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y^PPLIED^ IIVMGE . Inc ..^= 1653 East Main Street -^='"- Rochester, NY 14609 USA Phone: 716/482-0300 Fax; 716/288-5989 SOME PAGES IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAIN FLAWS AND OTHER DEFECTS WHICH APP AR ON THE Volume 19 1914 # METUCHEN POULTRY FARM MINORCAS, S. C. Black, Baby Chicks, Eggs for Hatching KioK^.r"^ ^1^°"" *^^.^^"*^ ^'°°^ ]'"« i" America. They are bred right and mated right and will produce the tf^lr^lZ C A^r . ^ l,?*^"^^"^ show record at such shows a. Madi.on Square. Philadelphia. rndianapohs. Grand Central Palace, Trenton. Allentown. Hagerstown. Baltimore, etc. BrOedinOr Ppn<: far iQld **^ unsurpassed quahty birds. No order too large or •mall for me ^ICCUUIg 1 CI|» lUr 1:11^ to handle. Eggs by the setting at $3.00, $5.00 and $15.00— by no utilitv r>en. and wii: -.II .c„. f *L '^ hundred at $15.00, $25.00, $50.00 and $75.00. We have Metnchen Poultry Farm "■":.; r*,iV" Metudien, N. J. ^ LEGHORNS R. C. White Leghorns S. C. White Leghorns K. C. Brown Leghorns S. C. Brown Leghorns ni o-uu tif. ^* ^^^^^ Leghorns Silver Leghorns BueR,bbon Winner, at New York, Chicago, Boston and Buffalo un.ir.'n iS,o?S{r,»rra„7.1. ^•^'rrav'e°'-p.'e'aVed»i;l"f.JiVan^«ca^rp.'e°ae!'7„ J*'" '"' '^'^ "-''«■ -* "" TURTLE POINT FARM, W. H. Mannins, Own«r Saratoga Springs, N. Y. W. M. Anderson, Mgr. Mercer Poultry Farms ^"'^''*s«L°'cf Jlii for the RIngrlet Strai BARIirin ROCKS. ing our prize winners. the iiz^^ tV:To^r'''-^'^'''''^'' ^^^^ ^^-^ ^--• per ^'oo\''^Sj>el\a^'':k''e^^ -atin^s at $2.00 per 15. $3.00 per 30. $8.00 money back guarantee. «»"&^e Diras. pairs, trios and pens. Fertility guaranteed and stock shipped on a $3.00 per 15. $5.00 per 30. $12 per 100. Ten exceUent pens mated contain- 10 grand matings containing our prize winners, priced MERCER POULTRY FARM. C. V. Hill, Prop. TRENTON N. J. Y y^ MANHATTAN FARMS AGAIN THEY HEAD THE PROCESSION Have You Noticed My Winnings This Year ? My birds swept the decks at New York Stat.* Fair D u * 11 Expcition Greater Buffalo Poultry Show. Madf.'o? S^'uL';. "^Sar^n" ani ."."IL'' Amencan Campine Club', official .how at Philadelphir wh.r, wr' ^^'^ both Golden and Silver Championship Cup, on be,rdTii:'^':d":i:nrgrTL«' were real .how., having good hot cla„e,, and again my b, rd. are ' ""' THE PACEMAKERS OF AMERICA If you want .ome good ,toclc, either for utility or .how ouroo..-. „. I Mock h.t i. now ready. Your's for the a.king purpo.e., general h.ve°b"t f^l pr't",--^" '"" *"■" """ '^"" ""''' ""f""y "'"''J- Will BEST MATINGS, $1.00 PER EGG . , . GOOD MATINGS. 50c PER EGG. ' Send in your name on a postal for mating list. It will K, .--.J,, r u •t. and contain, de.cription of the line.t Campine, in America mL ^^'T^ wW.r' """ "■"""' ^"^ "'""'"^'- ■''•"' '."nothing b^tVeT/n C^m^inelt;;. * m J MANHAf TAN FAitMS W Geo.E.NOETH BRIGHTON N.Y. ^ .t^:V. .^ APVf. FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCir R '5 AH classified ad, are in front of book, thu. giving the .mall advertiser a chance. I & initials count as words. All pinft«:r.aH -h..^^;-: :. ... ANCONAS ANCJONAt; ONLY — BEriT STRAINIS Bheppard's Branthoover's evtrlastina layers of large white eggs Choi"? • l°''*5oo''S? "^W Hatching eggs, isior O^eir^ Jnis. ^^'''''' ^'^"'^^^ ^^-0?7 SHEPPARD'S PV\MOUS ANCONAS— greatest shows. Greatest egg record 256 average. Catalof,'ue free Cecil Sheppard. Berea, Ohio %': WANTED — EVE U V POULTH YM \ X JJ^H '"''"i-f l^''>"ti"S done and want.s ^ood quality at reasonable prices to look up our job printing adv. in this is- S«Mr ^^Z ^^^s«" ^'^y you should loose your orders on account of poor station- ary when you can get it .so cheap. rpI^mo^^?^^^^^^ -^^v. in this issue. Bea-Mar Farm. ^s k/r.^^i?'^^^'^ MAT-HLESS ANCONAS -- Si J«l°''^J^'"^^'' ^^y^""^ ^"d winner.- Sho™°*t ribbons at the Great Boston nirnT^.o^^^" *"y **^*^er two exhibitors. Circular free. C. A. Martin, Derry. N "• 027 Th^«" w^?iH^^? FAJVfOUS ANCONAS- The worlds best. First at world's fJ'«^^^?^ shows. Including London. Eng- Greatest egg record- 256 average. Cat- nhi^"^ ^'•^e- Cecil Sheppard. "^ Berea -,«^k^^'^t\^ '^^ 1'"^- WISE;' UE- tor years. First class stock Fair treatment Egg.s. stock, baby chicks. G. E. Burt. Box 5. Machias Junction. N 027 «. C. MOTTLED ANCONAS — THE coming egg machines of America. Ex- hibition quality; fine type, size and col- or. 13 and 15 per 15 eggs. W. E. Weaver. North Lima, Ohio. 027 OUR LIBERAL OFFER STARTS YOU ^^Tu'^u^'°^-^ ^°"^ ^'^^^^ ^''■ds. Ancona esu» and baby chicks. Write for offer. R c Rvder 4M7 South Salina St.. Syracu.sc, N. Y. ' 027 S. C. MOTTLED ANCONAS — THE money makers of the 20th century a few grand cockerels for sale at very reasonable prices. Eggs. »1.50 per setting Address Eph. Belmy Out- »vood. Pa. 027 EGGS FOI: HATCHING FROM prize winning Anconas. Pen No 1 $i per 15. Pen 2 $2 per 15. Houdan eggs $2 per 15. Morrell Swank, Johns- town, Pa. 28 nJr\^%^f^t CHAMPION ANCONAS. WIN- ners State cup, New Jersey meet. Pat- Tn^'^h' ^^V^ ^.^^^^^' f'^^ best Ancona Qif ""o; ^''^''^ Central Palace, N. Y 1913. Stock, eggs baby chicks. Cata- SINGLE COMB ANCONAS standard. The kind that win ;l^ ^^ catalogue free. Silverton try Farm.. Box 2. Ea.m Syracuse. NEW Illus- Poul- N. Y. 26 uJf^it.r^^^ HATCHING FROM MIL- lers trap-nested Anconas. Line-bred n«./^"r.P''°'^'^'^^'°"- B^"^ ribbon win- cni^ J^^y, °^'^ chicks and stock for sale. Catalogue free. M. S. Miller Johnstown. Pa. 29 ancon:a&--single co.mb. grand large dark breeding birds. f^om a and females. Eggs. $1.50 per 15- J7 ^LP^i ,P^°- ^ R-hwegmkn. Rich- mond. Indiana. 28 OUR LIBERAL OFFER STARTS -vou raising Single Comb black "birds Ancona eggs and baby chick.s. Write uL^'Sr-^ ^- ^- ^^'^^'•' 2*547 South Sa Mna St., Syracuse, N. Y. o27 ANDALUSIANS Rl'ny^rVhh'^'^ ?^^^^ ANDALUSIANS- Biue ribbon winners wherever shown "«avy layers the year around. Eg^s J2 and $3 per 15. Stock matter of cor- respondence. Mrs. Clark Tuthill. Wav- • "^ ^- 02K niATi: ANDALCSIANS' EGGS FROM jrricr^/^^ir ""'y!'-^. winners, at"^ Stilitv prices. My birds have won the most coveted prizes wherever shown Eggs fn [If T^^'o^^r.r^'' 24: prepaid anywhere In the IT. S. The Village Poultry Yards '.ib.sonburg. Ohio. "» u. . UnJi^^^^^'J^lV^^'^^'^ SINGLE AND Fiose Comb Blue Andalusians. First r-hnfo'^'L^^T'' ^''^'"^ Chicago to Buffalo. S^tiT *!"'''^ ^"*^ fertile eggs for sale, satisfaction guaranteed. Circular. W T. Naylor, PainesviHe. Ohio. 027 WEST END POULTRY YARD — Home of the beautiful blue Andalu- .^lans ribbon winners at leading shows ^oung and old stock hatching eggs for sale. Vitrorous birds. Write Am- brose Armstrong. Aberdeen, Md. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS lio^ks-pie/V^i^" iVHITE PLYMOUTH f. Schlosset. Cly. Pa. q^j WANTED — EVERY POULTR YMAN who wants printing done and wants pod equality at reasonable price! to iue "n,?": J.°b printing adv. in this is 'vom- ^^Z i-eason why you should loose e?v uhen^'v.''" account of poor station! eT> when you can get it so cheap. IMPERIAL BARRED PLY. ROCKS— Lyery bird a winner or sired bv a prize winner. Grand cocks, cockerels hens and pullets at all prices. Egg.s' $1 SS P^', l^-.^fiOO per. 100. "Satis^ffed Cus? tomers,-' our motto. Chas. f. Leplev Rox 105, Benfer. Pa. 027 vZ^uJ^'^u^^'^^r^ BARRED ROCKS— Yearling hens for sale; also cockerelT bred from hens with record of o"er 206 ^?i^'^'^^, ^y °"^ ^^ P^'-ks' best pedi? Den P^^^^- ^"""^^ Manning. Meshop- FLUFFLY RUFFLES BARRED e^n^'t'^Hf"^ J! ^ P'"'"^* ^"<^ special on 7 entries. Albany. 1913. They will win v?rj°v 5^°"^^ ^"^ «^S« for sale. Fair dalZ NY ^""^^^^'^^ Coons. Green- nJil^^ NESTED BARRED ROCKS- Chicks and eggs from hens laying 17 off^M^ 1' days; 26. 27 eggs per month. Catalogue free. Arthur L. Searles. Box D, Milford. New Hampshire. 27 BARKED ROCKS -- SECOND AND ri'ivJlkrS^)^^''^"'*- ,^°^^« ^5 each. Fifth fJr«^>^"? Cockerel; 4 th and 5th Buf- f?i^ S?'"'^^^^^- *^° e^ch. Frank Pletz. 1121 West 22 St.. Erie. Pa. og THOMPSON'S RINGLETS — BEST u^7^]^ . ^.^"^^^ J"^ existence; carefully and intelligently mate.l. Winners at tiT^tV " ^^^^ y^V- 'Satisfaction posi- tively guaranteed. Egg.s. one setting, f^ii )^''' settings, $5. J. J. Finnegan. 1341 (Tenessee St.. Trenton. N. J. COLUMBIAN PLYMOUTH ROCKS- Winners at Allentown, Bethlehem and 1 hiladelphia. Best strains in country stock ad eggs for sale Prices right: iVhem p?"*'""^'^"' ^^' ^^"'°" ^^- ^^^h- 27 « }I^'i^'^TS "I^H CLASS ANCONAS. Both Combs. Great Blue Ribbon win- ners at Cleveland and Wooster. Our free catalog tells It all with prices of eggs and baby chicks. E. F. Wvman Box 54, Brunswick, O. BIG. CIASSY BARRED PLYMOUTH Locks, bred for utility and exhibition purposes. Young stock for sale at prices within the reach of all. I guar, antee satisfaction. A trial will con- vince you of the quality of mv stock Address E. B. Leek. Amagansette. L. '•• N. Y. 027 BRAHMAS I Jil^J^^^x^'^^ -- \VHITE AND SILVER Laced Wyandottes. Hamburgs, White and Barred Rocks, all Leghorns and S t.rlt^'^t^ Mlnorcas and Belgian Hares ^ff •r>Vu^^''.l^'" ^2 per 40. H. Cress- man. Rlchlandtown. Pa. ,)"? /,. iwmm METUCHEN POULTRY FARM MINORCAS, S. C. Black, Baby Chicks, Eggs for Hatching hi^U.^.r^ ^7"" the best blood line, in America. They are bred right and mated right and will produce the Inf^^L^Z r A^r ": ^ ^T'^^^-?'"' «>^°vv record at such shows a. Madison Square. Philadelphia, ^dLanapohs, Grand Central Palace. Trenton. Allentown. Hagerstown. Baltimore, etc. Breeding Ppn^ far 141d **^ unsurpassed quahty birds. No order too large or .mall for me I^lCCUUIg 1 CU» lUr IV L^ to handle. Eggs by the setting at $3.00, $5.00 and $1 5.00— by no utilitv r,en. and wilJ .ell .cc. * .k * hundred at $15.00. $25.00. $50.00 and $75.00. We have Metuchen Poultry Farm ^^t No-s'e'p""' Metuchen, N. J. LEGHORN Blue Ribbon Wi-iner^ at R. C. White Leghorns S. C. White Leghorns R. C. Brown Leghorns S. C. Brown Leghorns Black Leghorns Silver Leghorns New York, Chicago, Boston and Buffalo u n.fr"k1. Xo?S{r,'u'rran%".i "^'rg;v'.»'p,'eiyed"S'u'Sf.JiVa„^«ca''^'"p,ra,l'ro J*'"* '" "'"« ""'^- "" "" TURTLE POINT FARM, W. H. Manning, Ownar Saratoga Springs, N. Y, W. M. Anderson, Mgr, Mercer Poultry Farms ^"'^tllf ^^^^^^^^ *^ ourTnz" wPn'n^r^s. ''*"^'"* Straio^Js.OO per 15. $5.00 per 30. $12 per 100. Ten exceUent pen« mated contain- slm'rS t?e Ro'ckr''^^"'"''"^'" ^"^^ ^^^'^ ^'"^«- 10 ^'^^^ n^^tings containing our prize winners, priced P-rTo"'^ihe^:'AVl?iT^f^Tll^i^^^^^^ 12.00 per 15. $3.00 per 30, $8.00 money back guarantee. ^ ' ^ ^"^ P®"^' Fertility guaranteed and stock shipped on a ing the MERCER POULTRY FARM. R 1, TRENTON N. J. 3W OAMPINE :>^ w. MANHATTAN FARMS AGAIN THEY HEAD THE PROCESSION Have You Noticed My Winnings This Year ? My birds swept the decks at New York State Fair R«^k- * i j Expcition Greater Buffalo Poultry Show, Madf.o" SquL;e Sardln and .". IL"' American Campine Club", official .how at Philadelohir w h-l. l! " *}", both Golden and Silver Champion.hip Cup. o„ be,, dU^U v 1^7' — " '*?[''"' were real .how., having good hot clLe..^nd aga'n my^^rd. .re *'• ^"' THE PACEMAKERS OF AMERICA toclc'LH n^'r^T; Tour-n^r-thetVirg"""""""'- -'•"""• «— ' h.v.°b"t fw'S "rc^f^"" """ '"= """ ''"" ■""" ""'""^ «'«..d. Will BEST MATINGS, $1.00 PER EGG. „ , . GOOD MATINGS, SOc PER EGG. Send in your name on a postal for mating li.t. It will b, f-.J.. C u I.,, and contain, de.cription of the fine.t Camp.ne. in America Al.^^ m"'^'^ hon.^of pr.z. winner, and w.nning,. There i.'nothing b^t'eHn d^m^neitny- MANHATTAN FARMS -■rm Geo.E.NOETH BRIGHTON N.Y. # m '^^^. APW- FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCir.R ven^emen AU clarified ad. are in front of book, thu. giving the .mall adverti.er a chance. & initials count as words. All oiiuM:r...H «h„-^;-: . . . . ANCONAS ANCJONAiJ ONLY -- BEST STRAINS Mieppard's Branthoover^ everlasting l»Fors of large white eggs. Choicp t^'^'^J^W "P-i. Hatching'^^ggs. ?8°fo? d.;.ei?2'M*nis. S^^*^"^* ^''^'''^ ^^%-- SlnS?^?^^^'^ FAMOUS ANCONAS- Single or Rose Comb. First at world's greatest shows. Greatest egg record 256 average. Catalogue free Ceci Sheppard, Berea, Ohio. 27 WANTED— EVERY POULTRYMAN 7^A "^^"llf printing done and wants good quality at reasonable prices to look up our job printing adv. In this is- Vi?:^ ^^ reason why you should loose your orders on account of poor station- ery when you can get it so cheap. n^^^J^^^^^^ ^^^V- IN THIS ISSUE. Bea-Mar Farm. oo M^vilJ.!^'^ MAT-HLESS ANCONAS- Marvelous winte,, layers and winner.^ 2L™ ♦! ribbons at the Great Boston ^fr^T^io^^" any other two exhibitors. Circular free. C. A, Martin, Derry, N "• 027 TlS? w^?A?^^? FAMOUS ANCONAS- The worlds best. First at world's fJ"^^'®x^ shows. Including London. Eng- land MRClfion Square and C'.eveand Greatest egg record— 256 average. Cat- alogue free. Cecil Sheppard. Berea c»nio. f^^j "A WORD TO THE WISE ' RE- TiSa^^llrl ^^^f *'®®'? breeding Anconas for years. First class stock. Fair treatment Eggs, stock, baby chicks. U. E. Burt, Box 5. Machias Junction. N *• 027 «. C. MOTTLED ANCONAS — THE ooming egg machines of America. Ex- hibition quality; fine type, size and col- or 13 and 15 per U eggs. W. E Weaver, North Lima. Ohio. 027 OUR LIBERAL OFFER STARTS YOU '"*'i?*u''^"'5.^* ^°"^ ^'*<^*^ ^''■'Is- Ancona eggs and baby chicks. Write for offer. R. c Ryder 4647 South vSalina St,. Syracu.se, N. Y. 027 S. C MOTTLED ANCONAS — THE money makers of the 20th century A few grand cockerels for sale at very reasonable prices. Eggs. $1.50 per setting. Address Eph. Belmy nut- wood. Pa. 027 EGGS FOR HATCHING FROM prize winning Anconas. Pen No 1 $1 per 15. Pen 2 |2 per 15. Houdan eggs 12 per 15. Morrell Swank, Johns- town, Pa. 28 ne?s^?«^t ^"AMPION ANCONAS. WIN- Tn =l^'«J^l^- Special for best Ancona Qif "^o; ^''^"^ Central Palace. N. Y.. loi-L ^^^""^^^.^^^ ^aby chicks. Cata- Br^oil^. N^'^j.'^''"^ ^^^^^ «^^^«- «-"2? SINGLE COMB ANCONAS NEW standard. The kind that vvin. lilus- tr? Fnr^r^ «^"% ^^®^- Silverton Poul- try Farm.. Box 2. East Syracuse. N Y 26 ler^s^^?«f ^^ HATCHING FROM MIL- lers trap-nested Anconas. Line-bred n7r.^^^nP'°^r^*°"- ^lue ribbon w^n- r V. Catalogue free. M. S. .Miller Johnstown, Pa. 29 i.r^J^^^^A^S^NGLE CO.MB. GRAND large, dark breeding birds from i great laying strain, for sale, in malel ne? ^T^^%^• S^*^^' ^1-50 per 15: |? rnd\^'lndl?^°a. ^- -^^-^-^n. Ric|- OUR LIBERAL OFFER STARTS An"p.n«'^*"'^ Single Comb black birJs^ Ancona eggs and baby chicks. Write nnV?r« ^ ^ ^y*^^''' 2647 South Sa! Una St.. Syracuse, N. Y. o27 ANDALUSIANS Bluy^rVJi^^'^ ?^^^^ ANDALUSIANS- Biue ribbon winners wherever shewn K^t"^^ l^,^^'*^ *^e year around. Eggs J2 ^nd 13 per 15. Stock matter of cor- respondence. Mrs. Clark Tuthill, Wav- '^'^' ^- ^' 028 RLUr<: ANDALUSIANS' EGGS FROM my great prize winners, at utility J^vefed nrT ^^^^l ^^^« ^°" the mos^ coveted prizes wherever shown. Eggs fn f^"" }?''J^rr.l''^ 24: prepaid anywhl^fl <^-^^^ ?• ^- V^^ Village Poultry Yards Gihsonburg. Ohio. .r x «. un, Rn^^^^r^^^v^^r^^TED SINGLE AND Rose Comb Blue Andalusians. First cintTUn^^ ^''^"' Chicago to Buffalo, fpnlfo f ^""^ ^""^ '^^^"e ^«^*?s for sale, satisfaction guaranteed. Circular. W T. Naylor. Palnesvllle, Ohio. 027 WEST END POULTRY YARD — IfriT/ IKK ^^^ heautlful blue Andalu- stans ribbon winners at leading shows Young and old stock hatching eggs for sale. VIeorous birds. Write Am- brose Armstrong. Aberdeen. Md. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS „ W^]!5J^^S HIGH CLASS ANCONAS Both Combs. Great Blue Ribbon win- ners at Cleveland and Wooster. Our free catalog tells It all with prices of eggs and baby chicks. E. F. Wvman Box 64, Brunswick, O. ., ^I^ F^/SJ BARRED PLYMOUTH Rocks, bred for utility and exhibition purposes. Young stock for sale at prices within the reach of all. I guar- antee satisfaction. A trial will con- vince you of the quality of mv stock. Address E. B. Leek. Amagansette. L. I.. N. Y. ^^27 BARRED AND WHITE PLYMOUTH purpo^s^'^^oun'. "V"l^ and exhibition able nriV>« J ".^ f *°^^ ^* very reason- for sa?e ^S«t.«>. {1"^' exhibition birds ? «^>!f' Satisfaction guaranteed. W F. Schlosser. Cly, Pa. 027 WANTED — EVERY POULTRYMAN who wants printing done and wants good quality at reasonable priced t^ i?e "'v.''"!^^^ printing adv. In th?s Is- vnn; ^^ reason why you should loose your orders on account of poor station- ery when you can get It so cheap pJpJv^h?//^ BARRED PLY. ROCKS- winner rr^«;S""^'',°^ «^''«^ ^^ a prize r^H ,1 9^^^^ cocks, cockerels, hens and pullets at all prices. Eggs $i 50 ?om.l«^.^^•^^ per. 100. "Satisffed Cul: reljfg^h^^j^,?, ?-?HED ROCKS^ Snd^'ire? ^"^ ^*'^ ^^^°^<^ ofTver 20^ trL^ ^^ ^y ?"*^ °' Parks' best pedl- greed males. Emma Manning. Meshop- Pen, 1 a. ^^j Rnrl^^J n MUFFLES BARRED ?r,tJ?^~^ ? ^ P'"*^®^ an^P^^ . ^9^^™ BROWN LEGHORNS. ?w5 winning stock from the best blood lines In America. Grand cocker- els at $1.00. A limited number of hens and Mammoth Pekin Ducks for sale. Ti^^ »yffht. We guarantee satisfac- tlon Mrs. Claudia Betts, Hillsdale. Mich. 027 BROWN LEGHORNS — CLOSING ??M J^^'""".'l *;^n« *"<> •"• cockeVil at $3.60. worth twice as much. Send w.»*^^'°*^"®- ^'*^ ^- C.' The Under- bill Farms, Fort Ann, N. Y. 28 FEBRUARY ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS that won 5 blue ribbons at one fair. Eggs $1 per 15. Octoraro Poultry Farm, Nottingham, Pa. 28 R. C. BROWN LEGHORNS OP Ex- ceptional quality and breed for heavy laying as well. They have the cor- rect color and shape. Eggs reason- able and stock in season. E. E. Huff- man, New Alexandria, Pa, 28 ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS, "Kulp Strain." Bred for heavy egg production. Eggs from high ocoring .stock $4 per 100. Pirtle Poultry ^arm, Hloomfield, Iowa. 28 SINGLE COMB BROWN AND BUPP Leghorn standard bred. Eggs $1 and $1.50 per 15. Baby chicks $1.75 per doz.; $12 per 100. Mating list free. Ar- cus H. Young, Coopersburg, Pa. R. 2. 39 BUFF ORPINGTONS S. C. BUFF AND WHITE ORPING- tons — Cocks and cockerels at $^, $10, and $15 each. Hens and pullets from $2 to $10 each. Eggs from three grand pens in each variety at $2, $3 and $5 per 15. Mrs. J. W. Lewis, Okland., Ky. 029 S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS OF THE better kind. Leading blue ribbon win- ners at the big shows since 1901. Nine firsts, two seconds, this fall. Booklet free. Joshua Shute, Meriden, Conn. 027 SPRINGDAL POULTRY FARM — Buff Orpingtons. Strong type and col- or; great layers; have unlimited range. Hatching eggs, 15c each. A. H. Ren- ninger, Shanesville, Pa. Member ef National S. C. Buff Orpington Club. S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS OF QUAL»- Ity. Winners at Bucks Co. Fair, Beth- lehem, North Penn Poultry show. Egmu --$1. $2, $3 per 15; 100, $6. Roy a finyder. Pleasant Valley, Pa. $2% S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS— NOTH- ing else. Prices right. Stock and eggu right. What more could you ask? R. I. Leary, Eden, Md., No. 2. $2S S. C. BUFF AND WHITE ORPINQ- tons — Cocks and cockerels at $1, |1» and $16 each. Hens and Pullets from $2 to $10 each. Eggs from thr«e jran pens In each variety at $2, $3 and $5 per 16. Mrs. J. w. Lewis, Okland, Ky, ^29 MACS QUALITY ORPINGTONS — « grand pens mated for quality. Single oP"?**^^"'^ Orpingtons. Pullets scoring 96 1-2, cockerels 95. Special prices •■ pens. Stock and eggs for sale at all ^r!"^^ir.^- ^' McAdams. GreenTlUe. IlL, Ltona Co. ^2* SINGLE COMB BUFF ORPINGTONS —Grand laying strain. Winners where- ever shown. Excellent color, typ. aad w.uo^/®''^' chicks, eggs for hatchin*. Write for prices. Guarantee and win- Ch^dds^Vordrk"*'^'''' ''•"'•»• «*% kuZ^^fP^^ ^- P' OnPINGTONS - S^r^t K^.r^**'^^' J'^*r<'*''<* ^'"• NESTED, PEDIGREED, 7th year. Buff and White Orpingtons. "**''L,^*"*«'' '*y«" Best pen avi?: for sale. Catalogue for stamp. Alf Peters. 1048 Taylor st.. Scranton. Pa. M fJS}^^^'^^^^ AMERICAN BEAU- n*rf'"«%'"a^' ^- ^"* OrpingtoHS. Win- ners at Syracuse. Allentown. Pater- son, Passaic. Eggs $3 and $6 per set- ting. Cockerels far sale. H Schuster Hawthorne. N J. Hchuster^ ^'' / ># ^ ^W^ FEBRUARY r«?; "p- BUFF ORPINGTONS— I HAVTT mated four yards of very choice bird? all for my own us^ \\n^^ \, i\ "iras, eggs after Feb Ist" A stra'in %"''^'"« ln"?he^^'tVTd ^t'' ^-f'^b^•?od^' l?n%^; iSc{5linTcent^:r"pl?acV T^'i ^'^.Tv^' Eggs $5 and $3 perl5. FertiliTy guar anteed. Send for mating list ^ BS Fry, Danbury. Conn. 28 8. DecemK^22Tn^^^^NS-PEN NO. lets q 1 9 L ,i ^2 eggs from 14 pul- Ihof ? ^"^ months old. Can you beat 13 GD'od^'yio' '7V^ Eggs "i^S^OO for riKK^ . ^y^^ ^^^ color, from blue U^^aI ^'"ners- Reference: D^nno? Bradstreet. John T Harrnn 11c «oo sale Ave., Garfield, N. J. °^' ^^^ ^ %^- FOR S.\LE— EGGS FROM PRT7ir winning BulT Orpingtons of Ros^e and Pad^nr^^^f' ^^^ Bedford. Mass. 26 PudeTord strains. Send for mating list Ei^^^tAn^?^^^ ^^TK ORPINGTON of fhe best bfooH^I'" setting, from some X:». • . "^^°^ in the country. Send for winnings and mating list J c Forrest, Cherrydale. Va. 28 I2l»'ft^^o?y^o OP^PJNGTON BREEDERS iIVs ^i?^}^ ?rj:^^ ?^°^^ birds and #in. • ^nn ♦^•^^. ®^^^- Eggs— $2.00 per 15 e? Bo^/V M CI''°"^^^ ^^^'^ Jno.^Hack.: er, Box F, Marissa, 111. ^g POULTRY FANCIER SICILIAN BUTTERCUPS — THF Thfee'1?st a"t"'^^^ ^°"^y "^^kfr?. AlVo firSP^ ^^,P'8^ Baltimore show Also first pen 1912-13 Also flrat ^^ri, on eggs. Mating list Feb Harrv^ P ^nopp. Rocks, Md. " "^"^y 1^8 n5i?K^''"^AN^ BUTTERCUPS — BLUE and K.T'.""^''^ ^' Mohnton. Refding Franlf R^^"^"^'';., Eggs— $2.00 per 15 i^rank Ruck, Fleetwood, Pa. 26 . SICILIAN BUTTERCUPS AT vtm v'ear'^'S'W^"'".^ ^^^^^^f eggs'" h.' one hIad'pH K,^ I" ^"^^^ E&°s from pens (Rev? <<^^^ ^f'' c cockerels. Circular. fKev.) Sahler & Sons. Harlingen. N. J 027 WEGE'S BUFF COCHIN BANTAIM rnTBi^ff^"' ^'"""'•^ at PhiladJlpJS and Baltimore last year, a grand lo^ sile'^'^G m'^^.^"^ breeding ftoc"k Ht sale. G. M. Wege, Hanover, Pa. IT n^^S'T^hf"^^ COCHIN BANTAMS, — ii,ggs $1.50 a setting. Good Cocker- els for sale at $1.50 and $2 Ra?ph 8 Hamman, Box 39. Zionsville, Pa.^ 2» BABY CHICKS BLACK LEGHORNS __f/^PVff«SJi^^.^^^^^ LEGHORNS lOKing for I have them from orizp win ners Send for illustrated mating Tst" Scott Long. Carey, Ohio. ^ 027 In^^rnS'^J^^^' ?^^S FOR HATCH- ing rom my grand prize S. C. Black if.^^o'-ns. winners at AllentowA, Hag- Jffi^^"' Lonsr^ Island, Mohnton and SidUo?- *=?*r ^^""^^^ ^y ^ Boston tnd Madison Square winner. $5 a setting Of 15 eggs. R. E. Moyer, Reading, pf 027 BLACK LEGHORNS — BEAUTIFUL birds; yel ow legs, greenish sheen, v^y hardy, winter layers money makers Sfd^'i.^'^^ !,^;^^i^^ matingsf $75r$2 and $5. Bradford Brothers. Bangor, N 028 tn^t^^S^i^^^^^^^N COCKERELS. $1 io«!'' ?P^ored and White Muscovey, $3 Ralnh wn^"' ^A\ ^^'^'^ mles Parir d,e Wyandoiies; Hshel Rc^ Wns "'^"°'*^^^":Ypunj.. v* yckofl White lS- horns. Hanover Poultry Farm. Hanov.r. Pa! 027 per 15 or SROn^ "^inn^^^;. ^^^^' »!••• Onn QAn ? ^'l?" cockerels at $1.50 up. ?or^ $16 00^^T^^.5h^^^ (Model) incubi: berla^nd Pa. ^^ ^"^ ^^"^^^' Northum- BABY CHICKS— EGGS FOR HATCH- Whit. ^/i'^koff-BIanchard Single C^i nVil^in leghorns— the strain that tur^ ^l^i^f^. Coming's foundation. Every chick full Of vitality, bred for bie e« ?2'' centi''"!:'^^"'^-^^^' 15 cents;^fljg^ elch vi^^^'t^^''^^ or more, 10 cenS d?ed* ii^^f' V P^"" setting. $5 per hun- dred. Maple Lodge Farm. Inc., Newtol D^vf^^i^'^f- 9' W- LEGHORNS. iRnr^ui- ? "P,*^ blood direct. Barred ?f «to ^^adley Bros.' blood. Quality Sited q«n^H"%'^"^r^- Inspection In! price' list T '"^ m'""^?, ^V^loKue and Slick Eddy, ^enna. "^^^'^^^^ Upper if .\n/^-n^mb^.-f^l% ^.Vr^^^l lur^nip^Ura^,!-' sTo^c^k^^^or^^io*^ ing plant. Bound Brook N J «S^fc in fine condition, wfue for price! *C N. Reynolds, Canton. Pa. P"^®'- ^ BABY CHIX— KELLERSTRASq S C ^ggl^ $''3To"fi^"% chi^m Kr^io#: r^gga. $3.00 per 16. Booking ordara liriTJ" i;^'^y°"- Corresponfence 25? BABY CHICKS. WYCKOFF T PO- horns; July $9.46 per 100; earlier ^ 5ne'%en.^^.^^^= ^J""'*""^ advance ord^; Po\d^^^U?rn^ee.^-Buliri:id ^iTuV^ mTur. c^oX^^ P^^inips,^R^ 20lf %"i|! BABY CHICKS $10.00 PER 100 — E&&S from 2-year-olds and vearlin« \lin rSf/ ^?.^' E.xhibition r^atinS?! Jat«i Sr ^«U'"^ *'^ ^5 eggs. Send f.r F^rrLf "^ ^**-^ ^- ^' The UuderhlU l-arms. Port Ann. N. Y. Jf EGGS AND BABY CHICKS PROM rorS^H' \[^°F''^^'StRndeird bred. SingU SrKl ^c^''^ Leghorns at farmer^ prices. Some of the best laying blo«d in the country, r s. Meckley. Nefl-si i-a. ^ BELGIAN HARES n«?2l^ PEDIGREED RUFUS RED ueigian hares are found hopping in r.h*'*!^^. ^^y ***^«- The Jumbo Flem- isn Giants are known everywhera. Large steel grays and jet blacks. Prlcei ff^f-K McCulley's Rabbltry. North Lewisburg. Ohio. x^^^i ^ RED BELGIAN HARES HEATTTTT Guine\'"^ni. "''"^^^ «^^^' re^at^nlbS: Guinea pigs. Geo. T. Thurston. 417 Post Ave.. Rochester, N. Y. Jf BIRDS T?n?w/W^^ — ST. ANDREASBICnO 5fJi "'x^^^'''"^". warblers. English Nor- wich. Home raised— imported. Breed- Crlst^o^n^Ohlo.^^'*"^- ^^«^** Gense»er. ( BLACK ORPINGTONS BLACK AND WHITE ORPINGTONS — Champion Foxhurst Farm strain. Egga from show birds, $5 per 15. Util- ity birds, 12 per 15. Also stock for sale. Mrs. D. Hlnes. East Lansdowne, f*a. 27 BLACK ORPINGTONS— YEAR-OLD hens for sale, |2 each. One superb cock, 15. Rev. H. N. VanDeusen, Mil- ford, NT tf S. C. BLACK ORPINGTONS — COCKS and cockerels, cock and Duke of Kent strain Eggs in season. Black Orping- ton Farm. Ligenler,, ind. 26 "EXCEPTIONAL" BLACK ORPING- ton Cockerels. Double value for your money. Just a few left; $2 and |3 each. Eggs 10c. each. Finest laying exhibition strain. 'rnos. D Wlnter- muth, Jr., Horseheads, N. Y. 29 SINGLE COMB BLACK ORPING- tona — Good laying strain. Winners wherever shown. Eggs $1.50 per 15. Stock for sale. Centennial Poultry Yards. Hanover, Pa. 26 BLACK WYANDOTTES BLUE RIBBON BLACK WYAN- dottes — Winners at New York, Boston. Chicago and Cleveland, 1912-1912-1914 Stock and eggs for sale. F. C. Sites*" North Dover, Ohio. President Amerl- can Black Wyandotte Club. BLUE ORPINGTONS BLUE ORPINGTONS— MOST BEAU- tiful and profitable chicken of the day. Write for mating list. N. B. Hart- man^ Box 107. Grantwood-on-Hudson, «• Y. 28 COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES COCK- erels and cock birds for sale at |3 to 16 each. These birds are worth double the amount I ask. Eggs $3 per 15; 16 per 30. Satisfaction guaranteed. Horseshoe Poultry Yards. Hlck.ville. Lfc 1., N. Y. Q27 CAMPBELL'S COLUMBIAN WYAN- dotte*. winners of l 2 3 Auburn 1913 fi^ggs from winners, $2 |1.60 per' 16. 6 extra free. Get mating list. Wyan- dotte Ranch McLean. N. Y. 021 COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES CLOS- Ril.«"'- ^'«»l««t quality, lowest price* ?f5^ ^'^^ chance to get winners. Send money. State your wanta. Ill K»ve you over value. Satisfaction guaranteed. A, B. Campbell, McLean, N. Y. jjg VVHEN YOU BUY A $3 COLUMBIAN or Partridge Wyandotte cockerel from ^?KK^°" ?*^ *' ^°'''*» o' satisfaction (ribbon winners). Chickens from blue ribbons. 25c each. Eggs, |1.60 per COL. WYANDOTTES— GRAND SPE- ciai sale. Hens and pullets at |3 and 12 each. Eggs at reduced prlcea Horse- shoe Poultry Yards. HicksvlUe. N. Y. 027 COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTE COCK- f* A j^P<^ ^°S^ b'rds for sale at $3.00 to $5.00 each. These birds are worth double the amount I ask. Eggs $3.00 per 16; $5.00 per 30. Satisfaction guar- «1 t®^M, Ho'"8«shoe Poultry Yards, HIcksvIlle. L. I.. N. T. ©27 COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES — Grand special sale. Hens and pullets at $3 and $2 each. Eggs at reduced prices. Horseshoe Poultry Yards. HicksvlUe, N. Y. 027 WYANDOTTES — 15c FOR BABY chicks; 7c for eggs, from farm-raised Columbian Wyandotte breeders. Cir- cular gives list of winnings at Allen- town, Hagerstown, Washington, Rich- mod, Rochester, Baltimore and smaller shows. See our Leghorn ad. Novova Farm. Silver Spring, Md. 2« POULTRY FANCIER COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES — Grand breeding cockerels from $3.00 up. Bred from heavy trap nested lay- ers. Springfield and Rochester win- ners. Booking orders for month old chicka Oren Hanes, South Colton, N. ^- 36 CORNISH CORNISH INDIANS— MY SPECIAL- ty since 1892. Baltimore, New York, Boston and Louisville winners. Eggs half price now. Stock at reduced prices after June 1st. Circular free. T. D. Moore. Hopkinsville Ky.. Box 92 027 DARK CORNISH EGGS AND STOCK for sale. Have a few very good cock- erels for sale; early hatched; have good color ond size; prices reasonable. Clyde Dille, Washington, Pa. 028 DARK CORNISH GLEN BANNER Yaj-ds. Winning 1st young pen; 4 Spe- cials on 3 etries. Club Show, Chicago. 1912^. Eggs ad stock reasonable, con- sidering quality. James Hales. 145 Ballwin, St. Paul. Minnesota. 027 WHITE AND DARK CORNISH Eggs, 3.00 and $5.00 per 15. Have matod. up 4 pens for the 1914 breed- ing season. Every pen is headd by a prize winner. All females in pens No. 1 and 3 are first and second prize birds. Females in No. 2 and 4 are third and fourth prize birds, with a few unshown birds of Just as good quality as in pen 1 and 3. Mating list ready Feb. 1st. J. W. Tawney, Mont- gomery, Pa, R. No. 1. 028 DARK CORNISH COCKERELS — Jumbo strain. Vigorous blocky birds. 7 to 9 pounds, bred from New York State Fair winners. Eggs in season. Lynn H. Fitch, Clinton, N. Y. 27 CAMPINES SILVER CAMPINES AND GOLDEN VVyandottes. M. B. Stenger, Mercers- burg, Pa. 27 SILVER CAMPINES ~ A FEW OF ReT. Jones' Improved English Campine chicks; April hatched. Cockerels, $6; pullets. $4. Address a F. Townsend. Weedsport, N. Y. tf TWO HUNDRED SILVER CAM- pines for sale — cocke^rels and pullets Also four hundred bantams. J. H. Meh- ring, Littlestown, Pa. 62 IMPROVED SILVER CAMPINE Cockerels and Ancona pullets. We are offering some exceptional bargains this month. Will be glad to quote you prices Riverside Poultry Yards, Johnstown, ^^- 028 GOLDEN CAMPINE» — AT THE J!'"?^' Chicago, 111., show I won ist ?.f*T?",..^*™*'*"« P®"- Is' Golden cock. Xd Golden hen in strongest competi- "••▼«'■ "hown in America. My 1st pen will be headed by Ist pen cockerel, 9*1'°^??- *"** 2d pen will be headed by 1st Chicago cock bird. Eggs reason- able. Golden Campines exclusively. JSn*^ 21/'/*''' Carver's Red Farm, Se- ▼tile, Ohio. 027 OHOICB SILVER CAMPINES — IM- proved English type. Van Shell and Jacobus strains. Bred for exhibition and heavy egg production. Eggs, $1 50 ani $$.$• per 16. Satisfaction guaran- teed. James Keefer, Millersburg, Pa. SILTHR— GOLDEN CAMPINES. RE- member before buying elsewhere, it will b© to your Interest to get my prices on eirgs. Mating list free, send for it Dr Pmdhomme, Desk W, Thurmont, Md. 77 SILVER CAMPINES — KENNEDY'S Sicilian Buttercups, Tillinghast All eggs. $2.00 per setting straight. Mem- **®^.,^H."®^^"P ^^^^- ^'- H. Adams, Out- wood, Pa. 20 JOCOY'S AMERICAN WHITE CAM- pines have the greatest combination Of desirable qualities ever before bred into one breed. J. a. Jocov. Towanda. FEBRUARY JACOBUS CAMPINES — GOLDEN and Silver. Original Introducer, with experience. Show record and reliabil- ity. Established and assured. Con- sider carefully and start right. For best results you should have my strain. See display advertisement for show winnigs. M. R. Jacobus, Box 276-F, Ridgefield, N. J. 27 SILVER CAMPINES, BRED FOR large egR.s and fine markings. Hatch- ing eggs. Setting $2.50; 100, $15. Write for mating list. M Bayerdorffer, Oakwod Heights, N. Y., Specialist. 28 SILVER CAMPINES — KENNEDY'S strain and Sicilian Buttercups. Our Butercups won 4 first prizes, 2 seconds and one third at the great Pottstown show. Campine eggs $3 per 15. But- tercups $2 per 15. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Conrad Bros., Outwood, Pa. 28 SILVER CAMPINES, JACOBUS Strain; Sicilian Buttercups. All eggs $2.50 per 15. J. VonNeeda, 424 Rose St.. Williamsport, Pa. 27 SILVER AND GOLDEN CAMPINES The champions of them all. Write for general stock list Let us know your wants. We can supply them. Mating list ready February Ist. Your name on a postal card will bring you a copy of same. Manhattan Farms, Ge* B. Noeth. Owner, Brighton. N Y. 2t Pa. If DUCKS AMERICAN ENGLISH PENCIUBD and White (Fishel strain) Indian Run- ner eggs. White egg strain. Breed- ers carefully mated by expert poultry i^^^f' E*"®* mating list. Brookalde Poultry Farm, R. 1, Olyphant. Pa. WHITE MUSCOVEY DUCKS, ROUEN drakes and Red Pyle Game Bantams. frTA® w'nn'ng stock for sale. Ducka $5.00 a pair; bantams, $3.00 a pair W R. Reeves. Trimble, Ohio. Box 34. * 26 WHITE PEKIN DRAKES — FINE stock at $3 00 each. B. Schmld. R^ u. 2. West wood, N. J. 26 BARGAIN WHITE INDIAN RUN- ner ducks; 10 hens, 5 drakes; Fishel *^V, "ri,^^***"^ ^^ "^o^e to the city; must S? \iJJt®®® ^o® ""® young ducks; hens. $3, drakes, $2; worth three times the amount aaked. f. W. McDonald New Brighton, Pa., R. D.. No. 1. ENGLISH PENCILED ALSO WHITB Runners — Guaranteed White Egg Strains. Good breeders and younj stock at reasonable prices. Please write me your wants. Mrs. George W Church, R. 7, TownviUe. Pa. $7 PURE INDIAN RUNNERS -. HAR- shearger Strain. Blue Ribbon winners Fawn and white—they lay pure white eggs. One price and one quality. Book your orders early and avoid disappoint- S?™ •. We guarantee satisfaction. SfPl.^ ^'' l^'J^'^^ 'o'" SO: $6 for 100 Mrs. E. R Robinson. Franktown. Vs. COLORED MUSCOVEY DUCKS — ^tii. wk";^ *^^ drakes and one duck. « °wr**'** Guineas. Prices very rea- RsTinh^Vn Satisfaction guaranteed. Ralph Wilson, Bloomyille, Ohio. 027 and^WhU ^y?^r^?.^ DUCKS — FAWN and White. Strictly white egg layers. S?'?t'n."J ^i^''^ ^^y*""'- A flne selection noff *^^ ^V ■*^®- Eggs in season. Catalogue free. Write today. a J Yoder, Granntsville, Md. 027 ^i^?J6.^ RUNNER DUCKS— FAWN ?.?i'^ w.^'^^ ^^*^* E«f«f StralS; power i^\ ^^'^.y layers, stock and eggs foi sale. 40 per cent, discount balance of season. C. J. Yoder, Grantsville, Md 0?7 ENGLISH PENCILED INDIAN RUN- ner duck white egg strain. Stock and eggs for sale. Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm. Easton, Pa. ""*i.rj W^!i2W^if PENCILED AND FAWN White Indian Runner Duck erss for "»«//om A No. 1 birds at from $1 31 to $1.60 per 12. I can please you. Har- rison M. Ingrahara, Union City, Pa. ^^ ^5^ ^^^ specials New $4^2 J?' 9?^^f 5''°'" ^''^ 8^''^"<^ pens I*. 13. $7, 26. Watson Westfall. Sayre, *^*- 29 EGGS FOR HATCHING o^^^S^ ^^Jh HATCHING — ENGLISH Red Caps. Silver Campines; $2 a set- Ki ^' .Columbian Wyandottes from blue ribbon winners, $1.50 a setting 2..fri« ^** ^""^ Columbian WyaSdottes at sacrifice prices. Mrs. George W Her- oux, Woonsocket, R. i.''^*'^^® ^' "Jj^" i-^n^^.^ ^^^ HATCHING FROM THE following breeds— Single Comb White Comb° "wh.t^*^^*^- ^f'"^ R«*^«' Singll v^i^ w^**® Orpingtons. They lay and win. Write your wants. .7. o Beck- ner, Onnallnda, Pa. ii«CK- EGGS FOR HATCHING— TWENTY one years of successful breeding en- tleles us to oflfer the poultry public hfEfn ^^^^^ °"^ ^^^h srade ^yearliig nrL^f ^''^i at a very low figur^-manf prize winners are now In our utUltv yards. Eggs from our prize winners on YoKn^^«"°1- }^'^'i^y S. C. W. Leghorns" ?0f) fifh.f^''^*".' J^-26 per 15; $5 per i^i" ^nl\^ f"i*^ f "^ Orpington 10c per clfster%^."*#.^ ''"^'"' ^'"^ S^' I-^rt ^29^ J^ ^'^•^^' '♦O $2.00; THOR- oughbred Brahmas, Rocks, Wyandottes, Reds, Minorcas, Leghorns, Hamburgs, 19 varieties. Houdans, White Orping- vX' 'I i^'^i.' >?^ ^3- Catalogue'^3l!t ye«r. t>. K. Mohr. Coopersburg, Pa. 29 FOR SALE I'z^r^^uH^^^T^i^^ OXYGEN VITAL- for 12^0 nn^V^''**r.''"^««: '^^Jl sell onL' o ^' ^*.^ Magic Egg Tester, used for $3.50. J. o. Beckuer. Onnallnda, ^^ 030 FOR SALE— R. & s. C. ANCONAS— Sheppard strain. Cocks, hens. coST erels and pullets. $1.00 to $1.50 each Lewis O. Mayer. Columbia, pa. 027 GOLDEN LACED WYANDOTTES RpK^^^S SPANGLED HAMBURGS — fi Lr^ll^^- G^^'-^nteed fertile eggs show! finl^nd^^V^'*^ ^X, prominent OnrTf; Splendid layers. Circular free, correspondence cheerfully answerld! mintow^pT.''' '^'° ^"^^"* ■^' ^J- HOUDANS HOUDANS — WINNERS, BRED FOR U ig^s"%^\T^^ Bethlfhe?? c^?s^ %.\^}"^K^.' ^^' three settings, $5. Re- ?ee?^ Wh?L ^P';"- ^Fertility guaran- teei. White anl Black Orpingtons Pehem.*Pr^*- ^"^^ ^- ^osebacV Beth'- Z8 R-i^-^^^^^'^ FAMOUS HOUDANS— rinf;«i^«°?*' ^"*^ '^*^<* cock. Gra^ Central Palace, on 3 entries. Booking Chls'^E^'A rr, ^^V'^r. '^" , <^atalogue. CaSf cnas. E, Arnold, Babylon, N. Y. 28 LAKENVELDERS CHEAP— LAKEENWELDER COCK- rn^* /r?"" ^^]^ ^^ ^«^ price to make h?^^,5°'' winter stock. Also good breeling pens f these beautiful eveV^ lasting layers. Prices rasonable. Q. H. Meek. Fostoria, Ohio. §27 LANGSHANS BLACK LANGSHAN EGGS FROM Blue Ribbbon winners at Sewicklee. MsKeesport and Pittsburgh. $3 per U, H^* ^^*'®' ^^ "P- E. Porter and Son. 1400 Chappel Ave.. BanksviUe. Pa. 027 1^^^,^ LANGSHAN COCKERELS and Pullets of the highest class com- ing on for the winter shows. White your wants. E Porter and Son. 1400 Chappel avenue, BanksviUe. Pa. 027 HICKS' CHAMPION BLACK LANQ- shans — Blue ribbon winners. Grand Central Palace, N. Y., Augusta, Ga., etc. Stock, eggs, baby chicks. Cata- logue. Dr. Ellas Peter Hicks. Bound Brook. N. J. 27 LEE'S "PERFECTION" STRAIN Black Langshans win best display at Club Show. Rochester, N, Y.. December 1913. Top-notch stock for sale at right prices. C. G. Lee. Box 25. Ovid Center. N. Y. a DOMINIQUES no^-^'Si'S^F^— WILLIAM DAVEN. ports Domlniques, Griswoldvllle, Mass Jive years New York's biggest win- ners. Circulars free. 27 AMERICAN DOMINIQUES — THE rt*""^****"^ y?®^® *" '" Domlniques. A Q. Carter, Freeport, Maine. 27 AMERICAN DOMINIQUE POULTRY tWn th?J*i?J?*' ^.- 7- Nothing better, wto^y^*'*.^^** variety. Also Columbian Wyandottes of the highest quality. New circular In January. Eggs in season. Dr. Harwood, Proprietor. 27 DOGS SCOTCH COLLIE & FOX TERRIER dogs and puppies. The collies for their intelligence as dogs and watchfulness on the farm and town. The fox terrier dog which is more harmful than poison to rats and of no harm around chick- en pons Dogs and puppies of both breeds at all times. D. C. Dwryea. 645 Russell ave., Johnstown, Pa. st GOLDEN WYANDOTTES AND SIN- gle Comb White Leghorns. Heavy laying strains. Mrs. George W Church R. 7. Townvllle, Pa. w. ^.nurch GOLDEN WYANDOTTES WIN ners at New York State Fair. Yonk- ers, and Grand Central Palace. Cock- erels for sale. Mating list ready Jan- ^ViL ^' ?®''- W- E^^''^ Mounteney Bellevue Ave., Yonkers. N . Y. GOLDEN WYANDOTTES— WINNING 21 blue ribbons, 3 Specials in 1913 R C. Reds and White Runner Duck erg orders now booked. Booklet free S J. Hunter, R. 10, Washington. Pa. 26 GAMES CUBANS AND GLEEZENS PIT Ganies for sale by S. H. Thompson. Yarbro, Ark. ^ ^,1 BLACK BREASTED RED AND SIL- ver Duckwing Pit Games. Eggs $1 50 per 13. Heavyweight. Write me'en- closlng stamp for circular before or- dering elsewhere. Clark B Prlc*» Rochester. Mich. 28 HAMBURGS OKE'S HAMBURGS AND BANTAMS win; five varieties Hamburgs; ten va- rlet es Bantams; see winnings at New y^,' Boston ad Baltimore shows. It ^"^,'*^*J*^®- Stock and eggs for sale. R. Oke, Box 361, London. Canada. 027 MINORCAS ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS exclusively. Northup strain. Prize winners at every show where exhibit- el. Baby chix stock, hatching eggs. Write me your wants. Mrs. Cora A. Shoemaker, Granville Summit. Pa. 028 ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS— First class stock for sale. Eight blues won this fall. Two at Greater New York State Show. Six at New York State Fair at Syracuse. Mrs. Cora Shoemaker, Granville Summit, Pa. 21 WANTED — EVERY POULTRYMAN who wants printing done and wants good quality at reasonable prices to look up our Job printing adv. in this Is- sue. No reason why you should loose your orders on account of poor station- ery when you can get It so cheap. ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS— Note my winnings at Greater New York Show. First cock, first hen, on two entries. Old and young stock for sale. Cora Shoemaker. Granville. Sum- mit, Pa. 028 ROSE AND SINGLE COMB WHITE Minorcas. Winners at Pittsburgh Exhibition Show, PItsburgh Fanciers' Show, Duquesne. McKeesport and But- ler. Eggs, $2 per 15. Stock from $2 up. A. C. Peterson,, Knox, Pa. 028 KOEHLERS SINGLE COMB BLACK Minorcas better than ever; eggs from these standard bred winners $2 per setting; $7 per hundred baby chicks J. C. Koehler, Quakertown. Pa ft 8 ROSE AND SINGLE COMB WHITE, Slngrle Comb Black Minorcas. Stock. Eggs, 15 per $3; 30. |5. (June 1st to Januaiy 1st, half price) from pens. con- taining: New York State Fair winners, 1912, also Utica and Canastota, 1913. Sensational color and type. Columbian Poultry Yards, Box fi24, Caastota, N. T. 031 ROSE COMB BLACK MIXORCAS — Big- birds. Brtd for eg-gs and combined ■how points. P^gpTS and chicks at mod- erate piices. Write S. W. Kline, Box 30, Middlecreek, Pa. 28 S. C. WHITE & BLACK MINORCAS— Eggs for hatching from large prize •winners. G. B. Smith & Son, North Baltimore. Ohio. S( ROSE AND SINGLE COxMB WHITE Minorca eggs. Satisfaction guaranteed. Edward C. Holl, New Knoxville, O. 27 WHITE MINORCAS, BOTH COMBS, at Madison Square won four firsts, one second, third, fourth. Eggs at half price. Choice stock for sale. Mrs. J. 6. Osborne, Fabius, N. Y. 28 ROSE AND SINGLE COMB WHITE, Single Comb Black Minorcas. Stock. Eggs, 15 per $3; 30, |5. (June 1st to January 1st, half price) from pen con- taining New York State winners, 1912, also UtIca and Canastota, 1913. Sen- sational color and type. Columbian Poultry Yards, Box 624, Canastota, N. T. 081 ROSE AND SINGLE COMB WHITE Minorcas. Winners at Pittsburgh Ex- hibition show, Pittsburgh Fanciers' show, Duquesne McKeesport, and But- Isr, Eggs, $2 per 15. Stock from |2 up. A. C. Peterson, Knox, Pa. 028 ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS exclusively. Northup strain. Prize winners at every show where exhibit- ed. Baby chicks, stock, hatching eggs. Write me your wants. Mrs. Cora A. Shoemaker, Granville Summit. Pa. 028 MISCELLANEOUS HAVE YOU THE "UTILITY POUL- try Book," written by Mr. Oscar Samp- son, a utility authority and poultry- man, writer and editor. Covers every phase of this question in 11 chapters of interesting information. Book is bound In strong paper, and has 56 I>ages 4x8 Inches to fit the pocket. Money returned If not satisfied. Edi- tion Is limited, so get your order in to- day. Only 36c, coin or stamps of pub- lisher, O. F. Sampson, Youngs, (F), Ohio. ff * S?EDS — SPECIAL OFFER MADE to build new business. Send 10c to cover postage and packing of new crop l?r?f,^ seeds, catalogues, etc. Address William H. Malone, Seedsman. Madi- son. Pa. 17 MAKE NESTS THAT SHOW WHICH hens Ky, Better than any trap nest Send 26o for plan. Andrew DeSmidt. Racine. R. 4, Wis. 21 POULTRY BREEDERS AND EGG raisers! Send name and line at once for new poultry directory. No charg* for inserting. Poultry Statistics Bur- eau, Rochester, N. Y. t< PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS PARTRIDGE ROCKS. SIZE. SHAPE Color and price right Stock and eggs.' M. K. Miller & Sons, exporters, Potts- tows, Pa. 127 BURBANKS PARTRIDGE ROCKS and Black Orpingtons are best in the State. Silver Cup and Blue Ribbon winners at St. Albons. 1913. Eggs, $3. Stock for sale. H. Burbank, St Al- bons, Vt. 027 PARTRIDGE ROCKS. BLACK OR- plngtons. White Leghorns; |2,50 fifteen eggs, by Parcel Post. Stock best In the State; silver cup, blue ribbon winners. Breeders for sale. H. Burbank, St Al- bons, Vt 027 POULTRY FANCIER QUALITY PARTRIDGE ROCKS — A fow cockerels. $2 each. Booking orders lor eggs, ?2.00 per 15. Baby chicks, $2.00 per 10. Order now and be in time. Hummer Poultry Yards, Camp- bellstown, Ohio. 27 PARTRIDGE ROCKS— MUST SELL 16 hens and pullets. Cock and cock- erel. 18 birds. 1st prize pen in lot. $25 takes them. Bargain. Be quick. Rev. Howard O. Keen, Monrovia, Md. 26 WITMAN'S PARTRIDGE ROCKS — Blue Ribbon winners at Cleveland and W^ooster, Ohio. Get our free catalogue and prices of eggs and baby chicks. E. F. Wyman, Box 54, Brunswick, Ohio. PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS — Illinois State Show tnis year — First cock, first pullet, second cockerel, fifth hen, fifth pen, champion best colored, best shaped male and best display. Cir- cular free. J no. Hacker, Box F, Ma- rissa, 111. 28 PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES — DOO- little-Badger Strain direct Young and old stock reasonable. Several White Wyandotte cockerels $3 to $5. Satis- faction guaranteed. Try me once and you'll come again. Jerome Greiner, specialist. Elm, Penna. 027 PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES — Choice stock at lowest prices. Males — $2.00 up. Females, $1.50 up. Choice lot of cockerels. Eggs, $2.00 per 15. Write for 100-egg prices. Fred Pil- kington, Portland, Mich. 28 POLISH WHITE CRESTED BLACK AND PLAIN Silver Polish. Carefully mated pairs, trios ad pens fox sale. 200 head young stock after eptember 1st. War- ren W. Dickens, Box^ 98. Midlleville, N. ^' 027 SEELY'S WHITE CRESTED BLACK Polish at Boston, Mass., won 1st breed- ing pen, 1909, 1910, 1911. 2d. 1912, 1st and ^d cockerel and pullet Special for shape and color. Pairs and trios for sale. Eggs for hatching. Chas. L. Seely, Box O, Afton, N. Y. 027 .,.?'^W "SILVER, PLAIN GOLDEN, ^^"^1^,9''®^^^'^ Black and White Crest- *-i.y*^L'® ^varieties. Stylish birds, utility bred. Stock and eggs for sale. I lustrated catalog free. Silverside Poultry Yards, Fort Wayne, Ind. 27 PIGEONS pigeons: PIGEONS! PIGEONS! ALL breeds; lowest prices; satisfied custom- ers everywhrre. Start with our $$$$ making Jumbo Squab breeders. Large free, instructible, illustrated mattr' Providence Squab Co., Provilence, R, l' 27 SOLID RED BELGIAN CARNEAUX — The most popular of all pigeons for squab breeding purposes. Our lofts contain one of the finest collections in America They aie very large, heavy bdied, hardy, vigorous ad re- markable fast breelers of finest quali- ty white meated squabs?, a few choice rfi''«^«^^ ^^ P®^ P^*''- or three pairs for tirVllie. n''y" ^"^ ^^^^^' ^''^ ^^' ^^tf „ SACRIFICE SALE OF PIGEONS— 200 pair of all varlties. Hagerstown, York and Hanover prize winners at one-half price to make room. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. Correspondence a pleasure. Martin Koons. Mayberry, Md. 29 I OFFER GUARANTEED MATED Homers in any quantity at $1,00 pair, and challenge squab companitis or dealers to produce better stock at twice this price. Beautiful White Homers, $1.50 pair. Get my prices on Runts Cameaux, Maltese Hens, and save dollars. Charles K. Gilbert 346 N American Street, Philadelphia. Pa 027 FEBRUARY . PIGEONS — LONG DISTANCB PJfiD- igree homers for sale. D. Peifetier, Pall River. Mass. 85 MONEY IN PIGEONS — RAISB squabs and be independent. Thousands are making fortunes at It, why not you? Start right and send for our price list of squab breeders. Any old building will do to commence with. The large city dealers cannot sacure enough squabis to supply the demand which is Increasing every day. |l.§f per pair. Can furnish any numbsr. Woodworth Farm, Wilton, Conn. tf POULTRY SUPPLIES NO MORE SCRATCH GRAINS needed when feeding HEN-O-LA DRY MASH. Write for booklet and prices to Heo-O-La Food Co.. Dept A-10, Newark, N. J. FREE— NEBRASKA POULTRY CO., Clay Centre, Nebr., will send plans and specifications of a pure air poultry house free. We breed all paying va- rieties of poultry, and have thesa houses in practical use. Address W. P. Holcomb, Manager. 27 POULTRY PRINTING POULTRY PRINTING — STANDARD cuts used. Send for samples and price list. Energetic Printing Co., Mer- chants' Building Philadelphia, Pa. t4 RHODE ISLAND REDS SCHUSTPJR'S AMERICAN BEAUTT Strain. R. C. Rhode Island Reds, Kauf- man and Windheim foundation. Win- ners at Allentown, Pa., Morristown, Paterson and Passiac, N. J., also wi»- ning all color and shape speelAla Eggs, $2. $3 ad $5 per 15. H. Sckuater, Hawthorne, N. J. 027 JEFFERIS' S. C. REDS — BIG WIN- ners at Scottdale, pa., and Morgran- town, W. Va., Crowthers' strain. Spe- cial mating. $3 per 15; |5 per 30. Util- ity matlngs, $1.60 per 15; $8 per 100. Ray Jefferis, 391 Main St., Uniontown. Pa. OJT WANTED — EVERY POULTRYMAN who wants printing done and wants good «iuality at reasonable prices t* look up our job p.rinting adv. in this Is- sue. No reason why you should loose .\our orders on account of poor station- ery when you can get it so cheap., SINGLE AND ROSE COMB RE1>«— Tompkins Strain. Several extra fine deep rich red colored cockerels for sale at $2.50 to $r).00 each. All stock on ap- proval. Cloverdale Poultry Yai-da, Box K. Boyertown, Pa. 027 ROSE COMB REDS — EARLY hatched cockerels, yearling breading hens at $2.00 each and up. We won New Jersey Rose Comb Cup last se«t«on. Mohawk Poultry Farm, MerchantTille, N. J. ^27 ROSE AND SINGLE COMB RED©— Eggs from pens mated to produce win- ners and layers, at reasonable pricM for quality. All seetings exhibition and utility; guaranteed to give satisfaetlen. A. L. Nichols, pniicottville, N. Y. •»? JEFFERIS' S. C. REDS— BIG WIN- ners at Scottdale, Pa. and Morgantowa, W. Va., Crowthers Strain. Saaaial mating. $3 per 15; $5 per 30. Utility matings, $1.50 per 15; $8 per IfO. Bay Jefferis, 391 Main St, Uniontowa Pa. 017 S. C. R. I. REDS— (TRACY STRAIN) eggs from same yards I hatch from at $1 and $2 per setting. Mrs. C. L. Younger, Berlin, N. I, 027 ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND RBDS —Eggs for hatching, $1.50, $3, $5 per 15. Great winter layers and winners In show room. Satisfaction guarantaa*. C. E. Sommer, Pandona, Ohio. dS? < FEBRUARY * M 1 *■ ??fj? ^^^? RHODE ISLAND REDS Q^nd r^tr^^^''^7^ ^^ Mineola and ^^A^ ^l^'^^' Palace. 1912 mating will produce Blue Ribbon winner?^ Eggrkt iSd eT LP>r^"^ ^Write your^i\^n?.s 190 Pnrf wo^'if^ ^- ^- Douglass, Box ISO, Port Washington. L. I., N. Y. 027 EGGS— HOOD PURE RED STRAIN Single Comb Rhode island Reds con- taining best of prize winning and llft^ S' ,?HODE ISLAND REDS— SICI- MrHc^^""^''S"P^' Exhibition and utility r^il f^^ sale. Grand cockerels cheap^ ^^ff.i'J season Free range stock. E. F. Hent Batavia. N. Y. 27 fnf^J^,^ ^^^^^ ^OSE COMB REDS l^^.f^'e. Birds furnished for any cora- blri"rr; ^^Jt 15 years and never a bird returned. There's a reason' We ?J^JV"^ ^^^ goods! Permarthel Poul- try Yards, P. O. Box 126. Sanquoit N 27 ROSE AND SINGLE COMB REDS— HFgs from pens mated to produce win- ners and layers, at reasonable prices for quality. All settings exhibition and fton^'A^'V'^I'T^^^, ^^ *^'^« satisfac- tion. A. L. Nichols, Elllcottvllle, N 027 n^2^\^^^ SINGLE COMB REDS— n?w«'™*\t!lf' ?ockereIs and pullets at prices within the reach of all. I guar- antee satisfaction. Write for nTices- Harvey R. Vanderslice. Boyertown, pf" 27 !.£?? SALE— SINGLE COMB RHODE v}iJ^^^ Reds--Cockerels, hens, puUeta Vigorous stock heavy layers, good coN Si ^I'^f/^i: ^latching— show Ind utll- ^BhT^hi^ ^%^ particulars. Catharine K. fijnrehart Sellnsgrove. Pa, 17 Rl2^£F ^^^ SINGLE COMB REDS— Big winners at Reading, Spring CIt7 Boyertown and Amltyvlil^*^ i*^ haVi iSfe^^'^'j^-t^T^' *"^, ^''^y chijks *fi; S- U Catalogue free. Harvey R Vanderslice. Boyertown. Pa J? SCHUSTER'S AMERICAN BEAUTY Strain. R. c. Rhode Island ReiSfKauf- Sfr^ and Windheim foundatl^' w?n. lltlr^L "^o nS^^o^"^"' . ^*- Morristown. paterson and Passaic, N. J., also wln- t2 fs*il,H°i?'' and shape specials. Eggs, thorae? N. J ^^"^ ^^' "• Schuster, h5w. Ra!S^^^^^^^J^ STRAIN" ROSE COMB 2.w« ^^^ ^^^^' Boston and Allen- IST r.iJT'"''^"- ^^^« and chicks from P^wiln « Pt^"^k I»"Strated booklet Edward S. Lambrite. Box 133. Erwln- ■■* *^^- 29 Re^i^rr'^nH^?.^^ RHODE ISLAND ltra?r^hr'^t,,^i^°'''*"^ ^®avy Laying eaJJ »^J ^i' ^'""^ ^'°" ^ant Illustrated Sniw 1^0 ^'^ ?»" request Silverton Poultry Farm, Box 2. East Syracuse. *• 26 nfan^^^ ^9f?^ RHODE ISLAND Reds of quality — Scranton strain * 3X POULTRY FANCIER RHODE ISLAND WHITES RHODE ISLAND WHITES GRF \T todav^'or ^' '^^ 20th centSry'^'^^V'H; logue ft nr^ ^""^^ u '^l"«trated cata- 8 t^h; JL^'^^'l^^ "^^y ^h's new breed Mar'fl^ttl'^N.'Y.'- ^^'^ ^'''''' ^'^^ V2'7 ^riyXLl^,r^l^^ ^^ve^ryi-he^^^t^h^: and being easy to brAftH t a t^^^^^^- Towandafpa ^reed. J. a. Jocoy. 28 ^^■^HeT'^i?^^,, KHT'DE ISLAND layers StnriT Winners; greatest RHINELANDERS telli''i^:i'rM.Ys'^^;fd-n^^^^ . CIRCULAR has beei° winnine: all t^ ^r^^""^ ^^'<^^ laving conTeSts^ste l!^r [^^T^" ^^« Novova Farm «iiv5.t o • I'«8^horn ad. i^aim. Silver Spring, Md. 2r, SEVERAL BREEDS wh:>^'(::™i-4VfRY POULTKYMAN good Quamv^ >r „"? ^°".e. and wants to pod quality .ureiMon«h, and wan look up our Job i^rinft^ "^5^® prices sue. No reason^wh*i"^ ^^^'i ^" ^^is ia- your orders oSac^ou^^/^ "^'^"^^ ^"°«^ ery when you^lT^Tit^iJ^Te.T''''^- dot'^^s^ Or1>Vn^glon?''?e^^K^^^S. WYAN- Cornish. IndTa^s"^'M^?fy^;'' ^at- Margannville N I p®1'"V".^. f Sultry ♦'• i>- ■».. E. L. Gelsel. Prop 027 Ho;i^j?^iegK?'^^;u.r^^^s^TTEs. Minorcas, Games An^of"^' ^rahamas. Hares, etc Thi^tv ^-ilif ^"^' ^"^ks. Stock and eggs "reasoinMi^ varieties. J. T. Crouthfmel Bo/ W J^*^' '''«« Pa. ' ^*^^ H. Franconia. 027 Rocks; Lisht ^and f)W '^'k^h'^"" -on K,^r Hate. 'p°I/"- '"«"•■ SI- p^ H. A. o. Hamilton, Penbrook, PORTER'S ANCONAS. ROSE AKD '^'".^^l.uV?"'^ Orpingtons, Barred, Buff asd White Rocks Reds-Single Comb. ?ni^"wv!^? V^ Black Orpingtons. Buff and White Leghorns are the kind you like to own and show your friends. See adv. in Breeder.s' Display columna gojaville Poultry Yards,*^ Mallet Creek; xxru'* ^\ MOTTLED ANCONAS AND ^)^'^^ Orpingtons. Trap-nested, high- class exhibition quality. 1914 Ratings F^J'r.".Bu^kfy and Columbian Rock eJr« it reVs'o^Sii ''?n?«*^^" v'^^o" ^^"n'l?.; ofder^arly ^ *''*''^- ^^"'^ ^^^^^^ to •27 PORTER'S ANCONAS. ROSE COMB W^hlte Orplnfirtona •Ri,** 'AV^*''' tAJMB cVelic. 0?i"r "^""^ '^^^^»' M»»fJ V.^?^H^^®i^^ CATALOGUE FREE- Varietles nne poultry, turkeys geese jucks. guineas, banta^a. hares cSntSa Pigeons. Stock, Hatching Jgg^ nJ^ sonable. Pioneer Farm.^ xflf^rd. Pa" !• TURKEYS WhS??T 1^9^ PRIZE WINNING White Holland Turkeys. 6 pens Barred P. Rocks mated far best results. 20 -^»", ®^Perience. Satisfaction guar- R S! 19 • ^' ^^*^'"- O^nsvill, l£d^ YODERS BRONZE TURKEYS— Large, well-marked birds. The paying and winning kind from New Yorlc Baltimore and Hagerstown winners! Elk Lick. Pa. Box G. 2^ WHITE HOLLAND TURKEYS BRED from winners at Baltimore. $3 to SS Mrs. S. L. Purdie, Genoa. N. Y. U WHITE ORPINGTONS IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR PRIZB winning stock of W. and Buff Orping- m««' ^^^^l ^""^ P'**^^ "s^ to A. O. Ham- llton, Penbrook. Pa. 034 WHITE ORPINGTONS — IMPORT- t^«''*'h''«V,'''^v^ *"^,* ^^^"^ breeder. Ten dolalrs buys him. Worth several times that sum. Cockerel, son of the above, he goes at give away price of ?»XfnJ^°"?,';^' Yearling hens. Imported ?nt oV 1-^'*^ JVf''^- ^''1' ^Ios« them out at four dolalrs each. Better order today, for these birds are bargains. C F. Townsend, Weedsport N. Y. tf #.?• ^; WHITE ORPINGTONS— EG" Keller: wIffK. '^®4 Matlngs flne ones, some hulSi'^IJj i^'.J JL-* ^^"^ C. U Park- nurst, Mansfield, Pa. f27 «ri«^iP"»^?^ LOOKING FOR PRIZE winning stoek of White and Buff Ori^ ipfftons. write for price list to A- O Hamilton. Penbrook. Pa. etf ^ I 10 MISS CAREY'S CHICKENS. — STOCK for sale from Miss Carey's celebrated S. C. W. Orping-tons. Prize winning strain; prolific layers. Hatchlngf egrgrs in season. F. F. Pety, Box 1494. Pitts- burgrh. Pa. 029 » WANTED — EVERY POULTRYMAN who wants printing- done and wants good quality at reasonable prices to look up our job printing adv. in this is- sue. No reason why you should loose your orders on account of poor station- ery when you can get it so cheap. ROSE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS — 25 fine cockerels sired by the famous cock bird "King Snow White" and 5 sir- ed by the imported cock bird, "China King." Good birds at right prices. Write you/r wants. Also some choice White Rocks, Barred Rocks and An- conas. S. P. Porter. Mallet Greek, O. tf WHITE ORPINGTONS — GIVEN away: Almost gifts are the trios and pens of imported (Carey) White Orp- ingtons which we are offering' as low as $10 per trio. C. F. Townsend. Weeds- port, N. Y. tf WHITE ORPINGTONS, COOK, KEL- lerstrass strains; range breed, vigor- ous layers, first class stock for sale; ef^is; and baby chix; orders filled in ro- tation. Correspondence solicited. R. H. Cobu»rn, Filmore, N. Y. 028 ROSi^: COMB WHITP; ORPINGTONS, Rose Comb Reds and S. C. Black Min- orcas, utility and exhibition combined. Prices reasonable. Write me your wants. E. M. Mengel. Drehersville, Pa. 26 S. C. W. ORPINGTONS. EGGS FROM my range-raised. early maturing strain White Orpingtons produce win- ners. 80 per cent, fertility guaranteed. Eggs — $2 and $3 per 15. Exhibition stock at utility prices. Walser's White Orpington Farm, R. F. D. No. 4. Lima. Ohio. 27 MISS CAREY'S CHICKENS IMPORT- ed direct. Eggs from these S. C, W. Orpingtons at reasonable prices; great winter layers. Satisfaction guaran- teed. F. F. Petty. Carey Orpigton Yards, Pittsburgh, Pa., Box 1494. 027 KELLERSTRASS AND OWEN Strains White Orpington Eggs, |3 per 15; 15, 30, from Blue Ribbon and Spe- cial Prize winners. From beautiful white utility Orpingtons, IDc. each. Albert Rohange, Melville. R. I. 027 PRIZE WINNING W. ORPINGTONS Houdans. R. C. W. Leghorns, Chicks! Eggs, custom hatching, correspeond- ence solicited Porter Hatcherv. Hyde Park, N. Y. 27 WHITE ORPINGTONS — BEST quality. Pure white strain. Nothing better. Send for illustrated catalogue Sllverton Poultry Farm. Box 2 East Syracuse, N. Y. 26 ROSE COMB WHITE ORPING- t»n8 are great winter layers; the strain that lays, pays and wins. Eggs in season. Send for prices to p. d. Bar- oer, Amherst, Ohio. Box 372. 28 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTON EGGS IB and 25c. each, from pens of Crystal White; true to type birds that produce egga. Fertility guaranteed. Dr. E Y. Harrison, 1203 Schlager Boulevard. Scranton, Pa. |^ S. C. W. ORPINGTON PEN AT PHILADELPHIA with American Egg Laying^ Contest at Thorndale. Eggs from my best matings, $6 per hundred W. L Sleeger, York. Pa. 28 ROSE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS — America's best. Stock, eggs reason- able; circulars. Wm. D. Seldel, Wash- Ingtonvllle, Pa. 27 PORTER'S WHITE. BLACK, BUFF and Rose Comb White Orpingtons. Eggs at prices you are willing to pay ir»m stock that's as good as grows. See Jdv. In Breeders' Display columns. The G*navllU Tarda, MalUt Craek. O. if POULTRY FANCIER FREE CATALOGUE ON CRYSTAL White Orpingtons — Kellerstrass strain — the big egg producers. It gives you the names and addresses of our cus- tomers that won over eight hundred (800) first prizes between September 1st, 1912. and March 1st. 1913. An en- cyclopedia on poultry. This big book is free. Kellerstrass Poultry Farm, No. 9516, Westport, Kansas City. Mo. 27 SINGLE COMB WHITE ANI^ BUFF Orpingtons; vigorous stock; excellent type, color and size. stock, eggs, chicks. Write for prices. Guarantee and winnings at recent shows. G. F. Winters. Atglen, Pa. 28 ROSE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS of quality; stock raised from prize winners at Millersburg and Sunbury shows. Eggs from these birds $1 per 15; |5 per 100. Watson Romberger, Millersburg, Pa. 29 FOR SALE — S. C. WHITE ORPING- ton cockerels, grandsons of Aldrich Poultry Farm's famous White Prince — also eggs from blue ribbon winners and utility stock. Send for mating list. E. W. Poole, New Bedford, Mass. 2« STAY WHITE ORPINGTONS OF quality for sale at reasonable prices. Young and old stock. Satisfaction guaranteed. .Vlso few choice Black Orpington male.s. For particula^rs writf Rev. Charles Kreidler. Elmira. N. Y. 02k WHITE ORPINGTONS FOR SALE- From my imported stoik direct from William Cook. England. .Mso Crystal White Orpingtons. Eggs from Snow White heavy laying stock. Eggs at one half price balance of season. Mrs. •T. H. Weaver. Winemac. Ind. 027 CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS— Kellerstrass and Brady Strains. Eggs from pure wlte pen, $2 per 15. Baby chicks 25c each. Satisfaction guaran- teed. Chas. A, Seaman, Morgantown. W. Va. 028 ONE BREED BRED RIGHT - White Orpingtons that stay white. The South's quality farm. Eggs five to fifteen dollars. Cockerels and pul- lets. Write for literature, Hattemer White Orpington Farm. Fort Deposit, .Alabama. 027 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS— EGGS from six grand pens. Pen 1 headed by 1st Hagerstown cockerel. Seven other great matings that will breed prize winners, |3, %i and $5 per 15 eggs, pre- paid. Mountain View Poultry Farm. Keyser. W. Va., W^ S. Sechrlst, Prop. 027 A FEW CHOICE WHITE ORPING- ton cockerels for sale. Strong, well- bred birds for your breeding pen. Eggs and baby chicks after February 1st. E Harlow, Northcote Poultry' Yards, Remlu. Pa. ft27 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. WHITE ROCK EGGS FROM HIGH- est grade utility stock. 11.26 a settlna. A few from pen of finest exhibition stock, $3 a setting. T. L. Poole, Em- ma St., Syracuse, N. Y. 30 WHITE ROCKS — HAGERSTOWN. Altoona and Washington winners. Good breeders now for sale. Also an excellent lot of youngsters for Septem- ber delivery. Write us for prices. Hoch & Frederick, Chambershurg, Pa. 027 WHITE ROCKS— STOCK FOR SALE from mating made by U. R. FIshel, at one-half their real value. A No 1 breeders in Rose Comb Buff Leghorns (Pecktonlus strain). Order direct from this ad. D H Young, Reynoldsvllle, Pa. ' 027 WHITE ROCKS BRED FROM PRIZE winning and laying stock. Hardy, rals- ?^A^" free range. Eggs for hatching, ^6.00 per 100 or $1.00 per setting. Ba- by chicks, 12c each. Selected cocks ?."?.^«^^^^'^' ^^-^^ «ach. Pullets, $2 Robt. Mohrman. Willimantlc, Conn 28 FEBRUARY WHITE WYANDOTTES WANTED — EVERY POULTRYMAN who wants printing done and wants good quality at reasoaable prices to look up our job printing adv. in this issue. No reason why you should loose your orders on account of poor statin- ery when you can get it so cheap. EGGS FOR HATCHING FROM .America's greatest strains of White Wyandottes at from $1.00 to $1.50 per setting. Satisfaction guaranteed. Har- rison M. Ingraham. Union City, Pa. 29 WOOD'S WHITE WYANDOTTES— "Useful and beautiful." Can be de- pended upon to produce satisfactory results. Have been bred for years to do just that thing. Trap-nested. Farm reared. Established 1892. Booklet free. F H. Wood, Station A. Cortland, N. Y. 028 WHITE AND GOLDEN WYAN- dottes — Winners of nineteen prizes on twenty entries. Special bargains in cockerels, nuHets and hens, $1 to $2 each. S. J. Hunter. Washington. Pa., Route 10. 628 WOOD'S "USEFUL AND BEAUTI- ful" White Wyandottes, the most thor- oughly bred strain in this variety. Laying habit bred in the bone; win- ning habit, second nature. Trap-nest- ed, farm reared. F^stablished 1892. Booklet free. F. H. Wood. Sta A, Cortland, N. Y. 028 TRAP-NESTED WHITE WYAN- dottes — Cockerels for sale. Bred from females with records of over 200. Re- gal (Dorcas line) or Richardson's strains direct. Yearlisg hens for sale reasonable. .lames Manning. Washop- pen, Pa. Q27 WHITE WYANDOTTES OF EXCEP tlonal quality; well developed, vigorous birds that can't help but please. Pul- lets, $1.60 and $2.00. Cockerels, $2 and $3. Eggs, $1 per 15. Lillian A. Lysle, I.Ahdenberg, Pa 2t A LiSllTED AMOUNT OF EGGS POR hatching from prize winning White and Partridge Wyandottes, 12 per set- ting. A fair hatch guaranteed, mating list free. Howard H. Strlckler. Litite. Pa. WHITE WYANDOTTES — 12 YEARS trapnesting back of them for heavj- laying and quality. Stock and eggs offered reasonably. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Booklet free. P. S. Heldlauf, Columbia, Pa. 928 WHITE WYANDOTTEJS — SEGAL Strain direct. A fine lot of cockerels that will please you both as to quality and price. Dr. R. A. Johnson. Box 1001, Bainbridge, N. Y. 2fl REGAL WHITE WYANDOTTES— First display Baltimore, 1914. All pens headed by isst prize males. 16 egg's $3 and $5; Chicks, 25c. 40c, 100, $20 $30. Circular. Elwood Taylor Berwyn ^^ 28 2000 DUSTON ANT* REGAL WHITE Wyandottes. .\llen Sechrlst, Port Tre- vorton. Pa. 26 STOUTS WHITE WYANDOTTES— Pure White, vigorous birds, bred for heavy laying and show type combined. Hatching eggs. $5.00 per setting. Mv aim is to please. H. M. Stout. Ambler. ^^- 26 WHITE WYANDOTTES— FELLS OR Owen Farm. Pure White, fine type and large birds. Blue ribbon winners at numerous shows. Egg.s— $2.00 per 16 Fertility guaranteed Hetzel Bros Martinsburg, W. Va 97 WHITE LEGHORNS r^*^y?^'y^ COMB WHITE LEGHORNS D. W. Young Strain. The strain you must have to win. Eggs from prize matings, $3 ner 15: $5 per 30 Will have stock for early fall shows. Write ?1^ ^°Vr ^^"^' "^^^^ <^- R. Huber. Ru. ral Valley. Pa. Box 3. ©28 < ♦ 4» '*■ FEBRUARY JERSEY STRAIN— «. C. WHITE i?l« ?.^A Guaranteed large white eggs from vigorous two-year-old fe- males. Send for catalogue. North iZ%7n^,ti^:^j^^''^' BOX F, RaSiseV^ §nSS ^P^B WHITE LEGHORNS —Splendid ayers. Stock for sale. Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm, Easton! - 33 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS ;;lu^ffRn"^^"^"^' ^1-25 each. Cock- ^eis, $1.50 and up. Great layers and ^i^rn^ « Eureka Poultry Plant. T. J. Schell, Prop., Altamont, N. Y. 023 T STILL HAVE A LOT OF EXHIBI- ton cocks and hens at bargain prices; ^o'^w* ^V"^ ^,*^'^« Leghorns. Write wJT;^,^"^':^ '°^ ^"y show. Louis W. Welsel, Route 1, Verona, Pa. 027 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS EXCLU- slvely-Whlte. fine shape, b?ed especi- ally for egg production; two-year-old nens, pullets, cocks, cockerels and pens satisfaction guaranteed. Sunlight Poul- try Farm, Lynchburg, Ohio. 030 „«®', ^' ,'^HITE LEGHORN HENS AND cockerels $1.00 each. Pullets $1 2 5 ff^™' best blood lines. bred-to-lay. FeSi t^^nn^- ^fA^ chicks, lOc each. Sfp^ xT^V*^ P®^ ^®^- ^- R- Barker, Ni- *>oe, XV. Y. ^27 ti^P?^^o.^^^B WHITE LEGHORNS. Dnnpt'« nn^J"^^®,^^"',*' ^^^*^ Leghorns. n«^lo^ ouf cockerels, yearlings and cocks. Shipped anywhere. As many as desired. Write for catalogue. Wood- worth Farm, Wilton. Conn. tf BUY YOUR S. C. W. LEGHORN mfi^hKr®,^ f* bargain prices; all thor- oughbred stock. Address A. B. Davis, Penbrook, Pa., Box 186. 030 -**i ^- ^^- LeGHORNS. WYCKOFF ?:*"•* Great layers. Winners of all ists at four shows. White Wyandottes will H. Schisler. Pleasantvllle. Ohio. 27 BARGAIN SINGLE COMB WHTTB i'«S.^2'*° 11?®"*^ (Young Strain) $1.0» K**! f •x^ ^"^^ ***^« room. P. L. Ga- briel, Odessa. N. Y. 027 iri'JS?.^^ ?P^^^ WHITE LEGHORN Exhibition Matings. Eggs, $3 and $5 ^fLh^- Guaranteed. Breeding and ex- WhiVr"T^^°.f*' ^' ^" *'"^««- Champion ^»l^ K^^^?^''" "'*"• J- H- Leffler. Sharpsburg. Pa. 27 S. C WHITE LEGHORN COCKER- K.f^K^^v^ ^®^ choice pullets, March • 1 9K ' ^i?""t^ *"** Wyckoof strains, creek. Ohio "°™®'' Zimmerman, Sugar- 26 w^SF^^'^u STRAIN SINGLE COMB White Leghorn hatching eggs, $1 and Babt ^pM '5v ^^'•^"•ty /uariitee"d* S?S«*.''^*xt' ^2^; Hough's Farm. Bed- mlnster, New Jersey. 26 POULTRY FANCIER II CARTER'S AMERICAN DOMINIQUES The leading sensations at Boston's great iqi4 nhnw T>,P wl?.^ COCKERELS — SINGLE Comb W^hite and Brown, $1.50. Prize winners, $2.00 each. 15 eggs prepaid J?2rT"'«W= 1^^' *4.50; 100 'S.hTcks 112.50, catalogue free. Gllck's Poultry t arms. Lancaster, Pa. 26 R. C. WHITE LEGHORNS — COCK- ere s to win the blue from great egg laying: dams. Eggs for hatching after February 1st, $2.00 per setting. Win- ners at Chicago, New York and St Louis, J. J. Peters. Belleville, m. 26 Qi^P^T.^ i^^^ BROWN LEGHORNS. ?i5^'\^^T^- ^^^^ ^1 per 15; $5 per JOO. F. Roy saylor. Prop. Fairview Poultry Farm, Union Bridge. Md. 28 «l^ «?V^^VHITE LEGHORN CTOCKER n 'pHo ^^ ^P'l^.e- Eggs $1.50 per 15. S. V; « o^x,^°*S''l Bantams eggs $1 per 1^- h C R I Reds eggs $1 per 15. R. S Hamman. P. O. Box No. 39, Zionsville. WANTED WANTED--TO HEAR FROM OWNER who ha« good farm for sal*. Scad ieacrijrtloo POSITION WANTED ON A POUL- tr farm by reliable young man. Pre- fer combination egg and market poul- try establishment. Address Fancier. 26 WE WANT RELIABLE REPRE- tatives in every vilage, town and city in the United States, o mater where lo- ?.^^^' ,5° ^°°^ a'^«r the Iterests of Poultry Husbandry." sollcltine new and renewal subscriptioos. You can earn from $10 to $50 or more per week l!.xperience unnecessary. If you are not regularly employed, or have any spare time, write us at one for full particulars. Addrss. Circulation De- partment, Poultry Husbandry, Box 14, Watervllle, N. Y. ti EDITORIAL POSITION WANTED— A poultry editor of national reputation and of many years' experiece with fowls is open for engagement. Terms 110, Weelsport, N. Y. TF CHAMPION BUFF WYANDOTTES America's Great General Purpose Fowl During the past eighteen months at ten big •hows, Madison Square Garden, Chicago, New York Exposition, Cincinnati, Hamilton, NasliTlIIe. Indl. ann, Ohio and Illinois State Fairs, won 46 Firsts. 42 Seconds. 37 Thirds^ 20 Fonrtlis. 17 Fifths. More than five times as many prizes as all com- petitors combined. Champions are the greatest egg producing strain on earth. i PURITAN PARTRIDGE ROCKS The Quality Flock of America During the past year at New York Exposition, ^ Cincinnati, Louisville, IndianapoiU, Illinois Sute, ^ Madison Square Garden, won more than twice « as many prizes as all competitors combined. Our ^ big win of four firsts and every special in hot com- « petition at Cincinnati, every first at lUinoi*, four S| firsts at Indianapolis, three firsts at New York, ^ proves that we have Real Partridge Rocks. SEND FOR MATINGS LISTS. BESUDEN BROS., R. W. Sturtevant, Mgr. Box 14, Evanston Sta., Cincinnati, Ohio i i 12 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY IREEDERS SPECIAL " DISPLAYADS Ads. will be inserted in this department under the following conditions: The size shall be uniform, each adv. oc- cupying- one inch single column — each advertiser using same spac« each month. Ads may be changed every three months if desired. The cost is $2.50 per month. Payment strictly in advance— no exceptions to this rule. The prict is made exceptionally low on this account. S. C. White OrpicgtoHs Efgs — t For Sale. From winners at sev- eral shows, including Boston, 1914. Pen No 1 headed by a $50,00 Keller- strass cock and choice hens, includ- i ing Boston winner, $ri.00 per 15. No. I 2 headed by prizo cockerel, $3.00 per f 15. Pen No. 3, headed bv prize cock- I erel, $2.00 per 15. Cockerels for sale, j A few with chilled combs at a bar- \ gain. I L. E. PIERCE, j Box A. ^Manchester, Vermont. * r-— ~- White Wyandottes and White Holland Turkeys Winners at Willlamsport, Sunbury and many other leading shows of the East. Stock and eggs for sale at prices within the i each of all. We personally guarantee satisfac- tion. Address J. A. McMAHAX. Pottsgrove, Pa. Kindly mention the Fancier when writing. TecktonlouM Strain. Good Leghorn type and Buff to the skin. Excellent laying strain and winners wherever shown. Eggs from select pen.s — $1.50 to $.T.OO per 16. Prices on stock — $1.50 and according to quality. Mating on request. D, L. WHITE. R. F. D. No. 5. Greensburc up, list Pa- White Runner Ducks African Guineis Blue Andulutiaivs i Winners wherever shewn. Bred to win and lay. We have the best stock obtainable for the lowest price f possible. Circular free ♦ C. C. STAUFFER, Telford, Pa. « ANCONAS The leading winners at N. Y. State Fair. Elegant shape. Small mottling and low carriage of tail with beautiful sweep and show of feather. Stock for sale. Eggs, $3 and $5 per setting. Satisfaction guaranteed. 26 P. J. O'NEILL, Fayettevllle, N. Y. ; White Rocks of Quality Undisputed record as winners and layers. Winners at York Fair, 1-3 ckl, 1st pul, 1st pen, Silver Cup for best White Rocks. Red Lion. Pa., 1-2 rkls., 4 pul.. 4-r) hen, 1st young pen, special for display. Dallastown, Pa.. 1-4 ckls.. 2-3 pul., 3d hen. 1st pen. special for display. Stock and eggs for sale. BLUE lilBBOX WHITE ROCK FARM, f Diehl Brothers. ♦ R. D. No. .5. Box 3S. York, Pa * White Orpingtons j Constant winners at Madison Sq. Garden, New Yorlc, for years. Stock for exhibition, old or young. Cata- logue free. WM. MOORE. Munroe St. Hamilton, Out.. Can. J | BLACK LANGSHANS Old Original Black Diamond (strain that has stood the test for a quarter of a century. Noted the • country over as winners, layers and I payers. Stock and eggs for sale in "season. 2*< H. E. NIESE, JR.. Morristown, N. J. Buff Orpingtons O. K. In type. A big winter lay- ling strain. Bred for ten years from trap ntsts during pullet year. Stock for sale at re.'isonablc prices. TF 'W. H. IVINS, Langhorne. Pa. BLACK WYANDOTTES niid WHITF CJALL. DUCKS I A No. 1 (piality. We have birds fit 'to win in the strongest competition. White us yoMT wants. We guaran- tee sati.«fa(tion and our prices will surprise you. 33 FRANK C. SITES, North Dover, O. President American Black Wyan- dotte Club. SS R. C« Wh'te Leghorns ExcIns'yfFy At Croat Allentown Fair. Septem- 'ber 23, 1913, on four entries I won .1st cockerel, 2d cockerel, ist pul- flet, 2d pullet. Coek«rels for sale. !$r>.00 to $10.00. lOggs in season. $3.50 X per 15. Satisfaction guaranteed. I WM. H. YOUNG. 34 J Fourth Street, West Easton, Pa. Unrrcd Ply. Rockn (Bradley Bros.) (Latham's) White WyadotteH (F'eirs) (Martin's) 82 first prizes at Allentown, Eas- tan, Bethlehem, Stroudsburg. Pa., Trenton. Patterson. Morristown and l>)ver, N. J. 1.000 head of stock for sale at prices that will surprise you [Mating list free. tf CASTNER & DITNDAS, Phllllpsburg, N. J. « GOLDEN LrACED WYANDOITES j Ohio State Fair winners Septem- fber, 1913, 1st and 2d cockerels, Ist Pullet, 3d Cock, 3d Hen. Why not head one of your pens with a male bird from this prize winning strain. jThey win for me. wliy not let them I win for you? Some extia fine cock- J erels for sale. Eggs in season. Cor- 4resondence solicited. 33 1 WILLIAM WOLFAFITH, J 221 Glessner Ave., Mansfield, O. BLACK LANGSHANS Of Quality Prize winners; layers. Send for illusrated catalogue. WILLIAM BUDDENHAGEN. R. F. D. 2, Brooklyn Sta., Cleveland, O SHOW BIRDS White Crested Black Polish. S. C. Black Orpingtons. S. C. Black Min- lorcas, Silver Spangled Hamburgs, Partridge Rocks and Light Brahmas. Eggs for hatching in season. 'Stock for sale. LEONTINE LINCOLN, JR., 24* 289 Bank St.. Fall liiver. Mass. W. C. Black Polish THE WORLDS BEST. Have a few classy cockerels to s«ll to make room. If you want the very 'best line bred birds write to F1L\NK L. ANDREWS Box 604, Fall River, Mass. { S. C. Black Minorcas Closing out sale of the winmcrs I at Mt. Holly, Wisslnoming. MIchella, etc. .\lso u grand lot of A No 1 breeding birds at $2.&0 and up. E. S. LANDIS, Lansdale. Pa. BOFIRD'S ORPINGTON FARM aad \ Are you looking for the best most reasonable prices? I have won 46 blue ribbons 1J13 season, including my winnings at New Haven— White Orplngtoni. Jd conk. 1st and 6th hens. 4th and 6th pullets. 5th cockerel; 2d pen. Black Orpingtons— 5th cock. 1st and 2d hens. 2d pullet, 4th cockerel 2d pen on 13 entries. Stock and eggs for 83.16^ J. W. BOFTRD, Mgr. Bloomfleld. Conn, w f FEBRUARY P PIGEONS Von"wI^'r*^"®?; N° matter what you want, write us. The hundreds i« rPrT**?* 7^ ^?.^ at the big shows is proof of quality and our prices are within reach and then you know we guarantee satisfaction " """""^ Desk^^^""^^^ PIGEON LOFTS. iJesK h. Spring Grove, Pa. S. C. BUPP LEGHORIVS Fourteen years' breeding New York. Philadelphia and Trenton win- ners. Fine pullets and cockerels |Tery reasonable. S. C. WHITE OR- PlNeJTOVS (Owen Strain ) direct. I tine white breeding cockerels for [sale. JAMES KUGLEIl, JR., 35 iR. D. No. 1, Frenchtown, N. J.J BNGLISH PENCILED and WHITE RUNNERS Otiaraneeed white egg strains, yearlings and young stock at rea- isonable prices. MRS. GEORGE W. CHURCH. iR ▼. 26 Townvllle, Pa. VOUR LICE TROUBLES iare at an end just as .soon as you {'commence usinai fCWIPER'S LOUSE EXTERMINATOR I One application rids fowls, both old and young, of lice and keeps them free for at least six months. 25« a box; $1.50 a lb. "Money back" If you want it. Circular free. THE KEIFER DRUG CO.. »S» Marshall. 111. ♦ Buff Orpingtons Wlaaers at the Beat Showik I W» sail eggs that will hatch i quality. Won at Cleveland, 1913, on 3 entries 3 ribbons GUST RUDE. 3211 West 44th St., Cleveland. O. Eagnik Peid'ed & White Rmueri Sipeclal rates on all orders for egrar* and day-olds booked befor<« Mar*li Ist MRS. GEORGE W. CHURCH. ^ ^' Townvllle, Pa SURE EGGS ' We are booking- orders for spring 4ht delivery from our Hedgewood S. C. ^ Aaoonas. PlrMt prise winnera at the 0«»**«. Originated by FRANK C. STIER, 8T»i Marvin Ave., Cleveland, O. »»»■- ■ - ^ I IP' POULTRY FANCIER — •— » » » » » ^ |FelI'a White Wyandottea Jaekson'a W^hltc Orpln^on'a At Hagerstown we won 1st S C vv. Orpington pullet and 3d W Wv- landotte cockerel. I ^,<^ Hanover Fair, 2-3 cockerel, 2-5 I pullet and 2d pen on S. C W Or- ipingtons on five entries Splendid stock for sale, also eggs* \^^. W. BOHN, Wernersville, Pa r ■ ■ ■ "■* ANCONAS Our Anconas are not only the 11? w»""ers at America's leading '«nH^^A.^"^ ^^^y ^^^ t'-ap nested and the price reasonable. Send 2c 'ci^alSgue°^ handsome illustrated A. E. WOHI.ERT, "• ^' Narberth, Pa. Rsmsen'a Strain of Amsrica'a Beat j BLACK MINORCAS ! Have won hundreds of blue rib- 1 bons and valuable cups, both for us! and our patrons. If you would AVlN I order NOW for your show. Terms* and circular upon request O. E. REMSEN, Box 186-F Annapolis. Md. J i Porter's Bluebell Aoconas Some choice stock in utility, show* '«ro fa,-,f ir.fl. ^'-1^^...^ P»*ices thatj are fair. Buy now and s^ave^monev" ! circular. Also a few! Illustrated circular. Also a f ew i whui rO^^^*®* Rocks, Rose Comb White Orpingtons. Speak quick and J get a bargain. Write at once for a! handsome booklet. ! S. P. PORTER. Mallet Creek. O. tf J White Wyandottes «.v,l:.^^^^ u STRAIN." Winners wherever shown. a grand lot of exhibition and choice breeding cock- lerels for sale at $5 to $15 each. Sat- l ^i^^!,°" guaranteed or money re- funded. Eggs in season. V R '^?^P ^^^^"^^^ FARM." ^'■, ■ ' F*o"g"hkeepsie, N. J. LEGHORNS ♦v,'^ L^^^l**'®^- The big winners at o « J^r>^*^J?^'^- Special ofTerings of flnH"^:^^^' S'^'*^ a"*' Browns R. o7^ , ^' ^\ ^"'^S' Duckwing and Black. Prices reasonable. Satls- \^Z ?!" ^"a'-anteed. Eggs for hatch- J Ing from special matlngs. * Desk F^- °' ^^^^ f ^9,^- ^^8» l*. Spring Grove >r hatch-! I "ove. Pa. I 13 J. W. TAWNEY, Moots omcry. Pa. SDliLlisT^hnt /""^ ^^^""^ Cornish tht }i^\ V * ^.I^ens mated up for i? ^r^H^it breeding season. Eggs. ftv A^ifV^^'.^^.^"® t'-*o «f Util- ity Blak Cornish for sale at 110 Wri7^* V'° °' ^^^^^ Cornish 10: Write for mating list which Juri i kV *"' mavins list which will be ready for you by Feb Ist nVngs.* list Of my more r'icent w^in': Sure Cure for Tobaeeo Habll QOLDN DAWN Money back If H fail, to work. A per- ?'7ir«^ "*••" *="T* comro«'°''K^^^^- Wl?;nTr. circutar "^ Rochester. Send for _ DR. E. E. REYNOLDS & SON Beck's Econony Brooder Coop •nd Fireleis Ho?er Th K^ }^^ ^^^^k Size ♦ er ?S efrth'^^'R^'JrJ^ie'P'^" ^rood- l^«nrt%^ . Build them yourself fSend 35c (no s^^^p ^J plani* Irov Ttr «^ I^UFUS BECK. ^ »"■• J 1"°^ ^ ^^' Sullvan. W1..1 -"— f W. C BLACK POLISH « Big winners at the Palace 1-8 n'en ^•2"^ '"^ v^""",^ ^"^ cockerVlJt were th.' Kf^ .'" addition they nLi^^ ?**^. ^j"ners at Syracuse Grand stock for sale at reason- S^i® P»*Jces. Exhibition birds and EggTln^SL"^" produce theti"** ■C'Kbs in season r. W. ELLIS. • McORAW. N. T. won. BANTAMS All varfetJes. Hundreds of prise. IM .^J?®*^1^' offerings in all varle- To^^ °f C?chin, Brahmas Seabrightl P..?f'K^^l*'*^^r.^^"^«' Booted, ^ite I Polish, etc. Eggs for hatching from I high class matings. "»ng irom j ORCHARD BANTAM YARDS. ! Spring Grove, Pa. J Desk F. atock for sale at prices that will SV^'^.r '''*'**♦• •^®"- Kggs at from f IS to $5 per setting of 15. All stock snipped on approval. Satisfaction guaranteed. Address HOL.L1DAY HEIGHTS POULTRY FARM, Sellersville, Penna. Buttercups and Wbie OrpioftoDs Eggs for hatching. $3. $4 and S r'®'".,^f/tlng. pri/.e winning stock I-ertllity guaranteed. Circular and mating list tells all about them. Send for it. C. P. BY TNG TON, M. D., O.sslning. N. Y. While 0 «Btad BUok Polish t>,I^^"')r'"''.** ^^*'. P*>*ce Show of it Jp' lowing prizes—] St, 2d, 3d and 4th hens. Ist and 3d pullet, 1st and 3d cockerels. 2d cock, 1st pen young. 2d pen old. Young st?ck and eggs for sale that will be sure to p ease you. Write for prices and catalogue ,, ^ W. ETXTS. McQRAW, N. T 14 (III POULTRY FANCIER Ki8!ler's White Wyandoltes PRAIRIE DELI. CAMPINES are layers and winnings prove quality Won at big Scranton. Pottsville, Allentown. Bethlehem, Northampton Co., and Lehighton ^c n^®' -^ ^^^ choice cockerels at -5.00. Also several cocks. Eggs— $5.00, $3.00 and $2.00 per 15. (10.00 per 100). Fine fertility and satisfaction guaranteed. MAURICE KISTLER, 2d and Alum St., Lehighton, Pa. Eggs for hatching at $1.50 per 16 DARK CORMSH GAMES WHITE CORMSH GAMES BARRED PLYRIOUTH ROCKS S. C. MOTTLED ANCONAS C. J. STOUDT. R. F. D. No. 1. Emaus. Pa. j BLACK LANGS HANS 4 FIRSTS AT MADISON SQUARE! We leave It to your judgment to say whether this great victory en- eitles them to be called Champions of America. Eggs from all star matings.l containing New York winners, |10.00. Other grand mat- ings, containing brothers and sis- ters of New York winners, $2.00 per setting, 3 settings $5.00 Cir- cular free. FRANK HARBAUGH, Middleburgr, Pa, r ■*' Chicks that will Grow into $$$$ We have them from four vari- eties hatched from the best utility and exhibiting stock. 8c to 12c each. Poultry house and brooder heaters. ''A bird in the hand is worth two in the shell." Catalogue free. JOS. A. BLUM & CO.. L. Chatfleld, Ohio. w s OLFARTH GOLDEN YAND^TTE Ohio State Fair winners, Septem- ber 1913. 3 firsts out of a possible four at Mansfield, December 1913. A few grand cockerels yet for sale. Am booking orders for eggs now. Write. WM. WOLFARTH, Mansfield. O. White, Barred and Buff Rocks |AMERICA*S REST DLOOD LINES. Big winners at the leading show^ 1914 matlngs will produce a large percentage of exhibition birds Eggs— $1.50 to $5.00 per setting, $8 per 100. Circular free. Stock for sale. FRANK HARBAUGH, MIddleburg. Md S. C. R. I. Reds First prize winners at Baltimore. Ist cockerel and 1st pullet in one of the strongest classes ever 'shown there. Eggs— $2.00. $3.00. $6.00 per 15 from grand matlngs. block for sale at reasonable prices T> t:, J.' ^- ^- SHANK LIN. K. F. D. 6. Towson, Md. BUFF ORPINGTONS For sale— Young stock hatched from eggs of first prize exhibition Mrds Of William Cook and Sons and V.'^VX ^^'■"i"- Cockerels, $1.00 to $10 00. Eggs for hatching. $1.00 to $6.00 per setting of thirteen. Satls- [ract ion assured or money refunded FOREST POULTRY YARDS ^^^ '27. Oak Park, 111. J Winners In the East. 3 firsts, 2 seconds. 2 thirds at New England , Jl^V ^ Firsts. 1 second, 3 thirds, 1 fifth at Brockton Fair. At Attle- boro show — 5 firsts. 7 specials. At Lawrence— 4 firsts. 2 seconds. 2 thirds. Silver Cup for best Cam- pine. 3 specials. Also breeders of AVhlte and Fawn and White Inillan Runners. PRAIRIE DELL FARM. West Wrentham. Mass. J R. & S C. Reds S. C. Black I^inorcas America's best blood lines. Win- ^a^f at Baltimore and Hanover l»14 matings connot help but pro- duce prize winners. Egg&_$i.50 to $5.00 per setting. $8.00 per 100. Circular free. Stock for sale. FRANK HARBAUGH. MIddleburg. Md. SILVER CAMPINES Jone» Kennedy „, ** ^^P*"*^ hatched cockerels for sale. Cock bird heading breeding pen, one of Kennedys $25.00 cock- erels; eggs $3 per 15. $5 per 30 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS Yoan«r'ii Strain. beveral hens in pen bought di- rect from D. W. Young. One April cockerel for sale. Eggs — $2 per 15 MRS. M. WALTMAN. Hanover, Pa S. C White Leghorns Birds of exceptional quality and bred for heavy laying. Healthy and vigorous, grown on free range. Satisfaction guaranteed. Eggs $1.50 per 15. Place your order' early. LESTER W. HATCH. Waterloo. N. Y. S. C White Leghorrs only THE WORLD'S BEST LAYERS. ^. Tom Barron's strain. Winners of the International laying contest Also American bred birds of the highest exhibition and laying qual- ity bred since 1901. Stock, eggs and chicks at prices that are right ia^cullV''' ^^^^—^^^' ^5; 1.000, $45.' I ' CHRISTY FARMc t -,\ m Cortland J..VUV, f^O. r. land, N. T. J t— — WHITE WYANDOTTES Heavy layers as well as winners at New York, Hagerseown. Phila- delphia and other leading shows. Eggs— $1.00. $2.00. $3.00 and $5.00 setting. A few choice breeders for sale. ERNEST R. A. LTTZAU, »Q^ 15. Station D, Baltimore. Md. r— AT LA .ST A Sure Care For Roup. And It's Smith's. You saw It demonstrated at the great shows. You know It's endorsed by the greatest poultrymen. Ask vour dealer for Smith's Roup Extrac- tor or send 50c or $1.00 and same will be sent Parcel Post. JOHN B. SMITH INSECTICIDE CO. New Haven. Conn. Morris's Partridge Rocks won at the Great Baltimore Show In a class of 76 birds— 2-3 hen. 4-5 cockert>l8. 1-4 pullets. Special for best 2 males and 4 females. Club ribbon for best pullet. Harrlsburg Show I won 1-4 cock. 1-2 hen 1-2 cockerels. 1-5 pullets. Stock ' fo? [sale. Eggs In season. R. N MORRIS, Fawn Grove. Pa, FEBRUARY aUALITY POULTRY YARI>i. Oald«vln. L. I. EDWIN M. PKEisTON, Prop. RC BUFF LEGHO "INS • ^" V\ HITE ORPINGTONS Eggs for hatching and fine bre« Ing stock a specialty. Satisfaction guaranteed. [ Golden Laced Wyandotte alto S. C. W. Leghorns bred to lay. Special prices to all whose orders for eggs and day- olds are booked before March 1st. MRS. GEORGE W. CHURCH. R. 7. Townville, Pa. r WATER FOWLS Of superior quality. The big win- ners at the big shows. Special of- ferings In Embden and Brown China Geese, Indian Runner, Rouen. Pe^ kin and Call Ducks. Satisfaction (guaranteed and prices reasonable. Hatching eggs for sale. S. O. HOKE & SON. Desk F. Springr Grove, Pa. Snyder's Strain of 8. C BUFF LEGHORNS Prize winners and egg producers |C^n furnish eggs for hatching from the finest hens we ever owned at 12. $3 and $6 per 16. Mating list free. Write today. tf PRAIRIE HILL POULTRY FARM. I Box F, Arona, Pa. \ Silver Campines KffSs for Hatching — Get tke Be«« On three entries won second and fourth pullets, at Cleveland Ifia. Judge MInlch says: "They are Ine.- IBERT LOCKE. Oberlin. Ohio. ♦ .„ POLISH, HAMBURGS. ORPINO- \TR^?i r^OCKS. LANGSHANS. AN- gAMTSIANS. ANCONAS. CAM- PINES. Hundreds of prizes won at Americas leading shows. Eggs for hatching and stock for sale at rea- sonable prices. T^-.v ,:, ^ ^' HOKE ft SON, ^•«»t F. Spring GroYe. Pa, WYANDOTTES Hundreds of prizes won at the big shows. Special offerings In high quality Golden and Silver Laced. Silver Penciled, Partridge. White sati«f?i?r''- ''•••^«- '••as^o^ible and satisfaction guaranteed. Eggs for hatching from specially Selected DeSk F ®- G^H^KE A SON. nesk^F. Spring Grove. Pa. — *^ PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES Premier Strain. Beginners special bargain. 4 nul- oid mated pens containing heavv lY/^.*"'^ P^'^« dinners. Eg« $8 and $5 per 15. Farm flock e»i. scores of previous hlgh-grade d^? cents each. no.VNA H ANL^!' Mechanlcsburg, Ohio.j *t ♦ FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 15 m ks at a Cut Price Save 383 by order- ingsixor more now 128 pages. Cloth bind- ing. A down to date nian- oal on breed- ing poultry. fii?,S?*tr' Cloth binding. 11 tour-color Uluetratlons. Complete eliow reports and the best articles that money could buy. on the most helpful subjects. $1 HOW TO BlilLD I POULTRY HOUSES xmvmin retim jmvih. rujusmvi «.tx CUM «l,«». II (IXOIS " L. 128 pages. SOlIluBtratlons. to save three- fourth 8 your Price 6O0 132 pages. Cloth binding. Tells how to pick out the lay- // ng (len. Tells how feed bill. .'rice $1 w w Barred Plymouth Rocks I h*vc hi our vaM«. D.i ._4 ^ Am wmncr^ And our young SUk U uS bl^ Amerlc.'. b.rt blood !»„*.. Q^Shr I bird, at f«*ion»bI« price*. Bgn fai iUm^ j H. B. NIBSB, JR., Morrirtowa, R J. E-SIP-'"--- ^^s?s.''„ire-.«rPH'?.",% ?^ns:„.?ar"^jie-„Te: 84 pages. Cloth binding. Writ- ten from act- u a 1 e X p e r- ienceby Mr. Sheppard. Price $1 Send for Catalog 64 pp. Colored II Ins. of 108 birds. Tells how to mate for best result*. Price $1. T,., , ?^J ^^^^^ ^^^ ■'■"E TEN. $5.00. AN AVERAGE OF 50c APIECE It not ,atl,««l with yWr i;n,^„:;etum ti,e"bi;,LTn5 'r^SPrj;^^^^ American Poultry Journal Publishing Co., 1306, 542 So. Dearborn Street, Chicago, III. 16 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY How T Don't Waste^ Money T o •^?0' CVfitio. more, YES, READER, a Standard Cyphers Incubator costs somewhat a^ the starts than does a cheaply built, \vron«::ly-c()nstructed, *'bar<:,\iin price" machine, but before the first seaso7?'s work is ended, the genuine latest improved "Cyphers" will have 7)iore than luade vp THE DIFFERENCE IN COST, and then you will own a strictly high-class, depaidMe^JinJchifiir machhie that will last ten to twenty years without a cent of repairs] iFycTu are going to buy an incubator, buy a good on(i—the_brst_Jo be_had. If -rou decide that you would like to own a Cyphers, we strongly urge you~to buy it first— not after you have "tried" some cheap machine and rnet v/ith discourag- ing losses. When you buy one cheap incubator, discard that and buy another that is no better, you are overpay iv^jr the Cyphers price, 'Jvithont getting Cypher ; results and Cyphers satisfaction. Recent Sample Reports f^f^ *'l,925 Chicks Out of a Possible 2,220" New Brunswick, N. J., July 3, 1913. Cyphers Incubator Co., Buffalo, N. K— I have two Standard Cyphers Incubators, a No, 3 and a No, 1 machine, and have been getting excellent results. In all, we hatched 1,925 chicks out of a possible 2.220. as follows: NO, 3 MACHINE— from 372 fertile esrgrs. hatched 356 chicks; from 3c^l fertile egrgs. hatched 364 chicks: from 341 fertile egj^s, hatched 327 chicks; from 382 ferU.e egrffs. hatciicd 356 chicks. NO. 1 MACHINE-from 132 fertile eggs, hatclied 121 chick§; from 141 fartilc eggs, hatched 133 chicks-, from 132 fertile eggs, hatched 126 chicks: from 139 fertile eggs, hatched 132 chicks. We are more than pleased with these results. Your Paradise Brooders also have given us the best of satisfaction. We have successtully raised as many as one thousand chicks in two of your complete four -section Paradise Brooders, with a loss of compara- tively few. All chicks were strong and vii orous. o. POLINSKY. Per S, PoUins. Mgr. "2,530 Fertile Eggs, 2,456 Chicks." R. F. D. No. 8, Shelton, Conn. Sept, 2. 1913. Cyphers Incubator Co , Buffalo, N. Y.— Early in March I started ifiy Standard Cyphers Incubators and finished late in June. From 2,530 fertile eggs. I got 2.456 good, strong chipks. Several hatches were 100 per cent. I have no trouble whatever with your incubators and like them better every time I start them up. Am .sending you, under separ- ate cover, a photograph of my last hatcl) for this season, 175 chicks from 175 fertile eggs. ALFRED SHAW, •*Out of 144 Eggs I Got 130 Chicks" Gaviota, Cal,. April 20. 191.1. Cyphers Incubator Co., Buffalo, A. }'. - I received m v Standard Cyphers Incubator in I\Iarch and am very much pleased wiili it. I thouk'ht that yoa v/ould like to know that it is doinsr very good v/ork. Every egg that is fertile is hatched. Out of 144 eg-s I got ]'?0 chicks. Theresu'ts from your incubator are better than I ever expected, a:id I F;ladly rec- ommend to any and everybody the Sta d- ard Cyphers Incubators. No one can maiie a machine that v/ill hatch more chicks from the same number of eggs. I would not seU mine for any price if I could not get another Cyphers Incubator, and I cannot praise it enough, I am just starting to raise cliickens and I would like to have some of your poul- try books, and also your catalog. M. KKKO. 1,293 Fertile Eggs— 1,266 Chicks Battle Creek, Mich., Mar. 1). 1913. Cyphers Ituabator Co., Buffalo, A', }'. The two Cyphers Incubators I purchased of you have given excellent satisfaction. Here are results: first hatch, 236 chicks from VA fertile g«za\ second hatch, 204 cliicks from 2W fertile eggs; third hatch, 199 chicks from 1(5 fertile eggs; fourth hatch, 232 chicks fr<>m 242 fertile eggs: fifth hatch, 178 chicks fr- m IT-* fertile eggs; sixth hatch, 217 chicks from 2:t) fertile eggs. Naturally I am well pleased with the work these machines have re. and will recommend tho Standard tvphers to any one wanting tho best machine for hatcliing strong, healthy chicks— and Jo's of them. ALBEkT O. KOVKN. ^"(^^^Z: .S^^^'^K^^^^^^. free Bulletins and Booklets 1.^ >•. I -Winter Ekrs and How to fiet Them I*. 9— Dry Feeding by the Hopper Method. no. S- Sanitary Conditions for Poultry Ko. 4— Back Yard Poultry Keeping. 5a. 5 Green hood for Poultry. %n. 6— Dryness Epsentiul in Poul- try Houses. R*. '—Common -Sense Breeding of Fowls. N*. S— Important Don 'la for Begin- ners to Mem(>ri/.i.'. R«. 9 Proper Brooding of Cliicka. Mw. 1»— Proper Feeding of ( 'hicka. IU». 11 — Handlinj? of Incubator to Get Best Results. ■•• 1«— Marketing K«(fs at a Profit la. la— White Dianhuja of Chicks. No. 14- Poultry Raising for Profit on the Farm. No. 15— Poultry Houses, Their Prop- er Construction. No, I«— Special Fatteninsr of Fowls. No. 17 -SilictionandCareof Breed- \r\yc Stock. No. IN Liiio Breeding and Trap Nestinp. !»!., 19 Best Markfta for Table Poultry. No, 20-Where to Start in Poultry Business. No. 21 Common Diseaiiea of Fowls and Chicks. No. aa— ('ommoii Mistakes in Poul- try Ke<{)inK. No, 81— CombinmK Poultry and Fruit (Jrowinfr. No. 84— Common Poultry Pests If you have not already sent for three samt)Ie free Bulletins (your choice) of the Cyphers Company's series of twenty- four, do so todav-aw\ also hllout the coupon on oppo.site page, askinj? for copier^Tlh^wo 5i-page frejdook/ets/ Best Methodsof Brooding' 'ancT 'Poultry Foods and Fc.i}viF> each of which should be worth a five dollar bill to you, if you are riet Jkied to make out of your poultry work this season all the profit possible sJPlist of twenty-four Bulletins herewith. CYPHERS INCUBATOR CO. Department 1 74, Buffalo, N. Y. FCBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER *Don't Wa Time! BEAR IN MIND that a merely "built- to- sell" incubator is a W„„ ProPosHion right from the start. First to last it wm n ^^^^ ^.HsnUJn, or the rJ^Ht^^^r oTchi Js ' And" ?s no feZct^r t:T:i^ the '^'^-^. «'"'°-« or e..s boijht "at r:tr it s the ha elfin. J", "'''"" *'"' '" '"^""^'"^ ''^ trnlyJependable~,Z It IS the hatching machine you can afford to adoM as the foundati»„;;> ffrj^'f^;" any branch ^f^^^-^^^^' %TC: rtl^^ f,ja>/ i citcmi\t n IH»MfcAT M :r M i^^^^^S^^V,': 01^ ■^ niine of val- uable su8:gestions to any one interested A Fr^ ^'^ growing or in egg-production. If^f f-''^^^ ^'" .•'^ '^^"^ ^« '-^"y address, domestic or foreign, on receipt of 10c in United States stamps to cover cost of mailing. -^ Free Catalog We manufacture ox^^ ojiehundredjtandard articfes foMhe use of t,ractital ^gliLiordtnLa^^dcg^^oJu^ including Incuba-tors, Brooders ^S 'W^^S^f^^^^'^sxz^^-- — -^ m..,.e ,..,try in.o..a.;„ a;;u a,;ic7" ^nS:Z'i^^^^^^^i:'::;Z'^ — ».^.K> .^ui piiiuc tji uusioess nearest you. y^ '^^ •* ^ N-wV LMv .. r. ,^™"«'' Store, and Warehou.e« /l^ ■' ''« •P""8 eggs and even the Lt'^ TflT f "f T'*''. '"' '''«'^'"8 purposes as ™-n l! •*'". ■''''* ^^f '"'* °"'y » comparatively •small number of large (not too large) eggs of the proper color and texture. The best hen. are often itfe. .r^ ^ ."J''"' ^«.«"»i°" to individual qual- alTthe lldT .J^"^ T^''"«'- ^^^^ ''«" improving fr^A old breed, and many new ones. That like r oufu If '™^- "','*''" "''^'" limitations and he pullets whose mothers wer^ heavy layers in their pullet year, and whose siref were the^ons of heavy layers are pretty sure to be good Uve™ themselves, if givsn half a chance. The wav to i^ [kr' '^° '^yjn^^'.ualities of the flock, TtogWe pare'th'em tr tll^V''"'?" "^" ^'''^- ^^^ "«« pre pare them for the breeding pen. The male bird is half of the pen, and for tk« reason even more care is necessa,^ i,^ ,e"ect ne h . half of the pen. for his bad qualiHes will appear in ose or any of the female inmates of the pen. Cor- ^' ♦ V ^ I n FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 23 rect selection and close culling is half the batlle. The other half is in feeding and in the rearing of the chicks. Common sense and good judgment ought to show one how to do this. The human body demands a greatly varied diet, as everybody knows. The hen demands the same variety, and in order to raise healthy stock that will keep the egg basket full, this fact must never be lost sight of. Keep the pens clean and sweet, supply plenty of fresh water, grit and shell at all times, and feed plenty of mixed grains, both ground and whole, adapting the grain to the season, climate and other conditions, see that green stuff of some kind, and some good meat food, preferably beef scraps, are generously provided, and there will be little trouble about eggs, of course assuming that the breeding is right. Fresh air is highly essential, and accumulated dampness is very detrimental to birds of any breed, and the greatest care should be exercised in the ar- rangement of the poultry houses, with these ends in view. The houses should fac^ the south or east. and on the fronts there should be as large openings as the climate will allow, and these should be closed with muslin curtains only in stormy weather and on the coldest days, if it is ever really cold enough to make this necessary. This is a question which each breeder must decide for himself. Keep it as cool as possible without freezing the combs, is a good rule to go by in this respect. The other three m sides of the houses should be air tight that there may bg no draughts. There is probably more difference between the laying abilities of different flocks of the same breed than there is between any of the different breeds now recognized in this country. What breed any individual bird belongs to counts for little; how it was bred counts for everything. It is the breeding that has made the heavy layers; it is the feeding that develops their capabilities and keeps them in good condition. Neither one amounts to much without the other, but thg limitationes of the two in combination have never yet been learned. S. & R. C. REDS, Silver & Golden CAMPINES RANKIN'S= Great wins at Madison Square, Philadelphia, Baltimore. Palace. Allentown and Haeerstown where they won in competition with America's best, actually places them in a class by themselves. Look up their record and be convinced they have no superiors. HATCHING EGGS — Our 1914 matlngs will contain our prize winners which have the power of reproduction and will produce the winners for next season's shows. STOCK FOR SALE— Exhibition birds that can meet any competition and breeders that can reproduce them. Sold on a money back guarantee. No trouble to quote you prices. Correspondence a pleasure. Mention Poultry Fancier. Schenley Heights Poultry Farm Office 1202 Commonw«alth B'dg. C. F. Rankic. Prop. Pittsburg, Penna. The Big Prize at the Garden In WHITE ROCKS Is First Cockerel RANCOCAS POULTRY FARMS won this prize. In fact, we Have not been beaten on cockerels this season, winning first and second cockerels at New York State Fair, first and second at New Jersey State Fair, first and second at Palace Show, New York City, and then the grand prize of the year — first cock- erel at the Garden. Our females also have won many prizes. Write for our complete winnings, prices of stock and hatching eggs. RANCOCAS POULTRY FARMS Box 1 77, Browns Mills, N. J. Fini White Rock Hen Madison Square GardeD^ Jan. 1913. Columbian Wyandottes Winners at Madison Square. Phila., Palace, Allentown and Hagrerstown. At the above great shows I showed in 18 classes — and won 10 firsts, and more than all competitors combined. Stock and egffs at reasonable prices. Sold on a money back guarantee. DR. J. S. RITTENHOUSE, t>< LOI 24 .ill i\ M POULTRY FANCIER Fifteenth Annual Exhibition Madison Square Garden Poultry Show The recent Madison Square Garden Poultry Show, held December 26th to 3 1 at, 1913, has passed into history as one of the most pleasing and success- ful events ever pulled off at the Gar- den, and it is simply a matter of justice to say that never in the history of this great show was more universal satis- faction given, so far as the management was concerned, and we take this first opportunity to congratulate Charles D. Cleveland, the new Secretary of the New York Pigeon and Poultry Associ- ation for the masterful way in which this show was handled. While we rec- ognize the valuable aid which he re- ceived from those who assisted him in conducting the Garden Show, how- ever, it is only just and fair to state that the success of the Garden Show, generally speaking, was due primarily to Mr, Cleveland's untiring efforts and courtesy, prior to and during the time this exhib tion was being held. The Madison Square Garden Show is one of the few GREAT shows of the world and its value as an advertising medium i« recognized by every poultry breeder of both continents, and he or she who wins a victory at the Garden may well feel proud of the achievement, for at this show is assembled, once each year, th« cream of Poultrydom, not only from the American continent but oft-times from the old world as well. It is one of the great battle grounds of the big- gest breeders in all sections of the country where merit is recognized to the fulelst extent and where every courtsy is extended to the small breed- ers as well as the large, and just recom- pense accorded to the amateur as well as the expert. It is owing to the above facts that we take unusual pleasure in recording in full the awards of this show. However, in justice to many of the exhibitors at the Garden, we de- sire to make mention of the following classes, namely: BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. The Barred Plymouth Rock class was one of the finest in exhibition quality ever shown at the Garden. It is true that more birds have been shown in other exhibitions at this popular show, but we doubt if greater qual ty was ever seen before at any one exhibition. E. B. Thompson carried off the honors in the cockerel class by winning 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th and 5th. He also won 1st cock, while A. C. Hawkins won 2d place on cock bird, conceded to be, by expert opinion, one of the finest and most perfect specimenc exer exhibited. Yama Farms captured 3d prize on cock bird, and 2d, 3d and 4th on hens. Their second hen was an unusually strong bird in every section and was excelled only by the i st prize hen shown by C. N. Myers. The 1st prize hen shown by C. N. Myers was the star of her class and was accorded the special distinction of spe- cial prize for the best female in the Barred Rock class. Mr. Myers also FEBRUARY won 5th hen. 2d and 3d pulet and 3d pen. The Chestnut 'Hill Poultry Farm was also in the winnings. carryiaff away 5th cock which might have beeM placed a little higher up without doimg injustice to anyone. WHITE ROCKS Here was one of the greatest claasea ever exhibited in this popular breeii*oi:'ri<:i) dikimt fiio>i k.nc;lami l8t rraZE and cup In the Mlssoin i i:^^- l^ayiiiK Cuiilesl, iyi2-13; 1st I'UiZK and CX'T In the North AmHrlcjin Ekk Laying Contest. lyUi-lUlH. five heiia laying liyO eKK«. »" average of ilMS eggs per hen. Poultry experts state this strain to be the ino.st ptofilable poultry in America today. The l'tnns\ 'vania i<'arm i» rilK A>IKI«ICA\ IIOMK «»F I'llfc; K.Mil-I.SH WIANKItS. of th« Missouri Esp-Lavin^ Coiiteni which made Hie tuarvt ious reroi d of i;0"3 egKS, seven hens laying over 20o ess«" 26S-24«-248-22t)-2l"9.2iy-:i08, t esit^ft i vely. We TKAi'-NEST L:VI:I:Y I .A V K U. every day in the year. WrUe for our PKIOE CAT. \ LOG. Contains vaiuable Infortualion that will increase your egg yield. L^on't fail to writ* before buying el.sewhtre. HATCHING EGGS CHOICE COCKERLLS BABY CHICKS Tpi T^ Y% Ik. C Address Olfice 301 herrl : treet, Ihe Penna. roultry rarm, Lancaster, pa. ke had had another month on his head would have held a higher place in this competition in this alley. Mr. Delano also won 1st and 5th pens, .Meadowbrook Farms 2d pen, Mirimichi Poultry Farms 3d and 4th. There were twelve pens in competition m the V\/hite Rock alley and the win- mers were all very notable specimens of their class. BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS The Buff Plymouth Rocks, while a •mailer class than is usually seen in the Garden, was up in quality. The first cock shown by Fred. Armer was an unusually fine bird in every section. The Linficld Poultry Farm's 2d prize cock was well up to the 1 st prize win- ner and was a good second. In BufT Plymouth Rock Hens, Mr, Armer won 1st on a bird worthy every honor given her. This bird was good in color, both surface and under, had excellent head- point, and was a Rock all over. The l»t cockerel, won by the Linfield Poul- try Farm was one of the best we have seen this year. Jarhes Vincent's 3d prize cockerel needed but a little time to finish and he would have crowded 1st very closely. In pul-lts, Mr. .Armer won I st on a wonderfully fine bird, while the Linfield Poultry Farm's 2d pullet was well placed. The 1 st exhi- bition pen, won by Linfield Poultry Farm contained some very excellent birds in every way and was w^ell placed. SILVER PENCILED PLYMOUTH ROCKS J\ small class, but excellent qualitj^ The winners v/ere pretty well divided betw^een Harry Hawkins and the Bona- parte Poultry Farm, However, Otto Sangor won 1 st on pullet that was con- ceded to be one of the best birds ever shown in this class. .PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS Here was another great class of birds, however small in numbers. The Grove Hill Poultry Yards minning 1st cock and I st cockerel on two of as good birds as was ever shown at the Garden. Mr. Klingbeil's 1st pullet was certainly a jewel and was greatly ad- mired by everyone who saw her. Be- suden Brothers won 3d and 4th cocks, 5th hen, 5th cockerel, 4th pullet and 3d pen, while Bird Brothers, the popu- lar Partridge Rock breeders of Meyers- dale, Pa., carried off 1st and 2d pen. These gentlemen did not show in the single class or the story might have been different. COLUMBIAN PLYMOUTH ROCKS The Columbian Plymouth Rocks made the smallest showing we have ever seen at the Garden. WilburtKa Farms carried off the lion share of prizes on some unusually fine birds. We know of no more beautiful fowl than the Columbian Plymouth Rock and we cannot understand why it is that there are no more of these be.au- ■ tiful birds bred and shown at the pre*' ent time. It is up to you, boys, who are breeding these birds to boost them. Get busy, and accord them the honor which they so richly deserve. SILVER WYANDOTTES Her again the class was small, but the .quality w^as great. James F Hughes, L. H. Brown, J. Reetmeyer, carryixig off the prizes in this alley. GOLDEN WYANDOTTES Another small class, but quality at the top-notch. Albert Fletcher, Jr., captured every I st and 2d prize in the single class, as well as 1st pen. We doubt if we have ever seen stronger quality in any show of the country, and we are sorry that the quantity was not greater. WHITE Vl^ANDOTTES A wonderful class in every way. It would be hard to describe these birds in detail, but the Garden was never honored with finer specimens and the competition v/as never hotter than it was this year. .A. J. Fell, carried off three out of five pos.sible I st prizes, winning fist cock, 1 st hen and I st pen. Last year Mr, Fell won 4 firsts at this same show. Maurice F. Delano made a great win by carrying off the second hen, 5th cockerel and third pen. The Onlya Farm also cajne in for a splendid winning and carried away the much- coveted prize of 2d pen, Arthur G. Duston, to whom there are a large number of breeders indebted for high- class Wyandottes, won 2d cock, 4th The MacKay Colony Brooder THK SE.\SATI<»iV AT PIIILADKLPIIIA SHOW! WHYT 1. It Is automatically regrulated with a thermostat. 2. It can be regulated to hold any desired degree of temperature. 3. It saves labor, 4. This stove will save the labor of filling lamps and worrlment of Are. 5. The coal is fed to the fire from the top by a hopper. 6. This stove is fitted with a wonderful dup'ex Rrate which can b« remove* and replaced in one minute without disturbing the stove. 7. There is no sheet iron or tin in the construction of this stove to b« eateo out by gas or rust. 8 The amount Invested in a MacKay Colony Brooder will soon be returneU by economical use of coal and labor i. We consider this the most practical coal burning Colony Brooder on tlie market today. For 300 to 500 Chicks. 42 In. deflector, PHirR $2r..OO. For 800 to 1.000 chicks. 50 In. deflector: PIIICF: fCto.OO. McKav Handy Fountain, easy to fill and carry: ia QItaht FOrvT4l^. T»«. MacKay Colony Broodc' Co., B'^rdertowf, N J 26 and 5 th hens. I at pullet, fst cockerel and 5th pen. We know of no one whose winnings could please us more than Mr. Duston's. as he is one of our most deserving White Wyandotte breeders. BLACK WYANDOTTES A very small class, but rich in qual- m' j^*^"^'" ^ Brown and the Alfricha Meadows carrying off the bulk of the prizes. However. the Robincrest Farm • fat cock. 2d pullet and 2d hen are worthy of special mention. They deserved the victories they won. and were greatly admired by all who saw them. BUFF WYANDOTTES A very good class with quality to burn at every point. The Ist cock owned by W G. Marshall, was an un-' usually fine bird and was an easy win- imen and deserve, the honors accord- ed. Besuden Brothers made a fine win- nmg here, by carrying off 2d cock. 3d leir* TK ^^^i^^'^^f^d l»t and 2d pul- lets Their 1st pullet was a fine Golden Buff from t.p to tip and everyone who examined these birds was unanimou^ m the verdict, that ,he was the best pullet ever shawn at the Garden. PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES Not only large in numbers but great POULTRY FANCIER carrying off the best of the prizes. However, the third prize pullet shown by Minch Brothers might have been placed a little higher without robbing any of her competitors. FEBRUARY ty the «n quality Charles H. The Sheffield FarmB, Wood and Paul W. Doll SILVER PENCILED WYANDOTTES Another small class but good quali- Horace Havemeyer carrying off bulk of the prizes. COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES v varieties of the Wyandotte Family, and while the class was small, the quality surprised everyone who saw them. The honors were divided between the Onlya Farms and the Wilhelmina Poultry Farms. Ihe Onlaya Farms captured 2d and 3d cock. 2d and 3d hens. Ist 2d and 3d cockerel. 2d and 3d pullet and 2d pen. while the Wilhelmina Poultry Farm er Strain" Barred Ply. Rock - ^t:i ^ i^^^uZ'T^s.^'^'T' " "- ^~"'- «"«« -»— ^..i-. ».». .im w« ., „,rtic.nr twnr dww ,1 „«, to AmeHc. »fc*^ W«ls am6hU»u6 tf, Wthe rour wants. dress a EARL HOOV Matthews, Ind. R. 4. (Barred Rock Specialist 21 years.) \t. Rai use Poultry for Profit righl^°.rff ,T«k rS7i'l;;«;,'-'''5j'-"".'' y" -t«rt T.., J^.'i"'".''";'^«"'= ORPINGTONS •*r niiv in . iuegs, beai K,.^A in' ~"\' "m "*"""^''« »na you n hend 10 c^nts for our beautiful ftO llCtt WHITE ORPINGTONS ...>.,...v„ tvMiiK ORPINGTONS T.%T:!:t"lTJ^l'7{ n,«tur.cu.ckl,v. makiuK broil- Klmt at Chlrair* ------ •« >'>^ii>i> xor our w llrt with color plates, price, ana th.i bree :^orher^^,-t.!X-t?-- SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS . .? wonderful da.. i„ qua|i,„ .u, a:t/t5''w-i,r.'>^&£-- Brace. Rockfeller Ar W ul j . c.nt7nt^eofor'l'nS\rpra"dt''-fe '<"y winner.. The l-- «iny-old chVck.! TYWACANA White Leghorn. B.rred .nJ Wk . d. Book your order „nu. fore.T*'r7.^^'^'^^^'^''''^^ ^'^^^ •'Tywacana Strain" sfock^^nc^ea^^^'ln'''"'^'^' " '""^ '^•^""""l '«' Ch cks and Eggs are shipped in s"ront liph?^?/"'?''- ^ywacana Baby ca Ily designed to save transport on .-ha^el'/nHf ""** ""''^^^ ^««» "P*-- protection of checks or c..s ^iuZtnT^ZI^::!:. ' Write for Free Illustrated Catalog ing prices on chicks. eeJJaSSbre^lrStu ''^^ 'f'^- shipments. Satisfactio^n*^gua,ameS '^ '°'^' '''""^' V^^^Bf) ^t^^^ POULTRY CO. P^^ ch-ck shipped is lively and hlrdy wf.v "'•"'""°»""- E«ryG.b.o„ S^rlfn "sure their safe arrival at your iJpresToffi J '"l^f ^' """ «"'"««' l>ox« o ch.cks or eggs for hatching from S„Strl ^°°' '""*" "'"' ^ <" "'yoM White Leghorns -Barred Rocks -» i Ooh We are specialists in "utilitv" hirM. . j u . "»•"*-*» K. I. ReOS Strain of these three po^^r br«^ e"a1le"rntr'^"? '° "'^'"^ "« «">•<» W. make no extravagant claims, but deliv^V^on^eft^vafu^rou'r «ork""' """^ The individual fowls in our 1914^7^ "«CMmgS progeny will make fine utility birla^f^d^j 'i^luab^^ n^'w^'lli'" *^^'- ^'^^ i^nic lor Free Cataloa our iqh catalog i,,e.dv.« .. . Galen Farms G- F. Gibson Proi>. Drawer R CLYD^ WEWYORK *5uX ^^ 24 POULTRY FANCIER Fifteenth Annual Exhibition Madison Square Gardin Poultry Show I'ha r«e*nl Mnrliion 5quiir« CnrrUn Poultry Show, h«ld pRirmlirr IhiU lu 3I«I. 191), Km pAHtcti into Kiitory •• on* of iWft ittnut pUnmnK nnd ■uccest ful cvrnli i*ver pulled off at the Gar den, and it it aunply a matter ot justica to •ny that lu-vir in thr KiMtory of thi» great rKow wna inorr univmai aatii- faction givrn, to far nt the management was concerned, and we take thii first opportunity to congratulate CKnrlei [). Cleveland, tlie new Secretary of the New York Pigeon and Poultry Associ- ation for thr masterful way in which this show was handlrd While we rec- ognize ih" v.»lu.»l)lc aid which he re- ceived from those who astiiHted him in conducting the G.ircien Show, how- ever, it is only just and fair to state that the HUccens of the Garden Show, generally speaking, was due primarily to Mr. Cleveland's untiring efforts and courteity, prior to .iind during the time this exhib tion was being held. The Madison Square Garden Show is one of the few GREAT shows of the world and its value as nn advertising medium is recognized by every poultry breeder of both continents, and he or she who wins a victory at the Garden m.ay well feel proud of the achievement, for at this show is assembled, once each year, the cream of Poultrydom, not only from the American continent but oft-times from the old world as well. It is one of the great battle grounds of the big- gest breeders in all sections of the country where merit is recognized to the fulelst ities of his birds by carrying off I st and 5th hens and 1st cockerel. His win- ning cockerel was a marvel of beauty and in our estimation was properly placed. In White Rock Pullets. Mr. Delano won 1st and 5th. The 2d pri?.« pullet went to Mirimichi F^oultry Farm and the 3d pullet to J. D. Koons, R. S. Chalker winning 4th. These birda wer ell well placed and were conceded to be five as great White Rock Pullets as were ever shown at the Garden, in cockerels the Rancocas Farms won Ist on an easy winner. The 2d and 4tb prizes were won by the Mirimichi Poultry Farm and could not have beea placed better. The 3d prize went to J. D. Koons, which bird was, without question, an easy winner of the honor* given him. Maurice F. Delano carry- ing away 5th prize on a bird, which if ma»mmmfBmm»Mmmmmitmmimmmmmgmmm^ "^ ^ tt:^ Direct tc^ YoUandYour'^ Neighbors, too ' 48 INCHES HIGH 22ic A ROD. 60 INCHES HIGH 25ic A ROD. Not a flimsy netting but a fence requiring fewer posts and no base boards or top rail. Spacing between line wires graduated from 1% inches, at bottom to 4/^ inches at top. Stay wires 4>^ inches apart. ■ ■ I II ■ ^— ■ ■— -»— ^ II ■ I ■ I LuMt*MlU».lM»«lfl«» ■>WW>|t%||«tM>'lW^WI'lMW'«IIUlW«<||iy^l««Af>>»«y'>>W»'»^ the Top Wire! Bottom Wireu LlneAVireS 3 Stay Wire i Positively the greatest poultry fence bargain ever offered — you can't afford to buy any other kind. 48-lNCH G0M8INED POULTRY AND STOCK FENCE 273c PER ROD. A heavier fence having the same construction as above and while close enough for small chicks yet strong enough to turn stock. Stay or uprij^ht wires in this style fence are 6 inches npart and the spacing of the line wires graduated from 1^ inches at bottom to 6 inches at top. Following shows exact size of wires used. Size of Top and Hottom \/ircs Line Stay r Wire ^ ^% ^-ip, All Fence Sold Direct to You at Factory Prices. Lar/te Illustrated Catalog showing over 100 styles of Farm, Poultry and Lawn Fence /S^ mailed FREE on request. WRITE KOW— before you forget it IU& KITSELMAN BROTHERS,io7So. Council St. MUNCIE, INDIANA. ^* 41^ ♦■ « «. FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 25 THE ENGLISH 200 EGG STRAIN N. A. CONTEST i„???-rM!.J WORLD'S GREATEST LAYERS SrCWrLEGH JRNS WHITE W VANDOTTI S BUFF ORPINGI f NS MU CCNTEJT 258 liggs S. C.R.I. KILS iMi'oin r.i) iMiii:( r fiiom k.\(;lam> «Ht I'HW.K and rUf In tht- MIbmjum t |:kk- l-a> Iiik Coiiie«t. lblJ-I3; Isl I'lIlZK and CX'I^ In tbff North American Kkk i «'yi(t« Coinesl I'j I i; - 1 il I :<. nvf ht-MM layiiiK liyw «««». »«> avtravie of Z-.'.a eKKM pff hen. I'oultiy expei tB alalt this Btrhlii to h»- till- tuosL ptofltiiUle |.o,|iiry id AiiurUa today. The |'« Mr)H> 'vaiiia Farm is »f th« MlKHonrl K;:K-I.avlnK Coi.itM wincii made Uie cnai vt lows t e^ or d of i:o'3 «-xks, seven hens laylni? over 5fOi» eKKM- 26H-''4»;-24:< 2iJli-2iy.i:lU-:i<>^. ie»i'-«tively. We 'IKAr-NKST i;Vi:i;Y I.AYKIi. evtry day in the year. WrU^ foi our Fl{i:i': CA'I'ALoCf. Coi. tains valuable Information that will Increase your eKK yield. l>on't fail to wrltt b«f»re buying fi.'^ewh* rt-. H\rcHING CHOICE COCKERELS EGGS The Penna. Poultry Farm, BABY CHECKS Address O'.ficr 301 ferri : treet, LANCASTER, PA. kr had had another month on his head would have held a higher place in this competition in this alley. Mr. Delano al.so v^ron 1st and 5th pens, Meadowbrook Farms 2d pen, Mirimichi Poultry Farms 3d and 4th. There were twelve pens in competition in the White Rock alley and the win- mers were all very notable specimens of their class. BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS The Buff Plymouth Rocks, while a smaller class than is usually seen in the Garden, was up in quality. The first cock shown by Fred. Armer was an unusually fine bird m every section. The Linfield Poultry Farm's 2d prize cock was well up to the Ist prize win- ner and was a good second. In BufT Plymouth Rock Hens, Mr. Armer won I at on a bird worthy every honor given her. This bird was good in color, both surface and under, had excellent head- point, and was a Rock all over. The Ist cockerel, won by the Linfield Poul- try Farm was one of the best we have seen this year. James Vincent's 3d prize cockerel needed but a little time lo finish and he would have crowded !st very closely. In pul-lts, Mr. Armer won 1st on a wonderfully fine bird, while the Linfield Poultry Farm's 2d pullet was well placed. The 1 st exhi- bition pen, won by Linfield Poultry Farm contained sonie very excellent 'i-'SVl,' ek; birds in every wray and was well placed. SILVER PENCILED PLYMOUTH ROCKS A small class, but excellent quality. The winners v/ere pretty well divided between Harry Hawkins and the Bona- parte Poultry Farm. However, Otto Sangor won 1 st on pullet that was con- ceded to be one of the best birds ever show^n in this class. .PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS Here was another great class of birds, how^ever small in numbers. The Grove Hill Poultry Yards minning Ist cock and ist cockerel on two of as good birds as was ever shown at the Garden. Mr. Klingbeil's Ist pullet was certainly a jewel and was greatly ad- mired by everyone who saw her. Be- suden Brothers won 3d and 4th cocks, 5th hen, 5th cockerel, 4th pullet .and 3d pen, while Bird Brothers, the popu- lar Partridge Rock breeders of Meyers- dale, Pa., carried off 1st and 2d pen. These gentlemen did not show in the single class or the story might have been different. COLUMBIAN PLYMOUTH ROCKS The Columbian Plymouth Rocks made the smallest showing we have ever seen at the Garden. Wilburtha Farms carried off the lion share of prizes on some unusually fine birds. We know^ of no more beautiful fowl than the Columbian Plymouth Rock and we cannot understand why it is that there are no more of these be.au- tiful birds bred and shown at the pres- ent time. It is up to you, boy», who are breeding these birds to boost them. Get busy, and accord them the honor which they so richly deserve. SILVER WYANDOTTES Her again the class was small, but the .quality was great. James F Hughes, L. H. Brown, J, Reetmeyer, carrying off the prizes in this alley. GOLDEN WYANDOTTES .Another small class, but quality at the top-notch. Albert Fletcher, Jr., captured every Ist and 2d prize in tha single class, as well as I st pen. We doubt if we Itave ever seen stronger quality in any show of the country, and we are sorry that the quantity was aot greater. WHITE V^^ANDOTTES A wonderful class in every way. It would be hard to describe these birds in detail, but the Garden was never honored with finer specimens and the competition was never hotter than it was this year. A. J. Fell, carried off three out of five possible 1st prizes, winning fist cock, 1st hen and Ist pen. Last year Mr. Fell won 4 firsts at this s.ime show. Maurice F. Delano made a great win by carrying off the second hen, 5th cockerel and third pen. The Onlya Farm also came in for a splendid winning and carried away the muck- coveted prize of 2d pen. Arthur G. Duston, to whom there are a large number of breeders indebted for high- cLass Wyandottes, won 2d cock, 4th The MacKay Colony Brooder THK SE:\SATI0N at PHILADELPHIA SHOWI WHVT 1. It Is nutomatirally regulated xvlth a thermostat. 2. It can be regulated to hold any desired degree of temperature. 3. It saves labor. 4. This stove will save the labor of filling lamps and worriment of Are. B. The coal is fed to the fire from the top by a hopper. 6. This stove is fitted with a wonderful duplex Rrate which can be removed and replaced in one minute without disturblnK the stove. 7. There is no sheet Iron or tin in the construction of this stove to b» eateo out bv gas or rust. 8 The amourit invested in a MaoKay Colony Brooder will soon be return«u bv economical use of coal and labor i. We consider this the most practical coal burnlnR Colony Brooder on tl»# market today. For 300 to 500 Chicks, 42 in. deflector, PR ICE f2r..0O. For 800 to 1.000 chicks. 50 in. deflector: PHICE no.OO. McKav Handy Fountain, easy to All and carry: 1'^ Ql'AHT FOF^TAl^. T»e. MacKay Colonv Broode'- Co., B^rdertowr, N J w 26 and 5th hens, Ist pullet, 1st cockerel and 5th pen. We know of no one whose winnings could please us more than Mr. Duston's, as he is one of our most deserving White Wyandotte breeders. BLACK WYANDOTTES A very small class, but rich in qual- "y- Ncsbitt & Brown and the Alfricha Meadows carrying off the bulk of the prizes. However, the Robincrest Farms Ist cock, 2d pullet and 2d hen are worthy of special mention. They deserved the victories they won, and were greatly admired by all who saw them. BUFF WYANDOTTES A very good class with quality to burn at every point. The Ist cock, owned by W. G. Marshall, was an un- usually fine bird and was an easy win- ner. His Ist hen was also a fine spec- injen and deserves the honors accord- ed. Besuden Brothers made a fine win- ning here, by carrying oflF 2d cock, 3d hen, 3d cockerel and Ist and 2d pul- lets^ Their I st pullet was a fine Golden Buff from tip to tip and everyone who examined these birds was unanimous in the verdict, that she was the best pullet ever shawn at the Garden. PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES Not only large in numbers but great PK r U^' ^rr ^^f Sheffield Farms, Charles H. Wood and Paul W. Doll POULTRY FANCIER carrying off the best of the prizes. However, the third prize pullet shown by Minch Brothers might have been placed a little higher without robbing any of her competitors. SILVER PENCILED WYANDOTTES Another small class but good quali- ty. Horace Havemeyer carrying off the bulk of the prizes. COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES 'Here was a hot class and big breed- ers of this noted variety were out in full force. D. Lincoln Ore captured Ist cock, 2d hen, 4th cockerel and 4th pen, while Dr. J. S. Rittenhouse won 4th and 5th cock, Ist and 3d pullet. Dr. Rittenhou^e's 1st pullet was a gem of the first water, and was an easy win- ner in her class. The Harwood Farm won 3d cock, 4th pullet and Ist pen. We have never seen a finer pen of Columbian Wyandottes shown. They stood out like stars of the first magni tude and were easy winners in their class. FEBRUARY BARRED WYANDOTTES This is one of the new varieties of the Wyandotte Family, and while the class was small, the quality surprised everyone who saw them. The honors were divided between the Onlya Farms and the Wilhelmina Poultry Inarms. The Onlaya Farms captured 2d and 3d cock, 2d and 3d hens, Ist 2d and 3d cockerel, 2d and 3d pullet and 2d pen, while the Wilhelmina Poultry Farm The "Hootier Strain" Barred Ply. Rocks ^ ^ 'i::^:! r^ r '^'^'^' indianapous •„<, cmciNNAxi ^,jrj y.-.. Ou, cutonur. h.^ .!« won .t pr.ctic.fly .^,y ^^ ^t „^ ^ ^^^^^^ ^ fc*T.TjL/!r 'r "t^ *^ **•* ««^ •' flni1«d e^bhi« fcW., both pid .nd Toua, w *k»w Utdi cendMencd ff««. WtHt your wants. Address a EARL HOOVER Matthews, Ind. R. 4. (Barred Rock Specialist 21 years.) Flnt at Chlraro Raise Poultry for Profit of the most Popular anS^Profl^K^fo'Jl^^I/tL w^irilr AI.nRICH WHITK ORPINGTONS tb., hre«d Aldrl<.h Poaltry P.rn,. 6049 N. Hl«b St., tV,lamb„,, O. ALDRJCH WHITE ORPINGTONS T ALOllIt i< L^ caried ofF the honors of Ist hen, 1st cock and 4th cockerel, Ist pullet and Ist pen. , DOMINIQUES A very small class, but cantain«d some very excellent birds. W. J. Dol- zell and F. S. Benson were the only competitors in the single class, with Abel Weeks showing in the pen class. We were sorry to see so small a class of these grand old birds shown at the Garden. There is no better fowl bred than the old American Dominique and we hope that the breeders of this grand old breed will rush them to the front ranks just as rapidly as possible. They deserve greater recognition and it is a shame that they do not receive it. S. C. R. 1. REDS One of the greatest classes in nun»- ber and quality ever seen at the Gar- den. Here the Captains of the Red al- ley were seen in full fighting uniform and the principal honors were carried off by Laster Tompkins, Schenley Henghts Poultry Farm, F. L. Poultry Farm, H. P. Deming, Mirimichi Poultry Farms, Joseph Russell, Wm. Etzensper- ger and B. Quackenbush, Waybrook Farms and Maplecrest Farms. It was a fight to the finish and very few com- plaints were heard concerning the way the prizes were awarded. However, we were of the opinion that the 3d pullet of the Mirimichi Poultry Farm might have been placed higher. She was an excellent specimen of S. C. R. I. Red. and we believe she will be heard from in the best shows of the country an- other year. R. C. R. 1. REDS Here is another great class as well as quality, and the judge was certainly kept guessing as to where the honors should go. The United Breeders, Har- old Tompkins, F. W. C. Almy. Sim- mons & Crittendon, winning the larg- est number of prizes. The Ist cocker- el shown by Mr. Almy and the 1st hen shown by the United Breeders were certainly well placed. The Ist cock bird, Ist cockerel and Ist pullet V'ere surely deserving of all the honors they won, while the Ist pen by Pain Broth- ers was conceded to be one of the best shown at Madison Square in years. BUCKEYES A very small class, but quality was not lacking. Elton C. Mahon carrying oft all the honors without any compe- tition. LIGHT BRAHMAS Here was quality again, but numbers were not so large as we would liked to have seen at the Garden. Minch Brothers were the largest winners in this class while the Springbrook Farm. Wm. T. House & Son and E. 1. I Col- hns.Riverdale Poultry Farm. Harvey L.. Wood and Springbrook Farm show- ed many remarkable birds and won a large number of the best prizes. Come, boys, boost the Light Brahmas. They are a grand old breed and should be bred m greater numbers. DARK BRAHMAS A very small class with quality in the superlative degree. Clem WatsoD carrying off the majority of 1st prizea. BUFF COCHINS A good class, both in quality and ^ ♦■ i FEBRUARY numbers with the Oakland Farm carry- ing off the bulk of prizes. PARTRIDGE COCHINS About the same in number and qual ity as the Buffs, with Anna L. Burrell and Minch Brothers the principal win ners. BLACK LANGSHANS Few in numbers, but unusual qual- ity. Frank Harbaugh winning four of the Ist prizes, competed for. We doubt if better Black Langshans were ever shown at the Garden and we congrat- ulate Mr. Harbaugh, together with all his competitors on the quality of the birds they showed. WHITE LANGSHANS Only a few shown but quality very good. The Robincrest Farm was the principal winner. S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS. ' A wonderful display in both num bers and quality and the "Lions of the Iribe of Judah" were certainly there, and the battle one of the fiercest ever fought in the White Leghorn alley in Madison Square Garden. The Skylands Farm. D. W. Young and the Elm Poul- try harm were the principal victors, while the Maryland Leghorn Farm sur- prised their competitors by carrying ott the coveted prize of Ist pullet. She certainly was a jewel in every sense of the word, and was worthy of the victo- ry she won. The 3d pullet by E. B Brubaker, was another beautiful bird and deserves special mention. Of course, we all expected D. W. Young to make a great winning, and he car ried away three of the Ist prizes com peted for. His 1st cock bird was cer tainly well placed, while the second cock, shown by Skylands Farm, was well up to the 1st prize winner and it was a royal battle between these two birds for I .t place The Skylands Farm also won 4th pullet and 2d cockerel which was conceded to be one of the most perfect specimens ever exhibited, while their second pen was admired by everyone who saw it. The Ist hen •hown by the Elm Poultry Farm was VHAf "optionally fine specimen and deserved to be crowned Queen of ner class. SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS A wonderful class in quality. the bulk of the prize* won by Rockfeller & Hubbarl and William. Brothers / Brace. Rockfeller & Hubbard winning three out of a posible five firsts. Their 1. 1 cockerel and Ist hen were magnifi- cent ,n both color and shape, and were by Williams Brothers & Brace was an- other remarkable bird, while the 1st pull^ shown by C. S. Cook. Jr., was all that could be asked for in S. C. tJrown Leghorns. S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS One of the strongest classes in the •how, were fully equal in shape to the Whites, and were one of the sensation. of the great Madison Square Garden ^how. I he honors were equally divid- W between Wm. H. Heil and L. E ^lerihew. Mr. .Heil winning two out of hve firsts on one of the best hens and pullets ever shown. Mr. Merihew won 1st on one of the greatest cock birds ever exhibited in this class, while Chas. BIy the captured the Ist prize on cock- erel with a wonderfully fine specimen I he Royal Farms carried off Ist pen POULTRY FANCIER which proved to be one of the great admiration, in the entire pen cla.. of the show room. S. C. BLACK LEGHORNS Few in numers, but quality equal to anything ever shown at Madison :)quare. I he principle honors were caried off by the Turtle Point Farms, who won four out of a possible five ists. Ihe Robincrest Farm won three ^ds and one first. Their Ist prize cock bird was a real charm and displayed every quality known to the Leghorn ramily. ** S. C. SILVER LEGHORNS Were a small class, but their quality was a surprise to everyone who saw them. Turtle point Farm, Clem Wat- son and Mrs. Masten made remarkable winnings m this class. R. C. WHITE LEGHORNS Here again the Turtle Point Farm carried off the bulk of the prizes, but W. H. Young was also a notable winner m this class. His birds are white, ex- cellent in shape, and attracted marked attention. R. C. BROWN LEGHORNS A veiy good class with quality to burn The Gale Place and b' H. bmally divided the honors about 27 equally in this alley. R. C. BUFF LEGHORNS. A great class in quality, but few in nunibers. Fred. Bertram and Wm. J. Peck were the principle winners in this cJas*. S. C. BLACK MINORCAS One of the largest and best classes m the show room, with honor, pretty well divided between the Yama Farm, and Frank McGramm. We have seen m""? wonderful exhibits in the S. C. Black Minorca alleys of the country, but we never saw better birds, and we doubt if greater quality was ever ex- hibited, than the birds shown by Mc- Gramm and the Yama Farms. They were a great show by themselves. S. & R. C. ANCONAS Were a wonderful class, both in quality and numbers. In the Single Comb class, H. Cecil Shepherd carried off the bulk of the prizes while in the Kose Comb class there was nothing do ing but Shepherd. SUSSEX FOWLS . Ill'*' 8''«^*««t quality class ever shown at the Uarden, so far as our experience goes, at least Clem Watson, of Eng- and. landed the greater part of the prizes. while Carver's Red jj^£ Baby Chicks, Eggs for Hatching, Breeding Stock i n JrLTn7?im"!"!rd "SS,^^^^^^ '?'"^ "^/"'^ ^^^^-^d with fine ' your flock or staranet ^ihl^^fZV^:''''"^''''''"''^'''''- ^""P^"^^ breeding stock or eg«s7or ha'tchr^fl'cm "^ '"' '''°'°^ "^^^-'^ ^^^^^*' TYWACANA White Leghorn., Barred and White Plymouth Rocks Write for Free Illustrated Catalog rJ'i^/p °"' 5*e. beautiful catalog describing I y wacana Farms Leghorns and Rocks and eiv ine prices on chicks, eggs and breeding stock. Promot shipments. Satisfaction guaranteed. TYWACANA FARMS POULTRY CO. ^^ . A. E. WrWh, SaM. B.s 68 F«mi«d.l.. L. I.. N. Y. 'Cj'T TYWACANA Strain chick shipped is H,ely and hird, wf v"'"'"""""''''- E»"y Gibwn Strain chicks or eggs for h«chi„7?"o'orS„ !";„ ^^ """ '"^" '^^ "" "^^-"'O jy"'* I;«Olioms- Barred Rocks -R. 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Our interestin THE MODEL FARMS Waller S. Ivam, Prop., Eox 54, LA.N3DALE, PA. Farm and E. K. Conrad made r.ome splendid winnings also. ORPINGTONS In Single Comb Buffs, Whites and lUacics, 1 do not believe the Garden ever naw a better display. The honors were pretty well divided among Mau- ncs F. Delano, Joe-Pye Orpington Farms. Hugh A. Rose and Henrietta E. I-looUer. in the S. C. Buff class. The !?,t pullet and 1st cockerel, shown by Hugh A. Rose were as perfect in type at.d color as one could ask, whi'e 1 "t (TOl^l^f^ie^J&M 'Af- mi £9 ■# That statcmeat lut^Hiia exactly vrhat It says. It makes no difference what kind of Incubator you have used before, nor whether you have ever used any at all. When you buy a "BUCKEYE." you got absolutely the best there 13 In incuba- tors. It vrlll plve you successful hatches every time. We are so sure about it that every machine we sell, nn matter what the size or price, is absolutely GUARANTEED By your dealer and by us To Hatch Every Hatchable Egg Neither your dealer nor we would make such a sweeping Kur.rar.tee if we did n-^t know that the "BUCKEYE" will do all we claim. Made in five sizes— GO-eRp to 8r>0-eKg capacity. Over 325,000 in suc- cessful operation. We want you to see the "BUCKEYE" before you buy. Let us send you the name of our nearest dealer where you can see the machine in operation. We win also send you our catalog, which tells why moi3 than 1.000 dealers pre- fer to sell the "BUCKEYE." Wo are glad to answer any questions— we want to hear frum you. Write us today. THE BUCKEYE INCUBATOR CO., 643 Euclid Ave., SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. fi^^cmSSii^s and Sold As Low As $10^' hen, shown by Miss Hooker, was a re- markable bird. The 1st cock, shown by Joe-Pye Orpington Farm, is one of the noted winners of the age. The 2d cock, shown by Maurice F. Delano, was close up to the ! st and proved a strong competitor for first place. In the o. C. Black class it was Foxhurst Farm from beginning to end. They won all five I sts and it was concluded by all that the Foxhurst Farm deserved • every honor they received. However, Hugh A. Rose showed some wonderful birds which received favorable comment by everyone who passed through the Black Orpington alley. In S. S. Whites, the Aldrich Poultry Form won four out of a possible five 1 sta, by capturing I st cock, 1st hen and 1st cockerel and 1st pen. In the pullet class, however, Maurice F. Delano had an easy winner. This bird was conceded to be one of the greatest White Orpington pullets ever shown in America. Wm. Moore also made a notable winning by carry- ing off 2d cock, 3d hen, the only classes in which he competed. BLUE ORPINGTONS A great class of birds with true Or- pington type and that even shade of Blue so much sought by the Blue breeders. Haldie Nicholson and Wm. Cook & Sons, Ltd., were the largest winners in this class. Mr. Nicholson won two out of a possible five firsts, to- gether with 2d and 3d pen and many other prizes. , SILVER CAMPINES Not so large a class as was shown at the Garden yast year, but quality of the very best. Schenley Heights Poultry Farm, Manhattan Farms, M. R. Jacobus .and C. F. Dean proved to be the prin- cipal winners. We were sorry not to see more Campines at this great show, but the quality was so great that one was inclined to forget the fact that the number* were not there. There were many other varieties of fowls which de- serve special mention but space forbids further comment. The following are the awards in full: — Barred Rocka — A C Hawkins, 2 ck . K B Thompson 1-4 ck, 1-2-3-4-5 ckl, B pul; Yama Farms. 3 ck, 2-3-4 hen; C N Myers, 1-5 hen 2-3 pul; C H Latham, 1-4 pul; Chestnut Hill P F, 5 ck. White Rocks — M F Delano, 2-4 ck, 1- 5 hen. 5 okl, 1-5 pul; Mlrimichl P F 1 ck, 2-4 pkl, 2 pul; Hampden P Y, 3-5 sk; R S Chalker, 2 hen. 4 pul; Rancoca^ P F, 3-4 hen, 1 ckl; J D Koons, 3 ckl, 3 pul. Buff Rocks — F ^rmer, 1-3 ck, 1-4 hen, 1-4 pui- F H Llchtenwalter. 5 ck, 4 ckl; .1 J Bleakley, 4 ck, 5 hen, B pul; Llnfleld P F, 2 ck, 3 hen, 1 ckl, 2 pul; Freier & Lukins. 2 hen, 2-5 ckl, 8 pul; J H Vincent, 3 ckl. Silver Penciled Rocks — Bonaparte Park P F 2-3 ck, 1-3 hen, 1-2 ckl. 2-8 pul; H Hawkins, 1 ck 2 hen; O Sanger, 1 pul. Partridge Rooks — Bonaparte Park P F . 5 ck 2-3 hen, 3-4 ckl, 3-5 pul; P Klinprbell. 2 ck, 1 hen. 1 pul; Besuden Bros 3-4 ck, 5 hen, 5 ckl, 4 pll; Grova Hill P V, 1 ck, 1 ckl; I W Mole, 4 hen; H J Iloth, 2 ckl. 2 pul. Columbian Rocks — Wilhurtha P E, 1 ck, 1 hen 3 ckl. 1-4 pul; T .1 P^nslin, 1 ckl 2 pul; S W Bradlt-y. 2 ckl, 3 p»u; A A Whyland, 4-5 ckl, 5 pul. Silver WyandottPs — Millspaugh A Decker, 2 ck. 5 ckl; .1 F Hughes, 3-4 ckj 2-4 pul; R G Williams, 1 cU, 4 hen. 1 ckl, 5 pul; W O Minturn & Son, 5 clt; P E Aird, 3 hen; J Reepmeyer, Jr, 1 hen. 1 pul, 3 ckl; L H Browii. 2-5 hen; J F Van Alstyne, 4 ckl; Oak Ciest P Y, 2 ckl; E II Morris. 3 pul. Golden Wvandottes — A Fletcher Jr. 1-2 ck, 1-2 lien, 1-2 ckl, 1-2-3 pul. White Wyandottes — A G Duston, 2-S ck. 4-5 hen, 1 ckl. 1-3-4 pul; A W Hewitt, 4 ck; A J Fell 1 ck, 1-3 hen, 2- 3-4 ckl, 2-5 pul; G H Pollarl. S ck- M F Delano. 2 hen, 5 ckl. Black Wvandottes — H Grant, 3 clr^ * ckl; Nesbitt & Brown, 2 ck, 4-5 ben; Alfricha Meadows. 4 ck, 1-3 hen, l---' ckl 1 pul; Robincrest Farm, 1 ck, 2 hen, 5 ckl, 2 pul; E M Morris, 3 pul. Buff Wyandotte — W G Marshall^ 1 ck, 1-4 hen, 4 ckl, 4 piil; S A Howlaud. 4-5 ck, 2 hen; Besuden Bros, 3 ck, 8 hen, 3 ckl 1-2 pul; W F Schultz, 2 ck. 1 ckl. 6 pul; J H Clark, 5 hen; L W Winner, 2 ckl, 3 pul; Dr N W Sanborn. 5 ckl. Partridge Wyandottes — C H Wood, 1-2-4 ck, 2 hen, 1-3-4 ckl. 1-4-5 pul; D S Strong, 3 ck, 2 ckl; ShefTieia Farm, 6 ck, 3-4-.'> hen; P W Doll, 1 hen; C W Yellott Jr, 0 ckl, 2 pul; Minch Bro», 8 pul. Silver Penciled W'yandottes — H Havemeyer, 1-2-4 ck, 1-2-3-5 hen. 1,-2- 3-4 ckl, 1-2-3 pul; J Meuller. 3 ck, 4 hen, 5 ckl, 4 pul; P Houseman, 5 ck; W loor, 5 i)ul. ColuTtibion Wyandottes— D I^ Orr, 1 ck, 2 hen. 4 ckl; J H Wendler, 4 ck. 1 hen; H B Miller, 2 ck, 1 ckl; A C Haw- kins. 5 ck; Harwood Farm, 3 ck, 4 pul; G E Nichols, 3 hen, 5 ckl; Dr J S Rlt- tenhouse, 4-5 hen, 1-3 pul; Horse Shoe P Y, 3 ckl; F Ostrander, 2 ckl; H L Freeman, 5 pul; R Woodward. 2 pul. Barred Wyandottes — Wilhelmlna P F, 1 ck, 1 h^-n, 4 ckl, 1 pul; Onlya Farm, 2-3 ck. 2-3 hen, 1-2-3 ckl, 2-3 pul. DominUiues — F S Benson, 1 ck, 1-2 hen, 2 ckl, 2-3 pul; W J Dalzell, 1-3-4 ckl, 1 pul. S. C. Rhode Island Reds — Wyebrook Farm, 6 ck; Maplecroft Farms, 4 ck; L Tompkins, 1-3-5 ck, 4 hen. 6 ckl. 2 pul; Schenley Heights P F, 2 ck, 3 hen, i ckl: F L pity Farm, 1 hen: W Etzen^ perper, 6 hen, 2 ckl; .1 Rtissell. 2-5 he United Breeders, 4 ckl. 4 pul. E Unde hill, 3 ckl; B McL Qunrkenbush, 1 ckl; H P r>Pmlng. 1 pul; M B GrUflng, 5 pul; Mlrimichl P F, 3 pul. R. C. Rhode Island Reds — Simmons * Crittenden. 2 ck, 4 pul; United Breed- ers, 1-5 ck, 1-2-5 hen, 1 pul: Schenley Heights P F, 4 ck; A M Anderson. S ck: Wright & McCormlck. 4 hea; Pavne Bros, 3 hen; L Anderson, 5 ckl; H Tompkins, 3 ckl; F W Almy, 1-4 ok*. ;# >i^^i « FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 29 f>^ C n Wri^'M. , ^'■"f*'®'' °* "'a*'-c'ass Exhibition and Utilitr ^* ^- ^I^it Leghorns White Indian Runner Ducks Bred to Pay 0, C R ce, Prop. Bigierville, Pa. VaII^». Lf-ii r» .f^ ^ Write for iDformation Yellow Hill Poultry & Fruit Farm, l^Fv^hr 5"^-.^®ii 2 ckl; W C MaeBrar. 3 pul. Dr H E Chesebrough, 5 pul. Buckeye.s— E C Mahon, 1-2 ck 1-2 hen, 1-2-3 pul. • ^ ^ ck, i-z Light Brahmas— H C Wood, 4 ck ^ hen 3 ckl, 4 pul; Minch Bros. 1-5 ck 2-4 hen 2 pul; Rlverdale P F, 2 ck 2 ckl 1 pul; E I 1 Collins, 3 ck, 1 ckl 'w' T Hou.se & «on. l hen. 5 cki, 1 pul- Spring Brook Farm, 5 hen- Anna Ksih len. 4 ckl; s S Ne^vton; 5 pul Dark Brahmas — T L Watt 2 ck ^ hen. 2 pul; W Q Mintum & "on! 1 c k 2 hen; Clem Watson. 3 ck, 1 hen. l ckl 1 '>"i' i>'- S Loit, 2 ckl, 3 puJ. ' ''*'*• ^ Buff Cochins— W N Watson, 5 ck- cklfU'^"^^^-"'^^^'^"'''^-^^^^^ Parti-idge Cochins— Anna L Burrall iui hS^'t^-?,^**"; 1-2-3-4 ckl. 1-2.3.4 ?k. '3.1' h-^en"^""^"' ' ^*^= ^^°"=h Bros. 3 1 ^en':? c^rV plT'' Hellrisson. 1 ck. Black Cochins— TL Watt, 1 hen. «. Black Lanshans— A J, Carson 2 ck -k ^k''-^%\'^'''^'\^^o '' '^' F Harba'ugh'^4-5 loi' 1 o ".' ."^ F Robinson, 2 hen- C H Rowe. 3 ckl, 2 pul. ' 9 ^V^^o^v. Langshans— Robincrest Farm neu' 2 h?n- W^'h^-' P"^= H N Ben-' 4 r. wu.V -^ T^ Hobinson, 1 hen. 3-^ck I^nli^ Le^ho'f— .SkylandsFarm. ok 9 ^ A ^u^' ^P„"'- ^ W Young, 1-2-6 P y i ; h*'^"'ol-2-,3-4 ckl, 5 pul; Elm S^r;,, ? ^^"'^ P"^' Maryland Leghorn Farm 1 pui; e E Brubaker. 3 pul A^ Ku ^r°wn Leghorns— Rockfellow * Hubbard, 2-4 ck. 1-3 hen. 1-2-3- ckT 1-2 pul; Williams Bros & Brace 12 H W W.\^ Sc»iellang.%''ck^7-?'hln; H W Weeks, 2 hen; F H Cook 4 ekl V 6 pul; C S Cook Jr, 1 pul * ''^^' ^" 1-4 eS* ?^i'^v.t®^'i°r"s— I^ E Merihew, wii o' J.""*, ^i^I!' 3-5 ckl, 4 pul; W H Heil, 2 ck, 1-2 hen, 4 ckl. 1-3 pu; Roy! *1 Farms. 3 ck; Thornycroft Buff Lee horn Farm, 5 ck; Froh-Heim P k% Blvih^ 1^"^, ^.l^^" & Reimer, 2 ckl; C V n «i^''. D""^obfn Farm, 2 pul. ck Turn n*", I:e^horns— H. C Myer, 3 CK, Turtle Point Farms. 1-2-3 ck 1-? 4 Jc^k V'hen\'-L^".'= Mrs W L HaynVs' ien^'2'-5'?i;',A^Ji',.^ ^"'^ ^ « ^°""^' ' S: ^o,?" 1^''^^? Lekhorns- W T LIddell nonJ •4^^''','i .''^^'- R C & R L Con- ? K L« f^' 3 fkl: B H Smallev, 2 ck ? ckl TJ "I 'J"'^ ^ ^ T^***^'-' 5 ck. 1 hen PlSoi* i H *„ I-anson, 3 ck": The Gali W T^rt^••T.^PV'L^ S Chrlstman. 2 ckf J-W 1 -rc^k°,:"l'rrul^^^^5 Vck' iv;.m^«^« V^^""' 2-5 ckl. 3-6 pul: WG FYeeman. 1 hen; C A Schroth, 4 ckl. 2 1 cVp ^^9 Lephorns— Prof. .T. Evans. 1- cfc^" v;J!'"^^ MInorcas— F L Doane. 4 4 K Jut % '^«';"i^ 1-3 ck, 1-4-6 hen. 3- 4-6 ckl. 3 pul: F McGrann, 2-6 ck 2 s' c'whu'-l;f ^"'= ^ ^ ^•'»' < n'"' ^»- ^ w ^"'^P MInorca.s — H J Teetz 1 1 pul. ^ ''^'* ^ P"*' ^ ^ ^^^^' 2 ckl, n ; S R'^^.^l^ >Tlnorcas— J M Wilcox * f^4 hJn'^'"''.' 2,^*"- « A Clark. 3-4 ck! Ihn-^oi, 3-R rkJ. 1.2 pul: Mrs Cora A '"» ?kl F r%VnV'.V"\,2 ckl: C L Holder 4 i Son, 3 p."^"*"**' 1 <^^': K R Collins R. C. White Mlnorcas — G W Tmrev ieV^I^/ui^ '^"' '-' ^^^' '-' P"^' H ^ r ?i"''J' /'^."'r^:^^ A Rowan. 1-2-S-4- 3-4-S pul" ^•"' 1-2-3-4-5 ckl. 1-2- t ?^uZ ^ "'^^ ' ''"''' ns—TC D Bird. 1 ck. 2- 8-6 hen. I-.I-5 ckl. 2-8 pul; E N * C nen. T H King, 2 ck, 1 hen, 2-4 ckl, 1 n «v,? A"conas— J Q Somers. 1 ck; H C feheppard 2 ck. 1-2-4 hen. 1-2-3 ckl. 1-4-5 pul; Blythewood P Y 5 ck- E P w<^^^ ? i^; W ^ Portrum, A ck;' A E ThJn^^J"^^' -^ "^^: C ^ McK'eown ^«« ^' ^ y^ Mains. 4 ckl; Cockruft & Marsden, 2-3 pul. ^-"v.tviui.i « R. C. Anconas — J O Somers 4 ck 4 ck^^'l'.' ^-""r'' ' P"^ H C Shep'pard. l''2-3 l^^^fl'J'^^^^ i*®"' 1-2-3-5 ckl. 1-3 pul; Blyt^hewood P Y. 5 pul; Mrs A Guetter; Silver Gray Dorkings — Miss Alice ?t^fhi ^?'o^ ^^^' W Westfail. 2 ck! 5 c'k /-• i'^ P^^l ^^^: J ^ Cope. 3.4: t> ck, 4-0 hen, 3-5 ckl 4-.^ mil- a r» Major. 2 ckl, 1 pul. ^ ' "^ ^ 1 pSi^'^"^ Dorkings— A C Major, 1 ckl, tfussex Fowl— Clem Watson, I-3 ck ?ad 4 ck- W ^^^2-4 pul; E K Con-' ?o^|r^m^^f•l^ -" -"^" - "--- ton Farm. 1-4 ck. 4 ckl; H A Rose, 5 h!n'. o'^ ^^^ ^ ^^^' Lucknow Farm 4 E Hooker'T'p^H^ ^i ^ ?^": Henrietta 2 pu? • ^"^' ^ ^ Bessom, l-2:4^Pk^^t^? Orpingtons— Foxhurst P. 4-5 n.iPRi;^',^ 5.^"' 1-3-4-5 ckl. 1-2-3- 3 ck H A^?^ Beauty Orpington Yds, ^ cK, HA Itose, 5 ck, 2 ckl; Mathews & Armstrong, 4 hen; H Abbenfeth " l«n;. S' V^^}% Orpingtons— M F De- A,^^' ^ ^^' 2-5 hen, 5 ckl, 1-3-4 mii Allrich P F, 1-3-4 ck. 1 hen. 1-2-3 ?ki 2 pul; W Moore, 2 ck. 3 hen R Mart r' V?."=«.^".^^''^d«^'fl^ld, 5 pul 2 hen 1 2"?kP'*f'"^f''"T^~B ^ Roecker, henr"3cil Iroublo. Ik* Only Oritfin.l Dry Chick Feed and the World'e Standard. "Lady Showyou. "will, nerof the National Egg tainfirnvp M^^»u^'"^ Contest at Moun- tain O rove. Mo., with a record of 82 eirtr* i« We have agents all over the U S hiifif»n» agent is not near you we wHI deW ^1,0 ItT •ack freight paid to your railroad station for J3 107-109 Olive St. De.k 13 Si Lonia. hI Feed a Balanced Ration I I .h-'if '"°'* «^cono..nca] to give your •______ I chickens a jooU. clean feed. ,,.,xed "n HIBHHI the proper proportion to make tl,^,„ Pill^^^HI a more ccononnca] — -'ns a srood. clean the proper proportion .„ u.^kc vh^,„ IfTow and lay tlun touseff-dtl.atco. » f l'"'^:"'* ''" f^" '0*^ ""*• but do« not produce satisfactory results. Keystone Poultry Foods ^n^-H "*"*'■"■'* "'* Standard by experi- enced pou.tryn.en. They make h.ns b% e^'ln 1^'' ^""^ m.^kc'chicks^thrn"' Keystone l'.,„|rry Foods are com properly mixed in just the riffht pro portion to Imild flesh, bone, muscle and TAYLOR BROS . 2. M.rk.t St . C^aia! i"ui sup- )nomical describ- I I ^rden I >liances. I ■. N. J. J 30 POULTRY FANCIER i\ White I White Indian Plymouth I Runner Rocks I Ducks — MORS PRIZE WINNING MATINGS- Forty acre free range farm yards, larger general purpose and utility flockl years of experienced line breeding with superior stock, insures full value in each order. «^ ^^ --. ^ Hen Ekk« — f1.R0 to fft.OO per 15. Baby C'hlok« — ISc to $1.00 ench. Dui'k hZKS» — 2r.o to »1.00 eiu'h. Ducklfneii — -lOo to »l.00 ench. BreedioK Stf»ck — 91.50, 9'i, 99 "ntl more. Reduced price on inrtfe order*. Special saving offer to first inquiry from each address. Write your wants. ———J. H. LYNCH, R. No. 7, Opdyke, mim)Vi hen. 2 ckl, 2 pul; Ridgeleigh P F, 2 hen, 1 ckl, 1 pul. Black Sumatras— J H Clark. 1 ck, 1 ckl, 1 pul. Black Breasted Red Exhibition Game —J Adamson. 1 ck. 2 hen. 1 ckl. 1 pul. Brooks & Hoffman. 2 ck, 3 hen; Miss E Hydon, 1-4 hen. Golden Duckwing Exhibition Games — M Welsh. 1 ck. 1-2 hen. Silver Duckwing Exhibition Games —Brooks & Hoffman. 1 hen. Red Pyle Exhibition Games — Miss E Hydon, 1 ck. Dark Red and Brown Pit Games — R Markle. 2 ck; P H B FTel»"»V"y?!;i„^ ck. 2 hen. 1-2 ckl, 1 P^l: ^^^1^, ^^J^^ home. 3-4 ck; R S Marsde^. 1 ck. 1 hen; C Sackett, 3-5 hen; R C Greene, 4 hen, 3 ckl. 2 pul. , „u Red Pit Games — R C Greene. 1 ck, ^ Black and Brass Back Pit Games— C sackett. 1-2 ck. 2-3 hen; R S Marsden, Grey and Duckwing Pit Game — R C ^ Blue' and Blue Red Pit Games— R C Greene, 1 ck, 1 hen. 1 c^l. 1 PuL Pyle and White Pit Games — R <- Greene, 2 ck; R S Marsden, 1 ck. Hennie Pit Games — R S Marsden, 1 ck 1 ckl. ^ -. ^ ^ X O V. Pit Games— R C Greene. 1-2 ok, i hen. 1 ckl, 1 pul; R D Hartshorne, " a" b V. poultry — Dr F Seward Jr. Buff Col. Wyandottes. 4 ck. 5 hen. Lloyd M Hallenbeck. Buff Brahmas, 5 ck. 4 ckl. 3 pul. Sippel & Wilson. R C Lakenvelder. 3 ck. F D ^B^erman. White Houdans, 1-2 ck. 1-2-3-4 hen. 1-2 ckl. 1-2 pul; American Reds, 3-& ckl. 4-5 pul. EXHIBITION PENS. Barred Rocks — C N Myers 3. E B Thompson 1-2-4. Yama Farms 5. White Rocks— M F Delano 1-6. Meadowbrook P F 2. Mirimichi P F ^Buff Rocks— F Armer 3, Freler & Lukens 2. Linfleld P F 1-4. Silver Penciled Rocks — Bonaparte Park P F 1 partridge Rocks— P Kllngbell 5. Be- suden Bros 3. W Renaker 4. Bird Bros "Columbian Rocks— S W T?rad^ev J- Silver Wvandottes — Millspaugh & Decker 3. R G Williams 1. R W Bates ' Golden Wyandottes — A Fletcher Jr White Wyandottes — M F Delano 3. Onlya Farm 2, West Mt P Y 4. A J Fell 1 A G Duston 5. . ,^ ' Buff Wvandottes— L. W Winner 2. W G Marshall 1. S A Howland 4, T A Mar- tin Jr 5 Dr N W Sanborn 3. Partridge Wyandottes— C H Wood 1-3 Barraws & Barrows 4. Shefneld Silver Penciled Wyandottes — D L Orr 4. J H Wendler 5. J H Slncervbox 2d 3, Harwood Farm 1, G E Nicols 2^ Barred Wvandottes— Wllhelmlna P F 1. Onlya Farm 2. » „ „ « Dominlniques— A Weeks 2. F S Ben- * S C Rhode Island Reds — Wyebrook F'arm 2 R P Deming 6. L Tompkins 3. United Breeders 4-5. 1 M Crowther 1. n C Rhode Island Reds — Simmons & Crittenden 2, H Tompkins 3. United Breeders 4. Payne Bros 1. W H Hears- neld 5. , ^ , Buckeyes— E C Mahon 1 IJght Brahmas — D H Reelback 4. Anna Knhlen 2. Spring Brook Farm 3. r>nr)< nrnhmnf»--r{ Fry 1- . ^ _ HoS Cocblnd— Oakland Farm 2. C W Partridge Cochins — Anna I. Burrall 1-2-3-4. Black Langshans — Elm P Y 2, F Harbaugh 1. H E Neise Jr 3. White Langshans — Elm P Y 2. S. C. White Leghorns — D W Young 1. Skylands Farm 2-5 Monmouth Farms 4. Overlook P F 3. S. C. Brown Leghorns — C L Puder 4. Rockfellow & Hubbard 1-2. F Schel- lang 3. S. C. Buff Leghorns — L E Merlhew 5, Lucknow Farm 4, Royal Farms 1. Froh-Heim P Y 2 W F Lindorff 3. S. C. Black Leghorns — M E Johnson 2. Turtle Point Farms 1. R. C. White Leghorns — Turtle Point Farms 1. R. C. Brown Leghorns — The Gale Place 1. Kerlin Farm 2. A. O. V. Leghorns — B H Van Auken. Blue Pyle Leghorns 1. S. C. Black Mlnorcas — Armstrong P Y 6, W A Smith 4, Yama Farms 1-3. F McGrann 2. S C. Buff Minorcas — O K Ht^ba 2. R. C. Black Minorcas — G A Clark 1-2. R. C. White Minorcas — G W Tracey 1. Blue Andalusians — E D Bird 1, S. C, Anconas — J O Somers 2, H C FEBRUARY Sheppurd 3. A E VVohlert 4. G W Cisc4i 1 G J HanKS 5. 'r. C. Anconas— J O Somers 2. H C mienDard 1-3. s/lver Grey Dorkings-W Westfall 1. ' gui'ex Fowi-Carver's Red Farm 2. '' s'' c'^Suff Orpingtons-M F Delano •i ?' T6e-Pve Orpington Farm 4, H A KoseT Henrietta E Hooker 2. % r Black Orpingtons— H A Rose 3 "■ C S Purdy 5. Llangollen Farm 1. ^'"^^C 'Whft7 Orpingtons-Dr F P Do^ria^'n 3^Aldrich PJ'^'^,'\^'^'^'' *' Dunrobin Farni 5 W Moore 2 R. c. Black Orpingtons— H C Faulk- "*^R.^C. White Orpingtons— L Jack«on ^' riti#» Orninetons — Capt M de Bathe 4, VV H Depper^ 5 Haldie Nicholson 2-3. ^^'Whi^r Crested Black Polish— M L '"^^elfff ^.ac. d polish- Llangollen Farm Silver Spangled Hamburg*— J D Sohnker 1. ,. ,, « o Houdans— Llangollen Fa^m l;^. Silver Campines— Capt M de Bathn 4 K F Dean 2, M R Jacobus 1, Schenley Heights P F 5.. Manhattan Farms 3^ Golden Campines — E F Dean 1. M K Jacobus a. Manhattan Farnis 2. White Faverolles — D L Orr i. K Moore 3. H A Rose 1. , , „ ^ , Lakenvelders— Woolfleld P„Y L Sicilian Buttercups — Mrs H J Oarr Dark Cornish— J W Ward Jr 1-8. Clem Watson 3. White Cornish— B H Van Anken 1. Black Sumatras — C W Hoitt 1. Dark Red and Brown Pit Games — R VI H. r Ic ^ 1 \ O. V. Pet Games — R C Greene 1. .\. O. V. poultry — Lynnewood Farm. Phoenix 3. Novova Farm. Black Rhein- landers 4. F D Baerman, White Hou- dans, 2: American Reds. 1. A Fletcher Jr Blue Wyandottes, 6. FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 31 At Madison Square 1st S. C. White Leghorn Pullet THB SENSATION OF TUB CLASS. A GREAT WIN AT BALTIMORE— SEE AWARDS. The Maryland Leghorn Farms have demonstrated at the Imperial Show of all America that their strain of S. C. White Leghorns can win the bhie In competition with the best in America. We have breedlnff and exhibition stock for sale that can please the most exacting. Dajr old chicks and hatching eggs our special ty. Satisfaction guaranteed. MARYLAND LEGHORN FARM Cambridge. Wm. C BowmaD, Mgr. Maryland IDLE WOOD FARMS S. & R. C RHODE ISLAND REDS Send for matlnp Hst Idle wood Poultry Farm, Avonia, Erie Co., Pa. SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES i^'Blue Ribbon Wmners''= 1914 matlngs the best I ever yarded They have wide open lacing and free from moss and can't help but produce a larg:e percentage of high class birds Kggs— $2.50 per 15: $4.50 per SO; $6.00 per 50. Satisfaction guaranteed M. R. CROMAN. CRKSSMAN, PA. White Ccrnish >.?*\ « • (By C. C. Manners. Mountville Farms) The White Cornish, of course, does not enjoy the following of fanciers and breeders that its big Dark brother does, BUT, using the famous phrase of one of our moat noted judges and after dinner speakers, Mr. "Bill Minich:" Now let me tell you boys, they arc coming," and from all reports of a great number of White Cornish breed- ers the demand is far greater than the supply. Probably no variety of fowls is so handicapped with a name as is the Cornish under "Indian Game." It is true that nearly 75 years back the breed originated from crossing of Eng- lish Game birds with those of the East Indian varieties, but for over three- quarters of a century it has been the aim of the lovers and fanciers of this breed to have the Came in name only. The word "GAME" leads many to think this breed is of the fighting va- riety and are not of a social nature. This is very wrong. No breed of fowls get along as well together as do the Cornish. Of course we will not deny that they can fight, but most anybody rearing chickens have their troubles in this line, for it is seldom that hale birds who have never seen each other or have been kept apart for any length of time will make good friends without a few rounds to see who is going to be the boss. It is an indisputable fact that within the past few years the White Cornish has risen rapidly in the esteem of the poultry fancier. The colour of the breed, combined with its elegant shape, apeal to the lover of the beautiful; and Its powerful stamp and docile nature comiTvand admiration. Not only so, but the poultry-farmer proper has not been slow to recognise the sterling utility qualities of the White Cornish, since he finds in the breed exactly what is required to produce a perfect type of table fowl. The color of Its skin and shanks is yellow; but the quality of the flesh and its palata- bleness are not governed by such points as those. The amount of solid white flesh, covered with thin skin, and the fineness of its quality, make the White Cornish a very valuable ta- ble fowl; and there is always a brisk demand for the cocks for crossing with other breeds to improve weight and quality of edible properties. What combination could beat the Wihte Cornish, massive, pure white in plumage. bright red "antifreeze" small paa comb with wattles or gills of red, orange or bright yellow beaks and If you want meat of the finest tex- ture and self-selling fowl, just pluck and cook a White Cornish and note what the palate (of customer) will tell you before and after "the meal." From broiler age up. the White Cor- nish mikes a table delicacy. Their .'ull, heavy breasts are characteristics even in chickens and as the plumage is pure white the presence of the white pin feather is not noticable. As to crossing with other fowls.- — A Cornish male bird is the only fowl that can be bred to any line of hens, pure-bred, mixed or mongrel. and •tamp more than two-thirds of his ofT- rmr PRIZE' BUFT ^PiNCt^Cooc ir.i .'"' '-'''»^v ^ .^Ib •pring with his own distinctive Cornish type, showing plainly the strength and vigor on his side of the mating. The great quantity of breast and thickness of thighs and legs and its power of transmitting these good qualities make. It the .deal bird to head a flock for pro- ducing egg. or the handomest of all table fowls. '^V''?* la«^Ke«t and greatest of Poul try Exhibitions. the Crystal Palace ^'oultry Show in England, where the competition is open to the world, rhe Cornish or Indian Game fowl have never been beaten as to thf "BEST TABLE FOWL IN THE WORLD." ! or the past SIX or seven years a straight pair of Cornish or Cornish cross bred* have taken all the prizes in this great open event for "THE BEST." As to egg production: — If you want eggs at the time when other breeds ai wasting a lot of time through the moult trying to put a feather pillow on them- selves or in cold waather trying to keep warm, ever in a sheltered corner WMM^f. t*" **"* spring to arrive. TRY WHITE CORNISH. The Cornish have only about one third the amount of feathers that other breeds "have got, fit very tight and close to their bodies thus making them able to stand much more cold than the ordinary rowls. The hens are good layers of large tinted eggs and chickens when hatched grow rapidly after they get passed the first week or ten days. When full grown these fowls weigh from ten (10) to twelve (12) pounds for males and -even (7) to eight (8) pounds for fe- males and often exceed these weights. We have some cocks that will weigh 13 to 14 pounds and hens 9 to 10 pounds. As to fertility in eggs — No other breed than the Leghorn will show such a high percentage of fertility THE YEAR ROUND as do the White Cor- nish. With Cornish you do not have to wait until spring before you get a reasonable amount of fertile eggs, but can start hatching as early as you like thus getting the start on the Uiy "feather-bed" varieties. Early chick* niean early broilers and big laying chickens before the cold weather sets «n. This counts. One hundred per cent fertility in an incubator is not rare with us. In conclusion, the White Cornish contains the good featurea of every breed combined. Ship Day Old Chicks in This Safe Box "^ Fn^'^t.'^i^i ^^^°^,of «»by chicks each season from Tywaaina Farms loall parts of the country in the strong but Ught and comi^S ■:Mmt^ . ^^m0fft..mmm ^ The most satisfactory box for shipping chicks It ha« 9riiiict«.ki. .._->ii..i , . . weather conditions more satisfactorily than any other device cS J^ nor trlmn v 7,^oS'°' "^^''^ of double, reinforced corrugated cardboard-it is ' °'''""- ^^'''^' <^° "°' tramp.e. smothrr or r^t Strong — Simple — Safe — Sanitary The New Wright Kcs Kox is the stron^fest and hghu-sx packaue for shippmif hatchmif efocH or fresh tabic c^ifs K,*^v t.. '^'^ irT^'^u.^.''*' '^:'* "•«"'"'« Pri^tection - cannot »liake or i.ir Hoih ctiiclc and cirif lK>xe« arc shipped to voii fJat and are easily set up and packed for shipment to your customer!*. W'r.V (orf.iy for Frrr PtoKlrt describing The Wright Uoxes for sliippiiid cliitks and eggs. TYWACANA FARMS POULTRY CO. A. E. Wright. Supt. Box 66 FarmiB«d«le. Lone UUnJ. N.Y. meets varying -hillfHl N! < le 32 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY FEBRUARY J:;|! i\ Bertrams R. C. Buff Leghorns n unmatchable record at the recent ^reat Madison ^;\--^,,t^''l.''Xn'{Ss''t^ 'e showed here, at Palace. Hagerstown Allento % n Jamesi ^^ g seconds and -conds. 11 thirds and 5 fourth prizes. Last ytai we \%on ^o iiiou Made a display. ^\ firsts 27 se one third at th big shows. REMEMDF.R they have the Frost proof combs Stock and e ggs for sale at reasonable prices. AMOUNTS TO A "FREE LIBRARY" OF POULTRY INFORMATION Wc believe that practically every oae of our readers will find it to his or her advantage to send to the Cyp- hers Incubator Co., Buffalo, N. Y., for • full set of the valuable free booklets and special 1914 circulars they are now mailing out, postage paid, to all who ask for them. These booklets and circulars include the following: Main Catalogue, 1914 edit'on, en- titled "Poultry Keeping in All Branch- es," containing 244 pages, 7 1 -4 by 10 inches in size. "Selling Day-old Chicks and Doing Custom Hatching," explaining both plans and giving examples of note- worthy successes; eight pages, 9x12 imches, illustrated. "Portable Hovers— When, Wliere, ««d Ho-w to Use Them for Best Re- •ults," four pages, 11x16 inches, well illustrated. "Sectional Indoor Brooders — When, Where and How to Use to Best Ad- Tantage," same size as foregoing and well illustrated. "Successful Outdoor Brooding," telling "When, Where and How to Use Adaptable Brooding Hovers for Best Results," same size as foregoing. "Best Methods of Brooding," con- sisting of 52 pages, 7 1-4 by 10 inches in size a daily guide for care of the chicks. "Poultry Foods and Feeding," also 52 pages, same size as above. Full instructions on how to raise broilers, friers, roasting chickens, capons, lay- ers, breeders, etc. "Cyphers Poultry Farm 1914 Mat- ing and Sales List," twenty pages, 7 1-4 by 10 inches, fully describing the basis on which the Cyphers Com- pany's $80,000 all-purpose poultry plant is conducted; fully illustrated. To our subscribers all the above mentioned booklets and circulars are entirely free, without any obligation on your part and so that you may "keep abreast of the times" on the latest poultry information, we suggest that you w^rite to the Syphers Incuba- tor Company, 484 Dewitt st., Buffalo. N. Y., and ask for such of these pieces of printed matter as you would like to receive. When you send in your request, please give the name of this Journal — thus doing us a valuable favor. t GIANT BRONZE TURK' YS. I 200 Young Toms and Hens bred I from First Prize Tom at Haprers town; Second. Third and Fourth irrize Toms at Madison Square Gar. den. New Yerk. Exhibition and breediniEr stock as fine as they grov for sale. Also 6 Grand Yfarling Toms, satisfaction guaranteed. IH. L FIKE. Box 15, Meyersdale, Pa. F. BERTRAM, Bound Brook, N. J. |] ROBERT ESSEX. The above is a personal cut of Rob- ert Essex, manufacturer of the Essex Model Incubators and Brooders.. A man who is known throughout the poultry world as one of our greatest experts on artificial incubation and brooding. It goes, without contradic- tion, among leading poultrymen of the United States and many foreign coun- tries, that the Essex Incubators and Brooders are second to none manufac- tured in this or any other part of the world. That some incubators will hatch stronger, bigger, surer-of-living chicks than others is no longer disputed by practical poultrymen. There was a time, perhaps, in the early history of artificial incubation when this question might be disputed, but facjts have ac- cumulated so rapidly of late to the contrary that to question these results is practically a con\ Iction of ones un- familiarity with artificial incubation. It is true that incubators are made in practically everv grade that can be RODERT ESSEX conceived and constitute, in quality, good, bad and indifferent, and people have learned, long ere this, that a first class incubator or brooder is cheaper in the end than one that does not cost so much, and lacks proper construc- tion to insure the results that are al- ways obtained by the use of the higher class incubators and brooders. We doubt whether there is an incuba- tor made today that will produce bet- ter results year in and year out than the Robert Essex Model Incubator, no matter whatever its cost might be. We have seen hundreds of these in- cubators in operation and have known of a large number of perfect hatches .4 having been made in them by practi- cally inexperienced operators, and up to the present time have not heard one complaint concerning the hatching ability of the Robert Essex Incubators or the liveability of the chicks hatched by Mr. Essex's machines. So far as value is concerned the same facta hold true in connection with tho Model Brooder. Robert Essex has devoted as much time and attention to his brooders aft he has to his incubators. That is why he makes the best model out-door brooders with from three to five thick- nesses in the roofs and furnishes them with a perfect heating and Ventilating system, so as to withstand the extreme changes in the temperature, ouside, without affecting the temperature in the brooding chambers. We have seen hundreds of the Mod- el Brooders used in every section of the country, from the south to the far off north, from the east to the west and we have never, as yet, heard one complaint concerning the brooding ability of the Robert Essex Model Brooders. We, therefore, urge all our readers to look up Mr. Essex's adv. in this is- sue of the Fancier and write him at once for further information. The time of the year has arrived when you will want a new brooder or incubator and you can make no mistake by giv- ing a portion of your orders to the Robert Essex Incubator Company, Buf- falo, New York. When writing kindly mention the Fancier, please. HONOR AT HOME -^ H. I. Co., Salem, Va. • Accept this testimony from an **OC- ULUM" user for years in your home town. "OCULUM" is a marvelous remedy. As a tonic the fine, plump, juicy broilers and pure, germless eggs it pro- duces is "Too good to be believed." I lost 4200 chicks from White Diar- rhoea. 300 hens from cholera, before I "GOT ON" to "OCULUM." The next year 1 hatched 2500 and did not lose 5 per cent. No more mouth remedies for me, for disease paralyzes the crop and they can't "Get to" the disease, but "OCU- LUM" is injected and "GETS THERE EVFRY TIME." The "MAN FROM MISSOURI" will .^ soon get the "OCULUM IDEA" K throueh his noodle; then look out for^ busines. — Speedwell Poultry Farm. You will find the "OCULUM" ad- vertisement in this isue. It is highly endorsed by National Breeders. You can make no mistake in orul" Yes, something sounds like is what he desires. he Will never get. The little Englishman says, "Hey. just keep your lamps peeled on Hill- dorfer Minorcas at the Pittsburgh Ex- position show." Oh, Yes! There is no use of raising turkeys when you have chickens like those. J. C. Fishel and Son made a clean up on White Wyandottes down in Cincinnati, the home of Geo. Ewald. Judge Nevious bred a Light Brahma pullet that laid 125 eggs in 126 con- secutive days. Some record and it'.? straight. And still the eagle is on the cover page and he still holds on his talons the motto which made the Fancier the greatest journal in the Eastern field. What has become of our friend D. Lincoln Orr? Some think lie Kas de- cided to make good. A certain man (connected with a Certain poultry journal) whose name «s not Blue, Black or Green, apparent- ly solicits business for his paper on the strength of misrepresenting other journals. It is said that he got called down in great shape when brought to face with a prospective advertiser at the Philadelphia show. Yes, the cat came back. Play the game square old boy and solicit your business on the We will strike our usual pace in Feb. Important show awards that should have been in Jan., will be giv- en right of way in Feb. issue. Mov- ing. Enough said. The Silver Laced Wyandotte Club meets at Baltimore. A record break- ing entry is anticipated. Enthusiasm on Silvers is running high and it is said demand is greater tKan the sup- ply. Get your classified ad. in for the big egg trade February, March and April. Clasified advertisers enjoy the same rights and privileges as display advertisers. That is Equal Rights. Everybody gets their awards publish- ed, that's Justice. See motto the Game Bird holds on the cover page. It is said the new recruits in the or- der of the Flea were given an Allo- pathic dose. When the decision goes against you, be game. When you need job printing, write us. We all do not think alike, so be happy and have it your own way says John Kriner. Will there be peace and harmony among the army of crested breeders, at the Boston Show> It is said they will invade the "Hub" a thousand strong. The next meeting of the Waterfowl Club goes to Boston. The Fleas held another banquet at Baltimore, and initiated Billy Camp- bell and some others. Billy surely got his. but swears by all the Gods in Chi- na he will have revenge. Boston Broke all Records. Wm. A. Smith made a clean-up oa Minorcas at Boston, and in honor of the occasion Billy had two Tenderloins well done. And Cleveland did manage the N. Y. show wilh accent on the manager. Chas. D. was equal to the occasion^ Shall or skall not the names of the exhibitors be placed on the coops be- fore the birds are judged, is the ques- tion of the day. And it looks as if old enemies would fight from the same parapet. We stand for our Honest Convic- tions and you have the same right. We are now the official organ of the Cornish and Waterfowl Clubs. READING NOTICE Mrs. C. M. Vretrees has sold al) her ducks and is devoting her entire time *^. 1^^*" Excelsior Strain Rhode IsUnd Whites. She has found these to be tk« greatest ut lity fowl that she has ever tr)ed and their growing popularity hat created such a demand for them that she finds it an easy mater to dispose of all she can raise at good figures. She has furnished the winners for many of the Largest shows all over the ciuntry. Nearly every mail brings news of the winnings made by the Ex- celsior Strain. However, Mrs. Var- trees is just as proud of the laying qualities of her birds as she is of their wmnigs. During the egg famine of November and December her baskete were filled with eggs entirely to her satisfaction, while for the most part her birds were runnig at large with so special attention. Many report* have come back to her from the stock she has shipped out during these montk« like this: "Birds arrived all O. K. Some of them have already commeac- ed to lay." She reports good sales for the on- tire season, during which she ka« shipped stock to twenty-four diff«rMit States, besides having sold quite i her in Kentucky. QIAMTV nilI':i>-TO.I.AV youf own paper. It IS merits of good one. This issue of the Fancier contains as representative a lot of breeder's Single Comb WHITE LEGHORNS Exclusively .urea „nd ,«,-,„.- a, %V^<^\^-y.':\\-X^\*'t:^l^-, '£:,X^;'e%C'*"'- '""*■ "- THE ELLIOTT POULTRY F*RM._R. D. 7. M.n.fi: Id. Ofcio ] 34 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 35 i\ y^ BREEDERS OF BIRDS Hold Their Annual Election and Name Live Wire Officials— James T. Huston Will Lead Williamsport Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association Through the Year. The annual meeting of the Williams- port Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association was held on Tursday even- ing, at which time officers for the com- ing year were elected and plans dis- cussed for the big event in the annals of the association, the winter poultry show. A factor, mentioned at the meeting, that wil enter largely into the success of the 1914 exhibition is that never before have the local exhibitors entered at shows throughout the coun- try made such a harvest of winnings. It can safely be stated that the total entry fee on local birds entered at New York, Boston, Rochester, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Sunbury, Bloomaburg, Ber- wick, Lewisburg, Scranton, Hughes- ville, Altoona, Tampa, Fla., and other points totalled at least $800, and it is equally certain that no poultry center in the United States won more awards than did the Williamsport district in the season just closed. The association elected the follow- ing afficers: Presiden, James T. Huston; vice president, Albert A. Swartz; sec- retary, George J. Hanks; treasurer, Edward Gage; directors, Charles H. Drinkwater and George B. Stryker; honorary president, £. F. Dean; hon- orary vice presidents, L. W. Winner and Albert Sender. President James T. Huston, one of the originators of the local association, is a "live wire" in every sense of the word. He has a splendid knowledge of the poultry business in all its branches and this knowledge has been of inestimable worth to the association with which he is so closely affiliated. For several years he has been a special contributor to Grit on all matters per- taining to the rearing of poultry, both for show purposes and util ity work. He has been the particular genius in straightening out the many little diffi- culties that have confronted the local association from time to time, having served as an officer every year since the organization was formed, with the exception of last year. He is one of the most successful breelers of Barred Rocks in the state and has refused numerous offers to manage big poul- try plants in various parts of the coun- try. Albert A. Swartz, vice presidest, is a sucessful breeder of Rhode Island Reds and Buff Orpingtons. He, too, is a charter member of the Williamsport Poultry association and has been a zealous worker in its interests ever since. He served on the board of di- rectors every year, his interest and enthusiasm, as well as his knowledge ;n the poultry business. Httmg him for the position to which he has just been elected. . . , George J. Hanks, is one of the new men to take a prominent place in poul- trydom circles. This is his first year as an association officer, and the im- portance of the position, that of secre- tary, attests the high regard members of the organization have as to his qualifications. A live secretary means a live association. He is a successful breeder of Anconas and has made win- nings at some of the biggest shows in Randall Frazier, the treasurer, i» an- other new man. He is full of enthusi- asm and during the time he has been a member of the poultry organization has made his presence and ability felt. He grows White Rocks and good onec at that. He knows a lot about the chicken business. W. Edward Gage, superintendent, is popularly known as the "father of chckendom" locally. He knows an ex- hibition bird when he sees one and has no equal in this part of the country in conditioning birds for the show room. Several years ago Mr. Gage was su- perintendent of the local association and always has taken a keen interest in its affairs. Directors Charles H. Drinkwater and George P. Stryker are old hands at the business. Mr. Drinkwater was president of the association last year and is a charter member. He breeds Buff Orpingtons and about the best (Continued on page 114). 74 Chicks from 75 Eggs REAL PROOF The Merkley Oxy-Vitalizer Makes Possible a Live, Vigorous Chic From Every Good Egg Think of what this meant to jon m Additional Profits. The Vitalizer can be operated anjwhere at any time. Thousands of Qiicks Die in the Shell from Lack of Oxygen Do you know why incubator chicks die in the shell > LACK OF OXYGEN. 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Three years ago I hatched 1 000 chicks and lost over h*lf of them with white diarrhoea, but I think your Vitallrer has got them all for hatching chick- ens with Incubators. I am well pleased with mine and you can use my name at any time for reference Respectfully yours, A. J. LAUNDON. The OXY-VITALIZER can be attached to any incubator in five minutes, anyone can do it. It operates itself, no delay, no trouble. Lasts a lifetime. Write for circulars telling the story of this wonderful invention. Order your VITALIZER today. You will save twice the price of the OXY-VITALIZER on one hatch. Don't delay. Order now. The price is $3.50, delivered. MERKLEY MFG. CO., Vr' SYRACUSE, N. Y. i 7i '^■■ • NEW ENGLAND STATES DEPARTMENT By H. L GOODWIN FarmingtoD, Me Waterfowl For the Maine Farmer There are many advantages to the breeding of waterfowl in Maine, which 1 do not believe are generally under- stood, or there would be more water fowl raised. There are practically no geese raised in the part of Maine in which I live, and comparatively few ducks. Both are profitable birds to raise, and both are easily cared for and in good demand. Three years ago last Christmas I determined to break away from the family custom of eating tur- key, and have a goose as a reminder of boyhood days when geese wer-s fre- quently on the table on festive occa- sions. Consequently the family mark- etman was called up by telephone and asked to deliver a good fat goose. A murmur of astonishment was heard from the other end of the wire and we were informed that there was not a goose in the market and would not be. He would, however, try to find us one and he did. A farmer who was fond of goose but never raised any had been in a nearby county as country roads go, has bought two geese, the entire flock of a farmer he met in the course of a carriage trip, and had taken them home and fattened them so that he might have a goose for Christmas. We were lucky enough to get the other one, and with the exception of a man 1 know of who killed a pet goose that his children had played with for a number of years, these were the only geese served for many miles that Christmas day. But I am very sure that had there been some well fattened geese in the market that year or any since, which there have not in any number, they would have sold at a good price. Now why is it that farmers no long- er raise geese? 1 do not know, but 1 do know that they might be raised in large numbers at a good profit — the feathers alone, if properly plucked and cared for will pay for the raising and keeping of the geese, and the sell- ing price of the birds and eggs will be practically a clear profit if the busi- ness is conducted economically on modern lines. The goslings should not be hatched until warm weather, late May or early June, and then only the best obtainable strain of a good breed should be selected for parent birds. The eggs may be set under a hen, as many as she will cover well, 28 or 29 days before the hatching tinie selected, and if the eggs are good and the hen has good care a fine flock of goslings will appear at the proper time. The hen should be kept in a dry place, and under cover when it rains. If she takes her flock into the wet grass the first few days they will surely die, but after they are ten days old the hen may be taken away and the goslings turned loose and they will get their own living without any care or feed- ing, provided they have a good range and plenty of water, and all that will be necessary all summer will be to keep them within reasonable bounds and see that they do not become the victims of theives of any sort. The only selter they need is a covering of some sort that will keep off the sun and rain, to which they will go when it is necessary without any urging. If they are to be killed for the market in the fall they should be confiend and fattened for about two weeks, and of course if they are kept for breeding purposes or eggs they must be con- fined and well fed during cold weather. The same is true of ducks, though ducks require more care than geese, and will not at any time get all the feed they need on the range, though they will much of it. But ducks are easier to raise and usually are better layers and in some respects more prof- fitable to raise than geese, though there is money in both when they are given good care and as much attention as the hens will do for them, though the hens often get much less care than they deserve. The fact is that water fowl do not require as much care and attention as the hens, and if given plenty of water, food enough, and are wel supplied with shade they will take care of themselves, lay many fine eggs which are much sought in city hotels and bakeries for cooking purposes and for which a considerable premium over the price of hen's eggs is gladly paid, for here the superior quality of the eggs of waterfowl for cooking, espec- ially in the making of cakes, is more fully understood than almost anywhere else. Trere are comparatively few breed- ers of the best grades of water fowl in Maine, but those who are doing it un- derstandinly are doing well at it, and are finding a greater demand for their ptoducts, and better prices each ye.ar. There is ample opportunity for all to make a profit that will often be aston- ishing by adopting this branch of the poultry business as one of the sources Single Comb White Leghorns Elxclusirely D. W. YOUNG Strain The finest in the world. Bred for their great winter laying qualities. Milk fed. Over 2,000 layers on free farm range. Largest plant of high class breed- ers in the world at farmers' prices. Eggs for hatching now ready, in any quantity, at |6.00 per 100. No order too large. Baby chicks, $12.00 per 100. Capacity 6,000 weekly. Now booking orders for March and April de- livery. My book, "Profits in Poultry Keeping Solved," shows where the money is. Price $1. 5th edition. Givenfree with all $10.00 orders. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. Descriptive circulars free. KOGAH DRIGGS, Box fM), Pleasant Valley, N. Y. S. C. BLACK MINORCAS STANDARO WEIGHT, GIIKAT LAYI1IKS AND FRIZIS WII^NKRS. Grand Cockerels — $3.00 and $5.00. Hens and Pullets — $2.50 up. Trios at $10.00. Pens at $15.00. Eggs — $2.00. $3.00 and $5.00 per setting. Fertility guaranteed and stock shipped on a money back guarantee. CHAS. M. WEIKERT, Littleetown, Pa. Demgar's S. C. White Orpingtons win >nd uy Now is the time to order eggs for hatching your winners for the early Fairs and Shows next season. Our birds at four shows, viz: New York State Fair, Dutches County Fair, Jersey City and Albany, have won 13 firsts, 10 seconds, 7 thirds. 6 fourths, 2 fifths, 8 Specials and Silver Cup. Eggs — $5.00 and $3.00 per 15 eggs. We have a few cockerels at $5.00 and $10.00 each. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Demgar, Box 293, BROWNS STATION, N. Y. ■S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS LONG RACKS, LOW TAILS, S NOW AVHITE PLUM AGE. The Features o f Our Rirda. This is what enabled us to win the blue at Baltiniore and Iteadlnj^. In breeding we have not overlooked egg production. We will offer a limited number of eggs from Grand Champion mating headed by 1st Baltimore cock- erel at $10.00. Other matings, $1.50. $2.00, $3.00 and $5.00 per 15. Day-old chicks, 15c each. Stock reasonable. GILLINGHAM FARM, C. D. Benton, Prop., BELAIR, MD. l\ 36 of income. TKere is also ample op- portunity for those who wish to spe- cialize in this branch of poultry cul- ture. New England Poultry Shows The poultry show season began in New England early in December, and the shows thus far held have in nearly •r quite every case been reported as the best ever held in that particular locatlity. It is undoubtedly true that the stock shown this year has aver- aged higher than in former years, and the growing interest in poultry breed- ing, particularly fancy show-room poultry, has led to an increased entry list at nearly every show, and an in- creased attendance. Even at the early fall fairs the exhibits were better than vsual, so much that there was much favorable comment upon the improved conditions in the local newspapers at that time. The first of the Massachusetts shows — following that of the late Brockton fair» were at Attleboro, Mansfield and Lawrence, all good shows, well at- tended snd profitable both in experi- ence and from the financial standpoint which is so essential. While many va- rieties of birds were shown, and grand birds in aach variety, the staying qual- ities of the Plymouth Rocks, particu- larly the Barred variety, were never more clearly demonstrated. That the Rhode Island Reds are steadily grow- ing in favor was equally well demon- strated. The Wyandottes, particular- ly the beautiful white birds, were also shown in great numbers, and there were many beautiful specimens among them. The Boston show, which will take place from January 13 to 17, both dates inclusive, is expected, judging by the entries received, to be far the best show ever held in New England, and one of the best the country has ever known. It will be particularly •trong in waterfowl — the great and growing popularity of Runner Ducks in all varieties being very clearly dem- POULTRY FANCIER onstrated. The Orpingtons, Butter- cups and Campines are also expected to make a particularly good showing. The 1 2th annual show of the West Haven Poultry Association took place at New Haven, Conn., December 10, II, 12 and 13, and was in every way a god show. The Rhode Island Reds and Rhode 'Island Whites made a good showing and the Little Compton dis- trict in Rhode Island was more strong- ly represented than any other section. All the more common of the standard varieties w^ere w^ell represented. Chas. S. Scoville, of 155 Church st.. New FEBRUARY Haven, the secretary of the Associa- tion, is very largely responsible for the success of the show. A year ago the poultrymen of York county, Maine, puts their heads to- gether and organized the Sanford Poultry Association. After some de- liberation, it was decided to hold an exhibition this year. Probably the fact that there was no poultry show in Portland this winter may have given the hen men a greater interest in the first perform.ance of this organization, but be that as it may, when the new town hall was opened for spectators, December 2d. a splendid array of FIRSTPH)2ElsHmiFL\t'rUTHri^^Ch FULLET NEWYOHH STATt FAIR Strrr^n^^T^ /gjj GUY DAILY JErftRSo/^VILLh JND.. II.-. ii_;i>« HUSTON'S 'IDEAL" STRAIN Barred Ply. Rocks ARRED EAUTIES EST EVER During the past eight years they have won at Hajirergtown. Allentown txmiii..^. port, Fiochester. Baltimore. Kimira, Bloomsburg. Harrlsburg. Cornlnir et^ ' liR^ ili"""" Of these 131 were FHIST rRlZKS. Silver Cups and Medals. In addition t« ^^,®. P*^''*""- "IDEALS" have won 22 SHAPE and COLOR specials. For three vea?8 In -nioJ- • "*? have won the special for best Pullet Bred Male at WIMamsport succession I Regardless from whom you purchaEC, or what you pay for e^es von xriii k-- ^ more opportunity to hatch the BLUE RIBBON WINNER than you will h«« # * "** CHAMPION matlngs for 1914. l.^imox man you will have from my NINE (9) GRAND PENS (Both Matingrs) $3.00 and 15 00 opr ik oo-.,- My Mating list is yours for the asking. ^^^ ^^ *«»■• JAMES T. HUSTON BoxW Williamsport, Pa. -^■ '♦^ « »■ FEBRUARY Kandaome birds were there to greet them and command the praise so lav- ishly expressed. This was one of the greatest shows ever held in the state of Maine in fact, it was the largest, with the exception of the big Portland show last year. There were nearly 700 birds entered in the various classes, and they would compare very favorably with the birds shown in any of the big shows of the country. Some two hundred metal coops ^*re needed to house the poultry on exhibition. These took up nearly the entire floor of the auditorium. Local breeders were fully represented, and those who were not familiar with the quality birds raised by the local poul- try fanciers, had a chance to see how favorably they compared with the out- of-town exhibitors. Large numbers visited the hall during the progress of the show, and gave the committee so much encouragement that it is now planned to nriake it an annual event. The committees having the affair in charge are to be congratulated on the success of the show. These men were: Barth Dorington, president of the as- sociation, Arthur Wilcock, George Stansfield, Ephriam DeHaven. George N. Wright, secretary of the show, G. Frank Hobbs, John Wells, John Wood- head, H. Dyson, Sam Rushworth, Jesse Tarbox and William Waddington. The Judges were: Silas Bartlett of Lewis- ton and George P. Coffin, of Freeport. All classes were surprisingly well filled, and the big number of special prizes sent everybody home happy. The Somerset County, Maine, Poul- try Association show took place at Skowhegan, December 19 and 20 — 400 birds being shown, with ten breeds represented. The largest bird sho^n was by F. O. Eaton. It was a Partridge Plymouth Rock cockerel, weighing 10 1-2 pounds. F. B. Teague was the largest exhibitor, showing 27 birds. Those winning blue ribbons were Eugene Witham, F. W. Buck- nam. Earl Patten, Clarence Manter, J. L. Parlin, J. H. Lancaster, Scott Rob- inson, E. H. Merchant, W. A Bailey, F. O. Eaton, F. B. Teague, Ned H. Lambert, Eva Storer, L. C. Whiting, M. A. Dane and A. F. Sanford. The business men of the town gave special premiums, won by A. F. Sanford, A. R. Jewett, W. A. Bailey, Edward Mer- chant, L. L. Sanford, F. C. Eaton, F. W. Bucknam, Eugene Witham, Clar- ence Manter, J .L. Parlin, Arthur R. POULTRY FANCIER L. C. Whiting, Ned H. Lambert, W. B. Teaghe, Scott Robinson, Earl Patten, J. H. Lancaster, W. H. Boyington, Geo. L. Cleveland and Eva Storer. Late December shows in Maine are those of the Freeport Poultry Associ- ation which holds its llth annual on December 23-25, and that of the West- ern Maine Poultry Association at Nor- way, December 30 and January 1st, both of which are too late for any- thing but this brief announcement in this issue of the Poultry Fancier. In New Hampshire the most import- ant show thus far held was that at Concord, which brought together fan- ciers from all over the state on De- cember 16, 17, 18, and 19. Among the breeders who made good at the show were John Currier, with the first and second cockerel, and first hen of White Rocks; W. C. Erskine, with the first Golden Wyandotte pen, first Sil- ver Campine cockerel and second Houdan cockerel; J. J. Trenowith, with first and second cock, first and second cockerel, first pullet and sec- ond pen among the Buff Leghorns; H. O. Mathews, with all prizes among the Jubilee Orpingtons — which were in laiger numbers than at practically any other show in New Englond — first and second cockerel, first, second and third hen, second, third and fourth cock, first and third pullet and first pen among the Rose Comb White Leg- horns and first cockerel, first cock and first hen of the Single Comb White Leghorns, The competition among the Wyandottes was very keen, and the Concord show hos earned the position of a Wyandotte specialty show. In fancy stock of the unusual breeda, al- so, the show stands well up among New England shows. The sixth annual four days' show of the Derry Poultry Association, which closed at Derry, December 19, was the best this society ever held. The ex- hibit of Anconas was the largest and best yet seen in this town. There were also a very large and fine exhibit of White Rocks and Rhode Island Whites. 37 Among other special attractions were pairs of White Chinese ducks, gray Toulouse geese, African geese, Emb- den geese and turkeys. The feed was supplied free by Charles M. Cox of Boston. Among the contributions for prizes were two lots of eggs from the Pittsfield Poultry Farm, Pittsfield, Mass. One lot of 50 Barred Rock eggs offered for the best Barred Rock cockerel was awarded to Mrs. C. H. Wells, of Chester. A lot of 50 White Rock eggs offered for the best display was awarded to Miss Edith K. Hill. The "Derry Cup" for best corkerel was won by G. H. Lochman, Win- chester, Mass., for a Rhode Island Red, The Association cup No. I , for best cock was won by Miss Edith K. Hill, Derry, N. H., White Plymouth Rock. The Woodbury and McLeod cup for the best pullet was won by Thomas E. Howard, White Plymouth Rock.. The annual show of the Granite State Poultry Assn. will take place at Dover, January 6-10, inclusive, and its promoters say it will be the best show of the year in New England with the single exception of that at Boston. Bank's Handy Egg Record And Poultry Account Book. A 12 nfVonth's Record For 12 Pens TTie simplest and most conven- ient system ever devised for keep- ing an accurate record of eggs laid ; record of hatches, income and expense account, etc. Printed on the best paper that will not blot, with extra heavy dark colored paper cover. Price 25 cents Poultry Fancier, Hanover, Pa. STOP THAT WHITE DIARRHOEA 50 per cent, of all chicks hatched In this country are dvln^ with that terrible disease. For 6 years I have raised 96 per cent, free from it. This is a great boon to the poultry world. S»-nd $1.00 for how and what to feed. Money back if it fails. R. I. Red cockerels, sons and grandsons of Goldea Prlnoesw that layed 291 eggs in a year; eggs from this great strain. A nine acre fruit and poultry pHnt, large house — hot and cold water, gas, bath, trol- ley at door. 5 minutes to postofflce, paying 25 per cent, on price. IRA P. WATSON. Box 18. FREDONIA. N. Y. GOLDEN and SILVER CAMPINES THE BBST BLiOOD LINES ON THE AMERICAN CONTINENT are in our 1914 matings, and we feel confident they will produce some of the best Campines bred, as they are mated rigrht and their blood lines give them the power of reproduction. EGG^t. 4 ck, 4 hen, 2 ckl, 5 pul; S Bow- den 3 ck. 1-3 hen. 4 ckl, 1-3 pul. 1 pen: Carldotte P Y. 5 ck. 5 pen; C McClave, 1-2 ck. 2-5 hen. 5 ckl. 2 pul, 2 pen; J J Bennett. 1-3 ckl; L V Clark, 4 pul, 3-4 pen; J F Finkes. 1 capon. Buff Wyandottes — W F Schultz, 1-2 ck 2 hen. 2 ck), 5 pul. 3 pen; S Led- ptt. 4 ck; Rockv Run Farms. 3-5 ck, 4 hen. 1-3-4-5 ckl 1-3-4 pul. 1-2-4-5 pen; pen: F W Ge Meiner. 1-3-5 hen, 2 pul. Black Wyandottes— F C Stites, 2-3-5 ^i^r' X'\'^ ^®"' 2-4 ckl. 1-4 pul: 1-3 pen: W R Hinz, 1-4 ck. 3-5 hen, 1-3-5 ckl. 2-3-5 pul. 2 pen. Partrifie Wyandottes — P U Rice & Son, 2 ck. 1-2 hen. 1 rkl. 1 pul: W U Hinz. 1 ck, 3 hen. 3 ckl., 2-3 pul- T Marriatt. 2 ckl. 1 pen. Silver Penciled Wvandottos — W R Hinz 1 rk. 1-2 hen. 1 nul Columbian Wyandottes — h Sayre, 1 ck. 1 hen. 3 ckl, 3 pul; C McClave, 2 hen, 1 ckl, 1 pul; F L Schwecheimer. 2 ckl. 2 pul. Black Javas — C McClave. 1 ck. 1 hen. 2 ckl. 2 pul. 1 pen; G M Mathews. 1 ckl, 1 pul. 2 pen. S. C. Rhode Island Reds — E S Shel- ley, 2 ck. 3-5 hen; I M Crowther. 1-4-5 ck, 1-2-4 hen. 1-2-3-4 ckl 1-2-3-5 pul. 1 pen; E F Birkholtz 3 ck, 2 pen; B Smith. 5 ckl: E H Eckler. 4 pul; F E Beardsley, 3 pen. R C. Rhode Island Reds — J W Thor- man. 4 ck. 3 pen: I M Chawther, 1 ck 3-5 ckl. 2 pul: H G Maltbie. 3 ck. 5 hen. 1 ckl, l -ul. 1 pen; BIG Gortner, 5 ck. 5 nen: R Mawer. 2 ck. 1 hen. 4 pul. 4 pen; F H Henderson, 3-4 hen- C McOuistion. 2 hen: H J Neitze', 2 ckl Tdelwood P F. 4 ckl: E R Dickinson, 3 pul. 2 nen: R W Thomas. 5 pul. Rhode Island Whites — Mrs C M Ver- trees. 2-3 ckl; C A Schade, I-4 ckl. 1 pul. Buckeyes — M O Perkins, 1 ckl; 1-2-3 pul. lAht Brahmns — C McClave. l pul Dark Brahmas — C McCleave. 1 ck. 1 hen. 1 ski. 1 pul. ck. 1 hen. 1 ckl. 1 pul. White Cochins — D C Peoples, 1 ck 1 pul. Black Cochins — D C Peoples, 1 rk. 1 pul. B^ack Tanshan.s — H E Rogers. 2 rk 1-2-3-4 ckl. 1-2-3-4 pul. 1 pen; W Bud- denhar^en, 1 ck, 1-2-3-5 hen, 2 pen- C McClave. 4 hen. * S C Brown T^eghorns — H H Hntch 5 ck, 5 ckl: E B WaTace. 1 ck. 4 hen-' F p Burk. 3 ck: F Schollang. 2-4 ck 2-3 hen. 1-2-3 ckl. 1-3 pul, 1 pen: C F Friend, l hen. 2-5 pul: Dr O O Grady. 5 hen. 4 ckl. 4 pul. 2 pen. S. C. Brown I>eghorns. Cockerel bred --F Schellang, l hen, 1 pul; Dr. O G Grady, 2 pul. S. C. Brown T.eghorns. Pullet-bred — 4'% Maurice F. Delano, Successor to Owen Farms, Vineyard Haven, Mass. STANDARD BRED S. C. White Leghorns I HAVE BUT THE ONE STRAIN— 1>. W. YOl XG (IIIUECT). My birds are of the best blood that D. W. Young can produce ' Sum- mers, 1 pul. White Faced Black Spanish — F Mil- ler. 1-2 ck. 1-2 hen. 1-2-3 ckl. 1-2-3-4-5 pul. Blue Andalusians — Brookline P Y. 1 ck, 1 hen. 3 ckl. 3 pul: G M Hibbard, 2 ck. 1 ckl. 1-2 pul; G E Vlasak, 2 ckl; W Kimmich. 4-5 pul; 1) Schulte. 1 pen: B G Acke'man, 2 pen. S C. Anconas — H C Sheppard. 1-2-3-4 ck, 1-2-3-4 hen. 1-2-4 ckl, 1-2-3 pul, 1- 2 pen; E F Wvman, 3 hen, 3 ckl, 5 pul; W Wander.sleben. 5 ckl; E H Williams. 4 pul. „ „ R. C. Anconas — H C Sheppard. 1-2-3- 4 ck, 1-2-3-4 hen, 1-3-4 ckl. 1-2-4 pul. 1-2 pen; L Mark. 2 ckl. 3 pul. Red Caps — C McClave. 1 ck. 3 hen: B P DeWitt. 1-2 hen. 1 an-^JlustraU.'d Vi Poultry iSook. 3536 Pratt's Roup Remedy — Pills or Pow- der, a sure preventive and cure. PRATT FOOI> COMPANY, PhllndPlpliia Chicago Toronto _^..,^. A SURE CURE 4*3Bas^«\ pjj,. Poultry Diseases off All Kinds f'^^^v^... ^^^ Discovered at Last ^^ JL. -r/ SIXEAS GUARANTEEE REMEDIES cures Roup, Canker, Cholera, Black-head and White Diarrhoea. Remember I have handled and cured more chick- ens and turkeys than any living individual. I have also cleaned up more contaminated premesis than any one else. My remedies are easily given in food and water and are endorsed by 'eading: poultry breeders. These remedies are based on scientific knowledge and daily practical experience. They cure where others fail and check the further spread of the disease as soon as given. My Cholera cure is unexcelled for cholera. Black-head and White Diarrhoea. My Roup Remedy cures Roup, Canker and Colds. .\Ty Mustardized Egg Powders keep poultry in healthy condition so that they lay lots of fertile eggs. CHOI.ERA CURE 50c ROUP CURE 50c MUSTARDIZED EGG POWDERS 25c Postpaid Will sell 31 lbs. CHOLERA CURE or 3 lbs. ROUP CURE for $1.00 or r.l lbs. EGG POWDER for $1.00. Reliable agents and dealers wanted. GEO. SIXEAS, NEW CASTLE, VA. IIAillllMlllll^^ Silver Campines Eggs from the Great Allentown Fair, Buffalo, and Philadelphia winners. Farm range. Send for mating list. W. C. E. FRANTZ, NEFFS, PA. JACOBUS CAMPINES Silver and Golden ORIGINAL INTKODUCER, with experience, show record and reliability, established and assured. Consider carefullv and' start right. For best results you should have my strain ^ , , ... ^... ,, _„. LATEST WINNINGS — Philadelphia, Pa., December 1913, 3 firsts, 2 seconds, 5 thirds, 1 fourth, 3 fifths, 11 spe- cials Including Silver Cup. Madison Square Garden, New York. December 1913, 4 firsts, 1 second, 2^ thirds. 1 fourth, 2 fifths and 4 specials. M. R. JACOBUS, Box3.F, RIDGEFIELD, N. J. 40 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 41 I REPORT OF FAYETTE POULTRY ASSOCIATION Held Dec. 16th to 20th 1913. 9H^.^i,7l*i Rocks— 1st 2d ck Ist 2d hen ?3 S^i^ pul 1st pen D W Poundstone. 3d ck 3d pu P G Christopher. 4th ck 3d K^rJ^J ^ ^Vllson. 5th ck, 5th hen, J H ^i.\ ^.?^^ Edwin A Woods, 1st 5th w J^^ i^Il "2^"' '^ ^^ Lynch, 2d ckl Geo HMfA^ ^J^^ •j^" 5th pul W K Hoffman t7.,.^^^i^® Rocks— 1st ck 3d hen 4th pul w®^ Frankenberry, 2d ck 2d ckl 2d pul ]^i^T,^^^u"?>^' ^^^ 2d hen 2d 4th ckl 1st f"i ^x'^l^^ ?°"«' 3d ckl 5th pul Rich- ard Hetheringrton. 5th ckl W H Her- Trade^r"^ ^"^ ^ " ^''^®'*' ^^^ ^^^ ^ ^ ouf""^^ A^^'^^^r'^^L''^ 2d 4th hen Ist Ckl 3d 4th pul Arthur Newcomer, 2d ck Ist hen 3d ckl 2d pul 1st 2d pen C E Lantz^ 3d ck 3d hen 2d ckl 1st pul Ed- win Woods. s/^^H^ll^^o^^o^t^— 1^* ^^ I^^«'',• ^^^ ^e"' Dr D C Mullen. 9^ >,-«^i5^^.P''P'"^*"s— 1st 5th ck 1st 3d hen 3d 4th ckl 2d pul 1st pen H L Burd 2d ck 2d hen Jacob L GrSft 3d ?st ptrJH\?I,^^°';"V'^^' ^^^ ''^ 4th hen 2^\tV ^u^ V^. P"l i ^ Storey. 5th hen. an will'* pul Harold S Clark, hen fn ^i,'? te O^'P'n^tons— 1st ck 5th 2*1 Vi Kff ^ ^?*T,?®" " L S^rd. 1st hen ?st ffh"iliP"i\^o'^ ^ Burchinal. 2d hen, 5h hin ^K ^st 2d pul Robert Benson hlr, I-? ^*?«^"^ ^^ Waugaman, 4th LlSn'?Ia^c"h^a?.^ ^^" ^ ^ ^^^-^ ^d pen Ju^let''H':^JhTns''o;^^"^'""^^" *° ^"«« f;th''l^IIf''i Houdans— 1st 2d ck 2d 3d rn^ o"w^^^ 1,^ *^^^ 'St 2d ul CrV:ssra"nd'^ ^"^"^' ''' ^^^ ^^^ he^n'^f "ck?Vtr?yfVurtsf pllf 1^^ Fd^'^.^S? ^V^etlt? '^' 2d 4t^h"ck?ll^ Black Javas— All to James Moffat. Jr Flood A S 21 2\ 2\ "PITTSBURGH PERFECT Chicken & Rabbit Fence II ! T .. ^°^« ^^^« <^l°se spacinpr of the line wire. rui. ;. .,.T ^^* Silver Campines — AH to Riverside I'oultry Farm. Silver Polish — All to T H Baldwin Golden Polish — All to T. H. Baldwin English Red Caps — All to T H Bald' win. Rhode Island Whites — All to Breeze Top Poultry Farm. Black Langshans — 1st 2d hen ist 2d ckl W E Kelly, 3d 1st pul Melvln Bell Black Breasted Red Games — \ll to A S Grossland. Dark Cornish Games — All to J t Ross. ^ Black Breasted Red Game Bantams Modern Game Bantams Red Pyle' White Cochin Bantams — All to j Hun' ter Gambles. Silver Duck Wing Bantams — All to Newton Balsinger. Black Cochin Bantams — All to De- Witt Rose. li C Jbiack Bantams — All to Harrv k' Jones. ' TT.TY^ri*® Muscovey Ducks— All to Oak Hill Estate. White Indian Runner Ducks — All to Logan Hill. ^® American Bronze Turkeys — All to Oak Hill Estate. "* t:."^/!!'^"'*^^^^— ^'^ to E C Rarhor. ii-xhlbitors Awarded Cups For Bestlfl. EXHIBITORS AWAROFD CWH FOH BEST DISPLAY Barred Rocks, cup best display, D W Poundstone. *- ^, ^ , p^White Rocks, cup best display Ralph j^Buff Rocks, cup best display, c E J C MniiSr"''°"^^' ^'"P ^""^ display. pla7;\^%lr'S^S5.'n°^'^''' -^ *>««^ <>«- nl«v^ t"IV*^/ ^^'^"^^ ^®^^' «^"P *>e8t dis- play, J c Angry. ueM^eVask^^^^' ^^^^ **^''' display. Sam- S C Brown Leghorns, cup best dla- Play. E R Endslev. "P » si aia Pl?v.^.^^[,^a"m" fi?rTk^;;"^• ^"^ ''"^ -- play,''o.^'{{r,/^s?a?;"'' ^"^ ^^«* ^'- PlJV.^J RTe.sJ:^'^'^''"'' ""^ ""^^^ ^•- Ha^rrv nVlT. ^^^^^°''"«' ^^P best display. -I H^r^v^'Si^hnsron'"^"' '"^ ''''''' '^''P^*^' J B^Fennen""""^^' *^"^ ^^'* display. W M^TnTr^t!"^*"^^""^' ^'"P ^^""^ display, O H L mfrd^''^'"^*''"^' ^"P ^^^^ display. Motled Houdans. cup host dl«.play. Note the close spacing of the line wire^ Thic ,o n •^*^# ^^^^^^-^M eeps your smallest chickens within buunJs and afford?H '^^^^^^ ^.^n^'n^that actually Cp"?,d?'^"",^\^f ^"'"'^1«- ^ ''"" ^'*''^^"^« protection from — ill ?r;i^.j?5^- prowhng. destructive animals. ' """ ~^"^us mem aJ)solute protection once the cueape^t and he^t claickeSYen/^Vl S^n "uy.''^^'^''"' ""''^^ and" u^l^ S^^e^ie^^/li^L^^ T YiVlL^ ^"/ "^^ t-ataloffue des!?rym?ThiH'^2 ;^x■^^^'?'lJS f[:bruarv two heavy snows since the first birds began to arrive, and only a few days of sunshine. Our altitude is also much higher and the climate quite different from some of the warm, dry countries and states from which many of the pens came. This has worked a hardship in many cases and made a situation which has been very diffii- cult for us to control. The contest really should have begun on Novem- ber 1st, at latest, and this would have given the birds time to become acclimated and also given us another month's egg yield which we will prac- • ft -^ I ^ **% SSCOIHD ?ULLET.PHlLADELPHlA-l>ErC. I9l2 ""^/i ^ A'E'WOHLERT"THEGARDEn" WARBERTH. PA Two Clean Sweeps the same week Geo. W. Cisco's S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS won 5 firsts 2 seconds. 1 third, 2 fifths and 6 cups at the Great Augusta bhow At the same time won 5 firsts, 2 seconds, 1 third, 1 titth and best in the show at the Jersey City show. Won at Augusta on S. C. ANCONAS 2 firsts, 1 third on 3 entries. Stock for sale. Eggs $3, $5 and $10 per 15, George W. Cisco, 136 Kearney St., Paterson, N J. J> FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 43 %. Wh Single Comb Buff Leghorns, Indian Runner Ducks, TK. . d M V . w^*"!® HoUand Turkeys, Great Dane Dogs. ROYAL FARMS. LITTLE MLVER. NEW JERSEY. '""'■"'^JIJ'^'^^t^Wgue free t *E™ l"r"H«'S.„*,™*''l. ^*' SJF.*J^ LAYING aUALITIES X K f^ P«r 10, ^0 per 46. Hundred lots. Day-old chicks a matter of correspondence. m EVERING POULTRY FARM, John W. Everinff, Prop. tically lose in our totals, as the ma- ture pullets laid many more eggs in November as pullets than they will lay next year in November as hens. This experiment really consists of three separate contests. Each will be fed differently. Separate prizes will be offered in each, and a grand championship prize will be awarded for the highest record. The sixty pens in the National Contest are fed a very simple ration which was form- ulated by this Experiment Station, but what we believe is going to prove to be one of the best which can be used. The 28 pens in the National Single Comb White Leghorn Contest are being fed a ration which has al- ways been proven good with Leg- horns and which is looked upon as being the best for that variety. The 16 pens in the National Utility Con- test are composed entirely of Barred Plymouth Rocks, White Wyandotes, S. C. Rhode Island Reds, .and White Orpingtons. These are the general purpose varieties and are being fed a ration which proved best in our feeding experiments and which is al- so recommended by one of the lead- ing Experiment Stations of this coun- try. It remains to be seen what the results will be. The total eggs laid in December were 6,792, or an average of over 6 and one-half eggs per hen for both good and bad. The leading pen for the month averaged 20.6 eggs per hen. Missouri has nearly as many pens as all the other states combined. Be- sides Misouri, the following states and countries are represented by the following number of pens: — Pennsylvania 7, Ohio, 6, England 4. Iowa 4, Nebraska 3, Australia 2. Kentucky 2, Maryland I, Alabama 1. Massachusetts I, Ontario, Canada I. British Columbia I, South Africa I, New Zealand 7, New York 5, Cali fornia 4. Texas 4, Micigan 2, Ar kansas 2, New jersey I, Illinois I. West Virginia I, Wisconsin I, New Hampshire 1, Vancouver Island 1. The best record made by repre sentatives from each country is as follow^s: White Leghorns made best English record, 206 eggs. Buff Orpingtons made best United States record, 152 eggs. Anconas made best Misouri record, 147 eggs. White Leghorns made best British Columbia record, 133 eggs. White Leghorns made best Van- couver Island record, 109 eggs. White Leghorns made best South African record, 86 eggs. White Leghorns made best New Zealand record, 82 eggs. White Wyandottes made best On- tario record, 66 eggs. White Leghorns made best Aus- tralian record, 33 eggs. The Australian birds did not ar- rive for sometime after the contest started. The Australian and New Zftaland pens will be somewhat hand- icapped this year because of the fact that the pens which they have enter- ed were hatched out of season. Their seasons are exactly opposite from our own. When we are having night, they are having day. When we are having fall and winter, they are hav- ing spring and summer. Most of the birds which were sent from those countries had to be hatched this fall and late summer which was their spring and their birds are therefore very young. National Egg Laying Contest. We thought best to divide this year's contest into three divisions. The standing of the ten highest pens in this experiment is as follows: Pen 0, Foreign Leghorns, England, 206 eggs. Pen 36, Buff Orpingtons, Texas, '52 eggs. Pen 5, Anconas, Misouri, 147 eggs. Pen 24, White Wyandottes. Eng- ROSSVILLE, MD. land, 145 eggs. Pen 18 White Wyandottes, Penn- sylvania, 1 4 1 eggs. Pen 2, Anconas, Missouri, 133 eggs. Pen 39, S. C. Reds, Missouri, 124 eggs. Pen 1, Buff Leghorns. Missouri, '24 egg3. Pen 4, Buff Leghorns, Michigan, 120 eggs. Pen 13, Campines, New Jersey, I I 3 eggs. The highest individual hen in this test was an English Leghorn which laid 26 eggs in the 3 I days. National S. C. White Leghorn Contest One notable record was that made by the pen of S. C. White Leghorns from South Africa. These birds were Tobacco Habit Easily Conquered A well-known New Yorker of wide experience has written a book telling how the tobacco or snuff habit may be easily and comletly banished in three days with delightful benefit. The health improves wonderfully af- ter the nicotine poison is out of the system. Calmness, tranquil sleep, clear eyes, normal appetite, good di- gestion, manly vigor, strong memory and a general gain In efflclency are among the many benefits reported. No more of that nervous feeling; no more need of pipe, cigar, cigarette or chewing tobacco to pacify the morbid desire. The author, Edw. J. Woods, 534 Sixth Ave.. 979 E, New York City, will mail his book free on application. r K. Long's Orpingtons '^Tvi^"' r*»t«;^v^ Mon^H^!'!, f^®'** supremacy at the big Kalamazoo show. Sec- ^foYJ ?T^.^ advises: "You won 1st. 2d, 3d and 5th Buff cock and 1st Black cock in hot classes." Only 5 birds entered. We have brothers sisters, sons and daughters of these birds as good that we are offering at special prices during February. Also eggs at about 1-4 the DricI '^?l'y''\'Tr:^ /^\* ^'r'r ^^^^^^^- ^^^ u^stan ySS m the winnVnl tn^oro ,^ ^^o ?^ ** ^^ ^ ]P^ figure. Our birds have won for our cus- wT^f« „f"^ lu *^^^^^ ^^°^ °^ importance east of the Mississippi. We can strengthen your weak sections. =»» vi^i. E. M. LONG, ox P F, OSCEOLA, IND. ^ S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS DRED TO LAY TlIK LARGR ^\THTE EGOS. Day-old chicks a specialty at $12 per 100. Custom hatchinir in lots of iKn ""^ ^ A?«n^o"'^ ^""'n' yP''^^:^ ^""'^y- Eggs-$1.25 for 15. $7.50 pe?""! 00. ^^ Also a few Cyphers fire-proof outdoor brooders In fine shape, cheap. J. G. LATSHAW, Marions, Franklin Co., Pa. Single Comb Rhode Island Reds TESTED, TRIED AND TRUE TVIXNERS. no,^o^of*^^u^^^^^ Baltimore 1914 show on 19 birds entered. 17 were placed and won snecial for hesf rtl^r^iflv Aia« «r«« GEO. W. V^HiTE, HAMILTON. MD. mmmmmma 44 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY THE HOME OF ALL THE ORPINGTONS IN AMERICA COOK'S of ORPINGTON Under the Entire Personal Management of WILUAM H. COOK. Offer the Finest Breeding Strains of ni.uiB RLACK WIIITR crcKoo Jl IIII.KK ORPINGTONS AXD OTHER TAIIfETIES OF FOWI.S. To receJve satlsfactlo*. line bred stock, birds true to type and color, with remarkabU laying qualities, go to "Headquarters" and buy only from thm actual "Breeders." All birds shipped at our risk, at inclusive prices, from flt.M to $200.00 per bird. Prices quoted to New York dock. Only English Address: WILUAM H. COOK, Ltd. (The largest Breeders, Exhibitors and Exporters of poultry in the world). ORPINGTON, KENT, ENGLAND And at LeTOUQUET, FRANCE. tmMSOmmlimmsmai&k: six weeks on the road and did not reach the Experiment Station un- til December 9th, nine days after the contest started. They laid three eggs the next day and from one to ten each day following that, and finished the month as one of the ten highest pens in the Leghorn Contest. The standing of the ten highest pens in this experiment is as follows: Pen 79, S. C. White Leghorns, Pennsylvania, 140 eggs. Pen 64, S. C. White Leghorns, British Columbia, 133 eggs. Pen 65, S. C. White Leghorns, Mis- souri, i I 3 eggs. Pen 77, S. C. White Leghorns, Vancouver Island, 1 09 eggs. Pen 61, S. C. White Leghorns, Nebraska, 1 08 eggs. Pen 80, S. C. White Leghorns, Missouri, 106 eggs. Pen 60, S. C. White Leghorns. W. Virginia, 96 eggs. 105 eggs. Pen 86, Barred Plymouth Rocks, Michigan, 8 1 eggs. Pen 99, White Wyandottes, Ar- kansas, 68 eggs. Pen 88, White Orpingtons, Ken- tucky, 62 eggs. Pen 95 S, C. Reds, New Hamp- shire, 5 7 eggs. Pen 94 S. C. Reds, Ohio, 53 eggs. Pen 85, Barred Plymouth Rocks, Texas, 46 eggs. Pen 93, S. C. Reds, New York, 29 eggs. Pen 89, White Orpingtons, Mis- souri, 26 eggs. Pen 97. White Wyandottes, Tex- as, 19 eggs. A White Wyandotte from Arkan- sas, Pen 99, and a Barred Rock from Michigan, Pen 86, tied for the best individual record by laying 2 1 eggs each. White Leghorns, White Leghorns, White Leghorns, Pen 69, S. C. Kentucky, 96 eggs Pen 71, S. C. Missouri, 90 eggs. Pen 81, S. S. South Africa, 86 eggs. A pullet from Missouri, pen 67, made the best individual record by laying 23 eggs. National Utility Contest. Here the Plymouth Rocks, Wyan- dottes, Orpingtons, and Reds are to compete. The birds in this experi- ment seem to have arrived in poorer condition and suffered more from the changes in climate, altitude and weather than those in the other experiments. Some of these pens are also immature and many of the hens •re just beginning to lay, so we look for much better records next month. The ten highest pens in this experi- ment are as follows: Pen 92, S. C. Red*. Pennsylrania, WM. H. COOK VISITS AMERICA Son of the Originator of All the Orp- ingtons Crosses the Pond and Vis- its the Fanciers of America. Did you meet him at New York or Baltimore? If not, it was your fault. Yes, the name of Cook, the originator of all the Orpingtons, is as familiar to the poultrymen. of America as Barnum is to the school boy, and we cannot help but think that Cook was as glad to meet his many American friends as we were glad to meet him. He did not come by himself; he brought with him a lot of Orpingtons. Why shouldn't he? He is from Orpington, England, where all the Orpington tribe was originated by his illustrious father. The birds he had on exhibition well maintained the reputation *of Cook and the Orpington. During his brief stay here he made friends galore, and as a mark of the highest honor he was initiated into the order of the "Flea," the great secret organization of American poultrymen, and was made "Grand Foreign Flea" at the close of the great Baltimore show. The poultry fanciers presented him with a be.autiful drawing in colors of a pair of Buff Orpingtons, encircled by the Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack. Come again, Mr. Cook, you are welcome. So say we all. "World's Best" S. C. Black Minorcas and "Canada's Best" Single Comb Reds At the American Black Minorca Club Show 19l0-ioii nr^A ion i«i* t won the Club Cup for best collection. This with mv vvnnLiV"? ^?^^'^^^i' ^ ton. New York. Guelph. Toronto and Ix>ndon, estab^shes a shoL^^^^^ ?h-t has never been equalled on the continent oh.S. C. pfack Minorr.^« "^ "^ ^ ^ On S. C. Reds I won the Club Cup at Guelph in iq^o pnH ?qh a ^^ ^ the birds that won it in 1912. I am anxious to clt ;vio««^"^ '^^^' ^^^ "'^^ M about 25 S. C. Black Minor^is and S C Red cockerels at S? on* t^"^*.^i" '^'h bred from my best blood. I will have just one pen of \^ r'^l^i^^w^^?? **£** (hens) this season-the best I ever owned, from wh"chi Sill l.'i? n^' M^^fJj? number of eggs at $in.00 for 15. Also one choice pen «^ js V. *t, '!"'*!♦ 110.00 per 15 eggs. Please send for sale list and ?e?t^mon?als. W.^^'nf our customers. L^nimiuniais. we pi T. A. FAULDS, LONDON, CANADA PrMtdMit of BImIc Minorca Club of Canada. FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 45 CLEM WATSON OXHEY WATFORD^ ENGLAND England's Premier Poultry Judge and Expert Indian Game, To Beat Ihe World Sussex-, All Colors, the Ideal Broiler Cochins, Color and Feathers the Notable Feature ANY OTHER BREED SUPPLIED: Pi ices quoted to New York Dock. Just state your wants and I will do the rest. I Birds Exported All Over the Known World. CLEM WATSON VISITS AMERICA Makes Many Friends — Presented With Beautiful Drawing Clem Watson, the noted English Judge and Breeder, of Oxhey, Eng- land, visited the New York and Balti- more shows, where he had on display one of the finest arrays of well-bred fowls ever seen in any individual col- lection in this country. During the past years we heard a lot of Clem Wat- •on — we heard of him as a good fellow, one who exemplifies true sportsman- ship, and one who can justly be called a past master in the art of mating birds.. He proved it; he delivered the goods. Clem crossed the pond with his birds to visit the American fanciers, and we trust Clem thinks as much of us as we do of him. He made loyal friends by the score and the fanciers of New York, Baltimore and Boston, presented him with a beautiful drawing in colors of a pair of Buff Cochins. This drawing was encircled with the Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack. y*«» Clem, it is but a slight apprecia- tion of our affections for one of the best fanciers in Old England. Come back s«on again, Clem, is the parting words of your host of American friends. « PLAINFIELD, N. J., SHOW Barred Rocks — C J Singer. 5 ck, 1 hen, 2 ckl. 5 pul. 3 pen: Linden P Y, 1- 3 ck, S-S hen, 1 pen; Castner & Pundas, ?-4 ck. 4 hen. 2-3 pul. 2 pen; J B Dav- is, 2 hen. 5 pen; T F O'Keefe, 3-4-5 ckl; Rndicott Farms, 1 ckl; T A Popef 1-4 pul, 4 pen. White Rocks — Armstronur P Y, 5 ck. 1-2 ckl, 1 pen: H D Woodruff. 4 ck. 4 pen; F M l.esrire. 1 ck; W H Taverner, ? ck, 2-4 hen. 4 pul. 2-5 pen; I D Mil- ler, t ck. 2 hen. 3 pen; May A Wald- man, i hen: J f!rol>en, 1 he, 3 pul; F F Fie, 4 ckl: H M Cubberly. 6 cHl; H R Clark, 1-2-5 pul. Buff Rocks— JJ A Culllnan, 2-3 pul; C M AfTlerk. 1 pu'. Partrlrtire Rorka — E Woodruff, 1 ck, 1 ken; C HHrtmnn. 1 pul. Wklte Wyandottes— C H Scherf, 1 ck. 3-4 hen, 5 ckl, 1-4 pul, 2 pne; J Crowther, 4 ck, ckl, 4 pen; F E Apgar, 5 ck; Castner & Dundas, 2 ck. 1-2-5 hen, 2 pul. 3 pen; Talcott Farms, 3 ck; W H Williams. 2-3-4 ckl, 4 pul, 1 pen; W F Isenmann, 3 pul; Home of the Wyandottes, 5 pen. Columbian Wyandottes — Wilburtha Farms, 1-2 ck, 1-2 hen, 1-2 ckl, 1-2 pul, 1-2 pen.; A L Carney, 3 ck, 3 hen. S. C. Rhode Island Reds — F T Mc- Inerney, 2 ck, 1-3 hen, 2-3 ckl, 1-2-4 pul, 1-2 pen; W H Traverner, 1 ck, 2 hen, 5 ckl, 5 pul, 3 pen; W R Sweeney, 4 ckl,; G H Couch, 1 ckl, 3 pul. R. C. *Rhode Island Reds — Gerston P Y, 1 ck, 3 hen, 3-5 pul; Raeside P Y, 2 ck, 2 hen, 3 ckl; J B Cope, 1 hen, 4 pul. 2 pen; F Nye, 2 ckl; C L. Van Neste, 1 ckl, 1-2 pul; F Skov, 4 ckl; W H Carkhuff, 1 pen. R. C. Rhode Island Whites — Gerston P Y, 1 hen, 1-2-4 pul; Leland Shaw, 2 ckl. 3 pul. S. C. Buff Orpingtons — W C Fallon, 3 ck, 3 hen, 2 ckl, 1-2 pul. 1-3 pen; H H Lowrie, 4 ck; Hillside Farms, 2 ck, 4-5 hen, 1 ckl, 6 pul, 2 pen; E S Parr, 6 ck, 2 hen 3 ckl, 3 pul, 6 pe; H Mac- Queen. 1 hen, 4-6 ckl, 4 pen; B G El- liot. 1 ck. 4 pul. S. C Black Orpingtons — H U Clark, 1-2 ck 2-3-6 hen, 1-2 ckl, 3-4 pul; Mrs H Mirer, 3 ck; H J Garretaon. 4 ck; Mrs. Connor, 4 hen; A Eckel, 2 put, 1 pen; R L Broome, 1 pul. S. C. White Orpingtons — W I Cod- dington, 2 ck, 4 hen. 3 ckl. 1 pul. 1 pen; W Strachan. 3 ck. 3 hen, 1-2 ckl. 3 pen; Mrs C Brick wedel. 4 ck; J Baf^an. 1 ck 1-2 hen. 4 ckl. 6 pul, 4 pen; The Boola Farms. 5 ckl. E O Hartman, 2-3-4 pul, 2 pen. S. C. Jubilee Orpingtons — R G Slorah, 1 ck. 2 hen. 1 pul. 1 pen. White Favorelle Pen — Harmony Park and Cary Agency. 1. S. C. Brown Leghorns — W P Steur- agel. 1 pen. R. C. Brown Leghorns — Mrs R Key, 1-2-3 ck. 1-2-3 hen. 1 ckl, 1-2-3 pul. 1 pen. R. C. White Lesrhorns — Endicott Farms. 1-2-4 ck. 2-3-5 hen. 1 ckl 1-2 pul. 2-.?-5 pen: W H WMlllams. 6 ck. 1-4 hen. 2-4-5 ckl. 3-4-5 pul. 1-4 pen: Wil- liams. 5 ck. 1-4 hen. 2-4-5 ckl, 3-4-5 pul. 1-4 pen; Wilburtha Farms, 2 ck, 3 ckl. S. C. Buff Leghorns — F Bertram, 1 ck. 2 ckl. 3 pen: J G Keenan. 4 ck. 2 pul, 2 pen: Rimble Rros. 2 ck. 3 ckl. 3 niil: W A Hock well. 2-4 hen, 4 ckl 4 ptil: R C Slater. 3 hon. 1 pul: B G El- liott, l-§ hen; EndicO|.t Farms. 1 ckl. LS'^'i.S C Biatz. 4 pen; I D Miller, 1 pen; F Bertram. 1 old pen II. C. Buff Leghorns— F Bertram, 1 ck. 1 hen, 1-2 ckl, 1-2 pul. S.C. Black Minorcas — G C Miller, 3 ^, • o o*^HJ' ^ P"^' -* pen; W A Smith, 1 ck. 2-3 hen, 2 ckl, 1-4 pul. 1 pen; Lau- ren P Y. 4 ck, 5 hen, 4 ckl, 3 pul, 3 pen; A^rmstrong p Y, 2-5 ck, 1-4 he, 6 ckl, 2 Andalusians — e P Hicks. M D. 4 ck, 2 hen, l ckl. 2 pul. 2 pen; p L Hf,t>ert & Son, 2-3 ck, 3-4-6 hen. 2-4 ckl, 5 pul. 3 pen; Mrs G L Rivers, 1 ck. ^,ne"' 3 ckl. 3 pul, 1 pen; Cockcroft tt Marsden. 4 pul; T Thomas, 1 pul. Silver Campinea— Mrs C H Owings. 1 ck. 3-4 ckL 1-4 pul; C Hartmtn. 2 ck, 1 hei% 5 pul. 1 pen; C V Smith, 1 ckl? F L Boppe, 2 ckl, 2 pul; D J Atwood, S ckl; W J Trembath, 3 pul; W P Steur- nagel, 2 pen. Golden Campines — C Hartman. 1 pul. Houdana— W C Waldman. 1-2 ck, 1- ^ S.?i?:*^-2^^^*- 1-2 P"l. 1-2 pen. White Crested Black Polish — F L Au 3^'^Jl ^ ""^^ ^'^ ^"*' ^ ^ ^•"''' ' Silver Spangled Hambur^s — J F Der- vall, 2 ck. 1-2 hen. * Lackenvolders — Miss L E OsroeC 1 ck. 1-2-3 hen. 2-3 ckl. 2-3-4 pul. 1 yen; F H Anson, 1 ckl. 1 pul. Black Red Game — W D Davis, l ok. 1 pen. White Hackel Game — H Miller, l ek White Silkies-Mrs B Legge. 1 Jk! J hen, 1 pul; N McBurney. 1 hen; Har- '"^n^inf''*'* ",? ^^'■•y Agency, 1 pen. Silcilian Buttercups — J G Pllger l ckl. 1 pul; H J Gerretson. 1 pen. ' Barred Rock Capon — E R Jarvis, 1 I 'The Complete Records of the 20 Best Baby Chick Raiters in America. " That's the title of a book we want to send you— FREE. It tells In an interesting way how twenty people solved the problem of rais- ing baby chicks successfully These twenty live in different sections of the country and had to cope with varying conditions. Their stories are instructive therefore, as Interesting. The book is free. Send for it toda.v. RANCOCAS POULTRY FARMS Box 770 Brown's IMllla, M. J. 46 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 47 HARRISDURG, PA^ SHOIV liVEEK OF DBCGMBER 0th The first annual show pulled off by the Central Pennsylvania Poultry As- sociation was an entire success, and that the second show will bring to Harrisburg the choicest of this coun- try's fancy poultry was the opinion of every poultryman who attended this, their first annual exhibition. It was the privilege of the writer to spend a day at this show, and we do not hes- itate to say that this proved to us that Harrisburs will iji short order become one of the great show centres of the country. We came to this opinion not merely from the fact that this year many frum the outside came to Ha; ris- burg to exhibit their stock,, but from the fact that support was extended from every hand — the newspapers from the start of the organization lending every effort to maVce the show a financial success. Their efforts proved successful in every way, and the Mrge liuss Hall where the show was held was well crowded from early in the morning until the doors were closed. Regarding the management it was all that could be desired, and while some improvements could be made regarding the handling of cer- tain details, as a who e everything passed off to the satisfaction of all. We cannot refrain from mentioning the excellent work of Mr. C. S. Smith, superintendent. Here was a man who filled the bill to the Queen's taste, and the Harrisburg boys owe much to the unfailing efforts of this man. We could in this way mention many other details that helped to make this show the grand success which it proved to be, but space forbids. Be ow will be found the full awards, and I believe the exhibitors whose wins are recorded here will agree with me that Harris- burg is a good place to show, and that another year will find them all back, and with the many more who will learn from them the grand ex- hibition Harrisburg put on in this her maidtn effort. Awards be'ow. Written bv James T. Huston, Williamsport, Pa. Barred Rocks. Cocks. Cock.s — 1 C Guy Myers, 2 J T Huston, .3 Paul Whitehead. 4 John Campbell. 5 William E Livingston. Hens — 1-2-.*? C Ivellv & Failor. Pu'lets — 1 James T Huston. 2 F B Arnold. 3 James T Huston. 4 Ross McDonald, .5 William Kreiger. Pens — 1-3 James T Huston, 2 C Guv Mvers, 4 Steese & Reeves, 5 Robert C Miller White Rocks — 1 J H Zeiders, 2-3 Hock & Frederick, 4 L A Book, 5 Vic- tor E StaufCer. Hens — 1-2-6 Hock & Frederick, 4 L A Book, 5 Victor E Stauffer. Hens — 1-2-5 Hock & Fred- erick, 3 George Hale and Brother, 4 L. A Book. Cckerels — 1-5 Hock & Fred- erick, 2-3-4 Hale Brothers. ^Pullets — 1-3 Hock & Frederick, 2-4-5 Hale Bros. Pens — 1-3 Hock & Frederick, 2 Hale Bros, 4 Samuel Schlosser, 5 Carl Bur- ris. White Wyandottes. Cocks — 1 George C Challenger, 2 WMlliam K Witmer, 3 Milton O Sides, 4-5 George W Hill. Hens — 1 George W Hill, 2 William E Poorman, 3 H G Hagenberger, 4 Geo Challenger, 5 Wm K Witmer. Cock- erels— 1-4 C G Smith, 2 H G Hagen- berger, 3 George Challenger 5 C R Lichtenberger. Pullets — 1-4 George C Challenger, 2-5 C S Smith, 3 C H Lich- tenberger. Pens — 1 H G Hagenberger. 2 Dr A L Shearer, 3 S C Brown, 4 Geo W Hill, SAW Wintermeyer. Buff Rocks. Cocks — 1 D P Able. Hens — 1-3 D F Able. 2 Brown & Ches- sick. Cockerels — 2 Brown & Chessick. Pullets — 1-2 D F Able. Partridge Rocks. Cocks — 1-4 E M Morris. 2 B F Thumma. 3 E J Stiles. Hens— 1-2 E M Morris. 3 E J Stiles, 4 O M Robinson. 5 B F Thumma. Cock- erels— 1-2 E M Morris. 3 O M Robinson. Pullets — 1-5 E M Morris, 2-3 B F Thumma, 4 O M Robinson, Partridge Wyandottes. Cock — 2 Kemper Vass. Hens — 1-2-3 Kemper Vass. Cockerels E J Stiles. Pul- lets— 1 E J Stiles. Golden Wyandottes. Cockerels — 1 wuoEi^s SelfIocking Leg^Band MOE'S SELF LOCKING BAND READY TO BE USEP I Wl I < ■ IW /; You simply push it together to lock it and it can only be removed by destroying the band. A sealed band that requires no sealer. Thr simplest and most durable band on the market. Manufactured of a new bright colored metal that will not rust or corrode. EVERY BAND HAS ITS OWN RAISED OP EMBOSSED NUMBER. Easily discernible, no matter how long ir use. Manufactured in all sizca. 12 ^ bands. 15 cents, posfnvr paid. Lib- eral rcductten 9a Urge tpsmniltit*. If not at your 6e*Un, mod dlrtct, Thb Is moly good things m Moc'i line of s«nit«rf poultry auppiies. Writ« tor compl«U caiAiogu** EASILY ADJUSTED FINGERS AND IT IS THEN ON TO STAY ii •A tkt OTIS & MOE, 2015 Otis B d^., CHICAGO, U S. A. If You Keep Poultry Try Franklin's Sanitary Feeder The Feeder that meets the requirements of Modern Poultry Culture. The best and most convenient Feeder for feeding all kinds of dry feed to young and old poultry. Fowls can not waste or soil feed. Has large dis- charge opening and will not choke. Can be sus- pended from any overhanging object in your poul- try house. Substantially made of galvanized iron and will last for years. Pigeon men — take notice — try our pigeon feeder. It's a wonder worker. Your money back if not sal^ isf.actory. Made in six sizes. Liberal discount if ordered In lots of one dozen or more. Circular free. Address FranldiB & Detweiler, Box 7, Hatfield, Pa. V ^ii^^PWM "DUNE ALP IN" S.1C. WHITE LEGHORNS ;^IRST.r*«' CHAMPION- PUr-tJfiT PIin.ADELPHIA1910 -- «M OF •50.«?Cop FOP Best Poilet in rtrt&dtii have won more first and special prizes in the last four years at Grand Central Palace. New York. Boston, Hagerstown and PKiladclpKia, than all our competitors combined. They hava woa in most every large show in the United States and Can ada for our customers. THEY CAN WIN IN ANY SHOW FOR YOU. Our birds ara better than ever this season. PROOF— 12 firsts and 10 seconds on 22 entries at two Long Island shows, and at the Great Hagerstown Poultry Show in the strongest class of S. C. White Leghorns out thU season we won 1-2-3 Cock. 1-2-3 # Hen, 1-2-3 Cockerel. 1-2-3 Pullet, 1-2-3 Pen and all specials offered. Write for prices and catalogue. DUNE ALPIN POULTRY FARM S. C. White Leghorn SpecialwU Gaorga J. Kerr, Mgr Box F 681. EAST HAMPTON. NEW YORK t n Thomas B Llghty. Pullets — 1-2-3 Thos B Llghty. Silver Wyandottes. Hens — 1-2 R D Reider, 3 Charles E Clauser. Cockerels —1 Charles E Clauser. Pullets— l Chas E Clauser. S. C. Rhode Island Reds. Cocks 1 E J Stiles. 2 M H Banks, 3-4 J J Fidler SAB Davis. Hens — 1-2 j j Fidler. 3 M H Banks, 4 A C Brandt, SAB Davis Cockerels— 1-3 J J Fidler, 2 Fred W Downes, 4 A G Brandt. 5 J F Bogner Pullets— 1 G E Boyer. 2-3 E J Stiles. 4 Ira E Bigler, 5 J J Fidler. S. C. Rhode Island Reds. Cocks — 1 E J Stiles, 2 Beyer & Morrison. Hens— 1 Beyer & Morrison. Cockerels-xl Bey- er & Morrison. Pullets — 1 Beyer & Morrison. Columbian Wyandottes. Cocks l Thomas Jameson. Cockerels -2 Thomas Jameson. Pullets — 1-2 Thos Jameson. Langshans. Hens — 1 6harles Weight- man. Pullets— 1 Charles Weightman Black Cochin. Cocks— 1 W B Lauts- baugh. R. C. Brown Leghorns. Cocks— 1 D J Callaghan. S. C. Brown Leghorns. Cocks — l \V alter W Louden. 2 William H Ger- ber. Cockerels— 2 W H Geiber. Pullets —1 J F Bogner, 2 A S Finger, 3 W F S. C. White Leghorns. Cocks — 1-2 Charles P Schaeffer, 3 W E Poorman. Hens— 1 H M Keeney. 2-3 Charles P Schaeffer. 4-5 A B Davis. Cockerels— o ^,^ ^^®"^y' ^-'^ Charles P Schaeffer. 3 Mrs Sarah A Brown, S George E Slaybaugh. Pullets— 1-2 Charles P Schaeffer 3 George E Slaybaugh. 4 S W Brightbill. S George E Anderson. b. C. B'ack Mlnorcas. Cocks 1 C Guy Myers, 2 M H Banks. 3 W F Kendall. Hens— 1 W F Kendall. 2-3 C G Myers, 4 M H Banks. 5 J H Base- hore. Cockerels — 1-2 H Speece, 3 M H Bank.s, 4-S C G Myers. Pullets— 1-3 C G Myers. 2 J R Garver, 4 M H Banks S Howard Speece. Anconas. Cockerels — 1-2 W H Ram- say, 3 George J Hanks. Pullets — 1-3 W H Ramsay, 2 George J Hanks. Blue Andalusians. Cockerels — 1 Ja- cob H Kinsey & Son. Pullets— 1 Jacob H Kinsey & Son. Buckeyes. Cockerels — 1 Mrs M Stuppy. Pullets— 1 Mrs M Stuppy. S. C. Buff Leghorns. Cock — 1-2 G W Ellerman. Hens — 1-2-3 G W EUer- man. Cockerels — 2 G W Ellerman. Black Orpingtons. Cock — 1 Lutz Bros 2 Pine Rose Poultry Farm, Hens —1 Lutz Bros, 2 Charles E Clauser, 3 Pine Rose Poultry Farm. Cockerels — \ ^m.® Tio%^ Poultry Farm. 2 Lutz Bros. 3 Charles E Clauser. Pullets — 1-3 Lutz Bros, 2 Pine Rose Poultry Farm 4 Charles E Clauser. S. C. Buff Orpingtons. Cocks — 1 C G Myers, 2 M H Banks. Hens — 1-4 Old Forge Poultry Farm, 2-3 C G Myers. Cockere's— 1 Old Forge Poultry Farm, o C G Myens. Pullets— 1-2 C G Myers, 3-4 Old Forge Poultry Farm. 5 Mi s W R liackenstoss. S. C. White Orpingtons. Cock — 1 Lutz Bros. 2 H M Keeney, 3 Fred G Newbaum. Hens— 1-3 H M Keeney. 2 Lutz Bros, 4 Fred G Newbaum. 5 O J Graw. Cockerels— 1 H M Keenev 2 Fred G Newbaum. Pullets — 1-2 h' M Keeney, 3-4 Fred G Newbaum. R. C. White Orpingtons. Cock.s — 1 Louis Librindi. Hens — 1 Louis Lib- rindi. W C. Black Polish. Cocks— 1 Hill- top Farm. 2-4 Mrs A Krieger. 3 George Cxuignet. Hens — 1-5 Mrs A Krieger, 2- Vi ?tAI*°P Poultry Farm. Cockerels— 1-5 Hilltop Poultry Farm, 2-4 George Guignet 3 Mrs A Krieger. Pullets— 1- 3 George Guignet. 2 Mrs A Krieger Polish Unbearded Silvers. Cockerels — 1 A M Jacoby. Pullets — l A M Ja- coby. Silver Campines. Cocks — 1 Walter Fisher. Hens — 2 Walter Fisher. Cock- erels—1 R D Reider. 2-4 C L Boak. 3 G Horsman, Pullets— 1 G Horsman, 2 R p Reider, 3-4 C L Boak, S Walter Fisher. Houdans. Cocks— 1 George Guignet. Hen.s— 1-2 Flood City Poultry Farm, 3- 4 George Guignet. Cockerels — 1-3 Flood City Poultry Farm, 2 George Guignet. Pul'ets— 1 Flood Citv Poultry Farm, 2 George Guignet, 3 Hilltop P Farm. ^ Dark Cornish. Cocks— 1 R d Reider. Hens — 1 R D Reider. o,-^'*^ Cornish. Cocks— 1 John H Sheffer. Hens— 1 John H Sheffer. Cock- erels—1 John H Shelter. Pullts— 1 John H Sheffer. Ornnmcntal nantamn. R. C. White. Cocks— 1 W E Fisher. R. C. Black. Cocks — 1 W F Fisher. 2-3 E N Garber. Hens — 1 W F Fisher, 2-4 Hilltop Poultry Farm. SEN Gar- ter. Cockerels — 1 Hilltop Poultry Farm, 2-3 E N Garber. Golden Sebright. Cocks — 1 S R Noss. Cockerel— 1 S R Noss. Pullets— 1 S R Noss. Black Cochin. Cockerels — 1-2 Hill- top Poultry Farm. Pullets — 1-2 Hill- top Poultry Farm. Buff Cochin. Cockerels — 1 Paul Al- bert. Pullets — 1 Paul Albert. Silkies. Cockerels — 1 Hilltop Poultry Farm. Pullets— 1-2 Hilltop Poultry Farm. ' Booted White — 1 W F Fisher. Pens. Barred Rock Pens. First— James Huston. 2-3 C G Myers, 4 Steese & Reeves, 5 R C Miller. Barred Rock Pens. Cockerel bred — \ 9.*^ Myers. 2 John Campbell. 3 Steese & Reeves. White Rock' Pens. 1-3 Hoch & Fred- erick. 2 George Hale & Brother, 4 Sam- uel Schlosser, 5 Carl Burris. Buff Rock Pens. IDF Able. White Wyandotte Pens. 1 A G Hag- enberger, 2 Dr A L Shearer, 3 G E Brown. 4 G W Hill Jr, 5 A W Winter- meyer. Golden Wyandotte Pens — 1 Thomas B Llghty. Silver Wyandotte Pens — 1 Charles E Clauser. „ S. C, Rhode Island Red Pens — 1 Ira E Big'er. R. C. Rhode Island Pens — 1 Beyer & Morrison. Light Brahma Pens — 1 A M Jacoby. S, C. White Leghorn Pens — 1 W B Lautsbaugh. 2 Mrs S W Brightbill. S. C Black Minorca Pens — 1 Irvin M Cassell. Mottled Ancona Pens — 1 A M Jacoby S. C. White Orpington Pens — l O J Graw. TT'^nc^iD^^r Ol,PJ"gton Pens— 1 Old Forge Poultry Farm. W. C. Black Polish Pens — 1 Mrs A Krieger. Houdan Pens— 1 Flood City Poultry Farm. ' Ducks. White Indian Runner Ducks — 1 hen. 2-3 drake. 1-2 duck. O C Rice. English Runner Penciled — 1-2-3 drake. 1 duck. H C Neal. Indian Runner Fawn — 1 young duck and 2 old duck. George F Williamson. CHAMPION BUFF WYANDOTTES America's Great General Purpose Fowl Supreme in the Show Room Most Wonderful Fgg Producing Strain Some breeders IIUY ? all their first prize win- ners, and many others at a big show. diampion BiilT WynaiiotteN have won more than four tlmen as many Flmt I'rlxen during the last eighteen months at Ten of America's Bent Shovrs Than AH Competl- tora Combined. WE RAISED EVERY WINNER and finished hundreds of others for our customers. Chnmplonn are not the lemon colored. faded otit. undersized kind. They are noted for their won- derful type, richness and evenness of color and large size. If you want nulT Wyandottes that can please 99 per cent, of the Judges and breeders, we have them. Our pen at Madison Square Garden was pro- nounced the be.««t pen of Buff "Dotts" ever exhibit- ed. Our llrMt and Hecond pullets were wonders in type, color and size. PURITAN PARTRIDGE ROCKS The Quality Flock of America Have demonstrated their Real Quality at many shows Includlns: Madison Square Garden, Cincin- nati, Greater New York Exposition. Illinois State, Louisville and Indianapolis, where they won nearly twice as many prizes as all competitors combined. Puritans have no Cornish or Wyandotte character- istics. They Are Real Rod sin Type and Color Just What the Breeders Want Our recent big win of Four Flmts at Cincinnati in competition with the largest breeders In the world should convince an that we have the quality. BESUDEN BROS., R. W. Sturtevant, Mgr. Box 14, Evanston Sta., Cincinnati, Ohio DARK CORNISH and HOUDANS TI,^ Money M,ker» of the 20th rent..ry A limited number of Dark Cornish cockerels for sale at $10 each W^orfh dnnhiA tH« on«»..r,» ..u^^ r- for hatching after January 15 from either breed at $6.00 per setting I have onlv two npn^rSn^o^ or.^®**" ♦ ^'^^'^ will get eggs from the same pens from which I use eg£s for my own hatching Sa^?8fSrtion«L«v*^^^^^ yLr'^'^.^r' ^^^r.:r' '" ^"^^^ ^"^"^'•^^ °^ "'^"'""'* *^ reasoir/birp^i'cSr'.iS^'feef'cirtl^^'^^hSi'Te fiSTu^f^l'y F. D. SUTTON, :-: HANOVER. PA. 48 POULTRY FANCIER jJMD^CAS'HICHESTCLASS POULTRY JOURNAL .WTTM APOUCy -mAT MEETS THE APPROMUl OF EVE(?y FAIItMINDtX) POUUTtynAJl FEBRUARY sides fairly and squarely to the poul- trymen of the country, and then let the majority rule and be loyal to the will of the majority. Published as Fancy Fowls for 10 years, 1897 to 1907 with which isincorporated;"The National Poultry Magazine." Syracuse. N. Y "Poultrv Dioi-rt " ^sLirhi.?Tnk •'P^o7it:"ytrnihi^r''^7Ju^:"N:''Y."^"^-^' ^°"- •^^^^^^'^" Entered as second-class matter January 7. 1914. at the post office at Hanover, Pennsylvania, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Hey! You Wat erf owl Breeders The April issue of the Poultry Fan- cier will be a Waterfowl special, so we agreed at Baltimore Club meeting. And we are going to try to make it the greatest Waterfowl edition ever issued by any poultry journal; and it can be done if the Water- fowl breeders, and particularly the members of the Waterfowl Club, will rally to our support. Sure you can help. Write us an article. Send your cuts and place an adv. in the Fancier. The official organ of the Waterfowl Club. We want to hear from every Waterfowl breeder. Published Mmthly February 1914 P. W. DeLancey, Pres. E. D. Haney, Treas. & Mgr. F. W. DeLancey F. D. Sutton W. G. Minich C. A. Mack C. O. DeLancey F. D. Sutton, Secy. C. A. Mack, Vice Pres. Editor Managing Editor Field Editor Associate Editor Circulation Manager J. A. Short Supt. Mechanical Dept. Subscription price in United States and posses- sions 50 cents per year. • ^"i*f '^/U?''°'* P""^ '" Canada and foreign coun- tnes $ 1 .00 per year. All subscriptions are discontinued when the time expires for which they have been paid. Changes of ads. must be received by the 1 0th of the month. New ads. must be received not J later than the 20th of the month. The Season is Here To start a classified ad. in the Fan- cier. Our class ad. department is con- sidered one of the best in the country for making quick sales; and just think class ad. only costs you the price of a setting or two of eggs for three months. Just now we are making a secial class- ified ad. offer, namely, a 30 word class ad., 3mo. for $4.00, 6 mo. $7.50; one year $14.00. ^.nJh ui'fu i ^ k"' u^ ^^r7 •' *P *^'*^^ breeders how to produce the beautihil and valuable iUndard bred birds which are the foundation of all profit and pleasure in poultry raisir^. -.^ J^^T'^ '' • Y'^'^c y°." ^""^ " R««^«I Blank enclosed in your paper, it denotes that vour sub. •cnption has expired. Send your renewal in promptly to avoid missing a^issiL ^ Address all letters to POULTRY F A.NCIER PUB. CO., Hanover, Pa., U. S. A. It's Trus-'Get Together One of the most serious problems the management of a poultry show has to contend with is getting the people to attend the exhibition, especially is this true where shows have been held for • number of years and each succeeding year the attendance becomes smaller, ■ntil the association becomes involved in debt, and each succeeding year gets in deeper, until finally, none but a few of the faithful members are left to shoulder the burden and assume tlie responsibilities. And putting it straight from the shoulder, I am com- pelled to say, many associations are right up against it. Are show secreta- ries and managements devoting too much time and energy in getting out record-breaking entries and paying too little attentioin to get more people out to see the entries? 1 know of shows, and good ones at that, where they have more entries than they have paid ad- missions, and when this state of affairs exist, it is certainly high time to get together and do something. I am safe in saying that Poultry exhibitions can he made to draw big crowds if con- ducted rightly and along lines that will interest the masses. There is a little town in Pennsylvania of less than 1000 inhnbitants, by the name of Big- lerville, Adams Co., which draws to its exhibition upwards of 5000 people. Boys, there is a way to overcome these difficulties and the Poultry Fancier suggests that the show secre- taries, or a delegate, appointed by the association, get together at some cen- tral point, and discuss the question. Let this meeting not only be confined to Penna., but to the whole country. Do this for the future wellfare of your own association and the wellfare of the industry. We would be pleased to hekar from every poultry association along this line and would suggest that a meeting be held as early in March as possible. Discuss It-'ICs Important We did not think that our editorial in December issue, "Why Not>" would result so soon in a question of National Importance, and one of the most im- portant questions yet brought before the poultry public. The great ques- tion at issue is — Shall the exhibitiors be permitted to place their names and addresses on the coops before the birds are judged. We expressed ourselves freely on the question in December is- sue in which we stated, for various rea- sons, we are in favor of this advance step. However, the question is being handled in a masterly way in this issue by James T. Huston, and in our Janu- ary issue by Frank McCrann. We in- vite discussion on both sides of this important question, and if you are op- posed, let us know. You have the lib- erty to express yourself in the columns of the Fancier, and we want you to do it. Let us bring out all the good points on both sides, and present both The Waterfowl Club Meet Possibly the finest display of Water- fowls ever seen on the American con- tinent was exhibited at the late Balti- more Poultry Show, and the Waterfowl club and particularly the secretary, Mrs. Masten, are to be congratulated not only on their magnificent display, but for the hard and intelligent work that has been accomplished in the in- terest of Waterfowls. Notice Bear in mind that all chaafes of copy, no matter whether it is Din>Uy. Classified or Special Display. »«it reach our office on or before the lOtk of the month preceding the issne, and If It IS impossible to do this, then noti- fy us to this effect, and w. will hold out your copy Otherwise the changa cannot be made until the following iV •ue. We know our readers and ad- vertisers appreciate the fact that Poul- order to do so we must have change of copy before the 1 0th. Bear tkia in mind, please. A Correction In our January i„ue we had th« adverfemen, o ,h, New,„w„ Pr" of .hf «.•••""' '" •""»" >»•■><»'•<" wron^ Iaa ""*" P""''"* "• >«<1 the Va., in.tead of Newtown. Pa Thil 'LT.I"" °" ""' "' ""' '""'"'"> of the errf , """J- *"" ^''""^ ^efor. tne error was diacovered hv tk. .«._ »g.ment of ,h. Po„I„y Fancier. S{4^' I « FEBRUARY Another Notable Club Meet The annual club show of the Cor- nish Club held at Warrenton, Va., was said to represent as large an outlay of capital as any class of birds ever gotten together in this country. It was a great show and again demonstrates the fact that few men with Bull Dog deter- mination can accomplish the work of hosts. Caution We want to caution our subscribers once again that in writing to our ad- vertisers, no matter who it is or what concern it is to get the Box No. or Rural Route of Dept. number just as it appears in the Poultry Fancier and mention the fact that you saw the ad. in the Poultry Fancier. Our dislay ad- vertisers are guaranteed, and to get the benefit of the guarantee you must positively do this. THE HUGHESVILLE SHOW. By Geo. J. Hanks. The Lycoming Poultry and Pet Stock Association held a very success- ful show at Hughesville, Pa., Decem- ber 7th to Ilth, 1913. There were 400 single entries and 35 pens. Birds were of good quality, and judging was satisfactory. The attendance was good, and the Association settled all claims within one week of closing. This was the-r third show, and they are already preparing to make their next one even more successful. White Crested Black Polish Female. A Grand Central Palace winner, owned, bred and exhibited by Corset City Farms, C. P. Ellis, Prop., McGraw. N. Y. POULTRY FANCIER 49 ^ ^ 500 PREPOTENT COCKERELS For years Ktgal White Wyaniiottea nave been bred for vigor and stamina My male line has a wonderful reputation for high fertility. With a temperature of 20 to 25 below zero I am getting an aver- agre of 75 per cent, fertility. Have 200 husky young chicks a week old and hope to hatch 2,000 before March Ist when the rush of egg orders begins. I Just received a letter this morning which illustrates my point. Castile, N. Y., January 11th, 1914. Last spring I bought a cockerel from you and I now want to tell you he was a dandy. I bred him to ten pullets and rais- ed some of the finest chickens I ever saw. I set an incubator with 108 eggm from this pen. They tented 105 fertile eegn and hatched 100 chiclc». At the Warsaw Show I won 1st and 2d cockektel, 1st and 3d pullets and 1st cock on the bird I got from you. I remain Yours sincerely, Chas. R. Dunn. Fegal Catalogue is Ready 1 have Just received from the primers my new catalogue and Mating List for Av: ^ '^ illustrated from cover to cover With photogiaphs of my famous winners and snapshots of my breeding pens and Crtt.»