Standard weight, the heaviest one shall receive the prize over the other. In all varieties of Bantams, other things equal, the small- est bird shall win over the others. S1zE: Size shall be determined by comparison. In all varieties, except Call and East Indian Ducks, having a section denoted ‘Size ’ and not being subject to weight clauses, the largest bird, other things equal, shall win; in Call and Kast Indian Ducks this rule shall be reversed. \ 8 INSTRUCTIONS TO JUDGES. Pea ComsB;: To disqualify any pea-combed specimen, under the disqualification, ‘‘ Combs falling over to one side,’ the comb must have actually fallen over onto one side of the head, or | nearly so, or be so loose as to fall from side to side. The comb which merely turns over a trifle from an upright position does not disqualify. DISQUALIFICATION IN GENERAL: Under all the disqualifying clauses the specimens shall have the benefit of any doubt. | UnpER-Cotor: Where under-color is mentioned, in the de- scription of any variety it applies to the downy part of each feather below the web. CocHIN FEATHERING: A great abundance of feathering being a characteristic of the Cochins, judges are instructed to give the fuller feathered specimens preference in shape sections over those scantier feathered. SWEEPSTAKE AND SPECIAL Prizes: In all sweepstake and special prizes, when specimens with weight clauses compete with - those without weight clauses, one and one-half poins shall be deducted from the scores of all specimens not subject to Standard weights, and, after such deduction, the specimen then having the highest score shall be declared the winner. Scores EnTrrLine SPECIMENS To PRrizEs: Specimens scoring less than eighty-five points should not receive a prize. Birds scoring less than ninety points should not be entitled to a first prize, In exhibition pens no prize should be awarded if any bird in the pen scores less than eighty-five points and no first prize should be given if the male scores less than eighty- eight points, and the pen less than one hundred and seventy-five points. SCORE OF EXHIBITION PEN: In ascertaining the score of an exhibition pen, add the scores of the females together and divide the sum by the number of females in the pen; to the quotient thus obtained add the score of the male and this sum shall be the score of the exhibition pen. TO THE VARIOUS POULTRY ASSOCIATIONS: It is recommended that a bird to win a first prize should score ninety or more points; INSTRUCTIONS TO JUDGES. 9 to win a second prize eighty-eight or more points; and that no prize shall be awarded to any specimen scoring less than eighty- five points; also, that prizes be awarded on single specimens and on exhibition pens only. . 10 GLOSSARY. GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS.* Barring.—Marks or stripes across the feather at right angles, or nearly so, to its length. | | Beard.—A bunch of feathers under the throat of some breeds - of chickens, such as Houdans and Polish. Breed.—Any race of fowls having distinctive characteristics in common... Breed is a broader term than variety and may include several varieties, as the Plymouth Rock has Single-combed Barred, Pea-combed Barred and White, as varieties of that breed. Brood.—The family of chicks belonging to a single mother. Cape.—The feathers under and at the base of the hackle, shaped like acape. This term is most frequently applied to the Carriage.—The attitude or “ style” of a bird. Carunculated.—Covered with small, fleshy protuberances, as on the head and neck of a turkey-cock. 7 Chick.—A newly hatched fowl. Chicken.—A term indefinitely applied to any age under one year old. Hi GLOSSARY. 11 Clutch.—A term applied both to the batch of eggs sat upon by a fowl, and to the brood of chickens hatched therefrom. Cock.—A male fowl over one year old. Cockerel.—A male fowl under one year old. Comb.—The fleshy protuberance growing on the top of a fowl’s head. ‘The four chief varieties of comb are single, rose, pea, and leaf; all others being modifications of and properly classed with them. | Condition —The state of a fowl as regards health and beauty of plumage. | Crest.—A tuft of feathers on the head, of the same significance as top-knot. Crop—The receptacle in which a fowl’s food is stored before passing into the gizzard for digestion. Cushion.—The mass of feathers over the rump of a hen, cover- ing the tail, chiefly developed in Cochins. ) Dubbing. —Cutting off the comb, wattles and ear-lobes, so as to leave the head smooth and clean. -Duck-foot.—The carrying of the hinder toe forward. Ear-lobes.—The folds of bare skin hanging just below the ears, —by many called deaf-ears. ;They vary in color, being red, white, blue and cream-colored. Hace.—The bare skin around the eye. Flights.—The primary feathers of the wing used in flying, but _ tucked under the wings out of sight, when at rest. Fiug,—Soft,downy feathers about the thighs and covering the posterior part of the bird,—chiefly developed in Asiatics. Furnished.—When a cockerel has obtained his full tail, comb, h-ckles, etc., he is said to be furnished. Gills. —The same as wattles, which see. Hackle.—The neck plumage of both sexes. FHackle.—The peculiar, long, narrow feathers on the neck of fowls. | Henny or Hen-feathered.—The plumage of a cock resembling ~ that of a hen from the absence of hackle and sickle-feathers, and in plumage generally. 12 GLOSSARY. Hock.—The joint between the thigh and shank. Knock-kneed.—A term used to express an inward turning of the hocks by which they are brought near together while the legs extend outward and are well spread at the feet. _Leaf-comb.—The two-pronged, V-shaped comb, such as is seen in crested breeds, so called from a fancied resemblance to the open leaves of a book. Leg.—This includes the thigh and shank. Leg.feathers.—Feathers growing upon the outer sides of the shanks, as in Asiatics. Mossy,—Confused or indistinct marking in the plumage. Pea-comb.—A triple comb, resembling three small single combs joined together at base and rear, lower and narrower at front and rear than center, and distinctly divided, the largest and highest GLOSSARY. eae 13 in the middle, each part slightly and evenly serrated, as may be seen in the illustration above. Penciling.—Small markings or stripes over a feather. These may run straight across, when they are frequently called bars, or follow the outline of the feather, taking a crescentic form. Plumage.—The feathers of a fowl. Poult.—A young turkey. Primaries.—The flight-feathers of the wings, hidden when the wing is closed, being tucked under the visible wing, composed of the secondary feathers. Usually the primaries contain the deep- est color belonging to the fowl, except the tail, and great import- ance is attached to their color by breeders. Profile.—A direct side view or illustration of a fowl. Puillet.—A female fowl under one year old. Rose-comb.—A low; thick, solid comb, the upper sibeidins of which is usually corrugated or covered with small points. It usually terminates in a well-developed spike, which may turn upward as in the Hamburgs, remain nearly level as in the Rose- | comb Leghorns, or turn downward, as in the Wyandottes. In some varieties the spike is wholly wanting, or but slightly devel- oped. Rooster.—A term for cock or cockerel. Saddle.—'The posterior part of the back, reaching to the tail in a cock, and answering to the cushion in a hen. Secondaries.—The quill-feathers of the wings, which are visible when the wing is folded. Self-color.—A uniform tint over the feather, or a uniform hue to the plumage, in the latter sense being applied to all solid colores varieties, such as white, black, and buff. Shaft.—The stem or quill part of a feather. Shank.—The lower and scaly joint of the leg. 14 GLOSSARY. Sickles.—The long, curved feathers of a cock’s tail, properly applied only to the top pair, but sometimes used for one or two pairs beside. Single comb.—An upright comb, varying in size and depth of serration, rising from the beak and generally extending back of the head for some distance, and consisting of a single, thin, fieshy mass and serrated. Spangling.—The marking produced by a large spot or spas on each feather, differing from that of the ground color. Spur.—The sharp defensive weapon growing from the inner side of the shank of a male or female fowl. Squirrel-tailed —The tail projecting over the back in front of a | perpendicular line drawn from the roots of the tail. Stag.—A term used for a young cock, chiefly employed by Game fanciers, | Station.—An ideal standard for Games, embodied in style and symmetry. breeder, or his successor, for a number of years, and has acquired an individual character of its own. Surface-color.—The color of the plumage. limited to the web- bed part of the feathers. Symmetry —Perfection of proportion; harmony of all the parts of a fowl, taken asa whole, and mu t b typical of the bide sic it represents. Tail-coverts.—The soft, glossy, curved feathers at the sides of the lower part of the tail, usually of the same color as the tail itself. Tail-feathers.—The Semieht and stiff feathers of the tail only; the top pair are sometimes slightly curved, but they are, gener- ally, nearly if not quite straight, and are contained inside the sickles and tail-coverts. legs next above the shanks. GLOSSARY. ey 15 Top-knot.—The same as a crest. Trio.—A cock or cockerel and two hens or pulteia: Twisted-comb.—A comb having two positive curves, on opposite sides, similar to the letter S when viewed from the top. For Ex- ample : ee Under-color.—The color of the plumage, limited to the downy part of the feathers. Variety.—A term used to denominate fowls possessing common characteristics, less wide in its application than breed, which see. Vultwre-hock.—Stiff-quilled feathers growing on the thighs, ex- tending out nearly straight, and in rear of hock. To disqualify, they must be without a sufficient quantity of fluffy feathers to. relieve the stiff appearance and fill up the sharp angles, as would be shown by a profile view. See illustration above. 16 GLOSSARY. Wattles.—The red, depending structures at each side of the base of the beak, chiefly developed in males. feet, the flat skin between the toes; of the wings, the triangular skin seen where the wings are extended. Wing-bar.—A line of dark color across the middle of the wings, caused by the color or marking of the feathers known as the lower wing coverts. Wing-bay —The triangular section of the wing, below the wing-bar, formed by the exposed portion of the secondaries when the wing is folded. Used chiefly in reference to Game Wing-bow.—The upper or shoulder part of the wing. Wing-butts—The end of the primaries; also called wing- points. Wing-coverts—The broad feathers covering the roots of the secondary quills. Wing-fronts.—The front edge of the wing at the shoulder, This section of the wing is sometimes erroneously called wing- butts, but the latter term should be applied only to the ends of the primaries to avoid confusion. ‘ “i Fae tN fet een Ee \ 12. NK my Main Tail-feathers. NOMENCLATURE. 1. Comb. 13, Wing-bow. 2. Face. : 14. Wing-coverts, forming wing-bar 3. Wattles. 15. Secondaries ; wing-bay. 4, Kar-lobes. 16. Primaries or flight-feathers ; 5. Hackle. wing-butts. 6. Breast. 17. Point «f Breast Bone. 7. Back. 18. Thighs. 8. Saddle. 19. Hocks. 9. Saddle-feathers. 20. Shanks or Legs. 10. Sickles. 21. Spur. 11. Zail-coverts. 22. Toes or Claws. DESCRIPTION OF BREEDS. CLASS I. AMERICAN. Breeds. Varieties. Barred Buff. PLYMOUTH ROCK....010. esceceseecees Anka vahteennid ie Poatasick: Barred: White. ( Silver | Golden WELT soe hails da tiehs ee ecav aay sieeve 5-0 4 White Buff. | Black. Black. MSPs feckeasdae san itecy we > « 24a be 4.0} 0 vas evi Mottled. | White. Riuirasmrrr et ke ale ey S. American. PMN Me, RE Metis Ss os fra nies Be a8. yesea ao g ae NE Jersey Blue. SCALE OF POINTS FOR THE AMERICAN CLASS. Symmetry, 8 Weight, 6 Condition, 6 Head—Shape 8, Daler 3, 6 Comb, 8 Wattles and Biiches, 6 Neck—Shape 4, Color 6, 10 Back—Shape 4, Color 4, 8 Breast—Shape 5, Color 5, . i 10 Body and Fluff—Shape 5, Color 3, 8 BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS, . 19 Wings—Shape 4, Color 4, : : : ‘ : , 8 Tail—Shape 4, Color 4, ; ‘ i ; : . 8 Legs and Toes, j ’ ; : ; ‘ ‘ ‘ 8 100 BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers on shanks or feet ; permanent white in the ear- | lobes ; lopped combs ; decidedly wry tails; deformed beaks, red feathers in any port of the plumage. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Goek;.- >. ae. - 924 The, Hen, eens aie eee Cockerel, ... . . 8 ‘Tbs. Pullet, . . . . . 6% lbs, THE MALE. HEAD: Of medium size and carried well up:—BEAK, short, stout, regularly curved, yellow:—EyEs, large, clear, bright, bay: —F ace, bright red. Comp: Single, medium in size, in proportion to the specimen, perfectly straight and upright, free from side sprigs, with five or six even and well-defined serrations, those in front and rear smaller than those in the center, fine in texture, bright red. WarrLes AND Ear-Lopes: WATTLES, of medium size, equal length, moderately rounded, bright red:—EAr-LoBEs, of medium size, bright red. Necr: Of medium length, well arched, tapering, with abund- ant hackle. 20 BARRED PLYMOUTH ROUKS. Back: Broad, of-medium length, flat at the shoulders, and rising with a slight concave sweep to the tail:—SappLEu FraTHERs, long and abundant. Breast: Broad, deep, full. Bopy AND Fxiurr: Bopy, broad, deep, full, compact :—FLUuFF, moderately full. Wines: Of medium size, well folded, the wing-bows and points well covered by the breast and saddle-feathers. TaiL; Of medium length, spread at the base, carried moderately - upright:—SIcK Es, fairly developed, spreading laterally beyond the tail proper:—LESsER SICKLES and TAIL COVERTS, well developed and well curved. LEGs AND Togs: THIGHS, large, strong, well covered with soft - feathers:—SHANKS, of medium length, stout in bone, well apart, yellow:—TOES, straight, strong, well spread, of medium length, yellow. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Body color grayish-white, each feather regularly crossed with parallel bars of blue-black, the barring also . showing in the down, or under-color of. the feathers. The barring on neck and saddle-hackle, narrower and closer, and running the entire length of the feather. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Of medium size and carried well up:—BgAK, short, stout, regularly curved, yellow:—Eyxs, large, clear, bright, bay: —Fack, bright red. ComB: Single, small, cvtoutly straight and upright, free from side sprigs, with five or six even and well-defined serrations, those in front and rear smaller than those in the center, fine in texture, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, of medium size, equal length, well-rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, of medium size bright red. Neck: Of medium length, comparatively small at the head, nicely curved, with hackle flowing well over the shoulders. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROOKS. 91 Back : Broad, of medium length, with slight incline from the base of the neck to the tail, or slightly cushioned. BreASsT: Broad, full, round. Bopy AND FLurF:—Bopy, broad, deep, full, compact:—FLuFF, moderately full. a Wines: Of medium size, well-folded. Taiu: Of medium length. spread at the base, carried moderately upright :—TarL CovEeRTs, fairly developed. LEGS AND Toks:—THIGHS, of medium size and well covered with soft feathers:—SHANkKs, of medium length, fine in bone, well apart, yellow, which, in hens, may shade to light straw. color:—TOEs, straight, well spread, of medium length, and in color the same as the shanks. . CoLoR OF PLUMAGE: The same as described for the male. 22 PEA—COMB BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. PEA-COMB BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers on shanks or feet ; permanent white in the ear-lobes ; lopped combs ; decidedly wry tails ; deformed beaks ; red feathers in any part of the plumage. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Coe OSE ibe Meehan ose an Cockerel, . . . . 8 Ibs. Pallet, 0 eon SA THE MALE. HEAD: Of medium size and carried well up: BAK, short, stout, regularly curved, yellow:—EyYEs, large, clear, bright, bay: —Face, bright red. Comes: Pea, small, firm and even upon the head, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, of medium size, well rounded, bright red :—EAR-LOBES: somewhat pendent, bright red. Neck: Of medium length, well arched, tapering, with abund- ant hackle. Back: Broad, of medium length, flat at the shoulders, and ris- ing with a slight concave sweep to the tail :—SappLE FEATHERS, long and abundant. Breast: Broad, deep, full. Bopy AND FiuFF:—Bopy, broad, deep, full, compact :—FLUuFF, moderately full. Wines: Of medium size, well folded, the wing-bows and pointe well covered by the breast and saddle feathers. Tart: Of medium length, spread at the base, carried moder. ately upright :—SIcKLES, fairly developed, spreading laterally PEA-COMB BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. 93 beyond the tail proper:—LessER SICKLES and TAIL-COVERTS, well developed and well curved. LEGs AND ToES:—THIGHS, large, strong, well covered with soft feathers:—SHANKS, of medium length, stout in bone, well apart, yellow:—TOogs, straight, strong, well spread, of medium length, yellow. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Body color, grayish-white, each feather regularly crossed with parallel bars of blue-black, the barring also showing in the down or under-color of the feathers. The barring of neck and saddle hackle narrower and closer, and running the entire length of the feather. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Of medium size and carried well up:—BEAK, short, stout, regularly curved, yellow:—EYEs, large, clear, bright, bay: —FAacs, bright red. COMB: Pea, very small and low, firm and even upon the head, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, exceedingly small, bright red:—EAR-LoBES, somewhat pendent, bright red. NEcK: Of medium length, comparatively small at the nead, nicely curved, with hackle flowing well over the shoulders, Back: Broad, of medium length, with slight incline from the base of the neck to the tail, or slightly cushioned. BREAST: Broad, full, round. . Bopy AND FLuUFF:—Bopy, broad, deep, full, compact:—FLUFF, moderately full. Winas: Of medium size, well folded. TAIL: Of medium length, spread at the base, carried moder- ately upright:—TAIL-COVERTS, fairly developed. LEGS AND ToEs:—THIGHS, of medium size, and well covered with soft feathers:—SHANxKs, of medium length, fine in bone, well apart, yellow, which, in hens, may shade to light straw color: TOES, straight, well spread, of medium length, and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: The same as described for the male. 94 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers on shank or feet; permanent white in the ear-lobes; lopped combs ; decidedly wry tails ; deformed beaks ; feathers other than white in any part of the SNe STANDARD WEIGHTS. Cock, os say 4 4 he ie oe el ae ew Meare oes ae se Cosmere, .--. ). -8. ite. Pallet; 2. 3 3s Oe the THE MALE. Heap: Of medium size, and carried well up:—BEAK, short, Stout, regularly curved, yellow:—EyeEs, large, clear bright, bay: _—FAcE, bright red. ComB: Single, medium in size, in proportion to the specimen, perfectly straight and upright, free from side sprigs, with five or six even and well-defined serrations, those in front and rear smaller than those in the center, fine in texture, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, of medium size, equal length, moderately rounded, Petes red:—HAR-LOBES, of medium size, bright red. Neck: Of medium length, well arched, tapering, with abund- ant hackle. Back: Broad, of medium length, flat at the shoulders, and rising with a slight concave sweep to the tail :—SADDLE FEATHERS, long and abundant. Bopy AND FLurF:—Bopy, rather broad and compact; FLUFF, moderately full. Wines: Of medium size, well folded, the wing-bows and points well covered by the breast and saddle feathers. TarL: Of medium length, spread at the base, carried sdetails apright:—SICKLEs, fairly developed, spreading laterally beyond WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. 95 the tail proper:— Lesser SICKLES and TAIL-COVERTS, well developed and well curved. LEGS AND ToES:—THIGHS, large, strong, well covered with soft feathers:—SHANKS, of medium length, stout in bone, well apart, yellow:—TOoOEs, straight, strong, well spread, of medium length, yellow. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. THE FEMALE. HkeaD: Of medium size and carried well up:—BgEak, short, stout, regularly curved, yellow:—Eykgs, large, clear, bright, bay: —F ace, bright red. CoMB: Single, small, perfectly straight and upright, free from side sprigs, with five or six even and well-defined serrations, those in front and rear smaller than those in the center, fine in texture, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES'.— WATTLES, of medium size, equal length, well-rounded, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, of medium size, bright red. | Neck: Of medium length, comparatively small at the head, nicely curved, with hackle flowing well over the shoulders. Back: Broad, of medium length, with slight incline from the base of the neck to the tail, or slightly cushioned. ‘* BREAST : Broad, full, round. Bopy AND FLUFF:—Bopy, broad, deep, full, compact :—FLUFF, moderately full. Winas : Of medium size, well folded. Tart: Of medium length, spread at the base, carried lied ately upright:—TAIL-COVERTS, fairly developed. LEGS AND ToES:—THIGHS, of medium size and well covered with soft feathers:—SHANKS, of medium length, fine in bone, well apart, yellow, which, in hens, may shade to light straw color :—TOEs, straight, well spread, of medium length, and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout, 26 BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS. BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers on shanks or feet; permanent white in the ear-lobes ; lopped combs ; decidedly wry tails; deformed beaks; shanks other than yellow wn color. STANDARD WEIGHTS. GR OMEE osc ic-sadd,. j densest” TOG. PURE ito Nesey --63 lbs. The general shape for Buff Plymouth Rocks, male and female, is the same as is described for Barred Plymouth Rocks. CoLork oF PLUMAGE:—FoR THE MALE, rich, deep, clear buff, uniform in shade throughout, except the tail, which should be a rich, deep buff, or copperish brown :—UNDER-COLOR, same as the surface color, but may be lighter in shade, and should extend to the skin:—For THE FEMALE, rich, deep, clear buff, uniform in shade throughout :—UNDER-cOLOR, the same as is described for the male. SILVER WYANDOTTES. 2a SILVER WYANDOTTES. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers on shanks or feet; solid white ear-lobes; combs other than rose, or falling over to one side, or so large as to obstruct the sight wry tails; deformed beaks ; crooked backs ; shanks other than yellow in color; solid white breasts. STANDARD WEIGHTS. CGKi ss Ss ay Se ae ie Agee 614 lbs. Cockerel, . . . . % Ibs. Pulliet. $s. 5.6 yon OU tee THE MALE. Heap: Short, crown broad, plumage short, close, in color silk very white with a black stripe extending to a fine point:—Brax, well curved, dark horn color shading to yellow at the point:~ EyEs, clear, bright bay :—Facr, bright red. ComB: Rose, low, firm upon the head, top oval in shape and its surface covered with small corrugations, terminating in a smal] spike at the rear, the entire comb and spike curving slightly to conform to the shape of the skull; in color bright red. WATTLES AND EaR-LoBEs:—WatTt_Es, of medium length, fine in texture, pendant bright red:—Ear-Losgs, well developed, and smooth, bright red, white in ear-lobes being a serious defect. Neck: Short, well arched, with abundant and flowing hackle; plumage, silvery white with a clear black stripe through the cen- ter of each feather, tapering to a point at or near the extremity, the white to be free from a black or brown edging. Back: Short, broad and flat at the shoulders; plumage, silvery 28 SILVER WYANDOTTES. white :—SADDLE, broad, full and rising with a concave sweep to the tail; plumage, silvery white, with a black stripe through the center of each feather, the same as in the feathers of the hackle, which may have a tapering diamond-shaped center of white; un- der-color, dark slate. Breast: Broad, deep and well rounded; plumage, reer Sh slate, web of feather, black, with large white centers, which taper — to a point near the extremity, the black lacing to be lustrous black, and sharply defined. Bopy AND Fiurr:—Bopy, short, deep, and well rounded; plumage, under-color, slate, web of feather; black, or black slightly frosted with white:—Fiurr, full-feathered and well- rounded; color, dark slate powdered with gray. Wines:—Of medium size, weii folded, and not carried too high or too close :—PRIMARIES, black with lower or outer web edged with white :—SmcONDARIES, black with the lower or outer half of the lower web white:—Wrnea Coverts, the upper web black, the lower web white with a narrow black stripe along the edge, which widens as it approaches the tip, forming a double spangled bar across the wing:—Winc Bows, silvery white :— SHOULDER CovERrts, under-color slate, web white. Tatu: Well developed, well spread at the base, black :—SicK- LES, of medium length, gracefully curving over the tail, the ends projecting slightly, glossy black:—Taimm Coverts, glossy black, the lesser coverts black with an edging of white, the same as in the saddle. Leas AND Tors:—THIGHS, short, stout, well spread, and well ‘covered with soft feathers; color, black or powdered with gray :— ‘SHANKs, rather short and stout, free from stubs or feathers, and in color bright yellow :—Tokrs, straight, well spread, and in color ‘the same as the shanks. THE FEMALE. ‘Heap: Short, crown broad, plumage, silvery gray :—BEAK, SILVER WYANDOTTES. 29: well curved, dark horn color shading to yellow at the point :— Kyes, clear, bright bay :—Fackr, bright red. ComB: Rose, similar to that of the male, but much smaller; in color, bright red. WATTLES AND HAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, rather short, fine in texture, evenly rounded, bright red :—EAR-LOBEs, well developed, and smooth bright red. Nrck: Same as in the male, except being a trifle shorter and . more compact; plumage; silvery white, with black stripe through the center of each feather, tapering to a point near the extremity; the white must be free from a black or brown edging; shaft of feather may be white. Back: Short, broad and flat at the shoulders, slightly cush- ioned; plumage abundant, under-color, dark slate, web ‘black, with medium white centers, the black to be free from outside. white lacing, the white must be free from black or brown pencil- ing, the black lacing to be sharply defined. Breast: Broad, deep and fully developed; plumage, under- -eolor slate, web of feather white, each feather distinctly and evenly laced with black, the white centers to be large and free from black or brown penciling, the black lacing to be free from a white edging. Bopy AND Fuiurr: Body, short, deep, and well rounded; plum- age, under-color slate, web of teather black, with narrow white. center running into black, or black frosted with white near the. thighs:—F.urr, full-feathered and well rounded; color, dark. slate, powdered with gray. Wines: Of medium size, well folded, and not carried too high or too close :—PRIMARIES, black with lower or outer web edged with white :—SrconpDARIES, black, with the lower or outer half of the lower web white :— WING AND SHOULDER CovERTs, under-color: slate, web white, heavily laced with black, the black lacing grow- ing wider over the wing-bow. Tait: Well developed, well spread at the base, solid black :— 30 SILVER WYANDOTTES. GREATER Coverts, black :—LxEssER Covmrts, black, or black with narrow white centers. Leas AND Tors: -Tuicus, short, well spread, stout and well covered with soft feathers; color, black, or black powdered with gray :—SHANKS, rather short and stout, free from stubs or feathers, and in color bright yellow :—Tokrs, straight, well spread, and in color the same as the shanks. GOLDEN WYANDOTTES. 31 GOLDEN WYANDOTTES. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers on shanks or feet; solid white ear-lobes; combs other than rose, or falling over to one side, or so large as to obstruct the sight ; wry tails ; deformed beaks ; crooked backs ; shanks other than yellow in colors solid golden bay breasts. STANDARD WEIGHTS. OS TR eee ae: 8 3 (o) ere Saree rete. el ROCKER CL oor 0 ha Agee Pullety oo.) oti ges os Oe a THE MALE. HEAD: Short, crown broad; plumage, short, close, in color golden-bay, with a black stripe extending to a fine point:—BEAK, well curved, dark horn color shading to yellow at the point :— Eyes, clear, bright bay :—F acs, bright red. Coms: Rose, low, firm on the head, top oval in shape, and its surface covered with small corrugations, terminating in a small ' spike at the rear, the entire comb and spike curving slightly to conform to the shape of the skull; in color bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, of medium length, fine in texture, pendent, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, well developed, and smooth, bright red ; white in ear-lobes being a serious defect. Neck: Short, well arched, with abundant and flowing hackle; plumage, golden bay, with a clear, black stripe through the center of each feather, tapering to a point near the extremity, the golden bay to be free from a black or brown edging. 32 GOLDEN WYANDOTTES. Back: Short, broad and flat at the shoulders; plumage deep golden bay:—SADDLE, broad, full, and rising with a concave sweep to the tail; plumage, deep golden bay, with a black stripe through the center of each feather, the same as in the feathers of the hackle, which may have a tapering diamond-shaped center of white; under-color, dark slate. Breast: Broad, deep and well-rounded; plumage, under- color, slate slightly tinged with yellow, web of feather black, with large golden bay centers, which taper to a point near the extremity ; the lacing to be lustrous black and sharply defined. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, short, deep and well-rounded; plum- age, under-color slate, slightly tinged with yellow, web of feather black, or black slightly tinged with golden bay :—F.urr, full feathered and well-rounded; color, dark slate, powdered with yellow. | Winas: Of medium size, well folded, and not carried too high or too close :—-PRIMARIES, black, with lower or outer web edged with deep buff or golden bay :—SrconpDARIES, black, with the lower or outer half of the lower web golden bay :—Wr1na Coverts, the upper web black, the lower web very deep buff or golden bay, with a narrow black stripe along the edge, which widens as it approaches the tips, forming a double spangled bar across the wing: —WineG Bows, deep reddish bay :—-SHOULDER CovERTS, un- der-cover slate, web deep rich red. Tait: Well developed, well spread at the base, black :—Srcx- LES, of medium length, gracefully curving over the tail, the ends projecting slightly, glossy black :—Tarz Coverts, glossy black, the lesser coverts black, with an edging of golden bay, the same as in the saddle. Lrecs AND Tors :—Tuiaus, short, stout, well spread, and well covered with soft feathers; color, black, or powdered with yel- low :—SHANKS, rather short and stout, free from stubs or feathers, and in color bright yellow :—Toks, straight, well spread, and in color the same as the shanks. GOLDEN WYANDOTTES. | 33 THE FEMALE. HEAD: Short, crown broad, plumage golden bay :—Brak, well curved, dark horn color, shading to yellow at the point :—EYEs, — clear, bright, bay :—F Ack, bright red. Coms: Rose, similar to that of the male, but much smaller; in color, bright red. WatTTLEs AND EAr-Lopes:—WArTTLEs, rather short, fine in texture, evenly rounded, bright red :—EAR-LoBEs, well developed and smooth, bright red. NrEcK: Same as in the male, except being a trifle shorter and more compact, golden bay, with black stripe through the center of each feather, tapering to a point near the extremity, the golden bay to be free from a black or brown edging, the shaft of feather may be golden bay. Back: Short, broad and flat at the shoulders, slightly cush- ioned; plumage abundant, under-color slate; web black, with medium golden bay centers, the black to be free from an outside yellow edging, and the golden bay free from black or brown pen- ciling, the black lacing to be sharply defined. Breast: Broad, deep and fully developed; plumage, under- color slate, web of feather golden bay, each feather distinctly and evenly laced with black, the golden bay centers to be large and free from black or brown penciling, the black lacing to be free from a yellow edging. Bopy AND Frurr:—Bopy, short, deep and well rounded; plumage under-color, slate; web of feather, black with narrow golden bay centers running into black, or black tinged with yellow near the thighs:—Fuurr, full feathered, well rounded; color, dark slate, powdered with yellow. Wines: Of medium size, well folded, and not carried too high or too close, lower or outer web edged with golden bay :—SEconp- ARIES, black, with lower or outer half of the lower web golden bay :—Wine AND SHOULDER CovERTs, under-color, slate, web, golden bay, heavily laced with black, the black lacing growing wider over the wing-bow. 34 GOLDEN WYANDOTTES. Taiz: Well developed, well spread at the base, solid black :— GREATER Coverts, black :—Lessper Coverts, black, or black with narrow golden bay centers. Leas AND Tors :—TuHiGus, short, stout, well spread, and well covered with soft feathers ; color, black, or black powdered with yellow :—SHANKs, rather short and stout, free from stubs or feath- ers, and in color, bright yellow :—Tors, straight, well spread, and in color the same as the shanks. CoLor of PrumaGE in Golden Wyandottes should be sharply defined, 7. ¢., the black lacing should be of a greenish, glossy black, and the golden bay of a rich yellow and not a cinnamon or chestnut color. WHITE WYANDOTTES. 35 WHITE WYANDOTTES. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers on shanks or feet; solid white ear-lobes; combs, other than rose, or falling over to one side, or so large as to obstruct the sight ; wry tails; deformed beaks; crooked backs; shanks, other than yellow in color ; feathers, other than whate, in any part of the plumage. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Rg tas Seg A gee Metis. 6 j.0508 . . 6% Ibs. Cockerel,: 00 0 os “Hg bs PURO eS ene. Bie ee THE MALE. Heap: Short, crown, broad :—BEAK, well curved, clear, bright yellow :—EyEs, clear, bright, bay :—F ack, bright red. ComsB: Rose, low, firm on the head, top oval in shape, and its surface covered with small corrugations, terminating in a small spike at the rear, the entire comb and spike curving slightly to conform to the shape of the skull; in color, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, of medium length, fine in texture, pendent, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, well developed and smooth, bright red. Neck: Short, well arched, with abundant flowing hackle. Back: Short, broad and flat at the shoulders :—SApDDLE, broad, full, and rising with a concave sweep to the tail. Breast: Broad, deep and fully developed. 86 WHITE WYANDOTTES. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, short, deep and well rounded :— Furr, full feathered, and well rounded. Wines: Of medium size, well folded, or not carried too high or too close. Tari: Well developed, well spread at the base :—SicK Es, of medium length, gracefully curving over the tail, the ends pro- jecting slightly. Leas AND Tors :—Tuiacus, short, stout, well spread, and well covered with soft feathers:—SHANKs, rather short and stout, free from stubs or feathers, and in color, bright yellow :—Tors, straight, well spread, and in color the same as the shanks. Coton oF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. Black, gray, red or any shade of yellow in any part of the plumage to be con- sidered a serious defect. THE FEMALE. Heap: Short, crown broad:—Brak, well curved, clear bright yellow :—Eyes, clear, bright bay :—Facr, bright red. ComB: Rose, similar to that of the male, but much smaller; in color, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— Wattles, rather short, fine in tex- ture, evenly rounded, bright red :—EAR-LOBEs, well developed and smooth, bright red. NeEck: Same as in the male, except being a trifle shorter and more compact. Back: Short, broad, and flat at the shoulders, slightly cush- ioned, plumage abundant. Breast: Broad, deep and fully developed. Bopy AND Fiurr:—Bopy, short, deep and well rounded :— Furr, full-feathered and well rounded. Wines: Same as is described for the male, except the variation in shape of feathers on the wing-bows, characteristic of the sex. Tari: Well developed, well spread at the base. WHITE WYANDOTTES. 37 LreGs AND TorEs:—TuHIGus, short, stout, well spread, and well covered with soft feathers :—SHANKs, rather short and stout, and free from stubs or feathers, and in color bright yellow :—Togs, straight, well spread, and in color the same as the shanks. Cotor oF PLuMAGE: The same as is described for the male. 88 BLACK WYANDOTTES. BLACK WYANDOTTES. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers on shanks or feet; solid white ear-lobes ; combs, other than rose, or falling over to one side, or so large as to obstruct the sight ; wry tails; deformed beaks; crooked backs; shanks other than black, shading into willow or yellow ; bottoms of feet other than yellow in color ; pure white m any part of the plumage extending over one-half of an inch, or two or more feathers tupped or edged with positive white. STANDARD WEIGHTS. THE MALE. Heap: Short, crown broad :—BEAK, well curved, black, shaded with yellow :—EyeEs, clear, bright bay :—Fackr, bright red. ComB :—Rose, firm, low on the head, top oval in shape, and its - surface covered with small corrugations, terminating in a small spike at the rear, the entire comb and spike curving slightly to conform to the shape of the skull; in color bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES of medium length, fine in texture, pendent, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, well developed and smooth, bright red. Neck :—Short, well arched, with abundant flowing hackle. Back :—Short, broad and fiat at the shoulders :—SADDLE, broad, full, and rising with a concave sweep to the tail. BreEAStT :—Broad, deep, and fully developed. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, short, deep and well rounded :— Friurr full-feathered and well rounded BLACK WYANDOTTES. 39 Wines: Of medium size, well folded, and not carried too high or too close. Tari: Well developed, well spread at the base :—SicK Es, of medium length, gracefully curving over the tail, the ends pro- jecting slightly. Leas AND Tors:—TnHiaus, short, stout, well spread, and well covered with soft feathers :—SHAnkKs, rather short and stout, free from stubs or feathers, and in color black, or black shading into willow or yellow :—Toks, straight, well spread, and in color the same as the shanks; the bottom of the feet yellow. CoLoR OF PLUMAGE:—NEeEcK, BAcK, SADDLE AND COVERTS, a rich, glossy black, with greenish sheen; BREAST, PRIMARIES, SEC- ONDARIES, TAtL and FLurFr, pure black. THE FEMALE. Heap: Short, crown broad :—BEAk, well curved, black, shaded with yellow :—Eygs, clear, bright bay :—F acs, bright red. Coms: Rose, similar to that of the male, but much smaller; in color, bright red. Neck: Same as in the male, except being a trifle shorter, and more compact. Back: Short, broad and flat at the shoulders, slightly cush- ioned, plumage abundant. Breast: Broad, deep and fully developed. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, short, deep and well rounded :— Furr, full-feathered and well rounded. Wines: Same as is described for the male, except the variation in shape of feathers on the wing-bows, characteristic of the sex. Tait: Well developed, well spread at the base. Lees AND Tors:—Tuiaus, short, stout and well spread, well covered with soft feathers :—SHANKS, rather short and stout, free from stubs or feathers, and in color black, or black shading into willow or yellow :—Tokrs, straight, well spread, and in color the same as the shanks; the bottom of the feet yellow. CoLor oF PLuMAGE: The same as is described for the male. 40 BUFF WYANDOTTES. BUFF WYANDOTTES. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers on shanks or feet ; solid white ear-lobes ; combs, other than rose, or falling over to one side, or so large as to obstruct the sight ; wry ivds; deformed beaks ; crooked backs ; shanks other than yellow in color. STANDARD WEIGHTS. AS SECA sae atte are Pe 85 lbs. 5 EOE at ean Pe een ..