Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-25

this variety in many sections noted for
their fancy-dressed stock-a real in
justice when its hardy qualities are
considered.
WHITE HOLLAND
IACkS POPULARITY
In dircc: contrast II this IS the White
Holland of similar lines aud size. but
with snow white plumago and salmon
colored shanks. Its chief cemmcnda-
ton Is it's beauty as a dresser It lacks
popularity because many consider ii
la tkinS in stamina. In common with
All white fowls. IL offers special induce
mcnt TO predatory birds and animals.
SINCE its color offers ii no protection.
The alhino Of every kind is considered
Inherently weak
The Bum Turkey probably displays
sharper difference in houy than any.
other variety. The type l. shorter
more compact the body roundcr the
neck and legs shorter. Tho creamy
nosh ana pale pin feathers lcud m mir
10 even the poorer specimens TIE uni
form is hrownish red with Whit. tail
ana wing VulilS The Bourliu Rcd is
larger with much 'lc same colorin:. II
is often called red" or snuff col
or"d.' II H. placirlly home loving ana
reasonably vigorous. No variety is
moro suitable Tor one desiring turkeys
'.iSlncliucd TO wander.
l'"rs onal "Nr"ricu," with nearly all
ia" varieties hi> ""mcnt"d the writer's
re"Hrd for th, Slate. ArchitcCiurall,
conforming TO TIA" Bronze. IL is a IN
ticnal forage. VIGOROUS, Of even tom
permanent and most satisfactory for
market Its coat is ziuc-rray with
lighter tail and wings often the blue
gray Guills ere irrcgularly spotted With
distinction Of beauty. but its bcar!rL.
equals that Of the Eronzc This variety.
often called tic Blu. or Gray. IS grad
Nall: assuming Importance in localities
where recently II was unknown win
Niu% is Way by its sound qualities
rms breed natures a little earlier than
ne Er"n2s. IS less raney in build. pre-
parcs i"ridly for market. and does
equally well on opcn or limited ground.
WILD TURKEY norm
ACTIVE AND HARDY
The Wild turkey. very much like its
Dig brothsT the Bronze. with moro Of
tn" brown "a its sheen j. extremely ac-
tive and hardy. 1t has been doIncsti-
Gated ana introduced a. sire in pure
bred focks with tn" object Of increas-
ing NiSor. with gratifying results
Momgrel nockS arc not desirable. II
mad" 81 rul" TIA" breeders dctcriorn,e n,
size and thrjfiiut-~. Original crosses
produce good Individuals \ flock OF
Slate mems headed hi q Eronz" gobhler
yields a prorcny ,Nc,llonl for dressing
In reviewiua The varieties according
|" their qualities. II may be noted that
for size, on" may select Bronze. Mar
raganset, or Bourbon Rcd For viyor.
! the wild urlte' Bronze, Slate and
Elsck arc "u'rios In the good
dresser" class arc Tho licht-fcathcrcd
varieties, Slnt,. White Holland Run
I Rangers include tn" Black. Bronze.
NarraSansett ANA Slate. while the Buff
/ Is more domestic.
II is wise 10 he assured Of accii.
matiacd stoch When changing 10 a new
/ variety. Tine hos, will fail under adj
/ vcrs" conditions. And it is not adj
visahlc TO Change while the breed one
has is satisfactory After all. ono is
forced nnslly 10 test by experience.
Tho unknown factol is always how tho
mcw VARIETY viii accommodate" itself to
F" new climate ana an unfamiliar loca-
t!ru.
/ EYrori"noo HIS shown that IN. nrst ,wo
T weeks "l F" lIl'n nj" is the most Cr!tir.,,
i,'ri"" 'h'T~f'r" u may 10" said 10 mark
. va" f"'- .N'-i- OF success Win poultry IN
n"Ni N"ch . "riIvl" AN experienced urcct.,i
y ,rl!a i"" iN oar" FOR the brood during Ting
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