*; mv'^- rtia F. p. Cassel & Son mt?. 'CHICK MANNA. No. A- 10 :.ANSDALE, PA. GRANOCK Kllver 8ll«rr »<|M-rinl 8|*«*«*iM| Special MORE PROOF FARMS S. C. WHITES JLBGUORNS WIN AT PHILADRI«PHIA. PA„ DECKMBER, 1013. Cup for Rent DImpImt* (up r«r Second IWni niaplaj In Med. Claaa. for lleMt Headed Male. for lleMt Shaped Female. f«»r lleHt Colored Female. fur Beat Three Cockerel* aad Sweepatakea Champlonahlp for Beat Pallet In enttr« ahow. Look up our winntngrs at BufTalo, Grand Centra! Palace. N. Y. State Fair and Poatnn. 8end for catalog Stoek and HatehlnK Ekkh at rlKht prirea. Write ua your wants. Let us satisfy you like we have hundreds of otners. QRANOCK FARM, Stewart Haddock, Prop., Poughkeepsle, N. Y. 50 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER The 250-Egg and Other Hens By H. L. Goodwin, Farfington, Me. 51 While there are undoubtedly some hens that lay 250 eggs in the course of a year, the hens that most of us are best acquainted with may best be classed as "other hens." 1 have no wish to discredit the performance of any individual laying fien, nor am 1 after the scalp of anybody, but 1 have of late been reading so masy articles about record flocks of hens, which are credited with an average of something like 250 eggs for each and every bird in the flock, that 1 am beginning to think that either 1 do not know much about hens after all, or that reports 1 have been reading are somewhat mis- leading. Now that 1 have seen some mighty good flocks of laying hens, some that were producing an average prof- it of $2 for the year, just on eggs for the market, without any of the fancy side issues, but these flocks were not averaging 250 eggs a year or any- thing near it, and 1 have never seen a flock that did, and 1 have got to see the proof in something besides printed figures in order to be convinced that there are such flocks in existence. There is occasionaly a bird that will lay 250 eggs in a year and there may even be a number in the same flock, and if birds of this unusual egg ca- pacity were selected from many flocks, then might a flock of 250-egg birds be gathered together, but 1 have not heard of this being done to such an extent as to form a large flock that would average tkat number of eggs in a year. And even if such a flock was gotten together, what would it really amount to in the end? Of course the records of such a flock or even an alleged flock of that kind look well on paper, and sound well in con- versation, but it is expensive to get to- gether many birds of such great pow- ers, and the only benefit certain is the value of the eggs laid, for it is now well known that like does not always produce like, and that with heavy lay- ing hens it is most often true that its progeny has only ordinary laying pow- ers. The best birds usually come from stock that is strong in every way phys- ically, but which is not weakened in its pullet year by laying a far greater number of eggs than is natural. The best stock often comes from flocks th.at have never been forced for eggs, but have been allowed to follow the course of nature in every way. It is true that it is possible to build up a heavy laying strain without ma- terial injury to the flock or the indi- vidual birds, but it is not necessary to have .a flock that averages more than 150 eggs a year for each bird to justly claim a heavy laying strain; and a flock that will average 200 eggs, which sometimes occurs, probably, is extraordinary in this respect, and birds from such a flock are eagerly sought and will bring very large prices with- out regard to absolute recordt, of in- dividual performances. Cockerels from a flock of this kind can be sold for almost any figure the owner may choose to demand, and so may eggs for hatching, though very likely bet- ter eggs for that purpose are often ob- tained from less productive flocks. But this is a matter abi^ut which a great variety of opinion -t*ihi», and it has not, I believe, been determined with sufficient certainty to make it wise to make a positive statement of fact eith- er one way or the other. it is cer- tain, however, that such flocks pro- duce large incomes for their owners, and the 250-egg hen is not necessary, as a flock average, to produce such an income. as to feeding, housing, sanitary ar- rangements and careful selection when breeding so that there is no good ex- cuse for the existence of the 100-egg hen in the poultry yard, or on the farm where conditions are at all suitable for poultry keeping. Some will reach the 200-egg stage and a few may go even beyond that, but for the great majority the best results obtained will be between the 150 and 200-egg lim- its, and no poultryman who has not nR5T WW GOCK'R'L OHfO 5TATE dhfOW. MAN5FI£Lti. OHfQ DTGlDfa-aO m CLASS. ALSO won GRANIi PRIZE APA GOLD MEDAL TOK BEST COCK'L IN 5H0W. JEfKED ^nt> ov^intD ^Y SHERMATC 30WDEK, "MAWSriELi). OHIO The average natural production of the hen before man took a hand in the game and began breeding for heavy egg production was 100 eggs or less per year per hen, and this can now be increased to 150 eggs per year per bird, without any great difficulty, b^ any farmer or poultryman who gives his birds proper and careful attention. been able to attain these points in egg production should be satisfied until he does. With a careful selection of stock at the start it is not difficult, but con- stant and persistent attention, and not a little hard work are necessary, and only those who understand this and are willing to do the work can expect to succeed in the poultry business. CHESTNUT HILL BARRED ROCKS DAY OLD CHICKS, HATCHING EGGS 1,200 Breeders for Sale You know their record at such ahow«» no ah^^* Brockton. Madison Square. They have Tarned thP rrn°7"/, Philadelphia, where competition is keenest earned the reputation of winning lots'J'n^lfr"5o"a^30?'c"^c".'''°"' °"'' '^''''''^ ^'-^^'"^^ -t $25.00 We Sell Ila, I "rc-iT nr„,?„ i A* «f"'<'™>'ns for sale Correspondence a pleasure I'lodu.e them at reasonable p'l Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa. WHITE INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS The Racy type and layers of white effir«» t Po,ii« . Square, Baltimore. Allentown. Ha^erstown. PhUadonfin ^'""«'-« at Madison at reasonable prices. ' ^ ""»"' ")hia, etc. Stock and eirtrs Member of Waterfowl dub of America. Satisfaction guaranteed WILLIAM E. PKKRCE. GLEN AUm" ^^i^'^^"**^^ f «. How the Belle City Reached 276,000 Users it's Small Beslnnlnic 14 Year* Abo» nnd the Die: Factor>' at Racine Today. Two hundred and seventy-six thou- sand users of the Eight Times World's Champion Belle City hatching outfit is a statement that readily suggests a big modernly equipped factory like Jim Ilohan's at llacine, Wis. It does not telj the story of the small beginning — the original little one- storied fromo building where the first Bele City incubatois were made — the knock and the boosts that made up the chapters year by year — the winning of the Eight World Championships — the spread of the BeHe City's market, until now the Belle City is used by more than a quarter of a million poul- try raisers and is found in every part of the civilized world. Fourteen years ago, when Jim Ro- han, then a mere youth, began making Belle City hatching outfits, he summed up his manufacturing policy in the words he had received when a hoy, from his father: "Jimmy, always be cubatirs and Brooders are made here. A trip through the various depart- ments is most interesting. The work is carried through from the beginning of the incubotor ad brooder, to the packing. To insure the promptness in filling orders which is a special point of Belle City service, it is neces- sary to have 35,000 machines boxed and ready for instant shipment at a 1 times. These are kept in the storage building adjacent to the C. M. & St. I\ Railway tracks, and at transfer points at Buffalo, Kansas City and Minneap- olis. These trnnsfer points give quick service to customers in the East, Southwest and Northwest. They also make a saving hecause of the much lower rate on carload lots "as cmpared with the rates on shlpnhents of single outfits. The saving is enough to pay the charge at the transfer point for reshipping to customers. This is one of th^ ways in which is saved sure to give 100 cents worth for every dollar you get." The Belle City business has multi- plied many hundred times since then, but the policy has remained the same. Jimmy's frinds insist that in making sure his policy is always maintained, he 'stands up so straight that he bends backward" — that is that he gives con- siderably more tan 100 cents worth for the dollar. But the answer is 276,000 satisfied customers winners every year and a demand for Jimmy's hatching outfits so heavy that factory additions are in constant construction to keep up with it. Today the Belel City Incubator Com- pany's plant at Racine, Wisconsin, is the largest factory In the world de- voted exclusively to an incubator and a brooder of one size. It's equipment of machinery is the most modern in every respect and is driven bv an elec- tric power plant. All the Eight Times World's Champion Belle City In- enough to send the outfit freight pre- paid. The transfer companies do not get a cent of commission on any Belle Citv outfit hadled by them. This arrangefent is a great advan- tage to those who live at far distant points. The outfit Is forwrded in the shrtest psslble time after the order Is received. A new book. "Hatching Facts," has just been published by Jimmv Rohan. It tells the story of the winning of Eight World's Championships by the Bele City — tells how every part of the Bele City Incubator and Brooder is made — gives Illustrations of the Incu- bator and brooder and each part in actual colors and contains many ac- couuts of 90 to 100 per cent pierfect hatches by users of the Belle City in all parts of the country. This book will be sent free to any reader of this paper. Address. Jim Bohan. Pres.. BeHe City Incubator Co.. Racine. Wio. iiy^ii c^iiii Done grikding mills, TT ILOUn DIXUO. BONE & CLOVER CUTTERS fc PAY FOR THEMSELVES IN A YEAR It won't pay to keep hens anioiw yon feed plenty cnt srreen bone nnd clover, bntltco«t« too much to feed tliom proptM-ly unless you own llietjo WIIhoh niiu-hU n -s. 8ons to linvo your HupiilieH fresh and untainted. Ifonfl inunt have groiiiHl Hhell niid urlt. too. or they cati't make etrtrs. Kvery Wilson n)nchine U uu'.<\" fociveBati?*f.icllon «n <'nttcrJ)KJ,50. Knns easily. fM-'O wif !i li'CS like picture. "r $!». Screw f<(>(l und adlnslahlo cntfcr bir. Ifeinovahlo for shai ix-nlnj?. All lion and stcoi. With hlnh Ice. JIO. (irindinsr Mill $.">, Hcst hand mill ina' v l''-"<'8, .Shells, Orlt, Coiti, (itain, etc. With statul «7. 1701717 nr^OW ^Vrltcforlt to-d.-iy. Shows iareer .Sizes, hanst, fri-it. Det Moines Incubator Co. 554 Second St.. htt Moines. U. auid Up Send for Oar Free Booklet ovc au- Describing the Ideal Coal St Brooder, price $17.00, with tomalic regulator. $22.00. Save money in raislne chlckv ?9 ■iK.rie"nt''""^„';?,r» "^ "'^h Ifs o.iuM these •res'i?„°"'T>ar1f'" '"" safe n,'.' /^^"■"'"S- Econom cSf e?s Kn.,'f.,\ superior to oil l,urn- Ideal with success, inveltl/ate',^ Me"-,-!,'"',-"'"^'"^ for book e?.. -The .ar?e;tf-^.■r.onLf„^Vo''r?'co'a^a'„^^ LIBERTY STOVE CO ...BUFF... WYANDOTTES The Great General Purpose Breed. STOCK At Barsrain Prices. Originator of the well known "u^^Vs Quality Strain. Many o7 the S J E. WILLMARTH Amityville, N. Y. PERFECT POULTRY LITTER ^®®P8 ^ouse cleai r-- ■ savps much work prevents sickness and costs little. Sample free. PERFECT POULTRY SUPPLY CO «- •»«« LrnKTo w N. Y. Columbian Wyandotte Pullet, I st Syracuse. Owned, bred and exhibited by Jaa. T. Lownes, Valley Falls, N. Y. • little water, or milk is good if it is placed so that they can get it with- out fouling themselves or the litter, but they should never be allowed to trample milk into the litter, as dis- ease germs are very quickly formed and spread in this way, whether chicks are brooded naturaly or artificially. Great care must be taken that the young chicks do not overeat, and any food left after it has been before them U/sa^Me. ^^^4^, ^ A BOON TO POULTRY U RAISERS. and Pract,caT°p"o'L'!trV';^'rear5S?la°,; ["h^s^; \\il- ■^"rmula ,or ™akin^ THE NABOB REMEDY CO., Bo« SO, QambUr, Ohio ^\Ml^: V: « ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS Again we win et the Palace — 3-4 cock, 1-2-3 hen, 3-5 cockereL 1-3-4-5 pullet, 1 pen. Breeders for sale— Hens $2 to $5; males $5, THE GALE POULTRY PLACE, 66 Center Street, Hamden. Conn. ny-cake or bread made from cornmeal and sand, and fine grit must always be kept before them. A little of the best grade of beef scrap should ^ be fed once a day, preferably at noon, and feeding at intervals of two hours should be continued, the quantity be- ing gradulally increased as they de- velop feathers and flesh. The third week the size of the chick food should be increased, and by the time they arc four weeks old they should be given cracked corn, rather fine, and whole wheat, with a wet mash, just w^et enough with either water or milk to be crumbly, not realy wet. It is not well to give them much if any wet mash before they reach this age. They should at all times have plenty of fresh, clean, cool water, which they should not be allowed to mingle with the litter. The litter and constantly accumulating filth should be removed frequently, the yard and pen should be kept clean, and the pen frequently moved to fresh ground. The chicks should have all the green food they will eat after they are a week old, nothing being better than chickweed, the tops of tender beets, chard and tender grasses. At four weeks of age there should be little or no danger of overeating and it is then time to feed for growth, and a dry mash consisting of one part each of corn meal, wheat middlings, beef scrap, and two parts of the best wheat bran should be where they can help themselves at will, and the grain feed should be given two-thirds crack- ed corn, one-third wheat, and plenty of it, though they should be made to keep it well claned up. Free range prevents fattening of small chickens, and those intended for broilers should be confined to small yards, not more than 23 in a flock for the best results. This should be continued for two or three weeks, when the chicks should weigh a pound or more, when they should be fed heavily on crackerd corn and more corn meal added to the mash both wet and dry though corn meal is too fattening to fed exclusively, though it may be very nearly so the last week of feeding. The fatening process may well be continued until the birds are nine or ten weeks old. when they should dress from 1-2 to 2 pounds each, and they are sometimes brought to that stage at eight weeks of age by the expert feeder, a condi- tion which can only be reached thru long practice, continually watching the flocks and profiting by observation and experience. Severing the head is not the proper way to kill broilers, or for that matter any grade of fowl, for it toughens the flesh with the sudden sock, and tight- ens the feathers so that the bird can- not be plucked without scalding, which is detrimental to the appearance and quality of the bird, and it cannot be sold for the highest price. The brain of the bird should be penetrated with a slim, sKarp knife, which causes in- stant death, leaving the flesh tender and sweet, and relaxing the feathers so that they may be quickly and easily removed w^ithout scalding or injury to the tenderest skin. As soon as the brain is penetrated the knife should be given a turn and a cut in the throat severs an artery and causes the bidr to bleed freely, leaving it in the best possible condition either for immediate use or for storage. This is not a difficult process, and skill is quickly acquired with practice and the poultryman skilled in feed- ing, killing and dressing his product* always commands the best prices, while equally good birds not well fat- tened and prepared for the market will sell only for indifferent prices* thereby greatly reducing the profits. S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS natiohal W nners At Great Chlcapro Show, at National meeting of the Brown Leghorn club in a class of nearly 200 birds, the largest show ever held in U. S., won FIRST PULLET. SKCOND PEN. THIRD C. B. PEN. ETC.. ETC., and second best display. Also big winners again at Indianapolis shows. High class young stock bred from my 1st prize winners at Chicago. Cincinnati, St. Louis and Indianapolis. Utility stock reasonable. Egg orders being booked. Sat- isfaction guaranteed. H. V. Tormohlen, Route 1 Portland, Indiana FOXHURST FARM BLACK ORPINGTON'S, the Undisputed Cham- pioo's of the World "again sweep the Imperial Madi'on Square Garden, New York Show, Dec. 26th to 31st, 1913. "WINNINGS" rocks, Int 2d 4th Prints. 925.0O la void for the nRST dlsvlay, thrc« Mlver Caps and nunureas Specialn. The competition was stronger than ever before and included teams of Eng- land's most noted winners, as well as Canada's and America's best. FICBH. Cockerels. I>allcts. Pens. iHt iHt iHt 2d 2d »d 2d 8d 4th 3d .nth 4tb Sth Remember our winners of last year. December 31 Cooks. Hens. Cockerels. Pullets. iMt 1st Int Int :id »th ad 2d 4th .Sd Sth nth No such records have ever before been made in t York show. From the matin^s of these Champions antee ten live chi(>kM to every settins of 13 esKHt an — $5.00. $10.00, $15.00 and $20.00 per setting. New ready telling why, for seven years we have been th world's greatest show. Big wonderful breeding cock this Champion Strain for sale, mated for utility and birds guaranteed to win. , 1912. to January 4. 1913. Pens. Primes, 1st 92n.oo Is sroid 4tli for the l»e«t display. he history of the New of Champions we lOMir*. other record offer. Prices Illustrated catalogue now e largest winners at the erels. trios and pens of exhibition. also show Fox^'^urst Farm, Lime Rock, Conn' riimililii >i«* »f aiftr' 54 POULTRY FANCIER t ( i\ Employing Modern Methods Only By H. L. Goodwin, Farmington, Me. In these daya of progrea in all linea oi human endeavor it is impossible to win success in any line of business without employing modern methods, in fact, without being strictly up-to- date. Haphazard methods and hit-or- miss ways are entirely out of date, and nave no place in the business world of [914. and the sooner the farmer- poultrymen of the New England States come to a full realization of this the sooner they will sooner they will be able to put their poultry plants, be they large or small, upon a paying basis. I suppose I am but repeating what I have said before many times, in various ways and under varying cir- cumstances, but this is a fact that needs to be repeated and re-rppeated. and repeated again until those for whom It is intended have come to see the necessity of getting out of the old- time rut and have come into line and gono^into the poultry business as though It really amounted to aome- thjng— until they realize that there is today no more important branch of tarmirig than poultry raising. In farming annals of the United States of the past year the poultry branch has proven second in import- ance from a monetary atanpoint, being exceeded only by the great wheat crop of thia country. If the demand waa aufficiently met by the aupply poultry raiaing would ahow the great- est cash income of any one branch of the farnriing industry throughout the world, if the figures of reliable atati- aticiana are to be relied upon, aa I believe they are. But whether they are or are net the fact reamins that the supply of first class poultry and strictly fresh eggs are far from equal to the demand, despite the high prices they are bringing in the city markets, the centres of trade. There is no log- ical reason why the demand should not be fully met by the supply, but it nev- er has been, and there is no immediate prospect that it will be. This is en- tirely the fault of the producer, for while the demand is increasing enorm- ously each year, the supply might eas- ily be made to increase in like propor- tion, without overstocking the markets r causing any material decrease in prices. Undoubtedly the only success- ful way to bring this about would be by a well defined method of co-opera- tion among the producers, shipping their products to the best markets, of- ten and in sufficient quantities to ae- cure the best transportation rates, and making shipments daily so that all pro- ducts shipped may be actually strictly fresh upon arival at their destination. One second-quality bird or stale egg in a lot of strictly fresh goods brand the whole as doubtful and the value of the poorest in the lot is the beat price that can be expected of the entire lot. I his must at times aeem unjust to the shipper, and he has no one to blame but himself if he is called upon to reap the penalty of his own carelesaneaa. If he buya from others to add to the vol- ume if his shipments and is not ab- FEBRUARY solutely certain of the quality of hig purchase he is taking a long chance and if he loses he has nobody to blame but himself, for he should be absolute- ly certain of what he ia shipping, whether it waa raiaed on hia own place or that of a friend and neighbor. Co-operative shipments are all right and very desirable if properly con- ducted, but everything shipped should be exactly what itpurports to be, and all products should reach the city mar- ket, if eggs, when they are not more than 36 hours old, and dressed poul- try not more than 24 hours after it was killed; the more this time, which should be the absolute limit, is re- duced, the better the quality of the product will be and the better prices will be if reliable and discrimmin-ating market has been selected, which ia now a difficult matter, ao great ia the demand and so urgent is it for strictly fresh prime products of the poultry yards. For some time the Maine Depart- ment of Agriculture has been urging co-operation of thia kind of market- ing poultry producta, and the plan Kat been adopted with great aucceaa in several localitiea, though the move- ment haa not yet become general, aa it certainly ought to become. It ia hoped that thia very deairable reault will eventually be obtained, as has occurred in some localities in other states. In fact there is a general movement throughout the country which is expected to eventually revolu- tionize the methods of what is called the raiaing of utility poultry, and put many additional dollara, and easily £|No^.25 Planet Jr Combined Hill and Drill Seeder and Double Wheel Hoe, Cultiva- tor and Plow A capital implement for large-scale gar- demng especially. It has steel frame, and complete seeding and cultivating attach- ments. The hoes run close to row without danger^o leaves or roots. Two acres a day can be easily worked with this tool. You need these scientific soil- tillers to save time, lig^hten labor and g:et bigfg^er crops from your farm and g:arden. Planet Jr tools are backed by more than 40 years* experience. They rang:e from $2 to $100, and are fully {guaranteed. FREE P"*" "^7 72-page fllustrated cats- ^,, « u- J°^"*,*^l ^ "* 'he latest tools, lor all cultivation. Write postal today S L ALLEN & CO Box 1203H Pblladelpbla . .... Planet Jr Combined HiU and Drill Seeder. Wheel Hoe. Cultivator and Plow This is a practical every day time- labor, and money.saver. It combincsTn a s.neVe irJirXel ZV'f "^'"' ^n "dmiJable Planet 3t Horse Hoo Planet Jr Sing!© Wheel Hoo, Cultivator, Rake and Plow *nd Cultivator JNo-llJ ^ , Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Plow and Rake % The highest type of Single Wheel Hoe made. Jt is light, handy, and adapted to use by man, woman, or child. Has leaf guard for close work, and a durable stfel frame. A most useful tool in the fnmily garden that makes the work reaUy a spare- moment pastime. The best-known cultivating implement made. Jt is so siron^Iy built that it with- stands incredible stram, yet it is liaht and easy to handle. Has ncv steel wheel— will not clog with stones or trash. Cultivates to any d.>pt i and adjusts to any width. Opens and closes furrow, and hoes right up to plants without dancer of injuring tliem f^Tll* 8''«a*<'st cultivating tool in the world 'revest. cT-L'i.'T;;^ S "" '^^ are adapted („r dero or .l,tM„ """S"'""' sides at once until 20 inches hiRh. ^ '"'•'' ■i «4'?#. * f FEBRUARY earned ones at that, in the pockets of the farmers of this great country. Full details of the work in Maine, al- so the latest methods of feeding, pre- venting disease and the accummulation of parasites may be obtained without cost by writing to the Maine Experi- ment Station at Orono, and asking for recent bulletin upon poultry raising. They are free to all residents of the state, are very valuable to poultry raisers, whether on a large scale or a small one, as they are thoroughly re- liable, embodying the latest results of research and study through careful ex periments on the state farm connected with the Experiment Station, highly endorsed by expert poultrymen all over the world. The careful study of these pamphlets cannot fail to add much valuable knowledge to the store of information of any poultryman, however well read he may be, and to the average farmer who has not made a careful study of the poultry he has always had around under foot, but nev- er considered of much account, they are a veritable mine of valuable infor- mation. The United States Department of Agriculture also issues at various times valuable pamphlets upon these subjects, which any resident of the country may obtain without cost by writing to the Department of Agricul- ture at Washington and asking for copies of the latest government bul- letin upon poultry raising. They are not only worth the asking, but are worthy of hours of careful study, and every statement is the result of care- ful observance and extensive experi- ment, and the information given is in every way reliable, and strictly up-to- date. Many expensive and reliable books upon these subjects are published, and coYer their fields thoroughly and well, but none are in any way superior, ex- cept in binding, to a complete set of these state and government reports. The man who keeps valuable birds and does not know how to properly care for them is inexcusable, for just this information is free to all who ask for* it, and both state and national de- partments of agriculture are trying their best to educate the farmers upon these important subjects, but the farm- ers are not showing themselves any too eager to learn, and it is rather dis- couraging work for those who have the matter in hand. When the old time raising of mon- grel stock is discarded and only pure bred stock of some one of the many American utility varieties is raised thire is no reason why, by practicing modern methods of feeding, breeding, marketing, and general management, that the average farmer who can give his poultry a reasonable range and house it in the modern way, cannot make his poultry the most profitable branch of his farming industry. There is also no limit to the extent to which thie poultry specialist may profitably go, including the raising of poultry for purely exhibition purposes, which many consider the most profitable branch of the business. For the lover of the finest feathers that Nature can be made to produce it is certainly the most pleasing branch of the business, but as to the profits of poultry rais- POULTRY FANCIER ing for this purpose, experiences of di^erent individuals as gauged by themselves, have produced widely varying results. 1 purpose to speak of this particular branch of the poul- try business in a later letter, if the ed- itor w^ill allow me the necessary space. THE MODERN GAME BANTAM CLUB OF AMERICA The object of this club is to pro- mote the interest of the fanciers, and to meet annually at New York City. 55 We have started a subscription list for the purpose of raising enough cash for special prizes at the coming New York Show. Our aim is to get a square deal we want all th.at belongs to us. The Judge shall call upon a second well-known fancier in awarding these cash syecialsi in case they cannot agree, a third fancier skall decide. We have several good pledges and hope you will get in line. The initia- tion fees and annual dues are $1.00. J. Filkin, Temporary Secretary, 15 Broad St., Bloomfield, N. J. HATCHALOT INCUBATOR You Hatch Healthy Chicks With the Hatchalot To make money you must have healthy early chicks, plump, vigorous and active, that will grow fast. The 6o-Egg Hatchalot Incubator produces just that kind— as large as the shell permits, with husky constitutions. The Hatchalot gives a mild, moist, natural heat because its boiler is so large. Chicks hatched in such heat are always vigorous. The regulator is absolutely dependable. The 6o-Egg Hatchalot Incubator is made of clear cypress — built to last. Year after year it proves first in economy, ease of operation and results. Price, $7.50. Chicks Are Always Healthy Under International Sanitary Hovers , Yourchicks must be brooded right, with plenty of fresh air and reliable overhead warmth. International Sanitary Hovers are used on the largest poultry farms because they keep chicks healthy. Made of metal, heavily insulated, heat radiated from above. Circular and warmest just inside the curtain, preventing crowding at centre. To set it up, you simply light the lamp and it is ready for use anywhere. Cannot burn, break, or warp. It is the only fresh-air hover. Price, $8.50. You Save Grain and Labor With The 6 in 1 Exerciser Feeder A large metal hopper on four strong iron legs, makes the fowls exercise for their feed, keeping them healthy and preventing waste of food. Saves labor. Beside grain exerciser, it contains six other compartments lor dry mash, beef scraps, charcoal, grit, etc. Makes other feeding devices unnecessary- Price, 40-quart, $4.75 ; 20-quart, $3.75. COMPLETE CATALOG FREE. Send your name now^ for our complete catalog, helpful and valuable to cvorv poultryman. Ask us for the name of dealer nearest to you. Hover-Incubator Mfg. Co., Box 176, Browns Mills, N. J. INTERNATIONAL SANITARY MOVER Standard Bred S. C. White Leghorns I IIAVK nilT TIIK ONK STItAIN — D. ^V. YOUNG (Direct) I have the finest lot of young birds 1 ever raised. Write nif fully, de- Hcrlbing what you want. Have also a fine lot of young Ferrets, trained Ferrets a specialty. S. r. SIIAM.CKOSS. Dox 10, ODKS^A. nFI« M^aMfc£^ *• I J 56 YORK COUNTY FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION AWARDS The York County Fanciers' Assooin tlon brought their 9th Snnull show ?o Jhn^ ^.H°" ^h.^ 29th. This was a fine Bbow throughout. All classes werl k^i ^nP;;^««"^^d ana compeTtfon was |.«iio -^ ^.^ account of bad weather Following IS a full list of awa^l; 1 fV^i^^ iiocks— C Guy Myers 1-3 ck ^^Sl t, Vt V- 2^rul.^cTTli^?n- yfd Vo"cks?-&^ ^^"p^S^l.f ^J5J- 1 , ?k"lVul'^S 1 P"\Victor"E's'taSffer-l «»i 1 ^ • ^. ^ Diehl 3 hen 1-4 ckl •>-•? ^Sjlj^er Penciled Rocks-All to Mrs J J A Cline 2-4 ck ^ hl«^ }.%^'^ P"^* "'sT/v^r' i"' ¥^ A^Eb'er?y^^^k"^• ^ ck?'lTen'^2^l"5'ckfr4" T f ^^ J^' ^'^ ler 4-5 ck 2-'? h^n 1 ^* ,P"J' •'acob Moh- 3 ck 4 hen 1 ckf r: l.^,"^;,^ ^ Glatfelter 4 ckl 2 pul ^ P""^' ^ ^ Shenberger ck''r{.'e'^^f.5^:i^"?«ttes--W H Seitz i 1 5 ckl 1-4 pul, J E Wanch- POULTRY FANCIER nen 2 ckl 2-5 pul. Chas Grove 4 ck -^ hen, Jacob Mohler r, ck 3 ckl ' Rose Comb Rho'»'i "■«' '"e world". Stock ror sail a„d°"shirp"e'd o°„^'"^'i"„f;'gkc^"K1,^a^^„?Je""^ '''■ "'' '^-• C. W. McNEAR, Box 124, ASHLAND, MASS. S. C. Buff Orpingtons, Exclusively Fair It ""^ t'^ Goldrn Buff Th« «nd*f«t«l champion, of th. W«». At Oklo St.». PINE HERNE POULTRY FARM, URBAN A, OHIO SUPERIOR POULTRY TROUGH and DRINKING FOUNTAIN Trough for Fowk Made in (izea trcm ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 6 to 29 inckea " "7?!? '" •"»«'' »>y *e following wpply hou.e.: *. foiC";?:-,! t- ;:ii^,St4Z'' '- "-' -' -- - - -^ -ugh .o ^, o, The American Foundry & Manufacturing Co FREDERICK, MD. '* ^ hS!^ ThuraMMit, Ud. G. W. Stock.,3 1 Barclay St W v G«,. H. Prioc^banr. N Y. Beck and Bcn^lict, Warnwboio F. t*. W. Dawaon and SwL Willi loi—l^o Krauae Hardwa« CoT^BethuSn^/'' SLf* ^"ff •"- Newtowtu^pV. Bcnfamin QuiUman HaM..^ /< ^ John P Wolfe. P!-infi«Id,T?^ J. Schuhz Seed HouL Wa^hi^Jir i?"?**""' "^^"^^^ «^ J. G. Sawyer and Co., Norfolk Va. P«quot Poultry Farm Co./ So^thoort r f^ Valentine Ranch, New Brith ♦ ton. FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 5) I WW AT THE BIG CLEVELAND OHIO SHOW, DECEMBER, 1913 I won three 0"t of the possible five first prizes in a very strong class, has not been done by one exhibitor at this big show for a long time. This HITE "VT A Mf T^f^' I " I F S Special prices oh breeding and show birds. Illustrated mating list free after January 15th. SHERMAN BOWOCN, Ohio State Seoy N. W. Club. Mansfield, Ohio 4 ck. Anconas — Yoik Valle\ l'oulti\ Yards 1 ck 1-2 hen 1-2 ckl i". pu . H W Met/. 5 ckl 1-2 pul, Geo A Holtzinger 3-4 p\il. White Crested Black Polish— Mrs A Kreiger 1-2-3-4 ck 1-2-3-4 hen 1-2-3-1 ckl 1-2-3-4 pul 1-2 pen. Hamburgs — All to H T Lilley. Silver Campines^C R Gibson & Son 1-2 hen 1-2-3-4 ckl 1-2-3-4 pul. Mr.s .1 M Ritz 5 pul. White Cornish — Jacob Kberlv 1 ck 1- 2-3 ckl 1-2-3-4-5 pul, S R Smith & Son 2-4 ck 1-2-3 hen. Mrs Mary M Grim 3-5 ck 4-5 hen 4-5 ckl. Dark Cornish — Jacob Eberly 1-4 hen, Chas H Fitzker 1 ck 2-5 hen 1 ckl 2 pul, S R Smith 2 ck 3 hen 2-3 ckl 1-3 pul, J M Ritz 4-5 ckl. Buff Cochin Bantams — Mrs W A Eb- erley 1-2-3-4 ck 1-2-3-4 hen 1-2-3-4 ckl 2-3 pul. Harry Ness 1 pul. Rose Comb Black Bantams — All to Raymond Ebereley. Golden Sebright Bai^tams — All to P D Kintz. Red Pyle Bantams — All to J A CMne. Birchen Game Bantams — All to Ray- mond Eberley. Cubian Bearded Japs — All to J M Ritz. Furnphier Special — All to J M Ritz. Harris War Horse — All to J M Ritz. Michigan Blue Warriors — All to J M Ritz. Capons — All to J M Ritz. Rumples — All to Mrs J M Ritz. Pigeons. Turbits — All to Irvin Hil- debrand. Blue Checks — All to George Dilling- I er. j Non Standard Bantams — All to Mrs I Mary M Grimm. '> Pekin Ducks — Mrs Mary M Grimm 1- 2-3 drake 1-2-3 duck, J A Cline 4 drake 4 duck. Colored Muscovey Ducks — All to J A Cline. Geese— All to Mrs Mary M Grimm. Pet JSfofk. Belgian Hares — Chas Grove 1 buck. C W Flahartv 2-3-4-5 buck. Conrad Warner 1-2 doe, Elwood Kuntz 3 doc, C W Flahartv 4-5 doe. Whitp Rabbits— Al' to W Peters. Best Does vith Litter — Chas Noll 1. Chas McDowell 2. OF SPRCIAl, INTKREST TO WHITE I^WGSHAN BREEDERS FeVow breedrs, do vou realize what the "World's National White Lang- ■han" is doing for the interest of its members and the breed evervwhere? Do you know that "The World's Na- tional I>angshan Club" is gaining mem- bership from all parts of the world? Do you know that within just six short months our dub has been oreranized. boosted and is on its way toward one of the most beneficial Poultry Assns. ever organired? Our Club consists of prominent breeders foremost in the White T.angahan history. No other Clul) offers its members such benefits as does ours. Our co-operating and buying information puts us In a posi- tion to he'n all who would enter the poultry business on safe and satisfac- tory plans, our method of keeping you posted on the best and most rf^liable Information is worth the price of mem- bership. The World's National White LanpTshan Club Is doinsr more for White Langshan popularity than any body ever organized for that purpose. All who breed or are interested In this greatest utility bird yet perfected •hould have their names on roll with us. Our Club will keep you posted. It will inform you where to buy surplus stock; it will aid you in a hundred and one different ways. You need the Club, we need your membership. Our number is steadily growing, yet we are not satisfied, we want YOU, Mr. Breeder, we will welcome you. Come in with us and help "Boost" our breed. Vou cannot afford to neglect this op- portunity. You can breed chickens without co-operation with us: you can get what you want by combined effort with the Club. Think it over, right now, and send your $1 and |1 dues to A. D. F'reese, Secretary, Mohawk Vil- lage. Ohio, and be one to he p on the cause. COIINISH HEJ^ I St at Club Show, Warrenton, Va ., said to be one of the beet in th« world. Owned and exhibited by Jaq uelin Farms, Warrenton, Va. Stock of Real Utility Value WHITE LEGHORNS — Not exhibition birds, but Ujera. Our houses are giving us now over 50 per cent jrield. W« have pleEtsed many customers and can please you. WHITE WYANDOTTES— Our utility stock is of the kigk est class and a heavy laying strain, as our pen in the Misaouri Egg laying Contest proves. COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES— For which we are noted and will please any one as utility fowl. If you wish to put stamina and vigor into your flock you wil get our strain. Fine utility cockerels, $5.00 each. Visitor* ai ways welcome. Sunnybrook Farm^ Eatontown, N. J. Box 11 Frances E. and Cbarlct D. Cleye!aDd« Proprietors. Silver and Golden Campines, Bi-ttcrcups, S S Hambur gs, Ancona* Winners at Palace and Syracuse Day old Chicks, Hatching Eggs and Stock Wrtr .•!« o frrnnd lot of breedlna birds and exhibition 5ird8. Sold on a ntuney back guarantee. Writ* for mating n.firs free EggJ Shipped'after February IBth. Day old chick. April l.t. All pri.e winner, tn our breeding pens— thus giving you the .ame chance. ««.^ ^,^ ^^.^ CORSET CITY FARMS. MoQRAW, NEW YORK 58 ''Our Advzrtisers'' Some Consideration for others. A- Well as ''Our Advertisers." By Oscar F. Sampson. Now that the show season is in full swmg what will be the stand of the of all tL u^ P'^"" ^'^« '^^ ^ins ot all those who entered the shows and also the number of entries eaTh competitor made; or will they con tinue, as some of th^ !«. J- , journals of the plsf l. *^ P""'""'' 'imply give h^ ZL (L •.,'" whether Ut or Sth^I? ' '"^"" 'o "our advertiser,?^' " "" '"'"'^) wolthv t°h"J'' '"' °' ,""""in8» that i, UD i, .K ^'"P""' of sp-ace they take "o make th""^'""."'",' °' ^^^ »^o«- ° make the wins of va ue to the ouhli. ary to give the complete entries made well O^f competitor of the show t: public °it"t'V """■'?' ^-'"- '° the got one 5,h °'^ """ J"!"" Smith 'eita.n A ^^l" '°""= "'"'w on any cefram cLass when w*. J •* i ^ what his birds are T 1°'' ^"°^ fo,,- . 1 **• °'" W*^o got the four wins above him? ] have J^ some eet a fi-o* • • "^^® seen l.r,- entries. 5o in order to eet « line on th*» ur;»- •». • *» ° know the winners and how L chances they took to win thl T ^^ I would as soon have aid 3d ^4t'h ?' a show on 3 enfrJ^. . • * "^ *" fi".onthelro„"m^%^rrl:.T enTriet^nd'Th '''..°"' "'"« o" "l^"" on e";rri;;'d rnte^/" CHy^'^h" ip". rnr- Tori-^rr: S-7 o «cep.iona! --"• fro^ the' bre d' Bu a, t'o t'h " '""'^'" •" '^i" "-"- DUt as to the press review of wins of our shows. So far as I can W •here are only three „f ■ ^ journal, making a «,° 1. ' P°""--y all fk. 1 *'?» ^ specialty of g vins? all the places m winnings at tk- "''""K they report. This is Th. . '"°'^» be fair to the eader, of th2'' ''^'' '" to say nothing of the adver rse^r:""?; give the :rnsji7ui; -f Zy'-ar'-tn-t,;: Usmess to advertise the w^ns of "heir advertisers, then the best way to do so „ to g,ve the wins in full/also-Trf were^'orn'ote'-'lflr"'"' =?'-"'"-' ttm^ at' i^r '° - -oT.t:-i- for^th;/"^'"'^T P^y *^*^'r "^°ney it in ir^T r^ ^""^ ^"*'*'«J »o have ate and TT I ^"°" "*^° ^'^^ -'""«" aie, and the loosers as well. Also to know who took several chances to get one or more places in the wins Tn Vh ^ °r"'^ »°* ^"* ^'^ «cond on. "u*"" ^°"' *^"'""' tJ^-n I for one would as soon have eggs or stock act isn^ /' •^""""* •*°-'^- This ouJht r K /^^ ^? conspicuous a, it ought to be for obvious reasons. Of and'"' U U "°"^ *^*^« «- — e large and well known breeders that fail fo get a. many firsts a. they would ike or a. many place, of any kind tha would rather the uaper they adv„ti.e POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY Co -Operation Upwards of 1000 Ac- cepted the Opportunity 0''e°^S?w^^h?i??„t?i!,r^,';^„^N„-he,eb.v they secur. atocK and _ Whose policy of KQu 1 1 pMf4 Journal in the Eastern field |v TS,« -'e?u'r^3e-K^^^^ OUR OFFER Po, ? SJ"k ""^ ^ Subscriber.- For I S "? ''^ 1<^ Subscribers For ^ S ".^ °^ 20 Subscribers For ^ ^ "t ^^ 25 Subscribers For a Club of 40 Subscribers Setting of E&gs Single Bird r'aii- of Birds Trio of Birds Breeding- Pen The above o«er applie, to tho fCowlng varieties:- Re§l?^X\ il^n'^ra^'n, Ti''""'"'^^'' l"^"''' Anconaa. Houdans, w. c Rla7.t r.„i, S ^'^Ksnsled HamburKs gas. An;er|c-an*'Domfn^,Se°s"?.„r^;','^h^'^''fL,'''^*'^S'-'"'-' Blue Andaluslans, I'ekln ind inl?/l Indian Games, Bantams— nearly all varieties. Runner Ducks: RARE VARIETIES , on .::::^ :':::z..:::::^^^'^^''^'^■ '^-^l^l^^^lri^£B — -- -^ie-Vr'/..^u^s High Class Exhibition Birds -??-r u'nVar'-v.?iTeV?rh^o";;. s,. -', , us what you want bacrlption.s it will rS Proof of Quality Sent Out ■■r^.AV.'■^■y%%^,/,■ May „. ,,n. .3r„"d"!rerc-;jk''e^.oi"'^i,iSn^ ""-^^ 8cripti,»ns. I remain Yours truly, WlLr.IAM P. VOOTZ 117 McAdoo A^ve a ye^a'r!'s%^fhrcH.?.^*.°5-"!i» "I'l-'-tunitv. you get them a NOTICE: itage of this ot»nortunitv nt^ ^HSu-|!h,--£jjS«^'-«^,^nts^.r We can also furnish Pigeon«, Tr, k hi^ition coops. Books fn^ Ann, anr""' ''''^^^---' Rx- Appiiances of all kinds. POULTRY FANCIER Hanover, Pa. i^-'f^ * f. FEBRUARY in wouldn't mention the vkrins of oth- ers. That's not a good reason why the other fellow wouldn't like to see them. The reports that Mr. White won first hen, third cock, fourth pul- let, with other places in this class left vacant doesn't convey to the reader, or to the buyer or to the seller the information they look for in the list of winnings. If these wins are worth giving at all I think they should be gmven in full; and that means just who had entries and how many, and who got places. Of course there are poultrymen in every place who don't belong to any association, club or make any entries at the shows. They are too (?) busy to get birds in, or were beaten once and haven t tested the judges* ver- dict since. It costs money, time, and work to belong to associations or to enter shows, and whether those who do spend this time and money are POULTRY FANCIER advertisers in one, or twenty poultry papers make no difference to the ones who want to see the wins. Then we always have those with a grouch with us if they fail to win first places, for- getting that there are others besides themselves in the show. These are the ones who get sore-head and say they are done in the show room. Lvery show has them, and it's a bit interesting sometimes to see who they f *• „.P^*'''y '^^^^ aJ«o *»as the "know jt all fellow who is there just to help the judge along, but doesn't bring much stock himself. Of course he has lots of brids at home that are u "j- J *^^" ®"^ *" '**® '^^^ room, but he didn't have time to get them ready. 1 he funny thing is that these fellows usually are not impressed with the awards the judge places. Then we have another class at the shows, and at home, that are the worst of all classes. These are the ones who DOUBLE QUICK GRAIN SPROUTER evfv's.\wjL',i''i,'*.lfrh"^;r,r„;v,'r,''''r;;i Tf^^ irs's ;-> '»",»»■ i-u"y lo. douw. ou,ci.. ,„ — tiierefore you will find draft for this second sprouter " ~^'- -Milo R. Meredith, Built in 6 aizes from 1-4 bti. to y bu. , for a few hens to 1 ,000. CLOSE-TO-N^TURI CO.. Kj Frout St. Colfax, la. 59 have the most to say regarding the business and the way shows should be run, etc.. but who can't be made to join Uve ones to get a show started, or a club or association until others get in and start it. Later the croak- ers are willing to come in and get the benefits some one else started. Al- most every place has this kind of fel- low in some form, and he usually is a mighty good advertiser in the poul- try journals (?) Of course his wins don't take up much space, but when he gets a place he lets everyone know it. The show is open to all. and the list of winnings should be also. Many a man who has done most for the show has the fewest wins, but if he only gets fifth place his win should be given. Many breeders lose good places at the show room because they neglect fitting their birds to get up a fit show. They should be given credit for it. and for the wins they do get. CLAVES Uarred Plymouth Kmk., White and Golden Wyandottefs Orpinwrtonn, L.eshornK, Reds _______________ ^ Turkey* and Water l<\>wl. ~~ S'^Jf^i collection of the above varieties in the ^li\^'i^"- IT'OS ""<■ '«"'' -a,ey"foV^eVt'rsu..2"',;;,.!?e»'',„'':,^-\,i'i'i.-'|^ single CHARLES McCLAVE, BoxF., NEW LONDON. OHIO AT THE Calif orDia State Fair S«pi. 13-23, '13 We were a^nrded First 1'retniiini on INCUBATORS and BROOlERS Also a Speeial n.'plotnn «»o This llrooder. 'Suite the laiap on tup ttt hover to?°°^MJ^ ^°" heater, steel coil radla- send ?n fi'i"'^^' ,!?'' danger. a God- cfrcula?. Poultrymman. Send for The Victor Incubator G)^ Decoto, California Greider's Fine Catalogue " and cnl«ndar of fine, pure-bred |M>uUrv fo( lai*. Thl« book coiitaiiianiany pageaol pouUry iTacti. 'Oditler- eiit varieties, some showa in uatural coloi*. All I niustrnted and deMribe4 |ihotn of thelarppRt poiitirr f:irtu in Peon. » i ices of breeding ■toflk and egKs for hatchinij nnd auppli<-a within reach of all. A perfect (rui.le to all jioullr^ raiae'i. 8«iid 10c for this noted »""''' ou poullrT. R. H. GREIDER. Bo« f 2« Rkeems. Pa. THE DEIPHOS SUPERIOR BROODER COOP .«.^»®^®i.5' 8^a'vanlzed material. Every I »art slides into place and no tools t 'ut your two hands are required to ^et it up. oroor®*^"^ ventilated, sanitary, rat Collapsible and easily stored when 'loi in use. price's*® 'o*" further information and Size 17 1-2 X 23 SLIDING PARTS TOGETHER. X 19 Inches high In front and 16 inches la the back. Packed 1-2 dozen to the crate. The Delphos Mfg. Co. DELPHOS, OHIO W>M - If iiWii. «■. »^..,4»- '■'"■'"W" Wf^iJ^" MMRk% liMWiMiM^w J 60 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY ' THE LKDA.\0\ SHOW AND THK AWAKDS. The Lebanon Poultry Show, held on December 10-13. was a sT^od one, with exceptional quality in most classes — notably the Silver Wyandottes. White and Partridge Wyandottes, Barred and Buff Rocks, Black Orpingtons, etc. There were more than 60 birds enter- ed in the Silver Wyandotte class alone, and it was probably the hottest class of Silvers brought together this sea- son iri any show in the East. The first hen was a clean cut, open hired hen. W li hen, Horace Sholley 5 hen 4 ckl H Spatz 5 ckl, Frank Sellers 5 pul.' Golden Wyandottes — All to John CI Zimmerman. White Wyandottc^s — Albert Tyson 1- 'i'^'u ^,^ :'■* 1?^'" ■^-* ck' 1-^ pul. Henry Ischudy 1-3 hen 1-2 ckl 2-3 pul. Partridge Wyandottes— All to Harrv J Light. S. C. Rhode Island P.eds — Roy Kling- f/"- ^ ^K J ^^"' ^'i^»"l"s Bacorm 2 ck. VV m Gebhard 2-3 hen. II. C. Rhode Island Reds — Mrs Long- acre 1 ck, Beyer. Morrison 1 ckl 1 pul Buttercups — All to .John Adams Anconas — .Vll to Ephriam Behn«y. S. C. Buff Orpingtons — All to J w lirucha.rt & Son. S. C. Black Orpingtons — Thomaa Doughty 1 ck 1 hen 3-4 pul, Lutz Bros 1-2 ckl 4-2 pul. S, C. White Orpingtons — J W Bruck- urt & Son 1 ck 1-2 hen 1 ckl 1-2 jmjI, William Gebhard 3-4 hen. S. C. Brown Leghorns — Allen Lowery 2 ck 1-4-5 hen 2-3 ckl 2-3 pul, Charle* Morris 1 ck 2 hen l^ckl 1-5 pul, Wm Gerber 3 hen 4 pul. S. C. White Leghorns — Wm Gebhard I ck 4 pul, H O Numbers 1-2-3-4 ckl I- 2-3-5 pul. R. C. White Leghorns — Harry Leh- man 1-2-3-4 hen 1-4 ckl 1-3 pul George Garloff 2-3 ckl 2-4 pul. Buff Leghorns — .\11 to E W Huber. A. O. Variety Leghorns — Irwin Diet- rich 1 ck 1-3-4 hen 1-2-3 ckl 1-2-3 pul 1-2 pen, Henry Mease 2 hen. S. C. Black Mlnorcas — D A Musser l ck 1-2 pul, Alvin Binner 1 ckl, Peck Garver 2 ckl 3 pul. Indian Games — All to Wm Gebhard. Black Cochin Bantams — All to Joel -Moyer. Pheasants — All to Harry Lehman. Don't Feed Green Food! Do away with the bother by usiac USSylenta Tablei B^CK IF NOT SATISFIED. Dn,p postal for piSiSSS.'S The Succufnta Co.. P. O. Box 405-24, M^war^, n. t F-'iPST COLUMB'-^r^J WYAlsiD?TTE: PUlLc. T AMD SPECIAL PRiztAT ALLENT^WN FAlpia'v With the open Sebright lacing and shiny jet back, somewhat dark in hackle, but a wonder in lacing. First second, and third pullet were also wonders in lacing, being very open laced, but carrying good strong black. The first, .second and third cocks were decidedly classy also — first cock having type that would make many VV hlte Wyandotte breeders envious. First and second cockerels were also of the snappy laced kind, entirely free from brass, which can also be said of the second cock — he being entirelv free from that defect which is rather unusual. There were many fine Silvers that were not placed — birds that would win in most any show. A decidedly no- ticeable feature of the Silvers was the quality of the hens. They were re- markably free from mossycentres — a defect seen so often that one almost looks for it in the hen class. The Sil- ver breeders are improving in this re- >; Chlch«n« CHEAPEST AND BEST 2 for 15o; 'ii,-j)c; M-V.r,; liyf^JiMc; ITb-lLMk "0-«l 10. «)«».|2.,V. lTI««lI,t.nd*i„pie7 mnk Myers. Mfr.. Bci.St.Friiport. tt PEKIN DUCKS 4 Firsts out of a possible five at MADI.SO]\ .SQUAIIE ^ ^ n^?s« Sro^^'.r^S^S5^SS%%r^^??.^^^c"hol2e^d?are^ 1I.V?"S IFjJ 1^ je°;Ut\"n"gnij°uf\^6o.^^^° ^"^*^" ^^"""^- °^--^ '-'^y E«-.''ii: FERNBROOK FARM Arthur G Bouck. M|r. Menanda Road, Albany. New York the An va- im- Egg and Hatching Record FREE We will supply you with one full set of yearly pen Fee- an^ ho* u. Records, complete for 12 full months, if yoS 'wilf ^send us ?hi ^^ XAMES OF TE^ POULTRY RAISFRS AlVD 2.% CENTS TO PAY FOR iMAILING THE RECORDS ^^^ blanks for poultrv ever devised Thev «r„ hlS^I , ""'*' complete copyrighted " EveryWJrV!^^^' sh?ul5 ^sl our" blSSki.'"' Published «d POULTRY SUCCESS. Room S7, SPRINGFIELD. OHIO. I BABY CHICKS Of «^r?Vi'"'V='"''''"*,^,-. '■''""='" of llvablllty from D w Y„„„es Mdivrs is the larffeat exclusive ineu' hator factory in the vmrhl, the most modem- lu equipped. Come and see it if you can. I f X-Ray I \ Incubator Co. i ^-^-^ •• ■ P.O. Des Moines - Iowa I State 62 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 63 DOES PULLING TRADE PAY? IS IT BUSINESS LIKE? The above question has always been a problem which was quite impossible for me to answer. As 1 am a poultry fancier and breeder, 1 have had the occastion in several instances at the show roms where exhibitors show their different variety of birds, to ob- serve that actual pulling of trade ex- ists there. For one example one observation resulted in this: One exhibitor was talking to a prospective buyer in the show room when one other exhibitor, who bred the same kind of fo- that the former breeder raised, came di- rectly up to the prospec-ive and said: "Since you have already received one of my friend's cards, have one of mine?" He also went on and said: "My birds are on exhibition here — look me up later if you have a chance to. That little incident reminede me of a New York street, where some of the so-called business people employ pull- ers in front of the stores to lure cus- tomers into the store. A slight occur- ence remaining in my memory con- cerning one or two of these pullers. One puller was leading a gentleman towards his store, when another of these pullers tried to induce the man to enter his store. But to my opinion the show room is not the place for such occurences, of occurences of that style of business. If there is any busi- ness in the show room, the merits of our birds should be our show window and the breeder the window trimmer and salesman. 1 am very much concerned on this point so that 1 would like to hear you or some other breeder's opinion on this subject. James W. Bofird, Bloomfield, Conn. NEW BLOOD IN "POULTRY." Clinton Mark Walter has resigned as Managing Editor of Poultry Point- ers and Vice President of Poultry Pointers Publishing Company and has purchased "Poultry." the National Poultry Magazine, from Poultry Pub- lishing Company, of Peotone, 111. He has moved "Poultry" to Kalamazoo. As sole owner, editor and publisher of this well known magazine, he prom- ises , us some things for the present year. Mr. Walter has been a teacher of poultry culture for several years and he will direct the policy of the new 'Poultry" along those lines which will start poultry men and women on the right road to success and guide them all the way. Whatever Mark Walter does he does well and you can "bank on it" that the magazine, "Poul- try," under hs editorship, will be a big benefit to the poultry industry for it will help every one to prosper if they will but follow its teachings. The January issue of "Poultry" was out on January I st and Mark Walter's happy and prosperous new year proclamation in that number is worth your reading. BOOKS KNOWLEDGE IS POWER XTr hlelil.T recomnirnd on(aiii (he nrrruHnry Informnllon and kno«vl«'fDY EGG RE OKD A\^D ACCOUNT BOOK »c ^^T^r'.Vv^'"*^ ^^^} "**^ Poultryman can aflTord to be without 26c. With a year'i subscription to the Fancier, 60c. ^'^"""^ DUCKS AND GEESE produced With a illustra- any variety. Price $1.00. Price Handsomely illustrated and beyond doubt the mont or.»,r>i<.«» book of its kind ever published. Price 76c With a Tear', ^nhlolin tion to Poultry Fancier, $1.00. 7«ar ■ subscrip- POULTRY SENSE A treatise on the management and care of chickens Inrinrtino. ♦!,. reatment of more common diseases. By Dr. j P Pu^sell tS-*^ *^^ is for the experienced breeder as well L the novice pJL^ si w.^Jk a year's subscription to Poultry Fancier. $i.00 1 nee 76c. With OTHER GOOD AND RELIABLE BOOKS Artificial Incubation and Brooding Reliable Poultry Remedies . ' The Chick Book :: Kggs and IOkr Farm " * ' * Twelve Months' Work in the Pou'ltry Yard, by W. Theo. Wittman.. . .. With a year's subscrip. tion to the Fancier •JJ^ 75c '*°!*^ 60c rS^ 76c '•"*' 76c 26c SEMD YOUR ORDER TO POULTRY FANCIER, HANOVER, PA. .60c * * * UTILITY FOWLS AND IDEAS OF THE POULTRY INDUSTRY AS SEEN BY AN OLD BREEDER There is a great deal in the press relating to poultry at the present time and a great deal written about the so- called utility fowl. 1 think 1 will give my ideas of such. A utility fowl is one that pays her owner, and at the present price of grains nothing pays like Standard bred fowls. Right here we should bear in mind that the util- ity fowl must have great vitality and it is not always the fowl that lays the most eggs, the first season, that is the best utility fowl. It takes vitality to produce eggs and if a pullet cannot retain this vitality, to a great degree, she is not as good as a pullet laying a trifle less eggs in her hrst year, as her progeny will not have as much vi- tality as the one that laid fewer eggs the first season and will not make as valuable a breeder the second year. That is the reason 1 gave up trap- nesting years ago. 1 do not believe an extra heavy laying strain, possessing great vitality for second year breeders were m.ade by following this method. There will be too many with little or nd vitality, and when a bird is not full> developed her offspring will be weaker than those from fully develop- ed birds. 1 read of pullets laying at a little over four months of age. 1 do not want them, nor any of their off- spring in my pens, as 1 do not care to have mine to lay under six months, es- pecially when 1 expect to use them for breeding purposes later in life. It is the fowl that has been sufficiently de- veloped before she begins to lay that will give a good account of herself as a second year hen layer and breeder instead of the bird that begins to lay in an undeveloped state. During the first year the bird that does not lay until well developed, may not lay quite as many eggs as the one that be- gins to lay at a younger age, but she will be the best breeder to get a lay- ing strain from, in my estimation; and since 1 have followed this method my fowls out lay my neighors at all times of the year, after maturity, and those that lay during the late fall months, if fully matured, are the ones to breed from for a heavy laying strain. In the breeding season, or from March to June, practically all healthy fowls will give a good account of themselves, but the bird that lays out of breeding sea- son when eggs are big in price is the one th.at pays. A large fowl that does not lay many eggs is not as good a utility fowl as one lighter in weight that lays enough to make up for her weight and it does not take many eggs to weigh a pound, when you look at it right, and eggs are all meat — no waste, and then Qj(0a can be used in so many palatable ways. but if the city ladies keep oti with their boycott, there will be better prices for eggs than has been for years, taking it throughout the year. The majority of poultrymen have to buy all their feed and, at the present time our home markets are full of fowls, as a result of many of our local poultrymen giv- ing up the poultry business on ac- count of not paying. We do not know what Congress may do as to cold storage, and if peo- ple in the cities try to reduce the high cost of living by directing their energy against the poultry industry, I fear they will find out their mistake when too late. Havoc will always result from the opposition of people \vho do not understand cause and effect, for after a fowl is sold to the butcher she lays no more eggs and ceases to be a source of supply and as demand makes for price in all things by cut- ting off the supply, higher prices will naturally be the result. The poultry industry bids fair to reduce the high cost of living if handled all right. How- ever, many who have started in the business, lately, have given it up, and others who were about to take up poultry rasing (from a commercial standpoint) under present conditions, will not do so for the present time at least. But I believe that those who stick to the profession w^ill soon see better days on the credit side of their book. I look at it that way. B. F. Pearce, Danbury, Conn. ' LATROBE POULTRY SHOW. The annual exhibition of the La- trobe Poultry Association will be held at Latrobe, Penn., third to 7th. J. D- Koons, will judge and indications point to a very successful exhibition. Premium list will soon be ready and can be obtained from P. H. Saxman, Secretary. Phoebe Snow, 1st pullet, Albany, 1913, shape and color specials. Judge Denny remarked this bird would be hard to beat anywhere. Owned and exhibited by Grannock Farm, Stewart Haddock, Prop., Poughkeepsie, N. Y. , r ViJLL SEND I' ^ AUD youR N£/OmRSTOO MySure Hatch Incubator with new improved hot ^ater heating sy8> tern, for 30, 60 or 90 days' free trial and pre- pay the freight, if you will send me your name and say you are interested. I will also send you my , BIG FREE CATALOG Pick out the size machine you want and we will ship it yon by first fast freight. My Sure Hatch Incubators are made f rem clear California Redwood, with three wulis; Double Doors (firlass and wood); Hot Water Heating: System made from Pure Copper; half inch of best insulation (the same as used in ilf frig^erator cars) in top of incubator; Deep, Roomy Chick Nursery. I have perfected a new method of hot water heating and ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE that hatchine: conditions can be easily nmintained even in a room whers th<> (emi>eraiure kocs down to the freezing point. This means, of course, uniform tem(>erature in the Incubator and kooJ, healthy, stronar chicks. Every farmer Biiould have a lot of chickens on the place. Tney grow into money on fee*! MONEY BACK GUARANTEE MY WONDERFUL POUi.TRY BOOK FREE Tou muft not think this is a cat- aloK for it isn't. It's alHX>kof facts on poultry raisinjT, which everyone must know t« Ihj successful. Dif- ferent from and more valuable than any other Poultry Book ever pub- lished. Gives all the important secrets tested out and proven and endorsed by the U. S. Oovernment Poultry Kxports. I will not ••llthia book at any prlco, but give it away frao to •very purchaser off a Sura Hatch Incubator that would otherwise go to wapte, _ '8 a clear "^pick up' ScttmK hens are more bothersome and less reliable than the :iie plac and il' for the farmer Sure Hae lousy and sickly from the start. 60*-, is a Rood averni^e hatch by hens. The Sure Hatch gets 96% and over — all clean, strong, healthy chicks. Ri ad some of our testimonials elsewhere. SURE HATCH BROODERS "'«*'»'^'^t*'»»'e same care as the Incnbatora. __—___— ___^______ They raise rhicKB l>etter than the hen. Write for liieratiirn ami prices. Poultry is hJKh, jrot started early. >^ FRANK HAMMOND, Prealdant and Manacar HATCH INCUBATOR COMPANY, Boi 147, Fremont, N«br. SURE WHAT USERS SAY Afr«. Ellen Ptabody, Paris, III., writes: 'I have used one of your KKl-egTK incubators four years and can truly say I think it is the best. I took off 99 live chicks a week Sigo and have not lost one of them. 1 hey are all growing fine." Mr». G. W. Shrum, Glide, Ore., writes:— "Have just taken off a hatch from the Sure Hatch I bouirhtin 1907. Got 143 nice, Btron«r chicks from 148 fertile PKJra." FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 65 64 POULTRY FANCIER "Dlct%'' Detects Egg Thieves at the Garden Bat Kobbers of Prize Hen Fruit Escape Ere WatcLeis Arrive on Scene Burglars, if you must rob hencoops and steal eggs and chicks, beware of the little dictagraph! If you don't watch out you are likely to find, as the case was at the Poultry and Pigeon Show at Madison Square Garden, early yesterday morning, that the alert, keen ear of the little machine has caught your voice and registered it, and that you are liable to arrest, be- cause in a careless moment you had neglected to notice the presence of the silent detective that never sleeps. It would seem that since the reign of the high cost of living, the some- time indigestible but nevertheless fruit- ful egg is more in demand by the gen- tleman of the get-rich-quick-variety brigade of burglars than is a bond, a pearl or a diamond. The egg is not only convertible, but if needs be, edi- ble, therefore more valuable than the diamond, which may find a purchaser, but which cannot be digested even though it may be swallowed. All of which was thought out by some energetic burglar before he paid a visit to the poultry show. The high price of even the cold storage variety of hen fruit this year, he figured, na- turally increased the value of the blooded stock and prize winning fowls' eggs, and this prompted him to enter, unlawfully, at the pens of the Garden Show and to steal eggs. K. M. Turner, of dictagraph fame, was the victim. He has several hens from his poultry farm at West Nyack on exhibition. After the padlock on His pens had been broken and his prize eggs had been stolen, he determined to protect his pens. So on Tuesday night he installed in his pens the identical dictagraph which played such an im- portant part in the McNamara broth- ers' dynamiting case. The dictagraph was connected be- tween Turner's exhibit and the office of the show superintendent, Charles D. Cleveland. Turner's assistants then •ettled themselves at the far end of the wire to await further develop- ments. Early yesterday morning, above the cackling of the hens and the crowing of the roosters, the listen- ers were rewarded for their vigil by hearing through the medium of the dictagraph the voices of several men busily engaged robbing the pens of The listeners made a rush to catch the burglars, but before they could reach the pens the marauders were frightened away. Both the watchers said after a fruitless search for the robbers that the dictagraph had pro- vided them with the names and the voices of the marauders, and that the reaponsibility for the loss of the eggs has been placed where it belangs, and tfcat the poultry show exhibitors would make an exhibition of them. But this was not the only thing of interest in connection with the close of the poultry show. During the after- noon a "strike" took place — a strike that was the direct cause of the organ- ization of the Poultry and Pigeon Breeders* Equipment Association. The FEBRUARY new organization was formed by the seed and supply men of the poultry world. The thing that l-^rought about the strike was the announcement by the managers of the New York show that at future exhibitions the floor space would be $7.50 per square foot instead of $6. The seed men got all het up over this increase in the rate and organized, as they said, "to pro- tect themselves." r ■~'si?cr-m:'mitm im^. ijmm:l "ijfg 1 ■^y,^*-^^ CRfiniMI: OHIO, SPANISH HAVE COME BACK BecawBe they are large and beautiful, stand confinement and are wonderful producers of large white eggs. MILLKR'S SPANISH are the kind you want because they are large and vigorous, have very large, smooth, per- fectly white faces and are strict- ly exhibition quality. At the Cleveland Coliseum show, December 1913, they won 1-2 cock, 1-2 hen, 1-2-3 cockerel, 1-2-3-4-5 pullet and A. P. A. medal for BEST COCKEREL. IN SHOW. FRANK MILLER Creitline, Box F, Ohio | Freihofer's Farms White Wyandotte and Pek n Duck Specialist The BEST of Both Varieties Nothing but matured stock used for breeders UAL. OLD DUCKLINGS readv February let lUU' earh «'»nft« »•* iaa WYANDOTTE EGGS FOR HATCHlNG.^fi'HVpir li. fs'^w^^rioi Pekln Duck EGGS FOR HATCHING, f2..%0 per 13. flZOO ner llio REGISTERED BERKiSHIRE PIGS. Kll sizes P?{ce8o^ S^ipnJJtlon WM. FKEIHOFER, Prop., 20th & Indiana Ave.. PHILADELPHIA. FBNNA. S. C. ANCONAS WHITE WYANDOTTES EL-CO-VA FARM WlnnerM at PIflLADKLPHIA, ALRAKY and SVRACUSF El-CO-VA FARM C C. Vail, Prop. VCRBA^K, N. Y. 'Baby Chix, Stock, Eggs for Hatchinir BABYCHlX-5;iS!.,;.,- - * Ejrgs for Hatching 'Cvary Deal a Square Deal" m« $15.00 $12. 0 $8 00 per 100 Whitn Wyar dotes $1500 Stock For Sale JysTA HOUITRY FARM, Wh.^.I'oI'N"™'.-* (f WHITE CORNISH _ o 1 .. '®'^ °'"' SHOW Be»t Cock Hen, CocWI, Pullet & Pen, All V.rieHe, Competini 5-1sts 4-2nds 5-3rds 1.4th l-Sih * MOIJNTSVILLF FAPMS, Mountville. Loupoun Co . Va. 4l* ^ % — CAMPINES— silver} rcOLDEN Do you wish to get into the ribbons at the Palace Show next December? Try a setting of eggs from our pens mated to produce winners — $t5.00, $10.00, $."1.00 per l."5. Do you wish stock to breed from? Try a pair of our Silvers at $10.00 up. We cull heavily. They are from the fittest that survive. We again cull for show and egg production. ni7ITV intOWN. iMl Pullet and Champion Camplnc . Female at Palace, we raised from the egg to the throne. Orders filled for spring delivery and every egg must be fertile. Our stock too must please or money ^ refunded. ^S| I W. L. W. Darnell, - Eastport, L. I. i ra Campine Importer and Breeder 1^ \V ATERFORD POLLTRV SHOW AW AKDS 1 ck!. Union 2 pen, Irwin, BAKIIED ROCKS— Ic. 1-2 hen. 1-2-3-3 p 1 pen. J F DuncomV), iCty, 2 c, W W Davis, 3 h, 4 ckl, .1 J Ludwig, 4 hen, 3 ckl, Clyde 3 pen, Chas. Lane. WHITE ROCKS— 1-2-3 hen, 1 ckl, 2- 3-4 p, 1 pen, W B Emerson, Union city 4 h. 2 kl, Ray Irwin, 3-4 ckl. 1 P, C F Bolard. GOLDION WYANDOTTES — 1-2-3 h, 2 L'kl, 2 pen, Dr R O Woodruff. 1 ckl. 1-2- 3-4 p, 1 pen. Noah Porter. WHITE WYANDOTTES— I h, 2 ckl. A son White. RUFF WYANDOTTES — 1-2 c, 2-3 h. 1-2-3-4 elk, 1-2-3-4 p, 2-3 pen. Ed Briggs. COLUiMBIAN WY'ANDOTTES — 1-2-3 V, 1-2-3-4 h, 2-4 ckl, 1--2-3-4 p, 1-2--3- 4 pen, Rolo McCray, 1-3 ckl, C O Wil- liams. partridgf: wyandottes — i c U>, F E Ensworth. S C RHODE ISLAND REDS— 1 ckl. 1 p. o C D Giddings, 2 ckl, 4 ckl, 2-3-4 p. pen, W J Akerley. Sherman. N Y, 1 E A Howe, 3 ckl, Harry Williams, pen, A I* Shaw. R C RHODE ISLAND REDS— 1 o. 1 ckl. 1-2-3-4 p. 1 pen, F A Howe. 2-3 c, 1-4 hen. Lloyd Aspev, Saegertown. BLACK LANGSHANS— 1-c, 1-2-3-4 p. 1-2 pen, Mrs George Emerson, Union City. .S. C BIIOWN LEGHORN— 1 c. C T Davis 1 ckl, H Gilmore, Satgerton. R C BROWN LEGHORN— 1 c, 1-2-3 h. 1 ckl, J J Struthers, Union City, 2 ckl, F L Duncomb. .S C WHITE LEGHORN— 1 c, 2-3 h, 4 ckl, 1-2-3-4 n, 1 pen. E. R. Hadlock. Union City, 2 c, 4 h. F L Duncombe. ?.- 4 c, 1 h. 2-3 pen, Mrs E E c;^i egory, 1-.''. ckl, L L Childs, Townville, 4 pen, Mrs H L Moore, 2 ckl waiter Fairfield, Un- ion City. S C BUFF LEGHORN — 1 c, 1 h, 1 p, H L Graves, North Girad. R C BLACK MINORCA— 1 c. 2-3 h, L'-3 ckl, 1-2-3 p, 1 pen, Judson Walker, 1-4 h, 1 ckl, S H Allison. BLUE ANDALUSIANS— 1 c, 1-2 hen. Miss Ethel Woodward. ANCONAS— 1 c, 1-2-3-4 h. M B Hood, 2 c. 1 ckl, 1-2 p, 2 pen, C L Burns, 2-3-4 ckl, Alfred Hifrod. S C BUFF ORPINGTON— 1 c. 4 2-3-4 ckl 1-3-4 p, 1-2 pen, F. S. Pa. S C WHITE ORPINGTON — 1-2 2-3-4 ckl, 1-2-3 p. 1-2-3-4 pen, McCra y 4, W W Davis. S C BLACK ORPINGTON— 1 h, H A Barr, Blooming Valley, 1 Mrs. S K Moore. S S HAMBURGS— 1-2 r, 1-2 h, 1-2 ckl, 1-2 p, 1 pen, S R Thompson. Blooming Valley. HOUDANS — 1 c, 1-2-3-4 h, 1-2 1-2-3 p, 1 pen, Milo Donaldson, buckle. DARK CORNISH— 1 c, 1-2 h. 1-2 pen, C W S Anderson. BANTAMS — 1 c. 1 h, Seth Himrod. TURKEYS— 1 c, 1 h, Alfred Himrod. MCSCOVY DUCKS — 1-2 drake, 1-2 (luck, Mrs V R Agnew, Carrick. INDIAN RUNNER DUCK — 1 drake, 4 duck, Mrs Charles Lane. TOULOUSE GEESE — 1 goose., F L Duncombe. SILVER CAMPINES— 1 Patten BEST DOZEN BROWN M A Patten. BEST DOZEN WHITE son Walker. The Howard SuAiiaiy Poultry House | h, I- Erie, c, 1- RoUo 1 ckl, pen, ckl. Ar- P, 1 THE POULTRV PARLOkI 4 >l c^J bi^ml I (nxetfti iidKr*. no tr ik^iig. p«atnj | .^pl. le %.riKhl 40'JIt>. . A^nml I Ln'wkeiJ d..i*r eir<1*-J N I4« | rii'iiiti... A inti t*iU '■o Die««i Pnr. »;nno i o h Hom^il N Y (*l.i.«. SI S.nda.iipta. c. T ~1 The Ho>vard Manufadunng G)mpany • H >r^a Ne* V,>.k 1 gander, 1 ckl, .M A EGGS— M)s EGGS— Judr The ALL METAL COOPS Y, iU Sav* Your Chicken* SOLD BY E. P. JOHNSON Stelton, N. J. CHRISTIE'S S. C. WHITE and BROWN LEGHORNS Having been bred for fourteen consecutive years, represented in every state in the Union, Austria, South America, Bermuda and Canada, they stand today without an equal as egg producers, the foundation upon which all branches of the poultry industry hinge. Would thousands of our pleased patrons place increased or- ders with us year in and year out if our birds were not just as we represent them? There can be only one an- swer to the above question, and that is "NO." Then why ponder, when we offer Day-Old Chicks and Eggs for Hatching, from the World's greatest layers? "Better be right than sorry." Write Udsy far •m Illottratcd CatsUgoe ^ S. C. W. and Ercwn LegLorn (Lids $15 per 100. ^ I WAYNE POULTRY FARM, s\8n"y pSW, n. y. P F. W. CHRISTIE, Prop. ^//////jssssssssgmmsmms^^ms^ I 66 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 67 That Poultry Excursion By S. P. Porter. Mallet Creek. Ohio. »■■■.»■»» »*■ t WHEN IN (Concluded from November). And the way she did swing her sunbonnet was with a vengance, and i had to force her to stop or she would have flaged down every train on the road. But Betty was getting very enthusiastic and I must admit that 1 myself felt the tingle of probable success in my veins but 1 told Betty that while it looked as though we would win. there's many a slip be- tween the cup and the lip, and through some bit of thougheiessness we might get wrecked yet before our arrival at the City of Success. Well we must keep our eyes pealed, and work our greatest of medicines (Pre- vention) hard, but the bell was ring- ing and we were nearing Hawk For- est, a little town just at the foot of a long strip of down grade at the edge of a wood lot. This town was a pe- culiar one, no residents aside from those in the air and one lone station agent, who cautioned us that the close by woods was full of hawks which preyed — or tried to prey on all poul- try trains stopping there. "What a useless little town," said Betty. "Yes," said I affirmatively, "but we have to stay here six hours and we must un- load and feed the chickens." "Law me," cried Betty, "those ugly looking hawks soaring around up in the sky will get everyone of our chickens — oh, dear! No they won't, John, 1 have it. Don't you remember the old shot gun we packed away for use in time of need, and sure enough we need it nowl" "Well, get her out. Betty," said I, "and try your luck. "Why John RodgersI You know I've never shot a gun in my life." "Yes, Betty, but you've done lots of things on this trip you had never done be- fore." "Yes, John, I chased skunks, whew, and and. they'd chased us next night if we hadn't put out of that town early." "But Betty. get the gun." "Get it yourself, you cowa-r-d. No, no, John, I'll take it back. You know I always was a little hasty." "Not very hasty," said I, "over in that town where the train left you." "Ah, John, stop your kidin', here's the gun. John — ^and I'll do the shootin'. All you have to do is to keep your mouth shut. Well, 111 try it. Guess I can do it as easy as you." So saying, I closed the car door softly after Betty, '■^rho hollered back in a Kalf whisper, "Say, John, are yo usure it's loaded?" I shut the door firmly, now resolving that Betty should have the experience, the whole experience and nothing but experience in this town, and that must be quick, too, for Kalf our time was already gone. But before I had time to reflect farther, a loud report start- led all the chickens (and me a little, too), and opening the car door hur- riedly, I saw to my horror, Betty kicking around in the brush, but be- fore 1 could get to her she jumped up and shouted at me, "I'm not dead, John, I'm not dead, but I would have been if I hadn't turned this gun around before I shot it off — for I h.ad the crooked end up at first" "But what about the hawk," I said. "Oh, I forgot that, John, but what's that over by that tall stump? Let's go. and see." Sure enough, the hawks, hearing the chickens cackle, had ven- tured near, and Betty brave Betty, still alive — had killed two monster hawks with one shot, and as we marched back to camp I said, "it'll be a dandy story to tell when we get back home how we got two hawks at one shot." "We, we — Johnl" "Yes 'we killed the bear. I'll tell the story niyself, and I'll tell who done the shootin', too, you bet." At this I left her to her luck again, and in a few moments — bang I bang! I went the old shot gun again, and a hawk came down at every shot, and on investiga- tion Betty had five chicken hawks at four shots, and all the other hawks had retired from the field. It was now nearly time to depart, and I meekly helped Betty to bring her game home, and she insisted that we burn them on a bonfire that their relatives might sniff the air and leave for some parts where there were no women hunters; and as we fired up to pull out of town, Betty cried, "Prevention, Prevention, did it again I I know how to handle the hawk nuisance." Sure you do, Betty." said I, "I give all praise to you." As Betty clambered on board and put the faithful old gun away lit- tle did she think that I had received a telegram stating that we had been so successful along the route that we might pass the remaining little towns '^■•wwrn. ■>■& ^*<^ "QUEEN ELSIE." Scranton Winner, 1911, and First Prize Hen at Grand Central Palace N*.w York. 1912. I BALTIMORE STOP AT THE HOTEL JOYCE EUROPEAN PLAN j 130 Roomi Elegant'y Furniskcd t Unexcelled (aUine ! Rodms with Bith and en Suite I Centrally Located I Opposite Camden Station i Main Depot B. & O. R. R. j Rates $1 00 per Day and ! 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When Betty had read the mes&age she was fairly wild just to think that we were already nearing the City of Success and no more stops to make I And while our train fairly flew — so did time, and before we were hardly aware of it we were thunder- ing along — now in the very suburbs of the City of Success. Betty cried, "Just see the fine homes, well kept, and all supplied with fine poultry yards, full of choice looking, healthy fowls. Everything looked thrifty, but even now we were approaching the station where hundreds of people had gathered to welcome and congratulate us on our success. As our train came to a stand still we w^ere fairly carried to the banquet rooms there to meet and dine with hundreds of prosperous poultrymen and their families, and weren't we 3 jolly set? "We," I say, "because we were birds of a feather flocked together." We were inform- ed that only a few out of many gained the city without partial or total wreck along the route of some cities. After the repast we were invited to rehearse our experiences along the route. This 1 turnd over to our conductoress — knowing by experience that she was a great thinker with a great memory — and a tongue like a pendulum of an eight-day clock. (I dare not tell her so). And though somewhat embar- rassed, she was willing and ready to let it fly, and sure she did — relating all and every one of the incidents along the trip. This ple.ased the au- dience greatly, as much of it was quite similar to their own when they were enroute. When she had finished I was fairly forced to add a word and all I could do was to compliment our conductoress by stating that if she hadn't had the ability to burn chicken coops; chase skunks, shoot hawks, catch a train when in full motion, and get off a lot of swear words that had no meaning whatever save to fill in spaces — we would have been wrecked many times enroute. We were now told by the chairman of the Utility Poultry Club of the City of Success that in view of the fact that we had gained more knowledge and made a far greater success of our trip than excursionists usually did, the club had voted to return us to our homes at their expense, furnishing an observa- tion car for our ride. This we ac- cepted with gratefulness, and next morning, after a good night's rest at the city's finest hotel, the "Brooder House, we found, at the station at 7.20, our car of White Rocks with a beautiful observation car coupled on behind, and in place of our old trusty engine No, 27643 was a brand new one, manned by .a trusty engineer ready for us to say the word and he'd give us the ride of our lives and reach our home on the evening of that verv day. This tickled Betty, for she said she did not care to look out of thp windows at some of the miserable towns at which we had stoped on our trip out. Soon the bell rang and we were now creeping alonir the suburbs soon to leave the city limits. Fairly fly> Yes! Even now were were go- ing at such speed that our observation car was of no use to us, as everything we observed looked alike to us. Towns, hills and valleys all looked the same — but we did not care as we were only too ready to get home and begin real profitable poultry farming for which we now felt we were well fitted for. "What's that," cried Betty! "he's whistling for our town! For the land's sake w^e're here three hours ahead of time and no one to meet usi" "Well, Betty, old gal," I said as we climbed off the train, "let's get a team to take us and our chickens home at once and fool the people for they'll think our train's not in yet." This just struck Betty, and in a short time, we, Betty and John Rod- gers. were sitting down under our own vine and fig tree to conduct an up-to-date utility poultry ranch. But say what do you suppose. The first thing Betty did after opening the doors of our home? She banged straight for the telephone and this is the way it went while I, poor John Rodgers, waited. "Hello, centrall This is Betty Rodgers. Give me b42 onx, please. Hello, is this you, Jane?" "Yes, this is Jane Brown." "Well this is Betty Rodgers. We got home just now — baggage and all." "Law me, you don't say I" "Well you do look tired." "Yes, but I'm not. We've had a great time, learned a lot, work- ed hard and got here O. ^." "You did?" "Yes, got lots to tell you. over/' "Well, say Betty,, — (Want the line for long distance, ple.ase) You can't have it Betty Rodgers has got home and we're using the line — say Betty is this you?" "Yes, but we better let them have the line." "Not much, w pay for the phone, guess w^e can use it — say Betty, how's John?" "Oh he's all right?" "And how's the chickens?" "Oh, we hatched and saved a lot of them. I just fought lice, chased skunks, shot hawks, and a lot of things." "You did?" "Well, what was John doing all the time?" "Keep still, he's right behind me! Say Jane, come over." "All right, good bye, Betty." "Good-bye — say Jane, I've got to bake today, could I borrow some bread until morning?" "Sure." "Well good-bye, Jane." "Good-bye, Betty, say Jane, forgot to tell you they 'banquetee.* Oh I forgot what they called it — a big supper down at the city, and say Jane (get off this line we must have it for long distance) — well why don't you take it then. Guess you might let Betty Rodgers and 1 speak a few words. "Say, Jane, is that you? Hain't it mean that we can't talk a bit?" "Say, Betty, 1, John Rodgers, your legal lord and engineer, do this min- nute command you to hang up that receiver, let the wires cool off, and help me from this time on to conduct an up-to-date utility poultry farm." "All right, John, I said — I will once now 1 say it again. 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These were generally males, \\rt *o get females to mate them. White Hamburgs and even Rose Comb White Leghorns were used. It was not long before a progressive American was advertising White Wyandottes and a new variety waa launched into the poultry world. At first their growth was slow, but as time went on and their good qualities became more generally known they advanced into popularity by leaps and bounds. At nearly all the leading shows White Wyandottes are the largest class. This IS a sure test of popularity. Breeders of other varieties may say what they will, but the fact remains that Whitr Wyandottes stand in the very front rank, and in beauty and usefulness are second to none. The wonderful White Wyandotte its great popularity, if the White Wyandotte has not a single quality to recommend it. it would still be a strong favorite with the fancier on account of its beauty. On the other hand, if it were the most unattractive of fowls, it would always rank as a leading utility bird on ac- count of its laying and market qual- ities. Now, let us consider the ancestry of the Wyandotte, so that we may get a better idea of these utility qualities. We have first the Hamburg, and what better layers were ever known? True, they laid an egg too small to find favor with the market poultryman, but they laid plenty of them to make up. For marketing the Hamburg was of little value, being far too small and they also had their excitable disposi- tion, common to the Mediterranean breeds. Without doubt, their strong- est point was their wonderful develop' ment as layers, and it is this quality that has come out so strong in th« Wyandotte. Another characteristic of the Hamburg variety is the rose comb. Not long ago an article ap- peared in an American ournal, which ridiculed the idea that the rose comb would stand more frost than the single comb. However, it would take a good many more such articles to con- vince me that this is true. Time and time again I have seen the single comb frozen and the rose comb come through all rigrt. Just this last win- Cloje-tc -Nature Open Air Hover The Longest Portable Hover Ever Advertised Combines the FlrelesM with the Lumii. Use the lamp for very young chicks, but discard it as they grow older: use it in day time when the chicks arc running out, but extinguish it when thev cluster for the night. - ,, Nothing like these hovers and brooders now on the market. Get full information and very low prices. Close-to-Nature Co., 76 Front St., Colfax, Iowa ^^■■^^ THAT RUSSELL CAVE TE ORPINGTO LAYED MORE EGGS THAN ANY OTHER PEN OF ORPINGTONS. ALL VARIETIES COMPETINr ax THE MISSOURI NATIONAL EGG-LAYING CONTEST. BESIDES WINNING THE CUP FOR THE ^E^TE^T NUMBER OF EGGS DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, AGAINST ALL BREEDS ^^^^^^ Augusta Poultry Show, Augusta, Ga. 1st Cock l»t and 2nd Hen 1st and 2nd Cockerel 3rd, 4th and 5th Pullet 1st Pen. Specials My winnings this year are as follows:: The Great Hagerstown Fair let and 3rd Hen 1st and 2nd Cocker^tl Isl and 3rd Pullet 1st Pen. No c^ck shown Special for best Hen in show COCKS, HENS and PULLETS at $5.00 and up. Express Prepaid. Satisfaction guaranteed. RUSSELL CAVE POULTRY YARDS, Address Louis Lee Haggin, Prop., Route 3, Lexington, Ky. P. O. Box 9025 ¥ « FEBRUARY ter 1 had a large number of White Wy- andotte males and one Buff Orping- ton. The Orpington had his comb badly frozen, but not one of the combs on the White Wyandottes was touch- ed by the frost. In shape the rose comb of the Wyandotte is quite dif- ferent from that of the Hamburg, be- ing roundng and conforming to the shape of the head. The projecting spike would look out of place on the Wyandotte. We next pass on to the Brahma, which also forms one of the leadng components of the Wyandottes. It is a very meritorious breed, being of large size and also good winter layers. However, they too, have their faults. The present practical age demands a bird that is reasonably early in mat- uring and the market fowl of five and six pounds finds greater favor than one weighing eight or ten pounds. Then the Brahma h.as a feathered shank, which today is a serious de- fect in a market fowl. The infusion of Brahma blood has given the Wyan- dotte the proper size and also the ten- dency to produce plenty of eggs in the winter. The White Wyandotte is a loosely feathered bird with a great deal of fluff. It has also a cushion especially apparent in the female. This would seem to indicate that there must be also some Cochin blood in their makeup. At * any rate these loosely feathered birds are just the thing for our cold winters, and can stand any amount of cold. Thus in the White Wyandotte we have a composite fowl made up of several distinct breeds and inheriting the good qualities of each. The ques- tion may be asked, "Is the White va- riety better than the others > I cer- tainly think it is, and 1 shall give my reason. White Wyandottes are bred in such large numbers that it stands to reason they are making, and will continue to make, more progress along utility lines than the others. In this connection I would just mention the fact that in no Wyandotte is shape so perfect as in the White variety. In the laced varieties lacing is the great essential, in the penciled varieties penciling is everything, while with Buff Wyandottes you hear of nothing but the proper shade of buff. White Wyandottes, however, we have made a steady progress along both fancy and utility lines. If the White Wyandotte had the niost common-place appearance it would still be a strong favorite on ac- count of its utility qualities, but one of the strongest points of this variety it its beauty. If bred right and prop- erly taken care of what more beauti- ful fowl exists than the White Wyan- dotte? It is a bird of graceful curves while straight lines of angles look out of place. I shall say very little on this score because anyone who has seen White Wyandottes in the show room or a flock of them at free range, will know how strictly "fancy" they are. I shall end by enumerating what seems to me their strongest points: 1. They excell as all-year layers, because with proper handling they will lay about as well in winter as in sun\n»er, making the total value of their Qfjrgs for the year very high. 2. They are of the correct size POULTRY FANCIER and compact build for the ideal mar- ket fowl. 3. They are one of the most docile of fowls, stand confinement well, but if given free range, make splendid for- agers. 4. With some breeds a great many chicks die in the shell, being unable to break through the tough membrane just inside of the shell. This is not usual in the case of the White Wyan- dottes. For a large breed they hatch well. Large hatches being made as a rule. 5. They make splendid broilers. If from vigorous stock the chicks grow very rapidly, stand plenty of forcing, the percentage of mortality being, as a rule, very low. At two pounds they make a very attractive broiler, with yellow skin and legs and no dark pin- feathers to spoil their appearance. 6. No breed is better suited for the cold climate than the White Wy- andotte. They have the rose comb and are so loosely feathered tKat they can stand a great amount of cold and yet keep right on laying. 7. No more beautiful fowl exists. This point must not be lost sight of, as I am convinced that fully half the people who begin breeding White Wyandottes are led to do so by the attractive appearance of the fowls. For their size they are small eaters and require very little more per head than Leghorns. The hens make excellent setters mothers, being not too large and very gentle. This is a necessary feature in a general puropse fowl. No breed is suited to the farmer that does not katch its own eggs. However, it must be borne in mind that a large percent- age of them never offer to set, and if you desire they can be easily broken up after putting them in another pen, being all that is necessary. 69 Mark Your Chicks Petty's Punch is one of the best on the market. You can't get along w2th- out one. Price 25 cents or sent free to any one sending us one new sub- scriber at our regular rate of 50 cents a year. Poultry Fancier, HacoYer, Pa. ^'DOLLAR HEN'' "One ot tne Most Practical and Best Books" John L. Cobum, Secretary of th« Agricultural College, of Utah "Experience is a dear teacher." It Is therefore to your interest to profit by the experience of others. Mile M. Hastings, formerly in charge of the the poultry investi- gation of the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture, has probably had greater experience and oppor- tunity for observation than any other poultryman in America. He has written the hook, "The Dollar Hen," in which his experience and observations are recorded for the benefit of you, who should not pay the price of experience in order to learn the way around the innum- erable pitfal's. The maelstrom of misinformation is fatal to the un- wary poultry raiser. Why not know, when knowledge is so easy and cheap to acquire? Read what one agricultural college thinks of "THE DOLLAR HEN" Agricultural College of Utah. Logan, Utah, Feb. 1, 1912. National Poultry Pub. Co., Syracuse, N. Y., Gentlemen — Yours of the 27th ult., regarding poultry books at hand. In reply to same, beg to state that we expect to use the book. "The Dollar Hen." in our poultry classes at this institution. In looking same over will say that this book appears to be one of the most practical and best books on the market at this time. Very respectfully, (Signed) JOHN L. COBURN, Secretary. Until we know from personal ex- perience the value of a book, we must judge its worth from what those say who are capable of rec- ognizing the good among so much that is worthless. We cannot ignore such commendation as that con- tained in the letter above. Fnr Onlv tl ^ou ^^^ secure "The ror Uniy ^l jlollar Hen" and one year's subscription to the Poultry Fancier. Either book or magazine is worth more than the price of both. Send your name now. POULTRY FANCIER Hanover, Pa. I ^ I VALLEY FARM STRAIN Single Comb Buff Orpingtons Birds bred according to Standard requirements and for egg proiuo- tlon. Being raised on free range they are hearty, healthy vigorous and f^'AT^- ^"^Sj:^ b«M)ked according to date of application. Eggs— |B.OO aad 1.1.00 per setting of 15. "ROCK VALE KENKEL" ReKlntereil AIREDALE TERRIERS S. William Briscoe Valley Cottage, N. Y. "-yr-""*— Y 70 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY Poultry Diseases and Remedies Gentlemen > I am a subscriber to your valuable paper and as I am havmg trouble with my poultry 1 am taking this op- portunity to ask your assistance. I have 300 S. C. White Leghorns in one house 16x100, and they all seem to be sneezing, have w^atery eyes, breathe through their mouths and their feathers are becoming rough. Ans. Your birds are suffering with catarrhal colds. Go to the drug store and purchase some Potasseum Permanganate. Put at the rate of I 1-2 ounzes in a quart of water, let stand until thoroughly dissolved, then put enough of this mixture into the drinking water to turn it a deep wine color. Keep the water from your birds until about noon as they will be- come quite thirsty by that time and will dip their beaks deeper into the water than they would if not thirsty. By so doing the medicine will work into the nostrils and eflect a cure much more quickly than otherwise. Give nothing to your fowls to drink but water containing the above mix- ture until a cure is effected, which usually takes from one to two weeks, according to the severity of the case. Be sure your birds have dry quarters and plenty of fresh air, feed good, wholesome scratch feed, composed of cracked corn, wheat, oats and buck- wheat. Scatter all grain in deep lit- ter and compell your birds to work for every bit of their feed. Fowls, to be healthy, must have exercise and digging in deep litter for their grain is an ideal way to furnish the exercise required. Ques. Having been reading the hancier for the p.ast year and a half or Z years and further having not- ed the unusual value of your "Health and Disease" Department," and as I am havmg trouble with a few of my fowls, I decided to write you for ad- vice. Some time ago I had a couple valuable hens return from a promi- nent show with a seemingly slight cold. I at once treated them for common colds, but treatment did them no good whatever. They have been getting worse until, at the pres- ent time, their heads are swollen, they cough and sneeze violently at times and their breath has become very of- fensive. I have given them different kinds of roup cure, advertised in the poultry journals but without any ben- efit being derived therefrom, so far as I have been able to detect. Could you suggest something that you be- lieve would cure them or had I better kill and burn them? Ans. You certainly have a couple bad cases of roup on your hands and 1 am at a loss to know why you have not been able to effect a cure with some one or the other of the roup remedies advertised in our poultry journals, providing you have taken the proper care of your stock birds. Try the following prescription. It has worked wonders for others — it may Healthy food— healthy brood ! Start your chicks on the road to profit by feeding them H-O Steam-Cooked Chick Feed. Fine grains (properly blended) plus fine cooking (in steam) make this H-O Chick Feed your best assurance of a healthy flock and larger profits. Our process cooks the colic out of feed. H-O Steam -Cooked Chick Feed « a sdentific mixture of Corn, Cut -Oatmeal, Cracked Wheat, Kaffir Com, Peas and Millet -s/eom-coo^e J by a special process in our mill. Sold only in 1 0-lb., 25-lb., 50-lb. and 100-lb. bags, with tag show- ing guaranteed analysis. If you cannot get H-O Steam-Cooked Chick h eed, Intermediate Scratch, Scratch Feed, Poultry Feed, Dry Poultry Mash or Chick Feed from your dealer, write for sample and prices. THE H-O COMPANY MilU: BUFFALO, N.Y. JOHN J. CAMPBELL General Sales Agent HARTFORD, CONN. Silver Campines S. C R. I. Reds Barred Rocks Wh Special mating, from winners at Sewickley, Beaver, Lewistown, Butler. Settings $3 to $5 per setting. Largest equipped and most modem yards in Central Penna. Adelphi Poultry Yards J. A. C. Kephart. Owner ALTOONA, PA. ■i^ I w % FEBRUARY may aid you. Put three teaspoon- fula of sweet spirits of nitre and 1 5 drops of tincture of aconite into one- half pint of water and give the sick fowls a tcaspoonful every two or three hours for the first day. Follow this treatment with a solution of 1 5 grains of boracic acid to one ounce of warm water or two parts peroxide of hydrogen and one of soft water. Apply either of the above solutions to the affected parts three or four times a day until the fowls are well. If it takes longer than a couple of weeks to cure these birds, better kill and burn them, thus guarding against the spread of this dread disease among the rest of your birds. We have a number of splendid remedies advertised in the Fancier that are guaranteed to cure or money refund- ed. We know by personal experi- ence they are excellent as we have used them in our own yards. Ques. Gentlemen: 1 have a very fine cock bird, that 1 value very high- ly, which seems to be suffering from some peculiar disease with which I am not familiar. 1 will give you as good a description as I can and trust you will be able to suggest a remedy, as I dislike very much to loose him. He breaths very rapidly and with difficultry, stretching out his neck, with open mouth. His comb gets red — sometimes purple. At times he seems better, then he will get worse again. He has considerable fever practically all the time. Ans. It is my opinion that your bird is suffering with congestion of POULTRY FANCIER the lungs. Place your bird in a warm, well ventilated room. Give the treat- ment, for fever, suggested above and follow this by giving 12 to 15 drops every three hours of the following solution, viz; 12 drops of tincture of digitaes in a dessert spoonful of water and follow each dose with one grain quinine capsule until the bird shov/s marked improvement. Then give the medicine less frequently as conditions demand. If the above pre- scription and directions are followed out carefully, I believe you will be able to cure your bird. At least we sincerely hope so as the loss of a bird of superior quality is a very ser- ious problem to any breeder who is struggling, honestly, toward the top round of the ladder. F. D. S. 71 GREAT WIN AT CHICAGO At the Great Midwest Poultry Show at the Coliseum, Chicago, Dec. 1 2th- 17th, 1913, the Aldrich Poultry Farm, Columbus, Ohio, made a remarkable win in White Orpingtons, winning on 19 birds entered, 1st and 3d cock, 1st, 2d and 5th cockerel, 2d and 4th hen, 1st young pen and 1st old pen. They also won grand specials for the best Cup for best display, also White Or- pington Club special for the best col- ored male, and White Orpington Club special for the best shaped male. All their winning birds were bred and reared on their farm, thus again prov- ing that it is not necessary to import birds to win in America's best shows. r THE KEIPPER COLLAPSIBLE COOPS TIME AND AGAIN h«T« wc rented our coops to poultry asaoci*- tions and sold them the entire out- fit at the close of the show. , THIS POSITIVELY PROVES that the Keipper Collapaible Coopa are by far the strongest, cleanest, handiest and neatest coop on the market today. Have been used ex- clusively both for private training and pening shows in the past and will be used unirersally in the fu- ture. BE SURE and get our NEW CATALOGUE, with rental and selling prices, before placing your or- der. We can please you. beautify your show room, and save you _ . money. Galvanized wire, electrically welded, and will last a life time. KEIPPER COOPING CO., 1401 1st St. Mllwsukea, Wis ■•^^i^""*r'^«pw»T«» 11 ^•"■vn PRINTING! Attention Poultrymen! GOOD STATIONARY is half the battle in landing the order after you receive the inquiry. Our Job Printing Department is com- plete in every detail. Skilled workmen and designers do your work here. Men who have had years of experience. All work right up to Poultry Fancier quality and the prices the lowest. Now is the time to order your printing for all seasons of the year. Look at our price list and order to-day. A sample of one of our down-to-the-miDute cuts. We have the cut of every variety. 500 1000 500 1000 $1.75 $2.75 Circulars, 6x9, book paper $ 1.50 $ 2.50 1.75 2.75 Circulars, 9x12, book paper 2,50 3.50 1.75 3.00 Booklets, 3 1-2x6, 4 pages 5.50 7.50 1.50 2.50 Booklets, 3 1-2x6, 8 pages 10.50 12.50 1.75 2.7 Booklets, 3 1-2x6, 12 pages 16.50 19.50 1.50 2 .2 Post Cards, 3 1-4x5 1-2 inches 2.50 3.25 1.75 2.75 Shipping Tags, No. 6 1.75 2.50 1.75 2.50 Shipping Tags, No. 7 1.80 2.60 1.75 2.75 Envelopes, XXX 6 3-4, white Noteheads, 6x9 1-2, good paper Letterheads, 8 1-2x11 inches Billheads, 6 lines Billheads, 14 lines Statements, 5 1-2x5 1-2 Statements, 8 1-2x5 1-2 Business Cards, 4 3-8 x 2 1 -2 Business Cards, 4 5-8x2 3-4 Estimates cheerfully furnished on Catalogues, Window Cards, Entry Blanks, Special Advertising Cards for Exhibition Coops, and General Job Printing. JOB PRINTING DEPT. POULTRY FANCIER HANOVER, PENNA. :»5y RMtalilAtaMlAM MMidAi «»k fci *\ l"»»M> WPi 11 III ■■II \m mttt i»M«>M.afc. i FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 73 72 VEGETABLE BEEF SCRAP, A SAVER or UFE AND MONEY Lvery poultryman when he stops to think, rebels against beef scrap, when its putrid odor assails his nos- tril*. But realizing that his birds must have something to take the place of the juicy bugs and worms of free range and summer time, he holds his nose and shuts his eyes and mixes in the stinking scrap. The hens eat it not because they relish it but because they are starving for protein. To test this keep before them fresh lean meat and see how much beef scrap they will eat. Every poultryman knows that commercial beef scrap is made from the refuse of garbage cans and slaugh- ter houses, IS nearly always badly spoiled, and is always reeking with disease germs. The results of such {«edmg ,s naturally disease. Scours. Uiarrhoea, Sour Crop, Cholera, Tu- berculosis, Depleted Vitality, permit- ting the entrance of the White Diar- rhoea parasite into the ovaries of the hen— White Diardhoea tainted eggs, atid the death of 300,000,000 little Soo ooo"''^ ^•^^ ^' ^ '°^' °^ ^75- For years this problem has been the study of a noted scientist, biologist, originator of a famous strain of chick- ri"* """^^f 'ecturer of national repu- tation.. The result of his study, ex- tensive research, and costly experi- POULTRY FANCIER ments is "Vegetable Beef Scrap," a concentrated high protein, predigest- ed, pure food product. The formula like all other great discoveries, is so simple that it can be used by any one, anywhere, at any time. His experiments show thac a pound of Vegetable Beef Scrap gave greater net results than five pounds of regu- lar beef scrap and at the same time promoted the health of the hens. The reason for this is that there is no tough, putrid, diseased meat fibers to digest and waste food and energy upon. Hence Vegetable Beef Scrap 18 a great feed saver, and therefore a money savr. His experiments also lead him to believe that if Vegetable Beef Scrap and Prescription No. 4 were fed con- tinually from the hen to the hatch and from the hatch to the hen, White Uiarrhoea would in five years be a thing of the past. Both of these pro- FEBRUARY ducts are unequaled as egg makers feed savers, and health promoters. Owing to the liberality of their originator, The Nabob Remedy Co.. Box 80, Cambier, Ohio, are able to offer the readers of this magazine 10 lbs. of Vegetable Beef Scrap, enough for 300 pounds of mash, for $1.00; or Vegetable Beef Scrap formula and a copy of this magazine for one year for 65c, or all three for $1.35; or 10 lbs. of Vegetable Beef Scrap and 5 lbs. of Prescription No. 4, for $1.75. If after using the Vegetable Beef Scrap or Prescription No. 4, or both, you are not satisfied, tell the company and they will willingly return your money and if they fail the editor of this paper will guarantee you against loss. Under such a liberal guarantee as this, we feel that every one interested m poultry should give these products a fair trial. Imported HAMBURGS and POLISH for Sale chM. Mu,k"M„.,„, 621 East Main Street, Carlisle, Pa. Young's Strain S. C. W. L OTHER BREEDS. _- ^ t LI' • :^5T Pk\LiHh rmYH^mmmH wtmm m 19-23 i'^u DE3T °r- mmwi m^\i5(oi^Mmiz ^m^l7k They are the standard for all thp t Ao-hr^mi. Ar^i ^^^ World's famous and Premier Show of Winnings at MADISON SQrjARi<^ nAi>r.i.^mi winter of 1»13, were as follows: ^^^^^K^' A Stupendous Victory COCKS-F|„t, Se<.oDd «nd Fourth. HEIVS—Seeond, Third and Fourth PE^S — Flr»t. nn°g%^?;fer''?u'p^vaVul"^,f5'o''oo''- m^^(P\""* ^ter- value 150.00. N S P w 1 i^t,^* ^' ^tate Cup, for best cock, best cockerel h*^^?'" ^^"^ ^edal display. • ^^ cockerel, best pen and best The Association $10.00 Gold rother. Hens — 1-2 C L Horton. Cockerels — 1 r L Horton. Pullets — 1--' C L Horton. S. C. Whit Leghorn. Pullets — 1 Rose- mont Farm. Pens — 1-3 i:osemont Farnj. 2 P M Goodrich. 4 Mrs Emma F Pol- lard. S. C. Buff Leghorns. Cockerels — 1 Mabel D Rogers. Motled Ancona. Cocks — 1-2 New New Method I^oultrv Co. Hens — 1 M C Blanchard, 2 G W WMlkins. 3 Alex Dougan. Cockerels — 1-2-3 M -G Rlanch- ard. 4-5 .\'ew Method Poultry Co. Pul- lets—1-4 New Method PoultrV Co. 2 G W Wilkir.s, 3-.' M C Blanchard. Silver (^ampines. Pens — 1 H vruten to expound the good virtues ^: some particular system of hen rais- ;,g. We studied them all and to speak Acenously concluded that about the ^cst system of raising chickens was to jy some eggs and either aet a hen n them or put them in an incubator. -'o we bought the imitation hen and ^oout hfty-seven or les varieties of ggs and started out io raise chick- Money Raising Chickens ""^. ^^ per cent, of a. many other ' « grains as we could conveniently ««. cure. We give wheat preference be-" cause It IS easier to digest. We also kept before the chickens constantly bran, beef scrap, oyster shell, grit and charcoal. During the wmter months we feed green cut bone, about three pounds to the hundred hens per day. We have now disposed of all of our other breeds and are Kandling Ancon- as exclusively because we have found them more profitable. If you want to make money from your hens get An conas upon the advice of two chicken tanciers who have experimented with many breeds. They will lay you more «ggs than the other brands at les. cos^ and Jess trouble. Ve had to learn by experience. The -rat year we found we could raise nicKens from the eggs, but that it -ras hard to get eggs from the chick- -ns in quantities large enough to pay ^« tried it the second year, and the ^« tam« and easy to t.Mle. Ihey soon became »o friend »y that they actually fJew upon our .iicmlders and arms as we fed them mt of arf.fluti h,,, Jki„k ■''•* "P"""« »'t -rito.nt onco. for special low :.h FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER Pennsylvania is Awakening •Kcmenta for njoia- MnHo h quick r^alt. aSl cubafo™*" man should bo ^viih(fut ,?" u\K:\'r''Ki. ^'^o Poultry Itfade by J w M'li r^ cubators. Brde« -„S'u T Wanufactnreri ct Tn i. W. MILLER COMPANY p^ '"^' «^- ^? •- "t^^^^ > BOX 619 ROCKrno,. ILLINOIS There arc a few facts concerning the poultry industry in the state of Pennsylvania which are startHng. Ihe Federal government tells us there are about 300,000 persons keeping poultry in this state and it has been estimated that the annual J. *., , . , • " *• ***« "™o«t widely distributed industry and has the least organization. The state has done practically nothing to aid or educate the poultrymen, while bee keepers, orchardists. cattle, hog, and sheep raisers, have had their needs amplv provided for. ' Sooner or later a condition of this kind always brings an awakening and when the 300,000 keepers of poultry in Pennsylvania become aware of their strength it will be a day of tre- mendous import to the poultry indus- try of the entire world. And now for the newsl That hour has come! Tk '^^'"^ '' ^""^ '^ happened! Ihe conditions above mentioned have long been a matter of great mor- tification to a number of prominent and inHuential poultrymen of this •tate who realized the necessity of get- ting every man whether he has but a pair of fowls or thousands to aid in th rhe recognition by and advance- ment of the industry in this grand old •keystone state. Many of the objects are ones which have not and cannot be handled by a national organization, •o at Pittsburgh in January. 19 I 3, the Pennsylvania State Poultry Society was formed. To dispel a widespread but imstaken notion let it be known that this society is not in opposition to the national society, the American Poultry Association. On the other hand it will work in harmony with it and exercise its jurisdiction only over •tate affairs. Matters of licensing judges, issuing standards, show rules etc., are and should be distincly na' tional. Here is what the society will do, however. It will weld the poultrymen of the •tate into a vast, powerful organiza- tion demanding and securing state recognition and aid in one of the greatest and oldest industries of the country. To this end it will draft and have introduced proper legislation and what is more will see that it is passed. It will conduct state egg lay- ing contests and state shows offering •uitable premiums. It will make ar- rangements with manufacturers and dealers in poultry supplies and with breeders whereby members may se- cure their goods at a discount. This alone should mean a saving of many dollars annually to each member. In the course of time it is also intended - iv m^^ to establish a system of co-operative M mwk J''!''"^ whereby producers will secure ^*^ B"^^ •«"■ treatment and the highest prices tor their products. This system is al ready m operation in New Jersey with great success. It will issue and dis- tribute literature which will keep you posted on the latest wrinkles of the poultry world. It will discourage im- proper and misleading advertising or representations by any member and ^'1 guarantee fair dealing. It will advertise the poultry and poultrymen of this state. In short it will under- take anything proper to secure for Pennsylvania poultrymen the bene- hts they have so long been denied. Isn t that worth while? This is how it is proposed to ac- complish this work. The Pennsyl- vania State Poultry Society will be patterned after the Pennsylvania State Orange. This is a powerful semi- secret organization of farmers which has done a great and good work in this state along educational, legisla- tive and mercantile lines. Members of the local poultry association will pay into their treasurer the small sum of twenty cents per year in addition to their regular annual dues. This he will remit to the state treasurer of the society for state purposes. The payment of this twenty cents entitles one to a membership in the Pennsyl- vania State Poultry Society for one year. The local associations will each elect delegates to the state meetings who in turn will elect the state officers. This society will aid local organiza- tions tremendously in securing mem- bers as it is only through being a member of a local association that P°"'tjymen can become members of the State society and thereby enjoy Its many advantages. The plan is one of splendid opportunities and pos- sibilities. It is in successful operation in other states and it cannot help but to put Pennsylvania in the foremost rank of the poultry producing states. To ecect a final and definite organ- ization, adopt a constitution and by- laws, provide and appoint committees to conduct the various activities, and pass on other important matters, a meeting will be held in the parlors of the Hotel Bolton in Harrisburg, on January 26th, 1914, at one o'clock. Presidents of the local poultry asso- ciations in Pennsylvania are most earnestly urged to appoint a delegate from their association who can and will be present at this meeting. In addition any others who are interested will be cordially welcomed. Opportunity is knocking at the door. If we are to get our rights we must organize. Not a few — but everybody. We need your friends, your neighbors, your fellow "chicken men" and most important of all we need YOU. 75 MAKES HENS LAY MORE EGGS rcr 100 n-< MAMUFACTUReo OT WAVERLY, N. Y. ANALiYSZS PFJOTCIN •070Z ^■^^", ,,y^^ CRACKID CORS.WHl[AI.&irCKvJhFAT KAfflR CORK OAJSiWttrf.SlllfKMRSfID ^ym m to mts ticy cait help layihc' TI-O-GA POULTRY GRAIN ^ITINCREASESTHt CAPACITrOF GOOD HEN5, AND MAKES EVEN A POOR HEN DONER LEVEL BEST INDIAN RUNNER DUCK CULTURE By LEVI D. YODER THE BEST PUBLISHED IT TKLL8 HOW How to Incubate Them. How to Brood Them. How to Feed Them. How to Obtain Best Results. How to Mate Them. How to tell the Sex. This book covers "Indian Ranner Duck Culture" from A to Z and is worth dollars to all interested in In- dian Runner Ducks. With a year's subscription to Poultry Fancier, 76c. By itself, 50c. Send your order to POULTRY FANCIER, HioaTer, Pt. JAQUELIN FARM'S DARK CORNISH America's Champions. Leading winners at Club show 1913. and at America's greatest shows, including Philadelphia. Baltimore. AI- lentown Hagerstown. Richmond and Washing- ton. Champion show birds and breeders for •ale. If you want quality, write if not. keep mum. '^ Jaquefin Farm, Warrcnton, Va. CourtUnd H. Smith. r^REAT SALE OF WATERFOWLS also V3 POLISH, HAMBURGS, GAMES, COCHINS PartrldKe Cochins. For eUhCr Bt<^'k or L^n fZr^fy.J'^u^'' * ^f^^^^ '«^ «' us. Prices reasonable and satisfaction gSSrant^ed^^ ^^'^^ ''*'*"''^^- ^^^^^ RAUN BROS., '^i*. A, Syracuse. N. Y. 76 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY nJ u^^' ^ *^°" ^^^ Washington, Uhio, the largest and one of the oldest hrms m America, enjoyed an unusu- ally tine season's business last year turning out over 377.00 day old chicks— chicks that live and grow to moth Hot Water Machine, and are as healthy and perfectly hatched as though the old hen had done the work. Ihis popular firm has been in busmess for fourteen consecutive sea- sons and their this year's out-put of Uhl Hatchery baby chicks will, without doubt, sur- pass the 400.000 mark. These peopU have the largest and most up-to-date mcubator cellar that it has ever been our pleasure to inspect. It was cer- tainly an eye opener for me, owing to the fact that I had been accustomed to visiting plants wrere the capacity does not exceed over 60,000 to 80,000 day old chicks during the season and 1 was hardly prepared to see the sights I be>ield on the M. Uhl and Co. 8 plant. There is no method THE BANTA INCUBATOR Highest Quality Produced None Better at Any Price Catalog Free Upon Request The Banta & Bearer Co , 750 Third St, Ligonier, Ind. A partial view of the brooder house on the M Uhl fc r • jreat poultry farm. New Washington. Ohio ^°- ' BEEF SCRAP America's best breeders say "QUALITY THE REST — PRICES THE LOWEST." ^"'^^ orHmafl ''w^® ^■°", P'-i^es ^n large m.r,^^^l °^^- Self! direct '— ~ manufacturer to consumer. MARTIN R. MAURER Elizabetii, N. J. from I .X^ ^:^'t> ^•«*-!r*««.. ■♦*«»- Tj.r ^"^""^^r^ ^■■'^■^,. .:m^. t— ^ The Uhl Hatchery, New Washington, O.. one of the larg est chick hatcherifs in ihe ^oild. Black Langskns E-£rsH-H-"r?- Agcrstown. Eggs p" ...u«,. suck for „,. .„ . „.~:;"b.;;"';;;''" "••«-• »•« H. J. RUTZ. ROSLYN MD ••• FEBRUARY used on this plant, only the latest and moat up-to-date methods. The labor is reduced to the minimum in this wonderful institution and the condi- tion under which the baby chicks are hatched here cannot possibly be sur- passed, no matter what methods are installed by anyone else for the meth- ods used on this plant are practical in every way to the fullest degree, and there has been no stones left un- covered that would result in any ben- efit to this plant, from the main breed- ing house to the "Express Office." These gentlemen breed Barred, Buff and White Rocks, White, Brown and Buff Orpingtons, Rose and S. C. R. I. Reds, White, Silver and Golden Wy- andottes, Minorcas, Anconas, Brahm- as, Langshans and White Faced Black Spanish, and it was certainly surpris- ing to see the wonderful quality on every hand over this entire plant. There were birds that were fit to win in the fastest company in every breed and variety on the farm. Not only a few birds, but lots of them, which demonstrated to us that M. Uhl & Co. were not only capable of handling or- ders dealing with the utility side, but also from a finer point of view as well. Their birds are all as hearty •nd vigorous as I ever aaw on a plant of smaller dimensions. No sickness to be seen anywhere, just vigor and vim, manifesting itself at every corner one turned. It hardly seemed possible that •uch conditions could be maintained upon so large a plant as M. Uhl & Co. are conducting, but a fellow, these days, is compelled to believe at least a part of what he ses, even though it isn't safe to believe all of what you hear. I am glad to state, here and now, that I know of no poul- try plant in the United States or any- where else, where, taking all things into consideration, a finer bunch of birds are bred, or greater health or vitality evident from a universal standpoint than can be found at the M. Uhl hatchery. We are publishing POULTRY FANCIER herewith two cuts of the M. Uhl Poultry Farm and more will appear in our journal from time to time, and we are particularly anxious, at this time, to call the attention of our readers to the following communica- tion from J. B. Jackson, of New Buf- falo, Pa.,, which more than speaks for itself. New Buffalo, Pa. M. Uhl & Co.: Enclosed find photo of a pen of your Kellerstrauss White Orpingtons. Received the chicks on April 21 St. Photo taken September 11 th. Will say they looked fine when I had them at the Perry County Fair and won 1st prize. Some of the ladies said they looked like snow balls. 1 priced them at250.00 for the pen, but of course did not sell them. They are now large for their age and cer- tainly looked fine, and were the main attraction in the Poultry Exhibit. Hope to order more of your chicks next spring, and wishing you con- tmued success. J. B. Jackson. The photo which Mr. Jackson re- ferred to we have run in the M. Uhl & Co.'s adv. in this issue of the Fan- cier. We trust everyone of our read- ers will look up this adv. and give particular attention to the cut con- tained therein. It teaches a lesson not often found in an adv. run in a poultry journal and we hasten to con- gratulate the M. Uhl Co. on the hon- orable way they treat their customers, as well as Mr. Jackson who evidently desired to give credit where credit is due, which is not done as frequently as it should be among men who pur- chase stock or eggs from other large poultrymen. We would advise any of our readers who are in the market for day old chicks from any of the varieties or breds bred by M. Uhl Co. to rush their orders at once, thereby avoiding disappointment, and insuring prompt delivery of their chicks at that time of the season when they want them. Be sure always to ad- dress M. Uhl & Co., New Washington. Ohio, and mention the fact that you saw their adv. in the Poultry Fancier. 77 WlWTEBi ^^ACH,,, E5 FERRIS WHITE LEGHORNS Trapnested for heavy egg produc- tion Size, health, vigor, profit bred In the bone. Hundreds of cocks, hens, cockerels and pullets at low prices. Your money back if birds are not satisfactory. We also ship C. O D. White for prices and full particulars. 35 FIRST PRIZFS We have won 3.5 first prizes this winter at Iowa, Maryland. W. Mich- igan, W. Va.. Kansas, Colorado. Al- abama, Georgia and Mississippi State Fairs and at St. Louis, Terre Haute and Washington, D. C. Greatest show record ever made by any breeder. EGGS and CHICKS Our incubator capacity is 25.000 eggs and we can furnish 5.000 chicks a week. Prompt shipment, low prices and safe arrival guar- anteed for 1,000 miles. Strong, vig- orous chicks easy to raise. Eggs at low prices shipped safely anywhere. Fertility guaranteed. All from heavy laying stock. Prompt shipment whether you want a setting or a thousand. 1914 Free Catalog Gives testimonials, prices and complete description of stock. Tells Just why you need Ferris Leghorns. Don't buy until you get a copy. Mail a postal today and let us quote prices, GEO. B. FERRIS Ferris Legbera Farm, 926 Ubim At««, GRAND RAPIDS. xMICHIGAN Eafcin's White Wyandottes Great Hagerstown Fair 1913, won 1 ckl, 4 pul. Great Mid-West Show, Chicago, 1913, won 1 ckl, 3 pul, 1 young pen. These birds are in our breeding pens with others full of quality. F. M. EAKIN Box P. RucrrvM, Oklo. F I S FC F * S Single Comb WHITE LEGHORNS The World's Best Breeder of Exhibition Pen SINGLE f'OMB wiTiTir i T7>r^H■■ ' »»" "very prize In the single classes. First and Some of my other winnings are as follows: Grand Central Palace 191? FJr^t r-n^w irr»,.,.tK <^^a !?.«#♦», ^.^i erels Special for Best Shaped Male; Madison Square Garden 1913 Second CockereVThir^^ Foufth f^.^." h''«'ViV«"*'*l/Pf.''*^i ^°^^*''^*. "r^^*^ ^^^^^' special for Best Headed Female a^ so wh n1ng at fhe same t^me the $100 President's Cup for Display, same having been won three times, in 1910-1912-1913 ^„ ^^. ^®." ^'**^ *° breed and rais»e your own winners, you must have some of mv great birds or Homn .*.tfino' eggs to improve your stock. Beautiful breeding and exhibition cocks, hens, cockerels and pullets fS sal« a? prices to fit the rich or poor. Besides being show birds, these birds are the Greate.st Laye"s on Earth Eggs from the finest of exhibition matings in the world, $1.00 apiece. Eggs from the srreateat lavinir fn ^itlTogSrat'oncr'^^'^** ''*'' hundred.$80 per thousand. Baby chicks by the Ifundreror thou^'sand Send"^ ?o% m^ Single Comb White Leghorns and nothing but Slngrle Comb White Leghorns. Harlo J. Fiske, Box No. 3 Sterlington, N. Y. 78 'f'-lT t'rf! 1 'illll Roup J. W Be,.on A M.. LL. D.. Pre«dent Women. College. Prop, of Wo- man 8 College Poultry Farm. Meridian, Miss. Roup is one of the worst enemies to chickens that the breder has to contend with excepting white diarrhea Rou J' t°, ^^'^\ .*.° ^^^y '^l^^ckens. Koup doubtless kills more fowl, than any other disease. It is a germ disease and originates from a cold, and is very contagious. It is a kind of influenza •or chickens such as la grippe is for oeople. Roup is caused mostly from a cold caused by a damp house, or by draughts in the house, or by bein^ k.pt wet m cold, rainy or damp weath er: or by geting too warm from over- crowding in a house, or bad ventila- tion. Of course, every cold is not isToV^r' *" «^«'y,<^old among people • not la grippe. It seem. «»met,mes I .°« «"™o»t atmospheric and you cant tell what causes it. Often, how- ever, ,t IS brought in by fowl, pur- cha.ed or brought in from chicken. It. If taken ,n hand in tima it can Sron- '• ""'"^' J'"* '^ ^' becomes chrome m an advanced stage it i. hard to cure. It ,s very contagious in POULTRY FANCIER It. la.t .tage.. the germ, get into the drinking water when all drink out of the .ame vessel and it is soon conveyed to others. FEBRUARY Roup first starts with a running at the nose or eyes or both; sometimes the hrst indication is a swollen head, or eyes. It is often detected by the fowl trying to clear its nose. In an ad- vanced stage it can be detected by the bad odor that comes from the catar- rhal condition of the nose, by smell- ing Its breath. Another way to detect roup ,n an advanced stage is to look under the wing for feathers that are matted up by the discharge that comes from the nostrils when the fowl put. Its head under its wing to sleep. In Its hrst step one connot detect the dif- terence between it and a common cold ihey both may cause a watering of eyes and nose, some swelling of eyes or head sometimes. They generally croop around get thin and finally die. Frequently their eyes swell up. get filled with corruption and burst out. i5ome mistake this for -sorehead." Of f^om'" Pa *'""" " ""^^ ^«^d' but it is from a different germ from what i. known a. sorehead" or chickenpox. 1 hey are both germ disease, and both cause heads to be sore but they are doubtless different germs and different diseases, though a fowl may have both at once like children may have mea.les and whooping cough both at once, yet be different (germ.) or ca.e. with some symptoms alike. The sorehead 18 like smallpox among people and has similiar symptoms. The sore, come only on the head becau.e the comb and wattles are the tender places Koup causes the head to swell on one s^e or the other, or both, but has not the separate pimples and scab notice able in "chickenpox." However, "an ounce of prevention IS worth a pound of cure." Keen houses clean and dry. well ventilated trom the south by open front, but tight on north, east and west, with no cracks for draught to come in. If tak en care of and kept in a good healthy condition chickens ought never to have roup or any contagious disease. :>ometimes breders get roup by pur" chasing stock that was infected. Try to buy healthy stock and keep any you buy separate from your flock a week or ten day. to .ee if they are perfectly healthy. Sometime, "^they catch cold from .hipping and in thi. way turn into roup xi not attended to at once. The be.t treatment we have found 18 to have a .mall oil can filled with kero.ene oil that ha. twenty drope. of carbolic acid to a half pint of oil f^oOiherincubaftfronEarih '^as the Features of This Delivered] Rouna Uko a Nest No cold comers. The Peer- T^ " ^'iV- nature, thafs all. Natural Heat Natural Venti- lation. Natural Moisture, In tbe Peerless, tzzt ztc heated iToin abore with the patented triple wall beat radiator. Ail heat is used— that's economy. RcgTilatioo of heat, rcntilanon and moisture are all amo- inatic. The macWne 19 equipped ^roujfhout with the famous Sh«r fixtures. The wonderful Sheer Wafer Thermostat Regulator automatic. •Uy turns lamp flame up an.l down to meet temperature in effjr cLarober. Overheat.nf of ejrjs is impossiWe. It uses less oil than any other incuba- tor on earth of same capacity, tour or ttiesc machines, with a capaaty of 240 e^ps. will use one^third leu oil, require less attention and Kive more healthy chicks from i!l**^ft quality of cg«5 than •ny 240 egg machine eve? M^d 2Ty\ts>T/p:riere"ravrm"T ^^^^ -'-^ materials -these ^ ^^thc great' Peeri^rBluelibbon h.?e of^r^t '^' ^""'V' addition to ^vonder,the "Peerlcs*.60.- No otLr :„°f. '"^"^^*°" Httle metal the design and features of this No o^e incubl^tn ^'°" ^^* ^'^' '''"^ ^^« given the results thi. is giving mcubator you have ever used has ^^^^r^P^'ef^^^^^ before one line of ^m design, in^sults,i^econom^^^^^ Why? Because 1^1 ^'^"^"^ ^^ Sheer in incul^tor LsLn On. "nique-the climax ordered 50. With even just one Peerless JiktrlSr. P^^'^/y'"^"* ^ter test, m your back yard you cai^ add 5150 to «loo to^' ""? ^ ^'^^ ^''' «^ "'P^ce that's the answer. *^^ " *^ ^^"^ income Rc.ult.— fir^^^ ^^ f'"^ PracUcal. aU meUL diSd^VhTr '1'°^ machine ever plS "Jjcea. The first mach ne of its si^ wrth a perfect heating and heat dif JWrtPouItry raiser, and the bcgum„ wim otic machine as well. •«*«» Whytha is This Sizo Hjwtiwice has proven the small ma- absolute unit w7i ^^1 FEBRUARY Squirt a drop or two in each nostril and a drop in the roof of the mouth of the aick fowl when you first notice a cold. If eyes are swollen, grease that with an ounce of carbolic acid or creolin to a pint of linseed oil or lard oil or cotton seed oil, lard or vas- eline. We find that linseed oil holds well. Treat this way once or twice a day for about three days or four, or till well. A spoonful of kerosene in the drinking water once a week is a good germ killer and preventative. Permanganate of potash put in the water, enough to color it a little is a good preventative of roup or any other disease spreading or a little carbolic acid in the water will do as well. Keep houses dry and clean, and spray roost and scratching raaterial once a week with kerosene into which a little car- bolic acid or creolin has been added. The above remedy generally cures it in a few days. If it does not you might as well cut its head off and burn it or bury it deep. If its eyes swell much from corruption you might as well kill it. Sometimes they will get well but are worthless as breeders. They are more risk to other fowls than they are worth. Always separate a sick fowl from the others as soon as you find one. Put the sick where no other can get near it. Most sickness is contag- ious. Keep your flock healthy by re- moving all sick ones, and if very sick kill them unless very valuable. Poul- try medicine in water will not cure roup. Lok carefully over your flock every day. You can soon tell when one reels bad. Remove it at once by itself until you find out the cause. Recently a remedy has ben discov- ered that claims to make fowl immune from roup by injecting some of it un- der the skin. We have never tried it at the Woman's College Poultry Farm, If this is practicable and I do not doubt it, it will be quite useful among valu- able fowls sent to shows or purchased from other flocks to inoculate before bringing into your flock. It is likely that a different remedy niust be used for "sorehead" and it is likely to be discovered by a scientist at an early date. This method would be imprac- tical as a preventative on a large scale. It would be useful only where a few are to be treated and they of consider- able value. When an inexpensive, practical specific has been found for white diarrhea, roup and sorehead, chicken raising will be a bonanza. Al- ready cholera is not so dreaded as formerly because cleanliness, pure water and feed have largely prevent- ed it. A tablespoonful of salts to ten grown fowls once a week and the same amount of sulphur once a week three days apart from July to October will, to a large extent, prevent sorehead and make mild cases of most that have it. This also keeps fowls in a healtKy condition in the season to resist other diseases. It is a help in fighting roup and cholera. Woman's College Poultry Farm has tried the above remedies with fine suc- cess. The College will be glad to answer any questions it can about any phase of poultry raising or duck ra's- ing. Always send stamp for reply. It is trying in a scientific way to fur- nish the beat breeding stock of fancy and utility fowls of the kinds it makes a specialty of. It has found Indian POULTRY FANCIER Runner ducks, all three varieties, free from all these diseases mentioned and very profitable. Send 10 cents for booklet, etc., which tells how to raise them successfully. The College sends out free of charge a booklet on the Orpingtons, White Wyandottes and In- dian Runner ducks. Although you will not find them in the catalogue we have the finest strain of Rhode Island Reds that you can find in America, having taken up the raising of them after our catalogue was published. This Col- lege has found the Orpingtons to be the best all purpose fowl in its tribe. It raises White, Black and Buff Orping- tons and recommends them in the or- der mentioned. This catalogue will also give you information about treat- ing the most common diseases. Send two cents for postage on the free booklet. Questions about any phase of poultry are answered promptly by the College. It is trying to encour- age thoroughbred poultry raising throughout the country that they be raised more extensively. POULTRY HOUSES and how to BUILD THEM Price 25c Here is our new book on Poultry House construction gotten out at a low price to meet the needs of those who desire plans and specifi- cations of down to the minute poul- try houses, etc. It gives the plans of many . different types of build- ings that have been tried and true. The book contains plans and drawings in detail for practically every kind of a poultry house. This book is a guide. With this book you can bul'd your chick coop or your biR- laying house without out- side assistance. Something new Is an Illustration as well as a full description of a poultry house made of hollow tile This kind of a house is new and Is also one that is meeting with pop- ular favor. Remember the book contains a large number of drawings by Mr Cundall, giving elevations, ground plans, etc. It is just the hook you need. Our special price is twentv-flve cents a copy. The book is" now ready for mailing. Address: POULTRY FANCIER Hanover, Pa. :rxj7-s-.'^-; CAPONS brinp; the largest profits ^ — lUU per cent more thin other poul- try. Caponlzln;? is easy and soon learned. Progrcssiro poultrymen ns« PILLING pN*o''°8'y?i Postpaid 12.60 per set with free inftrao> ' tlons. Theconveniont, dnrn.ble. ready- for-u90 kind. Best material. Wealsomake FtrttUry J>fnrkfr25o, OapeWormRxtrrurtorZHt Prenoh, Killing Kni/e 6O0. Capon Book FVm. [ Q. P. Filling &/ Bon Co»^ irmiaaeiphm.Pa. 79 Law Should Stop Sale of Leg-Strap and Spring Trusses AVrone To Buy Anythingr For Huptore AVlthout Getting; UO Dayv' Triul. Depending on leg-strap or spring trusses — like shown below — is little less than slow suiride. They are al- most sure to shorten your life. It's next to Impossible to make them hold without hurting. They are simply a curse to wear. A^ivny with liCK-Strap and Spring TruMHes So far as we know, our guaranteed rup- ture holder is the only ii*»ii6 ^^ ^ny kind for rupture that you can get on 60 days' trial — the only thing we know of good enough to stand such and a long and thorough test. It's the fa- mous Cluthe Automatic Massaging Truss — made on an absolutely new principle — has 18 patented features. Self-adjusting. Does away with the misery of wearing belts, leg straps and springs. Guaranteed to hold at all times — including when you are work- ing, taking a bath. etc. Has cured In case after case that seemed hopelesa ^Vrlte for Free Book of Advice — Cloth-bound, 104 pages. Explains the dangers of operation. Shows Just what's wrong with elastic and spring trusses and why drug stores should no more be allowed to fit trusses than to perform operations. Exposes the hum- bugs— shows how old-fashioned worth- less trusses are sold under false and misleading names. Tells all about the care and attention we give you. En- dorsements from over 5,000 people. In- cluding physicians. Write today — find out how you can prove every word we say by making a 60-day test without risking a penny. Cl.UTHB CO., 125 E. 2nrd St., Box 754. New Yurk City KEYSTONE FOUNTAINS Practical Convenient Easy to fill Not injured by Freezing Large comb fowls can drink readially from this fountain NOTICE We desire a dealer in t oul irv su 'plies in ever, town to handle our pro- duct. Thr de- mand has be n rr!fltedb> care- ful a 1 verlisinr and a fountain th.it me ts he dcra nd of the careful pou I- m«n. Dealers write for partl- C'llar «. If vour dealer cannnt su M>t V you sendSOc for quart size and SOc sral Ion size The Glen Rock Stampinf Co., YORK. PA. i^ 78 Roup J. W Be..on A M.. LL. D., President Women. College, Prop, of Wo- man a College Poultry Farm, Meridian, Miss. Roup is one of the worst enemies to chickens that the breder has to contend with excepting white diarrhea ^hich js so fatal to baby chickens. Koup doubtless kills more fowls than any other disease. It is a germ disease and originates from a cold, and is very contagious. It is a kind of influenza for chickens such as la grippe is for people. Roup is caused mostly from a cold caused by a damp house, or by draughts in the house, or by being k»pt wet in cold, rainy or damp weath- er; or by geting too warm from over- crowding in a house, or bad ventila- tion. Of course, every cold is not isTof'r' ^' *^^«'y.<^°ld among people a not la grippe. It seems sometimes .^« »"^o«t atmospheric and you can t tell what causes it. Often, how- ever. ,t is brought in by fowl, pur- chased or brought in from chicken. f l7V\^' "^'^r ^^"*^ ^t^«" had It. If taken m hand in tim« it can easily be cured, but if it become" chronic ,n an advanced stage it i. hard to cure. It ,. very contagiou. in POULTRY FANCIER It. la.t stage., the germ, get into the drinking water when all drink out of the .ame ve.sel and it is soon conveyed to others. FEBRUARY Roup first starts with a running at the nose or cyca or both; sometimes the hrst indication is a swollen head, or eyes. It is often detected by the fowl trying to clear its nose. In an ad- vanced stage it can be detected by the bad odor that comes from the catar- rhal condition of the nose, by smell- ing Its breath. Another way to detect roup in an advanced stage is to look under the wing for feathers that ar^ matted up by the discharge that comes from the nostrils when the fowl puts Its head under its wing to sleep. In Its hrst step one connot detect the dif- ference between it and a common cold I hey both may cause a watering of eyes and nose, some swelling of eyes or head sometimes. They generally droop around get thin and finally die. Frequently their eyes swell up. get hlled with corruption and burst out. i>ome mistake this for ^sorehead." Of course they have a sore head, but it is from a different germ from what i. known a, .orehead'* or chickenpox. 1 hey are both germ disease, and both cause heads to be sore but they are doubtless different germs and different diseases, though a fowl may have both at once like children may have measle. and whooping cough both at once vet be different (germ.) or case. witL some .ymptoms alike. The .oreheali IS Jike smallpox among people and ha, s.m.liar symptoms. The sores come only on the head because the comb and wattles are the tender places Koup causes the head to swell on on*^ s^e or the other, or both, but ha. not the separate pimples and scab notice- able in chickenpox." However, "an ounce of prevention IS worth a pound of cure." Keen houses clean and dry. well ventilated from the south by open front. but tight on north, east and we.t, with no cracks for draught to come in. If tak en care of and kept in a good healthy condition chickens ought never to have roup or any contagious disease. :3ometimes breders get roup by pur. chasing stock that was infected. Try to buy healthy .tock and keep any you buy separate from your flock a week or ten days to see if they are P7f-»'y|-'«»>y. Sometimes ^h^; catch cold from .hipping and in this way turn into roup if not attended to at once. The be.t treatment we haye found IS to have a .mall oil can filled with kero.ene oil that ha. twenty drope. of carbolic acid to a half pint of oil •-•«'. r Patent applied for. Round Uko a Nest No cold comers. The Peer- less IS just nature, that's all. Natural Heat. Natural Venti- lation. Natural Moisture. In the Peerless, cees are heated from above with the patented triple wall heat radiator. AU hea: is used— that 3 ecimomy. Regulation of heat, rcmilation and tnoisture arc ail aLttol matic The machine is equipped Uirouffhcut with the fampus Sheer fcxtur«^9. The wonderful Sheer Wafer Thermostat Regulator automadc ally turns lamp flame up an.l down to meet temperature In ect' cliamber. Overheaun? of em is impossible. It uses less oil than any other incuba- tor on earth of same capacity, four of tli^se machines, with a capacity of 240 ejres. will use oncthird Jess oil, require less attention and irive more healthy chicks from *^% quality of cgRg than bCSt •" machine eve? ^o Other Incubator on EaHh ^ ^^® ^hc F-Gatures of This % ^ ^^ the great Peerless Blue Ribbon hne of^W l^'^^ ^""'V' ^^^'^^^^ »« vvonder, the "Peerles«.60. " No other fnr^fh'r^^'^^'S^""^^ ""*« "^^^al ^^^f^r^;XT-^'^^^ before one line of ui design, in results, in economy, the PeeSln/'"*"- ^^^^ ^^^^"^^ 1^^ c^n^°^"' °f Sheer in incubator desSn One 1' T^"^~"*^" ^'''"^^ ordered 50. With even just one Peerless H-it.!? P^^'^/y^^n, after test, m your back yard you can add $150 to sloo t„ v' ^"^ ^ ^''^ ^"^ ^^ ^P-« that's the answer. *^ " *° ^^"^ income Re.ult.— ELIVERED] ThL* is the first practical all m«».l S^SrViT/'i-^^l'"^ "Sine eU? p^ oucea. The first mach ne of its si^ with a perfect heating and heat di? wim one machine as well. •"«•« Why the ^PeeHesS'GO^' is This Sixe ^W9 that eg^s to hatch mnsi be newl? add inore units as the pla.ft expands ■^> The PeeHess Broodei* Not a "Leader" that the price is ibVohffii ' J* '^^ ^''"^ Neverbeforehas^noho •' ''"^^^'^ of. on a highest LAdemn ^v.'^*''' ^i."*^^" "••'"'ed but re Ji^Ser^Se Price ?s''lh;''"''^'^''r^^' - by •normous product M'' ""'''' '^^"^J new proce«?es n^?«/L"*,'^ materials, 60 coul.l "no better n^'t ^ ''^'''"^^'^••''^- Let Uc Sand You the Facts We want to pu, tbcMict.i^ .",.'' """I'"'"'"- >^U you the ..on'ornXV,^'"?!, '"",'■'• '•'' "» •he whole story ^ " ^"'^' ''"'^ "" '"' Special tntfoduciory Offer When you fisure the cost of an incubator fig. ure iu cost set down. F'jure the freight. ^ ne special introductory price of the Peerless i« J6.00, delivered to you. This offer is made to f''^* »he widest use to the Peerless in the least Po«sibIe time. It may be withdrawn anytime. Wow is the time to se- cure the Peerless. Save the freight now. $6.00, dehvered. '"^:5aB»; ^w^^,r '111 metal— 0^ heated but lamplessbv a sininio ,1 • , ^rf^-Proof— «9 botherand keeps chicks hc-Tlthv r^"":" "^?' ^^^« "^ no matter what the weathSu'.s^of'^?'^^^^'\^ ""^^ ^''^™. -^ a companion to the P^rllss 60 Tn^.,^\''^'*'^^«P""ty- ^^ perfect brxxxler-the^?e^Tu^aiy^;;f/a^ ^:^^^:^ the Qelivered •lli/lllllli. *''*>H«lll||||||/;/ ft u •nmMHMiwiiiii^ H. M. SHEER CO., %. ^^i FEBRUARY Squirt a drop or two in each nostril «nd a drop in the roof of the mouth of the sick fowl when you first notice a cold. If eyes are swollen, grease that with an ounce of carbolic acid or creolin to a pint of linseed oil or lard oil or cotton seed oil, lard or yas- eline. We find that linseed oil holds well. Treat this way once or twice a day for about three days or four, or till well. A spoonful of kerosene in the drinking water once a week is a good germ killer and preventatiye. Permanganate of potash put in the water, enough to color it a little is a good preventative of roup or any other disease spreading or a little carbolic acid in the water will do as well. Keep houses dry and clean, and spray roost and scratching rrvaterial once a week with kerosene into which a little car- bolic acid or creolin has been added. The above remedy generally cures it in a few days. If it does not you might as well cut its head off and burn it or bury it deep. If its eyes swell much from corruption you might as well kill it. Sometimes they will get well but are worthless as breeders. They are more risk to other fowls than they are worth. Always separate a sick fowl from the others as soon as you find one. Put the sick where no other can get near it. Most sickness is contag- ious. Keep your flock healthy by re- moving all sick ones, and if very sick kill them unless very valuable. Poul- try medicine in water will not cure roup. Lok carefully over your flock every day. You can soon tell when one feels bad. Remove it at once by itself until you find out the cause. Recently a remedy has ben discov- ered that claims to make fowl immune from roup by injecting some of it un- der the skin. We have never tried it at the Woman's College Poultry Farm. If this is practicablib and 1 do not doubt it, it will be quite useful among valu- able fowls sent to shows or purchased from other flocks to inoculate before bringing into your flock. it is likely that a different remedy must be used lor "sorehead" and it is likely to be discovered by a scientist at an early date. This method would be imprac- tical as a preventative on a large scale. It would be useful only where a few are to be treated and they of consider- able v.alue. When an inexpensive, practical specific has been found for white diarrhea, roup and sorehead, chicken raising will be a bonanza. Al- ready cholera is not so dreaded as formerly because cleanliness, pure water and feed have largely prevent- ed it. A taolespoonful of salts to ten grown fowls once a week and the same j amount of sulphur once a week three days apart from July to October will, to a large extent, prevent sorehead and make mild cases of most that have it. This also keeps fowls in a healtKy condition in the season to resist other diseases. It is a help in fighting roup and cholera. Woman's College Poultry Farm has tried the above remedies with fine suc- cess. The College will be glad to answer any questions it can about any phase of poultry raising or duck ra's- ing. Always send stamp for reply. It is trying in a scientific way to fur- nish the best breeding stock of fancy and utility fowls of the kinds it makes a specialty of. It has found Indian POULTRY FANCIER Runner ducks, all three varieties, free from all these diseases mentioned and very profitable. Send 10 cents for booklet, etc., which tells how to raise them successfully. The College sends out free of charge a booklet on the Orpingtons, White Wyandottes and In- dian Runner ducks. Although you will not find them in the catalogue we have the finest strain of Rhode Island Reds that you can find in America, having taken up the raising of them after our catalogue was published. This Col- lege has found the Orpingtons to be the best all purpose fowl in its tribe. It raises White. Black and Buff Orping- tons and recommends them in the or- der mentioned. This catalogue will also give you information about treat- ing the most common diseases. Send two cents for postage on the free booklet. Questions about any phase of poultry are answered promptly by the College. It is trying to encour- age thoroughbred poultry raising throughout the country that they be raised more extensively. POULTRY HOUSES and how to BUILD THEM Price 25c Here is our new book on Poultry House construction gotten out at a low price to meet the needs of those who desire plans and specifi- cations of down to the minute poul- try houses, etc. It gives the plans of many . different types of build- ings that have been tried and true. The book contains plans and drawings in detail for practically every kind of a poultry house. This book is a guide. With this book you can bul'd your chick coo'p or your big- laying house without out- side assistance. Something new Is an Illustration as well as a full description of a poultry house made of hollow tile This kind of a house is new and is also one that Is meetlnj? with pop- ular favor. Remember the book contains a large number of drawing.s by Mr Ciindall. glvinpr elevations, ground plans, etc. It is just the hook you need. Our special price is twentv-flve cent.s a copy. The book is" now ready for mailing. Address: POULTRY FAKCIER Hanover, Pa. v/.-^.-: CAPONS brinr' the largest proflts — lUO per cent nioro th::n other poul- try. Caponizlng is easy and booa learned, rrogrossiro poultrymen asa PILLING Sftf^llfi Postpaid t2.50 per set with free ioatrao- tlons. The convenient. dnrrvt)lfl. ready- for-use kind. Bestmausrlal. Wealsomake , PnnUry Marker 2^, QapeWonHtExtt-actori^ Fi-enoh Killing Knife OOo. Capon Book Fiyts. ' G. P. Pilling &o Son Co., i-aiiadelplua.Pa. 79 Law Should Stop Sale of Leg-Strap and Spring Trusses Wrong To Buy Anythlngr For Iluptnre Without Gettint; UO Daya* Triul. Depending on leg-strap or spring trusses — like shown below — is little less than slow suicide. They are al- most sure to shorten your life. It's ne.\t to impossible to make them hold without hurting. They are simply a curse to wear. Awny wiih liCie-Strap \l and Spring; Truanea So far as we know, our guaranteed rup- ture holder is the only Ln^nei ^f any kind for rupture that you can get on 60 days' trial — the only thing we know of good enough to stand such and a long and thorough test. It's the fa- mous Cluthe Automatic Massaging Truss — made on an absolutely new principle — has 18 patented features. Self-adjusting. Does away with the misery of wearing belts, leg straps and springs. Guaranteed to hold at all times — Including when you are work- ing, taking a bath, etc. Has cured in case after case that seemed hopelesa AVrltc for Free Book of Advice — Cloth-bound. 104 pages. Explains the dangers of operation. Shows just what's wrong with elastic and spring trusses and why drug stores should no more be allowed to fit trusses than to perform operations. Exposes the hum- bugs— shows how old-fashioned worth- less trusses are sold under false and misleading names. Tells all about the care and attention we give you. En- dorsements from over 5.000 people. In- cluding' physicians. Write today — find out how you can prove every word we say by making a 60-day test without risking a penny. C1.UTHB CX>.. 125 B. 2.1rd St., Box 754. New York City KEYSTONE FOUNTAINS Practical Convenient Easy to fill Not iojored by Freezing fe| Large comb fowls can drink readialiy from this fountain NOTICE We desire a dealer in i oul try su 'plies in cver> town to handle our pro- duct. The de- manrl has be n created b> care- ful a 1 verlisinr Hnd a fountain thiit me ts he dorn nd of the rart-fui pou l-_ ms«n. Dealers' write for partl- C'llar*. If vour dealer cannnt su n'ly you send30c for quart size and 50c srallon size The Glen Rock Stamping Co., YORK. PA. -*i^ 1 80 WASHINGTON. D. C. AWAHDS. Barrecl Plymouth Rocks. Cocks— 1 V V^.^v'^'^®^"' 2 Hezekiah Day. 3 -Dr C Hezekiah Day. Cockerel Bred Hens— x^J^u^ Boileau. Cockerels— 1 Geo a Kedhead. 2-4 O C Boileau. S Gilbert W Hughes. Pullet Bred Cockerels— 1 O C Pn^f.^V; ..^iJl'ets— 1-2 F S Bowman. 3- 1.9, <-, Boileau, 5 Geo A Redhead. Cock- erel Bred Pullets — 1 Gilbert W Pi'.^^^^^^u^..^. ^«*'^'^"' 3 Oeo A Red- not ^^-'^hibition Pen — 2 Hezekiah Day Cockerel Bred Pen— 1 Gilbert W Hughes Pullet Bred Pen -2 Geo W Redhead, :i w A Craig Buff Plymouth Rocks. Cocks — i Taylor H Jefferson, 2 O M Thornton, 3 G Everett Walli.s. u' ^J^^'i^^ ,*'^'^1"^*^"^^ i:ocks. Cocks— 1 J ^.^*^^'<^^«-^«"- Pul- let Breeding Pen— i Loor & Dixon. A Aiu' ^.'*® Leghorns. Cocks— i Jos As i^F^^T^^i.^^.^ P^^^y- 3 G^o B Fer! ton ^rl^ Buddington, 5 Mrs M L Bur- B Ferrfl TT\^^I''Vli< ^^^^^^n, 2 Geo lev CrP^L. r^^^i^ Buddington, 5 Bent- 2 Tn« !^*'A-,K^''i'l'^''^'^— 1 Geo B Ferris, Mr« Ir^T ^'b^Tcht. 3 E L Buddington. 4 — i-t> n. L Buddington, 2 G V Godev ^ Bentley Gregg. 4 Novova Farm f^'ns ~i n t?H?^t"^L*'"' 2 Geo B Ferris. Tjforn'^fo^.'f ^rE?^^f,p. ^^^-^ O M -l"wm • f'-Vi^"^ 5 Tilp"""5ocke?efs — 1^ Wm E TIlp. Pullets— 1 Wm E ^x'?i\ ^' 5^ack Minorras. Hens l Di- — r^^VS""?]' ^^''''^ Minorcas. Cocks —1-2 Wm R Moore. Hens — 1 Wm r mu. eockerels-l Wm R Moor" " JBiue Andalusians. Hens l w «? A L Chappelear. 2 W S Stamper. Pens — 1^ A L Chanpelear. Hens'T :* i^"..^' Bu'hri^'TR^'i/T.irilo" Mens — 1 J c Forrest. Corkerpis 1 t mpf"V^'^/' 2 R n Lillie? 3 pJl^ H Bletsch. 4 M J O'Connell. Pullets— 1 j «\ ^'"'u^^'V 2-5 H F Buhrig, 3 Fred H Forre'^t! ' ^ ^ O'Connell. ''' Pens^lj ? S. C. Black Orpington.s. Cooks 1 Chas L Hall. 2-3 R D LI Hie. 4 Freder- The Howard Brooder Stove Op»t.iM Ihtumtmyou, hmtcn hnk ..r J.twn n. ihorogjhS W «d •nd uiufomity uduicd. (oui 4ad po»onoui w oa doc. wfjtj, ^^ " '^''^ mcnulily «mom«ic*l', wuhdnwn: k«p. if,t „ , p,,,p„ •«mp«4lufp, pui, «wl f,^, ||„ only uo.. h..n| fo.c«i „„k, j lre»h (IT «nd lorcnj diift outlet in.pwr.ir, he.lcd wvh bl.it Ku WK k ol aovt; air coi>M.nlly ciun. jn*. n.Ug thick. htJihy .^ l«pp>. ptcpef »fnhl»uon. prop,, l«np-iil,.r» tnd ,i-.i„ p„ ,,^, •* iilKki 111 id lo rn«||jf|(y. Prk«$2S00f o.b.Horn.ll.N.Y. . . . S.„d St.mp f„ C.UI0, [ Tlie Howard Manufaduring Company ( Horn-ll. N,» V0.I "^ k Poultry Secrets Revealed BY CHAS. F. TOWNSBND. poultry T^Ll^r'"'' '*'°^ *^*' -'^"'^ - Regular Price $ 1 .00 I Our special price 50c f This book contain! 15 chapters ^nA 'u"L T"*" °' '^°'"*n interested in poultrr Send your order to Pon'try Fancier, HaMTer. Pa. POULTRY SUPPLIES HOWARD BROS., H«««*ttowa. Md. Susquehanna Poultry Farm Ob« of our BatUrcupo. BREED i^RS OF KcUerstrass White Orpingtons Northup Black Miiorcas, S. C. FUkd. Wh-.. Rod^ .^''^K^' ^^^^S. C. Buyers light Brahma. Susquehanna Buff Rocks STOCK and BABY CHICKS FOR SALE '#. Susquehanna Poultry Farm # In; H Abbenn^tt*. ^ron. Lou a Brill. Supf. FEBRUARY ick I-^ewton. Hens — 1-3 Chas L Hall, 2- 4 R D Lillie. Cockerels — 1-3 Chas L Hall. 2 R D U'lle. 4 Bentley Gregg, f. Mrs W E Thorne. Pullets— 1 Chas L Hall, .4-5 R D Lillie, 2-3 Bentley Greg^ Pens — 1 R D Lillie. 2 Bentley Gregg. S. C White Orpingtons. Cocks — 1-L' B K Hutchinson, 3 » John J Hasker, 4 Raymond Crowder. 5 R D Lillie. Hens — 1 Chas B Funk. 2 John J Haskell. 3- 4 R D Lillie. 5 D K Coon. Cockerels — I R D Lil ie. 2-5 V B Isbell. 3-4 Ed- ward Gibson. I'ullets — 1-2-3 Edward Gibson, 4-5 V B Isbell. Pens — 1 B E Hutchinson. 2-3 John J Haskell. White Crested Black Polish. Cocks — 1 John Lock, 2-3 li E Lee. Hens — 1-3-4 John Lock. 2 Tl E Lee, 5 Frank J H Dail. Cockerels — 1-2-3 John Lock, 4 A Kogelschatz & Co. 5 R E Lee. Pul- lets— 1-2 John Lock. 3 Frank L And- rews. 4-5 R E Lee. Silver Spangled Hamburgs. Cocker- els— 1-2 Wm I Crocker & D R Mat- thews. Pullets — 1-2 Wm I Crocker & I) R Matthews. Pens — 1 Edward S richmid. 2 Wm I Crocker & D R Mat- thews. Houdans. Cock — 1 Chas A Little. Hen — 1 Chas A Little. Pullet— 1 Chas A Little. Pen — 1 Marguerite R Wheel- er. Creve Couers. Pullet — 1 C N Etchi- son, M D. Dark Cornish. Cocks — 1 J W Har- vey. 2 Courtland J Smith, Hens — 1-2- 3 J W Harvey. 4 Courtland J Smith. Pullets — 1-2-4 J W Harvey, 3 Court- land H Smith. Pens — 1 Courtland H Smith. 2 J W Harvev. White Cornish. Cocks — 1-2-3-4 Mountsville Farms. Hens — 1-2-3-4 Mountsville Farms. Cockerels — 1-2-3- 4 Mountsvl'le Farms. Pullets — 1-2-3- 4 Mountsville Farms. Pens — 1-2 Mountsville Farms. Improved Silver Campines. Cocks — I Fish & Pish. 2 R N Jones. Hens — 1- 3-4 Dr J H Prudhomme, 2 R N Jones. Cockerels — 1-2 Dr J H Prudhomme. 3 R N Jones. 4-5 John H Davis & Son. Pullets — 1-3-5 Dr J H Prudhomme. 2 John H Davis & Son. 4 John H Davis & Son. Pens — 1-2-3 Dr J H Prudhomme. Golden Campines. Hens — l Dr J H POULTRY FANCIER Prudhomme, 2-3 B G White. Cocker- els— 1-3 Dr J H Prudhomme, 2 B G White. Pullets — 1-2-3 Dr J H Prud- homme, 4-5 B G White. Pens — Dr J H Prudhomme. Ithineianders. Pen — 1 Novova Farm. Salmon Favore'les. Pullets — ] Mrs Chas Carroll. Pen — 1 Mrs Chas Car- roll. l.,akenvelders. Cockerels — 1 Louie Kinsinger. Pullets — 1-2 Louie Kin- singer. Buttercups. Cocks — 1 Crocker & Mathews. Hens — 1-2 John F Biret. White Silkies. Cockerels — 1-2 Bent- ley Gregg. Pullet.s — Bent ev Gregg. Black Frizzles. Hens — 1-2 R C Drum Hunt. White Frizzles. Hen — 1 F G Bean.. White Cochin Bantams. Cocks — 1 R 1) Lillie. 2 Miss Mary T Metzger. Hens — 1 George Fitterer, 2 Miss Mary T Metzger, 3RD Lillie. Cockerels — 1 George Fitterer. Pullets — 1 Julia Jones. Back Cochin Bantams. Cocks — 1 John Holmead, 2 Charles F Kiefer. Hens — I Miss Mary A Metzger. 2 Charles F Kiefer. Cockerels — 1 Miss Maiy A Metzger, 2 John Holmead. Pul- lets— 1 John Holmead. Pens — 1 Charles F Kiefer. Buff Cochin Bantams. Cocks John Holmead. Hens — 1 Frederick Lewton. 2 Miss Mary T Metzger. Cockerels — 1 John Holmead, Pullets — 1-2 John Hol- mead. Partridge Cochin Bantams. Cocks — 1 Miss Mary T Metzger. Hens — 1 Miss Mary T Metzger. Silver Sebright Bantams, Cocks — 1 Elwood Taylor. Black Tail Japanese Bantams. Cocks — 1 Miss Mary T Metzger. Hens — 1 Miss Mary T Metzger, Light Brahma Bantams. Cocks — 1 Edmund J Hickey. Hens — 1 Miss Mary T Metzger. Cockerels — 1 Miss Mary T Metzger, White Indian Runner Ducks. Young Drakes — 1 Edward Wenkhous. 2 John F Biret, Young Ducks — 1 Edward Wenkhous. Indian Runner Ducks. Young Ducks 81 — 1 John F Biret. English Penciled Runner Ducks. . Young Ducks — 1 John F Biret. Colored Muscovey Ducks, Old Drakes 1 — R C Drum Hunt, Old Ducks — 1-2 R C Drum Hunt. Young Drakes — 1-2 R C I^rum Hunt. Young Ducks — 1-3 R <' Drum Hunt, 2 Ripoon & Son. Rouen Ducks, O'd Drakes — 1 R C Drum Hunt. Old Ducks — 1-2 R C Drum Hunt, Young Ducks — 1 R C Drum Hunt, ! A. O, V. Ducks. Young Ducks — I , Itippon & Son. « Bronze Turkeys, Cocks — 1 Courtland H Smith. Hens — 1 Courtland H Smith, Cockerels — 1 Courtland H Smith. Pul- lets— 1 Courtland H Smith. ^MORE EGGS■^ AND $100 in Gold For Users of Hen-Tone To stimulate the sale of HEN- TONE and to get reports on same, we are going to divide $100 in gold among the best ten reports, $25 first prize. $20 second prize. $15, $10, $9. $7. $6, $4, $3 and $1. You can win one of these prizes bv giving HEN-TONE a fair trial, USE HEN-TONE WIN CASH PRIZE HEN TONE will insure better results from your flock as it stim- ulates egg production in a natural manner, assists digestion and as- similation, and keeps the bowels in good condition. Write today for full particulars. 50c and 91 Per Box by Parcel Pont Box D C. L. STUART Lyndonvllle, Vt., U. S. A. LAURELTON POULTRY FARM Single Comb White Orpingtons The great utility-fancy fowl of tke age. Our S. C. White Orpington* kava be«n bred in etrict accordanca to the standard of perfection. In head points, eye, comb nd color we defy competition. Our birds are also noted for size, breadth of back and depth of breast and have furnished the sensation in every show room in which they have competed for honors. Our male birds are all blocky fellows, full of vigor and as white as snow, while our females are the admiration of all who see them. 1 guarantee satisfaction and leave you to be the judge. if in need of a high-class show bird in either cock, hen. cockerel, pullet or pen. I can supply your wants and fur- nish you birds to win at any show in the country. Write me for circular and catalogue. 0a Laurelton Poultry Farm, Towson, Md. R. F. D. 6 ^ .^ENGER^S BARRED ROCKS ^, Ohio's Foremost Strain At the recent Forest City Fair. Cleveland, the largest poultry show ever held in Ohio, we won more First Prises than all other exhibitors combined and in competition with First Prixe Winners at Chicago, Pittsburgh, etc. This great winning following close upon our Clean Sweep of First Prizes at Cleveland, O., January 6-12-13. proves conclusively that they stand at the top of the list as Ohio's Foremost Strain of Barred Plymouth Rocks. Our 1914 annual mating list sent free on application. Box 1 F GEORGE W. ENGER BEDFORD, OHIO 82 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 83 GcfMyPriccfoYmT I h.^^sl':TJS geT my7n"rs7or:"lT^i^ ''''^ ' '^"°- '' ^'^ -^erstaad what I Old Trusty as I am to send yoSon'e I d i ^ ^', T'""'!' '? .^'^^ =>" or the Old Trusty exactly need on ^n'.. a ■ ^ ^""^^ ^^^*^ ^^'^ Johnsons We have been here in CUycZZlJ '" '^^^"^f^O" '^ POUltty raisers. over.] 9 year.. VVe have ,.aranr/„7d hXa '^f ' ' ' I.on n.cubators, a,id I think you will anree hatThl" b;.s.ness «„u d no, have f.oWn this wa^ ff he OM Trusty wasn't right. We wouldn't h-,.^ h iV nnlhon satisfied custcners if the O id Tru ,„ Sl't make poultry profits n,ore surely, easily ^nd^.^i:!^; than any other hatcher. We wonlrlnV K. m these custotners if we didn't d:alT„"t'h':' ;.y-;«„:ii' T f/,^"" ''?■■-:'? r"' "'^ ''"^'™ss has grown un-il orders f" i;^4"'r'"^'' ','T '"•'"""" ""•'"''» sui'Jft^^rsi'ppoi'nrer" '"^ ^'"'•"»" '" -"' o- - «T ^ " ^ -.v«v..»j. ^ure or no disappointments. •"" ^?Sfc?!!?rS':'«flB''lel.estaColdestWeather mon., — ,1,: '^ "^" you much about the Tnist„ l„t^i,„ : , I don't think I need to tell you much about the money-making possibilities of poultry Vnn h! got that idea or you wouldn't be re^ til paper But you won't know and can't know unUI ": get closer together, that this money co^eselrer and quicker through using the Old Trus y I^cu FREE |'^.^s;tei^^^^^^^^ Trusty book, compare the Old Trusfv m .^-i? gi-.>ouhere as an indi. "."..he s,..ut, we ,n,ria.k "if":;'^" ' .""^ g<>"d throuBhthevearsinakinirpnn,l,iJ '! ''""'" '=•■<' >"" to make it ri,d,t, „r s.n^t.Sl^l.^jt "^' "'' "P '" "" Trustys"',!!^,'' oul'ovc? lo'vearf 1"™'" ^.^""'^'^ ">« Old ness j„,t as g„„d as new 'au^ZZV"" f'-^ ""= 1'"- that when you are convinced ,1 "i'^'oH V'"' '•" ''''^ machme you want, you will ^^, , P'*^ ^''"'"^ <" '''e We ..h,p the day y ,„r order L?^^.- a^'"] ^°" ™""' ■''• hours, and generally w ,1 h a fewL?''"'' ™^^ "■'""" 2* 15 on its way. But the ook<-7„l "'"■'■ ""i, °''' ^'""y your name on a postal and wtwi tnS ii'h""- ^"'' ''"^ Address ^ " '>'' f<='""' niail. a?"S~' WCUBATOR MAN, ** Nebraska «: PHILADKLHHIA AWARDS. (Continued from January Issue). WITE FAVOREI^LE. Cock— 1 Jacob J Lang. 2 WlP.iar>: W. Delssler, 3 A H Balliet, 4 Robert More> & Wm E Rice Hen— 1 3 Wii:iam W Deissler, 2 Jacob J Lang, 4 Robert More & Wm. E. Rice Cockerel — 1 Robert More & Wm E Rice. Pullet — 1 A H Balliet, 2-3 Robert More and Wm E Rice. Hen — 1-2 C E Goodman. Any other variety Favorite Pulet — 1 Miss Grace G Ryder. LIGHT BRAHMA. Cock— 1-4 Minch Bros., 2-5 Riverdale Poultry Farm, 3 Harvey C Wood. Hen— 1 Harvey C Wood, 2-5 Minch Bros., 3 J D Nevius, 4 Riverdale Poultry Farm. Cockerel — 1-2-3 Riverdale Poultry Farm, 4 Har- vey C Wood. 5 Minch Rros. Pullet 1- 3 Minch Bros., 2-4 Riverdale Poultry Farm, 5 Harvy C Wood. D A li K B R A H M A S. Cock — 1-2 I OMver Fry. Hen — 1 I Oliver Fry. Cockerel— 1 i Oliver Fry, 2 William W. Deissler. nUVF COCHIN SPECIALS. Cock— 1-2 Mrs Mary E Fry. Hexx — 1-2-3 Mrs. Mary E P"ry. Cockerel — 1-2 Mrs Mary E Fry. Pullet — 1-2-3 — Mrs Mary E PARTRIDGE COCHINS — Cock — 1-2-4 Joseph Elias, 3-5 Minch Bros. Hen — 1-5-4 Joseph Elias, 2-3 .Vlinch Bros. Cockerel — 1-5-2 Joseph Elias. 3 Mrs Mary P: Fry, 4 Minch Bros. Pullet — 1-4 Minch Bros.. 2-3-5 Joseph Elias. BLACK L A N G S H A N S. Cock — 1-2 E!ia.s Peter Hicks, M D. Hen — 1- 2 Elias I'eter Hicks, M D. Cockerel — 1-3-4 Elias I'eter Hicks, M D., 2 Geo C Ross. Pullet— l-2Elias Peter Hicks. M i:>. S C BROWN LIOGHORN. Cock— 1 N G Sechiist. Hen — 1-2 C L Puder. Cock- erel— J William Lescallette. Pullet — 1 C L Puder, 2 C S Cook, Jr. R. C. BiiOWN LEGHORN. Pullet— 1 V S Christman. S C WHITE LEGHORN. Cock— 1 H C Wack.2 E E Brubacker. 3-5 Sender Bros. 4 Stewart Haddock. Hen — 1 bonder Bros, 2 H C Wack, 3-4 "Mead- owcrest," 5 J G Jones. Cockerel — 1-4 Sonder Bro.s. 2 Stewart Haddock, 3 H C Wack, 5 Pratt Exp Sta. Pullet — 1-5 Stewart Hadock, 2 H C Wack. 3 Sonder Bros., 4 E E Brubacker. S. C. BUFF LEGHORN. Cock — 1-3 Lee C Bortz, 2 Fred Bert- ram. Hen — 1-4 Lee C Bortz, 2 —1-2 Lee C Bortz. 3 A Fred Bertram, 4 P H Yost. Pullet— 1-2 Lee C Bortz, 3 A Fred Bertram, 4 William E. Cre- voiserat. S C BLACK MINORCA. Cock— 1 Wil- liam H. Duncan, 2 Pratt Experiment Station, 3 H W Morrison. Hen— 1-2 Pratt Experiment Station, 3 A Dr. John M Zook, Jr, 4 William H. Duncan, 5 H W Morison. Cockerel — 1-2-3 Pratt Ex- periment Station. 4-5 H W Morrison. Pullet — 1 2 3 Pratt Experiment Station, 4 A Dr. John M Zook, Jr, 5 H W Morri- son. R C BIACK MINORCA. Cock— 1-2 Pratt Experiment Station, Hen — 1-2-3 Pratt Experiment Station. Cockerel — 1 Mrs. Cora A Shoemaker, 2-4 Pratt Ex- periment Station. 3 Forest C Wood- land. Pullet — 1-2 Pratt Exepriment Station. S. C. BLUE A N D A L U S I A N S. Cock — 1-2 Llangollen Farm. Hen — 1-2 Llangoleln Farm. Cockerel — 1-2 Lla- gollen Farm. Pullet — 1-2 Llangollen Farm. A N C O N A S. Cock — 1-5 F W Mains 2 Mrs W B Kent. 3 Elias C Vail. 4 Mrs A Guetter. Hen— 1 Mrs W R Kent, 2 Mrs. A Guetter, 3 A E Wohlert, 4 Ellas C Vail. Cockerel— 1-2 A E Wohlert. 3 F W Mains, 4 Elias C Vail. 5 A Wohlert. Pullet — 1 Mrs A Guetter. 2 George J Hanks. 3 5 Elias C Vail, 4 A E W^ohlert. SILVER CAMPINES. Cock— 1 Schen- ley Heights Poultry Farm, 2-3-4 Man- hattan Farms, George E. North, owner. 5 M R Jacobs. Hen — 1-5 M R Jacobus. 2-4 Manhatan Farms, George E Noeth, owner. Cockerel — 1 Georg«> E Noeth, owner, 2 W C Frantz. 3 Schenley Heights Poultry Farm, 4 J B Bartow. r^ Miss Sara G. Yarnell. Pullet— 1-5 Manhatan Farms. George E Noeth. owner. 2-3-4 M R Jacobus. GOLDEN CAMPINES. Cock — l-5-4Manahttan Farms. George E. Noeth, owner, 2-3 M R Jacobs. Hen — 1 .Manhattan Farms, George E Noeth. owner, 2-4 E F Dean. 3 Dr J H Prud- homme. 5 M R Jacobus. Cockerel — 1 Joseph F Chapman. 2-4 Manhattan farms, George E Noeth, owner, 3 M R Jacobus, 5 Scheuley Heights Poultry Farm. Pullet — 1 M R Jacbus. 2-3-4 Manhattan Farms, George E Noeth, owner, 5 E F Dean. HOUDANS. Cock — 1 Wal- ter C Woldmann, 2 Mountan Orchard Poultry Farm, 3-4 I Oliver Fry. 5 W F Bast. Hen — 1-3 W F Bast, 2-5 Llangol- len Farm, 3 Walter C Waldmann. 5 Mountain Orchard Poultry Faim. Cock- erel—i I Oliver Fry, 2 A Llagollen Farm. 3 W F Bast, 4 Mountain Orchard I»oultry Farm. Pullet— 1-2 W F Bast. 3 Walter C Waldmann. 4 Llangollen Farm, 5 Mountain Orchard Poultry Fa:m. W C BLACK POLISH. Cock— 1 John Lock. Hen — 1 John Lock. 2 McCammen & Myers. Cockerel — 1 John Lock. 2 McCammen & Myers. 3 James E Flynn. Pullet — 1 John Lock. 2 McCammen & -Mytrs. S S HAMBURG. Cock— 1 William H Trump. 2 John C Lyster, Jr. Pullet— I John C Lyster. Jr. CORNISH INDIAN. Cock— 1 J C Newhinney. Hen — 1-4 Charles E Trav- is, 2-3 Koering & Zaank. Cockerel — 1 Charles E Travis. Pullet — 1 J C New- hinney, 2 Charles E Travis. WHITE INDIAN COCK— 1-2-3 M B Megargee, 4 Cornish Poultry Yards. Hen — 1-2-3 M R Megargee, 4 Carnish Poultry Yards. Cockerel — 1-2-3 M B Megargee, 4 Cornish Pultry Yards. Pullet — 1-2-3 M B Megargee, 4 Crnish Poultry Yards. BLACK RED COCK. Cock — 1-3 D H Boody, Jr.. 2-4-5 Edwin E Jr, and Mor- ris H. Dixon. Hen — 1-2-3 Edwin S, Jr. and Morris H. Dixon. Cockerel — l Ed- win S, Jr, and Morris H Dixon. Pullet — 1-2-3 Edwin S, Jr, and Morris H. Dixon. Brown Red Cock — 1-2 D H Boody, Jr. Hen — 1-2-3 Edwin S, Jr. and ris H Dixon. Any other color Hen — 1-2 Edwin S, Jr. and Mrrls H Dixon. Any other color Cockerel — 1 Edwin S, Jr. and Morris H Dixon. WHITE SILKIES. Cock — 1 A G D Tilley, 2-5 Llangollen Farm. 4 McCam- men & Myers. Hen — 1 A G D Tilley, 2- 3 Llangollen Farm. 4 McCammen & THE UHL HATCHERY FIRST PRIZE PHOTO Dry Goods M. Uhl & Co.: Enclosed fl lerstrass White Orpington 21st. Photo taken Septembe fine when I had them at the 1st prize. Some of the ladies balls. I priced them at $250.00 fo not sell them. They are lar talnly looked fine, and were Poultry Exhibit. Hope to order more of you wishing you continued succ FROM J. B. JACKSON, and Notions. New Buffalo. Pa. nd photo of pen of your Kel- 8 Received the chicks April r 11th. WMll say they looked Perry County Fair and won said they looked like snow r the pen. but of course did ge for their age and cer- the main attraction In the r chicks next spring, and ess. J. B. Jackson. WITH OUR MAMMOTH HOT W^ATER MACHINES WE PRODUCE PERFECTLY HEALTHY CHICKS JUST LIKE HEN HATCHED FROM THE LEADIBTO TARIETIES OF STANDARD BRED CHICKENS WINNERS AT MANY SHOW^S The largest and one of the oldest In America. This Is our 14th sea- son, and the past season turned out 377.000 day-old chicks. We are pre- pared to turn out more and better chicks from the finest pure bred stock obtainable and will book orders now for spring delivery. Barred« Boll and White R<»okn; White, Brown and IlntT LeKhomji; Wliite and Buff Orp- InKtonni RoMe and Slnwrie Comb R, I. Re^t*< White, Sliver and Golden Wy- andottest Minorca*, Anconas, BrahnnAm lianKuhans, Spanish. Catalogue free. M. UHL & CO., New Washington, Ohio Allen's Strawberry Plants Bear Large, Luscious Fruit Your success as a fruit prower depends lareely upon securing ^ ■*■ berry plants from carefully grown stock. You are sure of the quality of all berry plants and small fruits when you Buy Allen s True-To-Name Varieties. We have all llu- Lrst of »he new an-l st.vulard varieties. Hardy, prolifi. plants prown in the nursery with nearly ^0 years successful experience 1«. k o» tlieiii. Aliens Strawberry plants will yield bi^jfer, l>etter crops. All Shipments of Plants Guaranteed to be carefully [packed — to lie from fresh stock and in good condition. Allen's Book of Berries for 1914 ^&4, This book is profusely illustrated and full of valuable information to fruit growers. Tells how to plant and cultivate Strawlnrrries and other small fruits. It a.so bsts and descrilics Aliens True-toName Blackberries. Raspber- ries. Currants, Grapes, Arparagus. etc. Every srirdener. f.iriner and fruit jrrower should have this 1914 Herry Bi>ok. Write today for free copy. W. F. ALLEN 144 Market Street. Salisbury, Md. 84 3^^Mn7^«^°''^^''®^T^-2 Llangollen Farm ll^^ni^^'^'l ^ ^^y^^«- Pullet--1.2 Myers ^" Farm, 3 McCammen & n^gYilt^^'S'^^' Cock--l-2 isac F. Til- Cofker«i" 1 .f","^ ^^^^*^ FiUingrhaBt. Cockerel--l.2 Isaac F Tllllnghast. Pul- let~l.2 Isaac F TiHinghast. TAM^^cL^P^F^^W^ GAME BAN- Cock«rpV 1 T;^ xt^®".^ Agnus Leser. v^ocKerel — l Dr Norris W Vaux 1 ?U^.^"EN GAME BANTAM. Cock— r^^ ^T Hen— 1 Miss Sara G. Yrnell 2 Cook-A o''S^I?,?» •^^■^'^ BANTAM. v^ucK-— A (j D Tuley. Hen — B G n Til D G D nie^"" *= ° '^ Tilley.^ PuUet-l Co?k-?'^j^m.?^.^S,'^I?HT BANTAM. Vj.ocK — 1 Hiimer E Bortell. Hen i r v^ Starr. Pullet-l b E Starr ^ ^ Co^ck^Te^^l R^^^?.^IG«T BANTAM. Starr ^ ^^^^''- Pullet— 1 B E Di^i. ^^ BLACK BANTAM Cook i HoUach^er'' ."M^."'*', Samuelsr2 ClSHes"E ?m i h i' ^ Charles E Trone. 4 H Ross uSs 2 MfJlT^ iiichard & Harold Sam- ueis, J Charles E Trnn*» Q u tT Smith. Cockerpl i % t' ?.v, ", ^"^^ Yards 4.5 V w ^tC^^^antown Bantam 1-^ T TV* o . " '*^ Jae.R^er. Cockerel 1-3 J M Sessions. 2 W J *- w a t« 4 I R Man k el Pullet i 9 t nA'^^^^^r. 3-4 I R Manke! ^~^"^ ^ M Sessions. mantow-n Bantam vLi Sessions. 5 Ger- •2 J HMover 3 T A '^'^ ■ ^°^'^^''^'— 1- gfll Tr K T A 'L^ Conner. 4 K w Ma- H"To\:;.f 2S.^A'^iJ,r/,, ?'f \*T^-^ -^^^^ Co^kl'-^^GTrm'.'nJn'^'^^*^^ BANTAM Hen—i 9 V-I "*?^" Bantam Yardi town Bantam ?a^ds pTn^;'' ?^^"ian- Germantown Rant«m V- f^ckerel—no 1-2 Oermanto^n nn^ J"^'L«- Pullet— WHITR p?/JtS ^'l'" Yards. White Poultrv Firms {"T;- t.^ ^''^'"^^^ try Yards oiS'^^.^^J'P';'"?"'^^'' P^"l- Sprfnefleid Pn, Urv Yni^I J"^" ^^^'^e. perfment Statfon 9 V.or?"* ^ Pratt Kx- Frederick Phllln«i l^ *^^ Farms. r, Pen-v.Rrvn P^':%„^onnr drake-l'.2.4 Poultry Yards 5 n;Jr»'^®'J*^'-'"«'rt''l<1 gtatlon. ro„ne Dnrk 1 .^jnerlment Sprlns-fl'^ld PoMUrv Yn^i^d- '^o''^^'' ^^""^^ perfment Station 3.4 S^^vl ^'"*" ^^- Farm. ' «-*-» Pen-y Bryn PhfMfns'"'V„„Ji!''n?::^,^ Fred.Hck Phtntp, Tm,n^ f^nJ^e— 1 Fred«»rlrk PhnilnJ: ^°""^ Duck-1 Frederick 5-n^'F^r^^^'2„„7^>i'^lS. 1 P.n-v Brvn Fsrm ^ounpr duck— i Pen-y- 8''TT French You no. I? Hnrk— t .T TT«n- Pr'^nrh. ''"• ^"^^''fi^ Duck. 1 J Hansen 1^ P-rce. 0,;"d^c?Ji";I;; I'^oTuTl POULTRY FANCIER tis 2 William E Peerce. Young Drake —1-4 Pen-y Bryn Farm. 2 Mrs S'oi^t:^^"'*^*?' 3 J L Sayre. Spring, dale Farm. 5 Mrs E G Curtis Youne Pe"?c^^^'^^«° ^"''^*«- ^ WHIiam"! INDIAN RUNNER OLD DRAKE— 1-2 John Slade. Sringfield Poulry Yards oiS^'*.^- ^ H"^««'<^' ^ '^J's 2 M Harl? Old Duck--l Mrs F Litlefleld. Young ?/^^^~i-2o'^«hn Slade. Sringfield PouU try Yards, 3 Joseph E Shreve. 4 Mr^ a W.nir-,^^^""f Duck-l-2 John Slade Springleld Poultry Yards. 3 Mrs A Gueter. 4-5 Mrs F Littlefleld NER ^ OM^rf ^^^^V^D INDIAN RUN- iiE, r. ^}^ Drake— 1 Charles Fraser Old Duck— 1 Charles Fraser. Yount ^''i^^tr\ Charles Fraser. Young D^Sk — 1 Charles Fraser. *^ a^uck MALLARD OLD DRAKE— 1 Edwin f'Fdw?n1.^T°'*^«i* Dixon. Old Duck- SSv^^" S- ^^' and Morris H Dixon p TOULOUSE YOUNG GANDER - 1 Pratt Experiment Station Youni W^V'^/^^t'L^^P^''^"^^"" Station."""^ WHITE CHINA YOUNG GANDPR 1 Pratt Experiment Station Yoi^ RRnwM^'^UTS''P^''^^«"t Station """^ RROWN CHINA OLD GANDER — Ha'nse'lf^F^^il^cr^"^^- ^^^ ^^-^-^ ^ wi?J^s^g??ms^^^^^^- ^0-^-1 Cros.. 1 Sea^^^{^?.o^o^k^^a'i-^'^«„^'^S^-^f en- ?u7'S lo^Sftr^ I M"6ou"che^. 3^C^f;e"s7: Poultry Farm ^^r^^"""' ^ ^'"°^ Brook Mated tnPr^A ^ George E Muth. Pen 1 % M ^.^^'^K*^"*^® Exhibition Males- Pen M.SS."''?^''V>2 Yale Bartholonew Pen Mated to Produce Exhbtion Fe- FEBRUARy A Few of the Reasons Why They Are So U^iiversally Used. Grow* Crirn^ Orr^B Fr«4 Hulfkljr. No Mildew, or U Mjit*. 8anlt«r7, part Willi la reach. Made eatlrefy ^ Ual«nnlm«4 Strvl. They do «»t afft^'t yuttr |>*lr9 InMuraacc. No Lamp, «« odor, ur daa Every imy pf H. & B. Firf^Iess uatu erowp Oats Sprouter. allko. Vniiiuhle i'iif«io8riie free. Qiilik rexultM in Hoy loontlon. MmiMIHty, Keonomy and l>iirab|||tT. Manufacturers of the famous II. * B CalvanliBed Sleel Poultry II .„ae«: nroi.d C««p«. Hopper, and SuolJiS Poultry Appliances. a"nnary HAZEL & BERMINGHAM Box 237. White PlaioM, n. Y. More than Just a Coal Stove p4t:??rAn<^i'?I^Xf r^""- '--'"-y >^™^- -t oa,y sooo ..™ ,^ ^, ,, ^^^ £=„a TU^ „ 11 =^i^-- -«. s™^^^ Afifc i^our dealer for a demonstration or writ, t a r ^^ .repay Jrei^U A'l X i^^'^VZ Z,'r7.^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^Sree. Newtown Giant Incubator Corporation '29 Warsaw Street Harrisonburg Virginia ; ^i'ii^jfc-^^l^iif!?--' ,4-.*w?>it^» A >ii*iiAv.,;^ r' '^^rh«J_ ^ ^ Badenhausen. 4 1-2 ckl, 1 nni. 1' J. V,,*'°i«' 1 <:•'. 2 hen, McCombs 3 pul^ ° Dauch. 4 ckl; Dr R l-2^'ck!^''h'2n"i^1^rV-,^ M J°"«. flower'py';Tci,"'2'L';'n.'"^ ""'= ^un- Columbian norkss o nr /-.« , 1 ckl, 1-2 DUl Snn^n^.^^ COcks, 1 hen. pul. ' ■" ^ P"^ isunflower P Y. 2 ck, 2 i-4\'ii,!3'?k?rp*sf-i? G-i<^. 3 Ck. ck; W H TUus. 2 hen- Ho*n I l^^^^' ^ hen. 1-4 pul- W w TiV.T^ *] ^ Bacon. 3 Smith. 1 ck. 2 Dul ^' 1"2 ckl; B R l/rr'h'e^n^ 2'^c"kri°"?--A ?'^^^^^' ck. 3 hen 4 ckl 4 n.fl" V "^t ^ tucker. 4 i'-T-ck^.r A -r "-- •^'•'° -. '^ t;„^ ck^r4 h/n^Tol'rrT„^ Martin Jr. 2 ck, 1 hen. 2-5 ckl l n^V' ? KItchie. l marth. 2 hen, 4 pul' "'''• •» B Will- l-2'°kr'Hor"eshor2''?"?»rJ passer, Pul: M N Buckner.'^J:4'h^en"'2S''J;S ' ^^^ . i yui, c, H Papenniyer. 2 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY CK 3-4''^p"ul' ^^^' 2 pul; W H N Voss. 3 Ma^peS' l^?°ck V'l'".'' u^«<^^-S'"tlh & mil- i^ TTT ^' 1-^-3 hen, 2 ckl 9 •» Mapei;- i?2^°ck^ ?1%"^ ^^df-^mith''" & C Mackenzie. 3-4"ck ?W i^^t,^ P"''' Grlfflng, 2 ckl- %n«fl« ^"'..^ ckl; M B •\Kr r T^ "^' feunflower p v q oiri. ?l/r.^°''''"' 3 pul; E W Boeert ^T r Red Farm, 1-2 pul ^o&ert.. R i Jpfl^k'""^* island Whltes-E E Field. 1 He?!"' ?kl ^'"Sf;T•'/' •ifbanos, 1 ok. Pul; i J CrLV^en • 2''c^l 1 °p°^; 2 hen. 3 flower P Yri'okl,''fpuV"' * """^ ^un- her"'f-T7kS 1 s'^f-"; 1-2 Ck. .-J wood, 2 pul ■ '■■• P"': W H Lock- J-2-3'"pSl*=°'='""=-^ A Bruce. 1-2 ckl, ck^'l''/2''he'if7fk1"'r-,P'nE.P Hicks, 3 2 hen. 1-3 ckl !.'iS^ "^^ Mott. ]-2 ck. cm. I'pul °'"' ^■'-' P"'; G C R0S3, 2 1-4 hen. 1 ckl- W AT Vn« *^ ^^^'"' ^ ck. pul. ^^' ^^ '^^ Jones. 3-4 ckl. 1-2 erf t. ^•-4^c"k'! I'^^hen^'rTT, ? ""'^^o'^' Bertram. 3 ck 2 hen 9 Ji K P"^' F Herington. 2 ck 4 K ' ^/^ • ^ Pul;J D Wagnf r. 3* ck^l puf ' * ^^^' ^ P"^' L 3-4;c;^- 3^-!;^e^n!^^2°I"^c]n^3l ^T^°"' Bertram. 1-2 ck.' 1-| h^^^'. JlJ e\"lV 1-2 Warn?r. ^'ck," ^^n^,^^''"«^Dr. h M pul. ''*^'' 1 P"l' E P Parsons, 2 Black Leghorns-^ Schieferstein i Bonnie Brook Poultry Fa ck, S hen, 3 ckl, 1-4 duI- W n ^ «. "^^"^^■J,*'*"' 1-2 cki:2-'3 pu? ^**"*- S. C. Black Mlnorcas— J t 'r„«i, ck, 2 hen, 3 ckl. 1-2 pul- w wH^^*'''.,' 2 ck. 4 pul; C Bauer 1 ck 2 ^i^^^***"' AG Dauch. 3 hen^.^^H^H^Utf i' ^eS."V en?3. ^- c^kTf pS?'"°^^^«-F H ciem- p^Black Games-Mrs A F Hewitt. i ck?'i^-^1^2-^3'tfen'^" Oames-B Carey, i ^Lakenvelder-w H Lockwood. 1 ckl. Butercups— J p wever. i ck i h^ to. C. Mottled Anconas a r m 1 ck. 3 hen, 2 ckl 3 n,7i^ J^^l^^vers. ck: H W Levenberger^2 he^n ^ X?°^t' ^ Nostrand. l ckl, 1.2-J' pul ' ^ ''^^' ^ » V i o^*,^"^^^ 0''P'"&tons— Insleaan/i r> ci^yA "oVrrr;. ^-et^ "^'rS'" ' 3^"fel J^lVV-i^ B^ru^Jrf " Ken 't'^&'SVJ?''^'"^2''pA=^"^'- to. .C. Black Orpingtons ^ ir « fS^f^"=-^-^4hUl?{:frlo£ ton'- 1^5 T'",'^ Orplngi'onsl|-'M''pre. tochiff, 1 ckl 4 mil- u T -Arii, , — ™ L 1-3 Dul- v T A P^ • ^ "^ Wllkins 3 ckl ^pui, 1* L Andrews 9 ol-i o ^ i ^*^» n|:rctl^51^^~5'-' ^"'bar- saver Campines-p Schebe. Jr. 1 ck. rms' Strain ^^iT ,.^J!^^ "' .*-.-'^ -* If ''M .^«» .- ^ w m exjer?s t^o'lje^onrn^.t*' .^^ P«"'try flocks 8oen''fh?s"'veir'^' ^"^^ "^"'^ Ideal Vn'ltarv''''n'n"J^^? ^^ ^he most tlons toTo^ot?! he^?^l^ f?"^'- ons strain of fowl- ^k * ^' .^'^or- Produce their like ""' "^'^ *"«- been sTare^ In'"h?,n"r "^^"^^ has up to our idea"s ti/i"^ *^'« ""ck tlon Of our breeding ^^7"* ^°"d'- rapldly Increas^no. *^ i^"^*« a"d our us that we hav^^n ^ ^''^ convinces course. We have evhihf.^ h^^^ ''•^^^t Ing shows, meefln.. o''^®^ «* '*"«'!- I^ocks ar; Tlie^nonr^'*''*^ Plymouth has earned a nati .''n^, '''^'•«'" ^^at and Mr. Ronfoev la no ^^P"f«tJon. 8:er. Enough said ''"'' «ana. Our Bab7 Chick Business ^«nt\Td \"hrs^c^2^tfr°^"^ -- ndopted by us fn ?/.«'' P^-'nclpies handling of our BtnX '''"'^ ""^ with the judgment inH', ^^^^bined the packing an^l Shinnfn ''^•\P«^ch In assures us"^ that l^PJt"'^ °^ chicks, place the utmost ronfl"'®''^ may ing us their orders ^"^^"^^ *" Bly No Order Is tf,r> i„ 'or U8 to handle „'"d'^f,i"- ',"? -"nail an.ee ,he ,a„ ar?Wa,7f chVclfB""- - ^ ' '^o^ US to har — I catAiogu. «ent upon request. **' '^® ^boy© state Ihe Bonnie Brook Poultry Farms SARATOGA SPRINGS. N. Y. FEBRUARY 2 hen, 3 ckl, 4 pul; F Drab, 1-2 ckl, 2-3 pul; G F Cleghorn. M D, 4 ckl; Walter L W Darnell, 1 pul. Dark Cornish — F H Clements, 2 ck, 2-4 hen, 1 ckl; LeRoy W Alston, 3 ck. 8 hen; Long Acre P F, 1 ck, 1 hen. 2 ckl. White Cornish — E W Rogers. 1 ck, 1- 2 hen. 1-3 ckl, 1-2-3-4 pul; G L Rivers. 2 ckl. PENS White Wyandottes — Old — B R Smith. 1; H Gould, 2; Mrs Bertha A Zachow, 3. Young— H Gould. 1. Silver Wyandottes — Young — E Pown- all, 1. Buff Wyandottes — Old — T A Martin. Jr, 1. Young — T A Martin. Jr. 1. Partridge Wyandottes — Old — W R Mollineaux Jr. 1; J T Tucker. 2; J Long, 3. Co'umbian Wyandottes — Young — Horseshoe P Y, 1. S. C. Rhode Island Reds — Old, R Sea- man, 1; Smith & Mapes. 2; R H Wilcox, 3. Young — Smith & Manes. 1-2; E W Bogert, R I R Farm, 3; D B Tod. 4. R. C. Rhode Island Reds — Old — E W Bogert R I R Farm, 1; Smith & Mapes. 2. Barred Rocks — Old — A R Scott. 1-2. Young — J D Dyer. 1; T F Regan. 2; G E Wolcott, 3: Mrs F B Stafford. 4. White Rocks — Old — S P Greene, 1; W A Brown, 2; C Gilbert. 3. Buff Rocks — Young — C W Everitt, 1- 2. Partridge Rocks — Young — E Ascoli. 1. Light Brahmas — Old — J M Ceballos, 1; F J Herman, 2. Black Langshans — Old — Dr E P Hicks. 1. Young— C E De Mott, 1-2. S. C White Leghorns — Old — F E Cor- nell, 1: F Schebe Jr, 2; H Gold. Supt. Claraben Court Farm, 3; Meadowedge Farm. 4. Young — Mennella Bros, 1-2; W M Jones, 3; H Gold, Supt, Claraben Court Farm, 4. S C Brown Leghorns — O'd — E P Parsons, 1. R. C. Brown Leghorns — Young — G D Hanks, 1. S. C. Black Leghorns — Old— J Schief- erstein. 1. Young — W R Mollineaux, 1; J Schieferstein. 2. S. C. Buff Leghorns — Young — F Ber- tram. 1; L Wagner, 2; G R Latham, 3; J D Herington, 4. R. C. Buff Leg Leghorns — Young. F Bertram. 1-2. S. C. Black Mlnorcas — Old — W H Tuthill. 1; C Bauer, 2. Young — C Bau- er, 1 ; H E Cooper. 2: J T Tucker, 3. Anconas — G L Rivers, 1. Sicilian Buttercups — Young — A H Dupree, 1: H J Wllklns, 2. S. C. Buff Orpingtons— Old— W C Fallon. 1; Infelesand P Y, 2. Young— W C Fallon, 1; Ing!esand P Y, 2; H Schuster, 3.- S. C. White Orpingtons — Old — O C Ro- ger, 1; W C Fallon, 2; Mrs F E Con- nolly, 3; W A Bruce, 4. Young — Dr H M Warner, 1; Dr Ray McCombs, 2; G F BPcVer. 3. R. C. White Orpingtons — Young — E M Preston, 1. S. C. B'ack Orpingtons — Old — S H Andrews. 1. Young — S H Andrews, 1. Sluver Camplnes — Old — Mrs D Y Brown. 1, Young — F Drab. 1; G F Cleerhorn. M D. 2; Mrs D Y Brown. 3. Dark Cornish In^lian — 0!d — Long Acre P F, 1. Young — E P Parsons, 1. White Cornish Indian — Young — E W Rogers, 1. AVhit« Crested Black Polish — Old — M L Schlff. 1. Young— M L Schlff. 1. 133 Favorite Band HAS LARGE RAISED FIGURES. 12 for 1=^0. 2.V-2'h'. 5()-!0c. 10(Hi5c. CHARLES L. STILES 23211. Third St. Columbus. Ohio POULTRY FANCIER MILLERSDUR6, PA., AWARDS Barred Rocks— E F V/hite, 1 ck, 1-2 pullet. White Rocks — R Caulwell, i ckl, 1-2 hen, 1-2 pullet. Buff Rocks — P E McConnell, 1 ck, 1-2 hen, 1-2 ckl, 1-2-3 pul, 2-3 pen; H W Forney. 2-3 ck, 3 hen. 3 ckl, 4 pul, 1 pen. S. C. Rhde Island Reds — O H Watts. 1-5 ckl. 1 hen. 1-3 pu!, 1 pen; R Dun- can, 1 ck, 2 pul; J S Heckert, 3-4 ckl, 4-5 pul, 2 pen; H Allison, 2 ckl. R. C. Rhode Island Reds— H S Gil- bert, 2 ck, 1 hen, 3 ckl, 3 pul, 1 pen; Beyer & Morrison, 1 ckl, 1 pul; S Meek- ley, 4 pul. White Wyandottes — H Herb. 1 ckl, 1 pul. Golden Wyandottes — F S Kirk, 1-2-3 pullets. Black Orpingtons — Lutz Bros. 1 hen. 2 ckl, 1 pul; A W Klinger, 1-3 hens. 2-3-4 ckl, 2 pul; G Heckert, 5 ckl, 3-5 pul, 1 pen; E Baker, 4 ckl. S. C. White Orpingtons — A W Kling- er, 1 ck; W E Pottiger, 3-4 hen; Sheetz Bros, 2 ck, 1 hen: Lutz Bro.s. 2 hen. Rose Comb White Orpingtons — E M 87 Mengel, l-2> ck, 1-2 hen, 1 ckl, 1 pul. S. C Buff Orpingtons — A W Klinger. 1 ck, 1-2 ckl, 1 hen, 1-2-3 pul. S. C. White Leghorns — Thomaa A Houpt, 2-3 ck, 1 hen, 1-3 ckl, 1-2 pul, 1 pen; J G Lesher, 1 ck, 2-4 ckl, 4 pul, 2 pen; G W Seltzer, 2 hen, 3-6 pul, B ckl. S. C. Buff Leghorns — R Caulwell, 1 hen, 1-2 ckl, 1-2 pul. S. C. Brown Leghorns — W Louden, 1-2 cock. S. C. Black Leghorns — J Miller, 1-2 hen. S. C. Black Minorcas — N Dubendorf, 1-2 ck, 1-2 hen, 1-2-3 ckl. 1-2-3 pul, 1 pen; C I Cup, 3 ck, 3 hen, 4 pul. R. C. Black Minorcas — G Wertz, 1-3 ck, 2-3 hen; T Myers, 2 ck, 1 hen, 1-2-3 ckl, 1-2-3 pul. Commodore Games — H G Koppenha- ver, 1-2-3 ck, 1-2-3 pul. Silver Sebright Bantams — C A Grif- fith. 1 ck, 1-2-3 hen, 1 ckl, 1 pul. Golden Sebright Bantams — O Sultz- baugh. 1 ck, 1-2-3 hen. Buff cochin Bantams — Marlon Gil- bert, 1-2 ck; Oscar Sultzbaugh, 8. Rose Comb White Bantams — Sheetz Bros. 1 ck. 1 hen, 1-2 ckl, 1-2 pullet. WHY EXPERIMENT ? There are no foods that can take the place of Spratt's Chick Meals No. 5 & 12 If you feed your poults according to Spratt's method you can decrease mortality among your birds and increase the pleasure of chicken raising at least ten fold. SPRATT'S CHICGRAIN consists of meat, grains, seeds, etc., carefully blended so as to produce a well balanced ration. Do Not Forget That There Are No Foods Like Spratt's. Write for samples and prices and send 1 Oc for "Poultry Culture," con- taining valuable information regarding diseases, rearing, etc. : <<< SPRATT'S PATENT UMITED Factory and chief ofllc^ ui Newark, N. J. Depots at San Franclaeo, Cal.) U% IjobIs, M«».i Cleveland, Ohio; Montreal, Can. New EnKi"n^ -'^^^^^^^^^^^^ wa^ make an occasional fair h^InH^®,"^ *^'*"^<* a real incubator proper y Snfft 't ^V^?**' ^ix-^^e:i?s.-ti"e-?^r^tt9^^^^^ tant as one can h»«„ „ ..'S.*^ '' 'mpor- esg, when'sfx m^n7h\ "0?"''?! ^"''i'^i"*^ son owes a int nf v.«» o ^^- '^i- John- With hil own'conWc'tions'""^o'^.««*H^^^»^ pie step by sten to oJ^ *v. . ^^^^ Peo- errors was'^no sSiaM lob^ ^^*"* ^*>"^"'on popular step at first hnt si ^*/^as not a .took hold and as thP OM^'J;.'^ ^^« ^^^a its place in the vir.^"* Trusty took proved that profit In "^ il^^^^^ties It was mostly a qSSstion P,°"'^ry raising ing it with expense nr°/ ""^ o^erload- a big combin?Sr^"rbr; pV^o^ofit^on'^^^^^ A^'lUV.rr'/ r^?^^nf"n to work ago all incubators w,^; Twenty years Quire a cellar or sSair^^"^®^ ^^ *•«- course limited the^r/.s.*?"?' "^^'^^ of added expense. At thit^f" "^"^^ »"<' or $75 was the nsn^i ^^*'"^^• ^50. |60 cubator comJS?ed wi h^tl'^^ /i?'* ^" *"- P-ce Of Prod^uce?'raTsVn'gV'ol/t?rb.i'^r: :^-.^ ' X :^^!1^:: Ju I r ;^ ^>.'^^tV'>^ - f '■«5«f»1||W|,«l» »*>1^-. -- ' n* *«r#. i< FEBRUARY tlfiaial means crave no enceurasement. The Johnsons found at costly experi- ence that size was xhe Important ques- tion. Note that I say "Johnsons." By this I mean the whole family, for they were all interested In poultry raising and devoted their lives to the work. Johnson being an inventor, of course, simplified the complicated regulators, etc., to an extent not equalled to this *ay. He built his Incubator complete In Italf so that It would not need an expensive cellar or special room. He built the Old Trusty with a case that is still proof against imitation on ac- count of Us cost. While Johnson figur- ed from a definite basis and reduced his selling price as the volume of sales mounted up, he never cheapened his incubator to meet competition. He started right and he conquered obsta- cles that prevented the success of his customers, just as his son is today showing new generations the profits that can be made with poultry. The Johnsons knew that sensation could get lots of free advertising space but thy kept away from the sesational stuff bcause it always reacts, and proves bad for the customer and the manufacturer. There has been no change in the construction of the egg, why should they make radical changes in the methods of hatching, when their success pioved that they were right In the beginning. The Johnsons have put out the great- est number of Incubators and brooders ever manufactured by one concern. M. M. Johnson so d 300,000 Old Trustys and his son has sold 200,000 more. The buyers of Old Trusty recommend it and send pictures and letters to the John- sons every year. While the Old Trusty incubator has no equal, to my certain knowltdge its tremendous annual sales are not altogether on that account. The M. M. Johnson Company refuse to start a customer out wrong. It's an uncom- mon casi- if they don't know a custom- er's limitations better than he docs himself, and the Johnsons see to it that the customer has the proper advice to make him successful. Many manufacturers have increased their sales by creating new designs ad forcing their previous years' output out of (late. In many lines customers demand new designs and usually get them at increased cost and no increase in returns. But the change of design generally serves anothr purpose; it en- ables the manufacturer to cover up mistakes and unload an experiment. Count up the fads of a few years ago and see how many of them are doing i>usiness now. Then, think of the fact that the Old Trust.v has remained the same year after year, always showing good hatches that no other could equal You can see how many of the present- day theories are likely to stand the test of time. The right ronstrucion of Old Trustv means something, and so does a steady success covering a great many yeais of time. It means some- thing to the Johnsons but it niean.s more to you and to the poultry inter- ests of the entire country. O'd Trusty incubators do not depend greatly on more advertising for their sale. I hope 1 have made it clear to you that they fill a country's need and serve faithfullv half a million of the best citizens of the best country on earth. NO MORlNCa NONAA I'uralyxeh the crop ( totallv or |)artl«ily). WhT pour .^ic ^~< medicioes ^^ '^ . . into a "p«r«lj»«Hl crop. ' tliero to lie oor- • int. whtle dtwase deBtroya? ^ GET OCULUM AND INJECT it. ••« CWiera, Roap. W. DIarrliea. Bi««k: bead m4 Lac WMkMM ^Ul "««< <>"t •aA 8taj out.** . .. '•T«a haT« opeiMHl a fold mine for tk« chk>kea wukii." J. 8. Bemdry. Ijoulnvllle, Kj. rw^l««. 6«e. aod fl. If ■kepiical ««o«tot^ lew yoa ar»). dime (p«rt*fe), brla«« either Rlae. Sewl bai . 1/ O. K. Arenta needed. Litcratore frr*. T*or ■•*• oeit H. I. OO.. Bw Salem. V«. POULTRY FANCIER . / »■ 89 ( 'J Mrs, M. M. Johnson and her "Old Trusty" Incubator. Silver Wyandottes The Beauty and Utility Breed. The Best Winter Layers Stock For Sale at All Times No Eggs Nor Baby Chicks } They Are Going Fast ! Our UTILITY SILVER WrANDOTTES Only a few females left below $4.00 (each; but we have about 30 utility i cockerels at fronn $2.00 to $4.00 each. Ap F TADDAY ^^^ VODKUII I F II I ♦ '^ yo" ^^"t some, let us have your .(XLIhI\DUA N. IUI\l\llLLL,ILL»order soon, they will help the laying ^*— *— ^****** »»»»»» — ——»»»»4 quality in your flock. We have a fine lot of choice breeders and exhibition birds yet in cocks, cockerels, hens and pullets at prices that are right. Let us supply your wants. 0«1 £% • We have about 125 cockerels and pullets to ^lIVPl^ L^rnntlPS spare in pairs, trios or pens of 1 male and 4 fe- t^lAVVt ^uiii» fi^r JAMIi,l»09 Mide oT one p'cce of alumioum and numbered v ith raised oumbets. Sample ''oz and cat^lor one dime. BAIR, "TkeBandMin" 6 Twilifht Yardi, Hanover, Pa. 90 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY Barred - Plymouth - Rock: ^< PULtBT LINE EXCLUSIVELY Lady Beautiful Strain Again win the Blue at MADISON SQUARE and made the most remarkable win ever recorded at ' GREAT PHILADELPHIA SHOW The sensation of the poultry world where the made greatest win evef'^'ree^ordf/r"""'' *'"*^'~ winning- as follows: 1-3-4-5-6 hen '" » /how room of national Importance. 1st pullet bred pen. champion hen of .h„ "n'' '"'"'-^ P""" ""0 ">»'«• display Barred RocK class'cup ,:" Td host drspla^t'Th' T'T"' ^"'^ This, In addition to wlnnln.. ,., v, " A™"''''^''" c'ass. Show Of an America," andit Haler^twi^^f a^""'^"" '"""'• '"^ '""»-'-> that the Lady Beautiful S.ra" hts „„ "'pXif """''" "^^""^ «" <"'«"'t Exhibition and Breeding Birds - ^-e and eggs for ha_tch^^;g_^e^;^_f^^ ,„,,,^», ^,^^^,„^^^ cTnTmyers HANOVER, pENNA. rt''h^*il"''.~- ^- ^""^ AWARDS ^an^lfs-r-^" "- " • -" ^"^ i White Rocks— W T HvdA o , o hen. 1-2 ckl. 1-2 pul- p t w»,^ ?^- ^ ck, 1 hpn- w tr o^ ,' ^ *^ Wheeler, 1 ^t^ fiifif i?r"' c'^r-KoU^/i ^ Buli Rock'sl^^'A''rmor^?T,'-J' P"'-, D.'^'-iL*,: ^'SS?r7s'h'''7'?.«.S»™-'- M , Black Wyandoites'=-il'E'„''"p'„„er. , ck. G w"BaTn*:%"?k"lVen'TS,'' "^^ * ""^ 1 ek. 2 ck 2.>! n?.!. a't^.^'''' a J Gies. J-2-5 hen, 1 cki-PcV^ J C^w'ey. 3 ck S'u.fr,?'.s't;ikfi' - je-'4-?'ck?? Columbian Wv^ndoff.'^^ ■?"!; 3 ck. 2 hen. 2-3.5 ckiT^. T Lohnes. Curtis, 1-4 ck% 4 i" ^"^ PU'; D V-G • ^ -» Ck. 3-4 hen. 1-4 ckl. 3-5 "" MnJ^, "T Polgrreen. 2 ck. i hen. 2 pul 2 K.^\iiiTcVi-T-3"4--ur' ^ - - Black Javas-s W Morton. 1-2 pul. chlttp5 ?k °1%H^^"^ Reds c L Han- Pin 4 ck?^3' h'enVw^ebr'o^k'^P^a^nT Pf 4 hen. 1-4 ckl "i Z^u \S t^^^^' ^ ck, ck, 1 hen. 1?5 Dul -^ f iJ? J^^IT^^^®' 2 Mrs W L Cohin« 9 K*^ M Webb, 5 hen; GrifflnV 3 ckl- p I «"^ ^ ''^^' ^ P^^I F Relyea74 pul. • ® Hudson, 5 ckl; a J Panics':- g'^c^k^l ifi^"1; Reds-Jenkins & c^rrhi^i'^-hlS "/-'"- Sa^"eVn.4' c{4\l^^^^^ ^ ^ Leach. 3 ckL ^"' ^■'* P"^' O E 2 ?k.S- hTn';'4%?Pr^,^?"«:r^ Schiller, bine, l ck 2 h^n ' io?"!'. ^" W L Co- ok 4 i u ' ,?"• Ashokin W O Yds 9 CK, d-4 hen, 1-2-3 ckl o a \^,\ yj laa, 3 City p Y. 4 ck- T Ti ii-I'* ^^l' Arsenal L'iw^'ffu"-" "-rr-'puf.'j^^? e"'-I°ck,=l^£l^n,°[-i"kfr?ln' ^ «"="■ l-2c^- 1^2 "hen'^E I'^hlfr^ .R Shaver. Keyworth,' 3" h"en.^.^2':3'"k'l *1 2%"' '',=' ra-rml,-, =c^k ; SfV' I£ T\¥"^^ 1 Ckl, 4 pul E PreiaJI^^V^*,''^' 2-3 hen. Grove Farm 3 ckl T'/t^P,?: Orchard ckl. *'*• ^ J Dillenback, 4 • ^ CK, 1 pul; Mrs W L Haynes, Min'^an,' s'^ck'l/'^ ^^'' '"^ ^"^^ C A Mc- 1 c^ki.^2 ?uiT j^t'^slTi!;i:^i^p,r^^'»-. c|lje|."f eU^?^"ra«,Bo.ardus. 2 FaVi^ek'.Yh^ri%"ur^"^"« ^^'-' Fa^'m.'^l ckl.T p^f^^°r"«-Turtle Point Fajm?i ?i-^^„^-^,orn^^Turt,e Point Ck!: ?• B^JnS^. ^^Inorcas-Mary Cripps. i i?k.^h^L!tc^i'.Trur-^^^^^<^'»e". 1 c^lT^"^^s%lVLh ^S' 3-^ hen. G M Barstow 2 hfn ?• J, ^'^ ^"^ hen Coleman. 4 ck ^ k !?i,i^ o*^"^.'' ^ P"^' O A Ity. 3 puL ''^*' 2-4 pul; H Hid- Houdans — Cant A «3 r-oii- hen, 3 ckl, 5 nul- Wh^o* U®"' ^ ^k. 6 Ck, :.2.3.;, ^^nl' i^lr-J ^/kT l:|:i:J %7a'i,d'^ar?-|Vk'il'^-^ -■•"'■ f Mllllgan. 1-2 "*■* °*'"« Hens— R ll^SUndard ReA Py,e Qame-R p miI- , rn"la°^'St1irel-^H"''S»i". > ck. 2-3 hen, 3-4 cklaf, •[.„■? "2,<''"">n- ' ck; '^VC? '^"I, 1-2 pul ""'= «" J C Jag.- An|fe';*s., ..riWc. K-^® P/^^ ^^^ cockerel photographed in natural colors by the new French process, not retouched ft^!^ "f ^T ®'\f ''VJ ^^ he appeared in his coop. His color is acknowledged to be exactly right A picture every breeder should have. Sent post-paid for 5 cents in stamps. e e* v,t y ngui. .^ picture Breeding cocks, cockerels and hens for sale. IRA M. CROWTHERS, Box F, Willoughby, Ohio pul; E A Carter. 4 ckl. 4 pul; Rev. J <* Jager. 3 ckl; Dr H B Butler. 'A pul. Golden Campines — H () White. 1 ckl: K A Carter, a ckl. 2-3 pul: Dr H B Butler, 1 pul. TOXHIBITTO.N PENS Underhill Brahmas, Old S S Newton. 2. Brahmas, Young — Underhill C II Domon, 2; S S Newton, Light Farms, 1 Light Farms, 1 ; 3-4. Barred Rocks. Old — Altplaus Bee & F» F. 1; F Coons. 2. Barred Rocks. Young — Altplaus Bee & P F, 1; P coons. 2; H C Wardell. 3. White Rocks. Young — W T Hyde. 1. .Tane C Gregry. 2. Buff Rocks. Old — F Armor. 1. Buff Rocks. Old — F Armor. 1. White Wyandttes, Old— R L Clark, 1; A J Gies, 2; J D Jaquins, 3. White Wyandottes. Young — R L Clark. 1; C H Sproat, M D, 2; E C Vail. 3; Fernbrook Farms. 4-5. Black Wyandottes. Young — K H Ful- ler, 1. Buff Wyandttes, Old — A J Gies. 1 G W Bain. 2; G Carner. 3; Whitney & Mc- Ewan, 4-6. Buff Wyandottes. Young — A J Crow- ley, 1; Whitney & McEwan, 2; A J Gies, 3-4; G W Bain, 5. Columbian Wyandotte.s — Old— D V O Curtis, 1. Columbian Wyandottes, Young — D V G Curtis. 1; J T Lohnes, 2. S. C. Rhode Island, Old— H Her- mance, l; Wyebrook Farm, 2. S. C. Rhode Island Reds, Young— H Hermance, 1; K J Snyder, 2: E H Wis- wall, 3; C L Hanchott, 4; Hospitable for Incurables, 5. R. C. Rhode Island lieds, Old— D K Hon". 1; W W Hazelton, 2; O K Perry. 3; I'otter & Roseboro Co. 4. R. C. Rhode Island Reds, Young — H L Greene, 1: H E Chesebrough. 2; W W Hazelton. 3-6; D R Hone. 4. White Orpingtons. Old— E Schiller. 1; Ashokan White Orpington Yds. 2: G I De Long, 3. White Orpingtons, Young — Ashokan W O Yds, 1-2; J D Key worth, 3: G I De Long, 4; H A Knapp, 5. S. C. Black Orpingtons, Old — J L Mitchell, 1 S. C. Buff Orpingtons, Old — E Schil- ler, 1. S. C. Buff Orpingtons. Young — J D I\eyworth. 1-2. S. C. White Leghorns. Old- Bonnie Brook I» V, 1-2; S Haddock. 3-1; H V Bump, 5. S. C. White Leghorns, Young— H V Bump, 1-2; Bonnie Brook P F, 3; S Haddock, 4-5. R. C. White Leghorns. Old— Mrs W L Haynes. 1. Silican Buttercups. Young — J H Schiller. 1; E C Vail. 2. Speckled Sussex. Old and Young- - Jenkins & Parks, 1 of each. 4i*ECQHD Hen- PHlLADELPHlA-P£0 1912^*' ^ A'E-WQHLERT 'THEGARP^n^'NARBERTH.PA^ silver Campines — Young--G W Bain, 1. R. C. Whitk- Leghorns. Young— Mrs W L Hayne.s, 1. S. C. Burt Leghorns. Young— H Bo- gar flu s. 1. Silver .Spangled Hamburg.s. old — (' W Wi linms. 1. Anconas, Young — S B Sykes, 1 ; G .\ Coleman, 2; G N Barstow, ;} ; .Vrsenal Citv P Y, 4. Sicilan Buttercups. Old — J H Schil- ler, 1. THE FINEST POULTRY .CATALOGUE De Graff \POULTRY / FARM:. THE LEADING f R.I. RED SPECIALIST; /AHST[RO*HNY> STOCK 4ECCS rORSUE .RHODE ISLAND REOS PLEA«E SEND FOR MY CATALOGUE xy, EVE" .^. FOURTEEN RIBBONS on 15 entries at big Springfield show on our bred to lay Langshans. Get our big free book. When you are disgusted with "hens get some of our money-making Langshans and start right. We insist that YOU be SATISFIED. "Sunny Mead" Poultry Fields 141 P F Maple Road, Longmeadow, Mass. m 92 PITTSTOWI^ POULTRV SHOW, December imt to 16th, 1J>13. heTd'^hpTr^^io" /°^'try Association proved a ^rrfn?''"^ exhibition which were lar^/^^ffH «"^^^s«- The classes «♦; i ^® with plenty of quality The attendance was good. The specials ^;!^%,T'^ attarctive than at many o? wS??g^ha^iS^.^ ""^"^ ^"'^ «^^^^ «P^^i^l« laSi1,^^/n"l?l"^^u^^^^ classes, not the LooTbird". ''^ '^"^' ^^-^»^^ -t some The Wyandotte c'asses not so lare-.. Se",'.'ir."i?^ '"^ -'""«"• "^'"^ offh'j * *v Orpington classes were the nt-^t to the largest. The Buffs werA ?f^ ;:^«,^»ted by 75 birds^'^and the wfS-' ners well up with quality 1st n\?f^ tail^Pd ?it''K^' """^ *5"**« so large, oon- anr? i=/^K® H"ner winners. 1st co?k ^11 fh ^S ^^" ^^ f°^ any show. winn?n^ Tl^^T^^^'^^t^ «<^^'a^3 in sight. ""'""^"^ Ity lar^ hfr^Jl^"^. '^^''^ ^'^ unusual qual- g; bfa%%^u^lLre5?r°a' ^7e^ ^j;f,/o\or; 'The Te"Jl^n ^ ^?^e fit for any khow ^* gj"fje Com^ W,i-l\"ad?n;"S.irh Si ?;'pe\nJ"c1>loT""^^« --« ?n"^oSdl' ^^ir:^%H^~^-^ ?^ larger shows^ "^^ ^ ^^^ ^^^" ^^ our SL-«ten-a5ShC-"-"^^-"^^^ y in tne remaining varieties. HERMAN A, HOKE. The Awnrds; Ba?reS'^^T.T'^ are the awards: Barred Plymouth Rocks—Cock. 3d, POULTRY FANCIER 4th. G L Turner. 5th. E T Messick, 2d. Chas Eckhardt, 1st. W H Richmond; hCn— 4th, E T Messick. 1st C G Her- ring. 2d. 3d Chas Eckhardt; Cockerel— 5th. G L Turner. 3d. 2d. 1st. W H Rich- mond. 4th. Dr R Osborne; Pullet— 1st. H L Edsall. 2d. C G Herring. White Plymouth Rocks— Cock— 1st Frrrt n^[!? Jas Rundle; hen— 1st. 2d.' Pled and Jas Rundle; Cockerel—ist R Rm^hY^^^ Pullet-2d. 3d. Fred and jas Rundle, 1st, R M Davis B p"kp^ITT"J.^ Rocks— Cock— 1st. 2d, s^nu-^n L*''^', hen— 1st. Brown & Ches- 2d R "n^^H^^e — 1st. Brown & Chessick. ^o. B P Kerrick: pullet lat R P ic^l- nek. 2d. Brown & Chessick ^ ^^"^ IsF^'chl^^X Plymouth Rocks— Cock— 1st. Chas Overpeck; hen— 1st 2d rha«i w^th^^ei^s^3i-g.^£:S^ T ?'L^r^rf J^^^o^ Wyandottes— Cock— 1st J Smith & Son ^""^^ *^ ^^"•' P^^-J Silver Wyandottes — Cock — 1st Miles Driscoll and wife- nul— 2T lof Miles Driscoll and wife P^'^^d. 1st, White Wyandottes— Cock l9t w tp hen'^.1 ^^''i^^^^ Brenkan &^Rob?rts^ 5th 3d. Mr and Mrs Alfred Jones ' Silver Penciled Wyandott«»R nu oa "fS Hlnrv'';^,^^' ^C«"-^^^tche^ Klinges Du? ^Ji"^TS^= ^^"' ^«t' Henry ^"nges, pul. 1st, Henry Klinges. Br^er^ ^^o^e Island Reds— Ck. 1st. Jos S C Rhode Is'and Reds— Cock lat A J Cooper. 3d. 5th. John Clark 2d w»t, I^and M J Dando. 4th. P f Joyee^ he^ he^irek^r2^d?^l:7n?se !sl^tte^r. l?t. ^^a^v?J FEBRUARY Btacham; pul, 2d. Wm H Bowen. laL David Beacham. 3d, E R Shepherd , ■ ! THE WORLD'S BEST S. C. Buff Orpingtons 25 Pens Mated for the Egg Trade $ nA«». . ^ "" iippiicaiion. I ROSELAND POULTRY FARM Cht. W ^ •» d •►~- ^~^_-J!L.I "'' **• ^^"™ ^"^"'^^ OHIO SILVER CAMPINES to P^ck'k';^""|';^oek^T;"/,/^°^"-P'^^ mduded we hav. « n^oney^b^ack ,uara-tof- ^'i^e.^a^ ^^tteTof -^--..^^^^^^^^ ^e/g^ ^.^ SHORT & TRIPP Cortland, N. Y (LATE ^ Black Lanshans — Cock, 1st Wm Bel- mont; hen. 1st. 2d. Wm Belmont- ckl" 2d. 3d. Enoch Williams. Ist, John P Stephens. 5th. Wm Belmont. 4th. Je«-A Lepfert; pul,4th. 2d, Enoch WilliamiL 1st. Wm Belmont. 3d, Jesse Lepfert White Langshans — Cock, 1st. Wm Be*. mont; hen. 1st. 2d. Wm Belmont S C Brown Leghorns— Cock.lst, Cha« J Norris. 2d. Jesse Lepfert; hen. 3d ?i°}iT * Chessick. Ist, Emil j Webe? 2d, Chas J Norris; ckl. Is. Mayo & si^- afoos. 2d. 3d. Chas J Norris. 4th, Brown ?^ Chessick; pul, 1st. Emil J. Weber I^^Chas J Norris. 3d 4th. Mayo & sigl S C White Leghorns — Cock. 6th Mr and Mrs Charles Scrimeour. ' 4th Brennan & Roberts. 2d. T N Tro»AJi ?d. Allen C Fry. Ist! Albertson & F?i^ lick; hen. Ist. 4th.T N Troxell. 2d 3d Brennan & Roberts- ckl lat Toh« 1? Peel 2d Mayo & Slgafoos.Sj'4th-'??o"ov'f ford ^^^S^'"'"^' P"l' ^«^ 2d Harry Oil- N Troxel?''^""^" * Roberts. 4th "ith T Ti/r^ C Buff Leghorns — Cock. Ist q a R C Buff Leghorns — Cock in t -wr^. Peck; pul ist 2d 3d 4th 5th WmT Peck r.or,iS ^^^ck Leghorn*— Ckl lat n re Daniels; pul 1st 2d 3d D K DanieS ^ L Ja?k?oSr^2d'D"rvl:r^Siiklf' ^T*/' Emery l Jackson 9d^^T*^^'®= P"* ^* R r* ^1 , w?" ^^ J^mea McKee n'T< w R^ack Mlnoroas — Ck lat Tn>>« OD Manan; hen 1st John O'D Man^SS Anconas — Cock 1st 9/i t t t> ^^ 3d W J r!lch«5s hen fat j/,°S''&?»?: Niles^'M^R ?'J."^*°"?~C<»^k 1st C O Scrimgeour 4th ohn^^'i'**^^^^ 3d j B 2d B A CourtHgh?'\d Th^''^T*'=K^^» ^-^ .Geore Correll; pul' ist ^n^d^t*^' .^^»» hey. 4th .0th B A CaJtright ^^""^ ^*- Mfye''s,^!,^'^^^^^^?f«"3T-l8t Kerr A Kerr & May^s- ckf ^It' ^t^ ^^^ ^d 4th Mayes, 2d Wm m t^"' ^^ ^err A Wm M Lynn ?d ^d t^l^^'.Pi'' ^^^ <«»> A J Cooper ' ^"^ ^*" & Mayes, 5th J ia^ag^^'J^ AlKl"rf'°"^r^^^k 1st Leo Ift 2d Leo J Savlge%"d*r>^;«^'^»^- »^«« ckl 1st John TurnSr' o5 5 ^ Spaldinr: pul 1st John Turner' o2 ?^'^ Spaldfng; 3d R A Spalding • ^^ ^^° ^ Savage. Ist'^^B e' MTireHen'^iaf ..^^''«^-^<><^»^ Silver Q.„„L;.. "J«t 2d B E Miller vesky: nu A L Mayo '"'' ^"° Budwesky. ~2d we^skey^ heT?"t'?d~~,^°:;'^ 1st Otto Bud- B'^u'd -eU?^- -"we-ky-^^P-rS'ffci ChTf ^^^-t^g^Red Ga mes-Cock 1st 1st John Clark;7u, 1st 2d 'idS'r'*^*^*^* ^ Brown Red Ca J. ^ '^ •'*'^" ^*'*»^ R"imeI;henistCh?s'R;S?^\ 3d Cha* Steel Grav Pit ri ^°'""'«» Davis ^ ^'' Games— Pul 1st Joha Coal Gray pit r«n«™ - ^ *y i-it Games— Pul i.t John Q& CONKEY'S ROUP REME~WlL?17^ir^r— Jir21^^:i-Jr-- When, our row^.^^ Sl'^L.^^^^ ^^^^ LOSSES Don't be *Too Late" when your fowls are sneezing, coughing or moping. pit in dnnkmg water Conkey's Roup Remedy H will keep this dread disease from spreading and save vour Incjcoc a «>preaaing remer^v r. ! ^ preventive and remodf. Cg-y and convenient to use. Write for Conkev'n P/^..i»„ « , W cents and dcVers^n'S: "^'^^ Sent for I>onV Worry r Conlcpy WiDCure Mc FEBRUARY Davis Black Red Games — Cock 2d John Davis Silver Dmkwing Games — Cock 1st Chas Rommel Dominques — Cock Ist Chas Romme; ckl 1st Chas Rommel Red Pyle Games — Cock 1st Chas Rommel Dark Cornish Games — Hen 2d 3d Jos B Powell; hen 1st Edward Bryan; pul 1st Edward Bryan White Cornish Games — Ckl 1st Jas B Pewell Silver Campines — Ckl 1st 3d 4th F W Schuerholtz 2d J J Smith & Son; pul 1st 3d 4th P W Schuerhltz, 2d J J Smith & Son. 5th J N Capwell Sicilian Buttercups — Pul 1st 2d Dan- iel Hudleson Black Breasted Red Game Bantams — Cock 1st C J Speece; hen 1st C J Speece; ckl Ist 2d 3d C J Speece; pul let C J Speece Golden Seabriht Bantams — Cock 1st 2d John Ramage; hen 1st John Ramage, 2d Reginald Nash; ckl 1st Robert A Weir, 2d John Ramage; pul 1st Regi- nald Nash. 2d John Ramage White Crested White Polish Bantams — Cock 1st E R Shepherd; hen Ist ER Shepherd; pul E R Shepherd White Crested Polish Bantams — Ck 1st E R Shepherd; hen Ist E R Shep- herd; pul 1st E R Shepherd Buff Cochin Bantams — Pul 1st Harry Lark, 2d John Turner Red Pyle Game Bantams — Pul Ist Ernest A Brown S C White Lehorn Bantams — Hen 1st Peter Lark; ckl 1st peter Lark; pul let Peter Lark Bronze Turkeys — Cock IstPF Joyce: hen 1st P F Joyce White Pekin Ducks — Old Drake 1st Gilfeather & Watson Buff Orpington Ducks — Drake 1st Wm A Hignett; hen 1st Wm A Hig- nett Wild Mallard Ducks — Drake 1st 2d P F Joyce Indian Runner Ducks — Drake 1st Wm A Curnow. 2d W J Driesbach. 3d 4th Brennan & Roberts; hen 1st Wm A Curnow. 2d 4th Brennan & Roberts. 3d W J Driesbach Golden Pheasants — Cock 1st P F Joyce: hen 1st P F Joyce English Ring Neck Pheasants — Cock 2d P F Joyce; hen 2d P F Joyce Japanese Pheosants — Cock 1st Pat- rick Thomas. Pigeon Homer.s — (Without Records) Thos Buck worth: cock John H Cur- now; pairs 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th H A Ri- f en berg Maltese— Cock Ist W H Pitman; hen W H Pitman Red Carneaux — Pairs Ist 3d W H Pitman. 2d 6th 4th H A Rifenberg PENS Barred Plymouth Rocks — Ist H L Edsall White Wyandottes — 1st Brennan & Roberts Columbian Wyandottes — 1st Amos Collins Rhode Island Reds — 1st John Clark. 2d P F Joyce. 3d Wm E & M J Dando Buff Cochins — 1st E R Shepherd Brown Leghorns — 1st A L Towner White Leghorns — 1st Brennon & Roberts 2d Alex Hoag BufT Leghorns — 1st Wm J Peck Black Minorcas — 1st John O'D Man- -1st George J POULTRY FANCIER gan Anconas — 1st W J Richards S C Buff Orpingtons — 1st B A Court- right, 2d Mrs Clark Helwig. 3d J O'D Mangan. S C Black Orpingtons — 1st 2d Kerr & Mayes S C White Orpingtons Savage Silv»-r Spangled Hamburgs — 1st 3d 4th A L Mayo, 2d Otto Budwesky Black Brested Red Games — 1st Chas Rommei Silver Campines — 1st F W Schuer- holtz, 2d J J Smith & Son, 3d J NCap- well Golden seabright Bantams— 1st John Ramage Buff Cochin Bantams — 1st Harry Haines White Pekin Ducks — 1st Gilfeather & Watson Wild Mallard Ducks — 1st P F Joyce Indian Runner Ducks — 1st Brennan ck. Real Safety for Your Hatching eggs are worth good money. Time is valuable during the hatching season It is not necessary to "take a chance," to risk the loss of either. The Newtown Giant Incubator is equipped with five automatic safeguards against off temperature." These form the most effective system of temperature control and positively prevent chilling and overheating of eggs. Un no other incubator can you find so many dependable appliances to perform this important work as on the *^fy^*^y^ WTOWN ThS l^u^ra sSadrev^rfir*: '"^^""^ '""^ ^' ^" '^"^ ^" ^^^^ ^^^ ^^*^^ <»"»-tity- '^pe^S.Ttn^J^cTrS^lnrSen^^^^ °" ""^^ compartment maintains any desired The Temperature fndicator above the machine registers the exact temperature and calls attention to any variation. H^i-i-ure auu caus The Automatic Electric Alarm rings a bell in any part of poultry plant or dwellimr if tho temperature approaches the danger point. uwemngii the Other Exclusive Features But temperature control, important as it is. is only one reason why the Newtown Oianf ill'rVll^*.?'' 7ou;Sf Newtown Giant Incubator Corp'n Z9 Warsaw Street Harrisonburg, Virginia Conkey's Laying Tonic Produces Better Poultry and More Eggs You can put your poultry in healthy condition and increase your egg production by using Conkey's Laylnar Tonic. Gives health and vigor to whole flock. Keeps chicks in healthy grow- ing condition. Not a food — all pure medicine. Mixed with feed once a day, it's guaranteed to produce better poultry and more eggs or money back. 25c, 50c and$l pkgs. Pails $1.60 and $3. Sample 4c. If your dealer does not handle it, we will prepay transportation on any size above $1, East of Kansas City. THEG. E. CONKEYCO., Cleveland, O. 94 POULTRY FANCIER Attention ! Poultry Co-laborers one of tK*» rf>cTiil^> «»~j r .... I am one of the regular readers of this journal and interested on all mat- ters pertammg to poultry. If I find out anything beneficial to poultry- men, cannot be selfish or secretive, but glandly give all imformation to fidd co-laborers in the poultry The poultry field will keep advanc- mg. It IS one of the nation's greatest assets, greatest resources, both as a rood and commercial value. We do not need more critics, but there is a demand for men who can create thmgs that are beneficial. Any poul- try man or woman who finds out any thing beneficial to poultry interest should not try to hide it. . Of course this does not apply to some fixture of stone, iron or wood that is entitled to a patent. I wonder how many readers of th s journal have read of mustard ground tor poultry purposes. I wonder how many used ground mustard—not seed. We have. I presume. 10.000 varieties of all sorts of so-called egg producers. Many no doubt are very good— others tne Jess said, saves space. The all wise Creator of all things has provided a natural food and tonic. which has been handed down to us. but mustard, until the past few years, was unknown as to its value, but even to- day, only very large plants use it, to success—but keep their success secret- ed or hidden from the masses. You read ,„ the Bible about this little mus- tard seed, how the birds would roost ni Its branches surely there were stronger plants nearby. than the mustard plant! I believe this par- able had more than one side to it We in our America, as well as other na- tions, still can learn. In the mustard raising countries— t-ngland, Germany. Italy and Holland, and others, it was observed that fowls as they started to moult, would cause much havoc to the mustard plants— seemingly infatuated with it. Experts set out to study why this was. so much, that for nne months of the year, re- mitts the order of things Mustard is one of the most useful articles to use as an antidote for pois- oning^ First aids recommend: First send for doctor, ^'d take warm wnter with lots of mustard in it. So if mus- tc>rd removes poison from people it stands to reason it w 11 do so when FEBRUARY used by fowls. Therefore it is rea- son enough to use mustard for poul- try. Then we use mustard on sandwiches or salad dressings to give a keener ap- petite, and also aiding digestive org- ans. Warmth produced by mustard is invigorating, sort of limbers you up so t( speak.. For illustration: Were a man on a cold day, take a few whis- keys to drink, then start on a long journey, he would find as soon as the he.at of the whiskey had been spent the reaction of the cold would be nigh unbearable. Suppose instead: He would take a warm cup of tea or cof- ^ee. place in it a little powdered sugar or better, placed in his mouth a piece of whole ginger-root, he would find the ginger would give a steady heat never giving more than was required oy the cold. A fowl, when it moults, must have a tone-^ng up— something for its blood. It needs no forceful heating, such as red pepper or capsicum gives, but a smiple. steady, added heat to avoid catching cold, or be chilled. Danger- ous colds often cause constipation— the active principle of mustard then would be a mild laxative. It is also fattening to a slight degree, giving a coating where it needs to be.^ Every par.icle is necessary in egg production FLETCHER'S Golden Laced Wyandottes - CHAMPIONS OF MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 1913 :, JTT That our rjniHon TKr,ro„^^*A-_ ... 9 M.kJ n off lows, j , At this, queen ,all American sh I pur Goldens made the phenominal w of l«t & 2d C«M>kn. int A 2d Hf-ns, Int & 2d C<»oker<-lM, i l«t, 2d & Sd PullctH.! 1st Pen, I and the $100 Silver! y. I «.i-u me 9H}[} siivei 'Cup for best display. That our Golden WvandoftAa cf«r,^ « ada.tiona. proor tha, our ao^'.„%' It'nf ^fTnl f^Z^-^^^Vr^l^^ - a' kt ^ . •' VVIVO a^ lS>eSr^ -'rs^.fa?i.-.ATarVr'Vre^.-;r,.-s?;S,^^ ,■" SUr^Z Selected T T r O ««; n<. , . .o ^ ^°°^ enough for ordln- Incubator t Cj G S H P®'' ^^• ^^ Per 30. $n per -n ^oa , Eggs scientificarv packed '^n^ 'k' *^. "^'^ 45. $i 2 per' ?ho^'^ P^*" ^OO- Place vour cular free. Large new "^^ j;:^^^^^^': -Hve in VtJ^ahle condUion^.^^Thi^^^il. .1 %Mt BAO^^ J. W. PA1»KS. Box F, ALTOONA, PA. BETTIN FARM FEBRUARY Thia is nature's own cocktail for fowls, and cannot injure in any way what- soever. Red pepper is irregular in strength. It is a poisoner, an irregular stimu- lant. Strength is uncertain, very irri- tating to the extreme at times at others mildly so. The kidney and liver of a fowl fed on red pepper becomes coated, sometimes it is inflated, at oth- er times shrinks, so a fowl's life is cut in two by its abuse. The mustard fed fowl on opening POULTRY FANCIER sential. In New Jersey 1 visited many large poultry plants, and I discovered while working there, the great secret was mustard. They won't tell the smaller plants about it. Why? For fear they would be getting too many eggs to suit them. Leading experts are using it at experimental schools. Several book writers speak of it, but not many will spend a dollar for books — therefore lose sight of many helpful articles and knowledge. I am writing to you this, feeling 1 will get a square up is found to be in perfect health, entire organs in most perfect condi- tion. Man, beast or fowls, when cold are not liable to be very lively, noi work so very comfortable. The busy active hens, that scratchs around, has a good appetite, are the ones who lay the eggs. Mustard being a real food, containing an element of heat, tonic, fat elements — every one necessary for fowls at this season of the year to keep the hens busy. Mustard keeps your hens busy. I use one teaspoonful of high quality of ground mustard to 1 2 hens, mixed in the bran. Beneficial results come at once. Not one case of sickness in three years! After moulting you will see feathers take on rapidly. Where you got 140 eggs, you now get 200 eggs. The most common hen responds as much as a full-blooded pedigree bird. Drooping and sickly birds become healthier at once. Nearly every egg producing article contains some mustard, but not enough. You will always need good scratch food and bran, better qual'ty, better results. Good water and cleanliness, by all means, with fresh air, are es 1 lave deal — judging from articles seen you print. In New York we have daily papers which have a poultry department. A letter of the exact wording as you see here, has been acknowledged, by mail, stating it was always recommended by them, thanking me for interest shown by my letter — but no further! Why? Most experts are agents for some con- cern or other and want to boost w^here 95 they get paid. Besides, they want to print a little at a time for circulation purposes. The little fellow must take a pill at a time — the big fellow can pay for a box at a time. If your ex- pert never tried this, here is his chance. I don't want to buy your pa- per for the pictures in it, but for the benefit and knowledge gained by reading various articles and advice. So do others. By your printing this, you enlighten the poultry workers that read your paper. You receive the thanks of everyone who tries it. It harms noth- ing. My solace comes of knowing I tried my little towards the enlighten- ment. You cannot safely use whole mus- tard seed, as there is too much oil in it. You must use a special ground mustard for this purpose that is good mustard. Many firms make poultry mustard. I tried several kinds, but I am using a poultry mustard now that I find very excellent — so I stick to this one, for it is satisfactory the best in New York City any w^ay. Now, fellow co-laborers, don't hes- itate to invest 2c for a stamp if you have a good thing to tell about. It's a great source of satisfaction to know you did a little thing for your fellew- laborers. Loosen up your pointers others will follow. In this way we will have one big success, for there is no danger of over supply. You try this. It's a winner. Let's hear your results. You will never regret this tip. Be wise don't stand still. Henry C. FetteroU, Specialist, MORK THAN 1100 CHICKS AT THE BIGLKRVILL.E: SHOW Entries closed last Saturday with 1115 birds from all parts of the state and other states. Fifteen new automobiles will be on exhibition, representing: all the latest styles and makes sold in Adams Coun- ty. STftAWBERRY PJ,ANTS Yps. ABSOLITTKLY 1 TvEE! This Is dimply to iutroduco our wonderful Productive Strawberry Plants rrf)dnce prpatcrop«of fine extra large delicious strawtierrlc!) all summer and fall. Fall bearing strawlierries arp in r^ ■- rmr-- - i-- great demand. Hen's your chanre ^rrnv'-^'i »^ tn^ct I'i oioe, tbrifty jilauts, alM our TbiM Color CsUlog, PR.EE. Yu'r name u>d ad- drciisona poHtal will brin^ tlirm. Plants icut prn»iiV in pro|i»r jilnmin? season. BRADLEY BROTHERS 267 Main St. Matcinrfa, llllnol ?^tK 'tM**J Make Fowls Exercise— Keep Vegetables Clean Here's what you poultrymen have longf been lookinj? for — a cheap, convenient, sanitary and durable device for feeding green stuff to poultry'. Hanj? one in each pen in your hen- house. It keeps ve{?etables and green stuff clean and makes the fowls exercise while they eat. Carter's Sanitary Green Food Feeder Is made of strong, soft, fish-net cord and lasts for years. There's nothingr to firet out of order or injure fowls' combs or heads. No foulinsT and waste of food. It holds one-half bushel of beets, cabbagres, clover, meat bones or other similar food. Leading poultrymen are using it and sending In orders for more. It fills a long felt want. Green food turns winter into summer for the liens— makes 'em lay. Feed 'em this wasteless, sanitary way. Price .?ir foc/i . Three for $1.00, postpaid. Special prices on larger Quanttttes. Guaranteed satisfactory or money back. Order today. H. F. PIERCE, Sole Mfr., *407 Wadtworth Bldg., Portland, Ma 96 POULTRY FANCIER Judges* Hobbies— Secretar^'j^o cr,,^ • ^ , read fudcA Pa,-,,.* __.• i reBRUARY Hav.ng r.ad Judge Carey", article It. r°f T .^'"'"'' •'"'^«" "d the Standard of Perfection" in January i.. to mv "" r°f'^ '^""". ha. brought to my m.nd a fevv in.tance. which have happened m .how room., and will con- tmue to happen until .ome rule or n.ea.ure i. pa,.ed to .top the „me. .ir^r "ir u"" """" "• '''•'''> ' de- ..re to call the public", attention to are fi"t- Judge. Hobbie..- and .econd. Secretar,e.. Shop Superintendent, and Director. of Poultry A..ociation. •howmg their bird, at home .how. i„ «"npetmg for Special Pri«.. Judge.- "Hobbie..- I have had, and mo.t Poultry men. no doubt, who have •hown bird, any length of time have had very peculiar experience., but in my five year, of .bowing bird. I have jy fir.t time yet to di.pu,e a iudge'' .tt'ed'faHy':''"^^"^ "'^" -" -' .uch°:.w::/tpe'cr ■■"'•''''-•• „I. II ^^ • ^°'of. etc.. and place all .tre.. and finer ..kk-.- ouahri.. exhibition qualitie. on one particular point. ] know who are .trong on wing: if a bird ha. good wing, (.hape 4 point. coW^^oin^Oa total of 9 poL^ will win over a bird with good type, etc. I once had a Columbian Wyan- dotte hen which had an extraordinary- Pincded tail, way under weight, and I entered her in a certain .how .0 a. to have the proper number of bird, en- tered to compete /or .pecial prize., and .he won l.t prize. Of cour.e. I wa. greatly .urpri.ed. and I inquired evT^. M* "" ''"' '''"'^' ' have ever .een. Now thi. «„,e bird I en- tered at another .how and .he wa. not placed. Not so long ago. at one of our local whi'h'hld^^'""^^'^^" Wyandottea Cock A]toon» m°" ''.' P"" «' Pittaburgh /^Itoona, Bloomsburff and n t Neb. \-\^ kaJ J** "** ^maha, andcoifb', tl S"cl t^^-cfeTn^b^." ce iveT-Sd" ^ •'''tL^V«/\ "' "■■ r^hXa.H"tH--' wing, but Ja. clean in fluff "T"'"' H^"«t-f..;^TrM"-N- '''''' ■'"<'■ •ee the difference in jud«-r„''°" *=*" a. to what eon..i.u.:.'v"i1fr:HX'--J: wJ!^ P^t th-e" ';mte'u°;r up^tThe "' They don't know what f« J f ^''• »equently give Tn «K • ^\ ^"^ *^°"- __2____^ g^ve upshowing their birds Buys 150 Why know of men who .how bird, and follow up judge, that know u.t r. 7 '^^t^ J»dge-. hobby i., and I" send .uch birds to these show. a. w «uit these particular judges. Secretaries. etc.-.There are verv few Poultrymen and readers of pou7 ry papers who do not remember the famous Rule 17. Especially Ed.I Judges. Now a rule f would like ^J see (g,ye it any number you want? enforced by all show associations?"^ that all secretaries show superinten^T ents and directors, be prohib'^teTfrom' •now. Ihis would do away witK fk cry, in the .how room.. "It LTLdr or Of cour.e. he", .ecretary or .o and doe^ tl ' a..ociation." Now"^ what light doe. thi. put the judge in? al.o. fh. •how a..ociation. I have heard th* above complaint in many a .K„ ' room, and 1 believe the majority ^°„* fenfef": "'"' ^r• ■•'own bird^ any length of time wi «„ ,!,-„ ,"' heard the .ame thing. Now „„rf"' •tand. I don-t mean fo „y ,^e "^f "" tarie. and other a..ociaiion nffi "?' have not good bird.; for a. a rulf ^ lie":- ."hi ' "i°"'' "y- -"he'r'dl'i't': • DUE I do thmk It would k- good policy for the.e men to keen out will tendl: ;:t: r;-^, he'-e'^t- of'th-ettu're!"""" ^ "•' '^^^ "- H. RAY BENNETT, Juniata, Pa. I just Think of It! others Are OrderinrDirSct From This AdvertlsJm««* PouKry raisers! Get "T '''"''©tlen t Why Don't You? •erbeen able to m;,i,«e . . . dlrect-to-you plan en«hi« ^""^f ^^^ O"*" to make o^i^.^l, ^ 'oTS^^'r.^Sl.Ta The ROCKFORD HB |tociibatoralone$6. MetalBrooderSa R«»hi ^ " """""^n It Is heated with warm d ^ "^^ '"^'^ ^ nmtiimmm -fire-proof and weather-proo(-laX2rr,!S^^**'^«*»«<^ Order Today on Approval- Guarantee Protects You Incubator to satisfy you in hatchT, « Jh o^° guarantee the metal brooder to raise chicks to o«»^-'" "^'"'^"'''^ *^« l>.R.«Kfonllnc,hat.rC. Bo, 20 R.rt,.rt, IIL ■ I ll L ^B I ^""'"'^ ■'"''^"^i Get W l# L ll ■ '"»".or our 26 years' ..... ^^,, .. . uu . best la.np bracked- s/pin''^ ''"1°^ ^^^'^'^t ^teel^ — ---^- -- -^^ » -^ Write fo?thls\^^i-^e^7i'^-jp^o^/^^ Money! Back ' Guaranty ^k- "- '-> ror that number. First the botom and «ides should be lined with excels.or. Then wrap «ach egg in soft paoer tK .^ sinr =. J . paper, then in exce - sior and pack closelv ">= botton, of theb 1 u "'"' """' Over these, p ace a I 'f covered, ond proceed " l! ^^" °' "«'»ior esg. Tre all placed c" ^''" ">^ 'ayer of exce^sto. J " """> ^ ""ick -, burlap^rr'l":,?.:' 'onTh" '°^" a labe , •Firo, f„ Lj . " "'» P-"'c address. ^* '°' Hatching," and the Pa.'.V"lab:r aTso""' ''' '■<'^"" - "-e ">• handle as .t " '?^ ""^^''^'J '^ 'ha, the addreslb? "".^PPen, °Vh '^'.^- '"^ '- off' "'■■'"-'•^ - oo^'Ru^re';^'eg';?td" ^rv ^-f" '- .han ,h,s u„,- o " he:-!' et;^ "O" baske, and' vvtr "„">= '•^'f ''-hel •ay" of exceTlT „^sf enf \" "■' '°P I' round nK over ,K f ="°"«h to make a««ca„„^.°br;,':.-°Vn°,r'-''^^''- -ay be";s:d"r„°',h^'"b '=■"'"- •='>«» Excelsior can L^ l '"'V- any firm which m„„7''''"''' '">"^ in which it .usTJ" !';'""■" ""<='" hought from"u„rrtket''° " "" ''' chfr;nTm- :"o%cr^''/-' "f pTaM\h^ptdSL^i;r-- ^ have not averaged a. ku manner «nt by expres^^ ^'^^ " """• hu.'^mT owTei' " ""' "-'^ «='y." -eral^rer brdTrr'whTm' ."-r °' personally, lead, me to beP i.°" there re ..„,h„.. ^/ 'o heheve that When the purchaser receive, a , ,,'• , "■ ■" """'y broken he should refuse to accep, ,, and not.fy the breeder a, once. The breeder can then collect the Pr.ce of the eggs from the express company, whereas, if the buyer ac cep.s them, he will have more diffi. :nr.h:set'r"'-^ "-' — ">- In cases of this kind the breeder :'7'^ -fill the order a, once upon no..e from ,he buyer who should -'nd. also, a statement from his ex- press agent as to the condition of the package. be started as soon a. dry. It w II make no difference if some are not „„„, dry enough to be as -fluffy • „ ,/ JoVefr'ts-nTtii^bV-h': ^mt t'" really require feed '*'''' A ,""^'"e' MBssachusetts, MirK„. Arkansas and Florida ^'*"' boxes: tVu L :i: r*^" /^'^^-^ poultry iour::u'\lil^'l^^l^ "" al! P>ece of burlap in tK? U . ^'^^ ^ « better foot'L Id. ' ,'.°ke °tT ^° ^'7 better than the corrugated ' "^""'^ by many. "^"gated paper used and^-iLi^^th'e-'^^? """^^"^ - 'oo 'he season ^" "'^''J""? with rat?d"'rh!;f c" aTt"" f"^l"«' "' "'c- ■n a box as they ta^Le "''' ^' "'''"' U»e label, sta,i"t'l."'' """'^ ^oom. 'hey w„l u,uaTry"b^ th:d.""" """ "MONARCH." Fourth cockerel, Albany. |9I3 for Chicken Thi • sieves ! are'^irrSin''^'*^ ="■* ^« i' «ce health a„'?°?3^:,!;""r Poultry of ;f proms. £'e?t'£6Td''R^.T;.T.l,' LAMBERT'S 1,1, ,. •'"^" TO LICE POWDER "f|?^^-'5l."'S *,■-- ™. .u,-c*. wm not ^FISHEL'S WORLDS BEsf White Wyaiidottt fV DEMONSTHATK-r* r ia?erlf£if^i^"wy!in?o't't''el^^re^^L'r"''''- them on fre^ rfno- ^^^ experiment and r^ finished ^"^S^;^r?5K -r-ab^^ ^^ousa"^d\"n^/-S ^l«e?- «end 25c for handsome catalogue. TIIK DEPENDAnLK Is th B.. p-'r *=• "5«EL & SON H ."-"u'c't "o"/jerJ-r e grow and ointment? xy^ , '^ery requirement FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER Poultry Judges GEORGE O. BROWN, Baltimore, Maryland. All Varieties. 60 F. G. WILE, Telford, Pennsylvania. Judge and Lecturer, all varieties. 54 CHARLES i. FISHEL, Hope, Indiana. All Varieties. 50 CHARLES V. KEELER, Winamac, Indiana. All Varieties. 59 J. G. WERNER, Mohnton, Pennsylvania. All varieties. Best of references. J. D. KOONS, Treichlers, Pennsylvania. All Varieties. 55 H. M. KENNER, Meadowbrook, Pa., Montg. Co. All Varieties. 65 LOUIS G. HELLER, Bridgeton, New Jersey. All Varieties. 61 B. MONROE POSTEN, Analomink, Pennsylvania. General Judge and Lecturer — Gilt Edge References. HENRY CUNDELL, Water Mill, New York. Poultry, all varieties, member A. P. A. CHARLES F. ROSENOW, Norristown, R. 4. Pennsylvania. American and Mediterranean Specialist. SIDNEY Y. SULLIVAN. All Varieties. 99 Nassau St., New York Phone 6469 Cortlandt Member A. P. A. CALVIN OTT. Prophetstown, All Varieties. IllinoU. OP^ Ind. S. B. JOHNSON, Faarland, Indiana. 30 years a breeder. All varieties. Gilt edge reference. ADAM F. NOLL, AUentown, Pennsylvania. All Varieties. Gilt Edge Reference HERMAN SONDER, Ridgefield, New Jersey. Expert Judge of All Varieties of Poultry and Eggs. Best of Reference furnished. JACOB EBERLY, Dallastown, Pennsylvania. All Varieties Gilt Edge Reference. RICHARD OKE, Box 351, London, Ont., Canada. All Varieties. HERMAN A. HOKE, Spring Grove, Pennsylvania. All varieties poultry and pigeons — Selecting and mating birds a specialty. F. I. BRADFORD, Troy, Pennsylvania. Reference. Rates Reasonable. All Varieties. 68 J. H. WOLSEIFFER, Vineland, New Jersey. All Varieties. ANNESELEY N. ANDERSON, Morton, Pennsylvania. Rhode Island Reds. L. G. GARY, POULTRY JUDGE. Trimble. Ohio. Scoring and mating a specialty. All varieties. A. W. NEWCOMER, Glen Rock, . Pennsylvania. All varieties. Bantams and Pigeons a Specialty. R. V. OTT, Middleton, Michigan. All varieties. 18 engagements for season I9i2-19l3. A. M. EMCH. 638 Division Street, Toledo. Ohio. WILLIAM J. STOKES, West Philadelphia, Pennaylyania. Orpington Specialist. NORRIS G. TEMPLE, Pocopson. Pennsylvania. All varieties. Have been a breeder and exhibitor all my life. A. J. BRAUN. Sta. A, Syracuse. New York. All Varieties. Reference — The Big Shows. GEORGE W. WEBB, Rochester, New York. All varieties — Poultry and Water- fowl. F. W. PETERS. 460 East 18th Street. Erie. Pa. All Varieties. J. H. SNYDER, Arona. Pennsylvania. All varieties. American and Med- iterranean classes a specialty. Mating a specialty. 99 F. W. COREY. Ossinning. New York. Will be at liberty to accept Eastern ehgagements this fall and winter. GEORGE J. KERR, East Hampton. New York. Orpington and Mediterranean Classes. Satisfaction Guaranteed. WM. F. AUERSWALD. Harmersville. Pennsylvania. All varieties. Mating and judging a speciality. Gilt edge reference. FRANK F. CONWAY, Fonthill, Ontario. Judge of Poultry all varieties. Have judged at some of the largest shows in England and Scotland; also leading shows in America. Satisfaction guar- anteed. S. R. SMITH, Windsor, Pennsylvania. 22 years a breeder. Now a special- ty judge on Cornish fowls. DANIEL P. SHOVE. Fall River, MassachusetU. Expert Judge, all varieties. Best of references furnished on application. JOHN W. WARD, Pennington, New Jersey. Cornish Fowls and Asiatics. Will accept a limited number of judging engagements. G. A. CARLSON. 169 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, Mass. White and Black Orpingtons. Whit© Wyandottes, White Rocks. C. W. BURNELL, 130 Blake Street, New Haven. Mass. All varieties. Matings of birds a specialty. WM. C. BOWMAN. Cambridge. Maryland. Gilt edge reference. Terms reason- able. Valuable Seed and Poultry Book Illustrates and g^ves prices of 46 varieties of land and water fowl. Gives remedies for poultry ail- ments and generxl information every farmer and poultry raiser should have. Send 2 cent stamp. Pine Ridge Poultry Farm Freeport, IlL ' S. C WHITE LEGHORNS Bred to Win. Lay and Pay. Bzhibition cock- erels from prize tnatinars. also a few breedinc pens. A No 1 show record behind these birds and must firive ratisfaction. Get catmlcrueand prices before buying elsewhere. S. E SNEDEKER, Schenevus, N. Y. Member National S. C. White Leffhora Club of America. 100 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 101 ■ aXi «E Warrenton, Vo., Show -hich attracted the at^en^r"'''^^*^^" only the Umted S^^ ^ u °" °^ "°^ iand as weH TK ^' ^"' ^^^ Eng- fact that Thi r , "^^^ ^"« to the annulrlht fhm^^^"^ .^^^^ /he.: «ay that the Corni!k . '* '^ ^^^« to equaiJed in the feed 4^'"'^ >^" account o/ the nof^J r ^ \^^ ^"^ on ing there I ^ E"5?l'sh birds be- Co"rnish';:'e„,tr-^ owned ^^ tfl teresting for the V. u /' ^^^^ '»- tJ^e oth^er side of th""^ ^T^^'^' °" William G. M nich V S^/' -^"^g^ ^n a very satisfactor ^"^^"^ *^^ ^^^^^ awards were't^;! --"^^ ^^ ^^« frain from ,^^ h"«ai.ea and we re- — «"d let the r.^L "mplele awards conclusion. ThTc ^"":,">=ir ow„ °- - an J.Zx?yX^'f>. »'-d, termined men can d "^ '^^- the interests of a k '? Promoting ;r^en it i« backed by ^^^1 ^"^^^'^^^y t^e Cornish fowl TV, r ""V'^^ ^^ ^-day is one of the mo ^"'"'^^ ^'"^ specialty clubs in ft Progressive the old'^saying is "v" "^^^^^^^ -"d as Jive wire." ^ ' ^^^"^ member is a Following are the full ^„j awards of the show.-ll <^omplete fl^ine and uniio-mitv J ' "]^'^*' ^'"o^i choice '--jin^ , i i Fletcher, Jr. MLy^%Jf^^ Keds. Cocks _ i l^ I- * AJabel F' li *^^'^s S Moore 3 •i Miss k B Alorecock ^^^'"^^'«od Fajm. '■'.".? "dS?; ,°°?;,t: 2, "7, «J» B^:?i: Cocks— 1 J vv' I'ens — 1 T I. Cocks— ICovova Edward Bur- M Wnie'^arci," ..«^,"J-- cocks--, ;*, 4 5 Geo H Daci "J-'^'^'i wood Fairn- Carl Iiiddleberger^^4 '\'^^^« LutVreM "^g carl Hi.-dleber^e?"^'',^:^,'/-^ c' ^Car> B.^oYe.''feV:i1 J'-T*^- CocU_, „. e Oaskins 2 w H R^-.^Cocks-i p n L^s£,%"f >" Mr ""^H o^'"'^'«-' 2 Th.maa' S^^'J^^o'd'^^kvlir''/-' « "^ W Poultry Farm. Hens— i A ■• ""''""vood (o'n "nuT,e^re'"''^CoI"^'r'">?r"ol TS?,^' R Turner si i {•■'""x'd Taylor 2 n ^.ra^r^tr.d^e Wyand.t.el" Pe„s-i j .^ 1 Novova Farm Farm. Pulleta— ! B'ue Wvanu.tt.3. p„._, ^,^^^, •^ JT'" Oaks tarm of "^ ^ Helvin -^ N Johnson! " "• ^"^^^ ^aks Farm, 2 vinn^'rf^o ^^^"»«J»ans. Cocks 1 .r vMio i Hook Spring Ks^S F^rm ^ t) ^^^"clver ^ Iluckor, 2 Ko-k- t'.,!- "^- Pens— L R bI;:^' ?'-''yt»n'M„v"?^''''' »'■»=• '-ul !•«-,«, V H 'i!:t,'n^<:ilJ-' V H Council,' IV Vk«'""' H^n-^lin^ H Power.,. ;.;. Iv Chapnolear r. , ^ ^ Finks " Chappo.e„,.. Pu'^l-,et£;'^^7'f^' „A • '- ^ C Ariconas. Hpn- -i 7-. K Ha'-ri?. ^°p".?,?? '^ock'^e'ro!.,^ «"-'3. ^ell 1. 1 ens— Geo s Wood J Sllve:- Campine.,. Cock, , „. r'S. Pens — 1 M«,,.*„ "L**^ — 1 T H Tf-. r ,"hlfe norking" °H.^''<'°''e. vllle Farms. '"*''' "en*-, 2 Mounts- j;orre;.,.^rp°fj"?.^;7'' ^°-'<'-' -T C » " " Black nrr.»v.,>* L * Ma he, p ryaJi^ffLo"'-^ Cocks-, „ —n n l.iiiip. 2 3 r? i !r".." '-'"le Hens ^ '^ C nrah.im,'' c„Ik* Mabel p h,,V;'/ > h7.' *", ah*,»'?';j' T^ V^yes''''Ven^""- Mary 8 Kennedy v.- Harvov. 4 5 Z vv"*^. "r '^'"^'th, 3 J .Sni tl) V i-r n M r. . ' <-ourtland H vey. f/j-ohn ''v'lv2?rir\' L''^ Har"" 8 J X l^a.Jett. r^rt;l-^^', VA^^' ^'^aid. Jr. 2 fi r-o^.V/i , — ^ 3 John W Dartmoor* Yard^°^H"^r" '^"^'th. \ HSt:^firv,£?r^^---^5^ 1 /' Courtland H Smmf' .,^°""" Pens- Ward J,.. 4 Dr W I ;v^• I ^^°h" W 7 .r N Ha;c]<.tt, 8 Hei, 1.; J',*^^" ^ "ales. •• •Monntsviij,. Farm ^'^*-- Pens— 2 3 Buff Cornish—] c V r^Kv, ^ °o^n- fleiis— ] J V R)? *'*'-• 2 J W Vine Fa.m^. 'i 1''^^^^:^^-^ Mou^ll' v.lo F.-nm. •"S^,/;;;']^-l -'3 Mounts' 'aim. ' - .} Mount.svllle „ Black Tied Garn/pf>'^ Powers. Evans. 2 3 M wSiti^.^.f' ?/ Hens-/ ./ ? Pons-] .s C Bvers 7^V" "* « ^ Bverg Tntyre. 2 i t vVV- ^ o^ks — ] t> \\f' Mclntyre. V J p'^rl^^^"' Hens-Hl'^R^^^^" 'n«s G ,j„^^.,^^^ T F Ga^Iovvay. 3 Kaw- owaT^ 7,F GaloJwav T'^^'^way. ,.„,. ^?:i:-^^^^?oo;^-eo&i25 c „ ^- H G 7{i^4"'J ?/l"t^»"«- Corks F Hens 1 \iv J ^ Alhrt FJff„u" "* — ^ " C Ifitrg-s. ^'^^s Hens — 1 v n a ,e;^ ° V C-.„„ Ba„,a„3. , w P k -?i^''fotc'^l'','--^,nan,a,ns. ', ;;." "»V.v% "r;t5.t" "Sr" "?^'°m . H'-rt,andrp',",„B?""a<-k Cochin Bantams H ""' Hens— I Mis. **1 SF H '^^V' 836 EGGS FROM 5 BIRDS In one r^ar Is oar lateMt record In eicflr layloK contest. 210 EGGS IN 259 DAYS In tfce omrial record of one of the bird, in my pen of exhibition n ARKRD RtlCKS In the eKK Inylnir content Just cio*. ed at C imucftli'ut Aicrlcultural CuHcice. Siurrs, Conn. A few cockerels for sale of this same bloud line, combining both exhibition and utility. OUR PENS UNDEFEATED THIS SEASON Winnlns Unit at WUlIamMport. Philadelphia and Camden, also other Important vrlns at these shows. W£ SPECIALIZE ON EGGS FOR HATCHING Maple Grange Poultry Yards, B^Rped R->CKS E^rdusively S. M. GOUCHER, Prrp. MOOPESTGWN, N. J. Cockerels — 1 Miss Mary T Metzger Mary T Metzger. Black Japanese Bantams. Cocks — 1 Miss Mary T Metzger. A O V Ornamental Bantams. Cocks — I H C Groom«. Hens — H C Groome. Cockerels — 1 Courtland H. Smith. Pul- lets— 1 Courtland H Smith. S C White Frizzles. Hens — 1 2 3 4 M«untsvlHe t^'arm. R C White Frizzles. Hens — 12 3 Mountsille Farm. Pullets — i Mounts- vilie Farm. Pearl Guineas. Cocks— 1 Glenwood Farm. Hens — 1 Glenwood Farm. White Guineas. Cocks — 1 W W Thomas, 2 508 Heartlands Farm. Hens 1 w W Thomas — 2 Heartlands Farm. Cockerels— 1 Heartlands Farm. Pul- lets— 1 Heartlands Farm. A O V Guineas. Cocks — 1 H G Groome, 2 Courtland H Smith. Hens — 1 H C Groome, 2 Courtland H Smith. Cocki- jjreis — 1 Twin Oaks Farm. Pulelts — 1 Twin Oaks Farm. Bronze Turkeys. Cocks — 1 Glenwood Farm 2 H C Groome, 3 Hartlands Farm, 4 6 Courland H Smith. Hens— 1 Mrs B A Kucker. 2 3 W Golder Davis. 4 Courtland H Smith, 5 H C Groome. Cockerels — 1 2 J P Evans, 3 Courtland H Smit, 4 5 Heartlands Farm. Pullets 4 Heartlands Farm. White Holland Turkeys. Cocks — 1 3 Courtland H Smith, 1 5 J P Ev'ans. 1 Mountsvilie Farm, 2 Mrs F W HUbert. 3 W W Thomas. Hens — 1 Mountsvilie Farm 2 Mrs F W Hilbert. Cockerels — 1 Mountsvilie Farm. Pullets— 1 Mounts- vilie Farm. White Pekin Ducks. Old Drakes— -1 5 Glenwood Farm. 2 W W Thomas. 4 H C Groome. Old Ducks— 1 2 Glenwood Farm. 3 W W Thomac, 4 H C Groome. Young Drakes — 1 Glengood Farm. 2 v\ W Thomas. Young Ducks — I Glenwood Farm, 2 W W Thomas. Rouen Ducks. Old Drakes— 1 Heart- lands Farm. 2 Mrs C Evans. Old Ducks— 1 Heartlands Farm. 2 Mrs C Evans. Young Drakes— 1 F G & HO Rlggs, 2 Mrs L J Kerr, 3 Courtland H. Smith. 4 Mrs C Evans. Young Ducks— I F G & H G Rlggs. 2 Mrs C Evans, 3 W A Rucker. 4 Mrs L J Kerr. 6 Court- land H Smith. White Muscovv Ducks. Old Drake* 1 J F & F E Bowman. Old DucKs—- J F & F E Bowman. Young Drakes — 1 J F A F E Bowman. Young Ducks — 1 J F A F E Bowman. W^hite Indian Banner Ducks. Old Drakes— 1 2 J N Hazlett. Old Ducks— I 2 J N Hazlett. Young Drakes— 12 J N Hazlett. Young Ducks— 1 2 J N Haz- * Colored Indian Runner D^ieksL Old Drakes— 1 2 J N Hazlett. Old Hucks— I 2 J N Hazlett. Young Drakes— 12 J N Hazlett. Young Ducks— 1 J N Haz- '^English Penciled Indian J"""*/" Ducks. Old Drakes- 1 2 J N Ha/let^ Old Duck «i— I 2 J N Hazlett. '^onng grakeS^r 2 J N Hazlett. Young Ducks — 1 2 J N Hazlett. ^ , 1 -or Toulouse Geese. Old ^^'""''^'"Vti n W Thomas. 2 Heartlands Farm 3 li t. Groome. 4 Courtland ^\ ^"^l^^rrnome Geese— 1 W W Thomas 2 H f^^.^'J^"""^:: S Heartlands Farm. 4 Courtland H ' "smbden Geese. Old Oanders—l Glen- wood Farm. Old Geese-1 Glenwood Parro, HUGH A ROSE The most widely-known Canadian breeder of several breeds of high-class poultry is Hugh A. Rose, of Welland, Ont., Canada. Mr. Rose's birds have won the highest honors in the largest poultry shows of America and Mr. Conway, the congenial Superintendent of Mr. Rose's large plant, is very largely responsible for the wonderful quality of birds bred and exhibited at Mr. Rose's popular place. Mr. Conway was one of England's most noted breeders and judges who, when he caYne to Canada , enjoyed a world-wide experience in the poultry industry and his efforts since taking charge of Mr. Rose's plant has been very phenomenal, indeed. It is with FRANK CONWAY pleasure that we run Mr. Conway's personal cut in this column in order that our many friends and readers may have the opportunity of becom- ing acquainted, "by photograph at least," with one. of the men, who is helping to round out the million dol- lar industry of America. The fact that Mr. Rose secured the services of Mr. Conway on his large poultry farm is one of the greatest demonstrations that could posibly be made, that Mr. Rose was loyal not only to his own in- terest, but to the interest of the in- dustry at large, and w'th Mr. Rose sustaining the efforts of Mr. Conway to scientifically breed the best that is possible to produce in every breed or variety of birds now bred on this pop- ular farm, makes possible the wonder- ful achievements that have been ac- complished, not only by themselves, but by every one of their patrons in the show room. We have heard a great deal about Mr. Rose's poultry farm, the splendid lay-out of his biiildings and wonderful, general quality of all his breeding birds, and, the thousands of satisfied customers: which he has in all sections of the country and it naturally stirs within' us a desire to visit Mr. Rose's poultry- farm and become better acquainted with the conditions under which his splendid birds are produced, and if the opportunity ever offords itself, we shall certainly take advantage of the same. We believe further, that it will be to the interest of everyone who aims at producing the best that can be bred in the poultry kingdom, if it were possible for them to so, to visit Mr. Rose's plant and learn more about the methods used in the productions of the above breeds of birds as bred at Mr. Rose's establishment, in order that they could take advantage of the same in their own work and breeding yards. We trust, therefore, that anyone who is interested in any of the breeds of poultry bred on Mr. Rose's plant will look up his ad. in th isissue of the Fancier and write him for further particulars. At the Madison Square Garden Show, Mr. Rose made one of the most notable winnings in Buff Or- pingtons recorded there for years, es- pecially when the great competition he encountered is taken into account. Here Mr. Rose won I st cockerel on one of the most magnificent specimens ever produced to date, while we heard people say at the great Boston show that his first Buff Orpington pen com- prised the greatest quality ever seen in any Buff Orpington pen in the his- tory of the breed, either in America or England, and this statement was made to us by one of the most poular Orpington breeders in America. Mr. Rose also won 1 st pulelt, on one of the cleanest, best-shaped and finest- colored females ever exhibited at the Garden. We are sorry that we do not have Mr. Rose's winnings on Black Orpingtons at Pittsburgh, but we have been informed that they were one of the sensations at the late Pittsburgh show and that as a result of Mr. Rose's winnings there he was able to book a large amount of business from some of the leading breeders of the East. Such winnings as the above, made in the strongest competition stamp qual- ity all over these victories and natur- ally result in a large amount of credit to both Mr. Rose and Mr. Conway. 102 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY HALDIE NICHOLSON M^^M^^t ^if**°^«°»' Leomin.fr. r^Vit ''''^°'^* ?»" S- C. Blue Orp- ington, yet recorded in thi. countr^. !7~^K^ one entry, i-^ • r^*^*»«l*f« Ha. .1.0 be«n mak- wo'ru""'*' V-'^"' •" *»»• Barred R^dc Tn J r . VV'T^""*"*' in New York .ndCry.ta Palace demo„.tr.te. |„ »9I2 and 1913 at Madi«,„ Square Bo.ton Detroit, and Canada'. UrgeS .how GuelpK. male bird, from mJ Nichol.on . yard. w«„ #:« c Cry.ul PaUce Show LonJ ^r'**" l.«d. 19.3. the AreVicarda";. ^SiV c'tc^^ti* ^^'i^' --.«"" aiTUco'Id fir.t «nJ •"o^ea SUPPLIES ^^ dozen. POULTRY •on for circular and price li.t. before purcha.ing elsewhere. Sati.faction i. alway. guaranteed. JOHN WARD. JR. Ward*. Champion Dark Corni.h, at the great International Show, won .ec ond cock, .econd, third and fourth a«3' f \ *"*^„ ^**"''** cockerd, fir.t and fourth pullet, fir.t and .econd ^fclk-r j"' **?.''*• ^i««"' «^»««»«« •ver exhibited in thi. country. Seventeen Engli.h bird, were im- Ja^dt-ll""' ''.°™ ^»*- Wat«,n^. Thlw M uV'^'" competition at thi. .econd wa. out of condition when Jhowed at the International .how. A'" Wlrrj^r ^V ■' '*»• ^^^'^ Show at warrenton. Va. u«T?/*M*'*u?^^.*^*^**"'''«*«« «»»• val- ue of Mr. Ward-. Dark Corni.h and win no doubt re.ult in large «le. for him during the coming year. Alway. addre.. John W. Ward. Jr. Pennington. N. J. "' ARDENTER MUSTARD CO. Ihe Ardenter Mu.tard Co.. I00 W.llxam. .t.. New York City. ;re re P°' u"* "/"»"«"y fine .ale. of their to'dw "Jl '^.T"^,' '' '• "«' nece..ary tard a. an egg producer, for it ha. been te.ted and approved by the lead! jng authoritie. in many of our exoer- "nental farm, and the large.t poukVy plant, m the world. AH that i. re qu.red each day for nine fowl. i. « heaping .poonful which can be g ven .n^a .eparate di.h. or mixed with Their Ardenter'. Poultry Mu.tard i. a natural .timulant and appetizer Ther! "nothing of artificial nature u-edn ahJu:T"'''"'- \" i"^'«dient. a e lllT/ ^"'■^•. '' '• » guaranteed egg producer and no ini.irv^- tothefowlstowhrclTt^rfer^""^ Bartd.' Co"'*r/r^' ^r 5^'« ^y William C?tv H 3" ^^^P^'-t'^nd »t.. New York C.ty^ Hudson Terminal Building. We have heard a great deal about the u.e of th.. mustard for poultry and every one who ha. had any experience with It claim, it i. a wonderful boon to poultrymen, not only in the way of securing larger egg production, but as a guarantee of health to bird^ We would advise all our reader, to write at once for descriptive circular and price list. Kindly mention the Fancier when writing. WM. H. YOUNG. Wm.H. Young, 4th .t., Wert Eartom Borough, Easton. Pa., made a wonder- fully fine win on hi. R. C. White Leg. horn, at the late Madi.on Square GaT- and fif^r* V^"" , "'""^^ *^*y -^o^^ and third pullet. Thi. victory i. «if. ficient guarantee of the quality of Mr Young. R. Q White Leghorn. friend, m need of rtock or egg. from thi.^ breed to write to Mr. You^g '°.": FAIRVIEW POULTRY FARM which K. k . ""^^ award. eatrn '/hows" "°" '" '"-^ ^^ -' Mr. Shallcross breeds D. W Youno Strain m all its purity and i. '«ff " * doing it tld £"■ "«»'""d. b"t he i. k«w you will 7h"„k°„^,!°' "i,.'" your attention to the ^J" ""'"« HIGHLAND POULTRY FARmT Quality SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS Ft. Wa.hlnoton. L! 1 ^ ^ Purchaser to be satlsfl^S* Montg. Co. Penni ROUEN DUCKS ^L^'li"! '""" ""'""v «'-./d ma,r„;;- «..ul. B. S.h,.„. fr'S?^^^"'*" FARM " ELBERON. M. J. M. R. JACOBUS pin°"bVeL'r''.\T"''''' C-a.e.. Cam- a household X:,'"/"-'"' •"" '•«°"'« •he country, Xri, LT-^ """"" °' ■• Mr. M, R I„"l ^="2P;ne. are bred. . Mr. JacoV.' "t"d'; t^^'i'^^- N. J. "■ng. con. .tentiv „' , i"'" «''•>- prize, in the larL ^ k'' "' "'^ '="*ng 'd State,. W. T "''" "' "x' "J"i' cozen, of .how. „ J l "" *"'' ^"^' '» in.pre,..d with Thel 1 ''7^'" •>"« K^nd penciling I^„r :r^'fi,'^'P'- nage. ^ondreful car- le i. a pleasure to ». * Mr. Jacobus and k l ° »^«<=ommend Pine, to an'ouT^ea'-r.'!'