-63 lbs. Cockerel ......... aa eenteile 7% lbs. PUN cli B25 foc ES cine 53 lbs. THE MALE. HEAD: Short, crown broad :—BEAkK, well curved, rich yellow: —Eyes, clear, bright bay :—F acs, bright red. Coms: Rose, low, firm on the head, top oval in shape, and its surface covered with small corrugations, terminating in a small spike at the rear, the entire comb and spike curving slightly to conform to the shape of the skull; the color bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, of medium length, firm in texture, pendent, bright red :—EAR-LOBEs, well developed and smooth, bright red. Neck :-—Short, well arched, with abundant flowing hackle. Back: Short, broad and flat at shoulders :—SaADDLE, broad, full, and rising with a concave sweep to the tail. Breast: Broad, deep and fully developed. Bopy AND F.iurr:—Bopy, short, deep and well rounded :— Fiurr, full-feathered and well rounded. Wines: Of medium size, well folded, and not carried too high or too close. Tart: Well developed, well spread at the base:—Sick ues of medium length, gracefully curving over the tail, the ends project- ing slightly. ad BUFF WYANDOTTES. 4] Lees AND Tors:—Tuyreus, short, stout, well spread, and well covered with soft feathers :—SHANKs, rather short and stout, free from stubs or feathers, and in color, yellow :—Tosrs, straight, well spread, and in color the same as the shanks. CoLoR OF PLUMAGE: Rich, deep, clear buff, uniform in shade throughout, except the tail, which should be a rich, deep buff, or copperish bronze; under-color, same as the surface-color, but may be lighter in shade, and should extend to the skin. THE FEMALE. Heap: Short, crown broad :—BEAK, well curved, rich yellow :— Eyes, clear bright bay :—F ack, bright red. ComB: Rose, similar to that of the Pyare but much smaller; in color, bright red. Neck: Same as in the male, except being a trifle shorter and more compact. Back: Short, broad and flat at the shoulders, slightly cush- ioned, plumage abundant. Breast: Broad, deep and fully developed. Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, short, deep and well rounded :— Furr, full feathered and well rounded. Wines: Same as is described for the male, except the variation in shape of the feathers on the wing-bow, characteristic of the sex. Tait: Well developed, well spread at the base. Lrcs AnD Tors:—Tuiaus, short, stout, and well spread, well covered with soft feathers:—SHANKS, rather short and stout, free from stubs or feathers, and in color, yellow :—Togs, straight, well spread, and in color the same as the shanks. CoLor oF PruMAGE: The same as is described for the male. 42 BLACK JAVAS. BLACK JAVAS. | DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers on shanks or toes; lopped combs ; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; false color in any part of the plumage. STANDARD WEIGHTS. OGG shi Gaaes p38 te cago oeaer 93 lbs. Fe ice tisiexaree ed try tonal 7% lbs. SOR RGHSL dei nustis neshis ones 8 lbs. POLIO veaiisscchttvrhe ssocesseeOa Lbs. THE MALE. Heap: Of medium size:—BraAxk, black, or nearly black, the former preferred :—Eyzs, dark brown:—F AcE, red. ComsB;: Single, rather small perfectly straight and upright, firm upon the head, with well-defined serrations, and in color red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—W ATTLES, of medium length, well rounded, fine in texture, and red:—HEAR-LOBES, red. Neck: Of medium length, well arched, with abundant hackle. Back: Broad, of medium length, with abundant saddle feathers. BREAST: Deep and full. ) Bopy AND FLUFF:—Bopy, broad, deep and long :—F LUFF, mod- erately full. : Wines: Of medium size, and well folded. Tart: Of medium length, moderately expanded, carried rather upright, but not over the back:—SricKLEs, long and gracefully curved, LEGs AND Tors: TuiGus, large, strong, and well covered with soft feathers: SHANKS, of medium length, stout in bone, and in color black, or nearly black, with a tendency towards willow, BLACK JAVAS. 43, which increases with age, but black preferred; the bottoms of the feet, yellow:—Tors, straight, strong, well spread, of medium length, and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Glossy black throughout. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Of medium size: BEAK, black, or nearly black, the. former preferred :—EyzEs, dark brown :—F'Acg, red. CoB: Single, small, perfectly straight and upright, fine in texture, low in front, with small, well-defined serrations, dark or red in color, the latter preferred. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, of medium size, well trounded, fine in texture, and in color dark, or red, the latter pre- ferred :—EAR-LOBEsS, dark or red, the latter preferred. Neck: Of medium length. Back: Broad, of medium length, BREAST: Deep and full. BopDy AND FLUFF:—Bopy, broad, deep and long :--FLUFF, mod: erately full. WInGs: Of medium size and well folded:—TaIL, of medium length, and slightly expanded. Lies AND Tors :—THIGHS, large, strong and well covered with soft feathers:—SHANKS, of medium length, stout in bone, and in color black, or nearly black, with a tendency towards willow, which increases with age, but black preferred; the bottoms of the feet, yellow:—TOoEs, straight, strong, well spread, of medium length, and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Glossy black throughout, 44 MOTTLED JAVAS. MOTTLED JAVAS. DISQUALIFICATIONS, Any feathers on shanks or toes; lopped combs; decidedly wry tails; crooked backs; red or brassy color in any part of the plum- ‘age. STANDARD WEIGHTS. SR Roa Os ae sada age 94 lbs. PEGE Saha De aia g dis 7% Ibs. Eo] RR eararp me 8 lbs. PORE aR eS 64 lbs. THE MALE. HEAD: Of medium size:—BEAk, black, or black and yellow. — Eyes, bay —F acs, bright red. CoMB: Single, rather small, perfectly straight and upright, firm upon the head, with well-defined serrations, and in color bright red. WATTLES AND KAR-LOBES'— WATTLES, of medium length, wel] rounded, fine in texture, and bright red:—Ear-LoBg&s, bright red. Neck: Of medium length, well arched, with abundant hackle. Back: Broad, of medium length, with abundant saddle feath ‘ers. Breast: Deep and full. Bopy AND FLUFF:—Bopy, broad, deep and long:—FLUFF, mod- erately full. Wines: Of medium size and well folded. TAIL: Of medium length, moderately expanded, carried rather upright, but not over the back:—SIcKLgs, long and gracefully eurve.l. MOTTLED JAVAS. 45. LEGS AND ToES:—THIGHS, large, strong and well covered with soft feathers:—SHANKS, of medium length, stout in bone. and in, color, broken blue and yellow; the bottoms of the feet, yellow — ToEs, straight, strong, well spread, of medium length, and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Wings, tail and sickles, broken black and. white; the remainder, white and black feathers evenly intermixed THE FEMALE. Heap: Of medium size: BEAK, black, or nearly black :—Eyks, bay:—F ack, bright red. ComB: Single, small, perfectly straight and upright, fine in texture, low in front, with small, well-defined serrations, and in color bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, of medium size, well rounded, fine in texture, and in color bright red:—EAR-LOBES, bright red. Necx: Of medium length. Back: Broad, of medium length. BREAST: Deep and full. Bopy AND FLUFF:—Bopy, broad, deep and long:—FLUFF, mod-. erately full. WincGs: Of medium size and well folded. Tart: Of medium length and slightly expanded. LEGS AND Toxks:— THIGHS, large, strong and well covered with soft feathers:—SHANKS, of medium length, stout in bone, and in. color broken blue and yellow; the bottoms of the feet, yellow: —TOoEs, straight, strong, well spread, of medium length, and in. color the same as the shanks. CoLOR OF PLUMAGE: Wings and tail, broken black and white; the remainder, white and black feathers evenly intermixed. 46 WHITE JAVAS. WHITE JAVAS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers on shanks or toes; lopped combs; decidedly wry tails; crooked backs; yellow shanks; feathers other than white in any part of the plumage. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Bo Sree Me EIS ca Be 94 Ibs. RCE hi. teh ae ei 7% Ibs. COCKEREL TEAS tn 8 Ibs. PONS. CHRT is See TOR THE MALE. Heap: Of medium size:—BzEAxk, yellow:—EyYgEs, bay :—Facn, bright red. CoMB: Single, rather small, perfectly straight and upright, firm upon the head, with well-defined serrations, and in color bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, of medium length,well rounded, fine in texture and bright red:—EAR-LOBES, bright red. Neck: Of medium length, well arched, with abundant hackle. Back: Broad, of medium length, with abundant saddle feath- ers. BREAST: Deep and full. Bopy AND FLUFF:—Bopy, broad, deep and long:—FLUFF, mod- ‘erately full. Wines: Of medium size and well folded. TarL: Of medium length, moderately expanded, carried rather upright, but not over the back:—SIcKLEs, long and gracefully curved, WHITE JAVAS. 47 LEGS AND Tors:—THIGHS, large, strong,and well covered with soft feathers:—SHANKS, of medium length, stout in bone, and in color, willow; the bottoms of the feet, yellow:—TOEs, straight, strong, well spread, of medium length, and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. . THE FEMALE. HEAD: Of medium size:—BEAK, yellow:—EyYEs, bay:—FAcE, bright red. CoMB: Single, small, perfectly straight and upright, fine in texture, low in front, with small, well-defined serrations, and in color bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, of medium size, well rounded, fine in texture, and in color bright red:—EAR-LOBEs, bright red. Neck: of medium length. Back: Broad, of medium length. BREAST: Deep and full. Bopy AND FLUFF: Bopy, broad, deep and long:—FLUFF, mod. erately full. Wines: Of medium size and well folded. TAL: Of medium length and slightly expanded. LEGS ‘AND ToES:—THIGHs, large, strong and well coveted with soft feathers:—SHANKS, of medium length, stout in bone, and in color, willow; the bottoms of the feet, yellow:—To2s, straight, strong, well spread, of medium length, and in color the same ag the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. 48 AMERICAN DOMINIQUES. AMERICAN DOMINIQUES. DISQUALIFICATIONS, Any feathers on the shanks or toes; permanent white in the ear- lobes; combs other than rose, or falling over to one side; decidedly wry tails ; deformed beaks ; crooked backs ; red feathers in any part of the plumage. = STANDARD WEIGHTS. OG 525 93 a aS he. ee 616 lbs. Cockerel, . . . . %% lbs. Pallets: oko = B56. db: THE MALE. HEAD: Of medium size and carried well up:—BzAK, short, stout, regularly curved, yellow:—EyEs, large, clear, bright, bay: —Face, bright red. ComB: Rose, not so large as to overhang the eyes or beak, firm and straight upon the head, square in front, free from hollow in the center, uniform upon the sides, the top covered with small corrugations, terminating in a spike at the rear, the point of which turns slightly upward ; in color, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, broad, full, pendent, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, of medium size, bright red. Neck: Of medium length, well arched, tapering, with abund- ant hackle. © Back: Broad and of medium length. BREAST: Broad, deep, full. Bopy AND Fiurr:— Bopy, broad, full, compact :— Fiurr, moderately full. AMERICAN DOMINIQUES. 49 Wines: Of medium size, well folded, the wing-bows and points well covered by the breast and saddle-feathers. Tau: Full, slightly expanded:—SIcKLEs, of medium length and well curved LEGs AND ToESs:—Tuiaus, large, strong and well covered with soft feathers:—SHANKS, of medium length, fine in bone, yellow: —TOES, straight, well spread, of medium length, yellow. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Body color, grayish-white, each feather regularly crossed with parallel bars of blue-black, producing the effects of a bluish-tinged plumage; this color to be the same throughout the plumage. THE FEMALE. Heap: Small:—BgEAK, short, stout, regularly curved, yellow. —EYES, large, clear, bright, bay:—Fackr, bright red. Coms: Rose, similar to that of the male, but much smaller; in color, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, rather small, pendent, bright red:—EaR-LOBgs, of medium size, bright red. N&cK: Short and tapering. Back: Broad, and of medium length. BREAST: Round and full. Bopy AND Fiurr :—Bopy, broad, full, compact :—FLurFr, mod- erately full. Wines: Of medium size well folded. TarL: Full, slightly expanded carried at a moderate showntion: LEGS AND ToES:—THIGHS, large, strong, and weil covered with soft feathers: —SHANKS, of medium length, fine in bone, yellow:— ToEs, straight, well spread, of medium length, yellow. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: The same as described for the male. 50 JERSEY BLUES. JERSEY BLUES. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers on shanks or feet ; permanent white in the ear- lobes ; lopped combs ,; combs other than single ; decidedly wry tails ; aciilrrel tails ; deforms beaks ; crooked backs ; shanks any other color than blue or slaty black ; eyes other than bay ; silver, red- dish or brassy feathers in any part of the plumage, except in cocks. STANDARD WEIGHTS, Daehn tae se yi A 2 ner eee eee te Cotketel. 3 = ies: Ba i'l Abe: Sg TEE 7. : Ara gre eae Peaereameree Saree ee THE MALE. Heap: Of medium size and carried well up; plumage, dark blue .—BEAK, short, stout at base, well curved, dark horn or slaty black:—Eyes, large, clear, bright, dark bay:—F ace, red. CoB: Single, of medium size, perfectly straight and upright, free from side sprigs, with well-defined serrations, fine in texture, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, of medium size, well] ies ates pendent, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, of medium size, bright red. Neck: Of medium length, with abundant hackle; 5 plumage, very dark blue, approaching black. Back: Rather long, broad, with abundant saddle- feathers ; plumage of a dark purplish color. BREAST: Broad, deep, full; plumage, a light shade of blue, each feather having a lacing of a darker shade. JERSEY BLUES. D1 ‘Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, rather long, deep, and round at the sides: plumage, similar to that of the breast, but somewhat darker:—FLUFF, moderately full. -- Wines: Of medium size, well folded:—PRIMARIES, fights: —SECONDARIES and WING-COVERTS, dark blue:—WING-Bows, a dark purplish blue, approaching black. -Taru: Short, carried somewhat upright:—SicKLEs, slightly curved, very dark blue, approaching black :—Ta1L COVERTS, very dark blue, approaching black:—MAIN TaIL FEATHERS, of a lighter shade of blue. LEGS AND ToES:—THIGHS, large, sikonie and well covered with soft feathers ; color, the same as that of the body:—SHANKs, of medium length, stout, free from feathers, and in color dark blue or slate:—TOES, long, straight, well spread, dark blue or slate on the upper surface, lighter in color on the lower; nails, white THE FEMALE. Heap: Of medium size and carried well up; plumage, of a medium shade of blue:—BrAxk, short, stout at the base, well curved, dark horn, approaching black, in color:—EyYEs, large, clear, bright, dark bay :—I*ackg, red. CoB: Single, of medium size, perfectly straight and upright, free from side sprigs, evenly serrated, fine in texture, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, rather small, well rounded, bright red: —EAR-LOBES, rather small, bright red. NxEcxk: Of medium length; plumage, dark blue. Back: Rather long, broad; plumage of an even, medium shade of blue, each feather having a lacing of a darker shade. Breast: Broad and full; plumage, a light shade of blue, each feather having a lacing of a darker shade. Bopy AND FLuUFF:—Bopy, rather long, deep and round at the sides; plumage, similar to that of the breast, but somewhat darker:—FLUFF, moderately full. 52 E JERSEY BLUES. Wines: Of medium size, well folded:—PRIMARIES, a light shade of blue; the remainder of the wing of an even shade of blue, darker than primaries. TarL: Small, rather pointed, and carried at a moderate eleva- tion; plumage, dark blue or slate. LEGS AND ToES:—THIGHS, large, strong, and well covered with soft feathers; color the same as that of the body :—SHANKS, of medium length, stout, free from feathers, and in color dark blue or slate:—TogEs, long, straight, well spread, dark blue or slate on the upper surface, lighter in color on the lower ; nails, white. ASIA'TIC CLASS 53 CLASS "11. ASIATIC. Breeds. Varieties. gO YE A ee SORREROROM CEe hee pr aa ENE Te OT MaRS eel pele ts Dark : Buff. sig SE Ein tar OP St gee ae Wea Y See aN jan atene woe e. | Black. TIA RGSTEAW co i. c5e dec ase a ae a le aaa ae aa ae SCALE OF POINTS FOR THE ASIATIC CLASs. Symmetry, Weight, Condition, Head—Shape 3, Color 3, Comb, . . Wattles and Far- lobes, Neck—Shape 4, Color 6, Back—Shape 4, Color 4, Breast—Shape 5, Color 5, ‘ Body and Fluff—Shape 5, Color 3, 3 ‘ ; Wings—Shape 4, Color 4,. : ; P ‘ ‘ Tail—Shape 4, Color 4, Legs and Toes, rear = CO G@Woe @©@ OO 8S Oo & oO Go -o 100 54 LIGHT BRAHMAS. LIGHT BRAHMAS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Shanks not feathered down the outer sides; outer toes neither feathered to their extremities nor well covered by the shank feathers ; combs other than pea or falling over to one side; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; shanks of any color other than yellow or reddish-yellow ; vulture hocks ; solid black feathers in the back ; positive black spots preva- lent in the web of the feathers of the back (except slight dark or black stripesin the saddle of males near the tail, or in the cape of either sex); cocks not weighing nine pounds ; hens not weighing seven and one-half pounds, cockerels not weighing seven and one-half pounds ; pullets not weighing six pounds. STANDARD WEIGHTS. SOOM ie cai ae ee dey LOR Hen, 75 o oe wo Og 208: oemerek oe SS a: Pallets 35.523. oS THE MALE. Heap: Of medium length, broad, the crown projecting over the eyes; plumage, white:—BrAk, stout, well curved, and in color yellow with a dark stripe down the upper mandible :—EYEs, bay:—F acs, bright red. ComB: Pea, small, firm and even upon the head, lower and narrower at front and rear than center, and distinctly divided, having the appearance of three small single combs joined to- gether at the baseand rear, the largest and highest in the middle, each part slightly and evenly serrated, the serrations of the front and rear smaller than those of the center; color, bright red. LIGHT BRAHMAS. 59 WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—Wattles of medium size, well rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, large, pendent, the lower edges on a level with or slightly below the edges of the wattles, bright red. Neck: Of medium length, well arched; plumage other than hackle, white; hackle, abundant, flowing well over the shoulders, color white with a black stripe beginning near the juncture with the head, extending down each feather; lower third, at least, of hackle, solid, glossy, black stripe, extending one-third or more of the length of each feather, and tapering to a point, with a white edge around the lower third and extremity. Back: Broad, of medium length, and flat at the shoulders :— SADDLE, broad, and rising with a concave sweep to the tail :— SADDLE-FEATHERS, well developed; surface color, white; under- color, either white, bluish-white, or slate:—CAPE, formed by the feathers at the base of the hackle and the top of the wings, black and white. Breast: Broad, deep, round and full; plumage, surface-color, white; under-color at juncture with the body, white, bluish-white, or slate. BoDY AND FLUFF :—Bopy, deep and well rounded at the sides; plumage, surface-color, white, except under the wings, where it may be white, bluish-white, or slate; under-color, white, or bluish- white:—FLUFF, abundant, giving the bird a broad appearance be- hind; the surface-color white, the under-color, white, or bluish- white. | Wines: Small, carried rather high, and horizontal, the sides well rounded :—Bows, white, except their front, which may be partly black, and should be covered by the breast feathers :—Pri- MARIES, closely folded under the secondaries, and black, or nearly black :—SECONDARIES, upper web black, except the three or four top feathers, which may be black and white; lower web, white, with or without black along the shaft of the feather. TaIL: Full, well spread; carried tolerably upright, well filled underneath with white or black and-white curling feathers, and in color black :—SIcKLEs, short, spreading laterally, and in color 56 LIGHT BRAHMAS. glossy, greenish black :—Coverts plentiful, glossy, greenish- black: — LessEr Coverts, glossy, greenish-black, edged with white. | LEGS AND ToES —THIGHS, stout and well covered with soft feathers, the surface-color of which is white, the under-color white, or bluish-white: —SHanxs, of medium length, stout in bone, well apart, yellow or reddish yellow, well feathered on the outside, the feathers white, more or less mottled with black : —TOES, straight, stout, yellow or reddish-yellow, the outer and middle toes being well feathered with feathers white or white mottled with black. THE FEMALE. Heap: Of medium length, broad, the crown projecting over the eyes; plumage, white; Brak, stout, well curved, and in color yellow, with or withouta dark stripe alas the upper mandible :— Eyes, bay :—F ack, bright red. ComB: Pea, very small, and low, firm and even upon the head, with slight but distinctly defined serrations; color, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, exceedingly small, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, well developed, bright red. Neck: Of medium length and well arched; plumage, the web of the feathers, beginning near the juncture with the head and reaching well over the shoulders, rich black, edged with white, the black running nearly parallel with the edge of the feather. Back: Broad, of medium length, flat at the shoulders, and ris- ing with a concave sweep to the tail; plumage, surface-color, white; under-color, white or bluish-white: CAPE, formed by the feathave at the base of the hackle and the top of the wings, white or black and white. Breast: Broad, deep, round and full; plumage, surface-color, white; ee RE at juncture with the body, white or bluish- isis: ; Bopy AND FLturr—Bopy, deep and well rounded at the sides; plumage, surface-color, white, except under the wings, where it LIGHT BRAHMAS. 5% may be white or bluish-white ; under-color, white or bluish-white: Furr, abundant, giving the bird a broad appearance behind ; in color, white. Wines: Small, carried rather high and horizontal, the sides well. rounded :—Bows, white, the front of which should be cov- ered by the breast feathers: —PrimArtks, closely folded under the secondaries, black and white, the white not to predominate :— SECONDARIES, upper web black, or black and white, except the three or four top feathers, white or nearly so; lower web white, with or without black along the shaft of the feathers. Tartu: Rather small, well spread, carried high enough to con- tinue the concave sweep of the back, and in color black, except the two highest main tail feathers, which may be edged with white :—TaiIL-CovERTS, one or more rows, distinctly covering a part of both sides of the main tail, two preferable; color, black, edged with white. Lua@s AND Togs :—THIGHS, stout and well covered with soft white feathers: SHANKS, of medium length, stout in bone, well apart, yellow, well feathered on the outside, the feathers white or white slightly mottled with black :—Togs, straight, stout, yel- low, the outer and middle toes being well feathered with feathers white, or white slightly mottled with black. 58 DARK BRAHMAS. DARK BRAHMAS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Shanks not feathered down the outer sides ; outer toes neither feathered to their extremities nor well covered by the shank feath- ers; combs other than pea or falling over to one side; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; vulture hocks ; cocks not weighing nine pounds ; hens not weighing seven pounds ; cockerels not weighing seven and one- half pounds ; pullets not weighing five and one-half pounds. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Cock, . Ea mae ft: BON, ox sas fos pital yee Ge De. Cockerel, . pe 4 ae Set Se ee ee Ream: Meceee fs 5 THE MALE. Heap: Of medium length, broad, the crown projecting over the eyes; plumage, silvery white :—BmrAK, stout, well curved, and in color yellow upon the sides and dark horn upon the top :—EYEs, bay :—F cg, bright red. | ComB: Pea, small, firm and even upon the head, lower and narrower at front and rear than center, and distinctly divided, having the appearance of three small single combs joined to- gether at the base and rear, the largest and highest in the middle, each part slightly and evenly serrated, the serrations of the front and rear smaller than those of the center; color, bright red. — WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES: The lower edge of each on a level with the other:—WatTTLzEs, of medium size, well rounded, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, large, pendent, the lower edges on a level with or slightly below the edges of the wattles. DARK BRAHMAS. 59, Neck: Of medium length, well arched; plumage, other than hackle, black :—Hack x, abundant, flowing well over the shoul- ders; color silvery-white, with a distinct black stripe down the cen-. ter of each feather, tapering to a point near the end of the feather, and free from white shaft. Back: Broad, of medium length, and flat at the shoulders; plumage, surface color silvery-white, free from brown :—SaDDLE, broad, and rising with a concave sweep to the tail :—SADDLE" FEATHERS, well developed, and in color, silvery-white, with a black stripe down the center of each feather, the same as in the hackle. Breast; Broad, deep, round and full; plumage, black. Bopy AND FLUFF :—Bopy, deep and well rounded at the sides; plumage, black, or black slightly frosted with white:—FLUFF, abundant, giving the bird a broad appearance behind, and in color, black, or black slightly frosted with white. Wines: Small, carried rather high, and horizontal, the sides well rounded :—Bows, silvery white :— PRIMARIES, closely folded under the secondaries, and black, excepting a narrow edging of white on the lower edge of the lower web:—SECONDARIES, black, except. the lower half of the lower web, which should be white till near. the end of the feather, at which point the white terminates abruptly, leaving the end of the feather black:—SHOULDER- COVERTS, black :—WING-cOVERTS, glossy, greenish black, forming a well-defined bar of that color across the wing when folded. Tatu: Full, well spread, carried tolerably upright, well filled underneath with curling feathers, and in color, black :—SIcKLEs, short, spreading laterally, and in color, glossy, greenish-black :— Coverts, plentiful, glossy, greenish-black :—LxEssER CovERts, glossy, greenish-black or this color edged with white. LEGS AND TOES:—THIGHS, stout and well covered with soft. feathers, and in color, black:—SHANK, of medium length, stout in bone, well apart, orange-yellow, well feathered on the outside, the feathers blacix, or black mixed with white, the former pre- ferred :—TOES, straight, stout, orange yellow, the outer and middle toes being well feathered with feathers black or black mixed with white, | 60 DARK BRAHMAS. THE FEMALE. Heap: Of medium length, broad, the crown projecting over the eyes; plumage, silvery-gray:—BmAK, stout, well curved, and in color, dark horn:—EykEs, bay :—F acs, bright red. ComB: Pea, very small and low, firm and even upon the head, with slight but distinctly defined serrations ; color, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTILES exceedingly small, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, well developed, bright red. Neck: Of medium length, and well arched ; plumage, black, edged with silvery-white, the black running to a point near the end of the feather, conforming to the shape of. the feather, and free from white shaft ; the hackles of hens may show penciling. Bick; Broad, of medium length, flat at the shoulders, and rising with a concave sweep to the tail ; plumage, gray, with dis- tinct dark penciling, the outlines of which conform to the shape of the feather, the feathers free from white shaft. Breast: Broad, deep, round and full; plumage, of the same color as that of the back, the penciling reaching well up on the throat. Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, deep and well rounded at the sides; plumage, the same as that of the back, the penciling reaching well down upon the thighs:—FLUFF, abundant, giving the bird a broad appearance behind ;‘in color, the same shade of gray as that of the body, and penciling very desirable. Wines: Small, carried rather high, and horizontal, the sides well rounded :—Bows, the fronts covered by the breast feathers :—Pri- MARIES, closely folded under the secondaries, black with a narrow edge of gray penciling on the lower web :—SECONDARIES, the upper web dull black, the lower web gray, with distinct dark penciling; SHOULDER AND WING-COVERTS, in color, the same as the breast and body, and well and distinctly penciled. TAIL: Rather small, spreading, carried high enough to continue the concave sweep of the back, and in color, black, except the two highest main tail feathers which are penciled on the upper edge :—TAIL-COVERTS, covering a part of both sides of the main tail, well penciled, the same as breast and body. DARK BRAHMAS, LEGS AND TOES :—THIGHS, stout and well covered with soft feathers, of the same shade of gray as the body, and penciling. desirable:—SHANKS, of medium length, stout in bone, well apart, orange-yellow, well feathered on the outside, the feathers of the, same color as those of the thighs :—TOEs, straight, stout, orange- yellow, the outer and middle toes being well feathered with, feathers of the same color as those of the shank. 62 BUFF COOCHINS. BUFF COCHINS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Shanks not feathered down the outer sides; outer toes not feathered to their extremities ; shanks other than yellow in color ; lopped combs ; decidedly wry tails; crooked backs; vulture hocks ; plucked hocks; bare ‘middle toes; cocks not weighing nine pounds; hens not weighing seven pounds; cockerels not weighing seven pounds; pullets not weighing five pounds. STANDARD WEIGHTS. pin in: SRO gees Seoritie a Sees: | ieee een meer.) i: houecrel, ae = be: Pale 5 eee Ca a oe THE MALE. HEAD: Rather short and small for the size of the bird:—BRAK, stout at the base, well curved, rather short, and in color, rich yellow :—Eyzs, bright, clear, mild in expression, bay:—FAcg, bright red. _ COMB: Single, rather small, perfectly straight and upright, thick at the base, firm, free from side sprigs, with well-defined serrations, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, of medium length, well rounded, fine in texture, bright red:—Ear-LOBEs, large, fine in texture, bright red. Neck: Short, neatly curved, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders. Back: Broad, short, with a gentle convex curve to the tail, ‘and with very abundant saddle feathers. BUFF COOHINS. 63 BREAST: Broad, deep and full. Bopy AND FLUFF :—Bopy, broad, deep and well developed: os FLUFF, very abundant, covering the posterior portion of the bird and standing out about the thighs. Wines: Small, with the primaries closely folded under the secondaries. ) | TAIL: Full, broad, short and soft, the coverts numerous, and carried more horizontally than upright. LreGs AND ToEs:—THIGHS, very large and strong, and plenti- fully covered with soft feathers, which on the lower part should curve inward around the hock, so as to hide the joint on the outside :—SHANKs, short, stout in bone, wide apart, yellow, and heavily feathered down the outer sides :—TOES, straight, stout, well spread, yellow, the outer toes being feathered their entire length, and the middle toes being well feathered. CoLor oF PLrumaGeE: Rich, deep, clear buff, uniform in shade throughout except the tail, which should be a rich, deep buff, or copperish bronze :—UNDER-COLOR, same as the surface color, but may be lighter in shade, and should extend to the skin. THE FEMALE. Hap: Small :—BEAK. stout, well curved, short, and iu color yellow:—Eyss, bright, clear, mild in expression, bay.—F ack, bright red. ComB: Single, small, fine, perfectly straight and upright, thick at the base, low in front, free from side sprigs, with small, well- defined serrations, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, small, well habatads fine in texture, bright red:—HAR-LOBES, well developed, fine in texture, bright red. Neck: Short, neatly curved, carried forward, the lower part full, with abundant hackle, flowing well over the shoulders. Back: Short, broad and flat, with a large cushion rising with a gentle convex curve, and partially covering the tail. 64 BUFF COCHINS. : BREAST. Broad, full, and carried rather low. Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, broad and deep behind :—FLUvUFF, very abundant, covering the posterior portion of the bird, and standing out about the thighs. Winas: Small, with the primaries closely folded under the secondaries, the bows covered by the breast feathers, and the points concealed by the fluff. Taru: Short, small, carried almost horizontally and largely concealed by the cushion. LEGs AND ToEs:—THIGHS, large and strong and plentifully covered with soft feathers, which on the lower part should curve inward around the hock, so as to hide the joint on the outside: —SHANKS, short, stout in bone, wide apart, yellow, and heavily feathered down the outer sides:—TOES, straight, stout, well spread, yellow, the outer toes being feathered their entire length, and the middle toes being well feathered. Cotor oF PLuMAGE: Rich, deep, clear buff, uniform in shade :— UNDER-COLOR, the same as is described for the male. PARTRIDGE COCHINS. 65° PARTRIDGE COCHINS, DISQUALIFICATIONS. Shanks not feathered down the outer sides; outer toes not feathered to their extremities; shanks other than yellow, or dusky yellow in color ; lopped combs ; decidedly wry iaals ; crooked backs ; vul- ture hocks ; plucked hocks; bare middle toes; white in the web of the tail feathers of males ; cocks not weighing nine pounds; hens not weigh- ing seven pounds; cockerels not weighing seven pounds; pullets not weighing five pounds. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Ge Set pote bet eo PO i ae 816 lbs. Coekerel, "3. 44°. ~ “O thes: Pullet Geo oe ee THE MALE. HEAD: Rather short and small for the size of the bird; plumage, bright red :—BBAK, stout at the base, well curved, rather short, and in color, yellow or horn :—Eygs, bright, clear, mild in ex- pression, bay :—Facg, bright red. ComB: Single, rather small, perfectly straight and upright, thick at the base, firm, free from side sprigs, with well defined serrations, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, of medium length, well rounded, fine in texture, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, large, fine in texture, bright red. Neck: Short, neatly curved, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders; plumage, bright red or orange red, with 66 PARTRIDGE COCHINS. a distinct black stripe extending down each feather, running nearly parallel with the edge of the feather and tapering to a point near its extremity. Back: Broad, short, with a gentle convex curve to the tail, and with very abundant saddle feathers; plumage of the back, dark reddish brown; of the saddle, bright red or orange red, with a black stripe down the center of each feather, the same as in the hackle. BREAST: Broad, deep and full; piumage, rich deep black. Bopy AND Fiurr:—Bopy, broad, deep and well developed; plumage, rich, deep black:—FLUFF, very abundant, covering the posterior portion of the bird, and standing out about the thighs, and in color black. 3 Winas: Small:—Bows, red, the fronts black:—PRIMARIES, closely folded under the secondaries, and black on the inside web, and with a bay edging on the outside web:—SECONDARIES, black on the inside web, rich bay on the outside web, and termina- ting with greenish-black at the end of each feather :—WING COVERTS, greenish black, forming a well defined bar of that color across the wing when folded. TAIL: Full, broad, short and soft, the coverts numerous, and carried more horizontally than upright, and in color black :— SICKLES and COVERTS glossy, greenish-black:—LESsER COVERTS glossy, greenish black, or glossy black edged with red. LEGS AND ToES:—THIGHS very large and strong, and plenti- fully covered with soft feathers, which on the lower part should curve inward around the hock, so as to hide the joint on the outside; plumage, black:—SHANKS, short, stout in bone, wide apart, yellow or dusky yellow, and heavily feathered down the outer sides, the feathers black or brownish:—TOEs, straight, stout, well spread, yellow or dusky yellow, ths outer toes being feathered their entire length, and the middle toes being well feathered, with feathers black or brownish. PARTRIDGE COCHINS, 67 THE FEMALE. HEAD: Small, plumage, rich brown :—BRAkK, stout, well curved, short, and in color, yellow or horn:—EyEs, bright, clear, mild in expression, bay:—Facks, bright red. CoMB: Single, small, fine, perfectly straight and upright, thick at the base, low in front, free from side sprigs, with small, well- defined serrations, bright red. WATTLES aND EAR-LOBES:—WaATTLES, small, wel: rounded, fine in texture, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, well developed, fine in texture, bright red. | Neck: Short, neatly curved, carried forward, the lower part full, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders; plumage, bright red or orange red, with a broad, black stripe Gown the middle of each feather, running to a point near the end of the feather, and conforming to the shape of the feather; the black stripe may be slightly penciled. Back: Short, broad and flat, with a large cushion rising with a gentle convex curve, and partially covering the tail; plumage of back and cushion, reddish brown, distinctly penciled with dark brown, the outlines of the penciling conforming to the shape of the feather. Breast: Broad, full, and carried low; plumage, reddish-brown, distinctly and handsomely penciled with dark brown, the pencil- ing being of the same character as that of the back, and reaching ing well up on the throat. Bopy AnD FLurr:—Bopy, broad and deep behind; plumage, brown, distinctly penciled with dark brown :—FLuFr, very abund- ant, covering the posterior portion of the bird, and standing out about the thighs, and in color brown, penciled with a darker brown. Winas: Small, with the primaries closely folded under the secondaries, the bows covered by the breast feathers and the points concealed by the fluff:—PRIMARIES, a very dark brown or | blackish brown :—SECONDARIES, the inner web a blackish brown 68 PARTRIDGE COCHINS. the outer web a blackish brown penciled with a lighter brown:— CoVERTS, similar in color and penciling to the plumage of the breast. TaiL: Short, small, carried almost horizontally and largely concealed by the cushion, and in color black, except the two highest main tail feathers which are penciled:—TAIL CovERTS well penciled the same as breast and body. LEGS AND ToEs:—THIGHS, large and strong and plentifully covered with soft feathers, which on the lower part should curve inward around the hock, so as to hide the joint on the outside, of the same shade of color as those of the body and distinctly pen- ciled :—SHANKS, short, stout in bone, wide apart, yellow or dusky yellow, and heavily feathered down the outer sides, the feathers of the same color as those of the thighs and distinctly penciled: —'T'oES, straight, stout, well spread, yellow or dusky yellow, the outer toes being feathered their entire length and the middle toes being well feathered with feathers of the same color as those of the shanks. WHITE COCHINS. | 69 WHITE COCHINS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Shanks not feathered down the outer sides; outer toes not feathered to their extremities ; shanks other than yellow in color ; lopped combs; decidedly wry tails; crooked backs; vulture hocks; plucked hocks; bare middle toes; feathers other than white, or in sur- face color creamy white, in any part of the plumage ; cocks not weighing nine pounds ; hens not weighing seven pounds; cockerels not weighing seven pounds ; pullets not weighing five pounds, STANDARD WEIGHTS. Dente he ee te ae 5 a: Meee era 814 Ibs. Cockerel,. 8.2 sO Abs: POG ag oprah ce a eee THE MALE. HEAD: Rather short and small for the size of the bird :—BzEax, stout at the base, well curved, rather short, and in color rich yellow :—Eyes, bright, clear, mild in expression, bay:—Facu, bright red. CoMB: Single, rather small, perfectly straight and upright, thick at the base, firm, free from side sprigs, with well defined . serrations, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, of medium length, well rounded, fine in texture, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, large, fine in texture, bright red. Neck: Short, neatly curved, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders. 70 WHITE COCHINS. Back: Broad, short, with a gentle convex curve to the tail and with very abundant saddle-feathers. BREAST: Broad, deep and full. Bopy AND FLuF¥F:—Bopy, broad, deep and well developed:— FLUFF, very abundant, covering the posterior portion of the bird and standing out about the thighs. Wines: Small, with the primaries closely folded under the secondaries. TarL: Full, broad, short and soft, the coverts numerous, and carried more horizontally than upright. LEGS AND ToES:—THIGHS, very large and strong, and plentifully covered with soft feathers, which on the lower part should curve inward around the hock, so as to hide the joint on the outside: —SHANKS, short, stout in bone, wide apart, yellow, and heavily feathered down the outer sides:—TOES, straight, stout, well spread, yellow, the outer toes being feathered their entire length, and the middle toes being well feathered. