The record-union., 1896-09-10
FEATHERED BEAUTIES.
Rare Breeds of Fowls to be Seen at
the Pavilion.

One Of the most interesting features
at the Pavilion is the poultry exhibit,
and it is beyond question one Of the
largest and best ever seen in the State.
Beside, no one need expect to see the
show in an hour. There are hundreds
Of fowls, and the poultry fancier will
consider an entire evening much too
short to examine the whole show.
The exhibits are, 1t Is perhaps unnec-
essary to state, made by many Of the
first breeders In the State, who take
great pride in the appearance Of the
fowls, and there is not one In the build
ing that is not credit to its race and its
owner.
There are over 100 brown Leghorns on
exhibition that hold the attention of
visitors. They are small sized fowls,
but their apparently half-game prop
critics and wealth Of comb is something
to bring pleasure to the poultry raiser.
There are twenty coops Of smooth,
slate colored Andalusians that are well
worth looking at The males are proud
fellows. with great spread Of upright
combs. while those of the hens droop un-
til one eye is covered. While a fancy
breed, they are also said to be layers of
the first class.
There is also very creditable dis
play Of barred Plymouth Rocks, which
have become SO we'll known within the
past dozen years. They are Of enor-
nous size, and a full-grown male would
feed family for many days. While
formerly considered a delicate fowl,
poultry breeders have recently arrived
at the conclusion that, with proper care,
they are as hardy as many other popu-
lar breeds.
Then there is a long line Of white
Leghorns-trim, smooth beauties
snow-white and healthy. They seem as
proud of their coats as the peacock is
Of his bright plumage, and while not
universally admired as stock fowls, they
are admitted to be good layers.
Then may be seen a fine exhibit Of
both white and black Minorcas, which
are much larger than the Leghorns
though probably not so hardy The
males show a great spread of comb
and the visitor will give them more
than a passing glance.
Then comes the black Spanish exhibit
and those not familiar with the fowl
will look long and ask questions. They
present a peculiar appearance, with
their stubby tails and white faces. and
even those who understand least about
the barnyard product need not be told
that they have the reputation of being
among the largest egg producers. both
| for number and size, Of any domestic
| fowls in the country.
| While the exhibit OF Golden Wyan-
dottes is limited to three pullets. 1t is
unique In that 1t stands alone The
fowl In question is not extensively
| bred. but from appearance will become
a favorite.
| The Silver Wyandotte. however, Is
well represented. In size this breed is
smaller than the Plymouth Rock, hay-
Ing the huge, awkward characteristics
| Of the latter fowl but is said to be
| much harder
| There are many coops Of the buff
| Plymouth Rock calculated to show the
evolution Of the common products Of
the American barnyard. The buff color
| OF the fowls is relieved by black fiecks
| around the neck, and they are not so
"leggy" as their brethren Of the Domin-
| icue variety
The visitor will stop before the long
line Of light and dark Brahmas-the
kings of the poultry yard. They are
enormous in size, hardy and productive,
and the crow Of the cock is in volume
somewhat like the below Of the whistle
OH river steamer. The Brahmas are
in high favor with breeders throughout
the land, and the exhibit is q fine one
The buff Cochins come in for a fair
share Of admiration, and while in form
they resemble the Plymouth Rock, the
! length Of leg Is eliminated, and what
there is of it is well protected with
ruffles. while their bobbed tails remind
one of Lady Slivers' roadster.
The long rows of white and black
Leghorns come in for O share Of notice.
and while they show great length and
size of leg, they have bodies which ap-
| pear to equalize matters. They grow
small combs and are much fancied by
| breeders.
| One of the features of the exhibit is
three mottled Langshans, and the Wis
itor should not miss 1t. These fowls are
very rare In the United States, have
never before been on exhibition in this
State, and were only recently imported
| from China.
! The strings Of silver spangled Ham,