-'-'"' ^"•■ fidencetd'Cm'V--'^^ of you con- -rv dollar you^:.V/-4-',va,u^f^^ FEBRUARY 't;' POULTRY FANCIER stock or eggs. Look up Kis ad. in this issue of our journal and write him your wants. .SIXEAS GUARANTEED REMEDIES. .We feel satisfied that none of our readers or friends can make any mis take in writing to Mr. George Sixeas. Va., for his guaranteed remedies for Poultry Diseases. We know of no man in the country who puts out betcr remedies than he, and every one of them goes out on a guarantee to please, or your money refunded policy. „ „ . • t Read what Mrs. C. R. Reynolds, of Albertville. Ala., has to say and then write to Mr. Sixeas at once. His ad. always appears in the columns of the Fancier. Mention the Fancier when you write. The following is Mrs. Rey- nolds' testimonial: 1 have a large flock of very fine poultry. Last year my fowls had a very severe attock of roup and 1 lost several of tKcm. 1 tried many other remedies and could find nothing that would do them any good. 1 sent for Sixeas Roup or Sorehead Remedy and with it absolutely cured them. The results were so good and so far beyond my expectations that 1 gave some of the remedy to my friends and every one of them recommend it very highly. I cannot say enough for these reme- dies. MRS. C. R. REYNOLDS. BESUDEN BROS. Besuden Bros., of 41 Evanston Sta., Cincinnati, Ohio, during the past 18 months, at ten of our biggest shows, including Madison Square Garden, Chicago, New York Exposition, Cin- cinnati, Hamilton, Nashville, Ohio and Illinois State Shows, won 46 firsts, 42 seconds, 37 thirds, twenty fourths and 175 prizes on their Buff Wyandottes. On their Partridge Rocks, at the same great shows, they won, twice as many firsts as all their competitors combined. At the last great Cincin- nati Show, they won four firsts and every special, in the hottest competi- tion every known at this exhibition. They also won every first at Illinois State Fair and four firsts at Indianapo- lis, together with three firsts at New York. ,. , This certainly stamps quality al o>«er Besuden Bros. Buff Wyandottes and Partridge Rocks. These gentlemen are to be congratulated on these re- markable victory as above recorded and we gladly and unhesitatingly rec- ommend them to every one of our readers and friends. We know these gentlemen personally and we know tKat they are on the square m every way, and that any one who places an order with them will receive full value for every dollar committed to their care. We would advise all our friends to look up Besuden Bros. ad. in this issue of the Fancier and write for mating list and further information on their great winning birds. Be sure to men- tion the Fancier when writing, as it may result in mutual benefit to all con- cerned. A Q. CARTER. One of our most prominent and trust-worthy breeders of American Dominiques is A. Q. Carter, of Free- port, Maine, a real pioneer breeder of one of America's profitable breeds of poultry. At the last great Boston show, Mr. Carter won four out of a possible five firsts, all specials, American Poul- try Association diploma on best cock- erel, as well as best display. Mr. Car- ter's hen that won 5th prize was given shape special over all her competitors. This particular bird has been shown five consecutive years and has won first every time until this year and if this hen could but talk, she would tell you that she laid an egg almost every day she has been in the Bostan show- room during her five years of competi- tion at this great show. We take pleasure in recommending Mr. Carter and his birds to our readers and trust that all who are interested in American Dominiques will write him for prices at their earliest convenience. Kindly mention the Fancier when you write. DUPLEX COLONY BROODER We are in receipt of the catalogue of the Duplex Colony Brooder Co., and after having carefully examined the aame, it is with pleasure that we recom- mend this brooder to any of our read- ers. The Duplex Brooder Stove is one or the few high-class brooder stoves on themarket. All heat, which is not ra- diated from the inner or outer drum, must pass through the radiating drum before it can get out through the flue. The heat is compelled to pass entirely around this drum and therefore re- quires but a small amount of fuel in its operation. This does away with the loss of much heat through the chimney and so far as ventilation is concerned, it is as nearly perfect as any brooder stove on the market. It is absolutely impossble for any fumes to get down among the little chicks, as they pass off through the smoke pipe into the chimney and the chicks are thus afforded fresh pure air at all times. The automatic regulator, certainly does the work automatically, regard- less of outside temperature changes. This is a valuable feature about the Duplex Colony Brooder Stove and no 10^ doubt will appeal to all of our readers interested in one of the best stoves on the market and one of the best systems of brooding known among poultry- men. ,We would certainly advise our readers to look up the ad. of the Duplex Brood- er Co., in this issue of the Fancier and write them for prices and further par- ticulars. Always address. Duplex Col- ony Brooder Co., Rockford, III., and mention the Fancier when you wriU. MEHLER'S HANDY SCRAPERS It is with pleasure that we call the at- tention of the readers of the Fancier to Mehler's Handy Garden Scrapera. These gentlemen put out some of the most perfect and easy working garden tools we have ever examined and their dropping board scraper is away ahead of anything we have ever seen. It is so arranged that one can push or pull the scraper, while cleaning the dropping board, with perfect ease. It is superior to a hoe, or any other tool wo have ever used, because it is wider and so arranged as to include Pen-y-Bryn Farm Breeders of Brcd-to-Lay S. C White Leshorns White Wyandottes Imperial Pekin Ducks White Indian Runner Ducks Rouen Ducks ! Book yotir orders now for Hatch inar Ere** Cbicks at d Duck lists. ' Onr Ducks re win or rs st Allentowa, Ha»- erstowu. Puilsdeli hia & Baltimore shows. F. A. TIFFANY. Supt., Box F 39, Ambler, Pa. COLORED LEG BANDS Bis double numben on whits bsckrmmd* *■ colors and »iz««, lot poultry sad piccwu. Al- so baby chick bandi, not numbered. C«tsls« mnd sample I, 2c stamps. A. P. SPILLER. D«pt. S, Bsrwly, Umm. CANCER FREB TRBATISB The Leach Sanstsrhua, l»- dianapolft« Ind., haa puhlfa^ cd a booklet which gives intereating facts sbM« the cauae of Cancer, alao telle what to 4s MS pain, bleedhig. odor, etc. Writs for it nkcntioncng thii paper. uJ^" Wyandottes "«■ White Indian Runners 3 ^Demand for oj.r GOI.DENS '"■■«« ^- «° ,<> J',; °'"„7*'g^'r"M^<> -.SnerV. sale Hat. If wantJni? quality in Ducks, wriie ai un^o. x Prices low. References best. MOUNT PLEAS A NT FARM. B x F, Farmer C ty. ill. The Farmers Friend Brand Feeds ™rmer»' Frien,! c;ro,vln« F«o«. Yov^ n,^^^ -^^- ^^ j:;;'rR:«ni;; C:.: C: 75 state «., Boston. Ma... 104 every essential of the best tools of its kind. We trust our readers will look up Mehler s ad. m this issue of the Fan- cier and write them when in need of anything in their line. Address Meh- ler Garden Tool Co., Ambler, Pa. GILINGHAM POULTRY FARM At the last reading, Penna. Show the Gilhngham Poultry Farm showed one of the best strings of S. C. White Leg- horn Cockerels seen in any show this •cason. They easily defeated all com- petitors for first honors and won Silver Cup for best S. C. Wh.te Leghorn Male, also the Inquirer's medal for best cockere . and Records medal for best cockerel in Mediterranean Class. We congratulate the Cillingham I- arm on their successful wins and un- hesitatingly recommend them to all our readers. BIRD BROTHERS Bird Bros., of Meyersdale, Penna., certainly have one of the greatest lists Ot show victories accorded to their credit, of any of our advertisers. Their '^f'l'^S^P^yfouth Rocks won 27 out ?«.J*.i^ ""' prizes competed for in [910, I9II, 1912 and I 9 1 3, and theie Vinnmgs were made at such great Jhows ai Mad.son Square Garden. Hag- fsrstown and Chicago. ) They have also won the cream of ^he prizes offered on Giant Bronze rurkeys, for a number of years at the Garden. Their ad. always appears on «hp outside cover page of the Fancier and we know that no one who adver- tises with us can give our readers bet- ter value fbr their money, than Bird Bros., so be sure to wr.tc them when Ro.T 1?°°"^ Partridge Plymouth Rocks or Bronze Turkeys. You will ItfV"' U*'"J''*' courteous traeatment at their hands. tHAMBERLAIN'S PERFECT SETTING HEN I L '/' Chamberlain Feed and Incubator Co.. 107 Ol.ve St., St. Louis. Mo., are manufacturing one of the nobbiest httle incubators we have ever exarnmed They call this incubator the Perfect Setting Hen." and it is « designation very applicable to this splendid little hatcher. It hold. 26 eggs and is very simple and easy to operate. It can be set at any time of the year and will give just a. good service as one could secure old mother biddy becomes broody. Ihese gentlemen are also puttina out an excellent brooder for^^ baC? chicks, which makes a worthy com- pan.on for their httle incubator. .We are convinced, when this incubator • better known, it will be found in thousands of incubator cellars and homes, where there are no incuKator. i^li L ^v'V'"' °"^ ^^'^^ ^^^^' Do « right now before you forget it. LIBERTY STOVE CO. The Liberty Stove Co.. of Philadel- phia. Penna.. 114 N. 2d St., are mak- •ng many friends among the Poultry- ■ men of America, through the magniifi- cent coal stove brooder which they are manufacturing and placing on many of the best pou try farms in the country. We have looked over a number of these stoves at different places, where we have been visiting among the Poul- POULTRY FANCIER trymen. and we have never heard one word of complaint about them. We have heard Poultrymen say, when brooded under this stove, and we have known where as high as 300 have been brooded at one time with the loss of only 6 chicks during the entire sea- son. U ^Y'l ^'^^'^^"iy «Peaks well for the Ideal Brooder Stove and we know it will please and interest our readers to learn of its practical value. It is easy of operation, perfect in regulation and costs but very little to operate. Look up the ad. of the Liber- for further particulars. Ut them know you saw their ad. in the Fancier, please. STEWART HADDOCK Stewart Haddock, of Poughkeepsie. hr.A """t ^/•L**'*' '"°«* successful Vy/l ,' °f exhibition and utility S. C to tk! V*"^ .'''"'• J' fv^,f*^'"*y marching eys of the largest shows of the coun- try, with rapid strides. His birds are winning Wherever he shows them and his customers are more han satisfied with the kind of treatment they receive. Mh Haddock is a true Fancier and a, re^l gentleman in avery sense of the word, and it is with pleasure that wc Tecommend h.m and fx(?, beautiful White Leghqrns to every' one of our friends. H9 guarantees a square deal to every one who patronizes him and T 1\r It K; I FEBRUARY the Fancier is glad to stand back of that guarantee. His ad is in this issue of the Fancier. and IS full of good things for those who want the best in White Leghorns. Be sure to write him at once. It will be to your interest to do so. xr n r^ J^^- '^' LOHNES Valley Falls, N. Y., is one of our most successful Columbian Wyandotte Breeders, and has been making some splendid wins in such shows as Chica- go. Philadelphia. Albany. Schenec- tady and Scranton. Mr. Lohnes is run- ning two cuts of his Columbians in this issue of the Fancier, that reveal better than we can describe, the wonderful quality ,f his birds, and we would cer- tamly advise any of our friends who want good Columbian Wyandottes, to write Mr. Lohnes for full particular^. A. L. RUSSELL It 18 With pleasure that we call the attention of our readers to the splendid quality of A. L. Russell's White Ply- mouth Kocks and to his winnings at the last bcranton show, as follows: 2d and ^th cocks. 5th hen, 5th pullet and 1st pen. We looked over Mr. Rhssell's birds while m Scranton and we certainly were delighted with their quality. No one can make a mistake by ordering their stock or eggs from Mr. Russell* tor he IS absolutely on the square and will give honest value for every dollar intrusted to his care. GILBERT E. NICHOLS, t^ilbert E;. Nichols, one of New Jer- FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 105 ■ir!) iooiBS. TMioolJ^, ilGHGH/iati ^OHE E«?c-r^^£ You know the satislacuon thai uuts with tn« knowhdge of a thing well done? That is how I feel about Kelchards Poultry »'iepaiatioiis. i know- that each is the lesult of a urocess based upon a study of the needs of poullrv — needs that change ^Ith age and development and with the seasons / claim tlut Klchard's Poultry I'repaiatlons ar*. aniotiK the best offered b. caifse I honstlv think ^T and on this basis solicit >«.ii trade ^ Heel s»erav. Uone .>|eul. Ci>it(til tirlt. Charcoal, Blood Aleul, U>i>lrr ShfliM. 19th and West Lawrence 5? ces A limited number of eggti f^^r \Ltchfn^^ at popular pnces^ If jou want the best in Houdans. I can furnisn them for you. Address J. 1.. MKTZLER. Box F, FINDLAY. O. Up in the western central New York State, at Clyde, there is located a farin that is breeding poultry upon a good sound basis. Mr. Gibson, the proprietor of Galen Farms, has first shown his Judgment by selecting White Leghorns. Barred Rock. Rhode Island Reds and Indian Runner Ducks as his specialties, i hese are all good, practical, utility breed. and Mr. Gibson has made heavy egg- production the main idea m perfecting the Gibson Strain. For years he has carefully kept egg records and his mating-pens are each season made up of only the best wm- ter layers who will reproduce their laying ability in their progeny. Mr. Gibson does not overlook show points of birds as long as they dont conflict with the utility features. A» a result Gibson Strain Leghorns, Rock. and Rhode Island Reds are unexcelled as layers and table fowls. The ideal conditions at Galen Farms, where the young stock roam freely among the fruit trees and over grassy range., pro- duce healthy, hardy fowls with .tr6ng. vigorous constitutions. I:: --X^ ;.. Strong breeding stock is absojutejy necessary to produce hvely, ^^W'' chicks, and insure their living through the first few critical days after hatcji- ing. If you order eggs for hatchmi,, or day-old chicks from Galen F armv Clyde. N. Y.. you m^y be «^_^ «*»*** J"*;. suits will b« pleasing. Mr. Gibson ha., just issued his new poultry catalog and : we advise any reader who is interested in fowls that lay and pay a good proht to their owner, to write to him tor a irer copy of this interesting book. «T.f;.« Wc can suply your want. inan>tmgy ^^^ eockercm ghow room or breeding pen. t^uUets, ^1. $2.00 up. Write to , „ -- 1 Trov Pa ' F. I. Bradford - ^^^V* '^»- i S. C. BLACK MINORCAS= '-'• . . „„„.„ nn.litv at the Imperial Show •^^ T.liskerr^oM Proven .u.Uty at the Imperial Show- ot al, AmeHca.- An established strain, with an established ^^'-^^^ ,^„^„^; f^fth pullet second coOk. second hen ana secw Here we won flrst and -;-^;°*«;,;;'^,'';:, Z^^OC,...«K^S ANO rf..,..TS _ _ , GIiRAi s/*^!**"- , tin 00 and $1R . ,. rr.: •:":-""^:^^^n&:s u-i- sag ■.v.»!,«.r-.: 125 cockerels must go at *;"1'/" *ice Also 300 pullets at »J.uu \.o *u has such ,,uallty been ortered at this price. A descriptive catalogue and mating ,h» -ckerels. , ..../^ All we ask you Is to send tor nne ae EGG 5 FOR HATCHING U.t. it wm ten you aU. U. free. 5 FOR HATCHING "'^ " "'" '^" """ '" "" , . „« . «itFR PA WHATGLEN FARM Box 417 C, LAN CASTER,^ PA. Frnnk Mc«r«n«, l*r«^ ITIrnm I>«'mmy. Micr. 106 POULTRY FANCIER The Late Boston Show FEBRUARY The Late Boston Show Will Pas. Into Poultry History As One of the Most Important Events Recorded in the Poultry World, During the Present Decade. K^y^yy'yyyy/r/'^yyyyyyyyy^ ^ bee1^ in \^' '^^ ^°^^"" ^^-^' h- we can r r^'^'. ^" ^° "°* believe we can be charged with exaggeration when we state that the late Boston eter'str'/^^^''^^*^^^ P°-^^^:^ «J-- doubt i? "' ^°''°"' ""^ ^"^'*^-^' we Qua ity and numbers, so far as the poultry and pigeon departments were .n "thrroHd"^^ ''- "^-^ - -- ^^y ra^^*?k ^^"^ cream of the leathered race, the product of the highest slcUl a«d pains-taking breeding, that could and^'w^d^ri ^^ *^" "^^'^ experienced 'r c^^n ''f ^r^" ^r..e..r. of Ameri- ca came forth upon the stage of ex- hj.brt,on m such great numbfrs a, to challenge the admiration and wonder of every one who was fortunate enough to visit Mechanics Half durfng the week of this exhibition. ^ Boston is known the world over for .t» educational institutions, for ils me' of great wealth and refinement, for its women of beauty and culture, for L itZVf t:'r^ 'P'f"^''^ museum but we doubt if any of these featured or conditions will ever be able to echpse the glory of her pouhry show Cde'^'wTo J ^"^p'^-^^^ of the muld-' 1 ceAt^e f '^.^°'*°" principally as th. k^u°^ P^"'*'*^ culture, through «he exhibitions of th- r.ofU '""«" which ko, u tnc leathered race, Which hav been given within her centerro?'.h"\^ '^°"^ "" «-*-- -" Ml! \ '*** ^"°w" civilized world Multitude, of people are interested JLtT" '°^."^' '° '*»«* *^^t-nt only, that they enjoy and appreciate her Thaf "Je '^'V''^"'- AnTTeldie';: that never before in the history of Boston, was a wider range of count^ NERIfl BXHAU9TBD •, DEBILITATED wh^o^is^;;^^;; sirtSifs ^s??il-"^" «8 lackinir in nerve fo?ce or P« hausted or debilitated nnn fu®""" who are suhiAr:* ^^ °' ?"** those exceaalve drains on^??^""^^' ^^'^ c'l?^'s7lero^-S> eS FV'- vitality. restoring impaired "" »"'' ■■««" 'he mind "^^^ 'gj^»- WOODWORTH CO., 1161 Broadway, NEW YORK mm •■■taat r«Il«f ..j poalffTe cure Trf.i WOnTH CO.. „«, nilOADWAV. NEW represented by the citizens of thk L^nited States and other countries, than honored her with their presence dur- ing the last poultry show. Men and women from almost every ciime of almost every color, Dukes and Duchesses, Marquis and Marquises from England and France, captains from the most magnificient vessels of the seas, cow boys from the plains, commanders from our greatest armies, many of the most highly educated rep- resentatives from foreign countries, as well as of our own, vied with each other m the happy endeaved to do honor to an occasion that must long be remembered, as one of the most successful educational events ever re- corded in the history of the pouhry world, and it is simply justice for us to state that this great event would never have happened with the same large measure of success, had it not been for W. B. Atherton, the secretary of the Bo.ton Poultry Association, and his co-laborers, who comprise many of the wealthiest and most highly educat- ed citizen, of Boston. ,j''°"*J^**® *»"™« '*»« first ticket was sold on Tuesday, until the door, were closed on Saturday night, there was not one accident that happened to mar the splendor of the occasion, or to de tract from its general interest. Everybody seemed happy, and that happiness seemed to be contagious and the citizens of Boston, to a unit, put their best foot forward, to make every visitor feel thar he or she was heartily welcome on this great annual occasion. And we beg to assure Mr Atherton. together with his able as sistants, as well a. the "entire habitat" of that nriagnificient city, that we all ^"t?"* ..**'*'' *»o«P't«Iity to the full. 1 he Mechanic* Building wa. a bow er of beauty and the arrangement along every line wa. all that one could de.ire. Nothing appeared to have been ^ft undone by the management that would add to the comfort and pleas- ure not only of the people who at- ended this exhibition. but the ^.athered race as well, whose presence made po..ible this splendid educa- tional event. Practically every clas. of bird, was wel repre.e„ted. both in number. Tnd quality to .uch an extent a. to fill the great Mechanics' Building to over nowing. THE LIGHT BRAHMA CLASS .Ten and "^ '^" '"''«"* "^* ^^^^ -er .een and our exprience in the poultry world of America run. back for 25 Wir ^^■ Y i?*^**"' ««'^»» and Brown W.llowbrook Farm, were the prinZu Winer, m thi. cla... There wa. qTaK 'ty to burn everywhere and the judRes m-his'TiLr"""" ""'^-^ ''^ «-'"• DARK BRAHMAS. were a very small cla.., well uo i^ Tch^S- ^- ^-"°"' W- A Fuller? W F. Chi.holm. winning the better prize.* BUFF BRAHMAS. :>mall in number., fair quality ,, ,BUFF COCHINS. Unu.ually good in quality, but .mall •n number.. Oakland Farm be"ng the principle winner. * **** PARTRIDGE COCHINS. Great quality. Small in numbers— t • y: k ot ■ds. '-earring, phenonlW^^pe. .. Shape Speciar^ Madison Square Garden December, 1913 Blue cqlo^^ shank; ' ' ^"^^^ classiL„^^„ strong^^co^, itdt^for Barre ar Madiso^quarTCarden. December, 1^13. - ockahd Hen VAMA FARMS also had 3 hens 5 awards an< -mpt fn ced in display ompeti- ens in it ^ • y ^ ecial for Best Cock »r>f^^ «ial(„,Be,,kh:ped^|, sonable prices an ■on guarantecf) oi unded. ^ ■ We also breed theC Black Minorcas a? Thompson, 4 Wm W Carpenter. Pullets — 1 2 8 C H Latham, 4 Henry D Riley. 5 6 Pitts- 107 Cleans a building of Rats and Mice in short time, keeps it cleaned, for it la always ready for use. Made of galvan- ized iron, can't get out of order, lasts for years. Large number can be caught daily. Go to Catcher mornings, remove device inside, which only takes few seconds, take out dead rats and mice, replace device, it is ready for another catch. Small piece cheese is used, do- ing away with poisons. Catcher is 18 inches high, 10 Inches diameter. When rats pass device they die, no marks left on them. Catcher is always clean. One of these catchers set in a livery stable in Scranton, Pa., caught over 100 rats in a month. One sent prepaid to any place in the United States upon receipt of $3.00, Catcher. 8 in. high, for mice only, prepaid $1.00. On account of shipping charges being prepaid, re- mittance is requeste/d with order. H. D. SWARTS, Inventor and Manufacturer. Scranton, Pa. PREVENTION White Diarrhoea Can be Pre- Yented and Cured After years of experiments we have dl«- covcred a sure cure— or money back. 25c Package. 6 Packages, $1.00 Prevention is not a cure-all. It only pre- vents and cures White Diarrhoea in baby chicks and Cholera in older fowls. One ounce of prevention is worth tons of cnrc. In tablet form. PREVENTION CO. Box 1127 Atlantic City. N. J. AGENTS WANTED. "Any one orderinar Prevention, and usiar the name of this paper, will receive oac twenty-6ve cent packase of PrevcatioB remedy, free of cbargre." HOW to dispose of your surplus f took of LIVE POULTRY FOR CASH ^"'- »• J. K. Schultz & Co., 36 South Water St , Philadelphia COMMISSION MERCHAVTS SpMialifts is Litc Psoltry. Establiskeil 1891 Bin* Ribbon Birds In ETsry P«a S. C WHITE ORPINGTONS Dirsct from Orpinslon Ceuatjr, Eaclaa^ EGOS $3 and $5 par 13 White Indian Runner Duckt 1st and 2d at B stoo. 1013 EGGS $4 p«r IS H. L. GOODWIN, FarmingtoB, Malaa 108 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER \64 Pullet-Brfd I'ittsiieid field Poultry Farm Co. Barred Plymouth Rock Cocks — 1 C H Latham. Poultry Farm Co. Barred Plymouth liock. Cockertl- Bred liens — i Pittsfield I'oultry Ffirm Co, 2 C H Shaylor tt Son. ;] 4 5 PTaldif Nicholson. Barred Plymouth liocK. Pullet-Bred Cockerels — 1 C H Sliavior & Son, 2 3 C V Cassidy, 4 C H I,ath:im, 5 N;it L Di ■ veil, (j Pittsfield Poultry Faim Co. S Blankenship. Partridge Plymouth tlock. Cocks — 1 Frank il Sweet. 2 5 Bonaparte Park Poultry Ranch, 3 4 0 Frank L I.ovd. Hens — 1 G S Buxton, 2 Fiank R Sweet, 3 Frank O Shepaidson, 4 Bonanarte Park Poultry lianeh. 5 Faye Howe, fi Frank L Loyd. Cockerel. s — 1 Wm E Park Poultry lets — 1 Frank Loyd, 3 Frank Rod \\.. Cockeril 2 .\at L Divoll. 3 •1 r .\!thur Tow<'i-, .1 0 2 H fearred Plymouth Bred Pulletf* — 1 Hetiry D Riley, Kaldie Xlohoison. White Plymouth Rcjck. Cocks — 1 Bonnie Bi-ook Poulti-v Farm. 3 \ Harris, 4 Chas Vv' Pratt. 5 Wm F Wade, 6 Elm Poultry Yds. Hens — 1 Wm F Wade. 2 f) fi Bonnie Brook Poultrv Farm 3 Elm Poultry Yds, 4 Paul Ct Son'ncrer' Cockerel.^— 1 i) riiAs W Pr:itt, 2'Snmuoi P Greene. 3 Bonnie B; ook Poiiltrv Farm ♦ Samuel Knowl.'j. .5 Elm Poultrv Yds PuHets — 1 Samuel Knowu?. 2 5 Bonnie Brook Poultry Farm. 3 Wood & Free- man, fi M Adelman. Cock«'rels — 1 } R G Williams, 2 .5 F S Hubbard. 3 M .\del- Freeman. Pullets — 1 fi Wood & Freeman, 3 n>an. fi Wood it P S Hubbard. 2 -Vdelman, 4 Mrs E J Robinson, 5 R Williams. ^Jolden Wyandotte. r.o!en H Brown, 3 6 O —1 3 6 T^ren H Brown 4 Geo Carter Chaney. ■ Loren H Brown, 2 O White Wv Kussell. 2 .3 G Cocks — 1 P Chase. 2 5 O P Pullets — 1 P Chase, ndottes. Cocks — 1 5 6 Jos .\ Geoffrey Smith, 4 West 2 4 5 Hens Chase, 3 4 Mountain Poultry Yds. Hens — 1 2 4 Jos Russell, 3 H J W Fav, 5 Fred E Noves, 6th Horace W Hoi ten. Cocker- -rels — 1 Joseph Jahnle, 2 H J W Fay, 3 fi Jos Paissell, 4 John F Hollis, 5 West Mountain Poultry Yd.s. Pullets — 1 2 Jos Russell, 3 Only A Farm, 4 Geo E Mann, 5 Joseph Jahine, 6 Horace W Holton. Black Wyandottes. Cocks — lAlfrecha Meadows, 2-3 P>ank C Sites. Hens — 1- 4 Frank C Sites. 2-3 Alfrecha Meadows. Cockerels — 1-2-4-5-6 Alfrecha Mead- ows, 3 Frank C Sites. Pullets — 1-3 Frank C Sites, 2-4 Alfrecha Meadows. Buff Wyandottes. Cocks — 1 Mrs C T CAMPINES Improved Strain The kind that win. Stock and Eggs for sale R. J. HAIG Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa. Partridge and Silver Penciled Rocks THE BIG WINNERS AT Boston, Madison Square, Etc. Our^qi4^!J?cf/^f ^*^°Ym ^^®^' shows we won the blue and special best display, ever bred ^ prodqce some of the best Fartrldge und Silver Hoeki, tinj2-s'??r's?r*?'J? i]f'* setting from pens containingr our great winners. 3 set- «8 00 mh;r'c,..o . per seltinpr from second best matingrs or two settinj^s for limited n,,X,>.r^r^'l'^v,7''*u'"?^' ^^'^^ ^>^'' «ettinp or two settings for $5.00. A fo?^ mating Hst ^ '^^'^''^ breeding and exhibition birds for sale. Send Bonapart Park Poultry Range, Bordontown, N. J. Cfcaii. A. Matmnger, Partrlflue Itoik SpetlallHt. C'huM. F. MnfKtiy, Mitr. BLACK BUf F B r ST LAVI^Q Strains M \m^^-~.^ Orpingtons WHITE WYANDOTTES Indian Runner Ducks w^i*. rawn .nd wMte Knoiisn ^onciled. ^*b> Ch'cWK and DiicV lings Stock ar'' eeifs for fhI- 15M>ri7rii in 4 8h>»9: A.P.A. gold medil K^ncy poultry fof bre ders a si ecialty. pnJe^L?si iTo^^Til Woman's College, Merid an, Miss. The Edwards Automatic Poultry Feeder Will save you money. Buy one and be convinced It Is .bsolutely non-clogable. Will feed without clogging all kinds of fes^'nied^^" ^' regulated to feed fast or slow. Money^ refCnded if not a« rep ones'^yoVbX ^ch??ks'tr.no'*"^^ ""^ ^^"'"^- ^^'^^ ^^.50. Standing.one quart Delivered anywhere within the nrth zone at above prices. f L. C. Fd wards :-: prices. E lington, Ct. l.ouglas, 2 C E Davis, 3 Chas S John- son, 4 Stuart A Howland, 5 King A Whiting. Hens — 1 Chas E Coffin, 2 Henrv R Ingalls, 3 John S Dunn, 4-g .Stuart A Howland. Cockerels — 1 Frank .M lloyt, 2 King & Whiting, 3 Arthuf W'itcock. 4 Stuart A Howland, 5 Chaa S Johnson. Pullets — 1 Chas E Coffin, 2 <]eo F Moody, 3 Chas S Johnson, 4 Mm C T Douglas, 5 Henry R Ingalls. Partridge Wyandottes. Cocks — i Minch Bros, 2 D S Stron:^, 3 F A Brown. Hens — 1-3 Mlnch Bros, 2 A Q Thompson, 4 F A Brown. Cocl;erels — i D 8 Strong. 2-4 John A Silvia, 3 A Q Thompson, 5 F A Brown. Pullets — 1 Minoh Bros, 2 A G Thompson, 3 Mincb Bro.s. Silver Penciled Wyandottes, Cocks — 1-2-3 Cattle Farm, 4 Mis E G Robin- son, 5 A L i-Iafhaway, t> Horace Heave- meyer. Hens — 1-3-5 Horace Havemey- cr A L Huthaway, 4 Jac H F 1 2 M 2- »/if.-.- ••-f*- Castle Farm Cockerel.s — 1-2-4 Castle Farm, 3-5-6 Horace Haveiiieyer. FuHet.s — 1-2 Mnt E J Robinson, 3 Horace Havemeyer, 4-6 A L, Hathaway, .') Castle Farm.' Columbian \\'yandottes. Cocks — 1 E Perkin.s, 2 P H O'Brien. 3 Geo Morse, 4 Ha !' wood Farms, 6 Elmer Benson, C Chas H Denison. Hens — Klmer F Ben.son, 2 Milan A Bray ton St Son. Cockerels — 1 Jas E Perkins. 2 W \V Welch, 3 Rhoda G Packard, 4-5 Har- wood Farm, fi Elmer F Benson. Pullete — 1 Ralph Woodward, 2 Geo H Morse, 8 Jas K Perkins, 4 Harrv L Freeman, § Harwood Farm, 6 J E Wight. Blue Wyandotte.s. Cocks— 1 Chas W Smith. Pullets — i Chas W Smith. American Dominique. Cocks — 1-3 A Q Carter. 2-5 F E Fowler, 4 W M Shay- lor. Hens — 1-2 F E Fowler, 3-4-5 A Q Carter. Cockerels — 1-5 A 6 Carter, F E Fowler, 3-4 C C Rathburn. 6 W Shaylor. Pullets — 1-3-4 A Q Carter. 5 F E Fowler. S. C. Rhode Island Reds. Cocks — 1 United Breeders, 2 F C Eldridge, 8-l-« Lester Tompkins, 4 Harold Tompkins. Hens — 1-fi Lester Tompkins. 2-3 Je« Russell, 4 United Breeders, 6 Harold Tompkin.s. Cockerels — 1 Peter G Al- lendorf, 2 .Jos Russell, 3 F C Eldridge, 4 Lester Tompkins, 5 Leon A Moore. « *I ^ , Stevens. Pullets— 1-5-6 Lftster Tompkins, 2 Capen Bros. 3 Harold Tompkins, 4 United Breeders. R. C. Rhode Island Reds. Cocks — 1 Red Feather Farm, 2-5 United Breed- ers. 3 A Eugene Alden, 4 A C More- house. HeiiH— 1 lied Feather Farm, i 4 United Breeders, f, Ontario View Poultry Vards. »; Jos Russell. Cocker- els—1 Lester Tompkins, 2-4-5 United Breeders. '! HaroM Tompkins. 6 Jos Russell. Pullets— 2-4 Jos Russell, 3 A Eugene Mden. (; United Breeders. . White 1)01 king. Cocks--j H War- rington 1. Hens— J H Warrington i Sr. '^'r''Lr~T.\ '^ " Warrington 1. Puf- lets — J H Warrington 1. . Colored Dorking. Cocks — 1 j H War- rington 1. Hens— 1 J H Warrington 1 Cockerels— 1 J h Warrington 1 Pul- lets—1 J H Warrington 1. fi,^li^f/* G''ev Dorking. Cocks— 1 Jn* Tn« T-'rr ■,, H^',1' -^ '^ ^^ A Id rich, 4 .John i;hn .-•tt^,"^'-®*^—^-^-^ C M Weld, 4 S" ^ H?''- 5 H M Aldrich. h. L. Buff Orpingtons. Cocka — 1-4 ?om'''^''^x ' ^^''^\''^\ ^''''^' 2 C E Be.- r^r= V."".,^??^ * •'^^'"3, 5 C E Selgel, Oh^. M^'V ,^^'^''ett & Son. Hens— 1 Sr'2 i^^^o^S^''^'*''^' 2 G E Bessom, 8-e 5on«^r?>»?^^i:ftt & Son, 4 Wm Cook A l^o k" ^^^/ McGee. Cockerels— 1 Q E f%^^n\?' 2-4-5 Sunswick Poultry Farm, ^-♦> Lhas N MacNear. Pullets 1 G E ?TcZVk^ &£^'^^ PouUrv'p^rm* F ^noh 5 '^°"^' ^ J P^ Johnson. 6 W 2 3 ?hn« ^W-l}-"^ Maplehurst Farm, GWm Pnii ^i^^Near. 5 F^ank C Sites. b \\m rook & Sons. Cockerels 1 R«v t^ulWVi'' i'' MaphWst'Farm.''*': P,mA. ^^^l>''''^fV:' ^' "^'"^ Cook & Sons Pnllf ts— 1 Roy A Davent)ort. 2 3 Manle- Chas nTmI^^'m'' ^^^ " Hemenwav. I Bh.o nJ^r^^*^'- ^ ^^'^ <"«"k * Sons. ^. J!f .^"^^'"^^ons. Cocks— 1-2-? Hal- Fr'eemlin^''''^"' ^'^ ^^ " '^^'^hV' « CW YardT o"V> S;"«--l Blvth.wood Poultry ■W u^Sr.^ Freeman. 3 C O Drown, i ^ H Depper, 4-fi Hn! Me NIrhol.iJon Cockerel.s--l-2 Haldie Nicholson ? w H Poultrv' ^v.^J ^ ^^^^''•''- 5 BlythPTSood Poultry Yards. Pullets- 1-5 Haldie * Nicholson, 2-3 Blythewood Poultry Yds, 4 H E Challis, 6 Chas Longbottom. S. C. White Orpingtons, Cocks — 1-6 Maurice F Delano, 2 The Cande Farm, 3 Eugene Sites, 4 Max H Schreiter, 5 Wm Cook and Sons. Hens — 1 Maurice F Delano, 2-4 H M & G H Austin, 3 Colonial Farm, 5 L E Pierce, 6 living W Pillon. Cockerels — 1 Colonial Farm, 2-3-5 Maurice F Delano, 4 Wm Cook & Sons, 6 Woodman-Colprit Yds. Pul- lets— 1-5-6 Maurice F Delano, 2 Colon- ial Farm, 3 Jos J Demenkow. 4 J A Stott & Sons. R. C. White Orpingtons. Cocks — 1 Waldo Richardson. Hens — 1 Waldo Richardson. Cockerels — 1-3-4 Albert H Whittaker, 2 Waldo Richardson. Pul- lets— 1 Waldo Richardson. A O V Orpington Cocks — (Cuckoo Orpingtons) ICO Drown. Hens — 1 C O Drown. Cockerels — 1 Haldie Nichol- son. Pullets — 1 Haldie Nicholson, Crested While Orpingtons. Hens — 1- 2-3-4 H W Tinkham. Cockerels — 1>2- 3-4 H W Tinkham. Pullets— 1-2-3-4 H W Tinkham. Buckeyes. Cocks — 1-2 John C Steitz, 3-4 Elton C Mahon, 5 Chas R Wheeler, 6 Fred B Harris. Hens — 1 George L Bradley, 2-5 Chas R Wheeler, 3 Fred B Harris, 4 Elton C Mahon, 6 John C Steitz. Cockerels — 1-6 Chas R Wheel- er, 2 Geo L Bradley, 3 John C Steitz, 4 Fred W Proctor, 5 Sam Knapton. Pullets— 1 Old Oak Poultry Yards, John C Steitz, 3-4-5 Elton C Mahon, 6 Fred B Harris, S. C. Brown Leghorns. Cocks — 1-2 Grove Hill Poultry Yards, 3-6 Williams Bros. & Brace, 5 H F Becker. Hens — 1-3 Grove Hill Poultry Yards. 2.4-6 Harry W Weeks, 5 II F Becker. Cock- erels— 1-2-3 Grove Hill Poultry Yards, 5-6 H F Bcker, 4 Harry W Weeks. Pul- lets— 1-2-3 Grove Hill Poultrv Vards. 4 Harry W Weeks, 5-6 H F Becker. R. C. Brown Leghorns. Cocks — 1 Nathan B Hartfoid, 2 Wm Hipkiss. 3 Turtle Point Farms. Hens — 1-2-4 Wm Hipkiss, 3-5-6 Turtle Point Farms, Cockerels — 1-2-3 Turtle Point Farms. Pullets — 1-3-4 Turtle Point Farms, 2 Wm Hipkiss. S. C. White Leghorns. Cocks — 1-6 Bonnie Brook I'oultry Farm. 3-4-5 Ran- cocas Poultry Farms. 2 Elm Poultry Yards. Hens — 1-2 Rancocas Poultry Farms, 3-4 Elm Poultry Yards. 5-6 Bonnie Brook Poultry Farm. Cockerels — 1 Geo A Renssler, 2-4-6 Rancocas P F, 3 Chas E Waterhouse. 5 Bonnie Brook P F. Pullets — 1-2 Elm P Y, 3- 6-6 Rancocas P F, 4 Bonnie Brook P F. R. C, White Leghorns, Cocks — 1-2 Turtle Point Farms. Hens — 1 Turtle Point Farms, 2 Turtle Point Farms, 3 B M Thornberg. Cockerels — 1-2-3 Tur, tie Point Farms. Pullets — 1-2-3 Turtle Point Farms. Buff 1 eghorns. Cocks — 1 J E Weath- erwax, 2 George S Whittemore, 3 Fltz Farm. Hens — 1 Miss Adelia P Wilcox. 2 J E Weatherwax. 3-4 Fltz Farm, 5 George S Whittemore, 6 W G Free- man. Cockerels — 1-2 Miss Adel- ia P Wilcox, 3 Ed F Fisher. 4-5 Fltz Farm. Pullets— 1 Ed F Fisher. 2 Whitestone P F. 3 Miss Adelia P Wil- cox, 4 Fitz P'arm. 5 George S Whitte- ittore. 6 Wm F Chlsholm. Black Leghorns. Cocks — 1.3 Turtle Point Farms. 2 J T Kelleher. Hens— I J T Kelleher. 2-3 Turtle Point Farms. Cockerels— 1-3-4 Turtle Point Farm.-*. 2 J T Kelleher. Pullets — 1-3-4 Turtle Point Farm.s. 2 J T Kelleher. oi^;, ^' ^"'^ Leghorns. Cocks — 1 J E Bkellle. Cockerels — i j k SKCllle. 2 Ed J Turner. 3 W G Freeman, Pullet — 1 J E Rkellle, Blue Leghorns, Cocks — 1 CopelanJ & Richards. Hens — 1-2 Copeland & Richards. Silver Leghorns. TTen— 1 Turtle Point Farm pnllet — 1 Turtle Point Farm. CONTINUED IN MARCH ISSUE. %nRi,pni poiTLTRY VAnns The word \delphl Is of Greek origin and means two (2) brothers. It Ii< r on the eHst. rn slope of Altoona. Just a f»'w "eet f»om th»- rftv line and jtosscsses wonde-ful advantages. It contaHis t«n (lOt artes Mfid with compl'Me dtMinnee on H)] widfs rrirh in soil nnl will grow •■y^hlng. containing also one patch of rleh alfalfa, which was cut five dliTer- ent times during last summer. We have an orchard affording lots of shade and an abundant supply of high grass v/hich is especially advatageous to sup- ply bugs and insects for our young stock Our special bred stock is all raised ^.^ 'l®"^' while our utility stock is hatched in incubators. The large pen is (100) one hundred feet long and six- teen (16) feet wide, with exception of center portion of pen, which is 28 feet wide and 25 feet long and a complete double deck affair. In fact the whole building is a double deck arrangement, irap doors on floor allow for scratch pens sufficiently high and airy to render them absolutely sanitary, m emergen- cy the lower decks can be utilized for culls and also to break broody hens. My brooder house for late hatches is 8 ft wide x30ft. long and give six large compartnients for the care of the chicks. \ve also have a number of poitablo hen and chick iiouses that are placed in shady spots throughout the orchard, ihis method is especially applicable in the raising of our "Jieds." This great- ly enhances the richness of their plum- Our incubator house is made of solid n\l^\^P'l ^''". ^® "^^^ ^^J year around. ?^n. ^^''^ ^^^^ February yielded 60 per cent, during unfavorable weather con- ^w?",fi-. ^l"'^. building also affords a gooa place to do our oais sprouting Our present facilities enable us to handle about 2.000 birds. Our original plant was ruined on March 5th, 1913. when nre swept our lai ge barn, burning it to the ground Just had same completed wu?," ampitheatre plan of three decks, with a floor space of 1200 sq. ft. Ihis structure was 60x60 feet, with ^ !^ u*'-^^"'"^ <^"t i"t° yards by aisle and bridges to yards below, surrounding the barn Fortunately we saved a great portion of our best stock and with care- ^iL i"-^ '"^ ^"^ feeding we have suc- stoc'k '" 'etaining the quality of our r...'^?'^ is the ideal spot and is always open for inspection to those interested. It lies in the southeast and with the hill in tne background saves our buildings from the north and west winds. All things are cared for by an expert, who loves the work. Yours truly, I A. C. KEPHART. Owner, Altoona> Pa. ♦•CHICKENS WILL COME HOME TO ROOST*' No more conspicuous Illustration of T.vf 1^^}^. °^ *^'^ r'rize Single Comb i^"ode Island Red Cockerel at the great Madison Square- Garden Show just clos- ed. This wonderful bird is a pure Growther "Aristocrat." He was raised in Connecticut, first shown at the Rhode Island Red Club of Americas Meet at New Haven, winning First Prize and many Specials. He was sold at this show, and was then entered at tke "Garden," where he again proved to be in a class by himself, winning Flr»t Prize, Color Special, and Special for the Best Rhode Island Red hatched In 1913. The owner offered the bird for sale. Several prominent breeders became interested, but Ira M. Growth-i er, Willoughby, Ohio, the originator ot. the famous "Aristocrat" strain of Sin-1 gle Comb Rhode Island Reds purchased! him, bringing him home to roost by the' side of many of his relatives, cousins,^ aunt.s, uncles, grandparents, great andi great, great grandparents. This cockerel is one of the grande»t spclmens of the strain that has ever' been pioduced, and, together with th«i grand First Prize Pen shown by Mr,' Crowther, making six "Aristocrats" en- tered, every one participating in First. Prize honors at Madison Square Garden,, where the greatst of the great speci- mens of all poultry shown, proves beyond all question that there are no better Reds on earth than his "Aristo- crats," A C HAWKINS It is with pleasure that we call the attention of the readers of the Fancier to A. C, Hawkins' great win at the las| Chicago Shov/, 1913. At this great exhbiition Mr. 'Hawk- ins' birds won I st and 5th cock, 1st and 3d cockerel, 1st pullet, 1st and 2d pultet bred cock, 1st tnd 3d pullet bred cockerel, 1st cockerel bred pen, and 2d pultet bred pen. In the specials Mr. Hawkins' birds v.'on best display, cKampion male, champion female, best shape male, best shape female, best colored male, best colored female, together with ev- ery special offered. There were in this show 254 birds competing. Thi« remarkable win certainly stamps Mr. Hawkins* birds with a quality second to none in the country. We would ad- vise any of our readers to write Mr. Hawkins for further information con- cerning birds. His mating list is readv and is free for the a.sking. Better write him now and before it is too late and the other fellow gets ahead of you. WILLIAM MINICH. AitiutiU* Clincit Us BuA g,, Neate.'^i and Bisl Band on tliC( V icarket. Postpaid. Il 25— 20c 20('— $1.00 Sample-^ ,h 50— 35c 400— f.. 00 free. '' 100- 65c D. P. NORTH, Wavcrly. N. T, WE PAY THE FREIGHT on Bii E R PBON POLLTRY FLLDSi NO MATTER HOW FAR NO MATTER HOW NEAR We give you the right prices and PAY THE FREIGHT. A feed for every age and every need— GET THE HABIT AND USE BLUE RIBBON POULTRY IFEEIIS. i Write us todav for our special Breeders' price list, freight prepaid. We ♦ stand your mailing expense on all orders. j GLOBE ELEVATOR CO., 88 Kentucky St., BUFFALO, N. Y. 5. C. WHITE LfGHORNS S C. WHITE ORPINGTONS S. C. W. Leghorn Baby Chicks — $12.00 per TOO, S. C. W. l.egh«)rn Hatching Eggs — $1.00 per l.S, $5.00 per 100. ^, S. C. W, Orpington Flatchlne Eggs — Onlv $2 00 per 1 .'5, $12,00 per 100. ' SOUTH VIEW POULTRY FARM jlv Harry B. Hallas. M«r, i'i HYDE PARK. N. Y. 110 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 111 Champion Jumbo Black Minorcas Sensational Winners at Recent Club Show and Great Hagerstown Show I |fl ed nf*AS,^r.^L^'Voo?*'"'''*,'''""?*"o'"^** .^*»*"'*'*'""' *^e largest club show ever held. 274 birds In competition, compos- Slonfhfn ifn. nf' ^V7 ^'^ ''?'=i'' ^i ^*'"' ^-3 P"II^^ 1-3 cockerel. 3d young pen, 4th old pen and club ciiam- -Champ^ns of America- • ''°*'^' ^"^ <'°<'^^'^^^' 1-4 PuHet. 1.5 hen. This gives them the right to^be caflTd contSirn'gS;;rp^;;?e wiln^^rS.^"'^;^.']^ ^"«^- -» ^^-t^^^n^ ^^^« '-- ^^- pens The Hilldorfer Black Minorca Farm HilWorfer & Norman. Saxonburg, Pa, LIFE EXPERIENCE OF A CHAMPION EXHIBITION COCK BIRD AS TOLD BY HIMSELF TO A LAGE GATHERING OF YOUNG WOULD-BE CHAMPION COCKERELS A Life Story of the Up« and Downs of the Veteran Show Bird — Tinctur- ed with Advice to the Would-bes. S. P. Porter, Mallet Creek, O. PART I. Hatched and raised in England, he wins high honors at the great Crystal Palace Show, and is sold to an Ameri- can fancier from the United States. "My young fellow cockerels: It has been arranged that I give you a series of lectures in this building on my own life and experience in the show room. Now you, of course, know quite well I am not a public speaker and I shall try to tell you this story in a plain every day sort of a way, and further. I ask that you pardon me for attempt- ing to addres. you with a voice so hoarse and husky. However, I be- lieve that when you understand that my chronic hoarsness is due to my crowing continuously for many years over my great winnings. You will bear with me in my effort to make these lectures both interesting and in- rtructive on this your commencement day as it were. First I must tell you a little story to illustrate how I came into this world. "A tramp Irishman was once asked by a magistrate, where he was born, and the answer was "I wid loike yer honor, sir, to understind that I was never born, I jist washed up on the sea shore, I was, yer honor." And like this Irishman. I never was born, I just kicked myself into the world in a hot box, owned by a kind hearted English gentleman, of London. England. Y-s I kicked myself into daylight in what people call an incubator, on the tenth day of April, 1908. So you see, my dear young cockerels, I am no spring chicken, but one of the has beens Well, on that delightful April morn- ing, when I parted the shell that by nature bound me, and jumped into life a little downy chick, amid many others, little did I know what this big world had in store for me. And now, dear fellow cockerels. I want to tell you that human beings are full of tricks, and you must watch out for them. However, I wish you to under- stand that some seemingly mean tricks are really for our own good, and not meant to injure us in the least. Now the very first thing my master did, I thought at the time to be a downright mean trick. It was when he left two hundred of us little, downy timid fel- lows m that hot box for 48 hours with nothing but aand to eat and a httle water to drink. But one day when I got older I heard a Leghorn cockerel say that he had a real mother, and she kept her whole family under her for two days before she would even allow them to pick around a little. Then I thought my master was not so bad af- ter all. He was just following nature's ways, and thus you see, fellow cock- erels, nature's ways are wondrous ways. Finally we were given a little Jresh cool air each day, and some nice little seeds to pick at and we fairly juniped into great big boney chickens. And along in June we were eating so hearty and growing so rapidly that I felt the necessity of sheding my knee pants as I was getting all covered with nice long feathers. And the first week |n July, after I had about finished get- ing on my new and permanent suit, my master came in our pen and was look- ing us over rather proudly and I no- ticed he was watching me very closely, talking away to himself and I heard him say. That looks like a mighty fane cockerel over yonder.' and before I hardly knew it. he had caught me and was paw.ng my feathers over, and looking me m the eyes, pinching my comb, and a. he dropped me down on the floor. I heard him aay, "He's a dandy! Good size Good coior. Good comb, and well he's good all over Guess I 11 push him along and may be he II make a winner at the grater Palace show Well, I was pretty nroud ^:\ '^"' naturally I felt rather proud at being a possible prize win- ner at the great Crystal Palace show. I was at once put in a coop by my- .ef and fed all sorts of goo^dies^ ^d I felt myself getting bigger and bigger brought in a man to see me and he •aid. Charley, you ve got a winner I there, sure.' This flattered me so that I tried to crow — a thing 1 had never attempted before. But all I could do was to make a little squeaking noise and they both laughed at me, and that made me so mad that I straightened up and tried it again. This time I won out with a full sized crow — but guess it sounded a little boyish. Then by practicing every morning about day- light I was soon able to pull off a reg- ulation crow of the baritone style. But time was flying. I was getting to be a Americans Best BLOOD LINES At prices within reach ef the muses Silver Campinet, Houdans, Pit Gamei, Barred Rocks, Japanese Silkies, S. C. White, Buff & Brown Leghorns, W. C. B. Polish, BUck I Orpingtons, Indian Banner Docks, Homing Pigeons, Bine and White Runt Pigeons. stock and Eggs for sale in season Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Send for illustrated booklet, HILL TOP POULTRY FARM Golden Hen Feed _ AND Golden Mash Feed Reasons why you should use it. t s well and properly balanced. " s all feed — no grit. Uean, sweet grain. • It costs no more than any other good feed. • With our feeds you can get eggs at any and all times during the year. Send for Descriptive Booklet dLZl •*^'^*'""' ^"^•- We want dealers in every good locality. It sells because it meets the approval of the experienced poultrymen. McCaskeyA Williams Co. i Distributor.. PITTSBURG, PA. Manufactured by the vT*\« -JS^^n DftWine Co. YELLOW SPRINGS. OHIo! big fellow and show time was dravring near and one day I overheard my own- er say to his wife, 'Well, I've got to wash that big cockerel and get him ready for the show.* That meant me. Wash me! Of all horrors, I don't need washing. 1 keep clean with my dust bath. But sure enough the next morning he came and got me, took me to the house by a warm fire and just soused me up and down in a big tub of water until I thought he'd drown me. After a little while he dried me off and 1 felt just fine and dandy. Let me tell you, fellow cockerels, if they ever try to wash you just give right up, for they will have their way any way, and then you feel so nice and clean after it's all over. "Soon the show time came and 1 was sent in a little box to the big Pal ace show where they had many hun- dreds of chickens of all kinds. I was put in a nice clean coop all by myseH and had plenty of nice food and water. One morning there came a man along a man wearing a long linen duster — they called hi mjudge and with him was a little fellow with a little book and pencil. The Judge took me out of the coop and began pawing my nice feathers over and kept saying something that sounded like "sym- metry a half, breast all right, comb three-quarters, back one-half, wings a half, tail three-quarters, etc' And all the time the little fellow was writ- ing it down in his little book. The Judge put me back and passed on, but I heard the little fellow with the book say, 'ninety-six and a half. He's a winner sure!' "Say, fellow cockerels, this made me feel like crowing. But 1 held back until next day when a man came along and tied a blue ribbon on my coop. Then I just cut loose and crow- ed loud and long, until my owner came along, and seeing the blue rib- bon he said, 'Go to it, young chap, I knew you were a winner.' But my joy was of short duration, for that very day I was sold for three hundred dollars in America and I wondered what kind of a place America was. But this was for me to find out later. I was to be shipped the next week. In the meantime I w.as to be cared for at my old home. Now, fellow cockerels, this just broke my heart and the first night after returning home I just dreamt everything bad about America — thought it was a place where they chopped off chickens* heads and mur murdered them for food, and I dream- ed I was the victim of a church chick- on pie dinner, etc., in that place the> called America, but when I awoke the next morning I found." (Continued in March issue). TURTLE POINT FARM The Turtle Point Poultry Farms arc breeding some of the very best Leg- horns, in all varieties, we have had the pleasure of examining this year. The proprietor of this farm has spar- ed neither time nor money in build- ing up a strain of birds second to none found anywhere in the United States and their show records and birds are too well and favorably known to too well and favorably known to make it necessary for me to comment on their merits, as everyone who at- tends the largest shows of our country know just wTiat kind of quality the Turtle Point Farm exhibits. Now just a word obout the Rose Comb Whites and Blacks bred on this farm. I honestly believe, that for quality, they cannot be duplicated anywhere in the United States. At the great Buffalo show this popular plant won 1st and 2d cockerels, 1st pullet in Black Leghorns. They showed won- derful color, small fine combs, while in shape of back they were equalled to the best type of White Leghorns. They have nice yellow legs and Mr. Anderson informed me that they had a large number of them for sale this year. If this is the case I do not be- lieve Mr. Anderson wil be able to re- peat the statement another month af- ter the Fancier has landed in the hands of our readers as the boys are looking for just such Black Leghorns as the Turtle Point Farms breed. These people are entirely reliable and if they have not what you want, your money will be refunded. Better sit right down now and order their cat- alogue before you forget it and tell them that Hamburg Bill told you to do fo. GEORGE ENGER. Among Ohio's good Barred Rock breeders the name of George Enger, of Bedford, stands very high. He has a large number of magnificient Rocks bred from both pullet and cockerel matingn that will win and breed win- ners for anyone who is fortunate enough to secure them. In the Cleve- land show, Mr. Enger won 2d hen, 4th and fifth cockerel, 3d and 5th pullet, 3d and 5th exhibition pen, 3d, 4th and 5th cockerel bred hens, 3d and 4th pullet cockerel bred pens, 3d and 4th pullet bred cocks, 3d and 4th pullet bred cockerels and I st pen. Also more points than any other ex- hibitor in the Barred Rock class at Cleveland. This is certainly a record tViat any man can well feel proud of and will certainly result in putting Mr. fc-nger's birds in the front ranks ef the Barred Rock world. We trust that any of our readers who are in- terested in Barred Rocks will write Mr. Enger for his price and mating list. They are free for the asking. aVICK GROWTH IN LITTLE CHICKS is only obtainable when they are fed an abundance of green stuff. Green feed, such as sprouted wheat, rye or oats is always quickly, easily and cheaply produced in the SUCCKSSFUL Sr:CTIONAL. Double Steel Wall Grain Sprouter. Dry grain contains a lot of dead starch which is oftentimes detri- mental to their quick growth. We therefore recommend to germinate or pre-digest the grain which can be done with very little trouble and outlay In from 24 to 48 hours In one of these high grade sprouters. ,. ^ ♦uot When it is further considered that the feeding of sprouted oats Is the cheapest feed to give your old fowls to maintain their health and vigor, to In- duce them to lay more, to reduce the cost of fedlng them there is no doubt but that the purchasing of one of these Sectional Sprouters will be found a money-making investment. Their Indestructible construction en- ables you not only to use it this year and next year — but for years to come. If you have not written for their de- scriptive matter yet, we advise you to send at once for their 8-page folder, containing instructive and interest- ing Information. Address Des Molnei Incubator Co., 554 Second st.. Dee Moines, la. SPECIAL Incubator & Brooder OIL This is a perfect oil for use in incubators and brooders, or in lamps where good kekrosene oil is wanted. Price free-omboard here. Barrels of about 50 gallons. lie Per Ga . 10c Gal. Boxed Cans 14c Gal. Cans charged at $1.00 each. Wood barrels at $1.50 each. Steel barrels at $6.00 each. And the same price allowed when returned. Send for circular. E. A. BUCK & CO. WORCESTER, MASS. BRANCH — Palmer, Mass. Adjustable Ginch No better Poultry Band made. Kaav to niit oti. Sure to stay. 2S for 20c: Sd. SSc; IM. CSc; 2M. Sl.OO. No stamps. FR/^NK CROSS. Box 519. Montagu., Mass. SHAYLOR'S BARRED"!ROCKS Again win at Dcton, January, 1013. Fonrtee. PH«e. from twelve entries including best dlsplay-flrst pen. second cock, third and fourth hens an specials. Sensation with other exceptionally rtne males, including first pul- let bred cockerel at Boston, are heading our breeding pens this season, which maka them second to none in the coun- try. 8t«<>k and EmKm for sale. Circular free. iC. H. SHAYLOR A'SON, LEE, MASS PRU DHO E'S CAM PINES Wl E R S Having won. and having supplied prl.e winners at the ^ ^«;J «"»?./•" •"*l,:i'VhVayrr''i^^^ KS5 your order for eggs for spring delivery, rrlces more reasonable, quality bettor than over borore. Mating iiat rroo. mmnm for It. Breed my atrain for winners. Mention the Poultry Fancier. Dr. J. M. Prudhorame, Deok W. Thormowt, M4. 112 POULTRY FANCIER FEBRUARY FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER 113 Too Late For Classification ANCONAS TIERNEY'S ANCONAS— THE BEST, pinners at Madison Square, Chicago, Cleveland. Correct size, type, color. Best layers, stock, eggs, chicks. Fine lot •t cockerels cheap. Circular free. E C. Tierney, Sandusky. Ohio. 28 KEPHART'S ANCONAS LAY — Urand utility — none belter. Stock. $1 00 i'Pv.A ^^^^ ^^^ hatching, 15— $1.00. 50— IS.OO. 100—15.00. Kephaifs Poultry Farm Oscelola Mills. Pa. State Vice President Ancona Club. 036 S. C. ANCONA EGGS FROM MY prize winners and great winter layers. Fifteen eggs sent postpaid for $2.50. Twelve years an Ancona breeder. Fer- tility guaranteed. a. J. Francis Youngstown, Ohio. 28 ANCONAS — BOTH COMBS. MY pens represent the best blood lines In ..Yaho'^*"' "*'.** "^ ^""^ headed by dlsting- uished prize winners. Satisfied cus- tomers. Free catalogue. J. H Van Dever, TlfHn, Ohio. ' ^|g EGGS FOR HATCHING— S. C. W. Leghorn, $5.00 per hundred, $1.00 per fifteen. Send for catalogue. Wood- worth Farm, Wilton, Conn. tf BABY CHICKS AND EGGS FOR Hatching. Pittsfield and Ringlet Bar- red Rocks. Single Comb White and Rose Camb Brown Leghorns Lakewood and Kulp Strains. Can furnish eggs and chicks by the 1000. Circular free. Lack- awanna Poultry Yards, Box 10, North Water Gap, Pa. 28 WANT EGGS? S. C. BUFF LEG- horns? S. C. White MInorcas? White Runner Ducks (Flshel's)? Buff Orp- ington ducks? Prize winning, heavy v.o'"^T.^^'''"^V« "^'""'^e "s. Counties View Farm, (Box E), Slate Hill. Pa 28 HAMBURGS. SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURGS— Fancy and Utility. Houdans -2^m tgg strain. trap-nested layers and payers. Eggs and babv chicks Or- N«rtS°P,- Catalogue. Fred B,enon. V22 North Pleasant st.. VVatertown, N. Y. 28 ANDALUSIANS LEGHORNS. ^rS^^^ ANDALUSLXNS- BRED AS A specialty and producing winners at all in? |'?^r®-^v,^''"'?^''s Of the Connecti- cut State Championship In the .Medi- itn 1"/"*" "".'V"^' IS'Z-lOl.'?. 75 ribbons and 14 spec als at 10 shows. Five June hatched pullets at Storrs Contest In twelve months laid 810 egss. I haie the best stock In the United states at reanonable prices. Wonderful la vers of Srd n/]}^ \"l ^V^ mating list. E D Bird, Greenwich. Conn. 3^ STOP CAMPINES. f Aie You Interested • in CAMPINES If so. send postal for circular befora buylng-costs nothing-much fnforma! The Ma? tling Hennery p. O. Box 186 E. RIdKelleld. W. J. SILVER CAMPINES — IMPROVFD ■nglish type. Write for mating list D Deal Poultry Farm. Aurora. Ill 28 t.^A^^S"^ CAMPINE COCKERELS — JldJ- «?H "t^^'I^" originated from Ke^ ?«f ^K *"^ w^*^°^"» ^'''•ds and our birds too have been prize winners. Eggs— VLrL 'w ^^- », Willow Glen Poultry ■^rm, Waynesboro. Penna. 28 CORNISH CHAMPION DARK CORNTQW oi.rT> DUCKS oliin «^^^ RUNNERS. ENGLISH PEN- lllrrer"^B?u^"^r»i'^^^*« DuckS. Hrrsh- m. 11 Fa * Ribbon Strain — White Ifra?n iin...^*'' ^^k ^"conas. SheppaVd Ko^w"bo"olr4%7d";'rs.^^^^ ''-'' P- ^2«,- kl?"^^ 9VP I-^JPERIAL WHITE PE- kin Ducklings— the kind that welih 120.00 pej- hundred. Now readv Also £rS:t ^t'^^ I-eghorn D.y Old Chirks tor '^a[a^o•gue^''*'T.'l"^^"^ June.''se;:d' Krcreek Pa ^^^^'^^ Farm, Har- CJAEBEL BROTHERS — FIP^T Free circular ''Care of n.^nu'l"^"^- How to r^.tch Them •• «5tLi, "^j^''"*^^' now. Box__n«2.'S:rTistown.'VS.' "^ff ALL VARIETIES LEGHORNS OT? Pingtons. Wyandottes. Polish A nd?l^" Fawn %"^^"* «^'«"'«b. White^^^Als; Du^ks \vhi'?*''"'nH?^-^"^^' Aylesburv! 7«;!. ,, ., '^*^ Chinese Geese. Fues WYANDOTTES. SILVER WYANDOTTES. WON AT Chicago, 1914, 1 cockerel. 1 2 hen, 2 t pullet, 3 pen. Cockerels for sale chean. Eggs $2.50 per 15. G. B. Stannard Lake Geneva, Wis. 2g FINE BREEDING PENS (5 BIRDfl) Columbian Wyandottes, Partrld»« Cb- chin, $10 up. Twenty years a breeder W. J. Casey. Knoxville. Iowa. 2t FOR SALE, ONE PEN CHOICE BUPF Wyandottes; breeders cheap. Satlsfac tlon guaranteed. C. A. Baughman, Dal- lastown. Pa. 28 COLUBIAN WYANDOTTES— MA RK- Ings just right. Write for catalogue Square Deal Poultry Farm, Aurora, 111 28 COME QUICK, MUST SELL (SHOW) Partridge Wyandotte cockerels. $2 00 Satisfaction. No better stock can you find. Jerome Grelner, Elm, Pa. 26 SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES — Winners at Pittsburgh, 1st pen and 3d cockerel. Eggs from these matlngs $3 00 per 13. C. R. Weinman, Perryt- ville. R. F. D. 1. Pa. 26 PAATRIOQE PLY. ROCKS f WHilE WYANDOTTES * My buds won at Utiia. 13, and Scianton, '14, and other good shows. Have a few cockerels left that are A 1, both for color and shape Prices about what others ask for utility birds. Eggs in season. •K. H. o-Co.VNOIi. Sherburne. MINORCAS. EGGS AND CHICKS EGGS FOR SALE FROM MY VA ■nous winners of R. and s^ C Rh^d; I«land Reds at $1.00. $2 00 and 17 nn £rVtlnrV."f f Satisfaction' gu*a"anfeed Mmiing list free w c -n^^^^v^ "^'^w. Schwenksvnie Pa. Rosenberger^ C^wJt ^"'^\5« AND DUCKLING.«=?. S «ri. ' *" I-eghorns exclusively, f^om prl«e winners at Mamson Square Gh^ iVl ^^^'•^^e" 1913- Mating ^ st fr/e Twelid^Ie P^rTn IJ^'^V*"^ ^'^'''" Harry iwe«f*»K • ^^ cockerel on two entries fh.^ "I'J"''/^*'' «"*^ ^^ have mo?e Hkp them. Stock and eggs In seHsnn wJ.» Vour nr»nfa tr"- j ^ oenson. Write .>our wants. Fred Foster. Seville O 2S T,,ROSE COMB ORPINGTONS — BUFF Black and White H r> l'„ iT "Uhb, Shall, Mich • ^- Faulkner. Mar- 29 RED CAPS. St?c^k%'^.^'l^^«vears%?y^;s ns '^?n^^r^ Pens'*^$raSrA '^^f « ?-- ^^^oZ^l Kau'h^ re\"' o*f' ^h^rge "^ s'om'.^*" > T"- oT/r.W^ ^^ "''^ - •-- want? O. L Llddick, Box U Lewisburg. p\ 23 SEVERAL BREEDS. • ^^"A^^'^' SUMATRAS— I AM OFFER Ing 40 Black Sumatras fo? sale Tt a bargain Must go! Write me CrVam Of m.v flock. Chance for Ron?e one t^ to get a flock to win anywherl N R Warner. Hamilton. Va. '" ^- m^- HOUDANS. POLISH. ORPTXOTONS Spanish. Andaluslans. Anconas Ham «nH^1^. ^^'V«"dotte8. Loghornr Bantam; «nd Pigeons. Also Partridge rochin Ur'l'ir^ ^""'^^ Fleagle,^^We,tmlnL? 26 I I'KTEHS' CIIAMI*|0.\ While Ricks & S.C.W Mioorcat Blue Kibbun Winners at Cleve land and Buffalo. At Cleveland we uon on White Rocks; 4 flrsis. 1 thud and 2 fifths, and Best Display. $40 Irving Cup, Best Bird In show. At Buflalo Show we won on S C W. MInorcas 5 firsts, 1 second and Best Display in Mediterranean U ,:., ^^'^'^^ I?**^*^ eggs. $5 $10 p«r 15. MInorcas. $3 and $5 per 16 ,rA ^ ^;o^^- PETERS & SON. 460 E. 18 St. Erie. Pa. BLACK ORPIMGTOIVS Our Black Orpingtons have won their way to a national reputation by winning at the great shows of America in competition with the beat breeders In the U. S. and Canada And our prices are within reach of the masses, send for descriptire circular and mating list. SANDY LICK POULTRY FARM. . o..^-^^ ^^"TTERING. Prop., ' I City Office 966 Liberty Avenue, f Pittsburg, Pa. Si\VDt:K*S STItAliM OK S. C. tUFF LEGHORNS r-a^'V''**. T'u"*'" ^^^ «>^« pr..rtucerB. tHo fuf^n'sh eggs for hatching from the finest Pens we ever own- e,i at $2^00 and $3.00 per 16. Mat- «ng list free. Write today PRAIRIE HILL POULTRY FARM : ■■_-., Arona. Pa. KiiGS FOR HATCHI\G .nd and R Y^f>"5°"^^' P«'-<''«'^>?e Fiocks lev 1^* rl\i ""^M.^ ^2.00 and $3 00 LrroA S^'^'^s- 20 and 30rts each. Rrown^TP°K''^* ^- ^- ^^'^Ite and eggi $1 Vn r!l7 ,\^^- r.^"^ Orpington 100 Vf^'ulfl^L ^^- Chicks $16 per luo. Satisfaction guaranteed f^HAS. A. SE\MAN. Morgantown. West Va I 4 S C BLA K ORMNCONS iH^n^^ntVi^rth^ee^"^ ''' ^""*-t .n -.!e''^i^Js'^rrVt'^\.^^5;:r;i 'Z Rostpn Cockerel. $5.00 per 1? ^»t « faction guaranteed ^ ^'- *=■***'■ r> ^'PZ. "^^ T^A VENPORT Fall River. Massachusetts. Bearer, FRED H. COOK Line Dred SiniJfle C'uiub Brown Legh rns STOCK AM) KG us ( Kxhibltiou nird» | a Si»e Box F, P^'nni*. Wnlntit Grove I'oultrj' Vurds. t vomb Browa Leghorns i from "Kulp's 240 E.^'t; | Are winners both for Util- I Kxliibition purjjoses. Thcso J best layig "Bro-.vns" in the Co.kerels for sale. Egj^s Chas. L. Ivelley, .Mgr. Watertown, Conn. 1 > Single iJrcd Strain." ity and are tlie country. in sason. Ar^T. IDGE ROCK Winners at Pittsburg E.\ position | Show. Exceptionally stiong in < olnr. shape and legs. 3 trrand mating:s !for 1914. A No. 1 matfng. ^1 per set- ting sti-aight. 2d mating, $5 per sin- , gle setting., 3 settinf?s $10. 3d m:U- *ltig, $3 per setting, 2 settings $5. j Grand stock for sal<^. Depot Fine Stoclc Faim, J. H. LEWIS & SONS, R. 2. , Cadiz, O >*4 S. C. White Orpingtons j Birds of good tj'pe and extra fine color. Eggs for hatching. Writ*- for free mating list giving descrip- tion of winnings. Charles W. Weil Fountain Hill Poultry Plant. South Bethlehem, I'enna. k ■A ►— "t BLACK LIi:GHOI{\S AND » BLACK ORPI\GTO>.«^ The leading Blue Ribl^on winners at New Yoik State Fair. Syracuse. p.uff*''^ »"«^ P.»^h«'«*^e»" Sho'^'H '='3* Isfaction guaranteed. F. G. TuriicT |& Son. Allegany, N. Y. rBl'FF ORI»INGT<)\S. . Our Buff Orpingtons have won f their way to a national ri-putation 'by winning at the great shows of America In competition with th« best breedfrs in the United States and Canada. And our prices are within the reach of the masses. Send fo» descriptive circular and mating list. SANDY LICK POULTRY FARM, L. O. KItterIng, Prop. City Office: 9Gfi Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. ♦ IM»B'M<:irs AnrouaN, Bone Coml* White Ori»ingtonM, Bnrrfd, AVIiite andBiiir Uux, Biiir niid \\ h te I.eK- hornM, B I BedH. White WyiindotteM. J^ingle Comb Biiir, White and Btnek (iriiinu:tunM. The good kind. Eggs at live and let live |)rices. Semi for our Illustrated booklet and mating list. If you forget to enclose stamp for It, why It's all right. Some choice stork yet for sale at bargain prires to make room. Write your wants. Conavllle. Poultry Yards. Miill. t Creek, O. TF MBOWN'S r aMOI'S W ite Wyandottes Blue Ribbon winners at Pittsburg Exposition Show in competltlnr* with America's best breeders. Send for dj^criptlve mting list; Its free. W. SCOTT BROWN, W. Newton. Pa. RNS KOCKS j Bi'own Leg-horns. R. «S: ! LEGHORNS R. & S. C. S. C. White Leghoi-ns and S. C. Bulfs and Blacks — als o Barred Rocks. Prize winning stock — reprosoting America's best blood lines. Egf4:.s, •$•; i\nr setting, 3 settings, $5. L.ots of i'lOO and breeding; and exhibition stork a matte r of corrospondonce. .1. H. WITH ROW. I.igonier, Pa. t stiiACHF:irs f I Fawn & *A h'te Ru' ner Ducks J Blue Kibhon winners at Pittsbuig JENposition Siiow; 14 entries and 14, J ribbon.s. Eggs from Grand Cham- I l)ion mating. $5 ]5er 11; olhrr po-d Imatings, $3 per 11, $5 per 22. Clioice , I stock for sale. , I P.AT^L SUB ACHE It & SON, i ♦ 217 Meredith St., Cai'rick, Pa. ITHKB-.S SILVrR WYANDOTTES HAVIiJ SIIAPIO, SI/.K AM> LACI.XG \Vitin« IS at ;.vi'"ind Central Palace. Philadelphia and Trenton. A grand lot of cockerels bred Irom the Pal- ace and Phil.aileli»hia winners. Will book o deis lor- a limited number of t CHILDS' I I Partridge Plymouth Rocks I I ♦ Jeggs at ?3,00 and $5.00 per IT,. \ P. O. Box H. M. 3.^.7. PUUEK. r.ut ledge. Pa I Blue liibbon winners at IMlissburg Fxposition .-'how in competition with | Boston nd Madison Square winners. 1 Send for descriptive circular and! mating list. | S. J. CTIILDS, McKepspcrt, Pa. « NOTICE In the January issue of the Fancier d mistake was made in according credit to Rockfellow & Hubbard for certain winnings in Single Comb Black Leg- horns, which should have been ac- corded to Henderson & Billings, of St. Mary's, Ontario. We should advise our readers to look up the ad. of Henderson & Bill- ings in the special display columns and note the wonderful victories they won at the last Buffalo show. These gentlemen are perfectly re- liable in every way, and will give full value for every dollar spent with them for either stock or eggs. • ir =ROSE'5= ORPINGTON si BUFFS and BLACKS Hardy Canadian-Bred Birds During the 1913-14 show season at America's two leading shows — MAD- ISON SQUARE GARDEN and CHICAGO COLISEUM in the be*t classes of breed in competition with nearly every prominent breeder, my Buff Orpingtons won mwre first prizes than all competitors combined. Consider the following win- nings and then decide for yc urself whr^ has the Best BUFF ORPINGTONS. At M««l'«uii Sqanre (Sarden — Df- t^niher 2 BLACKS are bied to win In the strongest competition. -"LIKE BFGEIS LIKE." If your birds lack type, color and bone, introduce my stock. BRED IN THE VIGOROUS CANADIAN CLIMATE. They are hardy, rapid growers and splendid winter layers, character- istics you need to make your Orpingtons suit you to a "T." I can furninh a number of high class breeding males, also pairs. trios and breeding pens that will be cai efully mated to produce results at "live and let live prices. Send your wants and let me furnish description and quote prices. EGGS EGGS EGGS Eggs from the grandest collection of matlngs that I have ever own- ed Every p*ri headed by a prl/e winner or a near relation. Better val- ues do not exist anvwhete. Send f0r hanilMoine new catalt>»cue an«l mat- ing llHf. containing fiill page color nlate showing my flrj.t prl«e ilulT Orp- ington poekerel at Madison Square Garden, December 1913, In natural eal- om. It Is free for the asking. HUGH A ROSE, FONTHILL. CNT^RIO ^■i wm. 114 POULTRY FANCIER The Best Time to Treat Poultry Diseases H. L. Goodwin, Farmington, Maine. FEBRUARY FEBRUARY POULTRY FANCIER Of course, none will deny that once disease of any kind has appeared among a flock of poultry, drastic meas- ures should be adopted and treatment begun at once, but going back of this t'L^. Z "^^y *? "'^^^ ^ ^"^'^ °^ birds profitable is by preventing severe diseases; and prevention is therefore, the only sure and adequate remedy for diseased conditions, for once disease obtains a foothold the usefulness of the flock IS either over, or at least serious- ly hampered. But properly bred, hous- ed and fed poultry are Httle subject to disease. In the first place the parent «tock must be strong and healthy, not impaired in both health. vigor and mental capacity by continued inbreed- mg. .o that there will be no inherited disease or lack of vitality in the foun- be used that it is maintained. If a hen I- injured m any way. or suffer, from any disease, even a cold, or even .hoT. .diseased symptoms, her eggs shouTd never be used for hatching purposes no matter how fully she ha! r'^crered or how strong she may apparently be more thrn'V^'^"^ ^'^""^^" which are more than likely to prove detrimental to the young stock. This having been guarded against by the selection of the -trongest and best hens, equal care •hou d be taken in the selec ion of whateve;*:h"^^"^*^r'*t^ -^^"" 'or Whatever the s.ze of the breeding pen the niale is half the pen. and hFs char' Z lu ^'""^^ «• ^'IJ those of the "rid "that''^^^' care should be^Ue. cisea that none of the f<.»«i^ are closely related to the ma !' and that all birds are well colored and properly shaped for their breed hi. one mau" '"3*\*°° ^-^ female, to one male and though one male will often fertilize the egg. of 20 or e^en tainedTf "'Z*^' be.t re.ults will be ob tamed ,f not more than .even or eiirht female, are mated with one cockere of .trone vipor h ;. k » cocxerei cocks wftK 1 L ^"' "°' *o "nate mated 7 "*!', ''"' * vigorou. cock iTt. tK \""'^" ,P^" °' vigorou. pul et.. though results are surer where the mating i. the other way. Hereditary di.ease having been guard- of II^!;""'* ^'«"»»o«a. the most fltal of all di.ea.es to which v«„J« u- i are likelv tr. k- J^.^'^h young chick. iiKeiy to be .ubjected mav be nr- vented at lea.t in a very iTri^ de^;;: hy dippmg the eggs in 90 p^er cent pure alcoho before .etHn., .J *l .h... :*"fl.-'"° T" "■'• '*'■•«•«• but .*, "/" •ning. that can ea.ilv U. t'ho^'^K^r*^ P^°P^' -- and attention though they are ea.ily brought on by A.^the\rC ^"'/ T^ •*>^^* »•-« A. the chicken, develop they mu.i have p enty of fre.h ai/.„d f^h^l ter but draught, and dampne.. undTr f foot mu.t be avoided a. tK :!! I ^ both very Chicken, can .cand a goo make very poor breeders, though they sometimes do make fairly good layers. Birds of any kind when living in their natural environment are very lit- tle subject to disease of any kind, and the unnatural surroundings and foul air they are often obliged to breathe through overcrowding, are responsible for the major portion of the illness of poultry. They must have plenty of tresh air, but must be protected from cold winds, and must also be kept free from parasites, or they cannot keep free from disease. Give them a good dust bath where they can bathe in the •unhght and they will do much to keep themselves in good health, but thy cannot do it in a house infested witfi lice and mites, and no poultry- man should expect it, and healthful and clean quarters must be provided or the poultry business cannot be made profitable. There are some diseases that can be cured, but the infected birds should at once be isolated or they will con- taminate the entire flock and the ex- penditure of much time or expense on «ck birds 18 unprofitable, and the ax is usually the best and cheapest remedy m case, of serious illness. Prevention J« the only sure and profitable remedy tor diseases. ' k.^"^?^*' °^ ;*"* ""'"°'' diseases may be profitably and successfully combated and of some of these I propo.e to .peak in a future letter, for experience ha. taught me that drastic measures and sometimes simple remedies will sav valuable birds, which may for a season or two make a good profit for their ^»1 owners as layers, and then go to the V^J market as first-class poultry, without danger to the purchaser or loss to the owner, though I do not consider birds that have recovered from any disease as suitable for use as breeders. BREEDERS OF BIRDS (Continued from page 34). birds of the variety to be found in thi. part of the state. George P. Stryker a former secretary, is another hard worker and one of the best "general utility strain" men found about the poultry show, always willing and ready to jump m and help with any work to be cone. He grows an exceedingly tine hne of Barred Rocks. ' Three new offices were created those of honorary president and two honorary vice presidents. These hon- ars were intended to be given those who had achieved something notewor- thy in poultry raising and there can be no occasion for surpise when the three rT\^/* °^ ^^"^ ^°"°"• E- ^- Dean. L. W. Winner and Albert Sonder are announced. Mr. Dean is one of the lead- ing breeders of Campine. in the United wv % V; ^u ^'"""^*' •*'«•- ^f ^^ff andTh wJ^^? captured many honor, and the White Leghorn, of Albert Son- der are peerles. one.. All three men have grown bird, that have never been beaten at any show in the country MS' .^v/liy-'S: Hatchers and Brooder-Hatchers •>"^"!''''''^'r'>' !!■"<"> cJ^n^Litt'.^ '"'"r^ principles. Will pradnc. -^"-.."!!'""" Bring ResMs-Reaa this tetter. anon fh« v^Utt^'Jir'" *". »»il». M i«u«y lor your copy. .^ -—»>•"«. rree lor tb« ««klni CYCLE HATCHER COMPANY 1600 Uk. St Elmir..N * ' ana rre.h wa- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ■aught, and dampne.. under r __ t be avoided a. tho.e are f r% m ^ "" " ►•- . ."nXr." tddeal-rt-d Crockford's Real White Indian R»^.7 I .VK":\r rft;o„rir.tL' \°i? rJu? '^''''' wmte mdian Runners when chilled by cold dirlrH^ f ^ winners at grreat club show at n.m •*"^« O them, they are JewJ^ ^^H .X h""^ ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^ace an. Maa^Ln V: ZlVu': " ^^^"^"' ^-^*- afterward. ,f they recover, a. they 1 Croclcfnr^l P • * i \. ^''"** ^*"*» ^^ «»metime. do. In any event th^ wfu [. ^rockford, Bnttol, Rhode Island Lewistown Department (By A. D. Ullrich). Our third annual exhibition ha. pa.sed into history and it will be re- corded a. the best ever. Handicap- ped by the industrial depression, it wa. thought by many that Lewistown would not be able to pull off a show thi. winter — at least not one up to the former standard. Our attendance was only .lightly .mailer than here- tofore. We have rea.on to congrat- ulate our.elve. on that .core a. we have a larger attendance than many of the larger .how.. We have never aimed for a .how of immen.e .ize, but rather one of splendid quality. Per- son, in a position to know .aid we had bird, on exhibition that would have made a creditable .howing anywhere, the "Garden" not excepted. TKat*. a broad statement, perhap., but none the less true. Our aim i. "better and better." We had our first actual protest in three years, it being due to an over- sight beyond our control, but the mat- ter wa. speedily adju.ted satisfactor- ily to all partie. concerned. Competition in several of the vari- eties wa. keen and some of the boy. were plea.ed. and .ome of cour.e dis- appointed, but the good .port never show, it if thing, did not come hi. way — but trie, again. With the more modern cooping u.ed thi. year, the .how pre.ented a much neater appearance and there wa. much le.. toil for the faithful few. We had a couple of new exhibitor, who had the good., but would not be- lieve it until after they .aw the blue on their coop.. They, of cour.e, will come again. Twice out of three time, now we have ju.t e.caped weather of such a nature that would have put the clean- er on u. — weather that would have been .ure to cut down our attendance. For thi. we are thankful. Sam Billett wa. unfortunate thi. year in being quarantined ju.t along enough to keep him in until two day. after the .how. Sam i. a true fancier and no doubt he chafed under the re- straint. Better luck next time, Sam. The local a..ociation offered a pen of White Wyandotte, to the boy or girl who would .ell the mo.t admis.ion ticket, to the .how. The rivalry be- tween the leader, wa. keen, three of them working hard. The leader got away with the Wyandotte., next one a trio of Buff Cochin Bantam, and the third one a i>air of Bantam.. Thi. should .tart at lea.t three boys on the road to being a fancier. Some of our resident, are lo.ing their fowl, from a fatal malady, the "black clutch," whole coop, being carried away in the night. At our last regular meeting officials were elected to .erve for the coming year, the re.ult being a. follow.: Pre.- ident. George W. Challenger; Vice- Present, Samuel Billett; Secretary and Pre.. Representative, A. D. Ullrich; A.sistanl Secretary, L. E. Aurand; Treasurer, Frank W. Specht; Show Superintendent George Hall. The above with G. C. Rhoade. and F. O. Sprankle form the Executive Board. The reader will .ee that we are lined up in a new role — .ecretary. We have only good to say of our prede- cessors, and having been associated with them both as assistant, know how much work they had to do and we know also that the office bring, down on a fellow*, head lota of critici.m and abuse, but we will do what we can to further the cause. We ask the support of every friend w^e have w^ho read, the Fancier and all tho.e who do not, but let me say right here that we try to get all our friend, to read the Fancier. Here*, hoping we have the most successful show next season that Central Pennsylvania ha. ever put on. Are you with me. boy.? We were glad to meet the brother of the editor of the Fancier, who was button-holing the visitor, in the inter- e.t. of thi. paper. A.k Charley about our display. And last, but not least, it wa. our plea.ure to renew our acquaintance with the editor of thi. dep.artment, Mr. Jame. T. Huston, who was a visitor at our show, and we know Jim will .upport u. right nobly next winter for he ha. .aid he would — and that .ettles it, he will. And we can look for a 115 string from "Billtown, ' too. We con- sider our.elve. fortunate to be able to know Mr. Hu.ton, and doubly fortu- nate to be able to call him our friend. Next time we hope he can .tay longer with u.. Now, before we .ay good night, we wi.h all our friend, a very .ucce..ful hatching .ea.on. Also that you may rear all you hatch. The Lewistown awards are as fol- lows:— Barred Plymouth Rock.. Cock. — Jame. R. Renninger I, Wm. Slack 2, L. E. Aurand 3, J. C. Thoman 4, J. T. Hu.ton 5. Hens — J. C. Thoman 1-3- 5, William Slack 2, James T. Huston 4. Cockerels — S. W. Gramley 1, Ja.. R. Renninger 2-3-4, Jas. T. Hu.ton 5. Pullet. — William Slack 1, Jame. T. Hu.ton 2-3, John H. Uovd 4, J. M. Stroup 5. Pen. — Jame. R. Renning- er I, J. C. Thoman 2. S. W. Gramley 3, John H. Lloyd 4. Columbian Wyandottes. Cocks — Thos. Jameson 1-2, H. R. Bennett 3. Hen. — H. R. Bennett I. Thos. Jame- son 2-3, Zena. Eby 4-5. Cockerel. — Zenas Eby 1-3, Thomas Jame.on 2-4- 5. Pullets — Thomas Jameson 1-3-4, Zenas Eby 2, H. R. Bennett 5. Pen. — Thomas Jameson 1. Silver Wyandottes. Cock. F. W. Specht 1, Jacob Mohler & Son 2-4, William Ohl 2. Hens — William Ohl 1. Jacob Mohler & Son 2-3. Cock- erels—William Ohl 1-2. Jacob Mohler & Son 3, F. W. Specht 4. Pullets — William Ohl 1-3. Jacob Mohler & Son 2. Pen. — Jacob Mohler & Son. Buff Wyandottes. Cocks — W. B. Wilson I. Hen. — W. B. Wil.on 1-2. Pljnnouth Won prizes In 1913 at Cornwall, MIddleto-m, «Tlie Great Allentowa Fair," "The Palace Show," New York City.'* A great general purpose breed for economical production of eggs and meat. Eggs from above winners$3.00 per 15; two settings, jb.oo. Utility cockerels— $3.00 and $5.00 each. Free range. 100 acres Sat- isfaction guaranteed. W. H. BULL & SONS MONROE. NEW YORK SINGLE BROWN LEGHORNS ^l^^.S' SHOW BIRDS! Do you want winning cocks or cockerels capable of win- ning In the hottest competition? Then write me your wants, "am'"f ^\!^^ and I will sell you a bird guaranteed to win. Few high class females. Ten ySars Tpent In developing the wonderful egg laying qualities of ^y strain and winning at CINCINNATI. ST. LOUIS. INDIANAPOLIS and CHICAGO. Write fully your wants. I can please you. H. V. TORMOHLEN. Route 1, PORTLAND, IND. PARTRIDGE ROCKS FO'WX.S — Either cocks, hens, cocker- erels or pullets of the best quality ever offered for sale at reasonable prices, considering quality and from the world's best blood lines. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. KGGS from forty of the greatest matlngs ever made of the breed, fresh and tested for ferelllty. Every c us- n.rncreets the benefit of my years' cf experience in mating for Partridge colTr ^Send for mating list, describing"^ these matlngs and explaining my great offer of ^^^^ medal , . frt niirchasers of mv eggs this season. Every infertile «gg can be '1?J"'""*° ind'^wfll be replaTe'd. Remember fowls In these pens have won at ChIo«K« mi»-r v«rk Kannaa City. Cincinnati, lndl«nn|iolU, Topeka and other large ""sh^ws and Jhe catalog Je Is for the asking. Come to the fountain head. S. A. NOFTZGER, Box P. F., North Mancheiter, InJ. Title: Poultry fancier, vol. 17 Place of Publication: Chicago, III Copyright Date: 1912 Master Negative Storage Number: MNS# PSt SNPaAg122B.2 FILMED WHOLE OR IN PART FROM A COPY BORROWED FROM: Cornell University & National Agricultural Library SOME PAGES IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAIN FLAWS AND OTHER DEFECTS WHICH APP AR ON THE LM Volume 1 191 X t1 JANUARY, 1912 5c.perCop^ PRANK W. DeLANCEY EDITOR AND MANAGER Chicago JLL.aw Sellbrsville,R4.. h Chestnut Hill Brd. Rox VICTORS OF THE GREAT EASTERN SHOWS We can sell winners for most any show, as we do not intend to show this year outside of Madison Square Garden, and will sell you some of the best of our WIN- NING BIRDS. First come, first served. Our pens will be mated by January first. Send for Mating List. Eggs $3.00 per setting. Chicks $25.00 per hundred. Utility Eggs 10 cents each. Now is the time to book orders for early delivery Chicks ready Fcb'y first. 1912. Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia H. M. KENNER, Manager N0i # MEADO^^BROOK FARM "SUPERIOR" WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS AND WHITE WYANDOTTES Again proved their quality at the big fairs of 1911. No matter Avhat the competition, they have always won. We made 28 entries at two fairs and won all the firsts but one. We have 1500 farm raised birds of qualify, and we can supply you show birds or breeders at reason- able prices. We cannot winter all our cockerels and this month we are offering $5 birds for $.? and $8 birds for $5. Order today. J. "W. MORROW, Chadds Ford, Pensylvania S. C. WHITE & S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS ^^ ^ySI;^ »"" I ^ special matiiiKs, every pen headed by a prize winner or a descendant of a prize winner. High class quality birds 1^* so mated that they will produce the best results. EGGS $2 per 15; $3.75 per 30; $8 per 100. From utility matinizs S1.50 per 15; $2.75 per 30; §7 per hundred. BABY CHICKS $5 per 25; $8 per 5©! $15 per 100. mat.ngs We Do Custom Hatching. ^^ *?^ bother with a hen or small machine. We make the poultry business a business, • 1 . r 1AA A^r . . ^^" ^^ ^^^^ hatching at the rate of 2 cents an egg in lots of 400 or more and 4 cts Vi\!?iJ^ nAixHP ^oTU'ioVp"i"Jl^^'*^* '^ ^*" ^""^^ ''"^ personal attention. We also have choice collies. BLINK BONNIE POULTRY FARM ROBERT M. HEINE, PROP. BOX P. F.. BATH. PENNA • C. Black IVIinorcas The Victors of Madison Square and Philadelphia. Young birds that can win in any competition and breeders that can produce them AT PHILADELPHIA 1911 special for best cockerel in show and varieties competing. Grand stock for sale. Eggs in season. Send for Circular. HOWARD MELLOR, . - . SPRING HOUSE. PA. i BUFF WYANDOTTES LINE BRED FOR 10 YEARS. Eggs from Madison Sq., Philadelphia, Hagerstown, etc. winners. Raise Buff Dottes— the best all round fowl. KOON'S FARM BOX 23 TKF.ICHLER, PA. S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS good breeding pens and 20 cockerels for sale SONDER BROS. Mountain Avenue Poultry Yards, It takes quality to do this at Williams- port. Cock 1st. Hen 2nd, cockerel 4th. ,»rT^,r^^ ,,^ Pullet 1st. Pen 1st. Can spare 5 or b WRITE YOUR WANTS. S. WILLIANSPORT, PA. Winners at Allentown, Hagers- town, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Boston. Large lots just received from England. If you want the best, send for catalogue. GEO. GUIGNET Houdan Specialist, Carlisle, Pa. L *•.. POULTRY FANCIER o CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS All classified ads are in front of book, thus giving the small advertiser a chance. Numbers and initials count as words. All classified advertising is payable in advance. Positively no exceptions to this rule^ The rates are so low that we cannot afford to take the time and trouble and incur the expense necessary in keepmg accounts with these ads. Send M. O., currency, draft or registered letter. Stamps accepted for amounts less than one dollar. All ads to be under proper classifications must reach us by the 20th of the month. Advertisers receive the paper free each month that ad appears. 4 cents per word per insertion for ads running less than 6 months, .k- per word per insertion for ads running 6 months or longer. sevp:kat- i$hi:i:i)s. ^t. B. TURKEY TOMS $6 TO $25, HENS $5 to $15. .Stock .s2or«(l and MU;iranL»,ed. AKso I-acetl and Whit.' Wyandotte.s, Indian Run- nor and Pekin Ducks and Toisloust- ^-.cs.-. Stork Kuariint.M'il. Et,'KS in season. E. W. .lobnson, R. T, I ndfpcnd>ningtons. Our birds are the kind you will be proud of and our prices are sure to suit you. Don't fail to write us. Wil- V)frt P. Thurston, Letts. Tnd. 31 PARTJilDGE (■olf)r show Puff ders State Pros. WYANDOTTES- -Fl.XE l.V and .shape, winners at Iowa State old and voung birds for sale; also Rock Cockerels and Pullets; egg or- booked; also Buff Orpington eggs. what you want and get prices. Good Montezuma, la. M 1 OR SALE— HIGH CLASS WHITE AND Parred Rocks. S. C. Buff Leghorns and S. C. Blaake, Minn. 31 ROSE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS AND Rose and Single Comb White Leghorns; stock and eggs for sale; also White. Red and Yellow English Dragoons, from best strains in the country. And Mammoth White Dutchies. The Great Squab Breeder. F. W. Bechtel, Neffs, Pa. 31 PARTRIDGE ROCKS. BLACK ORPING- tons. Single Comb White Leghorns. Black Cochin Bantams, Japanese Phoenix Fowl, and Golden Pheasants. Fifty Leghorn pul- lets for sale: eggs in season, $1.50 up. Stock matter of correspondence. Write wants. K. Patten. Towerhill. 111. 31 a L. WHITE WYANDOTTES AND S. C. RHODE island Reds; large vigorous cockerels, $2 to $5. A few Red hens laying now, $3 each. Mating list out Jan. 15. Marvin Simpson, Waterman, III. 11 CC^CKERELS FOR SALE— WHITE LEG- horns, Young's strain, $3; White Orping- tons, Hellerslrass, $3 to $5; baby chicks. 15c; eggs, $1.50 and $2 for L5. White i >i- pington eggs. $3 to $5 for 15. Place your orders earlv. Chas. Briggs, Stormville. N. Y. II PoLRPON RED TURKEYS. PARTRIDGE Wyanlotles and Mammoth Pekin Duiks: eggs in Season; stock for sale; quality and l)rice right. Write us before buying. Also breeth-r of Newfoundland dogs. Pioneer Stock Farms. Letts. Ind. ■'•\ GO 1 A' .M 1 ; 1 A N W V A M >» »TT ES -< I P .\ U A N - teed to please. Cockerels all gone. Pullets at $1.25; eggs, $1.50 per 15; 5 extra free. Fishcl White Dottes; eggs, $3 per 1... Or- der earlv and secure the best. A. B. Camp- bell. McL.an. .V. Y. 31 B. P. ROCKS AND S. C. WiilTi: (»lil'ING- tons exclusively. Stock and egg.s in season, liock .$:'.00. (Hpington $2.50 per setting. Let mo book yovii- oiibi-s now. .los. H. Plunk. r. IL', .Sel iel--<\ille. Pa. '^ WEISSES Ptll STRAIN. DIRECT FRoM originators, blue rildxui birds: S. and R. C. wliite, but! and black Oipington; white, barred and Columldan Rock. .s. ( ". W. Leg- born; egns and stock for sale. Sat is!'a<'tion guaranteed. P. .<. W.'iss. Sellei-s\ ilje. I'a. :'. WHITE ROCKS -WHITE WYANDOTTES— Grraiid, well developed quality ••ockerels at $2 to $5. lOggs for batiliing I'lom giantlj>ens at 5c eiich. inclutling S. G. Reds. C. L. YUR WlNNlNtlS AT ('oates\ ille. both cups, all money prizes but two. six breed<-rs exhibiting, testify to qual- itv of our Huffs. Stock for Kitchie. Chadds Ford. Pa. *ale. M. L KO< KS. si;\i;|{\l. \ ARIF.TIKS |-oR SALE— <.'OLU.MBIAN ROCK COCK- crels and pullets from last year's Madi- .«on Square winners. One $35 pen Fishel White Rocks good cnotigh to show. Ring- l-t Harreil Kocks. cockerels, hens, pullets i:i(h:ii-il «' K'llitii. Tro> . T'a. 31 pens. >\ MITK WYANDOTTKS WHITE W V.\.NDi>T'n:s FROM I'RIZB winning stock: pure white, good combs, red eves, vellow legs and good shape; no brass. «'ocketels. $3 and $5 each; cocks, .•i!5 each; few Inns anil pullet^. $1.50 eacli. Mrs. \V U Waides Castana. :.. 31 WHl'l'E WVANDOTTES FOR SALE— Cocks, cockerels and trios »\ reasonable inices If t.iken at once. Sla..e what you want: I know 1 can please you. Special prices on late hatched cockrels, large for their age; eggs in season. Cassa Rutde. R. L'. Howling Green. Ind. 31 Chestnut Hill Brd. Rox VICTORS OF THE GREAT EASTERN SHOWS We can sell winners for most any show, as we do not intend to show this year outside of Madison Square Garden, and will sell you some of the best of our WIN- NING BIRDS. First come, first served. Our pens will be mated by January first. Send for Mating List. Eggs $3.00 per setting. Chicks $25.00 per hundred. Utility Eggs 10 cents each. Now is the time to book orders for early delivery Chicks ready Fcb*y first. 1912. Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia H. M. KENNER, Manager 1^ # MEADOW^BROOK FARM "SUPERIOR" WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS AND WHITE WYANDOTTES Agrain proved their quality at the big: fairs of 1911. No matter what the competition, they have always won. We made 28 entries at two fairs and w^on all the firsts but one. We have 1500 farm raised birds of qualify, and we can supply you show^ birds or breeders at reason- able prices. We cannot winter all our cockerels and this month we are offering $5 birds for $3 and $8 birds for $5. Order today. J. \7. MORRO\^. Chadds Ford, Pensylvania S. C. WHITE & S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS ^,% ?:^„^^ "" I ^ special matings, every pen headed by a prize winner or a descendant of a prize winner. High class quality birds Vi ^^^^^ }^''il^^^ ^*" produce the best results. EGGS $2 per 15; $3.75 per 30; $8 per 100. From utility matincs $1.50 per 15; $2.75 per 30; $7 per hundred. BABY CHICKS $5 per 25; $8 per 50^ $15 per 100. matings We Do Custom Hatcllin&f. ^?^ bother with a hen or small machine. We make the poultry business a business, !« 1^^ r.t lAA w : "^^^ ^^1 ^^.y^"^ hatching at the rate of 2 cents an egg in lots of 400 or more and 4 cts RMMiJ RoiiSiF ^^Wl'^^J'^^I^^.^^^' ^* ^'^^ ^""^^ ''"'' personal attention. We also have choice collies. BLINK BONNIE POULTRY FARM ROBERT M. HEINE, PROP. BOX P F BATH PENNA S* C* Black Ninorcas The Victors of Madison Square and Philadelphia. Young birds that can win in any competition and breeders that can produce them AT PHILADELPHIA 1911 special for best cockerel in show and varieties competing. Grand stock for sale. Eggs in season. Send for Circular. HOWARD MELLOR, - - _ SPRING HOUSE. PA. t BUFF WYANDOTTES LINE BRED FOR 10 YEARS. Eggs from Madison Sq., Philadelphia, Hagerstown, etc. winners. Raise Buff Dottes— the best ail round fowl. KOONS FARM BOX 23 TREICHLER. PA. S. C WHITE LEGHORNS It takes quality to do this at Williams- port. Cock Ist, Hen 2nd. cockerel 4th, good breeding pen. and 20 cockerels for sale. WRITE YOUR WANm" ^''' ^*" '^^''^ ^ *"' ^ SONDER BROS. Mountain Avenue Poultry Yards, Winners at Allentown, Hagers- town, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Boston. Large lots just received from England. If you want the best, send for catalogue. GEO. GUIGNET Houdan Specialist, Carlisle. Pa. S. WILLL\NSPORT, PA. i POULTRY FANCIER J CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS All classified ads are in front of book, thus giving the small advertiser a chance. Numbers and initials count as words. All classified advertising is payable in advance. Positively no exceptions to this rule. The rates are so low that we cannot afford to take the time and trouble and incur the expense necessary in keepmg accounts with these ads. Send M. O., currency, draft or registered letter. Stamps accepted for amounts less than one dollar. All ads to be under proper classifications must reach us by the 20th of the month. Advertisers receive the paper free each month that ad appears 4 cents per word per insertion for ads running less than 6 months, 3c per word per insertion for ads running 6 months or longer. SEVERAL BREEDS. M. B. TURKEY TOMS $6 TO $25, HENS $5 to $15. Stock scored and guaranteed. Also liaced and White Wyandottes, Indian Run- ner and Pekin Ducks and Toulouse geese. Stock guaranteed. Eggs in season. Mrs E. W. Johnson, R. 7, Independence. Ta. 31 SURPLUS STOCK FOR SALE— THOR- oughbred S. C. Buff Leghorn and Colum- bian Wyandottes. Finest poultry that wear feathers. Great layers; eggs in season. In- spection invited. Thomas Reidy, Box 195, Wyoming, Pa. 31 I HAVE A NUMBER OF COCKERELS for sale. White Langshans, Dark or Grey Brahmas and Buff Rocks; good stock; pnce.s are right; eggs in season. Write me. Rev J W. Bott, Box 273, Murray, la. 31 FOR «ALE~A NICE LOT OF LIGHT Brahmas and Barred Plymouth Rocks, both sex: also Buff and Bourbon Red Turkeys; eggs in season. Write, stating your wants and get prices. H. A. Killam, Carlinville, 111. -^ 31 W L. ROHLFING, BERGER, MO , DEAL- er in Real Estate. Pure bred S. C. Buff and White Leghorns. Scored stock for sale. also Kellerstrass Crystal White Orpingtons; eggs in season, $1.50 per 15, $2.a0 per 30^ ^^ S C R I REDS FOR SALE, $1.50 AND $2: eggs, $1.50 per 15; also S. C. Buff Leg- $1 and $1.50; eggs. $1.25 per 15. In- $4 for 100. Will book orders horns, cubator eggs, now, T. C. Wilsie, Brandon, Wis. 31 FOR SALE— S. C. WHITE AND BROWN Leghorns and R. C. R. I. Reds; both stock and eggs; also Indian Runner duck eggs. Orders booked for future delivery early. Lone Pine Yards, Tolono, 111. Order 31 CHOICE R. C. RHODE ISLAND RED Cockerels, $2 each; eggs in season, $2 per 15- $3.50 for 30. White Wyandotte eggs, $3 per 15. Our stock is high grade and sure to please. Mrs. Fred Scheerer, Hughes- ville. Mo. 31 PARTRIDGE COCHINS AND HOUDANS; blue ribbon winners; a life long breeder. They are up to and above weight. Grand Cockerels for sale cheap; eggs, $3. H. Wilkinson, Miffllnburg, Pa. ^ CATALOGUE FREE— THIRTEEN VARIE- ties. Send for It. Prices right on stock and eggs; can please you in quality and price. Stock shipped on approval. P. W. Ober- holzer, Terre Hill, Pa. ^ ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS— A few choice Cockerels, hatched from eggs direct from Owtn Farms. Also Grant Bronze Turkevs. Satisfaction guaranteed. S. M. Yoder^ Box G, Elk Lick. Pa. 3 ROSE SUMMIT POULTRY FARM IS booking orders for eggs for hatching and day-old chicks in S. C. R. I. Reds and White Leghorns; also do custom hatching. Address Jos. H. Spelker, Prop., R. D. 3, Carnegie, Pa. ^ '^ S C. BLACK MINORCAS. NORTHUP strain range grown quality birds; White Rocks of equal quality. Stock reasonable; eggs $1.50 per setting. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Lonerwoods Farm, Sellersville. Pa. 3 BLACK DIAMOND POULTRY YARDS— Black Langshans, White and Buff Rocks, White Orpingtons, S. C. White Leghorns, S. C. Black Minorcas, S. C. R. I. Reds. They represent America's best blood lines, and every bird in 1912 matings; sired by a prize winner. Langshan eggs, $3, $i>, $10; other varieties, $1, $1.50 and $:i.00. Cor- re.spondence cheerfully answered. 1' loyd V\ . Kiefer, Sellersville, Pa. •\ ONLY $l..-.0 FOR CHOICE S. c:. HUFF Leghorn Cockerels, and $2.50 for Barred Rock Cocks or Cockerels; Parks strain Bocks. Birds ere good in all points. Leg- horn egg orders booked, $1.50 per 15. M. Llndeuiuvor, 1031 Danforth street, Syracuse, :n. y. *i FAWN AND WHITE INDIAN RUNNER Ducks for sale. Also Kellerstrass White Orpingtons. Our birds are the kind you will be proud of and our prices are sure to suit you. Don't fail to write us. Wil- bert P. Thurston, Iietts, Ind. 31 PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES— FINE IN color and shape, winners at Iowa State old and young birds for sale; also Rock Cockerels and Pullets; egg or- booked; also Buff Orpington eggs, what you want and get prices. Good Montezuma, la. 21 snow- Buff ders State Bros., FOR SALE— HIGH CLASS WHITE AND Barred Rocks, S. C. Buff Leghorns and S. C. Black Minorcas. If you are in need of stock of any kind or eggs in season, write us. Satisfaction guaranteed. J. F. Riemer Fairvvater, Wis. ^ CHOICE STOCK FOR SALE— S. C. BUFF Orpingtons, S. C. White Minorcas, White Wyandottes and R. C. R. I. Reds. Eggs for sale in season from the above varieties. Write for prices. Charley Behm, R. 1. Wood Lake, Minn. ^^ ROSE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS AND Rose and Single Comb White Leghorns; stock and eggs for sale; also White, Red and Yellow English Dragoons, from best strains in the country. And Mammoth White Dutchies. The Great Squab Breeder. F. W. Bechtel, Neffs, Pa. 31 PARTRIDGE ROCKS. BLACK ORPING- tons, Smgle Comb White Leghorns. Black Cochin Bantams, Japanese Phoenix Fowl, and Golden Pheasants. Fifty Leghorn pul- lets for sale; eggs in season, $1.50 up. Stock a matter of correspondence. Write wants. L. K. Patten, Towerhill, 111. 31 WHITE WYANDOTTES AND S. C. RHODE Island Reds; large vigorous cockerels. $2 to $5. A few Red hens laying now, $3 each. Mating list out Jan. 15. Marvin Simpson, Waterman, 111. 11 COCKERELS FOR SALE— WHITE LEG- horns. Young's strain, $3; White Orping- tons. Hellerstrass, $3 to $5; baby chicks. 15c; eggs. $1.50 and $2 for 15. White Or- pington eggs, $3 to $5 for 15. Place your orders early. Chas. Briggs. Stormville, N. Y. 31 BOURBON RED TURKEYS, PARTRIDGE Wyandottes and Mammoth Pekin Ducks; eggs in season; stock for sale; quality and price right. Write us before buying. Also breeder of Newfoundland dogs. Pioneer Stock Farms, Letts. Ind. 31 COLU.MBIAN WYANDOTTES— GUAR A.V- teed to please. Cockerels all gone. Pullets at $1.25; eggs, $1.50 per 15; 6 extra free. Fishel White Dottes; eggs, $3 per 15. Or- der early and secure the best. A. B. Camp- hell. MttLean, N. Y. 31 B. P. ROCKS AND S. C. WHITE OlU'ING- tons exclusively. Stock and eggs in season. Rock $?.00, Orpington $2.50 per settmg. Let me book vour orders now. Jos. H. Clunk, B. 42, Seliersville. Vn. 3 WEISSE'S 1911 STRAIN, DIRECT FROM originators, blue ribbon birds: S. and R. C. white, buff and black Orpington; white, barred and Columbian Rock. S. C. W. Leg- horn; eggs and stock for sale. Sati.sf action guaranteed. R. S. Weiss, Sellersvillr. Pm. :] WHITE liOCKS— WHITE WYANDOTTES— Grand, well developed quality cockerels at $2 to $5. Eggs for hatching from grand pens at 5c each, including S. C. Reds. C. L. Yergey. Doiiglassvillo, Pa. 3 ItAKHKI) ITVMOITII RO( KS BARRED PLYMOUTH HOCKS FOR SALE 20 Cockerels, all from first Cock, Toledo, Ohio. 1911; 35 pullet.s. both matings; 20 White Wyandotte Cockerels; all cockerels have score card bv liarrett. member Ameri- can Plvmouth Rock Club. Wm. Blum. .Mont- pelier,0. 31 BARRED ROCKS— A BRED-TO-LAY strain that are practical, beautiful, busi- ness birds. Vigorous, healthy standard bred stock. No cull matings. For the present will book orders for selected eggs; 15 for $1; 50 for $3. The Fowlers, Box 264. Youngstown, O. 31 THE WORLD RENOWNED RINGLET Barred Rocks. Won first on cock, cockerel, pullet, hen, pen^ two silver cups at Wiscon- sin State Show, 1909. Eggs, best pens, 15 for $3; 30 for $5. As they run. 13 for |1: 100 for $4. Cockerels, $2 and up. Crlt- chette's Poultry Farm, Markesan.. Wis. 124 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS DARLINGTON WHITE ROCK FARM— Quality kind; better than ever, all male birds direct from Fishel. No incubators or brooders used — the natural way. Selected eggs from this choice stock, $6 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. James T. Jones, Darlington, Ind. 3 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS, FISHEL exhibition and heavy laying strain. Few choice cockerels, $3 to $5; eggs, $2 and $3 per 15. Exhibition matings, $5 and $10 per 15. Southside Poultry Yards. Mrs. Richard Mumford, Prop., Seneca Falls N. Y. 41 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCK COCKERELS, $5; pullets, $3; two seconds on two entries at the Missouri State Show held at St. Louis tells of our quality. Give us a trial and be convinced. Gay's Poultry Place, Camp Point. 111. 31 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCK COCKERELS for sale (Fishel strain), at reasonable price. Some choice >>irds; eggs in season. Frank Fellwock. Monett, Mo. Notice: My address from March 1 will be Yates Center. Kan.«. 31 BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS BUFP^ PLYMOUTH ROCKS FOR SALE — Cocks, cockerels and pullets, at reasona- ble prices; good color, shape and size. Stock is from a tine laying strain and range bred. Write me your wants. Stock and eggs for sale. B. B. Jarvis, Troy, 111. 31 CHOICE BUFF ROCK COCKERELS AND Pullets at $2 and up, according to quality; Nugget Strain Some from pen headed by cockerel from J. W. Poley. Write your wants. Satisfaction guaranteed. Orders hooked for egg.s. Mrs. A. G. Mack, But- h-r. HI. 31 BUFF ROCKS — OUR WINNINGS AT Coatesville. both cups, all money prizes but two, six breeders exhibiting, testify to qual- itv of our Buffs. Stock for sale. M. L Ritchie, Chadds Ford, Pa. 3 KO( KS, SEVERAL V.VRIETIES FOR SALE— COLUMBIAN ROCK COCK- erels and pullets from last year's Madi- son S(iuare winners. One $35 pen Fishel White Rocks good enough to show. Ring- let Barred Rocks, cockerels, hens, pullets and pens. Richard C. Ktllain, Troy, I'a. 31 WHITE WYANDOTTES WHITE WYANDOTTES FROM PRIZE winning stock; pure white, good combs, red eyes, yellow legs and good shape; no brass. Cockerels, $3 and $5 each; cocks, $5 each; few hens and pullets $1.50 each. Mrs. W. H. Waples Castana, '... 31 WHITE WYANDOTTES FOR SALE— Corks, cockerels and trios at reasonable prices if taken at once. t*ld,.e what you want; I know I can please you. Special prices on late hatched, cockrels, large for their age; f^ggs in seasoh. Cassa Ruble, R. 2, Bowling Green, Ind. 81 INTENTIONAL 2ND E BIFF WYAMJOTTES DESCKIBK YOUR WANTS AND l^h. i Ub quote you prices on Buff Wyandottes. We have some fine birds and can surely please you Egg orders booked. All letters an- swered promptly. Chas. F. Peters, Madi- .son. Tnd. ii I'AKTKllXiK WVANDOTTFS PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES EXCLUSIVE- ly Few choice birds for sale Prices right and satisfaction guaranteed. At Illi- nois State Fair, 1910. won first, second, third pullet, and first, third cockerel on six entries. Am booking orders for eggs from my prize winners at $5 per sitting of la. R. Zink Sanders Decatur, 111. ^ GOLDEN WYANDOTTEIS GOLDEN WYANDOTTES— WINNING AT New York, 1-3 cock; 1 hen; 1-2 cockerels; 1-4 pullet blue ribbon braimers, Hagers- town, AUentown, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Reading, Coatesville; eggs, $1 and $3 per 15 stock. Ira Amole Warwick, Pa. b COL LMBl AN W VAN I)OTTF!S COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES— SUPERB IN shape, extra fine in Hackell tail and wing; large size, vigorous stock; eggs, $1.50 per setting. Stock for sale. W. K. Purse] U Sellersville. Pa. ___« i OTT'S COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES— Ott's Wyandottes have in the past show seasons proven to be winners at the lead- ing shows in this section of the country for himself and customers. Choice breeding and exhibition stock for sale. Calvin Ott, Prophetstown, III. -31, FANCY COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES EX- clusivelv. Large, well marked, young and one-yeaV-old vigorous birds; bred from prize winning stock. Eggs for hatching. Birds shipped on approval. Prices a mat- ter of correspondence. Peter E. Liechty, Marshal Iville, O^ __. ^ COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES— LARGE SIZE Grand shape — superb in hackle, tail and wing, 1912 matings are hens mated to vig- orous cockerels. Eggs, $1.50 per setting. Choice trios at $10. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, St'llcrsville, Pa & WHITE ORPINGTONS CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTON EGGS for sale — $2 for 15, $5 for 50, $9 for 100. Kellerstrass strain. $25 cock from Keller- strass, mated to splendid winter laying hens. Eggs hatched fine last year; more orders than 1 could fill; larger fiock this year Orders booked early can all be filled promptly. H. W. Wakeman, Ft. Dodge, la. ^,_ ii. ORPINGTONS. S. C. CRYSTAL WHITES, Kellerstrass strain, the big winter layers. Breed only the one kind. Single birds, trios or pens for sale; also eggs in season; cock- erels $2 up. Send for illustrated catalog and mating list. Crystal Poultry Y'ards Fred- ericktown. Mo. 31 KELLERSTRASS CRYSTAL WHITE OR- pingtons exclusively. Free range, healthy, vinuruus birds. Stock for sale. Write for prices. £jggs for hatching in season. From carefully selected pens. $3 for 15; $5 for 30; $12 per 100 V. N. Cass, Nineveh. N. Y. 31^ WHITE ORPINGTONS. KELLERSTRASS, Cook and Philo strains. Choice hens, pul- lets, cocks and cockerels; $3. $4 and $5 each. They are standard bred hatching eggs from valuable matings; $2. $3 and $d per 15 eggs. John H. Rustin, White Or- pington Farm. Monsey. N. Y. 31 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS, SHAl'ELY' well developed, quality cockerels, at $2 to $10 each; ten pens for the egg trade that will produce winners at $3 and $5 per sit- ting, li. A. Frain, 1370 Broad street, Au- gusta. Ga. 3 WHITE ORPINGTONS — DIRECT CRYSTAL Kellerstraas strain. Grand matured cocker- els at $5 each, Mrs. Chas. Brickwedell, 218 Fifth stroft, Astoria, L. I.. N. Y. 1 POULTRY FANCIER All birds of good quality. Bradley & Darby, 847 Blandina St.. Utica. N. Y. JJ, KELLERSTRASS CRYSTAL WHITE OR- pingtons exclusively. Eggs, $3 for 1j. »J) for 30; 100 for $8. Booking orders now. My stock is as good as can be had. won 1st, cock; 1st. 2nd, hen, 1910 Geo. Luhr- sen, Sadorus. 111. ^ CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS, KELL- erstraas strain, direct, hen hatched, farm raised; both sexes; all ages; at bargain prices. Single birds, pairs, trios or pens; all stock shipped on approval. Get niy prices before placing your order. J. K. Inskeep, Holly, Mich. ^ CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS. KEI.- lerstrass-Cook and Jackson strains. Fine cockerels up in weight— 25 yearling hens, 50 pullets. My birds are extra large. White and Orpington shape. Eggs this s<':iso", $1.50 $2, $3 per 15; best, 30 for $5.00. L M Jacobs, Baraboo, Wis. ^ S C WHITE ORPINGTONS— SUNS WICK and White Satin strains. Grand pens for the 1912 egg trade. Eggs, $2 per setting; 3 settings $5. Choice cockerels at $2 and .'fS each. A few choice trios at $10. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellersville. Pa. 5 BUFF ORPINGTONS ROSE COMB BUFF ORPINGTONS. WIN- ners at all leading shows; booklet describ- ing the wonderful Golden Strain free; eggs, $3 and $5 per sitting Bargains in male birds. D. Lance, Troy, O. ^> FOR SALE— STOCK AND EGGS FROM high-class S. C. Orpingtons; winning at Al- lentown's great winter show; 1-2-3 hen; 2 cock; 1-3 pullet; special for best hen and special for best pullet in the Buff Orping- ton class. E. J. Greene, Catasauqua, Pa. 3 S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS, BLUE RIBBON quality; winners at Nashville and Mem- phis. Baby chicks our long suit; eggs, $1 to $5 Baby chicks, double price of eggs. S. Barton Lasater, Paris, Tenn. 6 BUFF ORPINGTONS EXCLUSIVELY. Cock heading my yard has always won wherever shown. Fine pullets, $1.50 up; cockerels, $2. Will improve your flock. Let us fill your order. Egg orders booked. Wm. H. Swisher, Prop., Star Poultry Y'ards, Wellington, 111. 31 S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS; VERY BEST strains; single birds, $1.50 up; some dandy trios for $5. Splendid in shape and color, most of them having red eyes an VARIETIES ROSE C. W. AND S. C. JiUFF OKPING- tons; trios, pens; cockerels and pullets for sale; trio.s, $5 to $15; pens, $10 to $25; eggs from prize winners, $2 and $5 per 15; utility, $5 per 100. VVatson Romberger, .Millersburg, Pa. 31 S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS— BJ{ 10 D l-^ROM a 1st Hagerstown pen. Vigorous, e\en ct)l- ored birds. Eggs, $2 per setting; 3 settings, $5. Choice cockerels at $3. A few choice trios at $10. Greenhurst Poultry Yds., Sel- lersville, Pa. 5 S. C. WHITE AND P.I.ACK OHl'JNGTONS — Quality kind that have won. in strong com- petition. 1912 matings will produce blue ribbon winners for the coming shows. Stock for sale. Write your wants. Samuel Gibson, Catasauqua. Pa. :? IMIODE ISI..\N|) REDS LET US BOOK YOUR EGG ORDER FOR White Orpingtons. Reasonable hatch guar- anteed. Pens headed by 10 and 11 lb. cocks; finest of females. Tubbs' Lily White Or- pingtons are of the highest giade. Eggs, $3 per 15. Some stock for sale. I^ester G. Tubbs. Stewartvillo. Minn. 31 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS, SUNSWECK strain. March cockerels for sale; bred from prize winners at Rutherford, 1911. Orders for eggs now booked. Member American White Orpington Club. L. R. Runyon, 43 Tvv Place. Rutherford. N. J. 31 S. C. W'HITB ORPINGTONS, LARGE AND vigorous birds; fine layers, from pen scor- ing 92 to 95 points. Pullets and cockerels for sale; eggs, $5 and $3 per 15. F W. ♦ Mueller. Pox 102, Cnlifornin. Mo. 31 CLOSIN(} (JUT SALE OF ALL OUR KEL- lerstrass White Orpington males and fe- males. Must be sold at once. Males, $1.50 and $2 each. Females, $1 and $1.50 each. Mo CHOICE R. C. R. 1. R1:d COCK HUE I. S for sale. Get our prices before buying else- where. My stock iias been carefully bred and cannot help but give good results. 1 know T can more than please you. Floyd N. Worrell. Tifbnnon. Ind ^1 ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS— Winners at Madison Square, Philadelphia, Easton and Trenton; a grand lot of ex- hibition and breeding birds for sale. Ed- \r:ud S L.-imbrite. Box SO. Erwinna. Pa. fi FOR SALE— S. C. REDS OF EXTRA HKJH quality. Bred to win and lay; cockerels and pullets at right prices. Been winning first prizes since 1905. Hook vour orders for eggs. Maple Valley I'oultrv Farm A. C Wiggs. Mapleton. low;i. 31 BAIiGAlN PRICES ON A CHOICE LOT of S. C Rhode Island Red cockerels. Must sell at once. Describe your wants. Some- thing good at a low price. Egg orders booked. Mrs. H. T. Smith, Armstrong 31 Standard Wyandottes in Colors and How to Judge Them By THEO. HEWES Reaches the CHmax for those Interested in this Variety. WHEN YOU SEE iT YOU WILL ACKNOWLEOE THAT IT IS THE BEST AND WORTH MANY TIMES THE PRICE TO YOU. This book teaches you How to Score and Judge the greatest or all the American varieties. No other work published will give the information as it is given by T heo. Hewes in his«articles, which are fully illustrated by over one hundred pictures, together with the chart system, of which he is the originator, and which is copyrighted by him. Not only do full page halt-tone plates of some of the finest Wving specimens of these breeds appear in black and white, but the richest and grandest work ever done in oil by an artist is given by I. W. Burgess in a series of twelve pictures representing male and female, accompanied by feathers from the different sections of the birds in colors. Size of book 115^x85^ inches. Contains over 70 pages, including cover, which is printed in three colors, and all on good half-tone paper. - PRICE $1.00. These pictures are AVzxJ inches in size, and cost over $1,000 for the copper plates alone, to say nothing of the artist's labor and general cost of production. In fact no expense has been spared to make it by far the most valuable work on Wyandottes ever printed in America or elsewhere; you cannot duplicate it at any price, but you can have one by return mail for $1.00, and if you are not satisfied we will refund your money. We do as we say we will, now and always. Our past dealings with the public will prove this. Remit by Elxpress, P. O. Order or Check as this is the safest way. Book will be sent immedi- ately upon reciept of order. SPECIAL OFFER A copy of this great book and a year's sub- scription to this Poultry Journal, both for $1 25 DO IT NOW and be prepared. SEND ALL ORDERS TO Poultry Fancier Pub. Co, Sellersville, Pa. %!t >^ # t c RHODE ISUND REDS How to Breed and Judge Them By THEO. HEWES Is the Best and Most Complete Treatise Ever PubKshed on this Geeat Variety There is no breed so widely advertised to-day as the Rhode Island Reds and no breed in which there is such a wide difference of opinion as to what constitutes perfection. "RHODE ISLAND REDS; HOW TO BREED AND JUDGE THEM" is better than the "STANDARD OF PERFECTION'* because it goes into detail and describes every section, with numerous illustrations, showing ideal and defective shape and color, thus making scoring so simple that any one can understand. Some sections have four or five illustrations showing the several defects that may be found in them, with the proper discount for the same as applied by our leading judges. Size of Book 11^x8^ inches. Contains over 50 pages, including cover, which ia Erintad in three colors, and all on good alf-tone paper. - PRICE $1.00 In addition to this most complete series of arti- cles on scoring, there are numerous articles from America's foremost Red breeders on every phase of Red breeding. This book tells you just what you want to know. It tells you how to mate your pens; how to grow your chicks; how to select your show birds; in fact, it tells you how to grow, exhibit and make money out of Reds. This book is sold on approval. The price is $ 1 .00, and, dear reader, if you are not satis- fied with your bargain, send us back the book and we will refund your money. SPECIAL OFFER A copy of this great book and a year's sub- scription to this Poultry Journal, both for $1.23. DO IT NOW and be up-to-date. SEND ALL ORDERS TO Poultry Fancier Pub. Co. POULTRY FANCIER b. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS. STOCK shipped on approval. Some fine birds for sale. Crothler and Tompkins strains Eggs In season, n per 13, $2 per 30, $6 per 100 Orders booked now. Rev. W. G Moon Fairmont, Ind. 31 BRAirUAS. BANKS' LIGHT BRAHMAS— THEY LAY, win and weigh. Extra fine breeding cock- erels, $4, $5 and $6 each. Trios, $8, $10 and $12. Shipped on approval. Emory E. Banks East Pembroke, N. Y. 12 MAMMOTH LIGHT BRAHMAS. BRED Ex- clusively. Few fine birds for sale. Will im- prove your flocks, Eggs, pen No. 1, $3 for 15; pen 2, $1.50 for 15. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Orders booked now shipped when yyanted. J. D. Mallery, Lebanon, Neb. 31 LIGHT BRAHMAS, EXCLUSIVELY, won the blue at Sioux Falls and Sioux City Poultry Shows. Some choice hens and cockerels for sale. Chas. Parden. George, Iowa. ^n LAX(iSHANS WORLD'S BEST BLACK LANGSHANS, won 7 ribbons with 5 birds at Flat Rock, Dec, 1911. Choice cockerels and pullets at $1.50 each. Breeders and utility stock. High class birds matter of correspondence. Eggs for .sale. E. H. Mullins, Palestine, 111. 31 WHITE LANGSHANS— WINNERS AT THE leading shows. The breed that is destined to become the most popular. Start with the best. Orders now being booked for eggs at $3 and $5 per setting. Stock a matter of corre.spondence. Mrs. F. W. DeLancey, Sel- lersville, Pa. 5 S. O. AVHITE LEGHORNS. FOR SALE— STOCK AND EQUIPMENT— Four 450-egg Incubators, 10 hovers, feed cut- ter, feed cooker, bone grinder, fountain, etc., only used one sea.son. 500 S. C. W. Leghorn hens and pullets. Write for particulars, prices, etc. To be sold regardless of prices. Weaverling & Fauntleroy, Everett, Pa. 31 WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION OR RE- fund money. We make a specialty of raising pullets. Can send you very choice S. C. White Leghorns, Young's strain. Get prices. Am now booking orders for eggs and day-old thicks. Smith Bros., Addingham, Pa. 31 FOR S.\LE— SINGLE COMB WHITE LEG- horns. Young strain. Some choice cockerels. $2, $3 and $5 each. Eggs from blue ribbon winners, $1.50. $2 and $3 per 15. Please book orders early. J. P. Hardsog, 111 E. Adams St., Muncie. Ind. 31 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS— AN AMALGA- matloa of Young and Rock Hill strains. Foundation of present flock. Famous 1st AUentown pullet. 1908, Lady Mary and her 4 sisters. Bred to Rock Hill male sired by Boston winners. Eggs, $1.25 per setting. Choice trios at $7.50 and pens at $10 and $12. Cockerels, $3 and $5. Greenhurst Poul. Yds., Sellersville. Pa. 5 lliaiSellersville, Pa. S. C. W. LEGHORN HENS. PULLETS AND cockerels. Hatching eggs, $4 per 100; $2..")0 per 50; $1 per 15. White Holland Turkeys, $12 a trio; Toms, $5. Irvin Kindig. Littles- town, Pa. g THOliorcHBRED WHITE LEGHORNS — Large, healthy birds, fresh-air housed, dry- fed, prolific layers, large white eggs. Chicks, $15 per hundred. Safe arrival, satisfaction guaranteed. Circular, references, testimon- ials. Michigan's largest plant. Michigan Poultry Farm. Lansing, Mich. 6 BLAKE'S S. C. WHITE LEOHORNS WIN 1909 at Springfield 1st cock. 1st hen. lat and 3d cockerel, 5 entries. At Madison Square, Ist pullet, 3 entries, 1910. At the Grand Central Palace, 4th cock, 5th hen. 2d cockerel, 4th pullet, 6 entries. At Madison Square 4th hen. 6th pullet, 5 entries. 15 eggs for $3; 30 for $5. W. J. Blake, Burnslde, Conn. 21112 K. < . UlUTE LKiiHORNS ROSE CO.MB WHITE LEGHORN COCKER- els — exceptionally good quality — pure white, and bred from Blue Ribbon winnira, at $3 and $5. Greenhurst, Selhr.svllic. I'a. fi ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS— PL'RE white, low tails and good heads. 1912 mat- ings will produce prize winners. Eggs. $1.25 per setting. Greenhurst Poultry Yds., Sel- If-rsvillo, Pa. 5 S. ('. IlKOWN I.E(; HORNS. S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS— BLUE RIB- bon winners at America's great shows. Win- ner of Wlttman cup for best Brown Leghorn at AUentown two times; Vjlue ribbons at Hagerstown. Stock for sale; eggs In season. C. O. Mlers, Bangor, Pa. 3 R. C. BROWN I^GHORNS. FOR SALE— R. C. BROWN LEGHORNS— Two fancy show cockerels and a few dark yearling hens, cheap for quality. Get our prices. Eggs for hatching after March 1st. Book your orders early, first come, first served. H. N. Maxham. Libertyvillf. HI. 31 ANCONAS, ANCONAS— CHOICE STOCK ANlJ EGCS for sale. Greatest layers and money-makers known. J. E. Kafer Rolfe, la. 31 SHEPPARDS FAMOUS ANCONAS— THE world's best. First at world's greatest shows, including London, England; Madison Square and Cleveland. Greatest egg record 256 average. Catalogue free. Cecil Shep- pard, Berea, Ohio. ANCONAS— BLUE RIBBON WINNERS— Quality unexcelled. Exceptionally large and evenly marked. Great layers. Eggs at $1 5(i per setting. A choice pen at $20. Winners Of the Blue at Philadelphia, 1911 Green- hurst Poultry Yds., Sellersville, Pa. BLACK MlNOR( AS. Si^? ?/^^^^ HATCHED SINGLE COMB Black Minorca cockerels, price $:5. Egg.^ from Single Comb White and Black Minor- cas. Great laying strains. Price, $1.50 per la eggs. Booking orders now. W. R. Brock So. Kortrlght, N. Y. 41 S. C. BLACK MINORCAS— PEN HEADED by cock, 9 lbs. 11 oz. ; hens, 6V- to 7 lbs ■ eggs weigh 331/2 oz. per dozen. Hens lay 5 fggs per week November until April. Qual- ity superb. Eggs, .$2 and $3 per 13. S J Johnson, Bloomsburg, Pa. " 3" S"^»..K- ^L^S^K MINORCAS (ORIGINAL Northrup strain). They have size, shape and color; "great layers." Eggs, $1.50 per set- ^ "^Jo ^^°. settings, $2.50. Choice cockerels at $2 and $3; trios, $10. Greenhurst Poul- try Yds.. Sellersville, Pa. 5 ^9,^^^ COMB BLACK MINORCAS— SAM- uel s Strain. I have fifteen fine cockerels for sale. Eggs after March 1st. Write for prices. T. William West, Plymouth, Penna. 5 S. C. BLACK MINORCAS EXCLUSIVELY— Some fine large, healthy, vigorous birds for sale (_an please you in quality and price. Write us your wants. Eggs in season from f'T.^f,.'^i'!I'^''^Tn^''''- ^^'- ^- ^'°" Bergen. R. 1. I pper Alton, 111. 3^^ HA3IBURGS. SILVER PENCILED HAMBURGS— WIN- Vu^n at Grand Central Palace, New York, 1910 and '11 Stock for sale. Eggs, $4 per 15; Albert Ockers, Sayville, L. I., N Y 'i SILAER SPA.XGLED HAMBURG.S— STOCK and eggs for sale from prize winning stock at right prices, .r. E. Kafer. Rolfe, la 31 (ORNISH CORNISH INDIAN (i AMES— THE QUAL- ity kind. Grand cockerels at surprisinglv low prices. Eggs from matings that wifl produce winners. John Annesser. Columbu.s (rrove. O. 3 BLACK SUMATRAS. BLACK SUMATRAS EXCLUSIVELY — Largest flock in America. Sweepstakes winners at Hagerstown, Baltimore, Wash- ington, Herndon. Send your address for a picture. Stock for sale. No eggs. N. B. Warner. Htimilton. Va. r, SILVER CiR.W DORKINGS. SILVER GRAY DORKI NGS— PRIZE WIN- ners wherever shown. My stock is all bred from birds scoring 92 to 95 points and is sure to please the most exacting. Can send you something good in stock and eggs. Get our prices. D. W. Seibert, Somerset, Pa. 31 ( AMTINES. CAMI'INES (IMPROVED CHAMPION Strain) — Everlasting layers of large white • ggs and the most noted utility and ex- hibition strain in the world. Beautiful il- lustrated art catalogue on Campineology containing Standard Free. J. Fred N Ken- nody. Box S. Uii. h Cliff. Ontario, Can. 41 ^ BANT.V.MS. WHITK ("(MIJIX liAN TA.VIS— HEST FLOEli\S INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS — First and special best bird, Allentown show. 11 eggs, $2.50. Book you order. Price list and winnings, 2 stamps. Box 34, Levi D. Yoder. Dublin, Pa. G AVILKIN'S "QUALITY" PEKIN DUCKS won at St. Louis, Kansas City, Dallas, Shreveport, etc. As large as they grow. Or- der eggs now. Pen A $5.00 per 11, pens $2.00 per 31 or $12.00 per 100. Wilkins. Route 1, Opelousas, La. other R. R. 410. I'lGKONS WANTED — 5,000 COMMON OR HOMER pigeons. Pay at least 25c pair. 5,000 small chicks, poultry, guineas, live rabbits, dressed squabs. Highest prices paid. S. Gilbert, 1128 Palmer Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 126 HILLHURST GIANT YOUNGSTERS, THREE months old, $1 each. Mated pairs, $5. WiK raise squabs weighing 10 to 18 pounds pei dozen. Illustrated catalog, 10 cts. Pigeor Dept.. R. 13, Orchard Park, N. Y. 8\ WANTED— 5,000 COMMON OR HOMER pigeons. Pay at least 25c pair. Also 5,0(i0 plumo live chicks, 1 lb. each and over. Highest piiccs paid. P. Gilbert. 1128 Palmei- Street. Philadelphia, Pa. , 3 TWO HUNDItED PEA ful and protitable. W. 9A, Groensburg. Ind. FOWLS — BEAL'TI- L. Hornung, Route 3 GUINEAS TWO THOlS.\ND PEARL AND WHITF] Guineas for sale. W. L. Hornung, Route 9A, Greensburg. Ind. 3 I'OrUTKV SUPPLIES. FOR SALE— SIX PHILO COLONY COOPS with complete Hxtures; three Philo brooder coops with liover and cushions; coops regu- lation size. Three Cycle hatchers used only one season at very low prices. Terms upon request. Arthur Rudebock, Claysvillo, Pa. 31 BANKS' NEW ERA BROODER AND Hover. Has features unique. Built 'just right," and the price is right, too. I have made artificial brooding a special study for 18 years, and am now at your service. Em- orj' E. I^anks. East I'embroke, N. Y. (I AIlSfEM.ANEOUS. HATCHERY WANTED— We have the best location in the United States for a large hatchery; Seadrift on the Gulf Coast of Texas; splendid climate. Hens lay all the year; sandy soil; cheap feed. Two thou- sand new settlers on five-acre tracts all want day-old chicks to raise. Write to us about it. American Townslte Company, San Antonio Tex. n Rheumatism A Home Cure Given by One Who Had It In the spring of 1893 I was attacked by Muscular and Inflammatory Rheumatism. I suffered as only those who have it know, for over three years. I tried remedy after remedy and doctor after doctor, but such relief as I received was only temporary. Finally. I found a remedy that cured me completely, and it has never returned. I have given it to a number who were terribly aflflicted and even bedridden with Rheumatism, and it effected a cure in every case. I want every sufferer from any form of rheumatic trouble to try this marvelous heal- ing power. Don't send a cent; simply mail your name and address and I will send it free to try. If. after you have used it and it has proven itself to be that long-looked-for means of curing your Rheumatism, you may send the price for it. one dollar, but, understand. I do not want your money unless you are perfectly satisfied to send it. Isn't that fair? Why suffer any longer when positive relief is thus offered you free. Don't delay, write today. Mark H. Jackson. No. 10b Alhambra Bldg.. Syracuse, N. Y. Mr. Jackson is responsible. Above state- ment true. Pub. S. C. BLACK MINORCAS The best blood lines-Line bred, exceptionally large, puality superb. Winners at lead- ing shows. Gr.nd birds for sale cheap. Eggs way down. Satisfaction guaranteed. CHAS. M. WEIKERT, LinLESlUWIN. fA. % 'i^ Voder's Indian Runner Ducks American Standard Fawn and White, winning at Allentown, Hanover, Sellersville, Bucks County Shows. Fine Drakes to head your breeding pen. 11 eggs $2.50, .W eggs $5. My Book, How to Handle these Ducks, price 75 cents. , . r.i i **• Breeder of Partridge Rocks, Partridge Wyandottes, S. C. White and Black Minorcas, Eggs. Send 2 stamps for prices and winnings. „wT^..rc. ^^ r. * LEVI D. YODER, Box 34. DUBLIN, BUCKS GO., PA. Partridge Rocks-Black Langshans I keep nothing but the best and if you are in the market for stock or eggs I can please you. I guarantee 9 chickens from every 15 eggs or replace each setting at half price. They are the big winners at big shows where w^e meet the competition that means some- thing when you win. H. C. MILLER, 751 Elma Street, AKRON, OHIO. Ncwtoi/vn White L S. C Rhode Our yards this month present a fine showing of these tvyo fjrofit-making breeds. A strong laying propensity is a well-known characteristic of all Newtown poultry. If you are looking for birds with a breeding that will produce exhibition stock, we invite your correspondence. Breedino Stock ^.^^^^^ ^" ^^^"^^ ^^^ ^^t ^ •^ exhibition and breeding cock- erels. These birds are in their prime and are bred from prize winners. The present offering affords you an opportunity to secure genuine prize winning stock at almost utility bird prices. Baby Chicks n ' Too^^nn^" ^^"1^ ^ ^^^"^^^y- •^ Over 100,000 were shipped during the first few months of 1911. We send out only strong, heavy fellows— chicks that are livable. They stand shipping anywhere. HatchinQ Eocis l^ ^"" ^'^^^' ^^ ^'« y^"^ own ^ £9 29 hatchmg, we will supply you wnth eggs that run high in fertility. No substituting. We guarantee every shipment to be of genuine **Newtown" stoi^k Ask for Poultry Catalog fP NEWTOWN PRODUCING COMPANY Newtoi/vn, Pa. • t ijtr m rz Breeders Special Display Ads. Ads will be inserted in thit department under the following conditions. The iize shall be uniform each ad occupying one inch single column, each advertiser using same space each month. Ads may be changed every three months if desired. The cost is $18 per year, $1X) per six months, |5.50 for three months. Payment strictly in advance— no exceptions to this rule. The price is made exceptionally low on this account. f^ i is. C. REDS Sired by Ist Phila. Cockerel and 2nd Cock. 1912 matings represent the highest grade quality stock and 'will produce a large per- centage of prize 'winners. EGGS $2, $3 $5 PER SETTING. INCUBATOR EGGS $10 PER 100 CHAS. BACORN. - PERKASIE. PA. S. C. R. I. REDS 1912 matings headed by blue ribbon whinners and all females sired by noted winners. 50 grand cockerels for sale cheap. Eggs very rea- sonable. Also White China Geese. R. W. DENNER. SELLERSVILLE. PA. COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES Winners at Hagerstow^n f»nd Phila. They w^in the lilue and can produce the blue. Eggs $3 per setting, $5 per 26, DR. RITTENHOUSE, LORANE, PA. T>J^O LEADERS BARRED ROCKS S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS High grade quality stock. Eggs $1.50. Baby Chicks, Leghorns. 15 cents each. Barred Rocks, 20 cents each. $10 and $15 per 100. MAIDEN CREST FARM J. A. Mast Montoursville, Pa. WHITE WYANDOTTES The Big "Winners at Bloomsburg and Wil- liamsport. White, blocky. gilt edge stock for sale that can w^in and produce prize 'winners. EGGS $3 and $5, Stock a matter of corres- pondence. D. E. BOGARD, BLOOMSBURG. PA. BUFF LEGHORNS BUFF COCHINS Prize winners at all the leading shows includ- ing Madison Square. A few choice birds for sale. EGGS $3 PER SETTING. W. N. WATSON SUNBURY, PA. S. C. Rhode Island Reds BENEDICT'S SUPERIOR STRAIN Winners of the Blue at W^illiamsport, also silver cup whinners for most points. Breeding stock $1.50 and up. Eggs $3 to $10. Utility matings ^5 and $8 per hundred, F. E. BENEDICT. Box P. F., Canton. Pa. WIIITK >VYA^rK>1^rKS W^inners at Philadelphia. Pa., 1910. 1st pullet. 2nd cockerel. 2nd Hen. At the great Allcntow^n, 1911 Fair, I w^on practically every prize competed for, including best hen in the Am. class. At the Allentown W^inter Show I ^von every first in the W^. Wyandotte class, including grand specials. Prices reason- able. EDWARD REICHEL Ibl 3 Linden St. Allentown, Pa. S. C. Rhode Island REDS OF HIGH QUALITY FIRST PEN WILLIAMSPORT Good Cockerels $3 and $5 Eggs $1.50 to $5.00 Send for catalogue, it's free CHAS. E. FANNING - - ALBA. PA. BLACK ORPINGTONS CONGO AND BLACK DIAMOND STRAIN. Winners at Philadelphia Grand stock for sale and eggs that 'will produce 'w^inners at reasonable prices. THOMAS P. SCOTT NORTH WALES. PA, JERSEY STRAIN BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS Stock and eggs for sale at all times. My birds have won over 200 prizes in the past 9 years at such shows as Easton, Nazareth, Bethlehem and Allentown Pa. Also Trenton, Patterson, Morristow^n, Dover and Washing- ton, N.J. I guarantee satisfaction. E. E. DUNDAS - PHILLIPSBURG. N. J. FOR SALE— Stock and Eggs S.C. Buff Leghorns, Tecktonius and Heyl Strains. S. C. White Leghorns, Young and Wyckoff Strains. S. C. White Orpingtons, Keilerstrass & Haupt strains. The best only. M. A. HALBACH. 241 N. 5th ST.. ALLENTON, PA. me wyanaottes That conform to standard requirments unsurpassed in color. Stock that can successfully meet any competition. Grand Birds for sale. Eggs in season. Correspondence a pleasure. R. W. FIELD - WELLSBORO, PA. S. C. Black Minorcas The quality kind with size and shape. Winners at Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill and Hagerstown. Eggs $2, $3 and $5. ALSO CHOICE STOCK. H. C. SHILLING FLOURTOWN. PA. SINGLE COMB BLACK LEGHORNS The big winners at Phila.. N. Y.. Allen- tow^n. Baltimore. Hagerstow^n. etc. Heavy layers. Eggs $3 to $1 0 per setting. STOCK FOR SALE. ADAM F NOLL. ALLENTOWN. PA. S. Laced Wyandottes PARTRIDGE W^YANDOTTES, SILVER PENCILED ROCKS. BLACK LANG- SHANS. ANCONAS. SILKIES, SILVER AND GOLDEN PHEASANTS. INDIAN RUNNER. W^hite Muscovey and Mallard DUCKS. EGGS AND STOCK. DR. H. M. SCHELL. - MACUNGIE. PA. RUSSELL S WHITE ROCKS W^inners at Madison Square. Philadelphia and all the large show^s. Bred to lay as well as w^in. "Write for circular. A. L. Russell. Box 120, Washington, N. J. Fine breeders and very choice young stock for safe Stafford's Barred Rocks Are winners under leading judges. Get our prices before buying elsewhere. C. P. STAFFORD, LA MOILLE. ILL. >ANSDEN S. C. REDS. nave won more prizes over all competitors in the largest show^s in the South including the Jamestow^n Exposi- tion than any 3 of the next most prominent breeders combined. Noted for their perfect type and rich clean red color. Eggs from best pens $10. Tw^o sets $15. H. B. Lansden 6? Son. Manchester. Tenn. S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS Exclusively, W^on 1st hen and 2nd cock at 111. State Show, 1911. Get our prices on birds to improve your flock. Ben Eilers, Gordon Ave., Peoria. 111. / imsKT«xn?i?M;?? s Winners of 3rd pen at National Red Show, Topeka, Kan.. Jan., 1911. best pen by Kansas exhibitor, and many other prizes at different show^s. Eggs $5. $3 and $1 per 15. Also prize winning Columbian Wyandotte Eggs $2 per 15. Mating list of both breeds free. A. D. "Williams. Box 58 Minneola. Kan. F. W. Van Sant '*-" "^i^Zlr Breeder of "Blue Ribbon" Single Comb Brown Leghorns, Stock and eggs for sale. Send for circular. 5402 Harriet Ave. Minneapolis. Minn. Columbian Wyandotte Sale A few well marked, early hatched cockerels at $3 to $5 each. Direct from N. Y. State Fair first prize winners. Must have the room, first come first choice H. W. POLGREEN, ALBANY. N. Y. Collins S. C. White LEGHORNS Pullets layinK at 4 months and 20 days. Broilers ll^ lbs. at 10 weeks. Records 265 to 296 eggs per hen. Show^ quality, 5 first on 5 ex- hibits. Choice cockerels $2, $3 and $5. Eggs $l.$o for If , It for ?o, $4 for 4f. 56 for loo. |?o for looo A.M.SPKLMAN & SON. Box 7.S. Rootstown. O. SYLVAN POULTRY YARDS Home of the Brahmas, Cochins, Langshans. W^yandottes, Dorkings, Leghorns, Guineas. Ducks and Geese. Stock for sale. Eggs $1.50 per setting. J. F. Monro. Prop.. Sylvania, Brad. Co., Pa. ^iitam 8 Hart's Single Comb BUFF LEGHORNS ALWAYS WIN Write for mating list. It is free W. D. HART, - ASHLAND, MO. S. C. & R. C. REDS First and second prize winners at leading Minn, shows. Great layers. Epgs from pens $1.50 & $2 per 15. Utility Epes $1 per 15, $5 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. CD. SMITH & SON. St. Charles. Minn. MISS GORDOr ORPINGTON YARD! In and near SPRING VALLEY. MINN. Buffs and Blacks. Cook and O'wen Farms stock foundations. My matings are especially strong this year and I am confident they 'will produce birds of real quality. Eggs $3, $5 and $10 peris. "Will be pleased to write you about my stock. FAIRFIELD POULTRY FARM Thos. Peer. Prop.. Caldwell. N. J. Will sell some of my breeders in Silver Duckwings and S. C. Buff Leghorns. Must have the room for young stock. Any one in need of good breeders for another season will do well to write me before pur- chasing elsewhere. Prices right considering stock. O 1^ 1* I N Ci T O X S S.C. Duff & Black CHAMPION Blood Breeders. mated trios and pens, must please or return at once at my expense. This and my II live ckicks per sitting proposition, are my pleasure, and your protection. S. Lulircll, Route P., Waverly. III. l.lCillT «UAri>lA» "None better East or "West." Every bird in yards a show bird. Of entire crop of birds last year, only two scored below 90. Most score much better, up to 9514. Some good cockerels yet forsale. Eggs & stock in season. Member American Light Brahma Club. T. Ed.fon : : Schaller. Iowa MY S. C. B LI F F LEGHORN! Are the be^t egg machines on earth. Bred for eggs for 1 3 years and show^n for Ist time N.Y. State Fair Sept. 1909, 1st and 2nd pens, and have won where ever shown. 1st and 4th hen. 4th cock Buffalo 1911. Orders booked for e^gs and satisfaction guaranteed. E. C._ GILBERT, A- " TULLY. M.T- ••^>*- WHITE ORPINGTONS A few choice cockerels and pullets left, good enough to win. FOR SALE CHEAP. WRITE S. D. ECKLER, ASHTABULA, O. S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS Of highest utility and exhibition quality. 150 of this years breeders for sale at a bargain. Write us your wants. We guarantee satis- faction. CLINTON FALLS POULTRY FARMS Box R. Clinton Falls, Minn. BEST FARIVI GROWN FOWLS White Rock Cockerels Jl.OO and up; W. Hol- land Turkey Toms 20 to 25 lbs. $.3.50 and up: Hensf3.00each. TheWhite African (Tuineas. the farmers "watch dog:" at $1.25 each. Circular free. J. C. Baker, Rt. 1, Plain ville. 111. POULTRY FANCIER Blue Ribbon Buff Plymouth Rocks \ Eggs from my w^inners at Philadelphia, Pa., Columbus, Akron. Canton, W^ooster and Youngstown. O. Send for mating list. KARL MICHENER. Orrville, O., Dept. F. Life member American Poultry Association Member Buff Plymouth Rock Club. ?~^'"*?cxt??ni?R'?rxrtt?f^§ — 5 POULTRY FANCIER amon ROSK COMI3 Ki:i>S Do you w^ant to w^in at next fall shows? I guarantee chicks hatched from my best pens to produce prize winners. My Reds are red, free from smut. Eggs $1.50 to $3 per 15. Baby chicks 1 5 cents each. ARTHUR CHASE, Preston^MinrK BARRED PLY. ROCKS CANTON. ILL. W. H. SHAW Big Bargains, Almost Giving Away Partridge and Buff W^yandottes bred from N. Y.. Boston and Chciago W^inners, Pens of Partridge at $7.50, $10 and $15 each. Write for description, and if you want eggs ask how- to get regular $5 eggs for $1 per setting. W^. J. Coffin 6^ Son, Fairmont, Minn. SUNSET REDS Rose and Single Comb Show quality, line bred and with a family history. Cocks and cockerels at special prices to quick buyers. Eggs from matings, sure to produce high class snow^ birds. J. OUINCY ADAMS - COSHOCTON. OHIO S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS High class Birds FOR SALE In lots to suit. Special prices of 50 and 100 lots O. C. VAN DOREN - MORRELLTON, MO. Buff and Black Orpingtons About 300 young and year old birds to sell in the next two months. Some extra fine show^ specimens. We guarantee satisfaction. W. L. YATES, BUTLER, IND. \^ATSON'S R. C. B. MINORCAS Are winners among the w^orld's best. Catalog free. Norman H. W^atson, R 6. Mystic, la. ROSE COMB REDS 5 pens of selected birds from 6 years of care- ful mating. Extra laying strain. Eggs $2.50 per 15. Scotch collies sired by imported Southport Supremacy. Puppies for sale. Lincroft Kenne)s and Poultry Farm Box 58 Shrewnhury. N. BUFF ROCK SALE Cockerels $2 to $5 each, pullets $1.50 to $3 each. Bred from Philadelphia, Allentown 6f Scranton winners. Satisfaction guaranteed, Chas. J. Kremer, Souderton, Pa. Kissinger's S.C.R.1. Reds ^J;^„, Cockerels for sale. Eggs from a few of the best matings in the central West. Write for mating list. Life member American Poultry Association, American R. I. Red Club, Iowa , Branch U. S. C. R. L Club. Champion Barred Rocks Winners of the North American Cup for best pen of birds in the Show, Jl pens competing, Philadelphia, igio. Fine show stock and breeders for sale. Top Notch Farms. Box 12, Water Mill,N.Y. JONES S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS Winners for years al Amerieas leading shows Three grand matings, that are sure to produce ^ C winners for any competition. Eggs $3 and ;* C *«i per 15. Free Mating List. } B. r . Jones, R. 3, Box 11, Maryville, W«. i BED ROCK STRAIN OF S. C. W. LEGHORNS Are noted for their good laying, large size, pure white and show winning qualities. bend for cir- cular with price on stock and list of show winnings its free. We have no other breed. (uincy, Mich. C. C. Foster R L Box Qi COLUMBIAN PLYMOUTH ROCKS. Prizcwinning: stock bred to conform to the new Standard. Several fine cockerels for sale. I also have Barred Plymouth Rocks and S. C. White Leghorns bred from leading strains with enviable show record of their own. Send for mating: list. G. W. Garlock, box 5. Ft. Atkinson. Wis. Oak Lawn Strain of SILVER WYANDOTTES MADISON SQUARE GARDEN STOCK CHAMPIONS EGGS OAK LAWN FARM NYACK, N.Y. Bennett's Red Pyle Games I have won all Firsts at Madison Sq. Garden, Boston, Chicago, Buffalo and Pittsburg in last two years. Will ship eggs from February 20 at $5.00 per 15. HENRY BENNETT BROWN, W. VA of land and waterfowls. All Leading Varieties Write me what you want. Have some fine surplus stock. Eggs of all varieties strongly fertile $2 per 15, Incubator Kggs $8 per 100. Write for prices on baby Chicks. Prices rea- sonable, quality the best, satisfaction guar " ■ BRADFORD. R. F. D. 64 Trov. Pa. "Crystal" White Orpingtons "The ever white kind." Some excellent breed- ing cockerels, mated pens and trios. Glen F. Richards. - Le Grand. Iowa. POULTRY JUDGE. 40 Varieties Fancy Poultry Geese, Ducks, Turkeys, Guineas, Pigeons, Pheasants. Pea-Fowls and Rat Dogs. Incubators, Brooders and Poultry Supplies, Stock tf Eggs cheap. New^ bO page cat. 4 cts. r. J. Damann. Farminalon. Minn. R. C. R. I. REDS 10 one year old cock birds, exhibition quality, prices very reasonable. 100 cockerels and 100 pullets, fit to win in strong competition, $2 to $10 each. L.SHERMAN KLINE Box 44 Scranton. Iowa PHILLIPS' S. C. BLACK MINORCAS Noted for shape, size aud color, bred from the best blood obtainable and winners at the leading shows. Write for prices and full particulars. THOS. H. PHILUPS State Vice President. S. C. B. Minorcas Club, Dover, N. J. NOFTZGER'S PARTRIDGE ROCKS 1 5 years the leaders. Have won 90 per cent of all prizes at Chicago and Indianapolis in recent years. My strain are winners, heavy layers, quick growers. Get started with Partridge P. Rocks and make money. Send for free litera- ture. S. A. Noftzgcr. North Manchester. 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Write Us! Write Us! Write Us! We cannot do you any good and you cannot do us any good except you take advantage of this request on our part to WRITE US. If you haven't time to WRITE US, send Night Letter at our expense. We are a LIVE WIRE. OWEN FARMS, i63 WiUiam st., Vineyard Haven, Mass. Wm, Barry Owen, Proprietor Maurice F. Delano, Manager >- o z O < IJ. a o cc h < o Hi DC CQ O z u I h o < o >- h if) Ui h h O o z < UJ h X "*f' • Bt^ "^ • # . t ^ u^ Vol. XVII CHICAGO. ILL, JANUARY. 1912 No. 1 Judges vs. Exhibitors and Judging vs. Exhibiting By F. W. Corey. At the start I am going to say, at the risk of be- ing called conceited, that I have had a large ex- perience on both sides of this question and have often seen the time when I felt as though I could only argue the question on one side, sometimes one and sometimes the other, but today I will try and give you my impressions of both sides. I started my career as an exhibitor some twelve years ago, showing from 150 to 175 birds at such shows as Magerstown, Syracuse, Allentown, Madison Square Garden, Boston and Philadelphia and taking up the wwk of a Judge about five years ago, since which time I have been fortunate or unfortunate enough to handle some of the largest chsses at our largest shows so I shall claim the right to have «ome views on both sides of the question. Jl seems to me that the matter of good judging is th'.' most important question before the Fancy Poultiyman of today. If I condition a bird for a show and send same to a customer, a bird I know IS almost perfect color and cannot be cut only very lightly on color if at all and the judge scores that bird giving him. a cut of four or five points for color, it is a very unsatisfactory state of affairs l)Oth for the customer and for the seller and yet I have known just such a circumstance and seen the score card. I may be wrong and hope I am, but it seems to me there is more dissatisfaction and more discord in the show room between judges and exhibitors than there was ten years ago. Well do I remember the first real hot competition I ever showed in when I made my first showing in a class of about 200 white Rocks 'and after the judge was through disqualifying birds there was hardly enough to hang the ribbons and yet I remembeV no kicking What would happen today? He would not be alhnved to finish the class before someone would demand that he be removed and the chances are, T am sorry to say, that our pres- ent-day secretaries would "^ heed the demand and off* would go the judge's head. It is not my object to prove which side is right and which is wrong, which is honest and which is dishonest, and I will frankly say I am not sure which side is most to blame, but I want to point out some of the most glaring errors of judgment on the part of the judges, some judges, as well as the faults of some exhibitors. I do not w^ant to go on lecord as saying there is one judge or one ex- hibitor in the business who is not an honest man ; honest as the world calls us honest. Not one I know, I am sure, would ever think of taking a man's pocketbook, but there are some, I am sure, that let other influences other than quality in the birds determine where some of the ribbons shall go. I think some of these judges have done this so often that they are like the Champion Liar "who tells his stories so often he gets so he really be- lieves them true;" they get so they really think their work is right and it's no harm to favor their friends or those from whom they are looking for something in return. I am sorry to say I have seen some cases of this kind very recently. Such work is apt to show in the awarding of special prizes and the best way I can think of to do away with favoritism of this kind is for all shows to award their important specials on displays only and let points count. In shows where there are two or more judges this method would practically stop this kind of work. Another temptation some judges fall for is that of dividing up the ribbons so that all may get a piece, thinking thereby to please everyone, make himself popular so as to ^^et back next year, and I am sorry to say, in eight out of every ten cases of this kind he succeeds. Now as an exhibitor this little Joker gets mv Goat worse than anything else. If my birds are entitled to win all the ribbons in the class I want them and if they are not I don't want a thing and above everything else I haven't any use for the judge who tries to divide up the prizes so as to please everyone and yet, I realize just bow strong the temptation is and in good strong competition just how easy it is to do this. Yoii ask how can the 12 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER 13 judge know. I only can say, it's easy, without catalogue or names or knowing a bird or an owner, a good judge of birds can tell after handling the class those that belong to the different exhibitors, not necessarily the exhibitor's name, but he can pick the different entries. Only one remedy for this trouble suggests itself to me as an exhibitor, and that is to enter your birds in two different lots allowing a few days to intervent between your sending them in, and thus other birds will come between vours. This will fool the best of judges F. W. COREY. Manager of Rock Hill Farm, Ossining, N. Y. leading fanciers and judges in the East. and one of the I think things are not on the evel, but never when the iudge catches me with a disqua ified bird.. An- other vfy bad trick is to show pullets in the hen oincr \ciy uo. . „,Up^e we set much better class in many varieties wliere we ^ color on pullets than we can on hens in the tali ot the year.^ This is as dishonest as anything an ex- hibit^or can do, and nothing you <^--/-^^^^^^^^^ the judge worse. Of course this will nappen some- times with amateurs as a mistake, and I have seen such cases, but it isn't always a mistake. I think it the exhibitors duty to show his birds in the best possible condition and as near the Stan^ dard requirements as it is possible for him to get them, but don't expect to get away with prizes on disqualified birds, no matter how you fix hem up, and my advice is to leave all such birds at home To everv amateur exhibitor who does not own a Standard I would say to get one at once Studv the disqualifications, study the ditterent types and the different sections on your birds ana in the Standard illustrations and compare them, and come into the show room prepared to know whether the judge is doing honest work. This will and if your birds are entitled to all the ribbons they will generally get the best of them. 1 shall be glad to see the day come when ex- hibitors will see and refuse to employ those few judges who fail to use their best judgment and fail to judge according to the standard. I think the Standard of Perfection was made for judges to use and they should follow it as closely as it is pos- sible.for them to do. Otherwise where is the good of the breeders and fanciers of this country paying their good monev to make it. It may have its faults, and I think it has plenty of them, and if it don't suit us we should work and help to change it, but in the meantime it is a rule to be lived up to and we have no right to call a judge all sorts of names and write him up in the paper just be- cause he disqualifies birds for disqualifications de- scribed in the Standard. This is one of the faults of the exhibitor and I would say to all such : don't show disqualified birds. Nothing annoys a judge more than to find birds that have been and are, disqualified, especially if the exhibitor has tried to cover it up so as to escape the judges' notice, and above all, if the judge discovers the trick, don't get mad and deny you knew anything about it, for that puts you in a class with the exhibitor "who always leaves his best birds at home.'* As an ex- hibitor I can kick and kick as hard as anyone when S. C. WHITE LEGHORN MALE. One of the many first prize winners, bred and owned by M P. Easling, Pekin, 111. be a big step in the right direction and will have a tendency to improve the quality of both the work of the' judge and the quality of the birds brought into competition. Let us have honest, fearless, impartial judging, and honest, reasonable, thinking exhibitors. Don't waste too much time trying to cure a fowl afflicted with some disease that you do not under- stand. Better kill them at once unless they are val- uable exhibition specimens. ^ I i* t f I • # ' u. Questions and Answers Health and Disease By John J. Ritz, Department Editor Q. Mr. Editor, will you kindly let me know what is the matter with my pullets; they stand around all day and do not have any life in them : they are what I call dopy and none of them are laying; they are Leghorns and are seven months ol^i- J. G. La Mbtt, Pa. A. Your pullets are old enough and should be laying. Would suggest you place them in a warm house with plenty of litter on the floor; feed them very little for a few days, and make them scratch for all the feed they get, and give them plenty of green food; do not let them stand around; keep them busy all the time, and if they are not stunted they will lay in a few weeks. Q. Dear Sir: Several of my chickens have the roup. Some of them w^ere so bad that I killed them, and the balance are getting along very good. Those are W. Orpingtons", and would it do any harm to breed from them? C. W. R., Fern Rock, Pa. A. We would not advise you to breed from any chickens that had roup, as we strongly believe in breeding from only the healthiest birds and it will I)ay in the end. As a rule, the young chicks that are hatched from roupy stock are weak and sub- ject to roup and canker. Use the axe freely when you have bad cases of roup. Q. Several of my White Wyandottes have dark legs, and a party told me that fhe stock is not pure blood. Will you let me know if those birds are pure or not. I bought the eggs from Mr. and paid $3.00 per setting for them. G. W. H., Southampton, Pa. A. AMiite Wyandottes should have yellow legs, but if dark legs do crop out it does not mean that the stock is not pure, as we have often seen dark legs come from Wyandottes that have been bred for years from the very best, pure leg birds ; how- ever, I w^ould not advise you to breed from them, but often they are fine layers. Q. Dear Sir: Several of my chickens have the liabit of eating feathers and pull them from each other since they have started moulting. Con you tell me how to stop them, as some of the chickens look fierce? P. M. C., Langhornc, Pa. A. Feather pulling is a bad habit. Some chick- ens liave and it is not easily cured. Several poultry supply stores have in stock a bit made for feather pullers, and can be placed in the bird's mouth and over comb, which stops the bird from pulling feathers while the bit is on the chicken. Last year we had a flock that got this habit and we did not have the time to put a bit on each bird, so we tried feeding the birds feathers, taking all the feathers that we got from our killing house and placing them in the yards and runs of the chickens. While the place looked a sight for a few days with feathers flying, they soon ate all they wanted and it soon stopped them from pulling them from the other birds. Would suggest you try it. Q. Several of my birds that I am going to show at the Philadelphia show are not up to the stan- dard weight. They are large frame and big in every way, but there seems to be no meat or fat on them. How can T make them a little heavier? I am feeding them as follows: l^fty per cent oats, twenty-five per cent wheat, and twentv-five per cent cracked corn. I also have a dry mash before them all the time, with a mixture same as used by the Maine Experimental Station. M. G. E., P.ryn Athen, Pa. A. To make your birds a little fatter, would suggest you cut out i)art of the oats and place it with whole or cracked corn, and make the follow- BLACK LANGSHAN MALE. One of C. M. FenyH Blue Klbbou winners. ing mixture: Fifty per cent wheat, fortv per cent corn and ten per cent oats, but give them' plenty of grit and charcoal and a little fresh meat. The'dry feed and mixture is very good, but if they waste it cut out part of the bran and gluten feed and you are not likely to get them too fat before the show on those mixtures, Q. How old should my \V. I'. Rocks be before they lay? I have several that were hatched in March and are not laying. E. M. \\^ p^. A. As a rule IMynionith Rocks lay at about seven months (jld, but it all depends on the care. With good care thev will lav a little earlier, and if not properly cared for it will take longer, but they should be laying now. 8 wmrt K|t» 'r ^y hi *< hit A* to grt VMM tt«tlril 1 hr I «\p >r«t» »nA tf- >»'»• I your w anl* tntlii« ••p p Y. ROCKS 1)0 i<. 1 1.1. f< OOrrt K^ ' hit«l« htvp %»•'!> ihr pan | ihtu • ♦»•! Unite » nir ' luilfrv Yirdii. S. C. & R. C. REDS First and Rccond priro winners at loadinK Minn shows. (Iroat layers. Kkk^ from pens $1..S()& »2 per 15 Utility V.KVs $1 per 15. IS per 100. Satisfaction jruaranteed. CD. SMITH «t SON. St. Charles. Minn. rs^ 'GORDON'S ORPINOTI In and near SPRING VALLEY. MINN. Buffs and Blacks. Cook and Owen Farms stock foundations. My matin tfs are especially strong this year and I am confident they will produce birds of real quality. E(?«s $3. $5 and $10 per 15. Will be pleased to write you about my stock. (> K 1» 1 N Ci T O > S S.C. Duff & Black CHAMPION Blood Breeders. mated trios and pens, must please or return at once at my expense. This and my II live ckicks per sitting proposition, are my pleasure, and your protection. S. Luffrell. Route F., Waverly, III. "None better East or West." Every bird m yards a show bird. Of entire crop of birds last year, only two scored belo>v 90. Most score much better, up to 95 54. Some good cockerels yet forsale. Eggs 6f stock in season. Member American Light Brahma Club. T. Edson : : _ SchaVer._I_pwa M\'S. C. BUFf LEGHORNS Are the beet egg machines on earth. Bred for eggs for 1 3 years and shown for Ist time N.Y. Sute Fair Sept. 1909, 1st and 2nd pens, and have ■won where ever show^n. 1st and 4th ^ hen, 4th cock Buffalo 1911. Orders bookec . for eggs and satisfaction guaranteed. } WHITE ORPINGTONS A few choice cockerels and pullets left, good enough to win. FOR SALE CHEAP. WRITE S. D. ECKLER, ASHTABULA, O. S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS Of highest utility and exhibition quality. 150 of this years breeders for sale at a bargain. Write us your w^ants. We guarantee satis- faction. CLINTON FALLS POULTRY FARMS linton Falls. Minn. Box R. Cli BEST FARM GROWN FOWLS White Hock Cockerels Jl.OO and up; W. Hol- land Turkey Toms 20 to 25 lbs. $3.50 and up: Hensf3.00each. The White African (lulneas. the farmers "watch dog" at J1.25 each. (Mrctilnr free. . . 1. Plainville, 111. J. C. Baker, Rt. POULim I ANCIIEK Atr »mon|t «hr |ir»l in I Iw I'Mitrit S«»lr» I hr» havr «hp qiiilHy, vignf , li/r ■nd m«thlnK« Ihrf will win anywh«tP. Thry nr. thr br«l of Inyrf* in^ prrtlirH .!« bird*. Nonock K|tK» from r»hJ»>Hion malingp, f\ oo prt If. Frnm utility Hink. ft %'^^''^y'^^F':\'*'''^W^ V t i i) t #■ u- Vol XVII CHICAGO, ILL.. JANUARY. 1912 No. 1 Judges vs. Exhibitors and Judging vs. Exhibiting By F. W. Corey. At the start I am going to say, at the risk of be- ing called conceited, that I have had a large ex- perience on both sides of this question and have often seen the time when I felt as though I could only argue the question on one side, sometimes one and sometimes the other, but today I will try and give you my impressions of both sides. I started my career as an exhibitor some twelve years ago, showing from 150 to 175 birds at such shows as Ilagerstown, Syracuse, Allentown, Madison Square <;arden, Boston and Philadelphia and taking up the work of a Judge about five years ago, smce which time I have been fortunate or unfortunate enough to handle some of the largest classes at our larj:rest shows so I shall claim the right to have '^ome views on both sides of the question. Il seems to me that the matter of good judging is th" most important question before the Fancy Poultivman of today. If I condition a bird for a show and send same to a customer, a bird I know is almost perfect color and cannot be cut only very lightlv on color if at all and the judge scores that bird giving him. a cut of four or five points for color,' it is a verv unsatisfactory state of affairs both 'for the customer and for the seller and yet 1 have known just such a circumstance and seen the score card. I may be wrong and hope I am, but it seems to me there is more dissatisfaction and more discord in the show room between judges and exhibitors than there was ten years ago. Well do I remember the first real hot competition I ever showed in when I made mv first showing in a class of about 200 white Rocks and after the judge was through disqualifving birds there was hardly enouc^h to han^r the ribbons and yet I remember no kickim.- What would happen today? He would not be allov/ed to finish the class before someone would demand tliat he be removed and the chances are, T am soriy to say, that our pres- ent-day secretaries would heed the demand and off would ^o the judge's head. . . i It is not" my object to prove which side is right and which is wrong, which is honest and which is dishonest, and I will frankly say I am not siire which side is most to blame, but I want to pomt out some of the most glaring errors of judgment on the part of the judges, some judges, as well as the faults of some exhibitors. I do not want to go on lecord as saying there is one judge or one ex- hibitor in the business who is not an honest man ; honest as the world calls us honest. Not one I know, I am sure, would ever think of taking a man's pocketbook, but there are some, I am sure, that let other influences other than quality in the birds determine where some of the ribbons shall go. I think some of these judges have done this so often that they are like the Champion Liar "who tells his storie's so often he gets so he really be- lieves them true;" they get so they really think their work is right and it's no harm to favor their friends or those from w^hom they are looking for something in return. I am sorry to say I have seen some cases of this kind very recently. Such work is apt to show in the awarding of special prizes and the best way I can think of to do away with favoritism of this kind is for all shows to award their important specials on displays only and let points count. In shows where there are two or more judges this method would practically stop this kind of work. Another temptation ^ some judges fall for is that of dividing up the ribbons so that all may get a piece, thinking thereby to please everyone, make himself popular so as to cret back next vear, and I am sorry to say, in eight out of every ten cases of this kind he succeeds. Now as an exhibitor this little Joker gets my Goat worse than anvthing else. If my birds are entitled to win all the ribbons in the class I want them and if they are not I don't want a thing and above everything else I haven't any use for the judge who tries to divide up the prizes so as to please everyone and yet, I realize just bow strong the temptation is and in good strong competition just how easy it is to do this. You ask how can the 12 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER 13 ^! judge know. I only can say, it's easy, without catalooue or names or knowing a bird or an owner, a good judge of birds can tell after handling the class those that belong to the dififerent exhibitors, not necessarily the exhibitor's name, but he can pick the different entries. Only one remedy for this trouble suggests itself to me as an exhibitor, and that is to enter your birds in two different lots allowing a few days to intervent between your sending them in, and thus other birds will come between vours. This will fool the best of judges 4- .t^ flif^ Ipvel but never when I think things are nut on he ^eve^ ^^^_ the judge "tches me V th a d^squa ^^^^ .^ ^^^^ ^^^_^ ^ | ^ other very bad trick is " s'ww p ^^^^^^ ■» ■ Mp«« in manv varieties wneie we gci. ■ times with amateurs as a m.stake^ and I haxe such cases but it sn't always a mistake. I think it the exhibitor's duty to show his birds in\he best possible condition and as near t^e Stan- dard requirements as it is possible for him to get them but don't expect to get away with piizes on disqualified birds, no matter how you fix then up and my advice is to leave all such birds at home To everv amateur exhibitor who does not own a Standard I would say to get one at once Study the disqualifications, study the different types and the different sections on your birus anu in the Standard illustrations and compare them, and come into the sh.>w room prepared to know whether the judge is doing honest work. This will • F. W. COREY. Manager of Rock Hill Farm, Ossiningr. N. Y.. and one of the leading fanciers and judges in the East. and if your birds are entitled to all the ribbons they will generally get the best of them. 1 shall be glad to see the day come when ex- hibitors will see and refuse to employ those few judges who fail to use their best judgment and tail to judge according to the standard. I think the Standard of Perfection was made for judges to use and they should follow it as closely as it is pos- sible for them to do. Otherwise where is the good of the breeders and fanciers of this country paying their good monev to make it. It may have its faults, and I think it has plenty of them, and if it don't suit us we should work and help to change it but in the meantime it is a rule to be lived up to and we have no right to call a judge all sorts of names and write him up in the paper just be- cause he disqualifies birds for disqualifications de- scribed in the Standard. This is one of the faults of the exhibitor and I would say to all such : don t show disqualified birds. Nothing annoys a judge more than to find birds that have been and are, disqualified, especially if the exhibitor has tried to cover it up so as to escape the judges' notice, and above all, if the judge discovers the trick, don t ^et mad and deny you knew anything about it, for that puts you in a class with the exhibitor 'Svho always leaves his best birds at home." As an ex- hibitor I can kick and kick as hard as anyone when S. C. WHITE LEGHORN MALE. One of the many first prize winners, bred and owned by M. P. Easling, Pekin, 111. be a big step in the right direction and will have a tendency to improve the quality of both the work of the' judge and the quality of the birds brought into competition. Let us have honest, fearless, impartial judging,. and honest, reasonable, thinking exhibitors. — ■■ - Don't waste too much time trying to cure a fowl afflicted with some disease that you do not under- stand. Better kill them at once unless they are val« uable exhibition specimens. t f> • W'" iji uestions and Answers •*♦ Health and Disease By John J. Ritz, Department Editor Q. Mr. Editor, will you kindly let me know what is the matter with my pullets; they stand around all day and do not have any life in them; they are what I call dopy and none of them are laying; they are Leghorns and are seven months old. J. G. La M'ott, Pa. A. Your pullets are old enough and should be laving. Would suggest you place them in a warm house with plenty of litter on the floor ; feed them very little for a few days, and make them scratch for^ill the feed they get, and give them plenty of green food ; do not let them stand around ; keep them busy all the time, and if they are not stunted they will lay in a few weeks. Q. Dear Sir: Several of my chickens have the roup. Some of them were so bad that I killed them, and the balance are getting along very good. Those are W. Orpingtons, and would it do any harm to breed from them? C. W. R., Fern Rock, Pa. A. We w^ould not advise you to breed from any chickens that had roup, as we strongly believe in breeding from only the healthiest birds and it will ])ay in the end. As a rule, the young chicks that are hatched from roupy stock are weak and sub- ject to roup and canker. Use the axe freely when you have bad cases of roup. Q. Several of my White Wyandottes have dark legs, and a party told me that the stock is not pure blood. Will you let me know if those birds are ])ure or not. I bought the eggs from Mr. and paid $;3.00 per setting for them. G. W. H., Southampton, Pa. A. White Wyandottes should have yellow legs, but if dark legs do crop out it does not mean that the stock is not pure, as we have often seen dark legs come from Wyandottes that have been bred for years from the very best, pure leg birds ; how- ever, I would not advise you to breed from them, but often they are fine layers. Q. Dear Sir: Several of my chickens have the liabit of eating feathers and pull them from each other since they have started moulting. Con you tell me how to stop them, as some of the chickens look fierce? P. M. C, Langhorne, Pa. A. Feather pulling is a bad habit. Some chick- ens liave and it is not easily cured. Several poultry supply stores have in stock a bit made for feather pullers, and can be placed in the bird's mouth and over comb, which stops the bird from pulling feathers while the bit is on the chicken. Last year we had a flock that got this habit and we did not have the time to put a bit on each bird, so we tried feeding the birds feathers, taking all the feathers that we got from our killing house and placing them in the yards and runs of the chickens. While the place looked a sight for a few days with featliers flying, they soon ate all they wanted and it soon stopped them from pulling them from the other birds. Would suggest you try it. Q. Several of my birds that I am going to show at the Philadelphia show are not up to the stan- dard weight. They are large frame and big in every way, but there seems to be no meat or fat on them. How can I make them a little heavier? I am feeding them as follows : Fifty per cent oats,. twenty-five per cent wheat, and twenty-five per cent cracked corn. I also have a dry mash before them all the time, with a mixture same as used by the Maine Experimental Station. M. G. E., Bryn Athen, Pa. A. To make your birds a little fatter, would suggest you cut out part of the oats and place it with whole or cracked corn, and make the folio w- BLACK LANGSHAN MALE. One of C. M. Ferry's Blue Ribbon winners. ing mixture: Fifty per cent wheat, forty per cent corn and ten per cent oats, but give them plenty of grit and charcoal and a little fresh meat. The dry feed and mixture is very good, but if they waste it cut out part of the bran and gluten feed and you are not likely to get them too fat before the show on those mixtures. Q. How old should my \\\ P. Rocks be before they lay? I have several that were hatched in March and are not laying. E. M. P., Pa. A. As a rule Plymoatth Rocks lay at about seven months old, but it all depends on the care. With good care thcv will lay a little earlier, and if not properly cared for it will take longer, but they should be laving now. POULTRY FANCIER 15 14 POULTRY FANCIER Current Events Among Fanciers Gath ere d From Live Wires No one Responsible for Editing this Department. Furman and Johnson are requested to keep earlier hours when attending ' the WilHamsport Show. Gustavis and Albertines Braun want them to thoroughly understand that when they go to bed early they mean business. Geo V Stryker is to be complimented on the able way in which he handled the Williamsport Show. Rufus Delafield said he positively couldn't miss the Baltimore Show. Rufus isn't the only one that thinks that way. There is a reason, too. Archibald B. Dalby is now located on his new farm at Red Bank, N. J. Archie has one of the finest plants in the ^^Skeeter" state. Luin B. Switzer, the well-known Orpington breeder of Southport, Conn., who has been seri- ously ill, is now able to be about again. This will be good news to his many friends. Some editors were very liberal with roses and violets at the Grand Central Show. The new Wilkesbarre association is working hard for the coming show. It is noticed that Harry Wolseiifer smokes bet- ter cigars than he used to. For my part, I don't know. Hats off to the Trenton, N. J., bunch. As we predicted, Madison Square did them no hurt. Full particulars in next issue. If vou want the news, get the Fancier. If you want to help the Fancier, show this isstie to yo'ur friends. If they are not satisfied that it is worth 25c a year we will refund the money. Now, Mr. Fancier, we will see if you are willing to sup- port a fancier's paper. It is up to you. I will do my best. The Fancier was established in 189T and pub- lished several years under the name of Fancy Fowls, and we well know the names of the men who said it was a new journal just started only as an experiment. Fair play, gentlemen, and every true fancier will stand for this. Billy Edgar, the well-known BufT Wyandotte l)reeder of Bethlehem, is now manager of J. D. Koon's farm, Treichler, Pa. What this pair will do for Bufif Wyandottes will be large. C. F. Ferry put up the finest string of Black Lam;shans at the Philadelphia and Garden Shows that\vas ever made by any individuals. Ferry is placing the P. lack Langshans where they belong. The Bridgton Show was larger than usual. Geo. ITii-hes and Billy Rice chanced ofif 1(» shares of BotUcd Sunshine Stock; the unfortunate winner of the prize was Lew Ileller. P,ill Bailv is vcrv mucli alive, so he says. The writer will' not vouch for it. Haven't seen him since he mysteriously disappeared from the Palace. He was last seen Agoing down Broadway with Count Bonnie DeLouy. Allentown Fanciers' Show was as V^^^^' ^\P. ^"^ snuff and ludge Braun was equal to tne occasion. Adam did not^enter his Huelly BuUys. Hair dye went into the trusts. Percy A. Cook, who had been seriously ill with tvphoid fever, is now able to be about again This is good news. Sure Percy's face was missed from the regulars attending the show. It is said that southern water is hard on north- ern exhibitors. Well, Whitman was down and he is still living— very much alive on the judging ques- tion, too. Cap. Arnold and Brownie took in the long green at the Balance Show. The smile they wore had a subscription solicitor skinned to a frazzle. Judge Corey couldn't stay long at the Williams- port sliow; had to hurry home to bury some tur- nips and haul in fodder. He came down to Palace to give some legal decisions in some of the classes. Corey is all right, but just what his nationality is re- mains a mystery. Who said the judges' question was a joke? Surelv it wasn't Dick Oke. Onlya Farms, under the management of Chas. StaafT^ is making a record. Charley has a habit of producing good White Wyandottes and going to moving picture shows. Many large schools of frying oysters are due at the Baltimore Show, so says Arnott of Sunswick Farm. Charles I. Fishel is judging a large number of shows in the sunny south. For the first time we had the pleasure of meeting Link Orr personally at the Palace Show. We found Link perfectively harmless and feeling fine. Link ain't a bad sort of fellow any way, excepting that he thinks editors ought to judge. Perhaps Link has an editorial bee in his bonnet. Bob Seaman, president of the Empire Potiltry Association made a speech at the banquet, which is well worth reading. Read it. It is in the Empire Show Report. E. B. Thompson and Lester Toiiikins were prom- inent visitors at Grand Central Palace Show. H. B. Crawford says there will be another show in New York given by their association, no matter if ^Tadison Square Garden is torn down or not. II. B. assured the writer that these are facts, and II. B. always means what he says. Charlie Pensyl, formerly of Buff Rock fame, is back into the business again breeding Single Comb White Orpingtons. Seems funny that a man can't get rid of the hen fever, that's what John Kriner savs. In the Poultry Fancier the small breeders are given the choice of position. Notice the small ads in the front of the book. ^\ ^ •> f • ^ y. » Stk; Some show secretaries try to pay a Madison Square prize on a 25c entrance fee, and about 800 paid admissions. Somebody has got to pay the fiddler. The Grand Central Banquet was a pace maker. John PeiiTer, Danville, Pa., showed two of the biggest White Orpingtons we ever saw at Williams- port. John is getting up in White Orps and he de- serves to be. It is rumored on good authority, that the Han- over Fair will enlarge their Poultry Building. All the writers in the Poultry Fancier staff are men who raise chickens — men who have made good — men whose experience is valuable to the begin- ner. Those are the kind of writers we want, and not the professionals who get $2 for every 2,000 words and try to teach people what they think they know. Selecting the Variety to Breed By Austin W. Carpenter. ITHIN the next six months thousands of men and women will have made their first venture in the poultry busi- ness. It is entirely safe to predict that ninety-nine out of every hun- dred will take up the breeding of one or more varieties of standard bred fowls. The day of the mongrel is past. Those who take up the fowls for pleasure will surely select some standard variety for the mongrel never appeals to the eye of the fancier who goes into the business simply for pleasure. Those who take up the poultry line for profit by way of egg production or market fowls find nothing these days in the mongrel. We have too many standard bred varieties that excel in both table fowls and egg production to give the mongrel the least chance along these lines. The great question which will confront those who contemplate entering the poultry field will be: "What variety or varieties shall I select?" These beginners are now spending much time reading our poultry papers and visiting our show rooms in an effort to decide upon some breed or breeds. No better course can be pursued. As a rule our poultry publications do not discriminate between varieties. In fact they dare not as their patrons are breeders of nearly every known variety. Of course it is true that individual contributors on special varieties are apt many times to let their great admiration for a certain breed swell their eulogy to a far too great extent, yet most of our writers give only the true merits of their chosen variety. Draw your first con- clusion from the knowledge you get from your poul- try publications. Form your second conclusion in the show room. The poultry show is a strong ed- ucational factor. It should be visited by the per- sons about to enter the poultry industry. Here you can get a true idea of the various varieties of fowls. See how they look ; observe how they act ; secure a true outline of their characteristics and after a close study of each variety go home with your mind made up as to the breed or breeds you will take under your supervision. However, there are other matters to take into consideration in determining what variety to select. They are in concise topics as follows: First — Facilities. Fancy poultry for either pleasure or profit will result in failure if the proper facilities are not to be had. If the fancier is confined to a city lot or small village property he will have to keep his fowls closely yarded. There is a vast difference in stand- ard breeds in standing confinement. If the fancier is confined to few and small quarters he should be very careful in selecting some variety that is par- ticularly adopted these surroundings. Under this heading properly comes the discus- sion of the specialty breeder. Shall the would-be fancier breed one or more varieties? I am not a C. M. Ferry, Summit, N. J., Prop. Buena Vista Poultry Yards, America's greatest breeder of Black Langshans. strong believer of specialty breeding. To be sure it takes a large amount of room to properly care for even one variety. The great majority of breed- ers this winter are short of room, the one variety men as much so as the several variety breeders. If your facilities are limited I would say keep only one breed. Above all, is this true in beginning. c 16 POULTRY FANCIER After voii have had experience and success with one variety you can add another if you have the room to do it. • , i -i r . The beginner who has lots of capital, buildnigs, room and time will make no mistake m selectnig two or three l)reeds. Don't make the fatal mistake that has been made time and time agam. 1 hat is J « ^..^if t;iirress of a lousiness npil to vour admiration iailurc is niuic ^xy our efforts than success. The same prnicple ap- DHes hi breeding fowls. No fancier can succeed StCni^i^r^cH^s^^^^^^ sonal likes and dislike's and not <>"; -^^.l-^^^^^ some fancier who has stock to sell or ib niteieste. Hon^e special variety. You are tl- one that w.ll have to care for the fowls ; you wdl have to mate them you will have to observe the good and the bad which they produce, and not your advisor. Jn conclusion let me say that once you have made vour selection, stick to the variety of your choice The poultry ^an who has a different breed each season is the one who has a balance on the debit side of the ledger. You will meet many d'sappoin - ments in the breed you select. Ih.s is true of all breeds. If you change you may meet even more disappointments. "Keeping everlasting at it is a tine motto. I care not what variety you select. It mav be the most unpopular of the standard varie- ties If vou have facilities, time and personal ad- '■''^^^'l^::<^!^on; Editor. Poultry ^ept Philadelphia ^ Poultry Farm. One of the Keystone ican Press.; Prop, of Koons iState's livest wires. in trying to breed every known variety. W e still lind some farms advertising nearly every variety it is an impossibilitv. Vou will find today that the large farms breeding several varieties have a special- ty man supervising each breed. ^-i ,, If you select one variety and stick by it until you honestlv believe vou have done it justice it wi 1 be severalVears before a second variety is added. How- ever the average person, if he devotes his entire time to the business, can very well look after two or even three breeds to good advantage. I he per- son who has to divide his time between fancy poul- try and some other line of work better take up but one variety. He will have all he finds time to do with a single breed. Second— Climate. • i i i^ Climatical conditions naturally have considerable to do in determining which variety to raise Many of the heavier breeds arc better adapted to the cold- er climates while many of the more dehcate fowls are particularly adapted to warmer climes. The modern methods of poultry house building have to a -reat extent modified the stress of climate in se- lecting varieties. With houses constructed on scientific principles nearly any varietv can be made comfortable no matter how hot or cold the weather conditions. , . r r - Third— Personal admiration of fancier. \i # t • Henry D. Riley, President, Philadelphia Poultry Association. miration for the breed backed up with brains and ambition the fowls of your choice will in due time rank with the best. Don't be in a hurry to select your variety. Give it timely consideration. Once your selection is made, stick. e " t %\\ ^< POULTRY FANCIER ir Methods of a Successful Fancier By Rev. C. E. Petersen. HE care of the little downy balls that we call chicks is not only a pleasure and recreation to the fancier, but to very many it has been the first touch of Nature that opened the eyes of those formerly blind to her manifold l)eauties. It was the unfolding of one feature of animal life ; that little l)v little opened up to us the whole domain. The pip, pip of the chick taught us to listen to the chirp of the sparrow; and the chirp of the sparrow to the singing, soaring mead- ow lark, until our gaze was lifted from earth to sky, and for one brief moment we realized that there is a religion in everything around us — a calm and lioly religion in both the breathing and unbreath- ing things of Nature, which man would do well to imitate."^ The interesting features of poultry yards and chick life have been so well described by Rev. Gilbert White in his world-famous volume, "The Natural History of Selborne," from which we can- not refrain quoting. -No inhabitants of the poultry yard seem pos- sessed of such a variety of expression and so copious a language as what we commonly call chickens. Take a chicken of four or five days old, and if there is a fly within its reach, it will immediately seize its prey with little twittering of complacency; but if a wasp or bee, at once its note becomes harsh and expressive of disapprobation, and a sense of danger. \\'hen a pullet is ready to lay, she intimates the event by a joyous and easy soft note. Of all the occurrences of their life, that of laying seems to be the most important ; for no sooner has a hen dis- burdened herself than she rushes forth with a clam- orous kind of joy, which the cock and the rest of his mistresses immediately adopt. The tumult is not confined to the family concerned, but catches from vard to vard and spreads to every homestead within hearing, till at last the whole village is in an uproar. "As soon as a hen becomes a mother, her new re- lation demands a new language. She then runs clucking and calling about and seems as agitated as if possessed. The father of the flock has also a con- siderable vocabulary: and if a bird of prey passes over, with a warning voice he bids his family be- Avare. The gallant chanticleer lias at command his amorous phrases and his terms of defiance, but the sound by which he is l)est known is his crowing; by this he has been distinguished in all ages as the countryman's clock or alarm, as the watchman that proclaims the divisions of the night. Thus tlie poet styles him 'The crested cock whose clarion sounds The silent hours.' " To the fancier, all these dift'erent sounds of both cocks, hen and chicks seem so much music. The young broods become objects of intense interest and *a great deal of time mav l)c spent among them ; they are creatures of love, and that love us. How eager we are that thev should thrive. We examine their points anxiouslv, and can almost in their early in- fancv, pronounce upon the future j^rize winners. From that moment they are marked birds and re- ceive special attention; all the tidbits fall to their share, and if there is a better coop or a choicer spot of ground than another, it is theirs. And this close attention and special care is necessary, for at this time, the young chicken has everything to make, and good nutritious feeding is an absolute essential until the process of feathering is completed, so as to make up for the unusual demand in the system. It is in this respect that so many breeders fail in producing stock up to the required size, and we say knowingly, for if the size is there, a bird, in good condition will be up to standard weight also. ':fmST PRIZE GOLbENY^VANMTTE HEM MAMSON SQUARE GARbtfi M-Y 1909-1910. BRE^ 8(.0ViHEb BY |0-H-BRUMD/\Gt: DANBURV GONN i The strain on the system of the youngsters, at this time, is great, and if proper care aiul food is not given them, the result will be undersized, or, still Worse, stunted specimens. Give them all they re- quire and no more, avoiding pampering with condi- tion powders and chick specifics. Nature does not demand such things. When you use them, you vio- late Nature's laws and practically weaken, debili- tate and finallv destroy entirely the vitaHty of your birds. Well hatched,%trong, vigorous chicks giv- en plain food at intervals will keep in fine trim and grow to their full size. For twenty-four hours after the chicks are hatched, they^ do not need any food, as nature has provided the first few meals for them in the yolk absorbed just before the exit from the shell, but this is the limit and I think the extreme limit to which anv one using rati(^nal methods should go. After that length of time the yolk has been taken 18 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER 19 into the system entire and there is no necessity of starving the chicks from twelve to forty-eight hours longer, as some breeders advocate. The fact is, that a newly hatched chick will not eat, as I have proven over and over again, and that others require food as early as from twelve to eigh- teen hours after exclusion from the shell. Nature is a good teacher and we will not go very far out of the w^ay. For the first meal, I give a little fine grit, but never mix it with the food, and then, for the next few days bread and sweet milk; that is, crumble the bread and then moisten with the milk. Mr. Charles A. Cyphers, who has made many ex- periments in the feeding of little chicks, writes as follows : "Without an exception, bread and sweet milk make the best food for a day or two, if not for the first two weeks. At the time for exclusion the crop, gizzard and intestines are filled with uric acid and other excretions, of whicn they should be cleaned. I have fed on nearly every food usually employed, and killed and dissected by the third day over one hundred chicks. Of all the foods experimented with, bread softened with sweet milk clears the crop' gizzard and starts the chicks growing the quickest." This diet may be followed with steel-cut oatmeal (sometimes called pin head oatmeal) to scratch for, and a little later on hulled oats, cracked wheat, and cracked corn may be given. Too much can- not be said in favor of oats as a frame builder. I feed ad libitum in all forms, cooked and raw, and I fVo not know of any other single grain as valuable in l)one and flesh forming properties as well cooked oatmeal, steel-cut oats and hulled corn. With me, it forms a steady diet as a grain food from time of hatching to maturity. After this, I feed regular un- hulled oats as part of their ration. A little cooked meat chopped fine will also be relished by the little fellows, and fresh green bone finely cut can also be fed to advantage, where a bone cutter is handy. It is a valuable food to facili- tate growth, particularly where the range is lim- ited. Give me hulled oats, cracked corn and green bone and I will, without any other means of feeding, build up a strain of birds wath frames so large that they will more than reach the different weights re- quired in the standard, and not be spoiled for breeding by an excess of fat. Of course we take for ofranted that Summer chicks have all the green food they want, if not, it must be supplied. When green bone is not handy bone meal is excellent. Wherever it is used, there will be no complaint of leg weakness. I use it continuously, and if its valu- able properties were fully understood, it would form one of the stai)le articles of chicken diet, es- pecially where the chicks must be kept in confine- ment. If you have plenty of spare milk, don't feed it all to the pigs. Give the chicks all they want to drink, but not to the exclusion of clean, cool water, as there are times with chicks, as with human be- ings, where nothing but water will do. For the first few weeks feed every few hours all they will eat up clean. For the next three weeks every three hours and aftei that four times a day, until they reach maturity. If the youngsters have plenty of range, three times a day, or even less will be enough. \ et it is necessarv to say this: Chickens havnig all the rani2e thev desire and compelled to hunt all day for thei'r living mature far too rapidly to make large exhibition^ fowls. Runs of medunn extent suffi- ciently large to supplv all the green food needed, afford the 'best facilities after all. They moreover are conducive to that regularity of feedmg so essen- tial to success, and so hard to practice where the range is verv extensive. Do not, under any cir- cumstances, 'leave food around to sour and then feed to the chicks, as it will kill off the best flock by causing bowel trouble. As food will sour rapid- ly after making, particularly in hot weather, no more should be'made at a time than needed. A lit- tle more trouble, but it pays well, like everything else that is done as it ought to be done. When the mother shakes off the chickens, they should be moved to quarters where they will not crowd one another and they will thrive best, if kept in small flocks, say of about twenty-five chicks in each flock, for, if at this time they are at all crowded, it will be detrimental to their welfare. Chickens kept in ill-ventilated crowded quarters where the heat is extreme will never do well, and thev bare ground under the shelter of a bush or a tree. I am using to a great advantage, roosting coops six by three feet with wire front coming down twelve inches from the top of coop, running the whole length, six feet. The lower part is wood, that keeps the wind from blowing the rain on stormy days. There is also a hinged hood that keeps the rain from coming through the wire net- ting. It can be thrown back upon the roof on bright days. This admits the sunlight to purify the coop. Such a coop kept scrupulously clean makes an ideal shelter for young stock. See that the chickens in each flock are all of the same age or anyhow that they do not vary too much in size, or the chickens of larger growth will tyranize over their younger companions, gorge themselves with food while the ones of lesser growth will, for a cer- tainty, go short unle«'3 .sor.e special provisions be made so all will get iheir proper share. If the birds are reared for exhibition, or to be sold at fancy prices, the cockerels must be separated from the pullets as soon as they show signs of be- coming troublesome, which they generally do at an early age ranging from eight to fifteen weeks, ac- cording to the varietv bred. If this is done, thev will attain maturity too soon, notwithstanding al! the care that mav be bestowed on them to eet them large and w^ell proportioned. It is a dilema to know just what to do with a number of cockerels from five to six months old, for a breeder that has not a cockerel house where each l)ird can be kept sep- arate. If they are kep together in one pen, they are bound to spoil each other's plumage in a very few weeks. A strong courageous cock will keei> order to some extent and also keep them from fight- ing, but every expediency fails at last, therefore, the necessity of the cockerel house. Anyhow, any male youngster selected for exhibition, must have a separate coop and run in, in which to be condi- tioned. During the hot months be vigilant and observant,, regarding the needs of your young stock. Pro- vide plenty of shade, plenty of cold water and food %"-w ») f « t i^' at regularly, and do this without fail. Let them out early in the morning when the sun is still low ; they will hunt and enjoy life during these morning hours. At 11 a. m., feed them well, and you will see them lounge in the shady places, during the intensely hot hours of the day, every now and then, makiii"- a dart for a flv, or some insect coming with- in range. Then a few hours before sunset, they will scatter, until fed the last meal, and tlien re- tire happy and contented with chick life. Examine closely for vermin and dust freely with some good insect powder, at least once a month, and with such treatment as described, I have never failed to raise strong, hardy stock, and chick mor- tality with me has been so rare an occurrence, that it is not worth mentioning and I use both natural and artificial methods of rearing my chickens. Common sense is the best manager in the poultry yard. We will take for granted that the chickens were hatched in sea«Mi. so as to have plenty of time the cold weather sets in, and no feeding and care given them will help make them ])irds of size, though for laying purposes in the early spring they mav do as well as those hatched earlier, but as we are dealing with "Fancy" and not common market stock, this is not relative to our subject of breed- ing fancy fowls. As a rule that we cannot deviate from, fine stock must be raised in time and have their growth before printer sets in, or they will be nothing but present and future disappointments to their owners, and mind this, that we cannot be guided by exceptions, as there are such to most every rule. Extremely small eggs are sometimes all white, sometimes all yolk, and seldom have the yolk and white in propor proportions. Even if the white and yolk are properly proportioned and the eggs hatch, they are apt to produce small chickens, which make small fowls, and, if females, when prrown. lav small Wm. H. Hearsfield, Supt. Grand Cen- tral Palace Show, New York City. LOUIS E. HELLER. BRIDGETON, N. J. One of the leading judges of New Jer- sey. AUSTIN A live writers. W. CARPENTER. EAST RAN- DOLPH. N. Y. one on the Fanciers' staff of to grow into fairly matured birds, and that they came from strong, 'rol)ust breeding stock, for other- wise, all the care we can give them, will never make fine well proportioned birds. We always advocated the early hatching of chickens; and a chick hatched in the month of March is better than thr«e hatched in May. March and April are the two best months in the year for hatching purposes, and will give finer and better chicks than at any other time. June hatched chicks are responsible for much disappointment in the raising of fancy stock, and all for the sake of saving a dollar or two, when really it is waste of time and money to try to do anything with chickens hatched this late ; even the experienced breeders do not care to have them around. They are a weak- ness and not a strength, to the breed, and a cause of degeneracy of vigor, size and productiveness. It will take from six to seven months t(^ make full growth even in the small size breeds, and we cannot state truthfUiiy that a fowl is fully mature till one vear old. Young stock will stand still in their growth after eggs, an undesirable combination which doesn't make for progress. In mating, the first quality to select in either male or female, is vigor: It matters little how^ fine the birds may be, if they lack vigor the chickens will be diflicuit to rear and few be worth the trouble of rearing. Without vigor, beauty is of small moment ; indeed, beauty is largely dependent upon this foun- dation (juality, Don't sell an inferior bird alive. You can't afford to have your stock advertised by such specimens. V^ery large eggs are generally double-yolkcd. They may hatch, if incubated, but in most cases do not. The chances of getting chickens from double yolked eggs are less than one in a hundred. Mate the pens as early as convenience will per- mit in order that the l)irds may get acquainted with each other, all "scrapping" be over, and the eggs be fertile when wanted. 20 Poultry Fancier Publuked under the name Fancy Fowb for 1 0 year*. 1897 to 1907. Entered as Second Class Matter. Sept. 28. 1907. at the Post Office ut Chicago. 111., under Act of March 3, 1879. Published the 1st of each month by POULTRY FANCIER PUB. CO. F. W. DeLANCEY, Editor and Mngr. Chicago, 111., and Sellersville, Pa. OUR STAFF. F. W. DeLancey, Editor and in charge of Advertisement Department. F. D. 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While true enough we cannot be- gin to accommodate all this in a sin- gle issue, and it is not the intention to over-look anyone, hence this will be a regular monthly feature, which will interest you. cessful Poultry Journal demands our entire time and attention to that pub- Ucation, and we feel that a co^t^""^^ division of personal effort between both papers in the future would be detrimental to the interests of both. We are also actuated to some extent by the universal rule of business that impels one to dispose of his posses- sions if he feels that the financial profit or advantage justifies it. We wish to publicly acknowledge our gratitude toward all the friends of Poultry Fancier who have given their encouragement and support in the past. All business and communi- cations of any kind, intended for the writer should be addressed to trank Heck, Editor Successful Poultry Journal, 537 South Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. FRANK HECK. MY FIRST ISSUE. First of all I wish to thank every one, from the largest advertiser to the subscriber, for the loyal support given me in making this my first is- sue of Poultry Fancier. The grand success that is, little did I think that I would be able to make my first is- sue so large. But then it wasn't me. It was the men, the fanciers who rallied to my support, and I thank you one and all from the bottom of my heart. You and you alone have made all this possible. It has been my life long ambition to have my own journal. Many of the best years of my life were spent in the upbuild- ing of the poultry business. I have done my best for it, and I have tried to give my former employers, The Item Pub. Co., my best efforts, and reluctantly I quit them. The Poul- try Item was dear to me. The Item Publishing Co. was good to me. The parting was painful to me. I must forget the past and look into the fu- ture. And the pathway of the Fan- cier I am going to carve out of the unexplored regions of poultry jour- nalism. I am going to make it dif- ferent from the rest. I have no ene- mies to punish or friends to serve, and my editorial pen will not be in- fluenced by any one and it will al- ways be ready to strike in defence of a pure, clean and honest fancy, and it will always be ready to attack evils that will have a tendency to disor- ganize and disrupt. At this point it is well to remember that it is well that all poultry editors do not think alike, especially on the judging question and other important matters, but I have not changed my mind and will ex- press my views according to the dic- tates of my own conscience, and if I lose on the important question of judging that will be brought up at the next A. P. A. meeting, T, like ev- ery other good American citizen, will bow to the will of the majority and be good. But I am going to fight to a finish and fight with all my might. And in the Feb. issue we will^ re- sume our crusade acainst soliciting editors judging, and incidentally take a shot at show Secretaries for allow- ing marked catalogues to get in to the iudees' hands before they start work. Mv poHcv remains the same. Equal rights and just to all. DOES IT PLEASE YOU? If this issue of Poultry Fancier does not come up to your expectations, tell us so, and be sure and tell us where we can make improvements. It is my intentions to make the Fancier a fancier's journal in every sense of the word, published in the interest of the men who produce the stand- ard bred birds and read by the peo- ple who are willing to pay the price. The mission of Poultry Fancier is to teach breeders how to produce the beautiful standard bred birds which we believe is the foundation of all pleasure and profit in poultry raising. We know from the start that it will be impossible for us to please vou all, we are simply human and no man on earth can please you all. But we are going to do the best we can, and it is the ambition of the man behind the gun to make Poultry Fancier the leading poultry journal of the land. And we ask your co-operation in brinf'ing this about. Without the sup- l^ort of the Fancy we are powerless, with your support we will give you a magazine second to none and one that will fill a long felt need. Let us work hand in hand and heart in heart for the upbuilding of the fancy poul- try industry and a betterment of the conditions that now exist. WHAT THE POULTRY FAN- CIER IS. A journal that will stand for fair play and justice to all. A journal that will oppose soliciting editors' judging. A journal that will give full and complete show awards no matter whether you advertise or not. A journal that has no friends to serve or enemies to punish. A journal whose writers raise chickens not men who get so much per thousand words, telling what they think they know to men who know- how. A journal that will stand for the right. 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Every sub- scriber to Poultry Fancier has a num- ber of friends interested in Poultry, and I am sure no one interested would refuse to pay 25c a year for In order that the small breeder who uses the classified advertising columns and special one inch display ads. can have the largest possible chance, to get gratifying results from his advertising, Poultry Fan- cier has decided to give him every possible chance, and place all classi- fied advertisements and special one- inch display ads, in the front part of the book, instead of the last pages. This will help very materially in bringing gratifying results to the small breeder, who can only afford to carry a small ad. S. C. White Leghorns Sho>v birds our specialty. Satisfaction guaranteed. LOCUST POULTRY FARM, Chas. Newell, Fine cockerels, long backs, low tails cheap. Yearling hens and Pullets. Baby Chicks and Hatching Eggs. CANTON. PENSYLVANIA REIFF The Farmer, Breeder and Exhibitor. R. ^ S. C. W^hite Leg- horns. 'Will be better prepared to fill orders this year than ever. All stock sold except a few R. C. Cockerels. Catalogue ready February 1st. JOSEPH REIFF. R1 FAYETTEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA Tl A U U rm U nCT^ Q Blue Ribbon Winners DI\iKS\.£jlJ IVVJI^JV;^ AT ROCHESTER Have for sale 60 pullets and cockerels, brothers and sisters of 1st pen birds at Rochester. Stock sent on approval and must please. 1912 matings for egg trade will produce next seasons winners. Satisfaction guaranteed. L. B. RESSEGUIE - - - - MILLERS, N. Y. "--v. AHON FARM" N ./^ -^.-.^1^. i^md THE feed mixing problem is solved. For many years the poultrymen have needed a feed mixer that was a real mixer. Now there is one. There have been no less than four different types tried on the famous Afton Poultry Farm and their Mr. Twining pronounces the one shown in the illus- tration the best he has ever used and all he could ask for. He has given it a thorough try-out and knows of what he speaks. Because of the part Afton Farm has played in the perfect- ing of this mixer, and because of the further fact that it has done so much toward making Afton Farm more profitable, the machine bears the name Afton Fanii Feed Mixer The value and economy f home mixed feeds is well known to poultrymen. "Why pay the extra price for ready mixed feeds when you can mix your own cheaper, better, and havei' fresher? "Afton Farm" Feed Mixer is metal through- out, and will last a lifetime. It is as simple as a scoop shovel. It mixes more thoroughly and blends the feed much better than is possible to do by hand. 'With an "Afton Farm" Mixer, one man can mix a« much a* three men can by hand. It thoroughly blends both dry and moist mashes. It is a grain taver and a labor saver. \Vhen you know that it reduce* your cost of feed mixing two- thirds; and it saves a large per cent, of the feed bill ; and that it makes the feed more palatable and easier digested, you will realize that you can not afford to be without one. It is made in capacities of 15 qts., 75 qts. and 150 qts. Larger sizes for poultrymen and dairymen made to order. ■With our free booklet. "Feed Formulas" and an "Afton Farm" Feed Mixer every poultryman can be a successful feeder. Full worth of this machine is learned only by using Write today for special inducement to one man io each community to introduce the "Afton Farm" Feed Mixer. YARDLEY MT'G CO., Box D- YardUy, Pa. POULTRY FANCIER 22 m n 1 19 9 11 POULTRY FANCIER mmm^ llsllsll^^ 3 Mo. tor $2 6 Mo. for $4 Let us reason together: Poultry Fancier is published in the interests of the men who raise the high grade standard bred birdf, which is the foundation of all pleasure and prof it in Poultry raising. It is read by people who are willing to pay the price of the real fanciers product and skill. It is read by the people whose ideas of Beauty are not alone based upon pounds of flesh, and dozens of eggs. A circulation that will not pay the price of a setting of eggs, or a good bird is worthless to you. You are spending dollars in trying to hit a mark beyond your range. But how many are paying for this kind of a circulation? Is it any wonder they say advertising doesn't pay? Who is to blame? The circulation of the Poultry Fancier represents the cream, and we sell it to you without buying so much milk, (by the milk I mean circulation that will not pay the price.) It's the shot that hits the mark that wins the battle, and there is a buyer for every good bird that's raised, and for every egg that's laid. The circulation of the Fancier is the demand. Can you furnish the supply? During the next three months, our thousands of readers will spend mans thou- sands of dollars for stock and eggs, and for the price of a settting of eggs, we will insert your Add, 30 words, three times for $2.50. Come reason together, and remember, every one of Poultry Fanciers sub- scribers is interested in Poultry, and after all (in advertising). It is the shots that hit the mark that wins the battle. Now is the time. Send your add in right now to POULTRY FANCIER SELLERSVILLE :: :: PENSYLVANIA For Rates on Special Display Adds see department heading D H CD D I10B11 its The Shots That Hit the Mark That Wins The Battle Attention Classified Advertisers!! | A 30-Word Class Add % * • u ffl n u n 1 1 1 m ¥\% U 1 A Pastor's Poultry Experience By B. Monroe Posten. You see I want to help the fellow who has little cash and from the standpoint of clergymen it ought to have weight, as they are the poorest paid of any men, seldom having any money to venture on wildcat schemes. The poultry business is no trial of your faith, of course, it worketh patience, and patience success. There are several things about a clergyman's work that the poultry field helps him, and he can help the people. He needs a little extra cash, he has to buy eggs. They are sel- dom below twenty cents any more, and if he can have his own eggs they taste better and are better. He has no bill of fare at the table, but if he has fresh eggs he can have them served in about twenty ways, so he can have his own bill of fare — and fare better at that. He needs recreation. Where in all creation can he find better rest and cash combined? The study of the hen is itself a fine bit of play. She h the most wonderful of all the crea- tures of God. She is a machine, and out of a bug and a grass and a crumb and a worm, and a — oh, well, any- thing you like, she is bound to make an egg. No matter how stingy the feeder she is asked to make an egg. If a woman was asked to make a silk dress out of paper muslin she would kick: but the poor hen can't kick, so if she doesn't get the feed she has to make it out of her own body. It has been my privilege to study the hen under many different lights. 1 have bred 23 different varieties in a single season, have judged over 26,000, have raised 2,200 on half an acre, and have won over 1,200 prizes for excellence, so you see I speak not from the book altogether, but from experience. If the poor man of to-day is to have all he needs, without adding any luxuries, he is bound to have some extra cash once in a while, and there is no way with as little investment that brings so big a return. Let's see, take a $5 note, that will buy a setting of the best eggs from any of the best varieties; oftentimes you can buy very good eggs from reliable men at $2 or $3 — $15 will buy a trio. I would rather buy the latter, as you can get as many eggs from the trio as $15 will buy, and you can start double mating the next year. What do you mean by double mating, do you ask? Well, suppose you pur- chase a trio, next year you can take the male you bought, put him with the pullets you raise, and take a cockerel you raise and put him with the two hens. You can do this if you just keep a mark on them for years and do not lose vitality or good points. T have bought eggs at $1 a setting and sold $25 worth of 23 stock from them. I bought $5 worth of day-old chicks and sold $25 worth from them. I have bought a male for $25 and won $20 on the pen and sold eggs for as much more and had both left: so you see no matter which way you do you will win if you keep your eyes open. Different Kinds of Dignity. Some one will say, but you lose dignity if you do this way and stay in the ministry. Let me ask which one lowers his dignity most, the preacher who works for nothing and boards himself and gets behind and can't pay, for the church has not helped him to be able to pay as he goes, and leaves debts behind to harass the other fellow for years, or the preacher on whose coat you oc- casionally find a feather? Again, the preacher who can do sor»^ething besides preach is independent. A boy who broke down his express wagon was met by a man who said. "Oh, run to your father, he will fix it." The boy, crying, said: "No, he can't, he is a preacher." I will give you several facts. J was asked to serve a church in a large town with two railroads and four other churches, and raise a debt of $1,200 with eight years' interest due, and to live on the magnificent sum of $400 and pay my own rent, live on Fifth avenue and keep sweet- Well, the song I enjoyed most was the song of the hens who paid my way and allowed me to stay till every dollar of the debt was paid. Now another fellow comes along and adds THERE IS ' SECURITY IN HALL EOUIPMENTS HALL MAMMOTH INCUBATOR 4i The Proof of the Pudding is the Eating Thereof/' ^^ MICHIGAN POULTRY FARM OINGLC COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. CUSTOM HATCHING Lansing, Mich., Nov. 18, 1911. Hall Mammotm Incubator Co., Little Falls, N. Y. Cientlemen: -Please enter our order for two more 1 5, OOO-e^g: incubators, sanrie to be installed by February 15th. The two 15,000-egs machines which you installed at our plant last season have given us excellent satisfaction. Before purchasing our present machines, the writer made an extended trip through the East, visiting the largest poultry plants in the country. It was soon decided that the Hall was the best machine for us to buy, and our own experience with these ^ incubators during the past hatching season has sub- stantiated the opinion we formed after making the above investigation, that the Hall is the best Incubator on the market. No incubator, or hen either, could hatch better chicks than those hatched by our Hall machines. We have shipped these chicks to all parts of the United States, east of the Rocky Mountains. The reports received from our customers go to pr^ve that the chicks must have been strong and properly incubated to have stood their long journeys and to have given the excellent satisfaction which they have. , , ,. , • u- The moisture, heat and ventilation are so perfectly supplied in your machine that we sincerely believe that these incubators hatch every egg that could be hatched, ,,„,p:tv^ even under a hen. For several years wc have operated some of the best individual machines made (390 egg capacity ), hetrin to hatch the larcfe per cent, that the Hall has. • ,- , • i i ' i. u* • i We have had a big demand for custom hatching also, and our customers are all well satished with the ^results obtained. Wishing you continued success, we are Yours very respectfully, r „.. Michigan Poultry Farm. Per H. E. Robfrtson. I. more evidence needed to convince you that HALL MAMMOTH INCUBATORS are absolutely the best? Investigation convinced Mr. Robertson, but thorough trial ha. proven the indisputable fact. Write today for free catalog, "Fact and Argument. THE HALL MAMMOTH INCUBATOR COMPANY, LfTTLETAKr?: but they did not 24 100 to the membership. Say. did I lose dignity or did I not raise the dignity of the church? 1 will mention another instance. This time 1 was invited to serve two churches that had long been given up as hopeless cases, at least twelve preachers had quit the job. Well, again the hens sang the song of deliv- erance and in four years of awful struggle 1 spent $2,:]00 on one of the churches and moved it to a more de- sirable location, and to-day it is do- ing fine and gave me the best letter of reference 1 ever expect to get this side of heaven. The dignity of a king is one thing and the dignity of a man who tries to preach the gospel in this trying age is another. My blaster served the people. I want to. If I can show my people how to make $100 a year more out of their chickens 1 am theirs to do it. and will help the whole Christian cause. I am a traitor if T don't. Too many preachers are worse than dead men; that is, they take up more room. To me, as a pastor, there must be nothing that a farmer has to con- tend with that dare be foreign to me. If I ever expect to be able to keep him near my heart, I must experience POULTRY FANCIER the things he does or I am as far away as the starry heavens. I have spent night after night asleep on the fair grounds trying to find out why the fellows whom the church has given up did not go to church. I tind the preachers are so far away from the average farmers, they cannot un- derstand what they say even if they do hear them preach. There are several reasons why I am interested in poultry: First, I like it; second, it pays; third, I can help get comforts for my people; fourth, I can glorify God in the production of the best. Which Was First, the Hen or the Egg? It doesn't make any difference, you can commence at either, but com- mence right. Don't make a mistake in starting, for if you fall down when you start maybe the other fellow will win before you get picked up. Let's start with the hen, for Jt is natural; if you start with the Gg^, where did you get the egg, will be asked by some fellow looking on and maybe you can't tell him, and you are stuck. 1 want to know whose son I am be- fore 1 want to kiio.w who I am. It makes a real difference you will hnd. My father always said if you have any respect for my feelings don t do this or that, so it is in the chicken busi- ness. Start with nothing but thor- oughbred stock. This talk of buying a thoroughbred male and breeding up is a want of something new to say. You can not in forty years breed the dunghill out of a flock of fowls 1 (lonH care where you get the male. Now, in order to get eggs to hatch you ought to begin a year ahead. Last year I began my breeding for this season. I selected my pen. They were fed for eggs with high and strong fertility. This very day I tested out eight eggs out of 120 and all the eight were from one hen, every egg fertile from thirteen hens. This hen had laid three different times a double yolk egg, and not one of her eggs hatched. I selected 21 hens out of 128 hatched, and in 44 days they laid 881 eggs that were as highly fer- tile as I ever knew. I never put a hen in a yard because I am one short, but because she belongs in that yard and nowhere else. I set 25 eggs from one hen and all the eight pul- lets hatched were exhibited at the same show and not 1 1-4 point differ- ence in score of all. Look well after S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS Breeding of Stay White Orpingtons our speciality. Stock and eggs for sale. A number of our yards will be ^nhz *"' ' "'"' "''' '"" AUG- a'^A^N^sir ""' iw'%&^^ BRADY S CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS AT AMERICA'S GREAT SHOWS. They win on their merits in competition with the world's greatest breeders. At Wilhamsport, Pa., the great show of Pa., I won all five firsts and many 2nds and 3rd, and specials too numerous to enumerate in this space. Blood lines tell the tale. The Crystal Quality strain will start you successfully. Upwards of 1000 grand birds for sale. Send for catalogue. W^HITE ORPINGTON FARM j. s, brady. Mgr, BOX P. F., PARKERS LANDING, PA. WE REFER TO ^ Destroys Uce and Mites and Prevents prot Homer w. Jackson #^ the Spreading of Infectious Diseases ProL C L. Opperman M Use Zenoleum in the Incubator and get hen-hatched Prof. W. R. Graham M conditions. Dip the eggs in Zenoleum ^d/revent white wk Curtis & Co # diarrhoea. The biggest breeders m the world have adoP^^^ W. R. Curtis & Co. V 2;^^iemn for these purposes and recommend its use to You. Michael E. Beyer ^ ^- Prof. F. C Elf ord Caylord Blair U. R. Fishel Owen Farms pjrof. D. J. Lane Prot J. P. Landry ProL W. A. Brown Prof. James E. Rice Prof. George W. Carver ASK THEM ABOUT IT An 8-ounce can of Zenoleum express paid to your Station 35 cents. ^ Nsijssss* Zenoleum Lice Powder, at dealers, 25 cents. Postpidd* 35 cents. A CARBOLIC, CRESOL. COAL-TAR PREPARATION A Disinfectant that won't Poison, won't Explode, won t Bum .... _» _iii ►M im hflna of lice tnitos and germ filth— it cnree and prevents all orfllnsry «ilt?;%X2 and 5!US-SnL?n.'^thiT*bM u'luluriou.-ia^^re. cleaaliue.» and «fe«uard. '^ar poulirVs health and your own ^^roflU.^^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ,^_^ oven what you tWnk It Sold LVery where ought to be, lou can have your money »»ck-no srK"ment, no ^\I J * „ Aofc ,rnnr Hftnlfir flrBt. but iuiist uDou Zenoleum and don't take a BubgtituU— *t?*h'.' ^^o^T^'.uppl AJu-iend^h. ordeT to u -and we will deliver to your station charge, pre- "«^?^ W»1 il S^ 5 Ml $6 25 8K«..iie. 25c at your dealer.. 35c from us postpaid l^QUal- *'fibon%raY^ornlHlve Stock. Write for free book ^Chicken Chat. •'^ Uyouhav. live-stock ask for "Votorinary Advi«,r." Your name on a portal will do. The Zenncr Disinfecfant Co., P. F. Lafayette »Ye., Detroit, Micli. WE REFER TO Prof. F. H. Stonebum Prof. A. A. Brigham Dr. N. W. Sanborn J. H. Drevenstedt Prof. J. S. Jeffrey Pittsfield Farms A. F. Hunter Miller Purvis Bertha M. Rigg T. E. Quisenberry Prof. W. a Halpin Prof. H. L. Kempster Prof. T. E. Schreiner Prof. W. A. Lippincott THEY HAVE USED IT ^ ; I j^ I t f » ¥ % the hen, the eggs will take care of themselves. About Poultry Feeds and Feeding. After I have selected the ones I want, then to the feed bin I go. I fill a hopper with mixed grain (whole grain); have a hopper full of dry ground grain, no wet mash at any time or for any purpose, the hen can wet her own mash as wet as she pleases, and it pleases you to see her do it. Grit and oyster shells are always on hand. Give her a grind- stone and let her grind her own grain. Have a number of cigar boxes tilled with oats each not quite half full, commencing, say, on Monday, wet number 1; Tuesday, wet number 1 and 2; Wednesday, wet all three, and so on until all are wet. When the first one is ready to feed you will have another box empty, and how they will enjoy the sprouted oats when other green food is out of reach. If you take a little piece of cloth or bagging cut the size of each box and keep on them all the while they will sprout sooner; the wet cloth has a tendency to keep the oats moist. One box is enough to feed 40 hens a day. Don't let it grow too long, it gets tough and you m^y have to open the crop to see what's up and all might be up at that. I often do open a crop and sew it up after filling with bread and milk with pepper on. Feed cabbage! Yes, sir, 1 always have a head hung up so they can get at it. They don't w^nt to be jumping for it, however, as it is unnatural to be jumping when egg heavy. Feed beets and turnips; take a board, drive ten-penny nails through it, tack up against the wall a foot from the floor and take a half turnip or beet, stick on the nail and they will work it all up into eggs. I like to boil oats for a feed every other day during the winter; soak them over night in warm water, let simmer on stove till night, then feed about 4 o'clock. Dry oats are liable to injure the crop. Oats are full of protein and. of course, when soaked, are rich in water, and eggs are nearly all water. Eggs and strawberries are alike in that they are 9-10 water, but how different. Sunflower seeds are cheap and make an excellent feed in the late summer and early fall; they hurry feathers back to place, they are good to help fatten the poor fowls. The Baby Chicks. Well, for my part, I cannot get enough hatched so buy from one to twenty-five hundred every year. They POULTRY FANCIER are shipped the day they are taken from the incubator; they cannot be shipped after they are fed as they will crowd. We get them ofY when dry enough to take from the machine. I had 1,100 come in one day, only three dead in coming 400 miles and on the road twelve hours. I have brooders ready for their re- ception, bran on the floor and grit little chick size. Then I start them to drinking, as I take them out of the box, sticking each bill in a dish of water and putting the chicks under the hover. They will learn the rest themselves. I plow up my yard and sow to oats, then drill in sunflower seeds in rolls four feet apart. This soon makes shade and a fine hiding place from hawks, also the best kind of feed m fall when the chickens are ready for winter. Chickens are fed nothing un- til they are 72 hours old. Little chicks, when they leave the shell, take all they have left of the yolk along with them so need nothing until this is got- ten out of the crop. Four-fifths of the bowel trouble comes from too early feeding, the crops get irritated, and everything else goes wrong. You don't need to be from Missouri either. I don't think your chicks will ever have white diarrhoea if you are care- ful about feed for the first week. It is not disease, it is a result of some trouble; it is not a cause, it is an efTect. Usually a sickly and deathly look follow^s. The only feed they get is little chick food, nothing but the real hard grain feed. This way hard- ens the crop and lessens the chances of death. Beef scraps for the little fellows are necessary to give them the growth demanded of them. I separate the pullets from cockerels as soon as pos- sible, both do better, no fighting and less other trouble. As soon a? they are big enough, I change from the small to the large scratch food. Don t buy any old kind either. Some manu- facturers put in a lot of cracked corn and leave out the other more neces- sary needs and say it is immense for the chicks. It is an immune fraud. Look at it, don't buy a bit until you look at it. I happened in a store when the agent was there. He did not know who I was but in conver- sation lansfhinglv asked if any one had any kick about the chick feed. This storekeeper whispered, "Only the preacher and he has a hawk eye." Don't buy any stock foods. A large per cent, of the poor hatches can be laid at the door of too much of these mysterious egg producers. 25 Water is very necessary; don't let the chicks subsist by hunting for it. A man called me up on the phone one day, saying, "My hens are dying." Well, it was as 1 expected. All the water they got was in the barnyard, the foul stuff, and then he asked me, "What's up?" Well, I told him to take soda water, not from the druggist's fountain, but common baking soda and water, pour some down the chicks' throats, then hold their heads down till it runs out; do this again, then give them clean water. Ever had gapes? No sir, I never did, don't want to bother with them, too much trouble to horse hair them out. I don't think any one ought to have them either. Plow up your fal- low ground, give it a dressing of lime in the fall and get eggs from a fellow who doesn't have gapes in his flock. Here comes in the selection for strong vitality again; good, strong parents never have chicks with these troubles. If you do get them and can spare the time, take a horse-hair, make a loop and twist it around the worm, or buy a gape-work extractor for 25 cents. Don't be bothered with head lice, get at them before they arrive, make it so hot they won't stop ofT at all. Kerosene and lard with- out any trouble, will set them out of a place to live. Sicilian Buttercups, Silver Cam- pine Diamond Jubilee Orpingtons. Eggs $2 per 15. Single Comb Reds. Col. Wyandottes, Eggs $1.00 per 15. A few Buttercupf Cockerels for sale at $3.00 each. E. H. Adams ■ Ontwood, Pa, Paint Without Oil Remarkable Discovery That Cuts Down the Cost of Paint Seventy- Five Per Cent. A Free Trial Package is Mailed to Everyone Who Writes A L. Rice, a prominent manufacturer of Adams. N.Y., has discovered a process of making a new kind of paint without the use of oil. He calls it Powdrpaint. It comes m the form ot a dry powder and all that is required is cold water to make a paint weather proof, fire proof and as dur- able as oil paint. It adhers to any surface, wood, stone or brick, spreads and looks like oil paint and costs about one-fourth as much. Write to Mr. A. L. Rice, Manufacturer. 125 North Street, Adams. N. Y., and he will send you a free trial package, also color card and full information showing you how you can save a good many dollars. Write to-day. Aristocrat Strain Crowther*s S. C. Rhode Island Reds THE STRAIN THAT SWEPT CHICAGO 1910 The strain that is winning in the hands of my customers in almost every nooli and corner of the countnf. A strain that is going to continue to win because they represent the perfected product of many years careful breeding. Some time, some day you are going to get Aristocrats; why not start right now? 1912 mating list ready January 15. Stock for sale. IRA M. CROWTHER. Originator of the Aristocrats BOX P. F.. WILLOUGHBY, O. 26 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER D D m Why Hesitate ? Now is the time to order your breeders for the spring and the time to place your orders for the early eggs; later the price of breeders will go up and eggs will be sold, so you will not be able to get them when you want them. We have a splendid lot of White Wyandotte males at prices from $5 each up. White Wyandotte females from $3 each up. Columbian Wyandotte males from $5 each up. Columbian Wyandotte females from $3 each up. Silver Penciled Rock males from $5 each up. Silver Penciled Rock females from $3 each up. S. C. White Leghorn males from $3 each up. S. C. White Leghorn females from $2 each up. Buff Cochin Bantam males and females from $2 ea. up. White Muscovy Ducks at $10 a pair. All birds raised on free range and strong healthy stock. Order what you need early and get a good selection. i^lR&T WHITic. WYAHi^OTiL. COCK GRAND CENTRAL PALACE-NewTorklOll RQCKmLL POULTRY FARM - O^ainin^.KT Our prices are reasonable and the quality can not be excelled. HUNDREDS OF SHOW BIRDS for the coming shows conditioned and shipped ready for the show room. Write for our large catalogue giving our complete and remarkable winnings for the past six years. ' ROCK HILL POULTRY FARM, OSSINING, N. Y. F. W. COREY MANAGER Z] [ n d U • f D D D M • * D % •- f ^Wf* How Much Money Do I Need to Start in the Poultry Business? This question is quite frequently asked by people who are very much interested in starting up the poultry business. There are many ways to start, and it seems to me that if you wish at any time to make a success, it would be a very good idea for an inexperienced hand to start on a very small scale, as in my past experience 1 have found that it must be learned, and by starting on a small scale, you are not paying quite as much tor your knowledge as if you were to undertake a good sized place where your expenses would make your in- come look very small. Yet I dare say all knowlegde that is learned through your own experience is well learned and paid for. To get the inside track of making a success in poultry raising is like any other business, and if our ama- teurs could take a position on a suc- cessful poultry farm for a few months they would, without a doubt, learn many very important things, for which otherwise the beginner may pay dear. Still so many do not like the idea of working on a poultry farm for the wages that are offered to an inexperienced hand. It is very true that the wages offered to such Avork- men are not very high, and the work is steady and quite hard; nevertheless it is the only place to gain the prac- tical knowledge of poultry keeping. You will soon learn what should be done when you start for yourselr. There is another point which 1 wish to impress upon the minds of those who have not already learned. If you should be fortunate enough to get around and visit a few poultry farms, especially those who have not made a success, there you may see . what vou should not do, and such Free A Real Egg Getter Recipe Hens Lay whether They want to or not A. R. Sayler Drug Co.. A:lentown, Pa. ^A9663^ SAMPLES FREE Send naina on po»t»l nvw fiT free lampleg , of moft complete line of highest quality band* Smith Spalpd for every use. Or order now from this adTertlsement. «^ Money hack If you want It. 8M1TI1 SEALED. Used by America's leaillng Fanciers. Prices: 1 '1, aoc: 2;., 5nc;60, f 1 ; r 10O.|l..')<)-6<>iM660; l(XK),»12.5(i;postpald. LEADER AD- JUST A llLE: Smoothest, inos t secure fastanlnK ever Invented. Prices trftpald: 12. 15c; 25, -jac; 60. 4(>e; 10(),06c; 25O,$1.5();M»0,|2.75;1000,»5.25. Samples of these and other styles Free — also fine booklet. THKKKYKS-DAVISCO., Ltd., Mfrs. IM'pt. 540, Hnttle ^-^ t'rt'C'L, Mich. Leader Adjustable 21 CsomethinC to crow about ) HEN-E-TA JOUT30% PURE BONE ASH NO OTHER I NO OTHER BONE NEEDED I GRIT NEEDED> ' NO MORE BONE CUrnRS HEEDED- )N0MOBB BEEF-5CRAP5 NEEDED- NO MORE CHARCOAL REEDED* HOMORE 0Y5TEMBELl5NEEaD^ 100 lb« • • $2.2S ^_^^ — BOO lb« - - 9.00 Balance? Ration Formulas Free If you will give os your dealers name and address. HEN-B-TA BONE CO. . NEWARK, h!v H>gin7.. lO- rLEMINCTON. WVA.^ VALUABir BOOKLCT points may save the beginner enough to start a small place. You may think it is a loss of time and money to work on a poultry plant for six months or a year. You may think the poultry business can be learned in a short time, but get out and see practical people work, then you may change your mind. Now if you do not care to get out and work for others, you are safe to start on a small scale and still make 27 your poultry. So I am going to look until 1 find the place that I feel sure is for poultry. Take some people, for instance. They never look as to where they locate, and how their houses are facing, especially those who go in without any experience. My advice would be if your capital is limited, and you object to work on other plants, is to start with a few good thoroughbred fowls. And do not keep another kind whatever, as one good hen is worth two of anv other kind. It costs no more to keep good stock than pooi, and takes the same attention. Still the returns are larger on the thoroughbred than the common. And if you get a nice flock \ \V. Theo. Wittman, Allentown. Pa.. President Pennsylvania Branch American Poul- try Association and Supterintendent Poultry Department. Allentown Fair Mr Witt- man is leading the fight against .soliciting editors judging and was re-elected by a big majority on his standpat position on this subject. a success. A party called on the writer only a few days ago, saying he is looking for a farm to start rais- ing poultry. He had something over one year's experience in poultry farm work. After looking around at dif- ferent places that I hear are for sale, it seems quite hard for me to find just what I want. People who have little or no experience would take most any of those farms that were cheap, as the owner who was t!-ying to make a sale, thought it was the finest place in the land to raise poul- try. But we did not see our way clear after we learned that success sometimes depends on the location. T have learned in this short time that it is quite an important point as to where and how your land is for of good birds you will have some- thing to be proud of as well as profit- able. You will not need to put up a large poultry house to start with. If you start to raise your stock just build a few colony houses. Put your young stock in such places and scatter them about not close together. Let your young stock run all over the farm. I would say the more room they have the better. This would let the be- ginner get some idea of what was wanted for the next season. And his expense building the colony houses would be very small. And they would always come in handy, no matter how large a plant was wanted after he has learned what was and what was not needed. John J. Ritz, Roslyn. N. Y. 28 COATESVILLE, PA., SHOW. Featured by three large classes of Single-comb Rhode Island Reds, Buff Orpingtons and White Leg- horns, the Coatesville Poultry and Pigeon Association opened its exhi- bition in the skating rink of that town, and the four judges began the task of awarding prizes and special premiums. The judges were A. P. Ingram, West Chester; F. G. Bean, Collegeville; W. J. Stokes and E. V. L. Turner, Philadelphia. Nearly fifteen hundred chickens of the fancy feathered variety occupied pens in the big show, that excelled anything of its kind ever held in the state, with the exception of Philadel- phia, and strutted for honors, and almost every fowl received some sort of recognition from the judges, who were ably assisted by George Gor- such, of New Windsor, Md., and Norris G. Temple, of Pocopson. COATESVILLE, PA.. AWARDS. Barredi Plymouth Rocks— 1st. Henry D. Riley; 213, Henry D. Riley; 3d, Miss M. J. Heal J; 4th, W. L. Morris; 5th, H. B. Cooper, llr., 1st hen. Henry D. Riley; 2d. Henry f). Riley; 3d, C. B. Fairweather; 4th, Miss M. J. Healy; 5th, W. L. Mor- ris. Cockerel— 1st, Henry D. Riley; 2d. C. B. Fairweather; 3d, Henry D. Riley; 4th Henry D. Riley; 4th, Edward M. Marsh; 5th, Miss M. .J. Healy. Pullet— 1st, Henry D. Riley; 2d, Henry D. Riley; 3d, Miss M. J. Healy; 4th, Charles E. Hallacher; 5th, Morgan W. Pawling. White Plymouth Rock— Cock— 1st. Wal- ter R. Hughes; 2d, James H. Morris; 3d, .r. C. Rickert. Hen— 1st, Walter R. Hughes; 2d, J. C. Rickert. Cockerel— 1st, Walter R. Hughes; 2d, J. C. Rick- ert; 3d, H. W. Cochran. Pullet— 1st, Walter R. Hughes; 2d, J. C. Rickert; 3d. H. W. Cochran; 4th, Mary W. Rake- Buff Plvmouth Rock — Cock— 1st. M. L. Ritchie; 2d, M. L. Ritchie; 3d, Howard E. Carson; 4th. Howard E. Carson; 5th, POULTRY FANCIER Carl Rauscher. Hen— 1st, M. L. Ritchie; 2d, M. L. Ritchie; 3d, Howard Brown; 4th, Carl Rauscher. Cockerel— 1st, M. L,. Ritchie; 2d, M. L. Ritchie; 3d, Howard Brown; 4th, Howard Brown; 5th. M. L. Ritchie. Pullet— 1st, Howard E. Carson; 2d, Howard E. Carson; 3d, M. L. Ritchie; 4th, M. L. Ritchie; 5th. Howard Brown. Silver Laced Wyandottes— Cockerel— 1st, George G. Gent; 2d, Elmer E. Ram- bo. Pullet— 1st, 9. Frankhauser; 2d, George E. Gent; 3d. S. Frankhauser. Golden Wyandottes— Cock— 1st, M. L. Ritchie; 2d, M. L. Ritchie. Cockerel— 1st, M. D. Ritchie; 2d, M. L. Ritchie; 3d M. L. Ritchie; 4th, M. L. Ritchie. Pullet —1st, M. L. Ritchie; 2d. M. L. Ritchie; 3d, M. L. Ritchie. ^ _ ^ White Wyandottes— Cock— 1st, E, R. A. Litzan; 2d, H. B. Cooper, Jr.; 3d, Clyde L. Lobb. Hen— 1st, E. R. A. Litzan; 2d, W. W. Bohn; 3d, W. W. Bohn; 4th, H. B. Cooper, Jr. Cockerel— 1st, W. W. Bohn; 2d, E. R. A. Litzan; 3d, Clyde L. Lobb. Pullet— 1st, E. R. A. Litzan; 2d, Charles Brodell; 3d, Clyde L. Lobb. Buff Wvandottes — Cock— 1st, E. J. Chandler; 2d, G. H. Bentley. Hen— G. H. Bentley; 2d, E. J. Chandler. Cockerel— 1st, E. J. Chandler; 2d. G. H. Bentley; 3d, G. H. Bentley; 4th, G. H. Bentley. Pullet— 1st, G. H. Bentley; 2d, G. H. Bentley; 3d, G. H. Bentley; 4th, E. J. Columbian Wyandottes— Cock— 1st, E. J. Chandler; 2d. B. W. Cooper. Hen— 1st B. W. Cooper; 2d, E. J. Chandler. Cockerel— 1st, B. W. Cooper; 2d, Wm. S. Stokes; 3d, E. J. Chandler; 4th, H. R. Bennett Pullet— 1st, H. R. Bennett; 2d, B. W. Cooper; 3d, E. J. Chandler. Partridge Wyandottes — Cock — 1st, M. S. Ritchie. Black Java— Cockerel— 1st, Norris G. Temple. ^ ^ ^r American Dominique— Hen— 1st, Norris G. Temple. , _ ^ R. C. Rhode Island Red— Cock— 1st, Maple Poultry Yards; 2d, E. J. Chand- ler; 3d. J. H. Hershey. Hen— 1st, J. J. Murray, Newark. Del.; 2d, Maple Poul- try Yards; 3d. J. H. Hershey. Cockerel — 1st, J. J. Murray, Newark, Del.; 2d, L. Schulmeister; 3d. E. J. Chandler; 4th, Mrs. Alfred Dallet; 5th, Wm. H. Schultz. Pullet— 1st. Wm. H. Schultz; 2d. E. J. Chandler; 3d, Mrs. Alfred Dallett; 4th, L. Shulmeister; 5th, Echola Poultry S. C. Rhode Island Red— Cock— 1st, Manle Poultry Yards; 2d, Ivy wood Poul- ?;v'^^T?flrm 3d L. W. Maxson; 4th, A. L. try tarm, 6a i^ v (^, y^Q^ Hen— 1st, Silknitter: 5th, W- ^- Jh 9h M-inle Poul- Ivywood Poultry Farm; 2d, Maple i-oui V;f ^""V l^axsor^CockTJSst'^Yv^: t'ood'poiury'Farm; 2d. Ivywood Poultry Farm- 3d, Mrs. Alfred Dallett; 4th, A. L. l^lkStte? 5th. D W. Maxson^ Pullet- ist Ivvwood Poultry Farm; 2d, Mrs. a. milett; 3d. ivywood Poultry Fa^m; 4th Maple Poultry Yards; 5th. L. W. Max 'Tight Brahmas-Cock-lst Norris G. Tomnlp Hen — 1st, M. L. LuawicK, ^u, ylrrisa. Temple;' 3d Norris G Temple: itu Norris G Temple; 5th, JNorris u. Temple Cockerel-lst. Norns G. Tem- ple 2d Norris G. Temple; 3d, Norris G. Temple 4th, Norris G Temple. Pullet —1st, Norris G. Temple. ^ ^ ^^ . ^ Dark Brahamas-Cock-lst, Norris G. Temnle Hen— Norris G. Temple. S Cochfn-Cock-lst, Norris G. Tem- ple 2d Norris G. Temple; 3d, Norris G. TeriDle- 4th, Norris G. Temple. Hen— 1st Norris G. Temple; 2d, Norris G. Tem- ple' 3d Norris G. Temple; 4th, Norris G. Temple. Cockerel-lst, Norris G. Tem- ple 2d, Norris G. Temple; 3d. Norris G. Temple- 4th Mrs. A. Williams. Pullet -Tst, Norris G. Temple;. 2d. Norris G. Temple; 3d. Mrs. A. Williams; 4th, Nor- ris G. Temple; 5th. Norris G. Temple. Partridge Cochin-Cock-lst Norris G. Temple. Hen— 1st, Norris G. Temple. Pullet— 1st, Norris G. Temple. White Cochin— Pullet— 1st, Norris G. Temple. Black Cochin-Cock-lst, Norris G. Temple. Hen— 1st, Norris G. Temple. Black Langshan— Cock— 1st. Norris G. Temple. Hen— 1st. Norris G. Temple. Cockerel-lst, Walter T. Massey; 2d, Mrs. J. A. Miller; 3d, Norris G. Temple. Pullet— 1st, Walter T. Massey; 2d, Mrs. .las. A. Miller; 3d, Mrs. Jas. A. Miller; 4th. Norris G. Temple. White Langshans— Cock— 1st. Norris G. Temple. Hen— 1st, Norris G. Temple. Cockerel— 1st. Norris G. Temple. Pullet — Norris G. Temple. Blue Andalusian— Cockerel— 1st, Norris G. Temple. Pullet— 1st, Norris G. Tem- ple. S. C. Brown Leghorns — Cock — 1st, M. L. Ludwick; 2d, M. L. Ludwick. Hen — 1st, M. L. Ludwick; 2d. M. L. Ludwick; 3d. George C. Gorsuch. Cockerel — 1st. W. W. Mast; 2d, M. L. Ludwick; 3d, C. A. ROSE AND S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS The great winners at great shows. Space is too limited to enumerate our wms at Madison Square, Grand Central Palace, Allentown. Portland, etc., where we made the greatest wins ever recorded. We have Show birds for sale and breeding birds that will produce show birds. They are line bred, tried and true. We have choice cockerels, pullets and hens for sale at reasonable prices. Also 1st Madison Square cock for f25. Send for literature. THE GALE POULTRY PLACE. 64 Center St.. New Haven. Conn. 400 AND 600-EGG SURE HATCH INCUBATORS The Sure Hatch Incubator Company is now building its famous machines in 400 and 600-egg sizes. This is done in response to a continued demand for larger machines. These new sizes have been thoroughly tested and rank right up with the other sizes of the Sure Hatch. Their method of construction makes them far superior to any other make of equal capacity. Look at the picture of the 600-egg machine on this page and note the economy of floor space; how they are built in sections, one above the other; each is heated with its own lamp and can be run separately from the others; can set 200, 400 or 600 eggs at a time--as you may happen to be fixed for eggs; no waste of heating any more space than necessary to take the number of eggs you want to set. Any of the chambers can be set any time without interfering with either of the others. Can be easily taken apart and re-assembled in a few minutes. Seven Sizes of Sure Hatch Incubators Running from 50 to 600-egg, enables us to fit out a beginner, or a city lot dweller who may want only a few chicks, to the extensive breeder who hatches thousands of them. They are all built on plans laid down by the U. S. Government and described in Bulletin No. 236. Send for our catalogue and the Bulletin. Both sent free. Send right away for Catalogue and Bulletin. Address: SURE HATCH INCUBATOR CO. BOX 147 FREMONT, NEBRASKA m 9 f • # i % & W. L. Gay; 4th, C. A. & W. L. Gay; 5th, M. L. Ludwick. Pullet— 1st, M. L. Ludwick; 2d, M. L. Ludwick. R. C. Brown Leghorn — Cockerel — 1st, Charles J. Lindsay. S. C. White Leghorn— Cock— 1st, Dr. C. Dowlin; 2d, Joseph T. Watson; 3d, E. E. Brubaker; 4th, Charles J. Lind- say. Hen— 1st, H. C. Wack; 2d, E. E. Brubaker; 3d, P. R. Schmaltz; 4th, E. E. Brubaker; 5th, Joseph Russell. Cock- erel—1st, H. C. Wack; 2d, I. Houck; 3d, Delaware Deckerie; 4th. Ecohla Poultry Farm. Pullet— 1st, H. C. Wack; 2d, E. E. Brubaker; 3d, Joseph T. Watson; 4th, H. C. Wack; 5th, P. R. Schmaltz. R. C. White Leghorn — Cockerel — 1st, G. F. Beale. Pullet— 1st. G. F. Beale. S. C. Buff Leghorn— Cock— 1st, W. L. Mateer; 2d, Buff Leghorn Poultry Yards; 3d, Buff Leghorn Poultry Yards; 4th, E. J. Chandler; 5th, Gap Poultry Yards. Hen — 1st, Buff Leghorn Poultry Yards; 2d, Buff Leghorn Poultry Yards; 3d, George C. Gorsuch; 4th, E. J. Chandler. Cockerel — 1st, Buff Leghorn Poultry Yards; 2d, E. J. Chandler; 3d. George C. Gorsuch; 4th, Gap Poultry Yards. Pul- let—1st, Buff Leghorn Poultry Yards; 2d, Warren L. Mateer; 3d, Warren L. Ma- teer; 4th, George C. Gorsuch. Silver Duckwing Leghorn — Cock — 1st, George C. Gorsuch. Hen — 1st, George C. Gorsuch. S. C. Black Minorca — Cock — 1st. Hughie Moore. Hen — 1st, Hughie Moore; 2d, Hughie Moore. Cockerel — 1st, Hughie Moore; 2d, Hughie Moore. Pullet — 1st, Hughie Moore; 2d. Hughie Moore. Silver Gray Dorkings — Cock — 1st, How- ard Brown. Hen — 1st, Howard Brown. Cockerel — 1st, Howard Brown. Pullet — 1st, Howard Brown. Red Caps — Cock — 1st, Norris G. Tem- ple. Hen — 1st. Norris G. Temple. S. C. Orpingtons — Cock — 1st. J. M. Root, Jr.; 2d, J. M. Root, Jr.; 3d, George N. Schroth; 4th, R. S. Roberts; 5th, Ash- ton W. Mann. Hen — 1st, George N. Schroth; 2d, George N. Schroth; 3d, R. S. Roberts; 4th, J. M. Root. Jr. Cocker- el-lst. J. M. Root, Jr.; 2d, R. S. Rob- erts; 3d, R. S. Roberts; 4th, Joseph Rus- sell; 5th, E. Lewis Golden. Pullet— 1st, George N. Schroth; 2d, Matthew Minch; 3d, R. S. Roberts; 4th. J. M. Root, Jr.; 5th, Ashton W. Mann. S. C. Black Orpington — Cock — 1st. R. S. Roberts; 2d. Charles Fraser. Hen— J St. R. S. Roberts. Cockerel-lst, R. S. Roberts. Pullet— 1st, R. S. Roberts. S. C. White Orpington— Cock— 1st, J. P. Ringwalt; 2d, J. P. Ringwalt; 3d, Wil- liame E. Peerce; 4th, Charles Fraser. Hen— 1st, J. P. Ringwalt; 2d, J. P. Ring- wait; 3d, R. S. Roberts; 4th. Chas. Fras- er; 5th, Wm. E. Peerce. Cockerel — 1st, J. P. Ringwalt; 2d, J. P. Ringwalt; 3d, W. W. Bohn; 4th. J. P. Ringwalt; 5th, M. O. Singer. Pullet— 1st, J. P. Ring- wait; 2d, J. P. Ringwalt; 3d, W. W. Bohn; 4th, Charles Fraser; 5th, F. N. Biokel. R. C. White Orpington— Cock— 1st, E. J. Chandler. Hen— 1st. E. J. Chandler. Cockerel-lst. E. J. Chandler. Pullet— 1st. E. J. Chandler. White Crested Black Polish— Cock— 1st, E. J. Chandler. Hen— 2d, E. J. Chandler. Cockerel — 1st, E. J. Chand- ler. Pullet— 1st, E. J. Chandler. Silver Spangled Hamburg— Cock — 1st, F. T. Watson: 3d. Raymond Heald. Hen —1st. C. W. Yarnall; 2d, Frank T. Wat- son; 3d. Raymond Heald. Cockerel — 1st. F. T. Watson: 2d, M. I. Miller. Pullet —1st, F. T. Watson; 2d, M. I. Miller; 3d, M. I. Miller. POULTRY FANCIER Anconas. S. C— Cockerel— 1st, F. T. Watson; 2d, Mrs. Willis Kent. Pullet— 1st, Mrs. Willis Kent; 2d, F. T. Watson; 3d, A. L. Silknitter. Houdans— Cock— 1st, I. Oliver Fry; 2d, I. Oliver Fry; 3d, I. Oliver Fry; 4th, Mary W. Rakestraw. Hen— 1st. I. Oliver Fry; 2d, I. Oliver Fry; 3d, 1. Oliver Fry; 4th, Mary W. Rakestraw. Cockerel — 1st. I. 29 White Cornish— Cock— 1st. Maris Cros- son. Hen — 1st, Maris Crosson. Cockerel — 1st, Maris Crosson. Pullet — 1st, Mar- is Crosson. Pit Games— Cock— 1st. M. L. Ludwick. Dominique — Hen — 1st, M. T^. laidwick. Capons — 1st, George C. Gorsuch; 2d, George C. Gorsuch. Silver Duckwing Bantam — Cock — 1st, B. MONROE POSTEN. One of the foremost authorities on poultry in the country now on the Fanciers staff. Oliver Fry; 2d, T. Oliver Fry; 3d. I. Ol- iver Fry. Pullet— 1st. I. Oliver Fry; 2d, I. Oliver Fry. Silver Duckwing Games— Cock — 1st, Carlos Angeloni. Hen— 1st. Carlos An- geloni; 2d, Carlos Angeloni. Pullet— 1st, Carlos Angeloni; 2d, Carlos Angeloni. Dark Cornish— Cock— 1st, Ideal Poul- try Yards. Cockerel-lst, Charles B. Ingram. WHITE WYANDOTTES We all know there is a difference between White Wyandottes. Here is my record —you be the judge: Allentown 1st cock, 4th hen, 4-5 cockerel, 1st pullet, 2nd pen. Special best bird and pullet in show at Williamsport~see awards, and also special best cockerel in show two years in succession. Stock and eggs, send for mating list. C. C. FURMAN. - - BLOOMSBURG. PA. S. C. White Leghorns The BEST because they win. It does pay to keep thoroughbred poultry; pays better in meat, etftfs, money and satisfaction. I have shipped to nearly every state and as far away as Burma. Send for my 1912 mating list. It will save you money and get you quality. B. MONROE POSTEN, HUGHESVILLE, PA, Wm. B. Ingram. Hen— 1st, Wm. B. In- gram. IJght Brahma Bantams— Cock— 1st, E. .1. Chandler. Hen— 1st, E. J. Chandler. Cockerel-lst, E. J. Chandler. Pullet— 1st, E. J. Chandler. Buff Cochin— Cock— 1st, E. H. Hance; 3d; 2d E. J. Chandler. Hen— 1st. E. H. Hance! 