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout, THE FEMALE. HEAD: Small:—BEAK, stout, well curved, short, and in color rich yellow:—EYEs, bright, clear, mild in expression, bay:—F AcE, bright red. CoB: Single, small, fine, perfectly straight and upright, thick at the base, low in front, free from side sprigs, with small, well- defined serrations, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, small, well rounded, fine in texture, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, well developed, fine in texture, bright red. Neck: Short, neatly curved, carried forward, the lower part full, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders. Back: Short, broad and flat, with a large cushion rising with a gentle convex curve, and partially covering the tail. WHITE COCHINS. 71 Breast: Broad, full, and carried rather low. Bopy AND FLUFF:—Bopy, broad and deep behind:—FLUFF, very abundant, covering the posterior portion of the bird, and standing out about the thighs. Wines: Small, with the primaries closely folded under the secondaries, the bows covered by the breast feathers, and the points concealed by the fluff. TAIL: Short, small, carried almost horizontally and largely concealed by the cushion. -: Lreas AND Tors:—TuiauHs, large and strong, and plentifully covered with soft feathers, which on the lower part should curve inward around the hock, so as to hide the joint on the outside : —SHANKS, short, stout in bone, wide apart, yellow, and heavily feathered down the outer sides:—TOEs, straight, stout, well spread, yellow, the outer toes being feathered their entire length, and the middle toes being well feathered. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. 72 BLACK COCHINS, BLACK COCHINS. re DISQUALIFICATIONS, Shanks not feathered down the outer sides; outer toes not feath- ered to their extremities; shanks other than black or black shading into willow or yellow in color; bottom of feet other than yellow in color + lopped combs ; decidedly wry tails; crooked backs ; vulture hocks; plucked hocks ; bare middle toes ; feathers other than black in any part of the plumage, (except white or gray tips ~m the foot or toe feathering) ; im hens, pure white in any part of the plumage extending over one-half of an inch, or two or more feathers edged or tipped with positive white, except in foot or toe feathering ; cocks not weighing nine pounds ; hens not weighing seven pounds ; cockerels not weighing seven pounds; pul- lets not weighing five pounds. 3 STANDARD WEIGHTS. RS PLE GEE ee ee ee aN 10% Ibs. HSE Sas sac eeaas che eS 84 lbs. THE MALE. HEAD: Rather short and small for the size of the bird:—BEAK, stout at the base, wcll curved, rather short, and in color yellow or yellow shaded with black:—EykEs, bright, clear, mild in expression, dark red :—F ack, bright red. CoMB: Single, rather small, perfectly straight and upright, thick at the base, firm, free from side sprigs, with well defined serrations, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLEs, of medium length, well rounded, fine in texture, bright red:—HEAR-LOBES, large, fine in texture, bright red. _ Neck: Short, neatly curved, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders. BLACK COCHINS. £65) - . Back: Broad, short, with a gentle convex curve to the tail, and with very abundant saddle feathers. BREAST: Broad, deep and full. ~ Boby AND F.LuF¥F:—Bopy, broad, deep and well developed :— FLUFF, very abundant, covering the posterior portion of the bird and standing out about the thighs. WinGs: Small, with primaries closely folded under the second- aries. TatIL: Full, broad. short and soft, the coverts numerous, and, carried more horizontally than upright. LEGS AND ToES:—THIGHS, very large and strong and plentifully covered with soft feathers, which on the lower part should curve inward around the hock, so as to hide the joint on the outside: —SHANKS, short, stout in bone, wide apart, black, or black shad- ing into willow or yellow, and heavily feathered down the outer sides:—Toks, straight, stout, well spread, black, or black shading into willow or yellow, the outer toes being feathered their entire length and the middle toes being well feathered; the bottom of the feet yellow. . COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Rich, glossy black throughout. THH FEMALE. HEAD: Small:—BEAK, stout, well curved, short, and in color yellow or yellow shaded with black:—Eyzs, bright, clear, mild in expression, dark red:—Fackg, bright red. ComB:—Single, small, fine, perfectly straight and upright, thick at the base, low in font: free from side sprigs, with small, well defined serrations, bright red. WaTTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, small, well rounded, fine in texture, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, well developed, fine in texture, bright red. Neck: Short, neatly curved, carried forward, the lower part full, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders, 74 BLACK OCOCHINS. Back; Short, broad and flat, with cushion rising with a gentle convex curve and partially covering the tail. BREAST: Broad, full and carried rather low. Bopy AND FLuFF :—Bopy, broad and deep behind:—FLuFF, very abundant, covering the posterior portion of the bird and standing out about the thighs. Wines: Small, with the primaries closely folded under the secondaries, the bows covered by the breast feathers and the points concealed by the fluff. TAIL: Short, small, carried almost horizontally and largely con- cealed by the cushion. LEGs AND TorEs:—THIGHS, large and strong, and plentifully covered with soft feathers, which on the lower part should curve inward around the hock, so as to hide the joint on the outside:— SHANKS, short, stout in bone, wide apart, black or black shading into willow or yellow, and heavily feathered down the outer sides: — TOS, straight, stout, well spread, black, or black shading into willow or yellow, the outer toes being feathered their entire length, and the middle toes being well feathered; the bottom of the feet yellow. Cotor OF PruMAGE: Deep black throughout. In hens, pure white in plumage, one-half of an inch or less, objectionable. BLACK LANGSHANS. | 15. BLACK LANGSHANS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Shanks not feathered down the outer sides ; feathers not growing below the middle joint of the puter toes; yellow skin ; bottom of the feet yellow in any nari. combs other than single or showing side sprigs; white or gray in any part of the piwmage except the foot or toe feathering ; cocks not weighing nine pounds ; hens not weighing six pounds ; cockerels not weighing seven pounds; pullets not weighing five pounds. eee STANDARD WEIGHTS. Cee ee ea ae Ba. A sabe Cer Seema Bene eles Cockerel, . .. . 8 Ibs. Pullet, (couse ae, THE MALE. Hab: Of medium size and rather broad:—BBEAK, stout at the base, well curved, and in color, dark horn, shading to a pinkish color, near the lower edge :—EykEs, dark brown or hazel :—F acs, bright red. ~ ComB: Single, rather large, perfectly straight and upright, evenly serrated, fine in texture, bright red, WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, of medium length; well rounded, fine in texture, bright red: —EaR-LOBES, well developed, pendent, fine in texture, bright red. Neck: Of medium length, well arched, with abundant hackle. flowing well over the shoulders. 76 BLACK LANGSHANS. Back: Of medium length, broad, flat at the shoulders, with a gentle rise from the middle ther. of to the tail, and with abund- ant saddle feathers flowing well over the sides. BrEAST: Round, deep and full. Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, deep and thick in front of the thighs: skin, white :—FLuFF, fairly developed, but not so abundant as to hide the profile of the hock joints. Wines: Of medium size, well folded and carried close to the body. : Tain: Large, full, well spread at the base and carried well up but not squirrel:—SickiEs, long, and extending six or more inches beyond the tail:—CoveErts, long; the longer they are the better. LEGS AND Toks:—THIGHS, strong and well covered with soft feathers:—SHANKS, of medium length, stout in bone, standing well apart, bluish black, showing pink between the scales, which are nearly black, and feathered down the outer sides:—TOoES long, straight, slender, the scales nearly black, the outer tou. feathered to their extremities; the web and bottom of the feet, pinkish white, the deeper the pink shade the better. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Neck, back, saddle, sickles, coverts, glossy metallic black, with greenish sheen; breast, primaries, seconda- ries, tail, fluff, shank and toe feathers, black; under-color, black ‘or dark slate. THE FEMALE. HAD: Smaller than in male and less broad:—BEAk, stout at the base, well curved, and in color, horn, shading to a pinkish color near the lower edge :—Eygs, dark brown or hazel:—Fackg, bright red. CoB: Single, smaller than in the male, pees straight and upright, evenly serrated, fine in texture, bright red. BLACK LANGSHANS. 16 WATTLES AND HAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, fairly developed, well rounded, fine in texture, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, fairly Bee sak firm in texture, bright red. Neck: Of medium length, with full hackle. Back: Of medium length, broad, flat at the shoulders, full in» the cushion, which rises well on to the tail. BrEAST: Broad, deep and full. Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, deep, thick, well balanced; skin, white:—FLUFF, abundant, much heavier than in the male. Wines: Of medium size, well folded and carried close to the body. Tai: Well spread at the base, carried not so high as in the male, but well above and beyond the cushion, and furnished with long coverts. LEGS AND Tors :—THIGHS, strong, and well covered with soft. feathers :—SHANKS, of medium length, small-boned, standing well apart, bluish black, showing pink between the scales, which are nearly black, and feathered down the outer sides:—Toss, long, straight, slender, the scales nearly black, the outer toes feathered to their extremities; the web and bottom of the feet, pinkish white, the deeper the pink shade the better. CoLoR oF PLUMAGE: Neck, back, cushion, coverts, glossy _ metallic black, with greenish sheen; breast, primaries, seconda- ries, tail, fluff, shank and toe feathers, black; under-color, black or dark slate. = ae ee a a 8. 78 WHITE LANGSHANS, WHITE LANGSHANS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Shanks not feathered down the outer sides; feathers not growing be- low the middle joint of the outer toes; yellow skin; bottom of the feet yellow in any part; combs other than single, or showing side sprigs ; Feathers other than white, or in surface-color creamy white wm any part of the plumage; cocks not weighing nine pounds; hens not weighing six pounds ; cockerels not weighing seven pounds; pullets not weighing five pounds. STANDARD WEIGHTS. THE MALE. Heap: Of medium size and rather broad :—BEak, stout at the - base, well curved, and in color white or white with a bluish tint: —Eyes, dark brown or hazel :—Facr, bright red. ComB: Single, rather large, perfectly straight and upright, evenly serrated, fine in texture, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, of medium length, well. rounded, fine in texture, bright red :—EAR-LOBEs, well developed, pendent, fine in texture, bright red. Neck: Of medium length, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders. WHITE LANGSHANS. 3 79 Back: Of medium length, broad, flat at the shoulders, with a gentle rise from the middle thereof to the tail, and with abundant saddle feathers flowing well over the sides. Breast: Round, deep and full. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, deep and thick in front of the thighs; skin white :—F.urr, fairly developed, but not so abun- dant as to hide the profile of the hock joints. Wines: Of medium size, well folded and carried close to the body. Tait: Large, full, well spread at the base and carried well up, but not squirrel :—Sick ues, long, and extending six or more inches beyond the tail :—CoveErts, long, the longer they are the better. Leas AND Tors:—Tuicus, strong and well covered with soft feathers:—SHANKS, of medium length, stout in bone, standing well apart, slaty blue, showing pink between the scales, and feathered down the outer sides:—Tors, long, straight, slender, the scales slaty blue, the outer toes feathered to the extremities, the web and bottom of the feet pinkish white, the deeper the pink shade the better. CoLoR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Smaller than in male and less broad :—BEAK, stout at the base, well curved, and in color white or white with a bluish tint :—Eyrs, dark brown or hazel :—F acer, bright red. Comp: Single, smaller than in male, perfectly straight and upright, evenly serrated, fine in texture, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, fairly developed, well rounded, fine in texture, bright red :—EAR-LOBEs, fairly devel- oped, fine in texture, bright red. Neck: Of medium length, with full hackle. Back: Of medium length, broad, flat at the shoulders, full in the cushion, which rises well on to the tail. 80 WHITE LANGSHANS. Breast: Broad, deep and full. | Bopy AND FrLurr:—Bopy, deep, thick, well balanced; skin white :—FLurr, abundant, much heavier than in the male. Wines: Of medium size, well folded, and carried close to the body. TatL: Well spread at the base, carried not so high as in the male, but well above and beyond the cushion, and furnished with long coverts. Lees AND Tors :—THIGHsS, strong, and well covered with soft teathers :—SHANKs, of medium length, small boned, standing well apart, slaty blue, showing pink between the scales, and feathered down the outer sides:—Toxs, long, straight, slender, the outer toes feathered to their extremities; slaty blue; the web and bot- tom of the feet pinkish white, the deeper the pink shade the better. ‘ CoLor OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. MEDITERRANEAN CLASS. 81 CLASS III. MEDITERRANEAN, Breeds. Varieties. | Brown. Rose Comb Brown. White. Rose Comb White. Black. Dominique. Buff. | Silver Duckwing. | White ST LO SIERORNE | PRA EE e AE MEP ASKOREE TY Dy ETI Seo ope Pie ce 10 a ne On ya RE AO es Go ena Pi RS a ae eg Blue. (EE Ee Se OR ey ee ap Dae d Oo Be eet SEC F Black. SCALE OF POINTS FOR TUE M™DITERRANEAN CLASS. Symmetry, *Size, Condition, Head—Shape 4, C ae ee Comb, Wattles and ak Lamu aAt ion 4, Ear- ee 6. Neck—Shape 8, Color 4, Back—Shape 8, Color 4, Breast—Shape 6, Color 4, : Body and Fluff—Shape 38, Color 38, Wings—Shape 4, Color 4, Tail—Shape 4, Color 4, Legs and Toes, ar I woomoococonrnwncocooetaa ® — S | S i) * For ‘Size ’ read “‘ Weight ’ in applying above Scale to Minoreas. 82 BROWN LEGHORNS. BROWN LEGHORNS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers or down on shanks or feet; red ear-lobes ; single combs, in males, combs twisted or falling over to one side ; rose combs, natural absence of spike or falling over to one side; decidedly wry or squirrel tails ; crooked or roached backs; shanks other than yellow in color ; white in the face of cockerels ; white in any part of the plumage except in under-color of hackle and saddle of males, and to the extent of one inch at the base of siekles, and one-half of an inch at the base of the prima- ries. (White showing wm the above excepted sections to be cut one and one-half points. ) : THE MALE. Hap: Short and deep; plumage, dark reddish bay, shading into a lighter hue on the neck :—Burak, yellow, with a dark stripe down the upper mandible :—EyEs, full, bright, red:—F ace, free from folds or wrinkles, bright red. | Coms: Single or rose; bright red:—SINGLE, of medium size, perfectly straight and upright, firm and even upon the head, free from twists, side sprigs and excrescences, deeply serrated (hav- ing but five or six points, five preferred), and extending well over the back of the head, with no tendency to follow the shape of the neck :—Rosk, square in front, firm and even upon the head, taper- ing evenly from front to rear, without inclining to one side, the top comparatively flat and covered with small points or corruga- tions, and terminating in a well-developed spike at the rear. WATTLES AND EAaR-LOBES:—WATTLES, long, thin, pendulous, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, smooth, thin, free from folds or wrinkles, fitting close to the head, and white or creamy white. Neck: Long, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders; plumage, bright red or orange-red, with a — BROWN LEGHORNS. 83 black stripe extending down the center of each feather and tapering to a point near its extremity. Back: Of medium length, with the saddle rising in a sharp, concave sweep to the tail; plumage, dark red :—SADDLE FEATHERS, long, and in color, bright red or orange red, with a black stripe down the center of each feather, the same as in the hackle. BREAST: Round, full, and carried well forward; plumage, rich, deep black. Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, of medium length, tapering from front to rear, and closely feathered; keel-bone straight; plumage, black :—F LUFF, rather short, black. Wines: Large and well folded :—Bows, rich red, front edge black and covered by the breast feathers :—PRIMARIES, black, the lower web may be edged with brown :—SECONDARIES, black, the edge of the lower web penciled with brown:—CovERTs, greenish-black, forming a well-defined bar of that opie across the wing when folded. TAIL: Large, full, carried upright, and in color black ;—SIcKLEs, long, well curved, and in color glossy, greenish-black :—Cov- ERTS, abundant, and in color glossy, greenish-black. LEGS AND Tors:—TuHIGHS, of medium length, slender; plum- age, black:—SHANKS, long, and in color bright yellow:—TOgs, yel- low, a dark shading on the same allowable. THE FEMALE. Heap: Similar to that of the male, but smaller; plumage, brown or dark brown, edged with lighter brown:—Brak, yellow, or yellow with a darker shading on the upper mandible :— Eyes, full, bright, red:—Facr, free from folds or wrinkles, bright red. ComsB: Single or rose; bright red :—Srineun, of medium size, drooping to one side, free from side sprigs, and evenly serrated _ (having but five or six points, five preferred):—Rosk, similar to that of the male, but smaller. ‘ 84 BROWN LEGHORNS. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, thin, well rounded, bright red :— EAR-LOBES, smooth, thin, free from folds or wrinkles, fitting close to the head, and white or creamy white. Neck: Long, well arched; plumage, golden, with a broad black stripe extending down the center of each feather, tapering to a point near the end of the feather and conforming to the shape-of the feather. Back: Of medium length, slightly cushioned; plumage, the web of the feathers light brown, finely siepeted with darker brown. Breast: Round and full; plumage, dark salmon brown, shad- ing off light under the body. Bopy AND Fiurr :—Bopy, of medium length, deep and plump; plumage, light brown:—FLurr, rather short, but more fully de- veloped than in male, ashy brown. Wines: Large and well folded :—PRIMARIES, slaty brown, the outer edge slightly penciled with lighter color :—SECONDARIES, slaty brown, the outer web finely penciled with light brown :— CovErts, light brown, finely penciled with darker brown. Tait: Long, full, carried upright, and in color dull black, ex- cept the two highest main tail-feathers, which are penciled with golden-brown :—CovERTS, sash brown, penciled with a darker brown. Leas AND Tors:—Tuicus, of medium length, slender; plum- age, ashy brown:—SHANKs, long, slender, and in cibe bright yellow :—Tors, yellow, a dark shading on the same allowable. WHITE LEGHORNS. 85 WHITE LEGHORNS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers or down on shanks or feet ; red ear-lobes ; single combs ; in males, combs twisted or falling over to one side; rose combs, natural» absence of spike or falling over to one side; decidedly wry tails ;' crooked , or roached backs ; shanks other than yellow in color ; white in the face of cockerels ; feathers other than white in any part of the plumage. THE MALE. HEAD: Short and deep :—BHAK, yellow:—Eyzgs, full, bright, red :—FAack, free from folds or wrinkles, bright red. CoB: Single or rose ; bright red:—SINGLE, of medium size, perfectly straight and upright, firm and even upon the head, free from twists, side sprigs and excrescences, deeply serrated (having but five or six points, five preferred), and extending well over the back of the head, with no tendency to follow the shape of the neck :—Rosk, square in front, firm and even upon the head, ta- pering evenly from front to rear, without inclining to one side, the top comparatively flat and covered with small points or cor- rugations, and terminating in a well-developed spike at the rear. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, long, thin, pendulous, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, smooth, thin, free from folds or wrinkles, fitting close to the head, and white or creamy white. Neck : Long, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders. Back : Of medium length, with the saddle rising in a sharp concave sweep to the tail :—SaDDLE FEATHERS, long. BREAST: Round, full and carried well forward. Bopy AND Fiurr: Bopy, of medium length, tapering from front to rear, and closely feathered :—FLUFF, rather short. $6 WHITE LEGHORNS. Wines: Large and well folded. TaiL: Large, full and carried upright :—Sicku#“s, long and well curved :—CoOvERTS, abundant. LEGS AND Tors :—THIGHS, of medium length, slender :— SHANKS, long, and in color bright yellow :—ToEs, yellow. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Similar to that of the male, but smaller :—BEAK, yellow: —Eyzs, full, bright, red:—Facr, free from folds or wrinkles, bright red. CoB: Single or rose; bright red :—SINGLE, of medium size, drooping to one side, free from side sprigs, and evenly serrated (having but five or six points, five preferred):—RoszE, similar to that of the male, but smaller. . WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, thin, well rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, smooth, thin, free from folds or wrinkles, fitting close to the head, and white or creamy white. Neck: Long and well arched. Back: Of medium length, slightly cushioned. Breast: Round and full. Bopy AND FLurr :—Bopy, of medium length, deep and plump: —F urr, rather short, but more fully developed than in male, WInas: Large and well folded. Tait: Long, full, and carried upright. : Lees AND Toxs:—Tuieus, of medium length, slender:~ ~ SHANKS, long, slender, and in color bright yellow :—Toss, yellow. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. BLACK LEGHORNS. 87 BLACK LEGHORNS. DISQUALIFICATIONS, Any feathers or down on shanks or feet; red ear-lobes ; combs, in males, twisted or falling over to one side ; decidedly wry or squirrel tails ; crooked or roached backs ; shanks other than yellow or yellowish black in color ; white in the face of cockerels ; pure white in any part of the plum- age extending over one-half of an inch, or two or more feathers tipped or edged with positive white. THE MALE. Heap: Short and deep:—BEAK, yellowish horn color or yellow shaded with black:—Eyzs, full, bright, red:—Fackn, free from folds or wrinkles, bright red. CoB: Single, of medium size, perfectly straight and upright, firm and even upon the head, free from twists, side sprigs and excrescences, deeply serrated, (having but five or six points, five preferred), extending well over the back of the head, with no tendency to follow the shape of the neck, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, long, thin, pendulous, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, smooth, thin, free from folds or wrinkles, fitting close to the head, and white or creamy white, NEcK: Long, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders. Back: Of medium length, with the saddle rising in a sharp concave sweep to the tail: —-SADDLE FEATHERS, long. BREAST : Round, full and carried well forward. Bopy AND FLuFF :—Bopy, of medium length, tapering from front to rear, and closely feathered :—FLurFr, rather short. 88 BLACK LEGHORNS. Wines: Large and well folded. TamL: Large, full and carried upright :—SIcKLEs, long and well curved :—COvVERTS, abundant. Leas AND Tors :—TuHIGHS, of medium length, slender :— SHANKS, long, and in color yellow or yellowish black :—TOoEs, yellow or yellowish black. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Rich, glossy black throughout. THE FEMALE. Heap: Similar to that of the male, but smaller :—BEAK, yel- lowish horn color, or yellow shaded with black :—EYEs, full, bright, red :—Fack, free from folds or wrinkles, bright red. ComB : Single, of medium size, drooping to one side, free from side sprigs, evenly serrated (having but five or six points, five preferred), bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, thin, well-rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, smooth, thin, free from folds or wrinkles, and white or creamy white. Neck : Long and well arched. Back : Of medium length. BREAST: Round and full. Bopy AND FLUFF :—Bopy, of medium length, deep and plump; —FL.vFr, rather short, but more fully developed than in the male. Wines: Large and well folded. Ta1L: Long, full and carried upright. LEGS AND TokES:—TuHIGHS, of medium length, slender :— SHANKS, long, slender, and in color yellow or yellowish black :— TOES, yellow or yellowish black. COLOR OF PLUMAGE :—Rich, glossy black throughout. DOMINIQUE LEGHORNS. 89 DOMINIQUE LEGHORNS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers or down on shanks or feet ; red ear-lobes ; combs, in males, twisted or falling over to one side; decidedly wry or squirrel tails ; crooked or roached backs ; shanks other than yellow in color ; white in the face of cockerels ; red feathers in any part of the plumage. THE MALE. Heap: Short and deep :—BkrAk, yellow:—Eysgs, full, bright, red :—F ack, free from folds or wrinkles, bright red. CoB: Single, of medium size, perfectly straight and upright, firm and even upon the head, free from twists, side sprigs and excrescences, deeply serrated (having but five or six points, five preferred), extending well over the back of the head, with no tendency to follow the shape of the neck; bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, long, thin, pendulous, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, smooth, thin, free from folds or wrinkles, fitting close to the head, and white or creamy white. NEcK: Long, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders. Back: Of medium length, with the saddle rising in a sharp concave sweep to the tail :—SADDLE FEATHERS, long. BREAST: Round, full, and carried well forward. Bopy AND FLUuFF:—Bopy, of medium length, tapering from front to rear, and closely feathered :—FLurr, rather short. Winas: Large and well folded. TaiL: Large, full and carried upright:—SICKLES, long and well curved :—COVERTS, abundant. 90 DOMINIQUE LEGHORNS. LEGS AND TogEs:—THIGHS, of medium length, slender :— SHANKS, long, and in color bright yellow :—Togs, yellow. CoLOR OF PLUMAGE: Body color, grayish white, each feather regularly crossed with parallel bars of blue-black, producing the effect of a bluish-tinged plumage; this color to be the same throughout the plumage. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Similar to that of the male, but smaller:—BEAK, yellow:—Eyzs, full, bright, red:—Facn, free from folds or wrinkles, bright red. ComB: Single, of medium size, drooping to one side, free from side sprigs, evenly serrated ore but five or six points, five preferred), and bright red. : WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, thin, well-rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, smooth, thin, free from folds or wrinkles, fitting close to the head,and white or creamy white. Neck: Long and well arched. Back: Of medium length, slightly cushioned. BREAST: Round and full. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, of medium length, deep and rian —Furr, rather short, but more fully developed than i in the male. Wines: Large and well folded. Tau: Long, full and carried upright. | | LEas AND Tors:—TuiauHs, of medium length, slender:— SHanks, long, slender, and in color bright yellow:—TOEs, yellow. CoLOR OF PLUMAGE: The same as described for the male. BUFF LEGHORNS. 91 BUFF LEGHORNS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers or down on shanks or feet; red in the ear-lobes covering more than half of the surface ; combs in male twisted or falling over to one side; decidedly wry on squirrel tails; crooked or roached backs ; shanks other than yellow in color ; white in the face of cockerels or pul- lets ; feathers solid white in any part of the plumage ; feathers solid black in any part of the plumage, (except in the tails of males, and in the pri- mares and secondaries of the wings of both sexes). THE MALE. Heap: Short and deep:—Beak moderately curved, yellow :— Eyes, full, bright red :—Facr, free from folds or wrinkles, red. Comp: Single, of medium size, perfectly straight and upright, firm and even upon the head, free from twists, side sprigs and ex- crescencies, deeply serrated, (having but five or six points, five pre- ferred), and extending well over the back of the head, with no tendency to follow the shape of the neck, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLEs, long, thin, pendulous, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, smooth, thin, free from folds or wrink- les, fitting close to the head, and white or creamy white, the ° former preferred. Neck: Long, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders. Back: Of medium length, the saddle rising in a sharp con- cave sweep to the tail: —SADDLE FEATHERS, long. Breast: Round, full and carried well forward. Bopy AND FLUFF:—Body, of medium length, tapering from front to rear, and closely feathered :—FLuFr, rather short. 92 BUFF LEGHORNS. Wines: Large and well folded. Tati: Large and full, and carried upright :—SicKues, long and well curved :—CoveErts, abundant. Leas AND Tors :—Thighs of medium length, slender :—SHANKS, | long, and in color bright yellow :—Tokrs, yellow. CoLOR OF PLUMAGE: Rich, deep clear buff, uniform in shade throughout, except the tail, which should be rich, deep buff or copperish bronze:—UNDER-COLOR, the same as the surface color, but it may be lighter in shade, and should extend to the skin. THE FEMALE. Heap: Similar to that of the male, but smaller :—BEAK, yel- low :—Eyrs, full, bright red :—Facr, free from folds or wrinkles, red. ComB: Single, of medium size, drooping to on side, free from side sprigs, evenly serrated (having but five or six points, five preferred), and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, thin, well rounde«. bright red :—EAR-LOBEs, smooth, thin, free from folds or wrinkles, fitting close to the head, and white or creamy white. Neck: Long and well arched. Back: Of medium length, slightly cushioned. Breast: Round and full. Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, of medium length, deep and plump: —F vurr, rather short, but more developed than in the male. Wines: Large and well folded. Tait: Long, full, and carried upright. Leas AND Tors:—Txicus of medium length, slender :—SHANKs, long, slender, and in color, bright yellow :——Tokrs, yellow. CoLOR OF PLuMAGE: Rich, deep, clear buff, uniform in shade: —UNDER-COLOR, the same as is described for the male. SILVER DUCKWING LEGHORNS. 93 SILVER DUCKWING LEGHORNS. DISQUALIFICATIONS, Any feathers or down on shanks or feet; red ear-lobes; combs, in males, twisted or falling over to one side; decidedly wry or squirrel tails ; crooked or roached backs ; shanks other than yellow in color ; white in the face of cockerels ; red in any part of the plumage ; breasts of males mottled or splashed with white. THE MALE. Heap: Short and deep; plumage, silvery white :—Brax, mod- erately curved, yellow :—EvyEs, full, bright red :—F ack, free from folds or wrinkles, red. Coms: Single, of medium size, perfectly straight and upright, firm and even upon the head, free from twists, side sprigs and ex- crescencies, deeply serrated (having but five or six points, five pre- ferred), extending well over the back of the head, with no ten- dency to follow the shape of the neck, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, long, thin, pendulous, bright red :—EaAR-LoBEs, smooth, thin, free from folds or wrinkles, fitting close to the head, and white or creamy white. Neck: Long, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders; plumage, other than hackle, rich, glossy black :—HAcKLE, silvery white, with a narrow black stripe along the center of the lower hackle feathers. Back: Of medium length, with the saddle rising in a sharp concave sweep to the tail; plumage, silvery white :—Capr, black: —SADDLE FEATHERS, long, and in color silvery white. Breast: Round, full and carried well forward, black. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, of medium length, tapering from 94 SILVER DUCKWING LEGHORNS. front to rear, and closely feathered, black :—FLurr, rather short, black. Wines: Large and well folded :—SHovuuprErs, black, except the shoulder coverts, covering space between wing-bow and back, which should be silvery white:—WING FRONTS, black :—WInNG- BOWS, silvery white :—WING CovERTs, black, forming a distinct bar across the wing :—PRIMARIES, black, except the lower feath- ers, the outer edge of which should be silvery white :—Srconpa- RIES, part of the outer web of feathers in the WING-BAY, white, the remainder of the feather black. Tatu: Large, full, and carried upright, black :—Sicxxzs, long and well curved, lustrous black :—UPPrErR coverts, abundant, lus- trous black :—LOWER COVERTS, silvery white. Leas AND Tors :—TuicGus, of medium length, slender, black: —SHANKS, long, slender, in color bright yellow :—Togs, yellow. THE FEMALE. Heap: Similar to that of the male but smaller, silvery gray :— Brak, yellow :—EyEs, full, bright red :—Facn, free from folds or wrinkles, red. ComB: Single, of medium size, drooping to one side, free from side sprigs, evenly serrated (having but five or six points, five preferred), and bright red :—EAR-LOBES, smooth, thin, free from folds or wrinkles, fitting close to the head, and white or creamy white. | Neck: Long, and well arched; plumage, other than hackle, light salmon :—HAcKL1LE, silvery gray, with a narrow black stripe through the middle of the feathers. Back: Of medium length, slightly cushioned, light gray, free from dark marks or bars. Breast: Round and full, light salmon, shading off to gray towards the sides. Bopy AND FLurF :—Bopy, of medium length, deep and plump ; SILVER DUCKWING LEGHORNS. . 95 plumage light ashy gray, free from dark marks or bars:—FLurFr, rather short, but more developed than in the male, light ashy gray. Tart: Long, full, and carried upright, black or dark brown, except the two upper or deck feathers, light gray :—Coverts light gray in color. Lecs anp Tors:—Tuicus, of medium length, slender, light gray :—SHANKS, long, slender, and in color bright yellow :—Toxs, yellow. ~ € 96 BLACK MINORGAS. BLACK MINORCAS. DISQU ALIFICATIONS. Red in the ear-lobes, covering one-half or more of their surface ; combs, in males, twisted or falling over to one side; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; shanks other than dark slate or nearly black in color ; while im the face of cockerels ; pure white in any part of the plumage extending over one-half of an inch, or two or more feathers tupped or edged with positive white. STANDARD WEIGHTS, COs Stee Ci ee TGR, eS ee es Om Cockerel, . . . . 6% lbs. Paties,... 0 te ee THE MALE. Heap: Of medium length and deep:—Bg8aAK, of medium length, stout, black or dark horn color :—Eyss, full and dark hazel or red :—F ack, free from folds or wrinkles, coral red. CoB: Single, large, perfectly straight and upright, firm and even upon the head, free from twists, side sprigs and excres- cences, deeply serrated, extending well over the back of the head, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, in length to correspond with the size of the comb, thin, pendulous, bright red :—EaR- LOBES, smooth, thin, free from folds or wrinkles, fitting close to the head, and white. Neck : Rather long, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders. Back: Of medium length, broad, and slanting evenly to the tail —SADDLE FEATHERS, long. Breast: Round, full and prominent. BLACK MINORCAS. 97 Bopy AND FLUFF :—BoDy, rather long, broad, deep and slightly tapering from front to rear:—Furr, rather short. WinGs: Of medium size and well folded. TAIL: Large, expanded, carried upright, but free from appear. ance of squirrel-tail:—S1cKuEs, large, long and well curved :— COVERTS, abundant. LEGS AND ToEs :—TuIGus,of medium length, stout :—SHANKS, of medium length, stout in bone, and in color dark slate or nearly black :—Toxs, dark slate or nearly black. CoLoR oF PLUMAGE: Rich glossy black throughout; gray tips to be considered as a serious defect. THE FEMALE. Heap: Of medium length and deep :—BraAk, of medium length, stout, black or dark horn color:—Eygs, full, and dark hazel or red :—FACck8, free from folds or wrinkles, coral red. CoB: Single, large, drooping to one side, the front forming a Joop and falling to the opposite side of the head, free from side sprigs, evenly serrated, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, in length to corre- spond with the size of the comb, thin, pendulous, bright red :— EAR-LOBES, smooth, thin, free from folds or wrinkles, fitting close to the head, and white. Neck: Rather long and slightly arched. Back : Of medium length, broad, and slanting evenly to the tail. BREAST: Round, full and prominent. | Bopy AND FLuFF :—Bopy, rather long, broad, deep and slightly tapering from front to rear :—F LUFF, rather short. Wines: Of medium size and well folded. Tau: Long, full and carried upright. LEGs AND Togs :—THIGHS, of medium length, stout :—SHANKS, of medium length, stout in bone, and in color dark slate or nearly black :—Togs, dark slate or nearly black. Coton oF PLuMAGE: Same as is described for the male. . 98 WHITE MINORCAS. WHITE MINORCAS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Red in the ear-lobes covering one-half or more of their surface ; combs, in males, twisted or falling over to one side; deczdedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; shanks other than white or pinkish white in color ; white in the face of cockerels ; feathers other than white in any part of the plumage. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Cee Se ie 2 ee. Seles occ 616 lbs. Cockerel. . .>. . 6136 lbs. Pallet; so506 4x Goan Bag Ae. THE MALE. Heap: Of medium length, and deep :—BEAK, of medium length, stout, white in color :—Eyzs, full and dark hazel or red : —F ack, free from folds or wrinkles, coral red. ComB: Single, large, perfectly straight and upright, firm and even upon the head, free from twists, side sprigs and excres- censes, deeply serrated, extending well over the back of the head, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, in length: to corre- spond with the size of the comb, thin, pendulous, bright red :— EAR-LOBES, smooth, thin, free from folds or wrinkles, fitting close to the head, and white. Neck :—Rather long, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders. Back: Of medium length, broad, and slanting evenly to the tail :—SADDLE FEATHERS, long. BREAST: Round, full and prominent. WHITE MINORGCAS. 99 Bopy AND FLUFF:—Bopy, rather long, broad, deep and slightly tapering from front to rear :—F1Lurr, rather short. Wines: Of medium size, and well folded. Tain: Large, expanded, carried upright, but free from appear. ance of squirrel-tail :—SICKLES, large, long and well curved :— COVERTS, abundant. LeGs AND Tors:—THIGHS, of medium length, stout:—SHANKs, of medium length, stout in bone, and in color white or pinkish white:—TOogs, white or pinkish white. CoLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Of medium length, and deep:—BEAK, of medium length, stout, white :—Eygs, full and dark hazel or red :—Facg, free from folds or wrinkles, coral red. CoMB: Single, large, drooping to one side, the front forming a loop and falling to the opposite side of the head, free from side- sprigs, evenly serrated, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, in length to corre- spond with the size of the comb, thin, pendulous, bright red :— EKAR-LOBES, smooth, thin, free from folds or wrinkles, fitting close to the head, and white. Nk&ck: Rather long and slightly arched: Back: Of medium length, broad, and slanting evenly to the tail. BREAST: Round, full and prominent. Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, rather long, broad, deep and slightly tapering from front to rear :—FLurFr, rather short. Wines: Of medium size, and well folded. TaiL: Long, full and carried upright. LEGS AND TOES :—THIGHS,of medium length, stout :—SHANKs, of medium length, stout in bone, and in color white or pinkish white :—Toks, white or pinkish white. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. 100 ANDALUSIANS. ANDALUSIANS. ———————— DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers or down on shanks or toes ; red ear-lobes ; combs, sn males, twisted or falling over to one side; combs, in either sex, other than single ; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; shanks other than blue or slaty-blue in color ; pure white in any part of the plumage extending over one-half of an inch, or two or more feathers tipped or edged with positive white. THE MALE. Heap: Rather long and tapering; plumage, dark ‘blue :— BEAK, somewhat long, stout, slaty blue:—Eygs, full, bright, red :—FAck, showing but little above the eyes, bright red. ComB: Single, rather large, perfectly straight and upright, firm and even upon the head, free from twists, side sprigs and excrescenses, evenly serrated, and bright red. | WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, long, thin, pendulous, bright red :—Ear-LoBEs of medium size, oval, and white. Neck: Long, well arched, with rather short hackle flowing slightly over the shoulders; plumage, very dark blue, approach- ing black. Back: Rather short, descending towards the tail, with the saddle rising in a sharp concave sweep to the tail :—SaDDLE Fratuers, long; plumage, very dark blue, approaching black. Breast: Round and full; plumage, a light shade of blue, each * feather having a well-defined lacing of a darker shade. Bopy AND FLuFr:—Bopy, of medium length, rather full at > the shoulders, and tapering from front to rear; plumage, similar to that of the breast, but somewhat darker:—FLUurr, rather short. Winas: Large and well folded:—Primariss, light blue :— —SECONDARIES and WinG-CovEeRrts, dark blue:—Wu1n6-Bows, a darker blue, approaching black. : ANDALUSIANS. 101 Tart: Large, somewhat expanded, and carried upright :— SICKLES, well curved, very dark blue, approaching black :—T AIL COVERTS, very dark blue, approaching black:—Main Tat FEATHERS, of a lighter shade of blue. LEGS AND ToEs:—TuHIGus, long and of medium size ; plumage, the same as that of the body in color :—SHANKS, long, rather slender, and in color slaty blue:—Togs, slaty blue. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Rather long and tapering; plumage of a medium shade of blue :—BEAK, somewhat long, stout, slaty blue :—Eygs, full, bright, red :-—F Ack, showing but little above the eyes, bright red. Comp: Single, rather large, drooping to one side, free from side sprigs, evenly serrated, and bright red. WATTLES AND EHAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, thin, well rounded, bright red :—EaR-LOBES, white. NEcK :—Long, well arched; plumage, dark blue, but lighter in — shade than that of the male. Back: Rather short, somewhat flat across the shoulders; plumage, of an even, medium shade of blue, each feather having a well-defined lacing of a darker shade. BreAstT: Round and full; plumage, a light shade of blue, each feather having a well-defined lacing of a darker shade. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, of medium length, rather full at the shoulders, and tapering from front to rear; plumage, similar to that of the breast, but somewhat darker:—FLvrr, rather short. Wines: Large and well folded:—PRIMarigs, a light shade of blue; the remainder of the wing of an even shade of blue, darker than the primaries. T'arL:—Long, and carried less upright than that of the male; plumage, dark blue or slate. Leas AND Tos :—Turaus, rather long, slender; plumage, the same as that of the body in color:—SHANKs, ee geo and in color slaty blue :—Tors, slaty blue. 102 BLACK SPANISH. BLACK SPANISH. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Combs, in males, twisted or falling over to one side; combs, in females, small or erect ; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; shanks other than blue or dark leaden blue in color; red marks in the face or above the eyes; face so puffy as to obstruct the sight ; pure white m any part of the plumage extending over one-haif of an inch, or two or more feathers tipped or edged with positive white, THE MALE. HEAD: Long, broad and deep :—BEAk, rather long, stout, and in color dark horn :—EyEs, full, bright, red :—F ack, long, deep, smooth, free from wrinkles, rising well over the eyes, in an arched form, extending towards the back of the head and to the base of the beak, covering the cheeks and joining the wattles and ear-lobes, the greater the depth of the surface the better, and pure white in color. CoB: Single, large, perfectly straight and upright, firm and even upon the head, free from twists, side sprigs and excres- cences, deeply and evenly serrated, not too thic’s at the edge, rising from the beak between the fore part of the nostrils, and extending in an arched form over the back of the head, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, very long, thin, ribbon- like, pendulous, bright red, except the inside of the upper part, which is white :—EAR-LOBES, very large, smooth, rather thin, free from folds or wrinkles, extending well on to each side of the neck, hanging down very low, regularly rounded on their lower edge, meeting in front behind the wattles, and pure white in color. BLACK SPANISH. 103 Neck : Long, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders. Back: Slanting evenly to the tail. BREAST: Round, full and prominent. Bopy AND FLUFF :—Bopy, rather long, of medium width in front and tapering to the rear:—FLuFrr, rather short. Winas: Large and well folded. TaiL: Large, expanded, carried rather upright, but free from appearance of squirrel-tail:—SIcKLES, large, long and well curved :—COVERTS, abundant. LEGS AND Toks:—THIGHS, rather long, slender :—SHANKS, long, slender, and in color blue or dark leaden blue :—Toks, blue or dark leaden blue. _ Coton oF PLumaAGE: Rich, glossy black throughout, gray in plumage to be considered as a serious defect. THE FEMALE. Heap: Similar to that of the male, but smaller :—BEAK, rather long, stout, and in color dark horn :—EygEs, full, bright, red :—F AcE, smooth, free from wrinkles, rising well over the eyes in an arched form, extending towards the back of the head and to the beak, covering the cheeks and joining the wattles and ear- lobes, the greater the breadth of the surface the better, and pure white in color. i? ComB: Single, large, drooping to one side, free from side sprigs, evenly serrated, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, small, well rounded, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, large, smooth, rather thin, free from folds or wrinkles, well expanded, regularly rounded on their lower edge, pendent, and pure white in color. Neck : Long and well arched. Back: Slanting evenly to the tail. BREAST: Deep, full and prominent. 104 BLACK SPANISH. Bopy AND Fuiurr:—Bopy, rather long and deep:—FLuFr, rather short. Wines: Large and well folded. Tait: Large, carried rather upright, but free from appearance of squirrel-tail, the upper two main tail-feathers being slightly curved, especially in pullets LEGS AND Toks:—THIGHS, rather long, slender :—SHANKS, long, slender, and in color blue or dark leaden blue :—TOs, blue or dark leaden blue. CotoR oF PLUMAGE: The same as is described for the male. POLISH CLASS. CLASS IV. POLISH. Breed. POLISH CPS NS ae hee ee eens at Va wots Varieties. 105 White Crested Black, Golden. Silver. White. Bearded Golden. Bearded Silver. Bearded White. Buff Laced. SCALE OF POINTS FOR THE POLISH CLASS. Symmetry, Size, Condition, Head—Shape 38, Colot 3, Comb and Crest—Comb 5, Crest 10, ~ Wattles and Ear-lobes 4, Beard* 4, Neck—Shape 3, Color 8, Back—Shape 4, Color 4, Breast—Shape 4, Color 4, . 5% Body and Fluff—Shape 8, Color 5, Wings—Shape 4, Color 4, Tail—Shape 4, Color 4, Legs and Toes, pooh COTO MWOAOAODOAG TAM DS * Omit “Beard” in the unbearded varieties, and give the whole 8 points to “© Wattles and Ear-iobes.”’ 106 WHITE CRESTED BLACK POLISH. WHITE CRESTED BLACK POLISH. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails; crooked backs; shanks other than dark leaden blue or black, or lighter in color by reason of age; pure white in any part of the plumage extending over one-half of an inch, or two or more feathers tipped or edged with positive white, except the crest. THE MALE. Heap: Large, with a considerable protuberance on the top of the skull :—BEAk, rather long, and in color black or dark horn: —NOSTRILS, large, the crown of which is elevated above the ordinary curve-line of the beak :—EyEs, large, full, bright, bay or orange:—F AcE, bright red. COMB AND CREST :—CoMB, leaf, like the letter V in shape, of small size, the smaller the better, and retreating into the crest, bright red; natural absence of the same not to be considered a defect :—CREsT, very large, thick, flowing, well-fitted upon the crown of the head, rising well in front so as not to obstruct the sight, and falling over upon both sides and behind in a regular and even mass, composed of feathers similar in shape and texture to those of the hackle, white in color, and with a narrow band of black base-feathers in front, the fewer the better. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :-—WATTLES, thin, pendulous, well rounded on their lower edge, bright red :—EAR-LOZES, white. Neck: Of medium length, slightly arched, with abundant hackle flowing well down upon the shoulders. Back: Straight, wide across the shoulders and tapering to the tail :—SaDDLE FEATHERS, abundant. BREAST: Round, deep, full and prominent, WHITE CRESTED BLACK POLISH. 107 Bopy AND F.LuFr:—Bopy, full, comparatively wide at the shoulders and tapering from front to rear :—F LUFF, rather short. Wines: Large and well folded. Tari: Large and well expanded :—SICKLES AND COVERTS, abundant and well curved. LEGs AND Tors:—Tuieus, of medium length and size :— SHANKS, of medium length, and in color black or dark slate, approaching black:—Tors, black or dark slate, approaching black. CoLOR OF PLuMAGE: With exception of the crest, which is white, rich glossy black throughout. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Similar to that of the male, but smaller :—BzrAK, rather long, and in color black or dark horn :—NOsTRILS, large, the crown of which is elevated above the ordinary curve-line of the beak :—EyeEs, large, full, bright, bay or orange :—Facg, bright red. COMB AND CREST :—CoMB, leaf, similar to that of the male, the smaller the better, bright red; natural absence of the same not to be considered a defect :—CREST, very large, round, even upon the head, white in color, and with a narrow band of black base- feathers in front, the fewer the better. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, thin, small, well- rounded on their lower edge, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, small even on the surface, rounded on their lower edge, white. | Neck: Of medium length, tapering, with hackle flowing well over the shoulders. Back: Straight, broadest at the shoulders and tapering to the tail, BREAST. Round, full and prominent. 108 WHITE CRESTED BLACK POLISH. Bopy AND FLUFF :—Bopy, full, widest at the shoulders, and tapering from front to rear :—FLuFr, rather short. Wines: Large and well folded. Tar. :—Large, broad and well expanded. Leas AND Tors :—THIGHS, of medium length and size :— SHANKS, of medium length, and in color black, or dark slate approaching black :—Toxs, black, or dark slate, approaching black. . CoLOR OF PLUMAGE: With exception of the crest, which is white, rich glossy black throughout. GOLDEN POLISH. 109 GOLDEN POLISH. ees 2 ener meee DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; shanks other than blue, or slaty blue, or lighter in color by reason of age. ee THE MALE. HEAD: Large, with a considerable protuberance on the top of the skull:—BEAK, rather long, and in color dark horn:—Nos- TRILS, large, the crown of which is elevated above the ordinary | curve-line of the beak:—EyEs, large, full, bright, hazel or bay:— Face, bright red. / CoMB AND CREST:—CoMB, leaf, like the letter V in shape, of small size, the smaller the better, and retreating into the crest, bright red; natural absence of the same not to be considered a defect:—CrReEstT, very large, thick, flowing, well fitted upon the crown of the head, rising well in front so as not to obstruct the sight, and falling over upon both sides and behind in‘ regular and even mass, composed of feathers similar in shape and texture to those of the hackle, and in color golden bay laced with black ; in adult birds white feathers may appear, but the fewer the better. WATTLES AND EHAR-LOBES:—WaATTLES, thin, pendulous, well rounded on their lower edge, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, white. Neck: Of medium length, slightly arched, with abundant hackle flowing well down upon the shoulders; plumage, golden bay, with the end of each feather laced with black. BACK: Straight, wide across the shoulders and tapering to the tail; plumage. golden bay, spangled or laced with black :—Sap- DLE FEATHERS, abundant, and in color golden bay, spangled or laced with black, the texture of the feather giving the epanele a rayed appearance. 110 GOLDEN POLISH. BREAST: Round, deep, full and prominent; plumage, golden bay, free from mossing, each feather ending with a round, black spangle, or with a black lacing, the spangles or lacings being proportioned to the size of the feathers. Bopy AND FLurFF:—Bopy, full, eokipupntively wide at the shoulders and tapering from front to rear; plumage, golden bay, each feather spangled or laced with black :—FLurr, rather short. Wines: Large and well folded:—PRIMARIES, bay, ending with black spots:—SECONDARIES, golden bay, with distinct, cres- centic greenish-black spots on the end of each feather:—Cov- ERTS, golden bay, each feather laced on the edge with black and ending with a large black spangle or lacing, forming two distinct black bars across the wings. TarLu: Large and well expanded, and in color golden bay, each feather ending with a black spot :—SICKLES AND COVERTS, abundant, well curved, and in color golden bay,. each feather ending with a black spot. Legs AND Tors:—TuHiaus, of medium length and size; plum- age, bay, each feather spangled or laced with black :—SHANKS, of medium length, and in color, blue or slaty blue:—Togs, blue or slaty blue. THE FEMALE. IleAD: Similar to’that of the male, but smaller:—BEAK, rather long, and in color dark horn:—NostTRILs, large, the crown of which is elevated above the ordinary curve-line of the beak :— Eygs, large, full, bright, hazel or bay:—Facg, bright red. CoMB AND CREST:—CoMB, leaf, similar to that of the male, the smaller the better, bright red; natural absence of the same not to be considered a defect:—-CREST, very large, round, even upon the head; color, in pullets, black laced with golden bay, which, after first moult, however, stould be golden bay laced with black; in adult birds, white feathers may appear, but the fewer the better. GOLDEN POLISH. 111 WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, thin, small, well rounded on their lower edge, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, small, even on the surface, rounded on their lower edge, white. Neck: Of medium length, tapering, with hackle flowing well over the shoulders, plumage, golden bay, laced with black. - Back: Straight, broadest at the shoulders and tapering to the tail; plumage, golden bay, each feather ending with a round black spangle or with a black lacing. Breast: Round, full and prominent; plumage, golden bay, free from mossing, each feather endiug with a round black spangle or with a black lacing, the spangies or lacings being pro- portioned to the size of the feathers. BoDy AND FLUFF:—Bopy, full, widest at the shoulders and tapering from front to rear; plumage, golden bay, each feather spangled or laced with black :—FLurr, rather short. Wines: Large and wel: tolded :— PRIMARIES, bay, each feather ending in a black spangle or lacing:—SECONDARIES, golden bay, each feather ending with a crescentic black lacing: — Bows, golden bay, each feather ending with a crescentic black spangle or lacing:—CovERTS, golden bay, each feather laced on the edge with black and ending with a large black spangle or lacing, forming two distinct black bars across the wings. TarIL: Large, broad and well expanded, and in color bay, each feather ending with a large black spangle or lacing. LEGS AND ToES:—THIGHS, of medium length and size; plum- age, bay, each feather spangled or laced with black :—SHANKs, of medium length, and in color blue or slaty blue:—Togs, blue or slaty blue. 112 SILVER POIASH. SILVER POLISH. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; shanks other than blue or slaty blue, or lighter in color by reason of age. THE MALE. HAD: Large, with a considerable protuberance on the top of the skull:—BEAk, rather long and in color dark horn :—Nos- TRILS, large, the crown of which is elevated above the ordinary curve-line of the beak :—EYEs, large, full, bright, hazel or bay :— FAcg, bright red. COMB AND CREST:—ComB, leaf, like the letter V in shape, of small size, the smaller the better, and retreating into the crest, bright red; natural absence of the same not to be considered a defect :—CREST, very large, thick, flowing, well fitted upon the crown of the head, rising well in front so as not to obstruct the sight, and falling over upon both sides and behind in a regular and even mass, composed of feathers similar in shape and texture to those of the hackle, and in color silvery white laced with black; in adult birds white feathers may appear, but the fewer the better. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WatTTLEs, thin, pendulous, well rounded on their lower edge, bright red :—-EKAR-LOBES, white. Neck: Of medium length, slightly arched, with abundant hackle flowing well down upon the shoulders; plumage, silvery white, with the end of each feather laced with black. Back: Straight, wide across the shoulders and tapering to the tail; plumaye, silvery white, spangled or laced with black :— SADDLE FEATHERS, abundant, and in color silvery white, spangled or laced with black, the texture of the feather giving the spangle a rayed appearance. SILVER POLISH. 113 BREAST: Round, deep, full and prominent; plumage, silvery white, free from mossing, each feather ending with a round, black spangle, or with a black lacing, the spangles or lacings being proportioned to the size of the feathers. Bopy AND Fuurr :—Bopy, full, comparatively wide at the shoulders and tapering from front to rear; plumage, silvery white, each feather spangled or laced with black :—FLurr, rather short. Wines: Large and well folded :—PRIMARIES, silvery white. ending with black spots :—SECONDARIES, silvery white, with distinct, crescentic, greenish-black spots on the end of each feather :-—COVERTS, silvery white, each feather laced on the edge with black and ending with a large black spangle or lacing, form- ing two distinct black bars across the wings. Tatu: Large and well expanded, and in color silvery white, each feather ending with a black spot :—SICKLES AND COVERTS, abundant, well curved, and in color silvery white, each feather ending with a black spot. Lees AND ToES —TuIGuHs, of medium length and size; plum. age, silvery white, each feather spangled or laced with black:— SHANKS, of medium length, and in color blue or slaty blue:— TOES, blue or slaty blue. THEHK FEMALE. HEAD: Similar to that of the male but smaller :—BEAK, rather long and in color dark horn:—NoOstTRILs, large, the crown of which is elevated above the ordinary curve-line of the beak :— Kygs, large, full, bright, hazel or bay:—F ack, bright red. _ COMB AND CREST :—CoMB, leaf, similar to that of the male, the smaller the better, bright red; natural absence of the same not to be considered a defect :—CreEst, very large, round, even upon the head ; color, in pullets, black, laced with silvery white, which, after first moult, however, should be silvery white, laced with black ; in adult birds, white feathers may appear, but the fewer the better. | 114 SILVER POLISH. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, thin, small, well rounded on their lower edge, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, small, even on the surface, rounded on their ower edge, white. Neck : Of medium length, tapering, with hackle flowing well over the shoulders ; plumage, silvery white, laced with black. Back: Straight, broadest at the shoulders and tapering to the tail; plumage, silvery white, each feather ending with a round, black spangle or with a black lacing. BREAST: Round, full and prominent; plumage, silvery white, free from mossing, each feather ending with a round, black spangle or with a black lacing, the spangles or lacings being proportioned to the size of the feathers. Bopy AND FLUFF :—Bopy, full, widest at the shoulders and . tapering from front to rear; plumage, silvery white, each feather spangled or laced with black :—F.urr, rather short. Winoas: Large and well folded :—PRIMARIES, silvery white, each feather ending in a black spangle or lacing :—SECONDARIES, silvery white, each feather ending with a crescentic black lacing: —Bows, silvery white, each feather ending with a crescentic black spangle or lacing :—CovERTS, silvery white, each feather laced on the edge with black and ending with a large black spangle or lacing, forming two distinct black bars across the wings. ? Tam: Large, broad, and well expanded, and in color silvery white, each feather ending with a large black spangle or lacing. Leas AND ToES:—THIGHS, of medium length and size ; plum- age, silvery white, each feather spangled or laced with black — SHANKs, of medium length, and in color blue or slaty blue :— Togs, blue or slaty blue. WHITE POLISH. 115 WHITE POLISH. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; shanks other than blue or slaty blue, or lighter in color by reason of age; feathers other than white in any part of the plumage. THE MALE. Heap: Large, with a considerable protuberance on the top of the skull:—BEAK, rather long, and in color horn :—NOsTRILs, large, the crown of which is elevated above the ordinary curve- line of the beak:—Eyks, large, full, bright, hazel or bay:—F Ack, bright red. COMB AND CREST:—CoMB, leaf, like the letter V in shape, of small size, the smaller the better, and retreating into the crest, bright red; natural absence of the same not to be considered a defect :—CREST, very large, thick, flowing, well fitted upon the crown of the head, rising well in front so as not to obstruct the sight, and falling over upon both sides and behind in a regular and even mass, composed of feathers similar in shape and texture to those of the hackle, WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, thin, pendulous, well rounded on their lower edge, bright red :—HAR-LOBES, white. Neck: Of medium length, slightly arched, with ade tuohere hackle flowing well down upon the shoulders. Back: Straight, wide across the shoulders and tapering to the tail:—SADDLE FEATHERS, abundant. BREAST: Round, deep, full and prominent. Bopy AND F.Lurr:—Bopy, full, comparatively wide at the shoulders, and tapering from front to rear:—F.urr, rather short. 116 WHITE POLISH. Wines: Large and well folded. Tau: Large and well expanded :—SIcKLES AND rere abundant and well curved. LEGS AND ToEs :—THIGHS, of medium length and size :-— SHANKS, of medium length, and in color blue or slaty blue:— Tors, blue or slaty blue. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. THE FEMALE. HAD: Similar to that of the male, but smaller:—BEak, rather long, and in color horn:—NostTRILs, large, the crown of which is elevated above the ordinary curve-line of the beak:—EyYEs, large, full, bright, hazel or bay:—F ack, bright red. CoMB AND CREST:—CompB, leaf, similar to that of the male, the smaller the better, bright red; natural absence of the same not to be considered a defect :—CREST, very large, round and even upon the head. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, thin, small, well rounded on their lower edge, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, small, even on the surface, rounded on their lower edge, white. Neck: Of medium length, tapering, with hackle flowing well over the shoulders. BAcK: Straight, broadest at the shoulders and tapering to the tail. Breast: Round, full and prominent. Bopy AND Friurr:—Bopy, full, widest at the shoulders and tapering from front to rear:—F LUFF, rather short. Wines: Large and well folded. Tait: Large, broad and well expanded. Leas AND Toxrs:—Tuicus, of medium length and size:— SuHanks, of medium length, and in color blue or slaty blue:— Tous, blue or slaty blue. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. BEARDED GOLDEN POLISH. 117 BEARDED GOLDEN POLISH. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; shanks other than blue or slaty blue, or lighter in color by reason of age. THE MALE. HEAD: Large, with a considerable protuberance on the top of the skull:—BrAK, rather long and in color dark horn:—NoOstTRILs, large, the crown of which is elevated above the ordinary curve- line of the beak :—EyEs, large, full, bright, hazel or bay:—Facn, bright red. CoMB AND CREST:—ComB, leaf, like the letter V in shape, of small size, the smaller the better, and retreating into the crest, bright red ; natural absence of the same not to be'considered a defect:—CRrEST, very large, thick, flowing, well fitted upon the crown of the head, rising well in front so as not to obstruct the sight, and falling over upon both sides and behind in a regular and even mass, composed of feathers similar in shape and texture to those of the hackle, and in color golden bay laced with black ; in adult birds white feathers may appear, but the fewer iis better. WATTLES, EAR-LOBES AND BEARD :— WATTLES, imperceptible: —EAR-LOBES, white:—BEARD, thick and full, running back of the eye in a handsome curve, and in color golden bay laced with black. Neck: Of medium length, slightly arched, with abundant hackle flowing well down upon the shoulders ; plumage, ghises bay, with the end of each feather laced with black. 118 BEARDED GOLDEN POLISH. Back: Straight, wide across the shoulders and tapering tu the tail ; plumage, golden bay, spangled or laced with black:—Sap- DLE FRATHERS, abundant, and in color golden bay, spangled or laced with black, the texture of the feather giving the spangle a rayed appearance. BREAST: Kound, deep, full and prominent; plumage, golden bay, free from mossing, each feather ending with a round, black spangle, or with a black lacing, the spangles or lacings being proportioned to the size of the feathers. Bopy AND fLuFF :—Bopy, full, comparatively wide at the shoulders and tapering from front to rear; plumage, golden bay, each feather spangled or laced with black:—FLuFF, rather short. Wines: Large and well folded :—PRIMARIES, bay, ending with black spots:—SECONDARIES, golden bay, with distinct, crescentic, greenish-black spots on the end of each feather:—COVERTS, golden bay, each feather laced on the edge with black and end- ing with a large black spangle or lacing, forming two distinct black bars across the wings. Tau: Large and well expanded, and in color golden bay, each feather ending with a black spot :—SickLES AND COVERTS, abund- ant, well curved, and in color golden bay, each feather ending with a black spot. LEGS AND Tors :—THIGHS, of medium length and size ; plum- age, bay, each feather spangled or laced with black SHANKS, of medium length, and in color blue or slaty blue:—Tozs, blue or slaty blue. THE FEMALE. Hap: Similar to that of the male, but smaller :—BEAK, rather long, and in color dark horn :—NostRILs, large, the crown of which is elevated above the ordinary curve-line of the beak :— Eyss, large, full, bright, hazel or bay :—Facs, bright red. CoMB AND CrEsT :—ComB, leaf, similar to that of the male, BEARDED GOLDEN POLISH. 119 the smaller the better, bright red; natural absence of the same not to be considered a defect:—CREST, very large, round, even upon the head; color, in pullets, black laced with golden bay, which, after first moult, however, should be golden bay laced with black; in adult birds, white feathers may appear, but the fewer the better. WATTLES, EAR-LOBES AND BEARD:—WATTLES, imperceptible: —EAR-LOBES, small, even on the surface, rounded on their lower edge, white:—BEaARD, thick and full, extending back to the crest, and in color golden bay laced with black. Neck: Of medium length, tapering; with hackle flowing well over the shoulders; plumage, golden bay laced with black. Back: Straight, broadest at the shoulders and tapering to the tail; plumage, golden bay, each feather ending with a round black spangie or with a black lacing. BREAST: Round, full and prominent; plumage, golden bay, free from mossing, each feather ending with a round black span- gle or with a black lacing, the spangles or lacings being propor- tioned to the size of the feathers. Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, full, widest at the shoulders and tapering from front to rear; plumage, golden bay, each feather pangled or laced with black :—F.urr, rather short. Wines: Large and well folded: PRIMARIES, bay, each feather ending in a black spangle or lacing :—SECONDARIEs, golden bay, each feather ending with a crescentic black lacing:—Bows, golden bay, each feather ending with a crescentic black spangle or lacing :—CoveERrtTs, golden bay, each feather laced on the edge with black and ending with a large black spangle or lacing, forming two distinct black bars across the wings. Taru: Large, broad, and well expanded, and in color bay, each feather ending with a large black spangle or lacing. LEGS AND ToEs:—THIGHS, of medium length and size; plum- age, bay, each feather spangled or laced with black :—SHANKs, of medium length and in color blue or slaty blue :—Togs, blue or slaty blue. 120 BEARDED SILVER POLISH. BEARDED SILVER POLISH. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails; crooked backs; shanks other than diue or si uty blue, or lighter in color by reason of age. THEHKE MALE. HEAD: Large, with a considerable protuberance on the top of tre skull:—BEAK, rather long, and in color dark horn :—Nos- TRILS, large, the crown of which is elevated above the ordinary curve-line of the beak :—EyYEs, large, full, bright, hazel or bay: — FACE, bright red. CoMB AND CREST:—CoMB, leaf, like the letter V in shape, of small size, the smaller the better, and retreating into the crest, bright red; natural absence of the same not to be considered a lefect:—CREST, very large, thick, flowing, well fitted upon the crown of the head, rising well in front so as not to obstruct the sight, and falling over upon both sides and behind in a regular and even mass, composed of feathers similar in shape and texture to those of the hackle, and in color silvery white laced with black; in adult birds, white feathers may appear, but the fewer the better. WATTLES, EAR-LOBES AND BEARD:—WATTLES, imperceptible: —EAR-LOBES, white:—BEARD, thick and full, running back of the eye in a handsome curve, and in color silvery white laced with black. Neck: Of medium length, slightly arched, with abundant hackle flowing well down upon the shoulders; plumage, silvery white-with the end of each feather laced with black. Back: Straight, wide across the shoulders and tapering to the tail; plumage, silvery white, spangled or laced with black:— BEARDED SILVER POLISH. 121 SADDLE FEATHERS, abundant, and in color silvery white, spangled or laced with black, the texture of the feather giving the spangle a rayed appearance. Breast: Round, deep, full and prominent; plumage, silvery white, free from mossing, each feather ending with a round black spangle or with a black lacing, the spangles or lacings being proportioned to the size of the feathers. Bopy AND Fu.LFF:—Bopy, full, comparatively wide at the shoulders and tapering from front to rear; plumage, silvery white, each feather spangled or laced with black: —FLurFr, rather short. Wines: Large and well folded:—PRIMARIES, silvery white, ending with black spots:—SECONDARIES, silvery white, with dis- tinct, crescentic greenish-black spots on the end of each feather: —COVERTS, silvery white, each feather laced on the edge with black and ending.with a large black spangle or lacing, forming two distinct black bars across the wings. Tart: Large and well expanded, and in color silvery white, each feather ending with a black spot:—SiIcKLES AND COVERTS, abundant, well curved, and in color silvery white, each feather ending with a black spot. Leas AND TorEs:—THIGHS, of medium length and size; plum- age, silvery white, each feather spangled or laced with black:— SHanks, of medium length and in color, blue or slaty blue:— Togs, blue or slaty blue. THE FEMALE. Heap: Similar to that of the male, but smaller:—Bmak, rather long, and in color dark horn:—NostTRILs, large, the crown of which is elevated above the ordinary curve-line of the beak:— EyEs, large, full, bright, hazel or bay:—F ack, bright red., COMB AND CREST:—CoMB, leaf, similar to that of the male, the smaller the better, bright red; natural absence of the same not to be considered a defect:—CREST, very large, round, even upon 122 BEARDED SILVER POLISH. the head ; color, in pullets, black laced with silvery white, which, after first moult, however, should be silvery white laced with black; in adult birds, white feathers may appear, but the fewer the better. | WATTLES, EAR-LOBES AND BEARD:—WATTLES, imperceptible. —EAR-LOBES, small, even on the surface, rounded on their lower edge, white:—BEARD, thick and full, extending back to the crest, and in color silvery white laced with black. Neck: Of medium length, tapering, with hackle Retine well over the shoulders; plumage, silvery white laced with black. Back: Straight, broadest at the shoulders and tapering to the taii; plumage, silvery white, each feather ending with a round black spangle or with a black lacing. Breast: Round, full and prominent; plumage, silvery white, free from mossing, each feather ending with a round black spangle or with a black lacing, the spangles or lacings being pro- portioned to the size of the feathers. Bopy AND FLUFF:—Bopy, full, widest at the shoulders and tapering from front to rear; plumage, silvery white, each feather spangled or laced with black :—FLurr, rather short. Wines. Large and well folded:—PRIMARIES, silvery white, each feather ending in a black spangle or lacing:—SECONDARIES, silvery white, each feather ending with a crescentic black lacing: —Bows, silvery white, each feather ending with a crescentic black spangle or lacing:—COvERTS, silvery white, each feather laced on the edge with black and ending with a large black spangle or lacing, forming two distinct black bars across the wings. Tai: Large, broad and well expanded, and in color silvery white, each feather ending with a large black spangle or lacing. Leas AND Tors:—TuHIGHS, of medium length and size; plum- age, silvery white, each feather spangled or laced with black:— SHANKS, of medium length and in color, blue or slaty blue:— Togs, blue or slaty blue. BEARDED WHITE POLISH. 123 BEARDED WHITE POLISH. DISQUALIFICATIONS, Decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; shanks other than blue or slaty blue, or lighter in color by reason of age ; feathers other than white in any part of the plumage. THE MALE. HEAD: Large, with a considerable protuberance on the ton of the skull:—BBRAK, rather long, and in color horn:—NOSstTRILS, large, the crown of which is elevated above the ordinary curve- line of the beak:—Eyzs, large, full, bright, hazel or bay:—Fack, bright red, | COMB AND CREST:—CoMB, leaf, like the letter V in shape, of small size, the smaller the better, and retreating into the crest, bright red; natural absence of the same not to be considered a defect:—CREST, very large, thick, flowing, well fitted upon the crown of the head, rising well in front so as not to obstruct the sight, and falling over on both sides and behind in a regular and even mass, composed of feathers similar in shape and texture to those of the hackle. WatTTLES, EAR-LOBES AND BEARD:—WATTLES, imperceptible: —EAR-LOBES, white:—BEARD, thick and full, running back of the eye in a handsome curve. Neck: Of medium length, slightly arched, with abundant hackle flowing well down upon the shoulders. Back: Straight, wide across the shoulders and tapering to the tail:—S\DDLE FEATHERS, abundant, BREAST: Round, deep, full and prominent. Bopy AND F.LuFF:—Bopy, full, comparatively wide at the shoulders and tapering from front to rear :—Fxurr, rather short. 124 BEARDED WHITE POLISH. Wines: Large and well folded. TaIL: Large and well expanded:—SICKLES AND COVERTS, abundant and well curved. LEGS AND ToERs:—THIGHS, of medium length and size :— SHANKS, of medium length, and in color blue or slaty blue :— ToEs, blue or slaty blue. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Similar to that of the male, but smaller:—BBEAK, rather long, and in color horn:—NostTRILs, large, the crown of which is elevated above the ordinary curve-line of the beak :—EyEs, large, full, bright, hazel or bay :—FAck#, bright red. COMB AND CREST:—COMB, leaf, similar to that of the male, the smaller the better, bright red ; natural absence of the same not to be considered a defect :—CREST, very large, round, even upon the head. WATTLES, EAR-LOBES AND BEARD :—WATTLES, imperceptible: —EAR-LOBES, small, even on the surface, rounded on their lower edge, white: — BEARD, thick and full, extending back to the crest. Neck: Of medium length, tapering, with the hackle flowing well over the shoulders. BACK: Straight, broadest at the shoulders and tapering to the tail. BREAST:— Round, full and prominent. Bopy AND F.urr:—Bopy, full, widest at the shoulders and tapering from front to rear :—FLUuFrF, rather short. Wines: Large and well folded. TarL: Large, broad and well expanded. LEGS AND Tors:—THIGHS, of medium length and size :— Siranks, of medium length, and in color blue or slaty blue :— Tors, blue or slaty blue. CoLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. BUFF LACED POLISH. 125 BUFF LACED POLISH. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; shanks other than blue or slaty blue, or lighter in color by reason of age. THE MALE. HEAD: Large, with a considerable protuberance on the top of the skull:—BgzAK, rather long, and in color dark horn:-—-NOsTRILs, large, the crown of which is elevated above the ordinary curve- line of the beak:—EYEs, large, full, bright, hazel or bay:—Fackg, bright red. . CoMB AND CREsT:—Coms, leaf, like the letter V in shape, of small size, the smaller the better, and retreating into the crest, bright red; natural absence of the same not to be considered a defect:—CREST, very large, thick, flowing, well fitted upon the crown of the head, rising well in front so as not to obstruct the sight, and falling over upon both sides and behind in a regular and even mass, com posed of feathers similar in shape and texture to those of the hackle, and in color rich buff laced with pale buff; in adult birds, white feathers may appear, but the fewer the better. WATTLES, EAR-LOBES AND BEARD :—WATTLES, imperceptible: —EAR-LOBES, white:—BEARD, thick and full, running back of the eye in a handsome curve, and in color rich buff laced with — pale buff. Neck: Of medium length, slightly arched, with abundant hackle flowing well down upon the shoulders; -plumage, rich buff with the end of each feather laced with pale buff. 126 : BUFF LACED POLISH. Back: Straight, wide across the shoulders and tapering to the tail; plumage, rich buff laced with pale buff:—SADDLE FRaATH- ERS, abundant, and in color rich buff laced with pale buff. BREAST: Round, deep, full and prominent; plumage, rich buff, free from mossing, each feather laced with pale buff, the lacings being proportioned to the size of the feathers. Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, full, comparatively wide at the shoulders and tapering from front to rear; plumage, rich buff, each feather laced with pale buff:—FLuFr, rather short. Wines: Large and well folded:—PRIMARIES, rich buff :— SECONDARIES, rich buff on the inside web and pale buff on the outside web:—CovERtTs, rich buff, each feather laced with pale buff, the heavy lacing forming two distinct pale buff bars across the wings. Tait: Large and well expanded, and in color rich buff :— SICKLES AND COVERTS, abundant, well curved, and in color rich buff, each feather laced with pale buff. LEas AND Tors:—TuHIGHS, of medium length and size; plum- age, rich buff, each feather laced with pale buff :—SHANKS, of medium length and in color blue or slaty blue:—Togs, blue or slaty blue. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Similar to that of the male. but smaller:—BBEAK, rather long, and in color dark horn :—NOosTRILS, large, the crown of which is elevated above the ordinary curve-line of the beak:— Evgs, large, full, bright, hazel or bay :—F ack, bright red. COMB AND CREST :—ComB, leaf, similar to that of the male, the smaller the better, bright red; natural absence of the same not to be considered a defect :—CRrEsT, very large, round, even upon the head; color, rich buff, each feather laced with pale buff; in adult birds, white feathers may appear, but the fewer the better. : BUFF LACED POLISH. 127 WATTLES, EAR-LOBES AND BEARD:—WATTLES, imperceptible —EAR-LOBES, small, even on the surface, rounded on their lower edge, white:—BEARD, thick and full, extending back to the crest, and in color rich buff laced with pale buff. Neck: Of medium length, tapering, with hackle flowing weli over the shoulders; plumage, rich buff laced with pale buff. Back: Straight, broadest at the shoulders and tapering to tlie tail; plumage, rich buff, each feather laced with pale buff. Breast: Round, full and prominent; plumage, rich buff, free from mossing, each feather laced with pale buff, the lacings being proportioned to the size of the feathers. Bopy AND FLUFF:—Bopy, full, widest at the shoulders and tapering from front to rear; plumage, rich buff, each feather laced with pale buff:—FLuFr, rather short. Wines: Large and well folded:—-PrImMARiEs, rich buff :—Skc- ONDARIES, rich buff on the inside web and pale buff on the out- side web :—Bows, rich buff, each feather laced with pale buff: —COVERTS, rich buff, each feather laced with pale buff, the heavy lacing forming two distinct pale buff bars across the wings. Tait: Large, broad and well expanded, and in color rich buff, each feather laced with pale buff. LEGS AND Tors:—Tuiaus, of medium length and size; plum- age, rich buff, each feather laced with pale bnff :—SHaAnks, of medium length, and in color blue or slaty blue :—Toss, blue or slaty blue. 128 Breeds. HAMBURG ....... REDCAPS. (CAMPINES.. «scccecees HAMBURG CLASS. CLASS V. HAMBURG. Varieties. Golden Spangled, Silver Spangled. Golden Penciled. i) ene'g #0 6 ge tay NDA Se Silver Penciled. | White. | Black. Silver. eoeeeee COOH OOH HO HHH eee eee eee e snare” Golden. SCALE OF POINTS FOR THE HAMBURG CLASS. Symmetry, Condition, P é 4 r Head—Shape 3, Calist Geshe. ‘ ‘ Comb, . ‘ 6 ; Wattles and Rar-labes, . = . Neck—Shape 3, Color 5, . Back—Shape 4, Color 4, ; ; , _ Breast—Shape 5, Color 5, Body and F'luff—Shape 4, Color 4, Wings—Shape 4, Color 6, Tail—Shape 4, Color 6, Legs and Toes, | — — — Occrmoerowoocoonaenma® —" i) © GOLDEN SPANGLED HAMBURGS. 129 GOLDEN SPANGLED HAMBURGS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Red ear-lobes ; combs other than rose, or falling over to one side, or so large as to obstruct the sight in front ; natural absence of spike ; decidedly wry or squirrel tails ; crooked backs ; absence of distinct bars across the wings; markings wholly crescentic ; solid black feathers in the breast; hen-feathered males ; shanks other than blue or leaden blue in color, except the natural fading with age. THE MALE. HAD: Short and small; plumage, rich, deep bay :—BRAK, of medium size, and in color dark horn :—LKyk&s, bright, dark red :—_ —Fack#, bright red. CoMB: Rose, not so large as to overhang the eyes or beak, square in front, free from hollow in the center, uniform on each side, firm and even upon the head, without inclining to one side, the top covered with small points or corrugations, terminating at the rear in a spike which very slightly inclines upward, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, broad, thin, well rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, of medium size, flat, round or almond shaped, smooth, even, fitting close to the head, and white. Neck: Tapering, with full hackle flowing well over the shoulders ; plumage, rich deep bay, with a glossy, greenish-black stripe extending down the center of each feather to its end. Back: Of medium length; plumage, rich, deep reddish-bay, spangled with greenish-black, the texture of the feather giving the spangles a rayed appearance :—SADDLE FRATHERS, abund- ant, deep reddish-bay, with a greenish-black stripe down the center of each feather, the same as in the hackle. 130 GOLDEN SPANGLED HAMBURGS. BREAST: Broad and prominent; plumage, reddish-bay, free from mossing or lacing, each feather ending with a large, green- ish-black spangle, the spangles being proportioned to the size of the feathers. Bopy AND Fiurr:—Bopy, round and symmetrical; plumage, close and glossy, reddish-bay, spangled with greenish-black :— F'LuFr, rather short. Wines: Large, and carried rather low :—Bows, deep reddish- bay, distinctly spangled with greenish-black :—PRIMARIES, upper web black, lower web bay :—SECONDARIES, rich, reddish-bay, each feather ending with a greenish-black crescent :—COVERTS, clear reddish-bay, free from lacing, each feather ending with a large greenish-black spangle, forming two distinct parallel greenish-black bars across the wings. TarL: Full, well expanded, carried moderately upright but not erect, and in color greenish- black :—SIcKLEs, well curved, and in color glossy greenish-black :—COVERTS, abundant, and in color glossy greenish-black. LEGs AND ToEs:—THIGHS, of medium size and well devel- oped ; plumage, reddish-bay, each feather ending with a greenish- black spangle:—SHANKS, rather short, slender, and in color blue or leaden-blue :—TOoOEs, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. THE FEMALE. Heap: Short and small; plumage, deep reddish-bay :—BEAK, of medium size, and in color dark horn :—Eygs, bright, dark red :—F ack, bright red. CoB: Rose, similar to that of the male but smaller. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, small, thin, well rounded, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, small, flat, round or almond shaped, smooth, even, fitting close to the head, and white. Neck : Tapering, with full hackle; plumage, deep reddish-bay with a glossy greenish-black stripe extending down the center of each feather to its end. GOLDEN SPANGunl) HAMBURGS. 131 Back: Of medium length; plumage, clear reddish-bay, free from mossing or lacing, each feather ending with a large green- ish-black spangle. BREAST: Broad and prominent; plumage, deep reddish-bay, free from mossing or lacing, each feather ending with a large greenish-black spangle, the spangles being proportioned to the size of the feathers. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, round and symmetrical; plumage, close and glossy, reddish-bay, spangled with greenish-black :— FLuFF, rather short. Wines: Large, and carried rather low :—Bows, clear reddish- bay, distinctly spangled with greenish-black :—PRIMARIES, upper web black, lower web bay :—-SECONDARIES, rich reddish-bay, each feather ending with a greenish bla k crescent or half-moon :— CovERTS, clear reddish-bay, free from lacing, each feather ending with a large greenish-black spangle, forming two distinct parallel greenish-black bars across the wings. Tai: Full, somewhat expanded, carried moderately upright, and in color greenish-black :—CovErts, reddish-bay, free from mossing or lacing, each feather ending with a greenish-black spangle. ! : LEGS AND ToES:—THIGHS, of medium size and well-developed ; plumage, reddish-bay, each feather ending with a greenish-black spangle:—SHANKS, rather short, slender, and in color blue or leaden-blue: — ToESs, straight, and in color the same as the shanks, 132 SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURGS, SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURGS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Red ear-lobes ; combs other than rose, or falling over to one side, or so large as to obstruct the sight in front ; natural absence of spike ; decidedly wry or squirrel tails ; crooked backs ; absence of distinct bars across the wings; markings wholly crescentic ; solid black feathers in the breast ; hen-feathered males; shanks other than blue or leaden blue in color, except the natural fading with age. THE MALE. Heap: Short and small; plumage, white:—BBAK, of medium size, and in color blue or horn:—Eyss, bright, hazel :—Facg, - bright red. - CoMB: Rose, not so large as to overhang the eyes or beak, square in front, free from hollow in the center, uniform on each side, firm and even upon the head, without inclining to one side, the top covered with small points or corrugations, terminating at the rear in a spike which very slightly inclines upward, and bright red. WATTLES AND BAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, broad, thin, well rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, of medium size, flat, round or almond-shaped, smooth, even, fitting close to the head, and white. Neck: Tapering, with full hackle flowing well over the shoulders; plumage, clear white, the longer feathers ending with a small black spangle, presenting a rayed appearance. Back: Of medium length; plumage, clear silvery-white, span- gled with black, the texture of the feather giving the spangles * ‘ SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURGS. 133 a rayed appearance:—SADDLE FRATHERS, abundant, clear silvery- white, and ending with a small black spangle. BREAST: Broad and prominent; plumage, clear silvery-white, free from mossing or lacing, each feather ending with a large black spangle, the upper portion of the spangle following the web of the feather to the shaft, the spangles being proportioned to the size of the feathers. Bopy AND Fiurr:—Bopy, round and symmetrical; plumage, similar in color and markings to that of. the breast :—FLUFF, rather short. WINGs: Large and carried rather low:—Bows, silvery white, distinctly spangled with black:—PRIMARIES,white, each feather edged with black at the end:—SEHCONDARIES, clear silvery white, each feather ending with a large black spangle, shaped like a half-moon:—CovmrtTs, silvery white, free from lacing, each feather ending with a large black spangle, forming two distinct parallel black bars across the wings. TAIL: Full, well expanded, carried moderately upright but not erect, and in color white on the outside, each feather ending with a large black spangle:—SicKLEs, well curved, and in color pure white, ending with a black spangle shaped like those upon the breast:—CovERTS, pure white, ending with black spangles. LEGS AND Tors :—TuiaGus, of medium size and well developed; plumage silvery white, each feather ending with a black spangle: —SHANKS, rather short,slender, and in color blue or leaden blue: —Toss, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. THE FEMALE. Heap: Short and small; plumage white:—BgrAK, of medium size, and in color blue or horn:—Eyss, bright, hazel:—Fack, bright red. ComB: Rose, similar to that of the male, but smaller. WATTLES AND EaARr-LOBES :— WATTLES, small, thin, well 134 SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURGS. rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, small, flat, round or almond- shaped, smooth, even, fitting close to the head, and white. Neck: Tapering, with full hackle; plumage, white, each feather ending with a small black spangle. Back: Of medium length; plumage, clear silvery white, free from mossing or lacing, each feather ending with a large black spangle, the upper portion of the spangle following the web of the feather to the shaft. BREAST: Broad and prominent ; plumage, clear silvery white, free from mossing or lacing, each feather ending with black spangle, the upper portion of the spangle following the web of the feather to the shaft, the spangles being proportioned to the size of the feathers. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, round and symmetrical; plumage, similar in color and markings to that of the breast :—FLUuFF, rather short. Wines: Large, and carried rather low :—Bows, silvery white, distinctly spangled with black :—PRIMARIES, white, each feather ending with a black spangle :—SECONDARIES, clear silvery white, each feather ending with a large black spangle, shaped like a half-moon :—COvVERTS, silvery white, free from lacing, each feather ending with a large black spangle, forming two distinct parallel black bars across the wings. TAIL: Full, somewhat expanded, carried moderately upright, and in color white on the outside, each feather ending with a large black spangle:—CovErts, white on the outside, each feather ending with a black spangle. LEG@s AND TOES :—THIGHS, of medium size and well developed; plumage, silvery white, each feather ending with a black spangle: —SHANKS, rather short, slender, and in color blue or leaden blue: —TOEs, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. GOLDEN PENCILED HAMBURGS. 135 GOLDEN PENCILED HAMBURGS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Red ear-lobes; combs other than rose, or falling over to one side, or so large as to obstruct the sight in front; natural absence of spike; decidedly wry or squirrel tails; crooked backs; breast of hen not penciled ; hen-feathered males ; shanks other than blue or leaden blue in color, except the natural fading with age. THE MALE. Heap: Short and small; plumage, rich, bright bay:—BBAK, of medium size, and in color blue or horn:—Eykss, bright, red:— Face, bright red. Coms :—Rose, not so large as to overhang the eyes or beak, square in front, free from hollow in the center, uniform on each side, firm and even upon the head, without inclining to one side, the top covered with small points or corrugations, terminating at the rear in a spike which very slightly inclines upward, and bright red. WartrLes AND Ear Lopes:—WAtTTLES, broad, thin, well rounded, bright red: EAR-LOBES, of medium size, flat, round or almond shaped, smooth, even, fitting close to the head, and white. Neck: Tapering, with full hackle flowing well over the shoulders; plumage, rich, bright bay. : Back: Of medium length; plumage, rich, bright reddish-bay ; —SADDLE FEATHERS, abundant, bright reddish-bay. Breast: Broad and prominent; plumage, reddish-bay, 136 GOLDEN PENCILED HAMBURGS. Bopy AND Frurr:—Bopy, round and symmetrical; plumage, close and glossy, reddish-bay, the sides below the wings, penciled across with black bars :—FLuFr, rather short. Wines: Large and carried rather low:—Bows, bright reddish- bay :—PRIMARIES, upper web black, lower web bay:—SECONDA- RIES, upper web reddish-bay, penciled across with black bars, lower web reddish-bay, each feather ending with a small black spot :—Coverts, reddish-bay, the upper web slightly penciled across with black bars. TAIL: Full, well expanded, ae moderately upright but not erect, and in color black:—SIcKLEs, well curved, and in color greenish-black, with a distinct edging of rich reddish-bay, the narrower the better:—COVERTS, abundant and in color and mark- ing the same as the sickles, LEGS AND Tors:—THIGHS, of medium size and well devel- oped ; plumage, reddish-bay :—SHANKS, rather short, slender, and in color blue or leaden-blue:—Toks, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. THE FEMALE. Heap: Short and small; plumage, bright reddish-bay:—BEAK, of medium size, and in color dark horn aac bright, red:— FACE, bright red. | ComMB: Rose, similar to that of the male, but smaller. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :— WATTLES, small, thin, well rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, small, flat, round or almond shaped, smooth, even, fitting close to the head, and white. Neck: Tapering, with full hackle; plumage, other than hackle, bright reddish-bay, each feather distinctly penciled across with parallel bars of greenish-black; hackle, bright reddish-bay in color. Back: Of medium length; plumage, clear reddish-bay, free from mossing or lacing, each feather distinctly penciled across GOLDEN PENCILED HAMBURGS. 137 with parallel bars of greenish-black. BREAST: Broad and prominent; plumage, bright reddish-bay, free from mossing or lacing, each feather distinctly penciled across with parallel bars of greenish-black. Bopy AND F'LuFF:—Bopy, round and symmetrical; plumage, close and glossy, reddish-bay, each feather distinctly penciled across with parallel bars of greenish-black, the bars forming, as nearly as possible, parallel lines across the bird :—FLUFF ,rather short. Wines: Large and carried rather low:—Bows, clear reddish- bay, distinctly penciled with greenish-black:—PRIMARIKS, red- dish-bay : — SECONDARIES, reddish-bay, penciled across with greenish-black:—COVERTS, reddish-bay, penciled across with greenish-black. Tau: Full, somewhat expanded, carried moderately upright, and in color reddish-bay, penciled across with greenish-black :— COVERTS, reddish-bay, free from eee or lacing, penciled across with greenish-black. LEGS AND Toxrs:—THIGHs, of medium size and well developed; plumage, reddish-bay, penciled across with greenish-black :— SHANKS, rather short, slender, and in color blue or leaden blue: —TOoES, straight, and in color the same as the shanks, 138 SILVER PENCILED HAMBURGS. SILVER PENCILED HAMBURGS. DISQUALIFICA TIONS. Red ear-lobes ; combs other than rose, or falling over to one side, or so large as to obstruct the sight in front; natural absence of spike ; decidedly wry or squirrel tails ; crooked backs ; breast of hen not penciled ; hen-feathered males ; shanks other than blue or leaden- blue wn color, except the natural fading with age. THE MALE. HxAp: Short and small; plumage, white:—BEAK, of medium size, and in color blue or horn :—EYEs, bright, red:—F acu, bright red. CoB: Rose, not so large as to overhang the eyes or beak, square in front, free from hollow in the center, uniform on each side, firm and even upon the head, without inclining to one side, the top covered with small points or corrugations, terminating at the rear in a spike which very slightly inclines upward, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES —WATTLES, broad, thin, well rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, of medium size, flat, round, or almond-shaped, smooth, even, fitting close to the head, and white. Neck: Tapering, with full hackle flowing well over the shoul- ders; plumage, clear white. Back: Of medium length; plumage, clear silvery-white:— SADDLE FEATHERS, abundant, clear silvery-white. Breast: Broad and prominent; plumage, clear silvery-white. SILVER PENCILED HAMBURGS. 139 Bopy AnD Fiurr:—Bopy, round and symmetrical; plumage, close, silvery-white, the sides below the wings, penciled across with black bars :—FLUFr, rather short. Winas: Large and carried rather low:—Bows, silvery-white: —PRIMARIES, white:—SECONDARIES, upper web black with a narrow border of white or gray on the edge; lower web, white with a narrow strip of black next to the shaft of the feather:— COVERTS, apparently white when the wings are closed, but pen- ciled with black on the upper webs. TAIL: Full, well expanded, carried moderately upright but not erect, and in color black:—SicKL&Es, well curved, and in color black, with a distinct edging of white, the narrower the better:— CovERtTs, abundant and in color and marking the same as the sickles, LEGS AND ToEs:—THIGHS, of medium size and well developed; plumage, silvery-white:—SHANKS, rather short, slender, and in color blue or leaden-blue:—Togs, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. THE FEMALE, Heap: Short and small; plumage, white:—BEakK, of medium size, and in color blue or horn:—EYEs, bright, red:—FAog, bright red. CoMB: Rose, similar to that of the male, but smaller. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, small, thin, well rounded, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, small, flat, round or almond. shaped, smooth, even, fitting close to the head, and white. Neck: Tapering, with full hackle; plumage, other than hackle, clear, silvery-white, free from mossing or lacing, each feather dis- tinctly penciled across with parallel bars of greenish-black; hackle, white in color. Back: Of medium length; plumage, clear silvery-white, free from mossing or lacing, each feather distinctly penciled across 140 SILVER PENCILED HAMBURGS. with parallel bars of greenish-black. Breast: Broad and prominent; plumage, clear silvery white, free from mossing or lacing, each feather distinctly penciled across with parallel bars of greenish-black. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, round and symmetrical; plumage, close, silvery-white, each feather distinctly penciled across with parallel bars of greenish-black, the bars forming, as nearly as possible, parallel lines across the bird :—FLuFrr, rather short. WIinGs: Large and carried rather low:—Bows, clear silvery- white, distinctly penciled with ereenish-black :—PRIMARIBES, sil- very white :—SECONDARIES, silvery white, penciled across with greenish-black :—CovERTS, silvery white, penciled across with greenish-black. TarL: Full, somewhat expanded, carried moderately upright, and in color silvery white, penciled across with greenish-black :— COVERTS, silvery-white, free from mossing or lacing, penciled across with greenish-black. ) LEGS AND ToES:—THIGHS, of medium size and well developed ; plumage, silvery white, penciled across with greenish-black:— SHANKS, rather short, slender, and in color blue or leaden blue: | —TOES, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. WHITE HAMBURGS. - [4] WHITE HAMBURGS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Red ear-lobes; combs other than rose, or falling over to one side, or so large as to obstruct the sight in front; natural absence of spike; decidedly wry or squirrel tails; crooked backs; feathers other than white in any part of the plumage ; hen-feathered males ; shanks other than blue or leaden-blue vn color, except the natural fading with age. THE MALE. HeAD: Short and small:—BrEAK, of medium size, and in color blue or horn:—Eyegs, bright, red:—F ack, bright red. CoMB: Rose, not so large as to overhang the eyes or beak, Square in front, free from hollow in the center, uniform on each side, firm and even upon the head, without inclining to one side, the top covered with small points or corrugations, terminating at the rear in a spike which very slightly inclines upward, and bright red. . WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES -—WATTLES, broad, thin, well rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, of medium size, flat, round or almond shaped, smooth, even, fitting close to the head, and white. Neck: Tapering, with full hackle flowing well over the shoulders. / Back: Of medium length:—SappLE FEATHERS, abundant. BREAST: Broad and promineut. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, round and symmetrical; Furr, rather short. Wines: Large and carried rather low. Tait: Full, well expanded and carried moderately upright - but not erect:—SicKLEs, well curved:—Coverts, abundant. 142 WHITE HAMBURGS. LEGS AND Toks:—THIGHS, of medium size and well devel- oped:—SHANKS, rather short, slender, and in color blue or leaden blue:—TOgEs, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Short and small:—BEAK, of medium size, and in color blue or horn:—EyEs, bright, red:—F ack, bright red. CoMB: Rose, similar to that of the male, but smaller. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, small, thin, well rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, small, flat, round or almond shaped, smooth, even, fitting close to the head, and white. Neck: Tapering, with full hackle. Back: Of medium length. BREAST: Broad and prominent. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, round and symmetrical :—I*Lurr, rather short. Wines: Large and carried rather low. Tart: Full, somewhat expanded, and carried moderately up- right. LreGs AND ToEs:—THIGHS, of medium size and well devel- oped:—SHANKS, rather short, slender, and in color blue or leaden blue:—TOoEs, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout, BLACK HAMBURGS. 143 BLACK HAMBURGS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Red ear-lobes ; combs other than rose, or falling over to one side, or 8o large as to obstruct the sight in front; natural absence of spike ; decidedly wry or squirrel tails ; crooked backs ; white in the face of cockerels or pullets ; pure white in any part of the plumage ex- tending over one-half of an inch, or two or more feathers tipped or edged with positive white ; hen-feathered males; shanks other than leaden blue or black in color, except the natural fading with age. THE MALE. HEAD: Short and small :—BrAk, of medium size, and in color dark leaden-blue approaching black :—Eyxs, bright, dark red :— Face, bright red. CoMB: Rose, not so large as to overhang the eyes or beak, square in front, free from hollow in the center, uniform on each side, firm and even upon the head, without inclining to one side, the top covered with small points or corrugations, terminating at the rear in a spike which very slightly inclines upward, and bright red. ‘WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :— WATTLES, broad, thin, well rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, of medium size, flat, round or almond shaped, smooth, even, fitting close to the head, and white. Neck: Tapering, with full hackle flowing well over the shoulders, Back: Of medium length:—SADDLE FEATHERS, abundant. BREAST: Broad and prominent. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, round and symmetrical:—F.urr, rather short. 144 BLACK HAMBURGS. Wines: Large and carried rather low. | TAIL: Full, well expanded, and carried moderately upright but not erect :—SIcKL#s, well curved :—COVERTS, abundant. LEGs AND ToES:—THIGHS, of medium size and well devel- oped :—SHANKS, rather short, slender, and in color dark leaden- blue or bluish-black :—TOoEs, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. | CoLoR OF PLUMAGE: Lustrous black throughout. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Short and small:—Bkax, of medium size, and in color dark leaden-blue approaching black :— Eyus, bright, dark red :— FAcg, bright red. ComB: Rose, similar to that of the male, but smaller. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, small, thin, well rounded, bright red :—EAR-LOBEs, small, flat, round or almond shaped, smooth, even, fitting close to the head, and white. NeEckK: Tapering, with full hackle. Back: Of medium length. BREAST: Broad and prominent. Bopy AND Fiurr:—Bopy, round and symmetrical :—FLurFr, rather short. Wines: Large and carried rather low. Tait: Full, somewhat expanded, and carried moderately up- right. LEGS AND Toss :—THIGHS, of medium size and well developed: —SHANKS, rather short, slender, and in color dark leaden-blue or bluish-black :— Toss, straight, and in color the same as the shanks, | CoLOR OF PLUMAGE ; Lustrous black throughout. REDCAPS. 145 REDCAPS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Solid white ear-lobes ; combs other than rose; decidedly wry or squirrel tails ; crooked backs ; foreign colored feathers indicating impurity, except white in the tail and primaries; mottled breast upon the male; any feathers on shanks or toes ; shanks other than slate or leaden-blue in color, except tre nuiural fading with age. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Cees en aes a Fg te en ee See Cockerel, . . . . 6 Ibs. Pures, eee ae 8 a THe ScALE oF Pornts FOR RED CAPS THE SAME AS FOR Cuass 1. See page 1% / ¥ THE MALE. ° Hap: Short and deep; plumage, rich, dark red :— BEAK, rather long, stout at the base, well curved, and in color dark horn :—Eygs, bright, red :—Face, bright red. CoB : Rose, large, the larger the better, not overhanging the eyes, square in front, free from hollow in the center, uniform on each side, firm and even upon the head, without inclining to one side, the top covered with small points or corrugations, termin- ating at the rear in a well-developed, straight spike, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, of medium size, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, of medium size, bright red. Neck: Rather long, with full hackle flowing well over the shoulders; plumage, blue-black, each feather edged with red, the entire hackle shading off to black at the base. 146 REDCAPS. Back: Of medium length and sloping to the tail; plumage, rich red and black:—SapDLE FEATHERS, long and sweeping, rich, dark red, with a bluish-black stripe down the center of each feather. Breast: Broad and prominent; plumage, rich purplish-black. Bopy AND FLUFF :—Bopy, long, round, broadest in front and tapering to the rear; plumage, dull black :—FLUuFr, rather short. Wines: Large and well folded :—Bows, rich, deep mahogany red :— PRIMARIES, dull black :—SECONDARIES, upper web black, lower web black with a broad edging of brown :—COvVERTS, rich, deep nut-brown, each feather ending with a black spangle, shaped like a half-moon, forming a black bar across the wings. TarL: Full, well expanded, carried moderately upright, but not erect, and in color greenish-black:—SIcKiEs, long, well curved, and in color greenish-black :—COVERTS, abundant, and in color greenish. black. LEeGs AND Tozs :—TuIaus, of medium length and well devel- oped; plumage, black:—SuHanks, rather long, and in color slate or leaden-blue :—TOES, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. THE FEMALE. Heap: Short and deep; plumage, brown:—BEAK, rather long, stout at the base, well curved, and in color light horn :—EYEs, bright, red :—F ace, bright red. Coms: Rose, similar to that of the male, but smaller. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, of medium size, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, of medium size, bright red. Neck: Rather long, with full hackle; plumage, black, each feather laced with golden-red. Back: Long; plumage, rich nut-brown, each feather ending with a bluish-black spangle, shaped like a half-moon. BREAST: Broad and prominent; plumage, rich nut-brown, each feather ending with a bluish-black spangle, shaped like a halt- moon, REDCAPS. _ 1e¥ Bopy AND FLuFrr:—Bopy, long and deep; plumage, similar to that of the breast, but shading off lighter on the under parts:— Furr, rather short. Wines: Large and well folded :—Bows, rich nut-brown, each feather ending with a bluish-black spangle, shaped like a half- _ moon :—PRIMARIES, dull black, with a narrow edging of brown on the lower web :—SECONDARIES, upper web black, lower web black with a broad edging of brown, each feather ending with a bluish-black spangle, shaped like a half-moon:—COVERTS, similar in color and markings to the bows. TatL: Long, full, well expanded, carried nisdonately upright, and in color dull black :—CovzErts, brown, each feather ending with a bluish-black spangle, shaped like a half-moon. Lra@s AND TOES :—THIGHS, of medium length and well devel- oped ; plumage, light brown :—SHANKS, of medium length, and in color slate or leaden-blue :—TOEs, straight, and in color the same as the shanks, 148 SILVER CAMPINES. SILVER CAMPINES. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Red ear-lobes,; combs other than single ; in males, combs twisted or falling over to one side ; decidedly wry tails; crooked backs ; any feath- ers or down on shanks or feet ; more than four toes ; shanks other than dark blue ; except in males, which may be bluish slate. THE MALE. Heap: Medium in size; plumage, silvery white :—Braxk, me- dium length, stout, and in color bluish slate :—Eyks, full, bright, prominent, very dark, appearing black:—Iacr, smooth, covered with small silvery white feathers, bright red in color. Coms: Single, medium in size, upright, straight, fine in x: ture, evenly but not deeply serrated, free from side sprigs, well forward on the beak, and at the rear extending up from the line of the head, and bright red in color. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—-WATTLES, medium in size, fine in texture, bright red :—KAR-LOBES, medium in size, smooth and fit- ting close to the head, in color white, or bluish white, white pre- ferred. Neck :—Medium in length, well arched; plumage, other than hackle, silvery white :—HaAcKLE, full and thick; outer plumage, silvery white, under-color, black or grayish black. Back: Long, wide at the shoulders, straight :—CAPE-FEATH- ERS, black at the base, outer feathers, spotted black and white :— SADDLE-FEATHERS, abundant, outer color, silvery white, slight black markings allowable. Breast: Full, round, wide, deep, carried well forward ; plum- age, upper part silvery white, forming with the hackle, a clean- cut silvery white collar; below the collar the feathers begin to SILVER CAMPINES. 149 blend black and white; a little lower each feather should show | one black bar, then two bars, then three bars, then four or five bars, the black bars being much wider than the white bars on the lower part of the breast. ? Bopy AND: FLurr:—Bopy, long, round and symmetrical; the plumage regularly barred with narrow black and white bars :— FLuFF, rather short. ‘Wincs: Large and well folded :—Primartss, black, the outer web more or less regularly barred with white :—SECONDARIES, outer web minute black and white barring, the inner web black, slightly barred with white. Tart: Upright, large and full, but not squirrel:—Mar Tarn FEATHERS, black, but may be slightly edged with gray :—SicKEs, large, well curved, deep black, but may be edged with white or grayish white :—Coverrts, black with metallic green reflections, edged with silvery white. Leos AND Tors:—Tuicus, full and strong, medium length; plumage, grayish black in color, showing minute barring :— SHANKS, medium in length, dark blue or bluish slate in color :— Tors, straight, four in number, dark blue or bluish slate in color. THE FEMALE. Heap: Medium in size; plumage, silvery white:—BEAK, me- dium length, stout, in color bluish slate:—Eyzs, full, bright, | prominent, very dark, the border of the lids often being black: —F acer, smooth, bright red. ComsB: Single, medium in size, fine and smooth in texture, evenly serrated, free from side sprigs, falling over to one side, with a fold over the beak. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, medium in size, fine in texture, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, medium in size, smooth, and fitting close to the head, white in color. Neck: Medium in length, well arched; plumage, silvery white, forming with the upper feathers of the breast a clean-cut 150 SILVER CAMPINES. collar :—UNDER-cOLOR, black and white, or grayish. A few black specks in outer color of hackle will often be found. Back: Long and wide at the shoulders, straight, silvery white, each feather barred with black, the barring growing narrower and more minute towards the tail, giving the outer plumage the appearance of a silvery gray; under-color, black and white or grayish. Breast: Full, round, wide, deep, carried well forward; plum- age below the collar silvery white, distinctly barred with metallic black bars to and including the thighs, the bars growing narrower as they approach the thighs. Bopy aNnp Fiurr:—Bopy, long, round and symmetrical, the plumage silvery white, regularly barred with very narrow metal- lic black bars :—FLur¥, rather short, faintly barred, producing the appearance of ashen gray. Wines: Large and well folded :—PRIMARI&£s, outer web white, erossed by black bars, inner web black, partially barred with white :—SECONDARIES, outer web white, barred across with nar- row glossy black bars; inner web barred across with similar bar- rings :—CovErRts, silvery white, distinctly barred with narrow metallic black bars. Taiz: Upright, large and full, but not squirrel; main tail- feathers dull black, unevenly edged with white barring; the two upper or deck feathers barred across with narrow black bars :— Coverts, silvery white, barred across with black bars, the barring being so minute as to give the appearance of ashen gray. Lees AND Tors:—TuIaus, stout, medium length; the plumage | barred across with narrow black and white bars:—SHAnks, of medium length, dark blue in color :—Tors, four in number, dark blue in color. GOLDEN CAMPINES. 151 GOLDEN CAMPINES. DISQUALIFICATIONS AND SCALE OF POINTS, The same as those mentioned for Silver Campines. The general shape of Golden Campines, male and female, is the same as that described for Silver Campines. The color of plumage, the same as that described for Silver Campines, except substituting golden bay for silvery white in neck plumage, and a darker yellow than golden bay, instead of silvery white, for the body color of the remaining plumage. 152 FRENCH CLASS. CLASS VI. FRENCH. Breeds. Varieties. TRIE hah i eS ee ae LPR dhs Mottled. SAN 6g 1S ns easier Bb i OPER HEL oe eta Black MASP RIMMER SE Poe ee ee ie i Te eee Black SCALE OF POINTS FOR THE FRENCH CLASS, Kacept La Fleche, which are subject to the Scale of Points for the American Class. Symmetry, Weight, Condition, Head—Shape 2, Color 2, Comb and Crest—Comb 4, Crest 8, Wattles, Ear-lobes and Beard, (Wattles ana es. iui 2, Beard 4), Neck—Shape 4, Color 4 Back—Shape 4, Color 4, Breast—Shape 5, Color 5, . Body and Fluff—Shape 5, Color 3, Wings—Shape 4, Color 4, Tail—Shape 4, Color 4, _ Legs and Toes, | m _ DaWOWOOO@WAMW oo wo LP SD & CO — S c HOUDANS. | 153 HOUDANS. DISQUALIFICATIONS, ) Any feathers on shanks or toes; decidedly wry tails; crooked b=cks ; deformed beaks ; absence of crest, beard or fifth toe; feathers other than black or white, or black and white,in any part of the plumage. STANDARD WEIGHTS. CGR; HOS. Pi VE ee Pen i? Sec ET ee Pe eee Coemerel 68 20D 8 Bs: Piet Att eS, Sp. ae THE MALE, Hap: Of medium size and carried well up:—BEAK, of mod- erate length, well curved, and in color dark horn:—NOstTRILs, wide and cavernous:—Hyss, large, full, bright, red.:—FaAckg, bright red, the less showing the better. CoMB AND CREST:—CoMB, leaf, like the letter V in shape, of small size, resting against the front of the crest, and bright red: —CREST, large, well fitted upon the crown of the head, falling backward upon the neck, and composed of feathers similar in shape and texture to those of the hackle. WATTLES, EAR-LOBES AND BEARD:—WATTLES, small, of uni- form length, well rounded, nearly concealed by the beard, and in _ color bright red: —EAR-LOBES, entirely concealed by the crest and beard, and in color white:—BEARD, full, strongly developed, curving around to the back of the eyes and nearly hiding the face. 154 HOUDANS. NEck : Of medium length, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing well down upon the shoulders. Back: Of medium length, broad, and slightly sloping toward the base of the tail:—SapDLE FEATHERS, abundant. BREAST: Round, deep and full. Bopy AND F.Lurr:—Bopy, compact and well proportioned; —F.urr, rather short. Wrnas: Moderately large, well folded, the bows concealed by the breast feathers and the points by the saddle feathers. Tarn : Full and expanded :—SickLEs AND COVERTS, abundant and well curved. LEes AND ToEs :—TuiGcus, of medium length and large :— SHANKS, of medium length, and in color pinkish white, mottled or shaded with lead color or black:—Toks, five upon each foot, straight, except the fifth, which should be detached from the others and curve upwards, and in color the same as the shanks. CoLOR OF PLUMAGE: Black and white intermixed, the black slightly predominating ; wing-bars and secondaries, black ; primaries, black and white intermixed. THE FEMALE. Heap: Of medium size :—BEAK, of moderate length, well curved, and in color dark horn -—NOSsTRILS, wide and cavernous: —Eyss, large, full, bright, red — Fac, bright red, the less show- ing the better. COMB AND CREST :—ComB, leaf, similar to that of the male:— CREST, large, compact and regular, inclining backward in an unbroken mass. ‘WATTLES, EAR-LOBES AND BEARD :—WATTLES, small, of uni- form length, well rounded, nearly concealed by the beard, and in color bright red:—EAR-LOBES, entirely concealed by the crest and beard, and in color white:—BEARD, full, strongly developed, curving around to the back of the eyes and nearly hiding the face. ; HOUDANS. 155 Neck. Of medium length, and well arched. Back. Of medium length, broad, and slightly sloping towarc. the base of the tail. BREAST: Round, deep and full. Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, compact and well proportionec. —FLuFr, rather short. Wines: Moderately large and well folded. TAIL: Of medium length, rather compact, and carried moder- ately upright. | LEGS AND TokEs:—THIGHS, short and strong:—SHANKS, of medium length, and in color pinkish white, mottled or shaded with lead color or black:—Toss, five upon each foot, straight, except the fifth, which should be detached from the others and curve upwards, and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: The same as described for the male. 156 CREVECQURS. CREVECEURS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers on shanks or toes ; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; de- formed beaks ; absence of crest or beard; pure white in any part of the plumage extending over one-half of an inch, or two or more feathers tip- ped or edged with positwe white ; shanks other than black or dark lead color. : STANDARD WEIGHTS. ROOM The eh ec 7 SEO 5 oe pg Mar a ie eae iar Bagel) 2 8 COORGTOL, 6354 0 SP AB. POH i sca a oe ee THE MALE. HEAD: Large, with a considerable protuberance on the top of the skull:—BEAK, strong and well curved, and in color black, shading into horn at the tip:—NostTrRiLs, broad and highly arched:—LEygs, full, bright, expressive of vigor, red:—FACcE, red, but almost wholly concealed by the crest and beard. COMB AND CREST :—ComB, leaf, like the letter V in shape, of medium size, resting against the front of the crest, and red: —CREST, large, well fitted upon the crown of the head, regular, inclining backwards, and composed of feathers similar in shape and texture to those of the hackle. WATTLES, EAR-LOBES AND BEARD:—WATTLES, small, of uni- form length, well rounded, nearly concealed by the beard, and in CREVECURS. 