The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-05-03
ABOUT POULTRY RAISING.
B. 4 Fox, the Well Known Fan
-cler, Expert and Breeder Writes.
al ENCOURAGING Letter to the
Gold Leaf


al Eucouraging Letter to the
Gold Leaf.
From Mr. r. A. Fox, the we'll
known poultry fancier and breeder of
| Richmond, Va, the GOLD LEAF has
received a fraternal and encouraging
letter from which the following ex-
tracts are taken. Whatever comes
from the pen Of such u recognized au-
thority on poultry topics must be read
with interest. Mr.. Fox has lately re-
moved to Moore's, Pa, near Philadel-
phIa. where he has established himself
! on more extensive scale than ever
before He has. however, left two
yards Of fowls at Richmond to supply
his Southern trade, as from these birds
and eggs can be obtained in shorter
time with the advantage of cheaper
single comb Brown Leghorns and
Barred Plymouth Rocks, exclusively,
and no fowls stand higher than his
particular strains. They are prize
winners, besides being all that could
be desired for general utility and do
nestle purposes. His Leghorns are
known the world over as i. A. Fox's
s. Eureka Strain,'' and are noted for
their true standard markings and sty-
lish and proud carriage. For large egg
YIELD they are unsurpassed and stand
at the very head as laying machines.
They are robust and healthy fowl and
thrive and do we'll in any climate.
His Plymouth Rocks are big and strong,
and for style and color are unequalled.
In fact, they are the acme of perfec-
ton and all that could be desired of
this popular breed. Evenly barred
and steel blue. Fox's Plymouth Rocks
and !" Brown Beauties are the de-
light Of the fancier's eye and the JOY
and satisfaction of the "poultryman
for profit''-the domestic housewife or
the man who wants eggs or broilers for
market Mr.. Fox also breeds English
Beagle Hounds, and his dogs are no
less popular and noted in their class
than are his fowls.
In this connection we mention that
Mr.. Fox has associated himself with
the Rural american, of Philadelphia,
and will edit the poultry department
of that excellent publication in future.
This is 16-page, G4-column journal,
published monthly, at the low price of
80 cents a year, or 10 cents per single
copy. To those who are interested in
poultry raising this department alone
will be worth the price of subscription.
But to Mr.. Fox's letter, of which we
spoke in the beginning. Among other
things he says:
Copies OF the GOLp LEAF received for
which please accept many thanks. Your
intimatiOn to me of Il great and growing
interest in poultry in your section is cor
rect. The field is Il large one and | am
happy to say that you are not single
handed in the fight All seem to realize
the fact that the mongrel must go-like
the lone Indiana thing OF the past.
We are living in a progressive age, and
when | stop to look back over my 1G
years experience, in most all sections Of
this country, | wonder at the steps taken
toward the advancement. | would like
,, to make comparisons OF the various
breeds, from the majestic Brahma Of
half q century OF scientific breeding,
down to the diminutive Bantams of
ounces weight, but time forbids it at this
writing.
DeiicFe UIldt y our SI)ecldl department
"The Poultry Yard as introduced in
! the GOLD LEAF will be sought for and
read with interest by your patrons.
know it to be a fact, the evidence comes
to me through mail asking questions
and all from Southern people. And
1 since my visit to New Berne and acquaiR.
lance with North Carolina fanciers, | am
{ more than ever interested in what they
are doing and shall watch with pleasure
g their progress and welfare.
e AS you see | have removed to MOOres
t Pa, where my yards and kennels are
7 now being built, having left two yards
+ of fowls in Virginia to supply my South
: ern trade, which | am pleased to state
increases yearly.
4 | have recently been requested to send
1 my terms for Judging at New Berne agar
next year, and also your great State
t Fair at Raleigh next October Ill should
e again visit your State, in this capacity
S | shall send down 100 choice specimens
s for exhibition only and not for competi
$ ton.
| would urge continual talk upol
r this subject Of poultry raising through
i the columns of your paper. 1t will pay
t YOU rs we'll as prove OF great help tc
d those who are interested in the matter a!
if we'll as of interest to your readers gener
k ally. Wishing You continued success
: am. t'raternally yours,
B. \. Fox.