3d; 2d, E. J. Chandler. Cockerel —1st. G. W. Wege; 2d, E. J. Chandler. Pullet— 1st, G. W. Wege: 2d. G. W. Wege; 3d, E. H. Hance. 3d; 4th, E. J. Chandler; 5th, E. .7. Chandler. White Cochin Bantams— Cockerel — 1st, H. H. Strickler; 2d. H. H. Strickler. Pul- let—1st, IT. H. Strickler; 2d, H. H. Strickler. ^ „, Black Cochin Bantams— Cock— 1st. W. .T. Conner. Hen— 1st, W. J. Conner; 2d, Ivvwood Poultry Farm. Cockerel-lst, W". J. Conner; 2d, Ivywo«)d Poultry l''arm. Pullet— 1st. W. J. Conner. Black Tailed Japanese Bantams— Cock — Ut. E. H. Hance. Hd. Hen — 1st. E. H. Hance. 3d. Pullet— 1st. E. H. fiance. 3d. Bronze Turkey— Tom— 1st. Way Bros.; 2d. Wav Bros.; 3d, Way Bros.; 4th, Way Bros. Hen— 1st, Way Bros.; 2d. .T. .T. Clinton. I'ekin Ducks— Drake— 1st, Delaware Duckerie; 2d. Delaware Duckerie. Indian Pamner Duck— Drake (old)— 1st, G. C. Gorsuch. Duck (old)— 1st, G. C. Gorsuch. Duck (young)— 1st, G. C. Gor- such. Toulouse Geese — Gander — 1st, Norris G. 30 -1st, Norris G. Temple. Geese— Goose— 1st, El- Temple. Goose- Wliite Chinese *ner E. Ram bo. ^ ^ ^^ Barred Plymouth Rock— Pen— 1st. Hen- ry D. Riley; 2d, Charles S. Walton. White Plymouth Roek — Pen — 1st, Wal- ter R. Hughes; 2il, Mary S. Rakestraw; 3d, J. C. Rickert. Silver Laced Wyandotte— Pen— 1st. l!.l- amer E. Rambo. Golden Laced Wyandottes— Pen— 1st, iVl. L. Ritchie. Buff Wyandottes— Pen— 1st, G. Bentlev; 2d, E. J. Chandler. Columbian Wyandottes— Pen— 2d, W. Cooper. R, C. Rhode Island Red— Pen— 1st, Chandler. S, C. Rhode Island Red— Pen— 1st, Ivy- wood Poultry Farm; 2d, L. W. Maxson; 3d, Stephen Peard. . Buff Cochin— Pen— 1st, Norris G. Tem- ple, S. C. Brown & W. T. Gay; S. C. White AVaok; 2d, E. Schmaltz; 5th, S. C. Buff H. B. E. J. Leghorn — Pen — 1st. 2d, M. L. Ludwick. Leghorn — Pen — 1st, E. Brubaker; 4th. Gray ,& Rudisill. Leghorns — Pen — 1 st, C. A. H. P. C. R. Poultry Yards; 4th, Buff E. J. C— Pen— 1st. Mrs. Willis Leghorn Chandler S. C. Black Minorca— Pen— 1st, Hughie Moore. Ancona, C S. C. Buff Orpington— Pen— 1st, R. S. Roberts; 2d, J. M. Root, Jr.; 2d, Matthew Minch. . ^ T T^ S. G. White Orpingtons — Pen — 1st, J. P. Rinswalt; 2d, J. P. Ringwalt. Silver Spangled Hamburg— Pen— 1st, Frank T. Walton. Houdans— Pen— 1st, I. Oliver try. White Cornish— Pen— 1st, Maris Cros- son. Buff Cochin Bantams — Pen — 1st, E. J. Black Cochin Bantam — Pen— W. J. Conner. Pekin Duckerie; Delaware erie. Buff Orpington Delaware Duckerie. The Daily Local Norris G, Temple, Riley, Strafford, received the J. don cup. The other cups were as follows: The "J. P. Reardon. Hotel Coatesville," grand challenge cup. for liest cock, hen, cockerel, pullet and p n, any one variety, all varieties comiieting. Value $30. H. D. Riley. Strafford. The "West Chester Daily Local News challenge cup for l)est colored male, all varieties competing. Value $20. N. G. Temple. Pocopson. The "M. B, Megargee" challenge cup, for best colored female, all varieties com- Ducks— Pen — 1st, Delaware 2d, Delaware Duckerie; 3d, Duckerie; 4th, Delaware Duck- Ducks — Drake — 1st, Cup was awarded to of Pocopson. H. D, P. Rear- awarded POULTRY FANCIER peting. Value $20. W. H. Shultz, Gren- ada, Pa. The "Coatesville Record" grand chal- lenge cup, for best cock, hen, cockerel, pullet and pen, any one variety shown by a Coatesville exhibitor, all varieties com- peting. Value $15. W. R. Hughes. The Philadelphia Inquirer bronze med- als as follows: One for best cock in show, R. E. Roberts, West Chester; one for best cockerel in show, Jno. M. Root, Col- lingswool, N. J.; one for best hen m show, H. B. Cooper, Woodside Park; one for best pullet in show, J. P. Ringwalt, Atglen; one for best pen in show, N. G. Temple, Pocopson. Offered through T. J. Clemens, poultry editor. The North American challenge cup for best pullet in the American, Asiatic, English and Mediterranean Classes. Of- fered through Mr. F. V. L. Turner, poul- try editor. Value $10. H. D. Riley, Stafford. Spratt's Patent (America) Limited, one sterling silver cup. for the best cockerel or pullet hatched in 1911, reared, fed or put into show condition on Spratt s Poul- try Food. Value $50. H. C. Wack, Con- sliohocken. , , , The Philadelphia Record handsome bronze medals: One for best bird in Mediterranean Class, H. C. Wack; one for best bird in American Class, H. B. Cooper; one for best bird in English Class, J. P. RJ"^- walt- one for best bird in Asiatic Class, M G Tebofee; one for best bird in Ban- tam Class, Willard Conner. Offered through F. C. Drane. Jr., poultry editor. The American Hen Magazine, Chicago. 111., a copy of new "Standard of Per- fpction" for best cock, H. D. Riley. C. N. Speakman & Sons. Coatesville, a handsome three-piece carving set for best cock, American Class, E. R. Litzan. P. D, Handwork Co., tlour and feed dealers, Coatesville, silver cup for best hen. Value $10. Harry Riley. C. C. Doan, Druggist, Coatesville. a silver cup for best cockerel. Value $10. Harry Riley. _ .lohn F. Martin, grocer, Coatesville, a silver cup for best display. Value $10. W. R. Hughes, Coatesville. L. S. Gray, grocer, Coatesville. silver cup for best 'display. Value $10. M. L. Ritchie, Chadds' Ford. T. A. McGinley. Philadelphia, a silver cup for best cock. Value $15. M. R. Ritchie, Chadds' Ford. Way Bros., cigar and milk dealers. Coatesville, a silver cup for best display. Value $10. E. R. Litzan, Baltimore. Md. Spackman and Masters. insurance, Coatesville, a silver cup for best display. Value $10. Graham Bentley, Coatesville. C. V. Kendricks. Coatesville. a silver cup for best display of Wyandottes. oili- er than Buff or White, any one variety. Value $10. M. L. Ritchie, Chadds' Ford. .1. Shallcross and Son, Coatesville, gold l>.onze cup for best •Jj^Pj.^y .p^mnll^''*' Hiahmas. Value $10. N. G. lemple. S M. Pratt, M. D., Coatesville, a sil- ver Clip for best display of Cochins, any one vaHet5'. Value $10. N. G Temp e. N R Entriken, Coatesville, offers a sil- ver cup for best display of Single^comb White Leghorns. Value $10. H. C. Wack. Tlip Reliable Poultry Journal Cup tor l,est shaped Single-comb White Leghorn Cock Value $10. F. T. Watson. Norman Baily. Hardware, Coatesville. a silver cup for best display of Buff Leg- horns Single or Rose Comb. Value $10. Buff Leghorn Poultry Yards, Annville. The Star Printing Company, Job Print- ers Coatesville, silver cup for best dis- play Minorcas, any one variety, all va- rieties competing. Value $10. Hughie Moore. Ellis B. Ridgway. Coatesville, a gold bronze cup for best display in Mediter- ranean Class otlier than Leghorns and Minorcas. Value $10. Prank Watson, G R. Spratt, M. D., Coatesville, silver cup for best colored male Orpington. V'alue $10. George M. Root. The Coatesville Hardware Company, a silver cup for best display of Single- comb White Orpingtons. Value $10. J. P. Ringwalt. Hamilton Evans. Coatesville, offers a silver cup for best display in the English Class other than S. C. Buff and S. C White Orpingtons. Value $10. Mrs. R. H. Roberts, West Chester. M. L. Kyle, Wilmington, Del., a silver cup, for best display of Polish, any ya- rietv, all varieties competing. Value $10. E. .1. Chandler, Kennett. William H. Ridgway (Craig Ridgway Sz Sons), Coatesville. silver cup for best display of Hamburgs, any one variety. Value $10. Frank Watson. Norris G. Temple, Poultry Expert and Specialist, Pocopson, silver cup for best display of Houdans. Value $10. W. H. F. II. Y., Bainbridge. E. R. Gray, Proprietor Gray's Steam Bakerv. Coatesville, silver cup for best display of Indian Games, any one varie- ty, all varieties competing. Value $10, M.' L. Crossen. Howard Rudisill. Coatesville. a gold bronze cup for best display Ornamental Bantams, any one variety. Value $10. William Conner. The Association C^ip for best display of Game Bantams, any one variety. Not awarded. The William Ortman. Hotel Taylor. Challenge Cup for best display of Water Fowl, any one variety, all varieties com- l)eting. Value $10. Delaware Duckerie, Newark, Del. I.,. F. Nagle, Coatesville, gold bronze cup for best display of Single-comb Rhode Lsland Reds. Value $10. Ivy- wood Poultry Yards. m%^ mii^MUH^^r\i cock m pHlL^[)tlPHl^ 5ho\h \m A. J. FELL'S FAMOUS White Wyandottes At the imperial show of America, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK, Winter of 1911, win as follows: 1st and 3rd prize cock, 2nd and 4th prize hen, 3rd, 4th and 6th prize cockerel, 1st and 3rd prize pullet, 1st exhibition pen. My exhibit was one of the greatest ever seen at Madison Square Garden, every bird having that snow white color, with grand Wyan- dotte type. My birds are noted for their short broad backs, wide spread tails, full round breasts, with fine head points and are second to none in the world. Five first prizes in two years showing at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN is White Wyandotte history. Fifteen grand pens mated. Eggs for hatching. Mating list ready Feb. 1st. A.j.FEawt3T POINT PA. Ow.^ A.4 Breeder, j j!^ J FELL, Box 302, WEST POINT, PA. f? W • #f% BRIDGETON, N. J., SHOW. The eighth annual show of the South Jersey Poultry and Pigeon As- sociation, Inc., was held at the usual time (Thanksgiving week) and proved to be the largest and best show ever held. The hall was handsomely decorat- ed, well lighted, wide aisles and all Empire cooping. The classes were well filled, Rhode Island Reds, White Rocks, White 'Wyandottes, Light Brahmas, Part- ridge Cochins, Partridge Wyandottes and Houdans leading. The water fowl classes were the best and largest ever seen here. The well-known secretary, Paulls Springer, and show committee are to be commended for their careful at- tention to all the little details that are making this show so well spoken of. Many of the breeders in this local- ity are winners at Madison Square, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Allentown and Hagerstown, proving that South Jersey is doing much good work for the poultry industry in the east. A winning at Bridgeton is one worth trying for. The full list of awards follows: BRIDGETON, N. J., AWARDS. Light Brahmas — Cock — 1st, Joseph Lawden; 2d, Minch Bros.; 3d, Daniel Souder; 4th, Harry R. Shaw. Hen — 1st, Joseph Lawden; 2d, Minch Bros.; 3d, Harry P. Shaw; 4th, Daniel Souder; 5th, Charles E. Colclough. Cockerel — 1st, Har- ry P. Shaw; 2d, Charles E. Colclough; 3d, Harry P. Shaw; 4th, Joseph Lawden; 5th, Charles E. Colclough. Pullet— 1st, Minch Bros.; 2d. Harry P. Shaw; 3d, Harry P. Shaw; 4th, Joseph Lawden; 5th, Charles E. Colclough. Pen — 1st, Minch Bros.; 2d, Harry P. Shaw; 3d, Danel Sou- der. Partridge Cochin — Cock, hen, cockerel, pullet, pen, all to Minch Bros, White Cochin — Cockerel, pullet, all to Minch Bros. Black Cochin — Cockerel, pullet, all to Minch Bros. Barred Plymouth Rock — Cock — 1st, E. Owens Holloway; 2d and 3d, Minch Bros.; 4th, B. B. Ware; 5th, Thomas Mercer. Hen — 1st. Minch Bros.; 2d and 3d, Woodside Farm; 4th and 5th, Minch Bros. Cockerel — 1st, Woodside Farm: 2d, 4th and 5th, Minch Bros.; 3d, Harry W. Leach. Pullet — 1st and 2d, Minch Bros.; 3d, Harry W. Leach; 4th. B. B. Ware; 5th, Woodside FVirm. Pen — 1st and 2d, Minch Bros. Buff Plymouth Rock — Cock— 1st, Irwin Hearing. Hen— 1st, W. C. Budd. Cock- POULTRY FANCIER erel — 1st, Irwin Hearing. Pullet — 1st, Ir- win Hearing. White Plymouth Rock— Cock— 1st and 8d, Fairfield Poultry Farm; 2d and 4th, Minch Bros.; 5th, Wm. Seymour Wright. Hen— 1st, 2d and 5th, Fairfield Poultry Farm; 3d and 4th, Minch Bros. Cock- erel— 1st, 4th and 5th, Fairfield Poultry Farm; 2d, Andrew S. Harris; 3d, Minch Bros. Pullet— 1st, 2d and 3d, Fairfield Poultry Farm; 4th, Minch Bros.; 5th, Wm. Seymour Wright. Pen — 1st, Pen- field Poultry Farm; 2d, Wm. Seymour Wright; 3d, Minch Bros. Silver Laced Wyandotte — Cock — 1st, E. E. Hell; 2d, John D. Smith; 3d, William Miffhn; 4th, F. E. Hurley. Hen— 1st. F. E. Hurley; 2d, D. Watson Wright; 3d, William H. Nuneviller; 4th, John D. Smitli. Cockerel — 1st, William H. Nune- viller; 2d. E. E. Heil; 3d, D. Watson Wright; 4th, John D. Smith; 5th, D. Wat- son Wright. Pullet— 1st, John D. Smith; 2d, William H. Nuneviller; 3d. George G. Gent; 4th and 5th, D. Watson Wright. White Wyandotte— Cock— 1st, H. Tut- liill & Son; 2d, John S. Lodge; 3d, Charles H. Maier; 4th, Clarence Fogg; 5th, Walter Sill. Hen— 1st. John S. Lodge; 2d, J. J. Stevenson; 3d, Clarence Fogg; 4th, C. W. Thompson; 5th, Wal- lace and Charlesworth. Cockerel — 1st, J. 9. Lodge; 2d, J. S. Lodge; 3d, Leslie Rice; 4th, Clarence Fogg. Pullet— 1st, John S. Lodge; 2d and 3d, Leslie Rice; 4th. Dilwyn P. Gaunt. Pen —1st, Hills Stock Farm. Buff Wyandotte — Cock, hen, cockerel, pullet, all to W. Lee Springs. Partridge Wyandotte — Cock — 1st and 2d, Mrs. William B. Holmes; 3d, George F. Hamlyn; 4th, Minch Brothers. Hen — 1st and 3d, Mrs. William B. Holmes; 2d, George F. Hamlyn; 4th, Minch Brothers. Cockerel — 1st, Minch Brothers; 2d and 3d, Mrs. William B. Holmes. Pullet— 1st and 2d, Mrs. William B. Holmes; 3d, Minch Brothers; 4th, George F. Hamlyn. Pen — 1st, Mrs. William B. Holmes; 2d, Minch Brothers. Columbian Wyandotte — Cock — 1st, J. Arthur Pancoast; 2d, B. W. Cooper; 3d, H. L. Batty. Hen— 1st and 3d, J. Arthur Pancoast; 2d, B. W. Cooper. Cockerel — 1st and 2d. B. W. Cooper; 3d, H. L. Bat- tv. Pullet — 1st, J. Arthur Pancoast; 2d and 3d, B. W. Cooper; 4th, E. E. Heil. Single Comb Rhode Island Red — Cock — 1st. H. L. Batty; 2d, Joseph Nuneviller; 3d, 4th and 5th, Joseph J. Klink. Hen — 1st and 2d, C. C. Mullen; 3d, Joseph J. Klink. Cockerel— Isjt, H. L. Batty; 2d, E. R. Bonham; 3d, Bishop & Shaw; 4th, Bishop i& Shaw. Pullet — 1st, Joseph Nuneviller; 2d, E. R. Bonham. Pen — 1st, Joseph J. Kink. Rose Comb Rhode Island Red — Cock — 1st and 4th, Mohawk Poultry Yards; 2d, Fred Erringer; 3d, H. L. Batty. Hen— 1st and 4th, Mohawk Poultry Yards; 2d, H. L. Batty; 3d, William H. Nuneviller; 5th, Fred Erringer. Cockerel — 1st, Wil- liam H. Nuneviller; 2d and 5th. Mohawk Poultry Yards; 3d, H. L. Batty; 4th, Fred Erringer. Pullet — 1st, William H. Nuneviller; 2d, William Holmes; 3d and 4th, Mohawk Poultry Yards; 5th, Fred Erringer. Pen — 1st . Fred Erringer; 2d, William H. Nuneviller: 3d and 5th. Mo- hawk Poultrv Yards; 4th, H. L. Batty. 31 Black Javas — Cockerel, pullet; all tcr • Aaron Smith. Buff Orpington — Cock — 1st and 2d, John M. Root, Jr.; 3d, Jolm Cheesman. lieix —1st, L. E. Dulton; 2d, Jolm M. Root, Jr.; 3d, John Cheesman. "Cockerel — 1st and 2d, Charles Sibbering; 3d, John M. Root, Jr. Pullet — 1st, John M. Root, Jr.; 2d, John Cheesman; 3d, John Cheesman. Black Orpington — Cock — 1st, Henry B. Coles & Sons. Hen — 1st, 2d and 4th, John J. Brophy; 3d, Henry B. Coles &: S"ons. Cockerel — 1st and 2d, William H. Schoflleld; 3d, Henry B. Coles cSc Sons. Pullet— 1st, Henry B. Coles & Sons. White Orpington — Cock — 1st, Leslie Rice; 2d, Henry W. Temple. Hen — 1st, Leslie Rice; 2d, W. Wallace. Cockerel — 1st, Henry W. Temple; 2d and 4th, WiU liam C. Coles; 3d, W. Wallace; 5th, Les- lie Rice. Pullet— 1st, W. Wallace; 2d, Harry W. Temple; 3d and 4th; William C. Coles; 5th, Leslie Rice. Pen — 1st, Leslie Rice; 2d, John Karl. Single Comb White Leghorn — Cock — 1st, Bridgeton Poultry Farm; 2d, Charles H. Stanton; 3d, William L. Coffman. Hen — 1st, Charles H. Stanton; 2d, Bridgeton Poultry Farm; 3d, William L. Coffman. Cockerel— 1st, H. E. Seaver; 2d, Keiffer Orchard Farm; 3d and 4th, Bridgeton Poultry Farm; 4th, Kiefer Orchard Farm. Pullet— 1st, 2d, 3d and 4th, Bridgeton Poultry Farm; 5, Kiefer Orchard Farm. Pen — 1, 2, Bridgeton Poultry Farm. R. C. White Leghorn — Hen, cockerel — All to J. W. Sloan. S. C. Buff Leghorn— Hen, 1, 2, Hills S-tock Farm. Cockerel — 1, Hills Stock Farm; 4, H. E. Seaver. Pullet — 1st and 3d, Hills Stock Farm; 2d. H. E. Seaver. Pen — 1st, H. E. Seaver. Silver Duckwing Leghorn — Cock, hen, cockerel, pullet — All to Charles H. Bacon. S. C, Black Minorcas — Cock — 1st, Al- bert Hughes; 2d, Leon R. Rapp; 3d, G. Earnest Widmann. Hen — 1st, Albert Hughes; 2, Earnest Widman. Cockerel —1, Albert Hughes; 2d, Earnest Wid- mann. Pullet — 1st and 2d, Leon R. Rapp; 3d and 4th, Earnest Widmann. R. C. Black Minorcas — Cock, hen — Geo. H. Hughes. Cockerel — 1st, George H. Hughes; 2d, Burton L. Bacon. Pullet — 1st, George H. Hughes; 2d, George H. Hughes. Golden Polish — Hen — 1st and 2d, John D. Fisher. Cockerel — 1st and 2d, John D. Fisher. Pullet— 1st and 2d, John D. Fish- er, Silver Spangled Hamburg — Cock — 1st and 2d, George Husted. Hen — 1st and 2d. A. L. Mays; 3d, George Husted. Cockerel —1st, A. L. Mays. Pullet— 1st and 2d» A. L. Mays; 3d, George Husted. Pen — 1st, A. L. Mays. Long-tail Japanese — 1st, E. F, Brown. Houdan — Cock — 1st and 2d, Walter Stowman; 3, Elmer D. Ogden; 4, Elmer i D. Ogden. Hen— 1st, 3d and 4th, Elmer D. Ogden; 2d and 5th, Walter Stowman. Cockerel — 1st and 2d, Elmer D. Ogden; 3d, Walter Stowman. Pullets— 1st, 2d, and 3d, Elmer D. Ogden; 4th, B. B. Ware; 5th, Walter Stowman. Pen — 1st and 2d, Elmer D. Ogden. Silkies — Hen, cockerel, pullet — All to J. W. Sloan. m zi nm [ i}[Dl|i=ii L a White Wyandottes Onlya - Farms UNMATCHABLE QUALITY Our great victories at Syracuse, N.Y., Memphis, Tenn., Haggerstown, Md., Williamsport, Pa., Grand Central Palace, N.Y. where we got the Lions share of the prizes should be the evidence of proof of our quality. Different strings of birds were shown at all the different shows we made. We bred and raised our winners and we can sell you stock that will do the same thing, and we sell eggs from same pens that we use ourselves. W^rite us your needs. 1 D ONLYA FARM, MORRISTOWN, N. J. P. KEARNEY. OWNER CHAS. STAAFF, MGR. I 1 I 1 D sin 32 WILLIAMSPORT, PA.. SHOW RE- PORT. By F. W. Corey. This being my first trip to Wil- lianisport, 1 want to say a few words in support of what 1 consider one of the best managed shows I have ever attended. My first impression as T came in the Show Hall was fa- vorable and I am very glad to say I was justified in it. The show was much larger than I had any idea T A. A. Swartz, Treas. Williamsport, Pa., Poultry Association. would find there and the classes of Orpingtons, Wyandottes, Reds, Rocks and Leghorns would rival those in our largest shows, both m quality and numbers. The birds were nicely cooped in single rows and with wide aisles, leaving room for the splendid attendance which they had to see the exhibits. White Orpingtons, White Wyan- dottes, White Leghorns and Barred Rocks were the banner classes with very hot competition all along the line, the first White Wyandottee cock being a very fine bird shown in splen- did condition, first cockerel a very smooth feathered bird, well shown. and winning special for best cockerel in show. First pullet, a large, shapely POULTRY FANCIER I ird. pure white, and winning special tor best pullet in the show. Hrst hen very near ideal in shape. Sec- onds and thirds very nearly eciual to tlie winners all through the class. In White Orpingtons, first cock was awarded special for best bird in the show, and first pen was given spe- cial for best pen in the show. The class as a whole w^.s remarkably good and shows that the White Orp- ingtons are coming fast. S. C. W. Leghorns w^ere the strongest class I have ever handled outside of our very largest shows. First cock, first cock- erel and first hen and pullet were all excellent in type and good color. Per- haps the cockerel at head of first pen was the best of the lot, as he had almost perfect head points and good type besides. There was a fine, large class of Buff Wyandottes. much larger and stronger in quality than is usually found, and all the firsts and seconds were a\ irded birds of exceptionally good quality. Barred Rocks had a very fine lot of birds, with the first hen and first cockerel the best of the lot. Nearly all varie- ties were represented by some entries of especial merit, and I have never seen a better balanced show. May the present officers retain their positions and give the fanciers of Williamsport and vicinity as good a show in 1912. WILLIAMSPORT, PA., AWARDS. Barred Plvmouth Rocks— Cock— 1st and 2d, Henry D. Riley; 3d. S. M Goucher. Hen— 1st and 2d, Henry D Riley; 3d. Boyd Johnston. Cockerel— 1st and 3d, Henry D. Riley; 2d, S. M. Goucher. Pul- let—1st and 3d, Boyd Johnston; 2d, Gage & Huston. Pen— 1st, Henry D. Riley; 2d, S. M. Goucher; 3d. Boyd Johnston. Pul- let-bred male— 1st, Gage & Huston; 2d, Bovd Johnston; 3d and 4th. Henry D. Ri- ley Cockerel-bred female— 1st and od, Henry D. Riley; 2d, Gage & Huston White Plymouth Rocks— Cock— 1st, t.. L. Horton; 2d. F. W. Peters; 3d The Glen Poultry Farm. Hen— 1st and 3d. the Glen Poultry Farm; 2d, F. W. Peters. Cockerel— 1st and 2d, F. W. Peters; 3d, the Glen Poultry Farm. Pullet— 1st, A. B. Hall; 2d, F. W. Peters; 3d. the G en Poultry Farm. Pen— 1st and 2d, the Glen Poultry Farm; 3d, W. Graver Lentz. Buff Plymouth Rocks— Cock— 1st, R. F. Allen; 2d, Otts Poultry Yards; 3d. J W. Bidding. Hen— 1st, R. F. Allen; 2d. J. W. Bidding; 3d. Ott's Poultry Yards Gock- erel- 1st and 3d, R. F. Allen; 2d, W. L. Stonesifer. Pullet— 1st, 2d. 3d and 4th, R. F. Allen. Pen— R. F. Allen. mivf>i-Penciled Rocks— W. M. Patterson ^ won 1st cock, hen. cockerel, pullet and ^''Columbian Plymouth Rocks-lst and 2d cock and hen. Ott's Poultry Yards. White Wyandottes-Pen--lst, Only^ TT'Qrm- 2d C C. Furman 3d, D. H,. iio- garT' Cock-lsi, Clyde Kemp; 2d. D E. mgard; 3d, C. C. Furman Hen-lst J. n Bparstler- 2d and 3d, W. W. Bolin. R\r.kP,el— 1st C C. Furman; 2d, Roy Browning; 3d ami 4th, Clyde Kemp. Pul- Geo. P. Stryker, Sec'y, Williamsport, Pa., Poultry Association. let— 1st and 4tli. Onlya Farm; 2d. D. E. Bogard; 3d, Clyde Kemp. Buff Wyandottes— Cock— R. G. Pensyl, 2d, L. W. Winner; 3d, Miller & Smith. Hen— R. G. Pensyl; 2d, Miller & Smith; 3d, Higgins and Cook. Cockerel— 1st, K. G. Pensyl; 2d, Miller & Smith; 3d, Edward Dewire. Pullet— R. G. Pensyl; 2d, L. W . Winner; 3d, Edward Dewire. Pen— 1st, W. E. Ritter; 2d. U L. Winner; 3d, Hig- gins & Cook. Columbian Wyandottes— Hen— 1st, Her- man Snyder; 2d, 3d, J. S. Cranmer. Partridge Wyandottes— Cock, hen, cock- erel and pullet— 1st and 2d, R. G. Pensyl. Silver Wyandottes— Cock— Higgins & Cook made a clean sweep — 1st cock, hen, cockerel and pullet. S. C. Rhode Island Reds—Cock — 1st, Charles R. Kehrer; 2d, L. W. Maxson; 3d, Walter D. Fleming. Hen— 1st, Frank E. Benedict: 2d and 3d. Hatten Bastian. Cockerel— 1st, O. H. Watts; 2d. Frank E. Benedict; 3d, L. W. Maxson. Pullet— 1st, THE WORLD'S RECORD AT TOPEKA, KANSAS, DECEMBER 4-9, 191 1 At a sliow having as exhibitors breeders from both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, from tlic Soutli and the North, my World's Greatest Strain of White Wyandottes traveled eleven hundred miles by Hiiil. going up n\n\\\ ll»ro\i<;li ("liicago. tlienee across nortliern Illinois, througli tlie long state of Iowa, a i>ortion of Nebrasl\\\, (Uh. 7th, Sth cocks': 1st. 2d, :U1. 4th. .'.th. ('.tli,'7th, Sth hens: 1st, 2(1, .'Ul. (>th, Tth cockerels; 1st, 2d, 4th, r»th, Tth i)ullets: 1st and 2d pens. 2,(ioo birds to sell in the next 00 days. Egg pens mated .Tannarv 1st. Eggs .$.".(•(> per 1."). $t».n() i)er .'?(>, $14. no per .-><». .$2.'».oo per luu. Catalog of America's linest White Wvandotles for 1012 ready January 1st. ^^end for it— stamp .ipitreciated. Mating f..r 1012 made January 1st. first Cock at Topeka CHAS. V. KEELER BOX P. F. WINAMAC, IND. m t • • ^N> O. H. Watts; 2d. Chas. R. Kehrer; 3, Frank E. Benedict. Pen— 1st, Charles E. Fanning; 2d, Frank E. Benedict; 3d, L. W. Maxson. ^ „_ R. C. Rhode Island Reds— Pen— 1st. W. B. Soars; 2d, F. B. Gordner. Cock— 1st, W. B. Soars; 2d, F. B. Gordner. Hen— 1st and 3d, H. Spencer Gilbert; 2d, F, B. Gordner. Cockerel— 1st, Roy W. Price; 2d, F. B. Gordner; 3d, H. E. Herman. Pullet —1st, H. Spencer Gilbert; 2d and 3d, F. B. Gordner. ^ ^ o^ S C White Orpingtons— Cock— 1st. 2d, J. S. Brady; 3d, John C. Plifer. Hen— 1st and 2d. J. S. Brady; 3d, Alba Brothers. Pen— 1st and 2d, J. S. Brady; 3d. John C. Peifer. Cockerel— 1st, J. S. Brady; 2d. A. C. Helfrick; 3d. John C. Peifer. Pullet— 1st and 3d, J. S. Brady; 2d. John C. Peifer. R. C. White Orpingtons— Cock— 1st, Aristocrat Orpington Farm. Hen— 1st, Aristocrat Orpington Farm; 2d, E. F. Dean. Cockerel— 1st, Aristocrat Orping- ton Farm; 2d, Mrs. Charles A. Hessler. Pullet— 1st and 3d, Mrs. Clark A. Hessler; 2d, Aristocrat Orpington Farm. Pen— 1st, Aristocrat Orpington Farm. S. C. Black Orpingtons— Cock— 1st, Co- lombo Poultry Yards; 2d and 3d, James W. Corcoran. Pen— 1st, J. W. Corcoran; 2d, Dr J. E. Stute; 3d, Colombo Poultry Yards. Hen— 1st and 2d, Kerr & Mayes; 3d, Aristocrat Orpington Farm. Cockerel —1st, Kerr & Mayes; 2d, Aristocrat Or- pington Farm; 3d, Dr. J. E. Stute. Pullet —1st, James W. Corcoran; 2d and 3d, Kerr & Mayes, .... R. C. Black Orpingtons— Hen— 1st, Aris- tocrat Orpington Farm. S. C Buff Orpingtons— Cock— 1st, E. C. Hawk; 2d, A. A. Swartz; 3d, J. R. Van Housen.; Hen— 1st and 2d, E. A. Fetting- er; 3d, E. C. Hawk. Cockerel— 1st. E. C. Hawk; 2d. Clyde M. Heddens; 3d, Ray R. Hall. Pullet— 2d and 3d. J. R. Van Hous- en. Pen— 1st. J. R. Van Housen; 2d, Clyde M. Heddens; 3d, Alba Brothers. S. C. White Leghorns — Cock — 1st, Son- der Brothers; 2d, P. H. Shannon; 3d, Jo- sept H. Straub. Pen— 1st, Sonder Broth- ers; 2d, Charles P. Newell; 3d, B. Mon- roe Posten. Hen — 1st, Joseph R. Straub; 2d. Sonder Brothers; 3d, Charles P. New- ell. Cockerel— 1st, J. Guy Wolf; 2d, Harry Smith; 3d, George Bartholomew, Pullet— 1st, Sonder Brothers; 2d, Charles P. New- ell; 3d, Charles P. Newell POULTRY FANCIER R. C. White Leghorns— Cock— 1st. W. B. Hurd; 2d. Fred Jones. Hen— 1st, Fred Jones; 2d, W. B. Hurd. Cockerel— 1st, Fred Jones. Pullet— 1st, Fred Jones. S. C. Brown Leghorns — Cock — 1st and 3d, H. M. Moyer. Hen— 1st, 2d and 3d. H. M, Moyer. Cockerel — 1st and 3d, Nels Anderson; 2d, H. M. Moyer. Pullet— 1st, 2d and 3d, H. M. Moyer. 33 Gage & Huston; 2d and 3d, Harry Kauff- man. Cockerel— 1st and 2d. U. Grant Ed- ler; 3d. Gage & Huston. Pullet— 1st and 3d, J. W. Bidding; 2d, Gage & Huston. R. C. Buff Leghorns— Hen— 1st, James D. Pierce; 2d and 3d, R. E. Giles. Cock- erel—1st and 2d, James D. Pierce. Pul- let—1st. James D. Pierce. S. C. Black Leghorns — 1st cock, cocker- el, pullet, Arncroft Farm. S. C. Black Minorcas— Cock— 1st. Luther Kauffleld; 2d, Roy W. Price. Hen— 1st and 2d, Luther Kauffleld. Cockerel— 1st, Luther Kauffleld. Pullet— 1st, Donald E. Barlow. R, C. Black Minorcas — Cock and hen — 1st Mrs. Cora A. Shoemaker. Cockerel and pullet— 1st, 2d and 3d, Mrs. Cora A. Shoemaker. WOLFE'S REDS LEAD THE WORLD HALF PRICE now for all Eggs. Get eggs and raise Reds from our Famous Hens, "Polly" which was chosen over 1st Madison Square Pullet of igoQ-io, from 1st and zd Providence, ist Frankfort, ist Knoxville, 1st Cleveland, etc., at half price. Breeding stock for sale at a bargain to make way for the young Reds. Baby Chicks and older Chicks from all matings at. right prices. Clinchfield Poultry Yards, Geo. L. Wolfe. Prop.. Rogersville, Tenn. »13i» rnciaNi) OAIO Wilson F. Ott, Supt. Williamsport Poul- try Association. R. C. Brown Leghorns— Cock— 1st, J. Guy Lesher; 2d, M. L. Stackhouse. Hen— 1st and 2d, Herbert L. Stackhouse; 3d, M. L Stackhouse. Cockerel— 1st. M. L. Stackhouse; 2d and 3d, Herbert L. Coni- stock. Pullet— 1st, Herbert L. Comstock; 2d, M. L. Stackhouse. ^ , , , ^ ^ S. C. Buff Leghorns— Cock— 1st, Gage & Huston; 2d, J. W. Bidding. Hen— 1st, to^^T Solid Oak JGolden or Weathered) ^ LETTER FILE "?.2r Drawersroiion rollerbearings. Adjust- able follow blocks hold papers vertically ^ f orgui'cArand easyref erence. Constructed entirely of Solid Oafc— mechanically per- fect. Practically Indestructible. Hand* somely finished ; matches finest office furnishings. Birch Mahogany 914.50. Ask your dealer. FREE Catalog "D"— 64 pages of filing and time-saving office devices. Booklet "Filing Suggestions" solves your filing problems. Catalog **E" shows handsome, inexpe^cs- ive. Sectional Bookcases (two styles). PrelghtPald east of Mont., Wyo,, Colo. 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For a club of 12 Subscribers For a club of 25 For a club of 35 For a club of 50 Single Bird Pair of Birds Trio Breeding Pen 34 ALLENTOWN, PA., SHOW. The third annual exhibition of the Allentown Fanciers' Association was the most successful show yet held in the Staid Old City of Allentown. The management is certainly worthy of congratulations from every exhib- itor for the courtesies received and the impartial manner with which each exhibit was managed. It was appar- ent from the beginning that there were no friends to serve or enemies to punisli. That awards were were to be placed on the birds, not on the exhibitor and the clean, manly way in which the Judge, Mr. Al. Brann went about his work was a source of great satisfaction to all concerned. In a show of its size we have nev- er seen better qualit}' in general, while the Wyandotte, Leghorn, Or- pington and Rock classes were a rev- elation of the fanciers' ability, around Allentown, to produce fancy stock of the higher and better class. The Queen City Hatchery was well represented and its congenial man- ager was enthusiastic over the out- look for a more extensive business for the coming season. Adam Moll, forgot his famous African exhibit(?) after they lost their colour in the basement of his barber shop, and some of the boys are inclined to look askance when Adam exhibits enor- mous Ex-receipts. The happiest man in the show room was Mr. Heine of the "Blink Bonnie Farms." and no wonder, for his 1st W. Leehorn hen was "All covered with ribbons." Edward Rcichel wore POULTRY FANCIER the "Teddv" smile that won't come off. I don't blame him one bit for that 1st W. Wyandotte cock would draw a smile out of an iron wedge. We need a few more men like Dundas in the Barred Rock alley. Ask Gus. Brann what was the mat- ter with that "tired boy" on the 3d floor. Don't be too personal about it though. Congratulations to Supt. Rick, with none the less of our good will for Assistant Supt. Futurolf. Look out, boys, for 1912. Allentown will have a hummer. ALLENTOWN, PA., AWARDS. Barred Plymouth Rock— Cock— 1st, Isaac Sell; 2d, E. E. Dundas. Hen— 1st, Lehigh Poultry Farm; 2d, E. E. Dundas; 3d, Lehigh Poultry Farm. Cockerel— 1st, E. E. Dundas; 2d, Lehigh Poultry Farm; 3d, Hanover Poultry Farm. Pullet— 1st. and 2d. Herbert Schmoyer; 3d. Lehigh Poultry Farm. White Rock— Cock— 1st, William F. Weiss & Son; 2d, William F. Weiss & Son; 3d, Arthur Bignell. Hen— 1st, Trex- ler Poultry Farm; 2d, William F. Weiss & Son; 3d, Trexler Poultry Farm. Cockerel — 1st. Mrs.' David Lacey. Pullet— 1st, Trexler Poultry Farm; 2d, Arthur Bignell; 3d. William F. Weiss & Son. Buff Rock— Cock— 1st, William A. Bren- singer; 2d, Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm. Hen— 1st, William A. Brensinger; 2d. Bill- heimer & Kratzer; 3d, John J. Reilly. Cockerel — 1st, William A, Brensinger; 2d, Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm; 3d. John J. Reilly. Pullet— 1st and 3d. William A. Brensinger; 2d, i^illheimer & Kratzer. White Wyandotte— Cock— 1st, Edward Reich el; 2d, Henry Lyon; 3d, Park Place Poultrv Farm. Hen — 1st, Edward Reichel; 2d, William F. Weiss & Son; 3d, C. E. Buss. Cockerel — 1st, Edward Reichel; 2d, and 3d, Maple Shade Poultry Yards. Pul- lets— 1st, Edward Reichel; 2d, Claude Schwentzer; 3d, Maple Shade Poultry Yards. Buff Wyandotte— Cock— 1st and 2d, Wy- andotte-Orpington Poultry Yards; 3d, Thos. A. Graver. Hens-lst Wyandotte- Orpington Poultry Yards; 2d, Thomas A. Graver. Cockerel-lst, Frank Reeser; Jd Edward Wieser. Pullet— 1st. Edward Wieser; 2d. Frank Reeser; 3d, Thomas A. ^ SUver-Laced Wyandotte — Cock — 1st, Harrv B Weinsheimer; 2d. Wyandotte- Orpington Poultry Yards; 3d, Park Pace Poultry P^arm. Hens— 1st, Park Place Poultry Farms; 2d, Wyandotte-Orpmgton Poultry Yards. Cockerel— 1st and 2d, Thomas A. Graver; 3d, Harry B Wein- sheimer. Pullet— 1st, Harry B. Wemshei- mer- 2d, Park Place Poultry Farm; 3d, Wvo'ming-Orpington Poultry Farm Black Wyandotte— Cock— 1st, H. E. Lapp- 2d, Wvandotte-Orpington Poultry Farm. Hen— 1st, H. E. Lapp; 2d and 3d, Wvandotte-Orpington Poultry Yards. Cockerel-lst. Wyandotte-Orpington Poul- trv Yards; 2d, H. E. Lapp. Pullet— 1st and 2d, Wyandotte-Orpington Poultry Yards. Columbian Wyandotte— Hen— 1st and 3d, Victor J C. Dech; 2d, Thomas Stewart. Cockerel-lst, Victor J. C. Dech. PiUlet —1st, Victor J. C. Dech. Partridge Wyandotte — Cock — 1st, Geo. E Wetzell; 2d, Wyandotte-Orpington Poultrv Yards; 3d, H. E. Lapp. Hen— 1st, 2d and 3d, Wyandotte-Orpington Poultry Farm. Cockerel-lst and 2d, George E. Wetzell. Pullet— 1st, Wyandotte-Orping- ton Poultry Yards; 2d, George E. Wetzell. Golden Wyandotte— Cock— 1st, H. E. Lapp; 2d and 3d, Wyandotte-Orpington Poultry Yards. Hen— 1st, H. E. Lapp. Cockerel-lst. Thomas A. Graver. Pullet —1st, Wyandotte-Orpington Poultry Yards; 2d, Thomas A. Graver; 3d, H. E. Lapp. Silver-Penciled Wyandotte — Cock — 1st, Wyandotte-Orpington Poultry Yards. Hen —1st and 3d, Wvandotte-Orpington Poul- try Yards; 2d, Wyandotte-Orpington Poultry Yards. Cockerel — 1st and 3d, Wyandotte-Orpington Poultry Yards; 2d, H. E. Lapp. Pullet— 1st. H. E. I^pp; 2d, Wyandotte-Orpington Poultry Yards. Any Color Java — Cock — 1st, Jesse Was- ser. Hen — 1st, Jesse Wasser. Cockerel — 1st and 2d, Jesse Wasser. Pullet — 1st, Jesse Wasser; 2d, AVyandotte-Orpington Poultry Yards. Single-Comb Rhode Island Red — Cock — BIRDS FOR SHOW PURPOSES Birds for Breeding Do you want a strain of Buff Rocks that has won thirteen out of twenty possible firsts at Madison Square Garden, New York, in the last four years; that has won the Gold Special for Best Display at the !ast four National Meetings of the American Buff Rock Club, and that at Kansas City, Indian- apolis, Allentown. Philadelphia, Chicago, and at every important show has carried everything before it? We have on hand thin season 1500 such superb exhibition and breeding cocks, cockerels, hens =jnd pullets. Just the bird you want is here, if you will v.rite and 5tate definitely your needs, you will find we have what you need to win, or for your breeding pens. "Foley's World's Best Buff Rocks ' have the best blood back of them. They have been line bred for eighteen years— any one who starts with "Foley's World's Best Buff Rocks' gets the benefit of the experience of the best known breeder of Buff Rocks. If you are interested, send for catalog and prices, or tell us of your needs.l All birds shipped subject to your approval. The Linfield Poultry Farm, ^ox F.Linfield,Montg.Co.,Pa. ANGELO J MYERS, Prop. JOHN W. FOLEY. Mgr. 'WHY NOT BREED BUFF ROCKS? As show birds. Buff Rocks arc unsurpassed. This class usually is one of the largest in the show room and arouses more popular interest than any other. Because Buff Rocks are here to stay re- gardless of to-day's fads or to- morro^^'s fancies. Back of Buff Rock's advantages as show birds stands Buff Rock superiority as a general purpose fo>vl. They are splendid breeders and in laying qualities are unex- celled. Ask us for Buff Rock facts and figures before you determine on w^hat breed you w^ill specialize. tiA* • • t • t'-* 1st, Ziegenfuss & Ward; 2d, H. B. Wein- sheimer; 3d, Charles G. Knerr. Hen — 1st and 2, Charles G. Knerr; 3d, Ziegenfuss & Ward. Cockerel — 1st, Ziegenfuss & Ward; 2d, Edward W. Weaver; 3d, A. L. Sny- der. Pullet— 1st, Charles G. Knerr; 2d and 3d, Ziegenfuss & Ward. Rose-Comb Rhode Island Red — Cock — 1st, Arthur W. Hohe. Hen— 1st, L. J. Bender; 2d and 3d, Arthur W^ Hohe. Cockerel-lst, 2d and 3d, Arthur W. Hohe. Pullet — 1st and 2d, Lehigh Poultry Farm; 3d, L. J. Bender. Light Brahma — Cock — 1st and 2d, Har- vey M. Schoudt. Hen — 1st, 2d and 3d, Harvey M. Schoudt. Cockerel — 1st, 2d and 3d, Harvey M. Schoudt. Pullet — 1st and 2d, Harvey M. Sclioudt. Single-Comb Brown Leghorn — Hen — 1st and 2d, E. M. Bernhard; 3d, R. C. Sech- ler. Cockerel-lst and 2d, R. C. Sechler; 3d, A. A. Reinert. Pullet— 1st, 2d and 3d, R. C. Sechler. Single-Comb White Leghorn — Cock, 1st, John F. Miller; 2d and 3d, Blink Bonnie Poultry Yards. Hens — 3d, Lehigh Poultry Farm. Cockerel — 1st and 2d, Blink Bon- nie Poultry Farm; 3d, Charles F. Snyder. Pullet — 1st, Blink Bonnie Poultry Farm. 2d, Lehigh Poultry Farm; 3d, Park Place Poultry Farm. Single-Comb Black Leghorn — Cock — 1st and 2d, Adam Noll. Cockerel and pullet — 1st and 2d, Adam Noll. Single-Comb Buff Leghorn — Cock — 1st and 2d, Silas Weaver; 3d. Mrs. Mary Hal- bach. Hen— 1st and 2d, Mrs. Mary Hal- bach; 3d, Henry R. Kleckner. Cockerel — 1st, E. B. Amey; 2d, Henry R. Kleckner. Pullet — 1st and 2d, Mrs. Mary Hollenbach; 3d, Henry R. Kleckner. Rose -Comb Brown Leghorn — Cockerel — 1st, Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm; 2d, North End Poultry Yards; 3d, Charles J. Ortt. Pullet— 1st, Charles J. Ortt. Rose-Comb White Leghorn — Cock, hen, cockerel and pullet — 1st, 2d and 3d, Le- high Poultry Farm. Silver-Duckwing Leghorn — Cockerel — 1st, David Shoemaker. Single-Comb Black Minorca — Cock — 1st, Thomas Van Buskirk; 2d, Claude A. Butz; 3d, C. G. Bigot & Bro. Hen— 1st, Charles J. Shelly; 2d and 3d, Claude A. Butz. Cockerel — 1st, Claude A. Butz; 2d and 3d, POULTRY FANCIER Charles J. Shelly. Pullet— 1st, Claude A. Butz; 2d and 3d, Charles J. Shelly. Single-Comb Buff Orpington— Cock — 1st and 3d, ^Vyandotte-Orpington Poultry Yards; 2d, Elbert J. Green. Hen— 1st, 2d and 3d, Elbert J. Green. Pullet — 1st and 3d, Elbert J. Green; 2d, Wyandotte-Or- pington Poultry Yards. Single-Comb Black Orpington — Cock — 1st and 3d, Benjamin S. Groundie; 2d, Samuel Gibson. Hen — 1st and 3d, Benja- min S. Groundie; 2d, Wyandotte-Orping- ton Poultry Yards. Cockerel — 1st, William Lynn; 2d, Benjamin S. Groundie; 3d, Wy- andotte-Orpington Poultry Yards. Pullet — 1st, William Lynn; 2d, Benjamin S. Groundie; 3d, Samuel Gibson. Single-Comb White Orpington — Cock — 1st, .J. M. Mohr; 2d, Earl Schantz. Hen— 1st, Claude A. Butz; 2d and 3d, Thomas Stewart. Cockerel — 1st, PClmer A. Miller; 2d, August O. Girard; 3d, J. M. Mohr. Pullet— 1st and 2d, J. M. Mohr; 3d, Miss Florence Hergesheimer. White-Comb Black Polish— Cock— 1st and 3d, Miller Poultry Yards; 2d, Erwin Flores. Hen— 1st, 2d and 3d, Miller Poul- trv Yards. Cockerel — 1st, Miller Poultry Yards. Pullet— 1st, 2d and 3d, Miller Poultry Yards. Golden Polish — Cock — 1st, Charles Stone- back. Hen — 1st and 2d, Charles Stone- back. Pullet — 1st, Charles Stoneback. Silver- Spangled Hamburg — Cock — 1st, Wyandotte-Orpington Poultry Yards. Cockerel— 1st, Seth Albright; 2d, Thomas Hinkle. Pullet— 1st, Seth Albright; 2d, Thomas Hinkle. Houdan — Cock — 1st and 3d, Wyandotte- Orpington Poultry Yards; 2d, C. E. Buss. Hen — 1st, Harry D. Miller; 2d. Wyan- dotte-Orpington Poultry Yards; 3d, C. E. Buss. Cockerel — 1st and 2d, Harry D. Miller. Pullet— 1st, Harry D. Miller. Lakenvelder — Cock — 1st, Wyandotte-Or- pington Poultry Yards. Blue Andalusian— Cock— 1st. W. M. Rit- ter. Hen, cockerel, pullet — W. M. Ritter. Exhibition Yards. Barred Rock Pen — 1st, E. E. Dundas. White Rock Pen— 1st, William F. Weiss & Son. Buff Rock Pen— 1st, William A. Bren- singer. 35 Partridge Rock Pen — 1st, Thomas Stew- art. Silver-Laced Wyandotte Pen — 1st and 2d, Park Place Poultry Farm. Single-Comb Rhode Island Red Pen— 1st, A. L. Snyder; 2d, Ziegenfuss & Ward. Rose-Comb Rhode Island Red Pen— 1st, Arthur W. Hohe; 2d, L. J. Bender. Single-Comb Brown Leghorns — 1st and 2d, R. C. Sechler. Single-Comb White Blink Bonnie Poultry Single-Comb Buff Mary A. Halbach. Rose-Comb White and 2d, Lehigh Poultry Farm Single-Comb Black Minorca Claude A. Butz. -2d, White Star Poultry Leghorn Farm. Leghorn Pen— 1st, Pen— 1st, Leghorn Pen — 1st Pen— 1st, Game — 1st, Edward E. White Guineas- Farm. Cornish Indian Fenstermacher. White Indian Game — 1st and 2d, Hilltop Poultry Farm. IDEAL ALUMINilM LEG BARD To Mark Chickens CHEAPEST AND BEST 12forl6c;25-20c: 50-a'>r: ICO-SOc. Sample Band Mafled for 9o Stamp. Friok Mytrs, Mfr. loi 68i FrMport, IH. BUFF ORPINGTONS Martz the big 'winner at Chicago 1911, also Indianapolis, Nashville and Memphis. Send for catalogue- -40 illustrations. A. E. MARTZ. Box P.F. ARCADIA. IND. PEAPACK TARN WHITE ROCKS International champions. Winners at Amer- icas {H'eat shows as well as Crystal Palace. Send for mating list. Peapack Farm - Peapack, N.J. The Newtown Giant Incubator or Brooder Shipped to You Knocked Down Assemble it yourself. You do not even need be *'handy with tools" to do it. Anybody can take the photographs and plain directions furnished and set up a Newtown Giant, because everything is perfectly finished, fitted and^,^^ numbered in our factory. The three photographs shown are greatly re- duced in size. The complete series leads you along step by step in the setting up process. You cannot go wrong. Only the simplest tools are needed. The Saving and Advantages You saveonthecostof the machine, save freight, save boarding and R.R. fare of men sent from the factory to put your machine up. Knocked down incubators so at lowest freight rate. Completed machines take highest rate. No difficulty in getting machines into your incubator cellar or building. They go in piece by piece. Aneasymattertotakeapartand change from one cellar or buildingto another. ^ Scientific Hatching and Brooding Setting Up the Cross Partitiong Laying the Floor on the Framework Newtown Giants are noted for their strong, vigorous, healthy chicks. Weigh more than others by scale tests. Scientific heating, ventilating and moisture features cause chicks to be hatched in a natural way. Brooders cut down losses and promote quick growth. Heat and air enter each hover under a perfect control such as no other incubator has. Our New Catalog Just off the press. Everyone who is looking forward to better things in poultry should send for it. It is the largest, most profusely illus- trated and most complete book published on scientific incubating and brooding. Read and see the advantages of the large, permanent incubating and brooding plant over small, lamp-heated systems. A copy mailed free on request. Ask for Giant Catalog FI. Adjutting the Regulating Finger on the Heater NEWTOWN PRODUCING COMPANY, Newtown, Pa. 36 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY JUDGES | HENRY CUNDELL, Water Mill, Long Island, N. Y. Minorcas, Langshans and Spanish 64 GEORGE O. BROWN, Baltimore, Maryland. All Varieties. 60 F. G. WILE, Telford, Pennsylvania. Judge and lecturer, all varieties. 54 JACOB EBERLY, Dallastown, Penna. All Varieties, tf CHAS. I. FISHEL, Hope, Indiana. All Varieties. 59 CHAS. V. KEELER, Winamac, Indiana. All Varieties. 59 F. W. COREY, Ossining, New York. All Varieties. CHAS. NIXON, A. P. A. Judge, Washington, New Jersey. Gilt edge reference. The mating of birds a specialty. 60 J. D. KOONS, Treichler, Penna. All Varieties. 55 LOUIS G. HELLER, Bridgeton, New Jersey. All Varieties. 61 H. M. KENNER, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. American and English Breeds. 65 EDWIN F. CARSON, Mating and Judging a Specialty. Station F., Wissinoming, Phila. E. J. CHANDLER, Kennett Square, Penna. Experienced, Breeder and Judge for 20 yrs. Reference by reliable breeders. F. G. BEAN, Collegeville, Penna. All Varieties. 59 CHAS. T. CORNMAN, Carlisle, Penna. All varieties. Judge and Lecturer. 59 JOHN J. RITZ, LaMott, Pennsylvania. All Varieties. 59 RICHARD OKE, Box 351, London, Ont., Canada. All Varieties. 59 A. E. WARNER, Baltimore, Maryland. 1009 Madison Avenue. tf HERMAN A. HOKE, Spring Grove, Penna. All varieties poultry & pigeons — Se- lecting birds & mating a specialty — 64 F. I. BRADFORD, Troy, Pennsylvania. Reference. Rates reasonable. All Varieties. 65 JAMES T. BALDWIN, Wissinoming, Philadelphia. 3609 Van Kirk St., Poultry Judge. Mediterranean Classes only and Mating a Specialty. WM. F. AUERSWALD, Harmersville, Pennsylvania. All varieties. Mating and Judging a Specialty. Reference gilt edge. 63 J. W. BRUCKART, Lititz, Pa. Poultry and Pigeons, 30 years' experience as Breeder, Judge and Lecturer. Terms reasonable. JAS. I. LIVINGSTON, Windber, Pennsylvania. Poultry Judge of all Varieties. Mating up birds a specialty. 68 LOUIS PAUL GRAHAM, 550 W. 168th St., New York City. All Varieties. 68 SILVER LACED and Columbian Wyandyttes High clasa quality bird winners at Buffalo, N. Y.. Morristown, N. J. Stock for Sale. Egtfs $5.00 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. GILBERT E. NICHOLS, MORRISTOWN, N J. ORPINGTONS s. c. Burr, WHITE & BLACK Our breeders are chosen for utility as well as Standard qualities, being the de- scendents of a long line of heavy layers. Winners at Detroit, Chicago, Ft. Wayne, Indianapolis, Elkhart, etc. Grand Stock for sale at reasonable prices. Eggs in season at live and let live prices. Correspondence a pleasure. E. M. LONG. OSCEOLA. IND. AURORA, ILL. The Tenth Annual Show of the Fox River Fanciers' Association will be held Jan. 23-27, 1912, in the rmory at Aurora, Mr. Frank Heck, of Chicago, will place the awards. Tlie association will furnish a uniform system of cooping throughout the show. . . The premium list giving full particulars regarding the grand list of cash and spe- cial prizes offered will be ready for mail- ing about Jan. 1. Do not fail to send for a copy today. A. E. FRENIER. Secretary. CELEBRATED MR. ROOT PRAISES BUCKEYE INCUBATOR. Mr. A. I. Root, of Medina, O., scarcely needs any introduction to our readers. His reputation as a bee culturist and poultry raiser is country-wide, and any- thing he says on either subject carries great weight. Some time ago Mr. Root needed another incubator to take care of his growing poultry business, and he was attracted by an advertisement of the Buckeye Incu- bator Co., of 542 Euclid Ave., Springfield, O., which stated that "the Buckeye is guaranteed to hatch every hatchable Qgg. ' ' Mr. Root doubted that statement — wrote the firm that he did not think any incu- bator in the world could do so — but the Buckeye people came right back and told Mr. Root that they would stand behind their guarantee to the letter. Naturally Mr. Root put the Buckeye to the test, and we must congratulate the manufacturers on their success for Mr. Root has just sent them this remarkable letter: "I am happy to tell you that my Buck- eye Incubator did hatch every fertile egg but one, and that one was hardly hatch- able. The chicks were all remarkably large and strong and every one is alive and growing finely." "Haking Money the Buckeye Way" is the name of a remarkable folder issued by the manufacturers of the incubator bearing that name. It is crisp, instruc- tive and cites no less than four different instances where Buckeye incubators hatched more chickens than the number of eggs incubated. The folder gives the whole story of Mr. Root's experience, which is truly convincing, and any of our readers interested in the poultry business would do well to write the Buckeye folks for a copy of the folder which we un- derstand is free. DON'T BE CARELESS JUST BECAUSE THE WEATHER IS WARM. Unseasonable weather makes people careless both of themselves and, in the case of poultry owners, of their flocks. Yet it is the very time when care should be used. Warm weather, such as was experienced generally over the country up to the middle of December, ought to be seized upon by poultrymen to get their hens in prime condition for laying. If they would do so, it would insure a big daily crop of eggs when cold weather sets in. The first principle that poultry owners ought to fix in their minds is that winter eggs are most profitable; next, that hens can be made to lay in winter and lay as many eggs as they do in summer. Proper feeding and housing will do it. Most poultry is comfortably housed, so the really important task is feeding for egg production. Meat scraps from the table are excellent, but the supply from the average family is not large enough for an ordinary sized yard. Bone, Just as you get it from the butcher's, is the one great egg-making food. It does not need cooking or any other preparation except to cut it in a Humphrey alwavs open Hopper Bone Cutter. We mention this bone cutter particularlv because it cuts so fast and so easily, and It is In- expensive. If you have 10 hens or more, you should have a Humphrey bone cutter just as certainly as you have nests. Have you read Humphrey's poultry book, "Mak- ing the olden Egg?" It tells how to make hens lay, and how to change expensive into profitable poultrv keeping. \ ropv will be sent you free if you mention that you are a reader of this paper. It is a book— not merel a catalogue— vou ought to have handy to refer to. Address your request to Humphrey, East St. Faetcry, Joliet, 111. > • «) • i"* DALLASTOWN, PA., SHOW. Best display White Orpingtons, H. M. Keeney, Red Lion, silver cup; best dis- play Buff Orpingtons, A. J. Street, silver cup- best display single-comb Rhode Isl- and Reds, C. E. Stiles, silver cup; best display Partridge Wyandottes, E. J. Stiles, Arbor, silver cup; best display bantams, A W. Newcomer, Glen Rock, silver cup; best display single-comb White Leghorns, W. O. Bixler, Glen Rock; White Rocks, Highland Poultry Yards, York, silver cup; best cock, hen, pullet, cockerel and pen in White Wyandotte class, C. A. Baugh- man, Dallastown, $15; best cock hen, cockerel, pullet and pen in Silver-Laced Wyandotte class, H. W. Spatz, Dallas- town, silver cup; best display Barred Rocks, J. W. Smith, Dallastown. silver cup; best display Black Leghorns, Curvin Stiles, Arbor, silver cup; best display Buff Wyandottes, S. J. Wiley, Fawn Grove; best cockerel shown, Allen Seitz, New Freedom, silver cup; best display of pig- eons, W. A. Newcomer, Glen Rock, silver cup; best display of Buff Rocks, W. A. Eberly Dallastown, silver cup, best dis- play si'ngle-comb Brown Leghorns, E. R. Markle, Hanover; best cock in show, Al- len Seitz, bronze medal; best hen and best pen. Highland Poultry Yards, bronze medal; best pullet, H. M. Keeney, Red Lion, bronze medal. Premium winners were: Barred Rocks — David Dise, Dallastown; W J Miller, York; George Stump, Spring- vale- C. R. Gibson, Yoe; H. C. Barnhart, Springvale; J. W. McAbee. Belair, Md.; B. F. Craft, York. ^ ^ „ . White Rocks— S. G. Raab, Dallastown; Highland Poultry Yards, York; H. H. Leader York; William H. Myers, Hallam; Cottage Poultry Yards, York; H. W. Metz, Dallastown. , ^ „ ^ Buff Rocks— W. A. Eberly, Dallastown; W H. Hildebrand, Glen Rock; V. K. Dehoff, York; Howard Seitz, Dallastown; David Dise, Dallastown. Partridge Rocks— C. E. Glatfelter, Yoe. Single-comb Rhode Island Reds— C. L. Stiles, Arbor; Charles Householder. Red Lion. , ^ ■, T-i T Rose-comb Rhode Island Reds— E. J. utiles Arbor White Wyandottes— C. A. Baughman POULTRY FANCIER Dallastown; Schlaybach & Francis, York; Paul Sechrist, Dallastown; John Hutton, Red Lion; D. R. Wagner, Red Lion; Har- ry Eberly, Dallastown; R. J. Fetrow, Et- ters. ., ^. Silver-laced Wyandottes— David Dise, Dallastown; H. W. Spatz, Dallastown; B. F. Shenberger, Dallastown; William Rost, Dallastown; C. E. Glatfelter. Yoe; C. R. Gibson, Yoe. Golden Wyandottes— Lester Rojahn, Dallastown; Samuel J. Miller & Son, Spring Grove. Partridge Wyandottes— E. J. Stiles; Ar- bor; W. H. Seitz, Dallastown; W. H. Stab- ley, Dallastown; Ross McDonald, York. Buff Wyandottes— S. J. Wiley, Fawn Grove; Elvin Stabley, Dallastown; C. F. Fix, Dallastown; H. M. Raab, Dallastown; Raymond Eberly, Dallastown; H. C. Barnhart, Springvale. Single Comb White Leghorns— W. O. Bixler, Glen Rock; Harry Fulcomer, Red Lion; Earl Daugherty, Dallastown; Schlaybach & Francis, York; S. L. Flinch- baugh, Dallastown; W. H. Anstine, Dal- lastown; H. E. Gipe. Red Lion. Columbian Wyandottes— C. R. Gibson, Yoe. Single Comb Brown Leghorns — N. G. Sechrist, Red Lion; E. R. Markle, Han- over; U. E. Metz, Dallastown. Single Comb Buff Leghorns — Harry E. Keener, Red Lion; John Matthews. York. Single Comb Black Leghorns— H. C. Barnhart, Springvale; Curvin Stiles, Ar- bor: H. A. Runkle, Red Lion. Single Comb Black Minorcas — N. N. Craley, Red Lion. Rose Comb Black Minorcas— C. F. Fix, Dallastown, _ Buff Orpingtons— A. J. Streets, Forrest Hill; Thomas Ural, York; Wilbur H. My- ers, Hallam. Black Orpingtons— F. E. Druck, Dallas- town; C. E. Shaeffer, York; R. S. Stab- lev, Yoe; J. R. Wert, Dallastown; New Freedom Poultry Yards; John Senft, York. White Orpingtons— Sleepy Hollow Poul- try Farm, New Freedom; H. M. Keeney, Red Lion; John Senft, York; W. E. Reerce, Long Green; C. R. Gibson. Yoe; Dr. B. W. Shirey, York; V. K. Dahoff, York Houdans— William Laumaster, York; H. C. Barnhart, Springvale. '67 Dark Cornish Game— S. R. Smith & Son, Windsor, R. E. Glenn, Red Lion. White Cornisli Game — S. R. Smith 6c Son, Windsor; J. W. Grim, Red Lion; Raymond Eberly, Dallastown. Big crowds have attended the poultry show held by the Dallastown Poultry Fanciers' Association. Awards were: Barred Rock— David Dise, 1st cock, 1st, 2d, 3d hen; 2d, 3d cockerel; 1st, 'zd. 3d pullet; 1st nen. W. J. Miller, 2d cock; 5th hen. George Stump, 3d, 5th cock; 4th, 5th pullet; 3d pen; 4th hen; 1st cockerel. C. R. Gibson, 4th cock. H. C. Barnhart, 4th cockerel. J. W. Mc- Abee, 5th cockerel; 2d pen. B. F. Craft, 4th pen. White Rock— S. G. Raab, 1st cock; 2d hen; 3d pullet, 5th pen. Highland Poul- try yard, 2d, 5th cock; 1st. 3d, 5th hen; 5th cockerel; 1st pullet; 1st, 2d pen. H. H. Leader, 3d cock; 4th hen; 2d, 3d, 4th cockerel; 4th pen; 2d, 5th pullet. William H. Myers, 3d pen. Cottage Poultry yard, 4th cock; 4th pullet. H. W. Metz. 1st cockerel. Buff Rock— W. A. Eberly, 1st, 3d cock; 1st, 4th, 5th hen; 3d, 4th cockerel; 1st, 4ih pullet; 1st pen. W. H. Hildebrand, 2d, 4th cock; 2d hen; 1st, 2d cockerel: 5th pullet; 2d hen. V. K. Dehoff, 5th cock. Howard Seitz, 3d hen; 3d pen. David Dise, 5th cockerel; 2d, 3d pullet. Partridge Rocks— C. E. Glatfelter, 1st hen; 2d cockerel; 1st pullet. Single Comb R. I. Reds— Curvin E. Stiles, 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th cock; 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th hen; 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th cockerel; 1st, 3d, 4th pullet; 1st hen. Charles House- holder, 5th cockerel; 2d, 5th pullet. Rose Comb R. I. Reds— E. J. Stiles, 1st cock; 1st hen; 1st, 2d, 3d cockerel; 1st, 2d, 3d pullet. White Wyandottes— C. A. Baughman, 1st cock; 3d hen; 3d cockerel; 3d, 5th pul- let; 4th hen; 2d cockerel; 1st pullet. Paul Sechrist, 3d cock; 5th hen. John Hut- ton, 2d hen. D. R. Wagner, 4th cockereL Harry Eberly, 1st hen; 2d pullet; 5th cock; 1st cockerel. Robert J. Fetrow, 4th pullet. ^ .^ T^. Silver-Laced Wyandottes — David Dise. 1st cock. H. W. Spatz, 2d cock; 1st, 3d hen; 1st, 4th cockerel; 2d, 5th pullet; 1st pen. B. F. Shenberger, 4th cock. William Rost, 4th. 5th pen. C. E. GVat- lalO Ulelll wm^ m D Afo OF PIGEONS & BANTHMS BY F. W. DeLANCEY u D UfK, o NE hundred pages. Upwards of 50 illustrations. Describing all the Leading _ Varieties, their care and keeping, as well as mating. Tells you all about them. How to Breed Them - - - How to Mate Them It not only describes and illustrates the leading varieties but tell you all about the matingcare and keeping. Articles by America's foremost breeders and best authori- ses No Bantam or Pigeon Breeder can afford to be without this valuable guide. Price 50c or with a year's subscription to Poultry Fancier. America's only Fanciers Journal 65c. THE POULTRY FANCIER, SELLERSVILLE, PA. n y m ^[=3 1 Olslll ] D 4 38 2d cockerel. C. R. Gibson, Gibson, . G. E. 2d, felter, 5th, 4tli pullet. _ , ^^., „, Partridge Wyandottes— E. J. Stiles, 3d, 1st cock; 1st, 3d hen; 2d, 3d, 4th cockerel; 1st, 4th. 5th pullet; 1st pen. W. H. Seitz, 2d cock; 2d hen; 1st cockerel; 3d pullet; 2d pen. \V. H. Stabley, 4th hen. Ross McDonald. 2d pullet. Single-Comb White Leghorns— A\ . O. Bixler, 1st cock; 1st, 3d. 5th hen; oth L-ock; 1st, 3d pullet; 2d pen. Harry Full- onier, 3d cock; 2d, 4th pen; 3d cockerel; 2d 4th, 5th pullet. Earl Daugherty, 4t!i cock; Schlavbach ^ Francis. 4th cockerel. S. L. Flinchbaugh, 4th cockerel. W. H. Anstine, 3d pen. Harry E. Gipe, 1st, 2d cockerel. Columbian Wyandottes— C. R. 1st, 2d hen. Single-Comb Brown Leghorn — N Christ, 1st cock; 1st cockerel. Markle, 2d, 3 cock; 1st. 2d hen; cockerel; 2d, 3d, 4th pullet; 1st pen. K Metz, 1st pullet; 3d cockerel. Single Comb Buff Leghorn— Harr> Keener, 1st cock; 3d hen; 1st, 2d cockerel; 1st pullet. John Matthews, 1st pen. Single Comb Black Minorcas — N. N. Craley, Ist hen; 1st pullet. Rose Comb Black Minorcas — C. F. Fix, 1st cock; 1st hen. Buff Orpington— A. J. Streets, 1st, 2d cock; 1st, 2d. 3d hen; 1st cockerel; 1st. 2d, 3d hen; 1st cockerel; 1st. 2d pullet: 1st pen. Thomas I^ral, 4th, 5th pullet. AVilbur H. Myers, 3d pullet. Black Orpington — F. E. Druck, 1st cock; 1st, 2d hen; 1st pullet. Charles E. Shaeffer, 2d cock; 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th cock- erel; 4th pullet; 1st pen. R. S. Stabley, 3d cock; 4th hen; 3d pullet. J. R. Wert, 5th cock; 2d pullet. New Freedom try Yard, 4th cock; 3d hen. John 5th cockerel. White Orpington — Sleep try Farm, 1st cock; 1st, cockerel; 4th pullet; 2d Keeney, 2d cock; 2d, 3d POULTRY FANCIER cockerel; 1st, 5th pullet; 1st pen. John »enit, 3d cock. William E. Reerce, 4tn cock. C. R. Gibson. 5th cockerel. Dr. B. \V. Shirey. 5th hen. V. K. Dayhoff. 3d cockerel; 2d, 3d pullet. Se- R. 4th U. E. Poul- Senft, Hollow Poul- 4th hen; 1st pen. H. M. hen; 2d. 4th A MEDICAL POULTRY BOOK FREE TO YOU. Every person interested in poultry, as a breeder or in a commercial way. will find "Zenoleum Chicken Chat" a useful and reliable adviser. It gives full direc- tions for tlie treatment of all diseases that affect poultry, and the prevention of contagious and infectious diseases in the poultry yard. It tells the most ef- fective treatments to rid the flock of parasites, sucli as lice, mites and various germs, tliat cause roup, pip, tapeworm, canker, typhoid, blackhead, etc.. that if allowed to spread in the flock will sure- ly cut off ;\11 chances of profit, and dis- gust the owner with the business. "Chicken Chat" is the production of the m ist competent authorities on dis- eases of fowl, and is printed and sent out free by tlie manufacturers of Zen- oleum Disinfectant, Germicide and Lice Killer, which has the endorsements of FORTY-FIVE out of forty-eight State Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations. "Cliicken Chat" teaches the doctrines of cleanliness, disinfection and the pre- vention of disease, as the surest and safest method of making the industry profitable. To the commercial poultry raiser, who must depend upon the incubator to hatch out his c-liicks, the report of the Ontario government poultry expert, obtained in a series of tests at the Ontario Agricul- tural College at Guelph, will be found of especial value. This test shows that the free use of Zenoleum in the incu- bator not only causes a large percent- asre of live chicks when hatched from the eggs in the incubator, but a greater nerientage were alive at the end of four weeks tluin without the use of Zenoleum or by hens under ordinary conditions In other words, the chicks hatched out in ?he incubator treated with Zenoleum had greater vitality, and consequently were better able to stand the various ills that cause the death of one-half the hatch of incubators operated in the in- d stry. and the Canadian Government issued a bulletin on the subject, which will make the business more profitable and certain than ever before. "Chicken Chat" is free to every reader of this paper. A cent spent for a pos- tal card will return you a profit of many dollars. Address. Zenner Disinfectant Companv, 242 Lafayette Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, before you forget it. The Poultry and Incubator News will be consolidated with The Poultry lard of Phoenixville, Pa., and will be published at T3bopnixville in the future. How Folks Make Money With Hens My book has helped people make fortunes in the poultrybusiness— wjlldothe same for you. Low Drices for Stock. Eggs for Hatching, Incubators and Brooders. 200 pages con- taining over 100 illustrations —many in natural colors- gives list of 72 varieties of Pi' re Bred Fowl— gives com- plete information about eggs, stock, incubators, etc. This book is a marvel and only 15c. Send today, read it through and if you don't feel fully satistied that it is worth many times that much, return the book and get your money back. B. H. GRODER BoztOl, Rheems, Pa* LIGHT BRAHMAS PARTRIDGE COCHINS MITCHELL STRAIN NEVIOUS STRAIN My hobby, "Highest Grade Birds only," Among my winnings this year in Parfidge Cochins, not counting a clean sweep at minor shows, are Allentown. 2-3-4 cock, 2-3-4 hen. Trenton 1-2 cock, 1-2-3 hen, Male takes special for best Cochin shovvn. Haggerstown 2-4 cock, 1-2-3 hen. 1st hen takes special for best bird in Asiatic class and special for best female Cochin shown. Note, that the above awards in these three shows were taken by right different females. Last season at Philadelphia took 1-2 cock, 2-4 hen, and 1st on pullet; at Baltimore 1-2 cock, 1-2-3 hen, 1 pullet. Philadelphia 1-2-3 cock, 2-3-4 hen, 3 ckl, 1 hen, 1-2 pen. My only exhibit in light Brahmas so far as Trenton, where five single entries took four blues No stock in Partridge Cochins for sale until after the big shows. In Light Brahmas I have some fine yearling cock» and hens to spare. JOSEPH ELIAS. 367 GOWEN AVENUE, MT. AIRY, PA. 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"caved-ln" feeling. »)rain fag. extreme nervousness, peevishness. glo(imini>ss. worry, cloudy brain, loss of ambition, enernv and vitality, loss of weight and digestion, n.nstipalion. headaches, neu- ralgia, or the debilitating etTects of tol)acco or drink, send for the free trial package of Kellogg's Sanitone FOR WOMEN.— If YOU suffer from nervous break- down, extreme nervousness, "blue" spells, desire to crj-. worr\-. neuralgia, liack pains, loss of weight or appetite, .sleeplessness, headaches, and constipation, and are all out of sorts, Kellogg's Sanitone \\aters will make you feel there is more to life than you ever realized before. Send tof Tell me what it is you want W. L. Hornung Rural Route 9 Greenburg, Ind. <) i\ f "» 111. Reliable Breeders' Directory n. b BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. Wni. Blum, Montpelier, O. The Fowlers, Box 264. Youngstown, O. Richard C. Kellam. Troy, Pa. WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. J F Reimer, Fair Water, Wis. Tames T. Jones. Darlington, Ind. Mrs. Richard Mumford, Prop., Seneca ■c'all^ N Y. Gav's poultry Place. Camp Pomt. Frank Fellwock. Monett, Mo. BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS. B. B. Jarvis, Troy, 111. Mrs A. G. Mack, Butler. Ind. PARTRIDGE ROCKS. L K. patten, Towerhill, 111. WHITE WYANDOTTES. Marvin Simpson, Waterman, 111. Mrs W H. Waples, Castana, la. Cassa Ruble. R. 2. Bowling Green. H W. Wakeman, Ft. Dodge, la. Crystal Poultry Yards, Fredencktown, V. N. Cass, Nineveh, N. Y. John N. Rustin, Monsey, N. Y. R. A. Frain, 1370 Broad St., Augusta. Ga Mrs. Chas. Brickwedell, 216 5th St., As- toria, L. I., N. Y. Lester G. Tubbs, Stewartville, Minn. D. R. Runyon, 43 Ivy Place, Rutherford, N J F. W. Mueller, Box 102, California, Mo. WHITE WYANDOTTES. Geo. Luhrsen, Sadorus, 111. J. R. Inskeep, Holly, Mich. BUFF WYANDOTTES. Chas. F. Peters, Madison, Ind. GOLDEN WYANDOTTES. Ind. O. Ira A mole, Warwick. Pa. PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES. Good Bros.. Montezuma. la. R. Zink Sanders, Decatur, 111. COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES. A. B. Campbell, McLean, N. Y. W. K. Pursell, Sellersville, Pa. Calvin Ott, Prophetstown, 111. Peter E. Liechty, Marshallville, ORPINGTONS. F. W. Bechtel, NefCs, Pa. Chas. Briggs, Stormville, N. Y. D. Lance, Troy, O. E. J. Greene, Catasauqua, Pa. S. Barton Lasater, Paris, Tenn. Wm. H. Swisher. Prop.. Star Poultry Yards, Wellington, 111. E. E. Merchant, Paw Paw, Mich. Mrs. Ulvsses Schenck, Mt. Gilead, O. W^atson Romberger, Millersburg, Pa. R. I. REDS. T. C. Wilsie. Brandon, Wis. Mrs, Fred Scheerer, Plughesville, Mo. S. M. Yoder, Box G, Elk Lick, Pa. Jos. H. Spelker, Prop. R. D. 3, Carne- gie, Pa. Flovd N. Worrell, Lebanon, Ind. Edward S. Lambrite Box 80, Erwinna, Pa. A. C. Wiggs, Mapleton, la. Mrs. H. T. Smith, Armstrong, Mo. Rev. W. G. Moon, Fairmount, Ind. LANGSHANS. Rev. J. W. Bott, Box 273, Murray, la. E. H. Mullins, Palestine, 111. Floyd W^ Kitrfer, Sellersville, Pa. COCH I NS. H. Wilkinson, Mifflinburg, Pa. BRAHMAS. H. A. Killam, Carlinville, 111. ^ ^^ Emory E. Banks, East Pembroke, N. Y. J. D. Mallerv. Lebanon, Neb. S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS. Lone Pine Yards, Tolono, 111. Weaverling & Fauntleroy, Everett, Smith Bros., Addingham, Pa. J. P. Hardsog, 111 E. Adams St., Mun cie, Ind. S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS. C. O. Miers. Bangor, Pa. H. N. Maxham, Libertyvillo. Til. S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS. Thomas Reidv, Box 195, Wyoming, W. L. Rohlflng, Berger, Mo. M. Lindemaver, 10.31 Danforth Syracuse, N. Y. ANCONAS. J. E. Kafe, Rolfe. In. Cecil Sheppnrd. Berea. O. S. C. BLACK MINORCAS. Longwood.s Farm, Sellersville, Pa. W'. R. Brock. So. Kortright, N. Y. S. J. .Tohnson, Bloomsburg, Pa. T. William West, Plymouth, Pa. Mrs. McVon Bergen, R. 1, Upper ton. 111. HAMBURGS. Albert Oskers. Sayville, L. I-. N. x. J. E. Kafer, Rolfe, la. ,^^ SILVER GRAY DORKINGS. D. W. Seibert, Somerset, Pa. Pa. Pa. St., BLACK SUMATRAS. Warner, Hamilton, Va. CAMPINES. J. Fred N. Kennedy, Box S, Birch Cliff, Ontario, Canada. BANTAMS. Edwin Reynolds, 1181 Grand St., Brook- lyn, N. Y. TURKEYS. Mrs. E. W. Johnson, R. 7, Indepen- dence, la. Pioneer Stock Farms, Letts, Ind. DUCKS AND GEESE. Wilbert P, Thurston, Letts, Ind. Miles Frank, R. 3, Chambersburg, Pa. LARGE SIZES OF SURE CUBATORS. HATCH IN- Every reader of this paper is familiar with the celebrated Sure Hatch incubator which is as well, or better, known than any other in America. The manufactur- ers of this machine have just put upon the market two new and larger sizes than they have heretofore built. The new ma- chines are 400 and 600 egg capacity. These larger sizes are made in response to a big demand for larger machines than their 200 egg size More than a year ago the company got up these new machines, but did not offer them for sale until they had been actu- ally tried out. They were tested last winter and found to be entirely satisfac- tory. Quite a number were sold late in the spring and the best of reports have come in from them. The flattering reception given these new sizes has led the Sure Hatch company to put them on the market this season. Their style of construction makes them easy to operate, and they have so many advantages over others of like capacity that there can be no doubt they will have a large sale, especially when they are backed bv the high reputation of the Sure Hatch rriachines. The company is now making "seven sizes of Sure Hatchers, which gives a wide range for purchasers to select from. The sizes are 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 400 and 600 eggs. Customers can select machines to engage in the business to any extent they may desire. The Sure Hatch people claim their cat- alog for 1912 is the finest and best they ever issued. It fully describes all the machines made by the company and con- tains a great deal of valuable information on the poultry business. Don t fail to send for this book which is sent free to every one asking for it. Write to the Sure Hatch Incubator Co.. Fremont, Neb., Box 147. DoubiB ProflU_ ^ ProprresBiv© poultrymen know that ordinary poul- try brings 10c. to Ibc. on the market, while Capons readily sell forVOc. to30o. a pound, and often higher. Capons are , easy to raise and bring double price- double profits. PILLING CAPON TOOLS I are "ea.«y to use." A'TilUnpr" Capon Set with JcompleteKuide and instruotlonssent postpaid for f-iM. Hooklet.'-Uulde for Caponizintr" free. G.P. PILLING & SON CO.. 23d A Arch SU.. Philadelphia, Pa. Al- THE WORLD' SGREATEST Strain Partridge Wyandottes 300 Choice pullets and 150 Beautiful cock- erels, to select your exhibition stock from. Descendents of BOSTON and MADISON SQUARE WINNERS. Write your wants to day to A. K. AMBOE Gf SON ^ MARINETTE. WIS. A GREAT BIG ^ HAND GRINDER that will savo Its cost several times a year and will furnish one to two liushelB per hour of fresh ground corn, oats, peas, dry bone, oyster shells, nut shells, dry stale bread, etc., fur poultry feed, or will frrind table meal for fam- ily use. A child can operate it. Thiiusnnds sold annually. Shippinn weight 40 lbs. We also build a fulllino ^ of Power Feed Mills, Sain- ,on Wind Mills, (iasoline Engines. Ask for catalogs, stating line in which you are interested. Stover Mfg. Co.. Plymouth St.. FREEPORT. ILL i 40 POULTRY FANCIER ^Mi*- Do You Know How Anxious I am to Please You? Do you know how well fixed I am to do so? POULTRY FANCIER I have hundreds upon hundreds of the choicest specimens I ever had to fill your orders. This has been a great year to produce good ones, bring out all that is in them. They are in the best of condition. Buy early, get your pick, avoid wintering cost. There are three reasons why you should let me talk it over with you. /. My policy of doing all I possibly can to please you. 2. My birds are not ''back-lotters', Weak and no good. They are strictly farm raised, on Separate Farms. 3. My policy of a fair margin, relying upon many sales for my profits. In conclusion, let me ask of you, if you were to come upon a likely looking chicken, say in some woods, would you place an exorbitant value upon it? Then let's not let repetition of catch words, *'poo-bah", etc., dazzle us. Keep our feet on the earth. I offer — ) White Orpingtons Buff Orpingtons Barred Rocks White Rocks Part. Rocks Silver Wyandottes Golden Wyandottes White Wyandottes Part. Wyandottes Rhode Island Reds Light Brahmas Buff Cochins Part. Cochins Black Langshans White Langshans White Leghorns Buff Leghorns Brown Leghorns Black Minorcas Anconas Toulouse, Embden Chinese Geese Pea Fowls White Minorcas Polish Dark Cornish S. S. Hamburgs Houdans Mottled Javas White, Buff and Bronze Turkeys Pearl and White Guineas Pekin, Rouen, Indian Runner and Muscovy Ducks and Tell me what it is you want Cf^i^i HOI ^ W. L. Hornung Rural Route 9 Greenburgy Ind. 0 i\ t < ♦ Geo. J. R. Reliable Breeders' Directory n. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. Wm. Blum, Montpelier, O. The Fowlers, Box 264, Youngstown, O. Richard C. Kellam, Troy, Pa. WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. J F. Reimer, Fair Water, Wis. Tkmes T. Jones. Darlington. Ind. Mrs. Richard Mumford, Prop., Seneca ■p'oiic N Y. rav's poultry Place, Camp Point, 111. Frank Fellwock. Monett, Mo. BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS. B. B. Jarvis, Troy, 111. Mrs A. G. Mack, Butler, Ind. PARTRIDGE ROCKS. L K. patten, Towerhill, 111. WHITE WYANDOTTES. Marvin Simpson, Waterman, 111. Mrs W H. Waples, Castana, la. Cassa Ruble, R. 2, Bowling Green, Ind. H W Wakeman, Ft. Dodge, la. Crystal Poultry Yards, Fredericktown, V. N. Cass, Nineveh, N. Y. John N. Rustin, Monsey, N. Y. R. A. Frain, 1370 Broad St., Augusta. Ga Mrs. Chas. Brickwedell, 216 5th St., As- toria, L. I., N. Y. Lester G. Tubbs, Stewartville, Mmn. L. R. Runyon, 43 Ivy Place, Rutherford, N J *F. W. Mueller, Box 102, California, Mo. WHITE WYANDOTTES. Luhrsen, Sadorus, 111. Inskeep, Holly, Mich. BUFF WYANDOTTES. Chas. F. Peters, Madison, Ind. GOLDEN WYANDOTTES. Ira A mole, Warwick, Pa. PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES. Good Bros., Montezuma, la. R. Zink Sanders, Decatur, 111. COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES. A. B. Campbell, McLean, N. Y. W. K. Pursell, Sellersville, Pa. Calvin Ott, Prophetstown, 111. Peter E. Lieohtv, Marshallville, O. ORPINGTONS. F. W. Bechtel, NefCs, Pa. Chas. Briggs, Stormville, N. Y. D. Lance, Troy, O. E. J. Greene, Catasauqua, Pa. S. Barton Lasater, Paris, Tenn. Wm. H. Swisher, Prop., Star Poultry Yards, Wellington, 111. . E. E. Merchant, Paw Paw, Mich. Mrs. Ulvsses Schenck, Mt. Gilead, O. Watson Romberger, Millersburg, Pa. R. I. REDS. T. C. Wilsie, Brandon, Wis. Mrs. Fred Scheerer, Hughesville, Mo. S. M. Yoder, Box G, Elk Lick, Pa. Jos. H. Spelker, Prop. R. D. 3, Carne- gie, Pa. ^ , Flovd N. Worrell, Lebanon, Ind. Edward S. Lambrite Box 80, Erwmna, Pa. A. C. Wiggs. Mapleton, la. Mrs. H. T. Smith, Armstrong, Mo. Rev. W. G. Moon, Fairmount, Ind. LANGSHANS. Rev. J. W. Bott, Box 273, Murray, la. E. H. Mullins, Palestine, 111. Floyd W. Kifcrfer, Sellersville, Pa. COCH I NS. H. Wilkinson, Mifflinbuig, Pa. BRAHMAS. H. A. Killam, Carlinville, 111. Emorv E. Banks, East Pembroke, N. Y. J. D. Mallerv. Lebanon, Neb. S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS. Lone Pine Yards, Tolono, 111. W^eaverling & Fauntleroy, Everett, Fa. Smith Bros., Addingham, Pa. J. P. Hardsog, 111 E. Adams St., Mun- cie, Ind. S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS. C. O. Miers, Bangor, Pa. H. N. Maxham, Liberty villo. Til. S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS. Thomas Reidv, Box 195, Wyoming, W. L. Rohlflng. Berger, Mo. M. Lindemayer, 1081 Danforth Syracuse, N. Y. ANCONAS. J. E. Kafe, Rolfe, la. Cecil Sheppnrd. Borea. O. S. C. BLACK MINORCAS. Longwoods Farm, Sellersville, Pa. W. R. Brock. So. Kortright, N. Y. S. J. Johnson. Bloomsburg, Pa. T. William West, Plymouth, Pa. Mrs. McVon Bergen, R. 1, Upper ton. 111. HAMBURGS. ^^ „ Albert Oskers. Say villo, L. T., N. Y. J. E. Kafer, Rolfe, la. ^_.^^ SILVER GRAY DORKINGS. D. W. Seibert, Somerset, Pa. Pa. St., BLACK SUMATRAS. . Warner, Hamilton, Va. CAMPINES. J. Fred N. Kennedy, Box S, Birch Cliff, Ontario, Canada. BANTAMS. Edwin Reynolds, 1181 Grand St., Brook- lyn, N. Y. TURKEYS. Mrs. E. W. Johnson, R. 7, Indepen- dence, la. Pioneer Stock Farms, Letts, Ind. DUCKS AND GEESE. Wilbert P. Thurston, Letts, Ind. Miles Frank, R. 3, Chambersburg, Pa. Al- LARGE SIZES OF SURE HATCH IN CUBATORS. Every reader of this paper is familiar with the celebrated Sure Hatch incubator which is as well, or better, known than any other in America. The manufactur- ers of this machine have just put upon the market two new and larger sizes than they have heretofore built. The new ma- chines are 400 and 600 egg capacity. These larger sizes are made in response to a big demand for larger machines than their 200 egg size More than a year ago the company got up these new machines, but did not offer them for sale until they had been actu- ally tried out. They were tested last winter and found to be entirely satisfac- tory. Quite a number were sold late in the spring and the best of reports have come in from them. The flattering reception given these new sizes has led the Sure Hatch company to put them on the market this season. Their style of construction makes them easy to operate, and they have so many advantages over others of like capacity that there can be no doubt they will have a large sale, especially when they are backed bv the high reputation of the Sure Hatch machines. The company is now making "seven sizes of Sure Hatchers, which gives a wide range for purchasers to select from. The sizes are 50. 75, 100, 150, 200, 400 and 600 eggs. Customers can select machines to engage in the business to any extent they may desire. ^ The Sure Hatch people claim their cat- alog for 1912 is the finest and best they ever issued. It fully describes all the machines made by the company and con- tains a great deal of valuable information on the poultry business. Don't fail to send for this book which is sent free to every one asking for it. Write to the Sure Hatch Incubator Co., Fremont, Neb., Box 147. Double Profli9 _ PropresBlve imultrymen know that ordinary poul- try brintfs 10c. to Ifn-. on the market, while Capons readily sell forVOc. to 30c. a pound, and often hiprher. CaponH are , easy to raise and bring double price- double profits. PILLING CAPON TOOLS \are "easy to use." A'Tillinpr" Cnpon Set with Jcomplete Kuide and instructionHnent postpaid for ea-.W. Booklet. "(Juide for Caponizinp" free. G.P. PILUNG & SON CO.. 23d& ArchSU.,PhiUdelphia.Pa. THE WORLD' SGREATEST Strain Partridge Wyandottes 300 Choice pullets and 150 Beautiful cock- erels to select your exhibition stock from. Descendents of BOSTON and MADISON SQUARE WINNERS. W^rite your wants to day to A. K, AMBOE Gf SON ^ MARINETTE. WIS. HfKElTISJQBM A GREAT BIG HAND GRINDER that will save its cost gevcral times a year and will furnish one to two busliels |>er hour of fresh ground corn, oats, peas, dry hone, oyster shcll», nut shells, dry stale bread, etc., for poultry feed, or will jtrind table meal for fam- ily use. A child can operate it. Thous-ands sold annually. Shipping weight 40 lbs. We also build a full lino — of Power Feed Mills, Sam- son Wind Mills. Gasoline Engines. Ask for catalogs, stating line in which you are interested. Stover Mfg. Co.. Plymouth St.. freepobt. ill MUTILA K w Ithe vv- lird in ;st ^s- [est ]ite Id., fite f.rf. /lite jlals Job- Ruff riss, I'ark .ass, torge •hin to luff he l.V |iy In, 1^- h(l Ii- n- ly ?t it- 11- POULTRY FANCIER Leghorn cock, Henry Spayd; best S. C. Buff I^egliorn lien, Lewis TIartranft <& Son; best display S. C. Black Alinorcas, Wm. A. Trenkle; best cock, hen, cocker- el and pullet. Buff Cochran, Bantams, Lewis Hartranft tVt Son; best cock, hen, cockerel and pullet, White Cochran Ban- tams, Howard Strickler; best display Golden Pheasants, Arthur P. Fidler. In exhil)ition pens the following awards were made: J. W. Deysher, Barred Rock pen, tirst; George E. Miller, Buff Rock pen, first; Charles A. Shartle, Buff Leg- horn pen, first; Harry Bordner, White Muscovy Ducks, first; Arthur P. Fidler, 2 pr. Golden Pheasants, first; J. W. Dey- sher, Wliite Rock pen, first; A. D. Wen- ricli, White Rock pen, second; S. A. «S: E. Phillippi, Partridge Rock pen, first, sec- ond and third; A. D. Wenrich, Partridge Wyandotte pen, first and second; Calu- met Poultry Yard, 9. C. R. I. Red pen, first; F. S. Rader, S, C. R. L Red pen, second; I^evi Spangler, S. C. R. I. Red pen, third; Charles P. Schaeffer, White Leghorn pen, first; Annesmead Farm, White Logliorn pen, second; A. A. De- T '^ng. White Leghorn i)en, third; A. D. Wenrich, Wliite Orpington pen, first and second; D. W^ Witter, Buff Orpington, first; Barr & Skottowe, Buff Orpington pen, second. tliat all who wish to enroll in the club membership will send $2 which pays for initiation and dues to July 1, 1912, by De- cember 15, 1911, so that your name may be included in the new catalogue. We give a ribbon for ever first prize you win at a regular poultry show while you are a mem])er. A handsome state cham- pionship award made each year to mem- ber winning largest number of ribbons in each state. If you wish these catalogues do not put off sending for them and if a breeder of Rose Comb Black Minorcas we want your membership. Lloyd C. Mishler, Secy.-Treas. North Manchester, Ind. You can select the COMPACT FILING SECTIONS MINORCA BREEDERS. ATTENTION. The International Rose Comb Black Minorca Club will soon issue a new cata- logue which it will be to any one interested, limited number of the will be sent to any one sending us tlieir address. Better write at once before they are all gone. An earnest request is made glad to distribute We also have a last edition wliich sections you need now, add as your business grows. We have 27 styles. Haveyour files assorted, yet concen- ^ tratedmnd compact. No waste space.ample capacity. AsIc your dealer. Efegance Combined with Stability 'Beautiful Golden Quartered Oak or Birch Mahogan.v, velvet finished, 4 sides. Dull-brass trimmed. FREE— Catalog "D"— 64 pugeefiling and (iftice time saving devicoa. Boiiklet "Filing Suggestions" solvoa filing problems. Catali >g"E" shows handsome, inexpeti' aive sectional bookcases (J Styles), THE5^>MAN'F'GC0. 2 Tnion St.. 9I0NR0E, 9IICH. NewYui k Otttce. 108 Fulton St. ht In ]y ]h \y ?t ANCONAS Weingartner Supberb Quality Strain of Range Grown Birds Our young stock is better than ever and our 1912 matings can not help but produce blue ribbon winners. A limited number of yearlings and grand young stock for sale. Let us quote you prices on stock and eggs. GEO. T. & J. A. WEINGARTNER - • NEWCASTLE. PA. WHITE ORPINGTONS Peifer wins again atWilliamsport in competition with the largest breeders getting places on 19 birds out of 20 entries in a class of 115 of the best White Orpingtons ever assembled at Williamsport— see awards. Stock for sale. Eggs in season. I breed no other varieties. JOHN C. PIEFER - - - DANVILLE, PA. 11. ]e y It Harbor Creek, Pa. [a rns, R. C. R. I. Reds, Rose Comb R. I. Reds 60 cents each 17 cents each 500 at 15c ea. 1000 at 14c ea. Bard. Rox 25 at 30 cents each 50 at 25 cents each 100 to 500 at 20c ea. 500 to 1000 at 18c ea. [CKS— Same price as Single Comb White Leehorns. lATCHING-One-half price of baby chicks. L. J. MOSS Manager » • Old Chicks FROM RANGE GROV^N BIRDS icks You Buy— It's How Many You Raise That Spells Success s^ S chicks are livable chicks as well as quality chicks, because r/ ^ \^ y birds that have vitality and stamina. They are the chicks ^ ^ ■ ^ bbust cockerels and pullets that will please, and in addition ling a large percentage of show birds. t MOHNTON, PA., SHOW. The last day of the Mohnton Poultry Show was a day of rejoicing for the own- ers of the numerous cockerels and pullets on exhibition. They could note by the blue ribbons in front of the various cages with what success they met. The fol- lowing awards were made by tlie judges, besides third and fourth prizes in the various classes: Barred Plymouth Rocks — Ed. B. Rich- ard, Wyomissing, 1st cock, second pullet; J. G. Werner, Mohnton, 2d cock; John Deysher, Sinking Spring, hen, cockerel and 1st on on pen; James Stauffer, on pen. White Plymouth Rocks- Sinking Spring, all prizes. Partridge Plymouth Rocks — David Moy 1st and 2d on n'lllet and 2d Adamston. 1st -John Deysher, POULTRY FANCIER S. C. Brown Leghorns — Stephen Golu- bius, Fleetwood, 2d cockerel; Alfred J. Heist, Reading, 2d pullet; R. W. Moyer, Orwigsburg, 1st pullet; Harry Schatz, Orwigburg, 1st cockerel; H. J. Hartman, Shillington, 1st and 2d hen. Rose Comb Brown Leghorns— Charles B. Wingert, Ephrata, 1st pullet and cock- erel. Partridge Wyandottes— H. L. Hartman, 1st and 2d, hens; Martin Fritz, Shilling- ton, 1st, cock; 1st and 2d on cockerel, pullet and hen, and first on pen. Golden Wyandottes, ColumbianWyan- dottes— All prizes to C. B. Rothermel, in former, and J. K. Merkel, Fleetwood, in latter, who also won all prizes in Silver Laced Wyandottes. White Wyandottes— Dr. A. H. Metzgar, Millersville, first and second, hen; S. T. Weaver, Terre Hill, 1st, cockerel and pul- er M( toi :M<.hnton, 1st on pen; John G. \v erner, Mohnton. 2d on hen. S C. White Legliorns— Charles E. Hal- lecher, Reading, 1st cock; A. A. DeLong, Bowers 1st cockerel. 2<1 pullet; James Epler. Mohnton, 2d cockerel; John Fich- thorn, Mohnton, 1st pullet. S. r. Buff Leghorns— Frank Buck, Kuhztown, 2d on hen and cockerel; R. Caul well, Mohnton, 1st on cock and cock- erel, and 1st and 2d pullet; George uolf- kill, Mohnton, 1st hen, 2d cock. 43 Light Brahma— John Wise, Shillington, 1st, pullet. White Orpington— E. C. Rote, Reading, 1st, cock; 1st and 2d, hen; 1st and 2d, pullet, and 1st, pen; Raymond Weidman, Sinking Spring, 1st and 2d on cockerel. S. C. Buff Orpington — Earl Brossman, Sinking Spring; 2d cockerel; Barr & Shot- towe, 1st. cock, 1st and 2d, hen, 1st, cockerel and pullet. Black Orpington— Oscar Weil, Mohnton, 1st, cock; Clarence Rahn, West Reading, 1st and 2d, hen, 1st, cockerel and pullet. R. C. Buff Orpington— John H. Ulrich, Hendleton, all prizes. S. C. Rhode Island Reds— J. G. Wer- ner, 1st and 2d, hen, 2d, pullet; George Ruth, Wyomissing, 1st, cock; C. B. Roth- ermel, 1st, cockerel; Von Neida & Wie- ders, Shillington, 1st, pullet and pen, 2d, cockerel. Silver Seabright Bantams, Golden Sea- brights— All prizes to Bertolet Brumbach. R. C. Black Bantams — Charles E. Hal- laecher, Reading, all prizes. Buff Cochin Bantams— Benjamin Kauf- man, Blandon, 2d, cock and cockerel; Homer Hagy, Mohnton, It hen; Henry Miller, Rochester, N. Y., 1st, cockerel and cock, 2d, hen and pullet and 1st, pullet. Barred Rocks and White Cochin Ban- tams—West Reading Poultry Yard, all prizes. The leading winners in the pigeon classes were: W. J. Moyer. Reading; William H. Kline, George D. Hinkle, Reading; Margaret Bitler, Mohnton; J. Harvev Longacre, Harry U. Kohl, Wes- ton Levan, H. M. Brown, Harry Snyder, James Hafer, Reading, and Claude Fox, Mohnton. $16 a WEEK for FIVE MINUTES WORK a DAY Mr. M. E. Vodra of Gasport, N. Y., bougrht an ••E88ex-iVlodel"Incnbator; hatched 395 chicks from 407 eggs; sold the chicks for 12 cents each, makinfir $47.40. If he had got 60 cents more it would have been $16.00 a week for three weeks* hatching. It took him five minutes a day to trim the lamp and turn tlie eggs. You can do this with an "Essex- Model." Our Big Free Catalogue of America's Largest Line of INCUBATORS and BROODERS tells all about Mr. Vodra, and many other similar cases. and descriins the ESSEX-IVIODELS — th« BlKKB*t Uno of Incubators and Brooders on Earth. It contains Five Chapters on Poultry-Keeping written by Mr. Essex himself after a Quarter Century's experience, namely: (7) "When You Start, Start Right. How to Get Started." (11) "How to Get More Profits From Hens." (HI) "How Money is Made From Stand- ard-bred and Show Birds." (IV) "How to Build a Low-Cost Farm Poultry House" (with plans.) (V) *'How to Build a Woman Fancier's House" (with plans.) This valuable book is Free. Address nearest office. AUSTIN W. BETTERLY, WILKESBARRE, PA. A prominent breeder and exhibitor of White and Black Orpingtons. let; 2d. hen; Meadowbrook Poultry Farm. Reading, 2d on cockerel and pullet. Houdans— C. B. Rothermel, Lyons, 2d, pullet and cock; 1st, cockerel; Barr ^ Shottowe, Mt. Hope, 1st, cock; 1st and 2d, hen; first, pullet and pen. Anconas— Barr & Shottowe, all prizes. Blue Andalusians— Wm. Stoner, Mohn- ton, all prizes. American Dominiques— Crescent Poul- trv Yards. West Reading, nil prizes. 9 C. Black Minorcas— Elijah Kissinger, Mohnton, 1st, cock, hen, pullet, pen. and 2d. cockerel; Harry Kohl. Reading, 2d. White Crested Black Polish— Bertolet Brumbach & Bro., Esterly, 1st, cock. ROBERT ESSEX 202 Henry Si.. Buffalo. N. Y. INCUBATOR CO. 67 Barclay St., New York City Bank's Handy EGG RECORD And Poultry Account Book A 12 Month's Record For 12 Pens The simplest and most convenient system ever devised for keeping an accurate record of eggs laid; record of hatches, income and ex- pense account etc. Printed on the best paper that will not blot with extra heavy dark colored paper cover. Price 15 cents POULTRY FANCIER. Seilersville, Pa. TILATED PAGE 44 A LETTER FROM CHAMBERS- BURG, PA. We take great pleasure in announc- ing to you that the Franklin County Poultry Association is now making arrangements for its Second Annual Exhibition to be held during the lat- ter part of January, 1912. Our object in writing you is to point out the solendid opportunity of securing advertising space in our catalogue. We are situated in the very heart of the fertile fields of the Cumber- land Valley and we are in the midst of a rapidly growing poultry senti- ment. Our advertising rates are as fol- lows: $5 for a full page, 6x9 inches. $3 for a half page, 4y^x6. $2 for one-third page, 3^/^x6. $1 for one- fourth page, 11/2x6. The catalogue will contain 60 pages and will be handsomely gotten up. Our show last year was a great success, having over 1,200 birds on exhibition, and we fully expect 1,800 to 2,000 birds this year. We have secured a large new build- ing for our show and everything points towards a rousing big time. We will accept in exchange for POULTRY FANCIER Space in our catalogue anything in your line you may wish to offer as a special premium, giving due no- tice of the donor, provided same equals in value the space desired. We believe you will do well to get your goods known in this locality and we feel sure you won't hesitate to accept this liberal offer. We kindly ask that if you are fa- vorably impressed that you so advise us promptly, so that we may not be held back in having the catalogue printed. Thanking you for your attention to the above, we remain, Yours very truly, Franklin County Poultry Assn. All individual and all poultry show association members of the American Poultry Association within the state are entitled to a seat on the floor of the convention. This promises to be the best at- tended and the most interesting meet- ing the branch has yet held and no miembers should miss attending it. Members should come wearing their A. P. A. buttons. Those not having any can get same on arrival from the secretary. NEW POULTRY ASSOCIATION FORMED. PENNSYLVANIA BRANCH A. P. A. STATE MEETING. The annual State Meeting of the Pennsylvania Branch, American Poul- try Association, will be held Thurs- day, Jan. 18, in connection with the Scranton Poultry Show. Sessions be- gin at 2 p. m. and at 8 p. m. The Lycoming Poultry, Pigeon and P. Stock Association was formed by electing the following officers: President, B. J. Kahler; Vice- Presidents, George H. Miller and S. B. Gaunt; Secretary, B. Monroe Posten; Treasurer, Dr. H. T. Smith. It was decided to hold a show this winter somet time in January and committees were appointed to ar- range for the same. The show will be held at Hughesville. Pa. IMPERIAL BARRED ROCKS At N. Y. StateFair6 firsts. A clean sweep. See awards at Williamsport, 31 entries, 28 places. Stock and eggs for sale at reasonable prices. BOYD JOHNSON _ . . . . RUPERT. PA. COVERT'S BARRED ROCKS They win in the East as well as the West. At Philadelphia, 1911, in competition with the great breeders of the country, they proved that there are none better— they are National Champions without a peer. Our winnings at Philadelphia, 1-2 cockerel, bred female; 1-3 pullet bred male; 3 pullet mated pen; 2 cockerel mated pen; 4 Ex. pen; 3 pullet, 4 cockerel. Gold special, best pullet bred male. Gold special, best cockerel bred female. Gold special best display from a \^estern State. Gold special, best display coming longest distance. 1 1 special club ribbons. You be the judge if this record has ever been equalled or approached. I am now offering young stock, brothers and sis- ters of these "winners that can win in any competition and breeders that w^ill produce blue ribbon w^inncrs for 1912 show^s. And my 1912 matings for the egg trade will produce some of the best Barred Rocks ever grow^n. Send for mating list after February 1st. COVERT'S BARRED ROCK FARM, R. D. 2, Box P. F., Wiiloughby, Ohio THE LIGHT OF THE \t^ORLD The Undefeated, Undisputed Champions Tompkin's S. and R. C. Rhode Island Reds ^^^Tj^TT^T^l^ has my record been equalled or approached by any individual i^^ J--^ V Jl/ Jv breeder of any variety in the annals of history. My record proves ZZ^ZIZZZZIZZ them just what I claim **CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD." You Must Have Tompkin's Strain to Win And let me Impress on your mind that my 1912 matings represents the greatest, strongest matings that were ever bred, and from these matings the Blue Ribbon winners of America's Great Shows will be raised and {rom a setting of eggs from my best matings you get the same chance as I do in raising the famous winners for next season's shows. 1st Pen for 6 successive years at N. Y. Grand Champion Mating, the strongest ever made, $50 per setting. Send for Mating List — Hundreds of Grand Birds for Sale. LESTER TOMPKINS - - . CONCORD, MASS. f *) > t^ BETHLEHEM, PA., SHOW. Bethlehem, Pa., Dec. 2. — A distinct suc- cess was the fourth annual show of the Northampton County Poultry Fanciers' Association, wliicli came to a close to- night. There were over one thousand birds on exhibition and the competition for the more than two dozen challenge cups and nearly 200 other specials was very keen. Considerable interest centered in The Inquirer medals offered for the cham- pionship birds. A silver cup for best White Rock pullet was captured by A. G. Connolly, of Nazareth. The Philadelphia Inquirer Champion- ship medals were won by R. M. Heine, of Bath, for the best cock, a White Leg- horn; A. L. Russell, of Washington, N. J., AFTER EATING Dennis POULTRY COMPOUND DENNIS PouhryCompound, a remarkably power- ful but inexpensive egg food, is undoubtedly one of the greatest things of the age for making hens lay, and we believe it may safely be said to mark an epoch in poultry methods, fully equal indeed to that made by the invention and perfection of the incubator. Consisting largely of vermoline, the newly-discovered egg-producing material, chickens simply DEVOUR this compound, and an increase of 100 per cent, in egg-produ6lion is a common result wherever it is taken up. SO lb. bags $2.50. Also in smaller packages and 100 lb. bags. If your dealer cannot supply yoa, write as. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. ■WHY" is the title of an interesting little book- let that we w^ill mail you free — unless your hens are laying an egg every day. If ihey are not lay- ing an egg every day, write for it— it tells WHY. L. E. P. DENNIS & SON, Dept. 11, CrUficlJ, Md. IfYourliens Dont Lay 200 EggsEach ^^, ^^< ^>f. ^^t ^i en Write Humphrey for his famous book, "Making the Golden Egg." It will guide you through hendom from January to December- how to make your hens lay more eggs in winter- how to make them moult earlier and feather quicker —how to raise big, hardy chicks— in short, it will give you all the secrets and wrinkles on poultry profits. "Making the Golden Egg" has 48 pages, is illustrated m colors and every page bristles with money pointers for expert and amateur alike. The Humphrey Bone Cutter is also fully described in the book, with letters from hundreds of poultrymen and farmers all over the country telling the big profits this machine has made for them. The Humphrey Bone Cutter cuts bone at the cor- rect grain angle which enables the hen to ex- tract the maximum amount of nutrition from the bone without taxing the digestive organs. The Humphrey cuts quicker, better, turns easier and is strongly built to stand hard work. Priced many dollars below other bone cutters— has no equal for work and durability. But be sure you get the book anyhow— "Making the Golden Egg" Is a 48-page gold mine for folks who want to make money in the poultry business. It's free — write to-day. HUMPHREY a SONS East Street Factort, Jrliet. III. POULTRY FANCIER for the best hen, a White Rock; C. A. Butz, of Allentown, for the best cockerel, a S. C. Black Minorca; A. G. Connolly, of Nazareth, for the best pullet, a White Rock; A. L. Russell, of Washington, N. J., for the best pen. White Rocks. The medals were won as follows: W. K. Shimer, of Nazareth, for the best bird in the Asiatic class, a Black Langshan cock; A. G. Connolly, of Nazareth, for the best bird in the American class, a White Rock pullet; Hamm Bros., of East Bangor, for the best bird in the English class, a S. C. Black Orpington cockerel; 45 F. H. Castner, 1st and 2J. Pen— F. H. C^sstiiGr 1st White Rocks— Cock— A G. Connolly, 1st; W. H. Lobb, of East Bangor, 2d. Hen — A. L. Russell, of Washington, N. J., 1st; A. G. Connolly. 2d. Pullets— A. G. Connolly, 1st and 2d. Pen— A. G. Con- nolly, 1st; A. L. Russell. 2d. Buff Rocks— W. A. Brensinger, 1st and 2d for cock, hen and pullet; Billheimer and Kratzer. of Allentown, 2d for cock- erel. Pen— Billheimer & Kratzer, 1st; J. A. Miller, of Nazareth, 2d. Partridge Rocks— Ccck — Raymond B. TIRST ^^^ CHAMPION PUL1^ PHILADELPHIA-1910 ^^ yit^^'Z'Si OF ♦50.**^Cop FOP Be6T Pullet in the^w R M. Heine, of Bath, for the best bird in the Mediterranean class, a White Leg- horn cock. Dr. Thos. Dietrick, of Washington. N. J., carried off the honors in White Or- pingtons, being awarded the $20 challenge cup for best cock, hen, cockerel, pullet; $10 silver cup for best display; $5 for best cock, hen. cockerel, pullet; $10 prize for best pullet (most hotly contested entry); $10 prize, best display. The poultry awards are as follows: Barred Rocks— Cock— Oliver Stemetz. of Nazareth, 1st; F. H. Castner, 2d and 3d. Hen— F. H. Castner, 1st and 2d. Cockerel -F H Castner, 1st and 2d. Pullets- Bean, of Collegeville, 1st; Fred T. Kyle, of Catatonk, N. Y., 2d. Hen— William K. Shimer, of Nazareth, 1st and 2d. Cock- erels—Fred T. Kyle, 1st; Raymond B. Bean, 2d. Pullets— Raymond B. Bean, 1st and 2d. Pen— Fred T. Kyle. Columbian Rocks— Cock— F. G. Bean, 1st; William K. Shimer, 2d. Hen— F. G. Bean, 1st and 2d. Cockerels— F. G. Bean, 1st and 2d. Pullets— F. G. Bean. Pen— T^ C^ IBP3.ri 1st. "silver Wyandottes— Cockerel— St. Thom- as Poultry Farm, of Allentown, 1st and 2d. Pullet— John B. Parsons & Sons, of East Bangor, 1st and 2d. Golden Wyandottes— R. A. Keller, Ol •5* % + % + X i^ 4 n nr^XT'PirD ^C White Cresed Black Polish. Li ARl li/iN 1 ll/l\ iJ Buff Wyandottes. Our seasons show record to the date on Polish is unparalleled At St Loui.. Mo. we won 1st and 2nd Cockerel and l«t Pullet. Three entries at Grand Central Palace. New York, we won 1st and 2nd Cockerel. Two entries at Wilhamsoort. Pri^won l»t and 2nd cockerel: l.t and 2nd Pullet. Four Entries. It took bired T. Kyle, 2d. Pen— Fred T. Kyle. 1st and 2d. S. C. White Leghorns — Robert M. Heine, proprietor of the Blink Bonnie Poultry Farm, at Bath, 1st and 2d with cocks, hens and pullets, and 1st with cockerel. Wm, Altmose, of T^ehighton, 2d with cock- erel. Pen— J. A. Miller 1st; R. M. Heine, 2d. POULTRY FANCIER S. C. Buff Leghorns— Cock—W ni. H. Kresge. Bethlehem, 1st and 2d. ^,«'"r- W. H. Schultz, 1st and 2d. Cockerel— P. H. Yost. Bethlehem, 1st; H. J. SmocK. South Bethlehem, 2d. Pullet— H. J. Smock. 1st; W. H. Schultz, 2d. Pen— J. A Miller 2d "silver 'Duckwin- Leghorns— Cock and hen— Robert E. Yons, Hellertown, 1st. R. C. Brown Leghorns— Cock— R. D. Dreisbach, Lehighton, 1st and 2d. He"— Ravmond H. Trach, Easton, 1st and ^a. Cockerel— Truman L. Frey, Bethleliem, 1st; Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm, 2d. Pul- let—Truman L. Frey, 1st; Raymond H. Trach, 2d. Pen— Minsi 'iTrail Bantam and Poultry Yards, 1st. S. C. Black Minorcas— Cock— R. H. Hart- zell, Bethlehem. 1st. Hen— R. H. Hartzell. 1st; Claude A. Butz, Allentown, 2d. Cock- erel—Claude A. Butz. 1st; R. H. Hart- zell, 2d. Pullets— Claude A. Butz. 1st; R. H. Hartzell, 2d. Pen— C. A. Butz, 1st; R. H. Hartzell, 2d. S. C. White Minorcas— R. H. Hartzell, 1st and 2d in the four classes. Blue Andalusians— Cock— Henry Long & Son. 1st. Hen— Elmer E. Heiser, 1st. Pul- let— E. E. Heiser, 2d. Anconas— Cockerel— John C. Williams, East Bangor, 1st; Chas. D. Mertz. Lehigh- ton, 2d. Pullet— Wayne B. Eisenhart, Richland Center. 1st; Charles D. Mertz, 2d. Pen— Charles D. Mertz, 1st. S. C. Buff Orpingtons— Cock— C. E. Vass, Washington, N. J., 1st; George D. Nothstein, 2d. Hen— C. E. Vass, 1st; John B. Herring, Bangor, 2d. Cockerel- George D. Nothstein, 1st and 2d. Pullets —Arthur Hester, Bangor, 1st and 2d. Pen — George D. Nothstein, 1st. S. C. Black Orpingtons— Hamm Bros., 1st for cock, cockerel and pullet. Pen- Samuel T. Henry, Chapmans Quarries, 1st. S. C. White Orpingtons— Cock— Brook- side Poultrv Yard, Nazareth, 1st; W. T. Bonnev. Bangor, 2d. Hen— Fountain Hill Poultry Yards, 1st; George Riegel. Beth- lehem, 2d. Cockerel— Wm. A. Brensinger, 1st; Harvey H. Boyer, Leliighton, 2d. Pullet — Dr. Thomas Dietrick, Washington, N. J., 1st; Harvey H. Boyer, 2d. Pen— Brooksido Poultry Yard, 1st; W. T. Bon- nev, 2d; Dr. Dietrick, 3d; George W. Diits, Washington, N. J., 4th. R. C. White Orpingtons — Henry Symons, Nazareth, 1st and 2d in each class. White Crested Polish— Miller Poultiy Yards. Allentown, 1st and 2d in each miver Campines— Allen J. Heckman, Naiarfth, IsT and 2d with cockerels and pullets. Houdans-Cock-F A. Mosebach. 1st CoSerei-flln^;, Trii. B and P. Yards 1st- Forrest A. Fulmer, Easton, 2d. Pui- Jets-W F Bast. 1st; Forrest A. Fulmer. 2d Pen-W. K. Shimer, 1st; F. A. Mose- bach, 2d. Black Pit Games— Cocks— Henry !• . Brauchle, 1st; North End Pit Game Yards. •>d Hen— North End Pit Game i^ards. ist; h! F. Brauchle, 2d. Pen-North End Pit' Game Yards. ■Rinpk Red Pit Games — Cock — H. F. Brauchle 1st; North End Pit Game Yards. ?d Hen-North End Yards, 1st; Amze Peters, 2d. Cockerel and pullet— North End Yards, 1st and 2d. Brown Red Pit Games— North End Farm, 1st in all the four classes; H. t. Brauchle, 2d with a cock. Duckwing Pit Games— North End Farm 1st with cock, cockerel and pullet and 1st and 2d with hen; Charles R. Dech, 2d with a cock. \ O C Pit Games— North End Yards. 1st in cocks and hens; Henry F. Brauchle, 2d with cock; Charles R. Dech, 2d with hen. .^, , , Cornish— J. A. Miller, 1st with cock and hen. ^ ,.,. ^r J White Indians— Hilltop Poultry Yards, Catasauqua, 1st and 2d in the four classes and for a pen. -,^ „ ^ A O. V, Poultry (R. C. White)— Pullet —Ernest A. DeBergh, Hellertown, 2d. A. O. V. Poultry (S. C. White)— Cock- erel—Ernest A. DeBergh, 2d. Rouen Ducks— Duck— Minsi Trail B. and P. Yards, 1st. Muscovy Ducks— Drake — Snow Crest Poultry Farm. 1st; S. A. Silvert. 2d. Duck— S. A. Silvert, 1st. Indian Runner Ducks (White) — A. G. Connolly, 1st and 2d for drakes and ducks. Indian Runner Ducks (Fawn and White) — Snow Crest Poultry Farm, 1st and 2d with drake and duck. A. O. V. Indian Runner Ducks (Brown and White) — Drake and duck — Snow Crest Poultrv Farm. 1st. The drake is valued at $500 and the duck at .$100. Pheasants (Silver, golden and English Ring Neck)— J. A. Miller, 1st for cock and hen in each class. DAY OLD CHICKS BARRED ROCKS, RHODE I. REDS, S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS. Buy quality chicks, it's the cheapest. They are free from White Deaharea. PRICES: February, $16 per 100, $150 per 1000. March and April $15 per 100, $140 per 1000. May $13 per MO, $120 per 1000. June nnd July $10 per 100, $95 per 1000. EGGS FOR HATCHING, 15 eggs $1.50, 50 eggs $3.50, 100 eggs $6.00. 1000 eggs $50. Send for Circular. D. C. R. HUFF L. B. 160. NESHANIC STA., N. J. V V V V White Wyandottes No variety can be more popular for their compact, well rounded, broad deep bodies and breast. YELLOW SKIN, and meat of the finest texture that makes the ideal table fowl. Their qnick maturing qualities again commend them for egg production THEY HAVF NO EQUAL. The White Wyandottes will be found to be excellent winter layers, laying the bulk of their eggs in the cold winter months when the single comb varieties are taking their vacation. They lay when the Market is the highest, there- fore the White Wyandottes. Lay More Dollars' Worth of Eggs Than Any Other Breed. ^ Another advantage of the White Wyandottes over other breeds is the close-fitting comb. A frosted comb means to check egg production at once with ail single comb varieties. With our White Wyandottes thi4 never occurs, even in the coldest weather, in the extreme north. All in all, we have in the White Wvadottes more good utilitarian qualities than are found in any other breed. They will satisfy and please you, and as a source of income will give you a larger per cent, on the investment than any other variety you may invest in. As to exhibition qualities our White Wyandottes have upheld our claim of The World's Best in such shows as Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati. Buffalo, Indianapolis, San Antonio, Nashville, Springfield, Columbus, Memphis Birmingham, Atlanta, Louisville, Lexington. New Orleans, and in fact at all the leading shows of the country. You will evidently come to us to improve your stock. Why not do so now? Exhibition birds by the hundreds ithat will win. Send for cur catalogue, full of valuable information, you should have. ITS* FREE. J. C. FISHEL & SON Box P. F. HOPE, IND. t it ^|t ^ POULTRY FANCIER Grand Central Palace Show It Is Now History But an Event That Will be Long Remembered By F. W. DeLancey The Grand Central Palace show held in the New Grand Central Pal- ace building, December 5-9, 1911, is now history, and gives evidence what an organization can do when the three essentials, Organization, Co-op- ciation would develop into one of ered. Little did the poultry fancy think that the Empire Poultry asso- ciation would develop into one of the best organized associations in the land just four years ago they con- ducted their first show at Richmond Hill, a small town on Long Island. They had ambitions, and they vvere determined men, and from that little show grew that magnificent exhibi- tion that took the immense Gratid Central Palace building to hold it. It was a great show. Great in ev- ery way that the word can be ap- plied to a poultry show. Every of- ficer and member deserves credit. The officers are: President, Robert Seaman, Jericho, N. Y. Vice-Presidents: Sinclair Smith, 23 Jacob street, N. Y. City; W. H. Hearsfield, Woodmere, L. L; J. W. Lenox, Mollis, N. Y.; C. E. Arnold Babylon, N. Y. Secretary and Treasurer, L. D. Howell, Mineola, N. Y. Executive Committee: G. Howland Leavitt, Flushing, N. Y.; Isaac Keator, Jamaica, N. Y.; Row- land Story, Brooklyn, N. Y.; E. W. Bogert, Port Washington, N. Y.; C. A. Brown, Sayville, N. Y.; J. E. WiU- marth, Amity ville, N. Y.; George Murman, Brooklyn, N. Y.; David A. Acker, Brooklyn, N. Y.; R. H. Ja- cobs, Central Park, L. I.; C. J. Sing- er, Westfield, N. J. Show Commit- tee: Robert Seaman, Jericho, N. Y.; L. D. Howell, Mineola, N. Y.; W. H. Hearsfield, Woodmere, N. Y.; C. E. Arnold, Babylon, N. Y.; C. A. Brown, Sayville, N. Y.; E. B. 4? Sprague, Flushing, N. Y.; J. D. Harcombe, Hartsdale, N. Y.; J. Hart Welch, Douglaston, N. Y.; F. H. Wells, Deer Park, N. Y.; J. W. Len- ox, Hollis, N. Y.; R. B. Baker, Doug- laston, N. Y.; Hiram Paulding, Huntington, N. Y. General Super- intendent, W. H. Hearsfield, Wood- mere. N. Y. Sup't of Poultry, Bar- ney Mosher, Johnstown, N. Y. Sup't of Pigeons, J. D. Harcombe, Harts- dale, N. \. Sup't of Pet Stock, R. B. Baker, Douglaston, N. Y. Sup't of Cats, Mrs. I. J. Ketchen, New Rochelle, N. Y. Address of Robt. Seaman at Grand Central Banquet. Brother Fanciers, I am glad of the opportunity to welcome you all among us and we are glad to have you inspect the Palace Show, criti- cize it, tell us where we can improve. It is a Fanciers' show, run by Fan- ciers, for Fanciers, and every exhib- itor should feel "this is my show," and all work together for a common end. To those who are not well ac- quainted with us, I might add with the assistance of the late P. Hal- ■/\.{* CANADA'S BEST S.C.&.R.C. Black Minorcas best collection, also Presidents cup for best two cocks, two hens two ckrls and two pullets. Full list of awards S. C. Hen 4th, ckl 2-4, l''^^^\\-J''^^''^ 1-2-5, R.C. Cock 1-2-3, Ckl 1-2-3, Hen 1-2 P""?;' r'RlLk Minorcas Black Minorcas in the class, the largest and best class of S. C. Black Minorcas ever show^n in America. T. A. FAULDS CONDON, ONTARIO Wyandott Their record at Madison Square, the greatest show in all America has never been equalled or approached. This means they have no '"Pe^ors ;^« nnllitv As to beauty they arc conceded to be the most handsome of thoro- gred fowl^ As to e'g^ producers they lay under such conditions that other varieties would not. »• « i^ i f^« As to meat, they stand alone without a peer. The Ideal Fowl for the suburban estate, the backyard, poultryman and the Fancier. Hundreds of grand biids for sale - EGGS at reasonable prices CATALOGUE FREE CHAS. H. BRUNDAGE - DANBURY, CONN. J^WHITING'S ROUPENE^^ Saves Poultrymen Annually $100,00 Because It ACTUALLY I>OES CURE ROUP niim-rBHiTir ROUP and CANKER. Wc dont care how bad the caseso long as Even worst cases, even I^l^ HT^E'^'7'\'^"V/u,TiMr« roiipfNI WIl L CURE IT, and positively leave no •o-called remedies, and «w^,-»T-vTT-k *>fr*'Mi?v WE GUARANTEE TO CURE OR REFUND MONEY . j„»trr>i/ffr That is the reason it takes right hold and Whiting's Roupene is a genuine deseaseKe^rmdesU^^^^^^ DIARRHOEA in cures without fuss or dealay. That is the reason ' P°^'^'"j'^„ P/^nc COLDS ARE EASY FOR ROUPENE. BABY CHICKS. If, worth its ^'2^^ 'n go d o th s purpo e alone^ COLD^ _^ not — /lllHWin 7i7A^7i^^^i^^7A^^i^^^AWi^S7i^N7A^^ BABY CHICKS. It s worm lis wcis-iv •■■ s" ..„„ .h^ «,nrr fertility. Hatching eggs (any quantity) $2 per 15, $8 per 100. REMEMBER ! If you waut the best Oakland Strain, should be yours. ALSO Silver Pencilled Rocks, S. C. Rhode Island Reds and White Guineas. All prize winning birds, stock, eggs and chick orders for the above now being booked. Correspondence invited. Poultry information given. Write for our catalogue. OAKLANDS POULTRY FARM, R. F. D. 6, TRENTON JUNCTION, N. J. *" „^.„«.??'-""*'^ « n» %' S. C. Rhode Island Reds. King 1, ck. 3, pen. Philip Hermance 2, 3, ck. 2, 4, hen. 2, 3, pul. 2, pen. Dutcher 5, ck. 4, ckl. 1, 4, 5, pul. 4, 5, pen. Bailey i, hen. 1, ckl. Plerson 3, 5, hen. 2, 5, ckl. 1, pen. R. C. Rhode Island Reds. Jenkins & Park 1, ck. 2, 5, ckl. 4, pul. Scott 2, 3, ck. 1, 4, hen. 3, pul. 3, pen. Anderson 4, ck. 3 ckl. Hundertmark 5, ck. 4, pen. Douglas 3, hen. 2, pul. 5, pen. Button 5, hen. 1, 5, pul. Wood- ruff 2, hen. Mackenzie 1, ckl. Howard 4, ckl. Ballygunge Farm 1, pen. Rhode Island Whites. Knox 1, ck. 1, 2, hen. 1, ckl. 1, pul. Buckeye. Wheeler 1, 2, 3, 4, ck. 1, 2, 3, 4, hen. Muth 1, ckl. Harris 1, pen. S. C. Buff Orpingtons. Fairfield Farms 4, ck. 4, hen. Dun- robin Farm 2, 3, ck. 1, 3, hen. Palmetto Pltry yds. 5, ck. Joe Pye Orp. Farms 1, ck. Vass 2, hen, 2, ckl. Robinson 3, ckl. 4, 5, pul. Windle 1, ckl. 2, pul. Ingelsand Pltry Yds. 4 ckl. Offerman 5, ckl. Howe 1, pul. Morgan 5, hens, 3, pul. S. C. Black Orpingtons. Bacon 3, ck. 4, 5, hen. 3, 4, ckl. 4, pul. 3 pen. Kosche 4 ck. Elliott 2, ck. 3, hen. Otten 1, ck. Mephann 1, hen. 1, 2, pul. Vass 2, hen. tei Meer 5, ckl. Hart 1, ckl. Fraser 2, ckl. Andrews 5, pul. Connolly 3, pul. 1, pen. Llangollen Farm 2, pen. S. C. White Orpingtons. Adair 4, ck. 2, 4, hen. 3, ckl. 2, 3, pul. 1, pen. Dune Alpin Pltry Farm 1, 2, ck. 3, 5, hen. 1, 2, 4, ckl. 1, pul. 2, 3, pen. Higbee 5, ck. Vass 3, ck. Gause 1, hen. Elliott 5, ckl. Switzer 4, pul. Miller 5, pul. 4 pen. POULTRY FANCIER Light Brahma. Elm Pltry yds. 1 ck, 1, hen. Buell 1, ckl. Klaffky 2, ckl. 1, 2, pul. Black Cochin. Elm Pltry Yds. 1, ck. 1, hen. Black Langshan. Ferry 1, 2, 4, ck. 1, 2, 5, hen. 3, 5, ckl. 3, 4, 5, pul. 1, 2. pen. Swaith & Von Bergan 3, ck. 4, ckl. 2, pul. Elm Pltry Yds. 5, ck. 3, hen. Bateman 4, hen. 1, ckl. 3, pen. Lee 2, ckl. 1, pul. White Langshan. Elm Poultry Y'ds. 1, ck. 1, hen.. S. C. Brown Leghorns. Astoria Leghorn Yds. 3, ck. Reep- meyer 4, ck. 1, 5, hen. 5, ckl. 1 pul. Hubbard 5, ck. 3, 4, hen. 1, ckl. 2, 4, pul. 2, pen. Cook 1, 2, ck. 2 hen. 3, ckl. 3, 5, pul. 1, pen. Becher 4, ckl. Bradford 2, ckl. Smith, 3, pen. R. C. Brown Leghorns. Gale Pltry Place 1, ck. 1, 5, hen. 1, 2, 5, ckl. 1, 2, pul. 1, pen. Crawford 3, ck. 2, hen. 4, pul. 1 pen. Taber 4, ck. 4, hen. Liddell & Son 2, ck. Freedom Pltry Yds. 5, ck. 3, 4, ckl. Firefly Farm 3, hen. 3, pul. Hipkiss 5, pul. Briscoe 3, pen. S. C. White Leghorns. Dune Alpin Pltry Farm 1, 3, 4. 5 ck. 1, 3, 4, 5 hen. 2, 3, 4, ckl. 2, pul. 1, 2, pen. Rancocas Pltry Farm 2, ck. 3, 4, pen. Moore Bias. 2, hen. 1, ckl. 1, 5, pul. 5, pen. Ruessler 3, 4, pul. R. C. White Leghorns. White 1 ckl. S. C. Buff Leghorns. Royal Farms 2, ck. 1, hen. 2, ckl. 1, pul. Freer 1, ck, 2, 3, hen. Crevoiser- at 3, ck. Ruzicha 4, 5, ckl. Ash Hill pltry Farm 1, ckl. 2, pul. Mair 3, ckl. 3, pul. 49 R. C. Buff Leghorns. Fisk 1, ck. 1, hen. 1 ckl. 1, pul. Willis 1, ckl. S. C. Black IN^Inorcas. Ferry 2, 5 ck. 1, 2, hen. 2, 3. ckl. 1, 2, pul. 1, pen. Tuthill 4, ck. 5, hen. 3 pul. KlafCky Bros. 3, ck. 4, hen. Elm Pity Yds. 1, ck. Gould 3, hen. Story 4, 5, ckl. Hooper 1, ckl. R. C. Black Minorcas. Terwilliger 2. ck. 1, 2, ckl. 2, pul. Gould 1, ck. 1, 2, hen. 1, pul. 1, pen. Blue Andaiusian. Bird 4, 5, ck. 3, hen. 1, ckl. 3, 5, pul. 2, pen. Dobson 2, ck. 4, 5, hen. 3 pen. Llangollen Farm 1, 3. ck. 1, 3, hen. 4, ckl. 1, pul. 1, pen. Heaton 3, ckl. Thomas 2, 5, ckl. 2, 4, pul. Ancona. Loper 1, ck. Houdan. Reveley 3. 4, 5 ck. 1, 2, 3, 5, hen. 4, ckl. 2, 4, pen. Goebel 2, ck. 3, ckl. 1, 3, pen. Llangollen Farm 1, ck. 4, hen. Arnold 1, 2, 5, ckl. Cornish Indian. Gillen & Eustace 1, ck. 1, pul. White Indian. Elm Pltry Yds. 1, ck. Clark 1, hen. Exhibition Games. Old English Adamson 1, hen 1, 2, ckl. 1, pul. B. B. Red Sunflower Pltry. Yds. 1, pen. Black Red Pit Games. Rose Court Pltry. Yds. 5, ck. 5. hen. Greene 1, ck. 1, ckl. 5, pul. 2, pen. Gleezen 2, ck. 3, hen. 2, pul. Griffin 3, ck. 1, hen Sidway 4, ck. 2, hen. 2, ckl. 1, pul. 1, pen. McMann 4, hen. 3, ckl. Dodds 5, ckl. Varney 4, ckl. 3 puL Wykoff 4, pul. Wodell 3, pen. WHITE WYANDOTTES The Ideal Fowl for the Farmer, the Fancier and the Back Yard Poultryman. AT PHILADELPHIA SHOW. December, 1911, 1st pullet, only made two entric*. This was one of the 9trontfc»t classes ever seen at the Great Philadelphia Show. My matings for 1912 will produce blue ribbon winners. I will sell eggs from same pens that I use myself. Range Grown Birds, have 20 cockerels same blood as 1st Phila. pullet at $5 and up. Eggs from Champion matings, 50c each, other grand matings, $3; two settings. $5. Incubator eggs, $10 per 100. Correspondence a pleasure— satisfaction guaranteed. '*THE MAPLES/' A. J. Savacool, Box P. F., Cornwells, Bucks County, Pa. ■B s orw r fffl tUiT: Wlln' wAirhATinwv Bright's Brown Leghorns The Undisputed, Undefeatable Champions of America. Recognized the World over UNCONQUERABLE For four consecuttve years the victors at Madison Square. You want to win the blue ribbons sure and to do so you must get the best. And for the best there is no other place to go. We can furnish winners to meet any competition and breeders that will produce them. We sell eggs from the same matmgs that pro- duce our winners. Send for catalogue. At Topeka, Kansas, 1911, we won Ist cockerel mated pen: Ist pullet, mated pen. Grove Hill Poultry Yards, '*''°A^'i-.1„?.;i."'Ju?.''"" Box P. F., Waltham, Mass. HATCH YOUR CHICKENS With a new 1Q12 Cycle or Brooder Hatcher. Our new discovery makes poultry keepinfj easy and profits sure. Our machines were used in the original Philo System Plant where over J^isoo from 60 htns in ten mtmths has been cleared from the sale of epgs, baby chicks and fowls. One of the largest plants in America saved over $700 by using our system of brooding. We sell the best brooder ever made for >2.so. , .u . One party hatched and raised $500 worth of poultry last year with four Metal Mothers^ and hundreds of others are delighted with our machines and our new way of raising poultry. Our combination rnaclnne hatches and broods perfectly at the same time with only one lamp and one-fi,fth the oil used in other machines. Once filling the lamp completes the hatch. It runs as steadily as a clock in any room, from cellar to garret, and our Long- Burning Safety Lamp runs on for weeks without attention. It is the only machine that airs the eggs in the natural way and applies the heat to chickens Hke the mother hen. .«.,,;.,. xr v Write to the nearest office for catalogues, or we will mail one from our mam office at l!.lmira, r*. x, S.tVK FRKIC;IIT CHAR4;RH by ordcrlnHT diroct from nenreHt brnnch office. Cycle Hatcber Co., AaUnder, N. C. Cycle Hatclier Co., Hooston, Texat. Cycle H»tclier Co., Dm Moinet. Iowa. Cycle Hatcher Co., Atlanta. Ga. Cycle Hatcher Co.. Denver. Colorado. Cycle Hatcher C»., Lake Fretton.S.D. Cycle Hatcher Co., Jackionville.Fla. Cycle Hatcher Co., Norwood Park.Chicacc III. Cycle Hatcher Co.. Oakland. Cald. Cycle Hatcher Co., New Orleans, La. CycU Hatcher Co., St. Loui«, Mo. MaiA Offic«t CYCLrK HATCHER CO., Elmirm, N. Y. A.. ii II. 50 Brown Red Pit Games. Greene 1, ck 2, hen. 2. ckl. 1, pu. Sidway 2, ck. 1, hen 1 ckl. 2, pul. Grey Pit Games. Donnelly 1, ck. Greene 2, ck. 1, hen 1, ckl. 1, pul. Round Head. Greene 3, ck. 1, ckl. McMann 4, ck. Sidwav 5. ck. McMahon 1, 2, ck. A. O. C. Pit Game. Rose Court Pltry Yds. 3, 4, 5, ck. 1, 4, hen. Greene 2, ck. 1, ckl. 3, pul. 1, pen. Brij^iithorne Farm 1, ck. 5. hen. Wyckoff 2, 3, hen. 2, pul. Varney 2, ckl. 1, pul. White Guinea. Rldgeleigh Fruit & Pltry. Farm 1, Elm Pltry. Yds. 4, Oaklands Pltry. Farm 2, 3. Pearl Guinea. Elm Pltry Yds. 1. Lavender Guinea Elm. Pltry. Yds. 1. BANTAMS. Black Breasted Reds. Brokaw 2, pen. Mohr 1. pen. Brown Breasted Reds. Gowdev 1, ck. 1, hen. Mohr 2, ck. 1, ckl Welch 1, hen. 3, pul. Brokaw 2, ckl. 1, 2, 4, pul. Golden Duckwing. Dawson 1, ck. 1, pul. Silver Duckwing. Hungerford 1, ck. 1, 2, hen. Dawson 1, ckl. 2, pul. Stone 2, ckl. 1, pul. Birchen. Rose Court Pltry. Yds. 1, ck. 1, hen. Dawson 2, hen. Stone 1, ckl. 1, pul. Red Pile. Snell 2, 4, ck. 3, 4, hen. 2, 3, ckl. 2, 3, pul. Mohr 1, ck. 2, hen. 1, ckl. 1, pul. Hungerford 3, ck. 1, hen. White. Dawson 1, ck. 1, hen. 1, ckl. POULTRY FANCIER Old Englsh Game. Rose Court Pltry. Yds. 1, ck. 1, nen. Ellard 1, 3, 5, ckl. Dixon 4, ckl. Adamson 5. ckl. 1, 3, pul. AVells 2. ckl. 2, pul. Hungerford 4, pul. Golden Seabright. Duval 1, 2. ck. 1. 2. hen. 1, 2, ckl. 2. 3, pul. Hungerford 3, ck. 5. hen o, ckl. 1, pul. 1. pen. Brownell 3, hen. Peach Grove Bantam Yds. 4, hen. Silver Seabright. Rose Court pltry. Yds. 1. ck. 1, hen. Hungerford 2, ck. 2, hen. 2, ckl. 2, pul. Duval 1, ckl. 1. pul. R. C. White. , ^ Hillside Bantam Yds. 1, 2. 4. ck. 2, 3, hen. 3, ckl. 4, 2, pul. Benjamin 3, ck. 1. hen. 2. ckl. 1, pul. Corrick 1, ckl. 3, pul. R. C. Black. Ferry 1, ck. 2, hen. 3, 4, ckl. 4, o, pul. 1, pen. Sunflower Pltry. Yds. 2, ck. 4. hen. Hungerford 3, ck. 3, hen. 5, pul. 2, pen. Rose Court Pltry. Farm 1, hen. Corrick 2, 1, ckl. 1, 2, pul. Light Brahama. Sloan 5, ck. Welch 1. 2, 3, ck. 1, 2, 3. hen. 1, 2, 3, ckl. 1, 2, 4, pul. 1, pen. Brown 4. ck. 4. hen. 4, ckl. 3. pul. 2. pen. Hungerford 5, hen. Buff Cochin. Dietz 1, 2, ck. 4, hen. 1, pen. Clark ■3. hen. Filor 1, hen. Hungerford 2, hen. 1, ckl. Partridge Cochins. Sunflower Pltry. Yds. 1, 2, ck. White Cochins. Reynolds 1, 2, 3, ck. 1, 2, 3, 4, hen. 1, 3. ckl. 2, 3, pul. 1, 2, pen. Dietz 5. ck. 5, hen. Bush 4, ck. 1, pul. Hill- side Bantam Yds. 2, ck. Hungerford 4, ckl. Black Cochins. Josenhans 1, 2, ck. 1, 5, hen. 1, 2, ,.kl 1 •' pul. 1, pen. Brown & Ackers 4, \C ck '>' hen 4. 5, ckl. 4. pul. 2. pen. fiungerfcSrd 3. ck. 4. hen 3, pul. Watt 3 hen 3. ckl. 5. pul. 3. pen. ' Black Tailed Japanese. Vbbers 2. ck. 1. 3, hen. 1. ckl. 2. 3 nul Otte 1, 4, ck. 2. hen. Rose Court Plirv Yds 5, ck. Tilley 3, ck. 1. pul. Sowdey 2/4. ckl. Walker 3, ckl. 4, pul. Japanese White. Albers 1, ck. 1, 2, hen. Rose Court Pltrv. Yds. 2. 3. ck. 3. 4. hen. Japanese Black. Ibers X. ^'k. 1. ^. * ^W Never in the history of poultry raising has there been a remedy discovered to which fowls respond so quickly as to the scientific treatment of inoculation. Never as to the scieni^^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ opportunity to insure your poultry against sickness —your profits against depletion. Two or three drops of Oculum injected in rectum of fowl prevents and cures Cholera. Roup and \&hite Diarrhea Ab- sorbed by bowels, passes into blood. inoculates and safeguards the fowl aeainst these deadly profit-draimng diseases. Nothing else like it. The world's greatest preventive: also the world s ^eatest curative. The only jwr\»^'°..o' ,oc^'\-; ^^- V''' '"*-«l^r«»cCoV ,\A \»«' »\»^«' -:^. * \a ^«»' -ee»»: ,00"^ o*" v-\:oO*«' c**:>*':;aoo' "• Y,.v v^t«* o»' 10 -- >*^' e«^ 6 V*' ,„V V^*'l-,oto«« v'!>^/:^o°r^.oo* *lV' X\x' o-*'',.^^-.' .V*'<^*AV W' .,4. <. t.^^» ,«»«' ',\^lv^^.:;V .««« o««' X)>« .>»''' ,„*V^,^_ »«« •*\'. t^»* r^^r'>^ "* . C.- Mr- t\»' .'<« ••r i^'Cf't::-.'^: ,r.* lU" t^, H- .$.••" ••*H«'-'' Ulum cures iiic uiwat af;?,i«*»"«.<-v^ ^^^^^, ^~~~~ - nently. V^q f^ua ran tee it. We have hundreds of letters likethisone from agreatpoultry-raiser. to prove'xt. For puny fowls.Oculum is thebest gen- eral tonic known. Renews vitality, buildsweight, beautifies plumage. It increases e%fr yield. ^ keeps down lice, and it stands between you / and 90% of the causes that make poultry raising^ a drudgery and profits uncertain. Treatment simple— given in 30 seconds. Results stupendous. Cost, atrifle compared to lessened work and heaped-up profits. r«nri? Te»timoni«ls and Circular Givinf Govemmenl rKLL Diagno«i» of Cholera and While Diarrhea Send for this money-saving information at once. All Doultry raisers want it. Ask your dealer for Oculum. ^If he can't supply it. send 10c with cou- pon f^r sample, or 50c for bott e. or $1.00 for large bottle Vour money cheerfully refunded if Ocu- lum fails to give entire satisfaction. Write at once. | ^ Hancock InocaUtnm Co., Inc., Dept. T, Salem. Va, Please B«nil Oculum nnd din-otions for iine. bo- cnrding to your moncy-bHck-if-not-BtttiBfactory terms, as per size checked below. Name " Address t?) HANCOCK INOCUUTUM CO., Inc. "r'" Salem, Va. Sample 10c size. D "u,. D 5!. 52 POULTRY FANCIER ( Philadelphia's Big Show, Comment and Awards While it is conceded that the en- tries this year were not as large as last the quality was of the top notch kind. Quality to burn in almost ev- ery class. B. P. Rocks were of the same high class as has always char- acterized this great show. The won- derful quality of the Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm demonstrates the fact that their birds stand well up in the front ranks of the B. P. Rock world We were delighted with the splendid quality and large display of Light Brahmas at this show. This grand old breed is coming back to her own heritage and we believe its popular- ity in the near future will eclipse even its past glory. Our old friend, J. V. Nevins was on deck with his old time smile that won't come off. His splendid optimistic spirit is certain- ly contagious among the boys and his congenial and attractive person- ality is a rare benediction to all^ who know him. The display of C. M. Ferry was most attractive. His Langshans were a real revelation to the ' lovers of this grand breed. Watch them claim their old time popularity boys, they are coming to the front again without a doubt, and we know of no man better qualified than Mr. Ferry, to boost this once popular breed back into their old time glory. Every success. Mr. Ter- ry. The B. P. Rock alley would not be complete in its display without our old time friend, D. M. Covert's classy string of birds, and he sure was there and his birds kept the boys guessing hard until the awards were placed. His 3d cockerel was certainly a jewel, worthy of a place in any show room. You will hear from this bird again boys, mark this prophecy, please. We wish Friend Covert every suc- cess with his favorite breed. Did I see any White Orpingtons? Well I should say yes, with every letter a capital, and all underscored. I hear Friend Brady of Parker's Landing, smiling vet! That 1st hen of his was a jewel' of the 1st water and don't you imagine for one moment, Brady doesn't know it. I rather coveted her for my own yards, but, then, you know pounds and shillings "don't cut much ice" when hung around the cage in which this "Lady of Quality" displayed her charms to the many admirers who continually blocked the alley at her "trysting place." Here is success. Friend Brady, and lots of it. Yes, sir Oscar Fo- ley was at the helm with a fine string of Partridge P. Rock, winning all firsts in the single class together with 1-2 pens. Mr. Foley's winnings were well deserved and we wish this congenial gentleman the success he merits with his chosen breed. Joseph Elias was there sure. His Partridge Cochins and Light Brah- mas deserve special mention. Come on boys with these grand old breeds, they are worthy of a place higher up. Xorris G. Temple's fine display of Dark Brahmas made one think of ''Ye Olden Times." Drive the wedge hard. Friend Temple. Our friend, H. B. Cooper, had a splendid display of his famous col- ony houses and fixtures. We were glad to hear of his large sales. Well, Frank, no wonder you smiled the victor's smile. That win- ning you made on Columbian Rocks would display the worries of an iron wedge. It's all right. Friend Bean, keep the fire burning. Minch Bros, were among the win- ners in the B. P. Rock alley. They also showed a number of high qual- ity Light Brahmas, birds hard to de- feat in almost any show We were rrlad to meet them in old Philadel- phia show, and wish them great sue- cess. Eastern Ideal Farms (F. C. Mich- aelsen, proprietor), had a fine dis- play of B. P. Rocks and landed 'imong the winners. These birds show ''fine even barring and grand type Look out for the future of this farm, boys, they are surely climbing to the top. J. D. Koons struck the highest ROUP BRONCHITIS DIPTHERIA and your bird put back into healthy breeding position. r .l it c Ar^KE-DMAN'c: rhuPINE: regulator is curing hundreds of fowls in all parts ot the U. &. ACKERMAIM S ,«V'"'^"^ '^, " j^ J f .Tiu« niD YOU GET YOURS? Sent to any part of everyday; savingtheir owners hundreds of dollars. "*^ J.^Vorp roTT^^ L-i^rl^arir^o^er^^^^^ FLAKE WHITE ORPINGTON FARM S. C. White Orpingtons--S. C. White Leghorns 65 Orpington Cockerels for sale. These birds are all *«>-«J/,«j«^i^>"S,%'' V' Whht Leehom We are offering show birds as low as $5. We are taking orders now for ^>. C. White Legnorn Baby Chick" loo chicks and Fireless Brooder $15. Orders are coming fast, don t be to late. J CARSON CARSON, R. R. No. 4, MARTINSBURG, W. VA. Member White Orpington Club, 1st Vice Pres. Berkeley Co. Poultry & Pet Stock Association POULTRY QUEEN NON-FREEZING NO FIRE FOUNTAIN NO DANGER "Will not freeze in winter, stays cool in summer and fresh all the time, en- tirely new principle, endorsed by largest poultry raisers, if there ever was an article which merited the attention and investigation of the poultry people it is the POULTRY QUEEN FOUNTAIN and everyone who reads this ad is kindly asked to send for our free circular and testimonials. BRYAN MANUFACTURING CO., Cadiz, Ohio \ ROSELAND I Buff Orpingtons THEY ARE READY ARE YOU? THE BIG WINNERS AT THEY ARE . No Experiment BIG SHOWS Tried and True ^ I t t t Breeding Stock Exhibition Birds Hatching Eggs 1912 matings contain many of America's most noted prize \vinners. Birds that will even produce better youngsters than their sires. I have Cocks, Hens, Cock- erels and Pullets that can win as well as produce winners. Mating list free, ready February 15. ROSELAND POULTRY FARM Chas. W. Switzer SOUTH EUCLID, OHIO 4* t 4* •I fi ■chord in the White Rock alley, win- ning 1st pullet in one of the hottest <:lasses ever shown in Philadelphia. Xo wonder J. D. smiled while dis- playing his graces to those who ad- mired his pet. The Rancocas people had a fine display in one of the most conspicu- ous locations in the show room; they won third cockerel and first hen in the White Rock alley; second pul- let; second, third and fourth hen; third, fourth and fifth cockerel in S. C. White Leghorn class. Congratu- lations. Chas. J. Kremmer made a fine dis- play of Buff Plymouth Rock. So also did Howard Brown and both exhibitors landed in the money. The display and winnings of The Penn Poultry Yards are worthy of special mention. Their birds were excellent in color and good in shape. We pre- dict a bright future for the Silver Penciled Rocks. The Newtown Producing Co. made a large and attractive display of their Giant Inc and White Leg- horns. They were among the large POULTRY FANCIER winners in White Leghorn competi- tion. The Hall Incubator Co.'s big dis- play of their famous Mammoth In- cubators was very attractive. We un- derstand they did a splendid busi- ness. We hear many of their old patrons speaking highly of the mer- its of the Hall machines. Mr. Moss, their representative of Western Pennsylvania, had charge of the ex- hibit. E. E. Brubaker carried away the most coveted prize (1st cockerel) in the S. C. W. Leghorn class. This cockerel was conceded, by Leghorn specialists, to be the ideal bird of his class. His second cockerel was also a bird of wonderful merit. The Dune Alpine Poultry Farni showed some high class S. C. W. Leghorns that were worthy of a place in almost any competition. Louder Bros, also struck a win- ning gait in W. Leghorn class, car- rying away fourth cockerel, a real classy fellow with good shape and color, a bird hard to produce in this exacting age of poultry fanciers. 53 C. M. Ferry and Dr. Mellor, both showed with brilliant colors in the S. C. B. Minorca class, while T. A. Faulds carried ofT some of the most coveted prizes in the cockerel class. This was. without doubt, the greatest class of S. C. B. Minorcas ever as- sembled. The highest conipHments are due any exhibitor winning in such a class. T. A. Faulds made a clean sweep in the R. C. Black Minorca alley. His birds are large and possess splendid shape, color and good head points, features that have been hard to secure. We wish to compliment friend Faulds on the high quality of his R. C. B. Minorcas. Wm. E. Crevoiserat's display in S. C. Buff Leghorns were a revelation to all who love this popular breed. His birds were rich in color, show- ing an even golden buff in all sec- tions, a great class of birds indeed. The greatest class of Hoiidans as- sembled in a show room in years greeted the sight of all admirers of ck. 1, hen. 2, ckl. 1, pul. Cairick 1, ckl. this coming popular breed. F. J. Ruely, G. Harvey Springman, George Guignet, E. D. Ogden and J. A. Underwood fought out a battle royal in the Houdan alley and car- ried away many of the much covet- ed prizes on their famous birds. Look out for the PToudan breeders another year — they sure are coming to the front. The Candee Incubator Co. was WHITE ORPINGTONS As winners and layers, Ringwalt's has no superiors. THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS Arc making a record; 5 pullets laid 1 1 7 eggs in Nov. We have won in 4 shows 14 firsts, 11 seconds, 2 thirds, 4 fourths. 1 fifth, 3 silver cups, 4 medals, 2 cham- oionship ribbons and nine extra money prizes and two special ribbons, pionsmp EGGS $3.75 ONE PRICE, ONE QUALITY J. P. RINGWALT - - : -_ ATGLEN. PA. " The Big Winners al Grand Central Palace, 1911 Dune Alpine Poultry Farm S C. White Orpingtons, S. C. White Leghorns. At Grand Central on Leghorns: l-^'J-S Cj)ck 1^4 r^Jn 2 .V4 Cockerel 2 Pullet, 1-2 Pen. S.C. White Orpingtons: 1-2 Cock, 3-5 Hen, 1-2-4 Cockeref 3 Pen SPECIALS: S C.W.Leghorn-Best color male, Best head male Best cock Best dTsoIav Best male Head ^^^^^ Color female. Shape female. Best hen, Special kIJ nfn S P E C uJ LS- S C W Orpingtons-Best male. Watch our record at the rest of the DUNt MJmt POPtTBT POUtTRY rAljM ,,, ,.„;,., • "ST HAWPTDH. W. T. BLACK LANGSHANS flock of Black Langshans on the American Continent. :^^"o7,':;;:Ko\".t';ra'„d'".;"LlVh:re' bee„'br^d L ,.Jy la^n, since .heir ,ou„da.ion. *^ ASSHOWBIRDS J ■ Ti. c..,^™;. r.n,l Black Diamond Strains of which I am now the sole owner, have won many blue They need no introduction. The Sumrn.t a"'' B'*^^ of 191 2 Their unmatchable record at Grand Central Palace, Mad.son ribbons iV"! P-'' °'^ .^•^^•'.rtfa;:' heT fmtn^;7rhe besHn America. I can furnish you SHuare and ^''''''J^Pj^^'-''^^^'^^^^,^ ^AN WIN-BREEDERS THAT WILL PRODUCE THEM Letme^uote'ou'^pricesontheseLan.shar. Thebrd t"rki:;,Td;ff::;i^X-t'Hnrr:d%td'Sv?n unmatchab. win, a. Grand Central Palace Show. BUENA VISTA POULTRY YARDS, ^ C. M. Ferry, Prop. Summit, New Jersey If I 54 represented by the Rancocas people. We hear splendid reports about this machine. , We would like very much to men- tion all the exhibitors in our notes but space and time forbid. How- ever we have not forgotten our promise and your rights as readers of our Journal hence we offered the awards of the Philadelphia show in full. PHILADELPHIA AWARDS Light Brahma-cock 1st Baum & l1.ow^f"coc'kerel, 1st, Balch & Brown; ILw^'^'punft Tsl^Balch- &"Brp'wn?2i: IS & Brmvn- 3d, Isaac R Hlnchman. Black Langshan-Cock 1st, C. M. Povrv -M C M. Ferry. Hen, 1st, cm. Fef?v' 2d C.M. Ferry. Cockerel. 1st, a'S.' Fel-ry; 2d, C M- F*";,^- P"""'' lot n M Ferry 2cl, C. M. Ferry. ^BaSed Plymouth Rock-Cock 1st, Top Notch Farms; 2d. Abbeyleix Farm: 3d. Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm. Hen 1st. ChStnut Hill Poultry Farm; 2d a N. ^o^c1[l;ef''ls?t"M. 'JjJJucrrf Lf T?P PriliT^irl'thfrs^- 2t"^To'p No^h ^' rm^'fd^ I?'m CoVert.^' Coc/erel-bred femSle: m. D. M. Covert; 2d. D. M. Covert; 3d, A. Cross. White Plymouth Rock-Cock, 1st. Wil- ier TV'jr'^^^&'G' ^^G- aark.'^Hin: ?ft Rancbci^-'ptufcy Farm; 2d. George isi. xv. Pullet 1st, F. G. Bean; 2d. Samuel W. Bradley; 3d. Paul G. Springer. Partridge Plymouth Rock-Co ^o'd 1st 2d and 3d. Oscar Poley. Hen. 1st, 2d and '\(\ Oscar Poley. Cockerels. 1st. 2d ana 3d ol?ai Poley. Pullet. 1st. 2d and 3d. Silver-Penciled Plymouth Rock—Cock 1st W. J. Bysher; 2d. Penn Poultiy Yards; 3d. William R- lowers Hen, 1st and 2d. Penn Poultry Yards; 3d. W J Bvsher. Cockerel. 1st. Edward J. Brown- 2d. W. J. Bysher; 3d. William R 5?wers Pullet. 1st. W. J-. Bysher; 2d. Penn Poultry Yards; 3d, William R. Bowers. ^ ,, i^* r>r Silver Wyandotte — Cock. 1st, Ur. Henry M. Kalvin; 2d. T. K McDowell; 3d. Dr. Henry M. Kalvin. Hen. 1st and 2d Dr Henry M. Kalvin; 3d. M. H. Leidy. * Cockerel. 1st and 2d. T, K. Mc- Dowell- 3d Dr. Henry M. Kalvin. Pul- let 1st' W.' H. Nuneviller: 2d, Dr. Henry M.' Kalvin; 3d, M. H. If^^V- , ^r,iuor« Golden Wyandotte— Hen, 1st, William "R tickler White Wyandotte— Cock, 1st, Louis A. E. Spielberger; 2d. Hamm Brothers; 3d W. W. Deissler. Hen, 1st. W. W. Deissler; 2d. James J. Farrell; 3d, Hamm Brothers. Cockerel. 1st, W. W. Deissler; 2d Louis A. E. Spielberger; 3d. Pratt Poultry Experimental Station. PHU®^' 1st Dr. A. J. Savacool; 2d, J. G. Cla- weU; 3d. Hamm Brothers. ,, «, „ Buff Wyandotte— Cock. 1st. Suffolk Farms; 2d, E. J. Chandler; 3d, W. Lee Springs. Hen, 1st, W. Lee Springs; 2d, Koons & PJdgar; 3d, E. J. Chandler. Cockerel, 1st, Koons & Edgar; 2d. Koons & Edgar; 3d, E. J. Chandler. Pullet, 1st, E. J. Chandler; 2d, Koons & Edgar; 3d. Koons & Edgar. Partridge Wyandotte— Cock, 1st. Wil- liam R. Johnson; 2d, Edgewood Poultry Yards: 3d, Fountain Woods Farm, Inc. Hen. 1st. Edgewood Poultry Yards; 2d. William R. Johnson; 3d, William R. .Johnson. Cockerel. 1st, William R. Johnson; 2d. MInch Brothers. Pullet, Ist. Edgewood Poultry Yards; 2d, Wil- POULTRY FANCIER nam R. Johnson; 3d, Fountain Woods Farm, Inc. -, * t Columbian Wyandotte— Cook, 1st, J. Arthur Pancoast; 2d, B. W. Cooper. Hen. 1st, B. W. Cooper; 2d, J. Arthur Pancoast. Cockerel, 1st. B. W. Cooper; 2d, J. S. Rittenhouse; 3d, B. W. Cooper. Pullet, 1st, J. Arthur Pancoast; 2d, J. S. Rittenhouse; 3d, J. S. Rittenhouse. Single-Comb Rhole Island Red— Cock. 1st, Edward W. Lewis; 2d, S. and B. Poultry Farm; 3d. J. M. Drumm. Hen, 1st, lir. Foster Sudler; 2d. George H. Cauffman; 3d, S. and B. Poultry Farm. Cockerel, 1st. Oeorge \V. White; 2d, J. H. Crossley; 3d, E. E. Sea.soltz. Pul- let. 1st, George H. Cauffman; 2d. George W. White; 3d. Paul Harding. Rose-Comb Rhode Island Red— Cock, 1st. S. and B. Poultry Farm; 2d, Mrs. A. W. Pleasants; 3d. Edward S. Lam- brlte. Hen, 1st. Buehler & Mahn: 2d, H. W. Sterling; 3d, IT. W. Sterling. Cockerel, 1st. S. and B. Poultry Farm; 2d, S. and B. Poultry Farm; 3d, C. E. Morrison. Pullet, 1st, Mrs. A. W. Pleas- ants; 2d, S. and B. poultry Farm; 3d. Buehler & Mahn. Sinele-Comb Buff Orpington — Cock, 1st Mullin Brothers; 2d, R. S. Roberts; 3d,' Carlisle Poultry Farm. Hen, 1st. Mullin Brothers; 2d, R. S. Roberts; 3d. A H Stewart. Cockerel. 1st, R. S. Roberts; 2d. Dr. C Z. Weber; 3d R. S. Roberts. Pullet, 1st, Mullin Brothers; 2d. Dr. C. Z. Weber; 3d, William B. Si^ngie-Comb Black Orpington— Cock, 1st F E. Gilbert; 2d. Dr. D. G. Long; 3d ' F ' E. Gilbert. Hen, 3d, Thomas T. Scott-' 4th Robert W. Trump. Cockerel. 1st William M. Lynn; 2d. F. E. Gilbert; :jd, Charles Eraser. Pullet. 1st F E. (Jiibert; 2d, A. C. Beckstein; 3d, Car- lisle Poultry Farm ^ . . ^ , Single-Comb White Orpington— Cock. 1st F. E Gilbert; 2d, William J. Stakes; 3d ' F. E. Gilbert. Hen. 1st, J. P. Brady- 2d. A. P. Gau.se; 3d, A. H. Stew- art. Cockerel, 1st, George R. Shunk; ^«TO MTT •» 'fO KEIPPER Collapsible Coops Greatest coop ever put on the market. An ail wire coop. Coclcs positively can not fight. Send for illustrated catalogue. Keipper Cooping Company 1401 First St. Milwaukee, Wis. A Doubter Convinced You can't down facts. Last October, one of our advertisements came under the notice of Mr. A. I. Root, of Medina, Ohio, America's celebrated bee man and poultry raiser. When he read our guarantee that the Buckeye Incubator was guaranteed to hatch every hatchable egg, he wrote us saying that his impression was '*that there was not an incubator in the world that would do it — it seems to me you are putting it very strong." We replied that we would stand by our claim and asked him to try a Buckeye Incubator He did — tried one for four months — now read his letter: "I am happy to tell you that my Buckeye Incu- bator did hatch every fertile egg but one, and that one was hardly hatchable. The chicks were all remarkably lartfe and strong; and every one is alive and grrow^ing finely." That's expert proof— not talk. Buckeye Incu- bators have been on the market 21 years — over 225,000 in successful operation. Made in 50 egg, 60 egg, 110 egg and 220 egg sizes— as low as $8.00, and sold by over 1000 dealers from coast to coast. Send today for ^'Incubator Facts," a copy of our 5 year guarantee, and name of nearest dealer where you can examine a Buckeye. THE BUCKEYE INCUBATOR CO. 542 Euclid Av€^ Springfield. Ohio "Anybody can hatch chickens with a Buckeye,*' :|l »lt • It liW 2d, F E. Gilbert; 3d, William J. Stokes. Pullet, 1st, Klinka & Savidge; 2d, J. S. Brady; 3d. L. J. Wilson. Single-Comb White Leghorn — Cock, 1st, Crystal Poultry Farm; 2d, Rancocas Poultry Farm; 3d, Newton Producing •Company. Hen, 1st. H. C. Wack; 2d, Rancocas Poultry Farm; 3d, Rancocas Poultry Farm. Cockerel, 1st. E. E. Bru- baker; 2d, E. E. Brubaker; 3d, Rancocas Poultry Farm. Single-Comb Black Minorca — Cock, 1st, ■C. M. Ferry; 2d, Howard Mellor; 3d, C. M Ferrv. Cockerel, 1st, Howard Mel- 2d N. N. Greiner; 3d, T. A. Faulds. POULTRY FANCIER J. H. Prudholme; 3d, J. H. Prudholme. Pullet, 1st, Ridgewood Poultry Farm; 2d, Miss Sarah G. Yarnall; 3d. Rancocas Poultry Farm. _ _ , _. Any other variety poultry— Cock, 1st. Arno H. SchofC; 2d, Arno H. Schoff; 3d, Arno H. Schoff. , ^ -kt » Light Brahma Pen— 1st. J. D. Nevius; 2d, A. E. Wohlert; 3d, J. D. Nevius. Black Langshan Pen— 1st, C. M. Ferry; 2d C M Ferry. Barred 'Plymouth Pen— 1st, Top Notch Farm- 2d, Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm; 3d, William L. Day. ^ ^ ^ White Plymouth Rock Pen— 1st, George Down to the minute Japanese Bantams. This picture shows the real thing. Study it. White-Faced Black Spanish— Cock, 1st. Carlisle Poultry Farm. Cockerel, 1st, Carlisle Poultry Farm. Pullet, 1st, Car- lisle Poultry Farm; 2d, Carlisle Poultry Blue Andalusian— Cockerel. 1st, Am- brose Armstrong; 2d, Ambrose Arm- stroncT Silver- Spangeled Hamburg— Cock 1st, h! Barnes. Cockerel 1st. Irvin S. Shadell; 2d A. H. Barnes. Pullet, 1st, Miss A. H. Barnes; 2d, Miss A. H. Barnes^ Ancona— Cock, 1st, Frank W. Mains 2d, Mrs. A. Guetter; 3d. A. E Wohlert. Hen. 1st, Frank W. Mains; 2d, Mrs. A. Guetter; '3d. A. E. Wohlert Cockerel, 1st, Frank W. Mains; 2d, A E. Wohlert. 3d. Mrs. A. Guetter. Pullet. 1st F W. Delancey; 2d, Mrs. A. Guetter; 3d, Frank ^SlWe^'r'^Campine-Hen. 1st, Ridgewood Poultry Farm; 2d. Ridgewood Po^^ltry Farm; 3d, Rancocas Poultry Farm. Coc^k- erel, i.«^t. Ridgewood Poultry Farm: 2d. BABY CHICKS the following varieties, viz., B. ^'^""^^^'f-r- „__ .qq Light Brahmas and White Wyandottes at H2. per 100. ments. Address, H Pettie- 2d Burholme Poultry Yards; 3d Blue Moon Poultry Farm. Buff Plymouth Rock Pen— 1st, Howard cXmbian Plymouth Rock Pen— 1st F. G. Bean; 2d, F. M. Clemans; 3d, Chester ^■par^trfdge Plymouth Rock Pen— 1st and 2d. Oscar Poley; 3d, I. M. Moore. Silver Wyandotte Pen— 1st M. H. Leidy; 2d, T. K. McDowell; 3d, Dr. l. H. Charmtoury. to^«o t White Wyandotte Pen— 1st, James J. Farrell- 2d Pratt Poultry Experimental Station'; 3d. Harry W. Britton. Buff Wyandotte Pen— 1st, Coons & Edgor; 2d, Suffolk Farms. , ^ „ „, Columbian Wyandotte Pen— 1st, B. W. Single- Comb Rhode Island Pen— 1st, George W. White; 2d, J. H. Crossley; •?(] S and B. Poultry Farm. ' Rose-Comb Rhode Island Red Pen— Ist. S and B Poultry F^rm; 2d, Buehler & Malm: 3d. William Wingert. 3. X ».v***» »""" THE QUEEN CITY HATCHERY CO. T Zv^ «^TRFET ALLENTOWN, PA. | Dcpt. 4, 1 32 LAW STREE 1 55 Single-Comb Buff Orpington Pen— 1st, "'Sle^Comb Black Orpington Pen-lst. F.E Gilbert; 2d, A. C. Bechsteln; 3d. ^slngie-Comb^'white Orpington Pen— 1st, J S. Brady; 2d, V. K. Dayhoff; 3d, Big Spring Poultry Farm Indian Game Pen-lst, James P. Pur- ^^White Indian Game Pen-lst, M. B. ""Sfnt- Pen-lst. A. ?. Wohlert Silver Campine Pen-lst. Miss Sarah ^■Ai^^?ther variety pen-lst. J. Monroe Robinson; 2d, Lloyd Miller Hallenbeck. SELECTING AND CARE OF WIN- TER LAYERS. Have you taken stock of your lay- ers from which you expect eggs, it not, no time should be lost in doing so If the birds are of the right strain and have been rightly handled from shell, and the future management is right, the egg basKCt should be filled at a time when "hen fruit'! is at its highest market value. If anything is known respecting the egg P^oajjc- ing achievements of the stock that has been bred from, little difficulty will be experienced in spotting the right youngsters for the production of winter eggs. Such youngsters, steered clear of sickness, feathered up early and developed muscular bodies. There are hundreds who cannot con- veniently operate trap nests and such are debarred from making the wisest selection possible when choosing the youngsters calculated to equal or sur- pass their dams in the way of egg production. Still if the birds have been watched and their habits noted during their growth, and the most active and robust kept in mind, there will be little risk of making a wrong selection. The birds that handle hard and sinewy, especially about the thighs, will be those that have been most active on the range or in the scratching litter, and can be /:o"nted upon as egg producers but the bn^^s that handle heavy and feel flabby may with safety be culled o'ut and disposed of, as you cannot get them mto pay- ing egg producers. The Phenomenal egg producer is born, not made, ihe nixt thing necessary will be to see that the layers are rightly ^ed rightly housed and well exercised to fit them for the laying quarters. See that they arc not crowded, and an abundance ot fresh air. both night and day: the floor should be covered thickly with scratching material so they "^ay be exercised in scratching for buried grain. A feed of good plump oats scattered in the litter at daybreak and before the birds, retire to roost. A dry mash kept before them at all times, the one I use is over the for- mula, of the Maine Experiment sta- tion At noon a feed of sprouted oats, and other green feed, such as cabbage, beets or turnips. About 3 o'clock a feed of wheat, buckwheat and cracked corn fed in litter. A good supply of fresh water before them at all times, the same with grit, char- coal and oyster shells. Such is the work necessary for the production of winter eggs. Such work entails the expenditure of time and labor, but it is the work that accounts for robust stock and a supply of eggs when they are at their highest market value^ Wm. D. Seidel. Washingtonvillc, Pa. 41 56 f PROFITS IN POULTRY. This subject concerns the poultry- man and the farmer more than any other. A few years ago it was only the fancier who was willing to pay $5.00 for a good trio of thoroughbred birds. The fancier demonstrated the advantage of raising pure bred stock to the poultryman and the farmer. To- day all poultry men and nearly all in- telligent farmers have discarded the mongrels to make room for the more profitable pure blood, not hesitating to pay $5.00 to $25.00 per trio for the better breeds, which have increased their profit several times the amount of the price paid for the trio. After discarding my mongrels the question arises, what breed do I want? Some will tell you to get a heavy fowl, while others will advise you to get one of the Mediterranean class. For illustration we will take two of the older breeds, Rocks and Leghorns. <.ir.iiul CVnf ral Piihife -^ // / .x^ // Now York- 191()^^, Supposing you raise a flock of 50 — 25 cockerels and 25 pullets. A laying hen should not be kept for laying pur- poses over three years, at the end of three years the hens are sold. The Rocks will bring about $15 more than the Leghorns, conceding that they will weigh 100 pounds more and providing you can get 15c a pound. The Leg- horns will lay about 50 eggs more per year than the Rocks. In three years the 25 Leghorns will produce 310 dozen more eggs, at 18c per dozen the value of their egg production would be $55.88 more^ The Rocks will con- sume 60.4 cents each more feed per year or $45.00 for 25 hens for three years. This would give the Leghorns earning capacity $85.88 over the Rocks. Deduct $15 for what the 25 Rock cockerels will sell for over their rivals, this will leave $70.88, or what the Leghorns will earn more than the Rocks. I am quoting these figures to show you that the profit is in the eggs. Where one man makes money by raising stock for the market, there are 20 who make money in eggs. These figures show beyond a doubt which breed to select. No one can deny the laying ability of the Leg- POULTRY FANCIER Show Dates— Season of 1911-1912» Arkansas. Fort Smith, Dec. 11-16. L. M. Curson. Secy., Rhodes and Thompson, Judires. Helena, Dec. 18-20. S. P. Hanly, Secy., Emry, Judge. T„^«r^o LJtUerock, Dec. 4-9. Jas. V. Johnson, Secy.. Emory and Marshall. J^W^VHii^oa Pine Bluff, Nov. 27-Dec 2. E. W. Phillips, Secy., Savage and McClave, Juajes. California. Petaluma. Dec. 5-9. H. R. Campbell. Secy.. Collier and Venn Judges Ttid^*»j. Oakland. Nov. 21-27. Wm. T. Frost. Secy., Venn, Collier and Cobbledlclc, judges. San Diego, Jan. 12-18. E. V. Davis, Secy. Colorado. Boulder, Dec. 18-24. W. G. Nelmes, Secy.. Southard, Judge. nT^r-io,,** T,iii«-o Colorado Springs, Dec. 11-16. H. H. Chase, Secy., 1422 N. Corona St., McClave, Judge. Denver, Jan. 17-20. Fred P. Johnson, Secy., Russell, Judge. Grand Junction, Dec. 25-30. F. J. Hendershot, Secy. Holly, Nov. 29- Dec. 2. D. M. Bodwell. Secy. Pueblo, Jan. 2-6. Geo. Loomis. Secy.. Heimlich, Judge. Sterling, Jan. 13-16. A. R. Waldo, Secy. Connecticut. ., ^ j t Bridgeport, Dec. 13-14. W. E. Hulse, Fairfield, Conn., Secy. Bunnell. Graves and lves„ Judges. , , _ . Merlden, Dec. 29-Jan. 1. L. T. Hedeler. Secy.. Shove. Bonfoey and Ives. Judges. Waterbury, Jan. 17-20. G. Fred Moore. Secy.. Card and Wells. Judges. West Haven, Nov. 28 -Dec. 1. W. J. Maher. Secy.. Box 1625, New Haven. Conn.,^ Andrews. Card. Smith. Graves and Bunnell, Judges. Wlnsted, Jan. 9-12. R. S. Seymour, Secy. Georgia. . , , _ Atlanta, Jan. 8-13. C. O. Harwell, Secy., Cornman, Myers and Shaylor, Judges. Atlanta, Dec. 11-16. T. M. Poole, Secy., Cook, Fishel. Young, Thompson. Foley, Lans« den and Graves, Judges. Colchester, Dec 5-9. M. L. Hunt, Secy., Pierce, Judge. Savannah, Nov. 27-30. J. F. Bernhardt, Secy., Brown. Judge. Idaho. Blaekfoot, Jan. 22-27. S. B. Willis, Secy.. Gimlin, Judge. Jerome. Jan. 16-20. R. L. Pence. Secy.. Collier. Judge. Twin Falls, Dec. 12-16. W. F. Edwards. Secy.. Collier, Judge. Illinois. Astoria, Dec. 28-30. Sid C. Baldey, Secy., Teaney, Judge. Albion, Dec. 18-20. D. A. Macauley, Secy., Heimlich. Judge. Alton, Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Dr. G. K. Worden, Secy., Johnson and Rapp. Judges. Aurora, Jan. 23-27. A. E. Frenier, Secy., Heck, Judge. Bradford, Dec. 11-15. B. D. Phenix, Secy., Keeler, Judge. Blue Island, Jan. 17-20. Chas. F. Volp, Secy., Heimlich, Judge. Canton, Dec. 25-30. E. D. Geiger, Secy., Russell, Judge. Casey, Dec. 11-16. J. J. Elder, Secy., Thos. Campbell. Judge. Champaign. Dec. 26-30. C. E. Cox. Secy., Leland. Judge. Chicago, Dec. 14-19. Theo. Hewes. Secy.. Indianapolis. Ind.. Tucker. Russell. Shella- barger. Falkner, McCord. Pickett, Kaye, Rikkoff, Van Winkle, Ellison and Cook,. Judges. Camargo. Dec. 21-23. Loren Hall, Secy. Camp Point, Dec. 19-22. C. E. Allen. Secy.. Rapp. Judge. Colchester, Dec. 4-7. J. C. Belshaw, Secy., Pierce, Judge. DeKalb. Jan. 22-27. Wm. H. Hyde. Secy., Shellabarger, Judge. Dixon, Jan. 22-27. J. A. Rosebaugh, Secy., Rhodes, Judge. Du Quoin, Nov. 27-29. Fred C. Reiss, Secy.. Heimlich, Judge. El^n, Jan. 8-14. C. Leltner, Secy., Northup and Warnock. Judges. Fairfield, Dec. 13-16. D. K. Davis. Secy., T. M. Campbell, Judge. Farina, Dec. 11-14. A. W. Whitford, Secy., Heyl. Judge. Flat Rock. Dec. 12-15. J. S. Walker. Secy.. Palestine, 111., Taylor, Judge. Galesburg, Jan. 15-19. Fred J. Bohl. Secy., Pickett, Judge. Greenfield. Nov. 13-15. Carrie Allen. Secy., Heimlich, Judge. Hennepin, Dec. 27-30. W. H. Hammett, Secy., Shellabarger, Judge. Havana, Jan. 16-20. S. C. Lathbury. Secy., Johnston, Judge. Hlllsboro. Nov. 16-18. J. F. M. Greene. Secy.. Hale, Judge. Hutsonville. Jan. 2-5. J. S. Walker. Secy.. Palestine, 111., Shaw, Judge. Jerseyville, Jan. 10-13. W. A. Leigh, Secy.. Teaney. Judge. Joliet. Jan. 2-6. Mrs. Alta Martens, Minooka, 111., Secy., Heck and Green. Judges. Kankakee, Jan. 8-13. E. P. Vinlng. R. R. 4. Secy. Kenney, Dec. 27-30. C. A. Florey, Secy. Kewanee, Dec. 4-10. W. T. Pierce. Secy., McCord and Pickett, Judges Lincoln. Dec. 11-16. O. F. MIttendorf, Secy., McCord, Judge. Litchfield, Dec. 5-8. B. Klrkpatrick. Secy. Mattoon. Jan. 8-13. M. S. Gannaway, Secy., Hewes, Judge. Mollne. Dec. 13-17. Oscar Hogberg, Secy.. Myers. Judge. Mendota, Jan. 16-20. Anton W. Erlenborn Secy.. Ott, Judge. Mount Vernon. Dec. 4-9. A. R. Merrill, Secy.. Gimlin, Judge Murphysboro. Dec. 12-15. O. L. Rawlings, Secy., Dagle. Judge. Olney, Dec. 4-9. Harley Casel. Pres.. Shaw. Judge. Paris, Jan. 8-12. J. S. Walker, Secy.. Palestine, 111., Heyl and Shaw. Judges POULTRY FANCIER 5r 1) • O. W. Aldrich E. S. Aldrich W^ R. Aldrich Aldrich Poultry Farm GEORGE J. MAY, Manager BREEDERS OF Kellerstrass Strain Single Comb CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS EXCLUSIVELY The Big Winter Layers STOCK FOR SALE EGGS IN SEASON TWENTY-FIVE ACRES Devoted To Poultry Cock I Heading ist Pen, St. Louis. 1911 Watch for our wins at all America's great shows CATALOGUE READY JANUARY 15 Station B., R. F. D., COLUMBUS, OHIO «i» «:• horn; they havt always been noted for being great layers. The world is progressive. This is especially true in the chicken business. While Leghorns were regarded a few years ago as the foremost egg produc- ers, they have met their superiors in Anconas. A few years ago this breed was comparatively unheard of in this country, although they have been bred largely in England for the past GO years. They were introduced in this country about ten years ago. "By their works ye shall know them."' By this way they have worked their way to the front, until their praises are voiced by thousands throughout the land. No breeder or writer ever denied the remarkable laying ability of this handsome breed. I noticed an article some time ago w^hich was unfriendly to Anconas, stating they were wonder- ful layers, but their eggs were not of a good flavor. T couldn't think the gentleman would be guilty of a will- ful misrepresentation, but concluded he must have got hold of a stale egg. I desire to say that Anconas lay a nice, large, white egg say having a delicious flavor. Many breeders are keeping pace with the times, by discarding their breed for the grandest of breeds— An- conas. The replacing of their stock with Anconas is the handsome tribute l)aid by many progressive breeders to these most profitable layers. Anconas not only excell in laying the largest number of eggs, but also lay a very large white egg. They are noted for their heavy production during the winter months when price of eggs is high. A poultryman separated his Anconas from his other breeds, to compare their laying ability. He told me that his Anconas laid nearly twice as many eggs and consumed less fe^'d. Have received many such flattering reports from other customers. H. Cecil Sheppard,^ Berea, Ohio. THE Continental HOTEL Chestnut Street Cor. of Ninth PHILADELPHIA I Remodeled, Refurnished, 400 Rooms 200 With Bath Rates: $1.50 to $5 European Plan. ; I The Best Cafe in the City. Pana, Jan. 17-23. L. K. Patten, Secy., Tower Hill, 111.. Klein, Judge. Peoria, Dec. 5-8. Frank E. Rue, Secy. Pekln. Dec. 19-28. H, P. Smith, Secy. Polo, Dec. 18-23. W. H. Snook, Secy., Hale. Judge. ,, ,„^ Princeton, Dec. 11-15. W. T. Naugle, Secy., bhaner Judge. Quincy, Nov. 23-26. Albert D. Smith. Secy.. Russell. Judge. ludrea Rockford. Jan. 15-20. C. H. Zuck, Secy., Roscoe, 111., McCord and Hale. Judges. Rushvllle, Dec. 19-20. A. H. Dace, Secy., Russell. Judge. Salem, Dec. 3-9. Owen M. Lewis, Secy., Myers, Judge. Streator, Dec. 29-Jan. 1. I. C. Ames, Secy., Russell. Judge. Sullivan, Dec. 11-16. J. B. Martin. Secy., Rapp, Judge- „. „„„„|| x^^r-ord Keeler Springfield, Jan. 1-6. Theo. S. McCoy, Secy.. 817 No. 5th St.. Ruasell. McCord. Keeler,. Rhodes. Hale, Johnston, Leland and Klein, Judges. Staunton, Dec. 26-29. Chas. C. A. Fritz, Secy.. Johnston Judge. Sterling. Dec. 18-23. A. T. Scovtlle, Secy.. McClare Judge Taylorville, Nov. 26-Dec. 2. C. A. Moxley, Secy., Shelabarger. Judge. Thompsonville. Nov. 21-25. H. O. Sunday Secy.. Heimlich Judge Chicago Washington Heights. Jan. 10-13. H. F. Palmer, Chrm., 9521 Bishop St.. ^mcago, Keeler and Ploehm, Judges. „ ^ t^. , t,,^.^ Warsaw, Nov. 29-Dec. 2. Wm. T Katz. Secy., Dippel, Judge. ™-w--t Judees Waukegan, Jan. 8-14. Robt. C. Conally, Secy.; Byers Rihkoff and Eckert, Juages. Woodstock, Jan. 3-7. E. L. Hayes, Secy.. Hackett, Ju Kempton, Nov. 24-25. G. G. Campbell, Secy., Pickett Judge. Logansport, Jan. 16-20. Wm. Grace, Jr. Secy., Mulinix, Judge. Lowell, Jan. 8-12. F. Maloz. Secy.. McCracken. Judge. Martinsville. Jan. 15-20. L. W. Jenkins Secy. 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Wood, Secy., Flora, Ind.. Gimlin. Judge. Iowa. Aijrona Jan 16-20. Frank H. Hendricks. Secy.. Rountree, Judge. ChsS es City; J»n: 16-19. A. B. Shepard, Secy Musser. Judge. g?,?d"o*n»- BIS- V.V.- ^*g!"sX?' S%': §?e7nw^a"fd^* judge. Fdrl^ood jln 2-5 D. W. Newmin. Secy.. Shanklin, Judge. Fafrfi^ld De? 7-9 S A Power. Secy., Russell and Dagle, Judges. Forest City bee. 8-12. C. K. Nelson. Secy.. Shaner Judge FrSocSe Nov 21-25 Mrs. Jas. Martinek, Secy., Ellison Judge. Glinwiol Dec 7-9. J. C. Kates. Secy.. Shellabarger Judge. GriSSS?, Dec 26-30. D. A. Hopkins. Secy.. Dagle, Judge. fSwrlP Dec 26-29. S. R. E. Anderson, Secy. ^STerson Dec 4-6. L. E. Troxell, Secy., Mills. Judge LowdlS 'Dec 12-15. Chas. W. Reid. Secy.. Dippel Judge tSi^Mok^'ta Dec 12-22. M. J. Rankin, Secy.. Shpllabarg<-r .Tudge. MaSS?n|. ia?. 9-14 H. C. Goetch, Secy., Shellabarger. 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Chicago. 111. 9' ► •58 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCE- MENT GRAND CHAMPION FUTURITY STAKE FOR 1912. The Great Allentown Fair Poul- try Show, recognizing the fact that there is a great sameness in poultry shows, and wishing to have both something new and make its exhibi- tion of still more value to its exhib- itors and greater interest to its vis- itors, will inaugurate this year a Grand Champion Futurity Stake. For the first year this will be open to six varieties only, namely: White (Jrpingtons. White Rocks, White Wyandottes, White Leghorns, Rhode Island Reds, and Game Bantams. However, if the interest warrants, stakes in other varieties may be op- ened. Only birds hatched in 1912 will be eligible, and there will be separate stakes for cockerels and pullets, un- less the stake for either should go below $50.00, when they will be bined. The Nomination fee in White Or- pingtons will be Five dollars each bird. In all other varieties. Two •dollars each. Nominations will close April 1st, and the list in each vari- ety will be published immediately thereafter. Birds nominated need not neces- sarily compete for the regular prizes, but if entered at the Fair Show, must pay the regular entry fee of One dollar each, which will guarantee a smgle, well lighted and well placed coop to each bird. The winner in the different breeds to take the entire stake. For in- stance, if the total stake in White Orpington cockerels is $200.00, the wmner takes this amount. He shall also have the right to claim and ad- vertise the "Grand Championship Futurity Winner for the Season of 1912," and shall be awarded a hand- some ribbon certifying to this effect. Only birds raised by the competi- tors shall be eligible and the winners will be required in every instance to make affidavit as to the month the bird was hatched, where raised, and supply the names of two adults who can certify to the correctness of statements made. Further announcement will be made in next month's poultry jour- nals, and more full information can be had bv addressing W. Theo Wittman. Supt. Mgr.. Great Allen- town Fair Poultry Show, Allentown. Pa. If you want to Rear Blue Ribbon Winners, feed them on SPRATT'S POULTRY FOOD No 3 —a n d— SPRATT'S CHICGRAIN Poultry Culture" sent on receipt of .10c "Pheasant Culture" sent on receipt of ... . .25c Both these books together with "Dog Culture" sent on receipt of 354^ SPRATTS PATENT, Ltd. Factory and Chief Offices. Newark. N. J. Depots at San Francisco, Cal.; St. Louis, Mo : Cleveland, O.; Boston, Mass.; Res. Supt. at Chicago, 111. Factoriei also in London, England, and Berlin, Grrmanv POULTRY FANCIER Marshalltown, Dec. 4-7. F. H. Houghton, Secy.. Shaner and Ellison. Judge* Mason City. Jan. 9-12. M. V. BIckcl, Secy.. Shanklln Judge. Mc Vernon. Dec. 13-15. M. B. HInkley. Secy., Richards. Judge. Muscatine, Dec. 4-9. J. C. Collins. Secy., Shanklln, Judge. New Hampton, Jan. 29-Feb. 3. P. J. Cooney. Secy., Rhodes, Judge. New London, Dec. 4-7. A. M. Cornwell, Secy., Shellabarger, Judge. New Virginia, Nov. 27-80. L. B. Wilson. Secy.. Shaner. Judge. Oflkaloosa, Dec. 20-23. H. A. Snuffln, Secy., Dagle, Judge. Richland, Dec. 12-15. Merle Fearls, Secy.. Warnock, Judge. ^ , „ , ^ Sioux City, Dec. 28- Jan. 1. L. G. Wertz, Secy.. Elliott and McCarkell. Judges. Storm Lake, Dec. 6-8. A. G. Hoch, Secy.. Dlppel. Judge. Tipton, Dec. 19-22. R. E. Kent, Secy., Shanklln, Judge. Vinton, Jan. 3-6. H. N. Gilmore, Secy., Dixon. Judge. Waterloo, Dec. 12-14. C. J. Schneck, Secy., Russell, Judge. Kansas. Cherryvale, Jan. 8-13. W. Clark, Secy., Gimlln, Judge. Clay Center, Dec. 19-23. W. S. Binkley, Secy^^ Stoner, Judge. Coffeyvllle, Jan. 8-13. Alva T. Dillon. Secy., Southard, Judge. Dodge City, Dec. 4-9. F. A. Etrlck, Secy.. Cllpp. Judge. Eldorado, Dec. 18-23. Ralph B. Earp, Secy., Atherton. Judge. Leavenworth, Jan. 16-19. John McFarland, Secy. Newton, Dec. 10-16. E. R. Sanner, Secy., Heimlich, Judge. Parsons, Dec. 25-81. F. B. Splcer, Secy., 2226 Belmont Ave., Hale. Judge. Pittsburg, Dec. 12-15. P. J. Atkins, Secy., Southard, Judge. Topeka. Dec. 4-9. R. F. Palmer. Secy. Kentucky. Ashland. Jan. 8-11. J. S. Secrest, Secy. Louisville. Jan. 22-27. Chas. A. Hess. Secy.. Lane and Hughes. Judges. Richmond, Dec. 6-9. T. W. Orcutt. Secy.. Campbell. Judge. Winchester. Dec. 13-16. J. H. Newberry, Secy., Fischell. Judge. Louisiana. Jennings, Dec. 18-23. G. A. Connley. Secy.. Gimlln, Judge. Monroe, Dec. 7-9. B. S. Eby. Secy., Marshall. Judge. New Orleans, Nov. 29-Dec. 4. Cicero A. Ramsey, Secy., No. 341 Carondelet St, Keeler and Marshall, Judges. Maine. Freeport, Dec. 26-29. Geo. P. Coffin. Secy., Ballon, Bartlett. Shove and Watson, Judges. South Paris, Jan. 2-4. E. P. Crockett. Secy., Coffin and Shove. Judges. Maryland. Baltimore. Jan. 2-6. Geo. O. Brown. Secy.. Nichols, Schwab. Wittman. Card. Denny, Oke. Huyler. Seaman, Carman and Kriner. Judges. Bel Air, Jan. 8-13. Norman L. Kisllng, Secy. Lonaconing. Jan. 16-20. Frank T. Phillips. Secy. Massachusetts. Boston, Jan. 9-13. W. B. Atherton, Secy., 30 Broad St., King. Judge. Greenfield. Dec. 12-14. O. R. Keller. Secy., Tasker and Weed. Judges. Holyoke, Nov. 22-24. Percy M. Alden, Secy., Willlamansett, Mass., Card and Tasker, Judges. Lenox, Jan. 2-4. L. H. Peters, Secy. North Adams, Jan. 16-19. C. A. Larabee. Secy.. Weed, Tasker and Shaylor, Judges. Wllllamsett, Nev. 22-24. Percy M. Allen, Secy.. Card and Tasker. Judges. Michigan. Bay City, Jan. 30-Feb. 4. A. J. Copeland. Secy.. Hathaway. Judge. Calumet, Jan. 18-20. C. I. Bashore, Secy., Cllpp, Judge. Detroit, Jan. 25-30. J. A. Turner. Secy.. Lansing. Mich., Tucker. Oke and Wells, •J uciges. Dowaglac. Dec. 5-9. H. H. Taylor, Secy., Tucker. Judge. Grand Rapids. Jan. 9-12. Geo. H. Williams. Secy., 944 E. Fulton St., Heck and Otto, Judges. Hastings, Feb. 5-10. Thos. E. Waters. Secy., Gimlin, Judge. Jackson, Dec 30-Jan 4. W O Wellman. Secy.. Tucker and Travis, Judges. §??^^^^°' -I^"- ^^^^t ^- T^V ^^'r"^^' ^«^y- Stanfield and Shellabarger. jSdges. Kalamazoo. Dec. 25-30. J. J. Vanderberg, Secy. Shaner Judee * * ** ■'^ Kent City, Nov. 27-Dec. l.-W. J. Burrows, Secy.' ''"^"®'^' •'"°^^' Lawrence. Dec. 13-16. C. N. Whittaker, Secy., Hemenway, Judge Manistee, Jan. 11-14. M. A. Fortier. Secy.. 187 15th St. Muskegon Dec. 19-22. P. M. Hanson, Secy., Tucker, Judge. Lansing, Jan. 1-6. J. A. Turner, Secy.. Tucker and Wise Judeps Saginaw, Feb. 12-17. F. Plumb 'jr.. Secv.. Gimlln Judge ''"^^^^• Sturgis. Jan 15-21. N. O. Grove. Secy.. Otto. Judge. w?®^"*^'T^®^«2J"^2ir ^- ^' ^orse. Secy.. Tucker. Judge. Wyandot, Jan. 2-6. W. S. Martin. Secy.. 75 Orchard St. i-. 1 * T^ -. .„ , Minnesota. Crookston. Dec. 14-18. Mrs. F. C. Mitchell, Secy., Beniamin Judep Duluth, Jan. 30-Feb. 4. J. B. Greenfield, Secy Tuckl^ Judge Fairmont, Dec. 19-21. E. W. Christiansen. sWlTolden Judee Mankato. Jan. 5-9. J. W. Kollman. Secy.. Tucker! Judgl • 10 FOXHURST Black and Wliite ORPINGTONS Champions of America For past three years, largest winners at America s All Star Show. Madison Square Garden, N,Y. We are now ready to supply you with commsr winners bred from champion mat- in ks. cocks, hens, cockerels, pullets, with blood in them from a consistant Madison Square Garaen winning strain. Excellent t[= ^^'''ccV* fl-^^ ""** *'•• Show birds from *i.'> to $.s». Shipped on approved, satisfac- tion guaranteed: Look for Madison Square repQKtuj heh. and send name for mating FOXHURST FARM, LIME ROCK, CONN. t POULTRY FANCIER Minneapolis, Jan. 11-19. F. W. Van Sant, Secy., Holden and Roberts. Judges. Owatonna. Feb. 1-3. Gus A. Cedardahl. Secy., Parcher and Holden, Judges. Rochester, Nov. 29-Dec. 2. D. L. Williams. Secy.. Holden, Judge. Winona, Jan. 1-6. Wm. Kuhlmann, Secy., Hess. Judge. Mississippi. Meridian, Dec. 11-16. Fred R. Ziller. Secy., Johnson, Judge. Tupelo, Dec. 5-7. W. F. Jordan, Secy.. Fishel. Judge. Missouri. Belton, Nov. 13-18. W. R. Meador, Secy., Southard. Judge. Chlllicothe, Nov. 28-29. Mrs. L. M. Ott, Secy.. Russell and Rhodes, Judges. Columbia, Jan. 8-12. Elizabeth Hodge, Secy.. Thompson, Judge. De Soto, Dec. 20-23. Jno. J. Schmidt, Secy., Heimlich. Judge. Edlna. Dec. 5-9. C. H. Mulinex, Secy. , ^ ^ ^ Jefferson City, Nov. 23-24. B. M. Houchin, Secy., Southard. Judge. Kirksvllle, Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Manvile Carothers. Secy., Russell, Judge. LaBelle, Nov. 22-24. L. G. Lamb, Secy., Warner, Judge. Lowell. Jan. 8-12. F. Malz. Secy., McCracken, Judge. Maryvllle. Dec. 13-16. J. H. Sayler, Secy.. Thompson. Judge. St. Louis, Ndv. 27-Dec. 3. T. W. Orcutt, Secy. Montana. Butte, Jan. 22-27. J. L.. Dorsch, Secy.-Treas.. Holden. Judge. Missoula, Jan. 9-13. L. W. Austin, Secy.. Collier. Judge. Nebraska. Fremont, Dec. 11-15. C. H. Green, Secy.; Shellabarger, Judge. Norfolk, Jan. 3-6. H. B. Dixon, Secy.. Southord, Judge. Pender. Dec. 7-9. R. W. Seymour. Secy.. Ellison. Judge. New Hampshire. Derry, Dec. 26-29. E. E. Buzzett, Secy.. May and Benson, Judges. Manchester, Jan. 2-5. G. F. Miller. Secy. Bridgeton. Nov. 29-Dec. 2. Paul G. Springer. " Secy.. Huyler. Stanton and Hixon. Judges. Camden. Jan. 2-6. W. Lee Springs, Secy. Hammonton, Dec. 6-7. B. P. Gray, Secy. S?l?ron"!)"ec"l3'A-6Tc.¥e?w"il\?g\n%'^y.'irMono.air Ave.. TompU.ns. Card, Youn,. RedX'i*'' nS?. ^2r-Dec: i""'rH. Hodges. Secy.. Sprague, Seaman and Munich. TudfiTos ^iVSi.Fitt lin'^ioTs: ^. TAV^H: sfol Webb. Huy.er and Stanton, Judges. New York. ^n&^io' Jan* itSi' Stan^irA^Mefklly'^^Secy., 36 Coal and Iron Exchange Bldg.. ^"""McNe^it Bu?g^t, Ic'hwab, Card^'Tuckerr Webb, Jarvls and Maunder. Judges. Catskill, Dec. 20-22. Wm. N. Anderson, Secy. Corning Dec. 12-15. H. R. Starner, Secy. S»rJ^.-Ju^ri^-HTm^rrJrm-eT/^^^^ secy.. Maunde.s and NevTpfatz!' Dec.^12-15. W. H. Van Wagenen, Secy. ib rolS"co'?aVStratp"aJeir°ief.ir|. 'l^T'^otM: M.neo.a, N. ... Secy. Ppnn Yan Jan 10-13. Jas. W. Corcoran, Secy. „, „ a -kj ^ iilS Y:S: Uil«- ir. Se^!ilL-s'arBox^°.^2« VX^e^nn?.- I^nton. Mosher Utlca"'ja^n.i6-19: 'r ^W.' Batsford, Secy.. 37 Watson PI.. Ingalls. Judge. North Carolina. ^SStt ?IS-. ^1:^9. S'"1^hSK; I^: ^oxlfi:' o'S^efs and Simmons. Judge.. Qaatonia ' Dec. 5-8. H. Rutter. Secy. £^Str'jaril3?i."o.^B. ^k«fe^S«sTcr'E&o. N. C. Simmons. Judge. Sr 1^- ^l^i^- C^g^ F^?n"ty,«s'l«:imo^nTjuage Rockinehrm Dec. 13-15. H. L. Guthrie. Secy.. Simmons. Judge. Shelbv dS' 14-16. J. W. Suttle. Secy.. Simmons. Judge W^Tnsfon.-Salem. Dec. 27-29. R. C Taylor.^ Secy., Box 433. Alliance Jan 30-Feb. 4. C. H. McCowfn."secy.. Mcintosh and McClave. Judges. ilSAh^et t ?-cni^rch\rse?y^^^^ S;rjS%23r r:.^^^rey^%Z■'I^^^^^^^^^ .--kner. Oke. Dreven- Cro^lJlvW^^^^ «Ho?eVr gec^ ^Pie?cril^ne^"a^n^/Case, Judges. D?C"e ^^T^n'l5-20^^^ Joh^^n'^'vinc^^^^^^ ^^^"r.'/"^^"' DiSXon. De"c. 18-23. W E- Hart Secy CorfmanJu^ge ^lln':''j^r.t2f^%'rl^^^^^^ Acton. Judges. iLZ;!'DL^c%-V- ^%' C^our^.^1ecr?:^nnWe"^^^- j^^ IJUOTIIEU POULTUYMKN | 59- Pertinent Paragraphs By EASTERNER While the Belgians are delighting, themselves with cock-crowing compe- titions, in which it is reported one cock crowed no less than 463 times in an hour, the citizens of certain Massachusetts places are on the ram- page to suppress the crowing of cocks. A few trained crowers ought to be imported to give these people an idea of the capabilities of a cock in this line. Who says that you can't get some- thing from nothing? If sprouted oats don't do it, what are you going to do- with the .statements about getting poultry food for fifteen cents a bushel? ^ ^ There is no royal road to correct culling. No one yet has been able to produce a reliable work on Cull- ing Made Easy." The show season is he e and in the words of the great and only Tweedy "What are you going to do about it? In the Wyandotte line English fan- ciers are attempti - the creation of many novelties. Not only the Ked and the Blue Wyandottes are pro- jected, but Piles, White-laced Blacks, Blue Duckwings, and Spangles. \mericans are not the only ones wha iiave a leaning for variety shows. Of these projected varieties, the one which, if perfected, would seem to have the best chance for popular- ity, is the White-laced Black, but, fortunately or unfortunately, it is the one whose chance of perfecting seems the most difficult and remote. A real- ly good specimen, having its feathers uniformly laced with white, upon a Let me INCREASE your PROFITS In saving Time, Labor and Feed By Using CONNER'S FEEDER Can be nsed in or outdoors, with or withom scratching material. Three prices - $2^0, $2.2.'». $2 00 One set (one of each size) $6.00. Reduced prices in larger quantities. Send for free literature of the best Poultry Feeder on the market to: W M CONNER. 241 JERSEY AVENUE. JERSEY CITY TOO LATE ^^M DON'T be '*Too Late!" You have seen your chickens moping, sneezing, coughing, eyes watering and heads swollen. You have seen ihem fight foi breath and die. That's ROUP Its humane to relieve— it's dollars saved to cure them. CONKEVS Roup Remedy does the won send to us. 50c and $1.00. If dealer hasn't it. Money refunded if it evmr fails. FREE For name of any tup- ply dealer and (tamp* 4c we will mail frem copy of our new 80 p. Poultry Book. THE G.E.CONKEY COt Cleveland, O. Dept 83 '60 web otherwise of pure olack, would certainly be a beautiful fowl. Red Wyandottes with Rosecombed Khode Island Reds and Buff Wyan- dottes as materials, ought not to be difficult to n.ake, but whether ''the i^anie is worth the candle," having the aforesaid Rosecombed Rhode Is- land Reds already made, is another (luestion. The Blues, also, with Black and White Wyandottes as a foundation, ought not to be an im- possible task, but the variety, when made, would suffer from what has always been a handicap to the Anda- lusian, a constant reversion to the original black and wli>e colors. The futility of attempting to ar- rive at the relative popularity of the varieties of any specified breed from a study of the entries at any one show is well illustrated by the entries of Hamburgs at Syracuse, N. Y., in Sep- tember, 1911. There were 42 Golden Spangled. 41 Silver Spangled, 44 Gol- den Penciled, 21 Silver Penciled, 19 White and 36 Black Hamburgs. While nearly every poultry publication in the United States carries the adver- tisement of one or more breeders of Silver Spangled Hamburgs, very few poultry papers carry the advertise- ment of a single breeder of the beau- tiful Golden Penciled, and yet, at Syracuse, this variety, like Ben Ad- liem's name, "led all the rest." One more comment deserves to be made. Here were 203 Hamburgs on exhibition at one show. And we have regarded this lovely breed as in dan- ger of extinction in this country! This exhibit proves that one should be careful about making generaliza- tions on insufficient data. A breed which can muster over 200 speci- mens at a single show has an excel- lent chance for survival for some time to come, and every lover of the beau- tiful in fowls should rejoice that this is true of the handsome Hamburg. In poultry breeding to 'T>ive and let live" means to market all the culls as quickly as possible and preserve only the best chickcr«<5. If you are "on the job," you will be making things snug for the coming winter. After Thanksgiving, and be- fore, cold weather is due. The most difficult job of culling is where the chickens are all culls; then it is a question of, not which are better, but which are less bad. A good bird is worth a good price, and that perhaps is the reason why some of us have so few good birds — we haven't the price of them. Many a fowl has been weighed and found wanting — in the show room. Not every fowl which is up to weight, is also "up to snuff." That's nuff for that snuff. Don't make the mistake of thinking that some breeders produce no "culls" or "wasters," all have them, but some kill and eat, and others keep them as an eye-sore and humiliation. Better kill and eat. POULTRY FANCIER Genoa. Dec. 11-15. W. M. Hassan Secy. McNamee. Judge. Knadenhutten, Dec. 26-29. W. O. Lyle Sec>^Gault, Judge. Hamilton, Nov, 28-Dec. 3. J. E. Humbach. Secy.. Box 125. l^nc. jus Jefferson^ille. Dec. 11-16, A. E. Moon. Secy.. ^^^" J^^ "^"Vil^ge Dectonla, Feb. 7-10. C. S. Angle-Myer. Secy,. McC aye. Judge. Lima. Dec. 4-9. F. W. Beitz. Secy. Gault and Struble, Judge. Lisbon, Jan. 8-13. H. L. Adams. Secy.. Mcintosh. Judge. j^ g Mt. Vernon. Jan. 8-13. R. W. Sattler Se^y Fell and Mclntos^, Jua|es.^ ^ ^^^ ^^^ Mansfield, Dec. 4-9. Claude E. Coe. Lexington. O.. Secy.. Mc^^iave, ow MassUufn? Jan. 10-15. Thos Kesser Secy. Campbell, Judge. Medina. Jan. 9-13. T. P. Hallock. Secy.. Stream. Judge. Milan, Dec. 6-9. L. B. Samsen, Secy. ,,^^^^^^^„ T.,dee Nelsofivllle, Jan. 1-6. F. B. Carty. Secy,. McCracken. Judge. Norwalk. Jan. 2-6. C. O. Jackson. Secy.. Clipp. Judge. Piqua. Jan. 8-13. Sherman D. Syler. Secy. Pemberville. Jan. 23-27. L. G. Bowlus, Secy. Box 58. Gault. Judge. Salem, Dec. 18-23. Carroll Beck. Secy.. Falkner Judge. ?!.fe3o,'5"an.'Vi'i4. ^.V°^\Tle?y^.7241^Trlntri%., Barrett. Emch. MuUn.x and Sites Judges Upper Sandusky.' Jan. 1-6. A. H. Owen. Secy., Gault Judge. Urbana, Jan. 22-27. T. M. Racer. Secy Travis, Judge. Van Wert, Dec. 12-16. L. C. Blake. Secy Northup Judge WaynesviUe. Dec. 14-16. H, H, Wadsworth. Secy. Case, Ju0»»»»»»»0000 p^^^^^^^^P^^^P^ ;; Wisconsin. Albaay. Dec. 12-16 R'chard Penginy Secy Greenwa^d.^^ Ju^^ ^^^„„^^ ,„,g. Fond du Lac. veo. o •'^'*v ^7,«« -u woh«»i Spcv Lake Geneva, Dec. 12-15. H. E. Cocrott, secy, j^^^^^^^ ju^ge. {ifdtsot"7a"n. %."/as. Ha.fn Secy Tucker Judge ^V^^-- „ 13f,"w'lXe=; ?an" A'-'m "a'' T^K^ipfer Secy..'?4Ji- First St. Heimlich, Greenwald, Verges and Ewald, Judges. . g Keller. Judge. Mineral Point. Jan. 8-13. Allen Tucker becy.. ive Oconomowoc, I^e^', ^-lO- Chas^ Behrend, J^^^^^^ y Oshkosh. Jan. 11-15. Jas. g^l"^_^®*^X' y shaw. Judge. Platteville. Jan. 1-6. Hy. ^argman Secy ^^f^ j^^g^. Sparta. Jan. 29-Feb 3. J. U ^ejbf V ^f /- '"nackett. Judge. ^S!r/ar?in^"--6.'-!:. A: LoT'"sTcy.^^lh^. Judge. POULTRY FANCIER, Seller^ville, Pa. •{■"w^ w www >rw >r w "w w wjiTTr-jr »rT retail and theatrical district. Fireproof Construction. $1 and up per Day Remodeled and refurnished at an expense of over $150,000 Opposite La Salle Depot. Cor. Clark and Van Buren Sts. ELMER C. PUFFER Manaffins Director POULTRY FANCIER a strain that will begin laying early in the season and hold out as long as possible. Let all the rest go. The weeding out may not leave you very many. Do not be disturbed about that. Go without some things that are not really necessary to your com- fort and happiness and buy male birds of a good quality to mate with the hens you have left. Be as sure as you can that the birds you buy are worthy of the promotion you are going to give them. It may cost you some money to do this. Not that it is wise for the everyday man to pay a fancy price for a male bird under such circumstances, but it is all right to get one that is from approved stock and backed up by the word of a re- liable breeder. Mating your purchased stock with your best hens, get as many chicks as vou can. Study the best methods of caring for these little birds, so that they may come to the age of pro- ductivity as soon as possible. Give them the best possible place to live, free from insect foes, and otherwise sanitary in its appointments. No matter if your present house be not as palatial as you wish it were, do the best you can with it. Make it dry. 63 clean and commodious. Do not put too many birds in it. Not less than five square feet should be allowed on the floor for each fowl, in case you wish to keep only a couple of dozen in a single house. By taking out the old windows and enlarging the open- ings you can get more light, and this is a grand thing in every possible way. Not one house in a thousand on our farms is light enough. If you have studied your birds, as every lover of poultry does, you know what things they like best, and that is what you will provide for them as nearly as possible, summer and win- ter. Hens are like everybody else. They have likes and dislikes in the matter of eating. It is not necessary to go into much speculation on this point. Just use common sense about it and you will come out all right. WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. The annual show of the Washington Heights Poultry & Pigeon Association will be held January 10th to 13th. In ad- dition to the regular cash premiums, there will be over one hundred special prizes, including a number of silver cups. Chas. D. Keeler will place the awards. Write for premium list to H. F. Palmer, Ass't Sec'y. 9521 Bishop St., Washing- ton Heights, Chicago, 111. Single Comb Buff Leghorns MERCER STRAIN. Even color, quality unexcelled. Great layers. Great winners at Trenfon Int« State,79 1 1 . 1 st cock, hen. cockerel pullet and pen. 5 entries. 5 firsts. Good stock for sale, also eggs at reasonable prices. Send for mating list. ^-r^r^ nr-'vr H. G. RICHARDSON. ETRA. NEW JERSEY WHITE P. ROCKS Rockland Wins Again!! At Madison Sauare Garden, 3 and 6 puUet. At the firreat Hagerstown show we won 1 and 2 cockerel 1 S"d pen, 1 young pen, 1 hen and 3 pullet. No cocks exhibited. At AUen- ?own we win 1 and 2 pullet in a class of 20. Also 2 pep and 4 cockerel Special for best Whi"e Ro^k?n show. At the Baltimore show, Jan. 1911, 1 pullet. 1 pen. ^cock and4 cock- j;el W^have selected the places to exhibit where ^« ^^SJJVte'g^iif /^P^he^^^^^^^^ keenest and think we have proven that we have «^ood White Rocks as there are. ^e can furn"sh^ grand lot of show birds and bTieders. We sell no birds under $5.00. Kindly write your wants. Rockland Farm, D. Lee. Prop., Box I, Benson, Md. o»o»»»o»o»»<»»»»o»»»»»»»<»»»^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Twelve Month's Work in the Poultry Yard BY W. THEO. WITTMAN Acknowledged by all to be one of America's Foremost Authorities and Judges. starts vou in January, and takes you clear through the year-telling you just what to do to succSullv handle your fowls in the safest and most economical way that is con- sStenfwi^h good business methods, to make the largest success possible with your fowls. It does not tell you how to make $200 from 20 hens But it ffives vou a short, boiled down, and up-to-dat*" treatise on lines that are practi- cal and can'belxecu?ed with safety. The contentents of this book are J"te"«f v pract'^' able and to teach a method of poultry keeping, exactly opposite to that which is comnlicatec? and unnecessarv On the other hand Twelve Month's Work has been pumSv chosen to emphasize the fact that that the successful Poultryman will find work ?o do? twelve months in the year. For regularity and attention to smaU detaUs. all of the time, and in season, are prime factors of success in the business. KRILL iSC. The Poultry Fancier, America's only Fanciers Journal and Wittman's Book 50c POULTRY FANCIER SELLERSVILLE, PA. O^^OO^^^O^O^' 0 o»o »»»»»»»o»»»»»o»»»»»o»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»^»^»»^^^^^^ " 'W^mi^mm ' !• II l.«l -' Jl^SCff" I UWI* AV 64 SOME OF THE ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL POUL- TRYMAN. If any one quality is required in successful poultry keeping, it is the quality known as stick-to-it-ive-ness, more elegantly termed, perseverence. he man who has persistence, who is as they say, game, having pluck and backbone, is going to win in anything he sets out to do. But the possession of this one quality alone is not suffi- cient to carry over the pitfalls that POULTRY FANCIER are sure to be in the way at the out- start. There are some undej-lying principles to be learned even in such a prosaic occupation as poultry rais- The winter season is one the poul- try novice dreads, having innumera- ble difficulties and appearing to the untrained hand almost unsurmounta- ble. This presumption is entirely er- roneous and is based on the experi- ences of poultry keepers who have had no method in their work. The proper housing of fowls in cold weather is one of the most import- ant details in the business. Given a draught proof house, with plenty of light and scratching material on the dry floors, there will result a flock of healthy, energetic chickens able to- perform their egg-laying function in the coldest weather. Cold does not affect fow^ls as most people suppose- it is rather the varying conditions of the atmosphere and therefore the ex- tremes of heat and cold are always to be avoided. I remember the case of one enthusiast, who had gone into poultry raising on the principle that what was good for him was good for ' Ringlet' PI RST prize ^/7EL1>H lAlOIO • C ^(/NeAlPIN PoUL Tf?Y FA(?MfasfH^mfJon LI results obtained, it is rather in spite of than otherwise. I know a woman. a widow, left with a small farm and three young children to support. This Avoman turned to poultry keeping as a means of adding to her small in- come. Her enthusiasm was unbound- ed and after having stocked up with a lot of thoroughbred fowls, there seemed no reason why she should not succeed. I am sorry to have to rec- ord this failure, since it was a woman who failed, but the failure was due to nothing but irregularity of feeding POULTRY FANCIER and a general laxity in looking after the flock. But to show that all wom- en do not lack the power of systemat- izing their duties, this farm was sold to a man actively engaged m business and away from his home during the day, but the wife took up the poultry work where the other woman left ott, and has made such a success of it that, were I permitted to mention her name, most of the readers of this journal would recognize it as belong- ing to a now famous poultry farm in Pennsylvania. It sometimes seems as if most ot us were gifted with a power to do certain things better than any one else can do them. I think that ap- plies quite aptly to poultry raising. There must be ingrained in the suc- cessful man or woman engaged in poultry keeping a sympathetic feel- ing for the fowls. How soon a fowl learns whether the treatment which it is to receive will be harsh or hu- mane, and how readily does that fowl respond to kindly handling. A ner- vous, highstrung person is not so well adapted to caring for chickens as one more phlegmatic and easy go- ing. When T walk through the poul- try yards, T adapt my gait to the re- quirements of the situation, and try not to be the disturbing element that will set the whole barnyard in an up- roar of disapproval. With eggs of the certain standard quality of freshness so scarce in the winter season that invalids in many cases are deprived of their beneficial ingredients, because of the shortage, it does seem as if all this hue and cry over the crowded condition in the poultry keeping world is out of place. There never was a time v^hen the out- look for steady consumption and good prices was better than now. J. F. Hudson. SHOEHAKER'S BOOK on Orpingtons S. C. Buff White and Black Blue Ribbon winners at Allentown. Hatferstown and at 'Williamsport. win more ribbons tban any other exhibitor of Orpingtons. Grand young stock for sale— Sired by a Madison Square Garden win- ner. Stock $3 and up: eggs $2 and up. Send for mating list. WM. D. SEIDEL Washingtonville, Pa. Partridge Plymouth Rocks Winners at the leading shows all over America. Madison Square, 5 cock, 1 pen, 3 hen. 3-5 pullet. AtTopeka. 2-3-5 cock, 1-2-4-5 hen, 1-2-3 cockerel. 1-2-3-4 pullet. S. A. NOFTZGER. - - NORTH MANCHESTER. IND. Originator of the Partridge Plymouth Rock Fowl. S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS FAMOUS LADY BABE 1st Pullet at Philadelphia 1911, Best pullet in show, best pullet in English class* -winners of tw^o specials. Grand Cockerels $5 and up. Eggs from Babes pen $1 each* Other grand matings $2.50 and $5 per 15. Winners of N. A. Cup, Etc. KLINKA W SAVIDGE UPPER DARBY, PA. R.F.D. S. C. Black & White ORPINGTONS COLOMBO STRAIN. Still have a few choice cockerels for sale. Send for mating list. AUSTIN W. BETTERLY POULTRY and Almanaelor I91'i 1ms 224 pages with many colored i.laU-s of fowls true to life. It tells al' alwtit chickens, their prices, their care, diseas- es and reiiie.lies. All aV)Out Ineubntors, their prices and their operation. All al)out poultry houses and how to huild them. Its anencyclo- nediaof rhickendom. You n5^ 1911 Winners of 1st cock, 1st hen, 1st pullet, 1st pen, silver cup for best display, Association cup for best cock, hen, cockerel and pullet Box 1020 MULLIN BROTHERS Bustleton Philadelphia Orpingtons BLACK, WHITE AND BUFF LAYERS AND PAYERS from prize win- ning stock. GEORGE C. McPEAKE 106 Central Ave. Canonsburg. Pa. BUFF WYANDOTTES First prize winners at New York, Boston and Chicago. We have first pen cockerel at last Palace show. Some grand males for sale. R. W. STURTEVANT Box 366 F. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Walter R. Rich Columbian Wyandottes, White Wyandottes. White Orpingtons. Baby Chicks—Stock. Egrgs guaranteed fertile. Watch pen in laying contest. Correspondence solicited. 651 Church St. Wesffield N. J. Exterminate Rats & Mice Scientifically '*° KTflrsiiiiiiirMiiikv ^^ Odors |S4SUMUuUUML&^Uil4 Poisonous ^ PASTEUR LABORATORIES' RAT VIRUS Easy to use- Harmless to poultry, domestic animals and man. Write for full particulars immediately. PASTEUR LABORATORIES OF AMERICA I'aris- Nfw York ('tiirnKo- San Frarifisro. €-tc. Room 1878, 443 So. Dearborn Street, Chicago ^: :[5i STANDARD LINE BRED WHITE LEGHORNS EXCLUSIVELY- -THEY LAY WHILE OTHER BREEDS SLEEP CHICAGO WINNINGS: I have swept the platter clean for the past three years at Chicago show, won twenty prizes, including all firsts and specials. The largest winnings ever made at this show. Do you want the Winners at Your Show? If so. get in touch with me and state your wants. Beautiful Trios. Pens, Single Birds in either Breeding or Exhibition Stock, sired by my Chicago winners, now ready. I can please you and ship on approval. What more could you ask? My matings were right this year as usual and I have thousands "of young stock better than ever before. To save time in ordering Exhibition birds, either state the amount you would care to spend for same, and I can describe what I can furnish for the price, or you can describe the the kind of birds you want and I will tell you what I can furnish you them for. My strain has been adopted by both the Iowa and Oaklahoma State Departments of Agri- culture as the best for the demonstration and experimental purposes, other states are to follow. My strain can't be beat for laying qualities. Ask about my "SPECIAL PEN." headed by Ist Pen Cock--THE CHICAGO SENSATION. Enclose 10 cents in stamps or coin for my book of information on Parkside S. C. ^. „ . „ ^ , White Leghorns Stock, eggs and chicks. Address, First Prize Pen Cock PARKSIDE POULTRY FARM, n. p. Easiing, Prop. Box26-P.F., PEKIN, ILLINOIS LARGEST SPECIALTY S/NGLE CONB WHITE LEGHORN POULTRY FARM IN THE WORLD ^: = [7> Breed's Single Comb Black Leghorns ^il'os"%R'HiVc'ii%''o We want to show you that our fow^ls excell as layers, that our chicks excel in vigor and growth, and that we give big discounts on early orders, and guarantee delivery when wanted if ordered by this system. Send for information and price list today. Catalogue soon ready. S. M. BREED,^ BOX P. F. CINCINNATUS, N. Y. ^ LiV •C)t) ness basis. A time for every little detail and every little detail on time, is a iiood foundation nKjtto for the ixniltry worker. Because poultry Ueepins i> made up of details, it is IcM.ked upon sometimes as of little ac- count, and is often rele^^ated to the irresponsible members of the family —the children. Tf in this haphazard wav there sliould cliancc In be .yood ^ PIiII>Al>i:LPHlA-l*>rOx^ DuMe Alpin Poul r/?r Fapm ■ h.^f fidmp/ivi If. results obtained, it is rather in spite of than otherwise. 1 kn«»\v a woman. a widow, left with a small farm and three younj^ children to support. This woman turned to poultry keeping as a means of adding to her small in- come. Her enthusiasm was unbound- ed and after having stocked up with a lot of thoroughbred fowls, there seemed no reason why she should not succeed. I am sorry to have to rec- ord this faihire. since it was a woman who failed, but the failure wa> due to nothing but irregularity of feeding POULTRY FANCIER and a general laxity in looking after the flock. lUit to show that all wom- en do not lack the power ot systemat- izing their duties, tliis farm was sold to a man activelv engaged m busmes> and awav from his home durmg the dav. but "the wife took ui- tlie poultry wo'rk where the other woman left oil. and has made such a >uccess of it that, were 1 permitted to mention ht-r name. mo>t of tlie readers of thi> journal would recogni/e it as belong- ing to a now famous pnuHry I arm ni T'ennsylvania. It sometimes seems as it mo-t ol us were gifted with a power to d" certain things better tlian any "iie else can do them. I think that ap- l)lies (piite aptly t<. poultry raising. There must be ingrained in tlie suc- cessful man or woman engaged in l)()ultry keeping a symi>athetic feel- ing f(»r the fowls. How soon a towl learns whether the treatment which it is to receive will be harsh or hu- mane, and how readily docs that fowl respond to kindly handling. A ner- vous, iiigh strung person is not so well adapted to caring for chickens as one more phlegmatic and easy go- ing. When T walk through the poul- try yards. T adapt my gait to the re- quirements of tiie situation, and try not to 1)e the disturbing element that will set the whole barnyard in an up- roar of disapproval. With eggs of the certain standard fjuality of freshness so scarce in the winter season that invalids in many cases are deprived of their beneficial ingredients, because of the shortage, it does seem as if all this hue and cry over the crow^ded condition in the poultry keeping world is out of place. There'never was a time when the out- look for steady consumption and good prices was better than now. T. F. Hudson. SHOEMAKERS BOOK on POULTRY in.l Almannr for I91'J li.is2.!* pat'os with many colored I'l.-'t.s of fowls tine to life It tells al' •iho.it .•hi.k.'MS. their pricos, their rare, .lisoas- 'fsaiKl leiiie.lies All ahout Infiihiitors, their t.ri'ces aiwl their oj.cratioii. All about jioiiltry houses aii'!(l it. Only l.'ir. C. (. SIlOKMAKEll, BuxlO<>3. Freyport, 111 WM. D. SEIDEL Partridge Plymouth Rocks Winners at the leadinf; shows all over America. Madison Square, 5 cock, 1 pen. 3 hen. 3-5 pullet. At Topeka. 2-3-5 cock. 1 -2-4-5 hen. 1 -2-3 cockerel. 1 -2-3-4 pullet. S. A. NOFTZGER. - - NORTH MANCHESTER. IND. Originator of the Partridge Plymouth Rock Fowl. S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS S and 1 cockerel Philadelphia 3 cockerel Grand Central Palace. 1 pen cockerel Allen- town. Mating list free Feb. 1st. WM. E. CREVOISERAT 35 Mill Road. Freeport, L. I.. N. Y. Orpingtons S. C. Buff White and Black Blue Ribbon winners at Allentown. Hagerstown and at Williamsport. win more ribbons than any other exhibitor of Orpingtons. Grand young stock for sale-Sired by a Madison Square Garden win- ner. Stock $3 and up: eggs $2 and up. Send for mating list. Washingtonville, Pa. S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS FAMOUS LADY BABE 1st Pullet at Philadelphia 191 1. Best pullet in show, best pullet in English class* winners of two specials. Grand Cockerels $5 and up. Eggs from Babes pen $1 each- Other grand matings $2.50 and $5 per 15. Winners of "N. A. Cup, Etc. KLINKA y SAVIDGE UPPER DARBY, PA. R.F.D. Still have a few choice cockerels for sale. Send for mating list. AUSTIN VV. BETTERLY ORPINGTONS S. C. White. Buff and Black. STOCK, EGGS AND BABY CHICKS Grand males and females in above varieties reasonable. Also eggs and baby chicks. LANGHORNE POULTRY FARM Edw. Ambler. Mgr. Langhorne, Pa. L S. C. Black & White ORPINGTONS COLOMBO STRAIN. Blue Rihon winners with blood lines that will start you right. My 1912 matings will produce blue ribbon winners for next seasons shows. WILKESBARRE, PA. DOES THIS PROVE THE QUALITY OF RANCONAS S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS The Great Inter-State Fair, Trenton, N. J. 2500 entries. 1st. 2nd and 3rd cockerel. Ist and 4th Pullet. 3rd, 4th and 5th Cock. Ist. 2d and 4th Hen. 2d Pullet. The Great Hagerstown Fair Hagerstown, Md. 6000 entries. 1st. 2d and 4th Cock. 1st and 2d. Hen. 1st and 2d Cockerel. 1st. 2d and 5th Pullet. 1st and 2d Pen. Grand Central Palace Show New York City 4000 entries. 2d Cock. 7th Pen. bthCockrl. bth and 7th Pullet. 3d and 4th Pen. Philadelphia Show Entries lst«and 2d Pen. 2d Coek. 2d. 3d. and 4th Hen. 3d. 4th and 5th Cockerel. 4th and 5th Pullet. White Rocks. 1 Hen 3 Cockerels on two entries. Send for Literature. RANCOCAS POULTRY FARM BROWN'S MILLS in the PINES, N. J. \ More than half your poultry trouhlps nro caneed by ni>t properly protcctiuf? their driiikiiig water from thi> ooutamination of the thickens them. HelveH. Vou r;in end all your water troubles by ecjuippiut? your poultry yards with Moe's Top-Fill Drinking Fountain It always Bup})lioH just onou^h pure wator— 1?f>Q t slop ovor— (load air npaeo keepq water COOL IN SUMMKU. WARM IN VMM KH. tJimple in construction— just remove cover and till from top- water ceaH(>H to flow wheu cover ih removed— no valvee to Kot out of order. One gallon capacity. • If not at your dealers, sent direct on receipt ol price, tl.25, batiH\''uction guaranteed. t OTIS & MCE. 578 S. Dearborn St., Chicago t t « ^ KTONIUS' JK IM BU I At the g.eat December, 1911, Chicago Poultry Exhibit, this noble bird -"undi.simted world's best"- the famous TECKXONIUS' S. C AND R. C BUF"F" LEGHORNS Again trinmphantlv "walked away" with all Ists, 2ds. cups and specials on single and rose comb thus crowning six years of continu- ous supremacy at all leading poultry .shows, Chicago and elsewhere. As a breeder of highest class combination general utility and prize wlnnlnt,' show birds, I challenge tlie world. Witness this undisputable endorsement of the National Poultry Association in its report of findings of twelve months' contest on all points of excellence. Send for free copy of this signed report. Haby chicks, eggs f«>r hatching, breedinjr anition stock— these are my specialties. Breeding and exhibition stock and mating and baby chick price lists, mailed free. Big Buff Leghorn art book. 25c, coin or stamps. F'. A. XECKTONIUS - - - ROUTE PF' - - - RACINE, '\A^ISCONSIN SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS High Class Exhibition QuaUty of Heavy Laying Trap Nested Birds Females of great records, and the price of eggs is regulated by the egg records of the different matings. It's the hen that lays that pays. Send for literature. HOWARD L. DAVIS, ..... NEW EGYPT, N.J. Single Comb Buff Orpingtons CHAMPION SILVER CUP >5^INNERS AT THE GREAT PHILA. SHO\t^ 1911 Winners of 1st cock, 1st hen, 1st pullet, 1st pen, silver cup for best display, Association cup for best cock, hen, cockerel and pullet Box 1020 MULLIN BROTHERS Bustleton Philadelphia Orpingtons BLACK, WHITE AND BUFF LAYERS AND PAYERS /rom prize win- ning stock. GEORGE C. McPEAKE 106 Central Ave. Canonsburg, Pa. BUfF WYANDOTTES First prize winners at New York, Boston and Chicago. We have first pen cockerel at last Palace show. Some grand males for sale. R. W. STURTEVANT Box 366 F. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Walter R. Rich Columbian Wyandottes, White Wyandottes, White Orpingtons. Baby Chicks--Stock. Eggs guaranteed fertile. Watch pen in laying contest. Correspondence solicited. 651 Church St. Westfield N.J. ExterminateRats&Iiice Scientifically No Odors Non Poisonous ^llh PASTEUR LABORATORIES' RAT VIRUS Kasy to use— Harmles.s to poultry, domestic animals and man. Write for full particulars immediately. PASTEUR LABORATORIES OF AMERICA r.iris- Nhw York Clic-iKo- Snrt Francis <■. • tr. Room 878, 443 So. Dearborn Street, Chicago ^: :[^ STANDARD LINE BRED WHITE LEGHORNS EXCLUSIVELY--THEY LAY WHILE OTHER BREEDS SLEEP CHICAGO WINNINGS: I have swept the platter clean for the past three years at Chicago show, won twenty prizes, including all firsts and specials. The largest winnings ever made at this show. Do you want the Winners at Your Show? If so. get in touch with me and state your wants. Beautiful Trios. Pens. Single Birds in either Breeding or Exhibition Stock, sired by my Chicago winners, now ready. I can please you and ship on approval. What more could you ask? My matings were right this year as usual and I have thousands»of young stock better than ever before. To save time in ordering Exhibition birds, either state the amount you would care to spend for same, and I can describe what I can furnish for the price, or you can describe the the kind of birds you want and I will tell you what I can furnish you them for. My strain has been adopted by both the Iowa and Oaklahoma State Departments of Agri- culture as the best for the demonstration and experimental purposes, other states are to follow. My strain can't be beat for laying qualities. Ask about my "SPECIAL PEN," headed by 1st Pen Cock--THE CHICAGO SENSATION. Enclose 10 cents in stamps or coin for my book of information on Parkside S. C. ^. „ . „ ^ , White Leghorns Stock, eggs and chicks. Address, First Prize Pen Cock PARKSIDE POULTRY FARM, n. p. Easiing, Prop. Box 26-P.F., PEKIN, ILLINOIS LARGEST SPECIALTY S/NGLE CONB WHITE LEGHORN POULTRY FARM IN THE WORLD ^^ = C5 Breed's Single Comb Black Leghorns ^2'GS"'roR'HAicli°iNG "We want to show you that our fow^ls excell as layers, that our chicks excel in vigor and growth, and that we ^iwc big discounts on early orders, and guarantee delivery when wanted if ordered by this system. Send for information and price list today. Catalogue soon ready. S. M. BREED, BOX P. F. CINCINNATUS, M. Y. '^BJHbmjosotvs 1D» Set the Seal of Championship at the Imperial Show of All America-Madison Square Garden, New York, winter of 1911, winning as follows: First and 6th Prizes on Cocks, first and third on Cockerels; first and «e^'^»"f„;;" J^^^^^^^ po"^: the Imperial Prize of the show, special for Champion Male; I^Pl^'^^P^'^t?"!^^ °^ *^„^^ try Association for best Cockerel; special for four best Cockerels: feterlmg Silver sweepstake s^Cup ^■^^■fi ■*^f9<- m^'T^- " \'.i:;s: tBTM»nPioN.A,iEi«*M "Ringrlet" First Prize and Champion Cockerel — First Prize Cock and First Prize Pen Cock- erel at Madison Square CJarden.New York, 1911 The Three Greatest Living Barred Rock Males My exhibit was one of the wonders of the show, every bird wearing the matchless "Ringlet' barring. My three first prize males stood out like stars. My first prize Champion Cockerel is the finest of all 1 ime. This new Championship Record stands monumental above all other records-an achieveriient far and beyond anything ever hitherto accomplished by any Barred Rock breeder ^^'".ce the New York Show was founded. Furthermore, every Silver Trophy that has ever been offered ?" ^a^^ed Rocks at Madison Square (iarden to be won three times has been finally won by me and is now ray absolute property. This includes the $100 Challenge Trophy and the $100 Association Cup. , ^. , i.- t,u*j^„ i>o„ fv.r«.*. v^nr^ in For more than 20 years at New York my "Ringrlet" victories have been complete. The "Ringlet" record of First on Kxhibition 1 en tjiree > ears in succession is the undisputed champion. My clean sweep of 1st, 2nd. 3rd. 4th and 5th prizes on Pullets has never been approached in Aiaaison Square Garden and stands alone and unequalled. . . r>;„ui„ Jiiiicfraff.ri fin. 1000 grand breeding cockerels for sale; elegant hens and pullets in any number. Show birds fit to win many competition Kicniy iiiusrraieu du- page catalogue upon request, it is full of original pictures of New York Winners from life. EGGS from the World's Finest Exhibition Matings, one sitting $)0; two sittings $18; three sittings $25; four sit- tings $30: 100 efgs $50. ^ ,.^„,. LOCK BOX 444 AMENIA, NEW YORK t W^RITE FOR 0 OPERAS ELEBRATED HIGREN - - ^ OLONYHOUSE ustomIIatcher^ ataloj&ue B. PLYMOUTH ROCKS & Wiiite WYANDOTTES Eggs for Hatching $2 per 15, $10 per 100 (Unfertile eggs replaced free) FINE BREEDING COCKERELS $3 ^ $5 ea. Custom Hatchery -- Compartmsnts for Rent, (150 eggs each.) =^ Portable Poultry Houses $16, $25 and $32 Each l^E H. Cooper, Jr., WoodsidePouHry Farm, Phone Overbrook 574 A, ford Road, West Phila. Pa. j A Hurricane Sweep Bean's Columbian Plymouth Rocks are not only the leaders but have made the most SENSATIONAL WINNINGS recorded this and other years. This year at 13 shows including the New York Palace Show, Philadelphia, Haggerstown, Allentown, Trenton, etc. The best of all shows they have won not only the great majority of all prizes and specials competed for, but have actually Won Every First Prize Competed For excepet one. All cups and show specials at Philadelphia, Dec, 1911. I win all cups and specials offered in the class, and the sweepstake special for best female in the American Class. Columbian Plymouth Rocks are the leading popular variety. Your wants will have my personal attention and I am prepared to supply Breeders and Exhibition Stock better than ever. Satisfaction possitively assured. Write me your wants. My Special Sales List Now Ready Address: F. G. BEAN BOX P. F. COLLEGE VILLE, PA. ,^x^' / ( FEBRUAR It c.perGop: ^^^ fe. \ c. p -cp. mii ..^^ > ^ I RIGHTS and ->>• ) DeLANCEY KDITOU AN1> MANAGKR ALLENTOWN. PA and SELLERSVILLE. PA UB iJiLtiiLt: ^^A ust: ^Wii '^BJSdinp. Set the Seal of Championship at the Imperial Show of All America-Madison Square Garden, New York, winter of 1911, winnmg as follows: First and 6th Prizes on Cocks, first and third on Cockerels; first and second on Exhibition Fens the Imperial Prize of the show, special for Champion Male; Diploma presented by the a^^^ try Association for best Cockerel: special for four best Cockerels; Ste^lmg Silver sweepstakes C^^^ for best Plymouth Rock Ihatched in 1910. male or female, any variety Challenge bilver^^upror best Exhibition Pen. won for third time and final Ownership; fPeclal for best pen mated to pro duce Exhibition Cockerels; special for best colored Male; special for best shaped Male $25 special prize presented by the New York Show for finest display Three times as n?any J^^^^V^J^^ ^nprials competitor. More first prizes than all competitors combined. All Silver Cups and <-ash bpeciais My exhibit was one of the wonders of the show, every bird wearing the matchless Ringlet barring. My three first prize males stood out like stars. ..^. ^ ^. . ^ , , My first prize Champion Cockerel is the finest of all Time. Rmglet First Prize and Champion Cockerel Championship Record stands monumental above all other records-an achievement -First Prize Cock and First Prize Pen Cock- anriX^vonrt anvth W pv!^^ hitherto accomolished by any Barred Rock breeder since the New erel at Madison Square Garden.New York, 1911 ^^^^k^Sh^^ow wfsTo^undel' Fu^^^ that has ever been offered on Barred The Three Greatest Living Barred Rock Males Rocks at Madison Square Garden to be won three times has been finally won by me and is now my absolute property. This includes the $100 Challentfe Trophy and the $100 Association Cup. ^ , ^, ^ _, . jw*4«« i^or, fi,r*»A v*»«r« \n For more than 20 vears at New York my "Ringlet" victories have been complete. The Rmglet" record of First on Exhibition l^^n three years in succession is the undisputed champion. My clean sweep of 1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th and 5th prizes on Pullets has never been approached m Maaison Square Garden and stands alone and unequalled. . „ . , ,..*.. oi^uu. jii,^ef»-QfoH fin. 1000 grand breeding cockerels for sale; elegant hens and pullets in any number. Show birds fit to win in any competition. Richly iiiustratea ov page catalogue upon request, it is full of original pictures of New York Winners from life. EGGS from the World's Finest Exhibition Matinjjs, one sitting $)0; two sittings $18; three sittings $25; four sit- tings $30: 100 eggs $50. ,^ ^r^^.r LOCK BOX 444 AMENIA, NEW YORK ^ '^^^«^^^^^ ••» MSTHMIftNCXHUtL «r*iiv>H MUASt 'jUMn.rtwvoKJSP'""- - \aW3Uj« v»»»t»ss«;;r( t sTfiwiotiis fT WRITE FOR 0 OPERAS ELEBRATED HIGREN - - - OLONYHOUSE USTOMllATCnER^ ATALOJQUE B. PLYMOUTH ROCKS & White WYANDOTTES Eggs for Hatching $2 per 15, $10 per 100 (Unfertile eggs replaced free) FINE BREEDING COCKERELS $3 ^ $5 ea. Custom Hatchery -- Compartmsnts for Rent, (150 eggs each.) ==^ v^ Portable Poultry Houses $16, $25 and $32 Each H 3. Cooper, Jr., Woodside Poultry Farm, Phone Overbrook 574 A, Ford Road, West Phila. Pa. A Hurricane Sweep ^ Bean's Columbian Plymouth Rocks are not only the leaders but have made the most SENSATIONAL WINNINGS recorded this and other years. This year at 13 shows including the New York Palace Show, Philadelphia, Haggerstown, Allentown, Trenton, etc. The best of all shows they have won not only the great majority of all prizes and specials competed for, but have actually Won Every First Prize Competed For excepet one. All cups and show specials at Philadelphia, Dec. 1911, I win all cups and specials offered in the class, and the sweepstake special for best female in the American Class. Columbian Plymouth Rocks are the leadin$( popular variety. Your wants will have my personal attention and I am prepared to supply Breeders and Exhibition Stock better than ever. Satisfaction possitively assured. Write me your wants. My Special Sales List Now Ready Address: F. G. BEAN BOX P. F. COLLEGEVILLE. PA. ; y »/^ FEBRUAR /> c.perGop^ 25f^.perY€^ i^*- vi ^ t RIGHTS and > > \i F. W. DeLANOEY EDITOR AND MANAGKR ^ ALLENTOWN. PA and SELLERSVILLE. PA Sktsms. 'S^A ijnc ^w^ POULTRY FANCIER Chestnut Hill Brd. Rox VICTORS OF THE GREAT EASTERN SHOWS We can sell winners for most any show, as we do not •ntend to show this year outsideofMadUon Square Garden, and willsell you some of the best o our WIN- vJVmT^ mpm Fir,t rome first served. Our pens will be mated by January first. ^en'3?orTai'g I^^ S'S P-etting. 'chicks $25.00 per hundred. Utility "^'^ NowttVetme to book orders for early delivery Chicks ready Feb'y first. 1912. Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm, H. M. KENNER, Manager Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia Orchard Poultry Farm ^■«« 40 Rnff and plrtridee Cochins, 30 Silver Polish, 40 Silver Spangled Hamburgs. tore 1st Prii2£ York S and Hagerstown than any other competitor. A grand lot of breeders and exhibition birds fit for any show. Eggs for Hatching from pens containing our noted prize winners and 1912 matings will produce the highest quality of birds. All v ineties Bantams and Pigeons of the best of quality. Poultry business is our exclusive business and we guarantee satisfaction. S. G. Hoke & Son, Desk P.F. Spring Grove, Pcnna. S C. WHITE & S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS ?,% ^^^ ^"' ,1.50per 15; $2J5 per 30; '^h-^-tuh a hL o"S ^J^L'J' ^e^'mfL'/.l "poultry business a business We Do Custom Hatching. j),5 can do your hatching at the rate of 2 cents an egg in lots of 400 or more and 4 cts in lots of 200. Write u, your needs. It will ""^e our personal attention We also have choice coIl.es ^^^^ ^^^^ BUNK BONNIE POULTRY FARM ROBERT M. HEINE. PKUP. Su c Black IVI The Victors of Madison Square and Philadelphia. Young birds that can win in any competition and breeders that can produce them AT PHILADELPHIA 1911 special for best cockerel in show and varieties competing. Grand stock for sale. Eggs in season. Send for Circular. HOWARD MELLOR, - - " SPRING HOUSE, PA. S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS fe^S It takes quality to do this at Williami- ock Ist. Hen 2nd. cockerel 4th. f^ Crown Bone Cutter good breeding p SONDER BROS. f and 20 cockereU for sale Mountain Avenue Poultry Yards, St. Pen 1st. WRITE YOUR WANTS. Can spare 5 or 6 S. WILLIANSPORT, PA. BEST r^ADZ Lowest in Price CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS All classified ads are in front of book, thus giving the small advertiser a chance. Numbers and initials count as words. All classified advertising: is payable in advance. Positively no exceptions to this rule. The rates are so low that ^^•e cannot afford to take the tinxe and trouble and incur the expense necessary in keeping: accounts with these ads. Send M. C, currency, draft or re8:istered letter. Stamps accepted for amounts less than one dollar. All ads to be under proper classifications must reach us by the 20th of the month. Advertisers receive the paper free each month that ad appears. 4 cents per w^ord per insertion for ads running less than 6 months, 3c per w^ord per insertion for ads running 6 months or longer. ANDALUSIANS. \i. C. I'.ME ANDALUSIANS, BLUE- RIB- Ijoii winiuMs at North Penn. Sliow. Ep^s, $3 ])v\- 15; $5 per '60. Oakhill Tuuhry Yards, u'iililaiultowii. Pa. 4 ■I lUK HLTE ANDALUSIANS, EXCLUSIVE- 1\. Won .'{M rili))ons out of 3 i ciitrios, incud- i"ii<: IH 1st :'.t Pliiladelpliia. Allt'iitown, Bethle- lii-m. (^nakt'rtown. PtMka.^io Shows, 1911, nn-. (,'hoirp .stock and fics for sale. Satis- fjMtioii ;;uaianti"('d. Visiters wt'ltome. Circu- ar fror. C. C. Stauffer, Telford. Pa. 7 A. wax AS. ANCONAS— CHOICE STOCK for sale Greatest layers aud known. .1. E. Kafer Rolfe, la. AND EGGS monev-makers 31 SHKl'l'AKDS FAMOUS ANCONAS— THE woi Id's Ix'.st. Eirst at world's greatest shows, iiicliidinjr London. England; Madison Square egg record. 256 and Cleveland. tireatest average. Catalogue free. Cecil Herea, Ohio. "STETSON'S STERLING ANCONAS, WIN- tcr layers: large Avhite eggs; winning 1st Madi- son Sciuare Ciarden; guarantee our stock; eggs $li t«) $15 per setting. Stetson Farms, '^ 5(t2. 13 Cedar St, N. Y. Sheppard, 3 Room 4 ANCONAS— BLUE RIBBON WINNERS— (^hiality unexcelled. Exceptionally large and evenly marked. Great layers. Eggs at $1 50 per .setting. A choice pen at $20. Winners of the Blue at Philadelphia, 1911. Green- hurst Poultry Yards. Sellersville, Pa. 5 BANTAMS. llANTAMS AND EGGS. 34 VARIETIES. Sebrights. Japanese, Polish, Cochins, Games. Rose Combs. Send 2c. stamp for circular. Classy stock for sale. A. A. Fenn, Box 57 Delavan, Wis. 4 ROSE COMB BLACK BANTAMS THAT will win any where from two to three dollars; winning four 1st at Philadelphia and four at Hanover, over, Pa. Chas. E. Trone, Baltimore St. Han- SILVER SEABRIGHTS AND GAME BAN- fams. Eggs $2 per 15. Jno Hacker, Box F, Murissa, III. 7 WHITE COCHIN BANT.VMS— BEST FLOCK in U S., winning at all leading shows. More lilue ribbons and specials than all competitors eombinecl Look up my winnings at leading sliows. Eggs and stock. Edwin Revnolds, J 181 Grand St., Brooklyn N Y. 31 M(H1AWK BANTAM YARDS— HIGH CLASS cxibitioii Black, Red and Red Pyle Games. Rose ( omb Blacks, Partridge and Buflf Coch- ins. Winners bred from winners. Shipped on appro\ al. Box P, Schenectady, N.' Y. 6 BRAHMAS. LlcaiT BRAHMAS, BLUE RIBBON WIN- ners; superb quality. Grand matings. Eggs, .•^l 50 per setting. Cockerels, $5; pairs, $8; inos, $10; breeding pens, $15. Grecnhurst I'.ultry Y'ards, Sellersville, Pa. 7 I.K.IIT BRAHMAS, EXCLUSIVELY, w.iTi the blue at Sioux Full b and Sioux ( ity Poultry Shows. Some choice hens ;imi cockerels for sale. Chas. Parden, (.rorge, Iowa. 311 M.\MMOrif LIGHT BRAHMAS BRED EX- clusivelv. Eew fine birds for sale. Will im- prove your flocks. Eggs, pen No 1, $3 for 15; pen 2. $1.50 for 15. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Orders booked now; shipped when wanted. . D Mallery, Lebanon, Neb. 31 Iji.H- r.liAlIMAS. LARGE BIRDS. WHITE and i; .) It (I*i^o ks. All pure stock. J. A. Rob- erts, Malve-ti. Pa. 7 BANKS' LIGHT BRAHMAS— THEY LAY, win and weigh. Extra fine breeding cock- erels, $4, $5 artd $6 each. Trios, $8, $10 and $12. Shipped on approval. Emory E. Banks, East Pembroke, N. Y. 12 CAM PINES. CAMPINES (IMPROVED CHAMPION strain) — Everlasting layers of large white eggs and the most noted utility and exhibition world. Beautiful illustrated on championologj- containing strain in the art catalogue Standard Free. S, Birch Cliflf, J. Fred N. Ontario, Can. Kennedy, Box 41 LARGE IMPORTED SIL CAMPINES. MAT- J. Ryder, Mont Alto, Pa. 6 ing list CORNISH. CORNISH INDIAN GAMES— THE QUAL- ity kind. Grand cockerels at surprisingly low prices. Eggs from matings that will produce winners. John Annesser, Columbus Grove, O. 3 CORNISH, "PURSELL'S," HAVE TYPE, Vigor and color. Winners at Philadelphia and Baltimore. Have furnished the winners for others. Stock and eggs. Folder. J. P. Pursell, Sellersville, Pa. 4 CORNISH INDIAN GAME COCKS AND Cockerels. Hamilton, Ohio. Show winners. Gath strain. E. W. Styherson, Oxford, Ohio. 2 DORKINGS SILVER GRAY DORKINGS. LONG LIFE breeder and exhibitor of this unrivaled breed of fowls. Write for information and prices. Eggs. $4 to $7 per setting. Henry Hales, Ridge- wood, N . J . SILVER GRAY DORKINGS— PRIZE WIN- ners wherever shown. My stock is all bred from birds scoring 92 to 95 points and is sure to please the most exacting. Can send vou something good in stock and eggs. Get bur prices. D W. Seibert, Somerset, Pa. 31 DORKINGS (WHITE) WANTED. GOOD stock; no disqualifications. Also eggs. La- bente, Mountville, Va. 2 FROM drakes Poultry 6 DUCKS. INDIAN RUNNER DUCK EGGS high class stock, $2.50 per 11. Two for sale at $.3 and $5. Mt. Hope Y^ards, Sellersville, Pa. VODER'S INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS— First and special best bird, Allentown show- lleggs, $2.50. Book your order. Price hst and winnings, 2 stamps. Box 34, Levi D. Y'o- der, Dublin, Pa. » WILKIN'S "QUALITY" PEKIN DUCKS won at St. Louis, Kansas City, Dallas, Shreve- port, etc. As large as they grow. Order eggs now. Pen A $5.00 per 11, other pens $2.00 per 11 or $12.00 per 100. R. R. Wilkins, Route 1, Opelousas, La. 410. WANTED-RUNNER DUCKS. ALL COLORS Full description, lowest price. White Orping- tons. H. M. Gossom, Normandy, Tenn. 2 IMPERIAL PEKIN DUCKS. WINNERS AT Philadelphia; six entries won 3 first, 3 seconds and 2 specials. Eggs $1.50 per setting. $10 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. John Sladc, Malvern, Pa. * GEESE. ONE FINE TRIO EMBDEN sale, only $15. Birds weigh each; just the right age for breeders, to please and give satisfaction. Get ces on other stock. Miles Funk, phambersburg. Pa. GEESE FOR 18 to 21 lbs. Are sure our pri R. 3, 81 GAMES. WHITE INDIAN GAMES, WINNERS AT Hagerstown, Carlisle. Chambersburg. Eggs $2 and $1.50 per setting. Lester Williams, Lud- wic Ave, Cnambersburg, Pa. 4 GAMES. DOUBLE VALUE, EGGS AND stock. Circular free. White and Cornish In- dians. $2 for 13. Heathwood and Black Reds, $1 for 13. Stock all times. C. D. Smith, Fort Plain. N. Y. 4 MY PIT GAMES ARE LAYING TO BEAT the band. They can scrap too. Don't you want eggs from such stock? Write for mating list. Frank Benson, East Randolph, New York. 4 GUINEAS TWO THOUSAND PEARL AND WHITE (ruineas for sale. W. L. Hornung, Route 9A. Greensburg, Ind. 3 HAMBURGS. STEVES SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURGS, best pen $5, $2.50. Guaranteed prize winners. 200 egg strain utility, $1.50 for 15. Mating list furnished. John S. Steves, LTnion City, Pa. 4 S. S. HAMBURGS. BLUE RIBBON WIN- ners at North Penn. Show. High-class qual- ity birds. Eggs, $2; 3 settings, $5. Oak Hill Poultry Yards, Richlandtown, Pa. 4 HAMBURGS (WHITE) WANTED. GOOD stock ; no disqualifications. Also eggs. La- bente, Mountville, Va. 2 SILVER PENCILED HAMBURGS — WIN- ners at Grand Central Palace, New York, 1910 and '11. Stock for sale. Eggs $4 per 15. Albert Ockers, Sayville, L. I. N Y. 3 SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURGS— STOCK and eggs for sale from prize winning stock, at right prices. J. E. Kafer, Rolfe, la. 31 HOUDANS. HOUDANS— WINNERS OF THE BLUE at Hagerstown and cups and specials at Balti- more. Eggs, $2, $3 and $5 p^r for sale. Mrs. W. L. Spencer, timore, Md. 13. Stock- Waverly, Bal- 4 ARNOLD'S FAMOUS HOUDANS, 1ST, 2D, 5th cockerel, Grand Central Palace. 1st and 2d at Madison S(iuare with different birds. Eggs pb'ntv. Catalogue free. Cap. C. E. Arnold, Babylon, N. Y. 4 HOl'DANS— PURSELL'S HAVE TYPE OOL- or and size, eight lb cockerel heads pen. I have furnished the winners for others; only the best lavers . Broad, long backed birds used. Stock and eggs. J. P. Pursells, Sellersville, Pa. * GOEBEL'S a train won at pen ; 2d cock on 7 •ENTERPRISE" HOUDANS Palac<' Show. N. Y. 1st and 3d :5d cockerel; 4th and 5th pullet, entries. Special ribbon on best shape cock and Spralts Silver Cup beaten. McAvoy's "Faultless" the World's Champ. I raise my winners and don't have to buy them. Eggs $10 sitting. Geo. Goebel, Dayville, L. I. 4 Ql IMBY & BROWN. 109 W. HIGH ST. IPS- wich, Mass. Houdan breeders exclusively. Bred f{»r utility as well as for exhibition. Eggs, $3 per 15;* 10 chicks guaranteed. Illustrated catalog on request. 4 ARNOLD FAMOUS HOUDAN COCKERELS, '•'ive for sale. Reasonable. Capt. C. E. Arnold, Babylon, N. Y. 8 PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL POULTRY FANCIER LANGSUANS. WORLD'S BEST BLACK LANGSHANS, won 7 ribbons with 5 birds at Flat Kotk. Der 1911 Choice cockerels and puUets at SI -SO each. Breeders and utility stock. High ?lass birds nuitter of correspondence. Kg^s for sale. E. H. Mullins. Palestine, 111. 31 vv/HTTP T ANGSHANS— WINNERS AT THE ctrriipouden'... Mrs. K. W DeLancev. Sel. lersville. Pa. BKOWy LKGIIOKSS. S C BROWN LEGHORNS-BLrK RrB- b.m winners at Americas great sho^^.W „er of Wittnian cup for ^^^^i r hlwrns at at VUentown two tunes; blue r bbon.s at ai .vjiemu\>" ^ ,. - 1... ejjgs ui season Hagerstown. btotk loi sun., ^rst,^ ,^ C. O. Miers, Bangor. Pa. wnR. SVLE— R C. BROWN LEGHORNS-— Tw.*? ?.ncv show cockeivls and a few dark veailins hens, cheap for 'luahty. (;e nrfces Eggs for hatching after March 'Book V""'- ''rders early. F.rst c.mie served H. N. Maxhani. Libertyv.Ue, HI. (Hir 1st. first ROSE COMB WHITE AND BRtAVN LEG- horn. Blue >•'^>l>''^.^^''"%^ .'^1 ^J^^ %,uVn" show. (.rand niatings. $1-5 per ^♦"' , oTkhiU Poultry Yards, R.chlandtown, la. 4 .M'MTTV ROSE C BROWN LEGHORNS, ^irs Crvsfd P^ihue. Allentown. Rochester. Sranton Pittsburg: from ancestors iinde- ?eated Pedigreed cockerels from w.nn.ng d nis Pens, trios, eggs. Show Birds. Sat- Ls'JSSion guarantee::. Wm. Hipkiss, Scottdale^ Pa. STOCK AND EGGS FOR «ALE FROM LUD- wick's blup ribbon strains of S. t. Bro%%n i.eg iTorns and Light Brahnias. ^gg. from wuiners at Reading, Mt. Carmel. West Chestei ami Coatesville. from $'J to $5 p-r }^- A f"^ lot of cockerels from $2 up. M. L. Ludxvuk North Brook, Pa. S C. BROWN LEGHORN^ GILT EDJ.^E oualitv cockerels for sale— from cockerel and SuHet' matings. sired by Cleveland winner. Ezgs from exhibition and utiitv matings^ A Jiw S C. White Cockerels. Paul W. Geor gias, Horseheads, N. Y. WHITE LEGHORSS. FOR P\LE— STOCK AND EQUIPMENT— Four 450-egg incubators. 10 hovers, feed cut- ter feed cooker, bone grinder, fonnta.n. etc., onl'y used one season. 500 S. C. W. Leghorn hens and pullets. Write for p rticulars. pri- ces etc To be sold regardless of prices. Weaverling & Fauntleroy. Everett, Pa. .U WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION OR RE fund monev. We make a sp-cialty of raising White Leghorns. Youngs strain. Get prices^ Vm now booking orders for ,.ggs and day-oM pullets Can send you v. i y .hou-e S. I.. chicks. Smith Bros. Addinghain. Pa. 31 FOR SALE— SINGLE COMB WHITE LEG- horns. Young strain. S(une choic cockerels. «2 $3 and $5 each. Eggs from blue ribbon winners, 1.50. $2 and $:{ per 15. Ple.se book orders early. J. P Harosog, 111 E Adams St. Muncie. Ind. •»! S C WHITE LEGHORNS— AN AMALGA- mation of Young and Rock Hill strains. Foundation of present flock. Famous 1st, Vllentown pullet 1908, Ladv Mary and her 4 sisters • Bred to Rock Hill male, sired by Boston winners. Eggs. $1. •-»•"> per setting. Choicp trios at $7 50 and pens at $10 and $1-. Cockerels. $3 and $5. .Greenhurst Poul. \d8 Sellersville. Pa. ^ 5 C W. LEGHORN HENS. PULLETS AND cockerels. H:itching egirs. $4 —r 100; .$2.50 per 50: $1 per 15. White Holland Turkeys $12 a trio; Toms, $5 town. Pa. BLVKES S C. WHITE LEGHORNS WIN r)09 at Springfield 1st cock, 1st hen 1st and 3d. cockerel .5 entries. At Madison Square, 1st pullet 3 entries, 1910. At the Grand Centra Palace, 4th cock, 5th ben 2d, cockerel. 4t pullet. 6 entries. At Madison Square, 4th hen 6th pullet, 5 entries. 15 eggs for $3, 30 for $5. W. J. Blake. Burnside Conn. 2^^^^^ ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORN COCKER- Ss-Hxceptionally good quality-pure white ;.„d bred from Blue Ribbon winners at $3 and $5. Greenhurst, Sellersville, Pa. «> ROSE COMB WHITE I^EGHORNS-PUllE white, low tails and good heads. l^l^ raat_^ ings will produce prize winners. Eggs $1.-5 por setting. Greenhurst Poultry Yds. Sel- lersville, Pa. wo^F COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. STOCK 'n^e\gs from blue ribbon winners at Chicago Indianapolis, St. Louis, T"J»-« .^^^ ^°,,f ^^ shows. Circular. Mr. and M^s. Edward 1.^ Beach. G45 6th. Lincoln, 111. SINi.LK COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. BLUE ^r ' 'i;^' pr" whi^^^^^Eggs ^c^a^s;:!:: i^S $5 siting. "c\. kSU p. O. Box 3^ Rural Valh'v Pa. See Kittanning Show Awards. S C WHITE LEGHORNS (YOUNG'S StrVm) Winners at North Penn. Poultry S ow 1st cockerel, 1st. hen. 2d cock, and cxip special. E>.gs and stock for sale. Warren Barnes. Sellersville, Pa. S C WHITE LEGHORNS EXCLUSIVELY. Gilted'e qualitv stock, with good shape and ..nlor Hens and pullets for sale. Eggs in se!.^on. H J Hahn. Box. 337, Littlestown^ P,i. S C WHITE LEGHORNS AND BUFF Rocks Would vou raise 1912 winners? Then write for bur new catalogue of our iVSaAV^ia. Scranton, Wi"iamsport and Bloomsburg winners. Baby chicks. Also cocks Tnd cockerels for sale. Crystal Poultry Farm^ B. H. Johnson, Bloomsburg. Pa. RT \KF S C WHITE LEGHORNS WON AT Sprii^fiold. 1909. 1st. cock. 1st hen. 1st and 3d "cockerel: at Madison Square. 1st pullet; •it the Grand Central Palace. N. \; i»/y; ' h cock 5th hen. 2d ^o^'k^^-^-,//.\ J^^""!; Madison Square. 4th hen. ^^ „ P"";^'.?,? ^ens Madison Snuare. 3d oockoreL 3d, '1?^ 8th hens 1.-, eges. $3; 30 for $5. W. J. Blake, Burn^ side. Conn. vsTvrrF COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. EGGS am^c^hi'cks $.5 and $12 hundred: $40 and $105 thousand. Chas. D. Bartholomew. Centre HalL Pa. «5FrOND COCK \T CHICAGO 1910. FIRST RofeComl, White Leghorn Cock at Til. state 1912 also first in 1910-11 This b'rd^«/ won six blue ribbons and one second. Bred, .nvnod and exhibited by Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Beach. Lincoln, 111. Irvin Kindig. Littles- 6 S C. BLACK MINORCAS— PEN HEADED bv cock, 91bs 11 oz; hens 6V^ to ,7 lbs: eggs weigh 33% oz. per dozen. Hens lay 5 eggs per week November until April. Qual- ity superb. Eggs $2 and $3 per 13. S. .1 •Johnson, Bloomsburg Pa. 3 BALDWIN'S SINGLE C. B. MINORCAS. Line-bred for 15 years. Winners wherever shown. Come and look befon* buying. Eggs. $3 and $5 per 13. Baldwin's. 3609 Vankirk St. Wissinoming. Phila.. Pa. 7 S C BLACK MINORCAS (ORKilNAL Northrup strain). They have size, shape and color; -'great layers." Eggs $1.50 per set- ting- two settings $2.50. Choice cockerels at $2 and $3; trios $10. Greenhurst Poul- try Yds, Sellersville, Pa. 5 ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS— SAM- uel's strain. I have fifteen fine cockerels for sale Eggs after March 1st. Write for prices. T. William. West Plymouth, Penna. 5 S C BLACK MINORCAS EXCLUSIVELY— Some fine large, healthy, vigorous birds for sale Can please you in quality and price. Write us your wants. Eggs in sea.son from prize winners. Mrs. W. C. Von Bergen. R 1, Upper Alton. III. '*'• THOROUGHBRED WHITE LEGHORNS— Large healthy birds, fresh-air housed, dry- fed prolific layers, large white eggs. Chicks. $15 per hundred. Safe arrival, satisfaction guaranteed Circular references, testimonials. Michigan's largest plant. Michigan Poul- try Farm. Lansing. Mich. o S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS OF HEAVY laying strain. White Holland Turkeys. White China Geese. All pure and healthy. Orders for eggs and chicks now being booked. Prices right Fertilitv guaranteed. Cockerels for sale. Mrs. Moliie Wacchendprf. North Praine, Wi8. * BUFF LEGHORNS. HUFF LEtJHORNS. 250 EGG R1CCT)RD strain Lar-e size, rich golden cohn;. X-ra> strain. '""-!, en „pr 13 J L. Helpman. tested eggs. $1.50 per u. o. i^- i ^ Freedom Sta. O. ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS. WINNERS at ChicaVo. Kansas City. Madison Square GMrden. Milwaukee. Blue Island and Racine. Stock and eggs for sale. A Kakuska. 2351 S. Lawndale Ave.. Chicago, 111. * M C BUFF LECmORNS. WINNERS AT Ma 'ison Square Garden,. Baltimore, Allen own and Ha'^erstown. Eggs from grand matines containine prize winners: reasonable. H. ^^ Toston, Clear Spring, Md. VMEY'S SINCJLE COMB BITFF LEGHORNS, winning at Allentown's winter show. !-♦ jm-k- hen. cockerel and pen. Also 1st and -'^ ?"'«;♦ • Three specials and silver cup for best . E. H^ Amey, 341 N. 10th st. Allentown. Pa. 4 4 MINORCAS. FINE EARLY HATCHED SINGLE COMB Black Minorca cockerels, Pr'ce $.3. pSK^ from Single Comb White «"^ . »'%^ .^i'"^; cas. Great laying strains. Price. $1 50 per 15 eggs. Booking orders now.^ W. R. Brock. So. Kortright. N. Y. ♦! S C BLYCK MINORCAS. GILT EDGE stock.' good color, plenty of size and shape. 1st Pen. Hagerstown. 1911. Also the Blue at Baltimore. Eggs $2 and $3 per 15. Geo. E Castle, Myersville, Md. '* MISCELLANEOUS. ENGLISH CAVIES FOR SALE .VLL COL- ors, at reasonable prices. Oliver Holton, Catii- sauqua. Pa. "" RHODE ISLAND WHITES. THE CIREAT utilitv fowl. All Palace. New Castle and Ell- wood City winners reserved as breeders. Eggs,. $2 to $8. Catalogue. C. W. Knox, Pulaski, Pa. , '^ ROOM MAKING SALE UTILITY STOCK bred from prize winners. Heavy layers. Males, $3 to $5; trios, $10; pens, $15; eggs .$1.50 $3 and $5. Won at Roanoke, Youngstown, Elwood, New Castle. A. G. Cruwtord, Box -A", New Castle, Pa. * JOHNSON'S SILVERS ARE NOTED FOR their beautv and utility. Mated pens and trios our specialty. Also some fine cockerels. Write me your wants. Prices reasonable. VV. A. Johnson, Richland Centre, Pa. Box 12o. 4 B VNK'S NEW ERA BROODER AND HOV- er 18 years special study in artificial brood- ing Fire-proofed lamp box which preserves nil heat. Fresh warm air equalized in hover. Let me tell you about it. Emory E. Banks, Box 6, East Pembroke, N. Y. ' POULTRY KEEPING TAUGHT BY MAIL. 10 cents per lesson; send for circular. Charles Cook. 2015 Diamond Street. Philadelphia. Pa. -* LARGE. VIGOROUS. PURE, WHITE THOR- oughbreds of rare quality. Butler, Young- stown, Pittsburg, Chicago winners. Cockerels and pullets, $2 to $10. Eggs, $2, $3. $■' P«^r 15. Unmatchable quality at these prices. Mem ber White Rock Club. L. D. Van Rensbclaer, Kent, Ohio. "* VGENTS WANTED-^NICE BUSINESS. NO capital needed. $25 to $300 weekly proht. Write quick. Either .sex. Addres.s. A. U Dexter. Springfield, Mo. ^ V FEW COCKERELS AND PULLETS, ,-ream of the Worlds Best for sale. ^^ on more points .it the Palace. 1911. than all other exhibitors combined. Eggs in season. Corres- pondence solicited. F. J. Reveley, Box a41. East Haven, Conn. " BLACK ORFINGTON.S. JOHNSON'S SINGLE COMB BL-VCK <)R pingtons won at Jamestown, ^^ ^J*"*"^'' .^"'■.']; "" type .— - " . . - $5 and $3 per sitting. Pa. and color. Eggs from these winners. E. R. .lohns«)n, Corry, 1 CRITERION BLACK ORPINGTONS. l.\ m.)us for consistent winning, persistent laying, standard size, type, color. London and Ameri- can winners in breeding pens. They repro duce. Mating list. Lykens Valley Farms, Box F. Sacramento, Penn. * BL.VCK BEAUTY ORPINGTON VARDS. S«»uthport. Conn.. Breeders of "'The Blat k Orjiingtoii Beautiful." Eg,'s after Jan. l^tli from -grand stock thit produced our recent Madison Square (iarden and other winners. Miles tiilman. Southport, Conn. ♦ BLACK AND WHITE ORPINGTONS. PRIZE winners. Eggs $2 pr-r setting. First cla.ss pullets and hens $5 a piece. ^F'"^- .*' Baby chicks. 2.')<-. each Mrs. D. Hines E. Lansdowne, Pa. ^ SINGLE COMB BLACK ORPINGTON EGGS. .?«.•!., Its a piece. Chicks Twenty cents. IZe Comb Red eggs, $1 per 15. Chicks. 14 .^ts Orders promptly tilled or money re- uirned. H M Loose, Mohrsville, Pa. 4 o C BLACK ORPINTONS. COLEMAN /r..in Birds bred from prize winners. These t;rds are of the true Orpington type. A few '' -,1. co.kerels and pullets for sale. Prices 'A^sonabl -Vis., choice Buff Roc4c8 for sale Mri uiyssis Schenck. Mt. Gliead. O. 31 un^V C W. AND S. C. BUFF (tRPING- ?« trios pens; cockerels and pullets for 'Zl' trios $5. to $15; pens, $10 to $25; '^l«' from Drize winners, $2 and $5 per 15; Stv $5 ' per 100. Watson Romberger^ Millersburg, Pa. a C BUFF ORPINGTONS— BRED FROM . iKt Hagerstown pen. Vigorous, even col- 1 "birds Eggs. $2 per setting; 3 settings, ored nirns. c-oh-^' •* '. . a-o a fp^.. choice f5 Cho ce cockerels at $3. A lew cno'^« Trios at $10 Greenhurst Poultry Yds. Sel^ leruville, Pa. « r WHITE AND BLACK ORPINGTONS— buMilv kind that have won in strong com- ^tition. 1912 n.atings will produce blue 'rildK>n winners for the coming shows. Stock for sac Write your wants. Stock and eggs for sale. Samuel Gibson, Catasauqua, Pa. 3 BUFF ORPINGTONS. ROSF COMB BUFF ORPINGTONS. WIN- ners at all leadi.^ shows; Ixmklet describ- ine the wonderful tJoden Strain free; eggs, f-f and $5 per sitting. Bargains in male birds. 1>. Lance, Troy, O. 6 FOR SALE— STOCK AND EGGS FROM high-class. S. C. Orpingtons; winnings at Al- lentown's srreat winter show; 1-2-3 hen, o cock- 1-3 pullet; special for best hen and sVcial for best pullet in the Buff Orping- ton class. E. J. Greene. Catasauqua, Pa. 3 S C BUFF ORPINGTONS BLUE RIBBON quality; winners at Nashville and Memphis. lUby chicks our long suit; eggs. $1 to 5^5. Uabv chicks, double price of eggs. S. Bar- ton'Lasater, Paris, Tenn. » HUFF ORPNGTONS EXCLUSIVELY. Cock heading my yard has always won wherever shown. Fine pullets. $l.o0 up, oKTkerels, $2. Will improve V^^ J^^/^- ^^^ us fill vour order. Egg orders booked. Wm. H. Swisher, Prop., Star Pouhry Yards, Wellington. III. ^^ 8. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS; VERY BEST Mrains; single birds. $1.50 up; some uandy trio* for $5. Splendid in shape and color nimit of them having red eyes, and good combs. Try our Buffs. E. E. Merchant, Paw Paw, Mich. Mention this paper. 31 8. C. BUFF ORPINGTON EGGS FOR SALE. Birds of qualitv and great laying strain. 15 eggs, $1.25, 30 for $2, 50 for $3. 100 for $5. Burr Lighthill. Oakwood. Ohio. 4 PRIZE STOCK— SINGLE COMB BUFF OR pingtons. good surface and under color. Eggs hatching. Have also Dun, Maltese and n4 iresTTi for Homers. If J. H. Hahn, interested, write Littlestown, Pa. for particulars.,] 4f HIGH CLASS S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS,! Standard weight. Shown but once. Won lst,i |*n. Cheviot and Cook stock. Eggs at "Live' and I.,et Live Prices." $1.50 sitting 15. Fertility guaranteed. W. B. Means, M. D.| l.est winter layers. Eggs for hatching, $l.oO and $2 per 15. Book orders early. .1. *• Mackerth, Mendenhall, Pa. WHITE ORPINGTONS. CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTON EGGS for \ale-$2 for 15. $5 for 50. $9jo^j0? Kellerstrass strain. $25 cock from Keller TAls, mated to splendid winter l'^y'"g,,J^"f^ Eggs hatched fine last year; more orders than I could fill; larger flock this J;e" Or- ders booked early can all be filled prompt 1>. H. W. Wakeman. Ft. Dodge, la. ^* ORPINGTONS S. C CRYSTAL WHITES Kellerstrass strain, the big ^^'^^^f^ ,^^°\^"_ Breed only the one kind. Single birds, trios or pens for sale: also eggs in season, cock^ erels $2 up. Send for illustrated catalog and nmting list. Crvstal Poultry Yards. Fred- ericktown, Mo. KELLERSTRASS CRYSTAL WHITE OR- piugtons exclusively. Free f^^g^,, ^ff ^J^; vigorous birds Stock for sale. ^^'^e for prices. Eggs for hatching in season. From carefully selected pens. $3 for 15 . $o lor 30 $12 per 100. V. N. Cass. Nineveh. N. Y. WHITE ORPINGTONS KELLERSTRASS. Cook and Philo strains Choice hens pub lets cocks and cockerels; $3. $4 and ^:> each. They are standard bred hatching eggs from valuable matings: $2. $3 and f^ pej 15 eggs. John H. Rustin. White Orping- ton Farm, Monsey, N. \. S C. WHITE ORPINGTON SHAPELY well developed quality cockerels at $ to $10 each ; ten pens for the egg trade tha will produce winners at $3 and $5 per sit- Ting, R. A. Frain. 1370 Broad Street. An^- gusta, Ga. WHITE ORPINGTONS— DIRECT CRYSTAL Kellerstrass strain. Grand ^atured cockerels at $5 each. Mrs. Chas Briskwedell. 216 Fifth street, Astoria, L. I. N. i- LET US BOOK YOUR EGG ORDER FOR White Orpingtons Reasonable hatch guar- anteed Pens headed by 10 and 11 lb ( ocks . ine^t of females. Tubbs' Lily White Orping^ tons are of the highest grade. Eggs, $3 per ^ 15. Some stock for sale. Lester G. lubbs^. , Stewartville, Minn. ' is C WHITE ORPINGTONS, SUNSWICK . ftrarn. March cockerels /or sale • ^red /-m prize winners at Rutherford, 1911- ^Zf.I^ for eggs now booked. Member American (SSiite Orpington Club. ^/.. R- Runyon. 43 llvy Place, Rutherford, N. J. '<5 C WHITE ORPINGTONS. LARGE AND tviirorous birds; fine layers, from pen scor- Ni^^ 92 to 95 points. Pullets and cockerels for sale; eggs $5 a»d,$3 Per 15. F. W. iMneller. Box 102, California, Mo. ^a KELLERSTRASS • CRYSTAL .^^^/^E ^^^r^ Ipingtons exclusively. Eggs, $3 for 15 $o for ,130; 100 for $8. Booking orders now. M> Ltock is as good as can be had^ Won 1st. licock: 1st, 2d. hen, 1910. Geo. Luhrsen. Sndor- |*!us. III. ^^ (crystal W^HITE ORPINGTONS, KELL- pSass stra^ direct, »^en hatched farm [raised ; both sexes; all ages; at l>argain prices Single birds, pairs, trios or P'^^;.^^,^f ^^fe shipped on approval. Get mv pn es before (placing your order. J. R. Inskeep, Holl>^, IMich. lieater, Ohio. Bursley. 7 ICRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS KELL erstrass-Cook and Jackson strains^ ^'"cn*^„V erels up in weight-25 V^'"!'"? »"';;^.' ^„Vor'- lets. Mv birds are extra large. White and ur pington 'shape. Eggs this s^eason ^ -^ 'F^' $3 per 15: best, 30 for $5.00. L. M. Jacobs. IBaraboo, Wis. IwHrrE ORPINGTONS. NO FINER BIRDS on earth. Eggs $3 per 15. Carl Eastwood. iHerron Lake, Minn. IS C WHITE ORPINGTONS—SUNSWICK and White Satin strains. Grand pens for the h912 egg trade. Eggs, $2 V^],,^'^^'^^'\^'i, tings $5 Choice cockerels at $2 and $3 each A few choice trios at $10. Greenhurst Poul- ners $3 peri5. Cockerels for sale. Youngs i r White Leghorns, the kind that win, $2 per 15 111 stock sold after May 15th. Geo S. Crouthamel, Telford, Pa. WHITE ORPINGTONS-PEN HEADED bv Williamsport winners. ^^J^^ *"^.f?S''pe? season. Write y^our wants. EgjJ.. ^^ O^^J setting. Also pen R. l. Keas. ^^ Stevenson. Hughesville. Pa. '•KELLERSTRASS CRYSTAL J^fE OR- nineton eggs from pen of fine birds, des^en Sanfs'ofThe $30 -^ting. bred to a grandson of Peggy." $3 per 15. John H. Fonenoarger^ Rohrersville, Md. FGGS FOR HATCHING FROM FARM Jiieed S C. W. Leghorns. Very fine utnty Xk $2 and $4 per setting. Eggs for hatch- ing' from mv dark color, range raised Anco- nas $2^nd^$4 per setting. Hnve entered some of mv Anconas"^ in The . North American Egg Laying Contest. Ephraim Mariin. Jr.. Vine land, N. J. WHITE ORPINGTONS— DIRECT CRYSTAL Kellerstrass strain. Grand matured cocker^ ^s at $5 each. Mrs. Chas Brickwedell, 216 Fifth street, Astoria. Li. I. ^• i- S C WHITE ORPINGTONS. BABY CHICKS and eegs for hatching. Blue ribbon winners at Chambersburg. Eggs, $2. Baby chicks rea- sonable. J. H. Kaufman. Pleasant St. Cham^ bersburg. Pa. WHITE BUFF AND BLACK ORPINGTONS. Blue ribl^ns winners at Norfolk. Foundation ?tock representing the best strains in the worid. Dav old chick.. Hatchin. eggs rea^ sonable. W. J. Luke. Norfolk Va. R 2, 4 ^T\Y WHITE ORPINGTONS SNOW-DRIFT Owen's farms and Crx^stnl stock d^ect. Matine list free. J. Rydtr, Mount Alto, Pa. ^ <5 C WHITE ORPINGTONS EXCLUSIVELY Ig^s $2 and $3 per 15. Kellerstrass cock heads best pen. Some passive cockerels for sale $2 to $5 each. H. B. Shelby, Zionsville Pa. WHITE ORPINGTON. LAWRENCE TACK- son strain, the kind that win and lay. ^^"^^ laved before 5 months old Eggs for saje^rom utilitv and show birds. Guaranteed. For fur- ther particulars write. Arthur Burke, Fair Lawn. N. J." KELLERSTRASS AND IMPORTED WnHT. Orpingtons. Breeding pens are mated to win- ners at New York State Fair, Nazareth and Bp7hb'hem Efgs $2 to $5 per 15. Brookside Poultry Yards. Nazareth. Pa. W^HTTE ORPINGTONS, KELLERSTRASS $30 m.tines. Eegs $5 setting ^rom good sound henlthv stocky I guarantee ^^alitv as well as fertility. Crvstal Farm. Wm. Bon- nell. Prop. Trenton, Ohio. R. D. i. • A FEW^ GOOD KELLERSTRASS ^WHITE Arpngtons for sale at $1 and J^-^O. «*<;»'- We are booking orders for eggs a^^52 for 15 from exhibition stock Bradley & Darby, 34. Blandina. St., Utica, N. Y. ^* S C W^HITE ORPINGTONS, KELLER ^♦rassand Cook strains. Now bookine orders for babv chirks and e. C. S. Minn. SHOW BIRDS' EGGS Eastwood. Herron Lake. 4 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. WHITE PYLMOUTH ROCKS. EGGS FOR Hatching from prize winners, $1 and $.2 per setting. $1 eggs from 90 to 93 point birds, $2 eggs from 92 to 95 point birds. Circular free. Life member American Poultry Asso- ciation. Harry B. Kanode, Bucyrus, Ohio. Box H. 4 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS, FISHEL Strain. Eggs from 1st pen $10 per 15. 2d pen $10 per 100. Stock for sale. Satisfaction ETuaranteed. Mrs. B. L. Myers, Elsberry. Mo. 4 WHITE ROCK COCKERELS. BIG HUSKY follows. At Goshen. N. Y., Nov. 1910, won 2d. hen. 3d cockerel and pullet. Egg record 168 per hen. Stock $2 to $5 each. Eggs in season. Z. Paddleford, Monroe, Orange, Co., N. Y. 4 DARLINGTON WHITE ROCK FARM— Quality kind: better than ever, all male birds direct from Fishel. No incubators or broodors used — the natural wav. Selected eggs from this choice stock, $6 per 100. Sati«- 'nrtion guaranteed. James T. Jones, Dar- lington. Inl. 3 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS, FISHEL exhibition and heavy laving strain Few choice cockerels. $3 to $5 ; eggs $2 and $3 per 15. Exhibition matings, $5 and $10. per 15. Sowthside Poultry Yards. Mrs. Richard Munford, Prop., Senaca Falls N. Y. 41 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCK COCKERELS. $5; pullets, $3; two seconds on two entries at the Missouri State Show held at St, Loujs tells of our quality. Give us a trial and be convinced. Gay's Poultry Place, Camp Point, 111. 31 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCK COCKERELS for sale CFisliel strain), at reasonable price Some choice birds: eggs in season. Frank Fellwock. Monett, Mo. Notice; My address from March 1 will be Yates Center Kans. 31 BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS. BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS FOR SALE — Cocks, cockerels and pullets at reasona- ble prices: good color, shape and size. Stock is from a fine laying strain and range bred. Write me your wants. Stock and eggs for sale. B. B. Jarvis, Trov 111. 31 CHOICE BUFF ROCK COCKERELS AND Pullets at $2 and up, according to qualitv; Nugget Strain. Some from pen headed by cockerel from J. W. Poley. Write your wants. Satisfaction gauranteed. Orders booked for eggs. Mrs A. G. Mack, But- ler, 111. 