157 color red -—EAR-LOBES, small, nearly concealed by the crest and beard, and in color red:—BEHARD, full, thick, extending around to the back of the eyes and nearly hiding the face. Neck: Of medium length, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing well down upon the shoulders. Back: Broad and straight:—SaDDLE FEATHERS, abundant. Breast: Broad and full, rounding well to the shoulders. Bopy AND FLuFrF:—Bopy, compact and well proportioned ; —F LuFr, rather short. Wines : Of medium size and well folded. TaiL: Full, expanded and carried moderately upright:—SIck- LES AND COVERTS, abundant and well curved. LEGS AND ToES:—Tuiens, short and strong:—SHANKS, short, fine in bone, standing well apart, and in color black or dark lead: —Tors, four upon each foot, straight, well spread, and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE:—Rich greenish-black throughout. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Large, with a considerable protuberance on the top of the skull:—Bkak, strong and well curved, and in color black, shading into horn at the tip:—NosTrRis, broad and highly arched :—Eyes, full, bright, expressive of vigor, red :—FACE, red, but almost wholly concealed by the crest and beard. CoMB AND CrEsStr:—ComB, leaf, like the letter V in shape, small, as nearly concealed by the crest as possible, and red:— CREST, large, compact, even, globular, inclining backward in an unbroken mass. WATTLES, EAR-LOBES AND BEARD:—WATTLES, small, of uni- form length, well rounded, nearly concealed by the beard, and in color red :—HAR-LOBES, small, entirely concealed by the crest and beard, and in color red:—Beanp, full, thick, extending around to the back of the eyes and nearly hiding the face, 158 CREVECGURS. Neck: Of medium length, thick, and well arched. Back: Broad aud straight. BrEAST: Broad and full, rounding well to the ahioutrises: Bopy AND F.Lurr:—Bopy, compact and well proportioned ; —F LuFr, rather short. Wineos:—Of medium size and well folded. TAIL: Moderately expanded at the base, converging to the tip, and carried moderately upright. LEGS AND TOES :—Tureus, short and strong:—SHANKS, short, fine in bone, and in color black or dark lead:—Togs, four upon each foot, straight, well spread, and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Rich greenish-black throughout. LA FLECHE. LA FLECHE. DISQUALIFICATIONS. 159 Any feathers on shanks or toes; decidedly wry tails; crooked backs ; deformed beaks ; presence of crest ; pure white in any part of the plumage extending over one-half of an inch, or two or more feathers typped or edged with positive white ; shanks other than black or leaden black in color. STANDARD WEIGHTS. OCR Po IS eS Bae: Cockerel, . . . . 7 Ibs. SCALE OF POINTS. Symmetry, Weight, Condition, ; : Head—Shape 8, Cais 3, Comb, Wattles and Ear. hed Neck—Shape 4, Color 6, Back—Shape 4, Color 4, Breast—Shape 5, Color 5, Body and Fluff—Shape 5, Color 38, Wings—Shape 4, Color 4, Tail—Shape 4, Color 4, Legs and Toes, g lbs. ee lbs. rar ae ‘2 GP. > "Go. OF + Ga oe “Ge. GD aes © 160 LA FLECHE.- THE MALE. HeapD: Long and of medium size:—BEAK, rather long, strong, well curved, black or dark horn in color, with a small knob of bright red flesh at the junction of the beak and nostrils:—Nos- TRILS, wide and cavernous:—Eyk&s, large, bright, red:—FACE, rather bare, bright red. ComB: Leaf, of medium size, branching and antler-like, like two horns pointing upward, bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, long, well rounded, pendulous, bright red: —EAR-LOBES, large, white. Neck: Long, carried very upright but not backward, with abundant hackle flowing well down upon the shoulders. Back: Broad, very long, and slanting to the tail:—SADDLE FEATHERS, abundant. ; Breast: Broad, full and very prominent. Bopy AND FLuF¥F:—Bopy, large, powerful, tapering to the tail, with close plumage :—FLUuFF, rather short. Wines: Long, powerful and well folded. TAIL: Very long, full, and carried rather low:—SICKLEs, abundant:—CovERTS, well curved. LEGS AND ToEs:—THIGHS, long and powerful:— SHANKS, long, stout in bone, and in color black or leaden black:—TOEs, straight, large, and in color the same as the shanks. CoLOR OF PLUMAGE: Rich, glossy black throughout. THE FEMALE. Heap: Long and of medium size:—BBAK, rather long, strong, well curved, black or dark horn in color:—NOSsTRILS, wide and cavernous:—EYEs, large, bright, red:—F ack, rather bare, bright red. ComB: Leaf, small, branching and antler-like, like two horns pointing upward, the branches standing rather erect or slightly inclining forward, bright red. LA FLECHE. 161 WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, small, well rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, small, white. Neck: Long, carried very upright but not backward, with full hackle. Back: Broad, long and slanting to the tail. BREAST: Broad, full and prominent. Bopy AND F.Lurr:—Bopy, large, deep, and tapering to the tail: —FLUFF, rather short. Wines: Long, powerful and well folded. TAIL: Long, well expanded, and carried upright. LEGS AND ToES:—TuHIGHS, long and powerful:—SHanks, long, stout in bone, and in color black or leaden black :—Toks, straight, large, and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Rich, glossy black throughout. 162 ENGLISH CLASS. CLASS VII. ENGLISH. Breed. Varieties. White. PSM RG ae? an. weigh hE ie aia ea y eee Ne TE Silver Gray. Colored. SCALE OF POINTS FOR TiAE ENGLISH CLASS. Symmetry, . : 8 Weight, . pee, 6 Condition, 6 Head—Shape 3, Color 3, 6 Comb, : 8 Wattles and Kas: ie: 6 Neck—Shape 4, Color 6, 10 Back—Shape 4, Color 4, 8 Breast—Shape 5, Color 5, 10 Body and Fluff—Shape 5, Color 3, Wings—Shape 4, Color 4, Tail—Shape 4, Color 4, Legs.and Toes, oon? Cane San & 100 WHITE DORKINGS. 163 WHITE DORKINGS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Combs other than rose, or falling over to one side; decidedly wry _taus, crooked backs; absence of fifth toe; shanks other than white or flesh color; feathers other than white tn any part of the plumage. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Sask a its ph 2g See TO ae SS os ee Cockerel,.... «61g lbs: Se ) Tea ee RM eS THE MALE. Heap: Rather large:—BEAK, of medium length, stont, well curved, and in color white:—Eygs, full, bright, red:—Fackg, bright red. : Comp: Rose, square in front, firm and even upon the head, without inclining to one side, the top comparatively flat and covered with small points or corrugations, terminating in a large spike at the rear which very slightly curves upward, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, large, pendent, well rounded, and bright red:—HAR-LOBES, of medium size, bright red. Neck : Of medium length, large, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders. | Back : Broad and long:—SADDLE FEATHERS, abundant. BREAST: Broad, deep, full, Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, long, broad, deep:—FLurFr, mod- erately full. 164 - WHITE DORKINGS. Wines: Large and well folded. TAIL: Large, full, somewhat expanded, and carried at a mod- erate elevation:—SICKLES AND COVERTS, abundant and well curved. Lees AND Tors:—THIGHS, of medium length and large:— SHANKS, of medium length, stout, and in color white or light flesh-color:—Toxs, five upon each foot, straight, except the fifth which should be detached from the others and curve slightly up- wards, and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Of medium size:—BnAK, of medium length, stout, well curved, and in color white :—EHykgs, full, bright, red :— Face, bright red. | CoMB: Rose, similar to that of the male, but smaller. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, rather broad, well rounded, and bright red:—EAR-LOBES, of medium size, bright red. Neck: Of medium length, large, and well arched. BaAcK: Broad and long. BREAST: Broad, deep, full. Bopy AND Fuiurr:—Bopy, long, broad and deep:—FLUFF, moderately full.. Winas: Large and well folded. Tai: Large, the main feathers broad, and carried at a mod- erate elevation. LEGS AND ToEs :—THIGHS, of medium length and well devel- oped:—SHANKS, of medium length, stout, and in color white or light flesh-color:—Toks, five upon each foot, straight, except the - fifth, which should be detached from the others and curve slightly upwards, and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. SILVER GRAY DORKINGS. 165 SILVER GRAY DORKINGS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Twisted or lopped combs in males ; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; absence of fifth toe ; shanks other than white or flesh color ; breast of male mottled or splashed with white. STANDARD WEIGHTS. SHOR ital hise ads eas: EONS es 28 Ms. “1 Ae: oekere); \agedssi4: 2A Fle Pallet, 3. toh ee THE MALE. HEAD: Rather large; plumage, silvery white:— BEAK, of medium length, stout, well curved, and in color white :—EYEs, full, bright, red :—-Fac#, bright red. CoMB: Single, large, straight, upright, evenly serrated, free from side sprigs and excrescences, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, large, pendent, well rounded, and bright red:—EAR-LOBES, of medium size, and in color red preferred. Neck: Of medium length, large, well arched, with abanaent hackle flowing well over the shoulders; plumage, other than hackle, rich, glossy black; hackle, silvery white, a small dark stripe in the center of the feathers of the lower hackle allowable. Back: Broad and long; plumage, silvery white :—CAPm, black: —SADDLE FEATHERS, abundant, and in color silvery white. BREAST: Broad, deep, full; plumage, rich, glossy black. Bopy AND F'Lurr:—Bopy, long, broad, deep; plumage, cin FiLurr, moderately full, and in color dull black. 166 SILVER GRAY DORKINGS. Winas: Large and well folded :—Bows, silvery white :—PrI MARIES, black on the upper web, white on the lower:—SECOND- ARIES, black on the upper web, white on the lower :—COVERTS, glossy greenish-black, forming a wide bar of that color across the wing. ; TaiL: Large, full, somewhat expanded, carried at a moderate elevation, and in color black :—SICKLES, abundant, well curved, and in color greenish-black, a little white at the base of tail in cocks allowable :—Coverts, abundant, well curved, and in color rich, glossy black, the lesser coverts having an edging of white. LE@s AND Tors:—THIGHS, of medium length and large; plum- age, black :—SHANKS, of medium length, stout, and in color white or flesh.color:— Togs, five upon each foot, straight, except the fifth which should be detached from the others and curve slightly upwards, and in color the same as the shanks. THE FEMALE. Heap: Of medium size; plumage, silvery white or ashy gray: —BEAK, of medium length, stout, well curved, and in color white :—Eykgs, full, bright, red :—F acs, bright red. CoMB: Single, well developed, the forward portion falling over to one side, evenly serrated, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, rather broad, well rounded and bright red :—EAR-LOBES, of medium size, and in color red preferred. Neck: Of medium length, large and well arched; plumage, silvery white, with a fine dark stripe in the center of each feather. Back: Broad and long; plumage, silvery or slaty gray, free from dark bars or marks across the feathers. BREAST: Broad, deep, full; plumage, salmon-red, shading off to gray towards the sides. Bopy AND Fuiurr:—Bopy, long, broad, and deep; plumage, silvery or slaty gray, free from dark bars or SILVER GRAY DORKINGS. 167 marks across the feathers, the shafts of the feathers white, and on the under part of the body the plumage gray:—FLUFF, mod erately full and in color gray. Wines: Large and well folded :— Bows, silvery gray, the shafts of the feathers white:— PRIMARIES, upper web, dark brown, lower web, slaty gray :—SECONDARIES, upper web, dark brown, lower web, slaty gray :—COvERTS, slaty gray, free from red. TAIL: Large, the main feathers broad, carried at a moderate elevation, and in color dark gray on the outside, and dark brown on the inside. Leas AND ToEs :—TuHiauHs, of medium length, and well devel. oped ; plumage, ashy gray :—SHANKsS, of medium length, stout, and in color white or flesh-color :—Toks, five upon each foot, straight, except the fifth which should be detached from the others and curve slightly upwards, and in color the same as the shanks. 168 COLORED DORKINGS. COLORED DORKINGS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Single combs, in mates, twisted or falling over to one side; rose combs, falling over to one side ; combs not matching when shown in ~ pairs or exhibition pens; decidedly wry tails; crooked backs ; absence of fifth toe ; shanks other than white or flesh color. STANDARD WEIGHTS. LANE AE ey eae 9 lbs. j= OP ee LT Bye 7 lbs. CO oe Floats 8 lbs. PERL ABG ee sthieci inate ants tie 6 Ibs. THE MALE. HEAD: Rather large; plumage, ashy gray:—BEAK, of medium length, stout, well curved, and in color dark horn or white:— Eyss, full, bright, red :—F AcE, bright red. ComB: Single or rose, single preferred, bright red :—SINGLE, medium, straight, upright, evenly serrated, free from side sprigs and excrescences:—ROSE, square in front, firm and even upon the head, without inclining to one side, the top comparatively flat and covered with small points or corrugations, terminating in a barge spike at the rear which very slightly curves upward. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, iarge, pendent, well rounded, and bright red:—EAR-LOBES, of medium size, and in color red preferred. Neck: Of medium length, large, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders ; plumage, dark straw color, with a wide black stripe extending down the center of each feather. § GOLORED DORKINGS. 168 Back: Broad and long:—Caps, black :—SappLE FEATHERS, abundant, straw color, with a wide black stripe extending down the center of each feather. BREAST: Broad, deep, full; plumage, rich glossy black. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, long, broad and deep; plumage, black :—FuLurr, moderately full, and in color dull black. Wines: Large and well folded :—Bows, straw color :—PRIMA- RrES, black or dark brown :—SECONDARIES, black on the upper web, white on the lower :—Burts, black :—Coverts, glossy, green- ish black, forming a wide bar of that color across the wing. TAIL: Large, full, somewhat expanded, carried at a moderate elevation, and in color black ; white feathers may appear, but greenish black:—CoveErts, abundant, well curved, and in color rich glossy black, or black edged with straw color. LEas AND Tors:—Tuiens, of medium length and large ; plumage, black, or black and white, black preferred :—SHANKS, of medium length, stout, and in color white or flesh-color:— TOES, five upon each foot, straight, except the fifth which should be detached from the others and curve slightly upwards, and in color the same as the shanks. © THE FEMALE. | , HEAD: Of medium size; plumage, black, or nearly black :— BEAK, of medium length, stout, well curved, and in color dark horn or white :—EyeEs, full, bright, red :—Facn, bright red. ComB: Single or rose, single preferred, bright red:—SINGLE, well developed, the forward portion falling over to one side, evenly serrated:—ROSsE, similar to that of the male, but smaller. 170 COLORED DORKINGS. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—-WATTLES, rather broad, well rounded, and bright red:—HAR-LOBES, of medium size and in color red preferred. | NiEcE: Of medium length, large and well arched; plumage, black, with a narrow edging of gray upon the front feathers. Back: Broad and long; plumage, dark gray marked with black, the shafts of the feathers white. Breast: Broad, deep, full; plumage, dark salmon edged with black. : Bopy AND FrLurr:—Bopy, long, broad and. deep; plumage, . dark brown or black slightly mixed with gray :—FLUFF, mod- erately full, and in color dull black or dark gray. Wines: Large and well folded:—Bows, dark gray mixed with black:—PRIMARIES, dark brown :—SECONDARIES, upper web, black; lower web, dark gray:—COVERTS, dark gray mixed with black, the shaft of the feathers black. TaIL: Large, the main feathers broad, carried at a moderate elevation, and in color dark brown or gray on the outside, and black on the inside. LEGS AND ToEs:—TuiIGus, of medium length and well devel- oped ; plumage, dark gray or brown:—SHanks, of medium length, stout, and in color white or flesh-color :—Toks, five upon each foot, straight, except the fifth which should be detached from the others and curve slightly upwards, and in color the same as the shanks. GAMES. 17 CLASS VIII. GAMES AND GAME BANTAMS. Breeds. f DA 6 ep EMERY, Meowopetin dedeae lane eantnge yy U4 ! | [ ( | PEM BARA bate aa ee Ds | REN EE de Ee cella ice decent nian am : SCALE OF POINTS, Varieties. Black-Breasted Red. Brown Red. Golden Duckwing. Silver Duckwing. Red Pyle. White. Black. _ Birchen. Black-Breasted Red. Brown Red. Golden Duckwing. Silver Duckwing. Red Pyle. White. Black. Birchen. Cornish. Black-Breasted Red. Carriage—Neck 2, Body 2, Tail 2, Wings 2, Beak, Head and Eyes—Shape 4, Color 4, Comb, Wattles and Earlobes or Trimming of Sesriem ediiaie 4, Color 2, Trimming 2, Neck—Shape 4, Color 4, Back—Shape 4, Color 4, Breast—Shape 4, Color 4, 1 CO @ @ @ 172 | . GAMES. Sody and Stern—Shape 4, Color 4, 8 Wings—Shape 4, Color 4, : . ; 4 es 8 Tail—Shape 4, Color 4, : ‘ feces ae 8 Thighs and Shanks—Shape 4, Gotee 4 8 Feet—Shape 4, Color 2, 6 Condition and Hardness of Feathoh Conaltion 10, Matinies of Feather 4, ; ; , 3 ; : : : 14 DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails; crooked backs; duck. foot; cocks not dubbed; any artificial coloring, trimming or plucking foul feathers. THE MALE. SHAPE, BEAK, HEAD AND EYES:—BEAK, long, tapering and slightly curved:—HEAD, long, lean, bony, and neatly set on neck:—EyYE&s, large, full, bright, with quick and fearless expression:—FAckg, _ lean and thin, with fine skin. CoMB, WATTLES AND HAR-LOBES :—CoMB, of cock neatly and smoothly dubbed, leaving the head free from ridges or bunches; of cockerel, if undubbed, small, straight, thin, erect, and evenly serrated :— WATTLES AND HAR-LOBES, of cock, neatly and smoothly dubbed; of cockerel, if undubbed, small, thin, round and smooth. Neck: Long, very slightly arched, tapering neatly and gradu- ally from body to head, thin and clean at the throat, giving a distinct outline to the head, and carried erect:—HACKLE, short and ciose, Back: Flat, rather short, straight on top from hackle to tail, broad at the shoulders and narrowing to the stern. GAMES. lv BREAST: Broad, round at the sides, and projecting forward but slightly beyond the wing-fronts when the bird is standing erect. Bopy AND STERN.—Bopy, fine and close on the under part; not deep:—STERN, well tucked up underneath. Wines: Large, powerful, the fronts standing out from the -body at the shoulders, the feathers folded closely together, the points not extending beyond the body, and carried without droop- ing or being thrown over the back. TAIL: Rather short, compact and close, folded when the bird is standing at ease, and carried at a slight elevation:—SIcKLE FEATHERS, narrow, hard and tapering :—T'AIL COVERTS, narrow, fine and short. THIGHS AND SHANKS:—THIGHS, long and muscular, standing out from the body, but slightly sloping to the hocks:—SHANKs, long, clean, bony, standing evenly apart, with fine smooth scales, and free from bunches or ridges. Frst: Large, clean and flat, the toes long, straight, well spread, with strong nails; the hind toe set on low and extending back- ward. PLUMAGE; Short, hard and bright. Bopy in Hann: Firm, compact and muscular. CARRIAGE AND STYLE: EF rect, fearless, alert. SIZE: Extra large birds are not specially desirable on account of size, as overgrowth tends to coarseness at the expense of qual- ity of form, color, and style of carriage, which are the features that give value to Game fowls. THE FEMALE. SHAPE. BEAK, HEAD AND EYES:—BEAK, long, tapering and slightly curved:—HEAD, long, lean, bony, and neatly set on neck:—EYEs, large, full, bright, with quick and fearless expression ; —FACE, lean and thin, with fine skin. 174 | GAMES. CoMB, WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—COMB, small, straight, thin, erect, and evenly serrated :—WaAtTTLES, small, thin and rounding: —HAR-LOBES, small and fitting closely. Neck: Long, very slightly arched, tapering neatly and gradu: ally from body to head, thin and clean at the throat, giving a distinct outline to the head, and carried erect :—HCaKLE, short and close. Back: Flat, rather short, ‘straight on top from hackle to tail,. broad at the shoulders and narrowing to the stern. BREAST: Broad, round at the sides, and projecting forward but slightly beyond the wing-fronts when the bird is standing erect. _ Bopy Anp STerRN:—Bopy, fine and close on the under part; not deep :-—-STERN, well tucked up underneath. Wines: Large, powerful, the fronts standing out from the body at the shoulders, the feathers folded closely together, the points not extending beyond the body, and carried without drooping or being thrown over the back. TaiL: Rather short, compact and close, folded when the bird is standing at ease, and carried at a slight elevation. THIGHS AND SHANKS :—THIGHS, long and muscular, standing out from the body, but slightly sloping to the hocks :—SHANKs, long, clean, bony, standing evenly apart, with, fine, smooth scales, and free from bunches or ridges. Freer: Large, clean and flat, the toes long, straight, well spread, with strong nails; the hind toe set on low and extending back- ward. PLuMAGE: Short, hard and bright. Bopy In HAND: Firm, compact and muscular. CARRIAGE AND STYLE: Erect, fearless, alert. Sizz: Extra large birds are not specially desirable on account of size, as overgrowth tends to coarseness at the expense of qual- ity of form, color, and style of carriage, which are the features that give value to Game fowls. BLACK-BREASTED RED GAMES. 175 BLACK-BREASTED RED GAMES. THE MALE. COLOR. Beak, Heap anp Eyers:—BeEak, horn color, either ,light or dark :—Herap, bright orange or light red:—Eyrs, red :—FAcrE AND JAws, red. | CoMB, WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES: Red. Neck:—HAckKLgE, light orange or light red, free from black stripes. Back: Red:—SADDL#, light orange or light red, free from black stripes. BREAST: Black, up to the throat. Bopy AND STERN: Black. WINGS :—SHOULDERS, black, except the shoulder coverts, cov- ering space between wing-bow and back, which should be red:— WING-FRONTS, black: —WING-BOW, red:—GREATER AND LESSER _ WING-COVERTS, glossy black, forming a distinct bar across the wing:—PRIMARIES, black, except the lower feathers, the outer web of which should be bay :—SECONDARIES, part of the outer web, forming WING-BAY, bay, the remainder of the feathers black. Taru: Black:—SiIcKLE FEATHERS AND TAIL COVERTS, lustrous black. | THIGHS AND SHANKS:—THIGHS, black:—SHANKs, willow, light or dark, FrEtT: Willow, light or dark. 176 BLACK-BREASTED RED GAMES. THE FEMALE. COLOR. BEAK, HEAD AND Eyrs:—Brak, horn color, either light or dark :—H«Ap, golden or light brown :—Eykrs, red :—F ack, red, ComB, WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES: Red. NEcK :—HAcKLE, light golden, with black stripe through the middle of the feathers. Back: Ground color brown, finely penciled with a grayish brown. Breasr: Light salmon, shading off to ashy brown towards the thighs. Bopy AND STERN: Ashy brown. Wines :—SHOULDERS, WING-FRONTS, WING-BOoW, WING-COv- ERTS AND SECONDARIES, ground color brown, finely penciled with a grayish brown :—PRIMARIEs, black or dark brown. Tau: Black or dark brown, except the two top feathers, which should be powdered with light brown:—CovERTS, ground color light brown, evenly penciled with dark brown. THIGHS AND SHANKS:—THIGHS, ashy brown:—SHANKS, wil- low, light or dark. FEET: Willow, light or dark, BROWN RED GAMES. 177 BROWN RED GAMES. ~ THE MALE. COLOR. BEAK, HEAD AND EyeEs:—BEAK, black or very dark brown:— HEAD, orange :—EyEs, black or dark brown:—FACE AND JAWS, dark purple or black. CoMB, WaTTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—Dark purple or black. NEcK :—HACKLE, lemon, with a narrow dark stripe through the middle of the feathers. BACK : Lemon:—SADDLE, lemon, with a narrow dark stripe through the middle of the feathers. BREAST: Ground color black, the feathers evenly laced with lemon. BoDyY AND STERN: Black. WINGS :—SHOULDERS, black, except the shoulder coverts, cov- ering space between wing-bow and back, which should be lemon: —WING-FRONTS, black:—WING-BOW, lemon:—WING-COVERTS, glossy black:—PRIMARIES AND SECONDARIES, black. Tatu: Black:—SIcKLE FEATHERS AND TAIL COVERTS, glossy black.. THIGHS AND SHANKS:—THIGHS, black:—SHANKS, dark willow or nearly black. FEET: Dark willow or nearly black. 178 BROWN RED GAMES. THE FEMALE. COLOR. BEAK, HEAD AND EYEs:—BEaAk, black or very dark brown — HEAD, golden or lemon:—Eyss, black or dark brown —I*Acu, dark purple or black. ComB, WATTLES AND HAR-LOBES: Dark purple or black. NECK :—HACKLE, lemon, with narrow dark stripe through the middle of the feathers. Back: Black. BREAST: Ground color black, the feathers evenly laced with lemon. BoDyY AND STERN: Black. Wina@s: Black. Tatu: Black. THIGH AND SHANKS:—THIGHS, black :—SHANKS, dark willow or black. , FEET: Dark willow or black. GOLDEN DUCKWING GAMES. 179 GOLDEN DUCKWING GAMES. THE MALE. COLOR. BEAK, HEAD AND Ey&s:—BEAK, horn color, either light or dark :—HB&AD, straw color :—EyYEs, red or bay:—FACE AND JAws, red. ComMB, WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES: Red. NEcK:—HACKLE, straw color, free from black stripes. Back : Golden :—SADDLE, straw color, free from black stripes. BREAST: Glossy black. BopDy AND STERN: Black. WinGs:—SHOULDERS, black, except the shoulder coverts, cov- ering space between the wing-bow and back, which should ‘be golden :—WING-FRONTS, black :—WING-BOW, golden:—GREATER AND LESSER WING-COVERTS, glossy black, forming a distinct bar across the wing :— PRIMARIES, black, except the lower feathers, the outer web of which should be straw white -— SECONDARIES, part of the outer web, forming WING-BAY, straw- white, the remainder of the feathers black. TAIL: Glossy black :—S1ckLE FEATHERS, lustrous black — TAIL COVERTS, lustrous black, with gray at the roots.—LESSER TAIL COVERTS, straw. THIGHS AND SHANKS:—THIGHS, black :—SHANKS, willow, light or dark. FEET: Willow, light or dark. ee eee ae 180 GOLDEN DUCKWING GAMES. THE FEMALE. COLOR. BEAK, HEAD AND EyEs :—BEAK, horn color, either light or dark :—HE#AD, silver gray:—EyEs, red or bay:—F Ack, red. ComB, WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES: Red. Neck :—HACKLBE, silver gray, with narrow dark stripes through the middle of the feathers. Back: Slaty gray. BREAST: Deep salmon. Bopy AND STERN: Ashy gray. WinGs:— SHOULDERS, WING-FRONTS, WING-BOW, WING- COVERTS AND SECONDARIES, slaty gray:—PRIMARIES, black or dark brown. Tatu: Black or dark brown, except the two top feathers which should be powdered with gray. THIGHS AND SHANKS:—THIGHS, ashy gray:—SHANKS, willow, light or dark. FEET: Willow, light or dark. SILVER DUCKWING GAMES. 181 SILVER DUCKWING GAMES. THE MALE. COLOR, BEAK, HEAD AND EyEs :—BEAX, horn color, either light or dark :—HE#aD, silvery white :—EykEs, red or bay :—Fack AND JAWS, red. ComMB, WATTLES AND HAR-LOBES: Red. NECK :—HACKLE, silvery white, free from black stripes. Back: Silvery white :—SADDLE, silvery white, free from black stripes. BREAST: Black. Bopy AND STERN: Black. WINGS:—SHOULDERS, black, except the shoulder coverts, cov- ering space between wing-bow and back, which should be silvery white :— WING-FRONTS, black :— WING-Bow, silvery white :— WING-COVERTS, black, forming a distinct bar across the wing :— PRIMARIES, black, except the lower feathers, the outer web of which should be silvery white:—SECONDARIES, part of the outer web, forming WING-BAY, white, the remainder of the feathers black. Tart: Black :—SIcKLE FEATHERS, lustrous black :— Tarn CovVERTS, lustrous black, with gray at the roots:—LEssER TAIL COVERTS, silvery white. THIGHS AND SHANKS:— THIGHS, black :—SHANKS, willow, light or dark. FEET: Willow, light or dark. 182 SILVER DUCKWING GAMES. THE FEMALE. COLOR. BEAK, HEAD AND EyY&EsS :—BEAK, horn color, either light or dark :—HEAD, silvery gray: —EyEs, red or bay:—F Ack, red. ’ CoMB, WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES: Red. NrEck :— HAcKLE, silvery gray, with narrow black stripes through the middle of the feathers. Back: Light gray. BREAST: Light salmon. BoDy AND STERN: Light ashy gray. WINGS:— SHOULDERS, WING-FRONTS, WING-BOW, WING - COVERTS AND SECONDARIES, light gray :—PRIMARIES, black or dark brown. Tari: Black or dark brown, except the two top feathers, which should be powdered with gray. THIGHS AND SHANKS:—THIGHS, light ashy gray:—SHANKS, willow, light or dark. FreErT: Willow, light or dark. RED PYLE GAMES. 1838 RED PYLE GAMES. THE MALE. COLOR. BEAK, HEAD AND Eyks:—BEAK, yellow or willow :—HEAD, bright orange, light red, or chestnut:—EyzEs, red or bay:—FACE AND JAWS, red. CoMB, WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES: Red. NEcK:—HACKLE, orange, light red, or chestnut, free from dark stripes. Back: Red or crimson:=-SADDLE, orange, light red, or chest- nut, free from dark stripes. BREAST: Ground color, white; shafts and margins of the feathers, chestnut red. Bopy AND STERN: White. WINGS :—SHOULDERS, white, or white slightly laced with red, except the shoulder coverts, covering space between wing-bow and back, which should be red or crimson:— WING-FRONTS, white, or white slightly laced with red:—WING-BOW, red or crimson:— WING-COVERTS, white, forming a distinct bar across the wing:— PRIMARIES, white, except the lower feathers, the outer web of which may be red:—SECONDARIES, part of outer web forming WING-BAY, red, the remainder of the feathers white. Tart: White:—SICKLE AND TAIL-COVERTS, white. THIGHS AND SHANKS:—TuHIGHS, white:—SHANKs, yellow or willow. FEET :—Yellow or willow. 184. RED PYLE GAMES. THE FEMALE. COLOR. BEAK, HEAD AND EyEs:—BEAK, yellow or willow:—H#aD, brownish red:—Eyk&s, red or bay:—FACE, red. CoMB, WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES: Red. NrEcK :—HAck1#, white, the feathers edged with golden. ~Bacx:—White or light creamy white. BREAST: Salmon, Bopy AND STERN: White or light creamy white. Wines: White, or white slightly tinged with chestnut red. Tait: White or light creamy white. THIGHS AND SHANKS :—TaAIGHS, white or light creamy white: —SHANKS, yellow or willow. Feet: Yellow or willow. WHITE AND BLACK GAMES. 185 WHITE GAMES. MALE AND FEMALE. COLOR. BEAK: Yellow:—EYEs, red. CoMB, WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES: Red. PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. SHANKS AND FEET: Yellow. BLACK GAMES. MALE AND FEMALE. COLOR. BEAK: Black:—EyYk&s, red. ComBs, WATTLES AND HAR-LOBES: Deep red. PLUMAGE: Black, with metallic lustre. SHANKs AND FEET: Black. 186 BIRCHEN GAMES. BIRCHEN GAMES. THE MALE, COLOR. Brak, HEAD AND Eyes:—BrAk, black or very dark brown :— Heap, silvery white :—Eyes, black or dark brown:—FAcE anp Jaws, dark purple or black. Comp, WATTLES AND HAR-LOBES: Dark purple or black. Neck :—HAck1ig, silvery white, with a narrow dark stripe through the middle of the feathers. Back: Silvery white :—SADDLE, silvery white, with a narrow black stripe through the middle of the feathers. Breast: Ground color black, the feathers evenly laced with silvery white. Bopy AND STERN: ~ Black. Wincs :—SHOULDERS, black, except the shoulder-coverts, cov- ering space between wing-bow and back, which should be sil- very white :—WING-FRONTS, black :—WING-Bows, silvery white: —WING-COVERTS, glossy black: — PRIMARIES AND SECONDARIES, black. Taiz: Black :—SicKLE-FEATHERS AND TAIL-CovERTs, glossy black. | THIGHS AND SHANKS:—TxiIaGus, black:—SuHanxs, dark willow or nearly black. Freer: Dark willow or nearly black. BIRCHEN GAMES. 187 THE FEMALE. COLOR. BEAK, HEAD AND Eyrs:—Bnrak, black or very dark brown :— HEAD, silvery white :—Eyss, black or dark brown:—F ack, dark purple or black. Coms, WATTLES AND Ear-LoBEs: Dark purple or black. NEck:—HAckLE, silvery white, with a narrow dark stripe through the middle of the feathers. Back: Black. Breast: Black. Bopy AND STERN: Black. Wines: Black. Tart: Black. THIGHS AND SHANKS:—TxIGHs, black :—SuHanxs, dark wil- low or black. Fret: Dark willow or black. 188 GAME BANTAMS. GAME BANTAMS. SCALE OF POINTS, Carriage—Neck 2, Body 2, Tail 2, Wings 2, ‘ ‘ . Weight, ‘ : ; . ° ‘ ‘ ; Beak, Head and Eyes—Shape 4, Color 4, . , ; Comb, Wattles and EHar-lobes, or Trimming of same— Shape 4, Color 2, Trimming 2, Neck—Shape 4, Color 4, Back—Shape 4, Color 4, Breast—Shape 4, Color 4, . Body and Stern—Shape 4, Color4 . Wings—Shape 4, Color 4, . Tail—Shape 4, Color 4, . - ‘ Thighs and Shanks—Shape 4, Color 4, Feet—Shape 4, Color 2, ‘ Condition and Harduess of Feathers—Condition 7, Hardness of Feathers 4, ‘i Siaecna ; ; ; Mm c2 © >? Co CoE OREO OREO ORM OU © OMe 4) GAME BANTAMS, 189 DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails; crooked backs; duck foot; cocks not dubbed; any artificial coloring, trimming or plucking foul feathers; cocks weighing over 28 ounces; hens weighing over 26 ounces; cockerels — weighing over 26 ounces; pullets weighing over 24 ounces. STANDARD WEIGHTS, CO ho ie has ee Os Hen, BS 5 agi gc aed Cockerel, ... « ... 20:02. US t Le kets eee Except Black Breasted Red Malay Game Bantams, which are, Viz. :— CRORE ka he we: 26 oz. F166 20 ee os dee DA oz. Serered - tidiectys ocean: 24 oz. PULSE Gatien a eee ae ae. MALE AND FEMALE. yee ee SHAPE AND COLOR. The general shape and color of Game Bantams shall be the same as in the corresponding varieties of Games. 190 CORNISH INDIAN GAMES. CORNISH INDIAN GAMES. DISQUALIFICATIONS. . Decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; artificial coloring or trimming of feathers ; combs other than pea, or irregular pea; solid white, blue or black shanks ; feathers on shanks or feet. STANDARD WEIGHTS. FTE A Sere ei bs epee 9 Ibs. PROD cite prs Mew innes Pence? SCALE OF POINTS. Carriage—Neck 2, Body 2, Tail 2, Wings 2, Beak—Shape 1, Color 2, Head—Shape 1, Color 1, Eyes—Shape 1, Color 2, Comb— Wattles— . Wes? Ghia ps 1, Uhrce 2, Neck—Shape 4, dibs 3, Back—Shape 4, Color 3, Breast—Shape 6, Color 4, Body and Stern—Shape 4, Color 4, Wings—Shape 4, Color 4, Tail—Shape 4, Color 4, Legs and Feét-Shans 4, Color ae Condition and Hardness of amen sbonaueun 6, Sons of Feather 4, Weight— . Dow wnwewo eo “Iw CORNISH INDIAN GAMES. 191 /} ™~ TY . A + pd. 4H AXAA BEAK: Strong, well curved, stout, giving to the bird a power- ful appearance, and in color yellow or yellow striped with horn, or horn color, the first preferred. Heap: Of medium length and width, the crown slightly pro- jecting over the eyes; plumage black :—Fack, smooth and fine in texture, bright red. | Eyes: Full, of good size, and with a bold and fearless expres- sion; color, yellow or approaching pearl. ComsB: Pea, small, firm and closely set upon the head, bright red. WartLes: Very scant, smooth in texture and even, bright red. EAR-LOBES: Small and fine in texture, bright red. Neck: Medium in length and slightly arched; throat, dotted with small feathers :—HAcKLE, moderately short, just nicely cov- ering the base of the neck; plumage, other than hackle, rich, glossy black :—HAcKLE, glossy greenish black. Back : The top line of the back slightly convex, sloping down- ward from the base of the neck to the tail, and slightly sloping from each side of the back-bone; very broad across the shoulders ; well filled at the base of the neck, carrying its width well back to the juncture of the thighs, and then narrowing to the tail; and the color, glossy, greenish black, and dark crimson red, intermixed, the black greatly predominating:—SADDLE FEATHERS, rather short, in color like the back, but with a somewhat larger pro- portion of dark, crimson red. | Breast: Wide, deep, well rounded at the sides, projecting for- ward, slightly beyond the wing fronts when standing erect, and in color, rich, glossy black, free from any other color. Bopy AND STERN: Body well rounded at sides, black :—SrErn, well tucked up, black. Winos: Medium in length, stout and closely folded, the fronts standing out prominently from the body at the shoulders, and points well rounded when folded, and should be closely tucked at 192 CORNISH INDIAN GAMES. the ends, and held about ona line with tail coverts:—WING- FRONTS, black :—WING-Bows, glossy, greenish black, and dark crimson red intermixed, the black greatly predominating :—Cov- ERTS, forming the wing-bars, metallic black :—Prrm rigs, black, except a narrow edging of bay on the outside of the lower web :— SECONDARIES, upper web black, lower web about one-third black, next to the shaft of the feather, the remainder being bay. Tait: Rather short, compact, and closely folded when the bird is standing at ease, and carried ata slight elevation, black :— SICKLES and CovERts, very narrow, and glossy, greenish black in color. Lees AND Fert :—TuIGus, round, stout, of medium length, and well apart ; plumage black:—Suanxs, of medium length, not stilty, stout in bone, and smooth scaled, in color rich yellow or orange :—FEEtT, large, clean, and flat;-the toes long, clean, straight and well spread, the hind toes set low and extending backwards, nails strong and well shaped, the color of the feet rich yellow or orange. PiuMAGE: Short, hard, and very ues Bopy in Hann: Firm, compact and muscular. CARRIAGE AND STYLE: Very erect, upright, and commanding, giving an appearance of vigor and activity. Size: Large, the larger the better, other qualities being equal. THE FEMALE. BEAK: Strong, and well curved, stout, giving the bird a pow- erful appearance; in color, yellow or yellow striped with horn, or horn color, the first preferred. Heap: Of medium length and width, the crown slightly pro- jecting over the eyes; plumage, black, or black laced with bay:— Facr, smooth, and fine in texture, bright red. Eyes: Full, of good size, and with a bold and fearless expres- sion; color, yellow, or approaching pearl. CORNISH INDIAN GAMES. 193 ComsB: Pea, very small, firm and closely set upon the head, bright red. : | WATTLES: Very scant, smooth in texture and even, bright red. EAR-LOBES: Small, and fine in texture, bright red. Neck: Medium in length and slightly arched; throat dotted with small feathers:—HaAcki, moderately short, glossy black, with a bay shaft to each feather, the black greatly predominating ; plumage other than hackle, ground color bay, each feather laced with two or more narrow lacings of lustrous black, the lacings following the contour of the web of the feather. Back: The top line of back slightly convex, sloping downward from the base of the neck to the tail, and slightly sloping from each side of back bone; very broad across the shoulders; well filled in at the base of the neck, carrying its width well back to the juncture of the thighs, and then narrowing to the tail, and in -color, ground color, bay, each feather laced with two or more narrow lacings of lustrous black, the lacings following the con- tour of the web of the feathers. Breast: Wide, deep, well rounded at the sides projecting for- ward slightly beyond the wing-fronts, when standing erect, in color, ground color, bay, each feather laced with two or more narrow lacings of lustrous black, the lacings following the contour of the web of the feather. Bopy AND StreRN:—Bopy, well rounded at the sides, in color, ground color, bay, each feather laced with two or more narrow lacings of lustrous black, the lacings following the contour of the web of the feathers:—STERN, well tucked ae black, or black tinged with bay. Wines: Medium in length, stout and closely folded, the fronts standing out prominently from the body at the shoulders, and points well rounded, when folded, and should be closely tucked at ends, and held about on a line with lower tail coverts:—Bows AND CovERTs, bay, each feather laced with two or more lacings of lustrous black, the lacings following the contour of the web of the feathers:—PRIMARIES, black, except a narrow edging of ir- 194 CORNISH INDIAN GAMES. regularly penciled bay upon the outer part of the web:—Src- ONDARIES, upper web black, lower web black next to the shaft of the feather, with a broad margin of irregularly penciled bay. Taiz: Rather short, compact and closely folded when the bird is standing at ease, carried at a slightly greater elevation than that of the cock, due to the slightly less erect carriage :— Main FEATHERS, black, except the two upper or deck feathers, which are irregularly penciled (the main feathers may also be ir- regularly penciled) :—Coverts, bay, laced with two or more nar: row lacings of lustrous black, the lacings following the contour of the web of the feathers. Leas AND Frer:—TuHiaus, round, stout, of medium length, and well apart, black, more or less laced, but solid black, not a serious defect :—SHANKsS, of medium length, but not stilty, stout in bone, and smoothly scaled, in color, rich yellow or orange :— FEET, large, clean, flat, the toes long, clean, straight and well spread, the hind toe set low and extending backwards, the nails strong, and well shaped; the color of feet, rich yellow or orange. PrLuMAGE: Short, hard and glossy. Bopy IN HAND AND S1zE: The same as is described for the male. CARRIAGE AND STYLE: Similar to that of the male, but not quite so erect. BLACK-BREASTED RED MALAYS. 