31 BUFF ROCKS— OUR WINNINGS AT Coatesvile both cups, all money prizes but two, six breeders exhibiting testify to qual- ity of our Buffs. Stock for sale. M. L. Ritchie, Chadds Ford, Pa. 3 FOR SALE—COLUMBIAN ROCK, COCK- ercls and pullets from last year's Madison Square winners. One $35 pen. Fishel White Rocks good enough to show. Ring- let Barred Rocks, cockerels, hens, pullets and pens. Richard C. Kellam, Troy, Pa. 31 RHOt'iE ISLAND REDS. CHOICE R. C. R. I. RED COCKERELS fcr sale. Get our prices before buying elsewhere. My stock has been carefully bred and cannot help but give good results. I know I can more than please you. Floyd N. Worrell, Lebanon, Ind. 31 ROSE COMB RHODK ISLAND REDS— Winners at Madison Square. Philadelphia, Eastf/n and Trenton: a grand lot of exhi- bition and breeding birds for sale. Edward S. Lambrite, Box '80, Eiwinna, Pa. 6 FOI. SALE— S. C. REDS OF EXTRA HIGH quality. Bred to win and lay; cockerels and pull.'ts at right prices. Been winning first priz.s since 1905. Book your orders for eggs. Maple Valley Poultry Farm. A. C. Wiggs, Mapleton, Iowa. 31 BARGAIN PRICES ON A CHOICE LOT of S. C. Rhode Island Red cockerels. Must sell at once. Describe your wants. Some- thing good at a low price. Egg orders booked. Mrs. H. T. Smith, Armstronr. Mo. '^1 S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS. STOCK shipped on approval. Some fine birds for sale. Crothier and Tompkins strains. Eggs in season. $1 per 13, $2 per 30. $6 por 100. OkK'vs booked now. Rev. W. G. Moon, Fair mor.t, Ind. 31 SINGLE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS. Lester Tompkins strain Eggs $1 for 15. $5 per 100. 100 cockerels for sale all farm- raised. Thorn wood Stock Farms, Chambers- burg, Pa 4 KEYSER'S S. C. REDS SWEEP SUNBURY show. Jan. 1912 in strong competition, won 1st and 2d cock; 1st cockerel; 3d hen; 1st, and 2d, pullet. 1st, pen, winning two silver cups. Send for matings. Jos. Keyser. Milton. Pa., R. D. 3, Box 129 v 7 ROSE COMB REDS EXCLUSIVELY. FARM raised. Silver cup winners. Allpntown, 1911 for best Reds. Settings $2. Incubator eggs $8 per 100. Chicks $15. L. J. Bender, Route 4, AUentown, Pa. 4 R. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS EXCLUSIVE ly. Eggs for hatching from a prize winning and heavv laying strain. $3 per setting. Two settings $5. Rising Sun Poultry Yards, No. 354 North St., Bethlehem. Paa. 4 5. S. RHODE ISLAND REDS TOMPKINS •strain. Bred on free range. Best layers. Eggs for hatching. $2, $3 and $5 per setting. No Incubators used. Clayton Gohn, Conowingo. Md. 2 S C. RHODE ISLAND REDS. 1912 MAT- ings. Cannot help but produce high-cliss birds. They are bred right and mated right. Tomp- kins strain, direct. Eggs. $1 and $2 per setting. J. D. Lee, Jacksonville. N. C. 4 RHODE ISLAND RED FARM. WETMER. Pa. High class Single Comb Reds exclusive- ly. Eggs $1 per 15. $5 per 100. Baby chicks $15 per 100. Catalogue free. 1 S. C. REDS. EGGS AND STOCK. PRICES rpflsonable. Wilfred B. Lov«\ Conowingo. Md. 3 SINGLE-COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS -EX clusively the winning strain of record layers: eggs for hatching, and mating list free; sat- isfaction guaranteed. Gideon Gehman, Sou- derton. Pa. 4 S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS. LINE BRED, vigoroiis quality cockerels for sale cliean E?'^ from first-class matings reasonable. W. H. Rahn, Wind Gap. Pa. 4 SEEVERAL BREEDS. M. B. TURKEY TOMS $6 TO $25, HENS $.", to $15. Stock scored and guaranteed. Also Laced and White Wyandottes. Indian Run- ner and Pekin Ducks and Toulouse geese. Stock guaranteed. Eges in season. Mrs. E.. W. Johnsffi, R. 7, Independence, la. 31 SURPLUS STOCK FOR SALE — THOR oughbred S. C. Buff Leghorn and Colum- bian Wyandottes. Finest poultry that wear feathers. Great layers: eggs in season. In- spection invited. Thomas Reidy, Box 195. Wyoming, Pa. 3 I PARTRIDGE ROCKS. BLACK ORPING- tons. Single Comb White Leghorns, Black Cochin Bantams, Japanese Phoenix Fowl, and Golden Pheasants. Fifty Leghorn pul- lets for sale; eggs in season, $1 50 np. Stock a matter of correspondem'e. Write wants L. K. Patten. Towerhill, 111. 31 4 /I I 7 ■' The Poultry Fancier and any other paper in this list for 65 Cents or any two papers in this list for only 90 Cents We offer you your only selection from the 18 Largest and Best Exclusive Poultry Magazines in the World and covering every particular section of the States. Money Saved is Money Earned. 'We can send you The Poultry Fancier and any four for $1.50, any six for $2.00 American Poultry Journal Illinois American PouUry W^orld New York Michigan Poultry Fancier Michigan Poultry Culture Kansas Poultry Herald Minnisota Western Poultry Journal Iowa Poultry Success . Ohio Poultry Item Penn. Reliable Poultry Journal Illinois American Poultry Advocate New^ York Southern Poultry Magazine Tennessee Southern Poultry Journal Texas Successful Poultry Journal Illinois Union Poultry Journal Arkansas Western Poulty World Colorado Industrial Hen Tcnn. Inland Poultry Journal Indiana Remit by Express, P. O. Money Order, Bank Draft, Registered Letter or Tw^o Cent Stamps. The Poultry Fancier Sel-lersville Penn. POULTRY FANCIER THOICE R C. RHODE ISLAND RED Rrahmas and Barred Plymouth Kocks. both fex atso Euff and Bourbon Red Turkeys; Hr's ?n season. Write statmg your wants and get prices. H. A. KUlam, CarlmviUe lU. W L ROHLFING, BERGER, MO, DEAL- er' in Real Estate. Pure bred S. C. Bufi Tnd White Leghorns. Scored stock for sale, Sfso KeUerstrass Crystal White Orpingtons eggs m season. $1.50 per 15, $^.5U pei S. C. R. L REDS FOR SALE. $1.50 AND •^'2.- p^es $1.50 per 15; also b L>. Bull J-eg horns |l' and $150; eggs $l.ii5 per 15. In- cubator* eggs $4 for 100 V.m book orders now. T. V. Wilsie, Brandon. W^is. ^1 v{Mi. SALE S C. WHITE AND BROWN L^g'^or^n^ and R. C. R- 1- Reds; both stock and eggs; also Indian Runner duck eggs, orders booked for future delivery Oruer early. L-one Pine Yards, Tolono, ill. ^a FOR SALE-A NICE LOT OF LIGHT Cockerels?, $2 each; eggs in season $^ per 15 $350 for 30. White Wyandotte eggs $3 ' per 15. Our btock is high gruae and sure to please. Mrs Fred Schcerer, Hughes^ ville, Mo. PAKTRIDGE COCHINS AND HOUDANS; blue ribbon winners; a life long breeder ihey are up to and above weight. Grand CocKerels for sale cheap; eggs, $d -tx. VMlkinson, Mifiinburg, Pa. CATALOGUE FREE— THIRTEEN YARIE- ties bend tor it. Prices right on stock and tggs; can please you in quahty and price block shipped on approval. P. W. ODer holzer, lerre Hill, Pa. ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS— A few choice cockerels hatched from eggs dii^ct from Owen Farms. Also Grant Bronze iurkeys. Satisfaction guaranteed. b. iM^ Voder, Box G. Elk Lick. Pa. ^ Address JOS. ±i. Spelker. Prop. R. D. ^ (Jarnegie, Pa. S C BLAC- MINORCAS. NOR'mUP strain range grown quality birds; White ToVii of equal quality. Stock reasonable eggs. $1.50 per setting. Satisfaction guar aliieea Longwoods Farms, bellersville. 1 a. 3 BLACK DIAMOND POULTRY YARDSj- Black Langshans. White and Buff RocKs, ^hite Orpfngtons. S. C White leghorns s C. Black Minorcas, S. C. R. L feas. They represent America's best blood lines and^very bird in 1912 ^^'l^^'^.^'lf f^o prize winner. Langshan eggs $3, $5. $iu . Other varieties. $1, $1-50 "ad^'^g?" ^ ^^ respondence cheerfuUy answered. ilojd W. Kiefer. bellersviUe, Pa. ONLY $1.50 FOR CHOICE S. C. BUFF Leghorn Cockerels, and $2.50 for Barred Rock Cocks or 'Cockerels; Parks strain Rocks. Birds are good m all points. Leg- horn egg orders booked, $1.50 per 15. M. Lindemijer, 1031 Danforth street. Syracuse^, IN • 1 • FAWN AND WHITE INDIAN RUNNER Ducks for sale. Also Kellerstrass White Orpingtons. Our birds are the kind you will be proud of and our prices arc sure to suit you. Don't fail to write us. Wil^ bert P. Thurston, Letts, Ind. ox REDS, ROTH COMBS, LEGHORNS, WHITE Buff. You can pay more but get no better blood. Circular for chicks and eggs. J- G. Hamilton, R. D. 2, Box 110, New Castle Pa. OULEOUT UTILITY MINORCAS AND "Nucget" Buff Rocks are; winners layers; " Best for table. Sold from ocean to ocean, and Canada. Eggs, $1.50 per 15; $2.d0 per 30. Few cockerels. Oscar F. Sampson, 'ioungs, N. Y. ** EGGS $1 PER 15, $2 PER 40 FROM THOR- uughbred Brahmas, Rocks, Wyandottes, Reds, Minorcas, Leghorns, Humburgs. Also Hou- dans. White Orpingtons; 19 varieties. Cata- logue; 29 years experience. S. K. Monr, Coopersburg, Penna., Box C. o PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES— FINE IN color and shape, winners at Iowa State show; old and young birds for sale; also Buff Rock Cockerels and Pullets; egg or- ders booked; also Buff Orpington eggs, State what you want and get prices. Good Bros. Montezuma, la. <*^ FOR SALE— HIGH CLASS WHITE AND Burred Rocks S. C. Buff Leghorns and SC black Minorcas. If you are m need 3f stock 01 any kind or eggs '^ J^''^^'''^'^^ as batisfacticn guaranteed. J. *• tteiner b'airwater, Wis. CHOICE STOCK FOR SALE— S. C. BUFF Orpingtons. ^C. White Minorcas. W^te WvRndottes and R. O. K. i- xveas. £'K»* f'or' sale m season from the above ^arieti^. Write for prices. Charley Behm, R. i. Wood Lake. Minn. ROSE COMB WHITE ORPINGTON AND gose and Single Comb ^,^^« .^ft! R^^ ' stock and eggs for sale; aUo Wluie, R*<1 and Yellow English Dragons, from l^t strains in the country. And Manunotn Wluie Dutchies. The Great Squab Breeder F. W. Bechtel. Neffs, Pa. <>* I HAVE A NUMBER OF COCI^RELS for sale White Langshans, Dark or Grey Brahmas and Buff Rocks; good stock; prices are right; eggs in season. Write me. Rev. J. \V. Bolt. Box 273, Murray, la. ^i COCKERELS FOR . SALE-WHITE LEG- horns Young's strain. $3; White Orpmg rons.' Keller!trass. $3 to $5; baby chicks. 15c eeKS. $1.50 and $2 for 15. White Or- im-ton eggs, $3 to $5 for 15. P ace your Sraers efrly. Chas. Briggs, Stormville N. Y. BOURBON RED TURKEYS. PARTRIDGE Wvandottes and Mammoth Pekin pucks egL-rin season ; stock for sale ; quality and pnce right; Write us ^^ore bu>'ng AJso breeder of Newfoundland dogs. Pioneer btock Farms, Letts, Ind. B P ROCKS AND S. C. WHITE ORPING- tons "exclusively. Stock and eggs >^ . ^f «o^- Rocks $li.00 Orpingtons $2.50 per netting. Let mc book your orders now. Jos. H. Ciuni^ li 42 oellersville. Pa. WEISSES 1911 STRAIN DIRECT FROM originators, blue ribbon birds; b. and R. ^. whue, buff and black Orpington ; white barred and Columbian Rock. b. C. w. J-^eg horL ; eggs and stock for sale. Satisfaction guaranteed. R. S. Weiss, bellersviUe Pa. 3 WHITE ROCKS— WHITE WYANDOTTES— Grand well developed quality cockerels at $210 $5. Eggs for hatching from grand pens at 5c each, including S. C. Reds. C. L. Yergey, Douglasville, Pa. • BABY CHICKS AND EGGS. WHITE BLACK guff Orpfngtons. Single Comb White Leghorns Chick capacity l^^.^^- « ^f, ^^^/^V? >^ 'w anywhere. Write. J. S. Haupt, tairview Farm, Box F, Easton, Pa. BABY CHICKS, 200 EGG STOCK. ALL Rocks, Red Wyandottes, Leghorns, Orping- tons; Cockerels, Pullets. Record bred^ bih cockerel, Boston, 47 in class. 5th Brown Leghorn Pullet. Booklet. bunnyside Place. Bristol, Vt. EGGS AND STOCK FOR SALE FROM prize winning White and Partridge Wyan- dottes, White%nd Back Cochin 5«^^^«^"Jf. • j^ square deal guaranteed. Howard H. btrick- Icr, Litiiz, Pa. Route 3. * WHITE WYANDOTTE, REGAL STRAIN. S C. BROWN LEGHORNS. 1912 matings are blue ribbon quality. Wyandotte eggs, $^, Leghorns, $1.50. R. A. & M. F. Page, North East, Pa. WHITE WYANDOTTE AND RHODE is- land Red chicks, from prize winning stock. Every White Wyandotte in pen a prize win- ner Write for prices. James Cubbison, Mgr., 801 French St., Erie, Pa. * R C R. I. REDS AND WHITE WYAN- (lottes. Prize-winning birds. Limited u umber ol settings $2.50 per 15; otheT matings $1 Per If- Wm. J. Quigley, 33d & Market St. Wil- mington, Del. HAMM BROS., BREEDERS OF WHITE Wvandottes, S. C. White and Black Orping- toAs Imported Stock. Stock and Eggs for sale. Send for mating list and prices. Box 41, East Bangor, Pa. * BLACK COCHIN AND LIGHT BRAHMA Bantams; winners at McKeesport and Braver. $2 to $5 each. Imported Flemish Giant Rab- bits at $2 to $5. Ernest Grover, Dixmont Pa. EXTENSIVE CATALOGUE BEST BREEDS prize poultry, geese, ducks, turkeys guineas, ^fgeons, han-s,^ dogs. Stock hatching eggs reasonable. Guaranteed. Pioneer Farm, "l el- ford. Pa. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 8 20 EGGS $1; LEADING VARIETIES. Prize poultry, pigeons, hares and collies. Booklet free. Large illustrated descriptive catalogue, 10 cents. F G. Wile, Telford. Pa. ■* SPANISH. BRED TO LAY. WHITE FACE BLACK Spanish won at Lancaster Fair, Sept. 1911; at Lititz Show, Dec. 1911; took 1st prize on pen. A few cockerels for sale. Esss $1.50 for 13. Geo. F. Axe, Kinzers, Pa. 4 BLACK SUMATBAS. BLACK SUMATRAS EXCLUSIVELY— Largest flock in America. Sweepstakes Win- ers at Hagerstown, Baltimore, Washington, Herndon. Send your address for a picture. Stock for sale. No eggs. N. B. Warner, Hamilton, Va. 6 PARTRIDGE WTANDOTTES $20 SPECIALS, FIRST PARTRIDGE Wyandotte cockerel. Club Show Buffalo. Medal, best cock, Bridgeton. Medal best pullet, Salem Medal, best cockerel, Camden. Stock and eggs. Mrs Wm. B. Holmes, Bridgeton, N. J. -* PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES EXCLUSIVE- ly. Few choice birds for sale. Prices right and satisfaction guaranteed. At Illi- nois State Fair, 1910, won first, second, third pullet, and first, third cockerel on six entries. Am booking orders for eggs from my prize winners at $5 per sittin-4 of 15, R. Zinz, Sanders Decatur, II. 31 BUFF WTANDOTTES. DESCRIBE YOUR WANTS AND LET US quote you prices on Buff Wyandottes. We have some fine birds and can surely please you. Egg orders booked. All letters an- swered promptly. Chas. F. Peters, Madison-, Ind. 31 BUFF WYANDOTTES. CORRECT TYPE, even surface color, good head points 1012 matings. Will produce bue ribbon winners. Eggs reasonable. J. G. Shearer, Ford City, Pa. ^ BUFF AND PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES, champion winners at big shows where compe- tition is the keenest. 100 birds for sale. Eg:,'s, $5 Toy White Poodle Dogs. R. G. Pensyl. Bloomsburg, Pa. 4 COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES, EXCELLENT layers and prize winners. 1st cockerel, 1st pullet, 1st pen at Jamestown, 1912. Eggs $2.50 per 15, 4 per 30. Riley & Wheelhouse. 42 Foote Ave, Jamestown, N. Y. 7 COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES. FOR TWO years my Columbians have won the blue at Womelsdorf. Prize .matings for egg trade. $2 per 15. Richardson, Arnold & Statia. strains. Pa. Thos. M. Wilhelra, Womelsdorf, 4 COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES, EXCLUSIVE- ly. Greatest breed for beauty, eggs and meat. Eight grand matings, including winners at Easton. Eggs, $1.50, $2 $3, and $10 Wm. F. Mengel, R.l, Easton, Pa. 4 COLUMBIAN AND GOLDEN WYANDOTTES Stock for sale. Blue ribbon winners in Pitts- burg, Cleveland, Ashtabula and Youugstown. Eggs from $2 to $5. S. D. Eokler, Ashta- bula, O. COLLTIBIAN WYANDOTTES. BRED TO win and lay. Exhibition and utility stock. Eggs from grand matings of large, finely marked birds that have true Wyayndotte shape. Prices reasonable. Satisfaction guaranteed. Thomas Jameson, Burnham, Pa. 4 COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES, GILT ED(JE stock, 1912 matings. Yearlings headed by an A No. 1 cock. Fine in hackle tail and wing: good shape. Eggs, $1.50 per 13. A. W. Bower, Newport, Pa. 4 RECORD OF 197 EGGS PER HEN. COLUM- bian Wyandottes, White; White Orpingtons; Baby chirk.s and stock. One grade, the best. Eggs guaranteed fertile. Walter R. Rich. Westfleld N. J. 7 OTTS COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES — Ott's Wyandottes have in the past show seasons proven to be winners at the lead- ing ' shows in this Hertinn of the muntry for himself and rustomers. Choice breeding and exhibition stock for sale. Calvin Ot( Prophetstown, 111. 81 POULTRY FANCIER COLUMBIAN- WYANDOTTES— GUARAN teed to Dlease. Cockerels all gone. Pullets at $1.25; eggs. $150 per 15; 5 extra free. Fishel Whites Dottes; eggs $3 per lo. Or- der early and secure the best. A. B. Camp- bell, McLean, N. Y. ^l COLUBBIAN WYANDOTTES— SUPERB IN shape, extra fine in Hackell tail and wing; large size vigorous stock; eggs, $l.oO per setting. Stock for sale. W. K. Pursell, bel^ lersville. Pa. ^ FANCY COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES EX clusively. Large, well marked, young and one-year-old vigorous birds; bred from prize winning stock. Eggs for hatching. Birds shipped on approval. Prices a matter ol correspondence. Peter E. Liechty, Marshall- ville, O. ^^ COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES-LARGE SIZE Grand shape — superb in hackle, tail and wing. 1912 matings are hens mated to vigorou.s cockerels. Eggs, $1.50 per setting. Choice trios at $10. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. ^ GOLDEN WYANDOTTES. GOLDEN WYANDOTTES— WINNING AT New York, 1-3 cock; 1 hen; 1-2 cockerels; 1-4 pullet blue ribbons braimers, Hagers- town, Allentown, Philadelphia, Baltimore Reading, Coatesville; eggs, $1. and $•" per 15 stock, Ira Amole Warwick, Pa. «3 WHITE WYANDOTTES. WHITE WYANDOTTES PROM PRIZE winning stock; pure white good combs, red eyes, yellow legs and good shape; no brass. Cockerels, $3 and $5 each; cocks, $5 each; few hens and pullets, $1.50 each. Mrs. W . H. Waples, Castuna, III. -^^ \vHITE WYANDOTTES FOR SALE— Cocks, cockerels and trios at reasonable prices if taken at once. State what you waut; I know I can please you. Special prices on late hatched cockerels, large for their age; eggs in season. Cassa Ruble, K. 2, Bowling Green, Ind. 31 WHITE wYANDOTTES OF THE BETTER •kind. Many years a breeder. Stock and eggs reasonable; closing out S. C. Black Or- pingtons at bargain prices. J. I. Livingston, VVindber, Pa. * WHITE WYANDOTTES. REGAL STRAIN. White Orpingtons, Kellerstrass strain. Blur ribbon winners at Erie. Eggs matings at $3 per setting. W. A. Ashtabula, Ohio. from grand Kain & Son. 4 WHITE WYANDOTTE CK'LS. $3 to each; trios, $10 to $15 each. Bred from $5 my famous show stock of 15 yeais breeding. Eggs $3 per 15. J. Bradley Cook, Lewisburg. Pa. •* WHITE WYANDOTTES— EGGS FOR SALE From prize winning stock. Write for special inducements. Stock for sale. From 1st bred birds in Eastern Penn. and Western Ohio Charles Z. Fogel, 436 Vermont Ave., Rcnhes ter. Pa. ^ (J W. HECK, EASTON. PA. COCKERELS and Pullets for sale. White Wyandottes. Eggs in season. *■ FOR SALE— FISHEL STRAIN WHITE WY- andotte. One cock, eleven yearling hens, eighteen cockerels thirty pullets. Healthy farm raised stock, with quality. Address Frank H. Taylor, Reedsville, Pa. 4 WHITE WYANDOTTES. GILT EDGE QUAL- ity stock. Grand shape, excellent plumage. Developed cockerels $2.50 each. tigu's rea sonable. Satisfaction guaranteed. Lilli.in E Lisle, Landenberg, Pa. 4 SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES. ECJGS FROM KIRK AND SPEAKMAN'S winning Silver Laced Wyandottes. Ready after Feb. 15th. Book your orders early. $2 for 15. Box 237, Wilmington, Del. 4 SPATZS SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES win again, saying nothing about our other winnings. 1st cock, 1st pullet, Baltimore, 1911; 1st cockerel; 1st hen, Baltimore, 1912, on 3 entries. Stock and eggs for sale. H. \V. Spatz, Dallastown, Pa. 4 SILVER WYANDOTTES, WINNERS OF 1st pen at rhicago. 1910, and at Oshkosh, Madison iiiul Milwaukee and two silver cups at Lake (Jerieva. Some good cockerels for s:ile. Eggs. $2.50 per 15. O. B. Stannard, Lake Geneva, Wis. 4 SILVER PENCILED WYANDOTTES. SILVER PENCILED WYANDOTTES. HEN ry Woesterberg, Appleton, Wis. 2 Standard Wyandottes in Colors and How to Judge Them By THEO. HEWES Reaches the Climax for those Interested in this Variety. WHEN YOU SEE iT YOU WILL ACXNOWLEDE THAT IT IS THE BEST AHO WORTH MANY TIMES THE PRICE TO YOU. This book teaches you How to Score and Judge the greatest or all the American varieties. No other work published will give the information as it is given by Theo. Hewes in his«articles, which are fully illustrated by over one hundred pictures, together with the chart system, of which he is the originator, and which is copyrighted by him. Not only do full page hjJf-tone plates of some of the finest Uving specimens of these breeds appear in black and white, but the richest and grandest work ever done in oil by an artist is given by I. W. Burgess in a series of twelve pictures representing male and female, accompanied by feathers from the different sections of the birds in colors. rasr: WYANDOTTES IN COLORS AND HOW TO JtDCE THEM THi wiASD roriTm joirsai coMPi.M <' ' • IfMAfirotIL UDUU Poict. f I OO Size of book 11^4^8/4 inches. Contains over 70 pa^^es, including cover, which is printed in three colors, and all on Kood half-tone paper. • PRICE $1.00. These pictures are AVzx? inches in size, and cost over $ 1 ,000 for the copper plates alone, to say nothing of the artist's labor ana general cost of production. In fact no expense has been spared to make it by far the most valuable wcrlc on Wyandottes ever printed in America or elsewhere; you cannot duplicate it at any price, but you can nave one by return mail for $1.00, and if you are not satisfied we will refund your money. We do as we say we will, now and always. Our past dealings with the public will prove this. Remit by Express, P. O. Order op Check as this is the safest way. Book will be sent immedi- ately upon reciept of order. SPECIAL OFFER A copy of this great book and a year s sub- scription to this Poultry Journal, both for $1.25. DO IT NOW and be prepared. SEND ALL ORDERS TO Poultry Fancier, Sellersville, Pa. POULTRY FANCIER 1 D i 1 D CZl Its The Shots That Hit the Mark That Wins Battle Attention Classified Advertisers ! ! A 30- Word Class Add 3 Mo. for $2 Mo. for $4- Let us reason together: Poultry Fancier is published in the interests of the men who raise the high grade standard bred birds, which is the foundation of all pleasure and profit in Poultry raising. It is read by people who are willing to pay the price of the real fanciers product and skill. It is read by the people whose ideas of Beauty are not alone based upon pounds of flesh, and dozens of eggs. A circulation that wUl not pay the price of a setting of eggs, or a good bird is worthless to you. You are spending dollars in trying to hit a mark beyond your range. But how many are paying for this kind of a circulation? Is it any wonder they say advertising doesn't pay? Who is to blame? The circulation of the Poultry Fancier represents the cream, and we sell it to you without buying so much milk, (by the milk I mean circulation that wiU not pay the price.) It's the shot that hits the mark that wins the battle, and there is a buyer for every good bird that's raised, and for every egg that's laid. The circulation of the Fancier is the demand. Can you furnish the supply? During the next three months, our thousands of readers will spend mans thou- sands of dollars for stock and eggs, and for the price of a settting of eggs, we will insert your Add, 30 words, three times for $2.50. Come reason together, and remember, every one of Poultry Fanciers sub- scribers is interested in Poultry, and after all (in advertising). It is the shots that hit the mark that wins the battle. Now is the time. Send your add in right now to POULTRY FANCIER SELLERSVILLE •• PENSYLVANIA . For Rates on Special Display Adds see department heading JlOlS m\°i\sE im U D I m wm PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 10 POULTRY FANCIER 3i SJ Breeders Special Display Ads. Ads will be inserted in thii department under the following conditions. The size shall be nniform each ad occupvine one mch smgle column, each adverti.er using same space each month. Ads may be changed every three months if desired The cost IS $18 per year, $10 per six months, JS.SO for three months. Payment strictly in advance-no exceptions to this rule. 1 he price is made exceptionaJly low on this account. ^ M m C. REDS Sired by 1st Phila. Cockerel and 2nd Cock. 1912 matintfs represent the highest grade quality stock and will produce a large per- centage of prize winners. EGGS $2, $3 $5 PER SETTING. INCUBATOR EGGS $10 PER 100 CHAS. BACORN. - PERKASIE. PA. S. C. Rhode Island REDS OF HIGH QUALITY FIRST PEN WILLIAMSPORT Good Cockerels $3 and $5 Eggs $1.50 to $5.00 Send for catalogue, it's free CHAS. E. FANNING - . ALBA. PA. S. C. R. I. REDS 1912 matings headed by blue ribbon winners and all females sired by noted winners. 50 grand cockerels for sale cheap. Eggs very rea- sonable. Also White China Geese. R W. DENNER. SELLERSVILLE, PA. BLACK ORPINGTONS ^^VJl^ ^ND BLACK DIAMOND STRAIN. Winners at Philadelphia Grand stock for sale and eggs that will produce w^inners at reasonable prices. THOMAS P. SCOTT NORTH WALES. PA. COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES Winners at Hasrerstown ^nd Phila. They win the blue and can produce the blue. Egrgs $3 per setting. $5 per 26, DR. RITTENHOUSE, LORANE, PA. JERSEY STRAIN BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS Stock and eggs for sale at all times. My birds have won over 200 prizes in the past 9 years at such shows as Easton, Nazareth, Bethlehem and Allentown Pa. Also Trenton. Patterson, Morristown. Dover and Washing- ton. N.J. I guarantee satisfaction. E. E. DUNDAS - PHtLLIPSBURG. N. J. TWO LEADERS BARRED ROCKS S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS High grade quality stock. Eggs $1.50. Baby Chicks, Leghorns, 15 cents each. Barred Rocks, 20 cents each. $10 and $1 5 per 100 MAIDEN CREST FARM J. A. Mast Montoursville. Pa. FOR SALE— Stock and Eggs S.C. Buff Leghorns, Tecktonius and Heyl Strains. S. C. White Leghorns, Young and Wyckoff Strains. S. C. White Orpingtons, Keilerstrass & Haupt strains. The best only. M. A. HALBACH. 24J N. 5th ST.. ALLENTON. PA. WHITE WYANDOTTES ^ WhifeWvandoffps The Big Winners at Bloomsburg and Wil- hamsport. White, blocky. gilt edge stock for sale that can win and produce prize winners. EGGS $3 and $5, pondence. Stock a matter of corres< D. E. BOGARD. BLOOMSBURG. PA. BUFF LEGHORNS BUFF COCHINS Prize winners at all the leading shows includ- ing Madison Square. A few choice birds for •ale. EGGS $3 PER SETTING. W. N. WATSON SUNBURY. PA. That conform to standard requirments unsurpassed in color. Stock that can successfully meet any competition. Grand Birds for sale. Eggs in season. Correspondence a pleasure. R. W. FIELD - WELLSBORO. PA. S. C. Black Minorcas The quality kind with size and shape. Winners at Philadelphia. Chestnut Hill and Hagerstown. Eggs $2, $3 and $5. ALSO CHOICE STOCK. H. C. SHILLING - FLOLRTOWN. PA. S. C. Rhode Island Reds BENEDICT'S SUPERIOR STRAIN Winners of the Blue at Williamsport. also silver cup winners for most points. Breeding stock $1.50 and up. Eggs $3 to $10. Utility matiogs $5 and $8 per hundred. F. E. BENEDICT. Box P. P.. Canton. Pa. SINGLE COMB BLACK LEGHORNS The big winners at Phila.. N. Y.. Allen- town. Baltimore. Hagerstown, etc. Heavy layers. Etf^js $3 to $1 0 per setting. STOCK FOR SALE. ADAM F NOLL. ALLENTOWN, PA. W^inners at Philadelphia, Pa.. 1910. 1st pullet. 2nd cockerel. 2nd Hen. At the great Allentown. 1911 Fair. I won practically every prize competed for. including best hen in the Am. class. At the Allentown W^inter Show I won every first in the W. Wyandotte class, including grand specials. Prices reason- able. EDWARD REICHEL 1613 Linden St. Allentown. Pa. S. Laced Wyandottes PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES SILVFR ^S^£lf^?xT^9.^KS. BLACK' LANG^ SHANS. ANCONAS. SILKIES SIF VFR AND GOLDEN PHEASANTs'lNoyAi^ DR. H. M. SCHEI.L, - MACUNGIE. PA, RUSSELL'S WHITE ROCKS Winners at Madison Square, Philadelphia and all the large shows. Bred to lay as well as win. Write for circular. A. L. Russeil, Bo.i 1 20, Washington. N. J. Fine breeders and very choice young stock for sale Stafford's Barred Rocks Are winners under leading judges. Get our prices before buying elsewhere. C. P. STAFFORD, LA MOILLE, ILL. ^ANSDKN^ S. C. REDS. Have'wJiTmorT prizes overall competitors in the largest show^ in the South including the Jamestown Exposi- tion than any 3 of the next most promin.nt breeders combined. Noted for their perfect type and rich clean red color. Eggs from best pens $10. Two sets $15. .iXjSrSiiZ3^S3'JL0^^!!Xi^i^IlS}^^^^^^ Tenn. S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS Exclusively, W^on 1st hen and 2nd cock at 111. State Show, 1911. Get our prices on birds to improve your flock. Ben Eilers, Gordon Ave.. Peoria, 111. Ideal Poultry Yards For sale, 1 year old S. C. White Leghorn hens at $1.25 each. Fine lot of young cockerels at $1 each if taken soon. Edward Wagner. Rte 1 . McConnell. 111. lit > rSKcTCv 1 1 ; U Mij.-s Wmners of 3rd pen at National Red Show Topeka. Kan.. Jan.. 1911. best pen by Kansas exhibitor, and many other prizes at diflFerent shows. Eggs $5. $3 and $1 per 15. Also prize winning Columbian Wyandotte Eggs $2 per 15. Mating list of both breeds free. A. D. Williams. Box 58 Minncola. Kan F. W. Van Sant "''™'"" ''J=8'"?7 .. Specialist Breeder of "Blue Ribbon" Single Comb Brown Leghorns, Stock and eggs for sale. Send for circular. 5402 Harriet Ave, Minneapolis. Minn. Columbian Wyandotte Sale A few well marked, early hatched cockerels at $3 to $5 each Direct from N. Y. State Fair first prize winners. Must have the room, first come first choice H. W. POLGREEN. ALBANY. N. Y. Collins S. C. White LEGHORNS P"|.'e's laying at 4 months and 20 days. Broilers •1/2 lbs. at 10 weeks. Records 265 to 296 f M» per hen. Show quality. 5 first on 5 ex- hibit*. Choicecockerel8%2. $3 and $5. Eggs ll.jo for I? 5t for ?o. 5^ f"r 4^. 56 for 100. $' G T O N S S.C. Buff & Black CHAMPION Blood Breeders. mated trios and pens, must please or return at once at my expense. This and my II live ckicka per sitting proposition, are my plcaaure, and your protection. .... S. Lutlrell. Route F.. Waverly, III. "None better East or "West. Every bird in yards a ahow bird. Of entire crop of birds laatyear. only two scored below 90. Most •core much better, up to 95 >2. Some good cockerels yet forsale. Eggs fif stock in season. Member American Light Brahnia Club. T. Ed»on : : Scha1ler._Iowa MY' s: C.BOPf LfcOnOROiS Are the best egg machines on earth. Bred for eggs for 1 3 years and shown for lat time N.Y. State Fair Sept. 1909, Ist and 2nd pens, and have won where ever shown. 1st and 4th hen, 4th cock Buffalo 1911. Orders bookec for eggs and satisfaction guaranteed. E. C._GILBERT. Jflv- TULLY._W.I.^ WHITE ORPINGTONS A few choice cockerels and pullets left, good enough to win. FOR SALE CHEAP. WRITE S. D. FXKLER, ASHTABULA, 0. S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS Of highest utility and exhibition quality. 150 of this years breeders for sale at a bargain. Write us your wants. Wc guarantee aatis- ^"CLINTON FALLS POULTRY FARMS R. Clinton Falls. Minn. Barred Cuckoo Wyandottes Shape and Comb of Wyandottrs. Barred like a Ply- h Rock, large size. A Bird of Beauty. Great mout layers. Winners at ._^^.„ Madison Square Garden Ring- let Barred Plymouth Rocks. Have bred wmners for ten years. E. L. Gri«el. Prop WILHELMINA POULTRY FARM Morcanville. N. J. SILVER AND WHITE WYANDOTTES Winners, New York. Palace, Pittsburg, McKeesport, Butler, and Kittanning. PHtsburg, 1912, Silver winnings; 1st, ZA, and 3d cocks; 1st, 2d cockerels; 1st, 2d hens; iBt, 2d pullets; 2d pen. Silver cup best display. Mating list and winnings on application. Egg orders booked now. Peter Graflf. 3rd, Box A, Worthington, Pa. POULTRY FANCIER Blue Ribbon Buff Plymouth Rocks \ Eggs from my ■winners at Philadelphia. Pa., Columbus. Akron. Canton. Wooster and Youngsto'wn. O. Send for mating list KARL MICHENER. Orrville. O., Dept. F. Life member American Poultry Association Member Buff Plymouth Rock Club. II :n: 'H A< •NAS Are among the best in the United States. They have the quality, vigor, size and markings. They will win anywhere. They arc the best of layers and prettiest of birds. No stock. Eggs from exhibition matings, 5?.oo per IJ. From utility stock, Jr. 50 per Is. Write for circular. GEO. WARNER. Bushnell. 111. ROSE COMB REDS ^ Do you "want to ^^'in at next fall shoNvs? I guarantee chicks hatched from my best pens to produce prize winners. My Reds are red, free from smut. Eggs $1.50 to $3 per 15. Baby chicks 1 5 cents each. ARTHUR CHASE. Preston^ Min_n^ BARRED PLY. ROCKS CANTON, ILL. W. H. SHAW Big Bargains, Almost Giving Away Partridge and Buff Wyandotte* bred from N. Y.. Boston and Chciago Winners. Pens of Partridge at 17.50, $10 and $15 each. Write for description, and if you want eggs ask how to get regular $5 eggs for $1 per setting. W. J. Coffin ftf Son. Fairmont. Minn. SUNSET REDS &"^omb Show quality, line bred and with a family history. Cocks and cockerels at special prices to quick buyers. Eggs from matings. sure to produce high class snow^ birds. J. OUINCY ADAMS - COSHOCTON, OHIO '«'*V ■> Z'^'N/"^'^ ' ^b^>/>^» Buff and Black Orpingtons About 300 young and year old birds to sell in the next two months. Some extra fine show specimens. We guarantee wtisfaction. W. L. YATES. BUTLER. IND. 5 pens of selected birds from 6 y"" «/ ""3 fuimating. Extra laying strain. E««" *^^^" per 15. Scotch collies sired by imported Southport Supremacy. Puppies for sale. Uncroft Kennels and PnuUryFarm Box 58 • • •• Sh-eui^hyryi, N . 40 Varieties Fancy Poultry Geese, Ducks. Turkeys. Guineas. Pigeons, Pheasants, Pea-Fowls and Rat Dogs. Incubators. Brooders and Poultry Supplies. Stock 6f Eggs cheap. New 60 page cat. 4 cts. r J. Dimann. Farrrinnion. Minn. PHILLIPS' S. C. BLACK MINORCAS Noted for shape, size and color bred from the best blood obtainable and winners at the leading shows. Write for prices and tun particulars. ,,. _ 'j^^* THOS. H. PHILUPS State Vice President. S. C. B. Minorca* Club. Dover. N. J. BUFF ROCK SALE Cockerels $2 to $5 each, pullets $1.50 to $3 each. Bred from Philadelphia. Allentown Af Scranton 'winners. Satisfaction guaranteed, Chas. J. Kremer. Souderton. Pa. Kissinger's S.C.R.I.Reds CJ^^. Cockcrela for iale. Eggs from a few of the beat matings in the central Weat. Write for mating list. Life member American Poultry Association. American R. L Red Club. Ioi*r» Branch. U. S. C. R. L Club. JOHN KISSINGER GRCENFIELO. IOWA Champion Barred Rocks Winners of the North Ametican Cup for best pen of birds in the Show, 51 pens competing, Philadelphia, lyio. Fine show stock and breeders for sale. Top Notch Farms. Box 12, Water MiU.N.Y. JONES S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS Winners for years at Amerieas leitflDO shews Three grand matings. that are aure to produce C winners for any competition. Eggf $3 and C as per 15. Free Mating List. ^ B. f . Jones. R. 3. Hnx 1 1 , Naryvilie, Ma. i WATSON'S R. C. B. MINORCAS Are winners among the world's best. Catalog free. Norman H. Watson. R 6. Mystic. la. <, BED ROCK STRAIN OF S. C. W. LEGHORNS Are noted for their good laying, large size, pure white and show winning qualities. Send for cir- cular with price on stock and list of show winnings its free. We have no other breed. C C. Foster, Prot R 1_, Box incy, Mich. COLIMBIAN PLYMOITM ROCKS. Prizewinnine stock bred to conform to the new Standard. Several fine cockerels for sale. I also have Barred Plymouth Rocks and S. C. While Lttkaras bred from leading strains with enviable show record of their own. Send for matine list. G. W. Garlock, Box 5. Ft. AUdnsan. Wis. Oak. Lawn Strain of SILVER WYANDOTTES MADISON SQUARE GARDEN STOCK CHAMPIONS EGGS OAK LAWN FARM NYACK, N.Y. Bennett's Red Pyle Games I have won all Firsts at Madison Sq. Garden. Boston. Chicago. Buffalo and Pittsburg in lart two years. Will ahip eggs from February 20 at $5.00 per 15. HENRY BENNETT BROWN. W. arKSfingTaricfles l^Ji^ti^is. Write me what you want. Have some fine surplus stock. Eggs of all varieties stronirly fertile J2 per 15. Incubator Eggs 58,Per 100. Write for prices on baby Chicks. Prices rea- sonable, quality the best, satisfaction ^uar. BRADFORD. ** Crystal'* White Orpingtons "The ever white kind." Some excellent breed- ing cockerels, mated pens and trioa* Glen F. Richards. - Le Grand. Iowa. POULTRY JUDGE. R. C. R. I. REDS ' *■ " "'^ Scranton. Iowa \ox "noFTZGErTpARTrTdGE ROCKS PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 12 COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES Winners of Blue. Three First, two .seronds. one third, six entries at Beaver. Pa. Correct larin? and superb form. (Jreat hiyers. They ure real Columl)ian Wyandottes. Eggs, I."). $1.50 and .$'J..'j(). Sit down and write. .Menil)er .N'at. Col. AVynd. Chil). ('. K. M<(;K()R(;K. Corapolis, Pa. HARRY BLEAM'S WHITE ROCKS I' U Fishel. direct, 12 firsts, 1 second and special, Buck's County Agricultural So- ciety. 1910; 3 firsts, 1 second. Farmer's Piciiii-. Quakertown, Pa., 1910; 1st and '.Ul pullet and special. North Penn. Poultry Show. Quakertown, Pa., 191'J. All stock heji-hatched and free-range raised. Satis- faction guaranteed. Book your orders for eggs now. Harry Bleam. R D 1, Richland Center, Pa. SILVER CAMPINES My iiwn importation from the best breeders in England. Partridge Plymouth Rocks; prize winning stock. Stock and Eggs. M. Harvey Ivins, Box 2. Langhorne, Pa. BANTAMS -Ml varieties. ;it New Yo Hairt'rstown. ners of 18 time I will for sale. 521 S. 5th. Leading blue ribbon v.'inners rk. London, Ont, Allentown, T..ancaster, Scranton. Win- Silver Cups. For the first sell etrgs this season. Stock M.^ B. BICKEL, St, Allentown, Pa. MEADOW LAWN POULTRY FARM Bradley strain Barred Rocks e.xclusively. Blue ribbon winners at North Penn. Sh<»w, 191*2: matings of superior quality. Eggs $1.50. $2 and $3. Stock for sale. D. N. STERNER. R 3, Richland Center. Pa. FOUR LEADERS Barred White Partridge and Columbian Rocks. Winners at Hagerstown, Baltimore. • Wiihhington. etc. Stock and eggs for sale. Prices reasonable. «;E(). SCHRADE. SYKESVn.LE, MD. WHITE SATIN STRAIN WHITE WYANDOTTES Victors at the great Youngstown. O.. 1911 show. Four choice pens mated for this season's trade and every pen headed by a First prize male. Typical in shape and as white as snow. Eggs, $5 per 15 E. M. Sutton, Inglis Ave., Youngstown, O. WHITE WYANDOTTES Blue Ribbon winners at Philadelphia. 1911. They liave been winning right along at Baltimore. E.xeeptionally 'strong matings for 1912. Good cockerels, $3 and up. Eggs, $2, $3. and $5. J. J. FARRELL, HALETH0RPE,MD. McMAHAN'S STRAIN OF WHITE WYANDOT! ES WHITE HOLLAND TURKEYS White Wyandotte eggs No. 1, $5; No. 2, $3 per setting. Utility eggs, $1.50 per 13. Turkey eggs, $5 per 11. At Sunbury, 1912, won 5th cock, 3d hen, 3d pen. POTTS GROVE. PENN. POULTRY FANCIER SILVER CAMPINES IMPORTED BELGIUM ^'Tie.l/.V FAMOUS FOR EGGS. E. STANLEY BETTERLY, Wilkes-Barre, Pt Mill. Breeder, Importer and E.^hibitor, 1< 'gg.^ in season. Stock for sale. RIGBY'S WHITE ROCKS Best obtainable. My 1912 inatiiiijs air excellent shape, large size, good bou", viirorous and absolutely white. Evervdii." tit for the show room. Mated to produie winners. Eggs. $1.50 and $2 per !.'>. Fertility guaranteed GEO. P. RIGBY, Mendenhall, Pa MAMMOTH IMPERIAL PEKIN DUCKS Blue Ribbon winners at Baltimore anl all specials. A fine lot of stock for salf. Es:?s, $1 per 11. $8 per 100. .$-:5--l- cockerel, l-*J-3-4 pullet. Scrantnn. 4 cockerel. s 2 pullets. P^ggs. $12 to .$.'> SAMUEL G. WEAVER. Terr.- Hill. I'm. Mark Your Chicks It is the only way you can tell the birds bred from different matings. Petty's Punch is one of the best on the market. You can't get along without one. Price 25 cents or sent free to any one sending us two subscrib- ers at our regular rate of 25 cents per .year. Poultry Fancier, Sellersville, Penna. RHODE ISUND REDS How to Breed and Judge Them By TllEQ. 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POULTRY FANCIER, SELLERSVILLE, PA. yi;^^;^£;^^7^7^?£;j;^^>^'^7^^7J^,^^^y'^'^^^^^^^^'^^^^^ 4f Do You Know How Anxious I Am To Please You? Do You Know How Well Fixed to do so ? I have hundreds upon hundreds of the choicest specimens I ever had to fill your orders. This has been a great year to produce good ones, bring out all that is in them. They are in the best of condition. Buy early, get your pick, avoid wintering cost. There are three reasons why you should let me talk it over with you. 1. My policy of doing all I possibly can to please you. 2. My birds are not "back-lotters", weak and no good. They are strictly farm raised, on Separate Farms. 3. My policy of a fair margin, relying upon many sales for my profits. In conclusion, let me ask of you, if you were to come upon^a likely looking chicken, say in some woods, would you place an exorbitant value upon it? Then let's not let repetition of catch words, "poo-bah", etc., dazzle us. Keep our feet on the earth. I offer — White Orpingtons Buff Orpington* Barred Rocks White Rocks Part. Rocks Silver Wyandottes Golden Wyandottes White Wyandottes Part. Wyandottes Rhode Island Reds Light Brahmas Buff Cochins Part. Cochins Black Langshans White Langshans White Leghorns Buff Leghorns Brown Leghorns Black Minorcas Anconas White Minorcas Polish Pea Fowls Dark Cornish S. S. Hamburgs Houdans Mottled Javas White. Buff and Bronze Turkeys Pearl and White Guineas Pekin, Rouen, Indian Runner and Muscovy Ducks Toulouse, Embden and Chinese Geese Tell me what it is you want W. L. HORNXJNG Rural Route 9, Greenburgf, Ind. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 16 POULTRY FANCIER A Genuine Rupture Cure Sent on Trial to Prove it Don't Wear a Truss Any Longer After Thirty Year's Experience I Have Produced an Appliance for Men, Women and Children that Actually Cures Rupture. If you have tried most everytliing else, come to me. ^\ iiere others fail is where I have my neatest success. Send attached coupon to-day and I will send you free my illustrat.'d book on Rupture and its cure showing; my Appliance and giving you prices and names i)t' many pe(»ple who ' " ' wi're cured. It i.^ instant relief HciUfinl'ci-. T use no salves, no havce tried it and when all others fail harness, no lies. I send on trial You are the judu'" lustrated book and siastic as niy vou can also ro prove what I and once haviiij read it you will hundred.s of patients read. fill out free and mail to-day. It's well worth you try my .Vppliance or not. sa.v IS true. >( ell my il- be as entlui- whose lettiTs coupon hehtw Yonr time wlu'tlu-r Pennsylvania Man Thankful Mr. C. F. Brooks, Marshall, Mich. Dear Sir.- — Pcjrhaps it will interest you to know that I have been ruptured si.K years and have always had trouble with it till I ;,'ot your xVppliance. It is very easy to wear, fits neat and snug, and is not in the way at any time, day or night. In fact. at times I did not know I had it on- it just adapted itself to the shape of tiie body and seemed to be a part of the body, as it clung to the spot no matter what position it was in. It would be a veritable God-send to the unfor- tunate who suflfer from rupture if all could procure the Brooks Rupture Appliance and wear it. They would certainly never regret it. My rupture is now all healed up and nothing ever did it but your Appliance. Whenever the op- portunity presents itself I will say a good word for your Appliance, and also the honorable way in which you deal with ruptured people. It is a pleasure to recommend a good thing among yonr friends or strangers. I am, Yours verv sincerelv. .JAMES A. BRITTON. 80 Spring St., Bethlehem, Pa. Tke above is C E Brooks, inventor bt'fn ''liriK/ nthfl.s fnr nrti Recommend From Texas Famer Brooks Rupture Appliance Co.. Marshall, Mich. Gentlemen — I feel it my duty to let you, and also all people aflli<'ted as I was, know what your Appliance has done for me. I have been ruptured for many years and have worn many different trusses, but never got any relief until I got your Appliance. I put it on last November, Out had very little faith in it, but must say I am now cured. I have laid it away — have had it oflF for two weeks and doing all kinds of farm work with ease. While I was wearing it, I had lagnppe and cnughe-;, ---^^s tnd looked Tfosely into .1,.- ^,^;:"e;;r.l;::•el'\;y^.'l.r1^3econd t^^ :;:i, ^';^„,'s!'.r;a;'ive"-:n.f' eS.,.?io&'Sken ^an,ner^.o glow with enthuMasm. Oklahoma, July 12, 1909. ', ';;-"'„r'%ir,tvi!r f'ha^^"Ern5re1- ,o!ir^"„'.l,lr br^t and they are "" „/\Y"^;,_,.;',a V^^^^e Orpingtons are the best. :i',',?,, '":;?;. X'«°rs.''To'2a^'ut''.''nd .he-y "kre the he..,h,est l.irds I have ever kept. Minnesota, July 12. 1909. , • '•r'^-l!',h'-^'^m%'ra,men.''t"M'"KX'?s.raL.°'" Th7wl -.„,';^rt;d ^.V/crrn '.'p m „.f t i,, '.^%ens h^ purehas. ing a few more pullets from h,m. Qhio.Juiv 12. 1909. 1 . .^n\ncr nf esrcs from Mr. Ernest KellerstrasB. I ha'rseen v v Ine' birls flZ them; all strong large f ,1 f»,ww I have one pullet from this lot that $50 w;:ul!l\.ot'buy. I'alsS have thirty more eggs that wdl come ^'%"^fi^:dTr'-Kellerstrass a very fi-J-t'^hau'^rec^lT aS do business— prompt and square, and he Rhall receive order again next season from me. ^.^^^^^.^ f^-,y i2, 1909. T ».n„Pht 15 eccs of Mr. Kellerstrass. The chicks were TAKE »50,oi FOB. So you see I think I «m^.»^- ahead "" "'" '•'■''' Pennsylvania, July' 4, 1909 - I bought two settings ot J,,^Jro^ Ernest Kellerscrass hi:.rr^iJri 'preS t-fy-a/e; but h^, grown they^ ha.e '^o^oi "K 'V; dTaJfnVs'-wlt'r Mr!" Kellerstrass have been very satisfactory. Nebraska, July 14, 1909 , ♦♦■«„ nf T^ eees from Mr. Kellerstrass, hatch- I bought a setting of ^^ JSS^ thp 15 eces All are healthy, iug and r£--g,^.^^i"-^p^?t' ?o do lome^^showing with them vigorous birds and 1 expeci lu uu ^ ^ ^ this fall and winter. Indiana, July 12, 1909. I bought eggs from tne Kelle-txass Farm and the chicks hatched from these eggs are chicks in^eed^ Orpingtons, I think As to the vigor of the Cr>stal y^nne p b^ ^^.^ ^^^^^^ they are unsurpassed, as 1 /^^Jf P^^JJ f^om them last sea- by the birds from the eggs I P"\^,J^'*AliJ'^° The Kellerstrass sJn, 1908-about 95 per ^r^J^_«-^/„^^^^th me. they have Farm has always done the square tning imiu .^ ^ ^ my best wishes. Washington. July 12. 1909. I purchased eggs from .^^r. Kellerstrass J^^^e^^^^^^^^^i^ hatched from these eggs jere ve^^^/^^f ana^^ B^^^^^^^, was never my lot i," ^'^'^/^.^^Js I am more than proud ;;} te;Y"a^d-L?r wrsU3'„U.e- .,-„„-mmer that ^I l-l.'^/l.r ore^S tts^fominrwiuter and ejj-ect to win some ribbons. j^^^^ j^jy 17, 1999. .„i. rhre'hio^fMSd'^/rom-Ee ^VT,^^.:'^^ money's worth. 1 am verj iuul ». ^ ^ ^ dealings I had with him. Pennsylvania. Julv 20. 1909 .♦;„„ rxt PtrpK from Mr. Kellerstrass. 1 lainly been square with me in ^^'^i^^^^^J.'^^'crystal White Or- very successful year al^ around ^^th «y^^^^ry ^^^ ^^^^ ^^ pingtons. raising 200 b ros auu bu ^ ^ ^ eggs besides from ten pullets. Georgia, July 21. 1909. -————————""■"■— ■^""""■■"■■"■'^■'~~"'""" 1. !_• • I mnA VOU will »ee more succewful breeder* LV.S.Vi?sSST«TsV?ift-7™T'S"S^^^^^ bred Keller.tra.. Farm will breed them If you want to know more ao , for free catalog. -^— — ^— — — — *— '"'™''— ""**" Kellerstrass Poultry Farm. 9166 Westport Road. Kansas City. Missouri PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 18 POULTRY FANCIER "l^i I Bl?EDS(IWNfDBY WnCIOT J^IIOHT/ riR5rTOECHI(AG"I^<^i; - ' wcrsowra) BYVrfLllRY BRIGHT' WALTHfln'm:)!>- ??v:i^.>f-„ '^<^'w. 't t Wmfm "'"-^/^• _ mVADEft'' ■ -. rmST fRlZE CHICAGO I9t>i4.. m 3] V 4 I Vol. XVII. ALLENTOWN, PA.. FEBRUARY 1912 No. 2 Fertility— How to Produce It. The season of incul)ation is at hand. It is the early (hicks that make the fine show birds and the good layers. Every year we have planned to get the broody hens and incubators at work in January and February. Most every year we have failed in our plans. Let's make good this season. We can't get the first hatch off too early. But some fancier will tell you that you cannot get fertile eggs so early in the season. I grant that it is no fool's job to give the fowls such care and feed as will produce in the eggs the germs that by incubation turn out into those beau- tiful little chicks. We have to have knowledge along the line of care and feeding. , We acquire such knowl- edge by experience. After some years spent in en- deavoring to produce fertile eggs I have been able during the last few seasons to keep my fowls in such condition that on ^^% testing occasions disappoint- ment was not my lot. In this article I shall try to relate some of my experiences together with the facts which I have discovered. HEALTHY BREEDERS In the first place the birds in our breeding pens must be healthy. They must be free from disease. Both male and females should be in perfect health. Any fancier can tell by close observance whether or not a bird is in good health. If your birds are active you need not worry. If you discover a bird that is always standing around with no ambition or activity you want to take such a bird from your breeding pen. Take especial notice of your male bird. See that he 18 full of life. That he pays close attention to his mates. Get a bird that will raise a rumpus if you go into the pen and pick up a hen and you will have a male that will make a grand breeder and one that will produce fertile eggs. It may seem hard to take several of your best females from the breeding pen because they are off in health. You might just .is well do it. They will produce no live germs. They are taking up the room of birds that are healthy and would pro- By AUSTIN W. CARPENTER. duce fertility. Only last season I let personal admi- ration for a particular male bird over ride good judg- ment. I did it to my sorrow. I had a first prize cockerel that was as good a Polish as ever stood on legs. He had fine type and perfect body color. He caught cold on his show tour and came home out of condition. By close attention I kept the cold from developing into roup. For two weeks 1 treated the bird and thought that I had a complete cure. I could not give up the idea of using him as a breeder. When I put him back into the pen after a two weeks* stay in the hospital I observed that he w^as not as active as he should be. He improved and I finally decided to give him a trial. I placed seventy five eggs from his mating under incubation and hatched only fifteen chicks. It was an expensive experiment foi chicks were worth their weight in gold. You can bet I won't let experience over ride hobby again. EXERCISE Your breeders must have exercise. If they stand around under roosts and back of nest boxes you won't get any fertility. Fowls must have exercise as well as other animals. Keep a deep litter on your floors. Cover your grain with the litter when same is fed. Your birds will work their heads off to get it. This stirring about is just what they need. Place your green food and meat where they will have to jump to reach it. There are many patent exercisers that are valuable. Above all keep the birds on the move. It will keep them from getting fat and will produce vigor that is essential to fertility. -. . I have found that birds that have the opportunity of working on a dirt floor are apt to produce more fertility in eggs than those w^hich do not get this opportunity. They will dig the earth floor and roll in the dry earth. It gives exercise and is more. like the conditions of summer when fowls are on ground in their yards. Eggs always hatch better after birds get out in parks in the spring. ••..• PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 20 POULTRY FANCIER » FEEDING In producing fertility one of the most important features is proper feeding. In the use of grains 1 have made few experiments. I found that wheat in the morning ; oats at noon and corn at night ga\ e the most eggs. With this ration I have been very success- ful in getting good fertiltiy and conse.iuently have stuck to this method of grain feeding. I feed only dry mash but can see no good reason why wet mash should injure the possibilities of producing live germs. Green food must be given breeders. I believe cab- bage is a poor food for breeding season. Last season I had cabbage on one farm and mangle beets on tiie other. The birds that were fed cabbage did not pro- duce as fertile eggs as those which were fed the beets. [ could think of no other reason for the poor testing of the eggs excepting the cabbage. I substituted beets for the cabbage and the fertility increased. To make sure I mated up two pens purposely for an ex- periment along this line. To one pen I fed cabbage. To the other I fed beets. To the third I gave sprouted oats. After feeding for ten days I began saving eggs for incubation. The birds in each pen were of the same variety. They were cared for in the same man- ner excepting the feeding of green food. This was the result. The pen fed beets produced the greater percent of fertile eggs. The pen fed sprouted oai L J were second, while the pen fed cabbage fell shaino- fully behind. Meat of some kind must be given the breeders. Fresh meat and fresh ground bone are the very best of feeds to produce fertility. Dried beef scraps while not as good, will aid much in getting fertile eggs. Above all don't permit your breeders to get too fat. You won 't get fertile eggs if you do. In conclusion, let me say that many a fertile geriii is killed in the handling of the eggs. Many times we blame the birds in the breeding pen when as a matter of fact we are at fault in the treatment of the eggs. Gather eggs frequently. Don't let them chill. Keep them in a room where the temperature is even. Do not keep too warm. If eggs are kept any length of time before being placed in incubator turn them at least once every two days. See that no oil or grease.' touches the eggs. Here's hoping that these few suggestions may be of service to those who take the time to peruse this article. Egg testing time is upon us. By using judgment and reason in caring for our fowls we may save many disappointments and some profanity. Remember that New Year's resolution. Prepare now to avoid breaking it on the sixth day of incu- bation. Interior viw Pf the Baltimore Show, admittedly the best exhibition hall in America. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL POULTRY FANCIER 21 ._^- . .^ ^J^'^ =AT N ADl son SQUARE: CiARD&H. V- i.;- "1?--^C"*, """NEW YORK, I^10-I9I I ^ EB.THor^P-SON AmBNIA.NY. 22 POULTRY FANCIER ORPINGTONvS By G. J. May Having been asked by the Editor of this paper to write an article on Orpingtons, I take pleasure w doing so, as I have bred them now for a number oi vears As to their origin this has so often been ex- plained, so I will pass this over only saying thac knowing the originator as I did, I feel sure he nev^er even had the slightest idea that they ever would be- come in America the most valued breed, ihis, oi course will be admitted by all. What is most grati- fving to me is the fact that the Orpington won her breed Buffs is a very easy matter; no, iioi at all, for it requires a great amount of patience and study to produce good even specimens. In mating Buffs, I tind the best way is to choose your females that match the color of the breast of the male, not in any case using extremes. Then to produce any like decent stock you must have size on the female side, as this is where you get the size from. I never mind even an eight pound bird if he has type and even surface **"• ■4'. • '*.» • "' *<&' Residence Aldrich Poultry Farm, Columbus, 0. way into the heart of every lover of good birds, on her merits alone, as one has to remember that the general idea was that their white skin and legs would never be overlooked. But it is a case of giv- ing honor where it is due, the result obfained in all lands having proved over and over again that sl.e can and will hold her own with any breed especially through the winter months, for this is when she lays the most eggs. I have bred and shown all three color, and above all a well set comb and bright red eye. Black Orphingtons are among the most attractive specimens in the chicken world as no breed can e(iual^ them for massiveness and, if good specimens, their' deep green sheen when seen in the sun has a most brilliant contrast to the green grass or even to a gravel pen. The hardest point to deal with is their tendency to produce barring across their feathers, in Conditioning, Laying and Brooding House. Aldrich Poultry Farm, Columbus, O. Under conditioning house is incubator cellar and room and pumping plant, etc. colors so will just make a few remarks that I hop-^ may be useful to some of your readers. Buff Orpington was one of my first loves and stiU is a great favorite of mine. The buff, from her color alone, has a great facination for all lovers of nice chickens, but I (Jp not wish any one to imagine to fact, very few are quite free from it. But^this can be bred out with consistent care and selection. Never mate a deep green sheen male with females that have any sheen at all if possible; the moi'e dull in color the better, so that they are black to the skin. White Orphingtons are the most sought after of POULTRY FANCIER f^< •* ^-1 M breeds at the present moment and to any one v.^ i« R believer in numbers, look up the number ot wWte Orpl ngtons that have been shown this wmter V qt Louis Chicago, New York and Baltimore and vou win be greatly Surprised, as in several cases they have been the largest class in the show and by all Sfl the most Valuable, for it is no uncommon t^iS^to be asked $1000 or $500 for a male bird of Ebreed and not only this, but Pl/nty are prepared fnDBV this amount for a winner of a Blue atone If the large shows, and up to $500 for a female. This nlaWy shows which way the wind blo^vs and my ad- vLe s to ai.v one taking up the chicken business, start with Orpingtons, whatever color you most pi-e- fer and you will never regret it. If you wiU only write to some good reliable firm and say what you are prepared to pay and then leave the entire matter in their hands, for we all like to feel that our customers trust us, and then it is up to us to "make good. In conclusion, I will say, I advise in all cases buy the very best you can afford as a good start is half th^ ^^"''- GEO. J. MAY. Manager Aldrich Poultry Farm, Columbus, Ohio. Knowledge is Necessary With Poultry There is a bisr ditferenee between opinion and knowledge in poultry raising either for pleasure or profit but how many of us readers realize the lact? We all think that our birds are the best and our houses are the only ones that are practical, still we cannot see why our chickens do not do better as wo feed them regular and with all kinds of feed. \\ e think they get the best of care and often go so far as it takes a long time for the owner to find of^'^ J^>«: take especially when he has not practical kno^ledg« of such work. To those that are interested in start^ in- up a poultry farm it is always best for them to visit Lv^-al Practkal Poultry Farms that are proht- ahle poultry farms and that have been in b'isiness foi vears. Let the owner give you some advice, and don t "tell him liow you are going to do, but let him tell > ou the way he made a success, as he has been up against the rocks and you are about to strike them unless you . iiave the knowledge of success. Just a short time ago the writer was very much interested in a large new poultry farm just being iluiit and as the owner was a well known millionaire it made no difference how much he spent, but the ideas he had as to raising chickens were somewhat inter- esting to anv one that has been up against it. Alter S new poultryman had visited several poultry farms he had an idea that he was going to improve on all e ever saw. His great idea was that he had the price o put up just the things that the other practical poultrymen could not afford. So to start right m his opinion he would employ a good architect to draw up plans for a brooding house and laying houses, to be put up as soon as possible, and after all is compelte 10 say thcv get the best of care, still our chickens are not as profitable as they should be and after looumg over the amount of feed ihat is fed every year and what eggs are sold we find that the chickens are not profitable. Still we claim in many cases it is the own- er's mistake, as he lins his opinion as how to do things and not the practical knowledge. When it comes down to make profit from poultry it is ii l.usiiu'ss that is not learned in a week or a month, but it must be handled like all other busi- nesses. Use all care in making every move count : cut down on all unneccessary labor and other expenses; let the chickens work ; they have plenty of time ; use good common sense with your work and there is with- out a doubt i)rofit in poultry raising. JIany a mistake was made in starting a poultry farm and the start will almost say whether it is to be a success or not ; for when one does not start right R. C. White Leghorn, 2nd Chicago 1910 earned and bred:by ' Edward L. Beach, Lincoln, 111. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 24 POULTRY FANCIER he will get a poultryman to manage the new poultry farm. So finally when the buildings were completed or about ready he looked about for a poultryman and after advertising in a local daily paper for a poultry- man, he selected one who was a very cheap man, and in his mind any one that knew how to hatch chicks in incubators would do, but to be sure he was on the road for success he visited a practical poultry farm that has been in business for years to purchase some stock ripsi Cock ^_ Graml CiMihal P.iUhc ^*'- He asked about what he could get a manager for, that would take charge of his new plant. This is a ques- tion not easily answered, but to please the new buyer it was short but true to say that the best man was the cheapest. After nearly six months had passed it was very in- teresting to see the new poultry plant and sorry to say it was most anything but a success. After lookinjr into the matter very carefully we found that the own- er believed that any one could raise poultry and that a cheap man with little experience would be just as good as a high priced man who has made a success ot the business for years; but he will now claim a differ- ent story, as not quite one year had passed when he advertised for a practical poultryman who could make a success of the poultry business, and no other to ap- ply. And from the replies received one would think it was easy to get managers for his new large plant, and in this case wages was not considered. II«^ was willing to give the price asked for, if success was guaranteed ; but after his new poultry plant was vis- ited by several poultrymen who are well known, the}* did not make any offer to manage it and guaratitee success. Finally he decided to ask why and what was wrong that he could not guarantee a success. "Not to hurt your feelings," said one of the poultrymen who was looking after the position, >^1 will ?ay tiiat your plant is not a practical phice and I do not believe it can ever be made a success under the present condi- tions, and if you will allow me to saw further, I will say it looks like a place that was laid out by someone that was trying to see how much could make the plant cost, or by someone that has never raised a chicken, and it is about the most unpractical plant that I have ever visited ; and my advice to you would be to re- model your buildings ; until you do there is little hope for success on your place." '* Well," said the owner ••I was under the impression that I had an "ideal plant. ' ' That is the difference between Knowledge and Opinion. JOHN J. RITZ. Langhorne, Pa Charles .\I. Weiken, Littlestown. Pa., a live wire from Soullurn Pennsylvania. POULTRY FANCIER 25 ■■,^ t THE FANCIER We quote the following paragraph from the cata- log of an eastern firm making a business of selling poultry feed and poultry appliances. — "We have been there; we have won the ribbons, and sold the high priced birds, but take it from us, there is nothing in it. It is the good market biddy that has no frills, fancy skirts or shirt waists, that pays the grocery bills and the mortgage." As there is not one out of a hundred of the people who keep a flock of hens that are real poultry fan- ciers, the advice is probably good for the man who gives it, and also to the general run of people who read it, but it is better to tell the truth than to use other means of impressing the rank and file of poultry raisers in this country. We cannot all belong to th*- poultry fancy; some of us must produce eggs ami stock for commercial purposes. There is a good prout in either line if properly handled. If there were noth- ing in the fancy poultry business, many of the fan- ciers who are now doing business would have been for gotten years ago. Most of the advertisers in the poul- try press who have outgro^^^l their infancy, are doing l>usiness at a nice profit. There was never a brighter outlook for fancy high-class stock than at the present time. Eevery year the demand for high-class specimens in nearly every variety increases. Every year, the prices for high-class birds advance. There is room for more real poultry fanciers. There always will be I'oom. There is a market for high-class birds at an advanced price and there always will be. As long as there remains in the human family a love for the beautiful in nature and animal and bird lit'c, there will be specialists in this branch, whose life's work will be the improvement in plant life, the propogation of new varieties, and the perfection of quality, shape, size, color, etc; there will be spe- cialists whose desire and purpose shall be to increase the size, perfect the shape and color, establish and perpetuate greater uniformity in size, shape and color and improve the efficiency and productiveness of ani- mals and birds. The future of the poultry business rests with this class of men, the poultry fanciers. Whenever you find a man who is making a profit out of poultry keeping, 1 am sure you will find a man who is inter- ested in the above things. You will find a man who keeps one variety and nine chances out of ten it is a variety that is strictly thoroughbred and descended from the flock of a fancier of note. Perhaps not direct- ly, but indirectly, tlie fiock carries the blood lines of some great breeder. Did you ever hear of a race horse that was wholly the outcome of indiscriminate breed- ing? Did you ever hear of a cow with a great milk record that did not trace her pedigree back to some known producer of note, either on one side or the other, or both sides/ No. Every prize winner, every exceptional producer is either directly or indirectly the outcome of the efforts of some fancier or special- ist. Some twenty years ago, one could drive through the country for miles and miles and never see anything in the poultry line that showed exceptional size, shape or uniformity in shape and color. Now one finds the country full of fine looking flocks of poultry and when ever one sees such a flock, he can rest assured tl*.at the owner is in some degree a fancier and that his One of the laying houses on Aldrich Poultry Farm, Columbus, 0., where are raised some of the best White Orpringtons in America. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 26 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER 27 flock is a paying proposition. What is the cause oP the present interest in poultry throughout the coun- try? I will tell you. It is the poultry fancier, the poultry journal and the poultry show. The poultry business cannot get along without these three facto i v. and they cannot get along without each other. The poultry fancier of today is not puliuig any ''frills, fancy skirts, or shirtwaists/' on his flock of hens. He is breeding them along lines laid down b}' masterhand along lines that are not antagonistic to utility, but in line with efficiency and productiveness. The fancier must not, and I believe does not as a rule ignore egg production and market qualities. He must keep these in mind as well as perfection of type, size, and color when mating up his breeding pens. On the other hand, the market poultry man should not forget size, shape and color when mating up his flocks. as the uniformity of size, shape and color in his mai ket stock and in his market eggs, cuts quite a figure in the price received and it is going to cut a larger figure in the years to come. Lastly, I want to comment on the way poulti-y fan- ciers study to increase the efficiency of their flod<8 by careful feeding and proper care. Nearly always the fancier's flock is comfortably housed and carefc'uUv fed with a variety of carefully balanced feeds. He it is that tells the farmer how to feed to increase egg production, although the farmer does not always follow his advice. We are glad, indeed, that we caji claim a membership in this great family, the poultry fancier family, and that we are represented by a Jive and up-to-date journal, ^^ Poultry Fancier." E. M. LONG. LBGHORTsTS By W. W. KULP, Pottstown, Pa. I have been interested in farm life all my life, as my father was a farmer, and a successful one. Start- ing with almost nothing, he paid for considerable property in a short time. When he bought his first farm, he had no money w^hatever towards it, yet he was loaned all the money for it on a plain promisory note, with no security. That good name I have tried to keep, and it is one leg upon which my success stands. It is a blessing to be born of God fearing parents, and a greater blessing to live that same God fearing life. The second leg has been Brown Leghorns, and the Whites have been a good help, but my Brown sales have always been by far the largest. There has been a reason for that, too. PVom the first, back in 1884, I have bred Rocks, White Wyandottes, and Light Brahmas. They all have their place in the poultry world, but the active Leghorn, has always seemed to suit my conditions and tastes best. I have never asked such large prices for my goods, so had to handle more to make the same profit. Then the shorter season of growth is a great help to get the birds to a salable age, for one vvlio cannot handle so many chicks while winter lin- i .'!i gcrs. These conditions will fit many busy people and es- pecially women, who have other duties. Then again. Leghorns will thrive on less exact at- tention than is required by some of the larger breeds. The amount of feed for a hen is less. The feed for thirteen Rock hens will keep about twenty Leghorns. The Leghorns will lay from one and one-half to twice what the thirteen Rocks will lay on the same feed, but the greatest argument for the great worth of the Leghorn, is the great Leghorn farms springing up all over the land. There are other great farms, also, but I refer to commercial farms. I have spoken of cost of feeding Leghorns. At present prices of beef scrap, corn meal, bran, and middlings, with whole corn, and wheat, one dollar will feed just about an even two hundred and fifty hens or pullets, for one day. There is one flock of four hundred pullets, some five miles from me, producing about $125 a month in eggs. They may go to over $150 per month. The feed will cost $40, or between that and $50. This is a nice little start. Size of Leghorns : I have raised all kinds of quality and size. I have never had too many good ones, or too many large ones, but have had too many small ones. A pullet should weigh from three to four pounds. A four pound pullet is a beautiful bird, if built right. Three and one half is a good size. Cockerels, should weigh from four to six pounds. Four and one half, to five, are nice large birds. A three and one half pound pullet will weigh five pounds, when two years old and fully moulted. I have them heavier, but not many. When the Japanese were here they selected one hen that weighed six and one-fourth pounds. Hens of this size are apt to take on too much fat after they get to be three years old. Beauty: The present type of Leghorn is one of the most beautifully shaped fowls bred. I wish I had a cut of a bird I saw in the West Chester Show, in about 1895, and the present beautiful birds. The tail was almost against its head. It weighed about two and three-quarter pounds ; and as yet some folks say fanciers do nothing for the good of practical poultry. The hens and pullets I have shown and won on have been of the most practical type and great layers and the same can be said of most Leghorns shown. The rich red of the Browns, contrasting with the green black of the black sections of the body, make one of the most beautiful pictures in poultrydom. Red and white are also always beautiful, unless they are kept in small yards. Then Browns had bet- ter be chosen, if beauty is desired with usefulness. Another word about size of Leghorns. Since writ- ing the above I have seen a Single Comb Brown Leg- horn Cockerel, from one of the prominent winners and he is under four pounds. •^ ;t I saw three R. C. White Leghorn Cockerels, .ill un- der four pounds, and fully grown. Breeding and selling such stock does more to in- •nre the whole Leghorn business than anything else. A doctor in Reading, Penn., some three years ago l^oueht three settings of Bro^^^l Leghorn eggs, at $10 per setting They hatched weU and laid well, but ne would not keep them. They were too small, and the eggs were too small. There is no reason or no permanent profit in breed- ing small under-sized Leghorns at this late date. Sny one who does it hurts himself and most all the ot^.tjr breeders. Br THE WJlIT By H. S. BABCOCK. Great is advertising and its uses! But it takes something besides advertising to make a long and con- tinuous success as a poultry breeder. One must be able to produce something worth advertising. The birds, plus advertising, is success. The ''valued at" birds and their breeders are get- ting some hard knocks these days. It is so easy to value a bird at an enormous sum and so difficult to sell a bird at a much less sum, that some persons have chosen the "valued at'' as the line of least resistance, only to find that there is great resistance by the op- posing public. IP ^. 1 If one keeps the information to himself, the valu- ing of his birds at many hundreds or thousands of dollars is a harmless amusement, but, when he takes the public into his confidence, unless his birds are really worth an approximation to the appraised val- uation, he runs the risk of being suspected as a person 0^^ vivid imagination, with a very small balance- wheel of good judgment. There is yet another phase of this "valued at" business. It may lead be- ginners to believe that the birds are really worth the valuation put upon them, and induce them to waste good money in procuring stock which is greatly over- valued. While, in such cases, the legal maxim that the buyer must beware, may protect the seller from legal complications, he may nevertheless be causing an injury to the confiding buyer and also to the poul- try industrv. If one values his birds publicly, he ought to be'careful not to greatly overvalue them. A truthful statement why one values a bird at, say $500, may help to correct or prevent the damage that such a valuation might produce. At any rate it enables the public to judge for itself of the justice or injustice of the valuation, and it can decide wheth- er the bird ought or ought not to be valued ^at the sum named. I mav have a cock bird which I "value at" a thousand dollars, that is no less sum would tempt me to sell him, and yet, if I told why I valued him at that sum, anybody might see that my reasons did not indicate that the bird was worth even one tenth of the amount, or, if the reasons given were valid, he might see that I under-valued the bird and that he was worth more than a thousand dollars. But, let me make haste to add, very few birds, for exhi- bition or breeding, are worth more than one thousand dollars. When a bird gets above one hundred dol- lars in value, he or she has got to be a pretty good specimen. How far the record prices are real and how far they are fakes it is sometimes difficult Xq determine. Some years ago a Black Red Game Cock was reported as sold at an English Show for 200 guineas, approx- imately $1000, in our money, and this sale was quoted with confidence for a good many years. And yet re- cently an English writer has intimated that the sale was not bona fide but some sort of a trade. From which it would appear that the price was fixed some- what after the manner of the celebrated example of the man who sold a hound dog for $100 and took in payment two bitch pups at $50 each. Fake record prices on the sale of fine birds do not help the indus- try but rather inflict a serious injury upon it. They awaken expectations which can not be realized and which plunge those who entertain them into bitter disappointment. But genuine high prices, paid at actual sales, or genuine offers refused by the breed- ers are of benefit, because they show the possibili- ties which may be realized in the poultry mdustry. We ought to look upon these, however, as possibili- ties and not as probabilities. They do 'occur, and they may happen to occur with you, but they are excep- tions, not the general rule, and, therefore, the chan- ces of their happening to any individual breeder are comparatively rare. Exceptional prices are paid only for exceptional birds, and one is fortunate when he has such a bird and receives such a price. Good prices on the other hand, demand only good birds, and the breeder of such who takes the necessary means to inform the public of the fact, is pretty cer- tain to realize them. Fo-tunately for the poultry industrv, fake valuations i>nd fake prices are also exceptional. The great bo(V of poultry breeders is sound to the core and hares faking m whatever form it mav appear. It doesn 't matter whether it is dyed or spliced feathers, color^^o shanks and toes, ar- tificial removal of natural disoualifications, inten- tional over-valuation of birds, or unrealized high pri- ces the American poultryman desi^ises the practice and condemns the practicer. If an occasional in- stance of faking appears, it is visited with condign punishment ; if it escapes observation, it works to the disadvantage of the fakir in the long run. Such temporarv advantage as may be pained is quickly followed *bv permanent loss. The T>.>ultry industry flourishes, and those pimples and boiis upon its body —fakirs of anv and every sort— can not materially at- fect its health, because they are soon pricked, lanced or phvsiced out of the system. For doctored birds and those who doctor them, the sure^^ons are numer- ous willing and skillful, even if they do not sport M. D. after their names. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 28 POULTRY FANCIER Pennsylvania Branch A. P. A. Meeting Resolution Against Editors Judging Unanunouslly Passed. McGrew Endorsed for President. Tniportant Business Transacted. The 3rd annual meeting of the Pcnna. Branch was called to order by Presi- dent Whitman, at Scranton, Pa., Jan. 18th, and it will go down in history as being one of the most important and far reaching sessions ever held. The Solicit- ing Kditor .Judging question was dis- cussed, and the following resolution was unamiously passed: "Resolved, That the Pennsylvania Branch, in annual convention convened, hereby unanimously indorses Section 17, of the proposed new Show Rules, and further iner hmir of fr<'vh grniinil corn, oats, [>ea«, .Iry hone, oyster shells. tui» shells, ii!.aD(ls si'1'1 annually. .Shii'l'ini? wen;ht ♦•> l''». \Vc also build a full lino of Pvn or i>lace; the Conntv and State Fair Poultry Shows and Cities of 500,000 or more popula- tion where two or more consecutive su' - cei^sful shows have held to be accepted. If this resolution goes through at the annual meeting it means that Allentown and Pittsburg Fanciers' associations are eligible to membership. The next important resolution was that concerning conflicting show dates, as in- dci)endent associations, as well as asso- ciation members themselves have the past season selected dates so .near that it proved to be a detriment to. their own interests and to the interests of the poul- try industry which was considered para- mount. ** Resolved, That in lieu of the new Constitution adopted at the last election, . the Governing Board is to regulate the matter of Show dates. Show practices and Show indor.'-ements in this State. By motion of A. W. Close, of Scranton, Geo. H. P. Pettie of Wissinoming, Phila- delphia, and F. W. Davis of Pittsburgh, T»a., have been elected; The Associa- POULTRY FANCIER tion is endeavoring to carry on the war- fare in every State against the evil l»ractices of Poultry Associations and Ex- hibitors in biasing Poultry Judges in their awards. The most important of all resolutions was then discussed — State Aid for the Work at State College. Other States in the Union are making liberal appropria- tions for the work. The great State of Pennsyvania, with a poultry industry valued at more than$7,000,000, is doing little or nothing for poultry, and the work at State College is not what it shouhl bn on account of lack of funds. It is an outrage that this lack of state money is holding back the advancement of the industry in this state. Thousands and thousands of dollars are being spent an- nually for other lines of agricultural work, but only a pittance granted for poultry. PoultrjTnen in every county of the state are urged to see their legisla- tors and have an appropriation passed that will be sufficient to carry on the work. The following resolution was passed : '*Be it Resolved, That the Poultrymen of Pennsvlvania use their earnest efforts 29 ill gottijig the proper appropriations from our State to conduct a Poultry Flxperi- mont Station, comparing favorably with other States, like Ohio, New York and Missouri, anth, Hth, 7th, Sth cociis : 1st. '2(\. :u\. 4th. .'th. (5th, 7th, Sth hens: 1st. 2d, 'Ml, tJth, 7th co<-kerels : 1st, 2d. 4th, .ith. 7th pullets: 1st and 2d pens. i;.0(M» birds to sell in the next 0«) davs. Egg pens mated .Tanuarv 1st. Kggs *.",.(Mi per 1.", $«>.(»(» i)er ;io. .S14.no p»r .")0, $25.no per loo. Catalog of America's linest White Wyandottes for r.»12 ready January 1st. Send for it — stamp appriMiatf'd. Mating for ir>12 made .Tantiary 1st. CHAS. V. KEELER BOX P- F WINAMAC IND. The Big Winners at Grand Central Palace, 1911 Dune Alpine Poultry Farm S. C. White Orpingtons, S. C. White Leghorns. At Grand Central on Leghorns: 1-3-4-5 Cock, 1-3-4-5 Hen, 2-3-4 Cockerel, 2 Pullet, 12 Pen. S.C. White Orpingtons: 1-2 Cock, 3-5 Hen, 1-2-4 Cockerel, 3 Pen. SPECIALS: S.C. W.Leghorn— Best color male. Best head male. Best cock. Best display, Best male. Head male, Best female, Color female. Shape female. Best hen. Special best pen. SPECIALS: S. C. W. Orpingtons— Best male. Watch our record at the rest of the big shows. Send for calalogue. Stock and eggs. BEST BIRD IN MEDIT CLASS. DUNE ALPINE POULTRY POULTRY FARM - • EAST HAMPTON, N. Y. G. J. KERR. MANAGER POULTRY FANCIER 31 -I fever pretty bad, so I told him to let things rest for a few days, and I would see him. I wanted him to have his own way (never act greedy in making a sale). I saw him in a few days. He was still determined to have that bunch of Reds, so I gave him my price. He gave me his check, and I delivered the goods. Little did I think he came to buy stock, and he has proved a living advertise- ment for me ever since. Now it is my greatest delight to help any one, that is if they value good honest advice, so I will say to those who feel I' can do you good, just tell me your troubles. Under no consideration would I sell any of our Leghorns or K^ds to any party who thought more of another breed. That is if the other breed was their favorite, for I know my birds in their hands would suffer, and they would make a failure of the business. I have many who started in the poultry business, who have followed my advice, as near as possible, and they have made a ' ' Great Hit, " as we sometimes say (in the poultry stock that was worth much more than I naid for but he was a man of his word, so he didn't squeaL In less than a year he gave me just five times as much for the same cockerel as I paid him. I used this instance to show the quality of our advertisers who have stock to seU and advertise in a clean cut journal. While telling this to my friend, we were looking at a pen of Reds that were from the pen I bought. He asked if that pen was from the stock I bought I said yes He said: "something fine!'' I told him that was what you got when you started with good stock. To my surprise, he asked me to set a price on the bunch. At first I thought he was joking so I paid no attention to what he said, but continued our conversation, for a few minutes. Then he stopped and wanted to know if that bunch was for sale. I said we were always in the market to do business, and that I would sell any- thing I had, except my wite. Then he insisted on my setting a price on the whole bunch. I thought he bad the hen ISright's Barred ^^ {i Represent PERFECTION as near as it has YET been obtained ^] At TOPEKA, the QuaUty Show of the West business.) I have written this bit of news for two reasons: first, to make the impression on the beginner that he must start with the best stock he can afford to buy if he wishes to avoid the blues, on a start; for if he gets good stock to start with he is bound to raise some fine ones, and they will keep off the blues. Second, I appeal to the man who has stock or eggs to sell. To him I would say, be patient with the beginners' letters and questions. I know we all have lots to do but if you expect to be any good to your fellow men, the ladies included, this means sacrifice sometimes, you must give them a bird that is worth some more than they can afford to pay; but let them have it; they wux be so much the better satisfied, and become a living advertisement for you. Besides this, they have a model to go by, which is a big help to them. W. E. SMITH, Frenchtown, N. J. P. O. Box 2 Rock § A In a Urge class of Barred Plymouth Rocks-the best seen in the west-Grove Hill won 1-4-5-6 cocks, showing 4 fA^ ^i only 1-4-5-6-7 hens, showinj 5 only; 1-2-4 cockerels, showing 4 only: 1-2-4-5-6 pullets, showing 5 only: 1-2 J^ f' ___! 1 pens, showing 2 only: first cockerel mating, first pullet mating: nine cups and many f^ VI I ^*-,-^"~ ,-C „,!,„ ,„^=.»l,. including both CHAMPION MALE and CHAMPION FEMALE. ^5^ other specials, including both CHAMPION MALE and CHAMPION FEMALE, QUEEN KATHERINE our FiMt prize Hen waa the sen.ation of the show and was pointed out by all as the leading feature. Her daughter. Katherine II. the first prixc pullet, was her only rival as a general favorite. In order to show at Topeka and demonstrate the quality of our Rock* in the West, we were obliged to forego the pleasure of showing at Madison Square Garden, New York where for FIVE YEARS PAST Grove Hill Rocks have won more prize* and points than any competitor and averaged more as well. * ^ t . «* Never before have we had better stock to offer you for sale, representing the perfected product of year, of .cieotific breeding, accomplishing what is seemingly impossible. Ut us trade together. Some day you w.ll. And there is no better time to surt than now. EGGS from the best yards ever mated. Cattlog free. fii ch-npion New Yo k Males-Three Gfove Hill Poultfy Yafds, ^l?!7.^.%pr Box P.P., Waltham, Mass. [i ^A Champions in Five yea- s at N. Y. '^ ^ ^^ '^ Founder of our Cru'^ader line of Champion New Yo k Males— Three Champions in Five yea- s at N. Y. PARTRIDGE COCHINS MITCHELL STRAIN BRAHMAS NEVIOUS STRAIN My hobby. -Hichct Grade Birds only." A.nong my winning, thi, year in Partr.d«e Coch.n.. not count.n* « ''"" '^"P " minor .how., arc AlUn.own. 2-3-4 cock. 2-3-4 hen. Trcn.on 1-2 eoek. 1-2-3 hen. Male take, .pec.al ^^ »•"' Jj-^- .ho*n Haggcrstown 2-4 cock. 1-2-3 hen. Ut hen take, .pecial for best bird in A...t.c cla.. and .pec.al for be.t female S^h.„ ." wn Note, that the above award, in the.e three .how. were "^t" •>>; "«\' "^'f "VS^hfaT ^3^00" Jr^-VAr.^!2;r•Mto:.;^l'b:;^ b^i; "^^L in Partridge cLhin, for .ale until after the ^>^^^ ^^^.^^^^ ^^VBNU E^Mr^^^V ' pt and hens to spare. jv-f^*-r** ,,^^=_— -====== BRADY'S CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS AT AMERIC/VS GREAT SHOWS. They win on their merits in competition with the world's greatest breeders. *' W;''T'!;°^- [';•; IJl* great show of Pa.. I won all five firsts and many 2nds and 3rd. and specials too numerous to enumerate in th.s space. Blood Imes tell the tale. The Crystal Quality strain will start you successfully. Upwards of 1000 grand birds for sale. Send for catalogue. WHITE ORPINGTON FARM j. s. brady. Mgr. BOX P. F.. PARKERS LANDING, PA. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 32 POULTRY FANCIER Current Events Among Fanciers Gathered From Live Wires. JYo One Responsible for Editing this Department. Don't forget to vote for Tom McGrew. Send in all the Poultry news from your locality. There was some class to the Boston banquet. The old officers were re-elected at Hagerstown. Chas. V. Keeler is judging many shows in the far west. S. T. Campbell is doing good work in the eastern states. Rieve V. Hicks attendef our**Royal Strain" and substantiates the fact that they still remain undisputedchampions. Our birds possess quality in every sense that the term implies. Excellent layers, large in size, typical Rock type, fine head points and the clean *'Royar' color, free from the smoky, splashed effect in body and fluff feathering* that is so undesirable. EGGS FOR HATCHING Our breeding pens for 1912 have been mated with great care. They not only contain the sons and daughters of our "Royal" Champions, but are headed by noted sires them- selves. From these we will sell eggs at $10.00 per 15 and we urge every Columbian Rock fancier who appreciates extreme high quality to write us before purchasing elsewhere. Other breeders may sell you eggs for less money but when you buy of us you secure quality that cannot be duplicated. Descriptive circular free. GREEN & KAPLE, (Originators) Box 55, Elbridge, N. Y. •*The men who made Columbian Plymouth Rocks Popular.*' POULTRY FANCIER 4 •••n i i Ira Crowthers visited the Chicago Show. Ira's new plant is now completed. Ira is the man who originated the Aris- tocratic Reds. Hamburg Bill Minnick butchered two Hogs in Dec, and ate all the Pon Hoss before Xmas. No wonder he wouldn t stay in Philadelphia. That Eagle on the cover page will shelter no advertisements from across the i)ond. He is an American Bird— and never was disqualified. H. V. Crawford visited the Baltimore «how and emphasized the fact that the next New York show under the Garden Management would be some show. Norman L. Kisling, Bel Air, Md., just returned from an extended trip among southern breeders, a full account of which will appear in the March issue. Some associations have lost money by- offering a Madison Square prize on a small entry and 2r)c. admission. Just as we said before, it can 't be otherwise. Our policy remains the same, and we still think the men who raise chickens are the men who should make the Standard. T^t the newspaper men stay on the out- side. We have had too much editor in the past. Well now— they say Linkey Orr is a full-fledged judge. We can see it all. Now Linkey has an editorial Bee and hence Linkey is opposed to Rule 17. Link- ey get on the right side of the fence before it is everlasting and eternally too late. Just show this issue of The Fancier to your friends and tell them we have one price and one quality. Let every old subscriber send in as many new ones as he can. We have no special half-price coupon. We charge Mike the same as John — 25c, to everybody. The judging question is a joke — is it? Just read what the Penna. Branch did — Rule 17 was unanimously endorsed. Wow! Rock Hill Farm has a thousand young chicks already. That's going some. Corey is too busy to express himself in this issue on the judging question. He who lives to start a fight and runs away, lives to fight some other day. We have no reference to a man by the name of Black, Brown, Green, Pink, Blue,— but some other color. And the fight is the judging question, too. Well, neith- er side wants a man who shows a yellow- streak. There was a banquet at Chestnut Hill Show that we could get no particulars about. We understand it was a very i^elect gathering, however, and that Bill Bailev was toast-master. Just why no particulars were given for publication, I am at a loss to understand. Perhaps Kenner could exi>lain. It is rumord that a new association of importance is to be organized, called the Honorable and Ancient order of Tramp Solicitors. Its object is to keep the postage the same, and to prevent some publications from charging double ])Ostage at one end of the booth and pass- ing out a 25c. coujion at the other thus charging some people 50c for what can be gotten for 25c, (Well, that sounds pretty good). Another object is to create 33 a sinking fund to help standard members to get away from shows when excessive booth space is charged. (Well that sounds good). Another object is to peti- tion the Pulhnan company for lower rates, so they won't need to travel by freight. (Well, that's good, too). A meeting will be held at Pittsburg where Danny Cavanaugh will explain the bene- fits to be derived from membership. Only those who have experienced the heavy hand of the dying trust are eligi- ble. Baltimore Bay water had a very pecu- liar effect on the boys who attended the banquet or oyster roast. It made Ham- burg Bill Minnick smile like a Billigan Babv. It made Geo. O. Brown feel 20 vears younger. It made Charley Matsing- er say there was no place on earth like Baltimore. It made Joe. Reiff say Fay- ette\ille was a slow place to this. It made Bob Seaman put his glasses on upside down. It made Joe Street weak at the ankles. It made Louey Graham look like a goat. It made Charley Dif- fenderfer think of the Great White ^ay. It put Dickey Oke temporarily out of the business and he declared himself in favor of reciprocity. It made Gustavus Braun have a funny feeling in the Bel- frv It made Bantams look like Egypt- ian Geese to John Kriner. It made Ben Thornton keep quiet. It made the sub- scription solicitors collect more postage. Oh yes, that lialtimore Bay water is a wonderful remedv for all Poultrymeu's troubles, and no wonder they gather there to unload their troubled minds. Orpingtons b1™K4ND WHITE ORPINGTONS,-ALSO BUFF AND BLUE ORPINGTON DUCkS. GOOD EGGS GOOn STOCK. GREAT EGGS. GREAT STOCK. Our mated pens include 1911-12 winners viz 14 Blue Ribbon Birds at Allentown, Pa. 13 Blue Ribbon Birds at Augusta, Ga. 8 Blue Ribbon Birds at Madison Square, N. Y. 16 Blue Ribbon Birds at Indianapolis, Ind., and other champions. GRAND EGGS. GRAND STOCK. For generations the SUNSWICK birds have been scientifically line bred, therefore you can depend on the result of your hatches. A great number of the winners at the largest shows come from the SUNSWICK stock and eggs. make WINNERS and what is more the strength to hand it on. Grand Breeding and Exhibition Stock for Sale are rushing. SUNSWICK POULTR.Y FARM. «"'"a^„'r-"' South Plainfield. N J. • V. — «^ PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 34 POULTRY FANCIER To the Members of the R. I, Red Club of America •1 On account of the illness of the Sec- retary-Treasurer of our club, Mr. W. h\ Burleigh, of Larrabees Point, Vt., he has been unable to attend to the dutios oi the office for the past few iveek*, rind has tendered his resignation, which took ef- fect on Nov. 21st. You will all regret to learn that Mr. Burleigh is paralyzed from the waist down, and has no use whatever of his lower limbs, and is moved about in a wheel chair. Learning that the duties of the office were not receiving attention I took pains to ascertain the cau?e, with the above result, and have appointed Mr. W. H. Card of Manchester, Conn., to fill the unexpire«l term of this office. There are doubtless many of our mem- bers who have not received answers to their inquiries, or acknowledgments for reniittaiices, on account of the conditions existing, and one of the motives in send- ing this circular letter is to request such to communicate at once with Mr. Card, who will attend to all matters of the club as promptly as posible. You will of course realize that it will take a little time for Mr. Card to g^^t the affairs of the club well in hand, and I trust that your patience and kind co- operation will be extended to him. Club prizes, ribbons, cups, etc, and remittances will receive prompt attci; tion. I understand that the copy for Red Hen Tales was placed in the hands of the printer just before Mr. Burleigh was stricken, but that the proofs for same were not read. This will be attended to at once, and the issue of Red Hen Tales gotten out and mailed to our members just as soon as possible. Please report all neglect or inattention of any nature whatsoever to W. H. Card, Sec 'y-Treas., Manchester, Conn. Thanking our members for their ex- treme loyalty to the interests of our club and breed, and assuring them that I shall at all times do all in my power to advance its and their interests, I am Yours faithfully IRVING A. SIBLEY, President. HOUDANS "Winners at Allento>vn. Hagers- town, Philadelphia. Baltimore and Boston. Large lots just received from England. If you ^i^'ant the best, send for catalogue. GEO. GUIGNET Houdan Specialist. Carlisle. Pa. V White Wyandottes No variety can be more popular for their compact, well rounded, broad deep bodies and breast. YELLOW SKIN, and meat of the finest texture that makes the ideal table fowl. Their quick maturing qualities again commend them for egg production THEY HAVE NO EQUAL. The White Wyandottes will be found to be excellent winter layers, laying the bulk of their CKgs in the cold w^i->ter months when the single comb varieties are taking their vacation. They lay when the Market is the highest, there- fore the White Wyandottes. Lay More Dollars' Worth of Eggs Than Any Other Breed. Another advantage of the White Wyandottes over other breeds is the close-fitting comb. A frosted comb means to check ejig production at once w^ith all single comb varieties. With our White Wyandottes thi4 never occurs, even in the coldest weather, in the extreme north. All in all, we have in the While W > adottes more good utilitarian qualities than are found in any other breed. They will satisfy and please you, and as a source of income will give you a larger per cent, on the investment than any other variety you may mvest in. As to exhibition qualities our White Wyandottes have upheld our claim of The World's Best in such shows as Chicigo, Cleveland, Cincinnati. Buffalo, Indianapolis, San Antonio. Nashville, Springfield, Columbus, Memphis BirmingHam. Atlanta, Louisville, Lexington, New Orleans, and in fact at all the leading shows of the country. You will evidently come to us to improve your stock. Why not do so now? Exhibition birds by the hundreds that will win. Send for cur catalogue, full of valuable information, you should have. ITS' tREE. J. C. FISHEL & SON Box P. F. HOPE, IND. BLACK LANGSHANS Summit and Black Diamond-Strains have stood the test for more than a quarter of a century and have rightly and justly won the reputation of The Best in America. Winners at Madison Square, Grand Central Palace Red Bank and Philadelphia, unquestionably the largest and best flock of Black Langshans on the American Continent. AS EGG PRODUCERS The Black Langshans have always been considered the greatest of all winter layers. They can stand more cold weather and endure more hardships than any other breed and they lay during weather when other breeds will not. They lay a large, brown egg of superior flavor and my strains have been bred for heavy laying since their foundation. ASSHOWBIRDS They need no introduction. The Summit and Black Diamond strains of which I am now the sole owner, have won many blue ribbons in all parts of the land and will during the season of 1912. Their unmatchable record at Grand Central Palace, Madison Square and Philadelphia substantiate the s atement of the best in America. I can furnish you SHOW BIRDS THAT CAN WIN-BREEDERS THAT WILL PRODUCE THEM Let me quote you prices on these Langshans The breed that has come to the front with leaps and bounds; all because they deserve it; new varieties boonred by extensive advertising flourished for awhile but the Langshans has stood the test of the most severe kind and as for beauty, stateliness and productiveness both for eggs and meat they are unmatchable wins at Grand Central Palace Show. BUENA VISTA POULTRY YARDS, C. M. Ferry, Prop. Summit, New Jersey POULTRY FANCIER 35 ■in I \' ». jCjl - ..—,,«— ■^i«w«^^—BaiiMg'ef ^ 1^ ^H^HBH^mi^^^iinmHIH^^HH^H^^l^HHHIHi^BIHPiPiiPP^^^l^^i ^ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ White Wvandotte male "Chief Winimac." Owned and bred by Chas. V. Keeler, Winimac, Ind. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥^4>d^d^:^d^d^^^^^4'^^^^^4'4'4'^^^^^^^^^^''^^^^^^^^^ / PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 36 POULTRY FANCIER A Day With Messrs Bright and Smith oi the Grove Hill Poultry Farm, Waltham, Massachusetts, It had long been our desire to visit the Grove Hill Poultry Yards, Wm. Ellery Bright, prop., and on Monday morning following the Great Boston Show, that desire was gratified. We have for a number of years noted the splendid quality of B. P. Rocks and S. C. Brown Leghorns exhibited by the Grove Hill Poultry Yards, but hardly expected to find such a general class of top notch birds as we found at this place. We did not see a poor bird in either the Rock or Leghorn class, but we did find every yard replete with that splendid superiority for which Mr. Bright*s birds have been noted in so show were: Cock, 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th; hen, 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th; cockerel, 1st, 2nd, 4th; pullets, 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th; 1st and 2nd exhibition pens; 1st yard mated for exhibition cockerels; 1st yard mated for exhibition pullets; champion male, champion female, to- gether with nine cups on specials." At this same show, on two entries of S. C. Brown Leghorns, they won 1st yard for exhibition cockerels and 1st yard for exhibition pullets. I cannot re- member of ever having heard of such a sweeping and important victory as the above and it certainly stamps upon the mind of the Poultry Public with an indelible persistency, the increas- worthy the most careful consideration of all who contemplate purchasing either stock or eggs for exhibition purposes, of either of the above named breeds, during the present season. The Grove Hill Poultry Yards are ideally located, the houses all face the south and are built upon a gently slop- ing^ elevation, which insures good drainage and plenty of sunshine the year round. The yards are all roomy and well shaded with trees and grape vines, giving the whole plant a beau- tiful and artistic appearance, and lends to this plant a certain enchant- many of our greatest show rooms. There are few breeders of our ac- quaintance, but who can pick out an occasional high class bird for show purposes, but it has seldom, if ever, been my pleasure to go through pen after pen where quality of the win- ning kind was in such universal evi- dence. I soon discovered the reason why the Grove Hill Poultry Yards were not more deeply concerned over the loss of six of their Rocks that were shipped to the Great Topeka, Kansas, Show; for they walked right into this big show, without the above six birds, and carried away every first competed for in the Barred Rock al- ley; even to first prize on yard mated for exhibition cockerels and first prize on yard mated for exhibition pullets, together with the greath- coveted prizes of champion male and female. Their total winnings at this one great ing popularity of Mr. Bright's birds. And, by the way, Mr. Bright's first hen at the Topeka, Kansas, Show, was the pullet that created such a sensa- tion at the "Garden" last year and was adjudged by many expert B. P Rock breeders as the finest specimen in the show. It is needless to say that this hen defeated many of the most noted winners in the Great West, while one of her daughters carried away the "Blue" in the pullet class, a pullet of wonderful merit, tjrpical in shape and sensational in barring. The great number of shows, including Chicago, Indianapolis, Washington, Philadelphia, Toronto, New Haven, Providence, as well as the Worids' Fairs at Buffalo. St. Louis Exposition and Jamestown, at which Mr. Bright's Barred Rocks and Brown Leghorns have been winning the most coveted prizes for many years, is certainly Rheumatism A Home Cure Given by One Who Had It In the sprint; of 1893 I was attacked by Muscular and Inflammatory Rheumatism. I suffered as only those who have it know, for over three years. I tried remedy after remedy and doctor after doctor, but such relief as I received was only temporary. Finally. I found a remedy that cured me completely, and it has never returned. I have ({iven it to a number who were terribly afflicted and even bedridden with Rheumatism, and it effected a cure in every case. I want every sufferer from any form of rheumatic trouble to try this marvelous heal- ing power. Don't send a cent: simply mail your name and address and I will send it free to try. If. after you have used it and it has proven itself to be that lontf-looked-for means of curing your Rheumatism, you may send the price for it. one dollar, but. understand. I do not want your money unless you are perfectly satisfied to send it. Isn't that fair? Why suffer any longer when positive relief is thus offered you free. Don't delay, write today. Mark H. Jackson. No. 106 Alhambra Bldg., Syracuse. N. Y. Mr. Jackson is responsible. Above state- ment true.— Pub. Oak Croft White Cornish If you wish a white fowl, bred for beauty and general purposes, a good layer and a superb table fowl, try the Oak Croft strain of White Cornish. Eggs for hatching only 3.00 per doxen. but only a limited number for sale. Order early so as not to get left. H. S. BABCOCF<^, Summit St., East Providence, R. I. 6x8 Portable Poultry House $1 t^ C o 1 <> n V ' ^ houses $3 5i» <~)ats Spro u t e r s , yard jfates. Train- in? Coops, .Shipp- ing Coops. Write for circular I. C. Yonnq. Box CO. Rdndoiph. .MdS!>. Columbian Wyandottes Won at Camden in class of 54 2 cock, 1st and 4th hen, 1-5 cockerel, 3-5 pullet, 2-3 pen. Cockerels for sale. Eggs from best matings $5 per 15. B. W. Cooper, Burlington Co., Morristown, N. J. BEL-MED FARM Baby Chicks Hatching Eggs White Wvanclotten e White Legj^horns . Write for prices. W. E. Klinefelter, Mgr., Westtown, Penna \ >■ "t ment, during the summertime, not often seen on a poultry farm. Mr. Smith, the capable and congenial su- perintendent of the Grove Hill Poul- try Yards, together with his efficient assistants, showed us every possible courtesy; to whom we were greatly indebted for the pleasant time we en- joyed while at Waltham. One of the special features on this plant, which especially attracted our attention, was the fine, healthy condition of all the birds. Not one sick bird did we see in all our round of inspection. Every bird aglow with healthy vigor and every eye sparkling with keenest de- light. It was a real joy to behold and an experience the writer will not soon forget. Another feature we enjoyed was the careful, almost tender way in which Mr. Smith handled each bird. They all appeared to be his pets and seemed to appreciate thej'touch of a master hand." Among the Leghorns we were treated to a real feast in both color and shape. That soft, unusual color, so eagerly sought by the Brown Leghorn breeder and so highly appre- ciated in the show room, while real Leghorn type was in evidence on every hand. It is no wonder Mr Bright's Leghorns have the habit ol winning the "Blue." Tiiey are built that way. We would liked to have lingered longer among the Leghorns, but time was limited and the moments fast speeding on towards the close of the day, so we bid farewell to those "Brown Beauties" and hastened to the quarters -of the B. P. Rocks. Here no disappointment awaited us. Cori- ditions were simply as we }iad antici- pated months before. Quality! Qual- ity! Quality— Great Shape; Wonder- fur symmetry and matchless barring! "Those three," but it proved a ditti- cult question to decide which was the greatest. Suffice it to say we have never seen as many dark or cockerel bred females with such harmony in surface coloring, while their under color was clear-cut and barred to the skin. Look out, boys, for exhi- bition cockerels another year from The Grove Hill Poultry Yards^ The light colored or standard bred birds, in both males and females, are a glowing tribute to Mr. Smith s skill in mating barred Rocks, to pro- duce highest quality exhibition birds. While the pullet bred cockerels or cockerels produced from matings bred for exhibition females, earned prac- tically as good under color as the dark colored males, a result hard to accomplish as all experienced B. F. Rock breeders know. If quality, re- inforced by years of scientific breed- ing, count in the production of un- usual merit, the Rocks and Le^oms bred on the farm of Wm. Ellery Bright will naturally command the generous support of all true fanciers. EDITOR'S NOTE, This is something unusual, and shows the demand for stock of these breeds. It also proves conclusively the pulling power of advertising in Poultry Fancier, it also proves that the demand for well bred Poultry is really greater than the supply. POULTRY FANCIER ^ "D9N Pedro s<5^| 'iKi blood runs +hroujjK the veins of >)^ •' evei-g Buff WjjandoHe bred by ^ 1 gJ'EWTLLMARTH-^.gy/^^/c/ ' 37 BUFF WYANDOTTES Eggs, Chicks, Breeding Stock cf WILLMARTHS' well known **HIGH QUALITY** Strain (IJred in Line Since 1903) ALSO UTILITY MATINGS (strictly Out Bred) Send for ray KREE CIRCULARS. I think they will Interest, Please and .Surprise You. J, E. W^ILLMARXH A\4ITWILLE. M. Y. m • S.CBuffOrpi Tried and Proven Stock-Why Experiment? Does this win At the big Baltimore Show Jan. 1912 which was admittedly the best ever held, we won 2 cockerel, 1-3 pullet, 1st pen. This should convince you that we Tremble not only to meet but overcome the keenest competion. Look np the awards of Hagerstown and Laurel. All of our prize winners in our breed ng vrrds are mated right. Stock for sale. Eggs $3 to $10. Send for mating list. • • • A. J. Street, F'oreat Hill, F*ennci. l^lCt"*; WYANDOTTES Winners at America's Leading Shows. Plenty of birds for sale that are eKcellent type and color, and will produce winners for you. Send for my mating list now ready. Eggs $3 and $5 per 1 5. Give me a trial. Also Barred Rock.. W. O. HUFF - - - Willoughby, Ohio Orpingtons of the Better Sort Eggs for Hatching from Stay White Orpingtons. Send for Mating List and Descriptive Booklet. tthe: mountain view farm E. A. HARINO, Prop. SOUTH KENT. CONN. 4§- 4^ K S Strain o i » S. C. White Orpingtons 0- Fa„,ou« -Babe ,. pullet at Philadelphia ^^^^^^^^Z^:^ ^^%^. TJk"S if^'^yl^u ^^^nt" ners of two specials etc. hggs from f/\f J P^ J Several choice cockerels $5.00 a up. uineret,^ ^ KLINKA & SAVI DGE, Upper Darby. Pa. R. F. P. an and up. Other eggs pullets at $3.50 each. BUFF WYANDOTTES LINE BRED FOR 10 YEARS. Eggs from Madison Sq., Philadelphia. Hagerstown, etc. winners. Raise Buff Dottes-the best all round fowl. «r»Y 71, TREICHLER. PA. KOON'S FARM »OX Zi ^ PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 38 POULTRY FANCIER The Baltimore Show The annual exhibition of the Baltimore Poultry and Pigeon association held the firsl week in Jan. was beyond all doubt the finest show ever held in that phice, and Baltimore is now in a class with New York and Boston. The classes were well filled and competition in Orpingtons Rocks Leghorns and Wyaudottes wns very keen. In order that all exhibitors get justice, we will not comment on the classes hut let the reader draw his own conclusions from the full list of awards. It was one of the best managed and arranged shows we ever attended and Sec'y Brown and Supt. iVi'itsin- ger and Kriner were highly cominoudcd on the excellent way they handled the show. PICKED UP AFTER THE OYSTER RO.VST. A handsome loving cup was presentea to (Jeo. O. Brown by the concession buyers. 'i'l> - win of Aldrich ' Farm was a good m fact a great • ne. Col. May was in chai .,'»■ of tlie exhibit, and Mr. Aldrich spent the wrvk th r»». Matsinger is a past-master in the art of haiulling a show. Uenovo has it the show will be held earlier next season. Biltinior.' is noted for its many lady exhi- bitors, and thcv were in the winning too. Yes, savs I*, what was Bill doin:? up so late? Nay, Nay, Pauline, there is no market at 3 A. M. A great gathering of poultrymen that was! Everybody did a good business at Baltimore, If vou want all the Maryland news you will got it in the FASCIER. Charley DiffenJerfer says Baltimore Will keep right on agoing and agrowing. Dick <'ke had a good time. Dick always onjoys h inseli; at Baltimore. .And wlieY(! was the Hagerstown bunch? L iiu; Spalir — B .ker, give an account of yoi.rst'If. It's the finest Exhibition Hall in the I'.S We tliank the j),M)plf' v.lio attended the li..r :::.)i ' .^h «\,- t' r *,): • exeell-iit .'■uppoit George 0. Brown, Maryland's Grand Old Man, Secretary of the Big Baltimore Show. Saylor of Louse Powder fame, was tiere mnd Dick Oke conferred the degree of M.D. on him so it iR now Dr. Saylor. Gu8 Brown had a severe attack of Milwaukeeinetss. A. J. Street, as usual, was all there in S. C. Buff Orps. Geo. O. Brown never grows older. Well can he be called the Rock of Baltimore. Bill Bailey was conspicuous by his absence. Shirk, Kinsell Spangler and Meyers c>nie over from Hanover, and we have the assur- ance there will be only one show at Hanover and that will be the Fair Show. Wise men they. Henry D. Riley spent a few days there and his Barred Rocks were very much there, Ruab, Spatz and Smith represented the D'i:ias- town bunch. ;rivon the FAXCIER and we tn.- and give you the biggest and best 25c worth you ever bought. And then come to see us next year; and by the way, just as a favor show (his issue to vour friend and get him to join the family of' FASCIER readers. And now for the awards: Barred Plymouth Rocks — Cock. Ist, W (J Boileau; 2d, Henrv Riley: 3d Charles H Sheylor. Hen, 1st, Henry D Riley: 2d, A E Warner; 3d W G Boileau. Cockerel, Ist, Henrv D Rilev : 2d, Frank Harbaugh ; 3d, A E Warner. Pullet, 1st, Robert J Walden ; 2d. Henry D Riley; 3d, A E Warner. White Plymouth Rocks — Cock. 1st, and 2d, Rockandotte Fai-in : 3(1. Rockland Farm. Hen, l.st, If.ukaiuldtte Farm: 2d, J F Defandorf; 3d. Rockland Farm. Cockerels, 1st and 3d, Rock- andotte Farm; 2d, Rockland F»rm, Pullet, 1st, // you want to Rear Blue Ribbon Winners* ^ jeed them on Spratt*s Poultry Food No. 3 and Spratt's Chicgrain "PflBltry CnllBrc" sent on receipt of lOc 'Ttieasani Culture" sent on receipt of 25c Both these books logeltier with "Dog Culture" sent on receipt of 35c SPRATT'S PATENT, Ltd. Factory and Chief Offices, Newark, N. J. Depots alSau Francisco. Cal,. St. Louis. Mo.: Clevelantomcrs? Read their experience and let tlicir success point the road to your success. Poultry is i^oing to bring big money this year— there are biw' profits to b.? had. Why not start ri'-:ht in the beginning-and get the best machine at the smallest outlay? Address M. M. Johnson, The Incubator Man, With a Score of 325,000 Satisfied Customers CLAY CENTER, NEB., The Place Where Most Incubators Come From ~tj^. ■.i^'-T' r-4tt<: ■ ""fl^i^ ^v-<»^»- t''i< ',i-. 30 to 90 Days' Free Trial ThEun Yezurs' Guarantee Johnson Ptf;^» Freight (East of Rockies) .'■♦'1 Oaklands Poultry Farm During the war of the Revolution the State <.f New Jersey was the Bcenc of many a con- flict between the forces of King George and the Patriots, and in our travels through the State uianv houses and spots are pomted ^ut !«• us as KMng the harboring place or the ht'adquarters of the immortal "Father of his Couutrv," George Washington. Several miles <.utside' of the City of Trentoji is what is known as the Heeder Farm; this farm had U»en in the Keeder familv for upwards of two hundred vears. The Continental army led bv Gen. "Washington crossed this farm on their march to engage the British, crossing the Delaware at a point a short distance from tlie farm. This famed old farm is now known as the Oaklands Poultry Farm. Several years ago Mr -F. W- Koebling, Sr. as diversion from business cares, started a Poultry Plant at the Trenton Countrv Club; he looked long and far for a suitable man to superintend this plant, until a friend recommended Mr. Wm. C Bowman as a man capable to handle the poultry business successfully. Mr. Bownaan at the'tinie Ayas successfully conducting another nouhry farm, but seeing in an offer made to him bv Mr. Roebling an opportunity for a wider ' sphere of usefulness in the poultry bvnsiness he aece^ned tbe proposition and in an increditably fhort space of time he con- vinced Mr. Roeblin- that his friend knew of what he speaketh when, he recommended Mr. Bowman. Under his skilful management the poultrv business paid and kept paying, which created in Mr. Roebling a desire to do bigger and better tiiines, and in order to give Mr. Bowman opportunity to expand and ample room for their constantly growing business, he purchased the "Historic old Farm" above mentioned. . The farm consists of 150 acres, all of it tillable, and a visit to this farm will convince the most skeptic.il that here is where "they do things." A glance is enough to convince vou that a master mind is in charge. The houses are all built after Mr. Bow- man's own design and admirably suited to everv requirement. There are two breeding and laying bouses each of a capacity of 2,000 breeders. These houses have an alley way the entire length; from this alley the eggs can be gathered without going into the pens. The pens are wired in the back, but in cold weather, curtains are put over the wire. The floor of the houses were originally earth, but they have been excavated and board floors substituted, leaving a space underneath, which relieves the apparent dampness. The houses are well lighted, and if there is any sunshine, the birds get their share. The house for exhibition niatings is 240 feet long, construct- ed after the plan of the other laying and breed- ing houses. The pens are 10 by 19 feet, and as each mating consists of four to five females and one male, it follows that they have plenty of room. The houses have double runs, in- suring plenty of green food at all times. Colony coops are scattered over the various fields on the farm; into these the chicks are placed when they are six to eight weeks of age. Hall Mammoth machines are used for hatching and they have over a 20.000 eggs capacit". The brooding is also the Hall system, only Mr. Bowman uses a device of his own invention and construction that causes the heat to be near the outside edge preventing crowding and overheating, m con- sequence of which white diarrhoea is un- known at Oaklands. They have a brooding capacity of 8000 chicks. The Varieties bred upon the Oaklands Farm are a 242 eg? strain, S. C. White Leghorns, White Wvaiidottes. Silver Penciled Rocks, a. C. Rhode Island Reds and White African (Juineas. The business of Oaklands consists of selling baby chicks, eggs for hatching, stock for breediiiig as well as for exhibition. They also cater to the fane- egg trade, but of course the Farm's pride is their show record year after year. We have seen their birds at the big Allentown Fair Show, and year after year have we witnessed their tri- umph over all comers. This year, though crippled by heavy sales of show birds, they won 1st Cock, 1, 3, 5th hen, 4th and 5th cockerel and 4th pullet; while they also won l8t prize for best dozen eggs, also cup for best dozen eggs in Show, 64 dozen competing. They won veery thing at the Flemington Show, and also won* a big victory at Mount Holly as follows: Cock, 1, 2; Hen 1, 2; Cockerel 2; Pullets 2, 4; Pens 1st. Their winning cockerel also winning gold special for best display. At Grand Central Palace, New York they won on Silvers 1st cockerel and 1st and 2d pullet, and at Madison Square Garden 6th pen Leghorns, as well as on Guineas at both places. It goes to show that Oaklands has more than one good bird as they made two Shows in one week, both of them full of compeition, showing at Trenton and Madison Square Garden the same time. At Trenton their winnings were 1st and ".id cock; 1st, 2, 4th hen; 1st and 4th pullet; 2d and 3d cock- erel and 1st and 2d pen, winning the North American Cup for best pullet in the show; Silver Cup for best hen and Silver Cup for best pen, as well as five other Silver Cups, making a total of eight Cups at one show. The Oaklands Poultry Farm is a ten minute walk from either the trolley terminus or the Philadelphia & Reading Railway station at Trenton Junction, and visitors are welcome. A word in closing about the good work done by Mr. Bowman as a judge ; he placed the awards on the Mediterranean classes at the Inter State Fair at Trenton, and made a record for himself as a conscientious capa- lile judge, his work in the hot class of S. C. White Leghorns being considered perfect by Mr. Theo Wittman and others. This skill in picking the best birds is of invaluable aid to the customers of the Oaklands Poultry Farm, as when you send for a show bird to win at a show, Mr. Bowman knows how to select them for you, and he certainly can pick the best birds. 43 R. C. BLACK MINORCAS Ludeafeated Champions. My birds have liroved their right to be called the World's Champions at Madison Square Garden, N. Y. On one entry won 1st. ock, at the Quality Show, Scranton, Pa. The Club Show, the liottest class of Minorcas ever brought together. Won 1st cock, 1-2 hen 1-4 cockerel, 2d Pullet and 1st pen, 2 silver cups and medal for best male in show. Get in hne for the best, and send for fret catalogue. Also breeder of MUSCOVY DUCKS ROSS-SWARTOUT NE\VPORT, ONTARIO. Member A. P. A.; also International B. Minorca Club; also Canadian Minorca Club. s. GRKINERS C. Black Minorcas Winners at Madison Square and Philadelphia When they won the blue in competition with* the leading breeders of America this should convince vou of quality. I will sell eggs from the same'matings I expect to raise winners from, and prove the pens that contain my prize Avinners. Eggs. $5 per setting. Satisfaction guaranteed. Shipping point, Lauver. N. N. GREINER, Rheems. Pa.. S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS Males heading 1912 matings include 3 cock Madison Square Garden. 1 cock Boston. 1 cock and 1 cockerel Philadelphia. 3 cockerel Grand Central Palace. 1 pen cockerel Allen- town. Mating list free Feb. 1st. WM. E. CREVOISERAT 35 Mill Road, Frceport. L. I.. N. Y. PETTIE'S WHITE PLY'M ROCK H;ive won 10 firsts, 23 silver cups and other spe.ials this season at such shows as Phila- delphia, Camden and Wissinoming^ Won ist pen two years in succession at Philadelphia. If vou want unquestioned quality, write me. Book your order for eggs early. GEO. H. L. PETTIE, Wissinoming, Phila., Pa. Single Comb White Orpingtons Single Comb White Leghorns EGGS! EGOS! EGGS! EGGS! EGGS! Orpington eggs from exhibition stock, $3 to $10 per 15. Leghorn eggs from exhibi- tion stock. $1.50 to $3 per 15. ^TTTz-ir-o/ j?j rv miCKFi' BABY CHICKS! BABY CHICKS! BABY Cii/Cit* . Write for prices and dates for booking. We have a few Orpington Cockerels for exhibition mating as lo\^ as $5. FLAKE WHITE ORPINGTON FARM. JAY CARSON CARSON. Owner and Manager. Martlnsborq. W. Va. Member White Orpington Club, and 1st Vice President Berkeley Co. Poultry and Pet Stock Association. • S. C. Black & White ORPINGTONS f>i/\w f\\MIlf\ CTD Al\[ BIueRibon winners with blood lines that will . stari you right My 1912 matings will produce — blue ribbon winners lor next seasons shows. Still have a few choice ockervls for sale. Send for mating list. AUSTIN V BETTEKLY WILKESBARRE, PA. Aristocrat Strain Crowther's S. C. Rhode Island Reds THE STRAIN THAT SW EFT CHICAGO 1910 The strain that is winning in the hands of my customers in almost every nook and corner of the country A strain that is going to continue to win because they represent the perfected product of many years careful breeding. Some time, some day you are going to get Aristocrats; why not start right now . 1912 mating list ready January 15. Stock for sale. IRA M. CROWTHER. OriginMor of the Aris.ocr..s BOX P. F.. WILLQUGHBY. O. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 44 Camden, J\\ J., Awards. Barred Plymouth Rocks — Cock, 1st, Henry D. Riley; 2d, Minch Brothers; 3d. Louis P. Ertel. Hen, 1st, Henry D. Riley; 2d, S. M Goucher; 3d, H. H. Bell. Cockerel, 1st, Henry D. Riley; 2d, J. Nil- son Allison; 3d, S M. Goucher, Pullet, 1st, S. M. Goucher; 2d, P. H. Dolan; 3d, M. .7. Stevens. White Plymouth Rocks — Cock, 1st, .hu'ob K Wise: 2(1, Paul G. Springer; 3d, William S. Wright. Hen, 1st, G. H. L. Pettie: 2d, Paul G. Springer; 3d, Minch Brothers Cockerel, 1st, G. H. L. Pettie; 2d, Harrv A. Shilling; 3d. Hartley Gore. Pulh't, 1st, G. H. L. Pettie; 2d, G. H. L. Pettie: 3d, Harry A. Shilling. Buff Plymouth Rocks — Cock, 1st, Wil- liam M. Mole; 2d, 3d, A. L. Richie. Hen. Richie; 3d, W. H. Mole 2d, A. L. Richie: 3d, Wii- Pullet, 1st. A. L. Richie: Mole; 3d, W. C. Budd. Plymouth Springer; 2d, Hen, 1st, 2d, POULTRY FANCIER 2d, Mrs. William B. Holmes; 3d, Edge- wood Poultry Farm. Columbian Wyandottes — Cock, 1st, J. Arthur Pancoast; 2d, B. W. Cooper; 3d, G. B. Clavton. Hen, 1st, B 2d, .Tohn C. Moye; 3r, R. W. erl, 1st, P>. W. Cooper: 2d, Ratezell; 3d, G. B. Clayton. W. Cooper; Kean. Cock- William H. Pullet, 1st, J. Arthur Pancoast; 2d, John C. Moye; 3d, B. W. Cooper. Single Comb Rhode Island Cock, 1st, Peter S. Prasch; 2d, Lewis J. Klink. Hen, 2d, S. G. Eachus; 3d, Cockerel, 1st. Mohawk 2d, J. H. Crosslev Pullet, 1st, J. H. Poultry Reds — .1. H. 1st, .7. J. H. Poul- Yards; 3d, E. G. Crossley: 3d, C. H. 1st, 2d, A. L Cockerel, 1st, Ham H. Mole. 2d. William H Columbian 1st, Paul G try Farm. Rocks — Cock, Deptford Poul- Deptford Poul- try Farm: 3d. Paul G. Springer. Cock- erel. 1st. 2(\, V G. Bean: 3d, Paul G Springer. T'ullet, 1st, 2d, F. G. Bean; 3d. Paul G. Springer. Partridge Plymouth Rocks — Cock, hen, cockerel, pullet. 1st, William H. Mole. Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks — Cock and hen. 1st, 2d, W. R. Bower. Cockerel and pullet. 1st, W. R. Bower. Silver Wyandottes — Cock, 1st. 3d, W, H. Nuneviller; 2d, F W. Burns. Hen. 1st, 2d. A. J. Becket; 3d, Nuneviller. Cockerel. 1st, 2d, 3d, A. T. Becket. Pul- let, 1st, Dunn & Mifflin; 2d, 3d, A. T. Becket. Golden Bergen William Wedel, 3d, H. Wedel; Crossley. try Yards; Cutlibert. 2d, Mohawk Umstead Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds — Cock, 1st, C. E. Morrison; 2d, C. R. Applegate; 3d, E. B. Kingsbury. Hen, 1st, Buehler Sc Mahn; 2d, C. E. Morrison; 3d, C. R. Applegate. Cockerel, 1st, C. S. Mor- rison; 2d. H. L. Brown; 3d, Mohawk Poultry Yards. Pullet, 1st. C. E. Mor- rison; 2d, C. C. Townsend; 3d, S. G. Eachus. Single Comb 1st. W. D. La Schrouth; 3d, .1 3d. G. N Cockerel, Buff Orpingtons — Cock, Rue: 2d, George N. M. Root, Jr. Hen, 1st, Schrotith; 2d, .L M. Root, Jr. 1st, Charles 7'raser: 2d, C. J. Pullet, 1st, W. F. Bish- Wyandottes — Cock, 1st, P. Hen, 1st, 2d, P. V. Bergen; B Sickler. Cockerel, 1st, P. V 3d. V. Bergen; 2d, William B. Sickler. Pullet, 1st. 2d, 3d. P. V. Bergen. White Wyandottes — Cock, 1st. 2d, Sun- nvbrook Poultry Farm; 2d, Cedar Poul- Hen. 1 t, William Tuttle; 2d, 3d, Sunny- brook Poultry Farm. Cockerel, 1st, Sun- nybrook Paultry Farm; 2d, Cedar Poul- try I'^arm; 3d, A. J. Savacool. Pullet. 1st, 2d. Sunnybrook Poultry Farm; 3d, D. M. Clifton. Buff Wyandotte.s — Cock, 1st: Samuel Carll; 2d, W. P. Lang; 3d. W Lee Springs. Hen. 1st, 2d, 3d. W. Lee Springs. Cockerel, 1st, Mrs. C B. El- liott; 2d. VJ. Lee Snrings. Pullet, 1st, Mrs. J. D. Koons; 2d, W. P. Lang; 3d, W Lee Springs. Black Wyandottes — Cock. 1st, H. H. Howell. Hen, 1st, 2nd, H. H Howell. Cockerel and pullet, 1st, H. H. Howell. Partridge Wyandottes — Cock, 1st, Mrs. William B. Holmes; 2d, R. Strickenbein: 3d, Edgewood Poultry Farm. Hen, 1st. Minch Brothers; 2d. Mrs. William B Holmes: 3d. Edgewood Poultry Farm Cockerel, 1st, 3d, Mrs. "^'illiam B. Holmes; 2d, Minch Brothers. Pullet, Ist, Webber: 3d, R. Yi. Felton. L. Hartmann Burr, Jr.; 2d, er: 3d, J. F. C Grumbrecht. Rose Comb BulT Orpingtons — Pullet, 1st, 2d, Sunnenburg Poultry Yards. Single Comb Black Orpingtons — Cock, 1st, J. C. Sterling; 2d, L. J. Wilson; 3d, E. C. Errickson. Hen, 1st. Gould & Straw; 2d, J. .1. Brophy; 3d, J. J. Brophy Cockerel. 1st. (^harles Eraser; 2d, James Loughridge: 3d, W. R. Bowers Pullet, 1st. Dr. Milton J. Wass; 2d, Gould «fc Straw; 3d, Mrs. F. R Connollv. White Orpingtons — Cock. 1st, 3d, .\ P. (Jause: 2d. W. R. Borden Hen, 1st. W. R Borden; 2d. 3d, A. P. Gause. Cock- erel, 1st, N. B. Hlldeshelm; 2d, Rev. Philip S. Smith; 3d, L. J. Wilson. Pul- let, 1st, L. J. Wilson; 2d, Klink & Sav- age; 3d, A. P. Gause. Light Brahmas — Cock, lst( I. R. Hinchman; 3d, J. A. Roberts. Hen, lat, J. D. Paul; 2d, J. Elias; 3d, Minch Brothers. Cockerel, 1st, J. A. Roberts; 2d, James Lawden; 3d, A. E. Wohbert. Pullet, 1st, I. R Hinchman; 2d, Minch Brothers: 3d A. E. Wohbert. Partridge Cochins — Cock, 1st, Mincli Brothers; 2d, 3d, J. Elias. Hen, 1st, 3d, J. Elias; 2d, Minch Brothers. Cockerel, 1st, 2d, Minch Brothers; 3d, J. Elias. Pullet, 1st, J. Elias; 2d, 3d, Minch Broth- ers. Black Cochins — Cock, lien, cockerel, pullet, 1st, M. E. Rodgers Black Langsiians — Cock, 1st, J. M. Howe: 2d, Walter T. Massey. Hen, 1st, 2d, Walter T. Massey; 3d, J. M. Rome. Cockerel, 1st, 2d, Walter T. Massey; 3d, J. M. Rowe. Pullet, 1st, J. M. Rowe; 2d, 3d, Walter T. Massey. Single Comb Brown Leghorns — Cock, 1st, Elizabeth R. Terry; 2d, W. R. Bow- ers; 3d, C. O. Mires. Hen, 1st, W. R. Bowers; 2d, C. O Mires; 3d, Joseph R. Gillam. Cockerel, 1st, Joseph R. Gillam; 2d, C. O. Mires; 3d, W. R. Bowers. Pul- let, 1st, C. O. Mires; 2d, William Quig- ley; 3d, Joseph R. Gillam. Single Comb White Leghorns — Cock, 1st, J. Arthur Pancoast; 2d, L. Pfau; 3d, Blue Anchor Poultry Farm. Hen, 1st, Blink Bonnie Pottery Farm; 2d, Charles R. Walker; 3d, J. D. Paul. Cockerel, 1st, J. Arthur Pancoast; 2d, F. E. Wilkin- son; 3d, Sunflower Poultry Yards. Pul- let, 1st, Blink Bonnie Poultry Farm; 2d, Thomas Hulme; 3d, .1. Arthlr Pancoast. I^ose Comb White Legliorns — Hen, 1st, 2d, J. P. Quarles. Cockerel and pullet, 1st, .1. P. Quarles. Single Comb Buff Legliorns — Cockerel, 1st, Edwin F. Carson. Pullet, 1st, C. A. Kepner; 2d, Edwin F. Carson, 3d, S. K Asson. Showing S. C. White Orpingtons on J. S. Haupt's great Orpington'Farm, Easton, Pa. # ^ ^ ^ # ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ # # ^ ^ ^ The Latest, Most Modern and Up-to-date Hub Incubator aid Brooders The Hot Water Tubular Tank is made of heavy rdd- rolled Copper, and will last a lifetime with j)roper car^'. The water is heated in the boiler at the end of tho tank, and circulates quicklv in both directions through the out er tube, returning to the boiler through the central tube. The large tube, extending around the entire outer eckerel, 1st, 2d, J. O. Frv Pullet, 1st, 2d, Elmer D. Og- den; 3d, J O. Fry. EXHIBITION YARDS. —1st, Henry 3d, W. Bate- Barred Plymouth Rocks- D. Riley; 2d, S. M. Goucher; man. White Plymouth Rocks — 1st, G. H. L Pettie; 2d, Jacob R. "^^se; 3d, ^^'illam C. Hough. Buff Plymouth Rocks — 1st, William H. Mole; 2d, Edward Voorhees Columbian Plymouth Rocks — 1st, Deptford Poultry Farm. Partridge Plvmouth Rocks — 1st, Wil- liam H. Mole. Silver Wyandottes — 1st, W. H. Nune- viller. White Wyandottes — 1st. W^illiam Tut- tle; 2d, 3d, Sunnybrook Farm. Columbian Wyandottes — 1st, J. Arthur Pancoast; 2d. 3d. B. W. Cooper. Single Comb Rhode Island Reds — 1st, J. H Crossley: 2d, Belvue Poultry Yard.'j; 3d; Peter S. Prasch. Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds — 1st. C. E. Morrison; 2d, Buehler & Mahn; 3d, C. R. Applegate Single Comb Buff Orpingtons — 1st, John M. Root, Jr.: 2d, Edward Ambler. Single Comb Black Orpingtons — 1st. Mrs. F. E Connollv; 2d, F. B. Carwford ; 3d, H. B. Coles & Son. Single Comb White Orpingtons — 1st, A. P. Gause; 2d, the Rev. RJiilip S. Smith; 3d, L. M. Buckwalter. Light Brahmas — 1st. J. Elias; 2d, I R. Hinchman; 3d, A. E. Wohbert. Partridge Cochins — 1st. Minch Broth- ers; 2d, J. Elias: 3d, Ellis ^Vills «^- Bros. Black Langshans — 1st, Walter T. Mas- sey. Single Coml» White I^eghorns — ^Ist. Spring Water Poultry Farm: 2d, Blink Bonnie Poultry Farm: 3d, C H. Um- stead. Single Comb Black Minorcas — 1st, John Roberson. W. F Black Si.anish— 1st, J. F. I'.artles: 2d. J. W. Haslam; 3d, John Xake Anconas — 1st, Mrs. A. Guetter. POULTRY FANCIER Water Fowl Cluh of Jm erica. 'IMip annuid mt-etinj; <»i tlir Water Fowl CluJi of America whs lield at Madison Squar*' Gar- tltn, Now York. Wcdnosc.ay Dec. 20, 1911. The President, Eiif?one Sites, of Elyria, Ohio, beiiiR unable to attend the meeting Louis B. Sfhram, of Brooklyn, was chosen to act as chairman. Die members of the Chd> present wer*' — Louis B. Schram, Clarence Kins. Joiin Kriuer, .\. B. D;dbv. Thos. Norris, Frank Sites. P. K. Hudson. F.' G. Rii,'|U's, Mrs. W. P. Mast.n. K. H. M(»rris, Gaiebel Bros.. \Vm. Holtbs. Kufus Delafield, Arthur Goujfh, K. Y. Evans and Miss Sara Little. The following officers were elected for the year 1912, viz: Louis B. Schram. GO Hamil- ton Ave.. Brooklvn, N. Y.. Pres. ; A. B. Dalbv. Red Bank, N. J.' Vice Pres. : Mrs. W. P. Mas ten, Pleasant Valley, N. Y., Sec'y-Treas. Thirty-one new members were added to the Club and the Sec'y-Treas. reported a nice bal a nee in the Treasury. A committee of three. Louis B. .Schram, A. B. Dalby and Mrs. W. P. Masten. were ap- pointed to revise the bydaws of the club and motion was made and carried that a lisi of the members of the "Water Fowl Club for 1912 be printed and sent to each member. A proposition was made and referred to the committee on Revision of By Laws that all birds entered in the young bird classes bear an oflicial closed leg band, sliowing the year of hatching. Miss Sara Little and Mr. Rufus Delafield were appointed auditing committee. The Water Fowd Club at present is in a flourishing condition and we trust that all in- 45 terested in Water Fowl will avail themselves of the opportunity of becoming members of the r'lub. Membership fee of $1.00 mav be sent lo the Secr'y-Treas., Mrs. W. P. Masten, Pleas- ant Valley, Dutchess Co., New York. ILL HATCHING RECORDS BROKEN f In 8 States by 8 Different Users of ' 'ESSEX MODEL INCUBATOR Tins, IK a Wonderful rt-v-<.rf our rlaiiii. Tliit record it more wi nJerful i»«Taus<' oiplit diffcreut petipl*" in eight dij9V:r- fiit i>t:it"6 witli ei^'lit iliCerciit Emi-x niachine* uccuoi- pliiilifd the Buiiic rcbuUs. B'-.sides, one of t^em hatched evrrj- liatrhalilo epj: fi,ur times in •urression. Further prixif of Kkbex superiority is unneceasary. We want you to share in our sucre:,!, by usin^ an Lssex model incaba- t'T. After one trial \ve know you will need no further urpiuf; to continue their use and. as your needs require, liuy nioreof thein. Built in three styles and aeTenteen *ize*, fioui 12. •.'.'. to $4S (lO. The Essex models are the re- tiiilt of a life-time sta (iroducinf; a perfect incu- h.-it'ir. In tliib we)i,-ivo succeeded and have made the Essex nioUtls the best Imilt. We nlso manufneture brDb of sevfii tK>pular breed* .of fowls Viite for it today ROBERT ESSEX INCUBATOR COMPANY 202 Henry SL. Buffalo. N.Y. or 67 BarcUy St.. 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Five full-page plates of feathers in natural colors Half-tone illustra- tions from idealized photographs of living models. All varieties. PRICES Cloth Binding. $1.50 postpaid. Leather Binding, $2.00 postpaid. ORDER TODAY AND GET A COPY POULTRY FANCIER, Sellersville. Pa. ♦'-5^^^^>r'Tr''W'^^^>^>^l^'^K^>^J^>r>^l"«'">^ir'"^^^>^l^'^l^'^+ *#(jfe***oj^,*^««***^^«it»jf*^-*.^^,v-.®»»#«»**®*®ieif«'<»®®«#***#i^'>^ % • # % • % ft €» % Christie's S. Comb Brown and White Leghorns Are the greatest la vers of large white-shelled eggs in the world todav. None but the best— none but those that have shown us beyond a doul>t that they have proven by their jtast i.erlornianres to be sterling layers are ever al- lowed to enter our bree3f(jj,^®*t,^^^^^^«,3^^^|^»^(Jf,#.(ft®^^S,'»'*«^*« }; }j^^«»®(J»®^<8^®*«*?®**;«t»«>«»®* PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 46 Boston Show Awards Light Brahma — Cock, 1st, G. V. Fletcher; 2d. J. W. Shaw; 3d. J. W. Shaw Hen, 1st, J. W. Shaw; 2d, G. V. Fletcher; 3d, Charles H. Tyler. Cockerel, 1st, J. W. Shaw; 2d, Charles H. Tyler. Pullet, 1st, J. W. Shaw; 2d. G. V. Fletch- er; 3d. J. W. Shaw. Dark Brahma — Cock, 1st. David B Stewart; 2d, Dr. S. Lott; 3d, L. K. Foss. Hen, 1st, David B. Stewart; 2d, Dr. S. Lott; 3d. Charles A. Ballou. Cockerel, 1st, W. F. Chisholm; 2d. L. K Foss; 3d. L. K. Foss. Pullet. 1st, David B. Stew- art; 2d, Dr. S. Lott; 3d, L. K. Foss. . Partridge Cochin — Cock, 1st, 2d. 3d, Ridge Lawn Poultry Yards. Hen, 1st, 2d, 3d, Ridge Lawn Poultry Yards Cock- erels, 1st, 2d, 3d, Ridge Lawn Poultry Yards. Pullet, 1st, 2d, 3d, Ridge Lawn Poultry Y'ards. Black Cochin — Cock, 1st, W. S. Wil- liams. Hen, 1st, 2d, 3d. W. S. Williams. Cockerel, 1st. W. S. Williams. Pullet. 1st, 2d, 3d, W. S. Williams POULTRY FANCIER L. F. Howe. Cockerel, 1st, Peier C. Jun- gles. Pullet, 1st, Peter C. Jungels. Columbian Plymouth Rock — Cock, 1st. Green & Kaple; 2d, Howard M. Munroe; 3d, Gilbert Harris Hen, 1st, Howard M. Munroe; 2d. Lee M. DeVoss; 3d, Green & Kaple. Cockerel, 1st, Green & Kaple; 2d, E. J. Barney; 3d, L. A. Moore. Pullet, 1st. E. J. Barney; 2d, Green & Kaple; 3d, Howard M. Munroe. Silver Wyandottes — Cock, 1st, 2d, J. C. Jodsey; 3d, A. and E. Tarbox. Hen, 2d, Hintonburg Poultry Yards: 3d, Clare E Hoffman. Cockerel, 1st, F. Van Alstyne: 2d. W. i:. Sampson; 3d. A. and E. Tar- box. Pullet, 1st, Mrs. E. J Robinson; 2d. Clare E Hoffman; 3d, A. and E. Tar- box. Golden ^V^\•all(lottes — Cock, 1st, Kervin L. Deymore; I'd, L H. Brown; 3d, Sim- mons Brothers. Hen, 1st, Loren H. Brown; 2d, Simmons Brothers; 3d, Ker- vin L. Deymore. Cockerel, 1st, Albert A. Gordon; 2d, L. H. Brown; 3d, L. H. Brown. Pullet, 1st, 2d, Kerwin L. Dey- more; 3d, Albert A. Gordon. White Wyandottes — Cock, 1st, Only a WINIiEiroF FIRST. MAD(50M SQVARE GARDEM . HEW YoRK.19o8-.p^* BflED AMD QlVNtD BY fqx.t1UR5T PARn.LinE: R<^CK,CoJSM.lL5M^J . ^H; ■«-«.»«j»f^.< jiUmi-mfa j^jnit'ijawwpU.u.>..»j Barred Plymouth Rock — Cock. 1st. Haldie Nicholson; 2d, Clarence A. Tower; 3d, Robert Rankin. Hen, 1st, E. S. Cawthorne: 2d,Pittsfleld Poultry Farm; 3d, W. J. Wallace Cockerel. 1st, W. E. Tower; 2d. Pittsfleld Poultry Farm; 3d. Tower; 2d. Pittsfleld Poultry Farm; 3d, H. Nicholson. Pullet. 1st, E. S. Caw- thorne; 2d. Pittsfleld Poultry Farm; 3d, Pittsfleld Poultry Farm White Plymouth Rock — Cock, 1st. Conecrest Moodus; 2d, A. C. Hawkins; 3d, Samuel Knowles. Hen, 1st, C. F. Webster; 2d, Conecrest Moodus; 3d, WIl- 1am E Wade. Cockerel, 1st, A. C. How- kins; 2d. Knollwood Farm; 3d, Cnarles W. Pratt Pullet, 1st, William E. Wade; 2d, Colonial Farm; 3d, Samuel Knowles. Buff Plymouth Rock— Cock. 1st. Four Oaks Farm; 2d, M. J. Corey; 3d, John Bowden. Hen, 1st, 2d, 3d, S. H. Harter. Cockerel, 1st, Linfield Poultry Farm; 2d, ' M. J. Corey; 3d, John Bowden. Pullet, 1st, S. H. Harter: 2d, John Bowden; 3d, Linfield Poultry Farm Partridge Plymouth Rocks^-Cock, 1st J. V. R Bright; 2d, Paul Klingbell. Hen, 1st, 2d, Paul Klingbell; 3d, J. V. R. Bright Cockerel, 1st, J. V. R. Bright; 2d. L. F. Howe; 3d, Paul Klingbell. Pul- let, 1st, 2d, J. V. R. Bright; 3d, Paul Klingbell. Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock — Cock, 1st, 2d. Peter C. Jungels; 3d. H. H. Stranger. Hen, 1st, Peter C. Jungels; 2d, Farm; 2d. J. W. Andrews; 3d, Joseph Russell. Hen. 1st. Horace Havemeyer; 2d. West Mountain Poultry Yards; 3d. J. W. Andrews. Cockerel, 1st, 2d, J. W. Andrews; 3d, H. N. Rollins. Pullet, 1st, Only a Farm; 2d, Only a Farm; 3d, H. N. Black Wyandottes — Cock, 1st, 2d, F. S Chaffee. Hen, 1st, F. H. Chaffee; 2d, H. H. Howell. Cockerel, 1st, F. S. Chaffee. Buff Wyandotte — Cock, 1st, 2d, Henry R. Ingalls; 3d, George M. Bell. Hen, 1st, N. W .Sanborn; 2d. 3d. Henry R Ingalls. Cockerel. 1st, Henry R. Ingalls; 2d, King & Whiting; 3d. H. P. Rowe. Pullet. 1st. King & Whiting; 2d, F. H. Willis; 3d, T. H. Willis. Partridge Wvandottes — ^ Cock, 1st, Si.eflleld Farm: 2d, W. C. Hiller; 3d, Edgewood Poultry Farm. Hen, 1st, 3d, Sheflleld Farm: 2d Charles H. Wood. Cockerel. 1st. 3d, Sheffield Farm; 2d, Charles W. Wood. Pullet, 1st, 3d, Shef- field Farm: 2d, Edgewood Poultry Farm. Silver Penciled Wyandottes — Cock, 1st, A L Hathaway; 2d, Baker & Harwood; 3d. Baker Sc Harwood. Hen, 1st, Horace Havemeyer; 2d, J. E. Morse; 3d, Castle Farm. Cockerel, 1st, A. L. Hathaway: 2d, A. L. Hathaway; 3d, Horace Have- meyer Pullet, 1st, 2d. A. L. Hatha- way; 3d, Baker & Harwood. Columbian Wyandottes — Cock. 1st, 2d. Silas Hartlett; 3d. R. G. Harwood. Hen, ,1st. Sunny brook Farn); 2d. 3d. M. A. Brayton & Son. Cockerel, 1st. Silas Bart- lett; 2d. J. E. Perkins; 3d, Elmer F. Ben- son. Pullet. 1st. Elmer F. Benson: 2d. D. W. Scribner; 2d, M. A. Brayton ic Son. Black Javas — <]ockerel, 1st. A. G. Howe. Pullet, 1st, A. G. Howe. American Dominiques — Cock, 1st, 2d, A. Q. Carter; 3d, A. L. Austin Hen, 1st, 2d, A. Q. Carter; 3d, K. M. Osborne. Cockerel, 1st, 2d, A. Q. Carter; od, R. M. Osborne. Pullet, 1st, 2d, A Q. Carter; 3d. R: M Osborne. S. C. Kliode Island Reds — Cock. 1st. .John D. King; 2d, White Birch Poultry Farm; 3d. Old Acres. Hen. 1st, 2d, E. W. Cunningham; 3d. A. S. Bailey. Cockerel. Ist, 2d. Old Acres; 3d, A. S Bailey. Pul- let. 1st. 3d, Old Acres; 2d, S. H. Parker. K. C. Rhode Island Reds — Cock, 1st. 2d. F. W. C. Almy; 3d, C. M. Beklon. Hen, 1st, F. W. C Almy; 2d, Payne Brothers: ;kl, I. A. and F. C. Sibley. Cockerel, 1st, r'ayne Brothers; 2d, Pleasant Hill Poul- try Farm; 3d. F. W. C. Almy. Pullet, lat. George W. Little; 2d, F. W. C. Almy; 3(1, H. Louis Wiers. Black Langshans — Cock, Ist, Rose Court Poultry Yards; 2d. Paul P. Ives; 3d. Paul P. Ives. Hen. 1st, 2d. E. T. Gib- .son; 3d. J. F. Robinson. Cockerel. 1st. 2d, 3d, E. T. Gibson. Pullet, 1st, Harry W. Noble: 2d, 3d, E. T. Gibson. Wliite Langshans — Cock. 1st. F. A. Goedicke; 2d. Rose Court Poultry Yards Hen. 1st. Rose Court Poultry Yards. i:ockerel, 1st, Paul P. Ives. Pullet, 1st, .J. F. Robinson; 2d, Paul P. Ives: 3d, F. A. Goedicke. S. C. Buff Orpington — Cock, 1st. Joe Pve. Orpington Farm; 2d. Haldie Nich- olson; 3d, C. S. Collins. Hen, 1st, H E. H.)oker: 2d, Joe Pye Orpington Farm; 3d, H. B. Frescott Cockerel, 1st, H. E. Hooker; 2d, Joe Pye Orpington Farm. Pullet, Ist, Leman Farms; 2d, H. B. Prescott: 3d, H. E. Hooker. R. C. Buff Orpington — Cock, 1st, Chis- Ija Farm. Hen, 1st. A. R. Chandler & Son. Cockerel. 1st. A R. Chandler & Son: 2d. Chispa Farm. Pullet. 1st. A. R. Chandler & Son. S. C. Black Orpington — Cock. 1st, 2d. Gifford & Warren: 3d. Mrs. F. K. Knowles. Hen, 1st, GitTord & Warren; 2d, 3d, Darling & MacNear. Cockerel, 1st, H. B Prescott; 2d, Darling &: Mac- Near; 3d, Tyler Cruttenden Pullet, 1st, H. B. Prescott; 2d, Darling & MacNear; :id, Henrv Lorio. S. C. White Orpington — Cock, 1st, Dune Alpine Poultry Farm: 2d, Charles !•:. Sailer; 3d, H. B. Prescott. Hen, 1st, .^d, Dune Alpine Poultry Farm; 2d, A. C. Hawkins. Cockerel, 1st. 2d, Dune Alpine Poultry Farm; 3d, H. B. Prescott Pul- let, 1st, Dune Alpine Poultry Farm; 2d, Charles F. Boody; 3d, W. E. Scott. R. C. White Orpington — Cock, 1st, Lawrence Jackson Farm; 2d, Alta M Haven; 3d, Waldo Richardson. Hen, 1st, Lawrence Jackson Farm; 2d, 3d. Alta M. Haven. Cockerel, 1st, Lawrence Jackson Farm; 2d, Waldo Richardson; 3d, Alta M. Haven. Pullet, 1st, Lawrence Jack- son Farm; 2d, Oiispa Farm; 3d, Waldo Richardson. S. C. Brown Leghorn — Cock, 1st, J. R. Hill: 2d, Glenridge Poultry Yards: 3d, C. P. Ives. Hen, 1st, 2d, 3d, Glenridge Poultry Yards. Cockerel. 1st, J. R. Hill: 2d, E. G. Runnells; 3d. Glenridge Poultry Yards. Pullet. 1st. C. P Ives; 2d. Glen- ridge Poultry Yards: 3d. E. G. Runnells. R. C. Brown Leghorn — Cock. 1st, C. A. Walter; 2d, Mrs. G. B. Inches; 3d, J. Guy Lesher. Hen, 1st, Firefly Farm; 2cl, 3d, Mrs. G B. Inches. Cockerel, 1st, Firefly Farm; 2d, Nathan B. Hartford: 3d, B. Dexter. Pullet, 1st, Firefly Farm: 2d, Mrs. G. B. Inches: 3d, Nathan B. Hart- ford. S. C. White Leghorn — Cock, 1st. Dune •Alpine Poultry Farm; 2d, 3d, Skyland.s Farm. Hen. 1st, Dune Alpine Poultry Farm: 2d. 3d. Skylands Farm. Cockerel, 1st, 3d. Dune Alpine Poultrv Farm: 2d. Skylands Farm. Pullet. 1st, 2d, 3d, G. A Ruessler. R. C. White Leghorn — Cock, 1st. 3d. Turtle Point Farm; 2d, O. E. White. Hen, 1st, H. O. Matthews; 2d, Turtle Point Farm; 3d, O. E. White. Cockerel, 1st, 2rl. Turtle Point Farm: 3d. O. E. White Pul- let. 1st. 2d, O. E. White :3d. Turtle Point Farm. Buff Leghorn — Cock, 1st. Asii Hill Poultry Farm: 2d, W. F. Chi.sholm. Hen. 1st. W. F. Chisholm: 2d. R C. Ash Hill Poulthry Farm; 3d. John W Coolidge. Cockerel, 1st, John I. Taylor; 2d, Ash Hill Poultry Farm; 3d, Fitz Farm Pul- let, 1st, Fitz Farm; 2d, John I. Tavlor: 3d, Robert C. Rounds. POULTRY FANCIER •Rlack Leghorn — Cock, 1st, Turtle Point Farm. Hen, 1st, 8d, Rose Court Poultrv Yards; 2d, R. G. Mc Andrew, rnckerel. 1st. J. T Kelleher; 2d. 3d. Tur- Se point Farm. Pullet, 1st, J. T. Kelle- her- 2d, 3d. Rose Court Poultry Yards. Black Minorcas—Cock, 1st, William Fllis Hen. 1st. William Ellis, 2d, Nor- man Harrington; 3d, Stuart «& Magee. rockerel. 1st. 2d. Norman Harrington; 3^ William Ellis. Pullet. Ist. William Fills- 2d, 3d Norman Harrington. R. C Black Minorcas — Cock, 1st, A. M. Moody! Hen, 1st, A. M. Moody. Cock- erel 1st, 2d, A. M. Moody; 8d, O L. Clough. Pullet, 1st, A. M. Moody; 2d. O. L. Clough^^^j^^^j^^ YARDS. Light Brahmas— 1st, J. W. Shaw; 2d, G V Fletcher; 3d, Charles H. Tyler. Partridge Cochins— 1st, 2d. ^ Ridge Lawn Poultry Yards; 3d, Joseph Elias. Black Cochins— 1st, W. S. Williams. Black Langshans— 2d, J. R. Robinson; 3d E T. Gibson. Barred Plvmouth Rocks — 1st, C. b. Cawthorne: 2d, Lamberts Poultry Farm; 3d. Pittsfleld Poultry Farm. ^ . . ^ White Plvmouth Rocks — let, A. '.. Hawkins; 2d, Samuel Knowles; 3d, Knollwood Farm. ., * t 4«fl^i^ Buff Plvmouth Rocks — 1st, Linfield Poultry Farm; 2d. J. Bowden; 3d, Lin- field Poultry Farm. , * t, i Partridge Plymouth Rocks — 1st, Paul Klingbell. Columbian Plymouth Rocks — 1st. Green & Kaple; 2d. 3d. Howard M- Mun- roe Silver Wvandotte — 1st. Wood & Free- man; 2d, A. and E. Tarbox; 3d, Wood & Freeman. _, Golden Wyandottes — 1st, Simons Brothers; 2d 3d. Kerwin L. Deymore. White Wvandottes — 1st, George W. Dakln; 2d, Wilbur & Wagenblott; 3d, J. W. Andrews. ow .. Partridge Wyandottes — 1st, 2d, Shei- field Farm: 3d, Charles H. Wood. Silver Penciled Wyandottes — 1st, Rogers & Packard; 2d, Horace Have- meyer; 3d, A. L Hathaway. Buff Wvandottes— 1st, Henry R- In- galls; 2d, Dr. N. W. Sanborn; 3d, V. C. Bod well. , ^ . „ Columbian Wyandottes — 1st, A. t. Farrar; 2d, George E. Noyes; 3d, Dr. N. W. Sanborn. American Dominique — 1st. A. Q. Car- ter; 2d. W. H. Davenport Single Comb Rhode Island Reds — 1st. S. H. Parker: 2d. Old Acres; 3d. John D. King. ^ ^ ^ ^ Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds — 1st, Pavne Bros.; 2d, C. M. Beldon. R. C. White Leghorns — 2d, F. W. C. Almy. ^ ^ __ Single Comb Buff Orpingtons — 1st, H. E .Hooker: 2nd, Poe Pye Orpington Farm; 3d, G. E. Bessom. Single Comb Black Orpingtons — 1st, Gifford & Warren; 2d, W. E. Scott; 3d, ^, Tyler Crittenden. Single Comb White Orpingtons — 1st, A. C. Hawkins, 2d, H. B. Prescott; 3d, Dune- Alpine Poultry Farm. Rose Comb White Orpingtons— 1st, Lawrence Jackson Farm; 2d; Lambert Bros. Single Comb Brown Leghorns — 1st, Crawford A. Brown; 2d. L B. Resseque. Single Comb White Leghorns — 1st, Dune Alpine Poultry Farm; 2d and 3d. Skylands I'arm. Rose Comb White Leghorns — 1st and 2d, O. E. White. Buff Leghorns — 1st and 2d. John I. Taylor. Single Comb Black Minorcas — 1st, A. W. T. Healey. ''A Good Garden Makes a Good TahUr Certalnlv no class of people should enjoy a more bountifully supplied table than the farmer. If his garden Is good, he "sets a good table." Otherwise, his stomach pays tlie bill, and we fear too many stomachs are settling unjust ac- counts! The possibilities of the garden are un- limited— except by ourselves; that is, by how we direct our energy. Too fre- quently our gardens receive no particu- lar attention. Work In many instances is never definitely planned. It is put off from day to day, waiting, as an odd job, to be cared for when there is noth- ing else to do; and those times are sel dom found on farms to-day. We hope our readers will come to realize more fully the value of the home garden, as a source of profit, saving, and a means of better living. Perhaps If every farmer made a more careful study of garden implements and had modern, easy working tools, he would take more interest in his garden. 47 This question of tools — the planter the rake, the hoe, the cultivator, the spray- er, etc.. needs more thorough study. Too many gardeners, farm gardeners, do not realize what the proper tools can do for them toward making the garden more profitable, more pleasant and produce better quality. Make your gardening easier and you will like it better. And you can only make It easier by using the best tools. Maybe you don't know what there really is for you in the way of garden tools. You should investigate modren gardening implements. Their cost need not prevent your owning them, for most of them will pay for them- selves each year. W cannot urge our readers too strong- ly, no matter what kind of garden they have, to get familiar with modern tools. Bateman M'f'g Co., Box Z103, Grenloch, N. J., will gladly send you their gar- den tool booklets. Write them. They have tools for many purposes, big and small; also sprayers. They can "fit you." ^ ^yfyff^^^yf^^;.^y.fyfyfyfiiy^Jfd^^^ 0»OOO»»»»»»O»O»j Twelve Month's Work in the Poultry Yard BY W. THEO. WITTMAN Acknowledged by all to be one of America's Foremost Authorities and Judges. Starts vou in Jannarv. and takes vou clear throuRh the year -trlling you just what to do to lucce°sfiuv haS^ in ihe safest a..d most economcal way that is con- si^tentwhrgoodbu'?ness methods, to make the largest success possible with your fowls. It does not tell you how to make $200 from 20 hens But it eives vou a short, boiled down, and up-to-daf treatise on lines that fre practi- cal and can^'be lxecu?ed with safety. The contentents of this book are intensely practic- able and to teach a method of poultry keepine, exactly opposite to that ^"icn is ?omphcat.d and unnecessary Oh the other hand Twelve Month's V^rk has bee nur..oseIv chosen to emphasize the fact that that the successful poultryman will find S^oTkJo do? twelve months in the year. For reimlarity . and attention to ^maU de^a-ls. all of the tiiiie, and in season, are prime factors of success in the business. PRICb 25C. The Poultry Fancier, America's only Fanciers Journal and Wittman's Book 50c POULTRY FANCIER SELLERSVILLE, PA. ^»»0»»»<^>^>»>»<0»»»»»»»0»^ " n »o»»o»»»»»e«»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»^»»^^^^^^^^^'^^^^^^^^^^^ o»»o»»ooo»»»»»»^ Poultry Sense A TREATISE ON THE Management and Care of Chickens, Including the Treatment of the MORE COMMON DISEASES BY J. P. PURSELL, M. D. This book is for the experienced breeder as well as the novice. It goes into detail giving valuable information on Location, Buildings, Trap Nesting, Feeding the Pullets and Laying Hens, Balanced Rations, Care of Chicks, Show Birds, Sprouting Oats, and all the more common diseases that poultry is subject to. It is handsomely bound and the most complete book of its kind on the market. Price 75 cents post paid POULTRY FANCIER, >»»»«CN»»»»»«<»»»0»»»»»»»^»<»»<»»»»»^»»<<' »^ SELLERSVILLE, PA. I PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 48 J^ew Castle, Fa., Awards. White Wyandottes. — Robert, Whitla, 1st and 4th cock; 4th hen; 4th and 5th cockerel and 4th pullet. Alex. Maxwell, 2d and 5th cock; 1st and 2d hen; 1st cockerel; 2d and 3rd pul- let. D. B. Hartsulf, 3rd cock. J. B. Jameson, 3d cockerel ; 5th pullet. W. M. Harrison, 2d cockerel; 1st pullet. J. H. Brown, 1st pen. C. W. Wilkinson, 2d pen. J. S. HuU, 3rd pen. Chas. Fletcher, 4th pen, Rhode Island Whites. — S. W. Knox, 1st and 4th hen; 1st, 2d and 3rd cockerels, 2d and 4th pullets. J. C. Crawford, 2d and 3rd hen; 4th cockerel; 1st and 3rd pullet. Columbian Wyandottes-Geo. T. & J. A. Wein gartner, 1st cock; 1st cockerel; 1st and 2d pens. Wm. Gustufason, 1st and 5th hen. J. K. Whippo, 2d and 3rd hen; 2d cockerel. Wm. E. McKee, 4th hen. White Orpingtons. — Jones Brothers, 1st cock; 1st and 2d hen; 1st pullet. A. G. Craw- ford, 2d, 3d and 4th cock; 4th and 5th hen; 4th and 5th cockerel; 2d, 3rd and 4th pullet; 1st, 2d and 5th pen. J. W. Tait, 3rd hen; 1st cockerel; 5th pullet and 4th pen. James Ev- ans, 2d cockerel. John S. Bookwalter, 3rd cockerel, H. M. Moore. 3d pen. Buff Plymouth Rocks. — R. G. Leslie, Ist cock; 1st, 2d and 3rd cockerel. Frank Wad- linger, 4th cockerel; 4th hen; 3rd pen; 2d, 1th and 5th pullet. H. D. Byers, 1st, 2d and 3rd hen; 1st and 3rd pullet; 1st and 2d pea. Barred Plymouth Rocks — Oliver Hazeu, 2d cock, 5th cockerel, second 3d, and fourth hen. S. I. Christie, 1st and 3d cock, 2d pen, 5th hen; W. H. Porter, 3d and 4th cockerel, 2d and 3d pullet; T. D. Alien 1st cockerel; Hanna & Haslett, 1st pullet, 2d cockerel; Geo. T. & J. A. Weingartner, 4th and 5th pullet; Wooley & Smith, 1st pen, 1st hen. Partridge Plymouth Rocks — Louis E. Bogle, 2d, cock, 1st, 3d and 4th hen; R. Cameron, 2d hen, 1st cockerel, 3d pullet ; Mrs. R. J. McKinney, 3d cockerel, 1st and 2d pullet; K. McKissick, 4th pullet, 2d cockerel. Black Javas — W. J. McBride, 1st and 2d hen, 1st pullet, 1st pen. Buff Wyandottes — J. A. Price, all awards. White Plymouth Rocks — Earl Streib, 1st cock, 2d hen, 1st and 2d cockerel, 1st pullet; Emmet Alter, 2d cock, 3d cockerel, 2d and 4th pullet; J. W. Tait, 1st hen, 3d pullet; John E. Elliott, 1st pen. Black Orpingtons — C. C. Merrill, 1st cock, A. C. Hanna, 1st and 3d hen, 3d and 4th cockerel, 1st pen; D. E. Chambers, 2d hen, 2d cockerel, 5th pullet; C. F. Cartwright, 1st cockerel, 1st and 2d pullet : E. E. Rose, 3d and 4th pullet. Partridge Wyandottes — Ed. O'Brien, 1st hen, 1st pullet, 1st and 2d cockerel; M. S. Tucker. 4th pullet; Ben Campbell, 3d cockerel, 2d, 3(1 and 5th pullet. S. C. White Le-horn — F. E. Martin. 3d cock; J. W. Tait, 1st cock, 1st and 2d hen, 1st, 3d and 4th cockerel, 1st ;ind 2d pullet, 2d pen; C. W. Needier, 2d cockerel, 1st pen; Raymond Lutz, 3d pen; Chas. W. Wilkison. 5th cockerel, 4th pen. S. C. Mottled Anconas — i;eo. T. & J. A Weingartner, 1st and 2d hen, 1st, 2ii and 3d cockerel, 1st and 2d pullet, 1st pen, 1st cock; E. J. O'Brien, 4th cockerel; J. R. Zahnizer, 2d pen. Blue Andalusians — Hanna & Hnslelt, 1st and 3d cock, 2d pen; James uiover, 1st cock- erel, 1st pullet; D. G. Harris. 2d pullel ; O. P. Wood, 1st pen; Dr. J. A. Blair, 3<1 pen. Black White Crested Polish — A. D. Newell. 1st pullet. Buflf Orpingtons — B. F. Roberts, ls( cock 5th pullet; J. E. Clark, 2d cock; Leslie Broth- ers, 3d and 4th cock, 3d an J 4th hen, 3d and 4th cockerel, 4th pen; H. M. Moore, 5th cock, 5th hen, 2d pen; J. A. Shott, 1st and 2d hen, 2d cockerel, 2d pullet. 1st pen; C. G. Lindner, 1st cockerel, 1st pullet. 3d and 4th pullet; Ben S. Agnew, 5th cockerel; W. D Wallace, 3h pen; E. I. Agnew, 5th pen. Black Langshans — James Glover, 1st cock, 1st, 2d and 3d cockerel, and 2d pen; William lliomas, 1st pen. Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds — Edith Thompson, 1st cockerel, 3d cock, 2d and 4th pullet; Charles Sweet. 2d cockerel, 5th cock. Ist pullet, 1st and 2d hen, 1st pen; J. R. Fox, 3d cockerel; J, A. No.ss, 4th cockerel; J. C. Hamilton, 5th cockerel, 5th pullet, 5th hen; Mrs. Anna B. McLane, Ist cock, 2d pen; J. F Coughlin. 2d cock; W E. McKee, 4th cock; C. E. Webster, 3d pullet, 4th hen; W. D. Wallace, 3d hen, 3d pen. Rhode Island Whites — C. W. Knox, Ist and 4th hen, 1st, 2d and 3d cockerel, 2d and 4th pullet; J. C. Crawford, 2d and 3d hen, 4th cockerel, 1st and 3d pullet. ^ Single Comb Rhode Island Reds — H. H. Knox, 1st cock; Harry Alexander, 1st cockerel, Ist, 2d and 3d pullet; Hamilton & Parka, •Jd cockerel, 5th cockerel. 4th and 5th pullet; Erich F. Muchow, 3d cockerel. 2(1 pen; W. E. Marquis, Ist p*-n ; H.irry Bowers, 4th cock- er«'l. S. C. Brown Leghorns — Harry Alexander, POULTRY FANCIER 1st cock, 1st hen, 1st and 2d cockerel, 1st and 2d pullet. Scotch Houdan — James Cosgrove, 1st cock, 2d hen, 1st pullet. Rose Comb Black Minorcas — C. G. Lindner, 1st cock, 2d and 3d hen, 1st pullet, 2d pullet; Dr. J. K. Pollock, 1st hen, 1st cockerel. Buff Leghorns — J. A. Price, 1st cock, 2d hen; W J. Offut, 4th cockerel, 3d and 5th hen, 5th cockerel, 1st pullet; D. E. Bumpus, 1st cockerel, 3d cockerel, 1st hen, 2d and 4th and 3d and 5th pullet; Hamilton & Parks, 2d cockerel. Indian Runner Ducks — Rowland Brothers, one 1st and one 2d; Nelson Poultry Farm, two 1st and two 2d. Rose Comb White Leghorn — H. H. Kno.x, 1st and i:d cock, Ist and 2d cockerel, Ist and 2d hen. Silver Spangled Hamburgs — Louis E. Bogle, 1st and 2d hen, 1st cockerel, 1st and 2d pullet. Buff Cochin Bantams — James Durant, 2d pen ; Jack T. Harris, 3d cockerel, Ist pullet, 1st hen. Light Brahma Bantams — Geo. T. & J. A. Weingartner, 1st cock, 1st and 2d hen. Golden Polish — A. D. Newell, 1st cock, 1st hen, 2d cockerel, 1st and 3d pullet; C. H. Thompson, 2d cock, 2d, 3d and 4th hen ; James B. Kennedy, 3d cockerel, 1st cockerel, 2d and 4th pullet, 1st pen. S. C. Black Minorcas — C. G. Lindner, 1st hen: C. G. VanMeeter, 1st cockerel, 4th pul- let; Brown & Gibson, 2d cockerel, 1st pullet. 1st pen; H. M. Good, 3d cockerel,' 2d and 3d pullet, 5th pullet; J. T. Hall. 2d pen. S. C. Black Leghorns — Bert Peet, 1st cock- erel. Red Pyle Bantams — Harry Alexander, 1st cock ; Jack T. Hi^rris, 1st cockerel, 1st hen. Black Red Bantams — Harry Alexander, 1st cockerel; Jack T. Harris, 1st pen. Brown Red Bantams — Harry Alexander, 1st cockerel. Wissinomiii!^, Pa., Awards. Held November 21. 22, and 23 1911, in Wright's Institute, Unity and Franklin Sts, Frankford. Philadelphia. Light Brahmas — Hen. Mrs. J. Fitzgerald, 1-2; W. F. Baker, M. D.. 3. Barred Plymouth Rocks — L. P. Ertli-, I ck; F. Bidlingmaier. 2-3 ck. 1-2 hen. 2-3 ckl, 4-5 pul ; Pine Run Farm, 3 hen, 2 pul ; C. F. Wagner. 1 ckl; J. A. Robertson. 4 ckl, J. Kepner, 1-3 pul. White Plymouth Rocks — M. Marsrhner, 2 ck. 3-4 hen; G. H. Pettie, 1 ck, 1-2-5 hen, 1-2-3-4-5 ckl, l-2?-3-4-5 pul. Buff Plymouth Rocks — All to Mrs C Stod- dard. Silver Laced Wyandottes — .Ml to John Pat- ton. White Wyandottes — J. A. Robertson, 2 ck, 2-3 hen, 2 ckl, 2 pul: L. A. E. Spielberger, 1-3-4 ck, 1-5 hen, 3 pul. 1 cki: H. D. Wagner, 4 hen: H. A. Reilly. 5 pul; Mrs (J. Booz. 4 pul; W. B. Devlin, 1 pullet. Silver Penciled Wyandottes — W. F. Bak- er. 1 hen. Columbian Wyandottes — J. A. Robertson, 2 rk, 1-2 hen, 1 ckl, 4 pul: B. W. Cooper, 1 wing<». Md. I. KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTO.XS. Old and young stock; babv rhieks and eggs .I(»hnson Poultry Farm. Couluood. Va. 4 S. C. BROWN- LE(;H'.)RNS— LAYIXt; HE.VS «-ockereIs, baby chicks and eu'^'s. Johnson Poultry Farm. Couhvood. Vii. i FOR SALE— TWO HOHMB.VCH <^R\IN Sprouters_. .500 <-apacity each, in good condi- tion, $15, (,r both niacliinrs for ."J; '.'> E Martin. Jr., Vineland. N. J. i IMPORTED SILVEii BEAiCDHD PuLISlI bowls, finest in United States. A limite I num- ber of eggs for setting, at .-?5 per LI en-n-s (fcorge E. Peer. Chili Station. N. Y. '""4 ENGLISH LEGHORNS.— WORLD'S RE- <-nrd State Agricultural Collegs : over 100 pens; all breeds as winter layers large size, tame, very larie e^rgs- eijo-raverl circular .free. English Leghorn Cotra?e-Lor- ing I'arm, Dedham. Mass. 4 INDIAN RUNNER j DUCK CULTURE! BY LEVI D. YODErI THE BEST PUBLISHED IT TELLS HOW How to Incubate Them How to Brood Them How to Feed Them How to House Them How to Obtain Best Results How to Mate Them How to Tell the Sex This book covers "Indian Runner Duck Culture from A to Z and is worth dollars to all interested in Indian Run- ner Ducks. W'ith a year's subscription to Poultry Fancier, 60c. By itself, 35c. Send your order to POULTRY FANCIER, Sdlersvillt;, Pa. POULTRY FANCIER 49 ? Senator George T. Weingartner. New Castle, Pa. One of the Countrie's famous breeders of Mottled Anconas and one of the live wires of fancy poultrydom in western Pennsylvania, S^i^gSS' s. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 50 Poultry Fancier PublUhed under the name Fancy FowUfor 10 yean, 1897 to 1907. Entered as Second Class Matter, Sept 28, 1907, at the Post Office at Chicago, III., under Act of March 3, 1879. .1111 • ■ - I ---- ■-! I ■ I I Published the 1st of each month bv Poultry Fancier Publishing Co. F. W. DeLancey, Editor and Mngr. Chicago, 111., and Sellersville, Pa. OUR STAFF. F. W. DeLancey, Editor and in charge of Advertisement Department. F. D. Sutton, Managing Editor and Field Representative. J. W. Morrow, Associate Editor and Field Representative. Chas. O. DeLancey, Circulation Man- ager. E.. R. McCrork, Superintendent Mechan- ical Department. John J. Ritz, Department Editor, as- sisted by a staff of able writers, men who have made .good. Subscription price in United States and possessions 25 cents per year. Subscription price in Chicago, Canada and foreign countries, 50 cents per year. All subscriptions are immediately dis- continued when the time expires for which they have been paid Requests for advertising rates will be giv- en prompt attention. Changes of ads must be received by the 10th of the month. New ads must be re- ceived not later than the 20th of the month. The circulation of Poultry Fancier is national in character. It is the only poul- try journal published solely in the interests of fanciers, the people who constitute prac- tically the entire fraternity. The mission of Poultry Fancier is to teach breeders how to produce the beautiful and valuable Standard bred birds which are the foundation of all -rofit and 'ileasure in poul- try raising. W^en you see an X marked in this space, it means your subscription has expired. February 1912. Is It Right? Xo. When a certain judge is selected to judge a class of birds by the management of the show, and is catalogued to judge that class of birds, and becauj-e the judge selected met the approval of the breeders and an exceedingly large entry was brought out on the strength of the good judgment of the judge selected, is it right for the management of the show to place another judge on the class, where the judge selected was present at the showf This is a straight from the shoulder question. I am asking exhibit- ors. Our answer is, No, it is not right. But circumstances sometimes alter cases, but if circumstances do alter cases, then the exhibitors should have the right to withdraw their birds from competition POULTRY FANCIER if they so desire. And we think the management of the show should notify the exhibitors to this effect. We are not asking our readers to read between the lines. That is against our policy with a big P. We have reference to the Black Orpington Class at the recent Madison Square Garden Show, when a Mr. Sikes was placed on the class, a name not even appearing on the judging list at all. This certainly went down like cas- tor oil and salts to the exhibitors. This is something else for the show rule com- mittee to think about and we believe Mr. Crawford is on the committee. IS IT WRONG? YES. Is it wrong for poultry journals to publish the awards of their advertisers only. Sure it is dead wrong, we think. Suppose for instance, the people from the Central W^est want the report of the New York, Boston, Baltimore, or Phila- delphia Shows, they are interested in the awards to be sure, and they pick up a journal and find the wards of our ad- vertisers only, and the class he is in- terested in their advertiser only won 3 and 4, I believe he wants to know who won 1 and 2. And so it is with the peo- ple of the East, we want to know who won at Cleveland, Chicago, etc. Some claim this is protecting their advertisers. Per- haps it is, but we are not in favor of this kind of protection. We claim the subscriber ha§ a right t(J know the name of the man who beat the advertiser. We are not going to withhold this informa- tion from the general public in order to protect the advertisers. We are going to give it all or none, and we will publish the full awards of all shows that we are officially represented at. This has al- ways been the writer's policy, and we believe the time is not far distant when the poultry public will demand this. IS IT RIGHT? NO. Just why it is , that show secretaries will permit catalogues to get in the judges hands the evening and morning before they start work has always been a mystery to me, and yet when this cata- logue is in their possession they even have the aisles closed. Wouldn't it be better to leave the aisles open and keep the catalogue from them? Or wouldn't it be better still to keep the catalogues away from them and the aisles closed, too? We don't say the judges having catalogues are crooked, but it doesn't look right, and the public these days is so suspecting, too, that it would be well to take every precaution so they wouldn 't think it was crooked. And then judges as a rule have such good memories, and the public knows this too. Considering all the^ie things it would be well not to let the judge have a catalogue, and if if he does get one against the will and wishes of the management, then we can take for granted he is trying to find some- thing out he shouldn 't know. No hard feelings, boys. Just think it over, and see if this shouldn't at least be men- tioned to the ocmmittee that is revising the show rules. Let us clean the cellar too when the general housecleaning time comes. Pennsylvania Has Spoken. Yes, and it didn 't mince matters the least bit. The Penna. A. P. A., at its annual meeting at Scranton, Pa., passed a resolutoin unanimously endorsing rule 17 against soliciting editors judging. All over the great Keystone state the sen- timent is strong against soliciting editor judges. W. Theo. Wittman received every vote but three cast on his stand pat position on this all important ques- tion. This shows which way the wind is blowing, prominent men. ' * Poultry- men ' ' in all parts of the country are sup- porting the Fancier's stand on the judg- ing question, and it is beyond all doubt the most important question that has ever been before the American Poultry Association, and we are certainly going to stand pat and fight it to a finish. But we believe this rule is going to pass by an overwhelming majority, and not- withstanding the fact that for some reasons or influences several other poul- try publications who were in favor of it have run up a "white flag." Well not for us as long as the Eagle is on the cover. He is a game bird and stood many hard raps. And sure he will be Johnny on-the-spot when the roll is called at the next A. P. A. meeting. Now .the old Keystone state has spoken. I, F. W. DeLancey,! Editor and Manager of Poultry j Fancier, do hereby certify, that on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1912, upwards of 1,000 new subscriptions were received at the office of the Poultry Fancier, Sellersville, Pa. State of Pennslvania ) County of Bucks ) Before me, the subscriber, Justice of the Peace, in and for the said State and County, personally ap- peared Frank W. DeLancey, who being duly sworn according to Law, does say, that the above certificate is true and correct, to best of his knowledge. Signed, F. W.DeLancey. Sworn and subscribed to before me, this 30th day of January 1912. ANDREW C. GROFF, Justice of the Peace. McGreiv for President of tilt JT m %/!.» Thomas F. McGrew, of Scranton, Pa., will be a candidate for President. That is an assured fact and he was endorsed by the Penna. Branch, and when the res- olution was read to endorse him, round after round of applause greeted the Grand Old Man from Penna., a man who has given the best years of his life to the upbuilding of the poultry industry, a man who.'^e name is known from ocean to ocean, a man who is loved and res- pected by every one, a man who has served almost a score of years on the executive board, a man who has always tempered justice with mercy, and has dealt with others as he would have others deal with him, a man who has the ex- perience and the ability to cope with the many important problems that are now confronting the A. P. A. McGrew is the man who is needed now. It is not a case of the man asking the office; it is the office seeking the man. McGrew has no faction to serve if elected, which we believe he will be. He will bo th< POULTRY FANCIER 51 V President of the whole association and wo believe with his firm hand dealing out justice that the existing evils will be corrected and that the association will W run in the interests of the many and not the few. We appeal to every member of the A. P. A. to vote for McGrew, and h't overy member in Penna. cast his vote for the nomination and the election of this man who is so worthy of filling this office, for surely no man is more deserv- '\v\rt of the office than he is. Vote, and \'ote for McGrew. Allentown- Sellersville. Sounds good to me. Well that is where this issue of the Fancier comes from. You know where Allentown is, just an hour's ride from Sellersville. You surely know they hold a fair there and with that fair is connected a chick en show, and a fellow by the name of Whittman runs that show, and by gosh it is some show, says Jimmy Glasgow. Well that is the same Allentown. Our Chicago office has been discontinued and moved to Allentown. Yes, sir, the same Allentown. And there will be located the publication office of the Fancier, and this issue is printed in one of the bes/! equipped printing plants in the state, and additional machinery of the latest improved type is now being installed to produce what it is our ambition to make — the finest poultry journal in this broad land, and we are going to work everlastingly until we accomplish on/- ambition. We naturally won 't have time to look at the (Inside Confetti) Bricks that our competitors throw at us. Wo are just going to keep on agoing. And now* what will we do about Sellersville? Stay right here. Sure thing. Here is whore the writer lives. I have a honu^ here and will devote my time equally between the two effices. When you como to Allentown come in to see us. Lots of chicken men there. You know that is the home of The Allentown Fancier's Association, and we can show \ou a royal time. If you come to Sellersville come in to see us. You don 't need a card, or even to rap at the door. Walk in and make yourself at home. Don 't start to kick and we will treat you right. Address all correspondence, as usual, to Sellersville, Pa., just the same as in the past. Make special note of this. All mail to Sellersville, Pa. JSI^oiv With the Fancier. This issue of the Fancier was gotten out under the direction of E. R. McCrork who is Suprint€ndent of the Mechanical Department of the Fancier. Mr. McCrork is an old experienced veteran printer and make-up man, and for years before the writer went to the Item McCrork was there He knows how to put a paper up that meets the requirements of the Fancier, and with a brand new equipment at his command, the best that can be had, we know he is going to produce a journal second to none. We were greatly handi- capped this month, by the installation of new machinery, but we are on time nevertheless. Thanks to the untiring ability at the mechanical end. Nature's Food for Newly Hatched Chicks. 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The Ontario Provincial Winter Show at Grulph, Canada's greatest show ( was held the same week as Philadelphia! where I did not exhibit, S. C. Black Mmorcas produced from eggs we sold, won at Grulph December 1911 S. C. cock 1st and 2nd, hen 2nd. cockerel 1st, 2nd and 4th. pullet 3rd. I consider that abetter adv. than if 1 had done the winning. 1 will sell the balance of my stock at the same old reasonable prices. My sales have not been as large for S. C. pallets as other lines and for a while will sell good S. C. pullets at $5.00 a pair. All eggs $10.00 per 15. T. A. FAULDS, LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA. • 9 • ^(g,<^<^(^<^^®^®^»»««««'ife««»«««ie#«'***'***#*««««««»«««««*«*®** « n When you have surplus stock of Live, Poultry write to the house that needs the stock, and pays the highest price. (CASH) J. K. SCHULTZ & CO., 36 S. Water St.. Philadelphia, Pa> »^ C I ^ F^ The Farmer. Breeder and Exhibitor. R. 6f S. C. White Letf- 1^ r, I ti ■ horn*. ^OVill be better prepared to fill orders this year than ^^ All -.o^k .old except a few R. C. Cockerels. Catalo(?uc ready February 1st. ever- All •tOClC •OIO c*.w»|/» • ••. e* we-T-rr-wn I e OCfwIueVI UANIA J08CPH REIFF. R1 FAYETTEVILLE. PENNSYLVANIA PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 52 A Becord On the. 23r(l day of Jan. over 1,000 new subscribers were received at our office. We are inclined to think this lowers some records along subscription lines and should certainly convince the doubtful that there is room for the Fan- cier. Our subscription department is swanmped. We are thinkful, indeed, for the loyal support given the Fancier from all parts of the country. Let the good work, continue. Send us in a new sub- scriber. You can get them. Show this issue to your friends. Tell them it costs but 25c. the year, one price and one quality. We will appreciate the least you can do. Correction The address of W. L. Hornung, whose ad. appears on page 15 of this issue should be Greensburg instead of Greenburg. It is always with the erreatest of pleasure that I visit 'Mr. H. B. Cooper J r of the Woodside Poultrv Plant, Ford Road, \\ est Phil- adelphia. He is one of my old advertisers and with keen interest I talk with hira on poultry subjects while yroiuiJ throujrh 'Jhe Plant. There is always constant improvement and u'rowth to the Piant and this year it is the tine Hall's Mammoth Incubator which is heins: installed. Mr. Cooper found it neces- sary to have the machine installed to meet the' demands for babv chicks and to handle the Custom Hatchery. A compartment to hold 150 et^ijs can i)e rented durin-; March and April for $4.00 per compartment or any other month for $3.00 per compartment. Mr Cooper breeds the Barred Plymouth Rocks, White Wyandottes and White Le?horns and has stock and egss at all seasons. Another department of this Plant is the manufacturing of Portable Poultry Colony POULTRY FANCIER Houses- here I must admit that Cooper has "e go.'ids the best sectional portable houses that I hkve had the good fortune to see. These houses are built in sections and con- structed in such a manner that they fit to- ?tnher bv an interlock corner making the houses s'trong and air tight being further strengthened bv screw eyes and hooks. When assembled the'y are solid as a stationary "Th^ev are put together by the purchaser without the use of a hatchet, saw, screw- driver or bolts, requiring but a short time to erect them. , Houses are built of planed, tongued and ploughed pine boards, one inch thick, painted two coats of white, trimmed with green, or ffreen with dark green trimmings. Each house has two compartments, the house proper, which contains the roost drop- board, and nest boxes; has a door, curtain frime window, ventilators and chick door the roof being covered with a two-ply rubber roof in'' The compartment rests on a fine eS w^pine floor, the joists of xvhich are 3.x4 hemlock and they rest on tarred 2xb yellow pine sleepers which support and keep the houses level in frosty weather, and prevent '"''I'he"' second compartment is an open front scratch shed, about twice the size of the house proper, used as feeding quarters for the happy hen while hunting for the grains in the clean litter. All the houses are weU ventilated in a hygienic manner so that the bird will not be subject to any draft. See Mr. Cooper's Ad. on back cover and get in touch with him. HOW A BUSY WIFE INCREASED THE FAMILY INCOME. H B. Cooper. A few months ago Mrs. Nellie Ogle of decided to try to earn some extra money and started raising poultry. Her husband worked for wages ana so most of the care and responsibility rested on her shoulders. ,. .„_ Her first experience was very discouraging. For several months her chickens bailed to thrive. She lost many from sickness. After all the hard work of weekly cleaning the chicken houses and the daily care of the hens, to have such poor success ncarl.v dis- couraged her. ... .. She was just on the point of S'^ing Jt up in disgust when a friend loaned her PUUl.- TUY WKIXKLEri, a book on poultry raising published ond distributed free by the Pratt K()i;d C )mprtnv of Philadelphia. After reading it Mrs. Ogle became more hopeful. bhc tVlt that if so many had suc- ceeded by using Pratt's Poultry Regulator and Remedies, there was no reason why she should fail So she bought a 50 cent box of Pratt s Poultrv Regulator and tested it on two valua- ble fo'ur months' old pullets that were so sick that as she describes it, "their combs were as black as your hat." , , ,• u* The next day to her surprise and delight she found her two patients with rosy combs and good appetites. She is now using Pratt s Poultrv Regulator all the time and is making a groa'i success of her auxiliary money-making '^'She not onlv has plenty of fresh eggs and nice, plump bi'rds for her table, but she finds a ready market for all she can spare. She finds the work interesting and healthful and her experience has induced many of her neigh- bors to follow her example. 11% I lt% in i I Royalty Quality of Imported Orpingtons and Indian Runner Ducks i I We have sold stock repeatedly to the late Q^^EEN VICTORIA T^HERO\\^L Jg ^MILY AND THE NOBILITY OF ENGLAND-BREEDERS FOR 0\ ER 30 jjj JARS. Does this stand for anything? j:| Our Orpinetons won first at last Crystal Palace Show, London, also Continental jU and American Shows. High Class Breeders and Show Birds For Sale. FA YI i INDI\N RUNNER DUCKS :-Triie Fawn and White, American Standard, jg Grand Carriage, greatest strain of layers of pure white eggs. English standard drawn p. from our Ducks. Furnished winners at most miportant shows. ^ g) EGGS- From our best pens of prize producing birds at $5.00 PER SETTING. g| III EXPRESS paid to your door, direct from our farm in England. Order early, m order |:| itj to secure what you want. •••» ^.•p «•> «•> «.•.♦ «•<» ♦.•> CHARLES F. FRASER, Marlton, N. J. (Representative in the United States) Messrs. RICHARDSON & JONES, England. i POULTRY FANCIER 53 v^ ^' • PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 54 MIX POULTRY FEED THOROUGHLY In the profitable operation of a poultry business, the mixing of the feed is a factor of great importance In fact the whole suc- cess of feeding depends upon the mixing. That is to say, a balanced ration is impossible where the ingredients of a ration are not thor- oughly intermingled. To illustrate if you were combining 50 pounds of one grain, 40 pounds of another, and 25 pounds of still another in order to secure a ration containing a certain per cent, of proteids, carbohydrates and fats, and they were not thoroughly blended so that the bird ate the proportion of each, as in- POULTRY FANCIER We are therefore, glad you can now find in our advertising columns a mixer with all the merits such an implement could have. It mix- es either dry grains or wet mashes. The illus- tration shows the general construction. It is made of metal throughout and will last indef- initely. That it is practical in every sense is proved by the fact that it was tested out on Af- ton i-'arm, from which it is named. It is not offered to the public in a state of evolution, but as an implement with all doubtful features long since eliminated. The Afton Farm Feed Mixer is made in many sizes, and, beside being a feed mixer, it is adaptable to mixing lice pow- der from your own formula. It is gratifying to know that the merits of this feed mixer have created a demand for it. Those who use it are enthusiastic in their praise of it. On request Yardley M'f'g Co., iardley. Pa., will send complete infor- mation regarding its feed mixer. I have never had their equal and I honest- ly predict for them a great future. They cannot help but become popular, as their beau- tiful appearance of white and black make them admired by all lovers of tine fowls. '•^(led. it would not have a balanced rjition. 'ine results would be according. In other words, if the feed is not thoroughly blended, lh»'re is little need of using mixed feeds at all, for the chickens would eat practically all of one or another of the ingredients. The full value of mixed feeds has not been realized by the poultrymen, perhaps as fully as feeders of other live stock. The probable causes are two: First, the results from mixing have not been what they should have been, because the mixing has not been done thoroughly ; second, because the labor required was too great. Every feeder of poultry must study closely his problems of feeding, and bear in mind this fact — a balanced ration is nothing more or less than one containing the exact amount of each ingriedent needed by the fowl to bring about certain results. Then remember this further fact — the full benefit of any ration cannot be realized without its thorough mixing. Columbian Plymouth Rocks Columbian Plymouth Rocks are one of the latest breeds admitted to the standard, and probably one of the best. They have been bred for the past eight or ten years by a very few. The writer has bred them for about eight years. I was probably one of the first to show them six years ago. I showed at several shows, a few very fair specimens, but there didn't seem to be any demand for them, so 1 bred very few the next few years. Then 1 made several shows, large winter shows, Philadelphia, the main one, and won several prizes, and had some keen competition the next year. I decided to breed a few more, and they bred so well, and their qualities both for t'ggs and the table were so remarkable, that 1 decided to go into them more extensively, and they proved still greater quality, both for utility and beauty. The last two years I went into them al- most exclusively. After trying 73 different varieties, I have yet to find anything to even equal them for I'ggs, that is in the larger breeds. I doubt very much, if handled right, that there are many smaller breeds that can beat them from a general utility and beauty standpoint. TECKTONJUS S. C. AND R. C. BUFF LEO- HORNS. We have just received a copy of a twelve page mating list from Mr. F. A. Tecktonius, des- cribing his pen matings and giving full par- ticulars regarding prices of eggs per setting, baby chick prices, and a complete descrip- (ion of various grades of Single and Rose Comb Buff Leghorn breeding and exhibition stock. His mating list also has a full page plate cut of five of the first prize winning birds at Chicago, December, 1911. It also gives suffi- cient evidence for the "Doubting Thomas" as to the satisfaction Mr. Tecktonius is giv- ing his customers in every part of the civilized world. He is also furnishing a supplementary colored plate insert, suitable for framing, of the two first prize winning Single and Rose Comb pens at Chicago, December, 1910. We recommend to our readers Mr. Teck- tonius as a reliable breeder of high-class utility and exhibition stock, and would advise all those interested in this breed of birds to receive a copy of his mating list before placing their order for eggs for hatching, baby chicks, or breeding stock. By addressing him as F. A. Tecktonius, Route 14, Racine, Wis., your in- ({uiry will receive his prompt attention. Notice A special meeting of the American Buff Leghorn Club is hereby called tor the purpoiie of trantactiug matter^j oi business importance. Said meeting will be held at 4.00 P. M., February 9 th, 1912, at the New Southern Hotel, 13th and Michigan Ave. All members are requested to attend. AMERICAN BUFF LEGHORN CLLB, F. A. TECKTONILS, President. GKORGI'^ S. BARNES, Sec 'v A: Treas. POULTRY FANCIER 55 One of Hall Mammoth Incubator Compa Brooder System. On the Banks of Lake Erie With L. J. QOOD PRINTING Moss on the Lake view Farm. Western Pennsylvania has forged to the front very rapidly the past several vcars in the Poutry Industry and today everything; considered, dollar for dollar, bir« an.l the profits to be derived from I'oidtry; and one of the foremost of those men is L. J. Moss, Manager of the Lakeview Poidtry Farm at Harbor Oeek, Pa., just a few miles from Erie. The writer had heard considerable of this })lant, as to its sie and management, and the (]uality of the birds, as well as the equii)ment, and decided to visit it at the lirst opportunity, and last'summer, 1 took the time to spend the greater part of a day with Mr. Moss on the Lake- view Farm. Its location is an admirable one, as well as one of the most picturesque, situated on high ground, overlooking Lake P]rie. and to see the many hundreds of young birds running over the level ground was a sight which lingers long in the memorv of anv one who sees it. The Farm is a large one, comprising many acres, and practically all of it is devoted to the Poultry Industry. The long suit here is the S. *C.* White Leghorns, which really represent a distinct strain and a type of their own, and we know they are all farm-raised and are given the best of care, and they have every opportunity to develop quickly into rob'jst birds of vitality, and at the same time they have plenty of quality. I had the pleasure of seeing pen after pen of these birds and was very much impressed with the uniformity of type and the sha})e of the birds as a whole. They also breed Rhode Island Reds and Barred Rocks, and the quality of these birds is equal to that of the Leg- horn. Mr. Moss, manager of this concern, has built u]) not only strains of birds of par ecellencc, but he has built up one of the largest and best equipped Poultry Plants in the entire East. Their long suit here is furnishing baby chicks from these high class birds at really utility prices, and no matter how large or how small the order they handle it with the same care. Their incubating capacity is one of the largest in this state, and it naturally places them in a position to fill large orders with the same promptness as the small ones. Last year they were unable to meet the demand for their baby chicks, and to prepare for the tremendous demand for the Lakeview Chicks they have doubled their incubating capacity and are prepared to handle anything that comes along; and naturally Lakeview Farm's baby chicks, bred from such • remarkable vitality stock, cannot help but develoi> into chicks that will live and devcloji into robust cockerels and pullets. It seems to be the ambition of the management here to please their cus- tomers, and this possibly accounts for the remarkable trade which they have been able to build up. A trij) to the Lakeview Farm is well worth your while, and we certainly do advise and recommend our many hun- dreds of readers in and around Erie, and in fact all over Western Pennsylvania, to pay this Poultry Farm a visit. See for yourself what a real "Down to the Mini'ite" Poultry Plant is. The Incubator Cellar and the Brooding house certainly is a sight worth travel- ing to see, an(i for those that are making a start in the Poultry Business it is worth traveling any distance to see. Vou will always' find Mr. Moss there, willing to show you the entire plant. He is also willing to give you such infor- mation as will set you on the right road, which leads to success. in the way of neat and attractive envelopes and note heads is a ne- cessity and not a luxuary. And every poultry man should have it — We are prepared to do all kinds of job printing, and workmanship is p:uaranteed. Our Combination Offer— 500 en- velopes, 500 note heads, 500 ship- ping tags and 500 business cards all for $6.75. We can furnish you 250 enve- lopes and 250 note heads for $3.00. Poultry Fancier Job Printing Dept. SELLERSVILLE, - - - PA. GEOBGE O. BBOWN, Baltimore, Maryland. I.aMott, AU Varieties. 60 JOHN J. BITZ, Pennsylvania. All Varieties. 59 p. O. WILE, Telford, Pennsylvania. Judgre and lecturer, all varieties. 54 Box 351, BICHABD OKE, Iiondon, Ont., All Varieties. Canada. 59 Hope, CHAS. I. PZSHEIi, All Varieties. Indiana. 59 HEBMAN A. HOKE, Spring- Grove, Penna. All varieties poultry & pigeons — Se- lecting birds &. mating a specialty — 64 CHAS. V. KEEI.EB, Winamac, All Varieties. Indiana. 59 P. I. BBADFOBD, Troy, Pennsylvania. Reference Rates Reasonable. All Varieties. 65 P. W. COBEY, Ossininff, New York. All Varieties. CHAS. NIXON, A. P. A. Judgfe, Washington, New Jersey. Gilt edge reference. The mating of birds a specialty. 60 JAMES T. BAIiDWIN, Wissinoming', Philadelpliia. 3609 Van Kirk St., Poultry Judg-e.. Mediterranean Classes Only and Mating- a Specialty. J. D. KOON8, Treichler, Penna. AU Varieties. 55 JAS. I. LIVINGSTON, Windber, Pennsylvania. Poultry Judgre of All Varieties. Mating- Up Birds a Specialty. 68 LOUIS G. HELLEB, Bridg-eton, New Jersey. All Varieties. LOUIS PAUL GBAHAM, 550 W. 168th St., New York City. AU Varieties. 68 61 H. M. KENNEB, Chestnut HiU, PhUadelpliia. American and Eng-lish Breeds. 65 J. H. WOLSEIFFEB, Vineland, New Jersey. AU Varieties. CoUefifevlUe, F. O. BEAN, AU Varieties. ANNESLEY N. ANDEBSON, Penna. Morton, Pennsylvania. 59 Bhode Island Beds. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 56 '^O/v ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 51 » % 9^ S^ S5i POULTRY FANCIER Let us quote on your next Poultry Catalogue. We are fully equipped to handle the highest class of PRINTING Poultry Fancier, Sellersville, Pa. i i ^ ^ kS^ ^^^^'/s^'m^'^m^ m^'/^mdm^m^k^ PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL POULTRY FANCIER 57 4^ 4^ 4^ 4I- 4^ t^^dic**-:^:^*************^:****^^***'^^*********^ '■i: 58 Bristol, Pa., Awards. Bristol was not to be outdone by her Bucks county rival, but fell in line with a show which will cause some of the larger towns to sit up and take notice. All classes were well filled and the birds were a credit to the exhibitors. Light Brahama — Cock, J. W. Paul, 1st; hen, J. Dawson Paul, first, second; cock- erel, J. Dawson Paul, first: Thomas E. Hoffman, second; pullet, J. Dawson Paul, first and second. Barred Plymouth Rock — Cock, Hill- crest Farm, first and third; John A. Mc- Ginley, second; hen, Hillcrest Farm , first and second; Fred Bidlingmaier, third; J. Wilson Allison, fourth; cockerel, J. Nel- son Allison, first; J. A. McGinley, sec- ond, third and fourth; pullet, Fred Bid- lingmaier, first; J. Nelson Allison, sec- POULTRY FANCIER cockerel, Mrs. Fanny Joy, 4th; pullet, 4th. Partridge Wyandottes — Cockerel, Thomas Scott, 1st; pullet, 2d. Single Comb Rhode Island Reds — Cock, Mrs. Fanny Joy, 3d; pullet, John Read, 3d; cockerel, Mrs. Fanny Joy, 3d; pen, Joe H. Cliff, 1st. Single Comb Black Orpingtons — Pul- let, F. B. Crawford, 3d; pen, F. B. Craw- ford. Single Comb Buff Orpingtons — Cock, Paul H Prentiss, 2d; cockerel, F. R. Crawford, 2d; Ed. H. Hance, 3d; pullet, F. B. Crawford, 2d; Elmer C. Doolin, 3d, pen, Ed. Ambler, 1st. Single Comb White Orpingtons — Hen, J. Leslie \Vhite, 1st; cockerel, F. H. Douglass, 1st; pullet, F. B. Douglass, 1st; Ed. Ambler, 2d. S. C. White Leghorns — Cock, (Jroom Poultry Yards, 1st; hen, John Davidson S. C. R. I. Red male, an Aristocrat Chicago winner. Owned and bred by Ira M. Crowther, Willoughby, O. ond; J. A McGinley, third; Hillcrest Farm, fourth; pen, Hillcrest Farm, first and second; A. X. McCausland, third. White Plymouth Rock — Cock, Harry Yates, first; James H. Morris, second; cockerel, C. H. Shedeker, first, second; pullet, James H. Morris, first; Dr. Jos. T. Stradling, second. Partridge Plymouth Rock — Cock, Frank T. Chambers, first and third; M. Harvey Ivins, second and fourth; hen; M. Harvey Ivins, first and second; Frank T. Chambers, third; cockerel, M. Harvey Ivins, first; Frank T. Chambers, second and third; pullet, M. Harvey Ivins, first and second; Frank T. Chambers, third and fourth; pen, Frank T. Chambers, first and second. Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock — Cock, Edwin J. Brown, first; Parkway Poultry Yards, second; hen. Parkway Poultry Yards, first and second. Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks — Cockerel, Edward Brown, 1st; Parkway Poultry Yards, 2d and 3d; pullets. Park- way Poultry Yards; 1st and 2d; pen, Parkway Poultry Yards, 1st. White Wyandottes — Cock, Dr. A. J. Savacool, 1st; cockerel. Dr. A. J. Sava- cool, 1st; A. S Hendrickson, 2d. Buff Wyandottes — Cock, Mrs. Fanny Joy, 4th; hen, Mrs. Fanny Joy, 4th; Paul, 1st and 2d; Groom Poultry Yards, 3d, 4th. Cockerel Single Comb Buff Leghorn — Cockerel, 1st and 3d, R. D. Levengood PuUet, 1st, R. D. Levengood. Single Comb Black Minorca — Cock, 1st, Oscar Ritter; 2d, Wilmer Moyer. Hen, 1st and 3d, Harvey S. Fegley; 2<1, Oscar Ritter. Cockerel, 1st, Oscar Rit- ter. Pullet, 1st and 2d, Oscar Ritter; 3d. Clifton Bickel. Single Comb Buff Orpington — Cock, 1st, John Eagle; 2d, Kinwood Farm. Hen, 1st and 3d, John Eagle. Cockerel, 1st, Kinwood Farm; 2d, John Eiagle; 3fl, Abraham H Renninger. Pullet, 1st, Kinwood Farm; 2d and 3d, Abraham H. Renninger Single (Jomb White Orpington — Cock, 1st, Rhoads Brothers. Hen, 1st, Mrs. S. C. Herner; 2d and 3d, Rhoads Brothers. Cockerel, 1st. S. H. Bertolet; 2d, Clay- ton Rhoads; Sd, Charles I. Savage. Pul- let, 1st and 2d, Clayton Rhoads; 3d, S. H. Bertolet. EXHIBITION YARDS. Barred Plymouth Rocks — 1st and 2d, R L. Geist; Sd, Elias Y. Johnson. Buff Plymouth Rocks — 1st and 3d, W. B. Miller; 2d, Kerlin Farm. Golden Laced Wyandottes — 1st, M. C, Mull. White Wyandottes — 1st, Meadowbrook Poultry Farm; 2d, Rhoads Brothers; 3d, Brooke Xester. Partridge Wyandottes — 1st, M. H. I'Yitz and R. L. Krick. Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds — 1st, Harry Reed; 2d, Adam Brown. Single Comb Rhode Island Reds — 1st, William C. Kastle; 2d, Eugene F. Berg- strasser. Single Comb Brown Leghorns — 1st, H. M. Moyer. Rose Comb Brown Leghorns — 1st, E. S. Latshaw. Sinngle Comb White Leghorns — 1st and 3d, P. E. Reightnour; 2d, PYank U. Sands. Single Comb Black Minorcas — 1st and 2d, Oscar Ritter. Single Comb Buff Orpingtons — 1st, Mrs. S. C. Herner; 2d, Abraham H. Ren- ninger; 3d, Kinwood Farm. Single Comb White Orpingtons — Ist, Mrs. S. C. Herner; 2d, Clayton Rhoads. The Oaks Orpington Farm, The Oaks Orpington Farm is situated at Bustleton, Philadelphia, about 14 miles from the City Hall, the owners, the Mullin Bros, are specializing on the S. C. Buff Orpington, and are mak- ing a great success with them, as their latest victory at the Philadelphia Show shows the quality of their. stock. They took 1st cock, 1st hen, 1st pullet and 1st pen ' The farm is an ideal one for the rear- ing of a buff bird, having plenty of shade and the ground being exception- ally well drained. They are great believers of fresh air and all of their houses are of the cur- tain front style. They showed us some letters that were to be reproduced in their mating list, and from the recommendations that they have obtained from the people who know them intimately there is no doubt as to their fairness and square dealing. Then as they ship all stock on an ab- solute money back guarantee you are sure of getting your money's worth. This season they are going to pay all of the express on all of the eggs shipped from their best pens, namely pens No. 1 to No. 6. They will have 12 pens mated up this season and can supply eggs ranging in price from $15.00 per 15 to $2.00 per 15, and incubator eggs as low as $10.00 per 100. Mr. Mullin told me that if their busi- ness Increased as much this year as it did last year that they were going to double their breeding space and in ad- dition build a iarger fitting house to take care of their Increasing demand for show birds and guaranteed winners. The best of this farm is that they have nothing to hide and extend an in- vitation to everyone to make a per- .sonal Inspection, meeting them at the station by appointment. Last year they offered a Silver Trophv Spoon for the best "Mullin Strain" Buff Orp. to all poultry associations that took the trouble to write for one, and say that they are going to do the same thing next year, this should be an added inducement to own some "Mullin Strain" as It will make them eligible to win one more special at the shows at which they Intend to exhibit Send for their mating list. It Is free. Address Mul- lin Bros.. Box 1020, Bustleton, Phila- delphia, Pa. Silver Laced Wyandottes The Wide Open Laced Kind and Free from Moss Hlue Ribbon Winners at the North I'eun .Show, winning 1st Cock ; 2-3 Hen ; 1st Cockerel \-2'7> ruile;. I.St Ten. 7 Specials and Silver Cup for best di.splay. Two Hrrand pens for the esfg trade at *2.50 per settinjf of 15 ; f4..S() per 30 and $6.00 for .^0 eggs. Satisfaction <",uaranteeiiiiul l MinfiffMS Mini I>iit'ks. ijiiiit' ()rdc?> tor bn't'y hi>rt noliro. I'Uh.^c nuiilii'ii this yuipt-r nii', with all the secrets of the biLsiiiess worth "knowing. Cinulaf free. L. C Beatly & Co., Washington, N. J. The "Only One" with Ball Bearings Cuts faator and better. Cuts grreen bone crist) and fine. Easiest running— free from friction— simplest- easiest to clean— knives of best tool ^teel— every part interchangeable. Cuts the hardest bone, root vege- tables, etc. Hens fed with RTcen bone, (rut fine) lay twice as m.-xny eggs and have better plumage and health. The Adam will pay for itself in three months. Send For ^ Free Book about Adam Bone Cutters. (several models, hand and power) P«rf«ct Poultry L«K Bands, (27 kinds) ^ Stock Marks, etc. Vim. C Pratt Mfff. Co. Room I o 3 . 38 W. Lako St. CHICAGO, ILL. PERFECT POULTRY LEG BANDS difficulty of eating, combined with the "ening effect of the parasites Ttunts the^rowth of the chickens. The feathers become soiled, torn and r^led for lack of proper nourish- ment. The worms are coughed up by Sie chickens onto their food or into the drinking water, where they are consumed by other chickens. In this wav the parasite is transmitted. A common method of treatment is to worm them, or to take the worms from the throat of the affected chicks with a twisted horsehair or the stem of a plant of blue-grass, saturated with turpentine. The turpentine loos- ens and kills the worms. Those not withdrawn when worming are coughed out. An easier and quicker method is to smoke the chicks with tobacco. The affected chicks are placed in a basket, covered with a piece of burlap or any old cloth that will confine the smoke, tobacco stems are placed on burning coals and the basket containing the chicks is held over it until they are pretty well overcome by the fumes of the burning tobacco. The fumes over- come and even kill the worms. LICE. There are many kinds of lice which are common among domesticated fowls. They have the same general characteristics, however, and all are combated in the same way. Some kinds stay on the body of the fowl both day and night, some just during the night'; these do their devilment during the period when the poultry are asleep. It is necessary to apply treatment to the perches as well as to the fowls. As before stated, a mix- ture of one part carbolic acid and three parts kerosene applied with a force spray pump, gives excellent re- sults.. The spray pump drives the so- lution directly into the cracks and crevices, thus killing the mites by con- tact. The fowls are best treated by dusting a dry powder, one containing a burning and drying effect, rather than an offensive odor. The dust fills up the pores on the body of the mite and suffocates it. The most economical way to keep a pen free from lice is to spray the perches and nest boxes when neces- sary and to provide a dust wallow of coal ashes, land plaster or road dust, in which the fowls can wallow and kill the lice. This dust wallow should be in a dry and sunny place in the room, so that the fowls will be at- tracted to it. If a small amount of air slacked lime and sulphur is added to the dust bath, it will help to keep off diseases. In no other occupation is the old adage more applicable than in that of raising poultry. "An ounce of preven- tion is worth more than a pound of cure." .AMOXG OUR ADVERTISERS. The Locust-Poultry Farm, Charles Newill, proprietor, of Canton, Penna., la rapidly climbing to the top as breed- ers of S. C. W. Leghorns. Their "mat- ing list" is before us and is certainly an admirable one. The quality of their matings is of the very best and the prices very reasonable. Every pen 18 headed by a winning male of splendid quality. Mr. Newill's patrons will certainly receive full value for their money. Write for mating list. It is free and will certainly please you. Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds. The male shovyn here headed the 1st Scranton Pen. Owned and bred by E. L Gelett, Jennyn, Pa. If Anyone Tells You that they are building, selling or using an incubator that is better than a "Buckeye," send for our book called **Incubator Facts." Compare the '^Buckeye" with any other incu- bator at any price and judge for yourself. After you have read our book, go to your nearest dealer and see the machines— convmce yourself that Buckeye Incubators are all we claim for them — and more. BUCKEYE Incubators are made in four sizes-50 eggs. 60 eggs AS LOIV 110 eggs and 220 eggs and theo sold aS $8>00 by over a thousand dealers throughout the United States. Every incubator is guaranteed to hatch every hatch- able egg and remain in perfect working order for five years. Send for our book to-day and we'll send you the name of your nearest dealer so you can examine a Buckeve. . TJlttM: i&JS<:-^1^s 1912 Buckeye Standard' THE BUCKEYE INCUBATOR CO. 542 Euclid Ave., Springfield, Ohio ** Anybody can hatch chickena with a Buckeye. *' PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 62 POULTRY FANCIER A Few Hours With Men Who Raise Chickens I Toward C. Miller, of Akron, O. breeder «»f Purtridjce Koeks and Black Langshans has some mighty good stock for sale and is olTering hatching eggs at very reasonable prices. Write him if interested in either of these two breeds. ' He guarantees satisfac- tion. The Bryan Mfg. Co. of Cadiz, O. is adver- tising the Poultry Queen Non-Freezing Poultry Fountain in this issue of the Fancier. Also the Queen Oats Sprouter at very attractive prices. We are glad to call the attention of our read- ers to their goods. Write them. We know you will secure fair treatment. Look up Mr. W. M. Conner's ad. in another column of this issue, Mr. Conners manufac- tures and sells "The Conners Automatic Poul- try Feeder and Exerciser." Mr. Conners is an expert poultryman and is well acquainted with the needs of an up-to-date poultryman. Write him. His feeder will do you good. Joseph Elias, Mt. Airy, Pa., one of the foremost breeders of Patridge Cochins and fiight Brahmas in this country is offering high quality birds of his favorite breeds for sale at very reasonable prices. His birds are of the highest possible quality, as his winnings attest. His catalog is free. Write for it. Harry C. Shilling, of Flourtown, Pa., breeder of S. C. B. Minorcas had a fine dis- play of his favorite breed at Philadelphia, Pa., show. We are also glad to note that Mr Shilling captured 1st pullet at Baltimore, Md., also medal for best bird in the Medi- terranean class. Glad to hear it, friend Shilling. We take pleasure in calling the attention of our readers to the ad. of the Kneipper Cooping Co., 1401 First Street, Milwaukee, Wis. The gentlemen are building remark- ably good coops and their prices are very at- tractive for the quality of their goods. Any of our readers desiring such goods as they manufacture will do well to write them. The Roseland Poultry Farm, Chas W. Switzer, Owner, breeder of S. C. Buff Orping- tons made a splendid win at the late Chicago Show. His winnings were 2d, and 4th, cock, 4th pullet and 3d, Young Pen. This was a splendid win in such keen competition. The Roseland Farm's ad. appears in this month's issue. Write them if in need of good birds. Their address is So. Euclid, Ohio. P. G. Bean's "Hurricane Sweep" on his Columbian Plymouth Rocks in thirteen differ- ent shows, attest the great merit of his birds We were certainly pleased to learn of friend Bean's well-merited victories and are glad to be able to call our readers' attention to his ad. in this issue of The Fancier. Don't forget The Fancier when you write Mr. Bean for his mating list. His address, Collegeville, Pa. Covert's Barred Rocks, D. M. Covert, breed- er. Willoughby, O., are making sensational win- nings East, West, North and South, according to reports which have reached our office. Mr. Covert is certainly worthy of a place high up in the Barred Rock world and we know every true Fancier will welcome him to this place of honor. His record is an enviable one, and we are pleased to learn of Mr. Covert's success. We take pleasure in calling our readers' attention to Mr. Jno. F. Hacker. Marissa, 111. He breeds high class Buff Orpingtons and Bantams, and judging from his winnings during the past, his birds are of high merit. Our readers will do well to write him, as we are sure you will receive just and honorable treatment at his hands. Mr. Hacker's ad. appears in the February issue of The Fancier. Write him for prices. The Only a Farm wins again in the White Wyaudotte Alley at Bo.ston, 1912. 1st, cock, 1st and 2d, pullet. The Wyandotte Class at Boston was great and to win in any class was a real honor. But to carry away two firsts out of five is certainly worthy of special men- tion at this time. We predict a still brighter future for this Farm. Write Mr. Chas. Slaaff, Manager, Morristown, N. J., for their circular. His prices will please you. Back to their own or the place they belong on the Silver Laced Wyandottes to-day. And no one man is more responsible for this state of affairs than Mr. Shirk, of Hanover, Pa. He has accomplished wonders in breeding them, and his grand wins at the big shows proves him a past master in the art of mating this difficult breed to produce the result. At the big Baltimore show Mr. Shirk made a grand win, as will be seen in this issue. Howard T. Davis, New Egypt, N. J., has climbed into The Fancier's Band Wagon, and his clarion notes are being heard in every land. Good for you, Howard. The Poultry Fraternity needs you. There has always been a vacant chair awaiting your return. Look up Mr. Davis' ad. in our journal. He has a splendid trap nest and no one will question the quality of his White Leghorns. His mating list and catalog are awaiting your command. The Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa., H.'^I. Kenner, Manager is making very attractive offers in its ad. in this month's issue of the Fancier. We advise our readers to look up their ad. and write Mr. Kenner,, if in need of real High Quality Barred Rocks. This Farm is certainly forg- ing to the front at a wonderfully rapid pace. We are glad to note their remarkable success and are proud to have their ad. grace our pages. The Hancock Inoculatum Co., Inc., Salem, Va., has an ad. in the February Fancier. Our patrons will make no mistake in writing these people. They guarantee satisfaction or money will, be refunded. We are well ac- quainted with Mr. McClung, President of the Inoculatum Co., and do not hesitate in the least to commend both Mr. McClung and his remarkable remedy to all our friends. Write them. Mention The Fancier. It will do you good and us no harm. Chas. V. Keeler, of Winamac, Ind., one of our foremost White Wyandotte breeders and popular Judges, cleaned up the board. Platter and all at the great Topeka, Kansas, Show, winning all 1st prizes and practically every special. That was a winning to be proud of friend Keeler, and worthy of many years of hard work and careful breeding, a record iiard to attain. Look up Mr. Keeler's ad. in our February issue. Send for his catalog. It is sure to please you. We are glad to correct a mistake made in the Philadelphia Pa. Show report as to winning of Mr, T. A. Faulds of London, Ont., in S. C. B. Minorcas. Mr. Faulds win- nings were 1st, 2d, and 5th, Pens and 2d, Ckl, a wonderful winning in such strong com- petition. We also desire to mention the fact that on a very recent date Mr. Faulds made a large shipment of S. C. B. Minorcas to Yokohama, Japan. Such transactions as the above shows which way the wind blows. Humphrey and Sons, of Joliet, 111., manu- facturers of Humphrey's Green Bone Cutters and Pure Air Brooders, are carrying an ad. in the February issue of The Fancier. It is useless for us to comment on the quality of goods this reliable firm puts out; sulficient to say their guarantee is back of every sale they make. This firm is putting out one of the finest catalogs of its kind we have seen this year. A post card will bring it to your door. Write for it and mention The Fancier. The Rancocas Poultry Farm, Browns Mills, N. J., breeders of White Leghorns and White P. Rocks, are more thoroughly prepared this season to supply their e.Ktensive trade in Baby Chicks or eggs than ever before. The public at large is familiar with the reputation the Rancocas people have for fair de&linl^ and high quality of stock and it would be useless for us to try to add to their prestige in a section where they are so well known. Write them for their descriptive catalog and price list. It is free. Wm. C. Crevoiserat, Buff Leghorn Specialist, of Freeport, L. I., N. Y., certainly has a handsome record of winning to the credit of his favorite breed. His winnings include such shows as Madison Square Garden, Grand Cen- tral Palace, N. Y., Philadelphia and AUeutown, Pa., His record for the year of 1911 — 22 premiums and 8 specials on 25 entries. His complete record to date is 173 premiums, cups and specials, at 28 shows, in five different States. Look up his ad. in this issue. His prices are very attractive. Dr. Howard Mellor, Spring House, I'a., is putting a keen edge on his battle ax for fu- ture conquest in the Single Comb Black Mi- norca world. His winning at the Great Phila- delphia, Pa., Show in the Minorca Alley, put new strength in his arm and a little brighter History Repeated In the strongest class of Buff Leghorns ever brought together in this country, we won for the Fourth Consecutive Year First Pen. Also first and third cockerel and specials. In White Leghorns— Fourth Pen and Sixth Pullet. Silver cup and cash specials. 3000 breeders mated for the coming season. Send for our 1912 catalogue and mating list. Originators of the - Monmouth Strain of Single Comb Buff and White Leghorns MONMOUTH POULTRY FARM, Freneau, Monmouth Co., N. J. j, SrTJdr s„tl2iSrnr i PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS l • -2 • Winners for me and my customers at all leadiug shows of America. Send for fine free illustrated booklet. It will pay • J you to get interested in this great new "Beauty and Utility Breed." Come to the fountain head and win from the be- * • ginning as other have done. Originator of the Partridge Plymouth Rock Fowl. J • S. A. NOFSTZGER, NORTH MANCHESTER, INDIANA. 9 PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL POULTRY FANCIER 63 fire in his eye. His 1st, cockerel which, by the way, won special for best cockerel in the show, all varieties competing, was a real star, and deserved every honor he received. Dr. Mellor's ad. appears in this issue. Look it up and ^v^ite for his circular. Dr. A. T. Bicket, Salem N. J., the popular breeder of Silver Laced Wyandottes, has a wonderful record of winning to his credit. In n quarter of a century he has lost but one first prize on Silver Wyandotte Cockerels. At Camden, N. J. 1912 he won 1st, 2d, and 3d, riginator of the Partridge Plymouth Rock, reports a great trade in his ever increasing popular breed. Mr. Noftzger is deserving of great credit for producing this handsome va- riety of Rocks, and we are very glad to note that he is now reaping a well-earned reward in the steady increase of business coming in from all sections of the country. We conjjratu- late Mr. Noftzger on his success and trust his business for 1912 will be greater than ever before. Write Mr. Noftzger and men- tion The Fancier. Look up his ad. in this issue. The Newtown Produeiug Co. Newtown. Pa., breeders of S. C. W. Leghorn and S. C. R. I. Reds, are offering very attractive prices on A. No. 1, breeding stock, hatching egirs and baby chicks. It is u.seless for us to comment on the products of this verj- popular firm. Their record for honest dealing is world-"\vide, while the quality of birds they breed is known among all men. The past record of The Newtown Producing Co. is a brilliant one and Ktands out as an unmistakable index of what this firm is capable of achieving in the future. Send for their catalog. It is surelv worth the asking. W. W. Kulp, Pottstown, Pa., one of the oldest and most widelv known breeders of Fancy Poultry in this state, has an ad. in the February issue of the Fancier. Every one who has ever purchased either birds or eggs from Mr. Kulp knows his reputation for honest, conscientious dealings. His birds this season are even greater, if possible than ever before, and we are sure Mr. Kulp will have his share of 1912 business. Write him for his catalog. An article from his pen on Brown Leghorns will appear in The Fancier in the near future. Watch for it. It will please you. Mr. Ira W. Crowther. Bo.v P. F. Willough- bv, O., breeder of the famous Aristocrat Strain of S. C. R. I. Reds, "The Strain that Swept Ciiicago," in 1910, is certainly making Reds, we believe it will be to your interest to write for Mr. Crowther's catalog and Mating List. They are yours for the asking. It is with considerable satisfaction that we cull the attention of our readers to the ad. of Mr. A. J Fell, West Point, Pa., in this issue of the Poultry Fancier. Mr. Pell's great winnings at Madison Square Garden, Philadelphia and other large shows stamps the quality of his White Wyandottes as "P^ont Rank Winners." The splendid reports we have received from those who have purchased birds and eggs from Mc Fell, strengthens our confidence in Mr. Fell as a man who believes in and practices the "Square Deal" m»'th()d with ail his customers. Write Mr. Fell B&5T CoCK!N!)noW PHlLADeLPHlA.l9l0 R. I. Red Club Cup for best Cock, Hen. Cockerel, Pullet and Pen. This f.'ict Mr. Thompkins claims still leaves his Reds the undefeated champions of Madison Square Garden. It is useless for us to com- nirnt on the great quality of Mr. Thompkins Reds as his winnings in the largest shows of tlie country during the last seven years is con- clusive evidence of their wonderful merit. We have just received word from The Aldrich Poultry Farm, Columbus, Ohio, con- cerning a Big victory at both Pittsburg, Pa., and Baltimore, Md., winning Five First at Pittsburg, Pa., and Four First at Baltimore, Md., Best display at both these shows, besides many cups and other specials. They breed White Orpingtons exclusively, and their win- nings attest the fact that with them the "Best is none Too Good." Their ad. appears in our February issue and is full of good things for the prospective buyer. All inquiries will receive courteous and immediate attention. Their catalog is ready for mailing and will be yours for asking. Write them and mention The Poultry Fancier. It is with pleasure that we call the atten- tion our our readers to the ad. of Sunswick Poultry Farm. Rufus Delafield, owner The Sunswick birds have been scientifically line bred for many years, and some of the most noted winning Orpingtons in Buffs, Blacks and Whites have been produced on this farm . Mr. Delafield informs us that his pens contain 51 Blue Ribbon Winners of this season, to- gether with their champions and their sons and daughters that have won many honors for the Sunswick Farm in many past years. We are further informed that the Sunswick Birds POULTRY FANCIER have just cleaned up 16 Blue Ribbons at the Great Indianapolis, Ind., show in the keenest competition. Congratulations, Delafield, The Linfield Poultry Farm, Box F. Lin- field, Mont'g, Co. Pa., John W. Poley, Mana- ger, breeders of Poley's World's Best Buff Rocks, has been making one of the most re- markable records in the show room during the past four years of any Buff Rock breeders in the country. Their actual record shows thir- teen out of a possible twenty first prizes, at Madison Square Garden, together with Gold Special for Best Display at the last four National Meetings of the American Buff Rock Club. Certainly a record to point to with a true Fancier's pride. Mr. Poley informs us that they now have over 1000 high class birds for sale at prices that will move them at once. If interested in this grand breed, write The Linfield Poultry Farm for their catalog. Buena Vista Poultry Yards, Summit, N. J., C. M. Ferry, Proprietor, breeder of Black Langshans. The kind that win in strongest competition. Mr Ferry is sole owner of both the Summit and Black Diamond Strains of this popular breed and can supply the trade with birds of the highest quality. His winnings speak for themselves. Mr. Ferry lias carried away the Blue from most of our leading shows, such as Central Palace, N. Y., The "Garden". Philadelphia, Pa., and Red Bank, N. J., and under all conditions his birds have received the highest posible commendations from every fancier who loves this splendid old breed. If in need of show birds, hatching eggs or a high grade of utility stock, write Mr. Ferry. Take it from me, you will receive a "square deal" every time. Owen Farms, Vineyard Haven, Mass. swept Madison Square Garden with a veritable cy- clone. Two Hundred and Twenty-three birds entered and when the smoke of battle cleared away. One Hundred and Thirty-nine of these birds swung under the ribbons at the home plate. This Farm won Twenty-two First Prizes out of a possible Forty, leaving but Eighteen ribbons for all other competitors. A remarkable victory, indeed, when one consi- ders the wonderful competition they over- came in every class in which they were repre- sented. We certainly extend congratulations to the Owen Farms in this sweeping victory and predict for them a record breaking year for business. The Poultry Fraternity cer- tainly has great reasons to be proud of such men as Wm. Barry Owen. J. C. Fishel & Son, Hope, Ind, breeders of "The World's Best" White Wyandottes, have just added another sweeping victory at the Great Atlanta, Ga., Show to their long list of awards by winning every 1st, but one, and many special prizes. The competition, we understand, was very strong, making this victory a very pronounced one indeed. We are always glad to learn of the continued sue- «'ess of all our friends and it always affords us much pleasure to announce their success in the columns of our journal. We trust that the coming season will prove a record breaker for "Fisheldotte White Wyandottes". Mr. Fishel will be glad to send his Mating list to all prospective buyers of hatching eggs or stock. Write him and simply say "The Fancier pointed out the way." J. S. Brady, Parker's Landing, Pa., one of the most widely known S. C. W. Orping- ton breeders in this country, has a very at- tractive ad. in this issue of The Fancier. Mr. Brady's birds are too well know to need any comment in {hese pages, but his recent winning at both Williamsport and Philadel- phia, Pa., Shows are worthy of special com- ment. Mr. Brady won all five first at Williamsport and many other prizes besides numerous specials. At the great Philadelphia Pa., Shows, his winnings were very remarka- ble. His 1st, hen, winner of eleven first prizes, is certainly a bird of the highest Or- pington quality and was well deserving of every honor received. If interested in White Orpingtons, you cannot go far astray if Brady's Orpington blood finds its way into your yards. Dune Alpine Poultry Farm, Eeast Hampton N, Y., breeders of S. C. WTiite Leghorns and Orpingtons are certainly enhancing the blue above their own immediate possessions by the high-class record .made during this show season. At the Grand Central Palace Show they won three firsts out of a possible five and pretty nearly all other prizes in the open class in Leghorns. In Orpingtons they won two firsts, two seconds, two thirds and one fifth. In Boston they won four firsts on Orpingtons in the single class; third pen and numerous other prizes. In Leghorns they won four firsts out of a possible five, besides nu- jidm m»e$hQnis Our Winnings Have seen the reports of our big .winnings at all the largest Natio- nal 191 1-191 J poultry shows where the ii. C. White Leghorns were among the leading classes? Our birds \vTanna. If your dealer cannot supply you, send right direct to V. P. Cassel & Son, and be successful this year in raising your chicks. DAY-OLD CHICKS Single Comb WhiLe Leghorns Hoff's Quality Day-old chicks are hatched brim full of vitality and ar^ bound to live and grow. My stock is bred for big egg production, as wel as exhibition type and is noted for heavy laying of large white eggs tha^ bring top prices. I have had more than 20 years experience in artifical in- cubation and by closely studying the breeding and hatching, under the most sanitar}' conditions, I am able to produce CHICKS FREE FROM WHITE DIARRHOEA In soliciting vour orders for chicks, I offer you QU.ALITY in vitalitv, QUALITY in true Leghorn type, QUALITY in egg production, QUALITY in quick maturing, QUALITY in service rendered. BUY QUALITY CHICKS. IT'S CHEAPEST. February chicks $16.00 per 100. March and April $15.00 per 100. Eggs for hatching $6.00 per 100. Get your order booked early and avoid disappoint- ment. Also a limited number of Barred Rock and R. I. Red chicks. Write for circular. D. C. R. HOFF. Lock Box No. 160, Neshanic Station. N. J X X X X X X Peifer's Crystal White Orpinelons Kellerstrass Strain. Tlie WHITE KIMD Are always in the ribbons, at the late Williamsport, Pa., show, December 1911, 1 placed 19 out of 20 birds entered in the fastest class ever exhibited there. Special for whitest bird in class. At the late Scranton, Pa., quality show, A. P. A. meet Jan. 1912, I won 1-2 cock, 1-2-3 hen. 1-3-4 pullet, 1-2 pen. Special for best hen in show. Total winnings at 8 exibits: 19 firsts, 17 seconds, 10 thirds. 9 fourths, 6 fifths, 2 sixth and 25 specials. 25 cockerels for sale $3, $5 and $10. Now booking order* for eggs. Catalogue free. John C. Peifer. DaLnville, Pa. S. C. BLACK MINORCAS The best blood lines-Line bred, exceptionally large. Quality superb. Winners at lead- intf shows. Gr. DOANS. «roclq>ort. N. Y. Oculum will cure Cholera. Roup. White Diarrhea and Gaj>es in their worst stages.— CLAYTON I. BALLARD.WhitePine.Tenn. a chicken sufTerinp in the last stapes of Chol- denxni'-triii ion of nnv preparation that wtnilil H G H CM I'll KEYS. President Chattanoi>Ka \ Baocork Inoculaium Co., Box T, Salem, Va. g F.nrlosed $1 00 (dr f>OcV S«nd me one bottle • of "Oculuin." Money returucd if not tatisficd. ! Price r^er bottle, $1 and 50c, at your dealer's or by mall. Sample 10c, by mail only. Money back if not satisfactory. HANCOCK INOCULATUM CO^ Box T, SALEM, VIRGINIA Nam*. $ $ $ • f $ $ $ $ * ■ g Mv I>rnlcr> Katue i». A<1dre«t . i $ $ $ $ $ $ \ PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 66 POULTRY FANCIER Show-%pom Etiquette Sonic Fc'ty Pointed Remarks by an Old Timer. Nearly Every Show has Exhibi- tors who Should Act Upon the Advice Here Given. Avoid talking too much. Let your birds do the talking for you. If they are the best in the hall the judge will discover the fact and confirm your opinion; if they are not, you will not be self-convicted of having overesti- mated their value. Above all things don't talk about your competitors' birds, unless to praise them, and even that is unnecessary as probably their owners have a sufficiently high opin- ion of their merits and do not need your laudation. Po not handle the birds of a com- petitor, unless in his presence and at his invitation. If you do and there i-hould happen to be a broken or mis- ting feather or two, appearances a suspicion of faking, which is almost as bad as the real thing. Do not try to fix the judge. If he is fit to be a judge and you attempt to fix him, he will probably fix you, and it may be serious work to get out of the fix in which you may find your- self. Attempts to fix the judge are more dangerous than attempts to fix the fowls. Do not crow if you win. A cock which has defeated a rival announces his victory by crowing. It is all right for him; that is the way his educa- tion tends and he knows no better. But you are not a cock, but a man, and you should act as a man. Do not be unduly depressed by de- Gale's Rose Comb Brown Leghorns arriving home from their victory at the Palace show. The Gale Poultry Place, New Haven, Coun. would be against you. Never put your- self in a defensive position, for even if you successfully defend your acts and motives, there may remain an un- derlying suspicion that your defence is specious rather than true. Do not make yourself conspicuous. Like Brer Possum lie low. You are not entered for a prize. Your birds may be as conspicuous as possible; that's what they are in the show for; and you should not divert any of the attention from them to yourself. Do not fix up your birds for exhibi- tion in the show room. When they get there the time for preparation is past. If they needed any "fixing" it should have been done in the privacy of your home. Most birds require this, some even need to be "faked" but all which require faking should be sent to the market, not to the exhibi- tion. You cannot afford to get the reputation of being a faker and you can less afford to be a faker without the reputation. If you fix up your birds in the show room there may be feat. It is unmanly. The boy, who shows that other boys annoy him, is the boy who is always "picked upon." As the boy gains in experience and knowledge he knows that it is better to command his feelings than be com- manded by them. Although you may be one of "the boys" you are no long- er a boy, and having reached man's estate should act the part of a man. Do not wish to win unless your birds deserve the honor. Every poul- trv breeder desires, or ought to, that the poultry industry should make progress. Every time an inferior bird wins over a superior, the hands on the dial of progress are set back. Your best interests are subserved when the best birds win, and an unmerited prize robs you of something of more value than the prize. Do not be a kicker. Do you wish to announce yourself as the rival of the mule, that beast which has "no pride of ancestry and no hope of posterity?" Better suffer unmerited defeat in si- lence than to cast the aspersion upon your father that he was an ass. By kicking you will only make your de- feat more conspicuous^ and it don't pay to advertise such things. If you keep still the public will forget it, and you will suffer comparatively little damage, but if you show your heels and bray dismally you will keep the public in mind of your defeat and ag- gravate the damage which has fallen upon you. Do not fail to congratulate your succesfsul rival upon his victory. That will make him feel even better than he already does, and he will count you, not only as a good fellow, but also as a man of excellent judgment, for he will see or think that your judgment agrees with his. . "How well he ar- gues," said one, when the person spok- en of was setting forth the speaker's own ideas. Do not fail to learn, in a quiet and inconspicuous manner, wherein your competitors' birds surpass or are in- ferior to your own. Use your ears to hear what you can which will be of service to you at another show; use your eyes to see all the excellencies and defects possible in the birds on exhibition, and especially those of your own variety; use your brain in thinking out to a safe and sane con- clusion what your ears have heard and your eyes have seen; but hold your tongue, that unruly member which may get you into trouble. Don't forget that while you are a poultryman and engaged in the gentle art of breeding one of the most in- teresting creatures on this footstool, that you are "first, last and all the time" a gentleman. To speak as a gentleman and act as a gentleman — on these hang all the laws of etiquette of the show room — and if you do this, you will not make a false step, but will find an exhibition a place where you can do and get good, and from which, whether successful or de- feated, you will return with a con- tented mind, a peaceful spirit and firm resolution to breed more birds and bet- ter ones the coming season. IMPORTANT. Any of our Advertisers, or subscrib- ers having S. C. White Orpingtons, or Indian Runner Ducks, should write Y. M. Gossom, Normandy, Tenn., as he is in the market for same. Walnut Park Poultry Farm Poultry of Quality SINGLE CCMB WHITE LEGHORNS per setting $1.50. Per 100 eggs $7.00. Per 200 eggs $12.00. ENGLISH RED CAPS per setting $2.75. BLUE ANDALUSIANS per setting 2 25. SILVER LACED WYANDNOTTES per setting 1.50. BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS per settirg 1.50 ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS per setting 2.00. Orders for above settings will be filled with 15 eggs. Select epgs ready for shipment in Feb. 1912. M. C Blakeslee,. Nicholson, Pa. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL POULTRY FANCIER 67 Awards at MichelVs Show, Philadelphia. Silver cup for best bird in the show fed «« SDrott'8 Food, oflfered by the Spratt Pat- ent c'l.mpany: 'won by W L Wright, of Wins- nr^oCm^daf 'for best hen any variety. won by Charles BrodeU, Conshohocken, Pa., with White Wyandotte. . Bronze medal for best cock any varietj-^ won by Charles BrodeU. Conshohocken. with White Wyandotte. , , Bix.nze medal for best cockerel, any variety. won by Nelson Allison, Langhorne, Pa., with ^^^Broiz^^medal for best pullet, any variety. won by W L Weight, Winslow Junction. N. J., with White Bock. x. -r^ a Bronze medal for best pen. won by Fred. BiSigmaier. Torresdale, Pa., with Barred ^°c!S for best male Plymouth Rock, white or barred (either cock or cockerel), won by Nelson Allison, Langhorne, Pa. Cup for be^t female Plymouth Rock, white or barred (either hen or pullet), won by W L Wrieht, Winslow Junction, N.J. Cup for best male White Wyandotte (either cock or cockerel), won by Charles BrodeU, Conshohocken, Pa. /„;*i,^^ Cup for best female White Wyandotte (either hen or pullet), won by J. G. ClayweU, Lawn- *^*ciip^*for single-comb Rhode Island Red, male (either cock or cockerel), won by U. J. Klink, Mt, Ephraim, N. J. , ^ , j t> j Cup for best single-comb Rhode Island Red. female (either hen or pullet), won by b. J. Klink, Mount Ephraim, N. J. . , . r>^A Cup for best rose-comb Rhode Island Red, male (either cock or cockerel), won by C. L. Morrisey, Berlin, N. J. , . Cup for best White Leghorn, male ^eithei cock or cockerel), won by H. ^^ack, Con- shohocken, Pa. , , , / *i ^ Cup for best White Leghorn, female (either hen or pullet), won by H. Wack, Consho- ** Cup 'for* best Buff or Black Orpington, inale (either cock or cockerel), won by J. SchiU, Wissinoming, Pa. _, , ^. • ^ t^ Cup for best Buff or Black Orpington, fe^ male (either hen or pullet), won by T P Scoft. North Wales, Pa. ^ . , , Silver cup for best White Orpington cock, won by Mrs. J. W. Jenkins, Tacony, Pa. Silver cup offered by The North American for best cockerel, any variety, won by Nelson Allison, Langhorne, Pa. ,.,.., , Bronze medal for best bird in the show, any variety, won by W. L. Wright, Winslow Junction, N. J. ^ , , i ■ Silver cup (value $15) for best cockerel in the Asiatic Mediterranean, English, American or French class; the bird selected from these five classes to be chosen by all of the judges; won by Nelson Allison, Langhorne, Pa. One 50-egg Gem Incubator, for best bird in the Black X)rpington class, male or female, won by J. A. Schill, Wissinoming, Pa. The winners of numerous other prizes can be had by applying to the manager of the poultry show, L. B. Rigler. A REMEDY THAT REALLY DOES CURE ROUP IN ITS WORST STAGES Almost Hopeless Cases of Diphtheria and Can- ker are cured and the Birds Fully Res- tored to Health. It's' needless to tell any poultry raiser who has been in the game long of the fearful losses caused every year by Roup and its sister affections of the fowl's breathing organs. Few of us hKve escaped. Roup knows no location and respects no class of birds, killing off the most expensive and prized cockerel with apparent delight. . But its day is over since Mr. Whiting per- fected and placed on the market his famous ROUPENE, a germicide which takes right hold of the most stubborn cases, that hereto- fore were regarded as sure death, and cures them with just as much ease as it cures a light cold. Time after time Mr. Whiting has taken hold of apparently hopeless cases lor fanciers who had tried everything and every one, and he has just as often proved that ROUPENE will cure everything of the Roup nature. Here is a letter from Mr. William H. Jones, Manager of Cugley & Mullen's, Poultry Supply Store, Philadelphia. Read what he sais of the Whiting White Diarrhoea Remedy: I have used almost every SURE CURE for White Diarrhoea and have failed to make a cure, but I wish to say to you that Bread Crumbs moistened with your White Diarrhoea Remedy, will cure White Diarrhoea. After curing/-! 1 chicks I then shipped them 1000 miles and they ore still alive and doing as weU as others that were not »nfe^<^- ,,,„„« WILLIAM H. JONES . FOXHURST Black and White ORPINGTONS Champions of America For past three years, largest winneni at America's All Star Show, Madison Square Garden, N,Y. We are now ready to supply you with comine winners bred from champion mat- inKS, cocks, hens, cockerels, pullets, with blood in them from a consistant Madison Square G^trHen winning strain. Excellent breeders at $7.50 and $10. Show birds from $15to$f>0. Shipo'd on approv^, satislac tion Ruaranteed: Look for Madison Square repQft ii) Feb- and send name far matrng list. ^FOXHURST FARM, LIME ROCK, CONN. THE BEST BOOK ON SUCCESS WITH POULTRY IS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By FRANK HECK THE author claims and proves that this boo» contains information upon a greater variet* of subjects than any book on poultry eve> written. It has also drawn out more unso'liciir* testimonials from authorities and experts Why worry and wonder and grope m tlie «latk "Why learn by expensive experience and disap pointment when everything is offered vou at *c small a price? The knowledge gained by ye«r» of experience is contained in this book. Th» methods and secrets of the foremost successfu breeders and exhibitors iu the show room sre given in full. Thousands of Copies Have Been Sold and Every Purchaser a Pleased One It contains 128 pages, is handsomely bound printed on good paper with fine large type eat* to read. Price 50 Cents per Copy Or the book and Poultry Fancier ont year for 65 cents. Address orders to Poultry Fancier Pub. Co.. 357 Dearborn St., Chicago. 111. At ' * PAD PITNTFR '^ White Cresed Black Polish. | + + + % r'lDDrMTlTD'Q White Cresed Bla V>i AKl LIN 1 l^lv O Buff Wyandottes. Our seasons show record to the date on Polish is unparalleled At St. Louis. Mo. we won l.t and 2nd Cockerel and 1st Pullet. Three entries at Grand Central Palace. New York, we won l.t and 2nd Cockerel. Two entr.c. at W.lhamsport Pa. we won 1st and 2nd cockerel: 1st and 2nd Pullet. Four Entries. It took birds of QUALITY to make this great recerd. Every one of these prize winners will be retained for our matings. Place your egg orders early. There will be a great demand for eggs from these blue and red ribbon ^^inners. Carpenter & Carpenter, East Randolph, New York + + + Golden Laced Wyandottes Their record at Madison Square, the greatest show in all America has never been equalled or approached. This means they have no superiors in quality. As to beauty they are conceded to be the most handsome of thoro- bred fowls. As to egg producers they lay under such conditions that other varieties would not. As to meat, they stand alone without a peer. The Ideal Fowl for the suburban estate, the backyard, poultryman and the Fancier. Hundreds of grand birds for sale -- EGGS at reasonable prices CATALOGUE FREE DANBURY, CONN. i CHAS. H. BRUNDAGE 68 POULTRY FANCIER How we Prevent the White T>iarrhoea A Chat With the Beginner from the Crystal White Leghorn Company Farm. As we have decided to use this farm to experiment in different ways for the benefit of those who patronize the Poul- try Fancier, and especially those who feel they need our help, we give you our experiments as we go along through the reason. [f you have a better way in doing things, so much the better for you. Stick to it; but never be partial. Al- ways look at anything in a fair way and be sure it is well mixed with hen sense, for we can learn from biply to come in. They ar^ sent with j)lain directions, how to use them, and they are positively the same as we use. Look up the Crys- tal AMiite Leghorn Co. ad. and see their olfer coiu'eniiug these tal>lets. They give vou this otIVi s{( that vou will have sue- rt'ss in the jioultrv business. W. E. isMlTH. Frenchtown, X. J. POULTRY QUEEN NON-FREEZING NO FIRE FOUNTAIN NO DANGER "Will not freeze in "winter, stays cool in summer and fresh all the time, en- tirely new principle, endorsed by largest poultry raisers, if there ever was an article which merited the attention and investigation of the poultry people it is the POULTRY QUEEN FOUNTAIN and everyone who reads this ad is kindly asked to send for our free circular and testimonials. BRYAN MANUFACTURING CO.. Cadiz. Ohio ROUP BRONCHITIS DIPTHERIA This is the time of year for these dreaded diseases. Queer, isn't it: your best bird nearly always gets sick first? DON'T USE THE AXE. These diseases once thought incurable can now be speedly cured and your bird put back into healthy breeding position. ACKERMAN'S ROUPiNE REGULATOR is cunng hundreds of fowls in all parts of the U. S. every day: saving their ow^ners hundreds of dollars. DID YOU GET YOURS? Sent to any part of United States on receipt of price. 16 oz. bottle 50 cents. SAMPLE BOTTLE FREE. Ackermans frozen Comb Remedy w^ill save those frozen combs. 25 cents. CHICNEDA POULTRY TONIC is guaranteed to produce more eggs at less cost 25 and 50c ONE AGENT WANTED IN EVERY CO.MMUNITY IN U. S. AND CAN.ADA. Ackerman Poultry Supply. Kansas City. Mo.. L'.S.A. Single Comb Buff Leghorns MERCER STRAIN. Even color, quality unexcelled. Great layers. Great winners at Trenton Inter State, 1911. 1st cock, hen. cockerel, pullet and pen. 5 entries, 5 firsts. Good stock for sale, also eggs at reasonable prices. Send for mating list. * H. G. RICHARDSON. ETRA, NEW JERSEY S. C. White Leghorns The BEST because they win. It docs pay to keep thoroughbred poultry; pays better in meat. eggs, money and satisfaction. I have shipped to nearly every state and as far away as Burma. Send for my 1912 mating list. It will save you money and get you quality. B. MONROE POSTEN, HUGHESVILLE. PA. SILVER LACED and Columbian Wyandyttes Httfh claat quality bird wtnoerf at Buffalo. N. Y.. Morriatown, N.J. Stock for Sale. Esff »S.OO SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. GILBERT E. NICHOLS. MORRISTOWN, N J. m-mm//w//''////////////A^/a TRAP NEST # ■& fesa MANUFACTURER NEW EGYPT, N. J. ^^^"^^A^ SIMPLE • ACCURATE COMPACT' CHEAP WRITE TO DAY FOR C/RCULAR HATCH YOUR CHICKENS With a new iqi2 Cycle or Brooder Hatcher. Our new discovery makes poultry keeping: easy and profits sure. Our machines were used in the original Philo System Plant where over {^1500 from Oo htns in ten months has been cleared from tlie s.ile of epps, bahy chicks and fowls. One of the largest plants in America saved over f7oo by using: our system of brooding. We sell the best brooder ever made for f2.?o. One party hatched and raised #500 worth of poultry last year with four Metal Mothers^, and hundreds of others are dclightecl with our machines and our new way of raising poultry. Our combination machine hatches and broods perfectly at the same time with only one lamp and one-fifth the oil used in other machines. Once filling: the lamp completes the h.uch. It runs as steadily as a clock in any room, from cellar to garret, and our Long- burning Safety Lamp runs on for weeks without attention. It is the only machine that airs tlie eggs in the natural way and applies the iieat to chickens like the mother hen. _ , . vt tr Write to the nearest office for catalogues, or we will mail one from our main office at Elmira, N. Y. 8AVE FRKI€;HT CHARGES by orderlnr direct from nenrefit branch office. Cycle Hatcber Co., AuUndler. N. C. Cycle Hatcker Co., Hooston. Texaa. Cycle Hatcher Co., Det Moinea, Iowa. Cycle Hntchcr Co., Atlanta, Ga. Cycle Hatcber Co., Denver, Colorado. Cycle Hatcber Co., Lake Preaton.S.D. Cycle Hatcber Co., Jackionville, Fla. Cycle Hatcber Co., Norwood Park.Cbicafo. III. Cycle Hatcher Co., Oakland, aiif. Cycle Hatcber Co., New Orleau, La. Cycle Hatcber Co., St. Lonii, Mo. Dept 4252 MainOffic*: CYCLE HATCHER CO., Eltttira. N. T. 70 POULTRY FANCIER Ernest Keller str ass The Man fVho Revolutionized the Poultry Industry. It is remarkable what a man can ac- complish when he makes up his mind to (lo it and does not know the mean- ing of the word, failure. How true this is of the man, Keilerstrass, who less than ten years ago was an un- known factor in the poultry world. A few years made the name, Kellerstra^-s, a household word throughout civilization. What he has done for the poultry indus- try of America or, in fact, throughout the world will go tumbling down the ages as one of the brightest spots in the history of the great poultry industry. It was a blessed day to the business, for all must agree that the prices he Ernest Keilerstrass commanded, maintained and upheld were worth countless thousands of dollars to the poultrymen of the land. It remained for him to demonstrate and conclusively prove that the Ameri- can people were willing to pay what then seemed fabulous prices for the very best in chickens. Keilerstrass delivered the goods and the people paid him just what he asked; they did more than that — they offered him more than he asked. And now the thought comes to our mind, What is the secret of his success? Why is it that he is compelled to return tens of thousands of dollars of the people's money for orders that he cannot fillf Why is it that he has created a demand greater than the supply? These are ques- tions worthy of the consideration of every poultryman. The more we think of these great questions, the more we are convinced that they must be thought of, considered and solved before a successful path can be carved out to a successful career in the poultry business. When he started he dfid not follow the old beaten paths that countless hundreds had trodden be- fore, for well he knew those paths were full of breakers and well did he know that countless thousands of dollars have been lost in following them; hence he made up his mind to strike out boldly into the unknown future and carve out a new pathway that would lead to a new era in the poultry industry. It is known to but few men to-day that he had given as much thought to the poultry business before he started as he did since. In the jfirst place, he carefully sur- veyed the field to determine the variety that would best meet the demands of the American people from a point of eggs and meat, and at the same time stand confinement well enough to give the man in the city with his 15x20 lot a chance to taste the luxuries of fresh eggs and meat, the product of his own raising. He chose White Orpington and he was firm in his convictions that he was right. He then set to gettng the very best stock that money could buy. By a careful study of the characteristics of the different individual specimens that he purchased he started breeding them. We all know the result — the origination of the * ' Crystal White Or- pington. ' ' He knew the fowl that was destined to solve difficult problems. But what gooti did it do to the American peo- ple if they did not know itf He would toll them about it. Did he earrv a ciassi- lied ad. in a few papers? No. Did he carry a few inches space in a few jour- nals .' No ! Did he carry large space in the leading journals.? Yes, he was de- termined to place the merits of the White Orpington before every man who could read Kngli^h. He did it. He created a demand for White Orpingtons that was greater than the supply and the thou- sands of dollars he spent in advertising made the demand so great for them Save Time and Labor The railroads spend millions to save time and labor. But how about you? Mr Poultryman Art you not aware that time and labor means your success. And are you aware that The Reflex Egg Tester tests 12$ eggs at once and that zooo can be tested in i6 minutes actual time? Now Mr. Poultryman, time is money, and with the Reflex there is no chance of a mistake and eggs can- not become chilled. Write for descriptive circular. THE EUREKA MFG. CO., E. Court Street Pekin, 111. >13L5 W^\ Solid Oak^^"" ~ J Golden, or Weathered) LETTER FILE "R2r Drawersroi/on roller b«'arings. Adjust* able follow blocks hold papers vertically for7tijVAranhed ; matches finest office tuniishiiif^o. Birch Mahof^any i$14.50. Ask your dealer. FREE CsUloK "D"— 64 pages of filini? and time-savini; office devices. Booklet "Filing Suicfr^ntions" solves y<'ur filing problems. Cataioif **E" shows handsome, inexpe^rs- ive, Sectional Bookcattes (two styles). Freight Paid east of Mont. . Wyo, .Colo. Okla. and IVxas. Consistently low prices beyond. The y/1^ Manufacturing Co. 22l^">*»n St., Monroe, Mieh. rrowYork Office. 108 Fulton Street. A Year's Course in' Poultry Culture The Most Practical and Successful Course Ever Devised for Students Now Running in the Poultry Item. Starting: with the November issue of The Poollry Ifem we are offering our reaaers the Lectures of the Columbian School Course in POLLTRY CULTURE. This will continue throusrhout th" entire yexr, thus giving our readers full benefit of a course, for which many poultrymen have paid $20.00 by mail The synopsis of the courseshows how through and complete it is. It covers every Cossible phase of poultry culture, and gets right down to the root of each problem to e solved, each difficulty to be overcome, and tells how to surmoupt all obstacles. SYNOPSIS OF COURSE , The Poultryman and His Calling. The Purpose of Poultry Keeping. Location of Poultry Plant. Building, Plans, Specification, Estimatos, Construction and interior Furnishings. Yards, Parks and Ranges. Nutrition. Feeding. General Management. Fggs. Breeding. Incubation. Brooding. 13. Brooding Rearing Chicks after Age. 14. Prepairing Pullets for Laying. 15. Preparing for Market. 16. Marketing. 17. Diseases. 18. Parasites and Other Enemies. 19. Exhibiting, Scoring A. Judging. 20. Wastes, Leaks and By-Products. 21. Records and Accounts. 22. Advertising. 23. Cooking of Poultry Products. 24. Poultry Literature. Subscribe for the Poultry Hem at one*, and take advantage of this opportunity. Start your subscription with the November issue, and get full benefit of the course. Bacic numbers can be s**cured by new subscribers. Subscription price 50c for one year, (our years for $1.00. This paper and the Poultry Hem one year 7.Sc. THE POULTRY ITEM Box F., Seliersville, Pa. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL POULTRY FANCIER 71 that every bird that was raiHed, not only by him, but every breeder of ^Vllite Orpingtons, found a ready market at such prices as compel us to say, "Long live Keilerstrass! Let us state right here that f-oouer or later the breeders of every well bred fowl, irregardless of va- riety, will say that Keilerstrass put hun- dreds of dollars in their pockets by the demand and interest he aroused and in conclusively proving to 'the public that there was money in raising poultry, thus enabling them to command double the price they formerly did for their i»ro- duct. There are dozens of men whose names stand out prominently in the poultry world as making this great Billion dollar industry possible. Among this lot we will let the reader draw his own conclu- sions as to the name who should head the list. Keilerstrass set the pace. He opened up the road which many are now traveling over. He demonstrated to the leading breeders of other varieties what it was possible for them to do. He has made good. He has done more than that; he has delivered the goods. We are not going to describe his plant and his stock. You know what it is. We want to impress on your mind that Ernest Keilerstrass is a deep thinker, a man who loos into the future. The figures which he presents to the people are startling but true, $18,178.52, net profit in a single year, selling chickens and eggs. This tells the story in a nut shell. It is a great story but it speaks volumes. What he has learned cost him thousands of dollars in the dark hours of the night. The early hours of dawn found him in the pursuit of his studies and investigations. This he did for many months in getting out his book, "The Keilerstrass Way," which helped many thousands to successfully handle their fowls and show the profit on the right side of the ledger. After all is said, we are compelled to think that Ernest Keilerstrass revolutionized the poultry industry and proved that no busi- ness presents the opportunities the poul- try business does. Generations to come will enjoy this billion dollar industry which he helped to plant on a solid lock. F. W. DeLancey. THE HALL MAMMOTH INCUBATOR CO. Manufacturers of tlie ORIGINAL HOT WATER Mammoth Incubator and Brooder * THERE' IS * SECURITY IN HAIL EOUIPMENTS In another month the hatching and brooding season will be here. Are you prepared for it? If not there is time to fiH your order fori HALL INCUBATOR having a capacity from 1.800 to 20.000 eggs. Winter brings delayed transportation and bad roads. Immediate shipment will avoid delay, disappointment, loss of time and money. You can get out your early chicks for Fall layers and sell " day olds" to many customers. A great money maker, isn't it .' Place your order NO W We will ship PROMPTLY How about YOUR brooder? Experiments prove that the fumes of burning oil in a brooder house re- duce the vitality of the chicks 50 9r . This means sickness, diarrhea or death of a very large percentage of your chicks. With the Hall System the air of the brooder house is kept pure and wholesome. The HALL System of heating and ventilation supplies pure, warm air just where the chicks want it —on their backs. No crowding: just normal development under conditions which produce maximum results in strong, hardy, acuve and livable stock. The Hall Brooder Systems are made both double and single. The above cut shows a double system: i.e., one single system placed on each side of a central alley; also how the systems are constructed. Observe that the hovers are placed in the alley ^^that feeding. ^«;«;^^«5'4**;-Jj done without entering the pens. This saves tin e. l^bo*- and cost. By ^J'stng two slides the pens and hovt rs (in ten minutes) can be cleaned and new httcr put in. More than 50 per cent, of time and labor is saved. The Hall chick-saving brooders are run by the Hall Self Regulating Furnaces-paw- erful low-priced hot-water heaters, burninjr anthracite coal. ,j„„»i^ These statements are verified by years of actual experience m use by enthusiastic Th'Jlivel'of your chicks year after year depend upon correct brooding: this the Hall System gives. Hall Hot Water Brooder System Send for frea descriptive catajogue "Fact and Argument. THE HALL MAMMOTH INCUBATOR COMPANY LITTLE FALLS, N. Y. Single Comb White Orpingtons The White Satin Strain Tlie Great Victors at Boston 1911 No matter where you go. No matter what you pay. You cant get better quality 1 am quot- ing prices that are within the reach of every one, prices that will enable you to start wth the best, and a start with the best means success. North, South, East and West the White Satin is winnmg. and they w, 1 conn- nue to do so. Pullets and hens $3, $5 and $8. Cockerels $3, $6 and $10. Eggs reasonable send for des- criptivc circular satisfaction guaranteed. F. D. SUTTON. Seliersville. Pa. Former Address; YOUNGSTOWN. O. 72 POULTRY FANCIER .Yut^ Cnu'ked and the Meat Taken out for Toion Lot Man Bv Ji. Monroe I'osten. llughesville is the place ot* the town lot num. We have over 100 breeders on the town lot plan and we hope to find out how to make it pay. We have already found out that all the poultry sharks arc not the small Itreoders. One thing we know, it pays to keep poultry on the back lot better than any other thing you can raise. We know it i)avs to feed spi:outed oats even if thev don't cost but 8c a bushel. We know the town lot man won 't have aiiv trouble with $250 birds swallowing iipi.l.' limbs that go down through the wind pipe and get stuck in the gizzard. We know the Fancier will be the Town lot man's best friend. We know it pays to organize a poultry association for we have one only three weeks old with 145 membtrs. We save fifty per cent, on the purchase price. of all our feed stuffs. We can help mth the sale of eggs by each sending their consignment sealed in cartons to the secretary who sells at fifty per cent, above store prices. It pays because we can senil our birds under the care of one man to the shows and i>o sure they are well taken care of at one- tenth the expense. We know how to build a ^'M) house that will accomodate 50 birds an.l give them lots of room. We will give you a cut of one with the material required next month. HQB^SOilBS^BBB Crystal White Kellerstrdss Strain SL Winners, Baltimore 1912. 1st cock; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th cockerels ; 1st, 2nd pen ; 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th pullets; 1st, 4th hen, 16 entries— 13 ribbons, 4 Silver Cups, 8 other specials. 160 White Orpingtons contesting. Special for best display, 52 points out of 80. Winners, Pittsburgh 1912 1st, 2nd, cock; 1st, 2nd, 3re, 5th, cockerels; 1st, 3rd pen; 1st, 2nd, 3rd pul- lets; 4th, 5th hen; 16 en- tries—13 ribbons, 6 Silver Cups, 7 other specials. 113 White Orpingtons compet- ing. Special for best display, 78 points out of 128. 'C ,» I Ryichayitress Best White Orpmgton in the World to-day. IT These Remarkable Winnings in addition to our wonderful winnings during the present season at St. Louis, Chicago Cleve- ZT^TMadison Square Garden in competition with over 1,100 of the cream of b'rds from Canada, England and America, make a record never made before by a breeder of WHITE ^^^S??L now Mated including the winners of 18 firsts 13 seconds 8 thirds, ^^ ^o^j'ths and 9 fifths at the above shows, together with winners from Allentown, Nashville, ^'hiladel- Dhia and Indianapolis, tell where the winners for next year will come from. Every pen headed K prize winner and mated by Mr. George J. May, conceded to be the best Orpmgton man in this country. Eggs from utility pens 5.00 and from exhibition pens 10 00, l:).00 and 2d^0U per fifteen, guaranteeing fertility. Book your order early and save disappointment. Re- member the best is the cheapest in the end. Utility and exhibition stock for sale. Send for Tw catalogues and mating list showing cuts of our birds and farm, or come and see the birds in the pens. Remember, we never sell a prize-winner and we breed only the one kind. 6020 N. High Street, COLUMBUS, OHIO Aldrich Poultry Farm, POULTRY FANCIER 73 We know there is not nearly so much trouble with wry tailed, squirrel tailed, mixed tailed stock from the town lot man II ^^ith the Large Farm with 49 or 57 varieties all free range stock. We know the town lot man w^ill not .ell a Silver Spangled Hamburg for the Williamsport show with a single comb and positively only two colored feathers on it. Such hamburgs grow— well 1 don 't know where. We konw it pays to save the droppings and sell to the "P-tO;aate farmer to raise corn with. Pays BOTH. We know shape makes the Variety but if the Large breeds do so much better in little single coops why is it neccessary to raise them on a farm. Then adver- tise free range stock? It pavs to keeep the place clean, but there is* such a thing as clean dirl and al80 that it is natural for a hen to dust herself, even if she has no lice. Ton t make her do it in a manure pile. We kuoNN it ])ays to grease the wattles of the males three or four times in the ^^inter before they are frosted— it is too late afterward. We all know as much as we used to if we could only think ot it. We know if vou will write me your troubles in the town lot we will try and make this space interesting and protita- ble for vou. Write me, Very Truly \ ours, B. MONROE POSTEN, HughesvUle. • • • • • • • • • • ............«...••••.♦••••••"•"••••*'•"••"•*"*"•• ! Bargain Sale of Males 1 ROCKLAND WHITE ROCKS turn charges on bird it > on are Hagerstown show we II b^el White Rock in ^he ^'-^t wtSXti^ test Vh^ L"J rn^S^ar/c ;rbest^Punet in sV^ow. L Litit. special for bes" Wrd in American class. Kindly wnte your wants. ROCKLAND FARM, D. Lee. Propr.. Box 1, Benson, Md. I LONG'S ORHNfiTONS Buff. Black and White j I ,„ .h. bi« South Bend Show Us. .o„.h o" -" -.n.s of B--^ O.pia^jos, - won ... , I cock, U.c«kerel, ^'^i^- ^:^:^^ff::^:: n.^. ^ i. ^^^^y ^''-, -^^^ | • WUliamsportyPa.y Elects Officers. James % g. ^ LONG. T. Huston Elected President, Big Things Planned. Williamsport is already preparing for the 1912 show. Never behind m W illiams- port, and if the ].resent plans are car- ried out they will have one of the best 8hows in the state. The following offi- S Xlst cockerel. 1st hen. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th pu let stpen-- I BLOOD LINES IN THE WORLD^ ^^^^^^ ^^^,^^^ . S. C. Rhode Island Reds Aristocrat Strain •w cock cers were elected: President James President, John R Geo. P. Stryker; ilTcontait^ The four puUetl in 1st Ash-abula pen l'" Se Id for mating list. Cboice males for sal< Harty & Freshely, Willoughby, O^.o. T. Huston ; Vice- Heine ; Secretary, Treasurer, A. A. Swartz;' Supt., E. B. Darrow; Directors, MoCormick, Dawson, Bernard, Hines. If vou want all the poultry news from Williamsport vou will get it in the Fancier. Be on the lookout for the March issue. Columbian Wyandottes fn?s'for$5?satisfaction guaranteed. B. Alton Smith, Howard Park, Station F, Baltimore, Md WHITE WYANDOTTES Williamsport, Pa., winning 5 cock, 6th hen, 5th and 6t;/°;^,^*=I J-j^^^^'ll^-Vd and'j^th co^^ specials. Grknd Central Palace, N.V., ^tb cock m, 2nd ad n .^.^^_, ^,,„,, ,„d silver cup 2nd and 4th pullet, 3rd and 4th pens. Best ^'^P'^V ««t . m ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^ j,^„ for best cockerel. Madison Square winnings: 6th cock, 4in i Chicago 2nd hen. Atlanta not heard from yet. ONLYA FARM, P. Kearney, Owner. Morristown, N. J. Chas. Staaff, Manager. m^^M PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 74 rOULTEV jYOTES Geese are not subject to diseases and live to a good old age. Don 't forget the setting hens ; they get lice it* not looked after. If it 's eggs you want, don 't fail to breed from the good layers Whole corn should be always fed in the litter to induce exercise. Two-year-old hens mated with cock- erels make good breeding stock. More and better chickens eiery year should be the poultryman 's motto. Take good care of the early and best pullets. They make the winter layers. Do not forget to have plenty of shade for your fowls in the summer, and clean water. No poultryman should be without Char- coal, oyster shells or grit the year around. Poultry houses should be cleaned often; twice a week is not too often in summer. Keep i)ure bred geese; it costs no more to raii-e them and they are always in demand. Hens that are too fat do not lay very good and the eggs are not as good for hatching. Be sure to take in a few poultry shows every season; there is lots to learn at the shows. Drop boards can be cleaned very easily if you throw a little lime on them after cleaning. Eggs are not so plenty just now, so give your hens lots of care and you will soon get them. Now is the time to get your incuba- tors ready for Spring hatching, you can 't start too early. Every farmer should have a flock of Guineas; they take care of themselves the year around. Ice water is not very good for making eggs, esjecially in the winter. Try a little warm water. Rye should be sowli in your chicken yards in early fall. It makes nice green food in the spring. Don 't force your laying hens if you xvant the eggs for hatching. Forced eggs don 't hatch well. Don't feed too much wet mash in wet weather, and not too much when eggs are wanted for hatching. This a good time to sell off your culls; the price is up and the pullets and lay- ing hens need the room. Always have things ready to got lots of eggs when the price is high. All hens lay when eggs are cheap. Fresh air, sunlight and exercize, is a good tonic for all poultry, but they can 't live on nothing but this tonic. Sunshine, plenty of fresh air. beats all the dope that is manufactured; but dope is good in many cases. Don't think you will over-stock the market with eggs. If you shouM get too many just let us know. It is not profitable to keep a lot of cockerels all winter unless they are good ones and wanted for breeding. Always be ready before the hatching season commences; never wait until you tee the other fellow with chicks. Geese can live on grass all summer, and on whole corn all winter, and remember their feathers make a nice bed. The best is the cheapest in most cases, so it applies to the poultry business just as well. Remember this when you buy stock. POULTRY FANCIER If yon have good stock to sell try an ad in the Poultry Fancier. It will pay you as there are plenty people who .want good stock. If anyone laughs at you for buying good stock, just keep quiet for awhile and it won't be long before your stock will laugh at them. Keep {dcnty of (iry straw on your chicken coup floors; throw feed in it and you will see how pleased the chick- ens are to hunt for it. This is the time of the year for roup, but if you keep your chicken house dry and free from draught you will seldom be troubled with this disease. Never let your good birds home, but send them to a show so the people can see what you have and that you are not afraiil to let others see them. Watch your hens as much as possible. The hen that lays best is the one you should do the hatching from. A trap nest will help to find the good hens. POULTRY FANCIER Partridge Rocks-Black Langshans I keep nothing: but the best and if you are in the market for stock or ejrgs I can please you. I guarantee 9 chickens from every 15 eesfs or replace each setting: at half price. They are the bijj winners at big shows where w^e meet the competition that means some- thing when you win. H. C. MILLER, 751 Elma Street, AKRON, OHIO. WHITE WYANDOTTES W^e all know there is a difference betxveen White Wyandottes. Here is my record — you be the judge: Allentown 1st cock, 4th hen. 4-5 cockerel, 1st pullet, 2nd pen. Special best bird and pullet in sho^v at Williamsport — see a^vards, and also special best cockerel in sho^v two years in succession. Stock and eggs, send for mating list. C. C. FURMAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA. TRADEMARK CHAMBERLAIN'S PERFECT CHICK FEED The Only Ori^nal Dry Chick Feed and The World's 3Undard. FOR SALE BY Petalnmalncub'r Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Q. B. Benedict, Elizabeth, N. J. Louisville Cement Co., Sellersburg.lnd. J. D. McCllntic, Belleville. Pa, 0. K. Seed St»re, Indianapolis. Ina. Starr Bros., Winamac. Ind. 1. W. Scott & Co.. Pitrsbiircrh. Pa. F. Burrer. Westerville, Ohio. VV. P. Chamberlain Feed Co.. 316 & 318 N. Commercial st. St. Louis. WHITE & BLACK ORPINGTONS BREEDER - EXHIBITOR - IMPORTER You may purchase from a larger advertiser hut you can not purchase better stock or eggs Grand stock for sale with typical Orpington type. A combination of the best blood lines in England and America. Descriptive circular. WM. HEINRICHS - - . SELLERSVILLE, PA. BARRED ROCKS K^^^'chestTr Hav« for sale 60 pullets and cockerels, brothers and sisters of 1st pen birds at Rochester. Stock sent on approval and must please, 1912 niatin((s for ejfg trade will produce next seasons ^^inners. Satisfaction guaranteed. L. B. RESSEGUIE MILLERS, N. Y. ANCONAS Weingartner Supberb Quality Strain of Range Grown Birds Our young stock is better than ever and our 1912 matings can not help but produce blue ribbon winners. A limited number of yearlings and grand young stock for sale. Let us quote you prices on stock and eggs. GEO. T. & J. A. WEINGARTNER - • NEWCASTLE, PA. Voder's Indian Runner Ducks Americiin St «ndard F;i\vn and White, Nvinnintr at Allentown, Hanover. Sellersville, Bucks County Shows. Fine Drakes to head your breeding pen. 11 ckrs $2.50. .M) eggs S.S. My Book. How to Handle these Ducks, price 75 cents. Breeder "f Partridge Rocks. Partridge Wyandottes, S. C. White and Black .Minorcas, E,gKs. Send 2 stamps erfectly the condition^ as found in the hen and her surroundings. HOTEL VICTORIA Chicago In the heart of the wholesale, > retail and theatrical district. Fireproof Construction. $1 and up per Day Remodeled and refurnished at an expense of over $150,000 Opposite La Salle Depot. Cor. Clark and Van Buren Sts. ELMER C. PUFFER Manasrins Director the exhaled carbon dioxide must be en- tirely removed. The floor, like the ground, should always be cool. Warm lloors make weak legs. The air sur- louuding the hover must be cool, and the chicks must always have access to the correct amount of heat. The heating of the brooder must b^? absolutely certain, without fluctuation. Beside the injurious effects of oil fumes, hot air systems of heat are now recog- nized as* out-of-date. Not because of fashion, but because modern methods have proven them ineflBcient. Hot water is generally accepted by all experts a> the best. In Hall .Mamntoth Brooders you will ER 1 tor 1 WOLFE'S REDS LEAD THE WORLD HALF PRICE now for all EgES. Get egcs and raise *edi from our Famous Hrns. "Polly"' which was chosen •»er 1st Madison Square F'ullet of igoy-lo, from ist and id Providence, ist Frankfort. 1st Knoxvillc. ist Cleveland, ««inion is prevalent that as th(^ chicks get older the Icm- i.orature of the hen's body is reduced Tt is true that the chicks take less heat, but the chicks are out from under the hen more and more as their age advances. But when they need warmth they return to the hen. The-e are some of the features wc must observe in our artificial broodJig There must be no fumes and gases, a> is generated by burning oil. The air must carry full amount of oxygen, and find all that makes for perfect brooding. Thev say there is "security, in Hall Eqiripments. " No one who knows doubts it. ''They do make success. And in economy of operation you can hardly sav more than "it is the Hall Svstem. say 1 1 Doubte Profllm I l>rii%t> of,K IS'" PropresBlve iM.ultrvmen know that ordinary poul- trv brin»rs IOC. to lf)o. on the market, wiiileCaponsreiidily sell forVOonlzin(r" free. G.P. PILUNG k SON CO.. 23d& ArchSti..PliiUdelpbi«.P«. 6H0EMAKER'S BOOK on POULTRY and AlB.n-' '"', '»»--i, '"'"'"•;♦ rr'u\*l.n,*I]p aUuitchuke..., Um-h ,., .rr^, tl.e.r cnre, d.^ea- cnd rcn.el.es All a»<.wt lni-nh«tor., the.r prices an.Ml.r.r operation. All ahont poultry bouvp« BM.Iliow K. l.uildtl.em. It » aiienry.lo- ^ ped.ftofj<:T- ly grouped cage. tifih — The winner in the different futurities to take the entire stake, l^'or instance, if the total stake in White Or [)ington cockerels is $2(^0, the winner takes this amount. He shall also have the right to claim and advertise the • (rrand ( ham;jionshi[) Fiitiirity Winner for the sea: on of liU2, " and shall be U'xardel a hancUome rii)'ooii certifying; to this: effect. SixiJi—Oniy birds raised by tlio ■.'(,» i. j etitois >Lai.l be oligil)!e and the w;nnf'>. will be required in every instatu-,', to make affidavit as to this; as to the ihonth the bird was hatched ; as to where raised, and supply therein the names of two adults who can certify to the correctness of statements made. Seventh — All checks should be made payable to W. Theo. Wittman, Supt., Poultry Department, Great Allentown Fair, Allentown, Pa., and all correspond- ence addressed to him. Every Poultryman Should Read Poultry m/ J AND Yard '%"i{^r OF PHOENIXVILLE, PA. Now under new manage- ment. Enlarged, and better than ever. ^ Subscription price 50 cents per year, or with Poultry Fancier one year 65 cents. * Sample Copy Free on Request LOW Advertising RATES Agents Wanted WE REFER TO M Destroys Lice and Mites and Prevents p^ot Homer w. Jackson ^F the Spreading of Infectious Diseases Proi C L. Opperman ^ Use Zenoleum in the Incubator and get hen-hatched ProL W. R. Graham K conditions. Dip the egffs in Zenoleum and Prevent white W R. CurtU & Co. M diarrhoea. The biggest breeders in the world have adopted Michael E. Bo er " Zenoleum for these purposes and reconmiend its use to You. Prof. F. C Elford Gaylord Blair U. R. Fishel Owen Farms Prof. D. J. Lane Prof. J. P. Landry Prof. W. A. Brown Prof. James E. Rice ProL George W. Carver An 8-A If ZenoUam I« not all we tay It Ir-or even what you think It OOIQ aLVery tYnere ought to be, you can ha?e yonr money back— no argument, no letters, Juit money. Ask yonr dealer firit, but intiitopon Zenoleum and don't Uko a substitut*— If he won't eopply yoo — tend the order to ui— and we will deliver to yonr »tation, charge« pre- paid—1 ral .$1 50; 5 gal . W.25. 8-oi.iiie. 25c at your dealer*. 35c from ua poetpaid. li,QUal- ly beneficial for all live stock. Write for free book "Chicken Chat.' If you hare live-stock, ask for "Veterinary Adriser." Yoax DSme on a poetal will do. The Zenner Disinfectant Co., 242 Ufaiette Ave., Detroit, Micli. WE REFER TO Prof. F. H. Stonebum Prof. A. A. Brigham Dr. N. W. Sanborn J. H. Drevenstedt Prof. J. S. Jeffrey Pittsfield Farms A. F. Hunter Miller Purvis Bertha M. Rigg T. E. Quisenberry Prof. W. a Halpin prof. H. L. Kempster Prof. T. E. Schreiner ProL W. A. Lippincott THEY HA VE USED IT Used an^ endorsed by46at. The roosti-ng and laying room shouhl face the south with a door and windo»\ on the south side to a.lmit plenty of light and sunshine. Place the roosts along the north side, with droj^ping boards beneath them. These boards shouM be just high enough from the floor to permit the nests to be placed conven- iently under them, thus leaving as much available floor space as possible. On the ea-t side of this room shouM be a scratching room, built so that it may be. thrown open in front except at night and on extremely cold and stormy days, when it should be closed ^^ith n large door into which has been cut a hole of sufficient size, and covered with canvas to admit plenty of light and pure air, and yet exclude storm and wind. A screen door may also be provided here to confine the hens when the front is open, but when on account of storm or dee;' snow they are required to remain inside as they are much better off confined at such times if kept busy scratching in litter. The floor should be ^^ell covered with straw or som^ other good scratching ma- terial, to a depth of at least a foot, and this should be removed and rejdaced with clean as often as it is necessary to keep it clean and dry. The feeding is also a great question. The best strains cannot produce eggs un- less ^h'jy are supplied with proper food and care. I have often heard the saying of "forcing hens to lay." This, I claini to be a very improper expression. It is the nature of hens to lay eggs, and all that anyone can do is to make conditions ^o favorable that nature is assisted to the utmost degree in carrying out its work. A variety of food and especially that rich in albumen, must be given. This is best supplied through some kind of meat food. Green cut bone with adhering meat gristle, is one of the best forms of ani- mal food, but it is diflicult for a great many poultrymen to obtain. Therefore the majority* of us must look to some of the i>roducts now on the market to supply this want. 1 know of no other system of feeding which will more encourage winter egg j>roduction than the fol- lowing: In the morning, as soon as the fowls are off the roo>ts, they should be given a light feed of warm mash consisting of three parts ground oats, two parts corn 77 meal, one part wheat bran, one part wheat middlings, and one part animal meal. No more of this should be given, than will be quickly eaten. Then scatter a few handfuls of oats and wheat in the litter. This will keep them busy, and the exercise will assist in maintain- ing animal heat. At noon give a light feed of wheat in litter. At night give all they will eat of corn and wheat that has been previously warmed. Supply them with plenty of green food, good grit and water slightly warmed should be given them twice a day. Provide a dust bath, and keep a con- stant outlook for lice. The easiest way to fight lice, is to prevent them ever entering. Keep the entire building clean, and the nests well made and inviting. Air the room as often as the weather will })ermit, thus avoiding dampness. When approaching your j.oultry house, always do so quietly, never causing fright among your fowls; but, on the other hand, strive to make them always glad to see you. By the observance of the^e few rules, the winter egg supply will be abundant. Liiiii^ '"^-^r^-£y- A'i^ V. - &5 AfTOIti VAaU4tY Mt Mi^ ^.-•It^^i vt a-ri:-^-^ ^•TO »v^ •* '• • THE feed mixing problem is solved. For many years th« poultrymen have needed a feed mixer that was a real mixer. Now there is one. There have been no less than four different types tried on the famous Af^Gn Poultry Farm and their Mr. Twining pronounces the one shown in the illus- tration the best he has ever used and all he could ask for. He has given it a thorough try-out and knows of what he speaks. Because of the part Afton Farm has played in the perfect- ing of this mixer, and because of the further fact that it has done so much toward making Afton Farm more profitable, the machine bears the name "Afton Farm Feed Mixer The value and economy f home mixed feeds is well known to poultrymen. "Why pay the extra price for ready mixed fc^ds when ;,'OU can mix your own cheaper, better, and .havei fresher? "Afton Farm Feed Mixer is metal through- (out, and will last a lifetime. It is as simple as a scoop shovel It mixes more thoroughly and blends the feed much better than is possible to do by hand. With an ' Afton Farm" Mixer, one man can mix as much aa threa men can by hand. It thoroughly blends both dry and moist mashes. It is a grain saver and a labor sarer. When you know that it reduces your cost of feed mixmg two- thirds; and it saves a large per cent, of the feed bill: and that it makes the feed n.cre pf.Iat«.LIe and easier digested. you will realize that you can not afford to be without one. It is made in capacities of 15 qts , 75 qts and 150 qts. Larger sizes for poultrymen and dairymen made to order. ^^ With our free booklet. "Feed Formulas" and an "Afton Farm" Feed Mixer every poultryman can be a successful feeder Full worth of this machine is learned only by using Write today for special inducement to one man in each community to introduce the "Afton Farm Feed Mixer. YARDLEY MT'G CO^ Box D- 22 YardUy. Pa. KEIPPER Collapsible Coops Greatest coop ever put on the market. An all wire coop. Cocks positively can not fight. Send for illustrated catalogue. Keipper Cooping Company 1401 First St. Milwaukee, Wis. S. C. White Leghorns Sho>» bids our specialty, ^ntisfaction guaraniecd. LOCUST POULTRY FARM, Chas. Newell. Fine cockereU. lontr backs, low toiU cheap. Yearling hens .»nd Pullets. Baby Chicks and Hatching EgK8. CANTON. PENSYLVANIA PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 78 Tartridge Plymouth %pck5 POULTRY FANCIER ROSELAND S. A. yi^ftzgcr. XIanv of your reaaers are not a^"" of the fact that this new breed of towls has in the past few years not only made its appearance but gained such a foot- hoM in no,.ltry,lom that it has attracted general attention. Already the demand (or this newcomer is so great that the supply is inadequate. The great number of inquiries for information relative to this c-rand fowl prompts this article on Partridge Plymouth Rocks-the fow of quality-the fowl that gives universal satisfaction. „«!«,. In the first place the wonderful color of both male and ^'^^^^^^ ^^^7°,° .^^^I them the name -Beauty Breed" and it is not surprising. The male birds with rich red lucing of hackle and sacklle as shown in cut, contrasted with solid black hroast and flutf bright yellow shanks, u.ul all decorated with brilliant green sheen, present the highest color of this .ex of all breeds. The female, penciled l,eautifullv in mahogany and black i„ all sections of the body, with rich red lacing of hackle embodies the most beautiful of her sex. Manv V)reeders of others of the Reck family* as well as other fanciers ore todav turning their attention to this irreat new breed as they firmly believe the Rocks are the utility fowl of today and realize that this breed is the great- est of the greatest. Lovers of the Kock tvpe seeing the advantages in color, ii'iiieklv avail themselves of an oppor- tunitv to get good stock and becoma champions of Partridge Plymouth RocUs iuvt as soon as they have been |,mv-h a trial, while the admirers of Patnao.- color are delighted to get their favonie .-olor with our popular Rock shape. Ih? breed that pleases is certainly a i:mon of Partridge color and Rock shape. Realizing the wonderful possibiliMv'S of such a breed, and feeling that there was a place for it, in 1898 I began to originate the Partridge Plymouth Rocks, using scantv, feathered Partridge Cochin females and Indian Game males for the first cross. The results of these matmgi were not fullv satisfactory as the bright color of the Partridge male bird was large- Iv lost. After giving the matter much thought, and having seen a flock that impressed me as being desirable for tie purpose, I .leci.led to cross Golden Wj 3 ii- dotte males on the females which were the result of the first cross. These Wvandottes had been bred for several years by a farmer who knew nothing of Stanilard requirements and the/ bad grown large an.l coarse, with a good [)«'r cent, of single comb specimens. Selecting large males, with good lengr'i of bodv, inostlv with single combs and all with bright color and breasts as ilark as posible, the second cross was made. From time to time the best individuals of both sexes were selects! and mated to iini)rove and perfect ••le tvpe". For a few years progress \\?.s verv slow, but after several years, better specimens appeared. Some became of the rare qualitv attracting much atten- tion. Notable among them was ''Chief, a male bird of excei-tional color, grand in shape with splendid size and l-iil + + % + + + Buff Orping THEY ARE READY ARE YOU? THE BIG WINNERS AT THEY ARE No Experiment BIG SHOWS (Tried and True Breeding Stock Exhibition Birds Hatching Eggs 1912 matings contain many of America's most noted . prize winners. Birds that will even produce better | vountfsters than their sires. I have Cocks, Hens. Cock- j ereb and Pullets that can win as well as produce winners. Mating list free, ready February 13. ROSELAND POULTRY FARM 4 Chas. W. Switzer SOUTH EUCLID. OHIO | Layers and Payers Roya) Orpingtons White— Buff— Black (Single Comb) Roya) Leghorns White (Single Comb) Roya] Plymouth Rock Columbian Stock for sale at all times from $1.00 to $500 00 per head E^^st hatching at all times from $2.50 to $30.00 per sett.ng Send for Catalogue WOODWORTH FARM Wilton, Connecticut t t + + + + + + t + t ANNASMEAD FARM ^ ^^TTTTrw^T- T i-i--TT/^r>XTC Exhibition Quality Breeders of S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS heavy layers ... w^ 1 • i .-1.- I D^m^A'infT ctnr\t Eggs for Hatching. Custom Hatching. Pedigreed Scotch Collies. Catalogue Free. Day old chicks and Breeding stock ROBESONIA, PA. IMPERIAL BARRED ROCKS AtN. Y.StateFair6firsts. A clean .weep. See award, at Williamsport. 31 entries. M place,. Stock and eRjjrs for sale at reasonablr price*. RUPERT. PA. BOYD JOHNSON - • " THE Continental HOTEL Chestnut Street Cor. of Ninth PHILADELPHIA Remodeled, Refurnished, 400 Rooms 200 With Bath Rates: $1^0 to $5 European Plan. The Best Cafe in the City. FRANK KIMBLE, Managei POULTRY FANCIER l.rother to many notables anionj; the roval of this breed. No new out cross was used after the seconci vear but a systematic plan of line breeding was followed whicu pI-jhc was responsible for slow but steai'y n\\- provenient. From the beginning as lar;l<»9 ore cauBed by not proporly proiecUuR tlicir dr inking wat^r from th^ iontamindtion of the chickcn« them, selves. YoiTcin end all your water trouble* Ly eqaippin« your poultry yards with Moe's Top-Fill^ Drinking Fountain It alwavs supplies just enough pure water-- won'tslop ovei>--dead air nparo k.^»'P« v^ater \OUIj IN SUMMER. WARM I>^ ^^ I^-^l?;, l-'^^Pl^^i^ construction-just remove cover and fill » »^°i,l°P^ water ceases to flow when cover *« "^^il^^^TOO valves to get out of order. One gallon capacity, rif not at your dealers, sent direct on receipt ol price, tl.25. Satisfaction guejranteed. ■ OTIS & MOE. 578 S. Dearborn St.. Chicagc I DA 9663^ SAMPLES FREE S«Dd n»m« on p«i»l no* for frff ffctiirlM I of moat coDpleM Um of bigbett qualitj band* I 6«Uh hftled for eTe. y u.«. Or order now from th '. f-'^'^V^.^'^J: r 100 $1 .'«>-6t)".|6M); l<1'*'. ■»"€•■ IW'.lwc; 2&ti.|1.60: 5<)f).l'J.7:.;100<>.$:>2S. t<»inplM of - UMMkodoibcritTlei Fr«»— •i«o Bn« bo.klft. THEKEYKS-DAVISCO., Lid., ''^'■'••^'^:^ o 1 Depl. 640. I««tlie . --^^L3Q /& '., Cr«eW, Jllch. L<->drr Adjuwtablf ^fc'*— ' '- BUFF ORPINGTONS Martzthe bitf winner at Chicatfo 1911. aUo Indianapolis. Nashville and Memphis. Send for catalogue- -40 illustrations. A. E. MARTZ. Box P.F. ARCADIA. IND. 79 peared then, to win laurels later jn the show rooms, and this was actually an eventful vear for the new breed. Size had come' naturally from the beginning, since all foundation stock had been plen- ty large and shape came comjtaratively c'asv but now good color, of both sexe-, was not rare, while occasionally was found a combination of the three — sizr shai)e and color. Good illustrations of these were the cock bird "Generosity," the cock bird which attra-ted so much attention at the Indiana State Fair in liKW^ and 'n'ou/'^<. GRAND CENTRAL PALACE- New Toxk 1911 .M^iiii. However, after several years of •';'- .Icavor, and at times it was pretiy di^ couraging, fairly good si)ecimens beg^-.n to ai)pear pretty regularly. In 190 i a few of them were <|uite satisfactory, even to an old breeder of Partridge color and quite a number were sold for breeding purposes. Within a year or two it »\as noticeable that the new fowl was repro- ducing much more true to type, good shape predominating with fair color in the majority, but the process of culling out very closely was rigidly adhered to. To this latter along with a system of careful pedigreeing, T attribute much of the progress that was made at about this time for blood began to tell, beside it was easy to know whence the improve- ment came. This year 190G is memorable in that several really excellent specimens ap- former, Partridge Plynu)uth Kocks o\Ne much today. Two of ten i)ens mated for 1907 were headed by these two big young fellows and this year saw the greatest improvement in the history of the breed to that date. The sons an I daughters of these two have been sent all over the continent to give size and (pial- itv to manv flocks. 'So good was the crop of 1007 that even after selling some nice ones, it was easy to nearly double the number of mat- ings for 1008 and at the same time have them better than ever, while now it was possible to select most breeders from a utility standpoint also, althougli for several years careful consideration had been given to utility qualifications in making selections for matings. This is evidenced by the fact that from a flock of chicks hatched between April PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 80 1st ami April 14th, 1907 there weiy twenty-four pullets raised which had laid one hundred and five dozen eggs up to Jan. 20th following. These twenty- four pullets had not been disturbed ex- cept to remove the cockerels in the early fall and an actual daily record of the eggs was kept. So good was the quality of the twenty-four pullets that ail of them were used for breeders, either for mvself or others. '"Ruler of the Roost," wonderful in shape, size and color together with as many noted full brothers and sisters, probably furnished one of the most strik- ing examples to be found in any breeds, of the possibilities of single mating. Simply to emphasize the importance of carefully conducted single mating and to impress forcibly that it is not only suc- cessful but brings better results, 1 wish to sav that the following fowls were pro- duced from a single pair of Partridge Plvmouth Rock fowls, " Prirevious years yet many special matings enabled me to coutimie the improvement without losing ground, as there were ample blood lines and splen- did individuals from which to select breeders for the following year. "Indiana Bell," one of the very best penciled females of the breed that ever lived up to her time, is a fair sample of the result of careful selection from stock o-f royal blood lines. In fact, few breeders have ever been able to proiluce one as good. The illustration of this gran 'i ■; ■ ^' ♦.•n s. 'K^',; •>r5 *^:^; h\ ./' .Kf'J.^tl.U Wt5^ POINT PA. OfW^rMBrreder. White Wyandottes S 2nd and 4th prize hen, 3rd, 4th and 6th prize cockerel, 1st and 3rd prize pullet, 1st exhibition pen. My exhibit was one of the greatest ever seen at Madison Square rarden everv bird having that snow white color, with grand Wyan- dotte tjlpe My bird arl noted for their short broad backs, wide Sread tails, full round breasts, with fine head poin.s and are second tSnone ;n the world. Five first prizes in two years showing at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN is White Wyandotte history. Fifteen grand pens mated. Eggs for hatching. Mating list ready Feb. 1st. A. J. FELL, Boj 302. WEST POINT, PA. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 82 POULTRY FANCIER D D D ] a Why Hesitate ? Now is the time to order your breeders for the spring and the time to place your orders for the early eggs; later the price of breeders will go up and eggs will be sold, so you will not be able to get them when you want them. We have a splendid lot of White Wyandotte males at prices from $5 each up. White Wyandotte females from $3 each up. Columbian Wyandotte males from $5 each up. i Columbian Wyandotte females from $3 each up. Silver Penciled Rock males from $5 each up. Silver Penciled Rock females from $3 each up. S. C. White Leghorn males from $3 each up. S. C. White Leghorn females from $2 each up. Buff Cochin Bantam males and females from $2 ea. up. White Muscovy Ducks at $10 a pair. All birds raised on free range and strong healthy stock. Order what you need early and get a good selection. Our prices are reasonable and the quality can not be excelled. HUNDREDS OF SHOW BIRDS for the coming shows conditioned and shipped ready for the show room. Write for our large catalogue giving our complete and remarkable* winnings for the past six years. D D 0 ROCK HILL POULTRY FARM, OSSINING, N. Y. l^^'^Toil D ] [ D D D Altoona, Pa., Awards. Barred Plymouth Rocks — Cock, Ist, 2d, Her- man Schockey; 3d, Lloyd Kennedy. Hen Ist, 2d, 3d, Herman Shockey. Cockerel, 1st, 3d» Herman Shockev ; 2d, C M Johnston. Pullet, Ist, 2d, Herman Shockey; 3d, William Fletcher. White Plvmouth Rocks — Cock, 1st, Mrs. A L Feltwell; 2d. W E Leighty .Hen, 1st, G L Bolinger; 2d, Mrs. A L Feltwell; 3d, H F Bott. Cockerel, Ist, H F Bott; 2d, C H Wertzberger; 3d, Mrs. A L Feltwell. Pullet, 1st, H F Bott; 2d, Mrs. A L Feltwell; 3d, G L Bolinger. Buflf Plymouth Rocks — Cock, Ist, Whire Brothers. Hen, 1st, Russell Kenedy; 2d, \\ G Straver. Cockerel, , 1st, O J Evans; 2d. W G Straver; 3d, Whire Brothers. Pullet. 1st, Russell Kenedy; 2d, W G Strayer; 3d. Whire Brothors. Silver Wvandottes — Cock, 1st, Wertzberger Brothers. Hen, 1st, Wertzberger Brothers: Cockerel, 1st, Wertzberger Brothers. Pullet 1st, Wertzberger Brothers; 2d, Nick Reader. Buff Wvandottes — Cock, 1st, and 2d, I) B Gringer.' Hen. 1st, and 2d. D B Gnnger: Cockerel, Ist, 2q. and 3d. F K McMahoii. Pullet, 1st, and 2d, F R McMahun.^ AmiTican Dominiques — All to W E Est right. Columbian Wvandottes — All to H R Ben nett. Buff Cochins — Cock, 1st, Albert E Maddo.x : Hen, 1st. Merle Cox; 2d, Albert E Maddox : Pullet, 1st. Merle Cox, Single-Comb Black Orpingtons — Cock, 1st, E H Gates; 2d, D C Kipple. Hen, 1st, .E H Gates; 2d, D C Kipple; 3d, J M layy. Cock erev, 1st. and 2d, E A Bccrher; 3d. EH Gates. Pullet, 1st, W Jl Craft; 2d, and 3d. E A Beecher. /. , , , Singe-Comb White Orpington — Cock. Is. , Norris T Watters. Hen, 1st, E H Gates; 2d, and 3d, W B Reed. Cockerel 1st. and 24. D A Straver: 3d, H E Blake. Pullet, 1st, and 3d, HE Blake; 2d, D A Strayer. Single-Comb Buff Orpingtons — Cock, 1st, \N G Hamaker; 2d, and 3d, E A Fettinger. Hen, 1st, and 2d, E A Fettinger; 3d, ^\ G Hamaker.Cockerel, 1st, E H Gates; 2d, and 3d, E A Fettinger. Pullet, 1st, 2d, and 3d, E A Fettinger. ., ,, t^ Dark Brahmas — All to J M Fay. Partridge Cochins— All to I Oliver Fry. Single-Comb White Leghorns — Cock, 1st, Ansen Hess; 2d, C A Hoofnagle ; 3d, Roy Counsman. Hen, 1st, G L Bollinger; 2d, and 3d, Joseph M Fay. Cockerel, 1st, Roy Couns- man; 2d, John R Condo; 3d, A Ebright. Pullet, 1st, George Reddich; 2d, H O Raugh ; ;{d, Joseph M Fay. Rose-Comb White Leghorns — Cock, 1st, Mrs. Andrew Ehriuger. Hen, 1st, 2d, and 3d. Mrs. Andrew Ehringer. Cockerel, 1st, Mrs Andrew Ehringer; 2d, Joseph Hasengal; 3d, Mis D R Hauley. Pullet, 1st, Joseph Ha-sengal; 2d, and 3d, Mrs. D R Hauley. -Single-Comb Black Minorcas — Hen, 2d, 3d, W H Wendt. .Cockerel, 3d, H W Yingling. Pullet, 1st, 2d, 3d, E L Freight. Rose-Comb Black Minorcas — All to Mrs J P Wertzberger. Rose-Comb Brown Leghorns — Cock, 1st, 2d, J R Doughertv. Hen, 1st, J R Dougherty. Cockerel, 1st, 3d, M L Stackhouse, 2d, L A Counsman. • Pullet, 1st, 3d, M L Stack- house; 2d, L A Counsman. White Wvandottes — Cock, 1st, H W Ying- ling; 2d, S'evmoure & Eves. Hen, 1st, Sey- moure & Eves; 2d, J N Dougherty; 3d, W E Hoy. Cockerel, 1st, J A Bender; 2d, Ed Fosse; 3d, C C Harmon. Pullet, 1st, 2d, C C Harmon; 3d, Seymoure & Eves. Light Brahmas — Cock, 1st. J M Fay; 2d. Oliver Fry. Hen, 1st, Oliver Fry; 2d, J M Fay; 3d, H D Wertzberger. Cockerel, 1st. 2d, 3d. Oliver Fry. Pullet, 1st, 2d, 3d, Oliver Fry. Single-Comb Brown Leghorns — Hen, 1st, 2d, Joseph McFarland; 3d, S E Peterson. Cock- POULTRY FANCIER erel, Ist, L S Smith; 2d. S E Peterson. Pul- let, 1st, 2d, Joseph McFarland; 3d, S E Peter- son. Dark Cornish Games — Cock, 1st, Nelson & McGrath; 2d, H C Butterbaugh; 3d. W D Wertzberger. Hen, 1st, Nelson & McGrath; 2d, W D Wertzberger; 3d, H C Butterbaugh. Cockerel, 1st, 2d. McGrath & Bloom; 3d, H W Yingling. Pullot, 1st, 2d, McGrath & Bloom. Partridge Wvandottes — Cock. 1st. A B Kel- ley. Hen. 1st" R E Burket; 2d, A B Kel- lev. Pullet. 2d, A B Kvlley. 83 Jatiies T. Baldwin, Wissinrniiiig, Pa., a judge who has made good. Single-Comb Rhodp Island Reds — Cock, 1st, Fred Foutz. Hen, 1st, Frank A Fox; 2d, Mrs. L W Mapon; 3d, R F Smetzer. Cockerel, 1st, 2d, 3d, E C Seaholtz. Pullet, 1st, Win- n.augle Brothers; 2d, 3d, E C Seahohz. E.xhibition Y'ards. Barred Plymouth Rocks — 1st, 2d, Herman Shockey; 3d,' Lloyd Kennedy. White Plymouth Rocks — 1st, John D Stiff- ler. Buff Plymouth Rocks — 1st, Whire Broth- ers; 2d, Russell Kennedy. Silver Wyandottes — 1st, Wertzberger Broth- ers; 2d, Nick Reader. Buff Wyandottes — 1st, F R McMahon. S C Black Orpingtons — 1st, E A Beecher, 2d, J M Fay. S C White Orpingtons — 1st, Norris T Wat- ti-rs; 2d, D A Strayer; 3d, D C Kipple. S C White Leghorns — 1st, Frank Kehl ; 2d, X S Westbrook; 3d, Joseph M Fay. R C White Leghorns — Ist, Joseph Hasen- galt; 2d, Mrs. Andrew Ehringer. R C Brown Leghorns — 1st, 2d, M L Stackhouse. White Wyandottes — 1st, 2d, Seymoure & Eves. S C Rhode Island Reds — 1st, Winnaugle Hroihers; 2d, Frank A Fox; 3J, R F Smetzer. ^* M^ "TWO OF A. KINI>" TWO 0PM AIRhovers .Nature^""'- (Tose-to Nature. Glen PiOck, Pa,, Awards. Barred Rock. S B Werner, 1-2 ck, 1 hen 3 ckl, 3 pul., 1 pen; A W Newcomer, 3-4 ck, 3-4 hen, 2-4-5 ckl, 2-5 pul, 3 pen; R J Wilden, 5 ck, 1 ckl, 4 pen; Highland P Farm, 2-5 hen, 1-4 pul, 2 pen. Buff Rock. W H Hildebrand, 1-3 ck, 2-4 hen, 1-2-5 ckl, 3-4 pul, 2 pen; Lloyd M Eberly. 2-4 ck, 1-3 hen. 3-4 ckl, 1-2 pul, 1 pen ; Antony Kreiger, 5 pul. White Rock. Earle W Sheffer, 3 ck, 1 hen. 1 ckl, 3 pul, 2 pen; Kenneth Wightman, 2 ck. 5 hen, 2-3 ckl, 5 pul; Highland Poul- try Farm, 1 ck, 2-3-4 hen. 1-2-4 pul, 1 pen. Columbian Wvandottes. Preston Heathcote, 1 ck. 3 hen. 1-2 ckl. 1-2-3-4-5 pul; E J Siih's, 2 ck 1-2 hen. Partridge Wyandotte. E J Stiles, 1-2 ck. :; 4 hen, 2-3 ckl, 2-3 pul; Hanover Poultry Farm. 3ck, 1-2 hen, 1 ckl, 1 pul 1 pen. R C R I Reds. Folkemer and Rehmyer. 1-3 ck. 2 hen. 1-3 ckl. 1-3 pul. 2 pen; E J .Siilt's. 2 ck. 1 hen, 2 ckl. 2 pul, 1 i>en. . S C Wh. Orpingtons. Sleepy Hollow P Farm. 1 ck. 1-J-l lun, 1 ckl. L'-::-4-,'i pul. 1 pen; Dr. W E Shirey. 3 ck. 3 hen, 2-3 ckl, 1 pul. '■', i)(Mi : 'I'honias M Baublitz, 2 ck. 5 hen. 4-5 (kl: Eckert Bonner, 2 pen; J K Shaffer, i (k. White Wvandotte. W F Kenly. 4 ck, 2 hen. 3 < kl. 4 pill. 1 pen. ; Dr. S C Bowers. 1-3 ck. 4-5 hen. 2 rkl, 5 pul : Edward H Sharp, 1-3 h«n. 4 ckl, 1-5 pul. 2 pen; Schlaybach and Francis. 2 ck. 1 ckl, 2 i)ul. S C R I Reds. C E Stiles. 1 ck. 3 hen, 2 « kl. 2-5 pul, 1 pen; Folkemer and Rt hmyer. 2 ck, 2 hen, 1-3-5 ckl. 3-4 pul. 2 pen: C W Sfachrist. 1 pul: New Freedom Poultry Yards, 1 hen: Walter S Johnson, 4 ckl. 8 C Black Orpington,./William J Henry. 2 ck, 2-5 hen, 5 ckl, 2 pen ; New Freedom Poultry Yards. 1-3 ck. 1-4 hen, 3 ckl, 1 pen; Tligiilaiid Poultrv Farm. 4ck, 3 hen: Marea Youn?. 5ck: Cllas L Hall. 1-2-4 ckl, 1-2-3 pul; W H Rehmyer, 4-5 pul. S C White Leshorns. W O Bixler, 1-2 ck, 1-2-3 hen, 1-3-4-5 ckl, 1-2-3-4 pul, 1 pen; F L Stump, 2 ckl; John V Roller, 2 pen. S C Brown Leghorn. E R Markle, 1-2 ck, 1-2 hen, 1-2 ckl, 1-2 pul, 1 pen. S C Buff Leghorn. Anthony Kreiger, 2ck. 1 hen Ickl, 1 pul, 2 pen; J W Border, 1 ck. 2 hen, 3-5 ckl. 5 pul, 1 pen; W C Hildebrand, 3 ck. 2 ckl; C H Flickinger, 4 ckl, 2-3-4 pul. E B Red Game Bantam. All to A W New- comer. White Cochin Bantams. All to A W New- oonior. Black Cochin Bantam. A W Newcomer, 1 ck, 1-2 hen; W F Kenly, 2 ck, 3 hen ; E R Markel, 3 ck, 4 hen. White Japanese Bantam. Ethel M Over- miller. 2 ck, 1-3 hen; V N S Markel, 1 ck, 2 hen, 1 ckl, 1 pul. Black Japanese Bantam. A W Newcomer. 1 ck, 1 hen 1-2-3-4-5 ckl, 1-2-3-5 pul. 1 pen; Norman L Markle, 4 pul. R C Black Bantam. All to E R Markel. S C Black Minorca. O L Seiiz & Son, 1-2-3 hen, 1 ckl, 1-2-3 pul; Antony Kreiger, 4-5 hen, 1 ckl; Neiman Craley 4 pul. R C Black Minorcas — H K Seitz, Ick, Cornish Indian Game. John Hoffacker, 1 ckl, 1-2 pul. W C Black Polish. Antony Kreiger, 1 pen. White Klondike. E D Bortner, 1 ckl, 1-2- 3-4 pul. , , White Pekin Duck. J K Shaffer, 1 drake, 1 duck. Black Java. H K Seitz, 1 ck, 1-2-3 hen, 1 ckl, 1-2 3 pul. Buff Cochin Bantam. Lloyd M Eberly, 1 ck. 3-4 hen, 2-5 ckl, 2 pul; A W Newcomer, 2 ck. 12 hen. 1-3 ckl. 1-3 pul. BIRD LIFE DEMANDS OPEN AIR— THE CLOSE-TO-NATURE BROODERS GIVE IT Coutaci Warmth like the Old Hen— Plenty of Fresh Air— No Over Crowding; Give chicks these three things with sanitary conditions and you can raise every chick in flocks of 100 to 300. j ,i. • VloseTo Satnre Brooders and Hovers keep the chicks close to nature nnd they five and thrive. tk-^ >.,.not>,n fr^nh o-pnflv Chicks in Close-To-Nature brooders nestle their ba6k8 against a worm body th&X perfectly simulates the broody hen. They breathe fresh, gentlj warmed air, — not hot air, — hot air kills. , , i v .u j «/ - »,«,»„- ««« /««♦ !««<» annaiiv The Close-To-Nature is the only elongated narrow contact warmth hover that ever proved successful- both ends of a hover five feet long equally warmed- It is revolutionizing the artificial he&t brooder business. Tree catalog on Close-To-Nature Brooders and Incubators. CLOSE-TO-NATURE COMPANY, 22 FRONT STREET. COLFAX, IOWA. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 84 POULTRY FANCIER Some Advice to beginners Pointers on How to Start and How to Invest Limited Funds. Best Plans to get Ahead Quickly. By J . C. Deaton. To all who contemplate raising poultry, we would say by all means raise none but thoroughbred fowls. If the farmers throughout the country realized how much more interesting it is, and how much more may be realiz- ed from a flock of thoroughbred fowls, than from the same number of mongrels, they would certainly sell the mongrels at once and invest the amount received in thoroughbred poul- try. There are two ways to get a start. One is to purchase stock and the other to secure eggs and hatch them. If sufficient outlay can be spared and the purchase can be made in the fall ly related to the other two. The cock- erels from the special mating could be used next breeding season with pullets from other matings. In buying eggs, one has a chance of getting birds as good as the par- ent stock, and at a much less expendi- ture. When selecting stock for the breeding pens, take only the choicest- birds. Do not make the mistake, of- ten made by the beginner, of thinking that all the females must be used in the breeding pen, just because the eggs from which they were hatched were produced by a mating of prize winners. Grading the flock by select- ing the best, must always be done. or early winter, we think it advisable to buy stock. If intending to raise fancy fowls, it is best to purchase a trio or pen of the best that can be se- cured. It is better to buy a trio right- ly mated from a reliable breeder for $25, than to buy a dozen birds that are worth only that much. If one intends to raise poultry for utility purposes, certainly fowls not scoring so high, if good strong speci- mens, of good laying qualities, are se- cured, may be depended upon for as good results as the higher scoring birds. If only a few dollars are to be invested in foundation stock we would suggest purchasing at least three sit- tings of eggs from a reliable breed- er, with the request that one sitting of eggs be from a mating not close- PoTTSTo>A/'ri. Pa to produce the best results. Usua^lly the surplus good cockerels and utility pullets may be sold for sufficient to cover the cost of the eggs. After the beginner has decided what variety of fowls to take up, he should learn all that is possible to learn about that breed and stick to it. Try to make it a more perfect breed. In order to do this, it is necessary to have a copy of the ''Standard" of that particular breed, and also to read at least one good poultry journal, and it is to advantage to read several jour- nals. Also visit as many poultry shows as is practicable. There are always fan- ciers there who are willing' and au^^- ious to show their fowls, and much may be learned in this way, and you will then be. able to select your best specimens to exhibit at the next show. When writing to breeders for' prices be sure to state what you want, that is. whether fancy or only utility stock Then do not ask for the be^t stock he has, or as good as any, and expect to get it for just what utility stock is worth. Our experience is that it pays to raise and advertise only the best. When the writer advertised eggs, two grades and two prices, at least nine times out of ten, the purchaser want- ed the higher priced eggs and the in- come from those high scoring hens was correspondingly greater. We have learned that it pays to breed only the best. When purchasing stock it is well to make sure that the birds have nev- er been seriously sick, and that they are the progeny of strong, healthy stock, for certainly no one wants to start in the poultry business with stock that is of weakened constitu- tion and readily susceptible to var- ious diseases. Even after this pre- caution it is well to quarantine all stock for ten days, and see that no vermin or trace of disease is present before placing the birds in their per- manent houses. A GREAT BANQUET. Joseph Elias Banquets Light Brahma Club in Honor of Judge Nevious. Forty-three years an" active fancier is a long time indeed and Joseph Elias thought it should be honored. And honored it was, in appreciation of the faithful services rendered. For months before the Great Philadelphia Show this veteran fancier was work- W HITING'S ROLJPENE Saves Poultrvmen Annually $100.00 Because it actual.lv doi:s curk roup and prevents «'ontagion. . u i .i Even worst .ases. even Piphtheritic Roup and Canker We don t care how Daa ino case so lone as the bird is not in last gasp of death. Whitinij's Ron eue will cure it. and positively leave no bad after-effects. WHITINGS WHITE DIARRHOEA REMEDY positively prevents and cures White Diarriioea. IN LITTLE CHICKS By destroying the gernis that cause the disease, and makes them thrive and irrow like macic. Try it and he convinced. You cannot afford to be without it ^^ 0^-%TW^-^-%3r\ V/f Guarantee to Cure or Money Refurvvjed*^ P-l*- T^OUPEN] A8k \o\ir (leait-r. nr order direct. Price ."I'l cents :i bottle. g J 'WMmNas W H. WHITING CO.. 23 Aslilar.d Ave., East Orange, N. J. ff ItOUTp' ine to bring together the greatest class of Light Brahmas ever assem- bled in the country. He succeeded. And he also succeeded in getting the Light Brahma Club to meet there, and after their annual meeting the club and representatives of the press went to the-Manufacturers' Club where one of the finest banquets ever served to poultry men was enjoyed. Nevious, the fancier, is known the country over, loved and respected by all. No man is more worthy of the honors given. Mr. Nevious has rounded out his 43rd year as' a fancier and is still active. For almost a half century he has re- mained loyal to the cause and it is said that he exemplifies the true spirit of the Fancier as it should be exem- plified. The friends of Pennsylvania's grand old mar are legion and all will join in wishing him many more years of activity in the fancy. The credit for this elaborate ban- quet must be priven to Joseph Elias who manv think is the man destined to bring the Asiatics to the proud place they held when Nevious was in his prime and in honor of the kind- ness of Joseph Elias the following resolution was voted to be placed on the minutes. Dec. 13, 1911. Through the splendid and magnani- mous spirit of our brother fancier, Mr. Joseph Elias, expressed in a testi- monial banquet to the veteran fanc- ier and jud to Fovr Biisheh of Feed from Ever,, Jivshel of ;lry irriiin not only the chenprst feod but one of the rrrii best. Grows Feed Night and Day, Winter and Summer 'I'he Double Quick is dovhled walled with insulaled wooden ^^i,lls oviside and woistvrr tight metal chambor xnsxdc "eat- r.tiiininK automatic moisture producing, easily operated and Mientificallv constructed to sprout and prow clean {Trains into >weet crisj) sprouts with notliinR but clean water and the 1 nip iieat The Douhlr Quick is now used on many of the best l^nown iMnns in this country, such as Afton Farm. On ya I-arm. Ideal Karni. Wvcoff Lechorn Farm. Model Farm, f^ailinp Farm. Bt^- 111. .Ill Farm. Warwood Farm. Attemont Farm, Cedar Lawn i-arm, etc. etc. Made in five siz.es from a few hens to 000. Full informa- I inn free. CLOSE TO-NATLRE COMPANY 76 Front Street. - COLFAX. IOWA. ROSE AND SINGLE COMB REDS TUK in, IE KIBBON WINNKKS AT .SCRANTOX. This wa*- on,, oi ilw stvontrest and best classes ever seen at this sh..w. and in the keen- ,.st f keen • ompet it.on. won i:ose Combs 1st pen. Ml hen 4th i.ullet and spojMa on H.n On^in-'I.. Cnn.l.s u.-n 1st hrn. 1st pullet. 2d cock and color specials, hzgs from e . CO a . ni S.ranion winners, Uose Combs $8; S. Combs, $5. Sat.sfa. ti..n irnaran- teed. E. L. GELATT. Jcrmyn. Pa. Sellers' S. C. White Orpingtons Massive, beautiful white birds, true to Orpington Type. Head points unexcelled. V^% -^rand $1% per s.ttinj:. Baby chicks, $1 each hatched from all pcu8. (Jet mv booklet. S(.mcthing different. Yours for the asking. J. W. SELLERS. 910 W. Gray St.. ELMIRA, N. Y. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 86 Erie, Pa., Awards, Barred Plvmouth Rocks — Cocks, 1st, C G Sweet; 2d, E A Foht; 1st Pullet Breeding Pen & 1st Exhibition Pen, Harry White. 1st Cockerel Breeding Pen, E A Foht; 2d, Cock- erel Breeding Pen, Frank Pletz. Hens, 4th & 2d, C G Sweet; 3d, Harry White, 5th & 1st, E A Foht. Barred Plvmouth Rocks — Cockerel, 5th & 2d, C G Sweet, -shtabula, Pa., 4th, Frank Pletz, Erie, Pa; 1st, & 3d, E A Foht, Erie. Pa. Pullets, 4th, C G Sweet; 3d, & 2d, Harry White, Erie, Pa; 1st, E A Foht, 5th, Sam Monk, Erie, Pa. White Pl-mouth Rocks — Cock, 4th. L H Smith, Union City, Pa., 1st, W D Belknap & Son, Ashtabula, Ohio; 3d, & 2d F W Peters, Erie, Pa. Pens, 2d, W D Belknap & Son; Ist, F W Peters. Hens, 5th & 4th, Neil Jensen, Erie, Pa; 3d, W D Belknap & Son; 1st, & 2d, F W Peters. Cockerels, 2d, W D Belknap, Ashtabula, Ohio; 3d, 1st, 5th, & 4th, F W Peters. Pullets, 5th, Neil Jensen; Ist, & 4th, W D Belknap; 3d, & 2d, F W Peters. Buff Plymouth Rocks — Cock, 1st, Maurice Murray, Erie, Pa; 3d, J F Duncombe, Union City, Pa; 2d, Sam Ale.xander, Erie, Pa. Hens, 3d, Maurice Murray; 2d, M J O'Lone, En-j, Pa. Cockerels, 1st, M J O'Lone; 2d, James Derby, Erie, Pa. Pullets, 1st, 2d, 3d, M J O'Lone, 4th, James Derby. Silver Wyandottes — Hens, 2d, Geo. Thomp- son, Erie, Pa. Cockerels, 4th, & 5th, Geo. Thompson; 3d, J E Poehlman, Erie, Pa. Golden Wyandottes — Cocks, 3d, Theodore Eichborn, Erie, Pa; 2d, & 1st, J F Scholz, Erie, Pa. Hens, 2d. Theodore Eichhorn; 3d, J F Scholz. Cockerels, 1st. Theodore Eichhorn; 2d, & 3d. J F Scholz; 4th, Dr. R O Woodruff, W^aterford, Pa. Pullets, 3d, 1st, & 4th, Theo- dore Eichhorn; "Jd, & 5th, Dr. R O Wood- ruff. White Wyandottes — Cock, 1st, W A Kain & Son, Ashtabula. Ohio. Hen, 1st, W A Kain & Son. Cockerels, 1st, W A Kain & Son. Pullets, 1st. & 3d, James D Cubison; 2d, W .\ Kain & Son. White Langshans — Pullets, 2d, & 1st, Lyn D Baker, Greenville, Pa. S C White Orpingtons — Cocks, 5th. H B Skinner, Union City, Pa; 1st, Geo. Keyser, Erie, Pa; 2d, Clyde E Wright, Ashtabula, Ohio, 3d, «fe 4th, S A Glessman, Conneautville, POULTRY^FANCIER Pa. Pens, 1st, Geo. Keyser; 2d, & Special Whitest Orpington in Show, O E Wright, Erie, Pa. Hens, 4th, H B Skinner; 1st, Geo. Key- ser; 2d, O E Wright; 3d, S L Everett, Ashta- bula, Ohio; 5th, Geo. Savage, Ashtabula, Ohio. Cockerels, 2d, & 1st, Geo. Keyser; 4th, J A .Vnderson, East 5th St., Erie, Pa; 3d, S L Everett, Ashtabula, Ohio; 5th, C L Burkhardt, Ashtabula. Ohio. Pullets, 2d, & 1st, Geo. Key- ser; 3d, J A Anderson. Whitest Birds Special, O E Wright; 4th & 5th, C S Burkhardt. S C White Leghorn — Cocks, 4th, Thomas Lacher, 1015 Cranberry; 3d, & 1st, E B Mc- Cune, Ashtabula, Ohio; 5th & 2d, Roy A Jor- dan; 1st, E R Hadlock, Union City, Pa. Hens, 4th, Thomas Lacher; 5th Carl F Brown, Union City, Pa; 1st, E R McCune; 3d, & 'Jd. Roy A Jordan, Erie, Pa. Cockerels, Ist, E R Hadlock. Union Citv, Pa; 4th, Ed Frank, Wesleyville, Pa; 2d. E R McCune; 5th, Elroy Gray, Erie, Pa; 3d, Roy A Jordan. Pullets, 3d, Carl F Brown, Union City, Pa; 5th, 'Jd, & 1st, Roy A Jordan; 4th, Manley Crosby, Erie, Pa. White Minorcas — Cockerels, 1st, & 2d, Wm. Sapner. Pullets, 1st & 2d, Wm. Sapper, 2615 Holland. Cocks, 2d, Wm. Sapper. Hens, Ist, & 2d, Wm. Sapper. Buff Wyandottes — Cocks, 2d, Geo. C Jud- son, Erie, Pa; 1st, & 3d, Alfred Bell, Erie, Pa. Cockerels, 1st, 2d, & 3d, Geo. C Judson. Pullets, 3d, Geo. C Judson; 1st, & 2d, Alfred Bell. Partridge Wyandottes — Cocks, 1st, J I Gra- ham & Son, Linesville, Pa; 2d, W H Peters. Erie, Pa. Hens, 1st, & 2d, J I Graham & Son. Cockerels, 1st, Geo. H Forrseter, Erie, Pa; 2d, J I Graham & Son. Pullets, 2d. & 4th. Geo. H Forrester; 1st & 3d, J I Graham & Son. S. C. Buff Orpingtons — Cocks, 1st, Leon Brockwav, Rome, Ohio. Cockerels, 1st, S. C. Brooks, Erie. Pa., 3rd &2nd, J. O. Meeder, N. (Jirad, Pa. ; 4th, J. F. Boyer. Pullets, 5th, Mrs. Hannon, Erie, Pa. ; Ist Arthur Clemens, Erie, Pa.; 3rd & 4th, J. O. Meeder; 2nd, Leon Brockway. R. C. Buff .Orpingtons — Cockerels, 1st, Dr. R. O. Woodruff, Waterford, Pa. Pullets, 1st, 2nd & 3rd, Dr. R. O. Woodruff. S. C. Black Orpingtons — Cocks, 1st. & 1st Pen, J. R. Neibel, Corry, Pa.; 2nd, E. R. John son, Erie, Pa. Hens, If.t, E. R. Johnson. Cockerels, 1st & 2nd, E. R. Johnson. Pullets, 1st & 2nd, E. R. Johnson. R. C. R. I. Reds — Cocks, Ist, Roy S. Henry, Wesleyville, Pa. Disqualified, Louis Lauder, pen, class 150; Arthur Drown, pen, class 150; M P Leonard, pen, class 150. Hens, Ist, Arthur Drown, W. 11th St. Erie, Pa. Cock- erels, 3rd, Will Garber, 507 E. 7th St., Erie, Pa.; 5th & 1st, Arthur Drown, W. 11th St. Erie, Pa.; 4th & 2nd, Chester McQuistion, Ashtabula, Ohio. Pullets, 5th, Louis Lauder, Harborcreek. Pa; 1st, 3d, & 4th, Will Garber; 2d, Arthur Drown. Black Langshans — Pcna, 1st, James Ma- hany. S C Brown Leghorns — Cocks. 2d, & Ist, Z B Lytle, 438 E 9th. Erie, Pa; 4th, Oscar Steppart, Erie, Pa; 3d, Martin Sutter, 1123 W 23rd,, Erie, Pa; 1st, pen. Peter Nelson. Hens. 5th, Peter Nelson, 2672 Maple St., Erie, Pa; 3d & 2d, Z B Lytle; 1st, Martin Sutter. Cockerels, 1st, Peter Nelson; 4th & 3d, Z B Lytle; 2d, Martin Sutter. Pullets, 4th, Peter Nelson; 1st, & 3d, Z B Lytle; 2d & 5th, Oscar Steppart, Erie, Pa. S 0 Black Minorcas — Cocks, 3d, J Witten- berg, Erie, Pa; 2d & 1st, & 1st pen, Paul Schendler, Erie, Pa. Hens, 1st & 2d, Paul Schendler. Cockerels, 1st, & 3d. Paul Schend- ler. Pullets, 1st, & 2d, Paul Schendler. R C Black Minorcas — Cocks, 1st, John Steres, Union City, Pa; 4th, 3d, & 1st, John Stores. Silver Spangled Hamburgs — Cocks, 1st, John Steres. Hens^ 1st oi 2d, John Steres. Cock- erels, 1st, John Steres. Pullets, 1st, & 2d, John Steres. Houdans — Cocks, 1st, B J Hewitt, Water- ford, Pa. Hens, 1st. B J Hewitt. Cockerels, 1st, B J Hewitt. Pullets, 1st, J B Hewitt. Sumatras — Cockerels, 1st, M S Qillespie, Edinboro, Pa. Pullets, 1st, & 2d, M S Gillespie. Silver Canipines — Cocks. 1st. Dr. E W Powers, Ashville. N. Y. Hens. 1st, Dr. E W Powers. Cockerels, 1st, Alex Wifliamson, Erie, Pa. Pullets, 1st, Dr. E W Powers; 2d & 3d, Alex Williamson. S C Buff Leghorns — Cocks. 2^. S E Ship- man, N. Girard, Pa ; 1st, E M Harper, Ash- tabula, Ohio; 3d, F Braggins. Erie, Pa. Hens, 2d, S E Shipman; 3d. E M Harper; 1st, P Braggins. Cockerels, 1st, S E Shipman. 2d, & 3d, E M Harper: 4th, & 5th. 0 C Ames, Fredonia, N. Y. Pullets, 1st, S E Shipman; 4th & 5th. E M Harper; 3d, G 3 Snyder, 133 W 13th, St., Erie, Pa; 2d, 0 C Ames. Exmoore Farms' Descriptive Circular is Now Ready and is FREE TO ALL Our ambition has been to furnish America s Best Blood Lines at prices within reach of the masses. We have accomplished the object and are ready to convice you OUR VARIETIES BABY CHICKS We are now booking orders for Baby Chicks from exhibition matings at double the price of what we ask for a setting of eggs and you know that is reasonable Send for descriptive circular — it tells you all and will save you money. Orders now being booked on receipt of 25 per cent, of the listed price. GOOD, FIRST-CI^ASS BREEDING BIRDS sired by otir line brrd winners at $3.00 and up. Pairs $5.00 and up. Send for our cirular and get your order in now. ALSO BOOKING ORDERS FOR EGGS EXMOORE FARMS, ^pLri/.Lr' Lebanon, Pa. '^^'^^ .^^ ^ '^ Lititz, Pa., Awards . S. C. Anconas — Barr & Skottowe, 1-2 ck. 1-2-3-4 hen, 1 ckl, 1-2-3-4 pul. Light Brahmas — W K Snavely Sz. Son, 1 ck, 2-3 pul; J Hollinger &. Son, 4-5 ck, 2-4 hen, 4 ckl, 1-4 pul, 1 pen; A. E. Wohlert, 2-3 ck. 1-3-5 hen, 1-5 ckl, 5 pul, 2-3 pen; E E Laird, 3 ckl, 4-5 pen; J McFetridge, 2 ckl. Cornish Indian Games — J Lang, 2 ck, 2-3 hen, 3 ckl, 1-3-4-5 pul; Ideal Poul- try Farm, 1 ck. 5 hen, 1-2 ckl, 2 pul, 1 pen; C Z Meiskey, 4 hen, 5 ckl. Golden Spangled Hamburgs — All to Gross «S' Becker. Houdans — Barr & Skottowe, 2-3 ck, 3-4-5 hen, 1-4-5 ckl, 1-3-4 pul, 1 pen; O B Kreider, 1 ck, 1-2 hen ;J Woomert, 2-3 ckl, 2-5 pul. Lakenf elders — Barr & Skottowe, all. Black Langshans — L N Moyer, 2 ck, 1 hen, 1-2 ckl, 1-2 pul; F McMullen, 1 ck. R. C. Brown Leghorns — J Leisey, 1 ck, 1-2 hen. 1 ckl, 1-2-3-4 pul; J. Wom- ert, 4 ckl; C B Wingert, 2-3 ckl; 5 pul. S C Brown Leghorns — J Leisey, 1 ck, 1 hen, 3 pul, 1 pen; M. L. Ludwick, 3-4 ck, 4 ckl, 5 pul, 2 pen; E R Markle, 2 ck, 2 hen, 1 ckl. 1 pul; H E Sturgis, 3 ckl, 4 pul; W D Cook, 3-4 hen. S C White Leghorns — E E Brubaker, 1-2 ck, 2 hen, 1-2-3 ckl, 1-3 pul; G M Leisev, 1 pen; Annasmead Farms, 3 ck, 1-4 hen, 4 ckl, 4 pul; F S Spickler, 4 ck, G A Geyei' & Son, 3 hen, 5 pul; G H Newmaster, 5 ck, 5 hen, 2 pul; E S Long, 3 pen; Hershey Poul. Farm, 2 pen; I B Houck, 5 ckl. S C. Buff Leghorns — Annville Buff Leghorn. Poul Yds., 1-2-3 ck, 1-2 hen, 2- 3-5 ckl, 1-2 pul, 1 pen; E S Long, 3 pul, 2 pen; P W Oberholtzer, 1 ckl, 4 pul. S C Black Minorcas — C Z Meiskey, 1 ck, 1 hen; 5 ckl; J B Krause, 3 ck, 4 hen, 2-3-4 pul;'N N Grelner, 4 ck, 1-2 ckl, 1 pul; E M Kissinger, 2 ck, 2 hen ,3 ckl, 5 pul; W A Trenkle, 5 ck, 3-5 hen. S C White Minorcas — East Donegal Poul. Ids., 1 ck; H McQuate, 1 ckl, 1 pul. POULTRY FANCIER R. C. White Minorcas — Albert Hus- tand, 1-2 hen, 1 ckl. Black Orpingtons — Mrs O F Ruch- man, 1 ck; P W Oberholtzer. 2-3 ck; T Dougherty, 1 hen, 1 ckl; D Rickert, 2 ckl. 1-2-3-4 pul; J L & R L Albright, 1- 2-3 pen. S. C. Buff Orpingtons — Barr & Skot- towe, 1-2-4-5 ck, 1-2-4-5 hen, 2-4 ckl, 1-5 pul, 1 pen; J W Bruckart, 3 ck, 3 hen, 1 ckl; J W Cox. 5 ckl, 4 pul; E .^ Kready, 3 ckl, 2-3 pul. S. C. White Orpingtons — J W Bruck- art & Son, 1-2 ck, 4 ckl. 1 pen; Scheetz Bros., 4 hen, 3-5 ckl, 1 pul, 2 pen; W E Hersliey, 5 hen, 2-3 pul; E W Garber, 1-2 hen, 2 ckl, 4-5 pul. Barred Plymouth Rocks — P W Ober- lioltzer, 2 ck; J G Werner, 3-5 ck. 1 hen, 2 ckl, 3 pul; S S Bassert, 4 ck, 2-5 hen, 4 ckl; C S Bucks, 4 hen, 2 pen; J W Der- sher, 1 ck, 3 hen, 4-5 ckl, 1 pul, 1 pen; N Sturgis, 3 pen; E S Long, 4 pen; Eastern Ideal Farms, 1 ckl, 2 pul; J C Cronin, 3 ckl, 5 pul. Buff Plvmouth Rocks — J L & R L Al- bright, 1 ck, 1-2-3 ckl, 1-3-4-5 pul; J G Werner, 2 pul. Columbian Plymouth Rocks — Lititz Springs Poul. Yds, 2 ck, 1-3-4 hen, 1-4 ckl, 4-5 pul, 1 pen; E D Broadt, 1 ck. 2-5 hen, 2-3 ckl, 1-2-3 pul. T^'hite Rocks— J W Deysher, 1-2 hen, 2-3 ckl, 1-2 pul, 2 pen; Rockland Farms, 4 ck. 1-4 ckl, 3 pul; H L Keith, 2 ck; E W Garber, 3 ck, 3 hen; C Smith, 5 ckl, 4-5 pullet. Partridge Plvmouth Rocks — J R Ris- ser, 1-2 ck, 1 hen. 1-2 ckl, 1-3 pul; R Russer, 2 hen; W B Oehme, 2-4 pul. S. C. Rhode Island Reds — R Russ^l, 1- 2-3 ck, 1-2 hen, 5 ckl, 2-4 pul, 1 pen; East Donegal Poul. Yds, 4 ck, 4 ckl; C B Wingert. 2-3 ckl. 1 pul; A G Brandt. 5 R. C. Rhode Island Reds — E J Stiles, 2 ck, 3 hen. 1-2 ckl. 2-3 pul; J Woom- ert, 3 ck, 1-2 hen; E R Markel. 1 ck; S K Meckley, 3 ckl. 1-4 pul. ^ .^t o White Faced Black Spanish — H b Bunting. 1 ck, 1 ckl, G F Axe, 1 Pen-. Buff Wvandottes — All to M H Miller. Golden Wyandottes — S Bare, 1 ck. Partridge Wvandottes — E J Stiles, 1-3 87 ck, 1 hen, 1-2-3 ckl, 1-2-8 pulj^H H Strickler, 3-4 hen. 5 pul; D G Witmyer, 4 ck. 5 hen, 5 ckl: J K Grelner, 2 ck, 2 hen. 4 ckl; I B Koehler, 4 pul. 1 pen. Silver Laced Wyandottes — O M Rom- ig. 1-2 hen. 1-2 ckl, 1-2 pul; A Albright. White Wyandottes— H Strickler. 1-5 ck, 4-5 hen. 5 ckl; S G Weaver. 3 ck. 1 hen, 1-2-3-4 ckl, 1-2-3-4 pul; Gross & Becker. 4 pul; A. Hiestand. 4 ck, 5 puL BANTAMS. 1-3 hen. 2-3 ckl, 2 pul. 1 pen; D G Wlt- mver, 3-4 ck. 2 hen; J Leisey, 5 ck, 4 hen. 4-5 pul; Eastern Ideal Farms. 2 ck, 5 hen, 1-4 ckl. 1-3 pul, 2 pen; W E Fast- nacht, 1 pen. Black Red Games — W E Fastnacht, 1 ck. 1-3 hen, 4 pul; J K Brokaw, 2 ck, 2-5 hen. 3-4-5 ckl, 3-5 pul, 1-3 pen; D G Witmyer, 2 pen; M G Bankert, 4 hen, 1- 3 ckl, 1-2 pul. Brown Red Games — D G Witmyer, 1-2 ck. 1 hen, 1 ckl. 1 pul. Black Red Malay Games — All to D G Witmyer. ^ „ . Black Breasted Red Games — East Donegal Poultry Yards, 1 ck. O B Kreid- er, 2 ck. 1-2 hen. Cornish Indian Games — J B Long, 1 ck, 1 hen. Golden Duckwing Games — D G Wlt- mver, 1-2 ck, 3 hen, 1 pul: W E Fast- nacht, 1 hen, Ickl, 2 pul; Eastern Ideal Farm, 2 hen. Red Pile Games — Eastern Ideal Farm, 1 ck, 3 hen; D G Witmyer, 2 ck, 1-2 hen; W E Fastnacht, 1-2-3 ckl, 1 pul. Silver Duckwing Games — D G W^it- mver, 1-2 ck, 2 hen, 1 ckl, 2 pul; Eastern Ideal Farms, 1 hen, 1 pullet. White Games — Eastern Ideal Farms, 1-2 ck, 1-2 hen. 1-2 ckl, 1-2 pul; D G Witmyer. 3 pul. _ ^ ^rrri* o Wheaton Games — D .G Witmyer, ^ hen. 1-3 pul; W E Fastnacht, 1 hen, 2 pul. VARIETY BANTAMS. White Booted— All M B Bickel. Dark Brahmas— All M B Bickel. Light Brahmas— All M B Bickel. R C Black — M B Bickel, 5 ck, 1 hen, 3 ckl- C E Hallacher, 3 ck. 5 hen, 2-4 at Madison Square Garden Show, NewYork First Pen 5 Years Straight Madison Square Garden New York. Ar ATM ••POirvc; WORLD'S BEST BUFF ROCKS' RECKIVE MORE FIRST ^^&';?N ^''POlVy^- V^^^^^ S?It b\" f\%KS; WIN FIRST PEN at this show, this l^ng the f.fth conserutive year in wh,ch they have won th.s most '"^AGAri -'POLEY'S WORLD'S BEST BUFF ROCKS" ADD TO THEIR LONG LIST OF WINNINGS at Madison Square Garden by .^-'P^unnp first and fourth on cock first and fifth on cockerel, third on pullet, third ond fa/th on hen. This season's ?ecord at New Lork is "^^r^jj;; ^%,Hr^%rr^RT'D-S RFSt"'bUf"f the nast five rears— durinp which time "FOLEY'S A^ ORLD S BEST BUI- F ROCKS" hive -won 16 out of a possible 25 firsts at this show, in addition to numerous shape, color and pold specials. „u,,..« ♦».««, Wherever else we have sliown them— wherever our cu8t(.mers have shown them— "FOLEY'S WORLD'S BEST BUFF ROCKohnve won easily^ In addition to the wonderful record of "POLE\ S WORLDS BEST lU P h ROCKS" as a show bird, is their hiph reputation as a ceneral purpose fowl. They are of Rreat strength, size and vigor, and in laying qualities are unequalled— this'is the sort of stock you want. a ^ r^ m-io .,.!.„ It will par vou to introduce this strain into your flock. Our new 1912 cntalog giving full details of Foley's famous all star matincs, and our mating list, sent upon request. Write for these books, full of information about the best in Buff Rock Stock. LINFIELD POULTRY FARM, Box F, Linfield, Montg. Co., Pa. Aigefo J. Meyers, Prop. John W. Foley, Mgr. \ % iV -^.^ «t V«M ^€.. :\o. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER 89 IMiI; <: K Trone, 1 ck, L'-5 ckl, 3 pul; A K l-'urlow. I ck: !•: H W'itnuT v<- Son, 2 ck. !'-;{- 1 lien, 1 i-kl, r> i>ul; K W Garber, 1 Clsl. I |Mll. W'liitf Kust' (.'onili -M B Bickel, 1 ck, I hen, 1 pen; 10 11 Witnier ^vl- Son, 2 ck, l-2-:{ lifii. I'.lac'l< ('••chins - 10 H Witnier & Son, 2- I-:. ck, ;{-l-r) hen, 3 ckl, 2-t pul; M ]5 r.ickel. :'. ck, 1-2 lien, 1 ckl, 1 pul; 11 Strickl.r, 2-1 ckl, 3-5 pul; J II Mover, 1 ck. Biitr ('..chin — M V, lJick«*l. 1-2 ck, 1-:; hen. 1-2 ckl, 1-2 pul; E 1:1 Witnior »<- Sun. (-•'• iicii. , , . White CnchinK -H Stiicklcr, 2 ck. !-•> h.-n, l-r. <-kl. .r H iMoy«T, :', ck. 1 lien. 2 ckl. .1 r. L.m^, 1 ck, :M ckl: 10 11 Wil- uu'i- .<: Son. I rk; M i: r.ickcl. 2 li»-n: • 'rcsccnt r.MiUr.\ Y hen: 10 II W'itrr.er ^SL- Son. I ck, 2-:;-t h.Mi. 1-2 pul; Auihtose I'-urlow, 1 lien, 1 ckl. . , White .fapanes.' — 10 H A\ itmer \- Son, 2-:: ck. 2-:{ hen, 1 ckl, l-2-:M i>ul: T. < ". W.'ir. 1 ck. 1 h.'ii, 2 ckl. I'.lack Taile.l .lapanese— M 1'. Ihckcl L ck. :; hen: 10 H Witrn.T »Vc Son. 1-:M ck. 1-'' h.-n. 1 "kl, 2-5 pul: < '. Ihich, 5 ck. 1 pul; !•' MvnK, :'> ck, 5 h.-n, :\ ckl. 2-:? pul. I'.oaVfled White l'..li.sh— All M H I'.ick- el lUur Lace.l P.)li.sh— All M B Bickel (Jol.Ien Sehri^ht— M B Bickel. 1 ck, 2 ckl: W Kai>p. 1-5 ck, 4 hen, 1 ckl, 1 pul; F Runk. :{ ck. 5 hen. 3 ckl, 2-3 pul, 1 V)en: 10 H Witrner .^i Son, 2 ck, 1-2 hen: M K Miller ^' Son. 3 hen. , „ , . , Silver Sehrik'ht — W Kapp. 2-3-1-;) cK. 2-3-5 hen, 1-4 ckl, 1-3 pul: M K MiUer .V.- Son, 1 ck, 2 ckl; Pw Oroff, 1 hen, 5 ckl, - pul: M B Bickel, 3 ckl, 4 pul: B. G W ler. 4 hen. , . , , White Silkies— All M B Bickel. PIGIOOXS Bluettes— W liapp. 1-2 ck. i;iue Barre.l I'.luettes — W liapii. 1 c.-. Be.) Lace.l lUuette — W Baj.p. 1 ck. r.hie Lacel Bluette — W Bapp. 1 hen Frill Backs— W liapp, 1-2 ck. 1-2 hen niue Par r>ra;,'o.»ns — W D (/...»ke. 2 ck. 2 hen: A W Xewonier, 1 ck, 1 hen. White Diay^oons — A W XevvonvM", 1 ck rie.l C'hecl: l>resoon — A W Xewomer, 1 ck. 1 hen. Blue Check Dragoon — A U Newcom- er. 1 ck, 1 hen. Silver Check Draso-m— A ^^ Newcom- er. 1 ck. 1 hen. -r, , i i i Workinj,' H.)mers — (Juy Buch. 1 ck, 1 hen . -^, ., Black rigmy Pouters— A ^^ Xewom- ^ Blue Pigmy Pouters — W Newcomer, 1 ck Yell«)W Pigmy Pgliters — A W New- comer. 1 ck. White Pi^'my Pouters — A W Newcom- er, 1 ck. 1 hen. ^ , , ^ , Ice Pigeons — W Kapp, 1-2 ck. 1-2 hen. SHtinettes— W Bapp. 1-2 ck, 1-2 hen ."^ilverettes— W Bapp. 1-2 hen ^ Parlor Tuml.leis — W Bapp, 1-2 ck, 1-- '*^Yellow L. F. C L. Tumblers — Amos P..»wman. I hen. Black L. F. C B. Tumblers— Amos Bowman, 1 ck. 1 pullet. Ue.l B. F. (.'. B. Tumblers — Am.^s B.twman, 1 ck. THE NORTH PENN-QUAKERTOWN SHOW. The most succes.^ful show ever held by the North Penn Poultry Associa- tion was that held at Quakertown, Pa.. the first week in January, when over 700 of the be-^t birds in Eastern Penn- sylvania w«.M-e assembled and the re- sult was that manv blue ribbon win- ners at other prominent shows had to take a back seat, and in some in- stances didn't j?et a place. It was a successful show in every way that the word successful implies and the offi- cers are not only to be conprratulated but commended for their hard and faithful work. They did their duty and did it well. The Fancier rejoices a< this is the home orpranization and after all is said and done, there is no place like home. The North Penn boys are working" shoulder to shoulder and they deserve all the success they en- joyed. And we wish to thank the management for the courteous and kind treatment extended the Fancier and the loyal way they supported us, May the North Penn continue to ,s:row in prestige and power. The following officers have -been elected for the ensuing^ term: Franklin H. Bean, President; Joseph Clunk, Vice President; E. R. McCrork, Secre- tary; Jacob S. Larkins, Recording Sec- retary; William L. Moore, Treasurer; Harry Barnes, Superintendent; Chas. J. Kremer, Assistant Superintendent. S. C. REDS AND BARRED ROX. Bdby Chicks and Matching ^ggs. .\iii.-ii. .^. ('. K.'.l I'lTL's ill .*l..")0 per ^.•ttnl:;■. ^S per I oo. |»;iy ohl .'liick-N. ^\- p.T loo. IJairi'd Uo per s.-ttin!;. Satisf.K'ti.m sjujiraut.-f.l. O. IS. (^IXDKR. »PORTI.Nri HI I, I., I'A. OL *i^ *il«» 'i!i» T^ *^ "^ "^ '5^ "ii* 'ili* 'il^ 'ili* *i.'* '^ "3^ 'iL* "il* "iL* "^ ilr "2?* 'jli* 'i!r "^ "2^ -JiL I S.C . White Leghorns | ^ S. C. Rhode Island Reds ^ ^ Book Orders Early Intelligent, consistent breed- 4^ in.c: has enabled the Newtown ^ strain, both varieties, to ac- ^ curately reproduce the par- ^ ent stock. *' Newtown" birds ^ combine in a rare way a ^ great laying propensity and •H* ileal exhibition points. We ^ began with ideal stock. All •^ our parent birds are able to ^ trace their lineage through ^ generations of Madison ^ Square Garden winners. ' J^ wtown Poultry Farm u'i".*aMv .'iilai-rid !!!•■ d.iiiaii.l larl .\.;ir was ^n .:r»'at f.)r .\'»'\vl»nt .apa. it.\ in .i.t.oiin «|ii. Wo liav.- I>«iit .'Vt-ry fm'r:;y toward ir.-ftini; rrad- i.i >Mpply th^ Spring N ili-inaii.l f'.ir bal)y chi.ks and hop.' to Ik' aid." t.» fake .-ari' 'it all urdi-rN. .^liipiii.iitN hav.' alit-a.ly b^-i;un. TIi.- •■hi. ks «♦• scud .uit arc stfuiu'. Ii.aliliy. viu'or.m.s t lliiUN iliat ar.' aide to stand llif j.nirn.'y anywIuT.'. Many sliipni.'nl> tu tin- lar W-t an.i I'a.itif • 'oa.st points niadc with sat'.'t> last year. (liir sp.-.-ial i-lii.k shippini; l».».\ means saf.' arrival of clii.ks. H.-st )>i<\ mail.- lUr' iln- piirpii"-.'. '>o and !.••• si/.-s. (Writ.- for pri.'.' list of Im.vcs if yini an* a >liipiMT ^ \ Miir^t If . *^> ll.\lf'lll.\ti KddS. We supply e;X;;s .»f irenuiut' N.'Wt.ill stock, •'illicr of almve r, Uriedv. |',_':rs are ^iron-_'iy f"rtile— a well known N.'wt.m idiara.t.-risti.-. '^T ^ Send for Catalogue -^ hon'i w:iir imlii shipping' tini.- to writ.'. Wc 1»ook o^.|.■rs now and ship wh.-n direct- - ed M.ike sure ..f v.Mir eir:-'s or .diicks bv b.».)kin:; at once. Write for Poultry «5» ^ NEWTOWN PRODUCING COMPANY ^ 2 Newtown, Pennsylvania. ' ^ J^ r V» r^t'^ r^ rl*-* r>^ r^^^ rl-» r^ r4r» ri^ ri^ r^^ '^ «^ rl^ <^ »«7v «^ •7w Jj;» Jjt# Jjt v'jt* J^j J}^ -s^ JJt* **Jw Jjt# »Jp* del ••Middle-l'ric.""' — a new 191*J desitrn in M issiniiFliiish vhich is so popular in househ.»ld furniture. The Essex-Model ■■Middle-Price" lin.' has been or. the market some years, and in this latest desijrn it re- tains the sani.' old su.cessful i)rincii)le that has jriven it a foi.'iuost name as a hatcher for many y.!ar>. Soni.' ania/ ir_' results have been (d)tained with the Ks^e.x .Mjidel "Mid lie-Price" raa- (hines durin:: jia^t' years — in fact, it was a ■■Middlel^rice." Incubator with which Miss Kuth Zick beat the W.»rld's Hatching record, a rejj'.rt of win. h ape:irs in the Robert Essex Incubat.)!- Coni])an>'s advertisement on another j)a.re. Miss Zick hatched every hatdiable ei:;: f.iui' times in successi.m whicli n.>t only c. institutes a record in hatching: but one which ii will be very difficult to e(|ual. The sam.' advertisement tells of seven other users wh.> with Essex-Model machines ' n«»t all '"MiddlePric. ' however) hatched 1(M» JUT cent. Of cour.se. these were single hat.hes: yet they constitute another record for the 'Essex-M.tdels." To hatch lOo .-hicks from 100 eggs is an .•xtraorclinary hatch, but the "Es.sex-Model" f everyb.uly — f.»r the liigh- «lass Incubators, while worth all that is asked for th.'ni. .-.•me high. So he made tip liis mind t.i ex|»eriment with the view of redu.int .-.ist .»f .-oiistructi.in without in- l.rfering >\ith the hal.hing princijile — simjily usini; less costly lumber — using nails where Ml his ■■.St'ndard" ma.hines s.r.-ws are useil. and in addition adopt f.-wer ornamental addi- tions, which as an architect would say of a h.)use, reduced the cost quit^' a lot. The outcome nf his endeavor was the pr.»- duction .if his ""Middle-Price" line — a ma- .-hine which the records referred to abov.- prove to be a strictly first-class machine. It is a leader — and yet it is sold at a price that has enabled him to give it the name — "Middle- Price" — because it is midway in price between the .-heaply constructed kind and tlie highest jiriced machines on the mar- ket. And in doing this Mr. Essex was suc- cessful, in retaining the hatching quality of the high-priced machines. It is not surprising, therefore, that tiie Essex-Model "Middle-Price" Incubator is ex- tremely poj)ular. We rememln'r one of Mr. Essex's advertisements a year ag.i described it as "Worth M.m- — Cost Less" — a very happy lilustration .if its value. The 1912 Style of this wonderful little njachine is what we intended to describe when we began writing. It is as we have said. Missi.in-Finish. s.i that the machines are n.iw known as "Esse.sx-Model Middle-Price. Mission-Finish Incubators." They are ina.l.- in Three Sizes — 70 eggs, 120 eggs, and !.'«>0 eggs and sell at $9.50, .$12. .50 and .$18..%0 I "spectively. We leav«' it l.» our r.-ad.'rs t.j delermine liMW near they a))proach their name of "Mid- dle I'ric.'." I)ut this much we can say tliey ar.' certainly m.ist attractive-appearing Mis- si.in- Finish Iii.iibat.irs. set off, as they are. with britrht lirass fittings; and it has Ijeen shown that tliey d.i th.' w.irk. Th»' illiistra- ti.in which a.-.-.im|ianies this article does not .1.1 th.'in justi.-e. Th.'y iiiu.-st Jm* s.-eii In U- appr«'.iatease. •Speaking of adveitisements reminds us that in their advt-rtisein.'nt in th.' .lanuarx issu.' .if this j.mrnal apjieared a letter fr.im a user .if .111.* of the Ess.'x-Model ma.bines. wh.i .lut .if JOT .'ggs. hatch. 'd ."595 chicks: s.»leated later at Trenton Fair. Th.' Bleeders f.ir .lur pens are the .ream .>f 2 400 Free-range Birds, s.-lect.'d f..r Color and Shape, and .lur terms f.»r eggs and chicks present an opportunity t.i se.-ure the best at m.isl reas.mable iirices. Eggs from special pens of Rocks, $8 t)er setting. Rerm. Hen, First and third, Samuel S. Bliem; 2d P E. Reighnour. Cockerel and pul- let, 1st, 2d and 3d, P. E Reightnour. Rose Comb \Vhite Leghorn— CocUt-rel. 1st, Elmer H. Ma^iger; 2d, A. B Moore, 3d, E. S. Latshaw. Pullet. 1st and Jd. Edward Mosheim; 3d. E. S. Latsiiaw. Bank's Handy EGG RECORD And Poultry Account Book A 12 Month's Record Fop 12 Pens The simplest and most convenient iystem ever devised for keeping an accurate record of egtfs laid; record of hatches, income and ex- pense account etc. Printed on the best paper that will not blot with extra heavy dark colored^aper cover. Price 15 cents POULTRY FANCIER 91 POULTRY FANCIER. Sellcrsville, Pa. ^ White Orpington Female. This gives you an idea of the f^ns^'ick quality. Bred and owned by the Sunswick Poultry Farm. Rufus Dala- field owner, South Plainfield, N.J. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 92 POULTRY FANCIER Stinbury, Pa., Shoiv, Tlie Most Successful Show in The History of Tlie Association . Mon* sulfs ;uiy previous were made at this show than at show. This is good evidence that the Sunbury Show is visited by u huyinu' and niu«li interested people. The local Barred Koek fanciers and breeders trave the lireecU'rs of that Ijreed many cash prizes. difVerent than have heretofore been otfered. They were the only exhibitors of eijsrs. Best doz. was won by Youtz. ^Secretary Pritman had a sad experience; he had paralvsis of the optic nerve, losinj^ .si;,'ht of his lef't eye. We hope for a recovery. Hoppk'. who breeds Buff Leghorns, the show. He was confined ut the with e\e troul)h\ Trea.surer, who is the Champion ohewer, his spitting record being liJ won some ribbons in the Barred Lawrence Bros, came in and spent the week in town and always petting their Buff Rocks. Tobies won out in White Wyandottes with (luality to burn. Winegardner, the politician made his initial b«»w in th«! White Alley, get- ting Jd cock and .')tli hen. He will b«; back next year .jiidtfe. and thinks Penrose should l)e the Mr. missed liospital (jieis<' tol)acco feet 9 inches, Uocks.. Mr. Harry Wilkerson, Partridge breeder, made a clean sweep again Andalusians were not many, but ([uality. Voutz's 1st cock and 1st cockerel out i)y themselves for quality. Sla«k's. Millersburg and Lewistown winners «an>e in for 1st, 'Jd, and 3d pullet and 1st lien. H«! has a strong line of females in Barred Rocks. Murrell told Youtz to watch him next year. Dick and Bill will be l)ack. Tlie White Rock class was larger than ever and competition was keen. Highland Weidig fell out showing a pen. Knorr's first pullet was six in the class made her )f th.' game slightly, only I'wenty- a good one. go some. Devine won out in Buff Wyandottes. He said he was no boy, but he now has the ds This cla.ss was the largest Suubury Buffs. ■ Columbias fell back in in Cochin Blue of good stood was the only His string e.xhibitor of was of the Black finest I'oultrv Farm, of York, winning out. The mistress of Highland says they will win the .$;{r)0 Piano. '1 hey must win it three times. The boys presented her with a toy Piano^ to practice' on until she wins the large one. She took the jOivc. Mr. Lentz made his in While Rocks. Reitz down (Vljeary in this a>;ain. first win this year and Klinger tried to class, but must try goot ever had number. Mr. Lehn Wyandottes. 'l"''''^^• , ., 1, II Judge B. Monroe Posten and (r. Bradly Cooke looked the show over and thought it tine. Both decided to show with us next ■ The boys of the Barred Rock Alley hope Kenner will- accept the invitaiton to return next year. The boys want a man who will judge the birds, not the breeders. Mr Andrew Miller spent a full half day looking up his Barred Rock friends. In- creased business comjielled Mr. Miller to sell his Rocks, but he is still a contributing fancier. A pen of Reds won best pen in show. A Hamburg hen captured best hen. Youtz was so much taken up explaining how to breed Barred Rocks and booking orders that he forgot to get shaved all xt^eek. It was whispered about he is too tight to take a chance on a razor. mer Hawk sold first cockerel Buff Or- on for $(LV). He still has the parent ) 1 on a ■"pingt The breeding houses and yards on The Gale Poultry Place, New Havcn, Conn, some of the country's best Rose Comb Brown Leghorns are raised. where stock. His win in Blacks puts him at the "'Mrs*' Chapin, of Milton, took the White Or- pington cup. She and Miller broke even ou points, she having most entries. Sherry won a ribbon and lost it in Diaclu. As John put it "Des gepth schlisht, der mousht met mina frow gafrocht," Runyan and Sober made many good sales of Buffs. ^, -TT J .. Wilhelen said: "Oh, you Houdans, for eggs and blue ribbons." Mr. Greenough's exhibit of Pea fowls added much to the appearance of the show, and he promised a full string for next year. Pres. McPharland was as busy as a cluck with one chick. Mrs Boyd Johnson, of Rupart, came down and looked in the Barred Rock Alley. Oh the weather was bad all week, but the ( rowd came just the same. Everything moved off nicely. One kind of breeder we failed to lind, "the better at home fellow:" Must hAve y^otten snowed under. The eggs laid during show week were ('.elivered to the hospital for the patients. The show committee failed to get many eggs on account of the egg snipper being ou hand One of the lowest things, besides stealing « ^ v Mrs. Tobias won out easily on Buff Cochin Bantams while Aurand made a clean-up in the White classes. Seasholtz took care of the pigeon depart- ment. Sunburv had its first Barred Rock Bantam, Dan "Aurand being the exhibitor. Youtz wanted to buy his exhibit, but Aurand said "nothing doing" Dickie. Poultry Journal business was ^ood at Sunbury. , ,. j ^u o onrv Attendance on Thursday reached the 2,000 mark. , White Orpington class was not as large this year as last. We wonder why? A. F. Boardner, of Shamokin, came down and spent a day with us. Kurman, of Bloomsburg, took in the White Wyandotte and thinks he will be down with a string for 1913. Mr. Pifer, of Danville, was amongst nis Barred Rack friends and says, owing to illness he was unable to condition his birds. Thinks he will be on the spotlight at next show.' Hatter Bastain was showing at the ^ otts- ville show, but spent a day comparing the Barred Rocks with his and meeting old,iriends. There was an increase in all the Leghorn classes. . Jones, the Baby chick man. had a string of Whites and won in pen. Mr. John Bloom took a ribbon home on his pen of S. L. W. Leghorns. Snvder won on his W. C. B. Polish. He owns' and has birds that won at Madison (iarden ohow. Supt. Runyan handled the birds in his usual careful manner. Kvervbodv is invited to be on hand at Sunbury in' 1913. Same time place and good fellowship. Remeber it takes the goods to win at Sun- burv. WOODSIDE BARRED ROX are winners W. the Bridgeton, N. J. Show on only 4 entries. I won Isf, co«kerel. -d. and 3d hen, aiMl 5th pullet; at Burlington. N, J. Show in a class of 125 Barred Rocks, on 9 entries, won 7 prizes. A few birds left for sale. Eggs, .$3 per setting. Special inatin Plvmouth Rocks — Pullet, 1st, 3d, Joseph Q bnlith; 2d. Jackson Poultry Farm. Partridge Plvmouth Rocks — Hen. 1st. J J Koepfer. Cockerel, 1st, 2d, J .1 Koepfer. Pullet, l.st, J M. Koepfer. Wvandotte.s — Cock. 1st. E H 2d, A J Kienzle; 3d. M H Leidy. 2d. C D (iaris: 3. M U Leidy. 1st. M H Eeidy; 2d. William J G G Lentz. Pullet. 1st. \V ,1 S C Ottey; 3d. M H Leidy. Wvaudottes — Cock. 1st. Oscar Hill. oVar Hill. Pullet. 1st, 2d, 3d, Silver-Laced Wharton ; Hen, 1st, Cockerel. Fox; 3d, Fox; 2d. Golden Hen, 1st. F G Fox. Cockere'. 3d. F G Fox. i'ulet. Louis Anderson : 3d, Oscar Hill. While Wyandottes — Cock. 1st, William Ball; 2d, O k "H Kerkendall; :{d. Maple Sha:le Poult rv Yards. Hen. 1st. William Ball: 2d. \V G ijiKham; 3d, ,lohn Nottle. Cockerel, Ist, t) & H Kerkendall; 2d, A J Savacol , 3d. J S A'ansyckel;. Pullet, 1st. O & H Ker kendall: 2d, Ervin Green; 3d. William Ball. Buflf Wyandottes — Cock, 1st Jesse R Clarke ; 2(1, Mrs J D Koons. Hen. 1st. Jesse R Clarke: 2d, Mrs J ]) Koons. Cockerel. 1st, 3d, .Jess R Clarke; 2d. Mrs J D Koons. Pullet 1st. Mrs J D Koons; 2d, 3d. John J Clark. Columbian Wvandottes — Cock and hen, 1st. 2d. 3d. F C Herrinjrton. Cockerel, l.st, 3d. F C Herriiitrton: 2d. B W Coopt-r. Pullet. 1st. 3d. F C Herrincton: 2d. B W Cooptr. Partridge Wyandottes — Cock. 1st, W Q Min turn & Son. Hen. 1st. W Q Miiturn (V: S-m. •Silver- Penciled Wyandottes — Cock, hen and cockerel. lst,»W Q Minturn A: Son. Sinpic-Comb Rhode Island Keds — Cmk.lst. H H Hallett: 2d. \V G Tucker \- Son: 3d. A W Brinker. Hen, 1st, H H Hallett; 2d, W (i Tucker & Son; 3d, C G Knerr. Cock erel, 1st, W G Tucker k Son: 2d, H li Hal lett; 3d, Paul Harding. Pullet, 1st, 2d. Paul Hardinir: i'.d. Pleasant Hill Poultry Yards. Rose-Comb Rhode Island Reds — C(»ck, 1st. 2d, Louis Anderson; 3d, F G Fox. Hen. 1st, Louis Anileftion ; 2d, 3d, iRt, 2d. Louis Anderson; 1st. P S Van Duren; 2d, F G Fox. Sinjjh -C:omb Blacli Orpingtons -Cock. 1st, 2d. Bidpood Brothers; 2d. Mrs F W Sheridan. Hen. l.st. Bidgood Brothers, 2d. 3d. J S Haupt. C(.ckerels, 1st, W M Lynn; 2d. 3d. Bidgood Brothers. Pullet, 1st, 2d, W M Lynn; 3d. Bidgood Brothers. . Single-Comb Buff Orpingtons — Cock, 1st. Ivewis (iebhard: 3d. C E Vass 3d, Harry Ear teg. Hen. 1st. 2d. Tjcwis Gebbard; 3d, C E Vass; Cockerel, 1st. George C Longley ; 2<1 L<»wis G(bhard. Pullet, 1st, .Arthur Hester: 2d, Arthur Hester; 3d, Lewis Gebhar,A 'c..;,mji„ L Frey; 3d, Jerry POULTRY FANCIER Strohl. Pullet, 1st. Herbert Giflford; 2d, Busy Bee Poultry Y'ards ; 3d A J H Young. Single-Comb White Leghorns — Cockerel. 1st, William Ahemose; 2d Walter Arnold & Co; 3d, Sylvester Solt. Pullet, 1st. 3d. William Reuss; 2d, William Altemose. Black Leghorns — Cock. 1st, Joseph Weston ; 2d, 3d. Hillside PouUry Yards. Hen, 1st, Jo- seph Weston; 2d. Joseph Weston; 3d, Hillside Poultry Yards. Cockerel, 1st, 2d, 3d, Hillside Poultry Y'ards. Pullet. 1st, 2d, Hillside Poul- try Yards; 3d, Joseph Weston. Single-Comb Buff Leghorns — Cock. 1st, Sun- nytield Poultry Farms; 2d. Christopher Krause ; 3d. Chester Youngkin. Hen, 1st. Christopher Krause; 2d. (i G Kleim : 3d. Hillsire Poultrj- Yards. Cockerel. 1st, 2d, Sunnyfield Poultry Farms ; 3d, Christopher Krause. Pullet, Ist, 2d, Sunnyfield Poultry Farms; 3d, Christopher Krause. Single-Comb Filack Minorcas — Cock, 1st, L R Rapp; 2d, Harry Miller. Cockerel, Ist. Cal- vin Pi.-itt. Pullet, 1st, L B Rapp; 2d, Calvin Piatt. Rose-Comb Black Minorcas — Cock, 1st. 3d, M S Willever. Hen. 1st. 2d, 3d. M S Willever. Co( kerel and pullet. 1st. 2d. 3d. M S Willever. Rhode Island Whites — Hen. cockerel, pullet. Ist, F P Wirebach. 93 AMERICAN HARRED PLYMOVTH ROCK CLUB. The twentieth annual meeting was held at Philadelphia, December 13, 1911. Thirty- three members were in attendance. The Sec- retary's report of the previous meeting, as printed and mailed to members, was read and approved. The Treasurers report showed tiiat there was over Five Hundred and Ninety dollars ($590) on deposit with which to meet the bills for the present show season. The following officers were unanimously elect- ed: President. A. C. Smith. VValtham. Mass. Vice-Presidents, Victor Bradley. H. M. Kenner. O. L. King. C. H. Latham, William Barrj- Owen, C. H. Shaylor. C. B. Thompson. E.\ecu- tive Committee, *D. M. Covert, S. T. Divinia, A. C. Hawkins. Reese V. Hicks, S. K. Willard. H. P. Schwab and C. H. Welles. Secretary- Treasurer, H. D. Riley. Show committees to further ine interest of the variety at New Y'ork, Boston, Philadelphia, and Topeka were elected The Secretary read a list of nearly .300 applications for member- ship and all were unanimously elected. The Secretary was instructed to have printed five thousand copies of the constitution, and to accept advertisements at $10 per page to boljj pay for same. From every standpoint, membership activity, jirospects. and finance, the club is in better (ondition than for years. State cups have l)een alloted in twenty ^.■ates or more. These are the most valuable eiven l)y any specialty club and vary in value ironi $12.50 to $25. while the value of the !,ational cup this season was $50. We want the assistance of every Barred Rock breeder and will assist every Barred liock breeder. Those who wish to join may do so by send- ing $1 fee to either A. C. Smith, Waltham. Mass., President or H. I). Riley. Stafford, Pa.. .Secretary -Treasurer. A. C. SMITH, President. ///c AMERICAN ROUE COMB BROWS LEGHORN CLTB. The industrious lirown Hen will produce in(»re eggs with less feed than any other varie- 'y. The Secretary of the Club will be glad to mail catalogs containing valuable information on breeding, etc., to any one sending for same. Address, Mrs.W. W. (4ALE, Sec'y, (»5 Centre St., New Haven, Conn. >st€nbader; 2d. .\ug. D. ,'Vrnold starts out in this month's l'\inci<'r offereing eggs fr(tm his Golden and Silver Campines. Mr. A. believes there is a very great future for this variety and he is not alone in this belief, for quite a number of leading fanciers have taken up this variety lately. The Goldens are not bred up to the stand- ard to such a marked degree as are the Silvers, and are very s<'arce, having been shown for the first time at the late Crystal Palace Show in England, atid then only a very few. The pen strain at the late Madison Square Garden .Show attracted a great deal of attention and were a beautiful i>on of birds, and many were the fanciers who were attracted by their beauty. .Vt this time they are not nearly so extensively bred as are the Silvers, but since they are now before the breeders of America they are sure to go and no doubt the demand will Ik* far ahead of the supply. Mr. Arnold has procured a few pens of the best Silvers to be found in England and America. Also a pen of Goldens, and will offer a few settings of eggs this season. THE Great Egg Maker Get Eggs in paying quantities all winter by feed- ing Red Cimb Meat Mash and Red Comb Scratch Feed every day.^. No other feeding is necessary. A hen is an egg mill and she can- not grind out eggs unless she is fed egg-making food. Red Comb Meat Mesh contains the high- est percentage of egg making elements it is possible to produce in a balanced ration by the combina- tion of ground grains, meat and alfalfa. Abso- lutely free from sweepings and other dirt. Red Comb Meat Mash and Red Comb Scratch Feed Produce Eggs When Eggs Are High Red Comb Feeds are mixed automatically by machinery under supervision of an experienced poullryman and UNIFORMITY of QUALITY and MIXTURE is ALWAYS ASSURED. Agencies in every State but if the most popu- lar feed or poultry supply dealer in your vicinity cannot supply you write to EDWARDS & LOOM IS CO. SOLE MFRS. 3A2'3S2 N. ELIZABETH STREET CHICAGO. ILL. Eastern Repre.scntative : W. W. SHAW, COLLINQSWOOO. N. J. BABY CHICKS From Standard Bred winners at New York, Chicago, Boston, St. Louis and Cleveland. Egg record 280. Every chick guaranteed. Harred, White and Buff Kocks. Brown. White and Buff Leghorns. Black, White and Buff Oipingtons. White Wyandottes. K. I Keds. lilack Minorcas. Anconas. Baby I. K l>ucks. Safe arrival guaranteed. Price Re. up. F/RELESS BROODER made of double wall air cell waterproof card- board, covered with galvanized steel, guaran- teed to last a life time. PRICE $2 INLAND HATCHERY ATTICA,0. BRED-TO-LAY— The celebralet; Rossraore bred-io-lay strain StNOLE COMB RHODE ISLAND— WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS are the results of seven years t arctul breeding with trai) nests. In mating our pens this season we have used only true colored bree0. Special prices on incubator eggs. ROSSMOUE PDILTRY FARM, H„x 41, ^^'^'S' Bolyston, Mass. I ' ^1 PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 94 POULTRY FANCIER Bantam and Pigeon Department. PROSPECTS GOOD FOR PARCELS POSTS. By C. W. ZIMMER, Chairman, Parcels Post Committee of the A. P. A. The work which we are doing to secure an extended Parcels Post, is beginning to bear fruit. I secured a hearing before the Senate Committee of Post Offices and Post Roads, which is investigating Parcels Post. Jonathan Bourne, Jr., consented to give me a hearing setting January 5th at eleven 'oclock as the time. President Reese V. Hicks and Charles D. Cleveland, Chairman of the Express Committee, also appeared at that time. We were allowed to present our rea- sons as to why we needed a Pi^rce^^ r-ost and what the benefits would be; also as to how it would extend our business. We were questioned as to the extent of the poultry business and we certainly inter- ested the Senators greatly in the day old chick business and the manunoth in- cubators. They did not know that there was such a thing as a 40,0U0 egg incu- i>ator, so naturally they were interested and asked many questions. We toM them of the abuse we suffered at the hand of the Express Companies, how they killed our valuable birds and re- fuseii to pay more than five dollars per head, how they would not route them the shortest way, etc., and they listened to our stories and certainly were inter- ested in what we had to say. It was easily seen by the drift of their questions that they will recommend some kind of Parcels Post'Bdl. It is very probable that they will not recommend any of the present bills but will probably draft a new one. Judging by the deep interest shown by this com- mittee. I believe it will be a better one. I also believe it wil be on the zone plan by which is meant that for a certain dis- tance from a City, say twenty- live miles, a very low rate will be charged au«l per- haps larger packet and a more varied classification of articles carried. For in- stance perhaps they will carry vegeta- bles, eggs and dressed chickens from the producer living on Rural Routes, to his customer in the City but refuse to carry such articles from Indiana to New York Citv. As r s'lid before, I believe they will gress for its consideration and it is then up to Congress to pass it. Now dear reader, here is where your part in this great work, comes in. You have a man in the House of Represen- tatives and in the Senate represent- ing you ; write him a letter, tell him you NEED and WANT an extended Parcels Post; tell him you want him to vote for and support to the fullest extent of his abilitv, the best Parcels Post Bill presented. PLEASE DO THIS NOW. Surely it is worth a two cent stamp and a few minutes of your time to help in this good cause. I appeal to every read- Light Brahma Bantams from life. favor a zone system and the rates will be less on the short haul and more on the longer hauls. I feel we created a very favorable im- pression an^ yj^ v|J sJ^ sJZa k!^ Cochin Bantams, look at this careful- ly and study the shape. Bantam Breeders. ATTENTION! It is our intention to devote consid- erable s[»ace to Bantams. We believe the midgets of the Poultry Morld are en- titled to just recognition, and they will tret it at the hands of the management Sf the FANCIER. Jn the past I always did all that was possible for the interests of Bantams and I am now in a better position than ever to promote the inter- ests of Bantams. I will set aside the space and it is up to you to fill it with matter which will be instructive and in- teresting to all lovers of Bantams. Let us all work together; without your help it is impossible to conduct the depart- ment. But give me your assistance and we will have the most interesting Ban- tam Dept. of any journal in the country. Send us an article — send us some cuts. j>o your part — wt> will do ours. Send in your article so it reaches us by Feb. ]Oth. Vv^oou Breeders. ATEXTION! In connection with our Bantam Dejd. we will also give s])ace to the Pigeon men's intere-ts. l>ut it is u]t to yu;i to make this (le;)artnient interesting. \V<' will do all that we can here at this en i. and we want every j)igeon breeder in the country to rally to our support. We want to serve your interests. Send us a good story for the March issue. (^et it into our hands by Feb. 10th. Bantam 'Notes. The Game Club Bantam meet at Bal- timore brought out one of the beest cla'-s- POULTRY FANCIER es ever seen, and no kick was heard on the judging. E. C. Ricker sold a number ot birds to a ] tarty on the Pacific coast, at a long price, that are cleaning up the Blues. It is said there are more Bantams rai'ed to the square foot in and around Lititz than any other place in the coun- try. Charley Matsinger was in charge of Charley ' Diffenderfer 's fine string of Bantams at the Scrauton Show. E. M. Bickel made an enviable record at the big shows, both at the fairs and winter events, and for the first time will sell eggs for hatching. ]\rany of the leading specialty breed- 95 ers of Standard varieties are taking up a variety of Bantams. This should create increased demand. Let every breeder of Bantams contri- bute something to this department. The reason the Bantam men don't get more space is because they neglect sending it in. Danny Whitmyer, the well known Ban- tam breeder of Lititz, sold out his store. This means more Bantams. Black Rose Combs are very scarce, and in good demand. Bantam interest is rapidly increasing esj.ecially in the east, and the demand is greater than the supi>ly. JN^ ^J" BROTHER POULTRYMEN l.,t Mr INCREASE YOUR PROFITS hi SixviniL Tunc. I.ahoi oiui I'rrd BY USING CONNER'S FEEDER Can he tised in or out doors, w ilh or without scratchini: ma erial Three prices- 52 50. $2.J5. ?:."'0 one set (one ui each size"* ?^ "0 Kediiced prices in larce- quantities- Sen»i for free literature of the best Pou'try Feeder anrl Kxeroistr on tlie market to W. M. COWOR, 254 Jersey Avenue. JERSEY CITY, (V. J w Birred Rocks Range Grown Quality Birds My 1912 matings represent the very cream- selected from hundreds of farm raised birds and sired by the winners of leadintr shows where the keenest of competition was met. 1 can furnish eggs from both cockerel and pullet niatmgs. These pens are mated right, bred right and will produce the right kind of Rocks. Eggs $2 per^settmg of 1^ 10 00 per 100. One grand select mating at d.OO. Choice stock for sale at reasonable prices. ^ Rose Comb Black Bantam male, note ihe shape, study it carefully WM. MOORE, Marshallton, Delaware. «S:«Kj:«:«:«:«:«:«:«K«»:«iSH5H5HS:^SUS:lsUSlSiSU i I 8: I White Wyandottes White Plymouth Rocks Meadow Brook Superior Strain ;;; #•« HI »5 When you purchase Mock o, e,g. i. U well .o consider n,M.e,s carefully. Many (allures are due to lack „( connder.t.on m nra ,ng .he s,.,. You, success depends largelv on tried and .rue s.ock or eggs (rom .he same. Our strains represent nrany years of careful breed, g (rom (arm raised birds. As winncis ,n keen competition they have won .he,r own record. Ou, 19 2 ma.,ngs-super,o, » '"V -j^ « ever yarded-and we can (urnrsh eggs a. $5 per setting 15; exhibr.ion matings $3 ; (or other grand m.tmgs. $10_per 00. Fe , hty guaranteed. I We have also choice breeding stock (or sale a. surprisingly low prices. Corresponderce a pleasure, and our .,m rs to plea.e. MEAUOW BROOK FARM CHAnOH F01. I'A. I I i fesni^n^nssusu^^sjssusHSumnsns^Hsnsnisis^ PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 96 Trenton, X. J., Awards. I.ijjlit IJriilima — Cock, 1st, .F A Roberts, llfii. 1st, J A Roberts; 2d, Mi«'hivol O'Shea. ('(M-kt'n'l, Nt, J A Roberts. Pullet, l.st, J A Roberts. I'artridu'f rorliiii — Hen, 1st, Michael O'Shea. Bla< U l.aiiu'shan — Cock. 1st Eberhard Voll- iiu-r. .Ir. Hen. 1st. *Jd, Eberhard VoUmer, .Ir. I'nllet, 1st. 2d. Eberhard V'oUmer, Jr. Uarncl Plvmoufh Rock — Cock, 1st, 2d, HiU- ,r:'st Farm. " Hen. Isr. K E Dundas, 2d, Hill- crest Karni; .id. Ret[artin. Hen. 1st, J Leslie White; 2d. Hor- ace A Harris: 3d. W B Walters. Cockerel, 1st, B W Weber: 2d. Mercer Poultry Farm; 3d. Mrs. William Woodhou.se. Pullet. Ist. Mrs. William Woodhouse ; 2d. Mercer Poultry Farm: 3d. Carl Braunc A O V Rose-Comb White Orpin{?ton — Cock, Ist. Dr. Thomas Dietrick. S C lirown Leirhorn — Cock. 1st. Peter H Dolan: 2d. Henrv .1 Ru>;tral>er. Hen. 1st. William Qui;;ley. Cockerel. 1st. Peter H Do- lan. Pullet, ist, William Quijflev ; 2d, 3d, Peter H Dolan. S C White Leshorn — Cock, l.st, 2d. Oakland Poultry Farm: 3d, (iroom Poultry Yards. Hen. 1st. 2d, Oakland Poultry Farm; 3d. (irooni Poultrv Yards. Cockerel, 1st. J Leslie White; 2d. 3d. Oakland Poultry Farm. Pullet, 1st, Oakland Poultry Farm; 2d, Barton F Fell: 3d. John K M<»rdant. S C Buff liCghorn — Cock, hen cockerel. 1st. Harvey (J Richardson. Pullet. 1st. Harvey G Kich.nrdson: 2d. 3d. Stanley E Asson. S C Black Minorcas — Cock. 1st, William A Smith: 2(', Oeorsre A Voorhees. Hen. 1st. William A Smith: 2d. 3d. Arthur Poole. Cork'M-el, 1st, William A Smith; 2d, Joseph POULTRY FANCIER f^ rlf> r|f^ r*Jf> rJS fjjf^ rj^ vjy «^ wjw wjw «^ wjw wjw «^ J^ JJw ^w J^ wjy «^ vf* wjw wjw vjw «^ ullet, 1st, 2d, Will- iuni J Stryker. Exhibition Yards. Black Lanpshans — Ist, 2d, Eberhard Voll nier, Jr. Barred Plvmouth Hocks — 1st, Peter H Dolan: 2d. M J Stevens; 3d, E E Dundas. White Plymouth Koeks — 1st. John L Hait- man: 2d. E Rowley Sc Sons; :'.d, Bromley Iini Poultr\ Yards. Buflf Plymouth Kocks — 1st, Charles M AfT leek. Silver-Penciled IMymouth Rocks — 1st. Ed- win J Brown: 2d. Frank T Chambers; 3d. Hillcrest Farm. ^ Silver-Laced Wvandottes — 2d, N E Black- well. Partridge IMvniou'ji Rocks — 1st, 3d, Hill crest Farm; 2d. Frank T Chambers. White Wyandottes — 1st, C .1 INtpe ; 2d, Oakland l*oultr\ Farm. Partridge Wvandottes — 1st, Mrs. N E Black- well. Buff Wyand«itte.s — 'Jd. Mrs. Fannie Ivy. Ci)lumbian Wyivudottes — 1st. li W Cooper. S. C. Rhode Island Reds — 1st. Reneville Poul try Farm; 2(1. Pleasant Valley Poultry Farm: ,'ld. Miss Lina Lee (Jrove. R C Rhode Island Reds — 1st. Miss Lina Lee Grove; 2d, Cope A: '1 horpe. S C Black Ori>in{rtons — 1st, W A Smith. S C Buff Orpinirtous — 1st, 2d, Hillside Farm; 3d. .1 F C Crumbrecht. S C White Orjiiujrtons — 1st. Mrs. William Woodhouse. Jr.: 2dt 3d. Mercer Poultry Farm. S C Brown Lephorns — 1st, 2d, Peter H Dolan. S C White Le-rhorns — 1st, 2d. Oakland I'oultrv Farm: 3d. Groom Poultrv Yards. Wasliijigton, .K. J., Awards Buti" Cochins — Cock. 1st. 2d, .1 }J Cornish: 3d. W X Watson. Hen, 1st. 3d. J B Cor I'ish; 2d, W X Watson. Cockerel, 1st. W X Watson. Pullet. 1st, W X Watson. Partridge Cochins — Cock. hen. cockerel and pullet. 1st, 2d. 3d; J B Cornish. Birred Plvmouth Rocks — Cock, hen and cockerel. 1st.' 2d. 3d, F H Castner. Pullet, Ist. 3d, F H Castner; 2d. C J Coppen. Buff Plymouth Rocks — Cock, 1st, Clark Smith; 2d, Harry L. Ro.seberry. Hen, 1st. Clark Smith ; 2d! Harrv L Roseberrv. Ctxk erel, 1st, John C Hill; 2d, (Jeorpe Huff: 3d, Harry L Roseberry. Pullet. 1st. .Fohn C Hill; 2d, Harrv L Rr)seberrv; :Jd Ceorire Huff. White Plymouth Rocks — Cock. 1st. A L Russell; 2d. Meadow Brook Poultrv Yards: 3d. W (J Silliman. Hen. 1st. 2d. 'mX, A L Russel. Cockerel. 1st, A L Jtussel: 2 '. •Meadow ]ir Yards. ('ockei( 1. 1m. 2d, :!(l. Froli Heim INtultry Yards, i'ulle'. Ist. Fr(»h Heim lNuiltr\ Yar's: 2(1. 3d. (In ton 'J'erwillecer. S C I'.nff Oipiiiirtons — Cock. 1st. C K Vass; 2d. W H J>.remer: lid. C H Wal linp. Hen. 1st. C E \'ass; 2d. \\ H Derc nuM-: .3d. Frank Fitts. Cockerel, 1st. F H Crawford: 2d. C E Vass; .3(1. C H Wal linir. Pullet. 1st. F B Crawf(»rd ; 2d. X H Adsii : :!d. C E \'hss. S C Black OipiuL'tons — Cock, 1st, .Xuvrnst Eckel. Hen, 1st. C E Vass; 2d. .Vu^ust Eckel. Cockerel. 1st. 2d. C E Vass; 3d. F Thornton. Pullet. 1st. Au>rust Eckel. S C ''White Orpinirton — C(»ck. 1st. C E Vass ; 2d. A H .M.rrill & Son ; .id, J A POULTRY FANCIER R..V. Hen. 1st. C E Va.ss; 2d. 3d. A H Merrill k S..n. Cockerel. 1st. 2d. C E Vass: 3d. J A Roy. Pullet. 1st. C E Vass; •Jd. M P Frome; 3d. H W Anderson. R(»se Comb White Orpinjrton — Cock, and hen. 1st. Dr. T S Deitrick. Sinjrle Comb Brown LejrlKjrn.s — Cock. 1st, James H Eden. Pullet. 1st, 2d. 3d. William Mowne. Sin<:le-Comb White Lej;horn.' Cock. 1st, W L R (iardner; 2d. Henry Jortrensiii ; 3d; Chrissie .*< .Smith. Hen. 1st. Henry Jorjrensen; 2d. :u\. W L R (iardner. Cockerel 1st, Blink Boitnie l*oultr> Farm; 2d. Henry Jorjrensen ; 3d. Chrissie s" Smith. Pullf-t. 1st. 2d, Henry .lorfrensen: 3d. Blink Bonnie Poultry Farm. Rose-Comb Brown Lejrhorns — C(»ck. 2d, F F Coleman. Cockerel. 1st, F P Coleman : lid, .\dam Hartman.' Pullet. 1st. 'Jd, Adam Hart- man. Rose-Comb White Lechorus — Hen and Pullet 1st. 2d. Clark Smith. Single-Comb Buff Leghorns — Cock. 1st. and •Jd. Frob-Heim I^oultry Yards. Hen, 1st, Froh- Heini Poultry Yards. Cockerel, 1st. 2d. Froh- Heim I'oultrv Yards: 3d. W .>' ^Vatson. I'ul- let. 1st. W X Watson: 2d. Froh-Hcim I'oul try Yards. Ancoiias — Cock and hen. 1st. E B Mann. ( ockerel. 1st. 2d. D T Collver: 3d. E B Mann. I'ullet. 1st. 2d, D T C(.llyer; 3:!, A W Kinney. Sinu'le-Comb Black Minorcas — C(»ck, 1st, G C Miller. Hen. 1st. J F Lance: 2d. 3d, (J C Miller. Co( kerel. 1st. 2d. G C Miller; 3d, Charles Watidlinp. Pullet. 1st. Charles Wand- linjr; 2d. 3d, A Carnielia. p]xhibition Yards. Partridue Cochins — 1st. J B Cornish. Barred Plymouth Rocks — Isf. 2d, F H Cast- ner: 3d. (leorjre Huff. Buff Plymouth Rocks — 1st. Clark Smith; 2d, Harrv L Roseberry. 97 White Plvmouth Rocks — 1st. 2d. A L Rus- sell; 3d. Meadow Brook Poultry Yards, Silver-Lacer Wvandottes — 1st. C H Walling. While Wyandottes — 1st. F H Castner: 2d. Charb's .\i\on: 3d. Hamm Brothers. Columbian Wyandottes — 3d. Harry Hamlen. Sin-le-Comb Rh(jde Island Red.s — 1st. Clin- ton Terwilletrer ; 2d Froh Heim Poultry Yards. Sin^lc-Comb liuff Orpinjftons — 1st, C E ^'ass. Sintrle-Comb Black Orpin>rtons — 1st, V B Crawfor.'\ Sintrle-C<»mb While Or|»in{jtons — 1st. C E Vass: 2d. Lewis C Beatty Company .5d. H W .\ckersoii. RosH-Comb White t )rpin>:ion.s — 1st. Lewis C Beatty Comi)any. Siiit:b-Cetter in NeVV Englahd- Place orders early for Mock ■ r Eeps at these prices. Write for Descriptive Circular. MdniniGtn BldGk, 53. waterford street! lowell, mass. When E66s Are High Are You r Hens Laying ? ADOZEN I Go after this egg business in dead earnest Honestly, there is more — very much more- money in eggs than there is in raising corn, wheat or oats if you make sure of one thing See that every hen has food that will make her lay all the time Write to Humphrey and he will tell you how Making the Golden Egg becomes a certainty all through the winter. Ask for proof that this can positively be done with a Humphrey always-open-nopper Bone Cutter. Now is the time you want to start to get your hens through the molting period. Brings out the new feathers, keeps the egg clusters active. Send for Humphrey's famous book, "Making the Golden Egg"— the only book that tells you how to handle your poultry monthi '•,, by month — how to raise chicks/ ^^:^. from the time they "peep"— how to fix home remedies' — how to cut your feed bill almost in half — how to ^\ make the most money "i^ from vour poultry. This book is free. So write for it today. .^^!^K\ It will be worthy 2^^^' dollars to you. Ad-' dress The Bone Cotter That MaVes The Golden Egg .» ffi^i^i East HUMPHREY Street Factory. JoUei. III. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL DeL^NOEY EDITOR AND MANAGER ALLENTOWN. PA. and SELLERSVILLE, PA. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL ♦.•-♦ I i I CHESTNUT HII^I^ Barred Rocks Baby Chicks, Eggs for Hatching and Stock. Our victories at All.nlown, Pa., Brockton, Mass., Philadelphia, Pa., and Madison Square is the evidence^f giperior^quaHty ^^^^^^^_ ^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^ ,.^^ bred stock and every bird in rddloidKa^^iran^dre^re^a^^^^^^^^^^^^ CHESTNUT HILL POULTRY FARM Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia, Pa. •.•i» C) H. N. Kenner, Manager, M^ n. L>l. rVCIIllCl, i.-Aaiia»*-x • ^«^ Orchard Poultry Farm ■Q 100 Buff, Black and White Orpingtons, 200 Barred. White ^"d ^r^vandot^es ^400 ? Silver Laced Silver Penciled, Buff, Partndge, Columbian and White Wyandottes, 4UU a. C White S C Brown, S. C. Buff and R. C. Brown Leghorns 50 Light and Dark Brah- mas^Jo Buff and Partridge Cochins, 30 Silver Polish, 40 Silver Spangled Hamburgs. More 1st prizes at New York State Fair, Allentown and Hagerstown than any other competitor. A grand lot of breeders and exhibition birds fit for any show. Eggs for Hatching from pens containing our noted prize winners and 1912 matings will produce the highest quality of birds. All varieties Bantams and Pigeons of the best of quality. Poultry business is our exclusive business and we guarantee satisfaction. S. G. Hoke & Son, Desk P.P. Spring Grove, Penna 0 — S. C. WHITE & S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS ^^ Z^^k "' ^i /% «n*»rinl matinizs everv oen headed by a prize winner or a descendant of a prize winner. High class quahty bird§ 12 Tma ed 'hat^'her^llTod^ EGGS $2 per 15; $3.75 per 30; $8 per 100 From ut.hty mating. 1^ So oer 15- $2 75 per 30; $7 per hundred. BABY CHICKS $5 per 25; $8 per 50; $15 per 100. „r il ,.^ Vi ! • Why bother with a hen or small machine. We make the poultry busmess a business. We Do Custom Hatching. Jnd can do your hatching at the rate of 2 cents an egg in lots of 400 or more and 4 cts i „ Howard Mellor, Spring House, Pa. g some of the best Minorcas ever bred. Send for mating list. I POULTRY FANCTEK 171 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS AI! classified ads are in front of book, thus giving the small advertiser a chance. Numbers and initials count a» words. All classified advertising is payable in advance. Positively no t^ceptions to this rule. The rates are so low that we cannot afford to take the time and trouble and incur the expense necessary in keepmg accounts with these ads. Send M. O.. currency, draft or registered letter. Stamps accepted for amounts less than one dollar. All ads to be under proper classifications must reach us by the 20th of the month. Advertisers receive the paper free each month that ad appears. 4 cents per word per insertion for ads running less than 6 months. 3c per word per insertion for ads running 6 months or longer. O ANDALUSIANS. R C BLUE ANDALUSIANS. BLUE RIB- bon winners at North Penn. Show. Eg?8, $3 per 15; $5 per 30. Oakhill Poultry xards, Richlandtown, I?a. * TRUE BLUE ANDALUSIANS, EXCLUSIVE- ly Won 33 ribbons out of 34 entries, incud- ing 18 1st at Philadelphia, Allentown, Bethle- hem, Quakertown, Perkasie Shows, 1911, 1912. Choice stock and eggs for sale. Satis- faction guaranteed. Visitors welcome. Circu- ar free. C. C. Stauffer, Telford, Pa. 7 BLUE ANDALUSIANS. BLUE RIBBON Winners at Pittsburg and Beaver in every breeding pen. If you want large, vigorous birds and vour money's worth. Eggs, $2, $3, and $5 per setting. 80% fertility guaranteed. Write E. M. & C. A. Panner, Rochester Pa. 5 ANCONAS for sale known. J. ANCONAS. m —CHOICE STOCK Greatest layers and E. Kafer Rolfe, la. AND EGGS money-makers 81 SHEPPARD'S FAMOUS ANCONAS—THE world's best. First at world's greatest shows, including London, England; Madison Square and Cleveland. Greatest egg record. 256 average. Catalogue free. Cecil Sheppard, Berea, Ohio. 3 ANCONAS— BLUE RIBBON WINNERS-- Quality unexcelled. Exceptionally large and evenly marked. Great layers. Eggrs at $1 50 per setting. A choice pen at $20. Winners of the Blue at Philadelphia, 1911. Green- hurst Poultry Yards. Sellersville, Pa. 6 STETSON'S STERLING ANCONAS; WIN- ter lavers, white eggs. Winning 1st Madison Square Garden guarantees our stock. Eggs $2 to $15 per setting. Stetson Farms, Room 602, 43 Cedar St., New York City MOTTLED ANCONAS. EVERLASTING Layers. Special Matings, $2 per setting; 8 settings, $5. Utility, carefully selected, free range, 13 eggs, $1.50; eggs $3.50; 100 eggs, $6. Little chicks. 20 cents. Sub. to Ancona World with $5 order. Kephart Poul- try Farm, Osceola Mills, Pa. 6 MY MOTTLED BEAUTIES WON 2 FIRSTS, 2 Seconds and 1 Third Wilkes Barre, Pa., 20 birds in competition. Eggs reasonable. H. Foxall, Lockhart St., Wilkes Barre, Pa. 6 BANTAMS. BANTAMS AND EGGS, 34 VARIETIES, Sebrights. .lapanese, Polish, Cochins, Games. Hose Combs. Send 2c. stamp for circular. Classy stock ^or sale. A. A. Fenn, Box 57 Deiavan, Wis. 4 ROSE COMB BLACK BANTAMS THAT will win any where from two to three dollars; winnirii: four 1st at Pliiladflpliia and four at HanoM r. Chas. E. Trone, Baltimore St. Han- over, Pa. 4 MOHAWK BANTAM YARDS-HIGH CLASS oxibition niiick, Red and Red Pyle GiinifS. Rose C'jirib Blacks, Partridge nnd Buff Coch- ins. Winners bred from winners. Shipped on apiiroval. Box P, Schenectady, N. Y. 6 WHITE COCHIN BANTAMS— BEST FLOCK in U S., winninj? nt all b-ading shows. More blue ribbons' and specials than all coinpe(itt)rs combined Look up my winninj^s at leading showH. Eggs nnd stock. Edwin Reyuolds, 1181 Grand St., Brooklyn N Y. 81 BLUE BLOODED SEBRIGHTS, ROSE Combs, .Tapmese nnd Partridge Cochin Ban- tums, Thompson Barrd Rocks, also R. I. Reds. Fantails. Exhibition Homers. Stock and Eggs for sale. I. S. Miller, Allentown Pa. 14 SILVER SEABRIGIITS AND GAME BAN- tams. Eggs $2 per 15. Jno Hacker, Box F, Marissa, 111. 7 RARE BARGAINS IN HIGH-CLASS GAME Bantams. Winners at the recent Schenectady, N. Y., Show. Two grand trice. Red Pyles, one pair Black Reds, and trio Old English S'^angles. Write for prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. David Dunn, Jermyn, Pa. 3 BRAUMAS. LIGHT BRAHMAS, BLUE RIBBON WIN- ners; superb quality. Grand matings. Eggs, $1.50 per setting. Cockerels. $5; pairs, $8; trios, $10; breeding pens, $15. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. 7 LIGHT BRAHMAS. EXCLUSIVELY, won the blue at Sioux Fall s and Sioux City Poultry Shows. Some choice hens and cockerels for sale. Chas. Parden, George, Iowa. 311 MAMMOTH LIGHT BRAHMAS BRED Ex- clusively. Few fine birds for sale. Will im- prove your flocks. Eggs, pen No 1, $3 for 15; pen 2, $1.50 for 15. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Orders booked now; shipped when wanted. . D. Mallery, Lebanon, Neb. 31 LIGHT BRAHMAS. LARGE BIRDS. WHITE and Barred Rocks. All pure stock. J. A. Rob- erts, Malvern, Pa. 7 BANKS' LIGHT BRAHMAS — THEY LAY, win and weigh. Extra fine breeding cock- erels, $4. $5 and $6 each. Trios, $8, $10 and $12. Shipped on approval. Emory E. Banks, East Pembroke, N. Y. 12 MAY WE SEND MATING LIST! THE Underbill Farms, Fort Ann, N. Y. 8 BELGIAN HARES. OUR PEDIGREED RUFUS RED BELGIAN Hares are found hopping in nearly every state. The Jumbo Flemish Giants are known every where. Large steel grays and jet blacks. Prices right. McCulleys Rabbitrj', North Lewin- burg, Ohio. ^'• CAM PINES. CAMPINES (IMPROVED CHAMPION strain) — Everlasting layers of large white eggs and the most noted utility and exhibition strain in the world. Beautiful illustrated art catalogue on championology containing Standard Free. J. Fred N. Kennedy, Box S, Birch CliflF, Ontario, Can. 41 LARGE IMPORTED SIL CAMPINES. MAT- ing list. J. Ryder, Mont Alto, Pa. 6 CORNISR. CORNISH INDIAN GAMES— THE QUAL- ity kind. Grand cockerels at surprisingly low prices. E:;gs from matings thnt will produce winners. John Annesser, Columbus Grove, O. ^ CORNISH, "PURSELL'S." HAVE TYPE. Vitror nnd color. Winners at Philadelphia nnd Baltimore. Have furnished the winners for others. Stock and eg;;s. Folder. J. P. Pursell. Sellersville. Pa. 4 DARK CORNISH INDIAN EGGS FOR SALE from stock that has produced many a prize- winner. Satisfaction guarante»rd3- Eggs plenty. Catalogue free. Cap. C. E. Arnold, Babylon, N. Y. 4 HOUDANS— PURSELL'S HAVE TYPE COL- or and size, eight lb cockerel heads pen. I have furnished the winners for others; only the best layers . Broad, long backed birds used. Stock and eggs. J. P. Pursells, SellersviUe, P». * GOEBEL'S "ENTERPRISE" HOUDANS again won at Palace *how. N. Y. Ist and 3d pen; 2d cock; 3d cocKerel; 4th and 5th pullet, on 7 entries. Special ribbon on best shape cock and Spratts Silver Cup beaten. McAvoy's "Faultless" the World's Champ. I raise my winners and don't have to buy them. Eggs flO sitting. Geo. Goebel, Dayville, L. I. 4 QUIMBY & BROWN. 109 W. HIGH ST. IPS- wich, Mass. Houdan breeders exclusively. Bred for utility as well as for e.xhibition. Eggs, $3 per 15; 10 chicks guaranteed. Illustrated catalog on request. 4 ARNOLD FAMOUS HOUDAN COCKERELS. Five for sale. Reasonable. Capt. C. E. Arnold. Babylon, N. Y. 3 FRENCH HOUDANS. CLUB CUP AT AL- Icntown. Pa., two years; Cup for best birds in Frrnrh class: Cups for best display at Cam dm and Bridgcton. N. J. Eggs, $3 and $5. Elmer D. Ogden. Bridgeton, N. J. 8 HOUDANS. S. C. WHITE. R. C. BROWN Iveghorns, Buff. Black and White Cochin and Golden Seabright Bantams Stock and eggs. Satisfaction guaranteed. Minsi Trail Ban- lam Poultry Yards. Bethlehem, Pa. 8 LANGSUANS. WORLD'S BEST BLACK LANOSHANS, won 7 ribbons with 5 birds at Flat Rock, Dec. 1911. Choice cockerels and pullets at fl.50 each. Breeders and v^tility stock. High class birds matter of correspondence. Eggs for sale. E. H. Mullins, Palestine, 111. 31 WHITE LANGSHANS— WINNERS AT THE leading shows. 'Ihe breed that is destined ♦o become the most popular. Start with the best. Orders now being booked for eggs at $3 and $5 per setting. Stocks a matter of correspondence. Mrs. F. W DeLancey, Sel- lorsville, Pa. ^ POULTRY FANCIER BROWN LEOnORNS. A FEW CHOICE S. C. BROWN LEGHORN Cockerels, score 93 to 96 1-2 at $3 to $5 each. PIggs in season, $:) to $5 per 15. Pray's Poultry Farm. Geo. L. Pray, Prop., Elsie, Mich. ' 5 ROSE COMB BROWN AND SINGLE COMB White Leghorns. Heavie.st and finest strains in existence. Four entries, as you will see in this journal won 3 first, 1 second and 3 sp-cials nt North Penn Show, 1912. Limited quantity egi,'s for h tching. Cut this out and reserve. Allen Christman, Trumbauers- ville, Pa. 3 SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS, $50 pen. Will produce the cream of results. Sat- isfaction guaranteed. Order direct. Eggs. $2 per 15. $5 per 50; $8 per 100. Harvey Brothers. Johnstown. Pa. 5 STACKHOUSE STRAIN. ROSE COMB Brown Leghorns. Winners at Williamsport and Altoona: 8 firsts, 4 seconds, 3 thirds, 2 fourths. 1 fifth. Eggs per setting. $1.50. M. L. Stackhouse, 904 3rd St., Juniata Park, Pi. 5 MAY WK SEND MATING LIST? THE Underbill Farms, Fort Ann, N. Y. 3 S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS— LAYING HENS, cockerels, baby chicks and eggs. Johnson Poultry Farm, Coulwood, Va. 4 ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS. EGGS from Pittsburg and Butler winners. Few good cockerels for sale. Correspondence solic- ited. Coal Run Poultry Farm. Frank Ilinch- berger, Prop., 326 Second St., Butler, Pa. 5 SINGLE AND ROSE COMB BROWN LEG- horns. Single and Rose Comb White. $1.25 per .setting; two for $2. Address, S. M. Imler. Sanatoga. Pa. 5 S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS— BLUE RIB- bon winners at America's great shows. Win- ner of Wittman cup for best Brown Leghorn at AUentown two times; blue ribbons at Hagerstown. Stock for sale; eggs in season C. O. Miers, Bangor, Pa. 3 FOR SALE — R. C. BROWN LEGHORNS — Two fmcy show cockerels and a few dark yearling hens, cheap for quality. Get our prices. Eggs for hatching after March 1st, Book your orders early. First come, first served. H. N. Maxham, Libertyville, 111. 31 ROSE COMB WHITE AND BROWN LEG- horn. Blue ribbon winners at North Penn. show. Grand matings, $1.25 per setting. Oakhill Poultry Yards, Richlandtown, Pa. 4 QUALITY ROSE C. BROWN LEGHORNS. First Crystal Palace, AUentown, Rochester, Scranton, Pittsburg; from ancestors unde- feated. Pedigreed cockerels from winning dams. Pens, trios, eggs. Show Birds. Sat- isfaction guaranteed. Wm. Hipkiss, Scottdale. Pa. 7 STOCK AND EGGS FOR SALE FROM LUD- wick's blue ribbon strains of S. C. Brown Leg- horns and Liffht Brahmas. Eggs from winners at Reading, Mt. Carrael. W^est Chester, and Coatesville. from $2 to $5 p-r 15. A fine lot of cockerels from $2 up. M. L. Ludwick, North Brook, Pa. 4 S. C. BROWN LEGHORN.-. GILT EDGE quality cockerels for sale — from cockerel and pullet' raatinss. sired by Cleveland winner. Eggs from exhibition and utiity matings. A few S. C. White Cockerels. Paul W. Geor gias, Horscheads, N. Y". -i WHITE LEGHORNS. EGGS FOR HATCHING FROM FARM ranged S. C. W. Leghorns. Very fine utiity •stock. $2 and $4 per setting. Eggs for hatch- ing from my dark color, range raised Anco- nas. $2 and $4 per setting. H ive entered some of my Anconas in The North American Egg Laying Contest. Ephraim Martin. Jr.. Vine- land, N. J. SINGLE COMB WHITE LE(JHORNS. ECJGS from firstcass pens. $1.50 per 15 or $6 per 100. W. G. Snyder, Rohrer.sville, Md. 4 R. C. WHITE LEGHORNS. GILT EDGE Stock. Grand Matings for 1912. Eggs, $1.25. Good CocKerehs, $2.50 and $3. W. K. Pur- sell, SellersviUe, Pa. ^> SINGLE AND ROSE COMB LEGHORNS A heavv laving strain of deep colored birds. April pullets. $1.50; Hens, $1; Cockerels, $2.50 up. Eggs. $1.50 setting; $8 per 100. .lames H. Andrews, Mt. Kisco. N. Y. 5 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. tGGS from finest utility stock. 75 cents and $1 per 15; $3 and $4 per 100. Kellerstrass White Orpington Cockerels. $2 each. J. A. Kepler, Mt. Pleasant Mills, Pa. 3 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS — Choice stock that pleases. Eggs, $1 per 15. Elvin B. Souder, Souderton, Pa. 5 MY MATING LIST TELLS WHY^I CAN and do give you more for your money than the big breeder.* P. J. Thompson, Youngstown. Ohio.. Snowdrift strain S. C. W. Leghorns. 5 MAY WE SEND MATING LLST ? THE Underbill Farms, Fort Ann, N. Y. 3 ENGLISH LEGHORNS. — WORLD'S RE cord St te Agricultural Collegs: over 100 pons; all breeds as winter layers large size. tame, very large eggs; engraved circular free. English Leghorn Cottajje-Lor- ing Farm, Dedham, Ma.ss. 4 LOOK FOR MY LAR^'E AD. THIS ISSUE. Big offer in S. C. White Leghortis. Also latest improved Oat Sp.-outer. B. Monroe Posten, Hughesville, Pa. 12 FOR SALE— STOCK AND EQUIPMENT— Four 450-egg incubators, 10 hovers, feed cut- ter, feed cooker, bone grinder, fountain, etc., only used one season. 500 S. C. W. Leghorn hens and pullets. Write for prticulars, pri- ces, etc. To be sold regardless of prices. Weaverling & Fauntleroy, Everett, Pa. 31 WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION OR RE- fund monev. We make a specialty of raising White Leghorns, Young's strain Get prices. Am now booking orders for eggs and day-old pullets Can send you very choice S. C. chicks. Smith Bros. Addingham, Pa. 31 FOR SALE — SINGLE COMB WHITE LEG- horns. Y'oung strain. Some choice cockerels, $2, $3 and .$5 each. Ezzs from blue ribbon winners, 1.50, $2 and $3 per 15. Ple"se book orders early. J. P Hardsog, 111 E. Adams St. Muncie. Ind. 31 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS — AN AMALGA- mation of Young and Rock Hill strains. Foundation of present flock. Famous 1st, AUentown pullet 1908, Ladv Mary and her 4 sisters. Bred to Rock Hill ipale. sired by Boston winners. Eggs, $1.25 per setting. Choice trios at $7 50 and pens at $10 and $12. Cockerels. $3 and $5. Greenhurst Poul. Yds. SellersviUe, Pa. . 5 S. C. W. LEGHORN HENS. PULLETS AND cockerels. Hitching eggs. $4 -^t 100; $2.50 per 50; $1 per 15. White Holland Turkeys $12 a trio; Toms, $5 Irvin Kindig, Littles- town, Pa. 6 THOROUGHBRED WHITE LEGHORNS — Large healthy birds, fresh-air housed, dry- fed prolific layers, large white eggs. Chicks. $15 per hundred. Safe arrival, satisfaction guaranteed Circular references, testimonials. Michigan's largest plant. Michigan Poul- try' Farm. Lansing, Mich. 6 ROOM MAKING SALE UTILITY STOCK bred from prize winners. Heavv layers. Males, $3 to $5: trios. $10; pens. $15; eggs $1.50 $3 and $5. Won at Roanoke, Youngstown, Elwood, New Castle. A. G. Crawford, Box "A". New Castle, Pa. 4 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS OF IIE.WY laying strain. White Hollar.l Turkeys. White China Geese. All pure and healthy. Orders for eggs and chicks now being booked. Prices right. Fertility guaranteed. Cockerels for sale. Mrs. Mollie Wacchendorf, North Prairie, Wis. ' 4 ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORN C(5(:fKER- els — »>xceptionally good quality — pure white and bred from Blue Ribbon winners at $3 and $5. Greenhurst. SellersviUe, Pa. 6 ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS— 'PURE white, low tails and good heads. 1912 mat- ings will produce prize winners. Eggs, $L 25 per setting. Greenhurst Poultry YiU, Sel- lersviUe, Pa. 5 ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. S'.OCK and eggs from blue ribbon winners at Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Illinois and Mo. state shows. Circular. Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Beach. 645 6th. Lincoln, III. 4 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. BLUE ribbon and special winners; young strain; exclusively pure white. Eggs for hatching, $3 and $5 sitting. C. R. Huber, P. O. Box 3, Rural Valle" Pa. 4 See Kittanning Show Awards. SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. EGGS and chicks, $5 and $12 hundred; $40 and $105 thousand. Chas. D. Bartholomew, Centre Hi\ll, Pa. 7 '1 % S C. WINTE LESHORNS (YOUNG'S Strain). Winners at North Penn. Poultry Show. 1st cockerel. Ibt, hen. 2d cock, and cup special. Eggs and stock for sale. Warren Barnes, SellersviUe, Pa. 4 S C. WHITE LEGHORNS EXCLUSI\'ELY. Gilt-edge quality stock, with good 'Kape and color Hens and pullets for sale. Eggs in season H. J. Hahn, Box, 337, Littlebiown, Pa. ■ . * g C WHITE LEGHORNS AND BUFF Rocks. Would you raise 1912 winners? Then write for our new catalogue of our Philadelphia, Jkranton, Williamsport and Bloomsburg winners. B.iby chicks. Also cocks and cockerels for sale. Crystal Poultry Farm. B. H. Johnson, Bloomsburg, Pa. 4 BLAKE S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS WON AT Sprinirfield. 1909, l.'^t. cock. 1st hen. 1st and 3d, cockerel: at Madison Square. Ist pullet; at -the Grand Central Palace. N. Y., 1910, 4th cock. 5th hen. 2d cockerel. 4th pullet; Madison Square. 4th hen, 6i.. pullet; 1911 at Madison Square.. 3d cockerel. 3d, and 8th hens. 15 eggs, $3; 30 for $5. W. J. Blake, Burn- side, Conn. 13 SECOND COCK AT CHICAGO 1910. FIRST Rose Comb White Leghorn Cock at 111. state 1912, also first in 1910-11 This bird has won six blue ribbons and one second. Bred, owned and exhibited by Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Beach, Lincoln, III. 4 BUFF LEGHORNS. ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS. TWO firsts two seconds, Pittsburg show. Eggs from solid Buff pens. $3 per 15. A rew choice cockerel.^ for sale. Chas. A. Schroth, Saxonburg, Pa. ^ FISK-S ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS hnve won more firs -rizes than all their competitors together. Eight Grand Pens. Cir- cular and Matine liist. Howard J. Fisk. Box 8, Falconer, N. Y. ^ McGRAW'S ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS. The greatest blo«id lines in America. Teckton- ins. Counter, Kakuskn. Willis. Pearce strains in my pens. Also Martz and Cook Buff Or- pington. Eggs, $2 per 15, either pen, guar- ant««d. McGrnv, 42.T Fourth Ave., Altoona. Pa. ^ 8. C. BUFF LEGHORNS. BLOUGH'S OLD reliable strain. Winners of the Blue at Amer- ica's Best Shows. Stock, eggs and day oH chicks for ssle. Catalogue free. Buff Leg- horn Poultry Yards. Oscar Blougli. Prop.. Annville. Pa. ^ B. C. BUFF LEGHORNS. WYCKOFF AND Monmouth strains. Exhibition and Utility cockerels and pullets for sale. Ecgs reason- able. Eli S. Grnble. Washington, Pa. 5 BUFF LEGHORNS, 250 EGG RECORD strain. Larze size, rich golden color. X-ray tested efgs. $1.50 per 13. J. L. Helpman, Prvedom Sta. 0. 4 ROPE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS WINNERS at Chicaeo, Kansas City. Madison Square Garden. Milwaukee, Blue' Island and Racine. Stork and eggs for sale. A. Kakuska, 2351 8. Lawndalc Ave., Chicago, 111. 4 8. C. BUFF LEGHORNS. WINNERS AT lCa•. H-ortright, N. Y. 41 8 P'-r ., ^:,^^ACK MINORCAS. EGGS $1.50 chLk.il Minorca, Barred, and Buff Rock and Jn«-Vr • ^® ^«"t«; April 25 cents; May »«^n« 16 cents. Barnyard, March 15 cents; YarAT V ' » ^•'"♦•'- ^♦'w Kagle Poultry larda. New Eagle, Pa. 5 POULTRY FANCIER S. C. BLACK MLXOHCAS— PEN HEADED by cock, 91bs 11 oz; hens 6V4 to 7 lbs; eggs weigh 33 Vz oz. per dozen. Hens lay 5 eggs per week November until April. Qual- ity superb. Eggs $2 and $3 per 13. S. J Johnson, Bloomsburg Pa. 3 BALDWIN'S SINGLE C. B. MINORCAS. Line-bred for 15 years. Winners wherever shown. Come and look before buying. Eggs. $3 and $5 per 13. Baldwin's, 3609 Vankirk St. Wissinoming, Philu., Pa. 7 S. C BLACK MINORCAS (ORIGINAL Northrup strain). They have size, shape and color; "great liyers." Eggs $1.50 per set- ting: two settings $2.50. Choice cockerels at $2 and $3; trios $10. Greenhurst Poul- try Yds, SellersviUe, Pa. 5 S. C. BLACK MINORCAS EXCLUSf"VELY — Some fine large, healthy, vigorous birds for sale. Can please you in quabty and price. Write us your wants. Eggs in season from prize winners. Mrs. W. C. Von Bergen, R 1, Upper Alton. 111. 31 MADISON SQUARE WHINNERS, SINGLE Comb Black Minorcas, 2 cockerel, 4 pullet, 1910; 5 cock, 1911. Eggs from these grand birds $5 for 13. Glenwood Poultry Yards, 50 Glen Road, Rutherford, N. J. 4 SINGLE COMB BLACK MINORCAS — PENS headed by first cock -and first cockerel, Al toona. Pji., mated to prize hens, pullets. Also White Wvandottes equal quality. Eggs. $3 per 15. E. L. Feigh. Cr.alport, Pa. 5 ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS FOR sale. Eee^ from prize-winning Samuel's strain. Have five good pens mated to produce winners. T. William West, Plymouth, Penn. ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS— BRED to win and bred to l;iy. Eggs from a choice pen at $.T per fifteen. A few choice bred cockerels at $'5 to $5 each. Earl Leyder, Bea- ver Falls, Pa. ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS. Winners State Chumpionship and ev^ry first at Pitts- burg. First cock at Pittsburg, weight 9 pnun '.s for sale. Send for circular. Dr. Ford Hayes, Buller, Pa. 5 VODER'S S. C. W^HITE MINORCAS, 15 eggs, $2.00; 30 eggs, $3.50. Voder's Partridge Rocks, pen 1. 15 eggs. $5; pen 2, 15 eggs, $2. B<»x 34, Levi D. Yoder, Dublin, Pa. S. C. BLACK MINORCAS. GILT EDGE stock, good color, plenty of size and shape. Ist Pen. Hagerstown, 1911. Also the Blue at Baltimore. Eggs $2 and $3 per 15. Geo. E Castle. Myersville. Md. 4 S C. BLACK MINORCAS NORTHUP •itrain. Winners at North Penn show. Ex- • eiitionally large hize. Eggs, $1.50 per set- ting. Fertility and satisfaction guaranteed. Z. I>. Cami)bell, Quakertown. Pa. 5 SEE HERE. IN ORDER TO ADVERTISE the "Santtoga Strain" of "Blue Ribbon' win iiers of S. C. B. Minorcas, will sell a limited number settings of eggs at $1 per setting. Orders filled in rotation. Our birds have a strong show record. Cockerels f<»r sale. J. B. Kruuse. Sanatoga, Pa. 3 MISCELLANEOUS. KHODE ISLAND WHITES. THE GREAT utilitv fowl. All Palace. New Castle and Ell- wood" Citv winners reserved as breeders. Eggs, $2 to $8. Catalogue. C. W. Knox, Pulaski, Pa. 4 BANK'S NEW ERA BROODER AND HOV er. 18 years special study in artificial brood- ing. Fire-proofed lamp box which preserves all heat. Fresh warm air equalized in hover. Let me toll you about it. Emory E. Banks, Box 6, East "Pembroke, N. Y'. 7 POULTRY KEEPING TAUGHT BY MAIL. 10 cents per lesson; send for circular. Charles Cook, 2015 Diamond Street, Philadelphia. Pa. 4 LARGE. VIGOROUS, PURE, WHITE THOR- oughbreds of rare quality. Butler, 'ioung- stown, Pittsburg, Chicago winners. Cockerels and pullets. $2 to $10. Eggs. $2, $3. $5 per 15. Unmatchable quality at these prices. Mem- ber White Rock Club. L. D. Van Rensselaer. Kent, Ohio. 4 AGENTS WANTED— NICE BUSINESS. NO capital needed. $25 to $300 weekly profit. Write quick. Either sex. Address, A. I. Dexter, Springfield, Mo. 5 A FEW COCKERELS AND PULLETS, cream of the World's Best for sale. Won more points at the Palace. 1911, than all other exhibitors combined. Eggs in season. Corres- pondence solicited. F. J. Reveley, Box 541, East Haven, Conn. 7 173 BLACK ORPINGTONS. CRITERION BLACK ORPINGTONS, FA- mous for consistent winning, persistent laying, standard size, type, color. London and Ameri- can winners in breeding pens. They repro duce. Mating list. Lykens Valley Farms, Box F. Sacramento, Penn. 4 BLACK BEAUTY ORPINGTON YARDS, Southport, Conn., Breeders of "The Black Orpington Beautiful." Eg;s after Jan. 15th from grand stock th^t produced our recent Madison Square Garden and other winners. Miles oilman, Southport, Conn. 4 JOHNSON'S" SINGLE COMB BLACK OR- pingtons won at Jamestown, Warren. Erie on type and color. Eggs from these winners, $5 and $3 per sitting. E. R. Johnson, Corry, Pa. 4 BLACK AND WHITE ORPINGTONS, PRIZE winners. Eggs $2 per setting. First class pullets and hens $5 a piece. Trios, $10. Baby chicks, 25c. each. Mrs. D. Hines, E-. Lansdowne, Pa. 4 SINGLE COMB BLACK ORPINGTON EGGS. Ten cents a piece. Chicks Twenty cents. Rose Comb Red eggs, $1 per 15. Chicks, 14 cents. Orders promptly filled or money re- turned. H. M Loose, Mohrsville, Pa. 4 S. C. BLACK ORPINTONS. COLEMAN strain. Birds bred from prize winners. These birds are of the true Orpington type. A few choice cockerels and pullets for sale. Prices r^'ssonable. Also choice Buff Rocks for sale. Mrs Ulyssis Scbenck, Mt. Gliead, O. 31 ROSE C. W. AND S. C. BUFF ORPING- tons; trios, pens; cockerels and pullets for sale; trios $5, to $15; pens, $10 to $25; eggs from prize winners, $2 and $5 per 15; utility, $5 per 100. Watson Romberger, Millersburg, Pa. ^» 31 BLACK AND WHITE ORPINGTONS, $5 TO $10 per pair. Cockerels, half price. Eggs, $2 to $5 per 15. Chicks, $3 to $6 per 12. Rev. Jacob Cuppett, Deer Park, Md. 5 BLACK ORPINGTONS. BEST STRAIN. Prize winning stock. Eggs from my winners at Baltimore Show, $5 per setting (15 eggs.) $3 utility stock. J. E. Waesche, Garrison, Md. 5 S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS— BRED FROM a 1st, Hagerstown pen. Vigorous, even col- ored birds. Eggs, $2 per setting; 3 settings, $5. Choice cockerels at $3. A few choice trios at $10 Greenhurst Poultry Y'ds. Sel- lersviUe, Pa. 5 S. C. W^HITE AND BLACK ORPINGTONS — Quality kind that have won in strong com- petition. 1912 matings will produce blue ribbon winners for the coming shows. Stock for sale. Write vour wants. Stock and eggs for sale. Samuel Gibson, Catasauqua, Pa. 3 BUFF ORPINGTONS. ROSE COMB BUFF ORPINGTONS. WIN- ners at all leading shows: booklet describ- ing the wonderful Goden Strain free; eggs, $3 and $5 per sitting. Bargains in male birds. D. Lance, Troy, O. 6 FOR SALE— STOCK AND EGGS FROM high-class. S. C. Orpingtons; winnings at Al- lentown's great winter show; 1-2-3 hen; 2 cock; 1-3 pullet; special for best hen ani special for best pullet in the Buff Orping- ton class. ^. J. Greene, Catasauqua, Pa. 3 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS BLUE RIBBON quality; winners at Nashville and Memphis. Baby chicks our long suit; eggs. $1 to $5. Baby chicks, double price of eggs. S. Bur- ton Lnsater, Paris, Tenn. 6 S. C BUFF, BLACK AND WHITE ORPING- tons. 4 blue ribbons on four entries at Pitts- burg Fanciers' Shows. $10 ecgB at $3. Satis- fiction guaranteed. Edgeview Poultry Yards, Wheeling, W. Va. 5 S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS. FOUNDATION stock. Ist Hagerstown. 1908 pen. Ameri- ca's best bl(»od lines. Some of the best BuflT Orpingtons bred will be from the 1912 matings. Eggs only $2 per setting; 8 settings $5. Good stock for sale at reasonable prices. Greenhurst Poultry Yards. SellersviUe, Pa. 7 SINGLE COMB BUFF AND WHITE OR- pingtons. Birds that lay. yet birds of quality, type, size and action. Egg«. Buff or White, at $3 per 15. $5 per 30. White cockerels at $3 and $5. M. J. Swank, St. Johns, Penn. 5 M.\Y WE SEND M.ATING LIST? THE Underbill Farms, Fort Ann, N. Y. 8 PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 174 S. C. BUFF, BLACK. AND WHITE ORPING tons. Great winter layers. Prize-winners. Eggs for sale. Prices reasonable. Customary guarantee. Booking orders. Send yours. Cres- cent Poultry Place, Station R., Cincinnati, Ohio. 3 BUFF ORPNGTONS EXCLUSIVELY. Cock heading my yard has always won wherever shown. Fine pullets, $1.50 up: cockerels, $2. Will improve your flock. Let us fill your order. Egg orders booked. Wra. H. Swisher, Prop., Star Poultry Yards, Wellington. 111. 31 S C. BUFF ORPINGTONS; VERY BEST Btrains; single birds. $1.50 up; some dandy trios for $5. Splendid in shape and color, most of them having red eyes, and good combs. Try our Buffs. E. E. Merchant, Paw Paw, Mich. Mention this paper. 31 S. C. BUFF ORPINGTON EGGS FOR SALE. Birds of quality and great laying strain. 15 eggs, $1.25, 30 for $2, 50 for $3, 100 for ^5. Burr Lighthill, Oakwood, Ohio. 4 PRIZE STOCK— SINGLE COMB BUFF OR- pingtons, good surface and under color. Eggs for hatching. Have also Dun, Maltese and Homers. If interested, write for particulars. J. H. Hahn, Littlestown, Pa. 4 HIGH CLASS S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS, Standard weight. Shown but once. Won 1st, pen. Cheviot and Cook stock. Eggs at "Live and Let Live Prices." $1.50 sitting 15. Fertiliiy guaranteed. W. B, Means, M. D. Lebanon Pa. * SINGLE COMB BUFF ORPINGTON CHICKS $15 per 100 (Cook's Strain). Single Comb Rhode Island Reds. $14 per 100. All orders promptly filled or money returned. J. 0. Balt- haser, Mohrsville, Pa. 4 BUFF ORPINurON COCKERELS AND PUL- lets. Half brothers and sisters to the Ist, cockerel and 1st, pullet, Little Rock Show, this year. 175 Buffs in class at this show. 15 states represented. Will make prices right considering quality. Eggs $5 for 15. Write me your wants. Hillory Jennings, 2018 Arch Street, Little Rock, Ark. 7 COOK, BYERS AND BRADY STRAINS, bought direct, single comb Buff Orpingtons, winners this season at Illinois State, Alton, Du Inion, Galatia, ThompsonviMe, Mt Vernon, Pinckneyville, Belleville, Sparta, Benton, Murphysboro, Harrisburg, Marissa and Cen- tralis, 111. Shows. Circular free. Eggs. $2 per 15. Jno. Hacker, Box P, Marissa, 111. 7 8 C BUFF ORPINGTONS. EGGS AND gtock for sale from large utility flock. No dis- qualified birds in flock. G. P. Bursley, Rochester, Ohio. ' 8 C BUFF ORPII^GTON EGGS PROM gjns scoring 92 H to 94, $5. Pine pens $3. est heavy laying prize-winning strains. Write. J. V. Meeder, No. Girard, Pa. 4 B. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS. MY BIRD's won every first and second at Madison Square Garden, 1910-11. Stock and eggs at reason- able prices. B. C. Roecker, Phillipsburg, N. J. '^ BUFF ORPINGTONS, OWEN STRAIN, best winter layers.- Eggs for hatching, $1-30 and $2 per 15. Book ordeis early. J. P. Mackerth, Mendenhall, Pa. 4 BUFF ORPINGTONS. 0. K. IN TYPE. A big winter laying strain. Bred for 9 year^ from trap nests during pullet year. Eggs, f 1 50 per setting. W H. Ivans, Langhorne, Pa. -* WHITE ORPISGTONS. CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTON EGGS for sale — $2 for 15, $5 for 50, $9 for 100. Kellerstrass strain. $25 cock from Keller- Btrass, mated to .splendid winter laying hens. E?gs hatched fine last year; more orders than I could fill: larger tlock this year Or- ders booked early can all be filled promptly. H. W. Wakeman. Ft. Dodge, la. 41 ORPINGTONS S. C. CRYSTAL WHITES Kellerstrass strain, the big winter layers. Breed only the one kind. Single birds, trios or pens for sale; also eg^s in season, cock- erels $2 up. Send for illu.s'trated catalog and mating list. Crystal Poultry Yards, Fred- ericktown, Mo. 31 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTON SUNSWICK strain. Two grand pons mated up. Eg:;s $:i to $5 per 15. Satisfaction guaranteed. Member of American White Orpington Club. S. R. Runyan, 43 Ivy Place, Rutherford. N. J. * POULTRY FANCIER. KELLERSTRASS CRYSTAL WHITE OR- pingtons exclusively. Free range healthy, vigorous birds Stock for sale. Write for prices. Eggs for hatching in season. From carefully selected pens. $3 for 15; $5 for 30; $12 per 100. V. N. Cass, Nineveh, N. Y. 31 WHITE ORPINGTONS KELLERSTRASS, Cook and Philo strains. Choice hens, pul- lets, cocks and cockerels; $3, $4 and $5 each. They are standard bred hatching eggs from valuable matings; $2. $3 and $5 per 15 eggs. John H. Rustin. White Orping- ton Farm, Monsey, N. Y. 31 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTON, SHAPELY well developed quality cockerels at $'' to $10 each; ten pens for the egg trade that will produce winners at $3 and $5 per sit- ting, R. A. Frain, 1370 Broad Street, Au- gusta, Ga. 3 LET US BOOK YOUR EGG ORDER FOR White Orpingtons. Reasonable hatch guar- anteed. Pens headed by 10 and 11 lb. cocks; finest of females. Tubbs' I-ily White Orping- tons are of the highest grade. Eggs, $3 per 15. Some stock for sale. Lester G. Tubbs, Stewartville, Minn. 31 KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONS. Old and young stock; baby chicks and eggs. Johnson Poultry Farm, Coulwood, Va. 4 GENUINE KELLTORSTRASS, PEGGY, CRYS- tal King Strain. Stock and eggs. Don't buy unti! ynv get my prices. Am offering exceptional I argr iis. Write for mating list. J. R. Inskeep, lloll. , Mich. 5 WHITE o::r:NCTONS, kellerstrass strain anrPORTED WHITE Orpingtons. Breeding pens are mated to win- ners at New York JState Fair, Nazareth and Bethlehem. Efgs $2 to $5 per 15. Brookside Poultry Yards. Nazareth, Pa. 7 WHITE ORPINGTONS, KELLERSTRASS $30 m.itings. Eggs $5 setting from good sound liealthy stock. 1 guarauiee vitality as Will as fertility. Crystal Farm, Wm. Bon- nell. Prop. Trenton, Ohio. R. L). 1. 4 A FEW GOOD KELLERSTRASS WHITE Orpngtons for sale at $1 and $1.50 each. We are booking orders for ecrgs at $2 for 15 ironx.,exhibition stock. Bradley & Darby, 347 Blandina, St., Utica, N. Y. 34 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS, KELLER strass and Cook strains. Now booking orders for baby chicks and eggs. Mating list now ready. Choice cockerels for salt. H. H. Greiser, Sellersville, Pa. 4 THE COMING BREED. ROSE COMB White Orpingtons. Eggs $2 to $5 per 15. Barred Rocks and Single Comb White Leg- horns. Eggs $1.50 per 15. Ernest L. Ship- ley, Mt. Airy. Md. 4 KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONS. Pullets and yearlings and a few males at rea- sonable prices. Eggs from Orpingtons and Columbian Wyandottes, $1.50 per 15. Utility Buff Rocks. S. J, Lewis, West Chester, Pa 4 WORLDS BEST ORPINGTONS. WHITE, Buff, Blnck, Single and Rose Comb, winning over 3,000 prizes. Specialty, eggs and chicks. Box F, J. S. Haupt, Fairview Farm, Easton, Pa. 4 PEA FOWLS TWO HUNDRED PEA FOWLS — BEAUTI- ful and profitable. W. L. Hornung, Route 9A, Greensburg, Ind. 8 PHEASANTS. CLOSING OUTr— OUR ENTIRE STOCK fancy pheasants, including some grand speci- mens in Lady Amherst and Golden, in full plumage, at prices that will move them quickly. Enterprise Pheasantry, Voe, Ta. 6 PIGEONS CARMEAUX PIGEONS. BRED FROM HIGH class imported stock. I can please you in show birds or squabbers. 50 p lirs at $2.50. Young- sters at 85c. each. Show birds a matter of correspondence. Chas. L. Hartzell, Cress- man, Pa. * WANTED— 5,000 COMMON OR HOMER pigeons. Pay at least 25c pair. 5,000 small chicks, poultry, guineas, live rabbits, dressed squabs. Highest prices paid. S. Gilbert, 1128 Palmer Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 126. WANTED— 5,000 COMMON OR HOMER pigeons. Pav at least 25c pair. Also 5,000 plumb live chicks, 1 lb. each and over. High- est prices paid. P. Gilbert, 1128 Palmer Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 3 Sellersville Penn. WHITE RUNTS ARE OUR SPECIALTY. They are one of the largest of all varieties of pigeons, measuring from 36 to 44 inches wing spread. Are pure white in color and great breeders of large whitc-meated squabs. No other variety compares with them. Our lofts contain some of the finest specimens in Amer- ica. Green & Kaple, Box 55, Waterville, N. Y. 6 POMES. FOR SHETLAND PONIES, POULTRY, PIG- eons. Pheasants, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, cats, dogs; 2 cent stamp fof circular. Col. Joseph Leffel, Springfield. Ohio. 4 POLISH. WHITE CRESTED BLACK POLISH Eggs after March 1st, by the single setting or hundred. , Orders booked now. Also a few good birds. Warren W. Dickens, Middlevillc, N. Y. Box 93 4 WHITE CRESTED BLACK POLISH— CLEAN sweep at Washinjrton Show and Champion- shin ni?diil for best pullet in show. Grand cockerels for sale. Eggs $3 sitting. Wm. H. Cyphers, Washington, N. J. *' 175 QUALITY WHITE CRESTED BLACK PO- lish. Large Full Crests. Strong in shape and color. Winners Boston, Chicago, Cleve- land. 23 years a speciality. Eggs $3.00. J. Uher, E. 'Cleveland, Ohio. 4 IMPORTED SILVER BEARDED POLISH Fowls, finest in United States. A limited num- ber of eggs for setting, at $5 per 15 eggs. George E. Peer, Chili Station, N. Y. 4 WEILS S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS. BLUE* ribbon winners at Allentown Fanciers show, Bethlehem, etc. Eggs from grand matings, $4 and $8 per setting. Fountain Hill Poultry Y''ards, Bethlehem, Pa. 7 POULTRY SUPPLIES. FOR SALE— SIX PHILO COLONY COOPS with complete fixtures; three Philo brooder coops with hover and cushions; coops regula- tion size. Three Cycle hatchers used only one season at very low prices. Terms upon re- quest. Arthur Rudebock, Claysville, Pa. 31 FOR SALE — PRICE PER 100. BEEP Scraps, $2.75: Alfalfa Clover Meal. $1.50; Kaffir Corn, $1.60; Charcoal. $1.65. We handle all kinds of feeds. Write for price list. J. C. Hermann & Co., Indianapolis, Ind. 4 BANKS' NEW ERA BROODER AND HOV- er. Has features unique. Built "just right," and the price is right, too. I have mnde ar- tificial brooding a special study for 18 years, and am now at your service. Emory E. Banks, East Pembroke, N. Y. 6 FOR SALE — TWO HOHNBACH GRAIN Sprouters almost new, each 500 hen capacity, for $8 or both machia'es for $15. These machines cost $18 apiece when new. E. Martin, Jr., Vineland, N; J. 4 COMMON SENSE TRAP NEST; MOST scientific trap nest ever built; does not im- prison hen, which makes her wild and aflfects egg record. Needs attention only once a day. Very simple — built very cheap. Complete building plans by originator for 50 cents. Clair C. Weaverling, Everett, Penna. 4 BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. BRED TO LAY. BARRED PLYMOUTH Rocks, R. C. Rhode Island Reds. White Wy- andottes. Eggs. $1 per setting, $5 per 100. Wyandotte eggs. $6. Satisfaction guaranteed. John Slade, Malvern, Pa. 4 EGGS FOR HATCHING FROM PRIZE-WIN- ning Barred Plymouth Rocks. Bred for exhi- bition and utilitv. Cockerel or pyllet mating. Eggs $2 for 15, $10 for 100. John W. Weidensal, Pottstown, Pa. 4 TWO BREEDING PENS BARRED ROCKS. One mated to produce pullets. One mated to produce cockerels. Fifteen doll.nrs each. Order quick. S. G. Case, Shreve, Ohio. 3 DAY OLD CHICKS— BARRED PLY^fOUTH Rocks. Columbian. Golden and Partridge. Wy- andotte. Bred from prize winners. 25 chicks $5. Book your orders early. Write for cir- cular. Fancier's Hatching Co. Bclington, West. Va. 8 PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. EGGS from high scoring prize winning stock, $2 per 15. Circular free. Jno. Hacker, Box F, Marissa, 111. 4 BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS FOR SALE — 20 Cockerels all from first Cork. Toledo. Ohio, 1911; 35 pullets both mntings; 20 White Wyandotte Cockerels; all coikerels have score card by Barrett member Ani-Ti- can Plymouth Rock Club. Wm. Blum, W »nt- pelier, O. 31 BARRED ROCKS — .\ BRED TO LAY strain th.nt are pinrtiral, benufiful, business birds. ■V'igorous. healthy standard bred stock. No cull matings. For the present will book or«lers for selected eggs; 15 for $1; 50 for $3. The Fowlers, Box 264, Youngs- town, O 81 THE WORLD RENOWNED* RINGLET B.irred Rocks. Won first on cock, cockerel, pullet, hen, pen, two silver ciips at Wiscon- sin State Show. 1909. Eggs, best pens. 15 for $3; 30 for $5. As they run, 13 for $1; 100 for $4. Cockerels. $2 and up. Crit- chette's Poultrj- Farm, Markes.in, Wis. 124 LAWSON'S CHAMPION BARRED ROCKS. This year's winners, including Pittsburg. Be«t Btrains out of five shows. Cup ;*'" 7® [*';"' best display Rocks. Buy eggs "L"** »f'"V! " ^^ the winnerH. H. W. Lawson P. O. Youngs- town, Pa., Shipping Sta., Lntrobr. Pu. » PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 176 PARTRIDGE ROCKS, NOFTZGER STRAIN. Pen headed by Ist cockerel, Mar\ luad Show. Pullets prize winners. While Kotks, Fishel Str.iin winners at Kittanning Show. A. J. Watson, W. Monterey, Pa. 7 BARRED ROCKS. $3 per 15. C. a. Minn. SHOW BIRDS' EGCS Eubtwood, Herron Luke, 4 RINGLET BARRED ROCKS. EGGS FOR Hiitchins; from Prizo-winiU'rs. Cockerels for pale. (>'eorse Beck, liox 283, GTeenville, Mercer Co., Pa. 5 BARRED ROCKS, every time .shown, square deal to all. and $3 for 15. M. Pa. THE KIND THAT WIX Ciood layers, fine type, EffiJs for hatch! ns:, $2 P. Cleary, Beuver Falls, 5 QUALITY BARRED ROCKS. $5 A SET- ting Elijah Youtz. Sunbury, Pa. 5 COLVMBIAX PLV-UOCTII ROCKSi. •MERSEY STRAIN" COLUMBIAN ROCKS, winners Philadelphia, Baltimore, C mden. Eics; circular free. Paul Springer, Route 4 F. Bridgeton. X. J. 5 "ROYAL" COLUMBIAN PLYMOUTH ROCKS have won highest honors wherever exhibited, including America's foremost exhibitions. They are the oldest and purest line-bred strain in existence and their blood lines form the foun- dation of more good flocks than all others. If interested, write for handsome free cata- logue. Green & Kaple (Originators) Box 55. Elbridge, N. Y. 6 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. W^HITE PYLMOUTH ROCKS. EGGS FOR Hatching from prize winners, $1 and $2 per setting. $1 eg-^s frofn 90 to 93 point birds, $2 eggs from 92 to 95 point birds. Circular free. Life member American Poultry Asso- ciation. Harry B. Kauode, Bucyrus, Ohio. Box H. 4 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS, FISHEL Strain. Eggs from 1st pen $10 per 15. 2d pen $10 per 100. Stock for sale. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs. B. L. Myers, Elsberry, Mo. 4 WHITE ROCK COCKERELS, BIG HUSKY fellows. At Goshen, N. Y., Nov. 1910, won 2d. hen. 3d cockerel and pullet. Egg record 168 per hen. Stock $2 to $5 each. Eggs in season. Z. Paddleford, Monroe, Orange, Co., N. Y. 4 "WHITE PLVMOl'TH ROCKS. MASSIVE, glistening, sn :)w-white, Fishel strain, Cockerels. Tremendous .bargains. .Exhibition birds and breeders. Guaranteed ^inls, $5 up. Honest value. .Vddress, Ernest Bradley, Weedsport, New York. 3 FISHEL WHITE ROCKS: 1ST PEN, FULL Fishel blood. All winne.s. Eggs, $2.50; 2d pen selected breeders, eggs $1.75; utility eggs, 75 cents. Place or !ers early. Rock Vale Poultry Yards, Palmyra, Pa. 63 SNOW WHITE ROCKS. Write for mating list and winnings. E^trs, per fifteen, first pen, $5: second pen. $3: Utility, $1. W. Graves Lentz, Catawissa, Pa. 5 WHITE ROCKS THAT PAY. WINNERS »t Cevel nd. Toledo. Clyde Milan. If yoa could see my birds vou would get busy. Eggs, $3 per i5. Satisfaction guaranteed. F. F. McCormick. Huron, Ohio. 5 MAY WE SEND M.VTING LLST ? THE Underbill Farms. Fort Ann, N. Y. 3 WHITE R<;CKS. FISHEL STRAIN. BABY chicks from th«' prize winners at Beaver at 20 and 25 cents »'a( h. These chicks are from my best matings. W. H. Waddington, New Brighton, Pa. 5 •MERSEY STRAIN" WHITE ROCKS, LEAD- ing winners. Phila >lphia. Baltimore, Camden, Paterson. Egg circular free. Paul Springer. Route 4, F, Bridgeton, New .Jersey. 5 DARLINGTON WHITE ROCK FARM— Qualify kind; better than ever, all male birds direct from Fishel. No incubators or brooders used — the natural way. Selected eggs from this choice stock, $G per 100. Satisi'actioi) guaranteed. James T. Junes, Dar- lington, Maryland. 3 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCK COCKERELS fur sale iFishcl strain), at reasonable price. Some choice birds; eggs in season. Frank Fellwock, Mouelt, Mo. Notice; My address from March 1 will be Yates Center Kiins. 31 POULTRY FANCIER WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS, FISIIEL exhibition and heavy laying strain Few choice cockerels. $3 to $5; eggs $2 and $3 per 15. Exhibition malings, $5 aud $10. per 15. Soulhside Poultry Yards. Mrs. Kichaid Munford, Prop., Senacu Falls N. Y. 41 WHITE AND BARRED PLYMOUTH Rocks, Ringleis, and Pekin Ducks, froiu Prize Winners. B. S< hmid, R. F. D. No. 2 Wostwood, i\ . J. 4 W^HITE PLYMOUTH ROCK COCKERELS, $5; pulleis, $3; two seconds on iwo entries at the Missouri St.ite Show held at St. Louis tells of our quality. dive us a trial and be conviiictd. Gay's Poultry Place, Camp Point, 111. 31 BUFF PLY MOUTH ROCKS. BUFF PLYMOU'l'H ROCKS, WITH TH.VT rich golden color; with pb-nfy of shape. Buy stock iind eggs here and iret ; nionu' the win- ners. Pricps Toasonublp. Pleasuiitville Poul- try Yards, C. E. Lantz, Carmidiaels, Pa. 5 BUFF ORPINGTONS AND BARRED ROCKS Stock for sale cheap. $1.50 each. Also hatch- ing eggs and day old chirks. Send for des- criptive booklet. See displav ad. Twin Oaks Farm, A. G. Stauffer, Palmyra, Pa. 5 BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS. HEAVY LAY- trs and low combs. The leading winners at Derry. Three grand pens mated, containing the prize winners at .$3 and $5 per .setting. Fertility and satisfaction guaranteed. J. J. E. Sutton, Derry N. H. 5 BUFF ROCKS OF EXHIBITION AND LAY- ing quality. Stock and eggs. Mating list free. Geo. W. Hatt, Mohonton, Pa. BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS FOR SALE — Cocks, cockerels and pullets at reasona- ble prices; good color, shape and size. Stock is from a fine laying strain and range bred. Write me your wants. Stock and eggs for sale. B. B. Jarvis, Trov ^"- 31 CHOICE BUFF ROCK COCKERELS AND Pullets at $2 and up, according to qunlity; Nugget Strain. Some from pen headed by cockerel from J. W. Foley. Write your wants. Satisfaction gaufanteed. Ordnrs booked for eggs. Mrs A. G. Mack, But- ler, 111. 31 BUFF ROCKS— OUR WINNINGS AT Coatesvile both cups, all money prizes but two, six breeders exhibiting testify to qual- ity of our Buffs. Stock for sale. M. L Ritchie, Chadds Ford, Pa. 3 FOR SALE— COLUMBIAN ROCK, COCK- erels and pullets from last year's Madison Square winners. One $35 pen. Fishel White Rocks good enough to show. Ring- let Barred Rocks, cockerels, hens, pullets and pens. Richard C. Kellam, Troy, Pa. 31 PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. DO you want the best? If so. send 25c. in stauips for finest catalog ever printed; or, 4c. in stamps for elegant matin? list of IS pens of prize- winners. F. N. Perkins, 084 Harletu Rd., Free- Port, 111. 5 CHILD'S PARTRIDGE KOCKS. IF YOU want e FOR SALE— S. C. REDS OF EXTRA HIGH quality. Bred to win and lay; cockerels and pullets at right prices. Been winning first prizes since 1905. Book your orders for eggs. Maple Valley Poultry Farm. A. C. Wiggs, Mapleton, Iowa. 31 BARGAIN PRICES ON A CHOICE LOT of S. C. Rhode Island Red cockenjls. Must sell at once. Describe your wants. Some- thing good at a low price. Egg orders booked. Mrs. H. T. Smith, Armstron r, Mo. 3 1 S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS. STOCK shipped on approval. Some tine birds for sale. Crothier and Tompkins strains. Eig^s in season, $1 per 13, $2 per 30, $0 per 100. Oiders booked now. Rev. W. Li. Moon, Fair- moi:t, Ind. 31 SINGLE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS. Lester Tompkins strain. Eggs $1 for 15. $5 per 100. 100 cockerels for sale all farm- raised. Thornwood Slock Farms, Chambers- burg, Pa 4 KEYSER'S S. C. REDS SWEEP SUNBURY show. Jan. 1912 in strong competition,, won 1st and 2d cock; 1st cockerel; 3d hen; Ibt, and 2d, pullet, 1st, pen, winning two silver cups. Send for malings. Jos. Keyser, Milton, Pa., R. D. 3, Box 129 7 ROSE COMB REDS EXCLUSIVELY. FARM raised. Silver rup winners, Allenlown, 1911 for best Reds. Settings $2. Incubator eggs $3 per 100. Chicks $15. L. J. Ben::er, Route 4, Allentown, Pa. 4 R. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS EXCLUSIVE- ly. Eggs for halcliing from a prize winning ^nd heavy kiying strain, $3 per setting. Two settings $5. Ivising Sun Poultry Yards, So. 354 North St., Bethlehem, Paa. 4 S C. RHODE ISLAND REDS, 1912 MAT- ings. Cannot help but produce high-d iss birds. They are bred right and mated right. Tomp- kins strain, direit. Eggs, $1 and $2 per setting? J. D. Lee, Jacksonville, N. C. 4 RHODE ISLAND RED FARM, WETMER, Pa. High class Single Comb lie-s exclusive- ly. Esigs $1 per 15. $5 per loo. Baby chicks $15 per 100. Catalogue free. 4 S. C. REDS. EGGS AND STOCK. PRICES reasonable. Wilfred B. Love, Conowinv'o. Md. " j SINGLE-COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS- EX- clusively Uie winning strain of record lasers; eggs for hatching, and m ting list free;' sat- isfaction guaranteed. Gideon Gehman, Sou- derton, Pa. 4 RHODE ISLA.SD WHITES. RHODE ISLAND WHITES. IF YOU WISH the best general purpose fowl on earth write for our free illustrated catalogue. It proves why this new breed is best. Bass Bros., Box 175 Marietta, N. Y. '3 J Standard Wyandottes in Colors and How to Judge Them . . Dy THEO, HEWES Reaches the CHmax for those Interested In this Variety. WHEN Y3U S:E IT YOU WILL ACKNOWLEDE THAT IT IS Tft€ BEST AHO WORTH MANY TIMES THE PRICE TO YOU. This book teaches you How to Score and Judge the greatest of all the American varieties. No other work published will give the information as it is given by Theo. Hewesia hisiartitles, w'hich are fully illustrated by over one hundred pictures, together with the chart system, of which he is the originator, and which is copyrighted j by him. Not only do full page half-tone plates of some of the finest living specimens of these breeds appear in black and white, but the richest and grandest work ever done in oil by an artist is given by I. W. Burgess in a series of twelve pictures representing male and female, accompanied by feathers from the different sections of the birds in colors. . THB.INUSn POtLTRT jOlRSAl C0MPA.N\ .'■■<■■ IfOIAtiroia ItPIKl pViee. »l OO- f POULTRY FANCIER SEETERAL BREEDS. M. B. TURKEY TOMS $6 TO $25, HENS $5 to $15. Slock scored and guaranteed. Also Laced and White W yandoiies. Indiun Run- ner and Pekin Ducks and Toulouse geese. Stock guaranteed. tgKS in sea&un. Mrs. E. W. Johnson, R. 7, Independence, la. 31 SURPLUS • STOCK FOR SALE — THOR- ouffbbred S. C. Buff Leghorn and Colum- bian Wvandoties. Finest poultrj' tbat wear featliers.' Oreat layers; eggs m season. In- spection invited. Thomas Reidy, Box lya. Wyoming, Pa. ^^ PARTRIDGE ROCKS, BLACK ORPING- tons Single Comb White Leghorns, Black Cochin Bantams, Japanese Phoeni.x Fow , and Ciolden Pheasants. Fifty Leghorn pul- lets for sale; eggs in season, $1.50 up. block a matter of correspondence. "Write wants L. K. Patten, Tovcerhill, 111. 31 CHOICE R. 0. RHODE TSLAXD RED Brnlimas and B.-trred Plymouth Rocks, both sex- also Buff and Br.urbnn Red Turkeys; e"-''s in sensnn. Write st.iling your wnnts nnd get prices. H. A. Killam, CarlinviUo. 111. Size of book 11^4x8% inches. Contains over 70 pages, including cover, which it printed in three colors, and all on Rood lialf-tone paper. - PRICE $1.00. These pictures are 4V2x7 Inches in size, ancj co«t over $1,CC0 for the copper plates alone, to sax^^ing o{ the artiste labor and general cost cf >^(Jreduclion. In fact no e.\pense has been spared to make it by far the most valuable wcrk on Wyandottes ever printed in America or elsewhere; you cannot duplicate it at any price, but you can have one by return m:iil for $1.G0, and if you are not satisfied we will refund your money. ^^ e do as we say we will, now and always. ^ Our past dealings with the public will prove this. Remit by Express, P. O. Order or Check as this is the safest way. Book will be sent immedi- ately upon reciept of order. SPECIAL OFFER A copy of this great book and a year's sub- scription to this Poultry Journal, both for $1.25. DO IT NOW and be prepared. SEND ALL ORDERS TO Poultry Fancier S 2 Uersville, Pa 31 W L ROHLFTXG, BERGF.R. MO. -HEAT^ er in Real F.ptnte. Pure hred S. C. Buff and White Tiechorns. Renrrd stork for sale; •iKo Kellerstrnss Crystal Whitp OrpmirtonK: eir-s iu season, $1.50 per 15, $2.50 por 30. ^^ S C R. T. REDS FOR SAT,E. $1.5n AND 5.0. grro-s $1 .eio pPF 15: also S C. Buff Lpz- hnrns"$r and $1..'^0: e-c:s $12.'^ per 15. Tn- cuhntor ep^s $4 for 100. Will book orders now. T. C. Wilsie. Brandon. Wis. 31 FOR SALE— S C. WHITE ^^'D P.^^;^? Leghorns anrl R C. R. T. Reds: both stock nnrl e^n-R- nlso Tndinn Runner duck esss. Orrlers" booked for future deliverv Order early. Lone Pine Yards. Tolono, 111. 31 FOR SALE— A NICE LOT OF TJGHT Corkerels. $2 eneh ; ejrirs in so.nKon $2 per ]->• $3 ."SO for 30. Wliite Wvandntte ezss $:\' -nor 1^ Our stork is hicrh crnde nnd sure to please. Mrs Fred Schcerer, Hughes- ville. Mo. 3^ BUrr WHITE LEGHORNS S. C. RHODE Islf.nd Keds. Eeps 90 cents per 15; $1.50 per 30. Mottled Anronas, Black Minorcas. Ec^'s $1.25 per 15; $2 per 30. Catalogue free. John A. Roth, Quakertown, Pa. 5 ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS, PE- kin Ducks, Light Brahmas, Black Cochins, Black Rose Comb Bantcms. $1.50 setting. Kan.-^as Cifv. New York, Philadelphia, Balti- more. Allentown winners. Hillside Poultry Yards, Nazareth, Pa. ^ IT WILL PAY YOU TO SEND POSTAL for a folder describing the Big Four in the Kiultrv family. S. C. White Orpingtons Columbian Plymouth Rocks Golden Laced Wvandottes. S. C. Rhode Island Re-S. This Gfond Quartette, for their exceptional ^ood showing as winter layers, have been retained in trying out many breeds. Blue R^.bon winners at the Pottsville, Pa., show. Early hatched birds make next winter s layers. Note modr-rate prices for eggs of h^gh^prade stocky Orpinirtons and Rocks, $2 per 15; $3.50 per '50 $' prr 50. Wvandottes and Reds, $1.50 per 15; $2.25 per 30; $4 per 50. Pinegrovo Poultry Yards, Pinegrove, Pa. ^ WH\T' YOU W^VNT EGGS FROM PRIZE- Winmrs? I won 7 cup.s 241 ribbons, ..7 sp c"i ll • Frim S. C. Reds, Gold.n ^^--^^oiXe- nnd Houdans. Eggs for sale. C. B. Bother- mel, Bowers, Pa. •T E VDIVG STRAIN"— BUFF COCHIN, Bralimas. Houdans nnd Orpingtons. \\ inners Ml ntown. Hngerstown. Philadelphia Camden, etc Eggs, $2. J. Oliver Fry, Bainbndse r 14 ]> VY OLD CHICKS. THE KIND TH.\T live Rocks and Rhode Islands, ^ifl^^O per d<.7.(n. $11 per KK). Other breeds, both chirks tin:l eu-u's. Petahimu Incuf.ator Co., Box -5i', IntliauHpnlis, In;'.. FOR SALE— 100 BREEDERS. EGGS. Houdans. Partridge Rocks ^'"^'V,')''' t, T^ff dottes, White Orpingtons, $1.50. Black, Buff, Orpin-tons. Hamburgs, Anconas, Brahmas, Snan-sh. $1; Leghorns, M norcas, Rocks, Reds Madriver Poultry Yards, D.iyton, Ohio. o ECiGS FOR HATCHING FROM THE BEST Laving Strains of prize-winnmsr b C. White Leihorns and White Hotks. Birds large in size nnd nure white. $1 .an:! $2 per 15 and *C. and $10 per 100. Satisfaction guarnntecd. Pleasant View Poultry Farm. Middletow^n^ Pu. 177 HATCHING EGGS, DAY OLD CHICKS. Indian Runner Ducks, white eggs strain, 8. C White and Buff Leghorns, S. C. White Orpingtons, B. P. Rocks. H. A. Yost, Cam- den, O. 5 EGGS, 75 CENTS PER 13; $2.50 PER 50; from White Rocks. White Wyandottes and Sin- gle Comb Reds. Experienced line-breeding for twenty years. All my pens are mated with Stand'ird bred birds and of big layers. C. L. Yergey, Douglassville, Pa. 3 LIGHT BRAHMAS, SILVER LACED. White and Buff Wyandottes, White and Barred Rocks, White &nl Brown Leghorns, Single Comb Rhode I^and Reds. Write for egg list. R. E. Miller, 112 Clifton Ave., Louis- vile, Ky, 5 PARTRIDGE COCHINS AND HOUDANS; blue ribbon winners: n life Ions breeder. They are up to and above weisht. Grand Cockerels for sale chcip; eggs, $3 H. Wilkinson. MifHnbnrg. Pa. 3 CATALOGUE FREE— THIRTEEN VARTE- ties. Send for it. Prices rurht on stock and eggs; can please you in quality and price. Stock shipped on" approval. P. W. Ober- holzer, Terre Hill, Pa. » ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS— A few choice cockerels hatched from eess direct from Owen Farms. Also Grant Bronze Turkeys. Satisfaction gn.Tranteed. S. M Yoder,' Box G. Elk Lick. Pa. 3 ROSE SUMMIT POULTRY FARM IS booking orders for eggs for hatchins and dav-old chicks in S. C. R. I. Rp'Is ^""d White Lephorns; also do custom halching. Address Jos. H. Spelker. Prop. R. D. 6 Carnegie, Pa. S C. BLACK MINORCAS, NORTHUP strain ranee grown quality birds; ^^j','^* Rocks of equal quality. Stock rcaRonable; effcs, $1.50 per seltine. Satisfaction euar- anteed. Longwoods Farms, Sellert^ville. Pa. 3 BLACK DIAMOND POULTRY X'^^J'-'^- Black Lancshans. White and Buff Rocks, White Orpingtons. S. C. White ^Pl^-r";. S C. Black Minorcas. S. C. R. L Reds. Thpv represent America's best blood lines, and- every bird in 1912 matings: s.rM by a prize winner. Lnnjrshan '"f^-^-^^-^-'' ^A" ' Other varieties. ."PI. $1.50 nad $2.00 Cor- re^^pnndence chocrfully answered. Fiord NV . Kiefcr, Sellersville. Pa. . * ONLY $1.50 FOR CHOICE S. C. B^'^P Leghorn Cockerels, and $2.50 for Barred Rock Cocks or Cockerels: Parks stram Rocks Birds are good in all points. Lee- horn PES orders booked. $1.50 per 15. M. T^indemaver, 1031 Danforth street, Syracuws N. Y. ^^ FAW^N AND WHITE INDIAN RUNNER Ducks for sale. Also Kellerstrass White Orpin-tons. Our birds are the kind you will be proud of and our prices are sure to suit vou. Don't fail to write us. ^^|^ bcrt P. 'Thurston, Letts, Ind. dl REDS POTH COMBS. LEGHORNS. WIIITK Buff Yon can p:iy more but eet no l>etlrT blood. Circular for chicks and ptitb. -I- C. Hamilton, R. D. 2, Box 110, New Castle, Pa. * OULEOUT UTILITY MINORCAS AND "Nngffet" Buff Rocks are; winners layers; Rom for tBble. SmM from ocean to ocean, and Canada. E^jrs. $150 p. r 15: $2.50 p^r 30. Few cockerels. Oscar F. Sampson, loungs, N. Y. * EGGS $1 PER 15, $2 PER 40 FROM THOR- oughbred Bralimas. Uo( ks. WyandoUes, Reds, Minorcas, Leghorns. H.imburgs. Also Hem- dans. White Orpingtons: 19 varieties. Cata- lo;;iie: 29 years expcnence. S. K. Monr, Coopersburg, Penna.. Box C. » PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES— FINE IN color anJ shape, winners at lowu Slate 8how; old and young birds for sale; also Buff Ror P'-^'-os. Charley B. hni. iw. Wood Lake, Minn. 31 BT'FK Wh'ip Eecs 1 8t PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 178 ROSE COMB WHITE ORPINGTON AND Rose and Single Comb ^,^it« J;^***"^^^^ Btock and egjrs for sale: also White, Red and Yellow English Dragons. from best Btraina in the country. And Mammoth White DutchJes. The Great Squab Breeder. F. W. Bechtel, Nefifs, Pa. 8^ I HAVE A NUMBER OP COCKERELS for sale. White LanRshans. Dark or Grey Brahmas and Buff Rocks; good stock; prices are right; eggs in season Write me. Rev J. W. Bott. Box 273, Murray, la. 31 COCKERELS FOR SALE— WHITE LEO- horns. Young's strain. $3; White Orping- tons. Kellerstrass. $3 to $5; baby chicks, 15c; eggs, $1.50 and '$2 for 15. White Or- pington eggs, $3 to $5 for 15. Place your Srdera early. Chas. Bnggs, Stormville, N. Y. 31 BOURBON RED TURKEYS, PARTRIDGE Wyandottes and Mammoth Pekin Ducks; eggs in season: stock for sale; quality and price right; Write us before buying. Also breeder of Newfoundland dogs. Pioneer Stock Farms, Letts, Ind. 31 B P. ROCKS AND S. C. WHITE ORPING- tens exclusively. Stock and eggs in season. Rocks $2.00 Orpingtons $2.50 per setting. Let me book your orders now. Jos. H. Clunk, B 42 SiellersviUe, Pa. 3 WEISSE'S 1911 STRAIN DIRECT FROM originators, blue ribbon birds; S. and R. C. white, buflf and black Orpington; white barred and Columbian Rock. S. C. W. Leg- horn; eggs and stock for sale. Satisfaction guaranteed. R. S. Weiss, Sellersville Pa. 3 BABY CHICKS AND EGGS. WHITE BLACK Buff Orpingtons, Single Comb White Leghorns. Chick capacity 100,000. We can ship safely anywhere Write. J. S. Haupt, Fairview Farm, Box F, Easton, Pa. 4 BABY CHICKS, 200 EGG STOCK. ALL Rocks, Red Wyandottes, Leghorns, Orping- tons; Cockerels, Pullets. Record bred. 6th cockerel, Boston, 47 in class. 5th Brown Leghorn Pullet. Booklet. Sunnyside Place, Bristol, Vt. 4 EGGS AND STOCK FOR SALE PROM in'i^e winning White and Partridge Wyan- dottes, White and Back Cochin Bantams. A square deal guaranteed. Howard H. Strick- lep, Lititz, Pa. Route 3. 7 WHITE WYANDOTTE. REGAL STRAIN. S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS. 1912 matings are blue ribbon quality. Wyandotte eggs, $2; Leghorns, $1.50, R. A. & M. F. Page, North East, Pa. 4 WHITE WYANDOTTE AND RHODE is- land Red chicks, from'' prize winning stock. Every White Wyandotte in pen a prize win- ner. Write for prices. James Cubbison, Mgr., 801 French St., Erie, Pa. 4 R. C. R. I. REDS AND WHITE WYAN- dottes. Prize-winning birds. Limited number of settings $2.50 per 15: other matings $1 per 15. Wm. J. Quigley, 33d & Market St. Wil- mington, Del. * HAMM BROS., BREEDERS OP WHITE Wyandottes. S. C. White and Black Orping- tons. Imported Stock. Stock and Eggs for sale. Send for mating list and prices. Box 41, East Bangor. Pa. 4 BLACK COCHIN AND LIGHT BRAHMA Bantams; winners at McKeesport and Beaver. $2 to $5 each. Imported Flemish Giant Rab- bits at $2 to $5. Ernest Grover, Dixmont, P». 4 extenst\t: catalogue best breeds prize poultrj', geese, ducks, turkeys, guineas, pigeons, hares, dogs. Stock hatching eegs reasonable. Guaranteed. Pioneer Farm, Tel- ford, Pa. <4 20 EGGS $1; LEADING VARIETIES. Prize poultry, pigeons, hares and collies. Booklet free. Large illustrated descriptive catalogue, 10 cenU. F G. Wile, Telford, Pa. 4 SPANISH. BRED TO LAY. WHITE FACE BLACK Spanish won at Lancaster Fair. Sept. 1911: at Lititz Show. Dec. 1911; took 1st prize on pen. A few cockerels for sale. Eggs $1.50 for 13. Geo. F. Ajte, Kinzers, Pa. 4 BLACK SUMATRAS. BLACK SUMATRAS EXCLUSIVELY— Largest flock in America. Sweepstakes Win- ers at Hagerstown. Baltimore, Washinsinn, Herndon. Send your address for a picture. Stock for sale. No eggs. N. B. Warner, Hamilton, Va. 6 POULTRY FANCIER TURKEYS. WHITE HOLLAND TURKEYS. W^HITE African Guinea males. Eggs for hatching. Mrs. Niles Grover, South New^ Berlin, New York. 3 PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES $20 SPECIALS, FIRST PARTRIDGE Wyandotte cockt^rel. Club Show Buffalo. Medal, best lotk, Bridgeton. Medal best pullet, Salem Medal, best cockerel, Camden. Stock and eggs. Mrs Wm. B. Holmes, Bridgeton, N. J. 4 BUY PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES FROM A Specialist. Will sacrifice fifty pullets at $2. Fine hens, $3 to $5. Eggs, $1.50 and $2.50. From special mating (all show winners,) $5. Jerome Greiner, Specialist, Elm, Pa. 5 PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES EXCLUSIVE- ly. Few choice birds for sale. Prices rig:ht and satisfaction guaranteed. At Illi- nois State Fair, 1910, won first, second, third pullet, and first, third cockerel on six entries. Am booking orders for eggs from my prize winners at $5 per sitting of 15, R. Zinz, Sanders Decatur, II. 31 BUFF WYANDOTTES. DESCRIBE YOUR WANTS AND LET US quote you prices on Buff Wyandottes. We have some fine birds and can surely please you. Egg orders booked. All letters an- swered promptly. Chas. F. Peters, Madison-, Ind. 31 BUFF WYANDOTTES. CORRECT TYPE, even surface color, good head points 1912 matings. Will produce hue ribbon winuers. Eggs reasonable. J. G. Shearer, Ford City, Pa. 4 BUFF WYANDOTTES EXCLUSIVELY— First cockerel and fourth pullet at Camden. Fine cockerel and breeder hens for sale. Now booking orders for eggs. Mrs. C. B. Elliot, Menlo Park, N. J. 5 BUFF WYANDOTTES. EGGS $1.50 AND $2.50 per 15. My bird.s have color, shape and size; good winter layers. A. H. Bell. Erie, Pa. 4 BUFF WYANDOTTES — FROM NEW YORK, Buffalo, Cleveland, Pittsburg, Rochester, Syra- cuse and McKeesport winners. Send for cir- cular of "Quality" stock. Eggs $3 per 15. Preston & Hammerstrom, Jamestown, N. Y. 8 BUFF AND PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES, champion winners at big shows where compe- tition is the keenest. 100 birds for sale. Eg,'s. $5 Toy White Poodle Dogs. R. G. Pensyl. Bloomsburg, Pa. 4 COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES, EXCELLENT layers and prize winners. 1st cockerel, 1st pullet, 1st pen at Jamestown, 1912. Eggs $2.50 per 15, 4 per 30. Riley & Wlieelhouse, 42 Foote Ave, Jamestown, N. Y. 7 COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES. FOR TWO years my Columbians have won the blue at Womelsdorf. Prize matings for egg trade. Richardson, Arnold & Statia, M. Wilhelm, Womeisdorf, Womelsd $2 per 15 strains. Thos Pa. 4 COLUMBIAN WYANDOITES. STRONG IN Hackle and Shape. Hens mated with 1st prize cockerels. Eggs, $1 per \o; $5 per 100. You get no better if you pay $2. Jacob Lynerd. Westminister, Md. 5 OTTS COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES. WRITE today for Ott's 1912 Mating List. Illustra- tions showing type and color as found in his yards. Choice cockerels left for sale. Cal- vin Ott, Prophetstown, III. 31 COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES. EXCLUSIVE- ly. Greatest breed for beauty, eggs and meat. Eight grand matings, including winners at Easfon. Eggs. $1.50. $2 $3, and $10 Wm. F. Mengel, R.l, Easton, Pa. 4 COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES. BRED TO win and lay. Exhibition and utility stork. Eggs from grand matings of large, finely marked birds that have true Wyayndotte shape. Prices reasonable. Sitisfaction guaranteed. Thomas Jameson, Burnham. Pa. 4 FANCY COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES Ex- clusively. Large, well marked, young and one-year-old vigomuR birds: bred from prize winning stock. Eggs for hatching. Birds shipped on approval. Prices a matter of correspondence. Peter E. Liechty, Marshall- ville, O. 31 RHODE ISLAND REDS How to Breed and Judge Them By THEO. EWES Is the Best and Most Complete Treatise Ever Published on this feeat Variety There is no breed so widely advertisecl to-dav as the Rhode Island Reds and no breed in which there is such a wide difference of opinion as to what constitutes perfection. "RHODE ISLAND REDS; HOW TO BREED AND JUDGE THEM" is better than the ^-/ "STANDARD OF PERFECTION^ ^^if^ because it goes into detail and describes every section, with numerous illustrations, showing ideal and defective shape and color, thus making scoring io simple that any one can understand. ^ Some sections have four or five illustrations showing the several defects that may be found in thern, with the proper discount for the same as applied by our leading judges. Size of Book ll54x8»/4 inches. Contain* over 50 pases, including cover, which is erinted m three colors, and all on good alf.tono paper. - PRICE $1.00 In addition to this most complete series of arti- cles on scoring, there are numerous articlos from America's foremost Red breeders on every phase of Red breeding. This book tells you just what you want to know. It telU you how to mate your pen*; how to grow your chicks; how to select your show birds; in fact, it tells you how to grow, exhibit and make money out of Reds. This book is sold on approval. The price is $1.00. and, dear reader, if you are not satis- fied with your bargain, send us back the book and we will refund your money. SPECIAL OFFER A copy of this great book and a year's sub- scription to this Poultry Journal, both for $1.23. DO IT NOW and be up-to-date. SEND ALL ORDERS TO Poultry Fancier, Sellersville, Pa. A COLUMBIAN AND GOLDEN WYAyDOTTES Stock for Bale. Blue ribbon winners in Pitts- knrr Clevel.ind, Ashtabula and Youngstown. Jjl^* from $2 to $5. S. D. Eckler, Ashta- bula. O. COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES, GILT EDGE stock 1912 matings. Yearlings headed by an A \o 1 cock. Fine in hackle tail and wing; fo^ "sh.ipe. Eggs. $1.50 per 13. A. W. Bower, Newport, Pa. 4 RECORD OF 197 EGGS PER HEN. COLUM- bian WvandoVes, White; White Orpingtons; Balw chicks and stock. One grade, the best. Kcf» guaranteed fertile. Walter R. Rich, ^'««tfield N. J. • 7 COLUMBIAN- WYANDOTTES— GUARAN Tj.^ to please. Cockerels all gone. Pullets ir$1.26; eggs, $1.50 per 15; 5 extra free. fifthel Whiles Dottes; eggs $3 per 15. Or- ier early and secure the best. A. B. Camp- bell, McLean, N. Y. 31 COLUBBIAN WYANDOTTES— SUPERB IN ■Jfcape, extra fine in Hackell tail and wing; Ur«« Biie vigorous stock; eggs, $1.50 per Mtting. Stock for sale. W. K. Pursell, Sel- Ignrille, Pa. 3 COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES-LARGE SIZE S-nd shape— superb in hackle, tail and wing. ?i?2 matings are hens mated to vigorous itkereU Eggs, $1.50 per setting. Choice [rii at' $10 Oreenhurst Poultry \ards StUersville, Pa. GOLDEN WYANDOTTES. GOLDEN WYANDOTTES— WINNING AT N*w York, 1-3 cock; 1 hen; 1-2 cockerels; il nullet blue ribbons brairaers, Hagers- tVwn, Allemown. Philadelphia. Baltimore ReSing, CoatesviUe; eggs, $1. and $3 per 1? stock, Ira Amole Warwick. Pa. 6 GOLDEN WYANDOTTES. BLUE RIBBON Winners at St. Mary's and Parkersburg W. Va and 1 cockerel. 1-2-3 pullets, Pittsburg, Feb. show, with only 4 entries. Eggs from theae winners, $4 per 15. Extra fine utilUy $1 50 McCollum ic West, St. Marys, W . Va. ^ WHITE WYANDOTTES. WHITE WYANDOTTES— EGGS FROM PENS headed by first cockerel and third cock at Altoona, Pa., mated to extra fine hens and pullets. No better anywhere, $3 for 15. James A. Bender, Coalport, Pa. o EGGS FROM PRIZE-WINNING ^PENS White Wyandottes, only $1.50 per 15 this season. They will please you. Harrison M. In^aham, Union City, Pa. * MAJESTIC STRAIN WHITE WYANDOTTES Our birds combine size, shape and color, and sold under a positive guarantee. Send for illustrated circular describing all. H. A. Waddell, Leechburg. Pa. ^ FOR SALE— TELCH STRAIN WHITE WY- andottes, 1 cock, 11 yearling hens; fine utility fowls. Price $25. Address Charles A. Sweet, Hamburg, N. Y. * MAY WE SEND MATING LIST! THE UnderhiU Farms, Fort Ann, N. Y. 3 WE BREED WHITE WYANDOTTES Ex- clusively and will take the best care of all who trust their money with us. Eggs, $1.50 er setting; 2 settings., $2.50. Harry C. Morris 'ountainville, Pa. ^ WHITE WYANDOTTES— EGGS FOR SALE From prize winning stock. Write for special inducements. Stock for sale. From finest bred birds in Eeastern Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. Charles Z. Fogel, 436 Vermont Ave., Rochester. Pa. ^ WHITE WYANDOTTES FROM PRIZE winning stock; pure white good combs, red eyes, yellow legs and good shape; no brass. CJockerels, $3 and $5 each; cocks, $5 each; few hens and pullets, $1.50 each. Mrs. W. H. Waples, -Castana, 111. 81 WHITE WYANDOTTES FOR SA-LE— Cocks, cockerels and trios at reasonable prices if taken at once. State what you want; I know I can please you. Special prices on late hatched cockerels, large for their age; eggs in season. Cassa Ruble, R. 2, Bowling Green, Ind. 81 WHITE WYANDOTTES OF THE BETTER kind. Many years a breeder. Stock and e^gB reasonable; closing out S. 0. Black Or- pingtons at bargain prices. J. I. Livingston, Windber, Pa. 4 G. W. HECK, EASTON, PA. COCKERELS and Pullets for sale. White Wyandottes, Eggs in season. 4 POULTRY FANCIER WHITE WYANDOTTES. REGAL STRAIN. White Orpingtons, Kellerstrass strain. Blue ribbon winners at Erie. Eggs from grand matings at $3 per setting. W. A. Kain &, Son, Ashtabula, Ohio. 4 WHITE WYANDOTTE CK'LS. $3 to $5 each; trios, $10 to $15 each. Bred from ray famous show stock of 15 yeais breeding. Eggs $3 per 15. J. Bradley Cook, Lewisburg, Pa. 4 FOR SALE — FISHEL STRAIN WHITE WY- andotte. One cock, eleven yearling hens, eighteen cockerels thirty puliets. Healthy farm raised stock, with quality. Address Frank H. Taylor, Reedsville, Pa. 4 WHITE WYANDOTTES. GILT EDGE QUAL- ity stock. Grand shape, excellent plumage. Developed cockerels $2.50 each. Eggs rea sonable. Satisfaction gruaranteed. Lillian E. Lisle, Landenberg, Pa. 4 SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES. FLOCKER FARM QUALITY ALWAYS WIN. Excellent laying strains, Siver Wyandottes and Silver Spangled Hamburgs. Eggs, $3 and $5 per 15. Prompt service and a square deal. F. J. Flocker, Beaver, Pa. 5 EGGS FROM KIRK AND SPEARMAN'S winning Silver Lacefa Wyandottes. Ready after Feb. 15th. Boolr your orders early. $2 for 15. Box 237. Wilm'ington. Del. 4 179 SILVER WYANDOTTES, WINNERS OF 1st pen at Chicago. 1910. and at Oshkosh, Madison and Milwaukee and two silver cups at Lake Geneva. Some good cockerels for s:ile. Eggs, $2.50 per 15. O. B. Stannard, Lake Geneva, Wis. 4 SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES. WINNERS at Allentown Fair; Easton, Pa.; Bethlehem, Pa.. Mt. Holly, N. J. and Flemington, N. J. Grand mutings for egg trade. Send for mating list. Clarence D. Garis, 12 Raymond St., Phillipsburg. N. J. 5 SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES, WITH wide-opon, clean-cut lacings. Line br*»d for years. Blue ribbon winners a Chambersburg. Every pen headed by a prize-winner. Eggs reasonable. Stock for sale. F. S. Sellers, Ft. London, Pa. 5 JOHNSON'S SILVERS ARE NOTED FOR their beautv and utility. Mated pens and trios our specially. Also some fine cockerels. Write me your wants. Prices reasonable. W. A. Johnson, Richland Center, Pa., Box 125 4 SPATZ'S SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES win again, saying nothing about our other winnings. 1st cock, 1st pullet, Baltimore, 1911; 1st cockerel; Ist hen, Baltimore, 1912, on 3 entries. Stock and eggs for sale. H. W. Spatz. Dallastown, Pa. 4 o«oo »o»»»ooo»»»ooo»o»oo»»»»o>»oo«o»o»o»o»»»»»»o»»»o»»»»»»»»»o»»o Twelve Month's Work in the | Poultry Yard BY W. THEO. WITTMAN Acknowledged by all to be one of America's Foremost Authorities | and Judges. Starts you in Januar>', and takes you clear through the year-t«^llinc: you just what to do to succeiisfully handle your fowls in ihe safest and most economical way that is con- sistent with good business methods, to make the largest success possible with your fowls. It does not tell you how to make $200 from 20 hens But, it gives you a short, boiled down, and up-to-dat- treatise on lines that are practi- cal and can be executed with safety. The contentents of this book nre intensely practic- able, and to teach a method of poultry kf'epinar, ex:»ctly opposite to that ^vhich is complicated and unnecessary On the other hand Twelve Month's Work has been purposelv chosen to emphasize the fact that that the successful poultryman will find work to do, twelve months in the year. F^or regularity and attention to small deta*ls, all of the time, and in season, are prime factors of success in the business. PRICE 25c. The Poultry Fancier, America's only Fanciers Journal and Wittman's Book 50c I POULTRY FANCIER SELLERSVILLE, PA. 0»»»»»»»»»»00»»»»»»»»»0»^O»»»0»0»»»»»»»»»0»»»»»»0»»0»»0»»0»»»»<»»0»0»»»»»0»( ii i i Standard of Perfection OFFICIAL GUIDE JUDGING — MATING— BREEDING You cannot raise fows intelligently without a copy of the American Standard of Perfection the Official guide of Poultry Culture THE AMERICAN STANDARD OF PERFECTION is pub- lished by the American Poultry Association and is the American authority [United States and Canada] on the required ch2iTSLCteTis- t'\c oi all Breeds and Varieties of Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys and Geese. Every pouhryman should have a copy of the new American Standard of Perfection. All the Standard requirements as to shape, color and markings of all standard breeds of poultry arc clearly described and illustrated in the new work. You cannot tell the value of your birds unless you know the Standard requirements. You cannot enter the show room and win unless you know these requirements. Id short, you cannot succeed in the poultry business without possessing a copy of this book. Five full-pa^e plates of feathers in natural colors Half-tone illustra- tions from idealized photographs of living models. All varieties, PRICES Cloth Binding, $1.50 postpaid. Leather Binding, $2.00 postpaid. ORDER TODAY AND GET A COPY Sellersville, Pa, POULTRY FANCIER, PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 180 POULTRY FANCIER ^^^ Breeders Special Display Ads. , M • ^%;«n« The size shall be uniform each ad occupying rule. The price 15 made exceptionally low on this account. p^^^c X;;r22TirAV^A-N DOIT lis* ■Winntn at Phil»delph... Pa.. 19'°- >'' IblSLind.nSt. Allentown.Pa. COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES EsTKS $3 per setting. $5 per lb, DR RITTENHOUSE, LORANE. PA. S. C. Rhode Island REDS OF HIGH QUALITY FIRST PEN WILLIAMSPORT Good Cockerels $3 and $5 CHAS. Eggs $L50 to $5.00 Send for catalogue, it's free E. FANNING • - ALBA, PA. TWO LEADERS BARRED ROCKS^^ LEGHORNS J A. Mast Montoursville. Fa. BLACK ORPINGTONS CONGO AND BLACK DIAMOND STRAIN. Winners at Philadelphia Grand stock for sale and eggs that will produce winners at reasonable prices. THOMAS P. SCOTT NORTH WALES. PA. ^;^j:f^^;^^:;SS0Tr i; for SALE-Stock and Eggs fTB.A*m.^ (^ \ ii..r« f ««K/vi^« Tpcktnnius and Hevl The Big Winners at Bloomsburtf and Wil liam.port White, blocky. g.lt edge stock for ;.lTth« can win and produce prize winners. EGGS »3 and ♦S, ^ Stock a matter of corres- pondence. • _ ^ _ . D. E. BOGARD. BLOOMSBURG. PA. S C Buff Leghorns, Tecktonius and Heyl Sirains. S. C. White Leghorns, Young and Wyckoff Strains. S. C. White Orpingtons, Kellerstrass & Haupt strains. The best ooI^ M. A. HALBACH. 241 N. 5th ST.. ALLENTON. PA BUFF LEGHORNS BUFF COCHINS Prixe winners at ail the leading shows includ- ing Madison Square. A few choice birds for sale. EGGS $3 PER SETTING. W. N. WATSON SUNBURY. PA. hite Wyandottes That conform to standard requirments unsurpassed in color. Stock that can successfully m»»et any competition. Grand Birds for sale. Eggs m season. Correspondence a pleisurc. R. W. FIELD - WELLSBORO. PA. liOSK COMH K1>1>^ , n« vou wani to w.n at next fall shows? I ^XZcZlTc^ hatched ^-m my .^V/e^cS b f^:J."™"- Eg" s Vt :.0^o%r^ I?. '^' "" Baby chickj I i cent. each. ARTHURCHASEj Presfonj Minn, Big Bargains. Almost Giving Away «rin°/2s^a7oy\^^^t« SINGLE COiMB BLACK LEGHORNS The hlg winners at Ph.la.. N. Y.. Allen- town Baltimore. Hagerstown. etc. Heavy layer.. Etf3» *3 to MO Pcr setting. . ""^y* STOCK FOR SALE. ADAM F. NOLL. A^^ENTOWNJ^ RUSSELL'S WHITE ROCKS Write for circular. A. L. Russeil. Box 1 20. Washington. N. J. S. Laced Wyandottes ?HANS ANCONAS. SILKIES. SILVER AND GOLDEN PHEASANTS. INDIAN RUNNER. White Muscoyev and Mallard niirKS. EGGS AND STOCK. SCHELL. - MACUNGIE. PA. DUCKS. DR. H. M Fine breeders and very choice young stock for sale Stafford's Barred Rocks Are winners under leading judges. Get our prices before buying elsewhere. . „ „ , C. P. STAFFORD. LA MOILLE. ILL. Show quality, line bred and with a family his^^ry Cocks and cockerels at special prices ^oTu^k buyers. Eggs from matings. sure to produce high class show birds. J OUINCY ADAMS " C^^SSSSt ^JliS^ S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS High class Birds FOR SALE Special In lots to suit 0. C. VAN prices DOREN of 50 and 100 lots - MORRELLTON. MO. I ANSDfcIN 5. K.. tvcwo. Have won more prizes over all competitors in the largest shows in the South including the Jamestown Exposi- tion than any 3 of the next most prominent breed^* <=* ™bined. Noted for their perfect r^pe and rich clean red color. Eggs from best pens $10. Two sets »15. ♦_ T*«n ' B. Lansden & Son^Manchcster^^ S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS to improve your flock. Ben Eilers. Gordon Ave.. Peona, III. Ideal Poultry Yards For sale 1 year old S. C White Ughom hens at f 1 25 ea^hi^ Fine lot of young cockerels at II each if taken soon. Edward Wagner. Rte 1. McConnell. IlL TiOwt^: CO. ;i>js il Red Show. Winners of 3rd pen at National Kea onow Topeka. Kan.. Jan., 191 1. best pen W Kansas exhibitor, and many other pni« at different shows Eggs $5. $3 and $1 per 15. Also pnze w.n"?ngc!Slumbian Wyandotte Egg. 12 per 15. Mating list of both breeds free. J Hart's Single Com BUFF LEGHORNS Write i W. D. HART, ALWAYS mat WIN list. It is free ASHLAND. MO. 1 S. C. & R. C. REDS First and second prirc winners af lea.lin j Mmn^ shows Great lavers. Eego from pens $1..^ 9i 92 per IS liti rr Ee"«^ $1 ^p- I"?- IS ner lOn Sat sfar.on iuarantelS. C. D SM TH & SON. St^Ch^'le^JTn- Blue Ribbon Buff Plymouth Rocks Etfgs from my winners at Philadelphia. Pa.. Columbus. Akron. Canton. Wooster and Youngstown. O. Send for mating list^ KARL MICHENER. Orrville. O.. Dept. F. Life member American Poultry Association Member Buff Plymotith RockJ^Jiib^ BARRED PLY. ROCKS CANTON. ILL. W. H. SHAW Buff and Black Orpingtons About 300 young and year old birds to sell in the next two months. Some extra fine show specimens. We guarantee satisfaction. W. L. YATES. BUTLER. IND. 3H_\/£R AND WHITE WYANDOTTES Winners, New York, Palace, Pittsburg, McKeesport,' Butler, and Kittannmg. Pittsburg, 1912, Silver winnings; Isl, 2d, and 3d cocks; 1st, 2d cockerels; Isl, 2d huus; Ist, 2d pullets; 2d nen. Silver cup best display. Muling list and winnings on application. Egg orders booked now. PHer (4rofT, «^rd. Box A. Worthin^ton. Pa. WHITE WYANDOTTES PEKIN DUCKS Winners at New York, Jamestown, Phila- delphia, etc. Now making a special sacrifice sale of Pekin Drakes. Stock for sale. Eggs reasonable. Send for circular. W. W. THOMAS, CATLETT, VA. RIGBY'S WHITE ROCKS Best obtainable. My 1912 matings are excellent shape, large size, good bone, vigorous and absolutely white. Everyone fit for the show room. Mated to produce winners. Eggs, $1.50 and $2 per 15. Fertility guaranteed v n t> GEO. P. RiGBY, Mendenhall, Pa. IMPORTED "BELGIUM STRAIN" SILVER CAMPINES FAMOUS FOR EOOS. E. STANLEY BETTERLY, Wilkes-Barre, ^ ^ _,.^ ^e^^- Breeder,' Importer and Exhibitor, t^ggs in season. Stock for sale. McMAHAN'S STRAIN OF WHITE WYANDOTTES WHITE HOLLAND TURKEYS White Wyandotte eggs No. 1, $5; No. 2, $3 per setting. Utility eggs, $1.50 per 13. Turkey eggs, $5 per 11. At Sunbury, 1912, won 5th cock, 3d hen, 3d pen. _._„„ POTTS GROVE. PENN. WHITE WYANDOTTES Blue Ribbon winners at Philadelphia, 1911. They have been winning right along at Baltimore. Exceptionally strong matings for 1912. Good cockerels, $3 and up. EKffs, $2, $3. and $5. ^^^ J J. FARRELL. HALETHORPE.MD. WHITE SATIN STRAIN WHITE WYANDOTTES Victors at the great Youngstown, O., 1911 show Four choice pens mated for this season's trade and every pen headed by a First prize male. Typical in shape and as white as snow. Eggs, $5 per 15 E. M. Sutton, Inglis Ave., Youngstown, O. HARRY BLEAM'S WHITE ROCKS U R Fishel, direct. 2 firsts, 1 second and special. Buck's County Agricultural So- ciety, 1910 :" 3 firsts, 1 second, I-armers Picnic, Quakertown, Pa., 1910; 1st and 3d pullet and special. North Penn. Poultry Show. Quakertown. Pa., 1912. All stock hen-hatched and free-range raised. Satis- faction guaranteed. Book your orders for eggs now. . « . « Harry Bleam. R D 1, Richland Center, Pa. i^^White Plymouth Rocks exclusively, they are farm raised. I have all of my best birds in my mnfings from which I will sell eggs at $1.50 per 15, or $6 per 100. A few choice cockerels for sale. Mrs. R. M. Rakestram, Kcnnett Squnre, Pa. /: POULTRY FANCIER FOUR LEADERS Barred White Partridge and Columbian Rocks. Winners at Hagerstown. Baltimore, Washington, etc. Stock and eggs for sale. Prices reasonable. GEO. SCHRADE. SYKESVILLE, MD. MEADOW LAWN POULTRY FARM Bradley strain Barred Rocks exclusively. Blue ribbon winners at North Penn. Show, 1912; matings of superior quality. Eggs $1.50, $2 and $3. Stock for sale. D. N. STERNER, R 3,Richland Center, Pa. BANTAMS All varieties. Leading blue ribbon winners at New York, London, Ont, AUentown, Hagerstown, Lancaster, Scranton. Win- ners of 18 Silver Cups. For the first time I will sell eggs this season. Stock for sale. M. B. BICKEL, 521 S. 5th. St, AUentown, Pa. SILVER CAMPINES My own importation from the best breeders in England. Partridge Plymouth Rocks; prize winning stock. Stock and Eggt. M. Harvey Ivins, Box 2, Langhorne, Pa. ? FREE TO YOU AH the Information necessary, with- out charpe. about buying day-old chicks, eggs and breeders or supplies. Write US a postal card staijng your wants We have nothing to ■ell POULTRY BUYERS' SERVICE North American. Philadelphia. Pa. White and Buff Orpingtons Rhode Island Keds Our pens won 12 ribbons, 3 silver ciips, and 3 specials at this season's showing. Hatching Eggs $2 to $3 per 15. Day old chicks, bred only from fine, large matured stock. Elberon Poultry ^ards, 8114 Elberon Avenue, Fox Chase, Phila- delphia, Pa. Barred Plymouth Rocks My Barred Rocks again won every First Prize at Easton, Pa., besides Special for the best display at AUentown and Beth- lehem, Pa., also at Trenton, N. J. J^ J">te for circulars. Stock and Eggs For Sale. E. E. DUNDESS, Phillipsburg, N. J. _,dji and Sayre 5 Famous Whit© Wyandottes and White Indian Runner Ducks Winners at Bridgeton, Salem and Cam- den, N. J.. 1911 and 1912. Stock, eggs. Baby Chicks and Ducklings for sale. Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices reason- able Mating list. Address , , .7. S. LODGE, VINELAND. N. J. S C Rhode Island Reds Eggs from yards that contain winners of shape and 'color specials. If you are looking for quality, get my 1912 mating list and show record FREE. Book yoiir egg orders early. Satisfaction Guaranteed. JAMES C. ANGRY, Leckrone, Penna. S. C. White Leghorns The very best of quality. The verv best blood lines. Vigoroua, robust birds, of Grand qualitv, muted to produce the beM results. Eggs reasonable. Fertility and satisfaction guaranteed,. Charles Incubator Co., Columbia, Pa. 181 Snvder's Strain of S. C. BUFF LEO nORSS. Winners at Williamsport, Lititx, Pittsburg, Greensburg, Scottdale, Pa., and H igerstown, Md. If you want shape, color, size, heavy egg production and tm* fancy points, we can please you in egga f(ir Hatching. Write for our 1912 Mating List. It's free. Prairie Hill Pity. Farm, Box F, Arona, Pa. White WyoLndottes Barred Rox The countrj's best strains. Grand, well developed, vigorous quality cockerels. Rea- sonable. Eggs, $1.50 per 15. Fertility and satisfaction guaranteed. J. H. .BUSHNELL, Trevose. Pa. S. C. White Leghorns Leading winners at Hagerstown, Potta- town, Reading, Pottsville. Eggs. $1.50 and up. Special low prices in 100 lot*. Birds of superb type and low tails. Abso- lutely white. Fertility and satisfaction guaranteed. SAMUEL, S. BLEIM, Pottstown, P». S. C. Brown Leghorns I INE BRED BIRDS. Leading Blue Ribbon, winners at lead- ing shows. Eggs reasoiAible. Cockerel and pullet matings. Send for descriptive circu- lar and mating list. E. E. Endsley, R. 3, Uniontown. Pa. 150.000 Chicks at 15 cents each 100,000 Eggs at 6 cents each Famous Paradise Strain of S. C. White Leghorns. Write for entire price liai. How many do you want ? Paradise Poultry Farm Co., Paradise, Pa. Single Comb Rhode Island Reds Benedict's Superior tttraln Winners of the Blue at Williamsporl, also silver cup winners for most points. 2nd prize on hen at Buffalo, N. Y. Breeding stock, $1.50 and up. Eggs, $3 to $10. Utility matings, $5 and $8 p«sr hundred. F. E. BENEDICT, Box P. F., Canton. Pa. Colunnt>iein Wyandotte** Won three firsts, two seconds, one third, six entries, Beaver, Pa. Second cockerrl fifth pullpt, Great Pittsburg Show. Cor- rect marking, great form, and excellent la\ers. Ftnton and Arnold Strain. Write today. Eggs, $1.50, $'J.50, $5. Member Nat. Col. Wynd. Club. C. K. McGEORGE, Coraopolis, Pa. Clean Sweep at Easton Show Koepfer's Partridge and Buff Rocks. Partridge — 1st pen, Ist and 'Jd ctK-kerel. 1st hen. 1st pullet, and display special. Buff Rocks — 1st pen, 1st cockerel, 2d cin-k. Wil and 5th pullet, and display special These birds win at all laree shows. Stock and eggs for sale, $3 for 15. BUSH KILL POULTRY FARM, J. J. Koepfer, R. F. D. No. 4, Easton. Pa. FOR HALK My entire stock of llion SCORING TIEAVY LATINO COLUMHIAS \\JAN^ DOTTES, consisting of BU E RIBJtON YEARLINT COCK, Twenty Yearlin- Heus. Sixteen Beautifully marked pullets (a i»y- ing) and Five choice cm kcrds. J^.'" ***'' entire lot for $100. This is a ^»>'S ^J*!. gain for anyone who ^"«- '«!;♦'» '"l^.trll. in the poultry business RIGHT. Address F. A. MASON, PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 182 c DS Sired by 1st Phila. Cockerel and 2nd Cock. 1912 matings represent the highest grade quality stock and 'will produce a large per- centage of prize winners. EGGS $2. $3 $5 PER SETTING. INCUBATOR EGGS $10 PER 100 CHAS. BACORN. - PERKASIE. PA. ORPINGTONS S. C. White. Buff, Black and R. C. White. My "Aristocrat" Strain was the largest winners at the great Williamsport show, largest Orpington class. This record, with my New York, Boston, Allentown and Hagerstown winners, place them as a standard among Orpingtons. Eggs, $2 per setting up. Orders booked for pedi- greed baby chicks, 25c. each up. Mating list free. Wm. Seidel, Box D., Washingtonville, Pa. 35 Varieties Poultry, Geese, Ducks, and Turkeys. Our fine 60 page illustrated catalogue for 2 cent stamp. E Donegal Pltry Yards, R 2, Marietta, Pa. WHITE WYANDOTTES Sensational win at Lititz Show. White Wyandottes. 1 hen, 1, 2, 3, cockerel, 1, 2, 3, 4 pullets, 3, cock. Eggs, $2 to $5 per 15 SAM. G. WEAVER. Terre Hill, Pa. S. C. White Leghorns Wooraer's Stay White I S 0. White Leg- horns and White Wyandottes. Eggs and day old chicks. Quality will be remembered long after price is forgotten. Send for price list. J. K. WOOMER, 629 10th ave., Juniata, Pa. S. C. Black Minorcas Shilling's Blood Lijje Matings, Winners at Hagerstown, Balnmore, Chestnut Hill and Philadelphia. My 1st pullet, Baltimore, won medal for best bird in Mediterranean Class. Eggs and stock. Write for mating list. H. C. SHILLING, PLOURTOWN, ' PENN. S. C. Buff Orpingtons A. E. Martz strain exhibited for three years and won best display every time. Made 40 entries at four shows last sea- son, using 23 birds, and every one placed. Eggs, $2, $3 and $5. O. M. JARRETT, Scottdale. Pa. COLONIAL. POULTRY FARM offers eggs for hatching from prize-winning Orpingtons, S. C. pure white, direct from pnze-winning males, sons of 1st Philadel- phia and Atlanta, 1910. Eggs from these pens. $3, $5 and $10 per 15. Also S. C. Buffs. $3 and $5 per 15. S. C. W. Leghorns, White ears, classy and S. C. R. I. Keds, deep rich colored males. $1.50, $2.50 per 15; $8 and $10 per 100. THE COLONIAL POULTRY FARM, PORT CHESTER, NEW YORK. Yodcr't* F»artrlclKO Wyatidottea Bucks County Show, Cock, second. Hen, first; Special Cup in Wyandotte Class; special cup Best Hen in show; special 1 medal, Champion Hen over all in show. Yoder's Partridge Rocks led all in show. Cockerel, first; pullet, first. 15 eggs, $5, both strains. 2 stamps for egg prices of Fawn and White Runners. LEVI D. YODER, Box 34, Dublin, Bucks Co.., Pa. POULTRY FANCIER Chfcinticleer H ann S. C. White Leghorns Stock, eggs for hatching and day old chicks from fine utility and exhibition -strains. Large, strong birds, great layers. Entire satisfiction absolutely guaranteed. A limited supply from Light Brahmas, N'evins strain. •T. DAWSON PAUL, Langhorne, Pa. D. W Yountf Strain S. C. White Leghorns Eggs $2 per 15; $6 per 100; $50 per 1000, and guaranteed 85 per cent, fer- tile. Having installed a 6,000 egg incu- bator am able to hatch eggs at 2 cents or sell chicks at $15 per 100. Bell phone 79 L L. S.Dayhoff, R. F. D., No 1, Lansdale, Pa. S. C. White Orpingtons and White Wyandottes Winners at Williamsport. Coatesville, Readinx, Mohnton. Heavy laying strains. Eggs, $3 ; two settings for $5. R. C. Black Minorcas America's best, Samuels Blue Ribbon strain. My birds have won 59 firsts out of a posible 75, at M;;dison Square, Chicago, Bualo, Baltimore, Hagerstown, Allentown, Scranfon and Wilkes Barre. Stock and eggs for sale. THOS. G. SAMUELS, Nanticoke, Pa. Darlington White Rock' Farm Quality kind, better than ever. All male birds direct from Fishel. No^ incu- bators or brooders used. The Natural way. Selected -tggs from this choice stock, $6 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. JAMES T. JONES, Darlington, Md. W. W. BOHN, Robesonia, Pa. OR — PING — TONS The talk of the day, Is about chickens that lay. That's why the Orpingtons pay. It took time and brain To accomplish the Sunswick Strain. BLACK^^DIAMOND POULTRY Y'ARDS, Sellersville, •?»• S. and R. Comb Brown and White LEGHORNS Eggs $1.7.5 per 30; .$4 per 100. Day old chicks $12.00 per 100. Express pre- paid if order is booked inside of 10 days. CLICK'S LEGHORN FARMS, R. P. D., No. 60, Lancaster, Pa. Hatchable Eggs from 19 mated pens, three range flocks; R. and S. Comb Rhode Island Reds; S. C. Crystal White Orpingtons; Indian Run- ner Ducks; Descendants of world-famed breeders; Won 51 prizes the past season. P. H. BRUNEMEIER, Hubbard, Iowa. 5. C. R. I. REDS Baby chicks and eggs from prize win- ning stock. Chicks 40 and 25 cents each. Eggs, Pen No. 1, $3; Pens Nos. 2 and 3, $2 Setting of fifteen. Utility, great layers, $10 per 100. JOEL H CUTCHIN, Roanoke, Va. S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS (Kellerstrass) S C. White Leghorns, (Youngs' strain) S. C. Buff Leghorns, Prize Winners, Orpington Eggs. $2 and $3; White Leghorns, $1, $3; Buff Leg- horns. $2 and $3 per 15 My pens con- tain prize-winning birds. S. A. Mensch, Forty Fort, Pa. n »»»»»»»»»o»^oo»o »»»»»»»» Poultry Sense A TREATISE ON THE Management and Care of Chickens, Including the Treatment of the MORE COMMON DISEASES BY J. P. PURSELL, M. D. This book is for the experienced breeder as well as the novice. It goes into detail giving valuable information on Location, Buildings, Trap Nesting, Feeding the Pullets and Laying Hens, Balanced Rations, Care of Chicks, Show Birds, Sprouting Oats, and all the more common diseases that poultry is subject to. It is handsomely bound and the most complete book of its kind on the market. Price 75 cents post paid SELLERSVILLE, PA. j POULTRY FANCIER, POULTRY FANCIER 183 '<^ »»»»»»»»»»»< »»0»»»»»9»»»»»»»»»»»»»»0»»»»»»»»»»»» A Genuine Rupture Cure Sent on Trial to Prove it Don't Wear a Truss Any Longer After Thirty Year's Experience I Have Pro for Men, Women and Children that Actua duced an Appliance lly Cures Rupture. If you have tried most everything else, come to me \Naere others fail is whore I have my ^eaTest success. Send attached coupon to-day f^d I will send you free my illustrated book on Rupture and its cure showing my Apphance and Svfng yoS prices and names of many people who havce tried it and were cured. It .s instant relief Remember, I use no ^alves, no ha.~- ■when all others fail. harness, no lies. I send on trial to prove what I say « Jjue. Tou are the judge and once having seen m> il- lustrated iook'and read it you. will be as enthu^ siastic as my hundreds of patients whose lettei^ you can also read. Fill out free coupon below iSd mail today. It's well worth your time whether you try my Appliance or not. Pennsylvania Man Thankful Mr. C. P. Brooks, Marshall, Mich. bear Sir— Perhaps it will interest you to know that I have been ruptured six years and have always had trouble with it till I got your Applmtjce I is verj easy to wear, fits neat and snu^ and is not in the way at any time, day or night. In fact, L° t mes I did not know I had it on ;^ it JUst adapted iteelf to the shape of the body and seemed to ^e a part of .the body, as it clung to the spot no matter what position it was in. It would be a veritable God-send to the unfor- tunatc who suffer from rupture if all could procure the Brooks Rupture Appliance and wear it. iney would certainly -never regret it. My rupture is now all healed up and nothing ever did It but vour Appliance. \\ henever the op- Ptunity present's itself I will say a g<.od word for your Appliance, and also the honorable ^^ ay in which vou deal with ruptured people. It is a pleasure' to recommend a good thing among your friends or strangers. I am. Yours verv sincerely. .lAMES A. BRITTON. 80 Spring St., Bethlehem, Pa. "'"v^Sfr ■c ^^' ^\ ^^M' •^ i^ i ^ ■% ^ £a? V w^"» f ^^ '^> ^^s .v^. ^^^^V - '^ ' >( S'-: ■•?? ;-.'y •.•;•>;•'• Tht above is C. E. Drookit, invtmui been curing others fur over "J 30 Recommend From Texas Famer Brooks Rupture Appliance Co., Marshall, Mich. Gentlemen— I feel it my duty to let you. and also all' people afflicted as I was, know what vour Appliance has done for me. 1 have been ruptured for many years and have worn many different trusses, but never got anv relief 'until I got your Appliance. I put it 'on lust November, but had very ittle faith in it, but must say I am now cured. 1 have laid it awav— have had it oflf for two weeks and doing till kinds of farm work with ease^ ^Vhile I was wearing it, I had Ingnppe and coughed a great deal but it held all right. Words cannot express my gratitude towards you and your Applinnce. Will recommend It to all ruptured people. Very sincerely, Bald Prairie, Texas J. E. LOKG. / Others FaUed but the Appliance Cured C. E. Brooks. Marshal, Mich. Dear Sir — Your Appliance did all yoti claim for the little boy and n>'>'"^', '°'*. '* cured him sound and well. , ^^ ^ '*•< J^"') wear it for about a ye.ir in all. altliouch ii cured him 3 months after he had begun to wear it We had tried several other remedies and got no relief, and I sliall certainly re- commend it to friends, for we surely owe it to you. Yours --.P.-'/^jl'^IrTERSON. Ko. 717 S. Main St., Akron. O. Cured at the Age of 76 Mr C. E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich. bear Sir: — I began using your Appliance for the cure of rupture (I had a pretty case) I think in May. 1905. On November 20. 1905. I quit using it. Since that time 1 have not needed or used it. I am well of rupture and rank myself among those cured by the Brooks Discovery, which considering my age, 76 years. I regard ar. remarkable. Very sincerely yours, Jamestown, N. C. SAM A. HOOVER. 21 Jansen St., Dubuque, Iowa. Child Cured in Four Months Brooks Rupture Applinnce Co. Gentlemen:— The baby's rupture is alto- gether cured thanks to your Appliance, and we are so thinkful to you. If we could onlv have known of it sooner our little boy would not have had to suffer near as much as lie did. He wore your brace a lit lie over four mouths and has not worn it now for six weeks. V^-^ry t-b. ^^^^^^^ Ten Reasons Why You Should Send for Brooks Rupture Appliance I It is absolutely the only Appliance of the kind on tiie market tod ly. and in it are enibndied the priiuiples that inventors have sought after for years. 2. The Appliance for retaining the rupture cannot be thrown out of position. 3 Being an air cushion of soft rubber it clings closely to the body, yet never blisters or causes irritation. ,, , » ^a 4 Unlike the ordinary .so-called pads, used in other trusses, it is not cumbersome or ungam^Y _^ ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ pliable, and posi- bad lively cannot be detected through the clothing. »<.e Arpt^uiue, who cured himself and who has years. If ruptured, write hxm today. 6 The soft, pliable bands holding the Appliance do not give one the unpleasant sensation of wearing a harness. 7. There is nothing about it to get foul and when it becomes soiled it can be washed without injuring it in the least. 8. There are no metal springs in the Appliance to torture one by cutting and bruising the flesh. , . ^ ^, . i- 9. All of the material of which the Appli- ances are made is of the very best that money can buy, making it a durable and safe Appliance to wear. , 10. Mv reputation for honesty and fair dealing is' so thoroughly established by an experience of over thirty years of dealing with the public, and my prices are so rea- sonable, mv terms so fair, that there certainly should be* no hesitancy in sending free cou- pon to-day. Remember I send mv Appliance on trial to prove ^^"* I say is true. You are to be the judge. Fill out free coupon below and mail to-day. Free Information Coupon C. E. Brooks. 1015 State St.. Marshall Mich. Please stnd nie by iiiiiil in plain wrapper vour illustrated book and full information about your Appliance for the cure of rup- ture. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 184 POULTRY FANCIER &4 We Congratulate You, Hr. Ctatcii" This with a hearty handshake was the greeting of every well known breeder as I met hirn at Madison Square December Show. "Why do you congratulate me?" I asked of one great breeder. His reply was: "Be- cause you have demonstrated here in this New York Show that it is pos- sible for a breeder to take several varieties of poultry and make a suc- cess of each and every one. For years it has always been contended that this coild not be done. It can never be seriously questioned after your winning at M dison Square Garden this time." What Did we Beally Do? We entered a string of TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-THREE birds in ten breeds. WE WON, in the severest competition, TWENTY-SEVEN BLUE RIB- BONS (FIRST PRIZE,) TWELVE SECONDS. ELEVEN THIRDS. NINE FOURTHS. TEN FIFTHS and FIVE SIXTHS (New York this year giving six ribbons). In all SEVENTY-FOUR RIBBONS. Buff Orpingtons In this variety we won ALL FIVE FIRSTS, including, of course, first cock, first hen, first cockerel, first pullet and first pen; and also third cock, fourth ben and sixth cockerel. Such a win needs no further com- ment. Orpingtons This was the variety in^which the most wonderful and terrific compe- tition ever put up anywhere in the world was exactly to be noticed. WE WON 3 of the 5 firsts and on only two entries in the pen class. which was certainly one of the strongest classes of pens in the whole show, we wor\ first and second. Our first cockerel was really a marvel, and we had no hesitation in refusing an offer of One Thousand Dollars for this single bird. We also won first hen, which by the way, was the same hen which won first two years ago. In addition. We won third and lifth cock, sixth hen and third pullet. In points won we far exceeded OUT nearest competitor, winning ^bcut three times as much as anyone elae. "^ Black Orpingtons In BLACK ORPINGTONS we made a grand winning in cockerel, for everyone considered that our first cockerel was one of the best ever shown m this variety. He had magnificent type, an excellent head and very fine color. We are positive that this cockerel will be the sire of very many winners in Black Orpingtons this next year. We also won fifth ban and fifth pen. We shall give unusual attention this year to the mat- ing of our Black Orpingtons, and the result from our eggs for hatching will be more than gratif^ng to our customers. White Plymouth Bocks o/Joir^o* '*i?,^ ^"^ ^"" ^*"^ ^^ *^" y^^ '^^""^ our winning in WHITE KOCKis. VVe won four firsts — first cock, first cockerel, first pullet and first pen. \Ve won the seconds in all five classes, and on pens we won ever> place but fourth, making our winning pens first, second, third. nnu and sixth. This was positively the crcatest winning in White Rocks evpr made at the Madison Square Garden Show, ana it was not because there was lack of competition, for it was one of the best classes in this grand variety that we ever penned there. Barred Plymouth BccRs As usual, the competition in Barrtd Rocks was extremely fierce and It happened, as it ao often does, that no () or 100 as priced belpw r.nd mike selection* from as manv va- rieties as you wi.<-h. Each cijg wia be niark.d with the number of the pen from which it comes and also with the name of the variety. Express charge's will be prepaid on all orii.''nal orders for eggs, for ten or over, ro pours in the United States and ("anadi, but not on eggs at half price, either on account of unsatisfactory hatch or ^n account of the lateness of the Season, which half price season commen'cs .Tune 1st. 10 eggs $10.00 1 1 »'ggs 11.00 1 - eggs I'J.OO l'{ egKii 13.00 14 eggs 14.00 15 eggs 15.00 50 eggs 40.00 100 eggs 75.00 OWEN FARMS, m wiii.am street, Vineyard Haven, Mass. IVm. Barry Owen, Proprietor. Maurice F. Delano, Manager. POULTRY FANCIER 185 \ •^ ^^ \%% I t I IIS i 13 EGGS fOR HATCH l/NG I bought 15 eggs from Mr. Kellerstrass. The chjcks are not yet three months old and will weigh easily three pounds each ;it this writing. I shall, if I live, exhibit these wonder- ful birds at our State Fair in October, and if justice is done in the judging, I shall score a triumph; $100 APIECE WOULD NOT BUY THESE BIRDS FROM ME. J. L. M. Utah, July 30. 1909. I bought egg« from Mr. Ernest Kellerstrass. I had remark- able hatches from said eggs, obtaining 66 2-3 per cent, in good fine chicks, of which I am justly proud. I have visited his splendid farm on two occasions, at which time I made the acquaintance of Mr. Kellerstrass, and looked closely into the methods employed by him in the conduct of his farm, and will say that a view of Mr. Kellerstrass' birds would set the most conservative and cold-blooded chicken fancier to glow with enthusiasm. - A. S. D. Oklahoma, July 12, 1909. I bought 15 eggs from Mr. Kellerstr;iss. I got ten chicks and they are all living. 1 have handled four other breeds, and must say that the Crystal White Orpingtons are the best. They are the first to mature and they are the healthiest birds I have ever kept. J. W. H. Minnesota, July 12, 1909. I boug-ht eggs from the Kellerstrass Firm. I am very well pleased with my treatment by Mr. Kellerstrass. The birds seem to be heulihy and thrifty and look good to me, as I am a breeder of pVize birds. \ think I received my money's worth and e.vpect in a few months to fill my pens by purchas- ing a few more pullets from him. R. S. D. Ohio.July 12. 1909. I bought a setting of eggs from Mr. Ernest Kellerstrass. I hnve seven very fine birds from them; ull strong, l.^ire, healthy chicks. I have one pullet from this lot that $50 would not buy. I also hav« thirty more eggs that will come off next week. I find Mr. Kellerstrass a very fine gentleman with whom to do business — prompt and square, and he shall receive an order again ne.xt season from me. E. F. IJ. ^Visconsin, July 12. 1909. I bought 15 eggs 'of Mr. Kellerstriiss. The chicks were hatched April IG and I Imve so far succeeded in raising all that were hutched. Everyone who sees tlieiii thinks llipy are tlie finest lot of chirks thev ever s;nv. I atn well ple:ised with them. I H.AVE ONE PULLET THAT 1 WOULD NOT TAKE $.'")0.00 FOR. So you see I thmk I am awiiv ahead on the deal. W. M. Penns\lvanJa, July 4, 1909 I bought two settings of eggs from Ernest Kellerstrass this spring, and I have never seen any better chicks any- where. While at present they are but half grown they have great, strong legs and feet. I have some eight hens that were hatched from eggs of Mr. Kellerstrass last season and they have proven to be wonderful layers and the most satis- factory of fowls. My dealings with Mr. Kellerstrass have been very satisfactory. R. E. W. Nebraska, July 14, 1909 I bought a setting of 15 eggs from Mr. Kellerstrass, hatch- ing and raising 12 chicks out of the 15 eggs. All are healthy, vigorous birds and I e.xpect to do some showing with iliem this fall and winter. F. A. M. Indiana, July 12, 1909. I bought eggs from tlie Kellerstrass Farm and the chicks hatched from these eg-:s are chicks indeed. As lo the vigor of the Crystal \Vhite Orpingtons, I think they are unsurpassed, as I have proof of that this season bv the birds from the eggs I purchased from them last sea- son, 1908 — about 95 per cent. HATCHED. The Kellerstrass F.rm has always done the square thing with me, and they have my best wishes. J. S. B. Washington, July 12, 1909. I purchased eggs from Mr. Kellerstrass. The chicks hatched from these eggs were very strong and vigorous. It was never my lot to have a stronger or more healthy lot of chickens and growing like weeds. I am more than ])roud of them and iiove wished many times this summer that I had gotten two settings of eggs instend of one. T e.xpect to h ve them on exhibition this coming winter and expect to win some ribbons. R. il. G. Iowa. July 17. 1909. I bought eggs from Mr. Ernest Kellerstrass and will sny that the chicks hatched from these eggs are strong, healthy and us fine little chicks as you ever saw. I find that Mr. Kellerstrass gives his customers their money's worth. I nm very much pleased with the square dealings I h;td with huu. E. J. L. PeTinsylvnnia, Jiilv 20. 1909 I bought a netting of eggs from Mr. Kellerhtrass. I hatched 14 chicks from the setting. I have raised every one of these chicks and they are strong nnu heiiltliy. 'J'hey are perfect beauties and I can say that Mr. Kellerstrass h;is cer- tainly been s(tuare with me in his dealings. I have hud a Very successful year all around with my Crystal White Or- pingtons, raising 200 birds and sold about iOO worth of eggs besides from ten pullets. P. J. H. Georgia. July 21. 1909. CO '& en i I rx vx C*55 The above testimoni's speak for themselves. Look through this journal and yl&u will see more successful breed er ^X^ ,tl adv-rtsn? KflLLERSTR \S3 CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS than any other breed. Any time b-tter birds are ^t^ Rj bred Kellerstrass Farm will breed them If you want to know more about them or the price of slock and eggs sen i ^^a ^^^ or tree catalog. *'♦% VA 1^ Kellerstrass Poultry Farm, 9166 Westport Road, Kansas City, Missouri ^j| PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 186 POULTRY FANCIER ■s^ -^^ PrIz £ C' feed bills. There is one breed that surpasses all others in filling out these reiiuirements. It is the ]\Iediterranean breed, the breed that a great majority of our commercial egg farmers are breeding at the present day. The owners of these find that they meet the requirements in pro- ducing the greatest number of first-class marketable eggs at the least cost. The eggs of this breed are large and white and command the highest prices, whereas those of others are generally of an assort- ment of the different shades of brown and do not pre- sent the uniform neat appearance demanded by first- class trade. I might add that it is the Leghorns that are so popular on the egg farms, the other varieties of the Mediterraaneans, Minorcas, Spanish, Andalu- sians and Anconas being greatly in the minority. As to broilers, the Leghorns are certainly quick de- velopers and can reach the broiler size as quickly as any. Their clean, yellow legs and skin, plump carcass and small bone will appeal to any epicure. The larger varieties have larger bone and certainly must have less meat on them when marketed at the same weight. The fully matured Leghorn hen will average about four pounds in weight and makes a nice sized bird for the ordinary family. For the fancj- part a man could want nothing pret- tier than a Leghorn. The Leghorns have nice red combs and wattles, white lobes as a contrast, making a pretty head; a nice concave back, with a sloping tail, and nice yellow legs. Being so trim and neat, they are pretty in any color, but with a nice golden buff plumage that sparkles like gold itself in the sun- light, you certainly have the ideal. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 188 POULTRY FANCIER Mi ■i>i3«ttlMa«..* .#.- ' » - i ..,; .V •»- , «a V- ..♦« . ».•,■■■• White Kock female. Owned and bred by Peapack Farm, Fred Huvler, Peapack, N. J. That gives you the Single Comb Buff Leghorn, the peer of all for eggs, meat or beauty, and the coming variety of the most popular egg-producing breed in the country. The three most popular varieties of the Mediterranean class at the present diy :ire the Single Comb White Leghorns, Single Comb Butf Leghorns and Single Comb Brown Leghorns, in the order named. The Browns, once so popular, are now far in the rear of the Butfs. I do not know that there is any data on hand to prove this as far as farm stock is con- cerned, but the trend of public opinion is plainly seen by the classes shown at our poultry shows every year. The figures given .from the leading show of the coun- try, i\Iadison S(iuare Garden, are very interesting and plainly show the rapid use in popularity of the Single Comb Buff Leghorns. The following figures will give a representative idea of the classes shown five years ago and to-day. Leghorn Classes; '07, '10, '11, Madison Square Garden Vdrielv Dec. 1907 Pens T.)Ul Snqe Entries S. C. Whites 12(3 IG 206 S. C. Buffs 42 5 67 S. C. Browns 69 7 104 Sinqie Fr.iries 117 72 32 1910 Pens Total Single Eniries 20 217 79 9 117 74 2 42 43 1911 Pens Total 9 124 6 104 3 58 By this table it will be seen that from 1907 to 1911 the k C. Browns and S. C. Buff's have practically re- versed positions, the Buffs going away ahead of the Browns; also that the Buffs were only five single en- tries and three pens behind the Whites. This is a re- markable gain, and coupled with the beauty and merits of the variety, should make all stop and study the S. C. Buff Leghorn before taking up any other variety. A word as to the merits of the S. C. Buff Leghorns as learned by raising them during the past seven years. It has always been my policy to keep a record of my birds, especially so when mated. I have often com- pared these records with those published by other breeders, but have seen none to compare with that made by the hens in my first pen of 1911. These hens were selected as pullets for their heavy laying, for they had laid steadily from November to the following Au- gust, when they molted. All six were prize birds and several had won two or three ribbons each. Five of them were four years old and the other one five years old. The latter died from oviduct trouble in the mid- dle of the season. They were mated in February and were kept so until July, when they were turned out on range.' They continued laying untU September when three of them molted, the other two not stopping until October. This means that these hens, in their fourth year, laid steadily for seven and eight months. Their record for the breeding season follows: Egg Record— Pen 1, 1911 Month March April May June July Totals Davs 31 30 31 30 6 128 Eggs 64 81 76 80 17 318 Hens 6. Av 6. 5.87 5. 0. 5.69 Hen 10.4 13.5 12.98 16. 3.4 56.28 % Yield 34.41 45. 41.76 53.33 56.23 43.56 The last hen to stop, the first prize hen at Brooklyn, 1909, laid her first ^%z again on January 13, and laid twice more during the next week. This was the cold- est week we have had on Long Island in eight years, too. I might add that pullets bred from these birds averaged 60 per cent, ^g^ yield for the 1911 season, going to 73.7 per cent, one month. The fertility from Pen 1 in 1911 was high, averaging 91.5 per- cent, for the season. One hatch was 100 per cent, and two others lacked but one (i%g of being so. Although now in their fifth year, they are mated for the next season's business. ' * Of the exhibition record of my birds little need be said. They have won and are winning to-day in America's best shows, and can boast of a record .seldom e(iualled by any breeder. I trust this will find favor with all interested and en- courage more fanciers still to take up the most pvofit- able and beautiful of the Leghorn family, the Single Comb Buff Leghorn. Scene on the plant of W. \V. Kulp, Pottstown, Pa. POULTRY FANCIER 189 PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER 191 Photographing Fancy Stock The ^\ilve of Pliotograjjhs of Your Stock. By J. E. Willniarih, jhnityville , JS\ Y. Many beginners in the Fancy appreciate the value of good pictures of their birds, when used on their sta- tionary and in the Poultry papers, but do not just know how to get such Pliotos. The prices of Cameras are now so low that they are in the reach of nearly every body and are a good in- vestment for the Poultry Fancier. Of medium priced Cameras there are two types, the **so called" self focusing, or what are generally known as "Kodaks," are the easiest to use and often give good results, but the focusing Cameras have a far greater range of usefulness, and when properly hand- led, give much the best results ; but they require (juite some practice in handling and are more expensive than the "box type" or "Kodaks." 3AI2RE1> ^nmORCA 'PDZ.LBT^ THn?t> 'PRlZ.r inAx>j^o^ aauAi^E, gakubm, nx xosc. len Of course, one can hardly expect to get the results of our experienced Poultry Artists in photographing stock, but the Breeder has the Artist at a disadvantage, for he can work among his birds whenever conditions are best, and his ])irds know him and are not as much frightened at his approach, as they will be when a stranger handles them. Thus the breeder can catch them in natural poses in the pens and can get near enough to get good results. When one^s Stock is reasonably tame it is best to get the pen of Birds in which is the one we wish to Photo- graph, in the yards, closing the entrance to the house, slowly drive the flock to the north end of the run, of course, choosing a good bright day for this work, as we have to "snap," time exposure being practically impossible in such cases. Plenty of pa- tience is required ; work very slowly ; get up to with- in about ten feet of the bunch of Chickens without frightening them; focus your Camera as well as pos- sible; then patiently wait until the one you wisii to "Snap" moves out in front of the others and as- sume the desired pose. Then act quickly and get his picture before he moves again. It is best to take three of four exposures if things are working right, so if some of them should not turn out right you will have others to fall back on. It is not neccessary to have the one you are "snapping" out by itself, pro- viding no other bird stands in front of it, for even though parts of the' other members of the pen are in- cluded in the picture it makes but little difference, as any professional Photographer can "paint these out" of the picture. Some Breeders not possessing a Camera get tlieir local photographer to take some p'ctures of their Stock. The results of such work is very unsatisfac- tory unless such photographer be one who understands the different types of Poultry and knows what is the proper pose for the bird he is photographing. Ordi- narily Professional Photographers will get pictures that are clear and distinct, but the bird is very likely to be in a very poor position, as they do not know just what shape he should be. Having "snapped" several of the birds we wi^h, the next thing is to develop the films or plates. Many amateurs do this work very nicely, but as a general rule it pays to let a professional photographer do this part as they are apt to "bring out" the Photo in better shape, especially if you tell him that you wish the pictures to have cuts made from. The next step is to have cuts made and most of the Poultry papers have the best facilities for having this work done. If we have an extra good picture it is best to have several electrotypes made from the cut, as these are much cheaper and it saves the original "Cut," and by having several electrotypes we can have pictures running in several partu's, as the Poul- try papers set up their reading matter quite some time ahead of the publication date. This makes your cut slow in getting from one paper to another. Often we get a photo of a bird that does not do him justice, and it seems impossible to get him to assume the right po.se. or if the wind blows, his feathers are roughed up, or there may be an undesirable back ground to an otherwise good picture All these can be improved by the Poultry Artists. The amateur photographer's great fault is wrong focusing,^ and thus we get an indistinct or blurred picture. Here again the Artist is neccessary to correct our faults. We appreciate that there are no doubt some Poultry pictures going the rounds of the Poultry Papers that are not much better than fakes, through being "done over" by the Artists, but the great majority are. truthful representations, and we have seen some cuts appearing that did not do justice to the birds, through faulty posing, etc. We must remember that in all businesses the sam- ple presented in soliciting trade is from the best goods, put up in an attractive form, and buyers of Poultry expect the same. A good cut of a good bird is one of the best forms of advertising, but a poor cut of a "bird, be the latter a good one or a poor one, is worse than nothing, and is liable to do more harm than good. You can buy a cheap stock cut of your variety, and such cuts answer the purpose when 3^ou are selling stock to farmers and others who wish cheap birds, and who do not know what your breed looks like, but when you want to be a Fancier and sell something that you are not ashamed of, then use a good cut of one of your own birds. Such Cuts give you an individuality, and pull you out of the class of Breeders who use stock cuts on their stationerv and sell dollar birds. Breeding Partridge Rocks By S. A, Xoftzger, Xorth Manchester, Mass. My experience in breeding nearly sixty different varieties of fancy poultry, in addition to assisting in producing or perfecting several breeds, has greatly assisted me in my work with Partridge Plymouth Rocks. It better enabled me to know how to create the new breed as it really should be and fitted me to make a fowl, the beauty of which almost beggars description, and which as a utility breed has few equals — no superiors — a breed which has w'on the title "Beauty Breed" or "Close to Nature Breed'" Partridge Plymouth Rocks today, the result of less than fifteen years of active, painstaking breeding, thought and study, are now attracting world-wide attention, over-stepping many of the old breeds and all the new ones, because they reproduce more true to type 'than any new fowls ever originated. For this "there is a reason." There was a fixed ideal and all effort was along definite lines. This breed is the result of rules that are the outgrow^th of experience in breeding the same color and shape on other breeds. The breeding of this grand new fowl has been greatly simplified by the adoption of single matings, standard matings so far as possible, from the very beginning. Much can be said in this connection. The making of them was not without trials and tribula- tions and to make lighter the burdens of the breed- ^^^ers of today I offer freely my knowledge and the bene- '*'**' t of my experience that there may be no "secrets of the trade." When it is necessary to make separate matings for show birds of the different sexes breeding any variety of fancy poultry becomes a great study. When fine specimens of both sexes can be successfully mated to produce wonderful show and utility qualities, their breeding becomes comparatively a pleasure and pastime. It has been demonstrated to the satis- faction of the leading breeders of Partridge Rocks that single matings will produce and have the world's greatest show and utility specimens; consequently it is the height of folly to give thought to any other method. The first rule of single standard mating is to mate the nearest perfect individuals, both male and fe- males. This rule, like all others, is not without ex- ception. In the first place, fowls with the same striking defect of shape or color, no difference how good otherwise, should not be mated, but if possible select for each a mate that is good in this weak sec- tion. This applies also to utility as ^well as fancy. Never mate a male bird from a poor^ laying hen to other than females that are extra good egg machines. Success in the show room by violating this latter rule will prove to be dearly bought. ->-< -^ '■. r '* -*. %,' /^ y ■*-•* t FOaRTHPRIZ.E COCK,l^Ar>iaoM sq.