195 BLACK-BREASTED RED MALAYS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Shanks or feet other than yellow in color; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; duck feet ; artificial coloring ; trimming or plucking feathers ; any feathers on shanks or feet; red eyes; white ear-lobes ; single or lopped combs. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Bie cases RRS ek 8 lbs. FOR eee ee ee 7 lbs. COGKOPEL és 555020: REE Se 5% Ibs. Pullet PESOS RES Va: 4 lbs. STANDARD HEIGHTS. GEO ERE re hap tae tomar 26 in. Then. roscoe kee 18 in. SCALE OF POINTS. Symmetry or Carriage, an ace ‘ ‘ eae Weight and Height, , , s : ; 12 Condition, . ; é 5 F 8 Head, Beak and fie Bhape 5, Gaiot 6, ; Speer 11 Comb, Wattles and Ear-lobes, . 5 ‘ ‘ ee ee Neck—Shape 3, Color 3, 6 Back—Shape 2, Color 3, 5 Breast—Shape 3, Color 3, 6 Body and Stern—Shape 2, Color 2, + Wings—Shape 4, Color 4, 8 Tail—Shape 3, Color 3, G Thighs and Shanks—Shape 8, ae 3. ; ; 6 Feet, . ‘ ‘ 2 Hardness of PonthencCaiduaas 8, eee ae ‘ 6 196 BLACK-BREASTED RED MALAYS. THE MALE. HEAD, BEAK AND EyEs:—HEAap, broad and long, crown heavy and projecting over the eyes, giving a fierce and cruel expression; plumage red or maroon; face and throat bare of feathers, brilliant red or purplish in color:—BEAxk, thick, short and strong, yellow or yellow striped with horn :—Eyks, large, clear, pearl yellow or daw in color. ComB, WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—CompB, rather small, re- | sembling a strawberry or knob in front, well forward, rich red or purplish in color:—WAtTTLES and EAR-LOBES, very small, rich red or purplish in color. Neck: Long, nearly straight and upright; plumage, other than hackle, black :—HAcKLE, short, scanty, dark red, running into reddish maroon. Back: Long, slanting, rather convex in outline, tapering to the tail, large and broad at shoulders; in color, rich, glossy dark red or maroon :—SADDLE#, narrow and drooping; Saddle-feathers, short, scanty, rich dark red in color. Breast :—Broad, full, breast-bone deep and prominent; plum- age, glossy black in color. Bopy AND STERN :—Bopy, firm and muscular, broad at inter- section of shoulders, tapering toward the tail, black in color :— STERN, well tucked up; plumage short and black in color. Wines: Of medium length, large, strong, bony, very promi- nent at the shoulders, carried compactly against the sides, the points resting under the saddle-feathers, without drooping or be- ing thrown over the back: —Wrine-Butts, black :—WING-Bows, a rich, glossy, dark red :—WING-COVERTS, glossy, greenish black, forming a wide bar across the wings :—PRIMARIES, black on in- side web, with a rich, bay edge on outside :—SECONDARIES, part of outer web forming the W1nG-BAY, rich bay, the remainder of the feathers black. | Tari: Of medium length, drooping, well folded together, black: —SICKLE FEATHERS curved but not long, which, with the Tar- COVERTS, should be rich, glossy, greenish black. BLACK-BREASTED RED MALAYS. 197 THicHus AND SHANKS:—TxHIGuHs, long, hard, round, set well apart; plumage short and close, in color black:—SHankxs, long, bony, strong, standing evenly apart, smooth scales, yellow in color. Fret: Flat and broad :—Toks, well apart, long and straight, in color yellow. HARDNESS OF FEATHER :—Condition, full plumage and clean: —Feathers short, lying close, hard, firm and strong. THE FEMALE. HEAD, BEAK AND Eyres :—HEap, broad and long, crown heavy and projecting over the eyes, giving a fierce and cruel expression, dark brown :—BEAK, thick, short and strong, yellow or yellow and horn color, face and throat bare of feathers, brilliant red or purplish in color:—Eyrs, large, clear, pearl yellow or daw in color. . Comp, WATTLES AND Ear-Lopes:—Comp, rather small, re- sembling a strawberry or knob in front, well forward, rich red or purplish in color:—WaAtTTrLEs and EAR-LOBES, very small, rich red or purplish in color. Neck: Long, nearly straight and upright; plumage, other than hackle, cinnamon brown; hackle, short, in color dark brown or brown striped with black. Back: Long, slanting, rather convex in outline, tapering to the tail, large and broad at shoulders, in color dark or cinnamon brown, and not unfrequently penciled. Breast: Broad, full, breast-bone deep and prominent, in color cinnamon brown, and not unfrequently penciled. Bopy AND STERN :—Bopy, firm and muscular, broad at the in- tersection of the shoulders, tapering towards the tail, brown in color:—STERN, well tucked up; plumage short and brown in color. Wrinas: Of medium length, large, strong, bony, very promi- 198 BLACK-BREASTED RED MALAYS. nent at the shoulders, carried compactly against the sides, the points resting under the saddle-feathers, without drooping or be- ing thrown over the back :—WING FRONTS, WING-BOws, COVERTS and SECONDARIES, brown in color :—-PRIMARIES, very dark brown. Tart: Moderate in length, carried slightly drooping, well folded, very dark brown or black. THIGHS AND SHANKS :—TuiI@us, long and hard, round, set well apart, plumage short and close, in color brown :—SHANKS, long, bony, strong, standing evenly apart, smooth scales, yellow in color. Fret :—Flat and broad :—Tors, well apart, long and straight, in color yellow. HARDNESS OF FEATHER :—Condition, full plumage, and clean: —Feathers short, lying close; hard, firm and strong. BANTAM CLASS. 199 CLASS IX. me tr BANTAMS, OTHER THAN GAME. Breed. Varieties. SEBRIGHT ... = Golden. ) Silver. White. COMBED oo ee he 'yee, ; Rieck: ERP ERD SSS Ge oa ee Tee ae White. [ Buff. ; Partridge j DEA oe ca x sh renee aegis ae + White. | Black ; Black Tailed. a ROBE sins duine in vaznns ay ber ivie sto ponden aideado= White. Black. UE ois ee Fae Sic ae Rees LA eek cs White-crested White. SCALE OF POINTS FOR SEBRIGHT AND RUSE-COMBED BANTAMS. Symmetry, . Condition, P ‘ ; : ; : : z Head—Shape 8, Golos 3, : . 5 Comb, . | : : ‘ . A Wattles and Ear. jones ; : Neck—Shape 8, Color 5, . ‘ : Back—Shape 4, Color 4, : Breast—Shape 5, Color 5, ; . Body and Fluff—Shape 4, Color 4, Winys—Shape 4, Color 6, Tai:—Shape 4, Color 6, Leg~ and Toes, 3 : . : ee ; | oro a OO. OS Ore SO SO eo oS i) 200 GOLDEN SEBRIGHT BANTAMS. GOLDEN SEBRIGHT BANTAMS. DISQUALIFICATIONS, Combs other than rose; natural absence of spike; decidedly wry tails; crooked backs; shanks other than slaty blue in color; cocks or cockerels having hackle feathers extending over the shoulders; sickle feathers extending more than an inch and a half beyond the tail proper; cocks weighing over thirty ounces; hens weighing over twenty-six ounces; cockerels weighing over twenty-six ownces; pullets weighing over twenty-four ounces. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Chee ie sis Bets 2G Om. PhCH anes ect as oa Cockerel; 3. -s- s2ke-4. 4 22 oe, Pei ae a ee ee THE MALE, HEAD: Small, round in front and carried well back:—BrAK, short, slightly curved, and in color dark horn:—Eyzs, full, bright, bay :—Fack, bright red. CoB: Rose, square in front, firm and even upon the head, the top covered with small points or corrugations, terminating at the rear in a spike which very slightly inclines upward, and bright red. WATTLES AND HAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, broad, well rounded, bright red:—HaR-LOBES, flat, color immaterial. Neck: Tapering, well arched, hen-feathered, and quite free from the pointed hackles that are usually found upon the necks of male fowls. Back: Very short and perfectly free from saddle-feathers. BREAST: Full, round and carried prominently forward. GOLDEN SEBRIGHT BANTAMS. 201 Bopy AND Fiurr:—Bopy, compact, deep and short :—F LUFF, short. Wines: Large, carried low, but not so low as to conceal the hocks. ‘TAIL: Square, similar to that of the“hen, somewhat expanded, carried very high, free from sickles, the feathers broadest towards the ends, and the two upper, which may be slightly curved, not extending more than an inch and a half beyond the others :—COVERTS, straight, round at the ends and lying close to the sides of the tail. LEGS AND ToES:—THIGHS, very short and ree short, rather slender, perfectly free from feathering, and in color slaty blue:—TOES, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. CoLOoR OF PLUMAGE: Throughout, rich golden-yellow, each feather evenly and distinctly laced all around with a narrow edging of black. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Small:—Bzak, short, slightly curved, and in color dark horn:—HYEs, full, bright, bay:—Fack, bright red. CoB: Rose, similar to that of the male, but smaller. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, small, well rounded, bright red :— EAR-LOBES, flat, small, color immaterial. Neck: Tapering and upright. Back: Short. BrREAstT: Full, round and carried prominently forward. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, compact, deep and short :—I LUFF, short. Wines: Large, carried low, but not so low as to conceal the hocks. | TarL: Square, well expanded, and rather upright. LEGS AND 'TorES:—THIGHS, very short and stout:—SHANKS, short, slender, perfectly free from feathering, and in color slaty blue:—TOES, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. CoLoR OF PLUMAGE: Throughout, rich golden-yellow, each feather evenly and distinctly laced all around with a’ narrow edging of black. 902 SILVER SEBRIGHT BANTAMS. SILVER SEBRIGHT BANTAMS. DISQUALIFICATIONS, Combs other than rose ; natural absence of spike; decidedly wry tails; crooked backs ; shanks other than slaty blue in color ; cocks or cockerels having hackle feathers eatending over the shoulders ; sickle feathers extending more than an inch and a half beyond the tail proper ; cocks weighing over thirty ounces ; hens weighing over twenty-six ounces ; cockerels weighing over twenty-six ounces ; pullets weighing over twenty-four ounces. STANDARD WEIGHTS. 2 Se ee Rem eso SRORS talh piukd a res eee Cockerel, . . . . . 2202. Eg og ty) SOs me ee THE MALE. HeapD: Small, round in front, and carried well back :—BzEaAxk, short, slightly curved, and in color dark horn :—EyEs, full, bright, bay :—F Ack, bright red. ComB: Rose, square in front, firm and even upon the head, the top covered with small points or corrugations, terminating at the rear in a spike which very slightly inclines upward, and bright red. : WATTLES AND HAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, broad, well rounded, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, flat,’ color immaterial. Neck: Tapering, well arched, hen-feathered, and quite free from the pointed hackles that are usually found upon the necks of male fowls. Back: Very short and perfectly free from saddle-feathers. BREAST: Full, round and carried prominently forward. Bopy AND FLurF:—Bopy, compact, deep and short:—FLurr, ‘short. SILVER SEBRIGHT BANTAMS. 203 Winas: Large, carried low, but not so low as to conceal the hocks. Tar: Square, similar to that of the hen, somewhat expanded, carried very high, free from sickles, the feathers broadest towards the ends, and the two upper, which may be slightly curved, not extending more than an inch and a half beyond the others :— CovERTs, straight, round at the ends and lying close to the sides of the tail. LEGS AND Tous :— THIGHS, very short and stout :—SHANKS, short, rather slender, perfectly free from feathering, and in color slaty blue :—Toss, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. CoLor OF PLUMAGE: Throughout, silvery white, each feather evenly and distinctly laced ail around with a narrow edging of black. THE FEMALE. Heap: Small :—Bzak, short, slightly curved, and in color dark horn :—Eygs, full, bright, bay :—Fack#, bright red. CoMB: Rose, similar to that of the male but smaller. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, small, well rounded, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, flat, small, color immaterial. Neck : Tapering and upright. Back: Short. BREAST: Full, round and carried prominently forward. Bopy AND FLuFF :—BoDy, compact, deep and rather short; —Ftovrr, short.” Wines: Large, carried low, but not so low as to conceal the hocks. TatL: Square, well expanded, and rather upright. LEGs AND ToEs:—THIGHS, very short and stout :—SHANKS, short, slender, perfectly free from feathering, and in color slaty blue :—ToEs, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. CoLoR OF PLUMAGE: Throughout, silvery white, each feather evenly and distinctly laced all around with a narrow edging of black. : 204 ROSE-COMBED WHITE BANTAMS. ROSE-COMBED WHITE BANTAMS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers on shanks or toes; combs other than rose ; natural absence of spike ; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; shanks other than yellow or white in color; red or black feathers in any part of the plumage ; cocks weighing over thirty ounces ; hens weighing over twenty-sixounces ; cockerels weighing over twenty-six ounces ; pullets weighing over twenty-four ounces. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Ce e.g ia ae se ee Oe Pea ee a dae a ee COGKETO], os So RS OB: F UL0G. 6 sah oe ae THE MALE. HEAD: Small, round and carried well over the body :—Brak, short, slightly curved, and in color white or yellow :—Eygs, full, bright, red :—F ack, bright red. 3 CoB: Rose, square in front, firm and even upon the head, the top covered with small points or corrugations, terminating at the rear in a spike which very slightly inclines upward, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, broad, thin, well rounded, bright red :—HAR-LOBES, flat, and white in color. Neck ; Tapering, carried back so as to bring the back of the head towards the tail, with full, long hackle descending well over the shoulders. Back: Very short and tapering to the tail :—SADDLE FEATH- ERS, abundant and long. BREAST: Full, round and carried prominently forward. ROSE-COMBED WHIT BANTAMS. 205 Bopy AND FLurr:— Bopy, plump and tapering towards the tail:—FLurFr, short. Wines: Large, the points drooping but not to conceal the hocks :—SECONDARIES, slightly expanded. TarL: Full, well expanded, upright but not squirrel:—SicKu&Es, long and well curved :—CovERTs, abundant. LEGS AND Tors:—Tuiaus, short:—SHAnxKs, short, clean, tapering, and in color yellow or white ; if white, with a pinkish tinge on the back and between the scales:—Tous, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. THE FEMALE. HAD: Small and round :—Bxak, short, slightly curved, and in color white or yellow:—EYEs, full, bright, red :—F ack, bright red. Comms: Rose, similar to that of the male but smaller. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, small, thin, well rounded, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, flat, and white in color. Neck: Short, tapering, and carnied well back. Back: Short and tapering to the tail. BREAST: Full, round and carried prominently forward. Bopy AND FLUFF :—Bopy, compact and tapering’ towards the ( -i:--Fxurr, short. Winas: Large, the points drooping, but not to conceal the hocks. Tau: Full, well expanded and rather caviche LE@s AND ToES:—TuHI@HS, short :— SHANKS, short, clean, tapering, and in color yellow or white ; if white, with a pinkish tinge on the back and between the scales :—TOoss, rites iy and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. 206 ROSE-COMBED BLACF BANTAMS. ROSE-COMBED BLACK BANTAMS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Any feathers on shanks or toes; red ear-lobes; combs other than rose; natural absence of spike; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; shanks other than biack or very dark leaden blue in color; pure white in any part of the plumage, extending over one-half of an inch, or two or more feathers tipped or edged with positwe white; cocks weighing over thirty ounces ; hens weighing over twenty-six ounces ; cockerels weighing over twenty-six ounces ; pullets weighing over twenty-four ounces, STANDARD WEIGHTS. Seat oi as ig |e Ode PiGie cai Sb 3 yee hs) ee Cockerel;: te Ss Soe Pitts. is ae oe ee, THE MALE. HEAD: Small, round, and carried well over the body:—Brax, short, slightly curved, and in color black or dark horn :—Eynus, full, bright, red :—F Ack, bright red. Coms: Rose, square in front, firm and even upon the head, the top covered with small points or corrugations, terminating at the rear in a spike which very slightly inclines upward, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, broad, thin, well rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, flat, smooth, and white in color, Neck: Tapering, carried back so as to bring the back of the head towards the tail, with full, long hackle descending well over the shoulders. © ROSE-COMBED BLACK BANTAMS. 207 Back: Very short and tapering to the tail:—SapDLE FRATH- ERS, abundant and long. Breast. Full, round and carried prominently forward. Bopy AND FLurF:—Bopy, plump and tapering towards the tail :—F LUFF, short. Wines: Large, the points drooping but not to conceal the hocks:—SECONDARIES, slightly expanded. TAIL: Full, well expanded, upright, but not squirrel: —S1cK Es, long and well curved :—COVERTS, abundant, LEGS AND TorEs:—THIGHS, short:—SHANKS, short, clean, taper- ing, and in color black or very dark leaden blue:—TOEs, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Lustrous black throughout. THE FEMALE. HeAD: Small and round :—BEAK, short, slightly curved, and in color black or dark horn:—Eygs, full, bright, red:—Facz, bright red. CoMB: Rose, similar to that of the male, but smaller. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, small, thin, well rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBEs, flat, smooth, and white in color. | Neck: Short, tapering and carried well back. Back: Short and tapering to the tail. Breast: Full, round and carried prominently forward. Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, compact and tapering towards the tail :—FLurr, short. Wines: Large, the points drooping, but not to conceal the hocks. TAIL: Full, well expanded, and rather upright. LEGS AND Tors:—TuHIGuHs, short:—SHANKS, short, clean, taper- ‘og, and in color black or very dark leaden blue:—TOogRs, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. CoLoR OF PLUMAGE: Lustrous black throughout. 208 BOOTED WHITE BANTAMS. SCALE OF POINTS FOR BOOTED WHITE, ALL COCHIN AND JAPANESE BANTAMS. Symmetry, . y ‘ . : : : 8 Weight, . : | . ‘ , ; 6 Condition, 6 Head—Shape 3, Color 3, 6 Comb, 8 Wattles and Bar. aoe 6 Neck—Shape 4, Color 6, 10 Back—Shape 4, Color 4, 8 Breast—Shape 5, Color 5, j 10 Body aad Fluff—Shape 5, Color 3, ; F 5 Wings—Shape 4, Color4, . | f | 8 Tail—Shape 4, Color 4, 7 | : | , 8 Legs and Toes, : ; | 8 100. BOOTED WHITE BANTAMS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Shanks not feathered down the outer sides ; outer toes not feath- ered ; decidedly wry tails, crooked backs ; shanks other than white or yellow im color ; feathers other than white in any part of the plumage; cocks weighing over thirty ounces ; hens weighing over twenty-sia ounces ; cockerels weighing over twenty-six ounces ; pul- lets weighing over twenty-four ounces. STANDARD WEIGHTS. CORE Se ae Shs cones eee Os |e 94 Pree ops tenpeeagl pierre «SF 5 Cockrel, 7.5 asa «ee On. Pale cee ee ee BOOTED WHITE BANTAMS. 209 THE MALE. HEAD: Small, round and carried well back :— Brak, short, slightly curved and in color white or yellow, white preferred :— HYES, full, bright, red or bay :—F ack, bright red. ComsB: Single, of medium size, firm and straight upon the head, evenly serrated, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, broad, thin, well rounded, bright red :—-KAR-LOBES, flat, and bright red in color.. Neck: Tapering and curved well back, with full long hackle descending well over the shoulders. Back : Short :—SADDLE FEATHERS, Ghuhdnts and long. BREAST: Full, round and carried prominently forward. Bopy AND FLuFrr:—Bopy, rather short and compact :—F LUFF, moderately full. Winas: Large, the points slightly drooping. Tart: Full, well expanded, and very upright :—SIcK Es, long and well curved :—CovERTS, abundant. Leas AND Tors :—TuicHs, of medium length, and well fur- nished with long stiff feathers or vulture hocks, which almost touch the ground :—SHANKS, short, white or yellow, white pre- ferred, and heavily feathered on the outer sides :—TOEs, straight, in color the same as the shanks, and the outer toes heavily feath. ered to their extremities. CoLoR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout, } FHE FEMALE. Heap: Small and round:—Bzak, short, slightly curved, and in color white or yellow, white preferred :—Eysgs, full, bright, red or bay :—F ace, bright red. 3 ComB : Single, small, firm and straight upon the head, evenly serrated, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, small, well rounded, bright red :—EAR-LOBES, flat, and bright red in color, 210 BOOTED WHITE BANTAMS. Neck : Of medium length, tapering, and carried well back. | Back: Short. BREAST : Full, round and carried prominently forward. Bopy AND Frurr:—Bopy, rather short and compact :—FLUFF, moderately full. Wines: Large, the points slightly drooping. TaiL: Full, well expanded and rather upright. LEGs AND ToEs:—Tuiaus, of medium length and well fur- nished with long stiff feathers or vulture hocks :— SHANKS, short, white or yellow, white preferred, and heavily feathered on the outer sides :—Toxs, straight, in color the same as the shanks, and the outer toes heavily feathered to their extremities. CoLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. BUFF COCHIN BANTAMS. 211 BUFF COCHIN BANTAMS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Shanks not feathered down the outer sides; outer toes not feath- ered ; twisted combs; decidedly wry tails; crooked backs ; shanks and feet other than yellow ,; five toes on either foot or on both feet; cocks weigh- . ing over thirty-two ounces; hens weighing over twenty-eight ounces ; cockerels weighing over twenty-eight ounces; pullets weighing over twenty-six ownces, SEANDARD WEIGHTS. la a er as a 28 oz. Hen iS ie a ee Cockerel, . . . . 2402. Pullety foo Sere eee THE MALE. Heap: Small, and carried somewhat forward :—BEAk, short, well curved, yellow :—Eyn8, large, bright, bay :—Facs, bright red. Comp: Single, of medium size, firm and straight upon the head, with well-defined serrations, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, large, well rounded, bright red:—EARr-LoBES, large for the size of the bird, pendent, bright red. Neck: Short, well arched, with abundant hackle flowing well over the shoulders. Back: Rather broad and rising gently to the tail ‘SADDLE | FEATHERS, abundant and long. 212 BUFF COCHIN BANTAMS. Breast: Rather deep, broad and full. Bopy AND FuLurr:—Bopy, very deep and broad :—FLuFr, abundant. Wines: Small and well folded. Tau: Full, broad, short and soft, the coverts numerous, and carried more horizontally than upright. LEGS AND Toks:—THIGHS, short, stout, and well covered with soft feathers:—SHANKs, short, thick, yellow, and well feathered on the outer sides:—TOES, straight, well spread, in color the same as the shanks, and the outer toes well feathered to their extremities, four in number. CoLor OF PLUMAGE: Rich deep buff or reddish orange, the wings quite free from mealy appearance, uniform in shade for all parts, except the tail, which should be rich dark chestnut or black, with coverlets a deeper chestnut color. THE FEMALE, HEAD: Small and carried somewhat forward:—Brak, short, well curved, yellow:—EHyzs, large, bright, bay:—Facg, bright red. ComB: Single, small, firm and straight upon the head, with well defined serrations, and bright red. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, small, well rounded, bright red:—EAR-LOBES, of medium size, rather pendent, bright red. Neck: Short and well arched. Back: Broad, short, and rising gently from the center to the tail. BREAST: Broad and full. Bopy AND Furr :—Bopy, deep and broad a LUFF, abundant. Wines: Small and well folded. BUFF COCHIN BANTAMS. ai TarL: Short, small, carried low and largely concealed by the cushion, LEGS AND TOES :-—THIGHS, very short, stout, and well covered with soft feathers:—SHANKS, short, thick, yellow, and well feathered on the outer sides:—Tors, straight, well spread, in color the same as the shanks, and the outer toes well feathered to their extremities. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Rich, clear buff throughout, uniform in shade, the wings quite free from mealy appearance. Ae PARTRIDGE COCHIN BANTAMS.. PARTRIDGE COCHIN BANTAMS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Shanks. not feathered down the outer sides ; outer toes not feathered to their extremities; shanks other than yellow or dusky yellow in color; — lopped combs ; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs; bare middle toes ; white in the web of the tail feathers of males ; cocks weighing thirty-four ounces ; hens weighing thirty ounces ; cockerels weighing thirty ounces ; pullets weighing twenty-eight ownces. STANDARD WEIGHTS. ROS "aoe 2 ie Re TN 30 oz. BLGH OH 30, cise cae cess wa kt ones kes 26 oz. COT OIE sos ds Banat dk 26 oz. POLO bsccidiveretieh tl Ghee The general shape and color of Partridge Cochin Bantams, are the same as described for Partridge Cochins. WHITE COCHIN BANTAMS. 215 . WHITE COCHIN BANTAMS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. _ Shanks not feathered down the outer sides ; outer toes not feathered to ther extremities ; shanks other than yellow or white wi color ; lopped combs ; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; bare middle toes ; feathers other than white, or in surface color creamy white in any part of the plumage ; cocks weighing thirty-four ounces; hens weighing thirty ounces ; cockerels weighing thirty ounces ; pullets weighing twenty-eight ounces. STANDARD WEIGHTS. The general shape and color of White Cochin Bantams are the ~ same as described for White Cochins. ~ 216 ‘BLACK COCHIN BANTAMS. BLACK COCHIN BANTAMS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Shanks not feathered down the outer sides ; outer toes not feathered to their extremities ; shanks other than black, or black shading into willow or yellow in color; bottom of feet other than yellow in color ; lopped combs ; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; feathers other than black in any part of the plumage (white or gray tips in the foot or toe-feather- ing excepted); pure white in a feather extending over one-half of an inch, or two or more feathers edged or tipped with positive white to dis- qualify ; cocks weighing thirty-four ounces ; hens weighing thirty ounces; cockerels weighing thirty ounces ; pullets weighing twenty-eight ounces. ¥ STANDARD WEIGHTS. MAG iiss taechadinbt epiaus tives 30 oz. TES ii rs les Veet ely cate 26 072. Cockerels ..... Oe et RLM 26 OZ. PUTTS 58 ee oh oheeatGee ee OR The general shape and color of Black Cochin Bantams are the same as described for Black Cochins. BLACK TAILED JAPANESE BANTAMS. OE BLACK TAILED JAPANESE BANTAMS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Combs other than single; decidedly wry tails; crooked backs ; shanks other than yellow in color ; cocks weighing over thirty ounces ; hens weigring over twenty-six ounces; cockerels weighing over twenty-six ounces ; pullets weighing over twenty-four ounces. STANDAKD WKIGHTS. RA Pe Lee eeydcat tgs. yee sn ACT AS oo Cockerel,. . . . . 2202. — PR GSb a ae se nee Oe THE MALE. Huap: Rather large and broad ; plumage, white :—BEAK, very strong, well curved, yellow:—Hyus, large, bright, red :—FAcE, bright red. CoB: Single, large, firm and straight upon the head, evenly serrated, and bright red. | WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, large, pendent, bright red :—HAR-LOBES, large, smooth, bright red. Neck: Rather short, curving prominently backward, with abundant hackle nee well over the shoulders ; plumage, white. Back: Very sheets plumage, white :—SADDLE FEATHERS, abundant, and in color white. Breast: Very full, round, and carried prominently forward ; plumage, white. | * \ 218 _ BLACK TAILED JAPANESE BANTAMB. Bopy anp FLurr:—Bopy, rather short, deep and compact; plumage, white :—FLurr, short. Wines: Large, long, and the points somewhat drooping :— PRIMARIES, dark slate or black, edged with white:—SECOND- ARIES, dark slate, with wide edging of white on the upper web, and lower web white:—Coverts, white. The whole wing, when folded, appearing only white. Tait: Very large, somewhat expanded, carried in so erect a position as to almost come in contact with the back of the head, and in color black:—S1cKkes, long, very upright, slightly curved, and in color rich black, edged with white:—CovERTS, colored like the sickles. LEGs AND ToES:—THIGHS, short and of medium size; plumage, white:—SHANKS, very short, smooth, free from feathers, and in color bright yellow:—TOoEs, straight, and in color the same as the shanks. THE FEMALE. HeAD: Rather large and broad; plumage white:— Brak, strong, well curved, vellow :—EyEs, large, bright, red :—FACcE, bright red. Comp: Single, of medium size, firm and straight upon the head, evenly serrated, and bright red. WATTLES AND EKAR-LOBES:—WATTLES, of medium size, well rounded, bright red :—Ear-LoBEs, bright red. Neck: Short and well curved; plumage, white. Back: Short; plumage, white. BREAST: Full, round and prominent; plumage, white. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, rather stort, deep and compact ; plumage, white :—FLurr, short. Wines: Rather large, long, and the points somewhat droop- ing:—PRIMARIEs, dark slate or black, edged with white :-— SECONDARIES, dark slate with wide edging of white on the upper BLACK TAILED JAPANESE BANTAMS. 219 _web, and lower web white:—CoveErts, white. The whole wing, when folded, appearing only white. TAIL: Rather large, tolerably upright, and in color black: —COVERTS, white. LEGs AND ToxES:—THIGBS, short and of medium size; plumage, white:—SHANKs, very short, smooth, free from feathers, and in color bright yellow:—TOoEs, BErAIENt, and in color the same as the shanks. 220 WHITE JAPANESE BANTAMS. WHITE JAPANESE BANTAMS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Combs other than single ; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; shanks other than yellow in color ; feathers other than white, or in surface color creamy white in any part of the plumage ; cocks weighing over thirty ounces ; hens weighing over twenty-six ounces; cockerels weighing over twenty-six ounces ; puilets weighing over twenty-four ounces. STANDARD WEIGHTS. GO Wngavenets viens SAT A ae 26 OZ. ba Fs ameee ete naip sankusines ie 22 02. TORO POR: abies sidepav eres cus 22 oz. Pulleti«.. Pallet Soe sy 9 Bae be. ee SCALE OF POINTS, Symmetry, . ; ; , . : : : 8 Weight, . : deat eo ; ; eh ahe ; 6 Condition, 2 ; : : ; . ° % . 226 RUSSIANS. CMe DTDAWOADOS flead—Shape 8, Color 8, Comb, Wattles and Ear. oles 4, Berra 4, Neck—Shape 4, Color 4, Back—Shape 4, Color 4, Breast—Shape 5, Color 5, 1 Body and Fluf—Shape 5, Color 5. Wings—Shape 4, Color 4, Tail—Shape 4, Color 4, Legs and Toes, 8 100 THE MALE. HEAD: Of good size and well formed:—BkAk, short, stout, well curved, and black or dark horn color:—Eyes, full, prominent, bright, bay or dark bay:—FAcg, red. ; CoMB: Rose, narrow at the rear, without spike, and bight red. WATTLES, EAR-LOBES AND BEARD:—WATTLES, long, pendent, well rounded, and bright red:—Ear-LoBeEs, of medium size and bright red:—Brarp, full heavy under the beak, extending around in a curve to the back of the eyes. | Neck: Of medium length, well arched, with hackle descending well upon the shoulders. Back: Broad anc “tapering to the tail:—SADDLE FEATHERS, abundant. Breast: Round and full. Bopy AND FLurr:—Bopy, broad and compact :—FLurFr, mod- erately full. Wines: Of medium size and well folded. Tait: Of medium size, carried in an erect position:—SIcKLE FATHERS, rather short. LEGS AND ToES:—TuieHs, of medium length and strong:— SHAnkKs, of medium length, strong, and in color dark lead:— TOES, the same as shanks in color, RUSSIANS. | 997 COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Green, glossy black throughout, except fluff and primaries and secondaries of the wings, which are black. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Of medium size and well formed:—Bnak, short, stout, well curved, and black or dark horn color:—Eyxs, full, promi- nent, bright, bay or dark bay:—FAcg, red. CoMB: Rose, similar to that of the male, but smaller, and bright red. ! WATTLES, EAR-LOBES AND BEARD:—WATTLES, small, well rounded, and bright red:—EAR-LOBES, of medium size and bright red:—BEARD, full on the throat, and extending around in a curve to the hackle. | | Neck: Of medium length, slightly arched, with full hackle. Back: Moderately broad, and tapering to the tail. Breast: Round and full. Bopy AND Fiurr :—Bopy, rather broad and compact :—F LUFF, moderately full. Wines: Of medium size and well folded. - Tartu: Of medium size and moderately erect. LEGS AND ToEs:—Tuieus, of medium length and strong:— ' SHANKS, of medium length, strong, and in color dark lead:— Tors, the same as shanks in color. . COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Glossy black, with more or less green lustre, throughout, except. fluff and primaries and secondaries of the wings, which are black. 228 BLACK SUMATRAS, BLACK SUMATRAS. DISQUALIFICATIONS, White ear-lobes ; combs other than pea; decidedly wry or squirrel tails ; crooked backs ; pure white in any part of the plumage extending over one-half of an eich, or two or more ieinens tipped or edged with positive white. SCALE OF POINTS. Symmetry, Condition 10, Langs of fever’ 4, Beak, Head and Eyes—Shape 4, Color 4, ‘Comb, Wattles and Ear-lobes—Shape 5, Color 3, ~ Neck—Shape 4, Color 4, Back—Shape 4, Color 4, Breast—Shape 4, Color 4, Body and Sica scOBatie 4, Color 4, Wings—Shape 4, Color 4, Tail—Shape 6, Color 4, ; Legs and Feet—Shape 8, Color 4, eet OO. 69, i. OO GO GO GO-GO GO BLACK SUMATRAS. : 229 THE MALE. Break, Heap anp Eyrs:—Brak, of medium length, strong, and slightly curved, dark olive or leaden black:—Heap, rather short and slightly rounding :—Eyes, large and bright, with quick and fearless expression; red, dark brown or black in color. Comps, WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—Comp, pea, dark red :— WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES, very small and closely fitting, dark red. Neck: Rather long and nicely arched:—Hackug, long and flowing. 7 Back: Of medium length, broad at the shoulders, and slightly narrowing to the tail, with very long, flowing saddle feathers. BREAST: Broad and full. Bopy AND STERN:—BODy, firm and muscular, tapering to the tail: STERN, compact. Wines: Of medium length, large, carried with the fronts slightly raised, the points of the feathers folded closely together, and not drooping nor thrown over the back. Tau: Long and drooping, with abundance of sickle feathers and coverts, which should be long and flowing. LzGs AND FEET:—THIGHS, of medium length, large and strong: —SHANKs, of medium length, standing evenly apart, clean, strong, and with smooth scales; dark olive or leaden black in color :—FEEtT, broad and flat, with long, straight, spreading toes, furnished with strong nails, dark olive or leaden black in color. PLUMAGE: Very rich, lustrous black throughout. THE FEMALE. Brak, Head AND Eyes: Brak, of medium length, strong and slightly curved, dark olive or leaden black :—HEap, rather short. and slightly rounding :—Eves, large and bright, with quick and fearless expression, red, dark brown or black in color, 230 , BLACK SUMATRAS. ComB, WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES:—CompB, -pea, small and low in front, dark red:—WarTLEs AND EAR-LOBES, very small and closely fitting, dark red. Neck: Rather long:—HAcKLE, long. Back: Of medium length, broad at the shoulders, and slightly narrowing to the tail. BREAST: Broad, round and full. Bopy AND StEeRN :—Bopy, firm and muscular, tapering to the tail:—STERN, compact. | Winas: Of medium length, compact, and carried with points not drooping nor thrown over the back. Tartu: Long and drooping. LEGS AND FrEtT:—TuHIGHS, of medium length, large and strong: —SHANKsS, of medium length, standing evenly apart, clean, strong, and with smooth scales, dark olive or leaden black in color: -FrEt, broad and flat, with long, straight, spreading toes, furnished with strong nails, dark olive or leaden black in color. PLUMAGE: Very rich, lustrous black throughout. : SILKIES. 931 SILKIES. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Shanks not feathered down the outer sides ; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; vulture hocks ; feathers not truly silky ; feathers other than white in any part of the plumage ; absence of crest or of the fifth toe. Symmetry, 8 Size, 7 Condition, 6 Head—Shape 3, Color 3 3, 6 Comb and Crest—Comb 5, Crest 10, 15 Wattles and Ear-lobes, 6 Neck—Shape 4, Color 4, 8 Back—Shape 3, Color 3, 6 Breast—Shape 4, Color 4, 8 Body and Fluff —Shape 3, Color 5, 8 Wings—Shape 3, Color 3, 6 Tail—Shape 4, Color 4, 8 Legs and Toes, 8 100 THE MALE. HEAD: Small and well shaped:—BEAK, rather small and dark horn:—Eyss, large, bright, and black:—F ack, deep purple. COMB AND CREST:—COMB, rose, Lbearly round, having a lamn- appearance, with scarcely any corrugations on the top, and oo: x 939 SILKIES. dark purplish color:—CrrEst, compact, full, and generally falling backward behind the comb. WATTLES AND EAR-LOBES :—WATTLES, rather long, pendent, and of a purlish or livid color:—-Kar-LOBES, somewhat pendulous, and in color purple tinged with white. Neck :—Of moderate length, carried slightly forward, with very fu)l hackle flowing well over the shoulders. Back:—Broad and short:—SappLe Frarners, abundant, ris- iny gradually from about the center of the back towards the tail, and falling upon either side in a silky mass. Breast: Broad and full. Bopy AND Furr: —Bopy, br oad and squarely formed :—F LUFF, full and abundant. Winas: Rather small and carried low, the webs of the prima- ries and secondaries having a silky and fringe-like appearance. Tarn: Small, the main feathers having a silky and fringe-like . appearance. | LEGS AND ToES:—THIGHS, short, stout, and well furnished with silky fluff, which descends below the hocks:—SHANKs, rather short, feathered on the outer sides with silky plumage, and in color dark leaden blue or black:—Tous, five upon each foot, the outer toes being feathered, and all in colorthe same as the shanks PLUMAGE: In character it should be webless, or soft and silky; - in color, pure white throughout. THE FEMALE. HEAD: Small and well shaped:—Bnak, rather small and dark- horn:—Eyss, large, bright, and black:—F Ack, deep purple. CoMB AND CREST:—CoOMB, rose, similar to that of the male, but very small, and of a dark purplish color:—CrEsT, small and globular. WATTLES AND HAR-LOBES:— WATTLES, small, and of a ential or livid color:—EaR-LOBES, somewhat pendulous, and in color purple, tinged with white. - SILKIES. si 933 Neck: Rather short, with abundant hackle descending well over the shoulders. Back: Rather broad and short, well cushioned and Cochin-like in shape. _ Breast: Full and prominent. Bopy AND Fuurr:—Bopy, broad and compact; keel-bone, . straight:—FLUuFF, full and abundant. Wines: Small and carried low. | Tatu: Small, almost concealed by the cushion and fluff, LEGS AND Tous:—TuHIGHs, short, stout, and well furnished with silky fluff, which descends below the hocks:—SHANKs, rather short, feathered on the outer sides with silky plumage, and in color dark leaden blue or black: —Toks, five upon each foot, tlie outer toes being feathered, and all in color the same as the shanks. PruMaGE: In character it should be cet or soft and aac : in color pure white throughout. 