| 6?sWde:i1,T1^W YORK, X>^G. , l>9llT; — '-' Remember, the breeding and mating of any variety of poultry, done nt random, will result in failure; undertaken with limited knowledge is attended with greater risk, although often fairly satisfactory; pro- ducing, in ignorance of their breeJing, is actually dangerous with fowls of any kind; intelligent selec- tions, guided by fixed rules, insure matings that are almost invariab'ly satisfactory, although there are the PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 192 POULTRY FANCIER usual exceptions to the rules. However, we should follow the rules and expect the exceptions, hoping for as few of the latter as posible. If compelled to breed from fowls which are too light in color care shouKl l)e taken that the fowl of opposite sex be raUier diwk. :\Iany disappointments in breeding for Partridge color can be traced to mating, each sex of wliicii was a little light in color. Breeders who have improved Partridge color owe much of their success to the fact that they knew the ances- try of their fowls and could intelligently select bre^d- } First prize pullet Scranton, l^^ \ Bred and owned by Crystal Poultry Farm, Bloomsburg, Pa. ers without fear of indelibly stamping some object- ionable feature upon the progeny. Many failures can be directly accounted for by the use of a fowl of exceptional rfuality but unknown breeding. For this reason ' ' new blood "if any, should be introduced through the female so that all the off- spring of the ''new" one can be discarded without seriously affecting the general results. Fine individ- ual merits is no excuse for the use of a male of ques- tionable parentage for breeding purposes but when to quality is added royal ancestry, a priceless combina- tion, then the breed at once becomes the best in the land to grace any pen. It has not been my experience that either sex con- trols size, shape or color, but on the contrary, my observation convinces me that these qualities are gained by conditions and ancestry. For instance, a good per cent, of the progeny of any pair will grow to larger size than the parent stock if hatched in good season and grown under favorable conditions. A good shaped specimen of either sex will usually stamp this good quality on its oft'spring if it is not only from blood lines strong in shape, but if mated to a fowl fortified by just as good breeding even if the latter lack in shape. The same rule applies to colors. Best results are obtained by mating fowls whose ancestors of both sexes were of rich show colors. iMany times the ap- parent control of a certain characteristic, by one sex or the other, or ])oth. wiieii if the ancestors of neither was known, all the credit would be given to the one whi(.h was the better individual in that re- spect. The belief among some breeders of Partridge color that brown in the ^uff of males is necessary or better to produce best female color in the progeny is er- roneous, for many of the very best females have been sired by high-class show birds without a particle of red in fluff. Other ideas of mating off colored fowls to get better of the opposite sex are just as much of a mistake. For instance, mating females strong in hackle stripe, but without penciling, to improve male color, has ruined flocks and I have failed to note a case where such matings have resulted in better males than numerous standard matings. Fowls "bred in the purple" and with satisfactory' color may not have all the requirements. Shape is of no minor importance. The whole Rock family owe popularity to the natural advantages of correct rock shape for, whether by accident or otherwise, this shape is today the greatest egg machine of poultrydom, hence should always be foremost in the mind of Rock breeders, and shape should always be given greater weight when selecting for fancy or utility. Avoid mating striking defects in shape, same as in color. Under no circumstances should a fowl with a short deficient back, or lacking noticeably in breast, or strikingly poor in comb, etc., be mated with a bird lacking in the same section. Such a union would stamp indelibly the defect and render their offspring less valuable either as individuals or breeders. Many rules for breeding can be cited, but the most simply and less troublesome plan is to adopt single matings, bearing in mind always the fact that we must avoid the union of the same defect as much as possible. Circumstances alter cases so that it is never possible to make matings just as we would like; in fact the ideal mating would be a perfect male and a perfect female, but a few suggestions might be of assistance here, since the writer may assist interested breeders to avoid the tendencies of the breed toward defects. Don 't use fowls with stubs on shanks, as the Cochin blood is disposed to asseit itself, and this difficulty is apt to increase, although today there is no more of this than with the average flock of American breeds. Don't mate poor combs — combs with too many serra- tions or too large. Like all new breeds these fowds, feeing from new crosses, are more vigorous and inclined to overgrown combs. However, avoid using under- sized combs. It means lack oi vigor and vitality. Don't use a quite dark fowl with another tlie same, or two light ones, but use standard colors as much as possil)le. If necessary to use one too dark mate it with a light one and vice versa. Select fowls for bright dark color in males and rich mahogany in females. Avoid shafting as much as possible. Be sure that the eye color on one side at least is good, and if the matings are none too strong in this respect, be careful that their ancestors were. Know the ancestry if possible and select breeders with the quality of their ancestors always in mind. Remember, if the male bird is large and long in bodv the females can be somewhat undersize and short for good results. If possible choose a male bird of fine (juality, whose dam was a fine colored hen. and fine individual females, the sires of which were fine show birds. Such constitute a better mating than ideal fowls of unknown or uncertain ancestry. To increase size of fowls mate good ones of medium size and hatch chicks early, rather than U) select for size at expense of quality. Early hatched youngsters, when properly reared grow larger than the parent stock. This is a convenient and safe way to get ex- ceptional <|uality from medium or even somewhat un del-sized parentage. Always bear in mind that blood tells. POULTRY FANCIER 193 I Knowledge gained by past experience is of great value, but those who would progress must continue to gather yiformation from which to profit. Success attained, whatever the de-ree, will not endure un- less we koep in the van by learning from time to time. Facination and pleasure of our pets make acquiring knowledge and its attendant duties pleas- ant pastime, instead of arduous, distasteful labor. Remember that, as a rule, the knowledge of ancestry of the breeding fowls is not only a great help but is actually essential to the production of the world's best specimens of any breed. An exception to this mav be the poultry man w^ho produces a few very choice specimens but the fact that many noted breed- ers, famed for flocks of w^onderful quality, produce annually but comparatively few fowls is evidence that there is a reason for good ones. This "reason" is knowledge of the fowls' pedigree and its correct ap- plication. All rules for mating must be applied subject to the fowls' ancestry. For instance, if avoidable, no specimen with a marked defect should be raised wdth another, the ancestry of which had the same diffic|ulty. Even though the one should show no trace of it blood tells" and the fault will appear in the progeny with increased intensity. The more objectionable the defect in anv fowl the greater our effort should be to Imd a mate, individually and in ancestry, as free as possi- ble from it to thus avoid future trouble. Reverse the rule— mate fowls with some desired features both in the individuals and their parents, and see what surprisingly pleasing results will follow from the veiw-point of this one characteristic. \\'hile doing this great care should be exercised that other defects do not creep in to the utter ruin of our efforte. This justifies larger numbers of matings in making a new strain or building a new breed ; for the entire offspring of some matings, especially in the beginning, w^hen it is impossible to avoid all the rocks, should be rejected in the early stages of the work. Learn to know the weak points, whatever the breed or strain, and strive to overcome or avoid them. BY THE WAY By H, S. Babcock. Miss S. Carey, of England, in an article upon Or- pington breeding, gives quite clearly the English point of view upon wiiat defects should be considered disqualifications. She says "A chicken is bred for food, either in egg form or to obtain the largest amount of meat it can carry, and the fault that affects the purpose for which the bird is bred must be treat- ed as a disqualification." Consequently disqualifica- tions, such as side sprigs and white in earlobes would not be considered as such in England, but would be regarded as minor defects. *'To reject a typical Orpington for a bird of inferior proportions because of a side spike," she says, ''is like rejecting a fat ox for a lean l)east because it had a bump on the side of its nose or a w^hite patch over its left eye. " It is well to get every new view upon this vexed question of disqualifications, whether we agree with it or not, because we may thereby get a clearer under- standing of the subject. Probably no subject m re- spect to standard-making in this country is m a more chaotic condition than this one of disciualifications. We have three classes of people in respect to dis- qualifications, one representing the extreme view that most defects should be treated as disqualifications, another going to the other extreme that disqualifica- tions should be entirely abolished, and the third, sort of middle-of-the-road men who hold a position somewhere between the extremes. A good many breeders and some judges apparently believe in the abolition of color disv'iualifications en- tirely and of figure dis(iuali(ications except some anatomical defect like a crooked back. But there does not seem to have been stated any undeidynig prin- ciple, except expediency, upon which their views are held.. . -, • .-r r ^ <• To arrive at a just, consistent and scientitic list ot dis^lualifications some foundation principle or set of principles should be arrived at and established. We might, for exanii)le, take Miss Carey's view tliat the fault which affects the i>urpose for which a fowl is bred should be regarded as a disqualification, or we might determine that all inheritable defects are disqualifications, or that all abnormal developments of skeleton, muscles or feathers should be regarded as disciualifications. But the trouble with all these suggested principles is that they are too broad and they would tend rather to increase than to diminish the number of disqualifications, which is an end not to be desired. While a just, consistent and scientific list of dis- qualifications, if it be a brief list, would be something very desirable, yet the difficulty, if not impossibility, of stating the necessary underlying principle may make us to prefer the ills we have rather than to fly to those we know not of. A brief arbitrary list may give good practical results. Personallv I believe that serious skeletal departures from the proper form, like crooked backs; feathered shanks and toes when the shanks and toes should be free from feathers and vice versa; decidedly wry tails caused not by habit, but by the so called "pope's nose being set on crooked.; combs of a different character from the re:iuired type, as single for rose, for example ; pronounced side sprigs and the like; all of which are quite likely to be transaiitted to the progeny, if we are to have disqualifications at all, should be regarded as disqualifications. 1 ani not in favor of many color dis;(ualifications— 1 had almost written t his '''manv", without the ^'M"— but if we musi have the!n,*let them he as few in number as possible, and of a character which will not interfere with suc- cessful color breeding. It is reallv a serious (luestion whether we need any disqualifications at all. As a poultry judge 1 used to favor disriualifications because it rendered the work easier and enabled me to eliminate a good many un- worthv specimens easily. But with the total aboli- tion of dis'iualii'ications one coidd, as {v. judge, pass such specimens as unwortliy of a score, and it would be as easy to write "U" upon the score card as PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL POULTRY FANCIER 195 19-i POULTRY FANCIER **Disq." Or such defects might be given a larger value than is given to other defects, large enough to put the bird "out of the running." The only difh- culty about this is that they would be still dis((uali- fications under a ditferent name; like the suit of clothes in the drummer's expense account, they would be there, though not so named. If dis(iualiiications were to be abolished altogether the best way would be to give all defects a proper value, the most serious ones of course a higher value than those of less serious chnracter. Then each bird would be rated according to its actual value ; if it didn't score 85 points, after all the points for defects were deducted, it could not win. If the defects now regarded as disqualilications were valued at 15 or more points such birds as possessed them would have no chance to win and would be no more likely to appear in shows than are disqualified birds now. It has always seemed a serious injustice to me to see a bird dis([ualitied for a single or for several ott*- colored feathers, which would not seriously injure it for breeding purposes, and which many exhibitors would not hesitate to pull out had the feather or feathers been discovered in time. The removal' of such feathers, where the number is small and the feathers are body feathers, could not be detected by the most acute judge, and ''artificially moulted" at home would incur no danger of the penalties of faking. To make them disqualifications is to put a temptation in the way -of exhibitors and place a pre- mium upon dishonesty. But if they were regarded only as defects, and the defects properly and justly valued, the temptation would lose its power and the exhibitor would preserve his integrity. The tendencv of the dav is towards reducing the number of disqualifications and reckoning the defects nearer to their real value. We are realizing more and more that defects which do n6t seriously impair the breeding value of the bird are not to be deeply cut. We are growing more lenient toward them, and that, too, without impairing the quality of our best birds. I believe we are breeding and showing better birds than ever before, despite the fact that disqualifica- tions are less numerous in our Standard. With their total abolition there would be no retrogade movement toward producing high-class birds. rjvn r 'S '^IW ^1'^ ♦S!^ wjw wj^< *^ «i7jw wj5* vj- >;js» wjw wj;# ^ ^ w^ wj;» *;jv jjw Jj^ j^ jj^ JJ^ Jj!* Jju Jj^ JJ5< Jj5# J^ J^ jp, Jp* jp^ ^ Jjt* Jj5# JJH# Jjt, Jjw Jju Jjt# JJw Jjv« Jp* Jjt, t i^^^^c^dii:^4.djf.cJi:cJi:^dJi:.c^cjf.c^c^c^cY.d^cpc^^ lit ; BlNGiet FIRST PRIZE CtlftnPW CoCKEREL. ;--/•''■ MR5T PRIZE COCK, ./r^ "NO FIR5TPRIZE PEN COCKEREL. „^,^,, %-/ ATMADI50H SQUARE GARDEN.HEW YORK 191<5-|91I. ■:< oWHEDVBRtDBY E.B.TMonP50N,An£MIA.Hy. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 196 POULTRY FANClKrv THE SQUA%E DEAL By E. M. Long, Osceola, Incl, We have just read Mr. DeLancey's editorial in Feb- ruary issue of "Fancier/' and it just" rings the bell" at the particular time and place which it should be rung. AVe arc not conversant with conditions at Mad- ison Square Garden show, but if Mr. DeLancey's state- ment is correct, and I do not doubt that it is, exhibi- tors who entered their birds according to the rules of the association with the understanding that the print- f^JflQ^T WMlie WTAMDOTTEr WtTi CENTRAL PALACE. rfeufybrk-19l:$ ed statements in the Premium list or catalog were cor- rect, should either be allowed to choose their judge in case of the judge scheduled to perform the work fail- ing to be on hand, or they should be given the chance of withdrawing their exhibits from competition. At one siiow where 1 exhibited during the past win- ter a complaint was registered by the secretary because ray leg bands were stamped with the combination of three Initials. At the same show three pen entries were turned down by the Secretary because in taking the entry by phone he had or his assistant had failed to mark down the pen entries. His reason was that the pen entries were not down on blank and he could not accept them because I did not get them down on blank before entries closed. It is needless to say that I withdrew my birds from competition. In the same show the rules of the American Poultry Association were violated in not requiring the judge to put up the ribbons. The judge had gone home before the winning birds had their ribbons or premium cards up. This Association is a member of the A. P. A. and the Secretary exhibited in competition against two varie- ties which I had entered. For the sake of appearance alone, I would say to show secretaries, keep your birds out of competition. Show them for exhibition but not to compete. You may be straight and square, but the temptation is great. Don't allow any one to (luesLion your integrity and keep your birds out of competition. While the A. P. A. have a very good set of rules con- cerning judges showing in competition in classes they pass upon, and regarding the selling of birds to parties who expect to show them in competition where the par- ty selling passes on the variety in question, the rules concerning show secretaries, as far as I can see, are very lax. I say to the A. P. A., place the show secre- tary who holds office in an Association which is a mem- ber of your body, in a position where there is no temp- tation and where his integrity will not be (luestioned by the exhibitors. And to the Poultry Association who holds yearly shows I say, pay your secretary for his services and let the premiums go to exhibitors who do not handle the score cards, if score card show it is. Most of the smaller western shows are score card shows and nearly every secretary is showing in competition. I quote from the pages of an Eastern poultry journal as follows, concerning the report of the last Madison Sciuare Garden show: "The Long lines of Orpington coops were partly explained by the presence of a big string of one of New England's breeders, and some quality stock brought over by an English lady. Next to the* P. Rocks, the Orpington coops got the crowded attention of the week. In S. C. Buff Orpingtons the winnings that appealed to us most were those of . In S. C. Whites a ." Then the writer goes on to tell the winnings which include one 2nd, one 4th and two 6ths. It is needless to say that the parties whose winnings were reported and commented on were ad- vertisers in the poultry journal from which quotation w^as taken. I cannot call such reports a square deal. S. C. Black Minorca hen, "Lady Madison" 3rd M. Y. 1909- 0. Owned and bred by Metuchen Poultry Farm, Wm. A. Smith, "^ Proprietor, Metuchen, N.J. FANCIER 197 ':% A I s"^:. It is misleading to say the least. There is an old say- ing that "The truth will stand." We fanciers who are anxious to know the outcome of the big eastern shows, and cannot attend in person, want to know the whole' truth. We want to know yho won 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, and 5th in each class. What satisfaction would one get from reading such a report as above V I like the stand that Editor DeLancey has taken on a good many points concerning shows and their management, and I say let's clean house from cellar to garret. J HE POULTRY JUDGE By F. D. Roger, Elgin, Illinois, The man who chooses the vocation of a Poultry Judge thinking he has found a gold brick, and all he has to do is to don a duster and proceed to judge birds, wants to stop right where he is, change the lens in h^s glasses, and to use the slang phrase, have another look. In the first place, a man to make an A ^o. 1 Poultry Judge, has to be naturally adapted, to a cer- tain extent, for the work. Judges are not always made; many are born, the same as an artist, lawyer or doctor. r. • . A man to get to the very top of any profession has to be in a way adapted to the choice of his life's work. You cannot make a w^histle out of a pig's tail. You can- not make a Poultry Judge out of a man who has failed in everything else in which he has been en- gaged. The Poultry Judge has people of all ages, sexes, sizes and nationalities to deal wdth and please. Imag- ine yourself for a moment a Judge starting to judge alone, say a small show of some five or six hundred birds. Each exhibitor thinks he has the better bird or birds, and only. one in a class can get the blue. It would be, I think, almost an impossibility to place the awards in a show of this character and not have some disappointed. You cannot please them all. And, of course, the judge is a human being just like the rest of us. He is apt to make mistakes at times with his work, even if he is classed as a first- class judge. It matters not whether one is a black- smith or a lawyer, wt, one and all, at different times are apt to make mistakes, and a Judge of Standard- Bred Poultry is not exempt. But let one little mistake be made that is at all evi- dent and a cloud of smoke will rise from certain sec- tions of the show-room thick enough to cut with a knife ; and nine times out of ten the loser in the class will call the Judge all the names on the calendar, be- fore seeing him, having a little heart to heart talk and settling misunderstanding in a much pleasanter and more man-fashion way. Most exhibitors think a Judge should be perfect and they have positively no charity for his mistakes, and every reader of this article who has followed the game know^s it to be a fact. Many times too much work is piled upon one judge, and in order to get the ribbons up before the last day of the show, the Judge hurries, and mistakes are made. In this case I blame the Judge, who takes it upon himself to do more scoring than he can possibly accom- plish in the alloted time. Speedy judging spells dis- aster, and it spells it every time ; and all concerned are losers, the Judge as well as the exhibitors. The Wise Judge does not agree to score one thous- and birds in three days just to land a show. He may land it once, but what about the next time ? And moreover, the A No. 1 Judge of to-day has to know something beside Chickens. He has to have a pleasing personality and not have the appearance of Uncle Josh or Si Coon just off the farm. He has to be somewhat of a diplomat, and know how to meet the people on the plane on which he finds them. Judging Poultry is like most professions. In order to make good we must be able to meet obstacles and to overcome them. Many men have and ard now doing this very thing in all walks of life, and there is room for many more. t^ONLYA FARM3 WHITE WYANDOTTES — ■■ J after their great winnings at the principal sho^vs of the season 191 1-12 have now been made into 14 as fine niatings as can be fonnd anywhere. Write for mating list giving winnings and prices on eggs and chicks. Some fine stock for sale. Address CHAS. STAAFF, Manager, Box B. Morristown, N. J. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL Indian Runner Ditcks. There is an enormous and growing de- mand for both 8tock and eggs of Indian Runner Ducks in both city and country. To the city people the breeding of liun- ners is not only a pleasure, but they help meet the daily expenses of the family and add to the bank account, and to the far- mer they are a good proposition to help pay off the mortgage on the farm And to both they furnish delicious meat, fine flavored, tender and juicy, and large fresh eggs, as good and sweet as hens' eggs- The number of eggs which these ducks lay seems almost unbelievable. Every noted egg machine goes down in defeat before them. Then I have found more profit, with much less expense, work and worry in breeding them than in chickens. Ducks require less expensive houses and fences, and arc not bothered with lice, mites, roup canker, bumble-foot, fro- zen combs, etc. If given their freedom they pick up much of their feed. Tho they may be kept in confinement equally as well with proper feed and care, and it is remarkable the number of Runners that may be kept on a small space of ground. Eggs from well mated stock are very fertile and stand shipping very well. A 90 per cent, hatch is not infrequent. !IER Ducklings are easy to raise and care for, and after a few weeks take care of themselves. They mature early, reaching market size in eight to ten weeks when fancy prices are paid for them in the city markets. With good care Runners begin to lay when quite young, and all the year except- ing during the molt after which they are ready for business again. Get the "bred- to-lay" kind and a handsome income awaits you, for Indian Runner Ducks lay, win, pay. MARIAN HOLT, Savannah, Mo. does he know who wrote the above, but wishes to thank the author for the kind sentiments, and will try *to live up to the high recom- mendation therein contained. From "Notes of Interest" in December number 1911, of POULTRY HUSBANDRY . "J. E. Willmarth, of Amityville, N. Y., has been identified with Chickendom for many years. In his time he has bred nearly every Standard variety. His favorites of late have been the Buff Wyandottes, and he has done much to bring them to their present state of reliability as a beautiful and utility fowl. Mr. Willmarth is a member of the A. P. A., The American Buff Wyandotte Club, a Director and one of the organizers of the Empire Poultry Asso('iation. A man of sterling char- acter, he is always found on the progressive side of Poultry questions. His writings readily find their way to the best papers of the coun- try, and show a versatility far above the aver- age. In introducing Mr. Willmarth to our readers we present him as a dependable friend, a genial companion, and a fair competitor. Mr. Willmarth states that he was not an advertiser nor a subscriber nor in any way "connected" with "POULTRY HUSBANDRY" at the time the above was written. Neither // you want to Rear Blue Ribbon fVinners, feed them on Spratt*s Poultry Food No. 5 and Spratt's Chictfrain "Pooltry CDltire" sent on receipt of lOc 'Thedsani Culture' sent on receipt of 25c Doiti itiese books togelher wllb "Dog Culture" sent on receipt of 35c SPRAT r'S PATENT, Ltd. Factory and Chief Offices, Newark. N. J. Depots at Satt Francisco, fal.. St. Lnols. Mo.: Clevelan' (ion. Leach's first young Drake at Wilkes-Barre. also won Ut at the Great AllenI own Fair 1911. From the Pen headed by the AHentown win- ner we will sell hatching eggs at three dollars per eleven eggs; from the Wilkes-Barre wirner $2.20 per eleven. *°*'f/°;^'^" ,,^^//,?^'f «„ We have unequalled facilities for care of breeding ducks. A few choice Drakes for sale at $3 to $5 each. Address all communicationa to J. F. COYLE, Department F. 353 Wright Street, Kinjjston, Pa. POULTRY FANCIER 199 Topics of The Hour By Ralph Riitter. We are now at the J^eason when most every back vard will contain little downy ^ bails) biddies who^e peep peep will Kwell into mvriads of lustrous voices from coast to' coast. It is to help that modest peep-peep grow into a pro. ig- ous crow, or a delightful cackle that I am writing this article. This inconceivable chick mortality can, ^Hth little effort and few precautions taken the first four weeks of a chick s life be reduced to a minimum. Already the incubators have expelled their contents a time or two, but tbo>e T^'U1 need little or nofhing that J can pav to help them in what perhaps they have alreailv mastered. P>ut to tho^e who chicks. Especially the larger breeds. For the Mediterranean class, April is equallv as good, and some say better, for the chances of freezing are lessen- ing. Of course you are, or are about to set eggs from good stock, either from vour own breeding or i)rocured from jome honest breeder, and, of course, you have everv right to expert a reasonable good hatch. But first of all, dear reader, do not expect to get exhibition birds from a setting of eggs that you have paid a dollar or two for. Your expectancy may be Avild but you have no right to exi)ect the cream ot' years and years of work and study for a ].altry dollar. If the eggs are hatchable into ex- c..„.. H, K.„„, -».j« -„,r'iE"S;,S^^^^^^^^^^ "" way to lUe top. have not gone far into detail; to those whose enthusiasm is aroused to fever heat; to those whose expectancy is a rightful, healthy one, I want to em- p^u^ize a few thoughts and facts that might and will prove profifable at the close of the raising period. March is the best month to hatch hibition birds, it means years and years of studv and work; it is symbolical to a good breeder and quite naturally and necessarily a good price. 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ELIZABETH STREET CHCAGO, ILL. Eastern Repres-nt^itive : W. W. SHAW, COUUINGSWOOD. N. J. Baby Chicks The Facts In an Egg Shell Our facHiiies forturiiinir oul chi k* of a heartv mtu^e ihat willdevtrlop u idc or succefullv raise Chicks. BROOKSIDE TERRACE White Plymouth Rocks N.' J.: 3rd and 5th pullet Philadelphia. Pa. William f. BisDer, Brpn ilthpn, pa. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 200 setting, if you do not know how to handle them when they are hatched. I do not mean that you should not start with good stock. Start with the very best you know how to handle and that you can afford to buy. But remember that the very best eggs in the world with the germ of the finest specimen ever exhibited inclosed in that ovi-case, in the hands of an amateur will or would be a sad, ead likeness. The better stock with which you start the more years you are ahead. But my advice is, go slow; learn as you go along; bridle your expectancy, and last, but most important of all, spend every atom of work and brains in the raising anat are brought home from the show room, an evil that asso- ciations ought to eliminate ami nnght eliminate if they only tried. Think of an assistant in whose hands is placed the care of the binls on exhibit, who simply gives them water and feed without ob- serving their condition. Half of the assistants at poultry shows can't distin eui^h between a ca^e of roupe and chick- en pox. This is a fault that associations must correct. The average association caters to the big fellow and the popular variety. Why not give the little breeder and the unpop- ular variety a chance? The little fellow who denies himself privileges in order to save the funds to show a few birds ought not to be crowded out of the aisle by the big advertiser with his fine linen duster. Gosh, it makes me sore to Bee those fellows strut around in the show room. They'll corner the Secre- tary for and hour with A. P. A. dope while the little fellow tries in vain to get a special his birds have won. About half their winnings are on imported birds or those piirchaseounney runa-noiu, >-'»»■•< R T Dodd». Supenntendent. 4^ PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL POULTRY FANCIER 203 202 POULTRY FANCIER but before you can get away they'll fill you up on the proposition of a " good write up'' and incidentally "an ad con- tract." It would sound better if some fellow would tell you the same thing who had not placed the awards. About three out of every ten exhibitors are crooked. The blue ribbon is too great a temptation for them. The judges, when you go after them, begin to tell about the crooked exhibitors, Wern't they all exhibitors before they went to judging? Assuming their position is true, let me ask when they cut out the little things they say exhibitors are up to. The majority of exhibitors are hard lowers. You can't stop their knocking. They can 't bear to see the other fellow win. Its dead wrong, and won't build up the poultry industry. The poultry show has many virtues. It has its faults. Associations, Super- intendents, Judges, and Exhibitors are all more or less to blame for its failures. We all need to get busy. The true principles of fraternity, put in practice by all of us, would boost the poultry industry and put the poultry ex- hibition where it ought to be. It's up to every one of us. Will we do our part? BOURBON BED TURKEY BREEDERS. The 1912 National Bourbon Red Tur- key Club Catalogue will be sent to any- one interested upon receipt of 4c in stamps. Mrs. Minnie M. B. Brown, Sec. and Treas., National Bourbon Red Turkey Club, Appleton City, Mo. IN LINE ALREADY. Easton's Pa-, Sixth Annual Show will be held the Week of Jan. 6, 1913. IN LINE FOR NEXT SEASON. The Ontario Co. 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Some fine cockerels and young Toms for sale at prices that are right. Barred Rock eggs $2 and $3 per 15. White HoUond Turkey Eggs $4.50 per dozen. PARK FARM POULTRY YARDS Donald C. Duf/y, Prop., MarieLLa, Pa. SINOI^E COMB RHODE ISEAND REDS The Cleveland Winners. Just one pen on the place. Headed by 1st Cleveland Cork. This pen contains second Cleveland hen and other choice feniale.s. Will sell just half the eggs this pen lays at $10 per setting. Order from this add. D. M. COVERT, Willoughby, Ohio. "^^ THE WORLD^S RECORD ^"^ KEELER'S WHITE Wi(andctte^ The rerord of 1st. 2n(l. 3rd. 4th. 5th. 6th, 7lh. Sfh corks; pullets; 1st, and 2nd pens at Topeka, Kans., Dec. 4th to 9th, (){ miles, stands alone and unequaled and shows that I have no 40 shown stood under ribbons. This latest winnini^ toe»>t Chicago. Cleveland. Indianapolis, Kansas City, D illas. Texa larie shows proves this strain has the perfection of type com My 16 Gran;! pens, mated Jan. 1st contain all my prize win by the prize-winning males at this show. The balance of the bred. They are bred right and mated rijjht to ]jroduce thr win Fifty-six p'ge 1912 catalogue of America's finest White Wvand asking. (STAMPS APPR?:CrATED). Book your eg? orders Eggs, $5.00 per 15; $9.00 per 30; $14.00 per 50; $25.00 $20.00 per 15. 1st. 2nd. nrd. 6th. 7th. co.k.rels; 1st. 2nd, 4th. 5th. 7th, 1911 in a iniMi with the purity of color so neccessary to win. ners ;it Topeka Dec. 4th to 9th. 1911. Fourteen are headed bird.s in these pens are just as good individuals and as richly n-Ts at .Vmerica s largest shows, ottes. describing the 16 best matings in America, free for the now and so be sure to get them when you want them. per 100. Eggs from Special Matings, $10.00, $15.00 and CHARLES V. KEELER, Box F. Winamac, Ind, PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 204 POULTRY FANCIER A Few Hours With Men Who Raise Chickens The Twin Oaks Farm, Palmyra, Pa., A. G. StautTer, Proprietor, starts a yearly ad. with The Fancier in this issue. Mr. atautfer has one of the Hnest equipped poultry farms in tlie eastern part of the "'Old Keystone State." This pi nt is djvoted to the "One" jjreat prin- ciple wiiich should characterize the etforls of all high-class brtedtrs, viz., "Honest value Dollar." The incubator cellar Oaks Farm is up-to-date in and one of the finest in the the four large laying houses every respect. Plenty of light, fresh air and ideally loc ited. for an Honest on the Twin every respect, country, while are modern in plenty of good, It w'oulJ! prove a ditficult task to improve upon either the location or arrangement of the Twin Oaks Farm. Mr. S^auffer breeds S. C. White Leghorns. Buff Plymouth Rocks and Indiiiu Runner Ducks, and the quality of his tiock is second to none we have seen this season, every bird full of health and vigor :;nd thrilling the heart of the owner with songs of good cheer, and enhancing the value of his bank account with from fifty to si.xty per rent, egg production during these cold, wintry days. The office, feed room and cellar for sprouting oats arc in perfect har- mony with the rest of the equipment on this splendid plant. There are a number of colony houses located at convenient distances from the main pi nt. which contain a fine lot of Sflected breeders of both Barred and White Rocks. These breeds are a sort of side line with Mr. Stauffer, and I assure any of our readers that j'nv money invested in baby chicks or hatching eggs from these pens will certainly vield a splendid harvest to the pur- chaser, the Twin O ks Farm's White Leg- horns are large, whit.t and true Leghorn t\pe, and the prices Mr. Stauffer is making on eggs and day old chicks are very rattractive indee;!, and we would advise all prospective buyers to hurry their orders in to Mr. Stauff- er's office, so as to avoid delay or other dis- appointments, as The Twin Oaks Farms are sure to have a wonderful run of business this season. Look up Mr. Stauffer's ads. in The Fancier. He carries a Breeder's Card as well as an ad. in the display columns of this month's issue. It will pay you to investigate. "There is " reason." We take pleasure in calling the attention of our readers to ihe ad. of Mr. W. W. Bohn, Robeson = a. Pa. Mr. Bohn breeds hieh-class S. C. White Orpingtons and White Wyandottes. His birds have won many prizes in strong competition and his ntnces are right for the ounl'tv of stock he k/pps. Look up Mr. Bohn's ad. in the display Breeder's Card sec- tion and write him for prices. We have an ad. from our old friend Oscar Blouch, of Annville, Pa., this month. Mr. By F. D. Sutton. Blouch breeds Single Comb Buff Leghorns and it is needless for us to say they are birds of the "Better Kind." His winnings are am( ou and your birds to all our readers. Mr. Bleim raises S. C. White Leghorns exclusive- ly. He has been at it for years and his victories in the show room are known far and wide. Look up Mr. Bleim's ad. in the Breeder's Card Se(;tion of The F.incier and tell him "The Fancier told you to." The Chrirles Incubator & Brooder Co., of Columbia, Pa., H. H. Charles, inventor, are causing quite a stir aa.ong poultrymen with their magnificent Incubators and Brooders. This firm is perfectly reltaMe and a guaran- tee goes with every machine sold. We are pleased to say th t every one we conversed with who has had any experience with the Charles Incubators or Brooders, speaks in highest terms of their merits. The Incuba- tors hatch great big healthy chicks and lots of them. While the brooders make ideal mothers, the Incubators are different from any we have ever inspected, having a egg'tray attached to the nursery To turn the nzv:^. m chine circular drawer, out the nurserv drawer half wav you simply pull and re- volve the circular egff-tvay, rolling the eggs gently with your hands. One has no heavy trays to lift and no need of an extra table to lay the fray on. Our ladv friends will no doubt appreciate this a:]vantage. Other things beinir equal, this fact will have much to do towards popularizing the Charles Incu- bator. We advise our readers to write Mr. Charles for catalog and further particulars concern- ing his incubators and brooders and tell him The Fancier told you about him and his splendid machines. And tell him there was a reason, too. The way the Sanatoga Poultry Farm, P. E. Rightnour, Prop., Sanatoga, Pa., is sweep- ing on to the front in S. C .White Leghorns and is causing the other fellow to "sit up and. take notice." Mr. Rightnour's displ ly of White Leghorns at Pottstown, Pa., show was as clatsy a lot of birds as we have seen this year outside of the "Gar::en;" At the Potts- town show there were 82 White Leghorns in the class and Mr. Rightnour "tucked" under his arm 1st and 4th cock, 'Jd hen, 1st, 3d, 3d cockerel; 1st, 2d, 3d pullet, 1st, 3d pens. Seme of his birds scored as high as 90 points Pottstown show we had the pleasure of visit- ing Mr. and Mrs. Rightnour at their house, "The Sanatoga Poultry Farm," and carefully inspected their entire flock of Leghorns. It wa.s evident to me at once that all of Mr. Rightnour's "Quality Birds" were not at the Pottstown, Pa., Show, for he had many other good birds that have never been shown that would stand close up to the front in strong competition. Mr. Rightnour breeds S. C. Rhode Island Heds of high quality, and the "Red men" had better look out for their "Laurels" when the winter shows come again. We unhesitatingly recommend Mr. Rightnour and his birds to any one who wants fair tr etmt nt. Don't forget the "Eaile" on The Fancier when you write The Sanatoga Potiltrv Farm for stock or eggs. The' Columbian Farm, J. K. Clemmer, Prop., Soudertown. Pa., breeder of Columbian W>an- dcttes, exclusively, is runniiig a very attract- ive a!, in the March issue of The Fancier. Mr. Clemmer's Columbian Wyandnrtes h ;ye a wide reputation for fine coloring in hackle and saddle, while in shape we very much doubt if better birds can be found. For the quality of birds Mr. Clemmer breeds his prices are very reasonable and we bespeak for ^fr. Clemmer a goodly share ers' patronage. His circular is for it an-I tell him The Fancier was a reasf n for doing so." At Paoli, Pa., we met one of surprises of our recent E stern Pa., trip, and no doubt you, my reader, would express \ours«^lf in the same way had you visited the White Horse Farm with me. This mag- nificent Plant is located about four miles from Paoli, Pa., on the Penna. R. R. and is one of the most attractive ond handsom-'ly equipped farms in the country. The White Hriip Farm is a comb' nation S^ock and Poul- try Farm. Mr. W. W. Blake Arkcoll. Manager, and Mr. F. A. Tiffany. Poultryinan. Here is one of the most valuable breeds of Jersey Cattle in the U. S. Every modern equipment known to be of practical value to the dairy- of our read- fre^. Send sard "There the greatest SAVACOQL'S I WHITE WYANDOTTES- | The Fancier's Pride and the Farmer's Friend The Quality Breed of the 20th Century. ^ ^ ^ ,,?« *f* «t* *v ^u •♦« *♦* *!> 'it* 'ilr it* '^ "I^ "^ "^ "-* *~* ""t' .-f. wjC* w^ K,-^ w,^ v"f- sj;^ wj:» W^Jv* ♦^ ♦^J- •^^^ ^^^ ^^^ •-|-» ^^^ S"' ^4^ 'a aVa »»♦/• »»♦/» «f« «v .->. » *Jjy sSZa sJXt c/Js> w*^^ W|v# ^J^ My birds are of supe-lative quality. My wiiinines for the past season sus- tain inv cUim. Philadelphia. Pa.,' 1st pullet and winnint; of National White \Vv mciotte Club Ribbon. Trenton. N. J., Is and special ccckerel for best bii^d in sliow, 1st and special . best pulle- in White Wyaixlotte cla^s. Cam- den. N. J.. 3rd -ockerel. 3rd hen. Haston, Pa.. 1st pullet. 2nd cockerel, 3rd hen Bristol. I'a. , 1st and special cock for best bird in show. Winner of Senator Bmknian's cu ). also 1-2 hen, 1-2 pullet. NVrice for prices on stock and e^'gs. I guarantee satisfaction. 'THE MAPLES" A. J. Savacool, Box P. F. Maud, p. O. Cornwells, Bucks County, Pa. POULTRY FANCIER 205 man* is installed. Sanitation on every hand, «n useless contrivances, no waste energy. SSreW a master-hand holds the helm. ihe \Vhite Horse Farm is .:so the home of a «r,fndid flock of Shrophire Sheep, as well S the hichcst standard of Berkshire ilocs. "Nothing but the best" appears to be Mr Arkcoll's motto and how closely it is followed the most unotserving could hardly fai to ,PP Jn\ illuitn.tfd c.--ar.g of the above named high-grade stock will be sent to any address upon request. rr.-.wever. tlus is not 111 the storv by any means, far right here on The ^^ bite Horse Farm is also the home of hundrtd.-^ of the finest specimens of S. C. White Lci: horns one would wi.vh to sec, as well as ^Vhite Wy; ndo:tfs,. Mamm.;lh T.-km Du(ks White Muscovy Ducks an:. hniLden Geese' ftnd not on:- 'cuil" in the whole lot. This Farm contains th? best arranged poul- try houses we have ever examined and is deterving of special m-ntion. The tv.o large noultry hou.ses, together with the office, feed {•ooms, etc.. are 240 feet long, 30 foet deep at either end. with the center or main build- ing 40 X 40 feet. The Incubator cellar is un- der one of the Laying houses and is a model in everv resp^-ct. All eggs .-re gathered and all feedinjr and watering done from the alley way, except tho. grain feeding which, of course, is scattered 'n*o Jeep litters in the scratch- ing shed. There are »rfteen colony houses Buff OrpinRton cockerel, 1 st at Little Rock, Ark. Owned and bred by Hillory Jennings. located at convenient pornts over the plant and a large, well regulated duck house near the creek which gives the breeding ducks access to running water wherever the creek is open. Th.> Leghorns, ^r^ wcTI as all other breeds of fowls on this plant are of splen-id qualitv and the way orQ-rs are coming in is certa-nlv conclusive evideu'-e of the esteem in wb-'h this plant is li.TJ Ty its patrons. 'Ihe ^^ liit( Horse Farm certainly has a bril- liant future and we congratulate both Mr. Arkcoll and Mr. Tiffany on the success they have achieved in so siiori a time. vSritc for catalog and say "\Nc saw your a-, in The Fancitr. We are glad to cill the attention of our readers to the Click Leghorn Farms, Lancas- ter, Pa., K. D. No. GO, whose ad. appears in this mon-h's issue d The Fancier. Mr. Click brerds ^n'zV' ar.d Kose Comb White and Brown Le-horns of splendid (utility. Look up his ad. in the lin'cders' Card S.-ction and write l.ini for circular or better yet. order from his • d. , ... mi Ihe Ro'k Vr.le Poultry Yards is with The Fancier this month. The Propri»'tor is Morns M. Mover. Mr. Movf r breeds Fish.'l's fttrain of \V. P. Rorks exclusivily. Write him for cir- cular and price list. The a-dress is Palmyra, Pa. The Paradise Poultry Farm. Paradise. Pa., breeders of S. C. W. Leghorns, are aiuong our new advertisers. This f rm is run on an "Honor Basis" and the proprietor is deserving of everv confidence on the i):irt of his custo- mers. 'Th- Leghorns on this plant are reinark- able for both quality and number. The Para- dise Poultrv Farm is well equipprd in every de- tail and is'alle to take the best possible care of all their cu-Momers. Look up their ad. in the "DlT^plav Breeder's Card Section" of this .lour- nual and write them your wants. I^it o<; " ■now. Tomorrow may be too late. Ihe !< an- Look at Our Prices. One plv rubber roofing, 108 square feet. Two ply rubier roofing, 108 square feet. Two ply asphalt lining paper. Consider the Quality $0.80 .90 .50 All Goods Pure Asphalt Stock and Guaranteed 5 Years Yon are dealing direct with the Manufacturer and save the jobber's and retailer's profits. There is no beUer roofing at any price. Now is the time to place your order. lenicfi Roo?inG co., mt. ftoiip, n. 3. Be sure and mention Poultry Fiincier when you write. I -RINGLET-^ FARM * , McCvie's "Ringlet" Barred Plymovith Rocks have such fine qua itN ^"Jl^f^^^^p^.f^ -RI\GLETS" made a clean sweep of the best at this ^how. But my .sLPEi^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ j^en. First, Third and prizes, winning as ^«' «^„^ /, ^^^^ i P*^ p^Xt ^ F^^^^^ and Third Exhibition Pen, Virginia Fifth Cockerel, Second and ^ifth Pullet ^^f" /".^ g^g^ Displav "Barred Phraouth Poultry Association's handsome Golu ^'^^^^^ .^„7''r)f;\'L„^^ Barred PlVmouth t^:'"; wimfd'as '^^ wi^help^me be";,^ .0 send ,„u -ha, ,„u „„.. Sat.sf.Con guaranteed. Write for descriptive catalog. EGGS, $2, 3^3, and J}>5 pei lo. ••KINGLET" FARM ^ , ... LESLIE H McCUE. Proprietor Greenwood. \a. State Vice-President American Barred Plymouth Rock Club, Life Member American Poultry Association. Member Virginia and Tidewater Poultrj- Association. Fairfield White Rocks To the Front Winners at Allentovcn Pa PW'". f'v, S"''"r'4rh'and"%?l' Co.^'rrl"' fs,.'id"aVd ^d"p„ia. Wvll: ,V1' i^lSorBcs "M"rin '#how "alJo Troph/c^Vfi; Best Display 3d Pullet, 1st 1 en, special lur ""-'''^ " „ v^nrK in succession. Eggs from Sp.'Cial ?;Lt^t%5%^'^-i^:"l^I^^&.^150%e:^^[L'\ggr^ lOO. ^rite for prices. FAIRFIELD POULTRY FARM, H. W. Schniizer, Prop., Fairton. N.J. : • • 9 » « » A r> . ♦ WHITE CRESTED BLACK POLISH Carpenters buff wyandoties quality to establish. Every one of our winners retained for our breeding pens. Five grand Polish matings; Three fine Wyandotte matings. Eggs, $3.00 to $10.00 per fifteen. ie»tock Illustrated catalog and mating list free. Carpenter & Carpenter. E^^t Randolph. N. Y. 15\BV CHICKS and POGS POK HATCH- ING Our p -ns contain the pnzr >Mnncrs, two firsts ai BuKdIo. Blue ribDon winners at Wiiliam^port and othr lead ng shows Prices right, SONDER B .OTHERS. Mountain Avenue Poultry >ards. S. VMIIIamsport.Pa. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 206 to success. You can't loose cier K'ii s tnt^ way if \(iu fiillow it. The Ea.st Poiu'sal etta, Pa., Harvoy E. breeders of thirty-six try, ducks, <;eese aud turkeys, and are the old reliable poultry farms. Their ;.d with this montli's issue of the Poultry Fancier. Lot)k it up and write tlum for their lar^^e cata- log?. It is full of u'o" in rlie summ r time. A first cla.-;s incubator <«lhir. equppi-d with two six thous- and e^^ Hall Mammoth Fucubators. lots of brof.dnz facil:ti«s. draiuaire -d al. water of (h(> finest (lual ty. In iact. a mod-'l fatm fir ; n al- POULTRY FANCIER most unlimited business. if any of .)ur read- ers .ontemplate buyini; hatchin;^ etrss ur day old chicks from Sin-le Comb White Le;;horns they can make no mistake by writin;,' the Rosswood Pdultry Farm. Mr. Denl :iii,'er atteu., breeder of the White Satin Strain Whito W\and>ttes, is • limbin- to the top of the poultry fancy i)y Ion- v;M'di's If anv of our reatlcrs art; in the m;ir- ket tor hi^'ll class Wyandotte e','i:s lodk up Mr. Sutton's ad. in our Breeder's Card Section. Wr-.to him for prices ami simply^ say; '"Ihe F.".nd fortune to enjoy in many moons. Dr. Livin-oed is the proprie- tor of the Ann;;sraead Fawn, anlant is sT)lendidly located and is bein- equipped with all modern conveniences, and is doin:? a very .■h..ice business. One shipment of (500 e-^-s w.as to have left the farm the di-y we were there, but "Old Mercurv" was lioveriui,' too closely around Zero to risk the shipment on that date. However, I presume those ec^s have i-eached a th(.rou"hiv satisfied customer ere these words were penned. Look out for the Annasmead Farm, of Robesonia, Pa., it his struck the win- ning "gait." Write the doctor for his mating li.st."' It is yours for the asking. \Ye have'just re<'eived the Special Sales List of Mr T. A. Faulds. London, Ontario. One of the -reatest Black Minorca breeders in Ameri- cn Anv one interested in either Rose or Sin- •rle Comi) Bla(k Minorcas will find Mr. Fauld's Special Sales List full of good things. It "sort o" <'ives us the "Minorca fever" again when we note the splendid birds sir. Faulds otTers for sale and the very reasonaiile prices he is [\sking for them. If any of our readers are in- terested in Black Minorcas don't fail to write f(.r ihis Saks List. It will surely do you good. Ihe Fancier appreciates its friends. The catalog and mating list of the Blink iVinnie Poultrv Farm and Collie Kennels. Bath, Fa breeders of S. C. \V. Leghorns and Scotch C.dlits, is befi»re us. It is a veritable lit'le beautv, and is just what one would expect to be put out bv Mr. Heine, the Pro)). Mr. Heine's motto: "What Von bui/ We .Stand Liij" charac- terizes his <'atalog from cover to cover. We know Mr. Heine an.l we know his birds and 'Ihe Fancier unhesitatingly stands back of an., claim or promise -Mr. Heine's catalog <-ontains. "There is a re son." Look up the ad. of th • Blink Bonnii' Poultry Farm, Bath. Pa., anrown and White Leghorns :.,nd R. C. and S. C. R. I. R.'ds. Mr. Blodgetfs mating list is rt ady for. you and its contents will certainly pl.-ase vou." It is yours for asking. Oweii Farm's Catab^g and mating List f :>r 191 J has just reached our (jffice and we hav;> LTone through it from <'over to cover, including The cover page, and if we had the time we would go over it again. It is brimful of good thin-s. too. an up-to-date p>ultr\man enjoys. To studv the make-up or composition of one of Mr. Owen's catalogues is an unusually coveted privilege to the writer, and we certainly wish the Owen Farms every jiossible success they so riclilv merit. It is simply ust'less for us to go into "detail so far as the quality of their stock is concerned, suffice it to say, that fact i.s known from oc»'an to ocern and from the extreme fro- zen North land to the far otf b(.rders of the Sun- nv South. Wherever the Owen Farm birds ap- pear the ''Blue seems to deepen in hue," and ril)bons of the "Better Sort" enhance in value; but it is all right boys, we can follow up tho "1)1, zed trail" and gather a few of the frag- mi nts bv the wayside. Every one of our read-. ers ought to have the Owen Farms catalog and m.-uing list for 19 TJ. It is worth reading. It IS a veritable "Storehouse of good things.' Write to-dav and mention "The Fancier." Mr. Chas. Brundage, of Danbury, Conn., ))re.Mler of Golden Wyandottes, and Secretary and Treasurer of the "Oolden Wyandotte Club of the World." is sending out circulars to all (Golden Wvandotte Bre<'ders in every part of the <-ountrv. urging all live, up-to-date breeders of this magnificent breed to rally to the support of this 'World-wide Golden Wyanilotte Club. Soil'. Bon-w here is a chance to Boost, and r* J V.oo«-t ton. f.ir^-one of the grandest breeds on earth' and 'Ihe Fancier trusts that Mr. Brun- da'^'s oflicc will be swamped with applications for" membership, us well as advertisem nts f )r the new "Club Book." Strike now, boys, while th* iron is at the right hi,«r. It is with pleisure we call the attention of our renders to tl^ ad. of Metuchen Poultry Farm W A. Smith. Prop., Metuchen, N. .1. Mr Smith is one of New Jersey's foremost pnul- trvin'^n and breeds all varieties of Minorcas and Buff. White and Black Orpingtons. His Tictories in the show room for the past fifteen rears attest the hiirh merits of his birds. He has won manv blu^ ribbons in the 1 irgest Shows in the V . S. such as Baltimore, tirand Central Palace, HaTcrstown Fair, Philadelphia, Trenton. Augusta. Chicago*. HoC Bank and Mad- iiion Square Garden, together with many other smaller Shows. In the past three show sea- sons includ-ng 1910 and 1911, Mr. Smith has iron nearlv 300 regular premiums, besides a ereat number of specials. His 1st prize S. C. Sack Minorca Co, k. at^'The Garden." (1910) which heads his 1st pen this year, is one of the most rem rkable Minorca male birds in the world. This bird won four straight firsts at the best shows in the country. The M'tuchen Poultry Farm is one of the "best equipped jilants in this country and every variety bred (m this farm is as near perfection as scientific and painstiikins breeding can pro- dace. The smallest order lias Mr. Smith's p3T- sonai attention, and he is just as eager to help the beginner as he is the man who is a little bjirher up. „ , . We have the Metuchen Poultry Farm s cata- POULTRY FANCIER 1;>Z for 1912 beftir:- us and it is one of the most thorough an 2 sensible catalogs we have seen this year. We certainly congratulate Mr. Smith on its comp-tsition and mechanical make-up and know it will be greatly appreciated by all who are fortunate enough to «ecure it. Write Mr. Smith for his cutalos. Ihe Fancier is interes- ted in the welfare of all its friends. The Mount Pleasant Farm, W. A. and H. M. Leech, Proprietors, Mt. Pocomo, Pa., have a verv beautiful and helpful catalog for 1912. Their" "Two points for Amateur" or expert is full of timely suggestions. Send for these booklets, friends, if you are interested in S. C. White Leghorns. They will do you good. The catalog of Mr. Wm. A. Heinrichs, r^reeder of S. C. lilack and White Orpingtons, Sellersville, Pa., is ready for mailing. It is verv neat and well composed and gives a splendii description of Mr. Heinrich's favor- ite breeds. Anv of our readers who are interested in either of these popular breeds will m ke.no mistake by writing for this catalog. Mr. Heinrich breeds very fine birds ftnd we know he will treat you right, 'le'l him The Fancier told you about him and his Orpingtons. It will do you no harm and mav aid us. The Spring Water Poultry Farm, Stockton, N. J., Frank J. Eppele, Proprietor, stands to-dav i.mong the foremost poultry farms in this "countrv. There are very few poultry farms in anv locality M'ith a larger hatching capacitv than" the Spring \Vater Poultry Farm; none more thoroughly equipped for a large and profitable business, and sclJom can one 207 find a poultry plant so centrally and favorably located. The Spring Water Poultry Farm has a verv enviable record for square deal- • ing and satisfiid patrons. Their motto ;We can please vou. We will please you, is very characteristic of the plant. Every workm.n about this Farm is an expert, past- master at his particular profession and this fact alone is "sufficient grounds to command the confidence of all prospective buyers. The Sprin'' Water Poultrv Farm are specialty breeders of Single Comb While Leghorns of the highest type of excellence. Nothing is allowed to remain in ttielr yards but se- lected breeders. Their Linying houses are of the highest order, equipped with down-to- date conveniences. The Incubator cellar is a real model of its kind, and is equipped with two 10,000 egg Mammouth Incubators. The Brooder house has a capacity of 6.'150 chicks. It is built on the double brooder house-plan, with hallway in the center and brooders and yards on either side. This idea f.cilitates the care of little chicks and lessens labor to the minimum. The Spring Water Poultry Farm guarantees all orders, whether large or small, to be filled with chicks hatched from their own eggs, ani not from eggs gathered promiscuously over the country. This statement is worthy of note by prospective purchasers of dav old chicks; for the real value of anv chick is the blood lines back of it We lire' verv glad of the opportunitv of recommending the Spring Water Poultry Farm to all our readers, for we are entirely satis- fied they will receive full value for every dol- lar intr'asted to their car*. %Vrite Mr. Eppele MMMMMM^SMMM GIVE ME THE BOOK Dollars from 5 Senses' Practical Personal Tells Where the Money is Poultry Book Not an advertisement of my business but an eye opener for your business Illustrated— Common Sense in Abundance Not in a Rut Tells How to do it. An .American book onthe American hen. ^- s ^ Stroudsburg Daily Times says the 3rd •^ o time Mr. Fosten has lectured on Poultry jLf, o* here in a year and a very enthusiastic f * •j4* crowd was given a rare treat. ^ ¥ ¥ r^'^r^'t'^i^'^ir^t'^':^'^'^'^'^''^ Lectures all in it; buildings, how to feed, how to do all the hundred things you will want to do. 500. By the Lecturer and Judge B. Monroe Posten, Hughesville, Pa. MM^MMMMMMM^ PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 208 for his catalog. It is worthy a prominent place in any poultryman's library. Our old friend John C. Peifer, of Danville, Pa., one of the foremost White Orpington breeders in the ['. S. stands shoulder to shoul- der with Ihe Fancier. Mr. Peifer is also breeding B. P. Kocks. and is forging to tlie front ranks with rapid strides with liis Barred beauties. But he excels preeminently so in the White Orpington tield. His winnings at the great Williamsport and Scranton, Pa., Shows stamps quality all ov.jr his birds. The Fancier certainly feels proud of such advertis- ers as Mr. Peifer and unhe-sifatingly recom- mends both himself ;:na his birds to all who desire honorable treatment. Mr. Peifer's win- nings at Scranton, Pa., 1912 show were 2d cock weight 12 lbs., Ist pen, 1st hen, awarded special for best hen in ffie show, 2d and 3d hens; also 1st cock, weight 11 lbs. He also won 1st hen at Sunbury, 1911, one of the finest females in the Stare. He also won many other premiums at other large shows during the season of 1910. '11, '12, a complete list of which you will find recorded in Mr. Peifer's catalog, a very neat and attractive book which IS yours for asking. When you write Mr. Peifer tell hfm The Fancier told you about his birds. He will not scold you if you do, and The Fancier will appreciate your courtesy. Richard W. Kerr. Frenchtown, N. J., is out in new dress with his catalog for 1912. and to say the least, it looks good to me. Mr. Kerr's "Y.-arly Announcenvnt" in the front of his citalog is very characteristic of the gentleman and contains a "whole bunch" of good, sound rea:l;^ble common sense. We congratulate Mr. Kerr on the general make- up of hi.s new (ataloi; an.? commend it to all our readers. Mr. Kerr rjree^^r.s "Pure Bred Heavy Laying S^nirle Comb White Leghorns, Barred Rocks and White Wyndottes'' and is making a specialty of "Dny old Chicks." Write him for his catalog, r,u: iron't forget the Hand that lid you to his dmr. Thfe Mating List of the Clinchfield Poultrv Yards is on our desk and deserves special mention. Mr. Ce'>rge Lee Wolfe, proprietor. Address. Rogi-rsv'!!", Tenn. ^rr. Wolfe breeds Rhode Lslnnd R mIs only and his winn'n^s since, he took up his favorite breed have attr-ictcd univn.sal interest among "Red Breed- ers." His pricps .".re very reasonable for the quality of birds he breeds and his mating fist will certainly prove a winner with those who are looking fi,. Misrri grade stock at moderate prices. Write Mr. Wolfe for his Mating List. We are sure it will not disappoint POULTRY FANCIER you. The Fancier's advertisers are on the "Square." Chas. V. Keeler, Winamac, Ind., has cer- tainly "Out-Keelered Keeler" in the produc- tion of his splendid catalog and mating list for 1912. It is a "Gem of the First Water" and would grace any poultryman's library. Its pages are replete with good Wyandotte information and adorned with splendid cuts of Mr. Keeler's choice breeders for the pre- sent season. It is out of the question for the writer to give an adequate description of this fascinating catalog. Tlie very best way for our readers to learn o" its quality is to write Mr. I Keeler for it. We understand it is free. Don't be too late in sending for it. You will regret it if you are. The Fancier's advertisers have lots of good things in store for their p trons. yir. Peter draff, Washington, Pa., made many splendid Avinnings on his Silver and White Wyandottes during the past season. His Silver winnings were: New York Palace, two entries, 3d cock, 4th pullet; McKeesport, four entries, 1st cock, 1st hen, 2d cockerel. 1st pullet; Pittsburg, first show, 1st, 2d, 3d cocks. 1st, 2d hens, 1st. 2d, cockerels, 1st, 2d pullets and 2d pen; Butler, Pa., 1st cock, 3d. .5th hens, 1st, 4th pullets, 1st pen; Kit- tanninsr. Pa., 4 entries. 1st cock. 1st cockerel, 1st hen an 2 1st pullet. White Wyandottes, Kittrwiirng. (No males shown,) 1st,' 4th pul- lets. 2d hen. Butler, (No cocks or pen shown.) 1st, 3d cockerels, 1st, 2d, 3d pullets, 4th. 5th hens. These winnings speak for them- s'^lves. Write Mr. CraflF for his mating list. His ad. is in our ^Larch issue. Mr. W^ W. Watson, Sunbury, Pa., breed- er of ButT Cochins and Buff Leghorns, had a very successful year in the show room wjth his favorite breeds. His winnings at Washington, N. J., were remarkable consid- ering the strong competition his birds were up against, for the Washington, N. J. show w.",s full of qunlity in almost every class. Mr. Watson has been winning at Tlie' Garden as well as other larze shows for years, and will be irla ! to send any of The Fancier's rea "crs full information regarding his stock and egjTs i^a well as prices on same. Write Mr. Wrtson in the name of The Fancier. Mr. B. H. Johnson. Proprietor of the Crys- tal Poultry Farm, Blonmsburg. Pa., led the bovs a merry chase in the S. C. White Leghorn alley at the Great Philadelphia, Pa., show: winning 1st cock, Oth hen, 6th cockerel, and 4th pen. in a cl ss of 98 singles and 14 pens. A good win indeed friend Johnson in a show of such competition. Mr. Johnson's catalog EGGS For Hatching from the Celebrated Fisher's World's Best Single Comb White Leghorns Trevose Poultry Farm Company, Dept. XD Trcvosc, Pa. Send postal for booklet, how we feed .-ind care for our chicks. ^*:3^:^:)J?c^:^:^:^c^:^^-nJ:•^c^ yjEW0NTHEKELLEE.STEA65 FAE.7S/I —KANSAS GITY^JvlO WHERE THE -Gl^yS TAX.- WHITI: QKFINGTQNS ^EEEOmHmA^^^' :*:c)J(i.^^:)ia:^olGo5acicjic:^:ii:$::^ I POULTRY FANCIER nnd Mating List is at your command. Send for it to-da\ ; it will cost yuu but a postal. Of all the newer varieties of poultry, none Bcem to be crowding to the front-ranks of ooDularitv faster than -Tie Columbian Ply- mouth Rocks, and no» breeder in the couniry making a specialty of this beautiful breed appears to stanl in the lime-light quite so prominentlv as our old friend F. G. Bean, of Collegeville. Pa., whose ad. appears on the back cover paee bf The Fancier. In every show in which Mr. Bean has competed during the entire season he has carritd away more awards than any other competitor, and under mcnv circumstances more than all his com- petitors combined. This is certainly a re- markable record when we consider the strong con.petition Mr. Bean's birds had to meet especiallv in sue h shows as "The Garden, where he won 1st, J^d cocks; 1st hen: 2a cockerel- 1st pullet and 1st pen. I believe his 1st cock bird at this »how is the greitest Columbian Plvmouth Rock Cock the writer has ever seen, while his hen was a star of the first magnitude. At Philadelphia. . Mr. Bean won 2d "cock; 1st. ad hens; 1st cockerel; Ist pullet nnd 1st pen. At the Grand Central Palace his winnings were 1st, 3d cocks; 1st, 8d hens; 1st, 4th cockerels; 1st, 2d pullets and 1st pen. These are by no means a full record of Mr. Be-ns winninss for this sea- son However, he has the whole list find will be glad to mail you his catalos containing the same upon request. Write Mr, Bean at Collegeville. Pa. The Fancier has your in- terests as well as hif^ at heart. Mr M. E. Richardson, Front Royal, Fa., is breedins some of the best Rose Comb Reds in the countn-. and his prices are extremely low for the cl.nss of birds he breeds. Look np Mr Richardson's ad. in^The Fancier and write him for his catalog. "We know Mr. Richardson wilV give you full value for rvQ,ry dollar you trust to his care. Don't delay: "Write him to-day. The Aristocrat Orpington Farm h-s put out a verv neat "fol '.er," giving a full ac- count of their matinirs mr the present sea- son. Manv of their p^n*, are r.eaded by Madi- son Square Garden winners, as well as win- ners at Boston. Sunbury, Williamsport, Al- lentown and Il-serstown. These facts cer- tainlv attest the value of the class of Orping- tons" bred on this farm. Their curcular is free, and their address is Wa-shingtonviUe, Pa. Afton Farms. YnrJley, Fa., ;is one of our oldest and most relialjle firms in the poultry busine.ss to-dav. This Plant ws started 33 years a?o by Mr. E. W. Twining, father of the present proprietor, Mr. S. B. Twimng. Thev brerd Barrfd Rock«, >Vliite Wyandottes. S. C. White Leghorns and T.Iammouth Pekin Ducks, and their business -las grown to such large proportions as to really astonish all who art' famibar with the output of this farm The unquestiimed success of the "Afton Farm" slw ds a splendid halo of liirht over the commerc'al side of the poultry in- dustry and stands out stroncly as a convinc- ing ev'd'-nce of what "square dealing" and scient-ficallv applied business methods can ac- complish in this ever increasing sphere of activity. The Afton F rm people have one of the verv best feed mixers on the mark< t nnd we unhesitatingly recommend it to all our read 'rs. Write the Af'^n Farm for their catalog, and the Ynrdley Mfg. Co., Box. D.. Yardley. Pa., for prices on their Feed Mixer. You will not be disappointed. ORP INGTONS Clirystal WMte. S2. Mammih Black. S3. 209 winners at MerritnPch Valley and Queen City Shows None b*-tler in Ne * Kngland. Place orders early for -took rK gs «t ihej.e prices, Urile foy "^•"""''■'- =""an- dottes. Quality guaranteed. i 5H«?????»:«:«»i:«:?5???:s:s:s:SISJSl?SJSJ|^-StS'S5iS^ PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 210 We have just received the mating list of Mr. E. E. Kiidsley, Uuiontown, Pa., breeder of S. C. iirown Lefjhorns, uiid we take i)leiS- ure in callinj; the attention of our frieniis to ^•Tobasco," Ist cockerel at (Jreensburj;, Pa., 19 lU show, conceeded to T^e one of tlie best S. C. Brown Leghorn cockerels produced this season. His 1st hen at Greensbur;?, Pa., won 1st at Scottdale and Beaver, Pa., three firsts at three representative shows. Write Mr. Eudsley for his matin? list and kindly tell him where you saw his ad. If there is one thin;i^ the inhabitants of Concord, Mass., boast over more than any other it is the "world wide fame" Lt.'stcr Tompkin's Rhode Island Reds have brought to their city. Well may tliey be proud of "Tompkins and his ReJs," for there is no other name that stands higher, or carries greater prestige in the "lied World," than Lester 'iompkins. And the beauty of the whole thing is, he earned his popularity by fair d-'alin:; and hard, conscientious work. Mr. Tompkins has hundreds of excellent Reds for sale and his prices are always within the bounds of reason. If any of our readers aro in need of a No. 1, breeder they can make no mistake by writing Mr. Tompkins for his 1912 catalog and mating list. It is free. The White Wyandotte mating list of J. C. Fishel anJ Son, Hope, Ind., is art itself. Mr. Fishel always did have the "knack" of doing things just right and just at the right time, too. Mr. Fishel's catalog "gleams with beauty," and every cut that graces its pages is the work of a master. We certain- ly extend congratulations to Mr. Fishel on the general make-up of his catalog from out- side to outside. Can't see where we could even "hint at improvement." We trust that every one of our friends who love this grand old breed will write J. C. Fishel & Son for their 1912 catalog. It is a real White Wyan- dotte souvenir and will please the most exact- ing. Write without delay. They certainly will go lika "hot cakes." If you Saw it in The Fancier, kindly tell him so. Monmouth Poultry Farms, Freneau, N. J., J. Courterey Punderford, Prop., bree-Iers of the famous Monmouth Strain Single Comb Buff and White Leghorns, have taken a "big step" forward in the general make-up of their catalog and mating list for 1912. It is just a shade different from any other catalogue we have seen this year, and appeals to the writer in a most striking manner. The bind- ing is very attractive and the entire contents just what one would expect from the pen of Mr. Punderford. Every fancier in the "great" • East is familiar with the splendid quality of S. C. Buff and White Leghorns bred on the Monmouth Poultry Farms, r.nJ they are also fully aware of the fact uiat for every dollar in- vested in either stock or eggs with. Mr. Pun- derford they will receive full value for the same or their dollar will be returned. Such being the ca.^e, we are not at all surprised to note the wonderful increase of business this farm is enjoying.Trom year to year. We conrgatulate Mr. Punderford on his new cata- log and wish him every possible success throughout the entire season. The Mating List of Dr. Howard Mellor, POULTRY FANCIER xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X DAY- OLD CHICKS Single Comb White Leghorns Hoff's Quality Day-old chicTis are hatched brim full of vitality and are bound to live and grow. My stock is bred for big egg production, as welt as exhibition type and is noted for heavy laying of large white eggs tha bring top prices. I have had more than 20 years experience in artifical in- cubation and by closely studying the breeding and hatching, under the most sanitary conditions, I am able to produce CHICKS FREE FROM WHITE DIARRHOEA In soliciting your orders for chicks, I offer you QUALITY in vitality, QUALITY in true Leghorn type, QUALITY in egg production, QUALITY in quick maturing, QUALITY in service rendered. BUY QUALITY CHICKS. IT'S CHEAPEST. February chicks $16.00 per 100. March and April $15.00 per 100. Eggs for hatching $6.00 per 100. Get your order booked early and avoid disappoint- ment. Also a limited number of Barred Rock and R. I. Red chicks. Write for circular. D. C. R HOFF, Lock Box No. 160. " Neshanic Station, N. J X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X ^^ Peifer's Crystal White Orpinelons Kellerstrass Strain. The WHITE KLYD Are always in the ribbons, at the late Williamspoit, Pa., show, December 191 I, 1 placed 19 out of 20 birds entered in the fastest class ever exhibited there. Special for whitest bird in class. At the late Scranton, Pa., quality show, A. P. A. meet Jan. 1912, I won 1-2 cock, 1-2-3 hen. 1-3-4 pullet, 1-2 pen. Special for best hen in show. Total winnings at 8 exibits: 19 firsts, 17 seconds, 10 thirds. 9 fourths, 6 fifths, 2 sixth and 23 specials. 25 cockerels for sale $3. $3 and $10. Now booking orders for eggi. Catalogue free. John C. Peifer, DaLnville, Pa. « I S. C. Black and White Orpingtons ^ Eggs Baby Chicks and Stock ® ^ The best blood lines from the country's best stock mated riffht und bred rijht. Ekrs ^ ^ $3 per 15. $20 per 100. Day oVl chicks :?0 cents ouch, $25 per 100. 50 line Buff ^ ® Orpington Pullets for sale. Satisfaction guaranteed. ^ ® Landhorne Poultry Farm, Edv^. Amblor, Prop., Lantfhorne, Pa. ® 9 9 Partridge Plymouth Rocks Winners for ine and my customers at all leading shows of America. Send for fine free illustrated booklet. It will paJ you to get interested in this great new "Beauty and Utility Breed." Come to the fountain head and win from the be- ginning as other have done. Originator of the Partridge Plymouth Rock Fowl. t S. A. /NOFSTZGER. North Manchester, Indiana. • • i h Ask Your Dealer For Quaker City Beef Scraps The best on the Market. Manufactured by Quaker City Manufacturing Company, 68th Ave., and York Road, Phila. Pa. i I V. i congriitulate you, of your matings. ad. in this month's The G^>ve Hill Springhouse, Pa., is replete with a long list of his winning S. C. Bla< k Minorca^, and contains a very explicit description of his Matings for this season's trade, and we t;ike great pleasure in calling the attention of The Fancier's readers t© the same. The Dr. will be glad to mail his Mating List to all who are interested in this very popular bree;]. We Doctor, upon the quality Look up Doctor Mellor's issue of The Fancier. Poultry Yards, Wm. Eller>' Bright, Proprietor, A. C. Smith, Supt., Waltham, Mass., have completed their Barred Rock mating for this season's trade and will be able to give their patrons greater value for their money th' n ever before. Their cock- erel matings, of which they have twelve, will be headed by winners of National reputation, with the except i^ii of possibly two or three pens, and these Will be Iieadrd by brothers and sons of the most famous Madison Square Garden males while their exhibition pullet matings will be headed by the sire, brothers, or sons of the first-prize hen at Topekn, 1911, also the second prize pullet at Madison Square Garden, N. Y. 1911. A great combination of large size and perfect shape, clear cut, even barring. Her breeding quality is dem- onstrated by the fact that her daughter POULTRY FANCIER one. In four shows in which he has been up airaiust strong competition ho has won seven Silver Cups, three Bronze Medals and 36 ribbons, among them many first and second prizes. Sir. Allison has every reason to be proud of such a record and 1 he Fimcier wifches to congratulate him on his success. Look up the Glen Lake Poultry Farm's ad. in this issue of The Fancier and send for Mr. Allison's catalog, and be sure to remem- ber The Fancier when you write him. The Woodside Poultry Yards, Hainesport, N. .1., G. K. Greenwald, Proprietor, advises us that he has a few very select matings of Barred IMyniouth Kocks. both cockerel and pullet matings, from which he is offering eggs for hatching at very reasonable prices. During this last show season at three shows, VIZ.. Mt. Holly, BricZgeton and Burlington. N. J., on 17 entries, Mr. Greenwald won 15 prizes. .Vt the Bridgeton show he refused $50 for his 1st prize B. P. Rock cockerel, and assures us that all his pitrons who order eg^s from his cockerel matings will get a part of their order filled from the pen headed by this great cockerel. fle guarantees both ouality and fertility. Look up Mr. Green- wald's ad. in this month's issue of The Fan- cier and write him for prices. We are in receipt of the mating list of Mr. 211 Rufus Dalafield, South IMaiiifield, N. J., owner of the Sunswick Poultry Farm. Mr. Dalafield is largely responsible for the present day popularity of the Orpingtons. was the winning pullet at the grnit Topeka, Kansas, 1911 Show. \» e desire to call our readers' attention to the full page cut uf Mr. Bnght's great cockerel. Ma A el III, 1st prize and champion mile at Topeka, Kansas, show, which appears of The Fancier. A color and well worthy him. 1911 in iliis month's it>sue wonder in t\ pe every honor and uccordtd X. V. Creiner, of Klierms, Pa., breeder of as high classed S. C. Blatk Minorcas as any real fancier could desire. His birds have won tir.Nt prizes in such leading shows as Madison Square Garden, Philadelphia, etc., and his matings this season ;ire of the very high- est i.rder. Pen '2, headed by his great cock, which w(m 1st at The (.iardon as cockerel in The Glen Lake Poultry Farm, Langhorne, l*a., J. Nelson Allison, Proprietor, is cer- tainly carving out a good record among the liarred Kock hreed-rs of the Old Ke\ stone St;.te. Mr. Allison began hi;; cureir as a poultryman on the Langhorne Farm. GoOd Ground, Long Island, and after finishing some preliminary work on the above farm, took a comi)lete poultry course in Cornell. He then purchased the Glen Lake Poultry Farm at Langhorne, Bucks Co., Pa., contain- ing about 55 acres, which is especially adipted to poultry raising. Having n southern ex- posure and plenty of good running water. On thin farm Mr. Allison has built a modern poultry plant and is devoting his time to raising high-class Barred Plymouth Kocks. Hi» success has been very remarkable from the start and his show record a very enviable 1*110. Pen 1 is headed by the 3d cockerel, Philaddpliia. Pa., show 1911. He is mated with Ist. ?,(i Philad.ipliia, Pa., hens and 7 others practually as good. P<'n .'i is heiided bv a full brother to tlic .'id Philadelphia, Pa., 1911 c(.ckorrl. and this bird Mr. (ireiner considers the best bird ric »ver owned. Pen 4 is headed bv the largest c.v?; Mr. Greiner ever raiseil, a bird of great tvi>e and color, as well as size. Evcrv one of these male birds are mated to females of wonderful type and color, bikI all large-sized birds. This is certainly a wonderful string of birds and we trust every breeder or fancier of S. C. Black Minorcas who exj.ect to add new blood to their flocks this year or those who are expecting to launch out into breeding Minor- cas will write Mr. Greiner for prices on hatch- ing eggs. Mr. Creiner guarantees fertility and The Fancier feels sure he will receive his share of patronage rrom all our read- ers interested in this grand and useful breed. Look up Mr. Greiner's ad. in this month's Fancier and write him without delay if you want prize-winners for the coming show sea- son. Oak Croft White Cornish If you wish a white fowl, bred for beauty and general purposrs, a good layer and a superb table fowl, try the Oak Goft strain of White G>mish. Eggs for hatching only 3.00 per doxcn. but only a limited number for sale. Order early so as not to get left. H. S. BABCOCK, Summit St., East Providence, R. I. GREINERS S. C. Black Minorcas Winners at Madison Square and Philadelphia When thev won the blue in competition with the leading breeders of America this should convince vou of quality. I will sell eggs from the same 'matings I expect to raise winners from, and prove the pens that contain my pnze winners. Eggs. $5 per setting. Satisfaction guaranteed. Shipping pofnt, Lauver. N. N. GREINER. Rheems. Pa.. Shipping Station: Lawn, Pa ^^^^ —CUT PRICES and Baby Chicks at half pnVes this Spring, from one of ttie largest Poultry plants in Americn. Euff, Black, 'V\'hite Orpingtons Plym< utli i:ocks \\ yunddttes Rhode Island Roard gates, Train- incr Coops, Shippo ing: Coops. Write for circular E. C. Younq. Box CO, Rdfidol^h. Mass Columbian Wyandottes Won at Camden in class of 54 2 cock, 1 st and 4th hen, 1-5 cockerel, 3-5 pullet, 2-3 pen. Cockerels for sale. Eggs from best matinps $5 per '5. B. W. Cooper, Burlington Co., Morrislown, N. J. BEL-MED FARM Baby Chicks Hatching Eggs White WyandotteB g; White Leghorns Write for prices. W. E. Klinefelter. Mgr.. Box F. Wc»ttown, Fa. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 212 POULTRY FANCIER Awards of North Penn Show Held at Quakertown, Fa. Light Brahmas — Ist cock, 1st, 2d hen 1st, rockercl, 1st, 2d pullet, Mrs. D M Clark. 3d hon, F W Keif.r. ... Bl iCk Laiiijshan'^— 1st cockerel, 1st pullet, 1st pen, F \V Keifer. . , , Barred Plymouth Rocks — 1st cock, 'Jd cock- erel, Mrs. W' B Horton. • 1st hen, 5th pullet, J H Clunk. -d, 5th hen, 1st cockerel, D N Sterner. 4th hen, Mrs. Anna ^\ agner, 3d cockexel, 1st, 4th pullet. 1st pen, Harry Barnes. 'Jd, 3d pullet, H H \Vimmer. 4th cockerel, A F btoneback. Jr. 2d pen, A H Cope. 3d pen, O B Moyer. 4th pen J C Fretz. White Ph mouth Kocks — 1st coik, 2d pul- let. R S Weiss, 2d cock. E R McCrork. 1st, 5th hen, H D Bartholomew. 2d, 4th hen, 4th pullet, Frank Fellman. 1st, 2 1, 3d cockerel, 5th pullet, li G Wetzel. 4th, 5th cockerel, W W Kepler. 3d cock, 1st, 3d pullet, Harry Bh^an. ,^ , , ,, , Butf Plymouth Rock.s — 1st, 3d cock, 2d, 5th hen, .d pen, C J Kremer. 5th cock, A T Wright 2d cock, 1st hen, 1st, 2d, 4th cock- erel, 1st pullet, 1st pen, H S \\ entz. 4th cock, 4th hen, Milton Reichard. 3d hen, 3d cockerel, 'Jd. 3d pullet, Billheimer & Kratzer. 5th cockerel, P A Hillegass. 5th pullet, E D HariniT. , , . Partrid,'e Plymouth Rocks — 1st hen, 1st cockerel, 2d pullet, Samuel Void. Silver Penciled Rocks — 1st hen, R W Den- ner. Columbian Plymouth Rocks — 1st hen, 1st pullet, S muel Krout. White Wyandottes — 1st cock, 1st cockerel, 3d, 4th pullet, 2d pen, I H Pool. 1st hen, 3d cockerel, J C Fretz. 2d hen. 2 . pullet, Mrs. Anna Wagner. 1st pullet, H S Hallman, 1st pen, G H Wisler. SUver Laced Wvantfoftes — 1st cock, .^d, 3d hen, 1st eockerer. 1st, 2d, 3d pullet, M R Groman. 1st hen. H D Roth. 2d cockerel, 4th. 5th pullet. G W Moorhead. PartruK'e Wyandottes — 1st coth pullet, \V H Kresge, 5tli cock. 3d. 4ih hen. E R Mc- Crork. 2d cock. R W Rawn. 1st ((ukerel, 1st pullet, H J Smock. .'>th cockerel, lien Sc-hiader. 4th cockerel. .John Jones. 3d pul- let, Milton Richard. 2d j.ullet, F A Schantz. . R. C. Brown — 1st cock. 1st cockerel. 1st. 2d pullet. A 8 ChrisTiuan. 2d cock. l.>t h< ii. 3:1 cockerel. 3d i)ullet, A .1 Weiss. 2d cockerel. 4th, 5th pullet. C \V Henirev. R. C. White Lcjrh trns — 1st cock, 1st hen, A J Weiss. Silver Duckwing Le^'horns — 1st cock, 1st POULTRY FANCIER hen, 1st cockerel. 1st pullet R E Yous. R. C. BuflF Leghorns — 1st hen, 1st cock- erel, M G (Jerhart. S. C. White Minorcas — 1st cock, 2d hen, 1st, 2d pullet, H D Roth. 2d cock, 3d hen, G II Wisler. 1st hen, 1st cockerel, R W Rawn. S. C. Black Minorcas — 1st cock, 1st hen, 1st cockerel, 1st i)ullet, 1st pen, C A Butz. 3d cockerel. 2d hen, C G Bipot & Bro. 4th hen. F A Sch ntz. 5th hen, 3d cockerel, 4th j)ullet, J S Larkins. 4th cockerel, 2d, 3d pul- let. Jd pen, J C Koehler. 3d pen, G A S'rjiub. R. C. Black Minorcas — 2d cock. 3d cock- en 1. 1st, 2d pullet. Ist pen, Allen Keller. 1st, 2d. .'jth cockerel. .1 B Gror.s. C-'ornish Ciame — 1st, 2d, cock, 1st, 2d hen, 2d ccKkerel, J R Gillin. 3d cock, 3cl hen, 5th pullet, 1st i»en. H M Somers, Jr. 1st cockerel, 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th pullet, H O Lar- kins. 213 White Game — Ist coclc, 2d hen, 1st cock- erel, 1st. 2d pullet, Ist pen, J S Larkins. 2d tock, 1st hen, 3d pullet, H D Roth. Pit Game — 1st cock, 1st, 2d hen, A A Achey. Silver Spangled Hamburg — Ist cock, 2d hen, A J Weiss. Ist hen Robert Fluck. Mottled Anconas — 1st hen, 5th pullet, Sam- uel Void. 3d hen, 2d pullet, F W DeLancey. 1st cockerel, 1st pullet, Frank Fellman. 2d cockerel. 2d, 4th pullet. W B Eisenhart. 3d pullet, H S Bartholomew. Houdans — 1st cock, 1st hen, 1st, 3d pullet, H D Roth. 2d, 3d hen, Billheimer & Schneller. 1st cockerel, 2d, 4th pullet, C P Kauder. S. C. Blue Andalusians — 2d cock, Ist hen, 2d, 4th cockerel. 1st, 2d, 3d. 4th pullet, F H Bean. 1st cock, 3d hen, Ist, 3d cockerel, 1st pen. C C Stauffer. R. C. Blue Andalusians — 2d cockerel, 2d pullet. C C StauflTer, 1st cockerel, 1st pullet, A J WeiKS. g|P^piiipilElilI15iliiEiaElil^ilia.EI Q Crystal White K'rlle7\^f?yfss Stra in I 11 ^rpimtcm ] >ii ring the ])aFt ^villtel■ we have ?ho\vii our birds at the six large t shows ill this country, viz.: Cleveland, Baltimore, Chicago, PittJ-bnr^^, St. Lor.is, and Madison Square Garden, in conijietition \\ith over 11 00 of the < lejnn of \Vhite Orjiingtons from ]:3ng'and, Canada and America, and our birds have won a total of 20 firsts, 13 .^-econds. o thirds, 7 fourths and 6 fiftlis in addition to 12 silver cups and 25 other . pecials, making a record never before equalled by a breeder of Or]iingtons in America in one sea- son. We have now in our jiens more ])rize winners from this vear 's si.\ lar- gest shows than any five other l^reeders combined. Note the winnings at our lai-t three shows in January, 1912. H gl Best WhitcOrpuiiiton in the World to-day . Winnings Baltimore 1st Cock. 1st, 4th Hen. Ist. 2d, 3d, 4th Cockerels. 1st. 2d, 4th, 5th Pullets. 1st. 2d Pens. 1() Entries. 13 Ribbons. 4 Silver Cui»s. H Other Si)eciuls. 1 HO liirds Compi'tiuK. Winnings Pittsburgh 1st. 2d Cock. 4th, 5th Hen. 1st, 2d. 3d, 5th Cockerels. 1st. 2d, 3d Pullets. l.Nt. od Pens. IG Entries, 13 Ribbons. 5 Silver Cups. 7 Other Siieciah. 113 liirds Competing. H Winnings CleveloLnd 1st. Jd Cock. 1st Pen. 1 : 7 Ji;i(ls C'omp.'t ins. 1st. 2u Hen. 1 1 Entries. 10 Ribbons. iRt. 3d, 4th Cockerel. Challenge Cup. 1st, 2d Pullets. 7 Other Specials. Ai ,;,.], ,,i til sf three shows we w<.ii the specials f »r best disj.lay in Enjlish dasst's and in White Ori)insrtons. Tv.cnty J. IIS II. .w milled, every ediibitioii pen headed by ji jMi/e winner and m ited by Ceo. .1. May. conceded to be the best Orjiiii-toii man in tliis country. Thiv contain all our iiri/e winners, iiiclu 'in? Enchantress and White King, which are the b st White ( lipiii-lnii licii. i)iillel and cock in America tud.iy. ha'viiis never been beaten. E;:-s from \itilit\ jxiis .f."., and from Exhibition pens ^lO, $15. $J0. $30. for 15, fjuarHnteeing fertility. Book ycmr order early": s w cai>nt»t Miiplv the .lemaiul. and send fi.r calalouue and malinn list of the most uj) to date White Orph»-tiaiion r, ^a I Rightnour-s Single Comb White Leghorns I The kind ,hat a.way, win. A. P-'s.-". ■» a das, of 8| they won 1.4 co,:k.__2 he^n, * J;„LT„';^^^W^7o^nt.'llbV„%'n,6rr""l^;''t^^W^^^^^^ -,„.,, ,1 .. *5 ,.r 4^ '» « ^ settiu'j. Send for mating list. S.VNATOGA POULTRY FARM, P. E. RIGHTNOUR. Prop. Sanatoga. Pa S C. BLACK MINORCAS ^y^^^U^E^lindCQMihn Wyandyttes 3«;??.;^A.??;rw^'SAt\TTHH^o:^'°- ^-^brEr^^ R Ct White Orpingtons— Cockerel, 1st, J -Harry Miller; Zd, Mrs. G B Clugston. Pullet, fsl J Harry Miller; 2d. Mrs. G E Clugston. Partridge Cochins— Cock 1st I C Elder; 2d E G Wenger. Cockerel 1st and 2d. I C Elder. H.n. 1st and 3d EG Wenger; 2d, I C Elder. Pullet, 2d, I C Elder. S C Black Minorcas— Cock B F Poffen^ fcerger Hen. 1st, Brish Brothers; 2d^ and 3d C Htnn.nger. Cockerel 1st. B F Poffen^ ber-er: 2d. Chhrles \Valtrick. Pullet, 1st, C Henninirer; 2d. and 3d. B F Poffenberger. R. C. Black Minorcas— Cockerel. 1st Brish Brothers: 2d. G R Grissinser Pullet. 1st and 2\ G R Grissinger: 3d Bnsh Brothers. Golden ^Vvandotte— Cock, 1st, Hoke Slay- bau-h 2d. J W Rhodes: 3d, W G Long Hen. ist and 3d, Hoke Slaybaugh; 2d. J W RhSdes. Cockerel, Ist, G P Shrader. Pullet 2d, G P Shrader. Light Brahma^Cock 1st R W McClune Hen 1st and 2d, R W McClune. Pullet, 1st B W MoClune, Silver Wyandott^Cock. Ist^F S Sellers; 2d. West Side Poultry \ard. Hen. 1st. H W Rn-.t7- 'M F'S Sellers: 3d. West S-de Poul- S^ Yard. Pullet, 1st and 3d. F S Sellers. White Wvandottes— Cock. 1st Fred K Hen- nirger; 2d." H E .Gerbig. Hen. Ist and -d, WW K \thev: 3d. H E Gerbig. Cockerel. ist. .T G"S . ^^^1" ^,r^a'\ntt(^ IsL 1st, Shadle Company. Buff Wyandotte isi, H A Logue. J Eyler. S. C. White Leghorns — Ist. K FIRST snow AT FEEDOyiA, KAN. A SUC- CESS. The first annual show of the Wilson County Poultry and Pet Stock Assocation was held at Fredonia. Kan.. Dec. 4—9. 1911. There were about 200 brds on exhibition. The Rhode isbnd Reds led in numbers with the Orping- tons a close second. The exhibit was judged bv D A. Stoner. Wichita. All exhibitors were well pleased with the show and plans are al- ?ea'v^'eing laid for a larger and better show fo? 1912 The show was well patronized b the public and was a success financially the Association having a balance o' »^"^ VtS in the treasury, after paying ail pre- miums and expenses. The Association ha. 45 members. yOTED BIRD CUASGES JTA.YDS. Mr H E. Toston. of Clear Spring, Md. the Buff Leghorn Specialist, has purchase^ from Wm H. Heil his Pn/.e winning S. C. Bun Lo"horn Cockerel., of .^adson Square Garden 1911. Mr Toston's winnings of 1911 ccriamiy show he has the goods. Glen Lake Barred Rocks Were shown in four .shows .his year and won 14 Special pmes-12 First prizes and 7 Second prizes. The OFF SPRING of the Hens-Winners-Pullets arl for sale nt 1 .00. 2.00, 3.00 and $4.00 each. Buy at once and the e.g production 'will bring vGUr money back. JK. , Hatching EgRS 7.00 per lOD or 1.00 for 15. [ prompt Deliv Eggs from the Prize vV iuners 50 cents each ) erv. Bell Phone, Langhorne'155. Langhorne, Bucks CounLy, Pa. Baby Chicks 20 00 per 100. _ J. NELSON ALLISON, ~ m 11^ I m m 1 i White Wyandoites White Piymouth Rocks W5 „ ■ , I 11., M.nv («llurf s aie due to Uck of consideration in making iV e When you purch.« stock o, cfgs i. is well to consider matters carefully Many t"^'"'" '" , ^^^^,„| b,„d „g s„r, You, success depends la.gely on tried and Irue s,o.k or eggs from the same. Ou ^•■•-; ^ ^^'j; L „p.,io, to any we have from farm raised biids. A. winners in keen compe.it.on .hey have won .he,r -" "-f °;' Jj „.,;„;. j.^^ ^, -00. (Fertility eve, yarded-and we can furnish eggs a. $3 per selling .5 ; e,h,b,...n ma.ings $ . '- " « " J ,„j Z, aim i. to please, guaranteed. , W. have also choice breeding stock for sale a. surprisingly low prices. Corresponde p MEAUOW BROOK ^^'l^\^,,^ p^ko. ,^A. i^miBmr^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 216 POULTRY FANCIER Can't ''Get "^ick Quick'' Wit^ Chickens By John J. Ritz. Don't start in tho j.oultry bu.'-iross on a lar^e scale; let it be a side issue until you get experience, a-- only about 10 per cent of the [)eo'>Ie stick to it after the first year, that is un!e>s thev have {-lenty money to back it up, and then the money does not make the i)usine-s go, but it is the money that keeps the business going. FFold on to your job until you find that the business can keep you, then grow up with the business, and you will t^ucceed. Now don't think because e;4gs are high and they are a scarce article during the winter, that there must be lots of money in eggs and [)ouItry. There is lots of money in the [)oultry business, but how manv can get the monev out of it.' And where will we get fre^h eggs in the win- ter' Just take your dinner at the hotel and ask for two fresh eggs with the sunny side up ; the waiter will look at vou and if he should get hold of a fresh egg he wouM frame it to keep posted how they look in ca^e any one would ask him if he ever saw a real fresh egg. Wouldn't it be nice if we could go out and buy a dozen of real fre>h egg^ in December, January or February, even if the price is .')() cents per dozen, and why is it that eggs cost so much.' if there is lots of money in chickens, why is it that so many poultry farms do not make a success f Well, that part is easilv answered bv men who have been up against the rocks, and they are the only ones who <'an give the answer. Just look into the matter carefully and ydu will see why there are >o many failures. Never think that you can make five or six dollars profit on each chicken, like so!m» people tell or have the nerve to have printed. I have reail of a man who had sixty hens on a forty foot lot and cleared fifteen hundred dollars in one year from his chickens. That would give most any one the chicken fever who has not much experience ; other things along the ^ame line is what lead man.' |)eo|[)le to think there is lots of money in poultry and then after they get starte I it floes not come so fas-t. They fail to have the money to hold out until the real profit e, then hires some man to take care of his chickens, and the first thing he thinks of is to get a cheap man, then after the man gets some experience the owner is tired of it; he thinks there is no mone/ in it, so \\\) goes the price of eggs because he, like many others, has no eggs to sell. Now, to tho^e who have not large ex- perience I would say that this is the l>oorest get-rich industry that I knovv of, and experience will coax more eggs from the hens than money. POULTRY FANCIERS ELECT. At the annual meeting of the Maryland Poultry and Pigeon Association, held Mon- day evening at the Rennert, the following offkcrs were elected for the year: President — F. G. Uiggs. First Vice-Presiden*( — George M. Shriver. Second Vice-President — Dr. Charles H. A, Mcy. r. 'ihird Vice-President — Joseph W. ShiHey. Treasurer — A. B. Hall. Si'iretarx — (icorge O. Hro\vi\. Superintend. -nt of Poultry — H. M. Walker. Superintend nt of Pigeons — H. A. Jager. Directors — F. G. Riggs. George M. Sliriver, (ieo. O. Brown. P^dward M. Parrish. J. Booker (Mark, Dr. Ch rles H. A. Meyer. II. .V Jaeger. .Fohn M. Sessions. Henrv M. Walker, A. B. Hall. Ernest Gill and Joseph W Shirley. POULTRY FANCIER 217 Bank's Handy EGG RECORD And Poultry Account Book A 12 Month's Record For 12 Pens The simplest and most convenient aystem ever devised for keeping an accurate record of eggs laid; record of hatches, income and ex- pense account etc. Printed on the best paper that ■will not blot with extra heavy dark colored paper cover. Price 15 cents POULTRY FANCIER. Sellersville, Pa. Exmoore Farms' Descriptive Circular is Now Ready and is FREE TO ^LL Our ambition has been to furnish Americans Bfst Blood Lines at prices within reach of the masses. We have accomplish d the object and are ready to convice you OUR VARIETIES BABY CHICKS We are now booking orders for Baby Chicks from exhibition matintrs at double the prire i»f wh.it we ask for a settine of o^;;s ."ind you know that is reasonable Sen 1 f(tr d»«srriptive circular — il tella you all and will save you money. Orders now being booked on receipt of 25 per cent, of the listed price. aOOD, FIKST-CI ^^Vk^^k- BUKE13I>C; I3IR1>S sired by our line bred winners at $3.00 and vp. Pairs $5.00 and up. Send for our cirular :ind get your order in now. ALSO BOOKING ORDERS FOR KG OS EXMOORE FARMS, ^^llT" Lebanon, Pa. m «UI ^3 ^•>.3 ^& >-*>,3 >-*^.3 m J** ■J3 r^3 m - « 1^ %X3 m m m 9^^3 m ^.3 m m X%3 X'^,3 m P m ^: m mi PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 218 POULTRY FANCIER History of Cornish Foul is Interesting Has Many Merits and Popularily is Increasing- Rapidly— A Good Market Fowl, Excellent Layers and One Admired by all. By Clyde Dillie, Wasldvgloii, Pa. The Cornish fowl ^Yall, Eiii^land, some originated years in Corn- prior to 1S4(3. ing a Game India. They ^vere produced by cross- Lord Derby Black-Breasted ReAvas no stamping out the facina- tion which poultry had for me, and from boyhood up to the present time 1 can- not ever remember a time when 1 did not have in my back yard or on a small farm fancy stock of some sort. Possibly there is DO other poultry fancier in this coun- try who has tested and tried out more varieties than myself, and the many years of hard and earnest endeavor have re- sulted in the present type of fancy stock that I am at present breeding. Among the latest varieties of fancy poultry are to be found the Silver Pen- ciled and Partridge Rocks, and I person- ally believe that they rank far ahead of anv. Thev are verv easy to breed to standard color and shape. They do not lequire double matings. The offsprings ar^ generally very hardy, the fertility of \ ■f .*t*- .-'«•'' ,^ »» >Jn^ 0:.. .•#-^ ri! i1: t>*. VV ^' 'if If.^y ■;r~5 isg m: ^, :» im. .S"'»i ^- ^\ ■•. 3.- ' ■' 't. Sihier Penciled I'lyniouUi Rock female. Owned, bred and exhibited by Rockhill Poultry rami, F. 'W. Corey, Mgr, Ossining, N. Y. 219 the eggs runs good at all times, and the chicks, if given only fair care, will thrive and grow very rapidly. I have never resorted to anything but single matings. This season Sifver Penciled and Partridge Rocks have been very popular, in fact the Poultry Judges became so interested in them that a Club has been formed with the idea of pushing the Silver Penciled Rocks to the front. As a show bird they require little or no attention, as they are very quiet and docile. You can pick a bird out of the flock on the farm that has had free range, coop it up for a few days, wash its legs and comb and it is ready to show. They need little or no conditioning, as is the case with many other varieties. As a table fowl there is none better. They have a fine yellow skin. As a winter layer they cannot be beat. Pre- paratory to placing them among the ranks as a winter layer, 1 built a coop 12 by 16 last year on my farm and put a parti- tion in the middle of it. I then penned 6 females with a male bird in each side and kept them in their respective en- closures the entire winter. I got ten and eleven eggs per day from the dozen hens even when the snow was banked high against the side of the coop. I can prove this assertion not only through friends who visited me, but by the farmers who admitted to me that from large flocks they were not getting as many eggs as came out of my stnall coop. I could have sold every egg to those who saw what results I was getting, but I re- tained the eggs and hatched all spring from these matings. I had one gentleman who called to see them, offer me $G00 for GO of the Silver Penciled Rocks, but I did not feel that I could let such val- uable hens get away from me at that early stage of the game. Poultry fanciers that have but little room will never make a mistake in try- ing Silver Penciled Rocks. If they don't fill the egg baskets and come up to their ideas, I do not know of any other kind that will. I have so much confidence in what they will do that I have bought out everyone that had any stock of silver rocks that was worth having. I pur- chased Mr. W. T. Totterall's flock, Hill- crest Farm, this year and added to my own flock, and now have about 1000 hens, and I expect during the coming season to materially increase my stock. Judge F. AV. Corey in a late address had this to say: As Silver Penciled Rocks are practi- cally a new variety, I want to say a few words in their favor. I was attracted by their beautiful white and black plum- Too Late for Classification TEN AND P:LEVEN POUND PULLETS. That's the kind my eggs "will prdduce. Bhirk, $3; White, $2. \\ew England's best, also biggest. Write Sheldon, Waterford St., Lowell, Mass. B.VRRED PLYMOUTH ROCK EGGS FOR llanhini;. Pen 1, 15 for $5. Pen *J, \h for $.{. (Pullet mating exchisively.) Both pens all star birds. Prize winners nt the Big Shows of New York State. Arthur C. De- Forest, 357 Seymour Ave., Utica, N. Y. 5 now TO MAKE POULTRY PAY. FOR "Free tuition courses" by mail in Pdultry Cul- ture, Agriculture, Civil Service, Engineering, Normal, High School, Business branches, ad- dress Carnegie College, Rogers, Ohio. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK EGGS FOR Hatching. 5 grand pens, cockerel or pullet mating. Winn.rs at New York. BiifTalo, l'fir» and Omaha. Neb. Eggs. 15 for ?5. Fred Zumbrun, 46 Elm St., Utica, N. Y. * PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL ■-^ \^ 220 age a few years ago. I have foiind them more and more tatii^factory year al'ter year. I find them more hardy than any other fowl T have ever handled, and it is rare to have one of them sick. Then again I find as a rule that their eggs hatch at least 10 per cent better than any other large fowl, and the hens are the best of mothers. I find them e(]nal every way to any other Plymouth Kock breed, you will have less culls, and it is neither necesf-ary nor advi^ab'e to use double matings in breeding this variety. I have no hesitation in saying that I consider the Silver Penciled Rocks the best varie- ty for the Amateur to take up. Judge William T. Bowman is also a breeder and has this to say of them: I took up the Silver Penciled Eocks about a year ago and have found them satisfactory in every respect. He was crowded for room and finally decided that he would have to let that variety go. He wrote me a letter and told me that if I could use any or all that he had I could have them. I had an order at that time which I could not fill and I turned it over to him in order to assist him in getting rid of them. The next day back came the order and the judge told me that he had made up iils mind since writing me not to sell the Silver Penciled Rocks but dispose of his White Wyandottes instead. Judge W^m. T. Totterall whom I bougnt out said to me: If I were not the oldest breeder of Partridge Rocks in this country, and had worked so hard to get my strain where they are, I would not sell my flock of Silver Penciled Rocks, but the truth of the matter is I have not got the room to keep both varieties. POULTRY FANCIER ir 7^ 7/ Orjjingtons I am often asked the question, ''what do you consider the be^t general purpose I'owL" ' r have bred White Wyandottes for the past t\\enty-one years and until lately uould have answered White Wyan- dottes " v«;ry promptly'' to above ques- tion, but uu((ue^ tiona!)ly the most po;)u!ar and hei-t general i)uri.ose fowl today is the White Oridngton, with all the other Orpingtcins do; e followers. The chicks are hardy and grow fast. At six to eight weeks old they make a plump two pound broiler. The pullets commence laying verv earlv and are verv prolific lavers in winter, and all the year. In Intensive Poultry Culture which is practised largely these days the Orpingtons take to re- straint more naturally than most others. They are less restless under it, and the little inconvenience does not seem to in- terfere much \\ith their business, \\hich is to pro'luce eggs. They go right ahead just the same, accepting the general idea of the country into which they have been ado )ted, that the main end and object of life is business. They have a very quiet disposition and put up with the nece>sities aif.d incunvenienoes of life without any fuss. They are an ex- cellent taMe fowl. The body is of ex- cellent form, and in the market presents a fine a{)[ earance. Tlieir llcsh is white and they have a very thin skin which is also white, and as a table fowl are equal to a small turkey, and not inferior to them in delicacy of flavor. Long live the Orpingtons, or until at least some- thing better is evolved. THE BEST BOOK ON SUCCESS WITH POULTRY IS 989 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By FRANK HECK THE author claims and proves that thia book contains information upon a greater variety of subjects than any book on poultry evei written. It has also drawn out more unsoliciiec testimonials from authorities and experts. Why worry and wonderand grope m thedarlr^ Why learn bv expensive experience and disap pointraent when everything is offered vou at sc small a price? The knowledge gained hy yeart of experience is contained in this book. The methods and secrets of the foremost successful breeders and exhibitors in the show room are given in full. Thousands of Copies Have Been Sold and Every Purchaser a Pleased One It contains 128 p«ges, Is handsomely bo\ind pullet : J R E D Brink, Thurston, 4th pul- erel, 2d pullet ; S. C. Brown cock. 4th hen, J F Sweet, 1st, R Bowers, 3d, 1st. 2d pullet; & Mrs. A Jones, Black Wyandottes — Mr. 1st cock(!rel. S. C. Rhode Island Reds — R G Erk, 1st, 5th cock, 3d hen, 1st cockerel. 4th pullet; E L Gelatt, 2d cock, 1st hen. 1st pullet: E L Ale.\;inder. 4fh cock, 4th cockerel; W M Willits, 3d cock, 4th heii:L W Maxson. 2d hen: S J Tidd. 5th hen, 2d pullet; N Romaine & Wife, 3d cockerel; A E Jones, 5th cockerel; T J Davis & Bro., 2d cockerel; J A Clark, 5th pul- let; J J Davis, 3d pullet. R. C. Rhode Island Red.s — A B McHenry, 5th cock, 1st. 5th cockerel; J Bowie, 4th cock; W J Peck. 1st. 3d cock. 1st. 2d hen, 2d, 3d cockerel. 3d pullet; C F Lohr, 2d cock, 4th cockerel; E L Gelatt. 3d hen. 4th pullet; J W Smith, 1st, 2d pullet; W S Sophia, 5th pul- let. American Dnminiques — E Salford, Ist cock, 1st cockerel, 1st pullet. 1st hen. Buckeyes — L T Place, 1st cockerel, 1st pullet. • R. C. cock, 1st R. C. cock, 1st cockerel ; L Kempton. 1st Lst 4th 4th cockerel, 2d cock, l.st, 3d cockerel; W 4th cock, 1st, 3d hen, 5th cockerel. 3d. 4th pullet; E J Lovelass. 5th hen; M D Snyder, M. D., 2d hen, 2d cockerel, 5th pullet. S. C. Buff Leghorns — E Kreidler, 1st hen; C R Mowrev & Wife. 1st cockerel. 1st, 2d pul- let; Hill Crest Farm, 2d cockerel. White Leghorns — C W Gerbig, hen, 1st, 2d cockerel. Brown Leghorns — B A Oakley, hen. 2d cotkerel; H A Dix, C J Yaiilee, 5th cockerel. 3d pullet; 1st, 3d cockrel. 1st, 2d pullet. Anconas— H S Caryl. 1st cock. 2d hen; F Evitts, 1st hen, 1st cockerel, 1st pullet; 0 Davis, 2d pullet. Houdans — E F Gilmore, 1st cock, 1st, 3d hen, 1st cockerel; J Canterbury. 2d cock, 4th hen; E Williams & Wife, 2d hen. Silver Spangled Hamburg's — O Budwesky, 1st cock, 3d hen, 1st cockerel, 1st pullet; C C Griiu. 2d cock. 1st, 5th hen. 4th cockerel,- 3d pullet; W G Mosher. 2d. 4th hen; A L Mayo. 2d cockerel, 2d pullet; J Son, 3d cockerel. H Gibbs & Union Lock Poultrq Fence An Absolutely Reliable light fencing fabric able to withstand hard usage and remain firm. The test of years has proven this. Can be safely used next to pasture. Very close meshes. Strong, stiff steel wires every horizontal wire twisted into cables giving tre- mendous strength. Samples of this splendid poultry fence also literature mailed free upon request. We want to show its merits and make favorable quotations for quick shipmeuts. Frank Baackes, Vice Pres. and General Sales Agt. mill !!■■■■ American Steel and Wire Co., 72 W. Adams Street, Chicago ^^% Golden Penciled Hamburgs — O Budwesky, 1st cock, 1st hen. Black Hamburgs — 0 Budwesky, 1st cock, 1st hen, Isf cockerel. 1st pullet. Silver Campines — C W Griegs, 3d cock- erel, 3d, 5th pullet; F Schuerholz, 1st cock- erel, 4th pullet; Mrs. W Haggerty, 2d cockerel, 1st. 2d puHet. S. C. Buff Orpingtons — A J Fnrleigh, 3d cock, 1st, 2d cockerel; Griffens Poultry Yards, 4th cock. 2d hen; V D Rose. 5th cock; C O Nile?. 2d co« k : W A Fitzpatrick. 1st cock, 1st, 3d, 5th hen, 1st, 2d pullet; C Bart. 4th hen, 6in cockerel; A Wheatley, 4th cockerel, 5th pullet : L W & F H Partrid-re. 3d cockerel, Sd pullet: A G Peters. • 4th pulh>t. S. C. Black Orpinirtons — Black Diamond Orpington Farm. 2d. 5th cock, 4th puUct ; W A Fitzi>atyi(k, 3d. 4th cock, 5tli hen: Cuiombo Poultry Yards. 1st co. k. orh cockerel. 5th pul- let; Hamm Bros., 2d hen. 1st cockerel, 1st pullet; T Hdllon. 1st hen: Kerr & Mayes, 3d, Jth hf>n. 3d pullet,, 2d cockerel; C K Siv- ellv. 3d cockerel: H I Hewish. 4th cockerel; F M Pierce. 2d pullet. .S. C. Wlite Orpingtons — J C Peifer, 1st, 2d cock. 1st. 2d, 3d hen, 1st. 3d, 4th pullet; ,1 W Hughes. 4th cock: ^ W Bruckart & Son, 5ih cock; M A Totten, 5th hen. 3cl cockerel; C L Pensvl. 4th hen, 1st, 2d, 4th cockerel; D 5th cockerel; A G Peters. 5th pul- Miller. 2d pullet: W A Fitzpatrick, Peil. .Ir., let; H B 3d cock Jijbilee Orpingtons — :.T Wliitehouse. 1st cock, 2d. nd hen. 1st. 2d cockerel, 1st. 2d pullet; E AVilliams k Wife. 1st hen. R. C. Buff Orpingtons — T McAloon, 1st cock, 1st. 2d. 3d hen; G A Gardner, 1st cock- erel, 1st pullet. Silver Gary Dnrk = n!T'-4— M-g-rgee & Payne, 1st hen, 1st cockerel, 1st pullet. Bla tough hull, which is hard to digest, and for this reason a'one many people will not feed them to their hens. Sonie faneicrs practice feeding oats bolied with no results for eggs. They make a good fattening feed when boiled, but are of no value for eggs. But when feeding oats that is sprouted you increase the egg production, and it is a great aid in producing fertile eggs. The diatase formed by the ferments of sprouting act beneficially on the egg-producing or- gans of the hen and aid her in the se- cretion of albumen. Sprouted oats are more valuable as a feed for the hen than their analysis would indicate. They furnish the de- sired green feed and the grain has a nutritive value, though not large, consid- ering the bulk. By the use of proper concentrates sprouted' oats can be made to occupy a prominent place in the ration, to the material advantage of the hen, not only increasing the egg yield, but resulting in better general health, a more rapid molt and a longer period of productiveness. By the use of con- centrated high protein grain and meat rations, with a little green feed to supply the digestive juices, we burn out the lives of our hens and cause them to become old and unproductive when they should be in their prime. One of the main ob- jections to sprouted oats has been the trouble of preparing them, and this is considerable unless one has suitable ap- pliances. The silos I use I made myself, and do the work as well as any that are advertised. I made a frame of four corner posts five feet high, twenty inches wide and thirty inches long; on the ends I nailed seven cleats six inches apart for the drawers to slide and rest upon, the ends are held in place by four cross pieces, t "" o at top and two at bottom. At the 1 ottom T placed a sheet of tin to catch the drained water and conduct it to the pail. I use seven drawers, 30x 20 inches, 3 inches high, with slatted bottoms, quarter inch apart. Take one bushel of good sound oats, soak them for ten hours, then empty into pails that have a couT)le of holes bored in the bottom, to drain off; let there for two days till they commence to show signs of sprouts, then spread on the trays, as given above, two inches thick. This bushel will now fill the sfven trays. Cover with a sack and sprinkle with water every day, and in a t'ox days you can commence to feed them. That bushel of soaked oats, or the seven travs, will make enough feed for 100 fo'vls a ^^eek. I have found that young chicks gro.v faster and feather sooner A\hen fed on sprouted oats once a day, than on any feed I know of. Oats can be sprouted any time of the year, where it does not freeze, and the sprout- ing will be more rai)id and perfect if artificial heat is used. A good place for the poultry silo is near a furnace. The water that drains off can be used the second time where warm water is safe in saying that sprouted oats will increase the average yield of the average flock 2') per cent, when pro-erly fed. \Vm. D. Seidel, Orpington Specialist, Washingtonville, I'a. EASY TO USE. The Pilling Milk Apparatus and the Pilling Garget Outfit should be on hand now as the time is at hand when those accidents of parturition, milk fever, in- flamation of the udder (Garget) are apt to occur. If you save one cow by the use of the Pilling air treatment for milk fever, or re- store one udder to full secretion that other- wise would make a good cow worthless Eggs $1.75 by the use of the Pilling Garget Remedy you will have saved enough money to purchase the instrument and remedies needee which com{)rise the memlers of that association. This possiblv accounts for the magnificent ;:hous which are held there every year. As the old saying goes, they pull together like a pair of draft-horses, as there is no hatchet or tomahawk up the sleeve of any member of the A:-sociation for another. Fraternity reigns supreme through the membership"! This last banquet was a most enjoyable one. t'pwards of 60 were present consisting of the members of the Bridgeton Association, represen- tatives of the press, and the City Officers. Geo. Hughes presided as Toast Master, and he called on the following speakers: Louis G. Heller, Elmer D. Ogden, J. W. Morrow, Wm. B. Holmes, Albert R. McAllister, L. Willard Minch, Louis S. Johnson, Henry W. Snitzer and Chas. D. Carney. Every one of these men res- ponded in an 'able way to the subjects which were assigned them. Everybody was well pleased and even those who were not members of the South Jersey Poultry Pigeon Association thought it was well to be a member. Long live the Associa- tion, was the sentiment of all. FEEDING riGEONS. For any one to feed all the kinds of feed that you are told to by the average pigeon breeder it would take all your profits for feed, and more besides. Why, half of them don't do it themselves, and besides I have tried it and know from experience that it is not necessary to do it. Give your pigeons a good dry place, warm in winter and cool in summer with plenty of boxes for nests, two for every pair at least, and plenty of straw cut in lengths of 6 to 8 inches, ar tobacco stems, for them to build nests with, and when you take the squabs out of the nests be sure you remove all the straw and manure. Then take either coal oil or slug shot, and spray or dust the nest box thoroughly, and you will not be bothered with lice. Lice and squabs can 't live in the same nest, or if you want to you can use a good louse powder, but the others are cheaper and answer the same purpose. Another thing, you must keep your pigeon house free from mice, or in cold weather you will find more chilled eggs and «lead squabs than live ones. Vou ask why? Because the mice scare the birds off the nest and they ^tay off too long. Now, this is what I feed. I keep crack- ed corn and wheat before them all the time, and give them a couple of handfuls of hemp 5eed once a week for every 20 pairs of pigeons. Did somebody say, why that corn and wheat will all' get sour layiug on the floor. So it woidd, but I don t put it on the floor. I have a feciling board 3 feet long bv 1 foot wiJe. with sides 2 inches high.' This, I place in the center of the pen, two feet from the floor, on a scantling nailed in the center of the board like a one legged table. This way thev can get feed whenever they want it, ANDALUSIANS EGGS EGGS EQGS From the 1911 Ilagerstown winners ;?2. CO per 15. ■ . frank Spahr, Hagcrstown, Md. ORPINGTONS BUFF and PER SETTING ^. , u . r I have mate:^ for my own use and from which i 94^. (Remember this was not a I'nvate Srorin?) winnings iire not ancient history. Settings. $5 to ."^10. utility pens, is a disqualified bird to be found. Settings, C. E. TRUESDELL, „ «,« Kiihhuix PEN OF INDIVIDUAL WINNERS, exDPCt to prndnre winners, my BUtfiu> rn..>( v^r L^i^y^.^ R^ttv 1st ' ^-~ hottest Orp ngton Class ever offered in Ohio. £>eii>, xi>v BUFFrON POULTRY FANCIER 225 American Rose Comb Brown Leghorn Club The great brown hen will produce more eggs at least cost than any other variety. For club catalogue containing articles on mating and rearing chicks. Write the club secretary. New Haven, Conn. Mrs. W. W. Gale, 66 Center St., or you can get ready-made Felf-feeders, but' I like the board be^t. They don 't waste the feed as much. I keep oyster sihells and salt before them all thetime. They must have plenty of water to bathe in, winter aad summer; also give them charcoal. Be sure your birds are all mated, for an odd male or female will make more trouble for you than I would care to have. No matter how good they are or what you feed them if they are not mated right they will not do any good. A word of warning. Look out for a fighting cook bird.' He is as bad as an unraated bird. Better get rid of him. 1 think you will be satisfied with the results if you try this way of feeding. WOOD PRESERVATIVES MAKE BIG SAV- INGS. The cost of any construction may be divided into two gneral accounts, cost of material and cost of labor. One is as much a part of the investment as the other. Since they are so related to each other, and each is essential to the other, it is an economic problem to see that the quality of each is in accord with the other. That is to say, if you are building a fence with posts that will last for many years, the work should be done in such a manner that ..»e fence will stand in good condition as long as the po.'its remain good. On the other hand, it is not profitable to set untn-ated posts of a quickly decaying kind with the expense of labor competent to build tint fence to last manv, many years. In other words, there is a relation between the quality of the material and the quality of the labor. It goes without saying that the fence with posts prepar»d to remain solid for a long period and built so well as to stand for the same time is the cheapest fence per year of its service. J he high cost of both labor and timber has emphasized the importance of using wood pre- servatives. There was a time when the tim- ber supply was so great that durability was onl- considered because of the labor of cutting it and shaping it for use. Now its scarcity necessitates the strictest economy We are compelled to make every most efficient service, both as to and length of service. Because of this condition the use of wood preservatives is rapi-ly growing in favor with men who are scientifically studying methods of obtaining the most efficiencv from timber in aiiv cjipacity for which they wish to use it. Mcdern mehods of manufacturing preser- vatives have given us one of peculiar excellen- ce. Fortunatelv its properties are such that its use includes disinfecting purposes. Aven- arius O-irbolineum has won a most enviable record as a wood preservntive and disinfectant. The f )llowing letter will give you some light in its use. stick do its its function on the real merit of this remarkable article. Mr. Boyer, the writer of the letter, is the Associate Editor of the American Poultry Ad- vocate. Hammonton, N. J., Jan. 17, 1912. Earnest F. Hartmann, Pres. Carbolineum Wood Preserving Co., New York City. Dear Sir: — I have been intending for 8om^ time to write you about my tests with Avenarius ^arbolineum, but have been prevented by pressure of other matters. We have used it both as a wood pre- servative and as a louse patnt, and in both cases found it to do excellent work. "We find it better for painting posts put in the ground th"n by painting with tar or by charring. I can certainly recommend it. Respectfully, Michael K. Boyer. Users of wood will find Avenarius Carbolin- eum a great economy. It lengthens the ser- vice of the timber, thereby saving cost of ma- terial, and saves labor for repairs and replac- inir decnved wood. Our readers will receive full information about this excellent wood pre- servative and disinfectant by writing the Car- bolineum Wood Preserving Co., 196 Franklin ,vi.. New York City. ^^:^********** :$:^******ol? S5:****c$r**:i:******:J:**4| Red Carneaux Pigeons, owned and bred by Charles L. Hart/ell, Cressman. Pa. ^ ^ ^ ^ # ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ # ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ # ^ ^ ^ ^ 5*^******^^^^-**^-*^-*****^-***^*^*^******"*'*^ BUFF TO THE SKIN Eggs $1.75 2nd at Cleveland, in the $1.75 to $3.00. Baby Chicks delivered not later than three weeks after PER SETTING mated for SIZE. TYPE and COLOR. Headed by C.VPT.AN BrFF. a must p.rf.-ct specimen of a ''';^''^''^±^,\^l '"f.-maTes '''Rcmcmber''°h "sf Prize Pullet. Ohio S'ute Poultrv Show; Daughters of l.st Cock, Chica::.. 1910 and other Ing h^pade valuable f^'" «'^«- ....^^"'^e cheapest My GOLDEN ROD STRAIN OF BFFF ORPINOTONS are beautiful large birds and prolihc layers. In no (ast, «vtn tne cntape order. ^^^ WEST FIFTH AVE., COLUMBUS, OHIO. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 226 $500 SPECIALS AT E ASTON. At the Annual Meeting of the Easton Poultry Association the following offi- cers were elected to serve during the ensuing year. President, T. E. Daub, Vice-President, B. C. Roeckcr, Secretary, S. W. Co(lley,. Treasurer, G. E. Dull. The reports of the Secretary anratters of much im- portau<-o re'arive to the welfare an.l ad- van.-ement of Columbian Plymouth Kocks were discussed, specialty judges selected, ;i 7iew Club cataloo:ue authorized, etc. The latter will be the finest of its kind ever published. The following olTirers were electe.l to serve for the ensuing vear: President, F. G. Bean. Collegeville, Pa., Vice-Presidents, Dr. E. B. Kaple, Klhridge, N. V., Frank L. Piatt, Toledo, Ohio, 'lloward M Mnnroe, Lexington, Mass., Secy-Treas., D. Monroe Green, Waterville, N. Y. All persons interested in Columbian Plymouth Rocks are respectfully request- ed'to send in their app/ication for mem- ))ership to the secretary, membership fee. $1.00 A copy of the official report of the proceedings of the meeting, including discussions etc., will be i^ent free to any one upon request. Address, D. Monroe Green, Secretary, Waterville, N. Y. rOLLTKY i^AA GOOD POULTEY FENCING. Until quite recently, the Standard Poultry Fence or rather Poultry Netting was made of No. 19 and 20 gauge wire, about as thick as a pin. Netting of thia kind does not have the body to it to wear more than a very few seasons. Then again, this chicken netting requires posts -et clo^e together, as we'd as to'> and bot- tom boar Is"' 1 etv.een po-ts; otherwise it would not stand up but would bag, look limp and unsightly. Should any of our subscribers be look- ing for something better, something more substantial and durable, in fact, a real poultrv fence made of heavy wires, al- most a'^ h(^avy as regular farm fences are ma;le from, N\ith ^ires closely woven and tdiick-tight and every wire double ga'.vaui/.ed we woidd advise your writing The Brown Fence Cc Wire Go., Dept. 123, of Cleveland. Oliio. who make such a I'oultrv fence, for their (voe catalogue. YouV [):!rticular attention is called to the saving in lumber, as well as labor in building such a fence as the "Brown" because the ^^ires are so large an*l the fence so heavy, that posts can be set double the distance apart and no top or bottom boards are required. The Brown Fence & Wire Co. are one of our oldest subscribers and we believe their fences a^e giving excellent service and satisfaction: otherwise we would havi- heard from some of our subscribers if their fence was faulty in any way. PIRST FRlze COCK MAD150>i SQVJARE QARD&n,D&C.l9l 1 F-IRST PRIZE: HErN OW&N PARM5.VlHE:YARP.HAVE:H,rAA^^ The.^lldricli I'oultry Fann, The Feoplc ]]lto are Malcing Brilliant Wldte Orpivofon History. The Aldrich I'oultry Farm, of Colum- bus, Ohio, ftands today among the mof^t popular and reliable breeders of Single Comb White Orpingtons in the United States. The achievements of this firm have been very remarkable, indeed, and only those who* are fully acquainted with the conditions under which these results have been accomplished can fully ap- preciate them. And the secret of their splendid success is simply this: They started right. They laid a sure foundation and ex- ercised great care in the erection of the super-structure. "Quality" Avas their, watch-word and the wisdom exercised in its selection, and how carefully they followed in its foot-steps, is evidenced ing every necessary convenience, plenty of sunlight, abundance of pure, fresh air, pleiitv of room and scrupulously clean. The yards are large and well- planned and their arrangement such as to insure plenty of sha BAIiY CIIlCIvS We are now shipping thousands of Barred and White Rocks, White and Brown Leghorns and Rhode Island Reds. ^^ Quality of stock and .'-~' safe arrival assured. Price list on appli- cation. Ducanc Poultry Faim Co., Dn Screen Co. Hen, 1st and -d. New London Screen Co. Partridge Cochins — AH to Minch Bros. Black L.niTshans — Cockerel, Isi \Vm. Keyset. Pullet. 1st, \Nm. K('> ser. Brrod Phniouth Kockb — Cock, 5th. P C Kevser. 1st and Ld. .lohn Swayck, 3d, J D HeVnnjrton: 4th. Harold A Conant. Hen 5th B Schmid; 3d P C Kevser; 1st and 2J John Swayik: 4th. Harold A Conant. CocKerel 2d. John Reardon; Isl. John ^^\^\^\^ ^J- G J Barz; 4th, F V Strohsahl. Pullet, 4th, Dr J C Din-man: 1st. I'd, 3d. John Swayck. R. C. Barred Rocks— All to G J Bar? White Plymouth Rock',-Cock. 1st S™all- heer Bros.: 3d, John Cole 2d. «nd 4th Olen- Sreekin Farm; 5th. A L Russell. H^". f*^. \V H Taverner; 2d. Smallheer Bros.; 3d Glen- breekin Farm •' 1st.' Jos. Q Smith : 4th. Paul G Springer. Cockerel. 4th and 1st, Small- ?eei Bros.: 2d Glenbreekin Farm; 5th Paul G Sprin-er: 3d. J H Symons. „ Pulle . 2d, W H Taverner; 4th and 1st. Smallheer Bros.. Columbian Wyandotles — Cock. 1st. J;*nifs A Robertscn. Hen. 4th & 5th, Krne.st H fuff- nel- -d & 1st. James A Robertson; 3d. J H Svm'.ns. Cockerel. 1st, James A Roberison ; •Jd. Ernest H Tuflfnell. Golden Wyandottes — All to Geo. A Za- briskie. Silver Vyandottes — All to John N Decker. S C. Anconas— Cock. 1st. G L Rivers. Hen. 1st G L Rivers: 2d. P W Loiran. Cockerel, 4th Wra. D Woodier; s:, Geo. A ZabrisKie; "d ' G L Rivers: 1st. P W I.oaan. Pullet, 4th and 5th, Wm. D Woodier: 3d. (ieo. A Zabriskie: 1st. G L Rivers; 2d, P ^\ Lo^an. S C Rhode Islmd Reds — Cock. 2d and 3d, Savbrook Farm; Ist. C L Kussell: 4th. .Tohn H A Hilimann; .5th. D F \\ ill.amson. Hen. 4th. Geo. R Spyldin-; 3d. L ^^ Maxson : 5th, Chas. Jurtrensen & Sons; 2d. C L Kusseu: 1st D F Williamson. Cockerel. 1st. 'Jd. 3a Geo P Dearborn: 4th, Chas. Jurgenscn & Sons; 5th. C L Russell. Pullet. 2d and 5th. Chas. Jurgensen & Sons: 4th and 3d. C L. Russell: 1st, H A Hilimann. % tz_ mM 3d, Paul G Springer: f^tti John K Vree- P.irt ridge Plymouth Rocks—Cockerel 2d, J A Frcv; Isl. Frank Grecnliaich. 1 ullel, 1st, :;d. 5th *and 4lh, J A Frey : 2d. Frank (ireen- *Silver Spangled Plymouth Rocks— All to G J Barz. .„ « -c xx Columbian Plymouth nocKs — All to t » Andrews. . c. u i . White Wyandottes — Cock, 1st. A S Harle, 4th. Havemi'ver Bros.; 5th Cornelius A I^>t'^''t- 2d. Ch.-^s. Nixon; 3d, A J Hopper. Hen, 4th and 1st. Havemeyer Bros.; 3d, Cornelius A Kievit; 2d anil 5th, Chas. Nixon. Cockerel, 5-h and 3d. A S H rle ; 4th, R J Houston, Jr.; 2d, Havemevcr Bros.; l.st. James A Rob- ertBon. Pullet. 5th. A S Harle: 3d. I^ester ^^ Speer; 1st & 2d. Havemeyer Bros.; 4th, A J Hopper, R C. Rhode Island R.ds— Cock, 1st. H Schuster; 3rd. Wm. L Hnnd.-rtmark ; 4th Jc)lin R Garrison: 2d. K B Kingsbury. Hon. 3d. H Schuster: 2d. and 1st. ^^ '" ^^ ""J'^ ;'%7;'%^: Cockerel. 5th. H Schuster: 3d. \ O Hajs 2d. Wm. L Hundertmnrk: 1st. EB Kings burv; 4th. Chas. O Hattersley. i;""^t. 3d. H Schuster: 4th. F O Hays; 5th and 2d. Wm. L Hundertmark: 1st. Chas. O HatttM-sley. S. C. Buff Orpingtons— Cock 2d. \ w Evers; 3d and 5th, T E L(.ngfieH; 1st. Julius Otten: 4th. Wm. J Housby. Hen. ^'t >. 11 Schuster; 4th. T E Longfield; 3d «" • ,,,^„^': let, 4th and 2d. H Sthuster; 3d, Julius Otten, 1st and 5th. Wm. J Housby. S C Black Orpintrtons — Cock. 4th ana 2d. Sable Feather Farm; l.st. Julius Otten: 229 :d Aucust Eckel. Hen. 4th. Sable Feather Farm: 1st. 2d. 3d, and 5th, New Lon-on S *» Light Sussex— -Ml to Conr-id and Bratt. Tornado Pitt Game — All to W S . Ter- t^ifkies — All to Miss Mary L Gledhill. Pekin Ducks — All to B S-hmi'l. Rouen Ducks— All to J H Clark. Ind = an Runner Du^-ks — All to J H Clark. Indian Runner 1911 Ducks— Drake, Is^ Cabel Bros. Duck. 4th, 2d. and 3d, J H Clark: 1st Cabel Bros. White Indian Runner 1911 Ducks — All to lirurv L Cliirk. t r^i i Toulouse Geese — All to Henry L Clark. Buff Co»hin Bantams — Co.-k. 1st, S U Var Ernburc. Hen. 2d J H Cbrk; Ist, Richmond Pheasantry. Cockerel, 1st. R'<*n- niond Pheasantry. Pullet, Lst. Richmond White "Cochin Bantam — All to Richmond Pheasantrv. /-, . i t>..„ Light Brahma Bantam— All to Central Ban- tam Yards. »ii * t t Golden Seabright Bantams — All to J J Berry, except 5th pullet, won by John n Garr'snn. -, , , . Black Tailed Japanese Bantam — Cock, isi, X Sweetman. Cocker-l. 2d. Rudolnh Aeberle; 1st. N Sweetman. Pullet, 2d, Rudolph Ae- berle: 1st. N Sweetman. White Crested Bearded Polish Bantam — AU to lY'ink Dodd. ,^ , n •* Black Breasted Red Game Bantam — Cock, Ist LeRov W Alston: 2d. B E Hon-^°iv Hen, Ist.'LeRov W Alston; 2d. and 3d, B E Hopp«r; 4th. Dr. A G Hopper. 01,0.1-. ir White Game Bantam — All to Charles E Phillips. EXHIBITION YARDS. Barred Plymouth Ro;^^" ^ ^^ «^^, . "^q^d Dingman; 5th. 2d, and 4th, G J Barz, 3rd. Cednr Hill Faim. iiu„„,. T^m. • White Plvmouth Rocks— 2d. Smallheer Bros^, 3d. John Cole; 1st. Hillcrest Poultry Farm. 5th. Glenbreekin Farm; 4th, A L Kusseii. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 230 White Wyandottes— 2d, A S Harle; 4 h. James Martin; 1st, Havemcyer Bros.; 5th. James A Robertson; 3d, Charles Nixon Columbian Wyandottes— All pens to J A ^lilver ""■ Wyandottes-All to Paul Van ^'a^'c. Rhode Island Reds— 2d. Ch^s Jur- eensen & Sons; 3d, C L Russel ; 5th, Cedar HiU Farm; 1st, John H A H.Umann; 4th, D F Williamson. i -i,,* w R C Rhode Island Reds— 3d, and Ist. H Q/^hiUtPr- '^d Win. L Hundertmark. S C Buti Orpingtons— 3d. H Schuster; 4th Clifton Hill Poultry Yard; 5th Juhus Omn 1st Wm. J Housby ; 2d, P P Lahens SC Black Orpin,'tons-lst. Sable Feather Farm; 3d, T E Longfield; 4th and 2d, Juhus ^"s"c. White Orpingtons— 1st TE Long- fipld- 3d J A Roy; 2d, H Gus Kosrhe. Silver Duckwing Leghorns— 1st, M>ss Emihe Barz; 2d, G J Barz. Qprven S C. Brown Leghorns — 3rd, W Serven, Ist and 2d, G J Barz. Buskirk' S. C. White Leghorns— 5th, R Van BuskirK, 2d, and 1st, Glenbreekin Farm; 3d, J a Tv'eerf 4th, Timothy J Ryan. . ^S C. Buff LeghJrns— 2d, Geo W Ma.r; Ist Miss Elizabeth R Story ; 3d, H Pun- xtaA Siith cock- C H Grabe, 2d hen and 4th pullet; Arthur Chattaway. 5th hen; W F AuersyyaUl. 1st cockerel; J C Steinwender 2d cockerel; Simon & Miller. 4th cockerel; Duncan hloan. 3d cockerel and 5th pullet; Guy Longstreth, 3d pullet; H R Breniser. 2d Pullet. Silver Laced Wyandottes— J N Hazlett, 1st, cock, 1st and 4th cockerel; Peter Graff, the 3d. 2d. cock and 21 hen. also 1st and 3d pul- let' J N Hazlett. 3d cock; Robert W Ford. 4th cock, 3d and 4th hen; Howard M bcull, 5th cock; W J Fox, 1st hen. 2d, 3d and oth cockerel; Moses Boys, 2d pullet Columbian Wyandottes — Jackson & Barb n 1st and 2d cock. 1st hen. 3d cockerel and -4th pullet; H Ray Bennett, 3d cock. 2d hen, 1st cockerel and 1st pullet: Gus Endres. 2d cock- erel, 2d. 3d. and 5th pulkt. Golden Laced Wyandottes— ^V J I' ox, 1st and 2d cock, 1st and 2d hen; Harry G Cun- nin^'ham, 3d cock and 4th pullet; McCollum & West, 1st cockerel. 1st, 2d and 3d pullet; Wm R Lower, 3d cockerel; Edmund G Linton. 2d cockerel; Wm. R Lower, 3 J hen. Silver Penciled Wyandottes — John J Bright, 1st cock. IM hen and 1st pullet; R M David- son, 2d hen, 1st cockerel and 2d pullet. Black Wvandottes — Joseph Kolb, 1st cock- erel, 1st. 2d, and 3d pullet. Partridi-e Wvandottes — J P Orr. 1st cock and 1st hen; P O Dewar. 2d cock and 4th hen- Walter Brown, 2d hen. 2d cockerel; E R Smith. 31 hen, 1st cockerel and 2d pul- let - G H Aldstadt. Jr., 4th cockerel and 5th pullet; David Thomson, 3d and 4th pullet. White Wvandottes — Windber Poultry Yards. 4th cock. 4th hen. 4th c)ckerel and 3d pullet; J E Seymour. 1st cock and 3d hen; Jackson & Barbin. 2d cock. Ist and 2d hen, 3d cock- erel and 2d pullet; A A Gilmore, 3 J cock; H A Waddel, 5th cock; Chas. P Glogger, 5th hen and 1st pullet: Jackson & Barbin, 4th pullet: Geo. K Boyd. 2d cockerel: Peter Graff, 3d and 1st cockerel: Albert E Hartung, 5th cockerel: H C Correll, 5th pullet. Single Comb White Leghornr^ — U G Cool, 1st cock; R T McMaster. 2d cock and 5th hen; J H Gould, 3d cock : H C & C W Sixt. 4th cock. 5th cockerel and 4th pullet; D W ter- •'uson. 5th cock and 4th hen; C F Lorish, 1st hen. 2d cockerel and 2d pullet; Thos. S Car- nahan. 2d hen; Geo. Sherwin. 3a hen, 3d cockerel and 5th pullet; W J Knox, Ist cock- erel and 3d pullet; J F Weber, 4th cockerel; A J Murphy. 1st pullet. .^^ „ t> ♦ -i ♦ R. C. White Orpingtons — W B Rector, 1st hen and 2d cockerel: Sycamore Springs Poul- try Yards. 2d hen. 4th and 5th cockerel and 3d pullet: Hugh Ross. 1st cockerel and 1st pul- let; J L Beers, 3d cockerel, 2d and 4th pul- ' Light Brahmis— J T Robinson, 1st cock, and 1st hen: Thos. Ingram, 1st and 3d cock- erel, and 2d and 4th pullet; A G Koeliler, '>(l .ind 4th cockerel and 1st and 3d pullet; Simon & Miller. 5th cockerel and 5th pul- *' Buff Plymouth Rocks— Vierheller Bros., 1st and 3d co(-k. 1st. 2d. 3d hen 1st 2d, and 4th cockerel. 1st. 2d and 3d pullet ; G K Walters. 2d cock and 4th hen: F T Phillips, 4th cock and 3d co<-kerel ; Englewood Co., 5th cock, 5th hen. 5th cockerel and 4th and 5th pul- let. A Real Live Oat Sprouter for $6.00 8 large pans Easy placed in kitchen out of the way, but will surely pay. Write me. Last a life time. B. Monroe Posten Hughesv.lle Pa. Black Langshans — L T Di'kson. 1st and 3d rock 2d and 3d ben. 2d and 4th cockerel and 2d and 5th pullet; A T Carson. 2d cock. 4th hen 3d and 5th cockerel and 1st pullet; b B Cummings, 4th cock. 1st and 5th hen. 1st cockerel and 3d pullet; J N Beide. 4th pullet White erel and S. C. cock. 2d 2d and Langshans — Lyn D Baker, 1st cock- 1st pullet. r, -n. White Orpinpons — Star Farm, let and 3d hen. 3d and 4th cockerel and 4th pullet; Kenny's Poultry Farm, 2d cock- J S Brady. 3d cjCc, 1st hen, 1st and 2d cockerel and 1st and 3d pullet: San.y Lick Poultry Farm. 4th cock. 4'h and 5lh hen. and 5th cockerel; Hn-h Ro.ss. 5th cock; Bock- lev & Stutz. 5th puUei. S C Buff Orpinzton? — Edgeview Poultry Yards ist cock. 1st hen. 1st cockerel and 4th pullet! Sandy Lick Poultry Farm. 2d cock, 4th hen, 5th cock-rel and 5th pullet . Dr. D C Mullen. 3d and 4th cock. 3d hen and 1st ind '♦d pullet: W E Hodgson. 'M hen; Dr. O G Crawshaw. 3d cockerel: E II G.-.trs. 4th POULTRY FANCIER l«;t cock Isl and 2d hen. 2d cock, 1st, 2d, 3d, 4tb and 5th cockerel, 3d. 4th and 5th pullet; Vo"el Bros.. 3d cock and 3d hen; Starr Bros., 4th'" cock: Harvey L Fiki-. 1st and 2d pullet. S. C. Brown Lejriiorns — Cocks, Paul Starr. 1st- J C Greenwald. 2d: Freedom Poultry 3d ■ H E Bricht, 4th. Hens, Freedom ' Yards, 1st; H E liright. 'Jd and 4th; 3d: Paul Starr. 5th. Cock- Yards. 1st; Daniel M 231 Yards. Poultry Walter Olloman erels. Freedom Poultry Poad, 2d; H E Bright 4th: Freedom Poultry Freedom Poultry Yards 2d: H E Bright. 3d; iind 5th. R. C. White Leghorns — Fred Is; .s. 1st : Hi (;eo. H Bicker. Cockerels, Mrs. H Bicker. 2d 3(1: Walter Olloman, Yar;Is. 5th. Pullets, 1st: Daniel M Poad, Walter Olloman 4th .Tones, 1st hen : and 2d cockerel and 1st pullet. C. Bufi Leghorns — Cock, Geo. H Bicker, - Marberger Bros., 2d. Hens. Geo. R ton & Son, 1st and 2d: Fred Rieck, 3d: 4th: D A Laughlin, 5th. G C Adams. 1st and 3d; Geo. Marberger Bros.. 4th ; Fred Kieck, Pullets, Fred Rieck, 1st and 4th; 'tti: BRCO. OWNED fi',^ EXHIBITED BY roikerel: JS .*^ F.iwl. r \ Son. 3d i)ullet : Syca- more t.1 r n:.is P lul r; Yards. I'd co'ktiel; Samu) I PMiioiist, 5tli liMi. Buff Wvnnlottts — 1 A Mnhr. 1st iiiid 3d rock, -Jd, Mil and .■>:h hen. ^tli c..(k>Tel and 1st pullet :( e(i. A (.i.iip rt, 2d co( k, Ist hen »nd 5:h pull.'t : .1 G Shears, 4tli cork. 3d Geo. D A R kiss. Wni cockenl and .''•th luilb-t ; ,la<-kson & B.-irbin. 5lh cock, 3 J hen. 2d pullet and Ud co( kirel ; Btuart A Holland, 1st cockerel and 3d iml- let ; Harry E Beyers. 4th cockerel. Ancoiias — W H Branthooyer. 1st, 2d and 3d cock; Ist, 3d and 4th hen and 1st pullet; W L Reed. 4th cock and 2d hen; Henry Cockcroft, 5th hen and 1st cockerel; E T "Weighlm..n. 2d pullet. White Crested Black Polish — J C Coffin, 1st cork, Ist and 2d hen, 1st. 2d and 3d cock- erel. Ist, 2d. 3d. 4th and 5th pullet. White Crested White Polish— Vogel Bros., l«t cock and Ist hen. Barred Plymouth Rocks — Harvey L Fike. H Bicker. 2d: Mrs. E (J -\dams, 3d Lauu'lilin. r>ili. -j C lirown Le-horns— Cocks, AN m. Hip 1st- Kreed<.in I'Miiltry \i,rd.>. 2(1. Hens Hipkiss, 1st and 2d: Frrednm Pou tr> Yards, 3d and 5lli: J ^^ ^^'T .T ^t (\.,k.-rels. Fre.d.n. I'oul'ry ^ a.-d>. 1st. AN ni H pkiss 2d: J M Don Idson, :'-.. tmd th; L Y. Sduneltz. 5th. Pullets. Wm. Hipkiss. Ist and 2d; J M Donaldson. 3d and 4th; 1- reedom Poultry Yards, 5th. Blue Leghorns— Cock, Norris Cockcroft, 1st. Hen. Norris Cockcroft, 1st. Blue Andalusians — Hens, L > 1st. Cockerel. .1 Van pel, C A Panner, 2d. Pullets. Panner. E N & Jr.. 1st. R. C Lindberg. 1st; Hilldorfer Poultry Farm 2d and 3d: Geo. E Norman, 4th and 5th. Cock- Pr.-ls. Hilldorfer Poultry Farm 1st and 2d: J M Lindberg, 3d. Pullets, Hilldorfer Poul- trv Farm, Ist and 5th: Geo. ^ ^^^JJ^^^^^^ AD Phillips, 3d; A T Kees & W F Wed- del 4th 5 C White Minorca? — Hens. Harry Beiter. 1st and 2d. Cockerels. Harrj- Better, Ist and '^d Pullets, Harn- Beiter. Ist and 5th; R C Batto & Son. 2d, 3d, and 4th. ^ , „ R C Black Minorcas — Cock. Dr. Ford U Havs. 1st and 2d. Hens. Dr. Ford H Hays, 1st' and 2d; J E Weaver. 3d. Cockerels, Dr. Ford H Havs. 1st and 3d: -T E \N eaver. 2d and 4th; J "F Vo-el. 5th. Pullets, Dr. Ford H Hays, 1st and 2d; J E A\eaver. 3d. Hniidans — Cocks, Dr. H E Dunne, 1st; W C Degelmun, 2d: J W Zachanas, 3d; Houdans Yards, 4th. Hens, W W Davis, 1st and 3d: H P Aeberli. 2d: W C Degelman, 4th and 5th. Cockerels, Dr. H E Dunne, Isf W C Degelman. 2d and 3d; Simon ft Miller. 4th. Pullets. Dr. H E Dunne, Ist, 2d, 4th and 5th: W W Davis 3d. Black Leghorns — Cock Sam. Gamble 1st. Hens J H V/ithrow, Ist and 2d; S.m Gamble, 3d and 4th; Wm. Kurtz, 5th Cockerels, I red A Hampe, 1st; Elmer E Snyocr 2d : J H Withrow. 3d and 4th. Pullets, J H W ithrow, 1st and 3d: Fred A Hampe. 2d; ANm. Kurtz, 4th: Sam Gamble. 5th. „ . .„ „ t. , R. C. Buff Leghorns— Cock. Bellevue Poul- trv Yards. 1st. Hen, James G Todd. Ist; John J Miller, 2d, 4th and 5th: Bellevue Poul- trv Y'ards, 3d. Cockerels. Chas. Schroth. Ist aiid 4th; Bellevue Poultrv Yards, 2d; John J Miller. 3d; James G Todd 5th. ^Pu^ets, Chas. Schroth. 1st and 2d: James G ^oddj 3d: Bellevue Poultry Yards, 4th; John J Miller, 5th. , ^ , tt ^^, Silver Spangled Hamburgs — Cocks, Homer L Burgess. 1st. Hens, Homer L Burtress, 1st: Cockerel, Homer L Burgess, 1st. PuUet, Homer L Burgess. 1st. Cornish Indian Games — Cocks, J ^ 1st and 2d; Hens, J N. Hazlett, 1st Cockerels. J N Hazlett.* 1st and 2d. J N Hazlett, 1st and 2d Partridge Plymouth Rocks — Cocks, Oscar Polev, Ist and 2d; Sim. J Childs 3d. Hens, Sam: J Childs. 1st and 4th. Oscar Poley, "d Bnd 3d. Cockerels. Oscar Poley, 1st and :vi- Sam J Childs. 2d. Pullets. Oscar Poley, 1st" and 2d ; Sam J Childs. 3d and 4tlv S C. Rhod? Island Reds — Cocks. Os^aj^.^ Miles. 1st. W Etzensperger, 2d and 4th; Oak Nest Farm, 3d; Frank A Fox, 5th Hens, Oak Nest Farm, 1^^ ^ ^,^.^a^^ \^^I;'^^' .^.J: R S Schmehzer. 3d: Ellis S Shelley, 4|h , Frank A Fox. 5th. Cockerels, Oscar E Miles, 1st. 2d and 3d: W Efzenspercer. 4th; Aaron FpII 5th. Pullets. Oscar E Miles, 1st; Ellis S" Shelley. 2d and 5th; W^ Etzensperger, 3d and 4th. _ , x tr -c-^^,. R. C. Rhode Islands— Cocks J H Freer. Ist- H F Sprott, 2d: Wm. T Kerr. 3d T C Mnllptf. 4th. Hens. Onk N^st Farm. 1st and 3^1- H F Sprott, 2d r>nd 5'li: J G SpencpT, Jth Cockerels. W EtzensnerEff-r. 1st and 3(1; Wm & H D Wingert. 2d; Geo. E Norman. 4th: Oak Nest Farm, 5th. Pullers. Oak Ne^ Farm 1st and 5th: E C Rilev, 2'J. W Etzensperger 3d; Mrs. H J McWh.nney. ^% C. Black Orp'netnns— Cocks. Edzeview Poultry \ards, 1st: Sr.ndy Lick Pou try Farm, 2d: EH Gates, 3d; Geo. R Scull 4th. Hens, Sondv Lick Poultry Farm 1st : H W Young, 2d: Geo. R Scull, 3d; E H Gates. 4th; Edee- vieyy Poultry Yards, 5th. Cockerels S-mdy Poultrv Farm. 1st: Geo. C McPeake, Edward H Krebs. 3d. ^"1 «^^^' ^a^dj Poultrv Farm. 1st. 2d and 3d; Geo. •Peake. ^th; H W Yountr. 5th Malay Bant.nms— E H S< Idon & Sons Ist .r.rk. 1st and 2d hen. Ist and 2d pulet and 1st B B Rpd Exhibition Game B-^ntams — £. a. Seld-m k S'^ns. 1st cock and 1st hen Buff Cochin Bantams— Cocks, E H Seldon 6 Sons. 1st; Geo. B FitTpatnck. ^ d ; A J H.«^ 3d: Geo. S Malcom. Jr.. 4th. HenR. K H & C A Jr.. 1st; J Vuupel, Blue Andalusians— Cockerels, Evf>rs- lev Stuart Ferris. 1st. Pullets Chas. ^^etzel, 2d. Hens, Chas. Wetzel, 1st and 2d. S C Black Minorcn^i— C(.ck« Hilldnrf"r Pouitrv Farm, 1st and 2d. Hens, J M Hazlett, and 2d. Pullets, Li'-k 2d Tiick r M' Seldon & Sons, 1st and 3d: Geo Patrick. 2d: o Mnl^-oln. 4th and - erels. E S Seldon & ;ith S: Exhibition Games— Cocks C H May, 1st and -Jd. H.ns. C H May, 1st and 2d. Cockerels, C H May. 1st 2d and 3d. Pullets. C H May. Ist. 2d und :id Red Pyle Evhibition G;i«nos — (- H May. 1st cock "nd 1st hen. /^ tt at Brown Red Exhibition Games — C ti .Ma\ , Ist cockerel and 1st pullet. POULTRY FANCIER Birchen Exhibition Games — C H May, Ist cock. 1st hen 1st cockerel and 1st pul- '*'^Pek=n Ducks— Cocks. W B Hays, 1st; Syca- more Poultry Yards, 2d and 3d; Hens, W li Hays, 1st; Sycamore Springs Poultry Yards, 2d and 'Kl. ^ . -n m. Rouen Ducks — Sycamore Springs Poultry Yards. 1st cock, 1st hen, 1st cockerel, and 1st pullet. ., , T» It 1, White Miiscovv Ducks — J L Boon, 1st cock, 1st. 2d. aiul :U1 hen, 1st cockerel and 1st ''"riidian Runner Ducks — Cockerels, John J Hri'ht l.st; W B Hays, 2d; Pullets, John J IWihiU li-t; W B Hays, 2d. Wiiit.. Indian Runner Ducks — Bartberger r.r )s.. 1st cock and 1st hen. Rose Comb Dlack Minorca cock 1st at Buffalo, J. M. Wilcox, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Stamina Necessary for Egg Traduction Strontj. stiinly chicks, ('hioks that ^^■ill grow into pullets which prO'Uiee laru'o quantities of ejjf^js jui.l remain healthy have been the aim of experienced com- mercial poultrynuMi. To produce chicks of this quality birds \u\\>t have constitu- tions able to withstand the ravages inci- dent to heavy laying. They are reared outdoors, an.f the layers are quartered in houses which have open fronts, the in- terior of which is the same temperature as the outi-ide. Mount Plea.^ant Farm, situated at Mount Pocono, and ounel by W. II. and H. M. Leech, have made a specialty of egg proiuction and have succeeded in producing a ilock of fou!s a-)tly titted to fill thes-e special reipiircments. Their fowls are like a stout-hearted, Btrong-limbed. healthy mountaineer that have breathed fre.^h air, ate plain nutri- tious food for generations and have con- stitutions made rugged by their forced activity under natural conditions with ex- pert handling. The chicks are lusty, bouncing little fellows, who have inherited strong con- stitutions from parents which have, been reared unhen they receive proi^er at- tention an average flock will pay a hand- some profit. With poultrymen working for the pro- duction of eggs for market, came the de- mand for the fowl that wonld produce the greate>t number of eggs for the lea^t feed'cobt; this brought Toruard the single combed White Leghorn . the greatest known laver. the bright, active, healthy hen. the layer of large, white eggs, that command a premium in every market. Following this work and working along the^e lines, for a number of years, has led to the e^tablii-hment of the most modern specialty egg farm in the world, the Mount Pleasant Farm, foumled by men who appreciated years ago the ne- cessity of concentration, that to be suc- ce^sflll in the | oultry business meant to become specialists in the production of select, fresh, white eggs for market. This meant to build a flock of hens that would, through their natural ability as layers, ])roduce eggs for market at a conunercial Drofit, also that this flock mu^t have the vitality to reproduce in kind, year after year. As a foundation for this flock were chosen birds from what were then the world's best flocks of single combed White Leghorns. From their first year's raising were chosen the- foundation of the Mount Pleasant Fai»m single comb White Leghorns. One bird in ten, from the bei-t the world afforde;!, met their re(puren!ents, for they had cho'en a type — a hen bnilt to lay egg> a largo, broad, .'ee'i, healthv, active hen, a hen that will, through her own natural vitality, lay eggs in great numbers. From that time on selecting their breeders, their type, from thoui^aiuls of pul'ets, al-oct one bird m ten meeting their standard, v.hich uas ,«nch vear le'-oming move exacting as the tlock ' imnroved. The Mo-.nit Pleasant i'^arni -ingle comb White Leghorn hen is one that "will reproduce hen elf in type and ability as a layer. A booklet tle^^ribing their methods and containing many valuable { ointers may be had by addressing Box B, Mt. Poco- POULTRY FANCIER 233 no, Pa. The farm comprises 40 acres, 200 feet above the ^ea level, and the buildings are of the latest modern de' igns. The breeding and laying houses have open fronts, no glass, with muslin cur- tains, which are lo^^ered at night and in extremelv cold weather. The large breed- ing hou^e is in by L«4 feet, and uill accommodate 1000 birds; the laying house is 20 by lU and will accommo- date 1000 lavers; two brooder houses, one 28 bv 114 and another 28 by oO feet, will take care of 8500 chicks. The mammoth incubator, 30,000 egg caracitv, is in a concrete cellar, over uhich 'is the packing and feed store hou' e The '-iipacitv of thi.« p-ant is 80 000 dav-old chicks, 80,000 eggs for hatching and 15,000 mature birds. The houses are kept scrupulously clean, the litter being removed every week, the nest boxes renewed each morning, ba.ed wheat straw being uted. which is pur- chased in carload lots. Feedirtz is a prominent feature of this farm. The feed is varied according to the eeas-on. and regular intervals are ke')t for fee ling time. The work is ar- r-iucrod according to a schedule as tol- lows: 7 A. M.. watering and feeding ^cratch feed in litter, com;jO'ed of crack- ed corn, whole uheat, oats and buck- wheat: 8 to 11 A. M., cleaning all houses; 11 A. M., fee. ling whole wheat and oats in litter:' ll.no, gathering of eggs; 1.30, fee.ling green feed: 3.30 P. M., feed- ing ^ cratch feed in litter, in cold weather the amount of corn is increa^ed in this feed; 4.30 P. M., la^t gathering of e"'"'s. ""Tv feed of alfalfa is cho:^ped fine and scalde.l. then put in troughs and used as green food. Arrangements are being matle for hand- ling at least 50,000 haby chicks during the'' coming season, ami the vitality of the stock makes it an easy matter to raise most of these— the loss being less than 5 per cent. Mount Pleasant Farm has started right — with healthy, vigorous stock— and by excluding any hothouse methods is sure to attain a remarkable success as a com- mercial egg farm. SH^ This Page Dedicated to the Men Who Have Made a Billion Dollar Industry Possible. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL POULTRY FANCIER Poultry Fancier PublUhed under the name Fancy FowUfor 10 yean. Entprod as Second Class Matter, Sept 28 1907, at the Post Office at AUentown, Pa , under Act of March 3, 1879. Published the 1st of each month by Poultry Fancier Publishing Co. Publifched at AUentown, Pa. F. W. DeLancej, Editor and Mngr. Business Office, Sellersville, Pa. OUR STAFF. F. W. DeLancej, Editor and in charge of Advertisement Department. F. D. Sutton, Managing Editor and Field Representative. J. W. :Morro\v, Associate Editor and Field Representative. Chas. O. DeLancey, Circulation Man- ager. E. R. McCrork, Superintendent Mechan- ical Department. John J. Ritz, Department Editor, as- sisted by a staff of able writers, men who have made good. Subscription price in United States and possessions 25 cents per year. Subscription price in Chicago, Canada and foreign countries, 50 cents per year. All subscriptions are .immediately dis- continued when the time expires for which they have been paid Requests for advertising rates will be eiv- en prompt attention. Changes of ads must be received by the 10th of the month. New ads must be re- ceived not later than the 2oih of the month. The circulation of Poultry Fancier is national in character. It is the only poul- try journal publit,hf'd solely in the interests of fanciers, the people who constitute prac- tically the entire fraternity. The mission of Poultry Fancier is to teach breeders how to produce. 'the beautiful and valuable Standard bred birds which are the foundation of all -rolit and pleasure in poul- try raising. ^ W..en you see an X marked in this space, it means your subscription has expired. March 1912. rv Bale Ft Beyond all doubt one of the most im- portant resolutions ever brought before the American Poultry Association will be that which forbids Soliciting E«litor Judg- ing, and we doubt whether there has been any other question that has ever attracted such widespread interest. This rule also reads that no one drawing a salary from a paper carrying Poultry Adve'rtisiug shall be permitted to judge. We are inclined to think that this rule should be, and think it will be suppoited, not only by the rank and file of the Amer- ican Poultry A.ssociation members, but by every good thinking judge throughout the land, for this is a question which means dollars and cents to them, and it al.'-o means their future welfare. It is .«aid that some men drawing a nice salary from papers carrying Poultry Advertising offered their .services free of charge to certain Poultry Shows. Now if this man was not drawing a nice salary from a paper we doubt very much if he could afforay it will be supported by many prominent men from the Western States. We believe that rule 17 is going to pass* and we are going to stand pat on our' position, even though some of the other publications that have previously support- ed this resolution have turned right-about- face, or as some call it, turned turtle. The Poultry Fancier remains firm, and is also firm in the belief that rule 17 is going to pass. Vote for rule 17. Mc Grew for President of A. P. A. The nomination for President of the American Poultry Association do not close before March 10th. If vou haven 't voted >?t, hustle in your ballot. Vote for Tl^mas F. McGrew, of Scranton, Pa., who was unanimously indorsed by the Pennsylvania branch, as we have previous- ly stated. No man is more worthy of the office than Thomas F. McGrew, and let it be known that if Thomas F. McGrew is elected he will have no factions or friends to serve, or enemies to punish . Everybody that knows Thomas F. Mc- Grew knows him to be a man of the high- est integrity, and no man in the American Poultry Association is better qualified to fill this office than he is. The best years of Thomas F. McGrew 's life were given to the Poultry Industry. He has served on the executive board of the A- merican Poultry Association for a number of years, and in all his dealings as a mem- ber of the Poultry Association and in his dealings as a man he has always tempered justice with mercy. Mr. Hicks, at the St. Louis convention, at which time the members of the Penn- S3dvania branch were insisting on Mr. McGrew running for President last vear advised the members of the Pe'nna. Branch that if McGrew would not run against him that he only wanted office one year and would sup[iort Mr. McGrew this year. Now, .Air. Hicks, we think you should stand by your pledges maxle to the Penna. members at St. Louis, or tell us the reason why you are not stand- ing by the pledges. We think it is up to you to explain this to the Eastern members. At any rate this doesn "t chan'^e the status of the atfair. It looks like McGrew and Hicks on the final ballot, and we hope that every member will sup- port Mr. McGrew for the Presi.Iencv, and thus crown his life-work in the inteV- ests of the Poultry Industry with a re- ward which it justly deserves. Vote, and vote for Thomas F. McGrew. Misguiding and Mislead- ing Poultry Literature Is it not a fact that misguiding Poul- try literature is the cause of more fail- ures in the poultry business than any other cause? I will even make a strong'- er statement, which I am sure can be borne out by facts, and that is that mis- guiding and misleading poidtry litera- ture is the cause of more failures in the poultry business than all other causes combined, and unless something is done by the American Poultry Association or by the different poultry associations throughout the land to curb this evil something of a serious nature is going to hit this great poultry industry some of the«-e fine da vs. TTow many poor follows invested a dol- lar more or less, in a book that told thern how much money could be made .n the chicken business, and the poor fello^^s believed everv word they read, and came to the conclu'sion that if Mr. Jones could make so much money from his hens that it had the Klondike beat to a frazzle. Oh ve« he started in with good inten- tions; he had it all figured out in Black and White, so many hundred dollars from .0 many hens- Well, he though he would be conservative and divided it bv two, and he would still have $.^>,000 • clear from his hens. Yes sir, he resigns his position; he converts his little home into ta>h; he puts in his 500 hens, and he reads his book. He is now started m the business. Need I follow and picture this man all through the year? ^^ e don't think it is necessary. At the end of the vear we picture him. He realizes that the little book he bought led bim a-trav; that there could not be so much moiieV made from so many hens, no matter what svstem it is. This poor fellow loses his all. Ha- i.. HOW ABOUT BREEDING STOCK? — We Have It and the Price is Right. ROSELAND POtLTRY FARM. ''""'^has'''w!sX-er. prop 1 Dollar for 2 Dry-Mash-Feeders Feeds anything given hens dry except cut clover. Depth of pan prevents waste and being hung to legs with 3 links of small chain allows pan to shake enough to pre- vent the possibihty of clogging. Made in 4 Sizes to'::Z ''"""' 8 quarts, 10 quarts. 75ce..ts $100 $1.50 To intro:2uce my new feeder, for this ad. enclosed with $1, T will send the 1 and 6 this ad. and ::et a bar.;ain as I cannot atf(»rd to r.-p.-at this DfTer. W. M. CONMER. 241 Jersey /\venue. JERSEY ClfY, IM. J S. C. White Leghorns Sho*^*- Kids our speci:tlt>. >;itisf'.iction guaranteed. LOCU:3r POULTRY FARM, Clias. Newell. Fine cockcreI«», lonar backs, lo^v tails cheap. YearlinK: hens and Pullets. Baby Chicks and Hatching Ek^KS. CANTON. PENSYLVANIA romote the poultry industry in that section. Judging by what leading show secre- taries hay, solicitin'g-editor-judging will go any way w ithout rule 17. Oaklands Poultry Farm has upwards of KO,Ono in<^nibating capacity. Here is where Billy Bowman is manager. Every dis]>]ay advertiser in The P'an- cier is guaranteed. Yes every one. You can ])artonize them with safety. Misguiding and misleading ]>oultry lit- erature has put more ]'eo~']e out of the chicken business than any other cause. J. Navoleon Kriiier went all the way to AlIento^^n and I ought a quart of litle onions when he heard the first blue- bird. Jeff and Mutt — Joe Morrow and Billy Moore, blew into Philadel'»hia and parted with a big dime to see the moving pic- tures. With Wittman leading the fight against soliciting editor's judging, it looks blue for the soliciting editors at Allentown Fair show. The show season is over, and now everybody is dov.n to business. But still some claim to have Allentown win- ners hatched already. Joseph Elias has been elected presi- dent of the Wissinoming Poultry Asso- ciation, succeeding Judge Nevious, who declined re-election. Vote for Tom McGrew for president of the A. P. A. Tom McGrew will serve no faction. Thomas F. McGrew is the man needed to fill the office. If there is ever a man that will be missed from the A. P A. meetings it will be David Nichols. Forever will that name be dear to our memories. Some one deserving of a ten-year sen- tence in the pen jioisoned a lot of Mr. ^^. Bickel's prize-winning Bantams. Mr. Bickel *s loss is several hundred dollars. David B. Trout, formerly connected with the Newtown Producing Co., has moved to Washington- Well Davy, look up our old friend BiiTy Fulmer when out there. Mt. Pleasant Farms, at Mount Pocono, are better prepared than ever to handle their increasing buhiness. W. H. and H. M. Leech are the proprietors of this concern. W. Theo. Wittman has been lecturing in the We.-tern j»art of Pennsylvania. Wittman is the most j)oi»ular man lectur- ing on poultry. He knows vhat he is talking about. And Linkey Orr says Brother DeLancey stands all alone on the judging ques- tion. Well, I guess you are pretty nearly right, Linkey, but we are going to stand on the same spot. Billy Rice ate all the Gravy at the Bridgeton Banquet. \i is said that Billy Rice can get on the outside of more stuffing and gravy than any ''skeeter'* in South Jersey. Dr. Gasber, Mount Joy, Pa., Supt. of the Poultry Dept. Lancaster Co. Fair, is laying j)lans for the greater show. The Doctor has Lancaster in a class with the big ones. April, May and June are the best months in the year for the egg trade, and for the price of a setting, you can get a 330-word classified ad. 3 months- See page ad. in this issue. It looks like Rufus Delafield, South Piainfield, N. J., and Dick Richards, Cedar Rajdds, Iowa, for the executive l»®«®®»««*««Jfi«®«®«»«**««'»«»»*«« »«»»»*« »«««»'^»*«®«®****'****®*'^****'******'^ ********** V - ^ - '^ V S.C.Wh. Leghorns, R. C. R. I. Reds, S.C. White ii;?;SSc!; RoseComb Leghorns ^'^JZll\\lll' R- I. Reds Lakeview Farm, Manager I I Odl UUl VXlCCIV, 1 a. ^^ Day Old Chicks ^RED FROM RANGE GRO^^N BIRDS It's Not How Many Chicks You Buy— It's How Many You Raise That Spells Success LAKEVIEW FARMS chicks are livable chicks as well as quality chicks, because they are bred from quality birds that have vitality and stamina. They are the chicks that will develop into robust cockerels and pullets that will please, and in addition you stand a chance of raising a large percentage of show birds. Bard. Rox 25 at 30 cents each 50 at 25 cents each 100 to 500 at 20c ea. 500 to 1000 at 18c ea. BARRED ROCK CHICKS— Same price as Single Comb White Leghorns. EGGS EOR HATCHING— One-half price of baby chicks. L, J. MOSS Harbor Creek, Pa. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 238 POULTRY FANCIER board. That is a good pair, and they are deserving of your support. Col. Geo. May, of Orpington fame, 'svill don the Linen Duster, take up a judging stick, and get to work this season. Oh! yes the field is full of good men, who are capable of judging. And the passing of Rule 17 will cauj^e no shortage, ^ay! Nay! Pauline, there will be enough of judges. Oh, ves, ami some soliciting editors judge i-hows for nothing- Seems strange, doesn't it? I wonder why they do itf Now, how can judges who are not draw- ing fat salaries from papers compete with this kind of competition? Be-gosh they can 't do it. Show me or tell me how they can. The propoi^ed Honorable and Ancient Order of Solicitors fell through. Every- bo.ly wanted to be treasurer. Another meeting will be held this summer, at Trontbrook Farm, the summer residence of Danny Cavanaugh. Al. Brown has been appointed a committee of one to look up transportation.— (By Freight.) Louy Paul Graham is working overtime to keep up. Louey is ''Johnny-on-the- spot," and he is keeping The Fancier cover page in the lead. Louy isn't a bad sort of a fellow when he is in a good humor. We have heard that Wm. C. Denny will judge few if any shows next season, ^ell, Bill, this is a sensible stand. Don't do it as long as you are editor of the World. Who's next? Maybe we won't have any occasion to act on Rule 17. John T. McKay and Barten T. Fell, two well-known Trenton Fanciers, have gone into partnership, and will push to the limit Silver Penciled and Partridge Rocks. They have a 120 acre farm, and new buildings are being erected. Take it from The Fancier man their combina- tion will make Rocks ring. ^ And The Poultrv Item tiirned (Turtle) on the soliciting editor judging question, they who first started this all important question. Well, dollars to doughnuts I know the reason— a soliciting editor for Editor. What a strange pill we live upon. Oh! this hard cruel sphere of ours. And how happy they would be if rule 17 was only out of the way. Doc. Hertz, the Lititz Wizard has made a wonderful discovery. He discovered a dope that you put in the stuffing of Turkevs served at Poultry Banquets that has the effect of satisfying the exhi- bitors; and prevents any quarreling in the ranks of associations. This will surely fill a long-felt need. Dan \Vhit- myer is marketing the product. Write him or Doc Hertz for particulars. Wanted— Information as to the where- abouts of Dickey Oke and Willie Bailey. These two lads have not been seen or heard from since the Baltimore show when they were seen in company with Augustus Bismarck Brown- Jimmy Glas- gow will pay a liberal reward for infor- mation that will lead to their where- abouts. Dickey Oke is a stout boy, not very tall for his age, wears glasses at night-time, but not in day-time. VVhen he smiles he resembles Roosevelt, a little broader around the middle than at the shoulders. Willie Bailey is a tall slender boy with sort of a saintly look, wears no glasses at any time. He has a sort of reverend appearance, sometimes. POULTRY SUPPLIES Everything for the Poultryman iilsf iS'glil' 'SEESvsi SULPHUR CASDLES rrrAnTrr%OWT^FNT C HICK SALTS QUICMOLT Call and see us or write. It is no trouble to show you the goods. L4\C & CLOSE. 613 W. Diamond St.. North Side, Pittsburg, Pa. COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES Exclusively Clemmer's Columbian| proved ^^^iJ^^^l^f^J^^.. ^tsf:J':Zr\^^\I°\^^^"■^\ ?Tat^^h:;..^^^lNruly^"^ave'to'%V'=^he"'Grrntsr.lar.n.. for Eggs at $1 to JIO ""Brl^dorT'in Trios, P.ns or Singles. . Best of Markings. Ship on approval to any address Light. Dark or Medium Matings. Remember I have the finest colored circular, free. J. K. CLEMWIER, Box 8, Souderton. Pa. IPOULTRY JUDGES OEOBQX: O. BBOWN, Baltimore, Maryland All Varieties. IiaMott, 60 JOHN J. BITZ, FennBylTanla. All Varieties. 5^ p. O. WZIiB. Fennsylvania. JttdVe and lecturer, all varieties. 54 Telford, BICHABD OKB, Box 351, London, Ont., All Varieties. Canada. 59 Hope, CHAS. I. riSHEL, All Varieties. HEBMAN A. HOKE, Indiana. 59 Fenna. Spring- Grove, All varieties poultry & pigeons— Se- lecting birds & mating a specialty — 64 CHAS. V. KEEIiEB, Winamac, All Varieties. Indiana. 59 F. I. BBADFOBD, Troy, Fennsylvania. Reference Rates Reasonable. All Varieties. 65 Ossining*, P. W. COBEY, All Varieties. New York. CHAS. NIXON, A. F. A. Judge, Washingrton New Jersey. JAMES T. BALDWIN, WisBinomin?, Fhiladelphia 3609 Vankirk Street. Meditteranean Specialist. Gl It edge reference. The mating of birds a specialty. 60 Treichler, J. D. KOONS, All Varieties. Fenna. 55 JAS. I. LIVINGSTON, Windber, Fennsylvania. Foultry Jadgre of AU Varieties. Matinff Up Birds a Specialty. 68 POULTRY FANCIER BridfiTeton LOUIS G. HELLEB, New Jersey- LOUIS FAUL GBAHAM, 550 W. I63th St., New York City. All Varieties. 68 All Varieties. 61 H. M. SENNEB, Chestnut Hill, Fhiladelphia. American and EngUsh Breeds. 65 J. H. WOLSEIFFEB, Vineland, New Jersey. All Varieties. CoUegeville, p. O. BEAN, All Varieties. Fenna. 59 ANNESLEY N. ANDEBSON, Morton, Fennsylvania. Bliode Island Beds. A Few Hours With Men JVho lUiise Chickens By F. D. Sutton. Mr R J- Savacool. Cornwells. Bucks Co Pn breeder of America's Greatest \\ mning .••««f White Wvandottes, has a show-room N°a1ionaf \Vhte^^^Wotte'^Club Ribbon. At National vvn.ie gpecial cock Irbe^s^'Aite WyanJot^e tn the show" at Cam- den 5 J. among one of the greatest classes nr' White Wyandottes seen tins year Mr Savacool won third cock and third hen At ltI?on he won 1st pullet. 2d cockerel. 3d hen J of RriRtnl he carried awny 1st cock and snecia f?r be t bird in the sho'w winning the Knrth American Cup, also 1st cockerel and Special 1r b^st Wyandotte in the show, a so S^^ntng Senator Buckman's cup ogether with let 2d hen and 1st and 2d pullet. ''^This is indeed a very -emarkaWe season s victory, and puts Mr Savacool s^h.teW > an dotte"up among the best in the East We are glad to call the attention of all our friends ton D C 1909, 2d cockerel and 3d pullet. Such a record as the above is a most attract- Ive arpument.\nd should go a long way toward ..mvuump th. prospective buyer whe.^ to place his order for baby ch.ck^ or eggs. ^^ rite fur Mr. McCue'6 prices. He is a leliable breeder knd worthy of >«»^;-. ^°"5fo"'catalogue \Vt' aie in receipt of the 19 IJ caiaioguo of W I? Somersall and Son. Manufacturers of the Hub Incubators, Visible Brooders, and Portablf Houses, Natick. Mass These gentle- men are putting out a very h'gh;gradeo goods Rold on a "guarantee to please basis, ana according to Reports w*, nave received from s^e of^heir customers, mey ^je worthy of the full confidence of any one who is 'n tne market for up-to-date Incubators »nd Brood- ers Their machines are constructed oat of fhe best grade of materials, having double walla throughout, and furnished in a very attrac - ve minner' Their system of heating and ventw latine is ver>- practical and ought to 'usure hieh percent age of hatches of big strong chicks Th^r brooder ss practically fire-proof, and B. MONBOE FOSTEN, HughesviUe, Fennsylvania. General Judge and Lecturer — Gilt Edge Beferences. GEO. J. MAY, Columbus, Ohio, Care of Aldricli Foultry Farm, "Orpingtons" my spj- ci'alty. Will accept a number ol en- gagements. inR5T PRII-E 5 C'BROWM LE.GHORH COCKEPEU AT ,;j^Abl50h SQU/^RE GARDEN ^'^'^^^^^^^^^J,.. to these splendid victories, and assure them that Mr Savacool will give everyone who deals with him honest value for their money. M . Savacool carries a very attractive ad. 'n tl s issue of The Fancier. Look it up. and v^r te him your wants. Remember 'Ihe I-uncier stands back of its advertisers. One of the leading Barred R^/l'.^^T*^^^""? of OM Virginia is Mr. Leslie M. M-tue (.f Greenwood. Va. Mr. MrCue lias been breed^ inL' '•RiiiL'U'f' Barred Kocks from a 1-uncici s standpoint for 10 years, ""d /he quality o his stock is evidenced by the fact that for 0 vears his birds have led the state in strong competition at the Virginia and lidewater Poultry Associations' combined shows at .Nor- folk Va Mr. McCue's "Ringlets" captured th fock Jst cockerel. 3d and 5th pullets; 1910. /« /?c^' Ist 2d 4th and 5th cekerels. special for best displnv! American Poultry Assocmtion s special diplomi for best Bared Rock Cockerel in the. show; 1911. 1st. 4th and 5th cock. ;^^"d o'h cockerel. 2d and 5th pulrals, also at Washing ♦he heater and pipes arc made of the best gal- •anizcd iron. Ih? p .rt of thcbrcK>der between th*. hesiter and hover is entirely cut a^^a^, H^d hen e^ored with a tl.uk sheet of as^ £^.:^-fo^v:;rt';S"i!rS^ These unH-ovements ar. ^^^^^f ^nX^rllU ''"\;;"li Ml ';;; ul a icn.nd brooding, as a '"K>d.uato and safe brooder are among p«»ou iinu'w f.w.tMrc In success on .ni> ;:;:;u;r;"plam"''VLu'urse:.Sre"t'he catalogue ^o""tns I'lrm' free. Better write for U today. '^x^'T^r^vir'n;rgr::/"v^^;e\v:a^^^ ,^^r 'li Ve^^^X...^ ^;-n 's out with Jus or his birds hat our readers are not am.l.ar ^ith'already.' His Qualities as a breedc^ and fientlenian are esteemed a« ^'P''*> *'"XueB in eiers as are the merits ''^ '^'^ JJ ^ "Jj^ FelV- the . show room. ^^^^1%^^ ^^^nXelx^^ ever niatings this season are tne ^^^^.^^^^^^^^ enoueh put up. and '^";!« ''Jim will surely get good to secure eggs fron^ h'"! ^^ ^. ^.^^^^ results. Get oft nn i^»' i 239 Ma?ch issue of Poultry Fancier. It will do '■^rlu-i" little big Almanac r.r 1912 is ready for mailing to their many 'nends It is a veritable "Treasure Hou-e- for the pouiin man fancii^r. stock rai.er, and ffuit grower, and 'The" Fancier wishes to thank the Pratt Fnn-^ Co for the number sent us. The name P?an is' a real -Household Word" from ocean tVo"'.an and from the ^^-^\\^^''t'''' IrL ts Their products need no "Boost from us^ tRc st'lind on their own merits, "^ Possibly a more fitting expression woul be. t»f > ^["^ on their Merits," as their business through- CSt Uie United 'states ana ^---%^^-- ^^^^ to enormous proportions. 'Ihe Pratt People are Quick to discover « gooJ thing, hence fheir'ad appears in The Fancier. Look ^ up and write them if in need of an> or ''Edwa"rds'and Loomis Co.. of Chicago, Dl. Sole Mftgr's of Red Comb Meat Mash, anl IJd Comb Scratch Feed are P.utfng up Poultrv Feeds of the highest possible order. There is no firm in this country more reliable Than they and the quality of their feed* >■ hi?hlv commended by all their customers All ofThe Red C6mb Feeds are mi.xed auto- mati^caUv bv machinery, under the supervision S an experienced poultryman. and uniformity o 'quamrand mi.xture Is always assured Their ad. appears in this issue of The Fan demand we esteem it a favor to call the anent.on of our readers to the «ame. They have a^'encies in all parts of the country who can' supply our readers on «{ort notice. Thpir Eastern representative is Mr. ^^- V* Shlw Collingswood. N. J- Look up their ad and writhe them when in need of their goods. They will please you. The Fanciers advertisers are on the square. Tv,^ iQio mit ne list of Geo. W, «aii, Moln'on Pe"nn ProVietor Golden Dawn Poul- frr Y??ds breeder of Buflf Plymouth Rocks, s readv for mailing, and gives a full and complefe 1 st of his matiiigs for this season s ^°Thp''Gale Poultrv Place, 69 Center St.. New Haven Conn.. breVders of Rose Comb Brown Leghorns (the firm that won every first on R C Brown Leghorns at "The Garden 1911. in the srongest competition ever shown there, 'also best dTsplay.) has ,a -«->• ""'^"^„J3 •^„'Sf It Z' n'eTd ^:';%rgrrm^^^is"ptula^"'tr"^.S SrbiV"ds"can mn\'f no --1^^^%^" .'Jle""' °^r lo^td ^i'lle^r^iirds^-o've'J^^ve?;' carefully whnp at ?ne New York Show, and were greatly surprised at th^Sr wonderful shape and beau^ tifurVolor "Just like so many P^as in a i>od" and we unhesitatingly recommend the r«i; Poultry Place to all interested in this Ss^e'Jul'^and^beautiful breed^ JVr^^te |hem ^or trX^lt^TirX^^^^^ be glad you followed our advice. , „ Klinka & Savidge. of Upper Jarby. Pa . are the blue ribbons at our verj '"'^V -., j:_. NO HENS tm> r ' fl/v-k- It is worse than should be kept in your /^f flock. nj^^,,,^i^^„, ,^^ money wasted: it >^ '"lj!)r'j'"f_. ]^^^., your hen house "" CAMOUMEUM WOOD "'"ERVINO^CO^^ ^„, ^ ^ FrankUn eneet BUFF ORPINGTONS M.rtzthe big winner .t Ch.caCo 1911. .Uo Indianapolis. Nashville and Memphii. Send for catalo«ue--40 illustrationa. A. E. MARTZ. Box P.P. ARCADIA. IND. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 240 degree. This first pullert at Philadelphia was without doubt the fn'srress of her class. She also won medal for the best pullet in the English Class, best puller -n the show, with 500 competing. A record for White Orping- tons worthy of very special mention. These gentlemen have a fine lot of breeding pens, mated up for the present egg season, stock from which will be among the best show bir-s of another season. Write this firm for their mating list It will cost you nothing, and may result in lasting benefit t»» you. The boys from old Ohio ;ire swinging into line as advertisers in The Fancier. It is no wonder, for they nro among the shrewdest and most reliable Poultrymen in the country, and mightv quick to sift out the best advertis- ing mediums for the purpose of enlarging their business; and it didn't surprise us one bit, when ads. commenced to roll in from the "Old Buckeye State." Come on boys, we know we can do you good, and it pleases us might- ilv to win out for men who do business on the "Snuare." Among the Ohio boys whose ads. appear in our Journal we are nroud to in'-lude Mr. C. F. Louis, Warrensville, Ohio, who breeds as good S. C. White Orpingtons as grow. We know whereof we speak, for our own eyes have seen and our own hands have handlrd many of the best Orpingtons in the and we don't hesitate to say, none at th»> best, can show a better of White Orpingtons than C. F. country, or very nverage Louis. Write few flock Mr. Louis for prices and tell him The Fancier told you about his birds. Look up his ad. in this issue And here is anoth«^r Tried and True White Orpington Breeder, Mr. J. W. Sellers, Elmira, N. Y. Every one who is acquainted with Mr. Sellers or has seen his birds knows full well that they will receive full value everv- dollr entrusted t.» nls care. Write Mr Sellers for his mating list, get some of his ha^chins< eggs. You will reeret it when the winter shows come again. The Zenner Disinfectant Co., Detroit, Mich., and Windsor, Ont, CannHa. mnnufn'-t'irors of one of the greatest disinfectants known to ♦v*-^^:;'^*;:^ for and not POULTRY FANCIER this present age "Zenoleum" is running one of the most original and attractive ads in the March issue of '1 he i-'ancier we have ever read. The proposition tliis responsible firm makes to our readers, is Fairness in itself, and we know from observation that their goods are just what they claim them to be, and un- hesitatingly recommend them to all our friends. The Zenner disinfectant Co., are putting out a very ni'at fold r, explaining the merits of "Zenoleum," and backing up their calim as to its merits, with testimonials from many of the most conscientious anJ widely known Poultrymen in the United States. Write them for further information, or better still, order tbe^r g'Hxis direct from their ad- vertisement, and tell them you saw their ad, in Ihe Poultry P'ancier. They guarantee s tisfaction. and The Fancier stands back of their guarantee. Could any one ask any more ? That was a splendid victory, friend Fike: five 1st and five "d prizes at Pittsburgh's quality show in such hot conipetition as charac- terized the Barred Rock Alleys. Mr. Fike is one of our old reliable Barred Rock breed- rs and well deserved the honors his birds won. This splendid win together with his sweeping victory at the great Hagerstowu F>ir, stamps Mr. Fike's hirers with that su- perior quality which entitles them to a place in the front ranks of the Barred Rock world. Mr. Fike is also a very large breeder of Bronze Turkeys and has always won the lion's share wherever he has e.xhibited. Look up his ad. in this issue Your n me and address will bring his catalogue to your door. The True Blue Poultry Yards. Guv Long- streth, Belington, W. Va., breeder of S. C. White Klondikes, Barreu and White Rocks has a very interesting ad. in this issue of the Poultry Fancier. His Klondikes are in great deman:! as are also his Barred and White Rocks, .tnd those who desire to secure eggs from either of these popular breeds would do well to hurry in their orders as Mr. Long- streth lias but a limited number of eggs for sale. Look up his ad. in this issue, of The Fancier and write him at once. You can order direct from his ad. and .save time if Mention Tlie Fancier when you you desire, write. Past history is repeating itself again with the Sunswick PouUry F.irra, Rufus Delafield, Owner, South Plainfield, N. J., as this pla -.t is already deluged with orders for stock and eggs, and this season is sure to prove a record- breaker for Mr. Delafield. It is a pleasure to hear of the prosperity of men of Mr. Delafield's st'mp. We know him and we know the quality of his birds, and consequently we are not at all surprised at the volume of business pouring to his plant from all parts of the country. The matings of the Sunswick Poultry Farm for 1912 are replete with qual- ify, containing 11 1st prize-winners at Allen- town, Pa., 13 1st prize birds from Augusta, (r;i., 8 blue ribbon winners from Madison Square Garden and 16 first prize-winners from Indianapolis, Ind., beside many other noted champions. This is certainly a wonder- ful array of superlative quality and worthy of the recognition of any one who is in the market for high-class hatching eggs in either Buff. Bl ck or White Orpingtons. Write Mr. Delafield for his catalogue and mating list at once. It presents an opportunity of a life-time to all who are interested in Or- pinjtons. Mr. Ira W. Crowther, Originator .\ristocrat Strain Single Comb R. I Box P. F., Willoughby. Ohio, has out interesting matin;:: list for 19in. Nearly all our readers are no doubt well acquainted with the Superior quality of Mr. Crowther's Aristo- crats and we feel sure his mail will be full of requests for his latest list of matings. Mr. Crowther's birds have the habit of winning in such shows as Chicago, 111., and if any of our renders anticipate purchasing hatching eggs from the "Red" Class, we feel confident you will be pleased with the Aristocrats. Write Mr. Crowther, and mention The Fancier. Mr. N. N. Greiner, breeder of S. C. Black Minorcas, (the kind that win at the "Garden" and Philadelphia,) is advertising in The Fan- cier, and offers eggs at $5 per setting. Mr. Greiner sells eggs from the same yards from which he raises all his own winner.s. and gives you an equal chance with him to secure the of the Reds, a very You May Now Own Lewis Wright's Great "New Book of Poultry" for DOWN $1 a Month Each of the 600 wide double-column pages contains profit- making information— simply INVALUABLE to the practical poultryman. Lewis Wright is perhaps the best known of ail successful poultry experts, and the results of a lifetime's study and experience are crowded into this big, handsome volume. For only 50c down we will ship the newest revised edition of this great poultry book to you. We have never before offered Lewis Wright's book on such easy terms. We know you will want it, but if you don't you may return to us and wc will refund your money. You take absolutely no risk. What excuse has any Poultryman now for not owning his copy of Wright's "New Book of PotiltFy ' The one pre-eminent virtue of Mr. Wright's book is acknowledged to be its intense THOROUGHNESS. EVERY biv-eJ vou will find is exhaustively treated— EVERY question that has ever harassed a poultryman is answered and settled in tiie most ;Macticai and economical way — EVERY detail of the poultry business is discussed with authority. 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From beginning to end the book keeps the PAYING POINT strictly in view; all facts, figures and I explanations are based upon ACTUAL EXPERIENCE. I The Best and Most Practical Poultry Book in the World has been the verdict of experts everywhere, and we believe a thorough examination at our expense of this new and rewritten edition of the book will convince you that this statement is io exaggeraiic*. It is impossible in limited space to set forth the innumerable details in whic.1 this book excels all otbtra. An examination alone can do this. That is why we urge you to laicr advantage of our Special Offer to Responsible Ccaders: Let OS send yoa this great work O.N APPROVAL. We want you to exam-ne it thoroughly before deciding. We want you to judge for yourself its great, practical, money-making vjlue TO YOU. The price it only Sly Bound Forty-five full-page platen in coior ard black-and-wh';^ embellish the pases of this splendid work ; ail bv J. W. Ludlow ; and there are innumerable pictures scaiicrcd throughout the text. The work is finely printed in a large, clear, readable type and bound in dtout, extra durable cloth binding with lettering in gold ; gilt edges. Size of volume, 9*4 x 11 x 2. Weight, seven pounds. Without quejtion the finest poultry book ever published. Poultry Fancier, Sellersville, Penna. < Poultry Farcier, Sel'crsvil!e, Fa. Gentlemen. — I send you (unwitb 50c (stamps cccepted) for which kindly send me. carriage prepaid, one copy of Lewis Wright s " New Book of Poultrv." It is understood I may examine this work five days, and if I do not wish to Jcecp it I agree to notify you and hold subject to your order, and you are to refund my money. If I decide to keep it I agree to pay the balance of $8 in monthly install.'oects ot SI each until settled in full. Name ,,, Occupation ••.......,,«, Address 1 ' bt'st. Mr. Greiner g:uarantee8 satisfaction to all his custoiners, and we take pleasure in recommendinij him as a reliable breeder. His address is N. N. Greiner, Rlieems, Pa. ^ One of the largest and most reliable adver- tisers in the Poultry Fancier is Mr. Charles F. Eraser, of Marlton. N. J., breeder, importer and e.xporter of Orpingtons and Indian Runner Ducks. The prices Mr. Fraser is offering hutching eggs for is extremely low considering their quality. Mr. Frazer sold stock to the lute Queen Victoria, the Koyal fmily and the nobility of England, for over thirty years, and very pertinently asks, "Does ti. s mean anything; to you?" Of course it does, friend Fraser. It not' onlv means something to us personally, it not only means something to us as a puhli- i?ation, biit it also has u significant meaning for every one of The Fancier's readers. It simply stands for a "Square Deal," and a square deal means constantly increasinir pa- tronage .ind a merited increasing confidence of a buying public. The Fancier feels a special pride in securing the patronage of such men as ^Mr. Charles F. Fras...r, and unhesitatingly recommends both Mr. Fraser and the firm he represents in England as perfectly responsible and wnrth"^ of the confidence of all our frienls. Write Mr. Fraser for fuitTier particulars and ^ tell him you s.iw his ad. in The Fancier. POULTRY FANCIER The catalogue and mating list of Geo. E. Luinle'- breeder of White and Buff Orpingtons and White Wyandottes, Daurneville, Ohio, is a magnificent piece of art work. The cover page is very attractive and nil tlie cuts are well executed. In fact the mechanical work all through is up-to-date in every particular. Mr. Lumley has won many coveted prizes with his birds and is perfectly reliable in all his deal- ings. He sells both hatching eggs and baby chicks, and for the quality of his stock, his pri- ces • re exceptionally low. Write Mr. Lumley for his new catalogue and give him a portion of your business. His ad. appears in this issue of The Fancier. Our readers have doubtless noticed for the past two issues of The Fancier, the advertise- ment of L. B. Resse::uie, Millers, N. Y., whose records on Rocks and Leghorns the past season at the big Rochester, Buffalo, r. nd Detroit shows, is one that he can justly feel proud of. Whenever i'n individual breeder can win 2d cock, 3d hen, 1st pullet and 5th cockerel, and 1st pen, in a show like Rochester, in Barred Rocks, with 234 in competition, it means something, an:! when a breeder can win 1st. 3d and 5th pullet. 2d and 5th cock- erel, and 1st p.-n on S. C. Brown Leghorns at a show like Buffalo, it means something. D. C. R. Hoff. Neshaiiic Siatii>ii, N. J. One ol the most pr^tiiinent ])Oultrymen in the State, who has ninde a .threat success of the bahy chick business. 241 and when you can win let hen, 2d pullet, 1st cock, and 5th cockerel on B .rred Rocks, at a show like Detroit, it means something, and when you can win 1st pen, 1st and 3d T-ullet, and .2d pen, it means something. On Leghorns ai the same show, he won 1st and 3d cockerel, Ist, 2d and 4th pullet, and Ist pen, is it any wonder that Mr. Resseguie can feel proud of this record, and we are proud to have him with us us one of our adverttisers, for we know that stock and eggs purchased from him, are going to produce some of the next season's Blue Ribbon Winners, which we hope will get into^the hands of our sub- scribers. It is with pleasure we recommend him to our readers. The F. L. Poultrj- Farm, F. L. Ober, Prop., Veronal Pa., is making a strong bid for front ranks among R. I. Red breeders in the Old Keystone State. Mr. Ober's Reds have been winning at many of our le ding shows such as "Ma-ison Square Garden, Chicago, Grand Central Palace. N. Y., Pittsburg, Tope- ka. Hagerstown and Cleveland," and his win- ings compare favorably with any of the large breeders. Mr. Ober's display pen at the last Pitta- burg show in which he had on exhibition, four generations of R. I. Red females with a large placard stationed above the coop containing the followine wording. Viz.. "We don't claim the Non-fading Reds, or the Old M comber hen blood, but we do claim to have as good as the Best and better than the Rest." Great Grandmother Lady Madison 1st, Grandmother Lady Madison. 2d, Mother Lady Madison. 3d & Miss Lady Madison 4th, created considerable Ktir and called forth many expressions of ad- miration from lovers of the "Red Bird." Every one of these females showe- splendid color and werc> worthv of a conspicuous place in any show room. Mr. 01)er is carrying an ad. in The Fancier. Look it up and write him for his mating list. It is free. Orpingtons of the better sort, bred by the Mountain View Firm. E. A. Haring, proprie- tor. So. Kent, Conn.,* are demonstrating to the entire satisfaction of all who have been fortunate enough to secure stock or eggs from this strain, that the m le birds, as well as the females, are "Stay White" White Or- pingtons. The writer knows whereof he speaks in this matter and is glad to add his testi- mony to the fact that Mr. H ring does breed stay white Orpingtons male birds. We know Mr. Haring to be a p?rfectly reliable gentle- man, a breeder who will treat his cusiomcru on the square. Look up the Mountain View Farm's ad. in this issue of The Fancier and write him for his 1912 catalog and mating list. We consider it a great privilege to call the attention of The Fancier's readers and Mark Your Chick: It is the only way you can tell the birds bred from different matings. Petty's Punch is one of the best on the market. You can't get along without one. Price 25 cents or sent free to any one sending us two subscrib- ers at our regular rate of 25 cents per year. Poultry Fancier, Sellersville, Penna. THE Ohio ORPINGTON YARDS Big Whites of Quality Big Whites of Quality If you are in the m.rket for English stock and at prices within reach of all, I can please you. I have worked for five yei^T^ to sret these yarls stocked, buving new blood from the best vards of Engl nd from time to time for the vards that supply all tne bi" breeders here year by year. I*do not sell nr- name or mv strain. I am in the market to please the man I sell to. Write me, and I will send you names of judges, business men and breeders who stan 1 readv to answer vou. They are the men who bought of me. I have only one grade oi ^'\"''' and one price on eggs, five dollars per setting. I -uarantee stock raised from eggs I send out to grade up in the fall as good us me ni>.n priced eggs advertised Write me. Can take care of large orders. C. F. LOnS, E. F D , \o. 1 WARRENSVILLE, OHIO. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 242 frionds to the splendid merits of "Oculura,'* in curia" various poultry diseases. The Editor and Publisher of The Fancier owns some very high grade Anconas. His 1st pullet at Philadelphia, bec.;me very sick while aU the Chestnut Hill show. He called Mr. John M. Fleming's attention to her condition and he at cnce administered a dose of Oculum, and in less than four days, Oculum brought her around all right. The Editor of The Lancier is glad to indorse Oculura and recommend it to all our friends, who are raising chickens. Mr John M. Fleming, No. 10 So. Front bt., Philadelphia, Pa., has the exclusive agency for Oculum, for the larger part of Pennsyl- vania, all of New Jersey, Delaware and Mary- land The writer would advise any of' our friends who are troubled with Roup, Swelled- heads. Cholera or White Diarrhoea among their birds to write Mr. Fleming at once for "Oculum." You will thank us for this advice and praise the merits of Oculum as well as we. WHITE ORPINGTONS. "GOOD AS THE BEST." Geo. A. Keyset, 359 West 8th St., Erie, Pa. The accompanying cuts are of First Cock and First Hen at the late poultry show at Erie, Pa. They are the foundation of the "Good as the Best" strain. The hen was imported from a prominent English breeder and was a Madison Square winner in 1910. .' The cork is also of English blood, being from a pen headed by first Boston cock, 1910. My winnings on seven entries in a class of 79 birds were first cock, first hen, first and second cockerels, first and second pullets, and first pen. These birds were pronounced by the judge Caas. T. Cornman, to be the best string of White Orpingtons owned by one man, he haa ever judged. 1 have mated two grand pens and inyone wishing to start right w'H do well to write me for my mating list which will be cheerfully furnished. POULTRY FANCIER THE DOUBLE QUICK GRAIN SPROUTER Manufactured by the CloseToNatureCvmpany, 76 Front Street, Colfax, Iowa. A grain sprouter and green feed grower is now becoming one of the indispensable parts of all modern poultry plants. Ihe Double Quick is a pioneer in this new field of cheap feed. It is constructed on true scientific principles for forcing in an incredibly short time a crisp, palatable growth of sprouts from any kind of grain. It is double walled, the outside wooden wall being lined with in- sulation and a metal inside chamber, the lamps' heat passing up between the two walls thus warming every part of the ^hamber with a very small amount of fuel and at the same time excluding the lamp fumes from the grain chamber. It contains special venti- lated trays giving the roots great air ventila- tion, thus adding immensely to the quick growth. The automatic moisture producing apparatus keeps the grain and the pendant roots constantly bathed in japer A great amount of light is given through the large glass doors so that the sprouters may be used in quite dark cellars and still admit enough light to the chamber to make green sprouts. It is evidently a scientific machine in every respect. See the advertisement on another page. fFhen writing to adver- tisers please mention the Fancier. POULTRY FANCIER BARRED ROCKS S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS Blue Ribbon dinners at Buffalo Rochester and Detroit^ n^^ 5^^ cockerel, 2d Our winnings at Rochester, on Barred Kocks. 1st pen, xsi 1^ '"'ll B'u'ffX!o„ S. C, Brown Ljf ""S.^ Is. 3d ^h P„"»,et.^=d. 5.h cockerd^s.^pen^^ ^ pullets, 1st pen. ^ ^^^ containing our prize- ,J„erMr Je\\orb'.'e'%rTcl.'"W:"iraJ:e" Sa.tion. We .re ia the bus.nes, to stay and please. L. B. RESSEGUIE, MILLERS, N. r. WHIXING'S White Diarrhoea Remedy Cures Diarrhoea ii Little Chicks It cures in the only reasonable, possible way. by killing Ihe germ that causes the Diarrhoea ,..„ri,„^ nnt formula of non-poisonous ingredients that act on ,he";i.i;^s%uro'i?.?'lk:.r;'.>-'' Td 4ro"u't\h°e'le.«Vd ...er effects; they ^ow nght Tuf A^kTV„"s?ead'o"'e,t?«''hr'd?e.'')lo.VErBACK IP it DOES NOT CURE. "C^HSt-s''ro'l:p'"E!:-£''%e^°s.r„"d»rd ^SX 'Z^'l^^^^'^^^r. diph.herUic roup. cures but never weakens. 50 cents a large bottle. ^ W H. WHITING CO., 23 Ashland Ave.. East Orange. N. J. VASS- BUFF. BLACK AND WHITE ORPINGTONS TT-r I • . .. M T Cir, 17 pntrips won ten firsts, three seconds. Blue Ribbon winners at \\ash.ngton, N. J. ,.0"„^/ ^"'V ,^J '"^^"^^^^^ fo. 1-cst ais^:ay English pen. extra fine, l.ir?e l,ir..s; ••> so Bulli «nd BLuks <.^ , _ n7'"l't'„''pS" ^oTin "a^ s I'Son. ' .",",' io.^ku.1' E^'orders now. ,M. breeding '«^ck Ip.^^f'^O da,-s. write d Co.. 4th W A Reeu 3d R L Carter. C(»ckerel. 1st. 2d. R 1- Carter, 3d En;ew(u>d Co.. 4th Seville PotUtry i-arm. 5th Mi^s Irene Carr. Pullet, 1st. E A \\ ood ?d RL Carter. 3d, 4th, 5th Englewood ^''Columbian Plymouth Rocks— Cock. 1st. 2d S C Allen. 3d J McKa.n Howard Hen 3d 4th. 5th H Horton. IsU 2d. S C Allen^ C ek ^rpl "d 3d 4th H Horton. 1st S t Allen, 5th J McKain Howard. Pullet, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5ih H Horton. 1st. S C Alien. ^ . . . Partridge Plymouth Rocks— Cock. 1st Lewis & Sons. Hen. 1st 3d O Ly}^' & Sons. Cockerel. 1st. 3d WO Lewis & Sons. Pullet, 1st, 2d ,1 H Lewis & Sons. n i i e* Pencield Plvmouth Rocks — Lock. 1st W R Bowers. Cockerel. 1st. ^R Bowers \Vhite \Vvandottes— Cock. 2d P J Gilbert 3d C F Duffield. 4th M-IIpt & Brown. 1st R M Dividson 5th W McBricIe. Hen. 4th g F Vuffield 5t'h Miller & Brown. 3d B» levue Poultry Yards. 1st Elm Po^V""'"^ l/r B H Mrshall & Marshall. Cockerel 2d DrBH Mansel. 3d G K Boyd. 4th Miller & Brown. 5th W McBride. Ipt Marshall A- Pullet. 5th P .T WilWrt. 2d 3d Brown. 4th R M Davidson. 1st ^^ Buff"wyandottes-Hen. 1st J F Springer. H Lewis 2d J H Lvle, 3d Silver J H 2d .J Lyle. \V O Marshall. Miller & Marshall & 2d J A Mohr. Cockerel. 1st J F SP^nger 2d T A Mohr. 3d W Hattman. Pullet, 3d J 1? 'springer ist J A Mohr. 2d ^y HaHman 'Black Wyandotte— Hen. J^^ ,-^, V 1 Fox Golden Wy.ndottes-Cock 2d ^^ ^ F°x. 1st 3d R A Poole. Hen, 3d NN J to\, Ibt, 2d K A Poole. 4th E .1 Linton. Cockerel Im 2d R A Poole. 3d E .T Linton. Pullet, 1st 4tli'. R A P..oU.. 2d. 3d 5th E J Linton. Silver Lr.ced Wyundottes— Cock. 1st 2d^ 3d. P GralT. Hen. 1st, 2d. P Gvaflf. 4th O R Winenian. 3d Dixmont Hospital. Cockerel. 1st 2d P Gruff. Pullet. 1st. 2d. P Graff. Partrulire W vandottes— Cock. 3d. A B Kelley. mt 5th S K Peterson. 4th W R .Johnson. "'1 J P Orr. Hen. 2d. 4th R I Anderson. 1st. Ixh W R Johnson. 3d, J P Orr. Cm^vcrel, 3d. A B K.licv 1st, R A Anderson. 2d W R Johnson. Pullet. 1st, A B Kelley. 2d. 3d ^ c\.lumbTa'n'\vyandottes— Coc^ J V^Mr^^d Farm. 1st G K L^snett. 4th H H Hew tl 2d S I) Eckles. Hen. 1st S F \\ ilhelm 2d G K Lesnett. 3d. 5th J ^^ l^ ^'"'.P'f '''"• ,,'*^'' ." .S Hewitt. Cockerel. 1st G K Lesnett. 3d. 4th J M Tempieton. 2d C K McGeorge^ Pu let, r;d Ros.mt.nt Farm. 1st. 4tli J M Tempieton. •Jd S D E. kios. 5ih E K MrGeorge S. C. Rhode Island Reds— Cock 8th A Fell. 1st '>u F L Pc.ultrv Farm. 4th. 6tli Oak Nest F:.rm. 5th C H Carnahan 3d J K Ha.lett 7th Home of Good l^^^f • ^ "j">, 2^' vf' ^ \^^. Oak Nesf Farm. 4th. 8th C H Carnahan, 1st D W Beebont. Cth Home of Good Reds. 6a A Fell. Cockerel. 2d. 8th F L Poultry Farm. 4th. 7th Oak Nest Far,... 5th I F Bradford Cth F B Downey. 1st Home of Good Reds 3a F B Downey. Pullet. 4th A Fell. 2d F L Poultrv Farm. 3d H Alexander, 1st A Fell, 6th. 7th Oak Nest Farm, 5th. J N Hazlett R C Rhode Island Reds — Cock. 3d, 5th, 7th F L Poultry Farm, 8th Oak Nest Farm. 4th Anneshn- M Anderson, 1st. 2d E E Bolton, 6th H F Sprott Hen, 4th F L P""''^', l' ^f"*? 2d. 7th H F Sprott. 3d. 5th. 8th Oak Nest Farm 1st C C Sweet. 6':i Annesley M Ander- son. Cockerel. 6th F L Poultry Farm, 1st, ^d Mrs H J MrWhinney, 7th L D Bissinger, fith'Oak Nest Farm, 5th W L Laughlin, 3d AM Anderson. Pullet, 3d. 6th F L Poultry Farm. 2d E E Bolton. 5th, 7th Oak Nest Pouhry Farm. 4th C C Sweet, 1st, 8lh J Tjffht Brahma— iRt, J W Williams. 5th .7 D Holl-n-er & Son. 3d, 4«h A Perrin, 2d Flm Pouhrv Yards. Hen. 3d J W \\ ilharas 4th 5th T Schumacher. 1st, J D Hollir.ger & 243 c. nA Vim Pnultrv Tards. Cockerel, Ist. ffh-'j W ^^?llia'^s 7d. 5.h J D HoUinger ft Son 2d Elm Poultry Yards. Pullel, 3d, 4lh AG Kiehle" 1st, 2d J D Bollinger ft bon. " Black Ta'ngshans-Cock, 2d, 3d SB Cum- mine's 1st A J Carson. Hen. 1st, 2d. b U ?i?,rmin'/s'. Id H S bobbin. Cohere 2d S B Cummings. 5th Mi«. F ^^»^'^*',,\'''' .,,, A J Carson. 4th F B L.chl.tter. Pullet. 4tl^ 5th S B Cummings, Ist, A J Carson, 3d H b Noblitt, 2d Elm Poultry Yards ^Vhite Langshans — Hen. 2 2 \N t omnn, mt H S Noblitt. Cockerel. 2d W F Smnh. 3d HS Noblitt. Ut J D Bowers. 4th M Penning- ton Pullet. 1st W F Smith. 3d H S Noblitt. 2d"M Bennington. 4th 5th W C Stewart. S C. White Leghorns— Cock. iPt w J Gowern. Jr,. 4th D W Ferauson ^th J H Gould. 2d Elm Poultry Yards^ 3d C R Mc Pnnp Hen 1st W J Gowern. Jr., -d ur. ?"£"Toot. 3d D W Fergus..n 4,h J Rodda '^th Elm Poultrv Yards. Cockerel. 3d NN J Gowern Jr., 6th Dr. J E Toot 1st 2d Elm Pouhry Yards. 7th Rnncocas Poultry > arm, r.i. J H Spelker. 5th Elm Poultry ^ ards Pullet 6th 8th W J Gowern, Jr., 3d A J Murphv 7th Dr. Jos. E Toot. 1st Elm Pot. try Yar?s 4th. 5th J H Spelker, 2d Elm Poultry ^'"r'^'c. White Leghorns-Cock 1st L M Weisel. 2d P J Qunrles. Hen 1st. .d L M Weisel 3d P J Qunrles. Co. kerel. 1st L M Weisel 2d P J Quarles. Pullet. 1st L M Weisel. 2d P J Quarles, q^ A M «; C Brown Lesrhorns — Cock. ^n. /^ "^ rrUninl«;t ^d F H Cok. Hen. .'ith J Arden. sJ^^M Crispin, l" F H Cook. 2d F H Cook A C Heilman. Cockerel 5tli J Ar^.en l«t od F H Cook. 4th V H Bradford 3d A JJ Crispin Pullet. 2d, 5th F H Cook. 1st. 4th A M Crispin. . ^r; ti:.^ R C. Brown Lechorns— Cork, 41h W Hip- kiss 2d J M Donnldson, 1st. 3d O.hb.le farm, Hen ist 2d W Hipkiss, 3d J M D..nnld»on. Cockerel 1st J M Donaldson. 2d Oildalc F -nn. Pullet 1st. 4th W Hip^tiss. 2d. 3d J M Donald- '" S C. Buff Leghorns-Cock ^ih G H Barker, ist^'n E Shipman 3d F S Sn,,th 4^^ H C 'J' oj T T? Vricpr Hen. 2d. 3a t' n i5'» Kfi . i^^ r R I?it^n & Son 4'b. r,\y, j R Eriser. Cock- C R H'''"" ^; °'"Vt Bicker 2d S E Shipm >n, r^Sd'l ^R'EHse'J.^pilM.^th 5th Mr. and Mrs H Fuller. 1st G H Bicker. 3d. L C ^T'aVuff'Le^gjrrns-All to Bellevne Poul- ''•S^^a^Bla.k Lecrhorns-Cock, 2 d S Gamble 1st Grand View Poultrj- ^ard H^n, 1st. -a S Gamble Pullet. 1st. 2d S Gamble. c; C Bl"ck M■■norca^;— Cock. 1st. 2d .) « T u \; TTpn 1st 3d J H Johnson. 2d E S .Tohnson. ^^J^/^pod j H Johnson. 3d J I Borr. iS Elm Poultry Yards. Pullet, Ift. ?th s'h .TH Johnson, 2d Elm Poultry Yards. 3d E S Hooper. i ..♦ t P R C B a'k Minorca's- Hen. 1st E P Sh^lds '^d D B Darnoll. 2d C F Ho"s on. 4th Bonvor'Hm Poultry Farm. C-^kerel. 1st C A MnlVn "d E P Shields. Pnll-t. 1 st E i' Shields' 2d C A Holden. 3d C E Houston. ^ R C White Minorcas— 1st cockerel, 1st pul- ^%i^;^I^^:-ans-C^. 1^,^0 W H^h ^r -^d C F Rankin. Hen. 5*h Y A rsinn, %<:^.?"Vuf2^d^fHi'h".rv| ;;r,;%r.s='?'HLfrScV,?.:is."Hau^ir Piillot Ist Hauck. , -D-.-- MoMl'd Anconas- TTrn.lst Co^krnft Bros^ Mottod .\nconns— CkT. 1st Cordcroft Bros Od O G Camnhell. .3d C A Colborn Pu^}eU 3d Cockroft Bros.. 1st G G Campbell. 2d 0 L ^*'snver Gray Dorkings-All to E I ^Vald- ^'^^% White Orpinctons- Cork. 3d J J LSe Orpingtons at reasonable prices. Southport. Conn. ^ ZENOLEUM — l^-.TcHW-ken ChMj'j.'^'^^y^rNT CO 236 Lafayette Ave.. Detroit. M.cn. ^ PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL Crested Black Polish — All to J Spangled Hamburgs — All to H -All to Kenney's Poultry C I 244 Cooloy, 1st, 2(1 Aldric-h Poultry Farm, 4th C A Cdluorn, 'uh A Irwin. Ht-n. 2d, 3d, J J Cooh'v, 4th, 5th Aldriih Poultry F;irm, 1st Kcn- ni'v's Poultry Yards. Cockerel, 1st, 2d, 3d, 5th Aldrifh Poultry Farm, 4th J M Ecoff. Pullet, 4tli J J Cooley, 1st, 2d, 3d Aldrich PouUry Farm, 5th Kenney's Poultry Farm. R. C. White Orpingtons — Cock, 2d Syca- more Sprinc: Poultry Yu.- -, 1st S & F Jones. Hen, 'Jd Sycamore Sprinj^s Poultry Yards. 1st Mr. & Mrs. W C Duvis, 3d S & F Jones. Cockerel, 1st, 5th .1 L Reers, 3d Svcamoro Sprinirs Poultry V.ir«l.>. IJd. tth S & F .Jones. Pullet, 1st, .r L Drrs. 2il Sycamon; Sprinjjs Poultry Yards, 3«I S it F Jones. S. C Rl.T ic (»rp-n:.''nn , — Cn^k. r,<\ F B Gray 4th G C McPeak, 2d Mrs. I F Slater, Ist \V J Kllioft. 5ili Be.ver Hill Poultry Farm. Hen, 5th H W Y'ouner, 3d L O Kettering, 1st Dr. J E Stute, 4th Mrs. I F Slater, 2d W J Elliott. Cockerel. 5th A W Stocker, 1st L O Ketering, 2d. 3d Dr. J E Stute, 4th W J Elliott. Pullet, 2d L O Kettering, 4th G C McPeake, 3d Mrs. I F Slater, 5th A C Peter- son, 1st W J Elliott. S. C. BufT Orpingtons — Cock, 1st Roseland Poultry Farm, 2J, 3d Dr. D C Mullen. Hen, 4th A Hawthorn. 3d Roseland Poultry Farm, 1st W H Gande, 5th J L Stevens, 2d Dr. D C Mullen. Cockerel, 2d. 3d A Hawthorn, 4th Wagner Bros. 1st Roseland Poultry Farm, 5th L V Hotfman. Pullet, 5th A Hawthorn, 1st Roseland Poultry Farm, 4th Sycamore Springs Poultry Yards, 3d J K Smith, 2d Dr. J G Mullen. R. C. Buff Orpingtons — Pullet, 1st W H Gande. White Coffin. Silver Burgess. Silver Campines Yard. Mottled Houdans — Cock, 3d I H Smith, 2d, W C Dagelman. 1st Elm Poultry Y'ards. 4th, 5th E F Waldschmidt. Hen, 1st, 2d W W Davis, 3d, 4th I H Smith, 5fh W C Dagel- man. Cockerel. 2d W W Davis,' 4th I H Smith. 1st Elm Poultry Y'ards, 2d E F Wald- schmidt. Pullet, 2d, 3d, I H Smith, 1st E F Waldschmidt. Lackenvelders — Cockerel, 1st, C A Col- born. Cornish Dark — Cock, 2d. 3d J X Hazlett. 1st F H Hetherington. Hen. 3d, 4th F H Hetherington. 1st J N Hazlett. Cockerel, 2(1, F H Hetherinsrton, 1st J N Hazlett. Pul- let, 3d F H Hetherinrton, 1st J N Hazlett. Cornish White — Hen, 1st Elm Poultry Yards. EXHIBITION YARDS. Barred Plymouth Rocks — 5th Hellman & Chalfant, 1st, 2d H L Fike, 4th J P Donley. 3d J A Aash. ' Cockerel Mating Barred Ply. Rocks — l.st. Elm Poultry Yard. White Plymouth Rocks — .?d T H McClou. 7th J C S'einwender. 4th Dr. Herman Haupt. 2d Lobert & Lauthir. 5th R S Irwin, 8th C W Duff. 1st D E GrA\\ 6th O H Grabe. Buff Plymouth Rock — 1st R L Carter, 4th Seville Poultry Farm, 3d Englewood Co., 2d Kerlin Farm. Columbian Plymouth Rocks — 2d, J Mc- Kean Howard. 1st S C .\llen. Partridge Plymouth Rockri— 2d, S J Childs, 1st J H Lewis & Sons. Golden Barred Ply. Rocks — 1st J H Lewis & Sons. White Wyandofft.s — 3d. 4th. 5th Miller & Brown. 2d W McRride. 1st W L Beal Buff Wxandotfes — 2d. J A Mohr, 1st Jack son & Barbin, 3d J A M.>lir. Black Wyandottes — 1st, J A Mohr, Jd J F Kolb. Silver Penciled Wyandottes — ^fst, J .1 Bright. Golden Laced Wyandottes — 1st, R A Poole. 2d. R O Shephard. Silver Laced Wyandottes — 2d P Graff. 4th C R Weinman, 1st Flocker Farm, 3d McXees Boys. Partridge Wyandotte — 2d R I And.^rson. Columbian Wyandf)ttcs — Isf, Rosfmont Fann ' 3d McKirdy & Son. 2d. S A Wilhelm. 4th S C. Rhode Island Reds — 4th F L Poultry Farm, 1st, 2d, 3d Oak Nest Farm. K. C. R. I. K.dN— 1st. .{J K Farm. 2d E E Boulfon. 4th. 6fh L Poultry Oak .\>st & H D Wingert, 7th Annesley Farm. 5th W M .Anderson. Light Brahma — 1st. J W Williams. 4th Theo Schumacker. 5fh H Horton, 2d Elm Poultry Y'ard. 3d G L Rudolph. Buff Brahma — l.st L M Hallenbeck. Black Langshans — 2d S B Cummings, 3d W H Schupp. 4th H S Noblitt, 1st Elm Poul- trj' Yards. White r.nngshans — 1st H S Noblitt, 2d, 3d G E Beitsch. S. C. White Leghorns — 1st J F Weber, 4th H Frye. "d W J Gowern, Jr., 3d. 6th J H Spelker. 5fh Elm Poultry Yard, 7th, 8th, J H ' "<" r B. C. White Leghorns — 1st L W Wessel, 2d, 4th .J P i^a.irles, 3d Rosemont Farm. POULTRY FANCIER S. C. Brown Leghorns — 4th J Port, 1st. 2d F JI Cook. 3d H W Leyh. K. C. Brown Leghorns — 1st G D Williams, 2d, W Hipkiss, 3d, J M Donaldson, 4th, Oildule Farms. S. C. Buff Leghorns— -rth Mr. and Mrs. H Fuller, 3d G H Bicker, 1st, 2d Bedel & Bush- anir, 5th J R Eriser. R C. Buff Leghorns — 2d, 3d W O Vicker- maii. S. C. Black Leghorns — 2d S Gamble. S. C. Black .Minorcas — 3d J H Johnston 4th H Lutz, 2d C W Coiukm-. 1st S H McClin- tojl. R. C. Black Minorca.s — l.st E P Shields. S C. White Minorcas — 1st, 2d Hav«.'ncroft Poultry Yards. 3d Landmark PouUry F.irm. R. 0. White Minorcas — 1st A C Peterson. Blue Andalusians — 4th W Rosentahl, 3d H Picking, 1st O P Wood, 5th A J Scheafer, 2d C F Rankin. White Faced Black Spanish — 1st, J P Hauck. Anconas — 1st, E F Wightman. Silver Gray Dorkings — 1st, E F Wald- schmidt. S. C. White Orpingtons — 2d. 4th American Orpington Yards, 1st, 3d Aldrich Poultry Farm, 5th E H Daum. R. C. White Orpingtons — 3d J L Beers, 2d Sycamore Spring Poultry Yards, 1st S & T Jones. S. C. Black Orpingtons — 5th R S Stewart, 4th L O Kettering, 1st Dr. J E Stute, 3d G C McPeake. 2d W J Elliott. S. C. Buff Orpingtons — 1st L O Kettering, 3d Sycamore Spring Poultry Farm, 2d Dr. D C Mullen. W. C. B. Polish — 1st Cleo J Fallert. Silver Spangled Hamburgs — 1st, W Bos- ttdo. Houdans — 2d J W Zacharas, 3d I H Smith, 4th. 5th W C Degelman. 1st G K Roberts. Dark Cornish — 2d F H Hetherington, 1st J N Hazlett. Chicago Show Awards Barred Plymouth Rocks — D P Palmer & Son. 4th. 5th cock, 1st cockerel, 1st, 2d cockerel bred hens, 1st, 4th cockerel bred pul- lets. 2d. 3d pen. 4th pen mated for pullets; C H Latham. 1st, 2d, 3d hen. 1st, 2d, 3d, 5th pullet. 2d. 3d. 4th. 5h pullet bred cocks, 1st. 2d. 3d. 5th pullet bred cockerels, 2d pen, 1st, 2d, 3d pullet mated pen ; E Brown, 5th hpn. 5th cockerel bred hen. 4th pullet bred cockerel; E G Simpson, 2d cock, 4h hen, 4th cockeiel bred hen; A W Shriver, 3d cock' 3d cockerel. 5th Pv-n ; J J Kk-in, 4th cockerel,' 2d, 3d cockerel bred pullet ; T J Carter, 2d cockerel; Pullins Bros., 5th cockerel; C Reed, 4th pullet, 1st pullet bred cock, 1st cockerel mated pen; G E Hoover, 1st cock; J W Yant, 3d cockerel bred hen. 1st pen, 4th pen mated for cockerels; W J Hoover, 5th cockerel bred pen; G A Walker, 4th pen; W E Cowan, 2d cockerel bred pen. White Plymouth Rocks — H W Ilalbaeh, 1st. 3d cock. 1st, 2d, 3d hen, 1st, 3d. 5th cock- erel, 1st, 2d pullet. 2d, 3d pen; A D Severe, .'Sth cock, 2d cockerel. 4th, 5th pullet, Isl, 5th pen; G Diiley, 2d cock, 3d pullet. 4th pen; W B Summers. 4th hen. Buff Plymouth Rock.s — P C Jungles, 1st cock. 1st, 3d hen. 4th cockerel. 4th, 5th pullet, 1st pen: J F Perrin. 1st, 3d pullet; E H Lichtinwalter, 2d cock, 1st cockerel; Kohn Bros., 3d cock, 4th hen. 2d, 3d cockerel; M A Bartleft. 5th cock. 2d hen. Partridge Plymouth Rocks — F M Perkins, 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th cock, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th hen, 2d, 4th, 5th cockerel, 2d, 3d. 4th, 5th pullet, 1st 2d, 3d. 4th pen; C W Reeder, 1st pullet, 5th cock; W O Lyle, 1st hen, 3d cockerel; Stark Poultry Yards, 1st cockerel. Silver Pencield Rocks — All to P C Jun- gles. Silver Wyandottes — W Thomas. 1st cock, A & E Tarbox, 3d. 4th, 5th cock, 1st, 2d, 3d hen, 1st. 2d, 3d cockerel, 1st, 2d, 4th, 5th pullet. 2d. 4th pen; H Steinmesh, 5th cockerel, 1st pen ; C Weisner, 5th pen ; C E Hoffman. 4th hen, 3d pen; Northwestern Poul- try Yards, 5th hen, 3d pullet. Golden Wyandottes — J H McDannell, 1st, 2d. 3d. cock. 3d hen, 2d, 4th cockerels, 4th pullet, 1st pen; Simmons Bros, 4th cock, 1st hen. 1st, 3d. 5th cockerel, 1st, 2d, 3d pul- let, 2d pen: J & A O'Neil, 4th, 5th hens. White Wyandottes — A J Smith. 1st, 3d rock, 4th, 5th hen, 1st cockerel. 3d, 4th, 5th pullet, 3d pen: Gala Poultry Plant. 4th cock- erel, 1st. 2d. 4th. 5th pen; F T Todd & Son, 5th cockerel- R W Wales. 1st hen: W S Cobb, 2d cock. 3d hen. 1st. 2d pullet: Hillcrest Foul- try Yards, 5th cock, ^d cockerel; A J Shann-on, 3d cockerel. Onlya Farm. 2d hen. Buff Wyandottes — F L Wattermin. 2d cock, 1st hen. 1st, 2d. 3d cockerels. 4th. 5th pullet; F T Todd & Son, 3d hen, 2d. 3d pullet; F E Shoit, 1st pullet, 4th cockerel; V Crabtree, 1st cock. 4th hen. Partridge Wyandottes — F Jencks. 2d cock, 1st. 3d hen. 1st cockerel: Shetfield Farm, 1st cock. 4th, 5th hen. 4in cockerel. 1st, 2d, 5th pullet. 1st. 3d pen: Dr. G S Culver. 3d Regal Eggs Produce V Winners For years the White Wyandotte eggs I have been sending out have been ''making good" not only have they hatched well but the chicks de- veloped into highclass birds. This has been possible because of the f«ct that *inlike many bre^>ders who have a few good birds only, my yards contain a host of good birds. I liaye proven this by going to fl;e New York State Fair on four different occasions with a striii.^ of frojn tifty to si.vty White W} ;indi)ttes, and any one who saw them will tell you I did not take a poor one. 3Iy si.x years' record at this show is thirty blue ribbons out of a pos.sible thirty-six. Furthermore, Regal White Wyandottes being bred in this northern Can.adian climate and wintered in curtain-front housfs are the picture of In.' Itli .ind vigor. To be able to hatch and rear January chicks in Cana_'a means vigorous breeding stock. Why should I not be able to send out eggs that please? MY ATIXCiS For the season of 1912 I h«ve mated up seventeen prize pens, all headed by prize winners. There is n(»t a single poor mating in the lot and I never had such grand quality right through. I honestly believe that if you could come to Port Dover and .see thes^ pens you would be convinced that Regal quality will keep to the front for years to come. Price of eggs from these pens (as they run) $5 per 15, $9 per 30, $12 per 45, $24 per 100. / Utility eggs from healthy, vigorous surplus stock, $9 per 100; $17 per 200; $24 per 300. If you are not ready for the eggs send $1.00 to book your order and hold your pla«»unL' pen; A W Blanchard. 3d. 5th hen; Loncfield Poultry I^arm, 1st cock. 1st cockerel, 1st, 3d pullet. 1st young per feeding will assure a good foundation to success. It wouM be useless for nie to men- tion all the diseases of the fowl, their causes and cures, so we will adhere to a few principal ones, such as you would call, sneezing, caused by dampness. This is the principal source of all ailments contracted with the exce|)tion of bumble- foot, caused from scratching among cin- ders or jumping from a hingh roost, or by alighting on a nail. Depluming, is known as a parasitic disease and can only be cured during molting time by greasing with an antiseptic, such as car- bolated vasalene. One of our important diseases, known to every poultryman large and small, is Roup, caused mostly from damp houses, draughts, improper feeding, and filthy water. This disease above all is the most contagious and in no quicker way can it be spread through your flock than by means of the drinking water. The prin- cipal symptoms of this disease is a mu- cous discharge of the nostrils and eyes. At first the discharge is thin, but soon becomes cloggy and interferes with the birds' breathing. Great care should be taken to prevent this er what to do for him. — J- H. C, Petersburg, Pa. Answer. Probablv the bird vou s])eak of has Liver trouble, and if you will coojt him ii[) for a week or two and feed him plenty of green food and grain contain- ing a large percentage of protein, he will show imj)rovement. Keej) the bird away from the hens, just so he can see them and allow no other male birds near him. Question Mr. Editor. Will you let me know if Leghorn chicks hatched in February will moult in the fall of the same year. Some f)eoi)le tell me it is too early to hatch Leghorns. — F. O., Lans- down, Pa. A. February is not too early to hatch Leghorns. We have often seen Leghorns that were hatched in January that did not moult in the fall. It is more in the care that makes them moult than in the time they are hatched. We would ad- vise not to force them along but let them grow steady and they will make fine lay- ers for the fall. We have hatched Leg- horns in December and January and hatching from them the next fall, making the finest broilers we ever saw. Editor Fancier — Will you please let me know why my hens are not lay- ing, as I have not got an egg since Christmas, and now tomorrow is the first of February. I feed them everything I can think of, and still they don 't lay. I know we have had a very cold winter but how is it you get eggsf I have the Leghorns the same stock as you have. Do you feed meat? Some people tell me to give them red pep])er and hot feed. Tell me how you get so many eggs. If I did not see them I would think yours was not laying, and I have a better hen house than yours. Mrs. L., Lan<:horiie, Pa. A. This is a question asked very often and is one that is hard to answer, as to why your chickens do not lay after you feed them everything you can tiiink of. We do not feed' every thing we think of, but give them i)lenty of wheat in the morn- ing and at noon a little good scratch feed, then at night we give them half whole corn and half cracked corn, but we feed them onlv what thev eat up at all times. We keejt a dry mash before them all the time with 10 per cent of nieat scra]> in it; also give them some cabbage, if we have it, or some beets to pick at. R This is all we feed during the winter, and we do get eggs as you see. THE FIVE SENSES. Elsewhere in this issue will be seen the advertisement of a book called the ** Five Senses," written by Rev. B. Monroe Pos- tei3, one of the best known lecturers ami authorities on Poultry in the state. We are pleased to state that this book docs not tell you how Jo make several tho'.sand dollars from a few hens, or any thing of the kind. It is a book that will teach you practical "Hen Senf-e," an. I will tell you how to so conduct your Poultry Business that it will give you the largest amount of profit from the money in- vested. Rev. B. ^Monroe Posten needs no intro- duction to the readers of the Poultry Fancier, or in fact to the Poultry Indus- try in general, from n)e. Few are more widely known than he is, and as an Authority he ranks high, as he has made a study of scientific I'oultry Keeping a ]»art of his work for years. Some of the subjects used in Rev. Posten 's new book are as follows; A Wonderful Machine, Common ^Sense with Poultrv, An Kve Oj eiier, Why Don't You Listen f. That Ta>tes All Right, Success with a Cajdtal S., Men Who Have Succeeded, Without Sucking Eggs auil Whv, Little Chicks, The Town Lot Man, Dol'lars Well Earned, Pin Money, Many Reasons for the Other I'ellou 's Surcos. When Will the Prodigal Return to the Farm, or When Can the Farmer Kill the Fatted Calf, is also added. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL POULTRY FANCIER 249 248 ChiclccivMen Will \Boom Organizatioji Scranton Poultry Association De- cides to Increase Scope and Efficieticy At the last meeting of the S(3ranton Poultry aiKl Pet Sto(»k association it uas decided to broaden the scope of the organization, introduce a futurity sweepstakes at the next exhibition, and have monthly lectures by expert poul- trymen for the benefit of the member- ship. Officers were ali-:o elected and installed. The membership of the organization is to be increased by the creation of an associate membership in which it is hoped that every man interested in poultry, par- ticularly if he only raises a few fowls each year for his own amusement and to supply his own table, will be enrolled. Each as- sociate member will be required to pay dues amounting to $1 per year and in return they will receive instruction in the various lines of poultry raising. Monthly meetings are to be held and there will be a lecture at every meeting on some phase of the poultry industry, the money received from dues going towards the paying of the expenses of these lec- turers. In this manner it is hoped to interest every ' ' town-lot ' ' poultryman in Scran- ton and vicinity in the breeding of thoroughbred stock. The first meeting will be held March 8, the subject and speaker to be announced later. Perhaps the most important phase of the meeting to breeders was the decis- ion to establish a sweepstakes futurity for the benefit of locaj poultrymen. Dur- ing the breeding season each poultry raiser will be invited to nominate either a cockerel or pullet in any certain class for the following Winter show, paying a small fee at the time of making the nomination. The fees will be lumped and form a prize to be awarded to the cocckerel or pullet nominated that makes the best showing in its class at the show. Just how many rjasses will be includ- ed in the futurity has not yet been determine*!. At the meeting for reorganization the following board of ilirectors was elected: H. F. Atherton, Thomas Brown, A. W. Close, T. F. McGrew, O. W. Payne, W. J. Peck, E. C. Ricker, C. J. Sprandle, C. E. Tobey, W. L. Weddigen, K. E. Weeks. The directors organized by elect- ing the following officers: President, C. E. Tobey ; first vice-president, A. W. Close; second vice-president, W. J. Peck; treasurer, T, F. .\rcGrew; secretary, Os- car W. Payne. The president, secretary and trca.'-urer were appointed an e:iecu- tive committee to conauci; the 1912 show. POri/rRY FAXC'IER The White Wyandotte hen pictured on Page 230 is one of the four composing the second pen, Philadelphia. December 1911. This hen IB one of the best White Wyandottes shown in yenrs, almost a perfect specimen in shape, color and carriage, and will enter one of the Srize breding pens of the Pratt Poultry Station, forton, Pa., for this season in common with several other high bred females, headed by the splendid male in the Philadelphia pen. M. M. 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The best machine of any kind always basthe largest sale. That's why the Old Trusty outsells any five other machines made — every year. And it's because Johnson sells five times as many machines as any other maker that he can make such a low price on the highest-quality patented machine made. No other manufacturer can equal the Old Trusty— because Johnson owns the patents that prevent them from doing: so. Every exclusive feature of the Old Trusty is patented— so you can get them only from John- son. Write for Free Book Today. When bo sends the Book Johnson will tell you for bow much less than JIO he'll sell you an Old Trusty. Why pay double Johnson's price for a machine of inferior quality? Why not join the Old Trusty family of 325.000 satisfied customers? Read their experience and let their success point the road to your success. Poultry is going to bring big money this year— there are big profits to be had. Why not start right in the beginning— and get the best machine at the smallest outlay? Address M. M. Johnson, The Incubator Meui, With a Score of 325,000 Satisfied Customers CLAY CENTER, NEB., The Place Where Most Incubators Come From ■^'^"■'X Over 300 Photographs —Send John- son your name on a Postal to- for His Own Big 1912 BOOK FREE. /Jaafcytr^^ ric:in «>n 'yr- -yM^^j^ m^ 30 to 90 Days' Free Trial Less Than $10 10 to 20 Years' Guarantee H imms' 4^^' Johnson ^S^* Freight (East of Rockies) lA wa r. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 250 POULTRY FANCIER D D D D D ^M OInlOd Word Class Add Its The Shots That Hit the Mark That Wins The Battle t Attention Classified Advertisers ! ! A3 3 Mo. for $2.50 6 Mo. for $4.22 Let us reason together: Poultry Fancier is published in the interests of the men who raise the high grade standard bred birds, which is the foundation of all pleasure and profit in Poultry raiding. It is read by people who are willing to pay the price of the real fanciers product and skill. It is read by the people whose ideas of Beauty are not alone based upon pounds of flesh, and dozens of eggs. A circulation that will not pay the price of a setting of eggs, or a good bird is worthless to you. You are spending dollars in trying to hit a mark beyond your range. But how many are paying for this kind of a circulation.^ Is it any wonder they say advertising doesn't pay? Who is to blame.^ The circulation of the Poultry Fancier represents the cream, and we sell it to you without buying so much milk, (by the milk I mean circulation that will not pay the price.) It's the shot that hits the mark that wins the battle, and there is a buyer for every good bird that's raised, and for every egg that's laid. The circulation of the Fancier is the demand. Can you furnish the supply? During the next three months, our thousands of readers will spend mans thou- sands of dollars for stock and eggs, and for the price of a settting of eggs, we will insert your Add, 30 words, three times for $2.50. Come reason together, and remember, every one of Poultry Fanciers sub- scribers is interested in Poultry, and after all (in advertising). It is the shots that hit the mark that wins the battle. « Now is the time. Send your add in right now to POULTRY FANCIER SELLERSVILLE :: :: PENSYLVANIA For Rates on Special Display Adds see department heading IZI] n 5][D][n 3 D D POULTRY FANCIER 251 D FIRST FHlXt PEN 5-C-RHODE »SL^^P^^^^> ^ . o MAb^SDN SQUARE GARDEtH M • V- I:»EC- IB\0 Bred And Ow ned 3>r ^^ Ie^ER TOnPKlNS CONCORD rAASS- PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 252 Off to California John J. Ritz, our well known l\)ultiy- nian, Judge, and writer, will leave us for a new home in Calfornia, and ue are sorry indeed to have hini leave us. ^[^. Ritz is a well knoun breeder of laud and water fowl, and es-pecially known among the market poultrymen, and dui-k breeil- ers, and we believe he has raif^ed more maiket poultry and ducks than any other man in the J^tate. For lo years he gave his entire time to the market end of the poultry business, and for the past i^even years he has taken u[> the fancy poultry as a side issue, and making his entire living from poultry. We wii-h him success in the new coun- try and we feel sure he will, as he has made a success here in the east on several plants and directed others that are a success. His knowledge is practical ; he started at the bottom of the ladder, and persevered until he reached the top. He has never to!d anyone that there was a fortune in raiding poultry either for market or fancy, but he has proven time and again that if the bui-ine^s is properly handled that there is one; and on largo poultry plants there is big intert»>t ou the money invented. Mr. Ritz has built up several large poul- try plants and managed them, al.-o built up the CASTLE (\6\ LI) poultry ^dant on Long I.'-land, nhich is known as the finest plant in America, He has al; o visited all the leading poultry l'ar^M^, North and South, from >rai!'e' to C'ali fornia, and is a well known J;idgv here in the east. His writings wiil ai>o be mi!-5^ed by the reailers of the Poultry Fancier. LAST CALL FOB TnE GREAT' ' 10 TL TRY FUTURITY STAKES'' XOM- jyATIOSS. 9 « The Great Allentown Fair I^oultry Fu turity Stake nominations \\i;i j.ositively close April let, as at first announced. AJ- reatly there are inquiries about this and urgent requests that on account of thi severe winter and likelihood that tlu spring may be late that the date of c'os- ing of nominations he extended. This cannot and will not be uone and all nom- inations not hearing po-t mark belon^ mi.lnight, April l;t. \.\\\ be returnetl. To the list of varieties already pub- lished, Barred Ro«:ks, Light Hrahm'as an ' Columbian Wvamlotte.s have lu'cn aide' and others will be ailded if enough in teres t is evoked. Due to a stenographical error the rules as printed la t month aie inc.). reet; they ^hould have real that «'ve! . bird nominated if shown, for rcg ila ■ Fair prizes or not. must pay an a iM;- tional entry or coo") rental fee or' on dollar on or before Se')tember lllth. Also as an additional safe-g lar 1 al birds nominate 1 for their respective stakes must arrive at AUentown wearing a *• Futurity Stakes" sea'ed and n; n bered leg band, furnished by the As«^o;*!a- tion. All nominated birds not ento?*' i in regular conretition will have s eiiil "Futurity Stake" cooj) carls po^te i immediately on arrival. Those in reg ;- lar com-etition will have such carls posted imme liately after the reg i ar lar judging of each class; all to rcmarj up the balance of the week. ( Xo fi:r- POULTRY FANCIER ther change of rules this year for any cause.) These "Futurity Stakes" at an im- mense show like AUentown will prove an advertising stunt of the greatest possible value to poultry breeders. The small breeder and even the amateur who biivs a good ^etting of o^^gs for hatching will have a (han<'e to win one or more of the^e stakes, rich in both a nH)ii('v an I advertJMiig ^en:e. The low t'ee of $.'.(, o for White Oridngtons a?ul $2.00 for al! other varieties is equivalent to the price of only a cheaj) >etting of eggs anil brings the fee withiTi- the reach of all. Reniend;er the-e ai"e the one and ordy "Poultry Futurity Stakes" in America, originated by the mannirement ot the to be conducted by them annually here- after. ■ Nomination blanks" can be secured from W. Theo. Wittman, Supt., Allen- town, Pa., or if in a hurry, from Harry B. Sidiall, Secretary, Alento-.n Fair, Allento ' n. f\a. OBAGCO HABIT '" "° ""'"" " TUQtlUUU nHDI I ''''*>|7 I" ^ duyM, >m pf'n.' yiiur ii'-.iiiii. prulunt; your Ufc. No niciru sinmach tf'M >l". no I'liil hreaiii. irii luart weakness. l;< ..-ain iiKinljr vlirnr. csiiin iicrvew, cliur eves .imi siinrricr nu-iital Mrincth. WhftiifT voii L'ht-w: or smoke iii|i«'. <>licurcltt'«. i'ii:'«r-», Keniiv ia- toresiinn Tnhacco Rook. Worth its w«iKtic ia goM. \Iailed !>«•©. E. J. WOODS. 534 Sixth Ave. foi . New York. N. Y. Woodside barred R x are inners I am otF. r.n^ KiTiXs froiri 4 t-xtra fine in tings, 'J cockerel matnirs and 2 pullet mat-ngs at only $5 per setting, or $5 per 30 and guar- antee you absolute satisfaction, in fertility rnd oualifv. A few nice pullets left, only $2 each. Write. Creat AUentown Fair Poultry Show and GilO. GREENWALD. Hainesport. N. J. LAST CALL for the Big Cyphers 1912 Year Book, full of practical interest from cover to cover. It fully describes Cyphers Incubators and Brooders and more than 100 Standard Poultry Supplies. Explains the real wisdom, economy, profit in beginning with a Cyphers— the genui7te non-moisture incubator— the trouble-proof kind. Automatic both in ve^itilation and regulation. Used by yriore Govern- ment Experiment stations, by jnore larc^e poultry plants, by viore fan- ciers of national reputation than all other makes combined. Insur- able everywhere and sold on a personal satisfaction guarantee. We havealwaysco-operated w th Cyphers customers in getting best results. But tiow^ the "Cyphers Company Service" Depart went by personal letters of advice and con- tinuous publication of bulletins, ^%% incubation charts, etc., works with you month by month for your success with — Cyphers Incubators and Brooders Write at once for the Big Cyphers Book FREE — Don't delay longer. Here are some of its subjects you'll profit by reading about. I— How to Get Twice as Many Esrirs from the Same NumhtTof Hens. II— The 20«-K«ii Per Year Hen How to Produce Her. Ill LarKc-Sized Ekk^ in Demand as WcM as Lots of Them. IV- Mating and Feedmar of Fowls to Ciet Fertile Eaua. V -Selection and t:are of EkKS for Successful Hatching. VI~ Proper Cure of Fowls and C:hicks With Least Amount of Work. VII- How to Brood Chicks Properly at the Lowest Cost. VIII- Premium-Price Table Poultry and How to Pro- duce It. This hie FREE book (244 pages. 7J< x 10 inches— each copy wciijiis one pound) also tella *ti//r a'.xjut the >l.UfX).(X) we are to distribute in^.iih_2"^± to poultrymen and women who write us. in their owi words, the best reports of their imlhi Itial iticrfurt in poultry raising for prntit by taking ad- varitage of local, htme on.Hiims. Competition open to the woild. whether you use our goods or not- This Rig Catilog and Poultry Growers'* Guide for 1912 is FRi K. postpaid, to any a.l.lrrss if you will kindly mention that you sa.v our advertis'-mrnt in this paper. Address Home Offices or Branch Store nearest yon. Cyphers Incubator Co. , Dept 174, Buffalo, N. Y. Branch Storei and Warehouses: New York City, N. Y., 21-23 Barclay St. Boston. Mau.. 12- 14 Canal St. Chi- cago. Ill . 340 N. Garlt St. Kansas City. Mo.. 317 South- west Blvd. Oakland. Cal.. 1569 Broadway. ^^■■■'■^ -, -''^ "^^^a*"iii -*iiiiiif*' FREE Book Resfrwiiioi COUPON Cyphers Incabator Co., Dept 174,uuffaIo,N.Y. Centlrmeii : I'lr .«.e senil rue iiee copy of "Poultf) ^.IU^^^.•r^■ iiUillefor 191-.' N.ime Aildrrss : City State S'fff-t II I \ :miI»t ^ II.i\«' >•>.! u .••i .ii\ lit i Aithin ihif l.ist two>p.r^' Alls-... Where <■»{ wIk.mu •\v\ you buy then>? Ans. .JJ BUFFALO snow SELECTS ITS DATES. The management "of the Creary In- ternational Show at Buffalo has seoiired the^rand new Exhibition Hall for their 1913 Show which will he held January li to 20. ... , ., „ The third week in January \m11 be the date for all future Shows held by this organization. With a hall es].ecially litted for exhi- bitions- of this nature aud ca al.le ot handlinj; over (UXM) e. 'aibits on the main floor, the Buffalo boys exrect to make the Un;i Show a hummer. Stanley A. Morkley, Secretary, 35 Coal k Iron hx- chauge, Buffalo, N. Y. 1)01 ^G TIUNGS. The manv frjends of Howard L. Davis, of New Kgvi.t, N. J., Avill be pleaded to learn that he is building up one ot the finest I'oultrv Blants in that section of the ^tate. Howard re orts that his trap nests are in good demand, an*, that he is working night and day to keep up with the orders. Howard L. Davis is one ol the best known Poultrvmen in the country. There are verv te.v Y^^OP-^' ^^'''^ ^''^'''' /'^^ ^f""!'} of him,'and his uork in the I'oultry i- leld. Mr Davi^. as our readers ^\e.l knoA formerlv conducted the Glenolden Doul- try Yards, at Glenolden, I'enna., and tAO years ago. moved to New Kg.-,,t, x>here he started from the grov.nd, to i.uild up POULTRY FANCIER a Poultry Plant, and to establish his strain of birds on such quarters, as NNOUld meet the demane many Veais, ve have yet to receive the first'complaint agaimt him. Kemarkable record indeed. This should be proof conclusive that the readers ol Poultry Fancier can patronize Ho \ aid L. Davis with absolute safety, and get PM* cents worth for .$1.00. 253 Charles Staaff. Manager Oiiha Parm, Morristown, N. J. Charles I. Fishel. Hrpe, Ind. MEETING AMERICAN WniTE OR- PINGTON CLUB. The annual meeting of the American White Orpington Club ^^as held^at In- dianapolis, during week ot Feb o to 10 in connection with the Exhibition of the Fancier's A^ociation of In liana. Ihe attendance was larger than at any pre- vious meeting. Ke-ort of Secretary -howed a good fund in the treaMiry and a good flourishing condition. ^W'O new members were enro'led during the pa^t year, making the club membership now over the 1000 mark. A committee v as a].:>ointed to confer with the committee of the A. P. A. on standard tvpe of the '.Vhitc Orpmglons. The Secretary was authorized to get out a new club liook and all members in ar- rears of dues are recpie^ted to pay up at onee, to keep from being left out. J. C. Fishel. Hope, Ind. Officers for 1012 were elected as follows: Krnest Kellerstra's, PreMlent; F. B. Kogers, & Dr. E. C White, Vice-Presi- dents; F. S. BuUington, Sec-Treas; Ex. Com. of Lawrence Jackson. Chairman; Jno. W\ Ahlrich, Vn'. Barry Owens, Claude E. Kellogg, Carl S. Byers, E. Keller- straps and F. S. BuUington. Six cities extended invitations for next meeting, to wit: Grand Central Palace, X. Y^, Pittsburg, Pa., SpringfieM, 111., Cincinnati, O., Chicago, HI., and Wichita, Kans. Every lirce ler of White Orpingtons should become members of the Club. The initiation fee is only $1.00 which includes the year's dues in which you join, and veariv dues thereafter are only $1.00, or Life 'Memberships $10.00. S-ecials will le offered at every Show in the country next sea; on, open for comDCtition to club members only. Information and am- plication blanks will be gladly eent by F. S. Bulington, Secy., Box 3l8, Kicti- mond, Va. Whe7i writing to ad- vertisers please mention the Poultry Fancier. Covert's Barred Rocks «« I .No CiMiipetilion too Keen Clevela id, Chicago Kn^st cind \Vc!-^i riiey win Philadelphia, National Clianipions. Thev are br.dri.ht and mated right ^Iy ^^' ^^f 7^; JJ-^^Il^^'"'' '""'"" ""' ners for many shows. Send for handsome illustrated niaiing h.t bree. Covert's Ba^^red Rock Farm. 1^ J!. .f> ^"'"^^^by ,^ht° PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 254 POULTRY FANCIEK R. C. BROWN LEGHORNS, The Undisputed Champions Made an unparalled rrcord at the two sreatest shows in the world-Grand Cen'ral Palace, in a clafp cf 50 won 1st ccck. 15 h« n. 1 2 5 cockerel. 1-2 pullet and Nt pen. Madison Square Garden. 1-2 cock, 3-4 5 htn. 1 3 cctkt lel. 1 3 5 Pi lltt. Choitt Cccl tiels ar <" pullett for sale. fcKtjs in season. T^HK GALR POULTRV PLACE, 66 Center St., New Haven, Conn. Perfect Hatching by Artificial Means When an incubator hatches every fer- tile egg entiirsted to its care it may be saih Government: "Bovden Ilall Middleburg, Cape Province, Dec. 7, 1910- "To the Editor. ' ' Agricultural Journal, •'Ca^e Town. "Sir: — "Certain it is that some of our most SMCcersful bree 'ors as regards nuiu' ers of healthy chicks per nest keep their breeding birds under natural conditions Land and Water Fowls Sunnyside Poultry Farm All loading varieties. Hundreds of prize"? won. Tell us \vh;it you want and we will quole yi»u pr.ri's. liaijy chiiks in most vario- lu's. r-ur .S. C. White Leirhorns at $1- por IDO are tin-. Am also ofTerin;^ several hun- dred choite females. F. I. Bradford, Troy, Pa. as possible and make little or no use of the incubator. Ostrich Chicks Hatched in Cyphers Incubators by Roelof B. Kotze, on Os- trich Farm at Middleburg, Cape Prov- ince, British South Africa. "The above is an extraction from the reply of Professor Duerden to Mr. A. G. Erlank of New Bethesda, re. sterility in ostrich Qgg'^, and published in your last issue. "Out of fairness to the incubator, I am forwarding you the following parti- culars: "All O'lr chicks are incubated in Cy- phers Incubators and mo't of the -nirent birds wor also incubated. You will see by our Q%g record that we have >ixteen camps of breeding birds, one cock an;i two hens to a camj). Of the e only fourteen laid: the otl.er two were only mated this V(»ar. » "For reai-ous of our own we >eparated our birds at the end of September, al- though you will notice they were mostly all laying well at the time, but of the 603 e^(Ts WQ hatched 410 chicks, nearlv 400" of which are alive and doing splendidly. "Thi"-', in a year when so manv are comj)laining of having few or no chicks, you will admit speaks well for the incu- bator. BOWDEN HALL EGG RECORD 1010. Total, Julv 110 Total, August : . .'2.1S Total, September " 255 Grand total 603 SOME OF OUR BEST HATCHES 40 Fertile ( ggs 40 (hicks 3S Fertile k^^i,'^^ 35 chicks 3S Fertile eggs 'M\ rhicks 37 Ferti'e eggs 37 chicks 30 Fertile eggs 38 chicks 41 Fertile eggs 40 chicks Golden and Silver Campines S* C. White Orpingtons Proeding of stay White males a specialty. Stock and eggs for Egg orders booked now. No stock for sale except a few Silver sale at right pricos. cockerels. August D. Arnold. Box 88, * Dillsbvirg. Pennsylvania. "Altogether out of the 603 eggs laid 430 were fertile, from which we got 410 chicks. Yours truly, ROELOF B KOTZE. Osti^ic't eggs weigh three to four pounds apiece and the shells are one-sixteenth of an inch in thickness. Such eggs are not easy to hatch by artificial means, yet Mr. Kotze reported to the Government Journal of Agriculture that by the u^e of Cyphers Incubators he hatched 410 os- trich chicks from 430 fertile eggs and the list of six hatches given by him in his "letter, contain at least two that re- present perfect hatching by artificial means— forty chicks from forty fertile eggs and thirty-seven chicks from thirty- seven fertile eggs. '&:r-i-''^*^^-\'^^^ ■»-• ■ ■-, ^ '^■•^ Completl V Cataio^ae M ClfiilliMRCa B»?rAU; MX USA. MANurAcruKi:"* of INCUBATORS. BROODERS POULTRY APPLIANCES. rOODS AND STANDARD SUPPLIES t t ' This Big and Valuable Book is Free to Every Reader of Poultry Fancier who will write Cyphers incubator Com- pany for it and mention this paper. Two hundred and forty-four pages, 7 1-2 by 10 inches in size. Each copy weighs one jiound. Four hundred and ten ostrich chicks hatched from four hundred and thirty fertile eggs is of i^elf a great jierfor- niance. Cyphers Incubators are no>v being sold in hundred lots to mercantile houses in British South Africa for the lue of ostrich plume farmers, in competition POULTRY FANCIER with incubators manufactured in England France, Germany, etc. The following sample rei)Ort, quoted from page 31 of the Cyphers Company's Complete Catalogue and ' ' Poultry Grow- ers Guide for 1912" shows the kind of work Cyphers Incubators are doing for Cyphers' customers in the hatching of ordinary hen eggs: "Lebanon, Pa., Nov. 8, 1911. "C^-])hers Incubator Co., Buffalo, N. Y. * ' ' Please find below report of chicks I hatched out with my Cyphers Incuba- tor, which speaks for itself regarding the superiority of the machine. — Eggs Set. Fertile Eggs. Chicks Hatched- 240 179 149 223 196 196 208 136 136 244 137 137 244 186 186 "The Cyphers Incubator is self-regu- lating, requires little attention, and the chicks hatch out strong. My experience with the Adaptable Hover and Cyphers Brooders has been highly satisfactory, although I did not get a chance to hob I my chicks long. I could have sold at least two thousand more chicks if I could have su]»plied them. Yours very truly, ALBERT H. REIDEL, 1221 Forge St." In four cases out of five, Mr. Reidel obtained a chick from every fertile egg, and these four 100 per cent hatches came one after another, representing at least twelve weeks of perfect hatching by his 244-egg Cyphers. Cyphers Incubator Company is now dis- tributing the first edition of its big 1912 Catalogue and Poultry Guide, an illus- tration of which is shown herewith. This truly great book contains 244 pages, 7 1-2 by io inches in size and a free copy will be sent postpaid to any reader of these lines who writes for it and mentions ^eeing the notice of the book in this ]>aper. For list of interesting free chap- ters and other valuable information in "The Poultry Growers' Guide for 1912,'' see the Cyphers Company's at- tractive advertisement on page 252 this issue of The Poultry Fancier. HAS NOW ENTERED TEE JUDGING FIELD. ' ' Many friends of George J. May, of the Aldrich Poultry Farm, and one of the best known authorities on Orpingtons in the country, will be pleased to learn that he hns at last decided to accept a number of 3""^«'i"S engagements. Mr. Mav at last bowed to the will of his frie'nds and this year Col. George will be seen with the Duster on, and wearing the official badge of a judge, at many prominent 5 hows. The judging Fraternity is in need^ of such men as Mr. May, who has no in- terest to serve, and who'e past regard for fairness and justice will certainly make him a valuable acquisition to the Poul- trv Staff. UtUe Money- maker We ruarantce chicks will prove profitable whetluT you want llicm for early market, epp: production or prize winners, if they get Prattj Poultry RegoUtor from the start. Poultry Regulator keeps the digestion in perfect order, prevents and cures disease, makes fowl mature quickly, saves time and feed and is a wonderful tonic and egg producer. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Back Our dealer* will promptly refund your money if dissatisfied. Make any test you desire to prove its value and you are to be the judge. 25 lb. pails $2.50. Also in smaller packages and 100 lb. bags. PratU Lice Killer kills lice on fowls, animals and plants. If you raise little chicks, you need Pratts Gape Remedy and Pratt* White Diarrhoea Remedy. If your dealer hasn't them. Me will supply you. Regular full size box, 50 cents, trial size. 25 cents. Atk for oar 1912 Poultry Book Mailed free. PRATT FOOD CO., Dept. 43 Philadelphia. Pa. Prattc Animal Regulator the great stock tonic improves horses, cows, cal.ves, hogs and sheep. Oculum Cures and Prevents Disease Among Fowls Evidence From Madison Square Garden Sliow I consider OCULUM one of the best conditioners and re- vivers of tired showbirds I have ever come across. I brought ny celebrated team of White Orpingtons and White Tave- rolles all the way from Enjrlund-threc thousand rniles-nght f om a run of the big English shows which .^^arted AuR-ust 14 and on landing inoculated them with OCULUM rik'ht off with ?esuUs. I scored first on (Taverolle) hen, first on cock, first on pen: and in White Orpinfrton. first on cock, third on cock- erel and fourth on pen. I think nothing can prove the beneht 'la results from prompt use of OCULUM better than these results. -MISS S. CARY,Toynton Rectory. Spilisby, Kngland. Madison Square Garden Show amazed. Oculum cures sick prize win- ners at this great National Show in time to carry off the "Blue Ribbons." Write any of the Fanciers or Poultry Journals present about the "wonderful cures" made by Oculum. Oculum cures the worst forms of Roup. Cholera. White Diarrhea. Canker. Chicken Pox and Gapes. Testimonials by the hundred are pouring in on us. Get a bottle now and save your chick- ens this spring. As a tonic and conditioner, Oculum has a world-wide reputation— so says Miss Gary, the great English fancier. Read her letter— then others. I cured a chhv of infectious CunkfT in a $200 cockerel, followed In the worst cam' of Chicken PKRHILT. Manafter Poultry Depart- nieiit Richmond County Agricultural bo- ciety. Kichmoiid. L. L I have had nt hast forty cures from • dollar l>ottle of Oculum. — tiKUKGt. >• DOANS, Brockport, N. V. Oculum will cure Cholera, Roup, White Diarrhea and Gitjes in their worst stapes.