5 234 | SULTANS. SULTANS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Shanks not feathered down the outer sides; absence of vulture hocks ; absence of beard; decidedly wry tails; crooked backs ; | large red face ;, beaks other thun white or pale flesh color ; feathers other than white in any part of the plumage. SCALE OF POINTS. Symmetry, Size, Condition, Head—Shape 3, Cols 3, | Comb and Crest—Comb 4, Crest 8, Wattles, Ear-lobes and Beard—Wattles ‘i ‘tae: lobes 4 Beard 4, Neck—Shape 4, Color ‘ : , ; _ Back—Shape 3, Color, —.. ; : p Breast—Shape 4, Color4, . ; : ‘ Body and Fluff--Shape 8, Color5,. . . . Wings—Shape 8, Color 3, . : 5 : ; ; Tail—Shape 4, Color 4, . ‘ ri : ° > ; Legs and Toes, . ; : ‘ é . ° ° ° QO OS SQ CS ate eee ad fone, =>, THE MALE. Hap: Of medium size:—BEAK, short, well curved, and white in color:--NOSsTRILS, broad and cavernous:—EYES, bright, viva- cious, red:—F acs, bright red, but covered with the beard and almost invisible. SULTANS. ‘935 COMB AND CREST —COMB, invisible, or small leaf, with two small spikes, bright red in color:—CrEsT, large, compact, arched over the eyes and around the head, free from feathers falling forward at the front, and composed of feathers similar in texture and character to those of the hackle. . WATTLES, EAR-LOBES AND BEARD :—WATTLES, small, rather shriveled in appearance, and bright red in color:—EAR-LOBES, small, concealed by crest and beard, the color immaterial:— BEARD, full and close around the throat, joining the crest and covering the face. Neck: Rather short, highly arched, carried well back, and furnished with abundant hackle. Back: Rather broad, straight, and drooping to the tail. BREAST: Round, deep, and prominent. Bopy AND FLuUFF:—Bopy, very square, deep, compact, and carried low; —FLurr, moderately full. Winas: Rather large and carried low. Tarn: Large, full, and abundantly furnished with sickles and coverts. LEG@s AND ToESs:—THIGHS, very short, stout, well feathered, with full, long vulture hocks:—SHANKs, short, heavily feath. ered down the outer sides, and in color dark blue:—Toss, five upon each foot, straight, the middle and outer toes ices feath- ered, and all the same in color as the shanks. COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. THE FEMALE. Heap: Of medium size:—BEAK, short, well curved, and white in color:—NOsTRILS, broad and cavernous:—EYEs, bright, viva- cious, red:—F acs, bright red, but covered with the beard and almost invisible. COMB AND CREST :—COMB, invisible, or small leaf, with two small spikes, bright red in color:—CrgEstT, large, full, compact, 236 SULTANS. globular, the feathers inclining backward in a smooth and even mass. WATTLES, HAR-LOBES AND BEARD:—WATTLES, small, evenly rounded, and bright red in color:—EAR-LOBES, small, concealed by crest and beard, the color immaterial:—BEARD, full, and close ~ around the throat, joining the crest and covering the face. Neck: Short. well arched, carried well back and furnished with abundant hackle. Back: Rather broad, straight, and drooping to the tail. BrEAsT: Round, deep and prominent, Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, very square, compact, and carried low ; —FLuFr, moderately full. Wines: Large and carried low. TAIL: Large, well expanded, and rather erect. LreGs AND ToES:—THIGHS, very short, stout, well feathered, with full, long vulture hocks:—SHANKS, very short, heavily feathered down the outer sides, and in color dark blue:—TOoOEs: five upon each foot, straight, the middle and outer toes well feathered, and all the same in color as the shanks. ! COLOR OF PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. FRIZZLED FOWLS. — ray FRIZZLED FOWLS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. | Wry tails ; any sort of deformity ; more than four toes ; not matching an combs, in color of legs or in color of plumage, when shown in pairs, trios or ‘pens. NO SCALE OF POINTS. MALE AND FEMALE, The feathers showing a tendency to curve backwards or up- wards at the ends; this curving at the ends being more noticeable in the hackle and saddle feathers, but the more all of the feathers are well curved the better. Any CotLor is admissible, provided the birds match when shown in pairs, trios and pens. ComB: Rose or single, without specific points or requirements. 238 - RUMPLESS FOWLS. / RUMPLESS FOWLS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Birds not matching in the show pen in combs, in the color of legs o7 in the plumage; any approach to a tail. NO SCALE OF POINTS, / MALE AND FEMALE. Entire absence of tails. Cotor: White or black preferred, but any color admitted. ComsB: Rose or single, without specific points or requiremen’s TURKEY CLASS. 239 CLASS XI. TURKEYS. Breed. Variety. Bronze. Narragansett. Built. | White. | Black. BORE a ote Ole en eke AoE N rid Res hirano SCALE OF POINTS FOR TURKEYS. Symmetry, 8 Weight, ‘ 25 Condition, 6 Head, 5 Wattle, ; ; ‘ é ; 9) Neck—Shape 8, Calak 3; : ‘ ; 6 ‘Back-—Shape 8, Color 8, 6 Breast—Shape 4, Color 4, 8 Body and Fluff—Shape 4, Color 4, 8 Wings—Shape 4, Color 6, i 10 Tail—Shape 38, Color 5, 8 _ Legs and Toes, ners = | = ot 240 BRONZE TURKEYS. BRONZE TURKEYS. DISQUALIFICATIONS, White feathers in any part of the plumage ; wings clear black | or dark brown ; color of back, tail, or tail coverts, clear black, brown or gray; decidedly wry tails; crooked backs ; deformity of any kind ; cocks weighing less than twenty-two pounds ; hens weighing less than fourteen pounds. STANDARD WEIGHTS. AMG CORK Sesica taal cs: 35 lbs. PEGI ors OS ote « 20 lbs. Yearling Cock ............ 32 lbs. PUNCC Rois fen Seka 15 lbs. Cockerel ........... ateeesat 24 Ibs. , THE MALE. Heap: Long, broad, carunculated, rich red: — BEAK, strong, ~ curved, well set in the head, and in color light horn at the tip and dark at the base :—HyYkKs, bright, clear, and in color dark hazel :—Fack AND JAWS, rich red. WarrLe: Large, pendent, and in color rich red. Neck : Long, and curving backward toward the tail; plumage. a rich, lustrous, bronzy hue. Back ;: Somewhat curving, rising from the neck to the center and then descending in a graceful curve to the tail ; ; plumage, a brilliant bronzy hue, which glistens in the aun Wiis like bur- nished gold, each feather terminating in a narrow black band, which extends across the end. - Breast: Broad and full; plumage, dark bronze, with a lustre in the sunlight similar to that of burnished gold. BRONZE TURKEYS. 241 Bopy AND FLUFF :—Bopy, long, deep through the center and handsomely rounded ; plumage, black, beautifully shaded with bronze, but not so decided or so rich as that of the breast :— FLUFF, short. _ Wines: Large and powerful :—Bows, black, with a brilliant bronzy or greenish lustre :—PRIMARIEs, black or dark brown, penciled across with bars of white or gray, the more evenly and regularly the better :—SEconDaRIES, black or dark brown, evenly and regularly penciled across with bars of white or gray, the’ colors changing to a bronzy brown as the center of the back is approached, with but little admixture of white; an edging of. white on primaries or secondaries very objectionable :—COVERTS, beautiful rich bronze, the feathers terminating in a wide black band, forming a broad bronzy band across the wings when folded, and separated from the primaries by a glossy, black, ribbon-like mark, formed by the ends of the coverts. : TAIL: Rather long, and in color black, each feather irregularly penciled with narrow bands of light brown, and ending in.a broad black band, with a wide edging of dull white or gray :— Coverts, black or dark brown, each feather irregularly penciled with narrow bands of light brown, ending in a wide black and bronze band extending across the feather, with a wide edging of dull white or gray ; the more distinct the colors, throughout the whole plumage, the better. LEGS AND Tores:—TuieHs, long and stout; plumage, similar _ to that of the breast, but the colors less rich and decided :— SHANKS, large, long and strong; in young birds, dark, approach- ing black; in adult birds, usually of a pinkish hue or flesh-color : TOES, straight, strong, and i: color the same as the shanks. THE FEMALE. The entire. plumage is similar to that of the male, but the colors are not so brilliant or clearly defined, and the edging of © the feathers is generally a dull white or gray. t 242 NARRAGANSETT TURKEYS. NARRAGANSETT TURKEYS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Buff or slate-colored feathers in any part of the plumage ; decid- - edly wry tats; crooked backs, deformity of any kind ; cocks weighing less than twenty-two pounds, hens weighing less than fourteen pounds. STANDARD WEIGHTS. LoGOtes: Mavatie v cioes teks 32 lbs. POD es eek cheat tances 22 lbs. CCR OTOL oiicin, cia vccnesaes 22 lbs. Sot Ad OR estas os lass cet aawies 14 lbs. THE MALE. HAD: Long, broad, carunculated, rich red: — BEAK, strong, curved, well set in the head, and in color light horn: — Eyzs, bright, clear, and in color dark hazel :—F AcE AND JAWS, rich red. WatTTLE: Large, pendent, and in color rich red. Neck: Long and curving backward toward the tail; plumage, metallic black, each feather ending in a broad, light aes band, edged with black. Back : Somewhat curving, rising from the neck to the center and then descending in a graceful curve to the tail; plumage, metallic black, each feather ending in a oroad, Hate steel-gray band, edged with black. | 7 3 BREAST: Broad and full; plumage, metallic black, each feather : ending in a broad, light steel-gray band, edged with black. Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, long, deep through the center and handsomely rounded; plumage, metallic black, each feather end- ing in a broad, light steel-gray band, edged with black :—FLUFF, short. NARRAGANSETT TURKEYS. -~- 243 Wines: Large and powerful:— Bows, metallic black, with considerable bronze lustre in the sunlight :—PRIMARIEs, black or dark brown, penciled across with white or gray bars, the more evenly and regularly the better :—SECONDARIES, markings similar to those of the primaries, but less distinct, and approaching a light gray on the outside web:—CovERTS, on the inside web, brown approaching black, on the outside web, a light gray, ter- minating in a broad, metallic-black band; the wings, when folded, having two distinct ribbon-like bars across them. TAIL: Rather long, and in color biack, each feather irregularly penciled with bars of brown, and ending in a broad, black band, edged with light gray, approaching white :—CoveErts, rich, metallic-black, each feather irregularly penciled with narrow bars of light brown or buff, and ending in a broad, light-gray band. | Legs AND ToEs:—Tuiens, long and stout; plumage, ‘rich metallic-black, each feather ending in a broad, light steel-gray band, edged with black :—SuHanks, large, long and strong, and in color deep salmon or brown :—TOEs, straight, strong, and in color the same as the shanks. THE FEMALE. a ° The entire plumage is similar to that of the male, but the colors are not so distinct and the feathers terminate in an edging of lighter gray. 244 BUFF TURKEYS. BUFF TURKEYS. DISQUALIFICATIONS, Decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; deformaty of any kind; cocks weighing less than eighteen pounds; hens weighing less than twelve pounds. STANDARD WEIGHTS. A Gael Ran an a1 aainaeas «POM ia eee AMG CTS 7) COCKORON, sional ye? a AB Tbs, PUNO. 2 >. So see THE MALE. HEAD: Long, broad, carunculated, rich red: — BEAK, strong, curved, well set in the head, and in color bluish white :—Eyks, bright, clear, and in color dark hazel :—FAcE AND JAWS, rich red, WarTtTLE: Large, pendent, and in color rich red. Neck : Long and curving backward toward the tail. Back : Somewhat curving, rising from the neck to the center and then descending in a graceful curve to the tail. BREAST: Broad and full, Bopy AND FLuFF :—Bopy, long, deep through the center, and handsomely rounded :—F LUFF, short. Wines: Large and powerful. TAIL: Rather long. BUFF TURKEYS. 245 ~LEas AND TOES :— TuHIGHS, long and stout:—SHANKS, large, long and strong, and in color bluish-white or flesh-color :—ToEs, straight, strong, and in color the same as the shanks. PLUMAGE: Pure buff throughout, the wings being of a very light shade. THE FEMALE. The entire plumage is similar to that of the male. 246 SLATE TURKEYS. SLATE TURKEYS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Feathers other than slaty or ashy blue (which may be dotted with black), in any part of the plumage ; decidedly wry tatls ; crooked backs ; deformity of any kind ; cocks weighing less than eighteen pewtida: hens weighing less hin twelve pounds. STANDARD WEIGHTS. COOK eA. So RE IDB: ts 2: Shapee Nese Sater pee ene ee 18 lbs. Cockerel,. . . . . 18 1bs. Rab ets¢7 20s So Ee ae THE MALE. HkEAD: Long, broad, carunculated, rich red:—BuEAk, strong, curved, well set in the head, and in color light blue, dark blue, or horn:—EYEs, bright, clear, and in color dark hazel: —FACE AND JAWS, rich red. WATTLE:—Large, pendent, and in color rich red, Neck: Long and curving backward toward the tail. Back: Somewhat curving, rising from the neck to the center, and then descending in a graceful curve to the tail. BREAST: Broad and full. Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, long, deep through the center, and — _ handsomely rounded:—FLUFF, short, Wines: Large and powerful. Tatu: Rather long. SLATE TURKEYS. 947 LEGs AND ToES:—THIGHS, long and stout:—SHANKS, large, long and strong, and in color light or dark blue:—Tors, straight, strong, and in color the same as the shanks. PLUMAGE: Slaty or ashy blue throughout, sometimes dotted with black, but the freer from dotting the better. * & THE FEMALE. The entire plumage is similar to that of the male, 248 ! WHITE TURKEYS. WHITE TURKEYS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Feathers other than white in any part of the plumage ; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; deformity of any kind ; cocks weighing less than eighteen pounds ; hens weighing less than ten pounds. STANDARD WEIGHTS. COCR yn ao ae Sok as) Me ose ea Oe Sock stek, os. se 16 bs. PUunGts 6 te OS AD dee THE MALE. Heap: Long, broad, carunculated, rich red:—BEAk, strong, curved, well set in the head, and in color pinkish or flesh:— Eygs, bright, clear, and in color dark hazel:—Fack anp Jaws, rich red. WatTTLE: Large, pendent, and in color rich red. Neck: Long, and curving backward toward the tail. Back: Somewhat curving, rising from the neck to the center, and then descending in a graceful curve to the tail. BREAST: Broad and full. | Bopy AND FiLurr:—Bopy, long, deep through the center, and | handsomely rounded :—FLuFF, short. Wines: Large and powerful. Tartu: Rather long. LEGS AND ToEs:—THIGHS, long and stout:—SHanks, large, b WHITE TURKEYS. 249 long and strong, and in color, white, pinkish, or flesh-color:— TOES, straight, strong, and in color the same as the shanks. PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout, except the beard, which is deep black. ; THE FEMALE. The entire plumage is similar to that of the male, * 250°. BLACK TURKEYS. BLACK TURKEYS. 7 DISQUALIFICATIONS. Feathers other than black in any part of the plumage ; decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; deformity of any kind ; cocks weighing ~ ess than eighteen pounds ; hens weighing less than twelve pounds. STANDARD WEIGHTS. OO ais te a OE OB ORs hick oe Re Cockerel,. . . . . 18 1bs. PUI bts a es a oe ie THE MALE. HrApD: Long, broad, carunculated, rich red:—BEAK, strong, curved, well set in the head, and in color dark horn or slaty black:—Eyxs, bright, clear, and in color dark hazel:—FAcE AND JAWS, rich red. WATTLE: Large, pendent, and in color rich red. Neck . Long and curving backward toward the tail. Back: Somewhat curving, rising from the neck to the center and then descending in a graceful curve to the tail. Breast: Broad and full. Bopy AND FLuFF:—Bopy, long, deep through the center, and handsomely rounded:—FLvuFF, short. | Wines: Large and powerful. TAIL; Rather long. BLACK TURKEYS. ; 251 LEGs AND Toxs:—Tuieus, long and stout:—SHANKS, large, fong and strong, and in color dark lead or slaty black:—ToEs, straight, strong, and in color the same as the shanks. PLUMAGE: Lustrous black throughout. THE FEMALE. The entire plumage is similar to that of the male. 252 DUCKS. CTP RS STE DUCKS. Breed. Variety. bh 1.2 5. Ree aa ee Diy. RE CEE ERS Ie RE RIC ek hee White. AYLESBURY ..... Br a Oa tapes eta Gea al a CO eae apa White. POU, ae Siew ein sae eae sae a ra Sree aA ae ap a Colored. MMR sa ey ech ah. SI IEE aL Rip PE PPOs ee Roe Black. Colored, PRUHOONY shin ipe cere ee SS elu wks Yates Bok og F'n eb oes Whit B: | Gray. SAEs rr ta eu he Cae tare aa fin a wa 0 ahs 1 White. Hast INDIAN.......... pete oriole Coe Rls See ae Black. CRESTED 3) 22s ER Tie OF te ee ae tee FO Bis weeks ovce >. Whige, SCALE OF POINTS FOR ALL DUCKS EXCEPT CRESTED. Symmetry, ; ; ‘ ; : ; ; ‘ etree Weight,* ‘ p < : : ; : 6h ey ae Condition, are gt Nits a sear ic casa ute ea teiy nares Ver ae Head, . : : ; : ; : . ‘ ; 10 Neck, : ; 2 ; ; ; F : a 4) BR ee nL me ona Mich Wee oe ie eR OES Se all 10 Breast, . . Ree ae ‘ : i Ferien 2 t Body, . ; ; ; : ; : ‘ Petar 10 Wings, . , : : 4 ‘ ‘ ° ; : 5 fc ee ‘ ; : : ‘ : : ‘ ‘ 3 Legs and Toes, . : : : . 3 ° ‘ ’ 100 * For weight, read smallness of size in applying the scale to Call and East Indian Ducks. PEKIN DUCKS. 253 PEKIN DUCKS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails; crooked backs; twisted wings ; bills marked with ' black; feathers other than white or iti white in any part of the plumage. STANDARD WEIGHTS, ‘Adult Drake,. . . . 8Ibs. Adult Duck, Petcare Bid) Young Drake, .. . 7 Ibs. Young Duck: 3s. ase 6b: DRAKE AND DUCK, Hap: Long and finely formed:—BILL, of medium size, deep yellow, and perfectly free from marks of any other color:—Eyzs, deep leaden blue. Neck: In the drake, rather long and large ; in the duck, of medium length. Back : Long and broad. BREAST: Round and full. Bopy: Very long and deep, and in adult birds approaching the outlines of a parallelogram. Wines: Short and carried closely and smoothly against the sides, Tarn: Rather erect, the curled feathers in that of the drake being hard and stiff. LeGs AND TOES: —THIGHS, short and iikde: :—SHANKS, shore and strong, and of a reddish-orange color:—ToEs, straight, con- nected by the web, and of the same color as the shanks. _ PLuMaGE: Downy; and of a faint creamy-white color through- out. ee, 254 AYLESBURY DUCKS. AYLESBURY DUCKS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails ; crooked bucks ; twisted wings ; bills marked with black; feathers other than pure white in any part of fee plumage. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Adult. Drake, . . . 9 Ibs. Adalt Duck, 6% .6-- Bibs. Young Drake, . . . 8 lbs. Young Duck, . . . 7 Ibs, DRAKE AND DUCK. HEAD, Long and finely formed:—BIu., long, broad, and, when viewed sidewise, the outline nearly straight from the top of the head to the tip of the bill, pale flesh-color, perfectly free from -black or dark marks:—Eyss, deep leaden-bluv. Neck: Long, slender, and gracefully curved. Back: Long and broad. Breast: Round and full, Bopy: Long, deep and oval-shaped. WINGS: Strong, and carried closely and smoothly against the sides. TAIL: Composed of stiff and hard feathers, with hard, curled feathers in that of the drake. LEGS AND TOES:—THIGHS, short and stout:—SHANKS, stout and strong, and of a bright, light orange color:—Toks, straight, connected by the web, and of the same color as the shanks, PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout, ROUEN DUCKS. 955 gy ROUEN DUCKS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails; crooked backs; twisted wings; bills clear yellow, dark green, blue or lead color; white in primuries or — secondaries ; any approach to 4 white ring on the neck of the duck. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Adult Drake, . . . 9 Ibs. Adult Duck, . ae Reem. Ses Young Drake, . . . 8 lbs. Young Diek, 233° de pe a ae THE DRAKE. HEAD: Long and finely formed; plumage, rich, lustrous green: ~—BiuL, long, the longer the better, broad, wider at the extremity than at tho base, and, when viewed sidewise, the outline nearly straight from the crown of the head to the tip of the bill, and in color, greenish yellow, without any other shade, except the black bean at the tip:—Eyks, dark hazel. Neck: Long, slender, and neatly curved, and in color rich lustrous green, with a distinct white ring on the lower part, not quite meeting at the back. | Back: Long, the upper part ashy-gray, aioe with green, and becoming a rich lustrous green on the lower part and rump:— SHOULDER-COVERTS, gray, finely streaked with waving brown lines. Breast: Broad and deep, the front part a very rich purplish- brown, or claret color, free from gray feathers, the claret color extending as far as possible towards the legs. 256 ROUEN DUOKS,. . Bopy: Long, deep and broad; on the under part and on the sides a beautiful gray, growing lighter near the vent, and ending in solid black under the tail. Wines: Short, and carried closely and smoothly against the sides; plumage, grayish-brown, mixed with green, with a broad ribbon-like mark of rich purple, with metallic reflections of green and blue,.edged with white, the two colors being quite distinct: —PRIMARIES, dark, dusky brown. Tatu: Composed of bard, stiff feathers of a dark ashy-brown color, the outer web in old birds edged with white; curled _ feathers, hard and well curled:—TaiL Coverts, black, with a very rich purple reflection. LEGS AND ToEsS:—TuHIGuHs, short and stout; plumage, ashy- gray:—SHANKS, short and strong, and in color orange, with a brownish tinge :—TORs, straight, connected by the web, and of the same color as the shanks. THE DUCK. — HeAD: Long and finely formed; plumage, deep brown, with two pale brown stripes on each side, running from the bill behind the eyes:—BILL, long, broad, and somewhat flat, and in color brownish-orange, with a dark blotch on the upper part, and a black bean on the tip:—Eyes, dark hazel. NEcK: Long, slenderand neatly curved; plumage, light brown, penciled with a darker brown, and quite free from the least appearance of a white ring. Back: Long; plumage, light brown, richly marked with green. BREAST: Round and full; plumage, dark brown, richly pen- ciled with lighter brown. Bopy: Long, deep and broad:; plumage, under part and sides, grayish-brown, each feather distinctly penciled with rich dark brown to the point of the tail. Wines: Short, and carried closely and smoothly against the sides; plumage, grayish-brown, mixed with green, with broad ROUEN DUCKS. 257 ribbon-like bars of rich purple across them, edged with white, the two colors distinct: —PRIMARIES, brown. TarL: Composed of hard, stiff feathers of a light brown color, with distinct, broad, wavy penciling of dark greenish-brown:— TAIL-COVERTS, brown, with broad, distinct and beautiful pencil- ing of dark brown or greenish-brown. LeGs AND ToEs:—THIGHS, short and stout; Sinners. dark brown, distinctly penciled:—SHANKs, short and strong, and in eolor orange, or orange- brown :—TOEs, straight, rapieasa is by the web, and of the same color as the shanks 258 CAYUGA DUCKS. CAYUGA DUCKS. DISQUATLIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails; crooked backs ; twisted wings; feathers other than black in any part of the plumage. = STANDARD WEIGHTS. Adult Drake,. . . . 8 lbs. Adult Dueck os 3 Fe Pe Young Drake, . . . lbs. Young Duck,. . ... 6 lbs. DRAKE AND DUCK, HEAD: Small, neat and slender:—BILL, rather short, broad, and dark in color, black preferred:—Eyss, dark hazel. Neck: Of medium length, and che same curved, Back: Long and broad. BREAST: Broad, full and prominent. Bopy: Long, round and very full and plump. | Winas: Long, and folded closely and smoothly against the sides. ~« Tart: Composed of hard stiff feathers, the curled feathers in the tail of the drake being hard and well curled. Lees AND Tors :—THIGHS, short and stout:—SHaANnkKs, of medium length and size, and in color dark slate or black, the latter preferred:—Toks, straight, connected by the web, and of the same color as the shanks. PLUMAGE: Lustrous black throughout, except the primaries of the duck, which are sometimes dark brown; the wing and tail- coverts and curled feathers of ‘the drake havea rich green lustre. “ COLORED MUSCOVY DUCKS. 259: COLORED MUSCOVY DUCKS. DISQUALIFICATIONS, Decidedly wry taiis ; crooked backs ; twisted wings. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Adult Drake, . . . 101bs. Adult Duck, . ici i ee Young Drake,. . . 8 lbs. Young Duck, . . . 71bs. DRAKE AND DUCK, Hrap:—Rather long, and, in the drake, large, the top being covered with long crest-like feathers, which are readily elevated or depressed by the bird when it becomes excited or alarmed ; plumage, glossy black and white:—BILL, of medium length and y-idth, very stout, and in color dark horn:—EyEss, large, bright, and in color brown:—FAc8, scarlet color, with caruncles of the same hue at the base of the bill, which increase in size with age, especially in drakes. Necx:—Of medium length and well curved. Back:—Long, broad and somewhat flat; plumage, lustrous blue- black, sometimes broken with white feathers. ‘ BrEAST:—Broad and full; plumage, lustrous blue-black, some- times broken with white. -Bopy: Long and broad; plumage the same in color as that of the breast. 260 COLORED MUSCOVY DUCKS. Winas: Very long and stout:—Coverts, rich, lustrous, green- black. TaiL:—Rather long, with an abundance of stiff, stout plumage, and in color either black or white, the latter preferred. LEGS AND ToEs:—THIGHS, very short and stout; plumage, black or white, the latter preferred:—SHANKS, short and stout, varying in color from yellow to dark lead or black:—TOEs, straight, connected by the web, and of the same color as the shanks. WHITE MUSCOVY DUCKS. 261 WHITE MUSCOVY DUCKS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails; crooked backs; twisted tings; orange- colored bills , smooth heads ; feathers other than white in any part of the p'umage. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Adult Drake, . . . 10 Ibs. Adult Duck, . . . . 8 lbs. Young Drake, . . ._ 8 lbs. Young Duck,. . . . 7% Ibs. DRAKE AND DUCK, Heap: Rather long, and, in the drake, large, the top being covered with long crest like feathers, which are readily elevated or depressed by the bird when it becomes excited or alarmed :— BILL, rather short, of medium width, stout, and in color, pinkish or flesh:—EyEs, large, bright, and in color leaden-blue or gray:— FACE, scarlet color, with caruncles of the same hue at the base of the bill, which increase in size with age, especially in drakes. Neck: Of medium length and well curved. Back: Long, broad, and somewhat flat. BREAST: Broad and full. Bovy: Long and broad. Wines: Very long and stout. TAIL: Rather long, with an abundance of stiff, stout plumage. LEGS AND Toxrs:—THIGHS, very short and stout:—SHANKs, short and stout, and in color pale orange or yellow:—TOEs, straight, connected by the web, and of the same color as the | shanks. PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. a . 262 GRAY CALL DUCKS. GRAY CALL DUCKS.. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs; twisted wings ; white Ting on the neck of the duck ; white primary feathers in either sex. THE DRAKE. HeEaD: Full, round, with high forehead; plumage, rich lustrous green:—BILL, short, broad, and in color greenish yellow:—Eyk&s, bright, clear, and, in color, dark hazel or brown. Neck: Of medium length; plumage, lustrous green, with a distinct white ring on the lower part, not quite meeting at the back. | BACK: Comparatively short; plumage, ian gray mixed with - green on the upper part, and on the aeree part and rump rich, lustrous green, BREAST: Round and full; plumage, rich purplish-brown or claret color, free from gray feathers, the claret color extending as far as possible towards the legs. Bopy: Short, round, compact, and small,the smaller the better: plumage, on the under part and on the sides a beautiful gray, growing lighter near the vent, and ending in solid black under the tail. Winos: Of medium size ; plumage, grayish broras mixed with green, with a broad ribbon-like mark of rich purple, with metallic reflections of green and blue, edged with white, the two colors being quite distinct:—PRIMARIES, dark, dusky brown. TarL: Composed of hard, stiff feathers of a dark ashy-brown color, the outer web in old birds edged with white; curled feathers, hard and well curled :—TatL- COVERTS, black. with a — very rich purple reflection. | GRAY CALL DUCKS. 263: LEGS AND ToOES:—THIGHS, short and stout; plumage, ashy gray: —SHANKS, short, and in color orange, with a brownish tinge:— TOES, straight, connected by the web, and.of the same color as the shanks. : THE DUCK. HEAD: Full, round, with high forehead; plumage, deep brown, with two palo brown stripes on each side, running from the bill behind the eyes :—Bruu, short, broad, and in color brownish- orange:—EYEs, bright, elear, and in color, dark hazel or brown. Neck: Of medium length; plumage, light brown, penciled --with a darker brown, and quite free from the least appearance of a white ring. Back: Comparatively short; plumage, light brown, richly marked with green. 2 * BREAST: Round and full; plumage, dark brown, richly pen- ciled with lighter brown. Bopy: Short, round, compact, and small, the smaller the better; plumage, under part and sides, grayish brown, each feather dis- tinctly penciled with rich dark brown to the point of the tail. Wines: Of medium size; plumage, grayish brown, mixed with green, with broad ribbon-like bars of rich purple across them, edged with white, tle two colors distinct:—PRIMARIES, brown. Tatu: Composed of hard, stiff feathers of a light brown color, with distinct, broad, wavy penciling of dark greenish brown:— TAIL-COVERTS, brown, with broad, distinct and beautiful penciling of dark brown or greenish brown. LEGS AND ToEs:—Tr1@eus, short and stout; plumage, dark brown, distinctly penciled:—SHANKs, short, and in color orange or orange brown:—TOES, straight, connected by the web, and of the same color as the shanks. 264 WHITE CALL DUCKS. WHITE CALL DUCKS. DISQUALIFICA TIONS. Decidedly wry tails; crocked backs ;.twisted wings ; bills other than yellow in color ; feathers other than white in any part of the plumage. DRAKE AND DUCK. HEAD: Fall, round, with high forehead.—BrILL, short, broad, and in color bright yellow:—EKygs, bright, clear, and in color gray or blue. | Neck: Of medium length. Back : Comparatively short. | Y BREAST: Round and full. Bopy: Short, round, compact, and small, the smaller the hatter: Wines: Of medium size. TAIL : Composed of hard, stiff feathers; the seed tcnthors in that of the drake hard and well curied. LEGS AND TOES :— THIGHS, short and stout :—SHANKS, short, and in color bright orange :—TOogs, straight, connected by the. web, and of the same color as the shanks. PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. BLACK EAST INDIAN DUOKS. 265 . BLACK EAST INDIAN DUCKS. DISQUALIFICATIONS Decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; twisted wings ; feathers other than black in any part of the plumage. : DRAKE AND DUCK. HEAD: Short and small :—BILuL, rather short, the drake’s very dark yellowish-green, without spot or blemish ; the duck’s very dark, almost black:—Eygs, dark hazel. Neck :—Short and nicely curved. Back:—Rather long and of medium width. BREAST:—Round and full. Bopy:—Long and comparatively small, the smaller the better. Wines: Of medium length, and well folded. Taru: Composed of short, stiff feathers, the curled feathers in that of the drake being stiff and hard. LEGs AND Tors :—THIGHS, short and stout :—SHANKS, short, and dark in color :—Togs, straight, connected by the web, and of the same color as the shanks. | PLUMAGE: Rich black, with a brilliant greenish tint through- out. 266 CRESTED WHITE DUCKS. CRESTED WHITE DUCKS. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails; crooked backs; twisted wings; feathers other than white tn any part of the plumace. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Adatt. Drake. 595.2 VE IDS, AGatE DuGk, © Ve eG the Young Drake, .,; . . 6 Ibs. Young: Ducks > o3.¢> Obs: SCALE OF POINTS. Symmetry, . ; ; pecs |! Weight, ; : eet pet ee st : 5 : ; 20 Condition, j : : i : ‘ ah Head, . ; ; ; : ES : A 10 Crest, ; ; ; : ‘ ‘ ; Pees |) -Neck, . ; : : . : : F a 3 Back, ; : : act erties ihe B D Breast, — . ; 10 Body, : ° - 40 Wings, . ; ; ; 3 ; : e > 2 a gE E SAD : ; ‘ Legs and Toes, ‘ F CRESTED WHITE DUCKS. 267 DRAKE AND DUCK. Heap: Of medium size:—Bruu, of medium size and in color yellow :—Eyrs, large, bright, deep leaden blue or gray. Cuest: Large, and well balanced upon the crown of the head. Neck; Rather long. Back: Of medium length and width. Breast: Round and full. Bopy: Of medium length, and round. Wines: Of medium length and smoothly folded. : Tait: Composed of hard, stiff feathers, the curled feathers in that of the drake being stiff and well curled. Lecs AND Tors:—Tuicus, short and stout:—SHanxs, short and in color light orange:—Tokrs, straight, connected by the web, and of the same color as the shanks. PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. 268° Breeds. TOULOUSE... . PETE TIA en Symmetry, Weight, Condition, Head, Neck, Back, Breast, Body, Wings, Tail, Legs and Toes, GEESE. Me stark Se Was ASE EE eat pi Rr gis Gray. SCALE OF POINTS FOR CLASS XIII. TOULOUSE GEESE. ~~ 969° TOULOUSE GEESE, ee ee DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; twisted wings. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Adult Gander, ...-. -. .20 lbs. Adult Goose, see Ae Young Gander, . . . 18lbs. Young Goose, . . 165 1bs. GANDER AND GOOSE. HEAD: Rather large and short ; plumage, dark gray :—BILu, comparatively short, stout at the base, and in color, reddish flesh: —Eyks, dark brown or hazel. Neck: Of medium length and carried rather erect; plumage, dark gray shading to lighter gray as it approaches the back. Back: Of moderate length, broad, curving slightly from the neck to the tail, and in color dark gray. Breast: Broad, and deep; plumage, light gray. Bopy. Cf medium length, broad, very deep and compact; the bellies of fat birds almost touch the ground ; plumage, light gray, growing lighter until it becomes white upon the belly, the white extending back to and around the tail, and covering all the lower posterior or fluffy parts; from a front view but little — of the white is visible. 3 270 | TOULOUSE GEESE. Wines: Large, strong, and smoothly folded against the sides ; plumage :— PRIMARIES, dark gray or brown:—SECONDARIES, darker than the primaries :—Coverts, dark gray. Tai: Comparatively short, the feathers hard and stiff, and in color gray and white, the ends being tipped with white. LE@s AND ToES:—THIGHS, short and stout; plumage, light gray :—SHANKs, short, stout, and in color deep reddish orange. TOES, straight, connected by the web, and of the same color as the shanks. ~ EMDEN GEESE. 271 EMBDEN GEESE, DISQUALIFICATIONS, Decidedly wry tails; crooked backs; twisted wings; feathers other than white in any part of the plumage STANDARD WEIGHTS. Adult Gander, . . . 20 1bs.. . Adult Goose, . . .- 18 Ibs. Young Gander, . . . 18 lbs. Young Goose, . .°: 16 Ibs. GANDER AND GOOSE. Heap: Rather large:—BILu, of medium length and size, stout at the base and in color flesh-color:—Eygs, large and bright blue. Neck: Rather long and carried quite upright. Back: Of medium length, and slightly arched from the neck to the tail, . BREAST: Round, deep and full. Bopy:—Large, square and very deep, in fat specimens almost touching the ground. WInGs :—Large, strong, and smoothly folded against the sides. Tamu: Comparatively short, the feathers hard and stiff. LEeGs AND TorEs:—THIGHS, short and large:—SHANKS, short, stout, and in color deep orange:—TOEs, straight, connected by the web, and of the same color as the shanks. PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. 272 AFRICAN GEESE. AFRICAN GEESE. DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails; crooked backs ; twisted wings; beak ana knob other than black in color ; absence of knob or dewlap. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Adult Gander, . . .. 20 1bs. Adult Goose, . . .. 18]bs, Young Gander, . . 16 lbs. Young Goose, . . . 14 lbs. GANDER AND GOOSKE. HEAD: Large, with large knob, and heavy dewlap under the throat; plumage, gray :—BILL, rather large, stout at the base, and in color black :—KNoB, large, and in color black:—Eygs, hazel or brown. Neck: Long and curved; plumage, light gray, with a dark stripe from the head to the body. Back: Broad and flat; plumage, dark gray. BrEAST: Round and moderately full; plumage, gray. Bopy: Large, long, and rather upright; plumage, light gray upon the under parts. Wines: Large and strong, and smoothly folded against the sides; plumage, dark gray. TartL: Composed of stiff and hard feathers, in color, dark gray. Leas AND Tors :—TuHiGHs, short and stout; plumage, light gray :—SHANKS, of medium length, and in color dark orange.— TOES, straight, connected by the web, and of the same color as the shanks, BROWN CHINESE GEESE. ia BROWN CHINESE GEESE. ee ene DISQUALIFICATIONS. Decidedly wry tails; crooked backs ; twisted wings; neck not arched ; absence of knob. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Adult Gander, . . . 14]1bs. Adult Goose, . . . 12 lbs. Young Gander, . . 10 Ibs. Young Goose, . . . 8 lbs. se te ee GANDER AND GOOSE, HEAD: Rather large and long, with a large dark brown or black knob at the base of the bill; plumage, brown :—BILL, of medium length, stout at the base, and in color dark brown or black:—Eyks, large, bright, hazel or brown, Neck: Long, and gracefully arched; plumage, light brown or grayish brown, with a dark stripe from the head down to the body. Back: Of medium length and width, and slightly arched from the neck to the tail; plumage, dark brown. BREAST: Round and moderately full; plumage, grayish brown Bopy: Round, plump and of medium size; plumage, grayish brown, lighter in shade on the under parts. Wines: Large, strong, and smoothly folded against the sides ; plumage, brown, Tait : Composed of hard, stiff feathers, in color brown. Leas AND ToES:—THIGHS, short and stout; plumage, grayish brown:—SHANKS, of medium length, and in color dark or dusky . orange:—TOES, straight, connected by the web, and of the same color as the shanks. 1 OA ae WHITE CHINESE GEES#. WHITE CHINESE GEESE. DISQUALIFICATIONS,. Decidedly wry tails ¢ crooked backs; twisted wings; neck not arched, absence of knob; feathers other than white in any eu of the plumage. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Adult Gander,. . . 14 Ibs. Adult Goose, . . . 12 Ibs. Young Gander, . . 10 lbs. Young Goose, . . . 8 lbs. GANDER AND GOOSE. HEAD: Rather large and long, with a large orange-colored knob at the base of the bill:—BILuL, of medium length, stout at the base, and in color orange :—EHYks, large, bright, deep leaden blue. Neck: Long, and gracefully arched. Back. Of medium length and width, and slightly arched from the neck to the tail. Breast: Round and moderately full. Bopy: Round, plump, and of medium size. Wines: Large, strong, and smoothly folded against the sides. Tatu: Composed of hard, stiff feathers. : LEGS AND Tors :—TuHIGHS, short and stout:—SHANKS, of * medium length, and in color orange:—Tors, straight, connected by the web, and of the same color as the shanks. PLUMAGE: Pure white throughout. I WILD GEESE. 275 WILD GEESE. DISQUALIFICATIONS. © Decidedly wry tails; crooked backs; twisted wings ; one wing may be clipped to prevent flying. ; STANDARD WEIGHTS. Adult Gander, . . . 16 lbs. Adult Goose, . . .- 14 Ibs.’ Young Gander, . . 12 lbs. Young Goose, ... .- 10 lbs. nee mae eee GANDER AND GOOSK. Heap: Rather small; plumage, black, with a white stripe nearly covering the side of the face :—BILL, small, rather sharp at the point, and in color, black :—Eyxs, prominent, sharp, and in color black. | | Neck: Long, slender and snaky in appearance; plumage, black. Back: Long, rather narrow, and arched from neck to tail; plumage, dark gray. BREAST: Full and deep; plumage, light gray, growing darker as it approaches the legs. Bopy: Rather long and somewhat slender; plumage, on the | under part of the body, from the legs to the tail, white. ) _ Wrnes: Long, large and powerful; plumage, dark gray :— Bas PRIMARIES, dusky black, showing only a dark gray color when 276 WILD GEESH. wing is folded :—SEecoNDARIES, brown, lighter in shade than the primaries. TAIL: Composed of.hard, stiff feathers, and in color, glossy black. LrEGs AND ToEsS:—THIGHS, rather short; plumage, gray :— SHANKS, rather long, and in color, black: Tors, straight, of medium length, connected by the web, and of the same color as the shanks. bho ~I ~I EGYPTIAN GEESE. EGYPTIAN GEESE. DISQUALIFICATIONS, Decidedly wry tails ; crooked backs ; twisted wings. STANDARD WEIGHTS. Adult Gander, . . . 15 lbs. Adult Goose, . . . 12 Ibs. Young Gander, . . 12 Ibs. Young Goose, . . 9 lbs. GANDER AND GOOSE. HeaD: Of medium size and rather long; plumage, black and gray, with chestnut colored patch around the eyes:—BILuL, of medium length and size, and in color purple or bluish-red:— EYES, orange. Neck: Of medium length and rather small; plumage, gray and black. Back: Rather narrow, and slightly arched from the neck to the tail; plumage, gray and black. Breast: Round but not deep; plumage, the center chestnut, the remainder gray. Bopy: Rather long, and somewhat small and slender; plum- age, gray and black on the upper parts, and on the under parts a pale buff or yellow, beautifully penciled with black lines. | Wines: Large, and on the wing-joints, in lieu of the ordin- ary hard knobs, there are strong, white, horny spurs, about 278 EGYPTIAN GEESE. five-eighths of an inch long ; plumage, the shoulders, white with a narrow, black stripe or bar of rich metallic lustre :—PRIMARIES AND SECONDARIES, glossy black. : TAIL : Composed of feathers hard and stiff, and in color glossy black. pre LEGs AND ToEs:—THIGaHs, of medium length and substance ; plumage, pale buff:—SHANkKs, ravuer Jong, and in color, reddish- yellow:—Toks, straight, long, connected by the web, and of the same color as the shanks, ir wh AY Pee 4 “det 25 ras, of" af yor , 2 se %. : at ne - Seer bag ca ¥ dee 7 yy ott a) ne ie ee Bah y nN = ae hate Aa We Bip fe Dotay-Se 5 i cb i gt aed iweb oa : a y) VAG é a ete SS Sh) Ayes RRA . a Norte Se os SS ANS AE AER . 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