- CLAYTON I. BALLARD.White Pine. Tenn, a chicken sufferinj: in the last stape-^ of ("I'ol- demonstnition of any i>reparation thnt would H. G. HCMPHRKYS, Preeident Chattanooga Hancock loocnlatum Co.« Box T, Salem, Va. $ Enclosed |1 00 (or rrf)c). Send me one hoitle J of "Oculunt." Money rtiarned if not ■atisfiring watch on the incubator lamp and the temperature of the machine at H. L. Fike, Meyersdale, Pa., who ,won 5 firsts and 5 seconds on Barred Rocks at Pittsburg Fanciers show. critical times, and other small things that sometimes slip the mind of the busy poultryman often saves expensive disas- ters. The gathering of eggs Tjefore they be- come too chilled to u^e for hatching takes many trips to the laying houses and gives one a ''vitalizer" in the open air. And in the matter of making up breed- ing pens and selecting ^ho.v birds, the woman's eye is oft-times quicker to de- note the color and proportions if the proper bird. For you know her mind naturally turns to ''line feathers." While the poultryman may make the ^A9663^ SAMPLES FREE Semi n»in« on p<.«i4l u w f. r fr^.- »«mp'»s of molt cum.ilcM liiM of bighrit quality Ua , 0<>;:M. II; liio. |l..i<>-5'>". J6 0(>, li»KM!2.j;;potip-.jJ. LEADER AU- JDSTA CLE: Smooth rat, mne i ixdir« faalcDia^erer iuTented. Prices i^'ftt*l.l: ll'. l.V:-J5. ..•c;5<'. 4'le; 1i^','a*c; 'J5-. .■•<»>,l-'.7.'>;li«V).».> -5. Mii.|>ief if theM ami I'llirr stTies Frre — a. so fine l>0' L TIIKKEYRS-DiVFS CO., H«l., Jlfrs. n<'l>t. 540. Ilalilo Creek, .Mich. Li-ader \il'uKlaoI« HATCH YOUR CHICKENS With a new igi2 Cycle or Brooder Hatcher. Our new discovery makes poultry keeping: easy and profits sure. Our machines were ustd in the original Phiio Sys;cm Plant where over J1500 fmni 60 hens in ten months has been cl-'ired f:om the sale of ep?s, baliy chicks and fowls. Oiie of tlie largest plants in America saved over $700 by usaig Mur system of broodiiiiir. We sell the best brooder ever made for ?2.;o. One party iiatchedand raised $500 worth of poultry last year with ftmr Metal Motliers_, and hundreds of others are dL-lishted with our mach ties and our new way of raising poultry. Our combination machine hatches and broods perfectly at the same time with only one lamp and one-fifth the oil u-^td in other machines. Once hllingr the limp completes the hatch. It runs as steadily as a clock in any room, from cellar to garret, and our Long- Burning Safety Lamp runs on for weeks without attention. It is the only machine that airs the eggs in the natural way and applies the neat to chickens like the mother hen. Write to the nearest ofhce for catalogues, or we will mail one from our main officp at Elmira, N. Y. 8.\VE FRKIGIIT CHAR<;R8 by ordering direct from nenre<(t branch office. Cycle Hatcher Co., Anluitlcr, N. C. Cycle Hatcher C«.. Hoaiton, Texas. Crcle Hatcher Co., Des Moibm, Iowa. Cycle Hntcher Co., Atlanta, Ga. Cyde Hatcher Co., DenTer, Colorado. Cycle Hatcher Co., Lake Preston. S.D. Cycle Hatcher Co.. Jacksonville, Fla. Cycle Hatcher Co., Norwood Park,Chicaf e, 10. Cycle Hatcher Co., Oakland. Calif. Cycle Hatcher Co., New Orleans, La. Cycle Hatcher Co., St. Loais, Mo. U;.Jl 4Z5^ MaiA Offllcet CYCLB HATCHER CO., Elmira, N. Y. final }-entials for the uoman to do her \ ork comfortably and health- fully ii? to don the pro^ er garb. I have ah. ays con>idereil a pair of bloon:er^ to luill on over my skirts as important as the overalls are to the Morknan With them one can go to the coops and around ovor the g.o..n«i -vvitho. t even soiling the hem of lier gam.ent. Anil then vhat vonian lia- not I ecu annoyed by the inconvenience of her skirt> dro ij ing tume is finished with a broad brimmeil hat for summer and a cap for winter. And now you are proj>erly clad to enjoy your poultry oc- cujiation. MAI D GERTRl I)E BENEDICT. E. B. Tompson, ''EingUr Barred Bock Breeder, E. B. Thompson I That name ; ounds goo I to me and I know it ^ ounds goo 1 io lots oi' other readers of this Jo unal \.lo o .e their success, as Barrel Rock 257 breeders, to Mr. Thompson 's famous ' ' Ringlets. ' ' The name of E. B. Thomp- son is as familiar in the poultry world as the name of John Wanamaker is in the mercantile world and I believe if the question was put to a vote the honors would be divided ahout equal- The name 'Ringlets" is a household word where- ever Barre 1 Rocks are bred and the i)0^)u- larity of this splendid breed of fo.vls mu!-t be very gratifying to Mr. Thomp- son for he, as no other man kno.vs the j)rice that was paid for the i)i^sent pp?u- larity of his favorite breed. We are satisfied that no monetary consideration could remunerate Mr. Thompson for the nights and days and years sj ent in pro- di cing his Ring'ets. ' It was the "Jojc set before him;" The Fancier's prilace on the top of the back cover page of The Fancier. His catalog is ready for mailing, and it is full of good things for a true fancier. Address E. B. Thompson, Box 4-44, Amenia, New York. f A BOOKLET THAT THOUSANDS HAVE ASKED FOR O M MODERN SUCCESSFUL POULTRY FARMING TH E. CARE THE REASON THE FEEDING THE SELECTtON "THE BREEDING — AND THE GROW tNCS OF"- r//£- G/?£A r^sr /^/vowa/ i/i rs/^s MOUNT PLEASANT FARM SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS , BRED BREEDING STOCK TO LAY EGGS FOR HATCumG DAY OLD CHICKS We Gua>rd.n-(ee Sa^fe Delivery Dd.y Old Chicks We Re|pld.ce A^\ Infer-tile Hggs SEND FOR^^ MOUNT PLEASANT FARM OUR FPFk^^^ ^ BOOKLE*^^ MOUNT POCONO, PA^ PRONOUNCED BY EXPERT? THE BEST WORK CM Moo&RN successFou POULTRY FARM IN O PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL I'^'Li^n:! i-v\oii-:n A Few Facts About the Linfield Poultry Farm, Linfield, Pa., the Home of Foley's ''fForlds Best Buff Plymouth Rocks." Bv F. D. Sutton In this age of the world, the man or men back of any enterprise attracts as much, if nol more, attention on the part of thoFe who are interested than the enterprise itrelf. This is an age of spec- ialists, and he who is able to produce results superior to those of his competi- tor, will sooner or later command the at- tention and confidence of hi^ fellow men and receive ample remuneration for his acheivements. The above conclusion has been amply demonstrated at the Linfield Poultry Farms in the production of Foley's World's Best Buff Hocks. This wonder- ful strain of birds has certainly ' ' come to its own," and we can anticipate, to some degree at least, the true Fancier's satis- faction that must thrill the hearts of both Mr. Myers, the Proprietor, and Mr. Foley, the Manager of the Linfield Farms, over the increasing popularity of their ''Buff Beauties'' and the enormous bus- iness they have created for them in all parts of the world. And let me assure the readers of the Poultry Fancier ' ' there is a reason for it, too ; " for Angelo J. Myers is a natural born fancier, a man who prizes friendship and honor above dollars and cents. The "Poultry Fancy" made digni- fied history, at a rapid pace, on the day Mr. Myers launched out into the indus- try and purchased Mr. Foley's entire flock of Buff Rocks, and, with his char- acteristic business foresight, retained Mr. Foley to manage his poultry interests. It certainly is a great pleasure to wel- come a man of Mr. Myers' ability into our ranks, for his name adds prestige to the industry and strengthens the cause to an immeasurable degree. We would that more of similar character and ability could see their way clear to swing into line and help elevate this great industry up to the high level and dignified basis that it should enjoy. The Linfield Poultry Farm is situated about 3.5 miles northeast of Philadel- phia, on the Fhila. & Reading Ry., in one of those "Beauty Spots" and fer- tile sections which so universally charac- terizes the course of the Schuylkill River in this section of' the State. There are about 100 acres in the Linfield Farm, located high above and overlooking the Schuylkill River, with a gentle slo}:e to the east an.l south. The location is among the most favorable for a large and profitable Poultry Plant we have ever seen, and we are not at all surprised that Mr. Myers cho^e this splendid farm for the home of his favorite breed. Mr. Myers' Plant is built on the Colony House plan, with large runs so arranged as to afford shade for his birds any time during the day. There is abundance of grass in all runs, with ample room for any amount of exercise the birds may require. Each house is 16x24 feet and constructed along the most convenient and up-to-date lines. Plenty of sun^hine, plenty of fresh air, no draughts, lots of good, clean litter on the floors, in'-uring plenty of exercise when the birds arc con- fined to the houses, cleanliness evident on every hand, the highest quality of feed. No wonder "Foley's World's Best Buff Rocks" are contented with their lot in life, and develop into birds of such hardiness, high quality and size, and command the highest prices of any Buff Rocks in the world. down throughout the various stages of development, until their beauty is in- tensified in the show room with a crown of "Blue." Contagious diseases, thus far, have nev- er appeared on this Plant, and every oird from one end of the Farm to the other stands out preeminently as a con- eincing witness of what hygienic meth- ods and scientific breeding will accom- plish on any poultry plant of either large or small proportions. Another fact that greatly impressed the writer while at this plant was that the question of utility had not been forgotten. Egg production was in evidence in every pen we visited, and we were careful to visit and inspect every pen on the Linfield Farm. Mr. Foley, the able' and con- genial manager of the Linfield Poultry Farm, and originator of "Foley's World's Best Buff Rocks," is one of Columbian Wyandotte female- Owned and bred by J. K. Clemmer, Souderton, Pa, Since visiting the Linfield Poultry Farm I have often wondered why it was that Buff Rock fanciers wait for the sho.v season, travel long distances to large Poultry Shows, put up "big hard earned v QUAOTv FARM BRED POULTRY Lns 26 s^ec^lf 9 cips tL^P^^^^^^^ farm raised poultry of the riRht quality can do and will do for you l^he lkr|e!'^trong andTalthy kind Ithe kind you can and ought to get. Mating and egg pr.ce hst ready, send for .t XOiy and get your order in early. Barred Plymouth Rocks Partridge Cochins Light Brahmas White Rocks Partridge Wyandottes Eggs from $1.50 to $10.00 for 15. We operate eight large farms-one variety on a farm only. MINCH BROS., BoxF Pridffeton, New Jersey m m m m m m m m m V TTl PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL ^ij J Steelfon, Pa., Awards. Barred Plymouth Rocks — 1st cock, Isaac Stees; 2d cock, Win. P 8chlosser; 3d cock, Isaac Stees; 4th cock, L L Dintaman; 5th cock, Samuel Litjht ; 1st hen, C VV Ueeves ; 2d hen. John Campbell; 3d hen, Albert C Krause; 4th hen, Albert C Krause; 5th hen, John Campbell; 1st cockerel, Isaac Stees; 2d cockerel, Isaac Stees; 3d cockerel, Isa ic Stees; 4th cockerel, Geo. H Keller; 5th cock- erel, Mervin H Stanstield; 1st pullet. Albert C Krause; lid pullet, A B Lauver; 3d pullet, A B Lauver; 4th pullet, Fred J Vau;^han; 5th pullet, Geo. H Keller; 1st pen, John Campbell; 2d pen, C W Reeves. White Plymouth Rocks — 1st cock, W F Schlosser ; "id cock, Geo. H Hale & Bro. ; 3d cock. Samuel G Neff; 4th cock, Donald J Jonnstin; 5th rock, L L Dintaman; 1st hen, W J Book: 2d hen, Donald J Johnstin; 3d hen, P R Hallman; 4th hen, Samuel G Neff; 5th hen, L L Dintaman; 1st cockerel, W J Book; 'Jd cockerel, P R Hallman; 3d cockerel, Geo. H Hale & Bro.; 4th cockerel, Samuel G Neff: 5th cockerel, W F Schlosser; 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, pullet, Geo. H Hale & Bro.; 1st pen, W H Zearin?; 'Jd pen, P R Hallman: 3d pen, P R Hallman; Buff Plymouth Rock — 1st cockerel, Geo. E Brinton. Columbian Rock — 1st cock, A B Lauver; 1st hen, Reuben Karper ; 1st cockerel, Ira F Alleman; 1st pullet, Ira F Alleman; 1st pen. Ira F Allemum. Silver Laced Wyandottes — Isr cock, Geo. H Keller; 1st hen. (jco. H Keller; 2d hen, (ieo. H Keller; 3d hen, Geo. H Keller 1st cockerel, R D Reider; 2d cockerel, R D Reider. Gold Laced Wyandottes — 1st cockerel, Thos. F Lie:htv; l.^t piillet, Thos. F Lierhty; 2d pul- l(>f. 'Ihos. F Lighty; 3d pullet, Thos. F Lighty; 4th pullet, Thos. F Li^'hty. Silver Laced W'yandotte'i — 1st pullet, R D Reider: 2d pullet, R D Reider; 1st pen, Reuben Karper; 2d pen, A B Oavis. Columbian Wyandottes — 1st cock, .1 S Brin- ton; 1st hen, J S Brinton; 2d hen, J S Brinton; 3d hen, J S Brinton; 1st pullet, W H Zearing: 2d pullet, W H Zearing; 3d pullet, Robert Humes; 4th pullet, Robert Humes; 5th pullet, Robert Humes, Rose Combed Rhode Island Reds — 1st cock, Geo. H Keller; 1st hen, F W Ainsworth; 2d hen. F W^ Ainsworth; 1st cockerel, Geo. H Keller; 2d co* kerel, Samuel H Reinhart; 3d cockerel. W M & H M Harclerode. Rose Comljcd Rhode Island Reds — 1st pul- let, W M & H M Harclerode; 2d pullet, A O Hamilton; 3d pullet, W M & H M Har- " ^ y'^..*'-^i{w«awK:^.*«gggr£t. '£-?*»■ TONNER op FIRST PRIZE:,MAD!50H 5a.GARD&N, NE:YYYoRKJ9o9-191o. BRtD ^v.. OWiNtD BYPd-tin,'s; 4th pullet, W H Has tin?s: 1st pen. W H Ilastinijs. Light Brahnias — Ist cock, A N Jacoby ; 2d cork. Wm. E Livingstone; 1st hen. A N Jacoby; 2d lien. Wm. E Livingstone: 3d hen. .\ N J.icoby; 1st cockerel, Geo. F Klaiss; 1st pullet, .\ .N .Jacoby; 2d pullet, Geo. F Klaiss. Asiati< 1st hen. C W Reese. Single Combed White Leghorns — 1st cock. Jf»hn F Bogner : 2d eock, Fred J Vaughan 3d cock. John H Miller: 4th cock, R A Shultz: 5th cock, P R Hallman; 1st cockerel. Fred J Vaughan; 2d cockerel, Ramon *H George; 3d cockerel, John H Miller; 4th cockerel, A B Davis; 5th cockerel, Fred J Vaughan: 1st hen, Fred J Vaughan; 2d hen, Ramon M George; 3d hen, Fred J Vaughan; 4th hen, R A Shultz; 5th hen, John F Bogner; 1st pullet, P R Hallman; 2d pullet, Ramon H George; 3d pullet, Fred J V.iughan; 4th pullet, John F Bogner; 5lh pullet, Kamon H George; 1st pen, P R Hall- man. Rose Combed White Leghorns — 1st hen, John S Arnold; 1st cockerel, John S Ar- nold. Single Combed Brown Leghorns — 1st hen, W H Zearing; 2d hen, W H Zearing; 3d hen, Mrs. E F Bechtel; 1st cockerel, W H Zearing; 2d cockerel, Howard M Hess; 1st pullet, How- ard M Hess; 2d pullet, J C Poorman; 3d pullet, J C Poorman; 4th pullet, Mrs. E P Bechtel. Rose Combed Brown Leghorns — 1st hen, Dennis J Callaghan; 2d hen, .Walter Freder- icks; 1st cockerel, Dennis J dllaghan, 2d cockerel Dennis J Callaghan; 1st pullet, Den- nis J Callaghan; 2d pullet, Walter Freder- iiks; 3d pullet, G O Echlin. Single Combed Bufr*^eghorns — 1st cock. Hairy Finney; 1st pullet, W H Zearing; 2d pullet, W H Zearing. Single Combed Black Minorcas — 1st cock, J Frank Park; 1st hen, J Frank Park. Single Combed Black Mfnorcas — 1st cock- erel. Geo. A Sload; 2d cockerel, Geo. A Sload; 3d cockerel, John Crist; 4th cockerel, J Frank Park; 5th cockerel, W H Harchlerode; 1st pullet, John Crist; 2d pullet, Edgar ^A Eby; 3d pullet, Geo. A Sload; 4th pullet, John Crist; 5th pullet, J Frank Park. Mottled Anconas — 1st cock, A N Jacoby; 1st hen, A N Jacoby. • S, C. Black Orpingtons — 1st cock, J L ■^Hercleroth; 2d cock, H G Ritts; 3d hen W C Zeiders; 1st hen, H G Ritts; 2d hen,. Bolton Poultry Yards; 3d hen, .r L Hercleroth; 4th hen. Bolton Poultry Yards; 5th hen W C Zeiders: 1st cockerel, J L Hercleroth; 2d cockerel, R Deibler; 3d cockerel, R Deibler; 4tli cockerel, A G Metzgar; 5th cockerel A G Metzgar. S. C. Black Orpingtons — 1st pullet. H G Ritts; 2d pullet. H G Ritts; 3d pullet. R Deibler; 4th pullet, A G Metzgar; 5th pullet, A G Metzgar. S. C. White Orpingtons — 1st cock, Geo. H Keller; 1st hen. Fred J Naubaum; 2d hen, C W^ Heyd; 3d hen, C W Heyd; 4th hen, Harvey A Reigle; 5th hen, Addison F Harnly; 1st cockerel. Harvey A Reigle; 2d cockerel, John P GroU ; 3d cockerel, Harry H Parsons ; 4th cockerel, Mervin H Stansfield; 5th 4'ork- erel, Mervin H Stanstield; 1st pullet. Harvey A Reigle; 2d pullet, Addison F Harnly: 3d pullet, Harvey A Reigle: 4:h pullet, C W Heyd; 5th pullet, A O Hamilton. Rose Combed Black B -ntanrj — 1st cock, W A Grill; 1st hen, W A Grill. S. C. Buff Orpingtons — 1st cook, W C Zeiders; 1st hen. Mrs. C Hansehnan ; 1st cockerel, W A Grill: 2d cockerel, R Deibler; 3d cockerel, W C Zeiders; 4th cockerel, Bol- ton Poultrv Y'ards; 5th cockerel, C Guy Mvers; 1st "pullet, W A Grill: 2d pullet, W A Grill: 3d pullet, Bolton Poultry Yards; 4th pullet. Bolton Poultrv Y^'ards : 5th pullet, T J Bitner; 1st pen, W A Grill; 2d pen W A Grill. Houdans — 1st hen, A N Jacoby; 2d hen, .\. X .Tacobv; 1st pullet, A N Jacoby. Spangled Pit Game — 1st hen. H S Stiteler; 2d hen. H S Stiteler; 3d hen. H S Stiteler; 4th hen. H S Stiteler. Buff Cochin Bfii'ams — l.>t cock. Fr.ank G|^M%# II AID ^^^ ^ restored to natural shade to fill I n A I If "^^"^ *''*■'''* >i''>ii)>« ))vuutie«d, !le iUo% or siaitii CJei our hii Rii iho Ilnlr. ^^"■ niU sen.l n KRKF, In nUin wrapper, postp.iid. KOSKOTT LABORATORY, 1269 Broadway, 979a , NewYork.N.r. raciarrr? 1)10 iciildw fjiucKs l^iia papers vertirally for'/ii/cAfand fa.s»/r»'ferpnc*. Constructed entirely of Solid Oak — nuvhanically per- fect. Pr.TPtioally indestructililo. Uand* comely fiiiiaJied ; rnitchcs finest office fiiriiiiihiiiK3. Birch Mahugany $U.50. A.sk your dealer. FKEE Cataloir "D"— «4 pajres of filini? and time-fflco devices. B<>'iklet**FilIng SuKfffitllont*' anlves y ur filing prohloins. Caialoir**E" shows handsome, inejrpeirs- ive, Hectional Bookcaaea (two styles). Freight Paid crv.st «^f M^^nt. . Wyo. . Colo. Okla. and TfX.aa, Consisteully low prices beyond. The y/^ Manufacturing Ca 22 t^"'"** St., Monroe, 3Iich, row York Office. 108 Fulton Street. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL POULTRY FAI'XIEU 261 Kiehl; 1st hen, Frank fkiehl; 1st cockerel, Frank Kiehl; 1^ pullet, Frank Kiehl. W hite Cochin Bantams — 1st cock, Edgar Eby; Ist hen, Ed?ar Eby; 1st cockerel, Edgar Eby; 1st pullet, Edgar Eby. Black 'Jailed White Japanese Bantams — 1st cock, W A Grill; 1st hen, W A Grill. Golden Sebright Banfams — 1st cock, Geo. H Keller; 1st hen, Geo. H Keller; 2d hen, Geo. H Keller: 3d hen. Geo. H Keller; 4ih hen, Geo. H Keller; 1st cock, Geo. H Keller; 2d cock. Geo. H Keller; 1st pullet, Geo. H Keller; 2d pullet. Geo. H Keller; 3d pullet, Geo. H Keller; 4th pullet, Geo. H Keller. Japanese Phoeni.x — 1st cockerel, John W Finney. PIGEONS. White Homers — 1st cock, Fred G Neubaum; 1st hen, Fred G Neubaum. Bl ;ck Homers — 1st cock, Fred G Neubaum; 1st hen, Fred G Neubauwi. Oriental Bluettes — 1st cock, Edward W Evans; 2: cock, Edward W Evans; 1st hen, Edward \V Evans; 2d hen, Edward A Evans. Oriental Turbetts — 1st cock, Edward W Evans; 1st hen, Edward W Evans. Wheeling, M^est Va., Awards. Barred Plymouth Rock — J Patrick Donley, Carmich .els. Pa., 1st cock; 2d and 5ih hen; 5th cockerel; 1st pullet; 1st pen: best shape male and female; best color female. Martin Weekly, Stewartsville, 0., 2d cock; 3d hen; 4th cockerel; 4th pen. E E Bond Wheeling. W. Va., 3d cock. Mai. D Fleming. Wheeling, W. Va., 4th cock. B A Alexander. Wheeling, W\ "\ a.. 5th cock. C Lee Reynolds, Flem- ington. W. Va., 1st hen; 1st cockerel; 2d pen; best color male. R G Farmer, Bridgeport, 0., 4th hen: 3d cockerel! 2d pullet; 5th pen Rev. O W Bolton, Fordyce, Pa., 2d cockerel; 5th pullet: 3d pen. Harry R Bell, Wheeling, W. A a., 3d iiftd 4th pullet. White WVandottes — D G C Loughridge, Rock Lick. W. \'a.. 1st cork; 1st, 4th and 5th hen; 1st, 2d and 3d cockerel: 1st pen; best shape and color male. August Carle. Wheeling, W. Va., 2d cock: 3d hen. J E \Waver, Davidsville, Pa., 2d hen; 2d pullet. C Lee Reynolds, Flemington. W. Va., 5th cockerel- 3d pen. P W Altmeyer, Elm Grove, W. Va \ 4th cockerel; 1st, 3d, 4th and j^th pullet; 2d pen: best shape and color f.male. Columbi n Wyandottes — H L «& O Bennett Parson.s. W. Va., 1st cock: 2d hen; 2d and 3d cockerel: 1st and 2d pullet; 2d and 3d pen; best shape male: best color female. Hen- ry Lane, Wheeling, W. Va., 1st and 3d hen; 1st cockerel: 3d and 4fh pullet; 1st pen- best shape female; best color male. Geo. P Klett Wheeling, W. Va., 4th and 5th hen; 5th pul- let. John L Singer, Elm Grove, W. Va., 4th cockerel. Single Comb Brown Leghorns — Belle Mead F;:rm. Jacobsburg, O., 1st and 5th cock; 4th hen; 2d and 5th pen; best shape male; best color male. R A Alexander. Wheeling, W. Va., 2d, 3d and 4th cock; 1st, 2d, 3d, and 5th hen; 2d, 3d, 4th and 5th cockerel; 3d and 4th pen; best shape female; best color female. Geo. F Hendershot, Waverly, W\ Va., 1st cockerel; 2d, 4th and 5th pullet; 1st pen. E. B. Wallace, Jacobsburg, O., 1st and 3d pullet. Single Comb White Leghorns — D J Kieldsing, Wheeling, W. Va., 1st and 2d hen; 2d cock- erel; 3d and 4th pullet; 2d pen; best shape and color female. A C Taylor. Martins Ferry, O., 3d and 4th hen. P W Altmeyer, Elm Grove, W. Va., 1st cockerel; 5th pullet; Isl; pen ; best shape and color male. J W Wvant, Wheeling, W. Va., 3d cockerel; 2d piillet; 3d pen. W E Powell, Roney's Point, W. Va., 4th cockerel; 1st pullet. Geo. A Hungerraann, Jr., Wheeling. W. A'a.. 5th cockerel ; 4th pen. Joseph R Gary. Wheeling, W. V.t., 5fh pen. Rose Comb Rhode Island White.-^ — All to Holly Savre, Bridgeport, O. Rose Comb White Orpingtons — All to W B Rector, Bellington, W. Va. Single Comb Buff Leghorns — Edward D Elliott, Warwood, W. Va., 1st cock; 1st and 2d hen; 2d, 3d and 4th pullet; 1st pen; best shape male and female; best color male. W S Dunn, Bellaire, O., 2d cock; 4th pen. Edmund C Whitehead, Wheeling, W. Va., 3d cock; 3d hen; 2d cockerel; 1st and 5th pullet; 2d pen; best color female. Louis P Frobe, Triadelphia, W, Va., 1st cockerel; 3d pen. Rose Comb Black Minorcas — Woods Blayney, Roney's Point, W. Va., 1st and 2d cock; Ist 2d and 4th hen; 2d and 3d cockerel; 5th pul- let ; 2d pen. George Trabert, Wheeling, W. Va., 3d cock; 3d and 5in lien; 3d pen. J E Weaver, Davidsville, Pa., 1st cockerel; 1st. 2d, 3d and 4th pullet; 1st pen; best shape and color male and female. Rose Comb White Leghorns — Morgan Bros. West Alexander, Pa., 1st cock; 1st, 2d, 3d, and 4th hen; 1st cockerel; 1st, 3d and 5th pullet; 1st and 2d pen; best shape and color male and female. W L Westenhaver. Wheel- ing, W. Va., 2d cockerel; 2d and 4th pullet: 3d pen. Rose Comb Brown Legnorns — AU to James L Teachout, Warwood, W. Va. Rose Comb BuflF Leghorns — All to Wm. D Whtssen, Wheeling, W. Va. White Plymouth Rocks — Hawker & Sons, Wheeling, W. Va.. 1st cock; 3d and 5th hen; 2d cockerel; 1st and 5th pen; best shape male L P Kletzly, Wheeling. W. Va.. 2d cock; 2d and 4th hen; 1st and 3d cockerel; 1st pul- let; 2d and 4th pen; best shape female; best color male; best color female. Guy Long- streth, Bellington. W. Va.. 4th cockerel; 3d 4th and 5th pullet; 3d pen. Jav B Briggs, Washington. Pa., 5th cockerel; 2d pullet. Buff Wyandottes — Geo. A Goppert, East Liverpool, Ohio, 1st and 4th cock; 1st, 2d and 4th hen; 1st pen; best shape and color male. D .0 C Loughridge, Rock Lick, W. Va., 2d cock; 1st, 2d, 3d and 5th pullet; 2d pen; best color female. John Kinghorn, Elm Grove, W. Va., 3d cock; 3d and 5th hen- 1st cockerel; 4th puU^;- 3d pen; best shape female. • . Light Brahmas — William T House, AVheel- ing. W. Va.. 1st cock; sd. cock; 3d heu : 2d and 4th cockerel; 2d puriet ; 2d, 4th and 5th pen; best color female. J W Williams. Wheel- ing. W\ Va., 2d an: 4th cock: 1st. 2d. 4th and 5th hen; 1st and 3d" cockerel; 1st, 3d, 4th and 5th pullet; Ist and 3d pen; best shrpe and color male; best shape female. George Stobds, Wheeling, W. Va., 5th cock- erel. Black Langshans — Morgan Bros> JVest Alex- Orpingtons \ MANY YEARS OF SKILLED LABOR & THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS HAVE BEICN SPENT IN PRODUCING AND PERFECTING THE "SUNSWICK STRAIN'OF SINGLE COMH BUFF BLACK AND WHITE ORPINGTONS,— ALSO BUFF AND BLUE ORPINGTON DUCKS. Sunswick stock has been tried and tested, and proved champion; we produce our own winners, they are not bought ready mad lor the show room, our birds will reproduce themselves in kind, and breed winners for our customers, as well as for Sunswick.e GRAND KGGS. GRAND STOCK. For generations the SUNSWICK birds have been scientifically line bred, therefore you can depend on the result of your hatches. A great number of the winners at the largest shows come from the SUNSWICK stock and eggs. GOOD KGGS GOOD SSTOCK. 1912 lOl^ttJ H I H GRKAT KGGS. GRKAT STOCK. Our mated pens include 1911-12 winners viz 14 Blue Ribbon Birds at Allentown, Fa. 13 Blue Ribbon Birds at Augusta, Ga. 8 Blue Ribbon Birds at Madison Square, N. Y. 16 Blue Ribbon Birds at Indianapolis, Ind., and other champions. Do you ask why we breed our winners? This is the reason; our foundation STOCK was GRAND, their scientific care and ^"i uMMM^.M.o^ ^^T" grander still and the results have been the GRANDEST thing of all. Our birds have the blood lines to make WINNhRS and what is more the strength to hand it on. Grand Breeding and Exhibition Stock for Sale Eggs for hatching at $20.00, $10.00 and $5.00 per setting. Colony eggs by the 100, $25.00 and $15.00. Send for our free Cata- logue and Mating List; they are instructive reading. We are at your service night and day. Write at once.do not delay orders are rushing. -^ ' • SUNSWICK POULTR.Y FARM, Rufus Delikfleld 0>*'ner I \ •mo: South Plainfield, N. J. ifTTiriwriRTry.^ rir'y"^T.aaff I'Oltlt; lY faIhCii:}': PsjULTEY FANCILli 263 ander, Pa., 1st and 3d cock; 1st, 2d, 3d 4th and 5th hen; 1st cockerel; 1st, *J(l, 3d and 5tli pullet; 1st, 2d, and 3d pen; best shape and color mal" and female. S W Dunn, Bellaire, Ohio, 2d cock; 4th pullet. Partridge Wyandottes — All to Arthur D B\irke, Wheeling:, W. \ a. Sin}?le Comb Rhode Island Reds — Geo. L McCulley, Wheeling, W. Va., 1st cock; 3d and 4th hen; 5th pullet; 1st pen; best shape male; best color male. Ellsworth Scholield, Wheeling, W. Va., 2d cock; 2d and 3d pul- let. Mrs. R \V Austin, Piney Fork, O., 2d hen. C Lee Reynolds, Flemington, \V. Va., 1st hen; 3d cockerel; 4th pullet; 3d pen; best shape female; best color f.'male. R R Willerton, Bellaire, Ohio, 4th an J 5th cock- erel. George Stobbs. Wlieeling, W. Va., 1st cockerel. Edgedale Poultry Plant, Wheeling, W. Va.. 2d cockerel: 1st pullet; 2d pen. A V Matthews, Wheeling, W^ Va. Rose Comb Rhode Island Red — E A Gerke, Dillonvale, O., 2d cock; 5th hen; 1st pullet; 3d pen ; best shape male ; best color female. L Schlornitzauer, Wheeling, W. Va., 1st cock; 1st, 2d, 3d and 4th hen; 2d and 5th pullet; 1st pen; best shape female; best color male. Waddington Farm. Elm Grove, W. Va., 3d cock. Fort Henry Poultry Yards, Wheeling, W. Va., 2d cockerel. C J Witzberger, Wheel- ing, W. Va., 5th cockerel. William II Orr, Dillonvale, O., 5th pen. W S Gormany, Deer Park, Md., 1st nnd 3d cockerel; 3d and 4th pullet; 2d pen. Edgedale Poultry Plant, Wheel- ing. W. Va., 4th cockerel; 4th pen. Rose Comb White Minorcas — All to A B Caldwell, Alledonia, Ohio. Silver Spangled Hamburgs — All to Ross K Still well, ^\ heeling, W. Va. Black LaHeche — All to Morgan Bros., Wekt Ale.xander, Pa. Black Wyandottes — All to D G C Lough- rid L:e, Uock Lick, W. Va. Mottled Houdans — All to J.imes Sweeney, Martins Ferry, Ohio. (Jolden Seaiiright Bantam.'j — All to Albert Gulley. Shadyside, Ohio. Butf Cochin Bantams — .Ml to Geo. S Mal- colm, .Jr., McKees Rocks, Pa. Pit Games — All to Green & Rust, Triadel- l)hia, W. Va. Single Comb Buff Orprngtons — Mrs. J R Wright, Elm Grove. W. Va., 1st cock; 2d and 3d hen; 1st and 3d cockerel; 3d and 4th pul- K't ; best sl^ape mile; best color male. Park View Orpington Yards. Wheeling, W^. Va., 2d cock; Lst and 4th hen; 2d cockerel; 1st 2d and 5th pullet; 1st and 2d pen; best shape female; best color female. W J Dolan, I'riauelphia. W. Va., 3d cock. Wm. A Wood & Son, Ben wood, W. Va., 4th cock; 5th pen; 4th cockerel; 3d pen. W P Burruss, Wheel- ing. W. Va., 5th cock; 5th pen. Robert A Fislier. Steubenville, Ohio, 5th cockerel. Glen- dale Poultry Yards, Glendale, W. Va., 4th pen. Single Comb Black Orpingtons — Edgeview Poultry Yards, Wheeling, W. Va., 1st cock; 1st. 3d. 4th and 5th hen; 4th cockerel; 2d pullet; 2d and 3d pen; best s>'ape and color male; best shape and color female. K C Liston, Wheeling. W. Va., 2d cock; 2d hen. Park Vif'W Orpington Yards, Wheeling, W. Va., 1st and 3d cockerel; 1st, 3d, and 5th pul- \* let; 1st pen. W J Bundy. Colerain. Ohio, 2d cockerel.; 4th pullet. A C Tay'.or, Mart)u..< Ferry, Ohio, 5th cockerel. Mpttled Anconas — J E Berry, Powlialaii Point. Ohio, 1st cock; 1st, 2d, 3d and 4th hon; 1st pt>n : best color male. W B Ijas^bl'.'v, Powhatan Point, Ohio, 1st, 2d and id co^'k- erel; 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th and 5th pullet; 2i and 3d pen; best shape male; best shape and col.ir f'^nial'.'. Simple Comb White Orpingtons — F» rr is R Miller, Wheeling, W. Va., 1st cock; "d pen; best sli ipe male. Wood.s Blayney. Roney'a Point, W. Va., 2d cock; best color ma'.c. Haw- ker & Sons, Wheeling, W. Va., .Jd a.)d ,''ii cock: 'M ond 3d hen; 1st and 4th cx.kciol; 1st. 2d. 3d 4th and 5tht pullet: 1st 4ih. .md 5th pen. f^dgeview Poultry Yards. Whij'?!- ing, W. Va., 5th cock. W B Rector, Bellington, W. Va., 1st and 4th hen; 3d pen; best shape feirale and best color female. Morgan Bros. Wfst Alex'in.Ter, Pa., 5th hen. H L & O Bennett, Parsons, W. Va., 2d and 5th cock- erel. W K Jones, Washington, Pa., 3d ^ock- trel. Blue Andaliisians — All to Frank Woelnr. Wheeling, W. Va. Golden Wyandottes — All to C Lee Reynolds, Flemington, W. \a. Black Javas — All to Peter A Reedy, Mar- tins Ferry, O. Single Comb Black Mitdel, Short Creek, W. hen; 1st and 2d cockerel; best shape male und female; best color male and female. Fort Henry Poultry Yards, Wheeling, W. Va., 2d hen; 1st pullet. Monongehala, Pa., Awards. Minorcas — Clareii .*e Va., 1st cock; 1st Foxhurst Champion Strain of Black & White ORPINGTONS LARGEST NEW YORK, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN winners for the p^^HREE YEARS. WIN again at MADISON SQUARE, FOUR PLACES in BLACKS ALONE; OUR CUSTOMERS WITH FOXHURST STRAIN winning SIX MORE. At BALTIMORE'S GREATEST SHOW, SECOND only to MADISON SQUARE, we won in both BLACKS and WHITES. IN BLACKS alone four firsts; one second; one third; two fourths; Silver Cup; specials, etc.; practically a clean sweep. IN WHITES, 3d pullet, class of 35, on two entries; Also won medal for best bird in English class. If you want WINNERS or BREEDERS or EGGS from AMERICA'S LARGEST WINNING STRAIN OF ORPINGTONS, let us ship vou stock on approval, or eggs guaranteed to hatch. Catalogue. . . .» Foxhurst Farms, Lime Rock, Connecticut, U. S. A. i I i Iti m m k The White Satin Strain of *'* Single Comb White Orpingtons The Great Victors ott Boston 1911 They win for me. They win for my customers. My prices are wnithin reach of every one. A start with the best, will insure success. No more stock for sale. Send for my mating list and descriptive booklet. You will be glad you did. I PAY THE FREIGHT. in in F. D. SUTTON, Sellersville. Penna Annasmead Farm, Single ComB White Leghoms BABY CHICKS EGGS FOR HATCHING BREEDING STOCK By trap nesting and constant selecting we have developed a superior sirain of S. C. While Leghorns. Our stock has unlimited free range in clover and orchard land resulting in breeding jtcclc • f unsual vitality. Book your order now. Write for prices. ANNASMEAD FARM, ROBESONIA, PENNSYLVANIA ' t I. H. C. BUFF LIi:(;HORXS. Prize males heading I9l2matings. « 1 cock, Phil •(l»'li)hia, 1911; 1 cock, Boston, 1911; 3 cock. Madison Square Gar.Ion, 1911; 1 pen, cockerel Allentown 1911- 1 cockerel. Philadelphia, 1911; 3 cockerel, Mineola, 1911; 3 cockerel, Grand Central Palace, 1910; 1 oen cockerel's son. Trenton, 1910. Eggs and baby chirks from choicest of matin;?s, also from utility stock. Prices reasonable. Six page mating list gives full information as to m.itin?s, winnings, business rules, etc. Write for it. WM. E CR.EVOIS -RAT, 35 Mill Roaid Frocport, New York « ^ ^ » « « « » -<^ 9 9 ® ® ® « « » '# i§) % #««®»»^»»****^«)*(*»*X#«>»(»'»^^##*^!*.«««««*»it"*«^***4|^«-15?»**(%*Ji»* It is. gratifying to know that one of t'he most successful Poultry Fanciers' Shows ever held in Pennsylvania ended at Monongnhela, Pa., Feb. 3, 1912, it being the first Show. Everything went off with Flying Colors and not a thing uas left open to make the Show anything but a success. Due credit mu!-t be given the officers of the Association, as every- thing 1 ertaining to advertising was done, v»hich proves advertising pays. The offi- cers of the Association are: W. S. Shep- ler, President; W. C. Shipe, Secretary; G. Allen Sonick, Mce-President ; Thomas Rov, Asst. Secretary-; Theodore Lande- feld, Treasurer; J. A. Keeney, Chairman Show Committee; T. W. Hetherington, Supt. of Exhibits; Joseph Marshall, Sec- ond Asst. Supt. of Exhibits; Fred W. Foster, Supt of Pigeon J^ept- ; The show v.as cooped bv the Standard Cooi)ing Co., Wooster, Ohio., M. F. Crow, Supt. The Judges of Exhibitions were W. F- Aners- wald of Wannarsvir.e, Pa., C. R. Mohu, Freedom, Pa. Nearly 100 birds vrere entered this year. Next year the Association will have larger accomodations and will sur- prise all. Wbite Plymouth Rocks — Breedin? pens, five birds to a pen. Dr. Herman Houpt, Sheiidan- ville, first. Arthur Chattaway, Hazard, Pa., second. R S Lovin, Evans City, third. Arthur Chattp\v..y, fourth. White Wyandottes — Breeding pen, five birds to a pen. Charles H Duffield, Canunsburg, first. White Orpingtons — Breeding pen, five birds to a pen. J E Van Voorhis, R F D 2, Mo- nonsahela, first. George McPeake. Canon.->burg, second. Single entries, two birJs to a coop. White Plvmouth Rocks — Dr. Herman Houpt, Sheridanvilie, first hen, first cockerel, fourth lien. Dr. .1 W Manon, Charleroi. first cock. R S Lowin, Evans City, second cock, second cockerel, fourth hen. Arthur Chatt^way, first pullet, second pullet, third cockerel, third hen, third cock. White Wyandottes* — Charles H Duffield, Canonsburg, first pullet, first hen, first cockerel, second pullet, second cockerel. John .7 Bright, Wasliington, first cock, fourth hen, third pullet, third cockerel. Charles E Harris, Mo- nongahela, third hen. second pullet. S. C. White Leghorns — George Shcrwin, Monessen, first cockerel, second cockerel, thir' cockerel, third hen, third pullet. C P & C H Hall, McKeesport, fourth cockerel, fir.st cock, second hen, third cockerel. W S Shepler, Mo- non'.;ahela, second cock. White Orpingtons — W K Jones, Washington, first cockrrel, fourth pullet. O ,lacVASIIINOTON, Marianna, first. Herb. C Shipe, Monongahela, secon:!. ^ , , ,„ . Light Brahmas — Theotfore Schumaker, Weir- ton, W Va.. first and second. Black Langshans — J M Beedle, Clairton, first. ,, T^ . , Tir S C. Brown Leghorns — Mrs. Daniel M Poad, M.rshall, Pa., first. J C Greenwald, Wilson, Pa., second. Rose Comb Brown Leghorn — Mrs. J M Donaldson. Canonsburg, first. S. C. Buflf Leghorns — John J Bright, Wash- ington. Pa., first. ^ ^, ^ R. C. Buflf Leghorns- -i/ames P McGregor, Monon'.?ah»'la, first. S. C. White Leghorns — C M Hill, Charleroi, first W S Shepler. Monongahela, second. C P & C H Hall, McKeesport, third. George Sherwin, Monessen, fourth. Blue Andalusians — O P Wood, Emsworth, first. W S Shepler, Monongahela, second. S. C. Mott Anconas — Ernest T Wightman, Pittsburg, first. B! ck Orpingtons — R S Stewart, Charle- roi. first. BuflF Orpingtons — Dr. D C Mullen, Pitts- burg, first and second. Dark Cornish — J N Hazlett, Marianna, first and fifth. T H Hetherington, Monong.ihela, second and thir.!. Arthur Winstone, Mones- sen. fourth. Single entries, two birds to coop. Barred Plymouth Rocks — L P W-rne, Mo- nongahela. first cock. Heilman and Chalfant, Monessen. 1st cock'l. 1st hen, 2d cock. 2d hen. fourth cork, fourth cockerel, third and fourth pullet. Ch rles Borom, Beall?=ville, first and second pnllet. third hen. Charles E Van Voorhis. Mononjahela, third cockerel. John Wagner. Mononzahela, second cockerel. J K Marshall, Mononuahela. fifth pullet and fifth cockerel. J N Hazlett. MarTanna. third cock. Buflf Plymouth Rock — Louis Vierheller, Pittsburg, first and fif'h pullet, first and third cockerel, first and second hen, second cock. E A Woods. New E gle, fourth cockerel, fourth pullet and fifth hen. C E Lantz. Carmichnels, first cock, second cockerel, fourth hen and fif'h cock. R L Carter, Hickory, second pullet, third cock, th'rd hen, fifth cockerel. M W Chresbrough, Monessen. fourth pullet. Partridge Rocks — Samuel Childs, McKees- port. first cockerel, first hen. Harry C Smith, Beallsville, second cock, second hen. Blue Andalusianr» — F A Rhin, Pittsburg, first cockerel, first pullet and first hen. A ,J Lindsav, Monon? helV first cork, second pullet. W S Shepler, Monongahela, second hen. S. C. Black Minorc-^s — .Thon H Bishop, Houston, Pa., P. O. box 58. first cockerel, and first pullet. F E H"rd. New Eagle, first hen. secon ' cockerel, third pullet. Mrs. A D Phillips, Monongahela, second pullet. Mc- Clellan W^eigle, Elizabeth, third, fourth and fifth pullet. _ „^. ^ S. C. Mott Anconas — Ernest T Wightman, Pittsburg, first and third hen. W J Fulton, McKeesport. fir.st cock, first cockerel, first pullet, second hen. Ernest T Wightman, Pittsburg, second pullet and third hen. Black Orpingtons — Gerrge McPeake, Canons- burg, first cock, first cockerel, first pullet, first and second hen. Richardson & McCor- mick, Bentleyville, third rnd fourth hen. ihird and fourth pullet, second cock, and second cockerel. Carl Schultz, Washington, fourth cockerel, fifth hen. Buflf Rocks — Louis Vierheller, third pullet, and fourth cock. S. C. Wuite Leghorns — C P & C H Hall, third cock and second pullet. Piidgway, Pa., Awards. The second annual exhibition of the Elk Co. Poultry and Pet Stock Association was held in Ridgway, Pa., Januar" 16th to 19th, 1912, and was a success in every way. .lud^ce Corey placed the awards in an exceedingly satisfactory manner and the complete list of awnrds is as follows: Black Orpington — J W Eisenman, DuBois, Pa., 1st, 2d cock, l.st hen. 3d pullet. Howard Lesser, Rid 'way. Pa., 2d hen. William Lamb, Portland Mills,' P.i., 1st, 2d. and 3d cockerel, 1st and 2d pullet. White Orpington — Fred Bowers, Ridgway, Pa.. 1st cock. Mrs Tuttle, Johnsonburg, Pa., 1st hen. J H DeArment, DuBois, Pa., 2d hen. Mrs. Emma Kerrick, Ridgway, Pa., 2d cockerel. M C Kelley. DuBois, Pa., 1st cockerel. A J Baum, DuBois, Pa., 1st, 2d, 3d pullet. Barred Rocks — Hinkley Bros, Sheffield, Pa., 1st cock, 1st. 2d cockerel. 1st pen. Gage & Huston. Williamsport, Pi., 2d cock. 1st hen, 2d pullet, 2d pen. J P Steise, Ridgway, Pa., 1st, 3d pullet, 3d cockerel. White Rocks — Mt Park Poultry Plant, Ridg- way, Pa., 1st cock, 1st 2d 3d hen. 3d cockerel, 1st, 3d pullet. Geo. Schwebenbauer, Ridg- way. Pa., 2cl 3d cock, 2d cockerel. Geo. Alb'ee. St. Marys, Pa., 1st cockerel, 2d puller. Columbian Rocks — Mrs. -Tas. Brownlee, Ridg- wav, Pa.. 1st cock, 1st, 2d hen, 1st, 2d cock- erel, 1st. 2d. 3d pullet. 1st pen. Silver Wyandottes — Miss Hazel Smiley, Ridg- wav, P.I., 1st cockerel, 1st. 2d pullet. Golden Wyandottes — William Degroat, Ridg- wav. Pa., 1st cockerel, lat. 2d. 3d pullet. White Wyandotte'f — Mrs. E A Carman, RidX h le Wy^rdrtlf s. E"CC S $3.00 PEP I 5 cli/^xt; ion 1 A Our S. C White LrgSorn. at WILMINGTON FAIR won Ist C-^ck ; 1st Hen; Ist Cockerel and at WILMINGTON .SHOW 1912 won 3rd Cockerel; 4th Pullet. EGGS $1.50 PER 15 Feriilily aud Satisfaction Guaranteed. STOCK J'OR SALE. SAMUEL LITTLE Newark. Delaware 9 Indian Runner Ducks. White Holland Turkeys, S. C. Buff Leghorns • • Highest honors Madison Square Garden Shows. Stock and e^^RS. Breed to the winne' . Free circnlar. ^ Roxal Farm?*, - Des^k F, - Little e^ilver, X.J. • ORPINOTONS " 1 H Mi 1? 1 W^ : jSm tS^- «^ ^^■'■'^'^-^^ ClnicUfS and £«(£». WliUe nlVf IBIacU pi Single an-! Rose. \Vorld's Best Winning and Layins: Strains. Win- I ninr over .3000 Pnzes at .Vnifrica's Greatest Shows. Kgsf orders filled at short notice. Selling chicks for less money than others are askinir for eggs. Write today. Catalogue free. Stamp Please. FAIRVIEW FARM, J. S. Haupl, Prop., Box F. Eanon. Pa. i^OULTKY PAXCIE:: -^p 1st. 2d cockerel, 2d pullet. Jas. B Painter, Ridgway. Pa., 3d cockerel. 1st, 3d pullpt. Black Orpington — Frapk Mohney, Ridgway, Pa.. 1st pr^n. Black Minorca — A E Pearson. Wilcox, Pa., 1st pen. ' BuflF Orpington-7-Phil Cashner, Ridgway, Pa,. 1st pyu. Muscovey Ducks — C P Rogers, Portland Mills, Pa., 1st m le, 1st female. Pekin Ducks — Fremont Kerrick, Ridgway, Pa.. 1st male, 1st, 2d female. Ind an Runner — A S Smiley, Ridgway. Pa., Ist male. 1st, 2d, 3d female. Turkeys — Peter Lumberg. Ridgway, Pa., 1st cock. 1st, I'd. 3d hen. Fan Tail Pigeons — Perry Greenwall, Ridg- way, Pa., 1st pr. Red Tumbler Pigeons — Joe Julian, Ridg- way, P>., 1st pr. Jacobin — Donald Brownlee, Ridgway, Pa., 1st pr. Kiski Valley Association Awards. 1st cock, 2d pea. A Per- 2d, 5th hen, 4th cockerel. A G Kohler, cock. J hen, 1st, 3d 3d 1st pullet. L R Zaf^hrias, 1st, 2d Coeclcki, 1st, 4th A J Carson, Klingensmith, hen, 2d, 4th to J C Mor- Light Brahmas — W T House, cockerel, 4th hen, 3d pullet, 1st rin, 2d, 4th cock, 1st cockerel, 2d pullet, 3d pen. • D Porter, G L Rudolf. 4th pullet, 2d pen. 5*h cockerel. H P McCoy, McFetridge, 3d cockerel, 1st, 5th pullet, 4th pen. R. C. Black Minorcas — All to E P Shields and Son. ' Houdans— S C Hilbird. Hubbert, 1st pen. J W hen. White Langshans — F A cock, 1st hen, 1st, 3d pullet 2d. -3d cock, 3d. 4th hen. E 5th cock. 1st cockerel, 2d 5th pullet, 1st pen. S. C. Bl.ick Minorcas — All rison. v Columbi-n Rocks — AH to W Beale. White Orpinstons — E P Phillips, 4th cock- erel, 5!h hen, 5th pullet. J P Allen, 3d cock. 5th cockerel. S Wolfe, 2d cock, 2d. 3d cockerel. 3d, 4th hen. 3d. 4th pullet. J White- head. 5lh cock. M T Brown. 4th cock. W B Glotfeltv. 1st cock, 1st cockerel, 1st, 2d hen, 1st, 2d pullet, 1st. 2d pen. S. C. Buff Leghorr,— W T Long, 2d cock. C R Snyder, 2d, 4th cockerel, 3cl, 4th pullet. L Bortz, 1st, 3d, 5th cockerel, 1st,. 2d, 3d hen, pullet, 1st pen. Mottled Anconas — B Fennell, 1st cock, 1st, 2d cockerel, 3d hen, 1st, 3d pullet. E T Wightman, 4th cockerel, 1st, Td hen, 2d pul- let. T V Fichel, 3d cockerel, 4th, 5th pullet. Blue Andalusian.s — H Moslev Jr., 1st cock }^} P^,"?; r^^l- -^ ^ Wright, ist, 2d, 3d pul- let. W C Devinney, Ist cockerel, 1st, 2d, hen, 2d pen. R. C. Rhode Island Re:!s — J Spencer, 1st cock, 3d cockerel, 1st hen, 2d, 3d pullet. Jfr '^.^"^'^*^' 1st cockerel, 2d, 3d 4th hen. H ^r .♦u^clu^^''',,-^ cockerel, 1st pullet. L Yates, ^^ 4th. 5th pullet. Black Langshans — All to A J Carson. W. Cochin Bantams — All to W H Brefch Jr. Black Orningtons — C R Dunkle, 3d cock- pnllet. G L Rudolf, 1st, 2d cock- 2d. 4fh, 5*h pull«t. P'llish — All to Mrs. J McFetridge. Rhode Island Rt-ds — L Yates. 2d 1st hen, 1st, 3d pullet. T V pullet. erel, 3d erel 1st, White S. C. cockerel. Fishel, 2' lAs.TTvd Rocks— C H Hilli-^rd. 1st. 3d cock- M •. ^J -^^B^ighley. 2d cockerel, 1st pullet. ^"r*" ,*oi^ «''?/■"• 2d cock. W Gilson, 4th cockorcl. 2d pullet. D-miiniques — All to J White Rocks — J B Mrs. L H Shaner, 2d and Son. 4th cock, 2d •"n. E H B'nle. 5th l^t, 3d 2d pen Y Lauffer. Brissrs, 5th cockerel. pnllet. J N Serina co(kerel. 1st, 2d. 4th , „ , hen. M A MilPron, cock. 3d cockerel. 3d hen. Ist pullet, .1 H Whifehrad. Ist cockerel. 1st, P n. H H Bnilev. 2d 3d pen. Wm. D Hawk let. Buff pnllef. 1st. 2d R. C B. C. Gil.«:on. \VK-7 Wynndott.s— All to I R Bnk-r. ith « /?i • \i ''"'■'^- 1^^ cockerel. 5th~ 1 Hn o^ ^ ^ Waddell, 2d cockerel. A Hill, '^d cork. BuflF Wvnnd^ttes — All to J C She-rer Partndee Wynndotte'i— H C Reamer, OH ^7'J'*\""^*- D Savyer, Ist cock, *' Ce Buff Orpingtons Tried and Proven Stock— Why Experiment? Doe^ this win At the big Baltimore Sluw Jan. 1912 which was admittedly the best ever held, we won 1-2 cozkerel. 1-3 pullet, 1st pen. rhis shouli convince you that we are able not only to n eet but oveicotne the keenest conipetion. L( ok up the awards of Ha>.;ers own ajid Laurel. All of our prizewinners in our breeding yards, are mated ri^^]lt Stock for sale. Kggs $3 to $iO. Send for mating list. • • A. J. Street, Kore»t Hill, Md. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ # ^ ^ Orpingtons of the Better Sort Eggs for Hatching from Stay White Orpingtons. Send for Mating List and Descriptive Booklet. THE MOUNTAIN VIEW FARM E. A. HARING, F»rop. - SOUTH KKNT. CONX. 4^ 4f •^ »^ <^ «3jC» 1^ «p|p »^ «3jC» JjG «^ «^ «^ «^ l^^^ WYANDOTTES Winners at America's Leading Shows. Plenty of birds for sale that are excellent type and color, and will j^roduce winners for you. Send for my mating list now ready. Eggs $3 and $5 per I 5. Give me a trial. Also Barred R ocks. W. C. HUFF Willoughby, Ohio BUFF WYANDOTTES LINE BRED FOR 10 YEARS. E^'gs from Madison Sq., Philadelphia, Hagerstown, etc. winners. Raise Buff Dottes— the best all round fowl. KOONS FARM BOX 23 TREICHLER. FA. «*'*'^^*#«»«>**.)e*M*-<»®*Ot***.***'#»*(ie<»»«;i*b****X«*'*««*^ Columbian Wyandottes Barred Rocks I v^jiuiuuian vYyanaoiies oarrea kocks '* ^ Our 1912 matinjrs of Cnluinbimis me just as pood anl as well Lnd as anv. The ^ «R fcmnles are bred from notes — Walter Brown, Uniontowu, Pa., 1st cock, 1st, 2d, 3d henf 1st cockerel, 1st, 2d pen. J W Strothers, Beatington, W. Va., 2d, 3a cockerel, 3d pul- let, 3d pen. Buff Wyandottes — C A Searaon, Morgan- town, W. Va., 1st cock, 1st, 2d, 3d hen, 1st, 2d cockerel, 1st, 2d, 3d pullet, 1st hen, 2d pen. Rhode Island Reds — C L Reynolds, Flem- ington, W. Va., 1st cockerel, 1st, 2d, 3d pul- let. Ben Anderson, Sninston, W. Va., 1st cock, 1st hen, l.st cockerel, 1st, 2d, 3d pullet, 1st pen. B B Mackey, Morgantown, \T. Va., 2d, 3d cockerel. Black Orpingtons — J S Zinn, Morgantown, W. Va., 1st cock, 1st, 2d hen, 2d pullet, 1st pen. Howard L Christman, Washington, Pa., 1st, 3d cockerel, 1st, 3d pullet, 2d pullet. Core Bros., Core, W. Va., 3d hen, 2d cockerer, 3d pen, 1st hen, 2d hen, 3d cockerel, 1st pul- let, 2(1 pen. H E Brookove, Morgantown, W. Va., 2d hen, 2d cockerel, 2d pullet, 3d pullet, 1st pen. Roy Hess, Core, W. Va., 1st cockerel, 3d pen. Cornish Indian Games — U A Ralphsnyder, Moigantown, W. Va., 1st cock, 1st, 2d hen, 2d cockerel, 2d pullet, 1st pen, & 3d pen. Charley Parker, 2d cock, 3d hen, 1st cockerel. Dr. I I Durrett, Fairmoani, W. Va., 1st pul- let, 3d pullet, 2d pen. Rose Comb Leghorns — .Joseph Lohry, Morgantown, W. Va.. Jst cockerel, 1st hen, 1st cock, 1st pullet, 2d, 3d pen. White Leghorn^! — (.ieorge Jamison, W. Va., 1st cock, 1st, 2d, 3d hen, 1st cockerel, 3d cock- erel, 1st. 2d. 3d pullet. 1st. 2d, pen, 2d pen. Mrs. I B Eakin, Morgantown, W. Va., 2d cock. John R Reed, Fairmount, W. Va., 2d cock and 3d pen. Single Comb Buff Leghorns — Ben Anderson, Shinston, W. Va.. 1st hen, 2d hen, 2d cock- erel, 1st, 3d pullet. 1st pen. J L Jamison, Morgantown, W. Va., 3d hen, 1st, 3d cockerel, 2d pullet, 2d, 3d pen. Buff Leghorns — W E Cobun, Morgantown, W. Va., 1st cock, 1st, 2d. 3d hen, 1st pen. D D Arnett, Fairmont, W. Va., 2d pullet & 3d pen. Black Minorcas — Blair Michaels. Morgan- town, 1st, 2d cock. M B Prvins, Uniontown, Pa., 3d cock, Ist, 2d, 3d cockerel, 1st pen. J W Manler, Uniontown, Pa., 1st, 2d hen, 1st, 2d pullet, 2d pen. Games — Roy Hess, Morgantown, W. Va., >. T r .J. .* _ • 1 v., J. . . 1st cock. Gay Borken, 2d cock, 1st hen. 1st pen. L Kiger, 2d cockerel, ^t, 2d pullet. :^Iottled Anconas — M^cnaels, Morgintown, W. Va., 1st cock, 1st, sd, 3d hen, 1st, 2d, 3d pullet, 1st, 2d pen. B. B. Red Games — 1st cock, 1st cockerel, 3d pen. Buff Cochin Bintams — Martha Millon, Mor- gantown, W. Va., l.st cotk, 1st pullet, 2d pjilii't. ButT Orpington Ducks — J S Zinn, Morgan- town. \V. Va.. l.st D. 1st hen. Indian Runner Ducks — Lst. 2d. Wliite (iuinea-s — 1st cock, 1st hen. Best Do/en Brown Eggs. J S Zinn, Best Dozen White lOggs, M B Eokin, Heaviest Dozen Kggs, Martin Scott. Special best display of B. B. P. Rocks, J P Donly, Carraichaels, Pto., best display Or pingtons, J* S Zinn, Morgantown, W. Va Best display Leghorns — Geo. Jamison, W. Va, Best display of Wyandottes, A L Seamons City. Best display of all varieties, C L Rey nobis, Flemington, Second, Brookover City Third, George Jamison, City, Be^t pair of birds in English Class, 3. B Allt n, Morgantown, W. Va. ; Best pair ol birds in American Class, C L Reynolds, Flera ington, W. Va. ; Best pair of birds in Medit crranean Class, Ben Anderson, Shinston, W Va. ; Best cock bird in the Show. U. A. Ralph snyder, Morgantown, W. Va. ; Best cockerel in Show, S. B. Allen, Morgantown, W. Va. Whitest bird in Show, H E Brookove, Mor gantown. W. Va. ;The largest bird in Show, S. B. Allen, Morgantown, W. Va. POULTRY FANCIER 267 «®'«®»S»®®®»»'»®®®®®®®®«®»®*®®®®«5**®*®***®*®*******®*®®*2 ® Bargain Sale of Males ROCKLAND WHITE ROCKS ® ® « ® « ® We will close out seventy-five cockerels and 15 cocks at $5 and v^lO each. These are REA.L bargains, many of them are worth double the price asked, and your money will be rt turned less re- turn charges on bird if you are not satisfied. ORDER NOW for we must have room. At the Great Hagerstown show we won 2 hen, 1-2 cockerel, 3 pullet, 1 pen old, 1 young pen- No cocks shown. At Madison Square, 3-6 pullet. At Allentown 1-2 pullet in a class of 20. Also 2 pen and 4 cockerel and special for best White Rock in the show. At Baltimore 3 Cock, 3 hen, 2-4-5 cockerel, and 2 pullet. At Womelsdorf cup for best White Rock in show and cup for best pullet in show. At Lititz special for best bird in American class. Kindly write your wants. ROCKLAND FARM. D. Lee, Propr., Box I, Benson, Md. ®®®®®®®®®®®®®«®®'t®®®®®®«®®®®®*®'»®®'*^®®******®*®*®*®*'® Double Quick Grain Sprouter The only machine now used in connection with the poultry industry that Pays a Profit Twelve Months in the I ear. M kes Tivo to Four Bushels of Feed from Every BuJihel of dry grain not only the cheapest feed but one of the very best. Grows Feed Might and Day, Winter and Summer - The Double Quick is doubled walled with insulated wooden walls outside and moisture tight metal chamber \ns\de. Heat- retaining automatic moisture producing, easily operated and scientifically constructed to sprout and grow clean grains into sweet crisp sprouts with nothing but clean water and the l.mp heat The Double Quick is now used on many of the best ^""^^ farms in this countrv, such as Afton Farm. Onlya Farm. Ideal Parm. Wvcoflf Leghorn Farm, Model Farm. Failing Farm, Bel- mont Farm, Warwood Farm. Attemont Farm, Cedar Lawn Farm, etc, etc. Made in five sizes from a few hens to 600. Full informa- tion free. CLOSE TO-NATURE COMPAMY 76 rront Street, - - - COLFAX, IOWA. Sellers* S. C. White Orpingtons Massive, beautiful white birds, trNe to Orpington Type. Head points unexcelled. Describe your wants. Eggs, $3, $5 and $10 per setting. Baby chicks. $1 each, hatched from all pens. Get my booklet. Something different. Yours for the asking. J. W. SFLLER5. 910 W. Gray St.. ELMIRA. N. Y.' S. C. Rhode Island Reds Aristocrat Strain Sired bv 1st and 2nd Chicago pen and Blue Ribbon winners at Ashtabula. Our pens will contain the four pullets in 1st Ash al)ula pen, this pen headed by 1st .Boston cock. Send formating list. Choice males for sale. Harty & Freshelv, WillouKhbv, Ohio. ^:|:*:$:***:^^**^:*?**oj::*?:*:*ojro^:^**:$?1?*:!^**:j:*********§ White Wyandotte female. Owned and bred by Charles V. Keeler, Winaniac, Ind. '^d^d^di:.:^.^d^.:!^:^.:^S.t'-^ci:-^^:^::>:Y-^^^^^^ PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL tijS :'OrL.T":i" . V Poultry Meeting at "Plainfield, N. J. The first annual meeting of the New Jersey Association for Pouhry Iraprovement was held January 2, in Plaiufield, and was lnr;ely at- tended. Many new applicants took advantage of the privilege of enrolling as charter mem- bers and the association has now enough in numbers to insure its success in every way. Interest in this moeting centered in the elect- ion of officers, who would pilot the newly launched craft in the ensuing year. The following are the gentl.men who will be at the helm: President, Wydney R. Clarke, of Scotch Plains; vice-president. R. S. Mc.Uee, of Plainfiei:; treasurer, R. O. Slorah, of !rlan\- field; secret ry, J. H. Kimball, of Westfield; assistant secretarj', Hilary Watts, of West- The executive committee consists of vv. rt. Tavtner. of Westfield; chairman. F. T. Mc- Inerney, of Plainfield; Jo«eph Nesler, of bcotch Plains: R. H. Armstrong, of Dunellen, and C. G. Shafer, of Cranford. The meeting was a most harmonious one as well as very enthusiastic nnd certainly the new association can consider itself very fortunate in securing so worthv a man as Mr. Clarke for its president. He struck the keynote of approval when he promised, with the hearty cooperation of all. to make this association, just what its name implies. Mr. Clarke's strong personality with his beauti- ful manner, combined with a liking for work in the poultry world, will surely reap its rov.ard in the good work he is bound to do Then again just look at that executive boarcl. who will have plenty to do. They all look good to the boys. Each and all expert poui ry raisers and fine fellows, they will render a good account of their stewardship. The pleasant and affable chairman can always be found ready with some new innovatiorfl The newlv elected officers had barely been congratulated before Mr. Joseph Weaver, of Plainfield. presented a document that will cause soma of the sleepy old style associa- tions to sit up and listen. This was in the nature of a plelge that each member will hive to take if he wants the association to stand back of good dealing, and it goes with- out sayioiT that it will receive the unanimous approval of every member. , A stamp will be used on all eggs cither fnr hatching or market produce. It will give the date laid, and any one showing eggs bouzht from a member thit do not come up to promises will have their money refunded. This document contains all the good features ^•j4J vTry ^"f *' '^."'' ff^'"^~'i-'^'^^*^ ^^"^^ Residence of Ira R. Amole, Warwick, Pa., one of the leading breeders GoMen of VVyandottes. for which this, association was formed and will be issued in the form of a pamphlet on the back of which will be the names of the mem- bers together with the breed of chickens they keep. , . j » j The new association also has adopted res- olutions whereby they become a vigilance committee to see that all chicken thieves are apprehended and punished as such contempti- ble meanness deserves. . Resolutions were adopted regretting the departure of Joseph Gray, the former presi- dent. He will still retain membership, but as one of the founders and enthusiasts he will be missed. However, it was the assoi-ia- tion that helped Joe get his new job as poul- tryman at Millington for a big estate. Mr. Pratt, ot Mountainside, a new mem- ber, was visitecT by the evil sneak or sneaks and robbed of a flock of some beautiful White Baby (^hicks and Ducks 'Liveable Kind 99 S. C. White Leghorns, $12.50 per 100. M mmoth Pekin Ducks, $-5.00 per 100. White Muscovy Ducks, ^0 cents each. Our Ducks were winners at Philadclpiua, 1911, and Camden, 1912. Write for book- let. WHITE HORSE FARM Box 200 Paoli, Pa. OLIVER Visible typewriter for sab cheap. Perfect condition and does splendid writing. Could ship on approval and trial. Write to Charles P. Rickart, R. K. D. No. 5 Roaedfcjle Kans^aa RlFoDE ISLAND REDS— THE GREAT CLiyCUFIELD-GARDSER STRAIN.'' E^iis. Pairs and Pens for sale; from Birds that' WON over all others at KNOX\ ILLE, PROVIUENCE. MILTON, CLEVELA.VD, OGDENSBURG, KEOS.VUQUA, i lt;^N ^- FORT nd MADISON SQUARE GARDENS 18 FINE Matings. Eggs $150 per Set and up Birds $'2 each and up. Matin? List Free. Get Show Birds from us. (Mention this paper when you write.) «.^„ CLINCHFIELD POULTRY YARDS Rogersville, 1 enn. MAKE YOUR OWN CEMENT WALK. and SAVE MONEY. No experience requ'red with our Comb Outfit. $1 Ex. pd. Ernest B -nninzhofen, Hamilton, Ohio. BLACK LANGSHANS Summit and Black Diamond-Strains have stood the test for more than a quarter of a ^^'^t"7p«n|l^'|;^^^^^ and justly won the reputation of The Best in America. Winners at Madison Square Grand Central Palace Red ' Bank and Philadelphia, unquestionably the largest and best flock of Black Langshans on the American Continent. AS EGG PRODUCERS The Black Langshans have always been considered the greatest of all winter layer., /^ey can stand more cold -"^^er and enduremorehardshipsthananyotherbreedandtheylayduringweatherwhenotherbrcedsw.il not. They lay a large, brown egg of superior flavor and my strains have been bred for heavy laying since their foundation. AS SHOW BIRDS Thev need no introduction. The Summit and Black Diamond strains of which I am now the sole owner, have won «»any blue ribboTsirall parts of the land and will dur-ng the season of 1912. Their unmatchable record at <5rand Central Palace, Madison Square and Philadelphia substantiate the s atement of the best in America. I can furnish you SHOW BIRDS THAT CAN WIN-BREEDERS THAT WILL PRODUCE THEM Let me auote vou prices on these Langshans The breed that has come to the front with leaps and bounds; all because they desei^eirnervarretie^s burned by extensive advertising flourished for awhile but the Langshans has .^^d. ^^^^^"^ ^^/^J,,^,^: severTkind and as for beauty, .tateliness and productiveness both for eggs and meat they are unmatchable wins at Grand Central Palace Show. BUENA VISTA POULTRY YARDS, C. M. Ferry, Prop. Summit, New Jersey Rocks. He offers $25 for arrest and convict- ion. "Barry" Dalhs jo.ned tne club and stands ready for producing a big string of games for the big show ne.xt winter. Mr. Lightfoot of Cumberland street saw the need of introducing new blood and improv- ing his stock and so bought one of Hilary Watts' Barred Rock cockerels. Maybe "Bob" Armstrong is not there with some witty and pertinent talk on the need of good poultry. The association was mighty lucky to get the big breeder from Dunellen, who has always brought hoft^e the "blue" with his Minorcas. W. H. Tavener has reported some good sales. He has a dandy booklet out that shows he has been putting in some time with the pen and ink. Now that Mr. Affleck is ensconced in the new town government he can devote m;)re time to the good of the association. Charlie is a good member and has some fine birds. E. J. Snyder, one of the pioneer breeders of Leghorns, and who had a big plant at Scotch Plains, has fallen into the Orpington swim and has some fine youngsters out being grrooraed for the early shows. Prof. Lewis of the Experimental Stationf at New Brunswick g've a chicken talk at Elizabeth last week. Messrs, Tavener, Shafer. Watts and Kimball went down in Mr. Taver- ner'b machine and were preatl- pleased an I POULTRY FANCIER benefitted. Mr. Walter B, Rich was also there. Prof. Lewis lectured on breeding and to the beginner it was very instructive, how- ever, the neophytes don't want to follow the books too closely. You have got to teach yourself by the old master, experience. It's all very well to see these things in print and listen to the mathematical provisions for in- suring success. But just .»ie same you can't feed young chickens on quadratic equations and expect to avoid smutty undercolor. The cube root of housing never improved type and we want to see each and every person th t starts raising poultry to have the Stand- ard of Ptrf»;ction in sight an'.2 have the gener- al and best of utility in the laying as well as market value combined with all the salient and essential qualifications of the show bird. Mr. P. A. Cook, of the originators of all Crp'ngtons, will join the new associ;ition. This gentlem'-.n is probably the ablest judge of Orpingtons in the world. He knows every way to look for the weak points and his com- prehensive knowledge coupled with a ready, quick thinking brain, makes him the ideal judge. His grand work at the Elizabeth show will not soon be forgotten. The high- est enconium of praise that can be bestowed on "Percy ' is that the retl good breed'.'rs like to have h'm handle their birds, while the breef.er with the scrubs dread to see him pick out their stock from the cage. 269 Madison Square Wi Wilkes- Barre, Pa., Awards. "It's the greatest show in point of num- bers and quality and most costly birds that Wilkes-Barre has ever had." This was the expression of John C. Kriner of Stetlersville. The show surpasses by far the fondest ex- pectations of the local asociation which was only reorganized a few months ago. There are almost a thousand birds in competition, not including the big exhibition displayed by Judge Kriner in the rarer varieties. Barred Plymouth Rocks — Cock, 1st, .1 W Walters; 2d, Edward Kredler; 3d, William Renowden. Hen, 1st Morgan A Davis; 2d, John Renowden. Cockerel, 1st, Daniel Ilart- man Benton; 2d, John Renowden; 3d, Ed- ward Kreidler. Pullet, 1st, 3d, Edward Kreid- ler; 2d, William Becker. Columbian Plymouth Rocks — Hen, cockerel and pullet, 1st, James P Barton. White Plvmouth Rocks — Cockerel, 1st, Albert Reese; 2d, 'W H Bone; 3d, W J D.ivis. Pul- let, 1st, Albert Reese; 2d, Charles Lotz. Buff Plvmouth Rocks — Cock, 1st, James H Vincent; 2d, J W DeWitt. Hen, 1st, 2d, Pullet, James H Vincent; 3d, Isaac Kershaw. 1st, 2d, 3d, James H Vinvent. Partridge Rocks — Cockerel, 1st, H A Rum- sey; 2d, Harry Leech. Pullet, 1st, Frank Bit- tenbender. Silver-Laced W'andotte — Cock, 1st, Mrs. Williiira Rescoria; 2d, H J Smith. Hen, 1st, 2d, E J Sprandle; 3d, Harry Edwards. Cock- erel, 1st, Mrs. William Rescoria. Pullet, It, 2d, H J Smith; 3d, H rry Edwards. Golden Wyandotte — Hen, 1st, 2d, 3d, Harry Edwards. Cockerel, 1st, William May; 2d, Harry Edwards. Pullet, 1st, Harry Edwards; 2d, William May. Black Wyandotte — Cockerel, 1st, Alfred Jones. Partridge Wyandotte — Cock and Henry Kling. Silver-Penciled Wvandotte — Cock, Smith. Cockerel, 1st, 2d, 3d, J Pullet, J J Smith. Single-Comb Rhode Islind Red — Cock, 1st, John Spare; 2d, Harold Maxson ; 3d, Reese Meredith, Cockerel, 1st, Harold Maxsou ; 2d, mners Cva 40 Prtzet on my R— a •>» S. C. Bro^vn and R. C. White I e^horns. 242 ud 24.) Eggt Strain*. BIG B Rr>b. HIG bCGS 236 FgjtStra'D. S C. M hi e LrgSt rnt Cuttomer i o New York writes.—' For e!»v;n yean, i have our R C Brown pure Have Ifird oth -rs b It n'>ne equal le.u. Slr}n4 at ever." Another writes, "Forfou' years I have had your R C. Whiles. They are la gr and 6ne. wonderful Uy<*rs One pullet 244 •ggioie y-ar " Another wri es. "■ have your S C. Browns pure, a >d tS>v a'c the most wonderful layers I warn your K. C. Whi:e L-ghcins.** Don't fail to send for ra alogue. I have lo s nmre like these wHITE WYAMDOrTES (Dusrns) ex r* fin-. BARRf-D RO :KS (Bradey)S. C Rt.DS (Tompkins) Egg» 12 to $5 per 15: $? 50 and $8 per 50 ; $10 per 100. Special matings. W. W.Kulp. BoxBOPottstown.Pa. Roger^s S. C. White Leghorns Winners at Chicago, 111., Kansas City, Mo., and South Bend, Ind. Eggs from select- ed pens at reasonable prices. Free Book* let. F. D. ROGERS, Jefferson Ave., Elgin, 111. hen, 1st, 1st, J J J Smith. >VIIITE KOOKH U. R. Fishel Strain — undisputed champ- : ions in the show room as veil as t'7!rTe3[rTiffrr!S]!£ r-vaui:' rxiiiK^":^^ ■%-■ Grove Hill Poultry Yards, ^X. ^'.'g'm^S'tpr Box P.F., Waltham, Mass. [^ ^A Champions in Five yea s at N. Y, " ^' ^' '""""• ^"»'» |^ where for FIVE YEARS PAST Grove Hill Rocks have won more prize* and points than any competitor and averaged more as 'well. Never before have we had better stock to offer you for sale, representing the perfected product of years of scientific breeding, accomplishing what is seemingly impossible. Let us trade together. Some day you will. And there i» no better time to sUrt than now. EGGS from the best yards ever mated. Catalog free. Founder of our Cru ader lino of Champion New Yo k Males— Three PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 270 POULTKY FANCIER John J Comer; 3d, John Spare. Pullet, 1st, 2d, Harold Maxson; 3d Reese Meredith. Light Brahman— Cortt, Ist, Walter "West. Hen Ist, Walter West. Cockerel, 1st, Joseph Novack; 2d, Walter West. Dark Brahmns — Pullet, Ist, Ray Shiber; 2d, 8d, Anthony Swenck. ^ , ^ u i ««^ White Laneshans — Cock, hen, cockerel and pullet, 1st, William Belmont. Sinf?le-Comb Black Orpingtons — Cock, 1st, John Griffith; 2d, Ray Shiber; Hen 1st, 3d, T Holten; 2d, M A McHenry. Cockerel, 1st, F J Freiler. _ . -n, n i. < * Sin?le-Comb Black Orpingtons — Pullet, 1st, 2d, 3d. F J Freiler. Sinele-Comb Brown Leghorns—Heu, 1st. Dr. M D Svnler. Cockerel, 1st, 2d. Dr. M D Snyder. Pullet. 1st, Dr. M D Snyder; 2d, 3d, George Parks. , . xi i,„ rr;« Cornish Indian Game— Cock. 1st, Hohn Tin- ner- 2d. Elmer J Willman. Hen, 1st, 2d 3d, E^er .f Willman. Cockerel, l«t. 2d, LlmcT J Willman: 3d. Hohn Tinner. Pullet, 1st, 2d, Elmer J Willman; 3d. Hohn Tinner. Black Langshnns— Cock. 1st. William Bel- mont. Hen, 1st. 2d. 3d, Gus Long. Cockerel. "(1 WiUinm Belmont. Pullet, 1st, XViHiam Belmont; 2d. James Flannigan; 3d Gus Long. EXHIBITION PENS. Barred Plymouth Rocks— 1st, Edward Kreid- ^^Vhite Plymouth Rocks— 1st, Hillside Farm. Buff Plymouth Rock — 1st, Jama H Vin- cent Partridge Rocks— 1st, M A Rumsey. Silver-Laced Wyandotte— 1st, E J Spran- ^^^Sin?lf>-Comb Rhode Island Red— 1st, Reese Meredith. .,„ ,. ttt * Light Brahmas — 1st, Walter West. Dnrk Brahmas— 1st George Howe. Single-Comb Black Orpingtons — 1st, * J Black Langshans — 1st. George Johnson. Brown Red Game Bantam — George Pen- ^'Red Pyle^Game Bantam-C G Smith city, 1st and 3d cock; 1st, and 2d hen; 1st. 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, cockerel; 1st. 2d 3d 4th. pullet; 1st. pen. George Pendered, Jermyn, 2d, *'''sin|le'-C^omb Black Orpington^John Griffith city, Ist cock, 4th hen. Ray gh.ber, city. 2d coc-k 4th pullet, 2d, pen. T Holten, city, 1st. and 3d hen. Charles Cummings, .5th hen. F J Freiler. 1st cockerel. 1st, 2d, 3d pullet, Ist. hen. George W Thomas, city, 2d, cock- "*s'ingle-Comb Brown Leghorn— DrM B Snvder. Dunmore. 1st. hen. 1st and 2d cock- erel 1st pullet. 1st pen. George Parks, But- tonwood. 2d, 3d. 4th pullet. S. C. BUFF LEGHOBN CLUB. « On December 21st, 1911, during the Madison Square Garden New York Show the National S. C. Buff Leghorn Club was or^^anized with the following officers: L. E. Merrihew, Marathon, N. Y-, presi- dent; J. C. Punderford, Freneau, N. Y., vice-president; Thos. Peer, Caldwell, N. J. secretary-treasurer. The executive Committee: Rodney Knapp, Binghamton, N Y., Wm. H. Heil, Easton, Pa., and B. Y. Evans of Little Silver, N- Y. The nu- cleus of this Club, whose purpose it will be to advance the interest of the Buff Leghorn fowl, were ten members who withdrew from the American Buff Leg- horn Club because of dissatisfaction with the manner in which that club has been conducted. The officers of the National S. C. Buff Leghorn Club are well known and experienced breeders. They desire the co-operation of all who are interested in advancing the interests of Buff Leg- horns. Communications should be ad- dressed to Secretary Thos. Peer. OFFICERS ELECTED. The New Jersey Association for Poul- try Improvement has elected the follow- ing officers: Svdney R. Clarke, President, Scotch Plains; R. S. McAfee, Vice-Presi- dent, Plainfield; R. G. Slorah, Treas., Plainfield; J. H. Kimball, Secretary; Hilary Watts, Asst. Secretary, Westfield, N. J. ; Executive Committee, W. H. Taver- ner, Chairman, F. T. Mclnerney, Joseph Nesler, R. II. Armstrong, C. G. Shafer. r1 '--"*•— r^- £3-*^- >f TON FARMV t »t£:o Hwei^ *' ^.■^>. THE feed mixing problem is solved. For many years ths poultry men have needed a feed mixer that was a raal mixer. Now there is one. There have been no less than four different types tried on the famous Afton Poultry Farm and their Mr. Twining pronounces the one shown in the illus- tration the best he has ever used and all he could ask for. He has given it a thorough try-out and knows of what he speaks. Because of the part Afton Farm has played in the perfect- ing of this mixer, and because of the further fact that it has done so much toward making Afton Farm more profitable, the machine bears the name "Afton Farm" Feed Mixer The value and economy -f home mixed feeds is well known to poultrymen. Why pay the extra price for ready mixed feeds when ;,'ou can mi:c your own cheaper, better, and Ihavei fresher? "Afton Farm" Feed Mixer is metal through- lout, and will last a lifetime. It is as simple as a scoop shovel. It mixes more thoroughly and blends the feed much better than is possible to do by hand. With an "Afton Farm" Mixer, one man can mix as much as thres men can by hand. It thoroughly blends both dry and moist mashes. It is a grain saver and a labor aaver. When you know that it reduces your cost of feed mixing two- thirds; and it saves a large per cent, of the feed bill; and that it makes the feed more palatable and easier digested, you will realize that you can not afford to be without one. It is made in capacities of 15 qts., 75 qts. and ISO qts. Larger sizes for poultrymen and dairymen made to order. Wiih our 5('c booklet. 'Feed Formulas" given as a premium with each mixer, and an Afton Farm Poea Mix<»rpvery noultryman can be a successful feeder. Write today for special inducement to one man in each community to Introduce the "Afton Farm" Feed Mixer. YARDLEY M'FG CO^ Box D- 22 Yardl^y, Pa. Golden Laced Wyandottes Their record at Madison Square, the greatest show in all America haj never been equalled or approached. This means they have no superiors in quality. As to beauty they are conceded to be the most handsome of thoro- bred fowls. As to egg producers they lay under such conditions that other varieties "would not. As to meat, they stand alone without a peer. The Ideal Fowl for the suburban estate, the backyard, pouitryman and the Fancier. Hundreds of grand birds for sale -- EGGS at reasonable prices CATALOGUE FREE I CHAS. H. BRUNDAGE DANBURY, CONN. POULTRY QUEEN NON-FREEZING NO FIRE FOUNTAIN NO DANGER Will not freeze in winter, stays cool in summer and fresh all the time, en- tirely new principle, endorsed by largest poultry raisers, if there ever was an article which merited the attention and investigation of the poultry people it is the POULTRY QUEEN FOUNTAIN and everyone who reads this ad is kindly asked to send for our free circular and testimonials. BRYAN MANUFACTURING CO.. Cadiz, Ohio Yoder's Indian Runner Ducks American Standard Fawn and White, winning at Allentown. Hanover. Sellersville, Bucks County Shows. Fine Drakes to head your breedintf pen. 11 eggs »i.50, 30 egifs $5. My Book. How to Handle there Ducks, price 75 cents. Breeder of Partridge Rocks. Partridge Wyandottes, S. C. White and Black Minorcas, Eggs. Send 2 stamps for prices and winnings. _,.__-_. m rr-irc r-r* pa LEVI D. YODER. Box U, DUBLIN, BUCKS GO., PA. ROUP BRONCHITIS DIPTHERIA This is the time of year for these dreaded diseases. Queer, isn't if. your best bird nearly always gets sick first? DONT USE THE AXE. These diseases once thought incurable can now be speedly cured and your bird put back into healthy breeding position. ACKER MAN'S ROUPINE REGULATOR is curing hundreds of fowls in all parts of the U. S. everyday: saving their owners hundreds of dollars. DID YOU GET YOURS? Sent to any part of United States on receipt of price. 16 oz. bottle 50 cents. SA.MPLE BOTTI, i FR^F.. ^ Ackermans Frozen Comb Remedy will save those frozen comb*. 25 «<^e».^ CHK n . D.*^ ^^ ' - " ' S,;, TONIC is tfuaranteed to produce more eggs at less cost 2:> . i *"•■ V>.< ^ v, V= ..'_ i TONIC is gi COM.MliNirY IN U. S. A.ND CANADA. .J •r/ ^.■• » -i c. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL _ v_/ >._ ^ A A \^ J JL ^( JL Wilmington, Delaware Show By J. W, Morrow, There was held at Wilmington, Del., Jan. 23-27, by the Diamond State Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock Association, the best poultry show ever held in this city. This is one of the oldest poultry organi- zations any where, and they continue each year to give a better show than the pre- ceding one. All exhibitors who fail to accompany their birds to this show miss a treat. Every one is made to feel at home and depart with the desire to return again. The display of ornamental land and water fowl by Mrs. Alfred I. DuPont attracted much attention, and added greatly to the beauty of the {>how and was highly appreciated by all- The exhibit of White Wyandottes by Samuel Little, of Newark, Del., whose ad. appears in the Fancier, certainly proved he has the stock, as did also the Barred Rocks of Wm. Moore, of Marshall- ton, Del. His ad. is in this month's Fancier. Bouthbrook Farm, of Edge Moor, Del., a^ usual had a large exhibit of Or- pingtons; and many other exhibitors, if space would allow, could be mentioned, that have exhibited birds at this show year after year always feeling they get a square deal here. The following awards speak for them- selves. Light Brahmas — Cockerel, 1st, 2d, Miiuh Brothers. Dark Brahmas — Cock, 1st, 2d. Norris G Temple. Hen 1st, 2d, Norris G Temple. Buff Cochin — Hen, cockerel and pullet, 1st, 2d, 3d. Norris G Temple. Partridge* Cochin — Cockerel and pullet, 1st, 2d, Minch Brothers. Barred Rocks — Cock, 1st, William B Wisler; 2d, Victor Bennett ; 3d, Mrs. George Layer. Hen. Ist, Minch Brothers; 2d, William Moore 3d, William L Morris. Cockerel 1st, Minch Brothers; 2d, 3d, Miss M J Healy. Pullet, 1st, Miss M J Healy; 2d, Wm. R Morris; 3d, Wm. Moore. White Rocks — 1st, Minch Brothers; 2d, Charles Hoelle ; hen, 1st, Minch Brothers, 2d, Jolin Ashton; 3d, Charles Hoelle. Cockerel, 1st, Minch Brothers; 2d, John Ashton; 3d, Charles Hoelle, Pullet, Ist, Charles Hoelle; 2d, Jos. Ashton; 3d, Minch Brothers. Buff Rock — Cock, hen, cockerel and pullet, Ist, 2;:, 3d, M L Ritchie. Silver-Penciled Plymouth Rock — Cock, hen, cockerel and pullet, Ist, W R Bowers. Silver Wyandotte — Cock, Ist, 3d, Kirk A Sptakman; 2d, Mahlon L Pancoast. Hen, Ist, Kirk & Speakman; 'Jd, Mahlon L Pan- coast; 3d, Dunn & Mifflin. Cockerel, Ist, 2d, W H Nuneviller; 3d, E H Wharton. Pullet, 1st, Dunn & Mifflin; 2d, Mrs John Boyle; 3d, E H Wharton. White Wyandotte — Cock, Ist, A M Knapp; 2d, Long View Poultry Farm; 3d, Samuel Little. Hen, 1st, 2d, Samuel Little; 3d, Mra. William Loveless. Cockerel, Ist. A M Knapp; T Deane; 2d, D G Gaunt; 3d, A M Knapp. Pullet, 1st, Miss E Virginia Clarke; 2d, Long View Poultry Farm; 3d, Dr. Harry T Deane. 1st Cock, 1st Hen, 1st and 2nd Pullet at Illinois State Show. Bred, owned and ex- hibited by Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Beach, Lincoln, 111. A. J. FELL'S FAMOUS White Wyandottes At the imperial show of America, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK, Winter of 1911, win as follows: 1st and 3rd prize cock, 2nd and 4th prize hen, 3rd, 4th and 6th prize cockerel, 1st and 3rd prize pullet, 1st exhibition pen. My exhibit was one of the greatest ever seen at Madison Square Garden, every bird having that snow white color, with grand Wyan- dotte type. My birds are noted for their short broad backs, wide spread tails, full round breasts, with fine head points and are second to none in the worid. Five first prizes in two years showmg at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN is White Wyandotte history. Fifteen grand pens mated. Eggs for hatching. Mating list ready Feb. 1st. J^FtLCvfe'5TPoirfrPA.^o^^^^ A. T. FELL, Box 302, \VEST POINT, PA. ,...t .- » •' PARTRIDGE COCHINS LIGHT BRAHMAS MITCHELL STRAIN NEVIOUS STRAIN My hobby. •Highest Grs ounce can of Zenoleum express paid to your Station 35cenU. ^S<5S*«*' Zenoleam Lice Powder, at dealers, 25 cents. Foatpaid* 35 cents. A CARBOUC CRESOU COAL-TAR PREPARATION A Disinfectant that won't Poison, won't Explode, won t Bum A llnitle qnart will rid 100 bont of l»c«. mitet and g«rni Jllth-jt care. "^ PWTm^^ ordln»ry «Sl^ aili^ and di«a.«.-contolni nothing tluU U lnJarloa»-ln«uret cleanlinaM and lafeguwds ,.nrpoalUy^.he.Uhju.dyoar«^^^ro^^^^^^^ ^ ^^ ,^ ,^_^ ^^^ ^^^, ^^^ ^^,^ ^ dOid E-VenrWnere onght to be, yon can haT» yoar money back-no arKument. no latten Inat money. Aak yonr dealer first, but inttrt upon Zenoleum and don't take a subrtituU-- If r.' Con" .njply yoo^end the order to a.-and w. will deliver to your 't^ii"". «»^rif » Pf*" ~r^_i ^mi 11 V)- ^ tral SB 25 »-oi iize. 25c at yonr dealerf. 35c from a« postpaid, fcqual- *ry''^n%'SaYfo/alUlve»to?k. Wr,t« for^ book -Ch.cken Chat.'»^ If you bar. liT».etoc.k, aak for "Veterinary Adviaer." Youx name on a portal w.U do. N The Zenner Disinfeclant Co., 242 Ufayetfe Ave., Detroit, Miclj. WE REFER TO PlroL F. H. Stonebum ProL A. A. Brigham Dr. N. W. Sanborn J. H. Drevenstedt ProL J. S. Jeffrey Pittsfield Farms A. F. Hunter Miller Purvis Bertha M. Rigg T. E. Quisenberry Prof. W. a Halpin Prof. H. L. Kempster Prof. T. E. Schreiner Prof. W. A. Lippincott THEY HAVE USED IT ^mi -rr. //>/ ^ V>RACr/c^^ TRAP NEST nViAR L. SIMPLE • ACCURATE COMPACT' CHEAP MANUFACTURER NEW EGYPT, N. J. WRITE TO DAY FOR C/RCULAR POULTRY i AXCiEK Butler, Pa., Awards. Barred Plymouth Rocks — S. G. Lutz. But- ler 1st and '2d cock, 2d and 3d cockerel, 4th and 5th hen, 2d 3d, and 5th pullet and 1st and 2d pen. Herman Shawkey Sandy Patch, 3d cock, 1st and 2d hen, 5th cockerel, Ist pullet and 4th pen. Herman Kappel, Chicora, 1st cockerel and 3d pen. Urban Mong, Tion- esta. 5ih pen. G B Haverstraw, Williamstown, W. Va. 4th cock, 3d hen and 4th pen. Rose Combed Brown Leghorns — C E Blaney, Butler, 1st cock, 1st hen, Ist cockerel, 1st pullet and 2d pen. Frank Hinchberger, Butler, 2d cockerel and 1st pen. Black & White Hamburg & Golden Penciled Hamburg — H H Clinger, Hubbard, O. the on- ly exhibitor had excellent showing of birds. Takes all awanls. White Plymouth Rocks — R C Ambrose, Rural Yalley, Ist cock, 3d and 4th cockerel, 5th hen and 4th pullet. Samuel H Lyon, Butler, 2d cock, 4th hen and 2d pen. W H Knock, Sax- onburg, 1st pen and Ist cockerel. David H Riinkins, Butler, 3d pullet. Daniel Higgins, Chicora, 1st and 2d pullet. J B George, Chi- cora, 1st and 3d hen. Plummer McCuUough, Mercer, 2d hen, 5th pullet and 3d cock. Otterson, Butler, 2d cockerel. White Indian Runner Ducks — Plummer Mc- CuUough, Mercer, 1st drake and 1st hen. Indian Runner Ducks — Rockdale Poultry Farm, 1st pen. Hotel Nixon Farm, 1st, 2d, and 3d drake, 1st and Ud duck and 1st male and 1st fem le geese. Partridge Wyandottes — A W Davis, Tionesta, Pa., 1st cock. Mrs. Elmer Bell, Harrisville, 1st pullet and 2d cock. Bufif Wyandottes — J G Shearer, Ford Cit-, 1st cock, 1st an.-l 2d pullet, 1st and 3d cock- erel, 1st and 2d hen and 1st pen. James Thompson, Kiester, 2d cockerel and 3d pullet. Rose Crmbed Buflf Leghorns — R E Giles, Coalport, 1st hen. Houdiins — J E Hemphill, Butler, 1st cock and 1st hen. P;irtridge Plymouth Rock — A W Davis, Tionesta, 1st pullet. Silver Grey Dorking — Rockdale Poultry Farm, 1st pen. Claude Rivers, Butler, 1st cockerel and 3d pullet. Partridge Cochin — Julius Yoos, Butler, 1st ben. . ^ , T • Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks — Lewis Bell, Harrisville, 3d pullet and 3d cockerel. Black Wyandottes — C Fred Shaflfer, Evans City, 1st pullet and 1st cockerel. Pit Games — Horace H Graham, 1st cock and Ist and 2d hen. Columbian Wyandottes — W J Moser, all pre- miums. The showing was first class. Rose Combed Rhode Island Reds — Edith Thompson, West Middlesex, 1st cockerel and 1st pen. . , The birds that have not been judged yet are the Buflf Orpingtons, Black Urpingious, White Orpingtons, Black Minorcas, White Min- orcas, Buflf Plymouth Rocks, Silver and Golden Wyandottes, Black Langshans, Silver Combed Rhode Island Reds and all b.jntams. R, C. Buflf Leghorns — R E Giles, Coalport, Ist hen. R. C . Brown Leghorns — C E Blaney, Oildale Poultry Farm, Butler, Ist cock, Ist cockerel, 1st hen, Ist pullet, 2d pen, 1st and 2d cockerel mating pen, 1st and 2d pullet 273 mating pen. Frank Hinchberger, Butler, 2d cockerel, 1st pen. ., . . . ^ „ Hamburgs — H H Clingan, Hubbard, O. aU premiums in whites, black and golden pen- cil. Silver Gray Dorkings — Claude Rivers, But- ler, 1st cockerel, 3d pullet. .lames Leedom, Butler, 2d cockerel, Ist and 2d pullet. Rock* dale Poultry farm, Butler, 1st, pen. Houdans — J C Hemphill, Butler, ist cock, 1st hen. White Orpingtons — Windyghoul Poultry Farm, Beaver, 1st cock, 1st and 3d pullet, 2d an^ 4th hen, 1st pen. F W Strain, Butler, 5th cockerel. James Thompson, Keister, 2d "Crystal" White Orpington hen, (11 lbs) 3rd hen Scran ton, Pa., 1^12. Oby John C. Peifer, Danville, Pa. Owned and bred ^1:**************************************$ Metuchen Poultry Farm Breeders and exhibitors of all varieties of Minorcas and Buff, White and Black Orpingtons Bred from the best blood lines in America. They «re bred right and mated right and will produce the highest gra.le quality sloc'c A Marvelout^ ^How Hecorcl. At such shows as Madison Square, Philadelphia. Indianapolis, Grand Central Palace, Trenion, Allentown, Hagerstown, Baltimore, etc. 41 Breeding Pens for 1912 of iinsurpass' ed qua 1 i t y bird s . No order too lar^^eor smaTTfor me to handle. Eggs by the setting at ^3, ^5 and S15bv the hundred at ^'5, ?-5. 550 and ^5. We have no ulilty pens knd will sell eggs from same matings that I use. ^ome of the best Minorcas & Orping:ons ever bred will be from my IVl- matings. Send for descriptive catalogue, ilB free ^- ^"^y " ^\"^"'5 the 1911 Garden show I won 1st, 2 seconds. 3 thirds, 2 fourths. Z fifths and specials. I also had a string at Trenton where I made a grand win. Metuchen Poultry Farm,wm.A. smith, propr. Metuchen, N.J. * ^ ^ ^ ^ # # ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ % ^ % « ^ r PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL «- f X. irX l^-^LJ- -i X « POULTRY FANCIER 275 pen. L A Kelly, Aspinwall, 2d cock. H S Clark, McKeesport, 1st hen. C A Bauers, Slippery Rock, 2d cockerel. F P Bingham and Co. Slippery Rock, 3d and 5th hen, 4th cockerel. A J Baura, DuBois, 1st, 2d and 4th pullet. Barred Plymouth Rock — S G Lutz, Butler, Ist and 2d cock, 2d, 3d and 4th cockerel, 4th and 5th hen, 2d, 3d, and 5th pullet and 1st and 2d pen. G B Haverstraw, Williamstown, W. Va., 3d hen, 4th cock, and 4th pullet. Her- nian Shawkey, Sand Patch, Pa., 3d cock, 1st and 2d hen, 5th cockerel, 1st pullet and 4th pen. Urban Mong, Tionesta, 5th pen. Herman Kappler, Butler, 1st cockerel, 3d pen. White Plymouth Rocks — W H Knoch, Sa.x- onburg, 1st cockerel, 1st pen. Samuel H Lyons, Butler, 2d cock, 4th hen, 2d pen. David H Rankin, Butler, 3d pullet. R. C Ambrose, Rural Valley, Pa., 1st cock, 3d 4th and 5th cockerel, 5th hen, 4th pullet. Dan- iel Higgins, Chicora, 1st, and 2d pullet. J B George, Chicora, 1st and 3d hen. Plummer M Champions at Madison Square Garden, N. Y. hottest class of Minorcas ever brought together^ male in show. Get in line for the best, and ROSS-SWARTOUT Member A. P. A. ; also International B. NEVirpoRT, ONTARIO. Minorca Club; also Canadian Minorca Club. Helps to ^ake Advertising Tay By J. E, Willinarth, Amilyville, New York. 6O»»00600»00»<00 In nearly every Por.ltry Pa-er that we look through v.e can pick out one or more advertisements that ^^e are J-ure do not . pav the advertii-or. Not long ago we f aw a verv attractive a lverti^ement, nice- ly dis-plaved, and setting forth the good qualities* of the .-tock for sale, but the advertirer Feemed to think that he had the OJily kind of poultry there was in this countrv, for he failed entirely to state what variety he ^^as advertising. This^ Avas a four inch advertisement in a popu- lar Poultry paper, anil the s^>ace must have CO t him quite a sum. But we do not believe that he received one inquiry from it: for it wouM be one with a sur- plus of curiosity and i)atience \\\^o would look this advertiser up to see if he were breeding the kind the reader wished to purchdre. uous as possible. The reader does not care what vour name i>^. He wants to know if you have the kind he is looking for, and if you can convince him in your A.l. that you have what he wants, you are prettv sure of getting an inquiry from him*. Having done this, you can rightfully expect nothing further from the advertisement or the publication in vhich it appears. They have done their dntv in that inquirer's case. Now it's "up to vou ' ' to sell him what he wants. \Ve sav the last half dozen word advised- Iv, for while one may 1 e a good enough salesman to sell one something that he does not want, that is i^oor policy if we are expecting any repeat orders. Having received the inquiry, answer it just as soon as you possibly can, and if he asks any specific questions, answer S. C. White Leehoru male 1st at Hughesville show. Owned, bred and e by B' Monroe Posten, Hughesville, Pa. xhibited The above is an t-xceptionally bad case of advertising, but there are several others that are not as good as they might be. The one style that is wrong, that we most often see, is \Nhere the breed- er's name is very prominent, A\hile we have to hunt around to find what he is breeding or advertising, for the name of his variety is set up in smaller type, when it should 1 e the reverse. Practically every reader is a breed- er of some Variety or thinks of starting with poultry, and* has made up his mind what kind he ^^ishes to start wi;h If a beginner, he will look through the Poul- try papers for the Advertisements of the kind he wants, and he will see noth- ing else. He will not stop to see what kind you are breeding, no matter hoAv prominent you make your name; but every advertisement that names his favor- ite bned will be carefully real. So Tn£il;o r r bi'. C.I oon-i'ic- them also to the best of your ability, even though they have no direct bearing on the subject. 'Every inquirer generally writes to several breeders at the same time, and if you wait from a week to a month before* vou answer him, some other fellow will pr*obably have sold him some stock before he gets your letter. A ]»romi)t rej)lv creates confidence and gives the impression that you attend to your affairs in a business manner. Most in- quirers put off purchasing birds until thev need them and, having received a ]»rompt rejdv from you, will naturally presume that you will be just as prompt in shipping any stock that they may order from you. This is a mail order business. I.-ook at the large mail order houses' advertise- ments. Thev make all kinds of induce- ments to get people to send for their catalogue or write them. They are suc- c(-sliii con.'oriis. ard it's a good idea to Continental HOTEL Chestnut Street Cor. of Ninth PHILADELPHIA 1 Remodeled, Refurnished, 400 Rooms 200 With Bath Rates: $L50 to $5 European Plan. The Best Cafe in the City. FRANK KIMBLE, Manager A Farmer's Daughter Beats — Ail Hatching Records — Our Free Catalog tells how. four times in succession, she hatched every hatchable egg. And That is Not All ! 8 Different Persons m 8 Different States. Every One Hatched 100 Per Cent.— 100 Chicks from 100 Eggs All 1^ the World-Famous ESSEX-MOOEL IMCUBATORS. '7*5 Vtfi^vs A Quiirter Century with poultry ^j ycir-ai* ^^^ poultry - keep*-™, and with farmers who raise poultry, hiis given Robert Essex an unequal l«d pratticai experience in every branch of the business. Mr Essex is known ail over the world as the maker of America's Largest Line of Incubators and Brooders 17SiylesASIzes-S2.2£1o$48each. As a Lecturer. Breeder. Exhibitor »nd Editor he is equally well known: and. bent of all. the name Robert »-»»ex iit«nd* for square dcalinir such as reader* of this paper do riKht to demand. Mr. Essex has personally written in our Free Catalog the following chaptera: I— When You Start -Start Right. How to Get Started. II— How to Get More Profits from Hens. Ill -How Money is Made From Standard-bredsand Show Birds. IV - Howto Build a Lo»^Cost Farm Poultry House. (With Plans.) ¥ HowtoBuildaWomanFancier'sHouse. (WilhPlans.) Also contains Pictures of 7 Leading Breeds of Fowls- All Free. S> yon can pet some of R"t>ert E««ex' lifctimeexperienre for nothing. h> simply wiitiiiR for our Free CaUlog. Robert Essex Incubator Company m Henry St.. Buffalo. N. Y. or 67 Barclay St.. New York City Sicilian Buttercups, Silver Cam- pine Diamond Jubilee Orpingtons. Eggs $2 per 15. Single Comb Reds. Col. Wyandottes. Eggs $1.00 per 15. A few Buttercupf Cockerels for sale at $3.00 each. E. H. Adams - Ontwood. Pa. Doublo Froth l.brin^ 80.:,-. ProgTCBPlve I«»uUrvmen know that ordlnnry poul- try brintJTB 10c. to \bc. on the market, while Caponsreadlly !«ell for nn/i inati.ii/>i inn>4''(.nt iiofttpn'o forri^o " P.PILUNGASOH r to use." A "Pilllnp:" t.;np'>ii r^ev '^ •*" ; pulde nnrt Instruct lonx'^cn' postpnKi H.H.kltt ••»;u»f1etnr("Hponl7lne' Trr*. HCO.. 23d & Arch Su..Pbi!*d.lpki«.'- Free \ Real E«f«f G«««r^*VJS Hens L.yu heftier The, w.ot to or no« /. R. J^ayur Druw Co., A.lerlown. Ft. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL «u J: 0 L L . it 1 ^ .. . J>. V. i ^ :v + + Layers and Payers Royal Orpingtons White-BufE—Black (Single Comb) Royal Leghorns White (Single Comb) • JRoya) Plymouth Rock Columbian Stock for sale at all times from $1.00^ to $500.00 per head Eggs for hatching at all times from $2.30 to $30.00 per setting Send for Catalogue WOODWORTH NVilton, Connecticut FARM •J- + + + + + + A Year's Course m Poultry Culture The Most Practical and Successful Course Ever Devised for Students Now Running in the Poultry Item. Startinjr with the November issue of The Poullry Hem we are offering our reaoers the Lectins oftTe Columbian School Course in PIIULTRY CULTUttE. Th.s w.U continue throughout th^ entire ye.r. thus giving our readers full benefit of a course, for which many poultrvmen have paid $20.00 by mail The synopsis of the course shows how through and complete it is. I* covers every possible phase of poultry culture, and ..ets right do^vn to the ^-^^^of each problem to be solved, each difficulty to be overcome, and tells how to surmount all obstacles. SYNOPSIS 1. The Poultryman and His Calling. 2. The Purposoof Poultry Keeping. 3. Location of Poultry Plant. 4.. Building, Plans. Specification, Estimates, Construction and interior Furnishings. 6. Yards. Parks and Ranges. 6. Nutrition. 7. Feeding. 8. General Management. 9. Fggs. 10. Breeding. 11. Incubation. 12 Brooding. OF COURSE 13. Rearing Chicles after Brooding Age. 14. Prepairing Pullets for Laying. 15. Preparing for Market. 16. Marketing. 17. Diseases. 18. Parasites and Other Enemies. 19. Exhibiting, Scoring 4. Judging. 20. Wastes, Leaks and By-Products. 21. Records and Accounts. 22. Advertising. 23. Cooking of Poultry Products. 24. Poultry Literature. Subscribe for the Poullry Hem at once, and take advantage of this opportunitv. Start your subscription with the November issue, and get fu I ben.f.t of the course Back numbers can be s»-cured by new subscribers, Subscription price 50c for one year, four years for $1.00. This paper and the Poullry Hem one year 75c. THE POULTRY ITEM Box F., Sellersville, Pa. WHITE WYANDOTTES We all know there is a difference between White Wyandottes. Here is ray record —you be the jud^e: All^ntown 1st cock. 4th hen, 4-5 cockerel, 1st pullet, 2nd pen. Special best bird and pullet in show at Williamsport— see awards, and also special best cockerel in show two years in succession. Stock and eggs, send for mating list. C. C. FURMAN. TRADE MAKK ir^H BLOOMSBURG, PA. CHAMBERLAIN'S PERFECT CHICK FEED The Only Original Dry Chick Feed and The World's Standard. FOR SALE BY ,. „ t Petalamalnrab'r Co., Indianapolis, Ind. O. B. Benedict, Elizabeth, N. J. Louisville CementCo., Sellersbur(,',lnd. J. D. MtClintic, Belleville. Pa. 0. K. Seed Store, Indianapolis. Intl. Starr Bros., Winamuc. Ind. 1. VV. Scott & Co.. Pitisbur^h. Pa. F. Burrer. WesterviUe, Ohio. •vV, F. Chamberlain Ptrcl Co. .316 «S:31HN. Commercial st. St I ouis. follow tfceir Fvstem- Don't ask inquirers to fend you stamps, and don't be afraid of a Pott Card inquiry. We even know '•re ^ers who will not take trouble to reply to a Post Card inquiry, yet they s- eP'l eo'> ' n^orev in a •vp»-«-i^ «nir We consider this a ea^e of * * a Fool and his money soon parted. ' ' As stated above, nearly every inquirer urites to several breeders at the same time, and a postal saves both money and time, and the fel- low who does not ansver the^e Postals certainly will not get their orders. In your Adverti: euient you can tell what kind you are breeding and tell something about their quality, but space is too expensive to go much further than , this, as an over-crowded Ad. is seldom read. The inquiry is all you can expect from the Advertisement, and it is hardly practical to write fully to every inquirer W. W. Kulp. Pottstown, Pa., one of America's best known poultryman. telling all al'out your stock, how they are bred, v. hat they have won, and how you have pleaed other purchasers of your stock. A circular is neccessary to do all this. Like in some advertisements so it is in many circulars. Much .-pace is entire- ly wa-ted. Vv'e even received a circu- lar from one party in which he stated that he was breeding the best of stock anrl that they came from good strain. This took up' one-half of his circular. The other half was devoted to jokes. This is "the limit" in business circu- lars. If you are a beginner and have Tione some winning, give a li.-t of these in your circular, and also state uhat strain you aie l)rLe ling, and state on what tern's you will ^l_ T7^mg~^g^ —if you write us your 130V11 JT rCC dealer's natife and address (SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT) HEN-E-TA No OTH ER bone or ^rit netded now— nor Ixjne cunt-rs— nor beef " scraps— ntir charcoal— nor oysier shcllsi! you leed"HF.N-E-TA." Makes Hens Lay '"HEN-E-TA"— the phosphorus food trets the most e^gs with least trouble. Is about _. -i^^ PS-1 Bone Ash I Odorless - 100 lbs. only $2.25 or 500 lbs. only |9. We I will see th^t von arr supplied \i vour dealer won't. ^ I HEN-E-TA BONE CO. I NEWARK.N.J. I>EPT..,10 f LEMINGTON. W.VA. Write How Folks Make Money With Hens My book has helped people make fortunes In the poultrybusiness— wlUdothe same lor you. Low prices for Stock. Ekbs for Hatching, Incubators and Brooders. 200 pages con- tainins over 100 illustrations —many In natural colors- gives list of 72 varieties of Pure Bred Fowl— gives com- plete Information about eggs, stock, Incubators, etc. This book Is a marvel and onlytSc. Send today, read It through and If you don't feel fully satisfied that It Is worth many times that much, return the book and get your money back. B. H. GRODER Box 101. Rtaeems, Pa. PEAPACK FARM WHITE ROCKS International champions. Winners at Amer- icas great shows as well as Crystal Palace. Svnd for mat'.nc l-st. Rose Comb White Orpingtons By William Seidel, Was king tonvi lie, Pa. I began breeding this variety because I was confident that there was more mon- ey to be made with them than any other variety in America, and because 1 be- lieved them to be the best all around fowl in the world, as a white fowl is a great favorite and the Rose Comb the prefer- ence among American people. The S. C. White Orpingtons have made a big run during the past few years. They have obtained this position for themselves through merit as layers and for rapid ma- turity. The R. C. Whites are destined to do equally as well for the same reason. There is another reason why Rose Comb Whites are destined to make a place for themselves. The new standard calls for a few years they would be where the Sin- gle Combs are to-day. Get in line now and you will soon be in the front ranks as their popularity is increasing by leaps and bounds and the outlook for them in a financial sen^e is most promising. 1 would insist that every admirer of the B. C. White Orpingtons would join our club, which is now forming, and send $1.00 to the Secretary, Milton W. Brown, of Cin- cinnati, O. Several of the largest Or- pington breeders of this country have ta- ken them up and a strong club is prom- ised, which will mean a great deal to the ones that start with them now. Every breeder I had correspondence with stated "Crystal" White Orpngtoi 1st pullet .8 lbs), Scranton. Pa ' 19 2. 2nd Williamsport, Pa. Dec. IVll. Owned and bred by John C. I'eifer, Danville, la. .r I a short back in the Wyandottes, Avhich means decreased egg i>ro(hiction and this will lead to the ruin of the breed. I re- ceive many letters from prominent White Wyandotte breeders stating that they are readv to drop their favorites and take i',). the Rose Comb White Oij in.iton: , which variety conies i.earest to their iav- orite in appearance of any breed. 1 have found the R. C. Whitos niatiire as ra>idly as the S. C. and they lay considerably bet- ter than the average Single Combs.^ Their greatest advantage over tl.eir S- C cous- ins is their close fitting comb. A fro>ted comb means to cheek the egg pro luction, and this has never happened any of my H. C. Just lately 1 received a letter from one of the large^t breeders of Single Comb Orpingtons in America, stating he novor saw the like the way his Ro^e (.'omb Vx-j.it... win-i Isivii:;:. Thi.^ vari..'ty ho has 11 f : e!i ri'.uv I !«'• »i-o stated tliat lu they could not near furni^h the demand. Since mv winnings at New York, Bo>ton, \Vil]iams]»ort, Allentown and Ilagerstown j-hows 1 have gotten many letters inquir- ing for stock and eggs. Tho e who have !cen mv niatings for this spring in R. C. White brT>ingtons are extremely enthusi- astic overVi cm. They have the size, type and co'or of the S. C. standard. 1 know of no fo.vl ^0 well adajded to the town- dweller, the Fancier or the beginner. Vshen it comes to beaut v, there is no nicer fowl raised. Their ^^hite plumage, N\hite legs, red comb, wattles and face make them attractive. J believe it would be illr•o^Mb:e to produce a better all around punose fowl. In my opinion they are the long looked for fo^^l to fill the vacan- cy in the poultry worM. and I believe they vill have one of the greatest booms any fowl -ner had, vhi-h they mo>t justly de- ter' e. 2:s PJJLTiir FANCxl.!, Out Friend the "Belgian Hare By /. McCulley, North Lewisburg, Ohio. shed in the winter time. You can not raise them in the rain and mud. They must be kept dry to do well- There is not a city lot but what you can have your rabbit box and raite ^hat you wish to For a number of years past we have seen headed ''Poultry and Pet Stock Asso." and ''Poultry and Pet Stock Show/' and gentle reader you would be surprised if you only knew how many there are who are interested in the Pet Stock department. And it is growing by leaps and bounds, especially the rab- bit side of the question. Who of us did not stop and admire the little beauties of Red Belgians or his larger clumsy brother, the Flemish Giant, and why? If you happened to have the children there did you notice that the rest of the i=how had lost its interest for them? The love of Pets and those Pet animals is born in chil- dren. They will take more interest in a pair of rabbits than in a whole Hock of chickens, and if one boy in the town should be fortunate enough to own a pair of rabbits see how soon every other boy wants some also, and he generally gets them, for, with proper care and attention, I do not know of any thing else that he can get more pleasure and profit from. The rabbit craze is spreading rapidly through all sections of the coun- try; people are becoming as never be- fore, and there must be a reason for all this; and when they are more fully un- derstood you will find as many raising them as you now find raising poultry. Once eaten, if prepared right, you find nothing else that will take their place. The raising of these little fellows is very profitable, much more so than poul- try, for they can be raised and do well in limited quarters. It does not take such a fat pocket book to start in the business. A trio may be purchased from most any reliable breeder for about $5 and oif of this trio you should easily raise $30 worth a year. It is true that they don't lay eggs; neither do they get the gaps; their combs don't freeze nor do they die with the roup. You are not bothered feeding the little ones from the day they are hatched. The mother looks after them until they are about three weeks old. All you h^ve to do is to feed her well on oats, bread and milk and clover hay; if in summer, some green feed is relished, but you must be careful when the little ones commence to eat or they will eat too much of it and it will giv'e them the slobbers. This is caused by them eating too much before they can properly chew it or digest same. Do not neglect to have plenty of fresh water around her at this time as she is very thirsty. Keep her pen clean at all times. This pen can be a store box three feet by four feet, and eighteen inched high, with some pigeon wire in front, all of which can be purchased for fifty cents. They can come in zero weather same as the Fourth of July, and can be saved if taken care of and properly looked after. The box should be in a barn or TOO LATE i ON'Tbe "TooLate!" You have seen your chicken* moping, sneezing, coughing, eyes watering and heads swollen. You have seen ihem fight for breath and die. That's ROUP It's. humane to relieve— it's dollars saved to cure them, CONKEY'S Roup Remedy does the work. 50c and $ 1 .00. H dealer hasn t it, send to us. Money refunded if it evr fails. THE G.E.CONKEYCOj Cleveland, O. Dept 83 FREE For name of any sup- ply dealer and stamps 4c we will mail /"ree copy of our new 80 p. " cAiry Bnok. GREEN & KAPLERS Roy;' Columbian Plymouth Rocks Again Outclass All Competitors At America's premier exhibition, BOSTON, JANUARY 1912, where the annual meeting- of The American Columbian Plymouth Rock Club was held, wftich brought out the best birds from all sections. North, East, South and West, our **Royals" on six entries simply out-classed all competitors by winning: lat cock, Ist and 6th cockerel, lat pen, 2nd pullet and 3rd hen. Ca»h sweepstake special for best display, cash special for best cockerel in the class; Silver Cup for best surface colored male and the President's cash special for the best Columbian Plymouth Rock in the •how, male or female. Also the beautiful specials offered by the American Columbian Plymouth Rock Club for best shaped male and best colored male. A grand total of more first prizes than all other competitors combmed; double the num- ber of Special Prizes of any other exhibitor and every First and Special Prize offered on males. This great Championship record stands alone and unequalled— an achievement that has never been approached by any other Columbian Plymouth Rock exhibitor in the history of the Boston Show, and proves beyond all question of doubt the superiority of our "Royal Strain" and substantiates the fact that they still remain undisputedchampions. Our birds possess quality in every sense that the term implies. Excellent layers, large in size, typical Rock type, fine head points and the clean ♦♦Royal" color, free from the smoky, splashed effect in body and fluff feathering that is so undesirable. EGGS FOR HATCHING Our breeding pens for 1912 have been mated with great care. They not only contain the sons and daughters of our "Royal" Champions, but are headed by noted sires them- selves. From these we will sell eggs at $ 10.00 per 15 and we urge every Columbian Rock fancier who appreciates extreme high quality to write us before purchasing elsewhere. Other breeders may sell you eggs for less money but when you buy of us you secure quality that cannot be d uplicated. Descriptive circular free. GREEN & KAPLE, (Originators) Box 55, ••The raen whc jr.^-Je CoJurc^jian P)vi-io;jt:h £^ >: •. : F Elbridge, N. Y. 1 . . > » t1 PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL :'OL'Lriri FANCiKK 279 eat if you do not care to raipe them for profit. One thing ^^•e think is hardly fair. We eee in the different poultry papers the lifit of awards of the poultry and pet stock shows. The poultry winners are there but how many of you have looked at the end of the list and looked in vain for the winnings in the rabbit or pet stock line. You do not see it, and then you lay the paper down with a feeling of disappointment and Fay it does not pav to monkey with them; there is no one interested 'in them. The boy or girl who is raising them wants to see who else is in the budness also, and if he sees the awards this year he will get his hares ready and see what he can do next. We have been attending shows for several years past and have heard this expression more than once. "Why I have better rabbits than that at home." So my ad- vice to all of you is, take what you have to your next show and see what you can do.' If you happen lo be beaten a^-k your judge where you fell down, and next time look out for that. Disqualifications for Red Belgians are : lop or fallen ear, wry or crooked tail, dew lap or a roll of fat under the chin. Asthis was our first introduction to you, we will say we have been a success- ful breeder for the past ten years and should we come again we will try and tell you how to avoid some of the mistakes that have caused us to lose a few of our little friends, and they are our friends, for if you have no love for them, only from a' financial stand-point, you will fail and have no luck raising them. Hatching and Breeding Cl^icks By /. //. Sfiyder, Arona, Pa. Now as it is about time for us all to start our Incubators for another sea- son of Hatching I will try and give some hints and instructions as to same. First, be sure your incubator is thorough- ly clean. Di^^'infect it with some good solution. We usually take Carbolic Acid, only a small amount, and add Creoline, and go over your machine thoroughly in every crack 'and crevice. By so doing you should be able to get a larger hatch of chickf* and also destroy all germs of White Diarrhoea. After we have the chicks we come to the moJ-t difficult part, that of raising them to maturity. This will require your clos-est study, and also time on your part. Have your brooder heated up to about 95 degrees. Take the chicks and put them into the brooder. I will give you our method. We use a hover. This we cleanse very carefully and put it in a small coop, 3x6 feet; put some fine chaff for litter on floor; do not feed for about one day after removal from incubator, for they absorb euough of the yolk to do them for that length of time. For the first feed, we usually give some sharp sand or grit in a small pan and bread soaked in sweet milk is good for them for about four or five days, also a little commercial chick feed thrown in the litter. This will keep them busy at all times. After they are about a week or ten days old give them fre!-h ground bone or bone meat, also sweet milk to drink. Keep plenty of pure, fresh water before them at all times. Feed about four to six times a day all they will eat, but nev- er let any feed lie around the coop, for it will sour and you are sure to invite bowel trouble which is fatal to young chicks. Give them good range and plenty of green feed and you will be surprised to see them grow\ When about two months old we usually transfer them to a colony house out on the range. This house is 5 X 10 feet by 5 feet front, 4 feet in rear. From this on we feed a dry mash composed of 200 lbs of Bran, 100 lbs. of Middlings, 50 lbs. of Corn Meal and 100 lbs. of Beef Scraps. We also give them cooked oats, and wheat and ^ome corn and Ave find our young stock always does well on this feed for us. Now just let me add a fe^v more words before closing. Be sure and clean your brooder coops every morning, or at least every other day. This will help in keep- ing your coops sanitary and wards off disease. When we put in a new brood of chicks we also disinfect our hover and coops. The 5 X 10 coops are cleaned every three days, and litte) is removed every two weeks and roosts and drop boards are treated with kerosene oil every two or three weeks in the summer to keep out lice and vermin. I believe, dear readers, if you follow this method you will raise more and stronger chicks. HOTEL VICTORIA Chicago J In the heart of the wholesale, > < retail and theatrical district Fireprcof Construction. $1 and up per Day Remodeled and refurnished at an expense of over $150,000 Opposite La Salle Depot Cor. Clark and Van Buren Sts. ELMER C. PUFFER Manasrmff Director A GREAT BIG HAND GRINDER that will Bare Its cost several times a year and •will furnish one to two bvishelsper honr of freih ground com, oats, peas, dry hone, oyster shells, nut shells, dry sUle hread, etc., for poultry feed, or will grind table meal for fam- ily use. A child can operate it. Thoosauds sold annually. Shipping weight 40 li'S. We also build a full line of Power Feed Mills. Sam- ton Wind Mills, Gasoline Engines. Ask for caUlogs, stating line in which you are interested. Stover Mfg. Co.. Plymouth St.. freeport. ill . HOUDANS Winners at Allcntown, Hagers- town. Philadelphia, Baltimore and Boston. Large lots just received from England. If you want the best, send for catalogue. , GEO. GUIGNET Houdan Specialist, Carlisle, Pa. Bright's Brown Leghorns The Undisputed. Undefeatable Champions of America. Recognized the World over UNCONQUERABLE For four consecuHve years .he vicor, a, Madison Sguare. ,7°" ^^J J° -'^J,^',.^;;';^^^^^^^^^ :;i:.^7=r;r.t-aet"r:srpra:L"^^^^^ '''"^To1r"^J::V»:Ti'r:. coCe^. n.a.ed pen: ... pnUe.. n-a.ed pen. Grove Hill Poultry Yards, ^'"■A^'^.l„^S"lu?r" Box P. F., Waltham. Mnss. ; J .. ^ .'.J-vx Buff Legkorns for Show and Table By H. G. Richardson, Just a few words to the beginner in bree.lin-,' Buff Leghorns. Fir^t, get gool stock or egg« from a reliable V)ice ier for your foinidation- If >ou ^tart right you will go right in mating up your pens for breeding, fir^t piciiing oit a good male bird with an even, Foft, golden buff surface color, under color a trifle lighter, the bird to carry tail rather low, comb five points as near as you can get it with good wide base, standing erect back of comb to clear the neck well, with good \\hite lobe!>, free from red as possible, good yellow legs and to stand well up on them. We cannot get all suiface color; not so many partly red birds as you will get from black or bronze feathers in tail or wings. If your male is very dark, with black smutty tail and very (fark under color, the fe- male ihould have a good even surface color, with light under color, with goole, and have cut buuf fresh cverv «N tinolo life It tel'i al' about chickei-.s. tlii-ir pi i.o-, tlcir r-.to, di ea- - esniid ipiiic lex. All .lUjut Inrnhnliir*. iheir prices and their operation. All «t>iii.t ponltry houses and how to hnll-Hheni It « anenrj-.-'o- pediaof rhickcndom. Yon -^^M it. Only I.'' f. C. C. SIJOKMAKEIt, Bo»1063. Freepvrt, IlL The Big Winners at Grand Central Palace, 1911 Dune Alpine Poultry Farm S. C. White Oroingtons. S. C. White Leghorns. At Grand Central on Leghorns: l-|-4-5 Cj)ck ?:3.4-5 Hen. 2-3-4 Cockerel, 2 Pullet. 1-2 Pen. S.C. White Orp.ngtons: 1-2 Cock 3-5 He^, 1-2^4 Cockerel 3 Pen SPECrALS: S. C.W.Leghorn-Best color male. Best head male, Best cock B^st dTspiay Best male, Head male. Best female, Color female. Shape female, Best hen. Special £stpS^ SPEaALS: S. C. W. Orpingtons-Best male^^m^^^^ big shows. Send for calalogue. Stock and eggs. BEST BIRD IT^ MEDIT CLASS. DUNE ALPINE POULTRY POULTRY FARM ^^^;^^^ ■ . EAST HAMPTON. N. Y. •^:\..:i::R 281 FIRST PRIZE PEM S-C BLACK ORPINGTONS, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN N-Y-1908-9 3< I9IO. Br-ed AncL Owne.cl Bj/ fOXHURSXTARM LIME ROCK CT- ■t 1 1 * PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 2S2 D D n n D PUCLTRY >^ANOiKIl D Why Hesitate ? Now is the time to order your breeders for the spring and the time to place your orders for the early eggs; later the price of breeders will go up and eggs will be sold, so you will not be abl- to get them when you want them. We have a splendid lot of White Wyandotte males at prices from $5 each up. White Wyandotte females from $3 each up. Columbian Wyandotte males from $5 each up. Columbian Wyandotte females from $3 each up. Silver Penciled Rock males from $5 each up. Silver Penciled Rock females from $3 each up. S. C. White Leghorn males from $3 each up. S. C. White Leghorn females from $2 each up. Buff Cochin Bantam males and females from $2 ea. up. White Muscovy Ducks at $10 a pair. All birds raised on free range and strong healthy stock. Order what you need early and get a good selection. D ^&1 WHITE WYANDOTTE vCCpR CENTRAL PALACE-NewlQ RQCKHILL POULTRY TARM- O^ainlnj If ^ Our prices are reasonable and the quality can not be excelled. HUNDREDS OF SHOW BIRDS for the coming shows conditioned and shipped ready for the show room. Write for our large catalogue giving our complete and remarkable winnings for the past six years. ROCK HILL POULTRY FARM, OSSINING, N. Y. '^l^^l^^ll D D D D PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL POULTRY IlAlN^CIEIi 283 The Greatest Incubator Capacity In the World S. C. W. Leghorns Mammoth Pekin Ducks Bccau-e of our great flocks of breeding birds, our un- equaled e(4uipment and special facilities for handling this trade, we are in a position to satisfactorily fill orders of anv size at any date specified. Chicks— $15 per 100 $120 per 1000 Mammoth Ducklings — 25c each Guaranteed Hatching Eggs We cull careful!}' and ship nothing but perfect indi- Mcluals whicli are strong and sturdy, possessing abundant vitalitv. THEY INHERIT STAMINA AND PRO- DUCTIVENESS, for years the leading characteristic of cur strains. EGG SHIPMENTS aro carefully selected for Mze" color and uniformity. FERTILITY GUARAN- TEED. S. C. W. Leghorn Eggs $7.00 per 100; $60 per 1000 Mammoth Pekin Duck Eggs $5.50 per 100 (Duck Eggs for delivery in March and April.) ^'^ ®V > r In addition f. Inglcsido Farm, this company owns and operates under the same management jyoo^s- lanc Poultry h'arm. Leaman Place, Pa., conducted for many years by George M. Woods; ^^f -Vom Jnrk^^^ J"arm, llarn>l)urg, Pa., the largest successful duck farm in the country, having a capacity of 7i),UUU Uucks Let Us Send Our Attractive Booklet. THE INGLESIDE FARMS COMPANY 50 I INGLESIDE ROAD THORNDALE, PA. ^0^ J^' f tl •'^^'"■^^ *'^*r lf:"^!iai ^iT7^-.n^ -^^lij' ''■•:li^;i[i:?-0" 'IK ■ " ■ POULTRY FANCIER 285 r: ' i A Few Side Lights on the Newtown Producing Company's Achievements From 1908 to 1912. About four years ago, the Newtown Producing Co., of Newtown, PSi., (com- posed of some of the most practical and scientific poultrymen of the East) were among the first to recognize the future possibilities of the day-old chick industry in the U. S., and at once "cast-about" for a farm of suitable location and pro- portions to meet their future as well as immediate requirements. They finally succeeded in acquiring a farm of a little over 55 acres, right at the very door-way of the railroad station at Newtown, Pa., just one hour's ride by steam cars from Philadelphia, Pa-, and only 10 miles by trollev cars from Doylestown, Pa., and located between N. Y. City and Philadel- phia makes it convenient to reach either of these large cities and insures the best of shipping facilities to transport their products to all parts of the U. S. Here, but four short years ago, the Newtown Producing Co., began the erection of a Poultry plant which to-day is second to none, and equaled but by few in this whole country. They have succeeded far beyond the fondest dreams of their most interestell be '■'^'^^^.^^^/^y;'^ »^^!f^. "/\'"f " ga^isfa^ ion Bronze Turkeys need no introduction. Look up their record at Madison Square and AlLntown. bend for mating list. Satisfaction guaranteed. H. L..FIKE, MEYERSDALE. PA. RHOADS BROTHERS WHITE ORPIXGTOyS At Reading, 1st cock; 2d hen. At Potts- town. 1st coik; 2d. 3d hen; 4th, 5th cockerel; 4th pen. Eggs, $3 per 15. SiyOLE COMB REDS At Reading, 1st. 2d hen. At Pottstown, 2d, 4th cock; 2d hen. Eggs, $5. Rhoads Bros., R 6, Pottstown, Pa. WniTE WYANDOTTES At Allcntown Fair. 5th cock; 4th hen. At S(h,\vtnksvillu. 1st co.k ; 1st pullet. At Pot:sto\vn, 2d. 4th cock: 2d. 4th hen; 1st, 2d cockerel; 3d. 4th pullet; 2d pen; Special best pullet in show. Eggs. $5 per 15. Single Comb Rhode Island Reds. Three Grand Pens Oar matings consist of birds whose sires represent the best blood lines in the country. They demonstrated their superior quality by winning at the North Penn show in c«mipetition with leading breeders. Cockerel. Ist. 2d. 5th; Pullet. 1st, 3d, 4th: these noted winn.T.s will be in 1912 matings. They are mated right. They have been bred right and mr.nv blue ribbon winners for the 1912 shows will be raised from these inatin^'s. Eiu's from the 3 grand inutings. $2. $3, $5 per setting. Utility m tiii2S. $'8 per 100. Sjitisfart ion and fertility guaranieed. Correspond nee a pleasure. Send for mating list. Scores T'r. the Newtown Producir.u: Company's Par/, Newt<>^"r^ Pa. CHARLES BACORN. R 1 PERKASIE, PENNSYLVANIA PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL ■.:i r.^rLi '^ T- FA:;:r:- POULTRY FANCIER 287 from their Reds in large numbers to their patrons, as well as from their White Leg- horns. The building of a poultry plant of large proportions uas by no means the only ob- ject the management of this company had in view when they decided on their loca- tion at Newtown, Pa. To them, scientific, artificial incubation on a large scale had become a question of tremendous impor- tance. To develop their poultry industry along as extensive lines as they had planned, necessitated more economic, and larger facilities for artificial incubation than they enjoyed, and in order to con- bummate' their plans they secured the ser- vices of the most competent engineers in the country to assist them in solving the problems of moisture, ventilation and the regulation of heat in the egg chambers. Numerous tests were made under both favorable and unfavorable conditions; ex- periments in high as well as low altitudes. No principle was neglected, no essential ^necessary to complete success was omitted in the production of the now famous New- town Giant Hot-water Heated Incubators, which enhance the value of so many of our large and successful Poultry plants throughout our country. How enimently successful this company has been in the production of one of the highest class incubators now manufac- tured is fully attested by the universal and uniform results secured by the people who own and operate their machines. Having produced a real ''Giant Incu- bator," a machine which would produce big, fluffy, livable chicks, the Newtown people now turned their attention and ef- forts to the production of a brooder that would successfully "mother" the thous- ands of fine chicks their great Incubator was hatching- No matter how strong the parent stock, or how well hatched the chick, poor brooding would result in dis- appointment and failure. Again they called in the best engineers known to the industry, and by their combined efforts, after months of practical experimenting, they finally produced the Newtown Stand- ard (Individual /Hover) Hot Water Brooding System. Each individual hov- er can be operatd separate and distinct from the rest of the system. In other words, the heat and fresh air can be adapted to the needs of the chick under any one hover just the same as though that particular hover was not connected with the rest of the system. Is it any womler the " Newtown " Chicks thrive under such congenial con- ditions, or that their customers speak in Buch universal prai>e of their proilucts? The hatching capacity of the Newtown Producing Company is 60,000 eggs at one time. ' ' One of the largest individual hatching capacities in the world. They have a brooding capacity of over 14,000 chicks at one time. Last season they shipped over 100,000 day-old chicks to all parts of the country. Some of the little fellows wore on the road for three or four days and when they reached their destination were in the finest condition. That means VITALITY— one of the great features for which the ' ' Newtown ' ' chicks are noted. This company takes in custom hatching and have hatched thou.'-ands of chicks to the perfect satisfaction of their custo- mers ever since this plant has been in op- eration. Their prices are very reasonable and their work of the highest order. Already, this season this com[ any has Fhipped eggs to the Pacific Coast, to the middle West, as well as to the far off South land, and every report thus fiir re- ceived has been very gratifying to them. Their old customers are coming back again with "repeat" orders and they pride themselves in the Motto "A custo- mer once, a customer always. ' ' Visitors are always welcome, except Sundays and holidays, between the hours of 9 A. M. and 3 P. M- If any of our readers areVithin 100 miles of this plant, we would urge them, by all means, to visit it. It will surely prove to be one of the "bright-spots" in life's earthly jouraey, and a real pleasure to you in yeara to come. This enterprising concern have made shipments of their products, covering in- cubators, brooders and poultry stock to every state of the L^nion, as well as 23 foreign countries. IfbiiriHens^laymg Go after this egg business in dead earnest Honestly, there is more— very much more- money in eggs than there is in raising corn, wheat or oats if you make sure of one thing : f Sec thai every hen has food that ,y wiM make her lay all Ihc time Write tp Humphrey and he will tell you how Making the Golden Egg becomes a certainty all through the winter. . Ask for proof that this can positively be done with a Humphrey always-open-nopper Bone Cutter. Now is the time you want to start to get your hens through the molting period. Brings out the new feathers, keeps the egg clusters active. Send for Humphrey's famous book, "Making the Golden Egg"— the only book that tells ^^ you how to handle your poultry month by month — how to raise chicks' from the time they "peep"— how to fix home remedies —how to cut your feed bill almost in half — how to make the most money from vour poultry. This Book is free. So write for it today. It will be worth dollars to you. Ad- dress HUMPHREY East Street Factory, JoUel. HI. ^rJ^^y The Bone Cotter That Makes The Golden Egg While Kmd White Wyandottes m-syIsuLu The Promoter Strain of Tried and True Breederti There is no use of you experimenting. We have the line bred birds that have nr »ven to be the big winners and layers. Th.y have been the < ause of our success, jind they will make you successful. At Pittsbur-, Feb. 1912, 1st Pen, 1st Cock, 1st Pullet. At Cannonsburg, 1st, 2d Cock, 1st, 3d Hon. 3d Pen. 14 GRAMJ Pl^ys MATED. Eu'trs. $3 to $5, Utility eggs from pens heaJed by grand males with line bred femaU'.s at $12 per 100. MT. ROYAL FARM. Chas. P. doggers. Glenshaw, Pa.. S. C. and R. C. Rhode Island Reds THE BIG WISSERS IT TUB BIG SHOWS Ciir record made at the country's best sluiws is pvdof coiiclusive . that no better Reds are l)reJ. We do not claim fht-m non-fading, or the old Mati)nil>er Hen blood, but their record at Madison Square. Cleveland, Chicago, Topeki, Hagerstown, Pittsburg, ^pi'aks for itself. Stock and fggs for ^ale. Send for mating list. F. L. POLLTRY FARM. F. L. OH.tr, Vfrom. P^. -..^.•- -,- y^ .N..x«- -"-I- .•« ^»- V .•^ K^.K,« ••«««' WHEN YOU START, START RIGHT d GREAT BOOK BY BOB ESSEX "We are just in receipt of the annual catalog of the Essex Incubator Co., writ- ten by Robert Essex, one of the great- est authorities on Incubating and Brood- ing that the country has ever produced. This book is brimful of valuable infor- mation, from "cover to cover. It is a book that is fit to grace the Library of the very best Poultrymen. It" is not gotten out for the novice or the beginner exclusively, but for the benefit of every one interested in fowls. This book, com- ing from the pen of this great Authority, conveys to you information which is most valuable, and will lead you on the road to success. He covers the book thor- oughly in 5 chapters, as follows: Chapter 1, A Woman Fancier 's Poultry House. Chapter 2, When you start, start right. Chapter 3, How money is made from standard bred and show birds. Chapter 4, A low cost Farm Poultry Houfie. Chapter 5, How to get more profit from Farm Hens. The Editor of Poultry Fancier de- sires every one that is interested in mod- ern down-to-date Poultry Culture to seiLd for this book. Do not delay. Send today for it. It means Dollars and Cents to you. It is free for the asking. Just tell the Robert Essex Incubator Co. that you saw this notice in the Poultry Fan- cier, and this great book will be mailed you by return mail. EEIPPER COOPING CO. Keipper Cooping Co., 1401 First St.. Mil- waukee, Wis., are among the Fancier's most reliable advertisers. They put up a coop, which for training or show room purposes is un- eurpassed. They are light, durable and can be folded up and stored away in the smallest poB&ible space. These coops are made of a high grade of heavy galvanized wire and when folded together are only about one inch thick. This is a decided advantage over al- most any other show room coop on the market. These people are making a special o£fer to all fanciers and poultry organizations during the months of March and April, and we are fully satisfied that it will prove a lasting benefit to all associations who intend cooping their own shows in the future, to get in touch with Keipper Cooping Company at once. Send for their catalogue and get acquainted with these people, they are perfectly reliable and can do you lots of good. Look up their ad. in The Fancier. Their proposition looks good to us. Silver Laced Wyatulotte male, owned and bred by M. R. C-oinarj, Cre^str' ,;». Send to Headquarters tor White Leghorn Hatcliing Eggs and Baby Cliiclcs Newtown Wtiite Legliorn Baby Ctiicks are hatched from strong, hardy stock. Bred for fggs, size and vigor, "Newtown Strain" is high class, line bred and noted for great laying qualities, ' Get some of this blood into your flock. All our chicks are hatched in Newtown Giant Incubators and stronger and heavier than those hatched in ordinary incubators. We shipped 100,000 chicks last season, many to far Western points, and a great many customers are coming back this season with increased orders. €€ Newtown'' White Legliorn Hatching Eggs From same breeding stock as our chicks. Eggs strong in fertility. Get your fine stock from selected mature breeders; no pullets. We make poultry raising pay; so can you^ if you start with * Newtown" stock. Get yourorder in early. Send for price list and poultry catalog FP. NEWTOWN PRODUCING CO., Newlown, Pa. m. 4« < Vierheller's Buff Rocks Winners at Topeka, Hagerstown, Allcntown, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Hamilton, McKees- port, Cannonsburg, Beaver, etc. -At the Great Pittsburph "Quality Show" they broke all records by winning 1st. ?'\ Cock, 1st, 2d, 4th Cockerel, Isl, '2d, :^.d Hen. Ist, 'Jd, 3d Pullet and 1st, 2d Pcu. All SPECIALS. Dispatch $50.00 Cup for BEST DISPLAY, all varieties competing. EXUIBITION BIRDS FOR SALE—\\Tite for Mating List, and do it now. Vierheller Bros., 1 7 Sylvania Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. Suburban Strain S. C. Rhode Island Reds Hagerstown, Hanover, Lancaster, Lebanon, blue ribbon winners. Yearling cocks, cockerels, hens and pullets to sell. BABY CniCKS AND EGOS. My special "Suburban" mating is a wonder. Each and every one has won the Blue Ribbon this season. "THE HOTTO." .Satii,fnct:p?! or jcur rr. cotr bock. r, > r, Pfl, r o . <••••*••. -v* •*» .^.*»/-^^.'X»- »■%»,*»•»»». -^.^V^ ^■'*^^^.*. .—^ ^■■•o • *^- ^^»-^<%*^S* - •^■^'■,->^S<%rf» PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL •:j.- .1 rOULTlJY FAXXIEn Should Proxy Voting at Our American Foaltr-y Association Meetings he Allowed. T can plainly hear some one of the In- ner cTrefemvfrmur gently "why can't IZi blamecl fool write f »"' -"Jf^.^'^if which he knows something about? \\ ei r can only reply that there are so many diererent people writing on al si, les ot the various PO"ltry subjects that it looked like a tough proposition to write anytning new along the regulation lines, and as I personallf have a%trong feeling against Srnxv voting and had seen nothing writ- ten about if I am simply going to give you the result of my observations for he P few years. I think this one th^ng is doing more to hurt the A- P. A. and US influence than all other things com- "'S present officers a"d executive members, as well, as "'ost of tho-e ot the past, have done much that is ^o'P ful to the Fanciers and Breeders of Amer- ica and our present officials are hard- working and earnest men anJ tb«y will Tontinue to do things that will help to buUd up the Poultry Industry of this fand There are some things, however, n our methods of doing things tha , m ITv oninion will have to be changed be- Sfre we ca"; hope to gain the confidence fn f suoDort of the thinking Fanciers L any such Bumber as our efforts deserve. Proxy voting, as practiced at our meet- fn^^is one of the most glaring ot our faSts It is the greatest gag to the p^pu^ar expression 'of .the will o^ our breeders of any rule m the A. i". A. For instaBce, ^e have at every one of nnr meetings half a dozen men with proxy vote?e,ough to rule the meeting exactly as their own private individual :Sn3 say it shall be ruled. If they choose to vote together nothing all the rest can say will beat them, and usual y even one of them has votes enough to decide any question th^t comes up ex^ actly as he thinks is right. Mow, i • a«k is this fair? Especially in a busi- Ls8 like ours, where eo few People can agree and where hardly two of us can bf found doing even the first pnu^P^es o? the business exactly alike. Perhaps no other business has as great a variety of ways and as many different opinions about doing things as the Poultry Busi- ness and a successful Fancier has some right to be credited with brains enough to help run tlie American Poultry Asso- ciation. Now is it right to give one man the power to vote (his personal opinions) thirty, forty, or seventy times, as his number of proxies happens to be, in an open meeting and thereby out vote and make useless votes cast by individuals who spend their time and money going to attend these meetings! Perhaps, as often happens, the holder of these prox- ies is a Poultry Editor, a Poultry Judge, or an Ex Breeder and not an actual live Fancier to any extent. But be that as it mav, the fact remains that the holders of proxy votes have a right to force their private opinions on us just as many times as they have proxy votes and it doesn 't seem right to some of us that this should be so. If we cou d force all holders of proxy votes to file their voting instructions, how they should vote, from their constituents, it would be a different matter and we would then be getting a representative government, but with proxv holders voting their own views we are not getting within a mile of the general sentiment of our Breeders. This state of affairs, I believe, is doing more to keep down the attendance at our meetings than any other one thing, and until it is remedied we shall never in- terest the large majority of our best breeders. Now I know some one will jump up and say the attendance has been improving each year, but has it, in proportion to our increased member- ship, a membership which has been se- cured by hard work and considerable expense compared with methods used a few years ago? I have attended every regular meeting of the Association for the past seven years and have been a close observer of the events and happen- ings at these meetings and I tell you rjght now the number of actual Breeders that attend our meetings is mighty small, and it 's getting so year by year that there is less to go for. Most of the work is done in executive session, to which the poor outsider (the actual Breeder) can not go, and then what little business comes up in open meeting that we can take part in, along comes the proxy voter, (with onlv one opinion, the same as the rest of us poor mortals,) but with the right to express it thirty, forty or seven- ty times as the case may be, and out- votes you so that you might just as well have spent your time and money on a fishing excursion or looking for the North Pole It's time this state of affairs was changed and it 's time the executive board was made up of Fanciers, Breeders if you please, and I should like to see the day come when the real successful Poultrymen shall take a band in the gov- ernment of the American Poultry Asso- ciation, and I believe such a move would result in doubling the attendance and give us a representative gathering at our Annual meetings. 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No more need of dieting, diversion, travel, tiresome exercise, dangerous drugs, electricity, massage, or anything else— Kellog's Sanitone Wafers do the work for each and all, give you nerve-force and make you love to live. A 50-cent trial package of this ?[eat dis- covery will prove that they do the work. They are |uaranteed-*very wafer. Send coupon below todav for free 50c. trial package of Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers. Free Package Coupon F. J. KELLOGG CO., 791 Hoffraaster Block. Battle Creek.jMich. Send me by return mail, free of charge, a 50-cent trial package of the wonderful discovery for nerves. Kellogg's Suniione Wafers. I enclose 6 cents in stamps to help pay postage and packing. Silver Laced Wvandotte female, owned and bred by M.'R. Croman, Cressmau, Pa. B. H. Greider, or the Man who Made Rheems, Pa., % Famous. By F. D. Sutton. The PoultryPlant of Mr. B- H. Greider is situated on the ea:-tern outs^kirts of the town of Rheems, Penn., and contains about 55 acres. It is cerlainly "beauti- ful as to situation," and must be a joy to the heart of the o'.vner. Although we arrived at Mr. Greider 's Farm when it was raining we were so impressed with its location, buildings and the general layout of the plant that we had to start a second time before we final- ly "got in out of the rain." Up to this present time we do not remember ever having coveted the poJ-TeL^sions of any of our neighbors or Fancier friends, but if the time does ever arrive that s^^uch a spirit should control our action, the writer is afraid he would take the train for of the best strains of both domestic and foreign breeds to be found anywhere in this country. We looked over at least from thirty to forty different pens of birds, mated up ready for this season's egg trade and we did not see one poor pen in the whole lot, but we did see some niarvelously fine s})ecimens in practically every yard. His Parrridge Plymouth Rocks, ' all varieties of Games, Black Orpingtons, White Leghorns, Barred Rofks, S. C. Reds, Indian Runner Ducks, in fact practically every breed Mr. Greid- tr has on his plant, contains bi^ds of very superior merit, and the hundreds of letters he is receiving from al) sections of the country from more than satisfied customers fullv warrant Mr. Greider 's B. H. Greider, Rheems, Pa. Khccms and try to convince Mr. Greider "he had enjoyed this charming place long enough and ought to move out. But then what is the use? Some other follow might take the same notion into his head and tell us to go and do likewise. So we will just leave Mr. Greider in tfee quiet, peaceful, happy possession of his lovely home, and do the best we can to tell our friends about him and his famous poultry plant. Mr. Greider has possessed the true heart and spirit of the Fancier from childhood and for the jtast 20 years has ] iH'\ (i<^vctinii ;; javtivr^l'r nil hi"? X'lnv To v»e svu . i' ' • claim, "that he gives the best quality to every customer. ' ' Every order, whether large or small, receives Mr Greider 's personal care, and no one could devote more attention to the interests of their customers than he. Every bird sold, whether for utility or show room purposes, is crated with the greatest care in coops specially designed and put up in Mr. Greider 's own work-shop. We have never seen a lighter coop or one of better construction than these anfi. «'Iem ns. POULTRY FANCIi^Pt Michigan ; Vice-Presidents, Charles D. Cleveland, West Orange, New Jersey; S. E. Tiffanv, Elkins, West Virginia; Thom- as S. Falkner, Tiffin, Ohio; Prof. A. A. Brigham, Brookings, So. Dakota; J. W. Whitney, Cplands, California; Secretary Treasurer, Ralph Woodward, (liiifton. Mass.; Executive Committee, Tlie Presi- dent, Secretary-Treasurer and (Jeorge F. Ea.-tman, (Jranby, Mass., J. P. Keating, Westboro, Mass., Charles D. (Cleveland, West Orange, New Jersey, S. T. Cam;)- bell, Mansfield, Ohio, Dr. C. J. Auilrus, Canandaigua, New York. The Club Catalogue will be issued about March 1st and besides giving the list of Members will contain interesting articles by prominent Columbian Wyandotte breeilers. ^ Mendiership Gage & Huston setting eggs. Dr. D. E. Kless won the Michael & Co. 50c. cash. ii. M. Posten won the George DeWolf f ■» d hopper. Edw. Butler won the J. H. Fague pair gloves. Mrs. J. P. Hill won the Walter Clark flower strind. W. H. Turner won the G. Miflin Sones $1. H. G Grannis and B. F. Kahler each won th^ Hughesvinlle Mail year's subscription. Mrs. E. E. Powers won the National Bar- gain Store Company piece cut glass. G. Harvey Springman won the Association prize $2. H. Koons won the M. Gillis safety razor. Chas. Ande won the G. H. Springman tran nest. B. M. Bosten won the Fancier silver cup. B. F, Kahler won the W. A. Myers safety razor. B. M. Posten won the H. D. Sevison photo of the best S. C. W. Leghorn Cockerel in the show. Chas. Snvder. Chas. Ande, T. J. Ritter, Jr.. B. F. kahler, B. M. Posten and G. H. Springman each won the G. E. Conky Co. box Conkev's roup remedy. W. A. Soars won the E. C. Rodgers $1 v/orth merchandise. C. Roy Dimm won the C. W. Hardier kodak. B. M. Posten won the J. E. Sellers piece hand painted china. F. B. Gordner won the A. W. Reeder photos. Maurice Stevenson won the T. R. Rit- ter silver cup. H. G. Grannis won the H. M. Corson meer- schaum pipe. H. B. Dve won the Frank Sevison hat. Oakkndy^^^^H^ armTainpMs miyie$homs Whime§homs Our Winnings Have seen the reports of our big wiiniitiKsat all the largest Natio- nal 1911 1912 poultry shows where the S. C. White Leghorns were among the leading classes? Our birds won wht re-ver shown and have estab lished themselves as blue-ribbon wion er». Eggs for Hatching We have now on our farm over 50 of the brs^ pens of S C White L^jhorns rver mated in this country. All our birds have been carefully selected, and will produce nothing but the best. Our egg production this season will surpass, by 100 per cent- our btst records of previous years. We are now prepared to furnish eggs from our special mating^^ind from which we guarantee to replace every infertile egg. Our fiist. stcond and third prize pens are wonders. while our utility pens are of exceptional merit Prices are moderate. Eighty-five per cent fertility guaran teed. Send uf your order to day and become an Oakland booster. Wm. C. BowBJn. Nanaqer Baby Chicks -..>'-* n booking your order for chicks with us you are sure of livable. healthy chicks— chicks with vitality and stamina to develop into vigorous prize winning cockerels and pullets — really profitable b»rds We guarantee safe delivery and satisfaction to every purchaser. We can deliver from 100 to 10,000 chicks— for we have a modern plant of over 150 acres, which is devoted exclusive* ly to raising poultry and developing poultry industry. Silver Penciled Rocks S C. Rhode Island Redn and White Guineas that have won first and seconds at Madison Square Garden. Grand Central Palace. Tren* ton, etc.. 1911 1912. Choice stock, eggs and chicks for .sale. Don't pla3e your order until you get our prices, guarantees, catalog and mating lists for 1912. In huswering. kindly use R F D. num- ber as it saves time and delay. R. F. D. NO. 8. Wm. C. Bowman, Manager. «->, ^^fenfoh Junction,N X . lM«w Unr-iAlllW laklffluMV>ultry Farm ^sflRrerTto?! Junction.N.J. dish M. Springer won the H. A. Long & Co. >h F. B. Gordner won the Heyman Herr suit case. Mrs. J. P. Hill won the Hoffman & Down- ing umbrella. A Medical Poultry Book Free to You Every person interested in poultry, as a breeder or in a commercial way will find "Zenoleum Chicken Chat" a useful and re- liable adviser. It gives full directions for the treatment of all diseases that affect poultry, and the prevention of contagious and infectious diseases in the poultry yard. It tells the most effective treatments to rid the flock of parasites, such as lice, mites and various germs, that cause roup, pip, tape-worm, canker, tvphoid, blackhead, etc., that if allowed to spread in the flock will surely cut off all p jUltrt fancier (hances of profit, and disgust the owner with the business. "Chicken Chat" is the production of the most competent authorities on diseases of fowl and is printed and seni out free by the manufacturers of Zenoleum Disinfectant, Germicide and Lice Killer, which has the endorsements of FORTY-FIVE out of forty- eight State Agricultural Colleges and Experi- ment Stations. "Chicken Chat" teaches the doctrines of cleanliness, disinfection and the prevention of disease as the surest and safest method of making the industry profitable. To the commercial poultry raiser, who must depend upon the incubator to hatch out his chicks the report of the Ontario government poultry expert, obtained in a series of tests at the Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph, will be found of especial value. This lest shows that the free use of Zenoleum in the incubator not only causes a large percentage 295 of live chicks when hatched from the eggs in the incubator, but a greater percentage were alive at the end of four weeks than without the use of Zenoleum or by hens under ordinary conditions. In other words, the chicks hatched out in the incubator treated with Zenoleum, had greater vitality, and consequently were better able to stand the various ills, that cause the death of one-half the hatch of incubators operated in the industry, and the Canadian Govern- ment issued a bulletin on t^re subject, whicn will make the business more profitable and certain than ever before. "Chicken Chat" is free to every reader of this paper. Jl cent spent for a postal card will return you a profit of many dollars. Address, Zenner Disinfectant Company, 242 Lafayette Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, before you forget it. ^ TOMPKIN'S Single and Rose Comb I R.HODE ISLAND REDS i S5' won the Association Special for best display at the recent Madison Square Garden Show, and also the $50Cup for Vk- best Cock Hen Cockerel and Pullet in the show and ihey still remain Tht Vndhputed Champ.ons of the World and all birds shown by me were raised on my own farm as their ancesto & for many generations were. NOW .■t;F->>. 4> One Thins Sure You want the best! That's what it takes to win in the present Hay competition. Let me say Blood Line.- is what you want and it takes stronjr blood lines to produce better offspring than their sires. No strain on earth has stronger blood lines than Tompkin's. And for the fiirst time in my years of ad- vertising r|» ^■'"'^i' il» \ «*•' ^^- . uk^T CK 1 onf«inis cotcx>R& was I YOU MUST HAVE TOMPKIN'S STRAIN TO WIN AND let me impress on vour mind that my 1912 mating, represents the greatest strongest ^.^["Jf^^^l^^y?,^^ ever bred and from these matings the Blue-Ribbon Winners of Atnenca's Gre .test Shows .^^^^^Jf J.^'^^^^^ from a setting of eggs from my best matings you get the same ci.ance as I do m raising the famous vsmners for next seasons shows. 1st Pen For Six Successive Years at New York EGGS ♦ EGGS ' ?5 per setting; 2 settings. f8; 3 .settings. 510; $10 per setting; Straight 550 per 100. EGGS ' EGGS ' y2J.OO per setting Champ'on Matings; 525.00 per setting Champion Matings. Grau.l Champion Mating, the strongest ever made $50 per setting. Send for mating list-Hundreds of grand birds for side. Lester Tompkins, Concord, Mass. PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL 'JM) pouLiiiY fa::cl ^ n O •1 s s o a B ^ 5 2. 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H'irry in your order to day, only 15 cents will bring it to your door. Greider's Famous Incubators and Bi \ "S'ot the cheapest bnt as good as the best, at the lowest possible price." Our Motto: Our Big Year Book for 1912 gives complete and accurate descrijUions of these wonderful mac ines. Also tell you all about our Germicide the cheapest and best disinfectant on the market to-day. All money re- funded if \ ou are not satisfied. B. H. fireider Box 250 Rhecms, Pa. U.S.A. COPYRIOKT % ¥ ¥ ¥ % % % % % % % % % % % % PHOTOCOPY OF ORIGINAL INTENTIONAL 2ND EXP \ Vol. April 1912 mi 5c. per Copy DeLANCEY i:i)ri<)l* AM> MANAtiKR ALLENTOWN. PA. and SELLERSVILLE. PA. CHESTNUT HILI^ Barred Rocks Baby Chicks, Eggs for Hatching and Stock. Our victories at Allentown, Pa.. Brockton. Ma<^s.. Philadelphia, Pa., and Madisoji Square is the evidence of superior quality. , o . , a -^ uwa in 14 Grand matings; both cockerel and pullet matin^s of line bred stock and eveiy Dira in our matin^s is a prize winner or sired by a prize winner. Our victories have been hard earned and the record in past years and the record of season just finished should convince you that they have no superiors and few equals. Eaas from arand matinos at $3.00 and up. Baby chicks $-^ per hundred in 100 lots, less than that 30 cents t^ach. Send for descriptive circular and matin? list. CHESTNUT HILL POULTRY FARM H. N. Kenner, Manager. Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. Orchard Poultry rarm 100 Buff,Black, White Orpingtons, 200 Barred, White, Buff, Plymouth Rocks, 300 Silver Laced, Silver Penciled, Buff, Partridge, C\)lumbian, White Wyandottes, 400 S. C White, S. C. Brown. S. C. Buff, K. C. Brown Leghorns, rO Light and Dark Ikahmas, 40 Buff, Partridge Cochins, ,^0 Silver Polish, 40 Silver Spangled Hamburgs. More 1st prizes at New York State Fair, Allentown and Hagerstc.wn than any other competitor. A grand lot of breeders and exhibition birds fit for any show\ Eggs for Hatching from i)ens containing our lu^icd prize winners and 1912 matings will pro- duce the hi.uliest (piality of birds. All vnrieties Bantams and Pigeons of the best of quality. Poultry Imsiness is our exclusive business and we guarantee satisfaction JINQLE COnB BLACK Mellor's unmatchahle 5/rfl/w.V-The Victors of Madison Square and Philadelphia at the j^reat Philadelphia show Decemlier 1911. INIy tirst cockerel won special for hest bird in show. All varieties competing. My 1912 matings will produce some of the best Minorcas ever bred. Send for matins^ list. Howard Mellor, Spring House, Pa. S. G. liokc and Son, Desk P.P. Spring Grove, Pa. H. C. W IIITK AIM> S. C HUFF I.lXillOUNS Day old Chicks and Kggs for Hatching. 12 special matings, every pen headed l)y a prize winner or a descend- ant of a prize winner. High class qualitv birds so mated that they will produce the best results. b'.GGS $i.00 ])er i5; *2.7.=' per 30; 5S ])er KK), From utility matings ;fl.50 per 15; ^2.75 per 3(1; $1 per lUO. BABY CHICKS f:> ])er 25; $S per 50;^15 per 10(1. ' , , , . We Do Custom Hatching. Whv bother with a hen or small machine. We make the poultry business a business, and can do your hatching at the rate of 2 cents an egg in lots of 400 or more and 4 cents in lots of 200. Write us your needs. It will have our personal attention.; We also have choice Collies. BLINK BONIMIE POtLTRY FARM, Robert IM.TTcinc. Prop.,, Box P.P. Bath. Pcnna. ♦ #:• POULTRY FANCIEU 303 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS All classified ads are in front of book, thus giving the small advertiser a chance. Numbers and initials count as words. All classified advertising is payable in advance. Positively no exceptions to this rule. The rates are so low that we cannot afford to take the time and trouble and incur the expense necessary in keeping accounts with these ads. Send M. O., currency, draft or registered letter. Stamps accepted for amounts less than one dollar. All ads to be under proper classifications must reach us by the 20th of the month. Advertisers receive the paper free each month that ad appears. 4 cents per word per insertion for ads running less than 6 months, 3c per word per insertion for ads running 6 months or longer. ANDALVSIANS. R. C. BLUE ANDALUSTANS, BLUE RIB- bon winners at North Penn. Show. Eg; breeding jkmis, $15. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. 7 LIGHT BRAHMAS— FINE BREEDING A Show Birds, .7 \. Koherts, Malvern. Pa. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. BALDWIN'S Barred B«'anties. Free catalog. Fine laying strain and exhibition bred. Malt. W. Baldwin, Sioux City, Iowa. 15 LIGHT BRAHMAS. LARGE BIRDS. WHITE and Barred liocks. All pure stock. J. A. Rob- erts, Malvern, Pa. 7 BANKS' LIGHT BRAHMAS— THEY LAY, win and Meierh. Extra fine brecdme coi-k- erels, $1, $.5 and $6 each. Trios. $8. $10 and $12. Sliipf)( S. C. HUFF I^ECillORNS Day old Chicks and Eggs for Hatching. 1 2 special matings, every pen headed r)y a prize winner or a descend- ant of a prize winner Hij^h class quality birds so mated that they will produce the best results. hGGvS $^.00 per 'i5; 12.75 per 30; $8 per 100, From utility matings $1.50 per 15; $2.75 per 30; f7 per 100. BABY CHICKS fs per 25; $8 per 50; ^?1 5 per 100. ,, ,. ,^^ , ^^ ,. , • We Do Custom Hatching. Whv bother with a hen or small machine. We make the poultry business a business and can do your hatching at the rate of 2 cents an ^%^ in lots of 400 or more and 4 cents in lots of 200. Write us your needs. It will have our personal attention.' We also have choice Collies. BLINK BONNIE POULTRY FARM. Robert IVf.TlcInc, Prop.,, Box P.P. Bath, Pcnna. C I ^ ^•\ # N \ \ POULTRY FANCJEK 303 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS All classified ads are in front of book, thus giving the small advertiser a chance. Numbers and initials count as words. All classified advertising: is payable in advance. Positively no e^rceptions to this rule. The rates are so low that we cannot afford to take the time and trouble and incur the expense necessary in keeping: accounts with these ads. Send M. O., currency, draft or registered letter. Stamps accepted for amounts less than one dollar. All ads to be under proper classifications must reach us by the 20th of the month. Advertisers receive the paper free each month that ad appears. 4 cents per w^ord per insertion for ads running: less than 6 months, 3c per w^ord per insertion for ads running 6 months or longer. R. C. BLUE ANDALUSIANS, BLUE RIB- bon winners at North Penn. Show. Eggs, $3 per 15: $5 per 30. Oakhill Poultry ^ards, Richlandtown, Pa. 4 TRUE BLUE ANDALUSIANS, EXCLUSIVE- ly. Won 33 ribbons out of 34 entries, incud- ing 18 1st at Philadelphia, Allentown, Bethle- hem, Quakertown, Perkasie Shows, 1911, 1912. Choice stock and eggs for sale. Satis- faction guaranteed. Visitors welcome. Circu- ar free. C. C. Stauflfer, Telford, Pa. 7 BLUE ANDALUSIANS. BLUE RIBBON Winners at Pittsburg and Beaver in every breeding pen. If .vou want large, vigorous birds and your money's worth. Eggs, $2, $3, and $5 per setting. 80% fertility guaranteed. Write E. M. & C. A. Panner, Rochester Pa. 5 ANDALUSIAN EGGS— FIVE PENS— EXTRA large, heavy laced. Many are prize birds. Recently added some of the Cleveland, Ohio winners. Have won prizes at the leading shows for 15 years and have bred Andalu- sians, this rav 19th year. None better. Eggs, $2 per 15 straight. F. L. Garnet, Notting- ham, Ohio. 15 BLUE ANDALUSIANS — I have the largest utility flock in the East. (5) Five breeding pens, every bird of which has won a prize. Heavy layers of large white eggs. Prices reasonable. E. D. Bird, Greenwich, Conn. 15 IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC BLUE ANDA- lusians both combs; also Rose comb White Orpingtons, prize-winners. Choice stock and good fertile eggs. Send for circular. Satis- faction guaranteed. W. T. Naylor, Paines- ville, Ohio. ® ANCONAS— CHOICE STOCK AND EGGS for sale Greatest layers and money-makers known. J. E. Kafer Rolfe, la. 81 ANCONAS— BLUE RIBBON WINNERS— Quality unexcelled. Exceptionally large and evenly marked.- Great layers. Eggs at $1 50 per setting. A choice pen at $20. Winners of the Blue at Philadelphia, 1911. Green- hurst Poultry Yards. Sellersville, Pa. 5 STETSON'S STERLING ANCONAS; WIN- ter layers, white eggs. Winning 1st Madison Square Garden guarantees our stock. Eggs $2 to $15 per setting. Stetson Farms, Room 502, 43 Cedar St., New York City. See our display on page 349. 5 MOTTLED ANCONAS, EVERLASTING Layers. Special Matings, ^2 per setting; 3 settings, $5. Utility, carefully selected, free range, 13 eggs, $1.50; eggs $3.50; 100 eggs, $6. Little chicks, 20 cents. Sub. to Ancona World with $5 order. Kephart Poul- try Farm, Osceola Mills, Pa. 5 MY MOTTLED BEAUTIES WON 2 FIRSTS, 2 Seconds and 1 Third Wilkes Barre, Pa., 20 birds in competition. Eggs reasonable. H. Foxall, Lockhart St., Wilkes Barre, Pa. 5 MARTIN MATCHLESS ANCONAS HAVE won 36 ribbons, 7 specials on 37 entries at the 5 best shows in New England including Boston. Circular free. C. A. Martin, Drury, N. H. 15 HOWLETT'S SINGLE COMBED ANCONAS Acknowledged World's Leaders, heavy birds, lay large eggs persistently all winter. Wins in the show rooms. Circular, send red stamp. Ancona Yards, East Orange, N. J. 15 ANCONAS, SINGLE COMB, GRAND PENS of large dark birds, correctly mottled. Eggs from prize-winners, $3 per 15; $5 per 35 or $10 per 100. Eggs from excellent utility pens, $1.50 per 15 or $7 per 100. Stock for sale. Stamp for circular. No postals. Geo. O. Schwegman, Richmond, Ind. 6 ANCONA EGGS, $1.50 PER 15. MATING list and show winnings free. John Meyer, Box 24, Oconto Falls, Wis. 5 ANCONAS: GRAND STOCK FOR SALE. Seven magnificent pens mated for the egg trade. The last time I exhibited won every first and second at Chicago. Dr. Guy Blen- coe. Alma Center, Wis. 15 S. C. ANCONA COCKERELS, WERE $4 TO $6 now $2. One very fine dark cockerel, for- mer price, $10, now $5. Eggs from high quality mating, $2.50 per 15. Satisfaction guaranteed. Wm. FitzGerald, Ocean City, N. J. 4 "KILLVEIN" QUALITY ANCONAS, BRONZE Turkeys and Toulouse Geese were the lead- ing winners wherever shown. None better. Eggs now ready. Send for descriptive cata- logue. Mrs. A. Guetter, Route 2, Media, Pa. 15 ANCONAS. THE BEST WINTER LAYERS on the whole poultry list. Eggs, eggs, eggs, in any quantity. Fertility guaranteed. Write to-day for free catalogue. Evans & Timms, Box V, Malta, Ohio. 16 BANTAMS AND EGGS, 34 VARIETIES, Sebrights, Japanese, Polish, Cochins, Games. Rose Combs. Send 2c. stamp for circular. Classy stock for sale. A. A. Fenn, Box 57 Delavan, Wis. 6 ROSE COMB BLACK BANTAMS THAT will win any where from two to three dollars; winning four 1st at Philadelphia and four at Hanover. Chas. £. Trone, Baltimore St. Han- over, Pa. 4 MOHAWK BANTAM YARDS—HIGH CLASS exibition Black, Red and Red Pyle Games. Rose Comb Blacks, Partridge and Buff Coch- ins. Winners bred from winners. Shipped on approval. Box P, Schenectady, N. Y. 6 BANTAM EGGS, 7 VARIETIES, $2 SET- ting. Pittsburg winners. Choice Light Brah- ma Bantam Cockerels, cheap. Dixmont Hospi- tal, Dixmont, Pa. Poultry Dept. 6 OKE'S HAMBURGS AND BANTAMS WIN; five varieties Hamburgs; ten varieties Ban- tams; see winnings at New Y'ork, Boston and Baltimore shows. It tells the tale. Stock and eggs for sale. R. Oke, Box 3C1, London, Canada. 16 BLUE BLOODED SEBRIGHTS, ROSE Combs, Japinese and Partridge Cochin Ban- tams, Thompson Barrd Rocks, also R. I. Reds. Fantails. Exhibition Homers. Stock and Eggs for sale. I. S. Miller, Allentown Pa. 14 FOR SALE — A FINE BLACK IIED GAME Bantam cockerel. First at Ailriitown, secnnd at Lititz and Scranton (my other cockerel win- ning first.) Eggs for sale. M. G. Uiukorl, Marion, Pa. 15 BANTAM EGGS, $3 PER 12. HIGH-CLASS prize-winning. Silver Seabright, Buff and White Cochin. Black Japanese and Black Breasted Red Game. A. W. Newcomer, Box 21, Glen Rock, Pa. 15 BLACK, BUFF, WHITE COCHIN AND GOL- den Seabright Bantams. Winners at Bethle- hem, Allentown, Washington, Rocky Mount., N. C. and Quakertown. Stock and eggs for sale. Minsi Trail Bantam and Poultry Yards. Bethlehem, Pa. 8 HIGH STATION EXHIBITION GAME Bantams, Cochins, Seabrights, Rose Combs, and Silkies. Eggs and stock. Ridge View Farms, Knowlesville, N. Y. 15 SILVER SEABRIGHTS AND GAME BAN- tams. Eggs $2 per 15. Jno Hacker, Box F, Marissa, 111. ' LIGHT BRAHMAS, BLUE RIBBON WIN- ners; superb quality. Grand matings. Eggs, $1.50 per setting. Cockerels. $5; pairs, $8; trios, $10; breeding pens, $15. Greenhurat Poultry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. 7 LIGHT BRAHMAS— FINE BREEDING Ai Show Birds. .1. A. Roberts, Malvern, Pa. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. BALDWIN'S Barred Beauties. Free catalog. Fine laying strain and exhibition bred. Matt. W. Baldwin, Sioux City, Iowa. 15 LIGHT BRAHMAS. LARGE BIRDS. WHITE and Barred Rocks. All pure stock. J. A. Rob- erts, Malvern, Pa. f BANKS' LIGHT BRAHMAS— THEY LAY, win !ind weieh. Extra fine bre«*dine cock- erels, $1. $5 and $6 each. Trios, $8. $10 and $12. Shipprd on approval. Emory £. Banks, East Pembroke, N. Y. U BELGIAN HARES. OUR PEDIGREED RUFUS RED BELGIAN Hares are found hopping in nearly every state. The Jumbo Flemish Giants are known every where. Large steel grays and jet blacks. Prices right. McCulleys Rabbitry, North Lewin- burg, Ohio. tf. BUCKEYES. BUCKEYES OF QUALITY. WINNERS, Madison Square, Boston, Clevel.ind, NVasning- ton, Scranton. Mitings f lay, weign and pay. Trio, $5. Pen, $8. ijggs ^l..)0 per 15. $8 per 100. Georg-; \\ uitvr. Seven Valleys, Pa. 16 BROWN LEGHORNS. ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS. WILL spare a few choice settings from a very select mating at $1.25 per setting. This mating will produce a large percentage of show birds. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. tf A FEW CHOICE S. C, BROWN LEGHORN Cockerels, score 93 to 96 1-2 at $3 to $5 each, pjggs in season, $2 to $5 per 15. Pray's Poultry Farm, Geo. L, Pray, Prop., Elsie, Mich. 6 SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS, $50 pen. Will produce the cream of results. Sat- isfaction guaranteed. Order direct. Eggs, $2 per 15; $5 per 50; $8 per 100. Harvey Brothers, Johnstown, Pa. 6 S, C, BROWN LEGHORNS— LAYING HENS, cockerels, baby chicks and eggs. Johnson Poultry Farm, Coulwood, Va. 4 STACKHOUSE STRAIN, ROSE COMB Brown Leghorns. Winners at Williamsport and Altoona; 8 firsts, 4 seconds, 3 thirds, 2 fourths, 1 fifth. Eggs per setting, V 50. M. L Stackhouse, 904 3rd St., Juniata Park, Pa. ^ ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS. EGGS from Pittsburg and Butler winners. Few good cockerels for sale. Correspondence solic- ited. Coal Run Poultry Farm, Frank Hinch- berger. Prop,, 326 Second St., Butler, Pa. 5 SINGLE AND ROSE COMB BROWN LEG- horns. Single and Rose Comb White, $1,Z5 per setting; two for $2, Address, S. M. Imler, Sanatoga, Pa. 5 ROSE COMB WHITE AND BROWN LEG- horn. Blue ribbon winners at North Penn, show. Grand matings, $1,25 per setting. Oakhill Poultry Yards, Richlandtown, Pa. 4 QUALITY ROSE C. BROWN LEGHORNS. First Crystal Palace, AUentown, Rochester, Scranton, Pittsburg; from ancestors unde- feated. Pedigreed cockerels from winning dams. Pens, trios, eggs. Show Birds. Sat- isfaction guaranteed. Wm. Hipkiss, Scottdale, Pa. 7 STOCK AND EGGS FOR SALE FROM LUD- wick's blue ribbon strains of S. C. Brown Leg- horns and Light Brahmas. Eggs from winners at Reading, Mt. Carmel, West Chester, and Coatesville, from $2 to $5 per 15. A fine lot of cockerels from $2 up. M. L. Ludwick, North Brook, Pa, 4 SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS AT $1,50, $2.50, $3.00 per 15. My birds have won wherever shown and will win for you. Ralph Reiter, West Bridgewater, Pa. 15 ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS OF Su- perior qiialitv. The kind that have the right color and true Leghorn shape, 1912 mating will produce some prize-winners. Eggs, $1,25 per setting. Fertility and satisfaction guar- anteed. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Seliers- ville, Pa. tf S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS GILT EDGE quality cockerels for sale — from cockerel and pullet matings, sired by Cleveland winner. Eggs from exhibition and utiity matings. A few S. C. White Cockerels. Paul W. Geor- gias, Horseheads, N. Y. 4 WHITE LEGHORNS. SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. EGGS from first-cass pens. $1.50 per 15 or $6 per 100. W. G. Snyder, Rohrersville, Md. 4 R. C. WHITE LEGHORNS. GILT EDGE Stock. Grand Matings for 1912. Eggs, $1.25. Good CocKerels, $2.50 and $3. AV, K. Pur- sell, Sellersville, Pa. 6 SINGLE AND ROSE COMB LEGHORNS A heavy laying strain of deep colored birds. April pullets, $1.50; Hens, $1; Cockerels, $2.50 up. Eggs, $1.50 setting; $8 per 100, James H. Andrews, Mt, Kisco, N. Y, 5 FOR SALE— 400 S. C. WHITE LEGHORN Yearling Hens, $1.00 each. Hatching eggs, $1.00 for 15. Raab's Poultry Farm, Dallas- town, Pa. 5 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. EIGHT years careful breeding. Pens headed by Young, Blanchard and Wyckoff males. $2.50, $1,75, $1,25 per 15, $6.00 per 100. P. L. (;abriel. Box 143, Odessa, N. Y. 10,000 BABY CHICKS FOR SALE NEXT thiee months at 10 rents each. Wvckoff strain S. C. White Leghorns. Eggs for hatching, $5 per 100. Order quick. Ralph C. Fox, Maines- burg, Pa. 15 SINGLE COMB WHITE LK(;iIOR.NS— (Young's Strain) Prolific lav»rs that have won in Maryland. Delaware and Pcnnsvlvania. Eggs $2 and $:? per setting. Mating list free P. Robert Schmaltz, Kennett Square, Pa. 15 BABY CHICKS, ALSO EGGS FOR HATCH- ing. Single Comb White Leghorns (only) our shipping cases serve as fireless Brooders at no extra cost. Wayside Poultry Farm. Circular. Sand Brook. X. J. 15 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS RANCOOOS strain, S. C. Buff Leghorns, Rose Comb Brown Tieghorns, Kulp strain, Rose and Single Comb Rhode Island Reds. Day old chicks our specialty. H. M, Keith, Box C, Hornell, New ^1t •*- # \.fr York. 15 $1.00 PER 15. $1.75 PER 30. $4 50 PER 100 for our S. C. White Leghorn eggs Fer- itlity guaranteed. Baby chicks, $12 00 per 100; safe arrival guaranteed, Mt, Park Poul- try Plant. Route 1, Ridgway, Pa 15 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS EXCLUSIVELY. Baby chicks after Mav i5th, $10 per 100. Eggs for hatching, 15-$1.25, 100-$5, 1000-$40, Packed to insure safe delivery. Eggs on a day's notice. Chicks must be booked ahead. Darlington Egg Farm, Darlington, Md. 15 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS OF SUPERIOR quality. An amalgamation of America's best blood lines. Mated right and bred right. Why experiment. Our stock is beyond that stage. Profit by our loss. Eggs from selected mating that will start you on the road to success, only $2 per setting; 3 settings, $5, Holiday Heights Poultry Farm, Sellersville, Pa, 15 ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. WON 1st cock, 1st hen, 1st cockerel, Jst pallet, 1st pen. Pittsburg, Jan, 1012. Eggs and chicks. Mating list. Lou'S W. V/eisel, Route 1, Verona, Pa, 3 5 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS— Choice stock that pleases. Eggs, $1 per 15. Elvin B, Souder, Souderton, Pa. 5 MY MATING LIST TELLS WHY I CAN and do give you more for your money than the big breeder. P. J. Thompson, Youngstown, Ohio., Snow-drift strain S. C, W, Leghorns. 5 ENGLISH LEGHORNS.— WORLD'S RE cord St.ite Agricultural Collegs; over 100 pens; all breeds as winter layers large size, tame, very large eggs; engraved circular free. English Leghorn Cottage-Lor- ing Farm, Dedham, Mass. 4 LOOK FOR MY LARGE AD. THIS ISSUE. Big offer in S. C. White Leghorns. Also latest improved Oat Sp«-outer. B. Monroe Posten, Hughesville, Pa. 12 SILVER DUCKWING LEGHORNS, MADI- Bon Square Winners. Eggs, $5 per setting; 3 settings for $10. Cockerels and Pullets at $5 each for fine breeders while they last. Dr. C, J, Andruss, Cananbaigua, N. Y. 15 • S, C, WHITE LEGHORNS — AN AMALGA- mation of Young and Rock Hill strains. Foundation of present flock. Famous 1st, AUentown pullet 1908, Lady Mary and her 4 sisters. Bred to Rock Hill male, sired by Bot,*on winners. Eggs, $1,25 per setting. Choice trios at $7 50 and pens at $10 and $12. Cockerels, $3 and $5. Greenhurst Poul. Yds. Sellersville, Pa. 6 S. C. W, LEGHORN HENS, PULLETS AND cockerels. Hatching eggs, $4 ^er 100; $2.50 per 50; $1 per 15. White Holland Turkeys $12 a trio; Toms, $5 Irvin Kiudig, Littles- town, Pa. ^ THOROUGHBRED WHITE LEGHORNS— Large healthy birds, fresh-air housed, dry- fed prolific layers, large white eggs. Chicks. $15 per hundred. Safe arrival, satisfaction guaranteed Circular references, te^timonals. Michigan's largest plant. Michigan Poul- try Farm. Lansing, Mich. 6 ROOM MAKING SALE UTILITY STOCK bred from prize winners. Heavy layers. Males, $3 to $5; trios, $10; pens, $15; eggs $1.50 $3 and $5. Won at Roanoke, Youngstown, Elwood,. New Castle. A. G. Crawford, Box "A", New Castle, Pa. 4 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS OF HEAVY laying strain. White Holland Turkeys. White China Geese. All pure and healthy. Orders for eggs and chicks now being booked. Prices right. Fertilitv guaranteed. Cockerels for sale. Mrs, Moliie Wacchendorf, North Prairie, Wis. 4 ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORN COCKER- els — exceptionally good quality — pure white and bred from Blue Ribbon winners at $3 and $5. Greenhurst, Sellersville, Pa. 6 ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS— PURE white, low tails and good heads. 1912 mat- ings will produce prize winners. Eggs, $1.25 per setting. Greenhurst Poultry Yds, Sel- lersville, Pa. 5 ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS, S'rOCK and eggs from blue ribbon winners at Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Illinois and Mo. state shows. Circular, Mr, and Mrs. Edward L, Beach, 645 6th. Lincoln, 111. 4 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. BLUE ribbon and special winners; young strain; exclusively pure white. Eggs for hatching, $3 and $5 sitting. C, R, Huber, P, O. Box 3, Rural Valle^' Pa. 4 See Kittanning Show Awards. S. C, WHITE LEGHORNS (YOUNG'S Strain), Winners at North Penn. Poultry Show. 1st cockerel, Ist, hen, 2d cock, and cup special. Eggs and stock for sale. Warren Barnes, Sellersville, Pa, 4 POULTRY FANCIER SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. EGGS and chicks, $5 and $12 hundred; $40 and $105 thousand. Chas, D. Bartholomew, Centre Hall, Pa. 7 S. C, WHITE LEGHORNS EXCLUSIVELY. Gilt-edge quality stock, with good chape and color. Hens and pullets for sale. Eggs in season, H, J. Hahn, Box, 337, Littlesiown, Pa. 4 S, C. WHITE LEGHORNS AND BUFF Rocks. Would you raise 1912 winners? Then write for our new catalogue of our Philadelphia, Scranton, Williamsport and Bloomsburg winners. Baby chicks. Also cocks and cockerels for sale. Crystal Poultry Farm, B, H, Johnson, Bloomsburg, Pa. 4 BLAKE S, C. WHITE LEGHORNS WON AT Springfield, 1909, 1st, cock, 1st hen, 1st and 3d, cockerel; at Madison Square, 1st pullet; at the Grand Central Palace, N. Y., 1910, 4th cock, 5th hen, 2d cockerel, 4th pullet; Madison Square, 4th hen, 61.. pullet; 1911 at Madison Square, 3d cockerel, 3d, and 8th hens. 15 eggs, $3; 30 for $5, W, J, Blake, Burn- side, (jonn. 13 SECOND COCK AT CHICAGO 1910. FIRST Rose Comb White Leghorn Cock at 111. state 1912, also first in 1910-11 This bird has won six blue ribbons and one second. Bred, owned and exhibited by Mr, and Mrs, Edward L. Beach, Lincoln, 111. 4 BUFF LEGHORNS. ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS. TWO firsts, two seconds, Pittsburg show. Eggs from solid Buff pens, $3 per 15. A few choice cockerels for sale. Chas. A. Schroth, Saxonburg, Pa. 5 FISK'S ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS have won more firs -rizes than all their competitors together. Eight Grand Pens. Cir- cular and Mating List. Howard J. Fisk, Box 8, Falconer, N. Y. 8 McGRAW'S ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS, The greatest blood lines in America. Teckton- ius. Counter, Kakuska, Willis, Pearce strains in my pens. Also Martz and Cook Buff Or- pington. Eggs, $2 per 15, either pen, guar- anteed. McGraw, 423 Fourth Ave., Altoona, Pa, 5 S C BUFF LEGHORNS OF CORRECT COL- or and good shape, 1912 matings will produce a large percentage of show birds. Eggs, $1.25 per setting. Fertility and satisfaction guar- anteed. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellers- ville, Pa. " S C. BUFF LEGHORNS, BLOUGH'S OLD reliable strain. Winners of the Blue at Amer- ica's Best Shows. Stock, eggs and day old chicks for sale. Catalogue free. Buff Leg- horn Poultry Yards, Oscar Plough, Prop^ Annville, Pa, ^ S C, BUFF LEGHORNS, WYCKOFF AND Monmouth strains. Exhibition and Utility cockerels and pullets for sale. Eggs reason- able, Eli S. Grable, Washington, Pa, 5 BUFF LEGHORNS, 250 EGG RECORD strain. Large size, rich golden color. X-ray tested eggs, $1.50 per 13, J. L. Helpman, Freedom Sta, O, 4 ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS, WINNERS at Chicaero. Kansas City, Madison Square Garden, Milwaukee, Blue Island and Racine. Stock and eggs for sale, A. Kakuska, 2351 S, Lawndale Ave., Chicago, 111. 4 S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS, WINNERS AT Madison Square Garden, Baltimore, AUentown and Hagerstown, Eggs from grand ratings containing prize winners; reasonable, H, E, Toston, Clear Spring, Md, 4 AMEY'S SINGLE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS, winning at Allentown's winter show, 1st cock, hen, cockerel and pen. Also Ist and 2d pullet. Three specials and silver cup for best display. Eggs for sale. Eggs $2 per 15. E. B, Amey, 341 N. 10th st, AUentown, Pa. 4 S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS. WON TWO firsts, second and third, on four entries at Portville, great layers. Fifteen eggs, one fifty; hundred eggs, seven fifty. Kew and Owen, Machias, N. Y. 15 S C. BUFF LEGHORNS OF SUPERB QUAL- itv. Rich Golden Plumage, good under color, fine head points and typical carriage. Blue ribbon winners at leading shows. Eggs from select matings. Eggs, $3 and $5 per 15, Seven pullets and cockerels, $19. P. J. Yost, 231 New St., South Bethlehem, Pa. 6 FISK'S ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS are Madison Square winners. I have won naore first prizes than all my competitors together. Eight pens. Howard J. Fisk, Box 8, Falconer, N. Y. *o 305 COLEMAN'S ROSE COMB BROWN LEG- horns lay and win, tliey can't help it, they are bred* that way Eggs, $1 to $3. Circular. C, W. Coleman, Box 97, Patchogue, New York, 15 ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS. PHENOM- enal layers. Winners at Grr^nd Central -*al- ace, Boston, etc. Express prepaid on eggs for hatching. Free circular tells all about them. M, H. Willis, Jamaica, Vermont, 15 BUFF LEGHORNS — S, C, GRAND PENS OF large solid Golden Buffs, Headed by high .scoring males and egg record females. Eggs, $3 per 15; $5 per 35 or $10 per 100, Eggs from splendid utility birds, $1 per 15 or $5 per 100, Stock for sale. Stamp for circular. No postals, Geo. C. Schwegman, Richmond, Ind. 6 BLACK LEGHORNS — GREAT LAYING AND Show strain. Eggs from selected matings, $'J, $3 and $5 per setting. Birds scoring 94 to 96, Send for illustrated mating list, Scott Long, Carey, Ohio. 15 MINORGAS. FINE EARLY HATCHED SINGLE COMB Black Minorca cockerels, price $3. Eggs from Single Comb White and Black Minor- cas. Great laying strains. Price, $1.50 per 15 eggs. Booking orders now, W. R. Brock, So. Kortright, N. Y. 41 S, C, BLACK MINORCAS. EGGS $1.50 per 13. Minorca, Barred, and Buff Rock chicks March, 50 cents; April 25 cents; May and June 15 cents. Barnyard, March 15 cents; Afterwards, 8 cents. New Eagle Poultry Yards. New Eagle, Pa. 5 BALDWIN'S SINGLE C. B. MINORCAS. Line-bred for 15 years. Winners wherever shown. Come and look before buying. Eggs, $3 and $5 per 13. Baldwin's, 3609 Vankirk St. Wissinoming, Phila., Pa. 7 AMERICA'S BEST BLOOD LINES OP SIN- gle Comb Black Minorcas, 1912 matings will produce blue ribbon winners. Eggs and stock for sale. Eggs, $1,50 per 15, $9 per 100. Ellis LeLancey, Sellersville, Pa, 6 S. C. BLACK MINORCAS, SALTZERS SU- perb quality. Blue ribbon winners at Lebanon and Millersburg; also winners of display prizes. Eggs from grand matings only one and two dollars per seting, Austin Saltzer, Box 80, Sacremento, Pa. 15 S, C, BLACK MINORCAS AND S. C. WHITE Leghorns, America's best blood lines. Blue ribbon winners at Paterson, If you want the ribbon winners for next season's shows, write me. Eggs, $3 to $10, Cockerels for sale. J. F, Tygert, 254 Carmita Ave,, Rutherford, N. J. 15 S. C BLACK MINORCAS (ORIGINAL Northrup strain). They have size, shape and color; "great layers." Eggs $1.50 per set- ting; two settings $2.50. Choice cockerels at $2 and $3; trios $10. Greenhurst Poul- try Yds, Sellersville, Pa, 6 MADISON SQUARE WINNERS. SINGLE Comb Black Minorcas, 2 cockerel, 4 pullet, 1910; 5 cock, 1911, Eggs from these grand birds $5 for 13. Glenwood Poultry Yards, 30 Glen Road, Rutherford, N. J. 4 SINGLE COMB BLACK MINORCAS — PENS headed by first cock and first cockerel, Al- toona, Pa., mated to prize hens, pullets. Also White Wyandottes equal quality. Eggs, $3 per 15. E. L. Feigh, Coalport, Pa. 6 ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS FOR sale. Eggs from prize-winning Samuel's strain. Have five good pens mated to produce winners, T. William West, Plymouth, Pa, 6 ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS — BRED to win and bred to lay. Eggs from a choice pen at $3 per fifteen, A few choice bred cockerels at $3 to $5 each. Earl Leyder, Bea- ver Falls, Pa. ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS. Winners State Championship and every first at Pitts- burg. First cock at Pittsburg, weight 9 pounds for sale. Send for circular. Dr. Ford Hayes, Butler, Pa. 6 YODER'S S. C. WHITE MINORCAS, 15 eggs, $2.00; 30 eggs, $3.50. Yoder's Partridge Rocks, pen 1, 15 eggs, $5; pen 2, 15 eggs, $2. Box 34, Levi D, Yoder, Dublin, Pa, 6 S, C, BLACK MINORCAS, GILT EDGE stock, good color, plenty of size and shape. Ist Pen, Hagerstown, 1911. Also the Blue at Baltimore. Eggs $2 and $3 per 15. Geo. E. Castle, Myersville, Md. 4 306 S. C. BLACK MINORCAS NORTHUP strain. Winners at North Penn show. Ex- ceptionally large size. Eggs, $1.50 per set- ting. P\Mtility and satisfaction guaranteed. Z. D. Campbell, Quakertown, Pa. 6 MISCELLANEOUS. BANK'S NEW ERA BROODER AND HOV- er. 18 years special study in artificial brood- ing. Fire-prooft'd lamp box which preserves all heat. Fresh warm air equalized in hover. Let me tel! you about it. Emory E. Banks, Box 6, East Pembroke, N. Y. 7 POULTRY KEEPING TAUGHT BY MAIL. 10 cents per lesson; send for circular. Charles Cook, 2015 Diamond Street, Philadelphia. Pa. 4 AGENTS WANTED — NICE BUSINESS. NO capital needed. $25 to $300 weekly profit. Write quick. Either sex. Address, A. I. Dexter, Springfield, Mo. 5 A FEW COCKERELS AND PULLETS, cream of the World's Best for sale. Won more points at the Palace, 1911, than all other exhibitors combined. Eggs in season. Corres- pondence solicited. P. J. Reveley, Box 541, East Haven, Conn. 7 HOW TO MAKE POULTRY PAY. FOR "FREE Tuition Courses" by mail in Poultry Culture Agriculture. Civil Service. Engin- eering. Normal. High School Business branches. Address Carnegie College, Rogers, Ohio. 6 BUTTERCUPS ARE COMING TO THE front because they produce eges at less cost than any other breed. Demand will last for years. Get posted; Circular free. Buttercup Farm, Factoryvillc, Pa. 4 TEN AND ELEVEN POUND PULLETS. That's the kind my eggs will produce. Black, $3; White, $2. New England's best, also biggest. Write Sheldon, Waterford St., Lowell, Mass. HOW TO MAKE POULTRY PAY. FOR "Free tuition courses" by mail in Poultry Cul- ture, Agriculture, Civil Service, Engineering, Normal, High School, Business branches, ad- dress Carnegie College, Rogers, Ohio. SEND TEN CENTS FOR ILLUSTRATED Catalogue with history of all the Orpingtons and hints on Poultry Keeping, to the Origin- ators of all the Orpingtons. William Cook & Sons, Box D, Scotch Plains, N. J. 15 BULLETIN ON "BALANCED RATION" absolutely free; tells how to compound at home most economical and healthful mashes, chick foods, scratch foods. Drop postal giv- ing your dealers name and address, to Henola Food Co., Box A-10, Newark, N. J. 15 BLACK ORPINGTONS. CRITERION BLACK ORPINGTONS, FA- mous for consistent winning, persistent laying, standard size, type, color. London and Ameri- can winners in breeding pens. They repro duce. Mating list. Lykens Valley Farms, Box F. Sacramento, Penn. 4 BLACK BEAUTY ORPINGTON YARDS, Southport, Conn., Breeders of "The Black Orpington Beautiful." Egijs after Jan. 15th from grand stock that produced our recent Madison Square Garden and other winners. Miles Gilman, Southport, Conn. 4 JOHNSON'S SINGLE COMB BLACK OR- pingtons won at Jamestown, Warren, Erie on type and color. Eggs from these winners, $5 and $3 per sitting. E. R. Johnson, Corry, Pa. 4 BLACK AND WHITE ORPINGTONS, PRIZE winners. Eggs $2 per setting. First class pullets and hens $5 a piece. Trios, $10. Baby chicks, 25c. each. Mrs. D. Hines, E. Lansdowne, Pa. 4 SINGLE COMB BLACK ORPINGTON EGGS, fen cents a piece. Chicks Twenty cents. Rose Comb Red eggs, $1 per 15. Chicks, 14 cents. Orders promptly filled or money re- turned. H. M Loose, Mohrsville, Pa. 4 8. 0. BUFF ORPINGTONS — BRED PROM a Ist, Hagerstown pen. Vigorous, even col- ored birds. Eggs, $2 per setting; 3 settinjfs, $5. Choice cockerels at $3. A few choice trios at $10 Greenhurst Poultry Yds. Sel- lersville. Pa. 6 BLACK ORPINGTONS. BEST STRAIN. Prize winning stock. Eggs from my winners at Baltimore Show, $5 per setting (15 eggs.) $3 utility stock. J. E. Waesche, Garrison, Md. 5 POULTRY FANCIER BLACK AND WHITE ORPINGTONS, $5 TO $10 per pair. Cockerels, half price. Eggs, $2 to $5 per 15. Chicks, $3 to $6 per 12. Rev. Jacob Cuppett, Deer Park, Md. 5 AN EXCEPTIONAL CHANCE FOR SOME- one to get Classy S. C. Black Orpington Cock- erel breeders. Also eggs by the setting from 10 1-2 lb. cock winning 2d at Trenton, N. J., 1911 and Pullet 8 1-2 lbs. weight making four wins in this show season to her credit, two Ists, one 2d, one 3rd. S. H. Everett, Prop., Box 176, Stockton, N. J. 15 ENGLISH ORPINGTONS. ROSE COMB and Single. Black, White, Buff. Blocky, low-down type. Will spare a few eggs from Imported pens. Send for catalogue. John Hogeman, Box DE, Charlotte, Mich. 15 BUFF ORPINGTONS. BUFF ORPINGTONS. 8 YEARS WINNING. Just won cup for best pen in show. Good pen 12 dollars. Chicks in May, 25 for $5. Eggs $3. J. A. Shott, New Wilmington, Pa. 4 BUFF ORPINGTON BREEDERS— WILL sell two mated pens and ten males at $2 per bird. Haven't room and am forced to sell below value and immediately. Dane. Huffing- ton, Latham, Kansas. 15 ROSE COMB BUFF ORPINGTONS. FIRST prize winners at Madison Square. A clean sweep at Rochester, Elmira and Knoxville. Eggs in season. Booklet for the asking. Dr. T. Smith, Knoxville, Pa. 15 EAGLE'S WINNING BUFF ORPINGTONS. Spring City, 1st hen, 3d pullet; Schwenksville, 4 firsts, 3 seconds. Pottstown, 1st cock; Lititz, 3d hen, 3d cockerel; Cook's, $3 per 15. John Eagle, 150 Washington At6., Phoenixville, Pa. 15 S. C. BUFF ORPINGTON EGGS, $1 FOR 15. Two pens choice stock, $3 one sitting. Two sittings for $5. Headed by Cook and Bridge- water cockerels. Few pullets for sale, $1 each. Mrs. L. H. Frost, Franktown, Va. 15 ROSE COMB BUFF ORPINGTONS. WIN- ners at all leading shows; booklet describ- ing the wonderful Goden Strain free; eggs, $3 and $5 per sitting. Bargains in male birds. D. Lance, Troy, O. 6 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS BLUE RIBBON quality; winners at Nashville and Memphis. Baby chicks our long suit; eggs, $1 to $5. Baby chicks, double price of eggs. S. Bar- ton Lasater, Paris, Tenn. 6 S. C. BUFF, BLACK AND WHITE ORPING- tons. 4 blue ribbons on four entries at Pitts- burg Fanciers' Shows. $10 eggs at $3. Satis- faction guaranteed. Edgeview Poultry Yards, Wheeling, W. Va. 5 S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS. FOUNDATION stock. 1st Hagerstown, 1908 pen. Ameri- ca's best blood lines. Some of the best Buflf Orpingtons bred will be from the 1912 matings. Eggs only $2 per setting; 3 settings $5. Good stock for sale at reasonable prices. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. 7 SINGLE COMB BUFF AND WHITE OR- pingtons. Birds that lay, yet birds of quality, type, size and action. Eggs, Buff or White, at $3 per 15. $5 per 30. White cockerels at $3 and $5. M. J. Swank, St. Johns, Penn. 5 S. C. BUFF ORPINGTON EGGS FOR SALE. Birds of quality and great laying strain. 15 eggs, $1.25, 30 for $2, 50 for $3, 100 for $5. Burr Lighthill, Oakwood, Ohio. 4 PRIZE STOCK— SINGLE COMB BUFF OR- pingtons, good surface and under color. Eggs for hatching. Have also Dun, Maltese and Homers. If interested, write for particulars. J. H. Hahn, Littlestown, Pa. 4 HIGH CLASS S. 0. BUFF ORPINGTONS, Standard weight. Shown but once. Won 1st, pen. Cheviot and Cook stock. Eggs at "Live and Let Live Prices." $1.50 sitting 15. Fertility guaranteed. W. B. Means, M. D. Lebanon Pa. 4 SINGLE COMB BUFF ORPINGTON CHICKS $15 per 100 (Cook's Strain). Single Comb Rhode Island Reds, $14 per 100. All orders promptly filled or money returned. J. 0. Balt- haser, Mohrsville, Pa. 4 BUFF ORPINol^ON COCKERELS AND PUL- lets. Half brothers and sisters to the 1st, cockerel and 1st, pullet. Little Rock Show, this year. 175 Buffs in class at this show. 15 states represented. Will make prices right considering quality. Eggs $5 for 15. Write me your wants. Hillory Jennings, 2018 Arch Street, Little Rock, Ark. 7 COOK, BYERS AND BR.\DY STRAINS, bought direct, single comb Buff Orpinptons, winners this season at Illinois State. Altoo, Du Inion, Galatia. ThompsonviHe. Mt \ernon, Pincknevville, Belleville, Sparta. Bemon, Murphysboro, Harrisburg. Manssa and Cen- tralia. 111. Shows. Circular free. Eggs. $2 per 15. Jno. Hacker, Box F, Marissa, 111. 7 S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS. EGGS AND stock for sale from large utility flock. No dis- qualified birds in flock. G. P. Bursley, Rochester, Ohio. 7 S. C. BUFF ORPINGTON EGGS FROM pens scoring 92% to 94. $5. Fine pens $3. Best heavy laving prize-winning strains. Write. J. V. Meeder,'No. Girard. Pa. 4 R. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS. MY BIRDS won every first and second at Madison Square Garden, 1910-11. Stock and eggs at reason- able prices. B. C. Roecker, Phillipsburg, N. J. 4 BUFF ORPINGTONS, OWEN STRAIN, best winter layers. Eggs for hatching, $1.50 and $2 per 15. Book orders early. J. F. Mackerth, Mendenhall, Pa. 4 BUFF ORPINGTONS. O. K. IN TYPE. A big winter laying strain. Bred for 9 vears from trap nests during pullet year. Eggs, $1.50 per setting. W H. Ivuns, Langhorue, Pa. 4 WHITE ORPINGTONS. S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS EXCLUSn''ELY Eggs, $1.50 to $2 per 15. Kellerstraso cock heads best pen. Some massive roikerels for sale $1.50 to $2.50 each. H. B. Shelly, Zions- ville, Pa. 4 S. C. WHITE AND BLACK ORPINGTONS— Quality kind that have won in strung com- petition. 1912 matings will produce blue ribbon winners for the coming shows. Stock for sale. Write your wauts. Stock and eggs for sale. Samuel Gibson, Catasauqua, Pa. 6 ADVERTISE COOK'S STRAIN WHITE OR- pingtons and Wyckoff strain White Leghorns. Orpington eggs, $3 ; Leghorns, $1 per 15 eggs. Place it to suit yourselves. Edward liawlings, 8200 St. Lawrence Ave., Swiss- dale, Pa. 15 KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONS Win first and second, and six specials, Philadel- phia North American Silver Cup, Inquirer and Record Medals. Eggs, $2 for 15. Har- vey Deily, Richland Center, Pa. 6 CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTON EGGS, $3 to $5 per 15. Anconas. $1.50 per 13. Sal- mon Faverolles imported from France, best winter layers in existence. Pullets will lay when 5 1-2 to 6 months old. Eggs, $5 per 15. Pleasant View Poultry Yard. A. Schwab, Box 282, Beaver Fulls, Pa. 4 KELLERSTRASS W^HITE ORPINGTONS. Eggs, $1.25 up. Many prize-winners. Hill- side Orpington Yards. Belleville, Pa. 4 KELLERSTRASS, COOK, PHILO STRAINS. Hatching eggs from choice matings; fine lajera and good white stock, $2, $3. $5 per 15 eggs. John H. Rustin, White Orpington Farm, Mou- sey, N. Y. 15 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTON EGGS. $2 PER J.^-^^;>9* White Leghorn eggs. $1 per 15. R. C. Reds, $1 and $1.50 per 15. Chicks — Reds, 12 cents. Leghorns, 8 cents. W. A. Boyer, Selinsgrove, Pa. 15 KELLERSTRASS CRYSTAL WHITE OR- pirgtons. Hatched from $30 mnting. Eggs, $2.50 and $5 per 15. Fishel White Wyan- dottes, eggs, $2 per 15. Superfine cockerels, $2 and $5. Mrs. W. A. Wisong, Thurmont, Maryland. 15 CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS. CHOICE stock. Eggs, $2 and $3 per 15. Baby chicks, $4 a dozen. Birds of best pen score 94 to 96. Satisfaction guaranteed. P. Beauchamp, St. Anne, Ills. 15 KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONS-- Stock direct from Kellerstrass. Won 1st -m hen, pullet, cockerel and pen this year at Ham- ilton. Booking orders for eggs now; ^1 CO per 15. Mrs. Ben Hileman, Route 4, Hamilton. Ohio. 1 15 $100 PENS; EGGS FROM $30 MATINGS direct from Kellerstrass. Stoc< $3 eaci un Eggs, $1.50, $2.50, $5 per 15. 80 per cent! fertility guaranteed. Chicks. $10 per fO. Circular. White Orpington Farm, Route 62, Niobe, New York. 15 WHITE AND BUFF ORPINGTONS. IM- ported stock. Blue ribbon winners at four state shows. Send for descriptive circular. Eggs. $3, $5, and $10. J as. L. 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Registered Letter or Tw^o Cent Stamps. The Poultry Fancier Sellersville Penn. POULTRY FANCIER S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS. KELLER- strass strain. Winners at Bloonisburg, Pa. in strong competition. Eggs, $1.50 and $3 per 15; in lots of 50 or more, 5 cents each. Chas. Mensch, Rupert, Pa. 15 WHITE ORPINGTONS IMPORTED DIRECT from William Cook of England; also Crystal "^hite. Eggs from large, vigorous snow-whito heavy laying stock, $3 to $10 per 15. Mrs. J. H. Weaver, Winamac, Ind. 15 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS. KELLER- strass strain. Blue ribbon and cup winners at Pottstown and Spring City. Their winnings wire made in strong competition. Catnlogue now ready. Clayton L. Rhoads, Boyertown, Pa. 15 CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTON EGGS for sale — $2 fur 15. $5 for 50, $9 for 100. Kellerstrass strain. $li5 cock from K«>ller- strass, mated to splendid winter Living hens. Eggs hatched fine last year; ni(»re orders than I could fill; larger flock this year Or- ders booked early can all be filled promptly. H. W. WakemHU, Ft. Dodge, la. 41 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTON SUNSWICK strain. Two grand pens mated up. Eggs $:^ to $5 per 15. Satisfaction guaranteed. Member of American White Orpington Club. S. R. Runyan, 43 Ivy Place, Rutherford, N. J. 5 KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONS. Old and young stock; baby chicks and eggs. Johns«»n Poultry Farm, Coulwood. Va. 4 GENUINE KELLERSTRASS. PEGGY, CRYS- tal King Strain. Stock and eggs. Don't buy until ynii get my prices. Am offering exceptional bargains. Write for mating list. J. R. Tnskeep, Holl\ , Mich. 5 WHITE ORPINGTONS, KELLERSTRASS strain and S. C. R. I. Rec's. Winnirs of the Blue nt Micheil's. Eggs from grand matings at reasonable pices. Satisfaction and fertilty guaranteed. Mrs. .1. W. .Jenkins, 6804 Ditt- man St., Tacony, Phila., Pa. 5 WHITE ORPINGTON BREEDER FOR twelve years. Have sold stock to the largest breeders. A pleased customer is my motto. Write for my circular. H. M. Keeny, Box 800, Red Lion, in. 5 KELLERSTRASS CRYSTAL WHITE OR- pingtons from his best pens. Show Cockerels, $5 to $10 each; Eggs in season. $4 to $10 per 15: One extra pen worth $100, if taken soon will sell for $50. Pray's Poultry Farm, Geo. L. Pray, Prop., Elsie, Mich. 5 WHITE AND BUFF ORPINGTONS. NEVER exhibited until this year. Then in pens only, winning six firsts. 13 ribbons. 3 cups and 4 specials. Eggs reasonable. Elberon Poultry Yards, 8114 Elberon Ave., Pox Chase Penn. 6 KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONS No finer birds on earth. Eggs. $3 and $5 per 15 from selected pens. P'nir hatch guaranteed, .las. O'Connell, 80 South Main St., Ashley, Pa. 5 PANHURSTS PRIZE-WINNING WHITE OR- pingtons produce Real Orprnstons. They can- not be excelled anvwhere. Eggs from these birds sell for $3. $5 and $10 a setting, and erunrnntee n good hatch. Adolph Panhurst, Box 338. Erie, Pa. S. C. WHITE AND BLACK ORPINGTONS. America's best blood lines. And .tIso the best blood lines of England. See dispbiy ad. in- side back cover page and send for ban 'some illustrntod mating list. Wm. Heinrichs, SellerB- ville, Pa. 6 SINGLE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS. WE are booking orders for eges at $5 and $3 per 15, Pen No. 1 headed by son of first cock nt Boston. 1911 show. Seaview Poultry Yards, Gloucester. Mass. 5 KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONS. Won 20 speci.ils, 10 state prizes: 2 silver cups, Ist Missouri show. Dr. Gruebbel, Concordia, Mo. 6 "SPECIAL MARCH CLEARANCE SALE. Foxhurst Farm White Orpingtons, Cockerels and pullets nt $5 each from our Champion Matings. Shipped on approval Foxhurst Farm. Line Rock. Conn." 6 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTON COCKERELS for sale. Bred from bK.e rTTtbon winners at Chamberpburg. Prices reasonable. Eggs in season. $2. Also ]>nbv chicks. J H, Kauf- man. Pleasant St.. Chambersburg, Pa. 5 WHITE ORPINGTONS. NO FINER BIRDS on earth. Eggs $3 per 15. Carl Eastwood. Herron Lake, Minn. 4 307 WHITE ORPINGTONS, KELLERSTRASS', from $100 pen; Oook't Imported best strains. Can book 11 few more «»rderK for March and April delivery, $3 p«r 16; $5 per 30. R. I. Reds, $2 per 15. Gej. Chapman, Linesville, Pa. 4 4000 Wini'E ORPINGTON BABY CHICKS, Kj'llerstruKK, Owen's and Sunswick hi rains. Show stock a specialty. Kggs $'J, $3, $5; per 100; $10 and $15. Send for catalogue. Abele't White Orpington VardH, Esperauce, New York. 6 ROSE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS. .TACK- Bon strain. WintM-rs at Pittsburg Exposi- tion show, .Ian. 1912. Ist |)en. 1st cock. 2d and 4th cockerel, 3d hen. 3d pullet and silver cup best display. Eggs from these winners, $5 per 15. S. & T. Joni's, E.ist Liveipool, Ohio. 6 SINGLE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS. Winners at Youngstown, Ohio. Ist |)en and Ist cock; at East Liver|)o(il. ()hi(». Ist and 2d pen, 1st cock. Ist and 3d cockerel and Ist and 2d pullet and special for best display. Eggs for hatching. $3 and $5 per 15. fa. A T. Jones, East Liverpool, Ohio. 5 S. C. WHTE ORPINGTONS (KELLER- Strass direct.) Won at WilliuniKport and Hughesville. (5 entries.) Ist cockerel: Ist, 4th, 5th pullets; 2 cups, 5 speciils. Eggs, $2 setting. Maurice Stevenson, Hughesville, Pa. 6 S. 0. WHITE ORPINGTONS— SITNSWICK an;] White Satin slraniH. Grand i)enH for the 1»12 egg trade. Egirs. $2 per setting; 3 set- tings $5. Cluiice cockerelM at $2 nn«l $3 each. A few choice trios at $10. Greenhurst Poul- try Yards, Sellersville, Pa. 6 ROCKHILL POULTRY YARDS BLOOD lines tell. I Irnve thetn. Poley's BufT Rock t'Ugs. $2 per 15. KellerslrasH and Haup 8. C. White Orpingtons from MadiHon Garden win- ners. $3 per I ft. (^»(•kerelM for Mule. Young's S. C. White LeghoruK. the kind that win. $2 per 15. All stock Mold after May 15th. Geo. fa. Crouthamel, Tolford, P« • "KELLERSTRASS CRYSTAL WHITE OR- pington eggs from pen of fine birds, descen- dants of the $30 mating, bred t(» a grandson of Peggy." $3 per 15. .lohn H. Poffenbarger, Rohrersville, Md. 4 WHITE BUFF AND BLACK ORPINGTONS. Blue ribbons winners at Nttrfolk. Foun lation stock representing the best strains in the world. l)av old chirks. Ilntctiiti' eggs rea- sonable. W, J, Luke, Norfolk Va. R 2, 4 STAY WHITE ORPINfJTONR. SNOW DRIFT Owen's farms nn(l (JrvKtnl stock direct. Mating list free. J. Ryd» r, M<»unt Alto. Pa. 6 WHITE ORPINGTON. LAWRENCE JACK- son strain, the ktnd that win and lay. Pullets layed befcire ft months old Eggs for sale, from utility and show birtls. (Juaranleed. For fur- ther particulars write, Arthur Burke, Fair Lawn, N. .1." 4 KELLERSTRASS AND IMPORTED WHITE Orpingtons. Breeding penn are mated to win- ners ut New York State Fair, Na/.nreth and Bethlehem. Efgs $2 to $5 per 16. Brookside Poultry Yards. Nazareth, Pa. T WHITE ORPINGTONS, KELLERSTRASS $3(> m.itings. Eggs $r. setting from good sound healthy stock. I guarantee vitality as well ns fertility. Crystal Farm, Wm. Bon- nell. Prop. Trenton, Ohio. H. U. 1. 4 S. C. WHITE ORI'INGTONR. KELLER strass and Co«»k strains. Now booking orders for baby chicks and eggs. Mating list now ready, Choic«j cockerels for salfr., H. H. Oreiser, SellerHville, Pa. 4 THE COMING BREED. ROSE COMB White Orpingtons. Eggs $2 to §5 per 16. Birred Rocks and Single Comb white Lef- horns. Eggs $1.50 per 15.' Ernest L. Ship- ley, Mt. Airy. Md. 4 KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPTNOTONS. Pullets anrl yearlings nnd a few mntes at rea- sonable pric'efi Kggs from Orpingtons and Columbian Wyandottes. $1 ftO per 1ft. t'tilitjr Buff Rocks. B. J, I^wls, West Chestf'r, Pa 4 WORLDS BERT OKPTNGTOVH WHITE, Buff. Bl ck. Single and Rose C'omh. winning over 3,000 prir.es Specialty, «ggs snd chicks. Box F, J. 8. Ilaupt, Falnriew Farm. Easton. Pa. 4 PrJEASANT/9. CLOSING OUTr— OUR ENTIRE STOCK fancy pheasants, including some grand speci- mens in Lady Amherst snd Gold^-n. in full l>liimage, at prices that will move them quicklf. Enterprise Phtiaaantry, \oe, J'a. 6 804 nu.yr.n iihat noHKiNnn i.ono i.tfi t - ' r •n«t rththHor nf ih»« unr»»«l»« WIIITR INDIAN Hlinnrr Duokii K.Ktf" for lUtrhlnf. Mr«. Juhn Hniniliigo. Wi'ntni'WtoM, Pa. 4 HAKMKI, HUOTMKKS' not.DF.N FAWN TN- Hinn Kiinnfm I'roliflr U)i«rii of white *ggt. Winn, rx ni Mulinon Hquaro (l«rd«»n, Iniwr- nntinniil. MufTiiln, H.mton. pic. Krp« rircu- Iiir. liHt«hin« mul «i»ri» c>f dutklitiKii. Morrlr town, N«w Jpriey. * "JKUHMY 8TWAIN" I'KKIN DUCKS. T.KAD \nit winnorj* MtnliHon S(|iinrr, riiilndolphia, Hnltiinori', ('nrn«l»ii. KeK tirrnliir fr<'«». r»iil 8prin>f»'r, Routo 4 P, Mridjjpton, N. J. o INDIAN RUNNKR DUCK E008 FROM hijfh «lnHn «f..ok, »2.5{) p»r setting. $10 Ser 100. SalipfactJon (fuaronteed. John lade, Malvern, Pa. * INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS THAT LAY lar«e white eir^s and lots of them, nt $1.00 per 13. Mohftwk Poultry Yards, Merchant- ville, N. J. 15 EXHTRTTTON FAWN AND WHITE, AND pure White Runners. Buflf Orpington, Crested White, and White Musoovys. Stoek and eggs. Ridge View Farms, Knowlesvillo, N. Y. 15 QEESE. ONE FINE TRIO EMBDEN GEESE FOR Sale only $12. One and two years old, just the right age for breeders. Are sure to please and give satisfaction. W. G. Allen, Avondale, Pa. 4 LOOK I LOOK! TWO TRIOS OP WHITE China Geese for sale, winning 2d Goose, 2d Gamier at Philadelphia show 1910. Eggs, $1.80 per setting. Sunnyside Poultry Farm, Sellersville, Pa. 6 GAMES. WHITE INDIAN GAM?:S, WINNERS AT Hagerstown, Carlisle, Chambersburg. Eggs $2 and $1.50 per setting. Lester Williams, Lud- wic Ave, Chambersburg, Pa. 4 GAMES, DOUBLE VALUE, EGGS AND stock. Circular free. White and Cornish In- dians, $2 for 13. Heathwood and Black Reds, $1 for 13. Stock all times. C. D. Smith. Port Plain, N. Y. 4 MY PIT GAMES ARE LAYING TO BEAT r,he band. They can scrap too. Don't you want eggs from such stock? Write for mating list. Frank Benson, East Randolph, New York. ■* STANDARD EXHIBITION AND CORNISH Games. All varieties; also Malays, Suma- iras. Slock and eggs in season. Ridge View Farms, Knowlesville, N. Y. 15 HAM BURGS. STEVES SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURGS, best pen, $3, $2 and $1.50 per 15. Guaranteed prize-winners. 200 egg strain utility. Mating fist furnished. John S. Steves, Union City, Pa. 4 S. S .HAMBURGS. S. C. BROWN LEG- horns, White Wyandottes and Hares. Stock for sale. Esfzs, $1 per 15. $5 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. H. Cressman, Box 104, Richlandtown, Pa. 15 9. S. HAMBURGS. BLUE RIBBON WIN- ners at North Penn. Show. High-class qual- ity birds. Eggs, $2; 3 settings, $5. Oak Hill Poultry Yards, Richlandtown, Pa. 4 SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURGS— A PEW Ist prize cockerels and pullets. Eggs for hatching from carefully selected pens of prize- winning stock, $2 per 15. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Claude A. liaird, Hyde-Villa Poultry Yards, 812 Schuylkill Ave., Reading Pa. 5 SILVER PENCILED HAMBURGS AND Black Cochin Bantams. Winners at Grand Central Palace and other shows. Hamburgs eggs, $4 per 15. Bantams, ;i2. Ockera and Maasch, Sayville, L. I. N. Y. 15 POULTRY PANCIEU aODDAlf9, noUDAN'H WINNKHH <>F THE nLUK at llagcrmown and cupii and BperiaU at lUIlt morr Kmh, |y, $.1 and $5 prr \'A Hlmk for aal*. Mra. W. L. Hponcer, Wararly, Ual llninr*, Md. • AHNOI.IV8 FAMOU8 H0UDAN8, IHT. SD. 6th cockerel. Grand Central Palace, lat and ad at Madiaon S.,nare with diffprnnl o'rdt. F.ggn phiifv. CHitiluguo free. Cap. C. K. Arnold, Hal.ylon, N. Y. 15 IIOUDANH OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY. Hnd ritiht nnd mated right an«l will produto the right kind -if riKultn. Eggs. $2 ner aetting; 3 aettingn, $5. Grernhurat Poultry YardH, Selleriiville, Pa. <' HOUDAN8— PURSELL'H HAVE TYPE COL- or and Hixe, eight lb cockerel headB pen. I have furninhed the winin'r« for others; only till' best laviTH . Broad, long backed birds used. Stork and" eggs. J. P. Pursells, Sellersville, Pa 4 (}()EBET/S "ENTERPRISE" HOUDANS again won at Palace Show, N. Y. Ist and 3d pen; 2d cock; 3d cockerel; 4th and 5th pullet, on 7 entries. Special ribbon on best shape cork and Spratts Silver Clip beaten. McAvoy's "Faultless" the World's Champ. I raise my winners and don't have to buy them. Eggs $10 sitting. Geo. Goebel, Dayville, L. I. 4 QUIMBY & BROWN, 109 W. HIGH ST. IPS- wich, Mass. Houdan breeders exclusively. Bred for utility as well as for exhibition. Eggs, $3 per 15; 10 chicks guaranteed. Illustrated catalog on request. 4 FRENCH HOUDANS. CLUB CUP AT AL- lentown. Pa., two years; Cup for best birds in French class: Cups for best display at Cam- den and Bridgeton, N. J. Eggs, $3 and $5. Elmer D. Ogden, Bridgeton, N. J. 8 HOUDANS, S. C. WHITE, R. C. BROWN Leghorns, Buflf, Black and White Cochin and Golden Seabright Bantams. Stock and eggs. Satisfaction guaranteed. Minsi Trail Ban- tam Poultry Yards, Bethlehem, Pa. 8 STOWMAN'S HOUDANS ARE "BLUE RIB- bon winners." First and special cock at five shows. Eggs two, three and five dollars setting. Japanese and Silver Seabright Ban- tam eggs. Walter Stowraan, Plourtown, Pa. 15 "REAL HOUDANS;" HANDSOME, HARDY, vigorous and prolific. Bred for laying. Won at Rochester, AUcntown, Scranton, Bethlehem, Easton. Also Leghorns (Young's). Stock and eggs. Fertility guaranteed. Ferd. Mose- bach. Route 9, Bethlehem, Pa. 15 HOUDANS, S. C. WHITE AND R. C. BROWN Leghorns. Eggs from strictly high-grade stock, $2 per 13. We guarantee satisfaction. Minsi Trail Bantam & Poultry Yards, Bethlehem, Pa. 15 DARK HEAVY CRESTED HOUDANS. PINE stock and eggs for sale. Ridge View Farms, Knowlesville, N. Y. 15 LANGSUANS. WHITE LANGSHANS — WINNERS AT THE leading shows. The breed that is destined to become the most popular. Start with the best. Orders now being booked for eggs at $3 and $5 per setting. Stocks a matter of correspondence. Mrs. P. W^ DeLancey, Sel- lersville, Pa. 5 BLACK LANGSHANS FOR QUALITY WIN- ners wherever shown. Bred l<> lay, weign and pay. Trio, $5. Pen, $8. £,ggs ^i..»0 per 15. $8 per 100. Georg-; \vj»il^r. Seven Valleys, Pa. 15 BROWN LEGHORNS. ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS. WILL spare a few choice settings from a very select mating at $1.25 per setting. This mating will produce a large percentage of show birds. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. tf A PEW CHOICE S. C. BROWN LEGHORN Cockerels, score 93 to 96 1-2 at $3 to $5 each. P^ggs in season, $2 to $5 per 15. Pray's Poultry Farm, Geo. L. Pray, Prop., Elsie, Mich. 6 SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS, $50 pen. Will produce the cream of results. Sat- isfaction guaranteed. Order direct. Eggs, $2 per 15; $5 per 50; $8 per 100. Harvey Brothers, Johnstown, Pa. 6 S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS— LAYING HENS, cockerels, baby chicks and eggs. Johnson Poultry Farm, Coulwood, Va. 4 •TACKHOUiE STRAIN. ROSE COMB SJown "eghorna Winner, a. W.I lamjport and Altoona; H flrat-. 4 necondn, \ «»'';«'••' ^•' fourthi., 1 fifth. Eggs per aettmg. ^1_»^',- JT 1, StackhouK.., »04 3rd St.. Juniata Park Pa. * ROME COMB BROWN LEGHORNS. BOOS from Pittnburg and Butler winners Few gmA cockereU for nale. Correspondence soHc- itpd. Coal Run Poultry Farm. Frank Ilinch- berger. Prop., 326 Second St., Butler, Pa. 5 SINGLE AND ROSE COMB H^^<.;^yN LEO- horn*. Single and Rose Comb White. $1.26 per Betting: two for $2. Address, S. M. Imler. Sonatogn. Pa. ROSE COMB WHITE AND BROWN LEG- horn Blue ribbon winners at North Penn. show. (.rand nmtings, $125 per setting. Oakhill Poultry Yards, Richlandtown, Pa. 4 QUALITY ROSE C. BROWN LEGHORNS. First Oyst.il Palace, Allentown, Rochester, Scranton,' Pittsburg; from ancestors unde- feated. Pedigreed cockerels from winnmg daniH. Pens, trios, eggs. Show Birds. Sat- isfaction guaranteed. Wm. Hipkiss, Scottdale. Pa. ^ STOCK AND EGGS FOR SALE FROM LUD- wick's blue ribbon strains of S. C. Bro\vn Leg- horns and Light Brahmas. Eggs from winners at Reading, Mt. Carmel, West Chester, and Coatesville, from $2 to $5 per 15. A fine lot of cockerels from $2 up. M. L. Ludwick, North Brook, Pa. ^ SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS AT .$1.50, $2.50, $3.00 per 15. My birds have won wherever sho\vn and will win for you. Ralph Reitcr, West Bridgewater, Pa. 15 ROSE COMB BROW^N LEGHORNS OP Su- perior qualitv. The kind that have the right color and true Leghorn shape. 1912 mating will produce some prize-winners. Eggs, $1.25 per setting. Fertility and satisfaction guar- anteed. Greenhurst Potiltry Yards, Suliers- ville. Pa. tf S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS GILT EDGE quality cockerels for sale — from cockerel and pullet matings, sired by Cleveland winner. Eggs from exhibition and utiity matings. A few S. C, White Cockerels. Paul W. Geor- gias, Horsehoads, N. Y. 4 WHITE LEGHORNS. SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. EGGS from first-cass pens. $1.50 per 15 or $6 per 100. W. G. Snyder, Rohrersville. Md. 4 R. C. WHITE LEGHORNS. GILT EDGE Stock. Grand Matings for 1912. Eggs, $1.25. Good CocKerels, $2.50 nnd $3. W. K. Pur- sell, Sellersville, Pa. 5 SINGLE AND ROSE COMB LEGHORNS A heavy laying strain of deep colored birds. April pullets, $1.50; Hens, $1; Cockerels, $2.50 up. Eggs, $1..'S0 setting; $8 per 100. .Tames H. Andrews, Mt. Kisco, N. Y. 6 FOR SALE — too S. C. WHITE LEGHORN Yearling Hens, $1.00 each. Hatching eggs, $1.00 for 15. Haab's Poultry Farm, Dallas- town, Pa. 6 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. EIGHT years careful breeding. Pens headed by Young, Blanchard and WyckoflF males. $2.50, $1.75. $1.25 per 1.5. $6.00 per 100. P. L. Gabriel, Box 143, Odessa, N. Y. 10,000 BABY CHICKS FOR SALE NEXT three months at 10 cents each. WvckoflF strain S. C. White Leghorns. Eggs for iiatching, $5 per 100. Order quick. R.tlph C. Fox, Maines- burg. Pa. 15 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS— (Young's Strain) Prolific layers that have won in Maryland. Delaware and Pmnsvlvania Eggs $2 and $:? per settina. Mating list free P. Robert Schmaltz, Kennett Square, Pa. 15 BABY CHICKS. ALSO EGGS FOR HATCH- ing. Single Comb White Leghorns (only) our shipping cases serve as fireless Brooders at no extra cost. W:.y.side Poultry Farm. Circular. Sand Brook. N. J. 15 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS RANCOOOS strain, S. C. Butt Leghorns. Rose Comb Brown Tieghorns, Kulp strain, Ro.se and Single Comb Rhode Island Reds. Day old chicks our specialty. H. M. Keith, Box C, Hornell, New ii ^ # York. 16 $1.00 PER 15. $1.75 PER 30. $4 50 PER 100 for our S. C. White Leghorn eggs Per- itlity guaranteed. Baby chicks, $12 00 per 100; safe arrival guaranteed. Mt. Park Poul- try Plant. Route 1, Ridgway, Pa 15 8. C. WHITE LEGHORNS EXCLUSIVELY. Baby chicks after Mav f5th, $10 per 100. Egg.s for hatching, l.'')-$"l.25, 100-$5, 1000-$40. Packed to insure safe delivery. Eggs on a day's notice. Chicks must be booked ahead. Darlington Egg Farm, Darlington, Md. 15 8. C. WHITE LEGHORNS OP SUPERIOR quality. An ainalganiation of America's best blood lines. Mated right and bred right. Why experiment. Our stock is beyond that stage. Profit by our loss. Eggs from selected mating that will start you on the road to success, only $2 per setting; 3 settings, $5. Holiday Heights Poultry Farm, Sellersville, Pa. 15 ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. WON Ist cock, 1st hen, 1st cockerel, Jst pallet, 1st pen. Pittsburg, ,lan. 1012. l^ggs and chicks. Mating list. Lou's W. V/ojsol. Route 1, Verona, Pa. 15 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS— Choice stock that pleases. Eggs, $1 per 15. Elvin B. Souder, Souderton, Pa. 5 MY MATING LIST TELLS WHY I CAN and do give you more for your money than the big breeder. P. .1. Thompson. Youngstown, Ohio., Snow-drift strain S. C. W. Leghorns. 5 ENGLISH LEGHORNS.— WORLD'S RE cord St;ite Agricultural Collegs; over 100 pens; all breeds as winter layers large size, tame, very large eggs; engraved circular free. English Leghorn Cottage-Lor- ing Farm, Dedhara, Mass. 4 I>OOK FOR MY LARGE AD. THIS ISSUE. Big oflfer in S. C. White Leghorns. Also latest improved Oat Spt-outer. B. Monroe Posten, Hughesville, Pa. 12 SILVER DUCKWING LEGHORNS, MADI- Bon Square Winners. Eggs, $5 per setting; 3 settings for $10. Cockerels and Pullets at $5 each for fine breeders while they last. Dr. C. J. Andruss, Cananbaigua, N. Y. 15 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS — AN AMALGA- mation of Young and Rock Hill strains. Foundation of present flock. Famous 1st, Allentown pullet 1908, Lady Mary and her 4 sisters. Bred to Rock Hill male, sired by Boc^on winners. Eggs, $1.25 per setting. Choice trios at $7 50 and pens at $10 and $12. Cockerels, $3 and $5. Greenhurst Poul. Yds. Sellersville, Pa. 6 5 C. W. LEGHORN HENS, PULLETS AND cockerels. Hatching eggs, $4 -^er 100; $2.50 per 50; $1 per 15. White Holland Turkeys $12 a trio; Toms, $5 Irvin Kiudig, Littles- town, Pa. ^ THOROUGHBRED WHITE LEGHORNS— Large healthy birds, fresh-air housed, dry- fed prolific layers, large white eggs. Chicks. $15 per hundred. Safe arrival, satisfaetipn guaranteed Circular references, tc?t>mon:rtls. Michigan's largest plant. Michigan Poul- try Farm. Lansing, Mich. 6 ROOM MAKING SALE UTILITY STOCK bred from prize winners. Heavy layers. Males, $3 to $5; trios, $10; pens, $15; eggs $1.50 $3 and $5. Won at Roanoke, Youngstown, Elwood,. New Castle. A. G. Crawford, Box "A", New Castle, Pa. « S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS OP HEAVY laving strain. White Holland Turkeys. White China Geese. All pure and healthy. Orders for eggs and chicks now being booked. Prices right. Fertility guaranteed. Cockerels for sale Mrs. Moliie Wacchendorf, North Praine, POULTRY FANCIER SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. EGGS and chicks, $5 and $12 hundred; $40 and $105 thousand. Chas. D. Bartholomew, Centre Hall, Pa. 7 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS EXCLUSIVELY. Gilt-edge quality stock, with good chape and color. Hens and pullets for sale. Eggs in season. H. J. Hahn, Box, 337, Littlesiown, Pa. 4 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS AND BUFF Rocks. Would you raise 1912 winners? Then write for our new catalogue of our Philadelphia, Scranton, WMlliamsport and Bloorasburg winners. Baby chicks. Also cocks and cockerels for sale. Crystal Poultry Farm. B. H. Johnson, Bloomsburg, Pa. 4 BLAKE S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS W^ON AT Sprinsrfield, 1909, 1st, cock, 1st hen, 1st and 3d, cockerel; at Madison Square, 1st pullet; at the Grand Central Palace, N. Y., 1910, 4th cock, 5th hen, 2d cockerel, 4th pullet; Madison Square, 4th hen, 6t.. pullet; 1911 at Madison Square, 3d cockerel, 3d, and 8th hens. 15 eggs, $3; 30 for $5. W. J. Blake, Burn- side, Conn. 13 SECOND COCK AT CHICAGO 1910. FIRST Rose Comb White Leghorn Cock at 111. state 1912, also first in 1910-11 This bird has won six blue ribbons and one second. Bred, owned and exhibited by Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Beach, Lincoln, 111. 4 BUFF LEGHORNS. ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS. TWO firsts, two seconds, Pittsburg show. Eggs from solid Buff pens, $3 per 15. A tew choice cockerels for sale. Chas. A. Schroth, Saxonburg, Pa. 5 PISK'S ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS have won more firs -rizes than all their competitors together. Eight Grand Pens. Cir- cular and Mating List. Howard J. Fisk, Box 8, Falconer, N. Y. 8 McGRAW'S ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS. The greatest blood lines in America. Teckton- ius. Counter, Kakuska. Willis, Pearce strains in my pens. Also Martz and Cook Buft Or- pington. Eggs, $2 per 15, either pen, guar- anteed. McGraw, 423 Fourth Ave., Altoona, Pa. 5 S C BUFF LEGHORNS OF CORRECT COL- or and good shape. 1912 matings will produce a large percentage of show birds. Eggs, $1.25 per ^setting. Fertility and satisfaction guar- anteed. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellers- Wis. 4 ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORN COCKER- eis — exceptionally good quality — pure white and bred from Blue Ribbon winners at $3 and $5. Greenhurst, Sellersville, Pa. 6 ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS— PURE white, low tails and good heads. 1912 mat- ings will produce prize winners. Eggs, $l.^p per setting. Greenhurst Poultry Yds, bel- fersville. Pa. ^ ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. S'rOCK and eggs from blue ribbon winners at Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Illinois and Mo. state shows. Circular. Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Beach, 645 6th. Lincoln, 111. * SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. BLUE ribbon and special winnejs; y?«"l?^^*_^,^15!.' excl $3 Rural Vallev. Pa. See Kittanning Show Awards. S 0. WHITE LEGHORNS (YOUNG'S Strain). Winners at North Penn. Poultry Show. Ist cockerel, 1st, hen, 2d cock, and cup special. Eggs and stock for sale. Warren Barnes, Sellersville, Pa. * ville. Pa. tf ixclusively pure white. Eggs for hatching, ?3 and $5 sitting. C. R. Ruber, P. O. Box 3, iiirul Vallev Pa. * S C BUFF LEGHORNS, BLOUGH'S OLD reliable strain. Winners of the Blue at Amer- ica's Best Shows. Stock, eggs and day old chicks for sale. Catalogue free. Buff Leg- horn Poultry Yards, Oscar Blough, Prop., Annville. Pa. ® S C BUFF LEGHORNS. WYCKOPP AND Monmouth strains. Exhibition and Utility cockerels and pullets for sale. Eggs reason- able. Eli S. Grable, Washington, Pa. 5 BUFF LEGHORNS, 250 EGG RECORD strain. Large size, rich golden color. X-ray tested eggs, $1.50 per 13. J. L. Helpman, Freedom Sta. O. * ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS. WINNERS at Chicago. Kansas City, Madison Square Garden, Milwaukee, Blue Island and Racine. Stock and eggs for sale. A Kakuska, 2351 S. Lawndale Ave., Chicago, 111. 4 S C BUFF LEGHORNS. WINNERS AT Madison Squ?vre Garden, Baltimore, Allentown and Hagerstown. Eggs from grand matings containing prize winners; reasonable. H. E. Toston, Clear Spring, Md. 4 AMEY'S SINGLE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS, winning at Allentown's winter show. 1st cock, hen, cockerel and pen. Also 1st and 2d pullet. Three specials and silver cup for best display. Eggs for sale. Eggs $2 per 15. E. B. Amey, 341 N. 10th st. Allentown, Pa. 4 S C BUFF LEGHORNS. WON TWO firsts " second and third, on four entries at Portville, great layers. Fifteen eggs, one fifty; hundred eggs, seven fifty. Kew and Owen, Machias, N. Y. 15 S C BUFF LEGHORNS OP SUPERB QUAL- ity ' Rich Golden Plumage, good under color, fine head points and typical carriage. Blue ribbon winners at leading shows. Eggs from select matings. Eggs, $3 and $5 Por 15. Seven pullets and cockerels, $19. P. J. Yost, 231 New St., South Bethlehem, Pa. 6 FISK'S ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS are Madison Square winners. I have won niore first prizes than all my competitors together. Eight pens. Howard J. Fisk, Box 8, Falconer, N. Y. ^° 305 COLEMAN'S ROSE COMB BROWN LEG- horns lav and win, they can't help it, they are bred" that way Eggs, $1 to $3. Circular. C. W. Coleman, Box 97, Patchogue, New York. 15 ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS. PHENOM- enal layers. Winners at Grand Central -*al- ace, Boston, etc. Express i)repaid on eggs for hatching. Free circular tells all about them. M. H. Willis, Jamaica, Vermont. 15 BUFF LEGHORNS — S. C. GRAND PENS OP large solid Golden Buffs. Headed by high scoring males and egg record females. Eggs, $3 per 15; $5 per 35 or $10 per 100. Eggs from splendid utility birds, $1 per 15 or $5 per 100. Stock for sale. Stamp for circular. No postals. Geo. C. Schwegman, Richmond, Ind. 6 BLACK LEGHORNS — GREAT LAYING AND Show strain. Eggs from selected matings, $2, $3 and $5 per setting. Birds scoring 94 to 96. Send for illustrated mating list. Scott Long, Carey, Ohio. 15 MINORCAS. FINE EARLY HATCHED SINGLE COMB Black Minorca cockerels, price $3. Eggs from Single Comb White and Black Minoi'- cas. Great laying strains. Price, $1.50 per 15 eggs. Booking orders now. W. R. Brock, So. Kortright, N. Y. 41 S. C. BLACK MINORCAS. EGGS $1.50 per 13. Minorca, Barred, and Buff Rock chicks March, 50 cents; April 25 cents; May and June 15 cents. Barnyard, March 15 cents; Afterwards, 8 cents. New Eagle Poultry Yards. New Eagle, Pa. 5 BALDv.IN'S SINGLE C. B. MINORCAS. Line-bred for 15 years. Winners wherever shown. Come and look before buying. Eggs, $3 and $5 per 13. Baldwin's, 3609 Vankirk St. W^issinoming, Phila., Pa. 7 AMERICA'S BEST BLOOD LINES OP SIN- gle Comb Black Minorcas. 1912 matings will produce blue ribbon winners. Eggs and stock for saje. Eggs, $1.50 per 15. $9 per 100. Ellis LeLancey, Sellersville, Pa. 6 S. C. BLACK MINORCAS. SALTZERS SU- perb quality. Blue ribbon winners at Lebanon and Millersburg; also winners of display prizes. Eggs from grand matings only one and two dollars per seting. Austin Saltzer, Box 80, Sacremento, Pa. 15 S. C. BLACK MINORCAS AND S. C. WHITE Leghorns. America's best blood lines. Blue ribbon winners at Paterson. If you want the ribbon winners for next season's shows, write me. Eggs, $3 to $10. Cockerels for sale. J. P. Tygert, 254 Carmita Ave., Rutherford, N. J. 15 S. C BLACK MINORCAS (ORIGINAL Northrup strain). They have size, shape and color; "great layers." Eggs $1.50 per set- ting; two settings $2.50. Choice cockerels at $2 and $3; trios $10. Greenhurst Poul- try Yds, Sellersville, Pa. 6 MADISON SQUARE WINNERS. SINGLE Comb Black Minorcas, 2 cockerel, 4 pullet, 1910; 5 cock, 1911. Eggs from these grand birds $5 for 13. Glenwood Poultry Y'ards, 30 Glen Road, Rutherford, N. J. 4 SINGLE COMB BLACK MINORCAS — PENS headed by first cock and first cockerel, Al- toona, Pa., mated to prize hens, pullets. Also White Wyandottes equal quality. Eggs, $3 per 15. E, L. Peigh, Ccalport, Pa. 6 ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS FOR sale. Eggs from prize-winning Samuel's strain. Have five good pens mated to produce winners. T. William West, Plymouth, Pa. 6 ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS— BRED to win and bred to lay. Eggs from a choice pen at $3 per fifteen. A few choice bred cockerels at $3 to $5 each. Earl Leyder, Bea- ver Palls, Pa. ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS. Winners State Championship and every first at Pitts- burg. First cock at Pittsburg, weight 9 pounds for sale. Send for circular. Dr. Ford Hayes, Butler, Pa. 5 VODER'S S. C. WHITE MINORCAS, 15 eggs, .$2.00; 30 eggs, $3.50. Yoder's Partridge Rocks, pen 1, 15 eggs, $5; pen 2, 15 egga, $2. Box 34, Levi D. Yoder, Dublin, Pa. 6 S. C. BLACK MINORCAS, GILT EDGE stock, good color, plenty of size and shape. Ist Pen, Hagerstown, 1911. Also the Blue at Baltimore. Eggs $2 and $3 per 15. Geo. B. Castle, Myersville, Md. 4 natMiafiKiiii 306 S C. BLACK MINORCAS NORTHUP strain Winners at North Penn show. Ex- ceptionally large size. Eggs, $1.50 per set- ting. FVrtilitv and satisfaction guaranteed. Z. b. Campbell, Quakertown, Pa. 6 MISCELLANEOUS. BANK'S NEW ERA BROODER AND HOV- er. 18 years special study in artificial brood- ing. Pire-proofed lamp box which preserves all heat. Fresh warm air equalized in hover. Let me tell you about it. Emory E. Banks, Box 6, East Pembroke, N. Y. 7 POULTRY KEEPING TAUGHT BY MAIL. 10 cents per lesson; send for circular. Charles Cook, 2015 Diamond Street, Philadelphia. Pa. 4 AGENTS WANTED— NICE BUSINESS. NO capital needed. $25 to $300 weekly profit. Write quick. Either sex. Address, A. I. Dexter, Springfield, Mo. 5 A FEW COCKERELS AND PULLETS, cream of the World's Best for sale. Won more points at the Palace, 1911, than all other exhibitors combined. Eggs in season. Corres- pondence solicited. F. J. Reveley, Box 541, East Haven, Conn. 7 HOW TO MAKE POULTRY PAY. FOR "FREE Tuition Courses" by mail in Poultry Culture Agriculture. Civil Service. Engin- eering. Normal. High School Business brunches. Address Carnegie College, Rogers, Ohio. 6 BUTTERCUPS ARE COMING TO THE front because they produce eggs at less cost than anv other breed. Demand will last for years. Get posted; Circular free. Buttercup Form, Factoryville, Pa. 4 TEN AND ELEVEN POUND PULLETS. That's the kind my eggs will produce. Black, $3; White, $2. New England's best, also biggest. Write Sheldon, Waterford St., Lowell, Mass. HOW TO MAKE POULTRY PAY. FOR "Free tuition courses" by mail in Poultry Cul- ture, Agriculture, Civil Service, Engineering, Normal, High School, Business branches, ad- dress Carnegie College, Rogers, Ohio. SEND TEN CENTS FOR ILLUSTRATED Catalogue with history of all the Orpingtons and hints on Poultry Keeping, to the Origin- ators of all the Orpingtons. William Cook & Sons, Box D, Scotch Plains, N. J. 15 BULLETIN ON "BALANCED RATION" absolutely free ; tells how to compound at home most economical and healthful mashes, chick foods, scratch foods. Drop postal giv- ing your dealers name and address, to Henola Food Co., Box A-10, Newark, N. J. 15 BLACK ORPINGTONS. CRITERION BLACK ORPINGTONS, FA- mous for consistent winning, persistent laying, standard size, type, color. London and Ameri- can winners in breeding pens. They repro duce. Mating list. Lykens Valley Farms, Box P. Sacramento, Penn. 4 BLACK BEAUTY ORPINGTON YARDS, Southport, Conn., Breeders of "The Black Orpington Beautiful." Eg'.?s after Jan. 15th from grand stock that produced our recent Madison Square Garden and other winners. Miles Oilman, Southport, Conn. 4 JOHNSON'S SINGLE COMB BLACK OR- pingtons won at Jamestown, Warren, Erie on type and color. Eggs from these winners, $5 and $3 per sitting. E, R. Johnson, Corry, Pa. •* BLACK AND WHITE ORPINGTONS, PRIZE winners. Eggs $2 per setting. First class gullets and hens $5 a piece. Trios, flO. iaby chicks, 25c. each. Mrs. D. Hines, E. Lansdowne, Pa. 4 SINGLE COMB BLACK ORPINGTON EGGS, fen cents a piece. Chicks Twenty cents. Rose Comb Red eggs, $1 per 15. Chicks, 14 cents. Orders promptly filled or money re- turned. H. M Loose, Mohrsville, Pa. 4 S. 0. BUFF ORPINGTONS — BRED PROM a Ist, Hagerstown pen. Vigorous, even col- ored birds. Eggs, $2 per setting; 3 settings, $5. Choice cockerels at $3. A few choice trios at $10 Greenhurst Poultry Yds. Sel- lersville. Pa. ^ BLACK ORPINGTONS. BEST STRAIN. Prize winning stock. Eggs from my winners at Baltimore Show, $5 per setting (15 eggs.) $3 utility stock, J. E. Waesche, Garrison, Md. ^ POULTRY FANCIER BLACK AND WHITE ORPINGTONS, $5 TO $10 per pair. Cockerels, half price. Eggs, $2 to $5 per 15. Chicks, $3 to $6 per 12. Rev. Jacob Cuppett, Deer Park, Md. 5 AN EXCEPTIONAL CHANCE FOR SOME- one to get Classy S. C. Black Orpington Cock- erel breeders. Also eggs by the setting from 10 1-2 lb. cock winning 2d at Trenton, N. J., 1911 and Pullet 8 1-2 lbs. weight making four wins in this show season to her credit, two Ists, one 2d, one 3rd. S. H. Everett, Prop., Box 176, Stockton, N. J. 15 ENGLISH ORPINGTONS. ROSE COMB and Single. Black, White, Buflf. Blocky, low-down tvpe. Will spare a few eggs trora Imported pens. Send for catalogue. John Hogeman, Box DE, Charlotte, Mich. 15 BVFF ORPINGTONS. BUFF ORPINGTONS. 8 YEARS WINNING. Just won cup for best pen in show. Good pen 12 dollars. Chicks in May, 25 for $5. Eggs $3. J. A. Shott, New Wilmington, Pa. 4 BUFF ORPINGTON BREEDERS — WILL sell two mated pens and ten males at $2 per bird. Haven't room and am forced to sell below value and immediately. Dane. Huffing- ton, Latham, Kansas. 15 ROSE COMB BUFF ORPINGTONS. FIRST prize winners at Madison Square. A clean sweep at Rochester, Elmira and Kno.wiUe. Eggs in season. Booklet for the asking. Dr. T. Smith, Knoxville, Pa. 15 EAGLE'S WINNING BUFF ORPINGTONS. Spring City, 1st hen, 3d pullet; Schwenksville, 4 firsts, 3 seconds. Pottstown, 1st cock; Lititz, 3d hen, 3d cockerel; Cook's, $3 per 15. John Eagle, 156 Washington Av6., Phoenixville, Pa. 15 S. C. BUFF ORPINGTON EGGS, $1 FOR 15. Two pens choice stock, $3 one sitting. Two sittings for $5. Headed by Cook and Bridge- water cockerels. Few pullets for sale, $1 each. Mrs. L. H. Frost, Franktown, Va. 15 ROSE COMB BUFF ORPINGTONS. WIN- ners at all leading shows; booklet describ- ing the wonderful Goden Strain free; eggs, $3 and $5 per sitting. Bargains in male birds. D. Lance, Troy, O. 6 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS BLUE RIBBON quality; winners at Nashville and Memphis. Baby chicks our long suit; eggs, $1 to $5. Baby chicks, double price of eggs. S. Bar- ton Lasater, Paris, Tenn. 6 S. C. BUFF, BLACK AND WHITE ORPING- tons. 4 blue ribbons on four entries at Pitts- burg Fanciers' Shows. $10 eggs at $3. Satis- faction guaranteed. Edgeview Poultry Yards, Wheeling, W. Va. 6 S C. BUFF ORPINGTONS. FOUNDATION stock. 1st Hagerstown, 1908 pen. Ameri- ca's best blood lines. Some of the best BuflE Orpingtons bred will be from the 1912 matings. Eggs only $2 per setting; 3 settings $5. Good stock for sale at reasonable prices. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. 7 SINGLE COMB BUFF AND WHITE OR- pingtons. Birds that lay, yet birds of quality, type, size and action. Eggs, Buflf or White, at $3 per 15. $5 per 30. White cockerels at $3 and $5. M. J. Swank, St. Johns, Penn. * S. C. BUFF ORPINGTON EGGS FOR SALE. Birds of quality and great laying strain. 15 eggs, $1.25, 30 for $2, 50 for $3, 100 for $5. Burr Lighthill, Oakwood, Ohio. 4 PRIZE STOCK— SINGLE COMB BUFF OR- pingtons, good surface and under color. Eggs for hatching. Have also Dun, Maltese and Homers. If interested, write for particulars. J. H. Hahn, Littlestown, Pa. 4 HIGH CLASS S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS, Standard weight. Shown but once.' Won Ist, pen. Cheviot and Cook stock. Eggs at "Live and Let Live Prices." $1.60 sitting 15. Fertility guaranteed. W. B. Means, M. D. Lebanon Pa. 4 SINGLE COMB BUFF ORPINGTON CHICKS $15 per 100 (Cook's Strain). Single Comb Rhode Island Reds, $14 per 100. All orders promptly filled or money returned. J. 0. Balt- haser, Mohrsville, Pa. 4 BUFF ORPIN u TON COCKERELS AND PUL- lets. Half brothers and sisters to the Ist, cockerel and 1st, pullet. Little Rock Show, this year. 175 Buffs in class at this show. 15 states represented. Will make prices right considering quality. Eggs $5 for 15. Write me your wants. Hillory Jennings, 2018 Arch Street, Little Rock, Ark. 7 rnciK BYERS AND BRADY STRAINS, nil Inion Galatia, ThompsonviMe, Mt \ernon, Frncknevville? Belleville, Sparta, Benton, Lrphysboro Harrisburg Mar.ssa and Cen. tralia 111 Shows. Circular free. Eggs. $2 per 15. Jno Hacker, Box F, Marissa. 111. 7 S C BUFF ORPINGTONS. EGGS AND s^ock-for^sale from large utility A-k. No d.s- qualified birds in flock. G. P. liursiey^ Rochester, Ohio. S C BUFF ORPINGTON EGGS FROM pens scoring 92% to 94, $5. Fine pens $3^ feest heavy laying pnze-winning strains. Write. J. V. Meeder, No. Girard, Pa. * R C BUFF ORPINGTONS. MY BIRDS won every first and second at Madison Square Garden, 1910-11. Stock and eggs at reason- able prices. B. C. Roecker, PhiUipsburg, N. J. * BUFF ORPINGTONS, OWEN STRAIN, best winter layers. Eggs for hatching, $1.50 and $2 per 15. Book orders early. J. F. Mackerth, Mendenhall, Pa. •» BUFF ORPINGTONS. O. K. IN TYPE. A big winter laying strain. Bred for 9 years from trap nests during pullet year. t^ggs, $1.50 per setting. W H. Ivans, Langhorne, Pa. •* ^ WHITE ORPINGTONS. S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS EXCLUSIVELY Eggs, $1.50 to $2 per 15. Kellerstraso cock heads best pen. Some massive cockerels for sale $1.50 to $2.50 each. H. B. Shelly, Zions- ville, Pa. 4 S. C. W^HITE AND BLACK ORPINGTONS — Quality kind that have won in strong com- petition. 1912 matings will produce blue ribbon winners for the coming shows. Stock for sale. Write your wauts. Stock and eggs for sale. Samuel Gibson, Catasauqua, Pa. 6 ADVERTISE COOK'S STRAIN WHITE OR- pingtons and Wyckoff strain White Leghorns. Orpington eggs, $3; Leghorns, $1 per 15 eggs. Place it to suit yourselves. Edward Rawlings, 8200 St. Lawrence Ave., Swiss- dale, Pa. 15 KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONS Win first and second, and six specials, Philadel- phia North American Silver Cup, Inquirer and Record Medals. Eggs, $2 for 15. Har- vey Deily, Richland Center, Pa. 6 CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTON EGGS, $3 to $5 per 15. Anconas, $1.50 per 13. Sal- mon Faverolles imported from Prance, best winter layers in existence. Pullets will lay when 5 1-2 to 6 months old. Eggs, $5 per 15. Pleasant View Poultry Yard. A. Schwab, Box 282, Beaver Falls, Pa. 4 KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONS. Eggs, $1.25 up. Many prize-winners. Hill- side Orpington Yards. Belleville, Pa. 4 KELLERSTRASS, COOK, PHILO STRAINS. Hatching eggs from choice matings; fine layers and good white stock, $2, $3, $5 per 15 eggs. John H. Rustin, White Orpington Farm, Mon- sey, N. Y. 15 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTON EGGS, $2 PER 15. S. C. White Leghorn eggs, $1 per 15. R. C. Reds, $1 and $1.50 per 15. Chicks — Reds, 12 cents. Leghorns, 8 cents. W. A. Boyer, Selinsgrove, Pa. 15 KELLERSTRASS CRYSTAL WHITE OR- pirgtons. Hatched from $30 mating. Eggs, $2.50 and $5 per 15. Fishel White Wyan- dottes, eggs, $2 per 15. Superfine cockerels, $2 and $5. Mrs. W. A. Wisong, Thurmont, Maryland. 15 CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS. CHOICE stock. Eggs, $2 and $3 per 15. Baby chicks, $4 a dozen. Birds of best pen score 94 to 96. Satisfaction guaranteed. P. Beaucbamp, St. Anne, Ills. 15 KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONb'-- Stock direct from Kellerstrass. Won l.^t -m hen, pullet, cockerel and pen this year at Ham- ilton. Booking orders for eggs now; ^4. CO per 15. Mrs. Ben Hileman, Route 4, Hamilton, Ohio. 15 $100 PENS; EGGS FROM $30 MATINGS direct from Kellerstrass. Stot;i< $3 eac'i up. Eggs, $1.50, $2.50, $5 per 15. 80 per cent, fertility guaranteed. Chicks. $10 per f.O. Circular. White Orpington Farm, Route 62, Niobe, New York. 15 WHITE AND BUFF ORPINGTONS. IM- ported stock. Blue ribbon winners at four state shows. Send for descriptive circular. Eggs. $3, $5, and $10. J as. L. 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Money Order, Bank Draft, Registered Letter or T>vo Cent Stamps. The Poultry Fancier Sellersville Penn. POULTRY FANCIER S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS. KELLER- strass strain. Winners at Bloomsburff, Pa. in stronic competition. Eggs, $1.50 and $3 per 15; in lots of 50 or more, 5 cents each. Chas. Mensih, Rupert, Pa. 15 WHITE ORPINGTONS IMPORTED DIRECT from William Cook of England; also Crystal White. Eggs from large, vigorous snow-white heavy laying stock, $3 to $10 per 15. Mrs. J, H. Weaver, Winamac, Ind. 15 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS. KELLER- strass strain. Blue ribbon and cup winners at Pottstown and Spring City. Their winnings wire made in strong competition. Catnlogue now ready. Clayton L. Khoads, Boyertown, Pa. 15 CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTON EGGS for sale— $2 fur 15, $5 for 50, $9 for 100. Kellerstrass strain. $l!5 cock from Keller- strass, mated to splendid winter laying hens. Eggs hatched fine last year; ni«>re orders than I could fill; larger flock this year Or- ders booked early tan all be filled promptly. H. W. Wakem^n, Ft. Dodge, la. 41 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTON SUNSWICK strain. Two grand pens mated up. Eggs $3 to $5 per 15. Satisfaction guaranteed. Member of American White Orpington Club. S R. Runyan, 43 Ivy Place, Rutherford, N. J. 5 KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONS. Old and young stock; baby chicks and eggs. Johns<»n Poultry Farm, Coulwood. Va. 4 GENUINE KELLERSTRASS. PEGGY, CRYS- tal King Strain. Stock and eggs. Don t buy until you get my prices. Am offering e.xceptional bargains. Write for mating list. J. R. Inskeep, Holix , Mich. 5 WHITE ORPINGTONS, KELLERSTRASS strain and S. C. R. 1. Kec's. Winn.-rs of the Blue at Michell's. Eggs from grand matings at reasonable pices. Satisfaction and fertilty guaranteed. Mrs. .1. W. Jenkins, 6804 Ditt- man St., Tacony, Phila., Pa. 5 WHITE ORPINGTON BREEDER FOR twelve years. Have sold stock to the largest breeders. A pleased customer is my motto. Write for my circular. H. M. Keeny, Box 800, Red Lion, in. ^ KELLERSTRASS CRYSTAL WHITE OR- pingtons from his best pens. Show Cockerels, $5 "to $10 each: Eggs in season. $4 to $10 per 15- One extra pen worth $100, if taken soon will sell for $50. Pray's Poultry Farm, Geo. L. Pray, Prop., Elsie, Mich. 5 WHITE AND BUFF ORPINGTONS. NEVER exhibited until this year. Then in pens only, winning six firsts, 13 ribbons. 3 cups and 4 specials. Eggs reasonable. Elberon Poultry Yards, 8114 Elberon Ave., Fox Chase Penn. ^ KELLERSTRASS W^HITE ORPINGTONS No finer birds on earth. Eggs, $3 and $5 per 15 from selected pens. Talr hatch guaranteed. .Tns. O'Connell, 80 South Main St., Ashley, Pa. 5 PANHURSTS PRTZE-WTNNTNG WHITE OR- pin^-tons produce Real OrpTnctons. They can- not be excelled anvwhere. Eggs from these birds sell for $3. $5 and $10 a setting, and euarnntee a good hatch. Adolph Panhurst, Box 338, Erie, Pa. S C WHITE AND BLACK ORPINGTONS. America's best blood lines. And also the best blood lines of England. See display ad. in- side back cover page and send for ban some illuRtrnted mating list. Wra. Heinrichs, Sellers- ville. Pa. 5 SINGLE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS. WE nre booking orders for eggs at $5 and $3 per 15 Pen No. 1 headed by son of first cock nt Boston. 1911 show. Seaview Poultry Yards, Cloucester. Mass. ^ KELT-ERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONS. Won 20 specials. 10 state prizes: 2 silver cups, 1st Missouri show. Dr. Gruebbel, Concordia, Mo. ® "SPECIATi MARCH CTiEARANCE SALE. Fovhurst Farm White orptngtons. Cockerels and pullets nt $5 each from our Clinmpion Mntings. Shipped on approval Foxhurst Farm. Line Rock. Conn." » S C W^TTTTE ORPINGTON COCKERELS for sale Bred from blv.e rTT)bon winners at Chamberf^burg. Prices reasonable Epe« '" senson. $2. Also baby chicks. J H. Kauf- man. Pleasant St., Chambersburg. Pa. 6 WHITE ORPINGTONS. NO FINER BIRDS on earth. Eggs $3 per 15. Carl Eastwood, Herron Lake, Minn. * 307 WHITE ORPINGTONS, KELLERSTRASS', from $100 pen; Cook's imported best strains. Can book a few more orders for March and April delivery, $3 per 15; $5 per 30. R. I. Reds, $2 per 15. Geo. Chapman, LinesviUe, Pa. * 4000 WHITE ORPINGTON BABY CHICKS, Kellerstrass, Owen's and Sunswick strains. Show stock a specialty. Eggs $'J, $3, $5; per 100; $10 and $15. Send for catalogue. Abele s White Orpington Yards, Esperance, New York. *» ROSE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS. JACK- son strain. Winners at Pittsburg Exposi- tion show, Jan. 1912, 1st pen, 1st cock, 2d and 4th cockerel, 3d hen, 3d pullet and silver cup best display. Eggs from these winners, $5 per 15. S. & T. Jones, East Liveipool, Ohio. ^ SINGLE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS. Winners at Youngstown, Ohio, 1st pen and Ist cock; at East Liverpool, Ohio, 1st and 2d pen, 1st cock, 1st and 3d cockerel and Ist and 2d pullet and special for best display. Eggs for hatching, $3 and $5 per 15. b. & T. Jones, East Liverpool, Ohio. 5 S C WHTE ORPINGTONS (KELLER- gtrass direct.) Won at Williamsport and Hughesville, (5 entries.) 1st cockerel: 1st, 4th, 5th pullets; 2 cups, 5 specials. Eggs, $2 setting. Maurice Stevenson, Hughesville, Pa. ® S C. WHITE ORPINGTONS— SUNSWICK and White Satin strains. Grand pens for the 1912 egg trade. Eggs. $2 p.-r setting; 3 set- tings $5. Choice cockerels at $2 and $3 each. A few choice trios at $10. Greenhurst Poul- try Yards, Sellersville, Pa. o ROCKHTLL POULTRY YARDS BLOOD lines tell. I have them. Foley's Buff Rock eggs, $2 per 15. Kellerstrass ami Haiip S. C. White Orpingtons from Madison Garden win- ners. $3 per 15. Cockerels for sale. Youngs S C. White Leghorns, the kind that win. $2 per 15. All stock sold nfter May 15th. Geo. fc>. Croutharael, Telford, Pa • "KELLERSTRASS CRYSTAL WHITE OR- pington eggs from pen of fine birds, descen- dants of the $30 mating, bred to a grandson of Peggy." $3 per 15. John H. Poffenbarger, Rohrersville, Md. * WHITE BUFF AND BLACK ORPINGTONS. Blue ribbons winners at Norfolk. Poun-Iation sto* ( s why this now breed is greaTcist. Bars Bn».^ , B(..% 175, Mariett.v, N. Y. 15 RHODE ISLAND WHITES. THE GREAT utility fowl. All Palace, New Castle and Ell- wood City winners reserved as breeders. Eggs, $2 to $8. Catalogue. C. W. Knox, Pulaski, Pa. 4 SEEYERAL BREEDS. BUFF, WHITE LEGHORNS S. C. RHODE IsU.nd Reds. Eggs 90 cents per 15; $1.50 per 30. Mottled Anconas, Black Minorcas. Eggs $1.25 per 15; $2 per 30. Catalogue free. John A. Roth, Quakertown, Pa. 6 ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS, PE- kin Ducks, Light Brahmas, Black Cochins, Black Rose Comb Bantams, $1.50 setting. Kansas City, New York, Philadelphia, Balti- more, Allentown winners. Hillside Poultry Yards, Nazareth, Pa. 5 WHAT? YOU WANT EGGS FROM PRIZE- Winners? I won 7 cups, 241 ribbons, 27 specials. From S. C. Reds, Golden Wyandottes and Houdans. Eggs for sale. C. B. Rother- mel. Bowers, Pa. 5 ♦'LEADING STRAIN"— BUFF COCHIN, Brahmas. Houdans and Orpingtons. Winners Allentown, Hagerstown, Philadelphia. Camden, etc. Eggs, $2. .7. Oliver Fry, Bainbridge, Pa. 14 DAY OLD CHICKS. THE KIND THAT live. Rocks and Rhode Islands, $1.50 per dozen. $11 per 100. Other breed.s, both chicks and eggs. Petaluma Incubator Co., Box 250, Indianapolis, Ind. 5 FOR SALE — 100 BREEDERS. EGGS, Houdans, Partridge Rocks, Cochins, Wyan- dottes, Wliite Orpingtons, $1.50. Black, Buff, OrpiniTtons, Hamburgs, Anconas. Brahmas, Spanish, $1 ; Leghorns, Minorcas, Rocks, Reds, Madrivor Poultry Yards, Dayton, Ohio. 8 EGGS FOR HATCHING FROM THE BEST Laying Strains of prize-winning S. C. White Leghorns and White Kocks. Birds large in size and pure white. $1 and $2 per 15 and ?<) and $10 per 100. Satisfaction sruaranteed. Pleasant View Poultry Farm, Middletown, Pa. 14 HATCHING EGGS, DAY OLD CHICKS, Indian Runner Ducks, white eggs strain, S. C. White and Buff Leghorns, S. C. White Orpingtons, B. P. Rocks. H. A. Yost, Cam- den, .O. 5 LIGHT BRAHMAS, SILVER LACED, White and Buff Wyandottes, White and Barred Rocks. White and Brown Leghorns, Single Comb Rhode Island Reds. Write for egg list. R. E. Miller, 112 Clifton Ave., Louis- vile, Ky. 5 '^BRIGHTS" CELEBRATED BLUE RIBBON Buff Leghorns. White, Columbian, Silver Penciled \V\andottes. Indian Runner Ducks. Three silver" cups. 35 firsts, 1912. Both Pitts- burg shows, Waynesburg, Monongahela, Can- onsburg. Egcs, $2 and $3 set. John J. Bright Washington, Pa. Route 5. 15 RHODE ISLAND RED AND WHITE WYAN- dotte chicks fronj prize-winning stock at Erie, twenty and twenty-five cents each. Eggs, $2 per 15. James Cubbison, 801 French St., Erie, Pa. 4 25 VARIETIES BUFF LEGHORNS, WYAN- dottes, Andaliisians, etc. Eggs, $1 and $1.25 per 15. C. B. Gehman, E.irlington, Pa. 5 BUFF ORPINGTON DUCKS — FINEST OB- tainuble from originator. Imported drake. Grns at bargain prices. J. I. Livingston, Windber, Pa. ^ G W. HECK, EASTON, PA. COCKERELS and Pullets for sale. White Wyandottes, Eggs in season. * WHITE WYANDOTTES. REGAL STRAIN. White Orpingtons, Kellerstrass strain. Blue ribbon winners at Erie. Eggs from grand matings at $3 per setting. W. A. Kain & Son, Ashtabula, Ohio. ^ WHITE WYANDOTTE CK'LS. $3 to $5 each; trios, $10 to $15 each. Bred from my famous show stock of 15 years breeding. Eggs $3 per 15. J. Bradley Cook, Lewisburg, Pa. 4 FOR SALE— FISHEL STRAIN WHITE WY- andotte. One cock, eleven yearlong hens, eighteen cockerels thirty piUets. Healthy farm raised stock, with qj^lity. Address Frank H. Taylor, Reedsville, Pa. 4 WHITE WYANDOTTES. GILT EDGE QUAL- ity stock. Grand shape, excellent plumage. Developed cockerels $2.50 each. Eggs rea sonable. Satisfaction guaranteed. Lillian E. Lisle, Landenberg, Pa. 4 WHITE WYANDOTTES. MEADOW BROOK Superior quality. The leading winners at lead- ing shows; bred right and mated right for years, and they will produce a large percent- age of show birds. Eggs, $2 per 15; $5 per 45. Stock for sale at reasonable prices. Ever- green Farm, Sellersville, Pa. tf PRIZE-WINNING WHITE WYANDOTTES. Strong, heaUhy, quick maturing stock. Free from White Diarrhoea infection. Great layers. Eggs, $1.50 per 15. $7 per 100, John J. Hafner, Box L, Woolrich, Pa. 15 OWEN FARM'S WHITE WYANDOTTES. Grand color, shape and size. Will produce winners. Eggs, $2 per 15; $4 per 30. J. A. Holden, Addison, N. Y. 4 PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES OP TRUE type and color. Have 2 grand pens mated for the season's egg trade. Eggs, $2.50 and $4 Ser 15. Satisfaction guaranteed. L. G. owlus, Pemberville, Ohio. 6 WHITE WYANDOTTES. GUARANTEED. You can pay more for eggs, but you can't get better quality at any price. Send for circular. It describes my matings that will produce next season's winners. Mrs. H. A. McClintock. Livonia, N. Y. 16 WHTE WYANDOTTES OF SUPERB QUAL- ity; leading winners at the leading Connecticut shows. Snow white and blocky eggs from grand matings. Shute and Bailey, Middle- town, Conn. 16 50 ACRE iARM DUSTON WHITE WYAN- dottes. Choice birds and eggs. Allen Sechrist, Port Trevarton, Pa. 4 EGGS FROM PRIZE-WINNING PENS White Wyandottes, only $1.50 per 16 this season. They will please you. Harrison M. Ingraham, Union City, Pa. 4 MAJESTIC STRAIN WHITE WYANDOTTES!. Our birds combine size, shape and color, and sold under a positive guarantee. Send for illustrated circuhir describing all. 11. A. Waddell, Leechburg, Pa. 6 SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES. FLOCKER FARM QUALITY ALWAYS WIN. Excellent laying strains, Siver Wyandottes and Silver Spangled Hamburgs. F-ggs, $3 and $5 per 15. Prompt service and a square deal. F. J. Flocker, Beaver, P». 6 EGGS FROM KIRK AND SPEAKMAN'S winning Silver Laced Wyandottes. Ready after Feb. 15th. Book your orders early. $2 for 15. Box 237, Wilmington, Del. 4 SILVER WYANDOTTES, WINNERS OP 1st pen at Chicago, 1910, and at Oshkosh, Madison and Milwaukee and two silver cups at Lake Geneva. Some good cockerels for sale. Eggs, $2.50 per 16. O. B. Stannard, Lake Geneva, Wis. 4 SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES. WINNERS at Allentown Fair; Easton, Pa.; Bethlehem, Pa., Mt. Holly, N. J. and Flemington, N. J. Grand matings for egg tra«le. Send for mating list. Clarence D. Garig, 12 Raymond St., Phillipsburg, N. J. ft . ._: iii-iimTiBiji iiaitaT*r°>rahn 312 SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES, WITH wide-opan, clean-cut lacings. Line bred for years. Blue ribbon winners a Chambersburg. Every pen headed by a prize-winner. Eggs reasonable. Stock for sale. F. S. Sellers, Ft. London, Pa. 5 JOHNSON'S SILVERS ARE NOTED FOR their beauty and utility. Mated pens and trios our specialty. Also some fine cockerels. Write me your wants. Prices reasonable. W. A. Johnson, Richland Center, Pa., Box 125 4 SPATZ'S SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES win again, saying nothing about our other winnings. Ist cock, 1st pullet, Baltimore, 1911; 1st cockerel; 1st hen, Baltimore, 1912. on 3 entries. Stock and eggs for sale. H. W. Spatz, Dallastown, Pa. 4 SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES. QUALITY kind with wide-open lacing. Plain and dis- tinct and grand head points. Eggs, $2 per 15; $5 per 45. Stock for sale. Evergreen Farm, Sellersville, Pa. tf Too late for Classification ANCOXA EGGS. ANCONA EGGS FOR hatching from my Royal Blue strain that won first at Madison "Square Garden and at Phila- delphia, Pa. Write. Frank W. Mains, Morris Plains, N. J. 15 CHAMBERS' PARTRIDGE ROCKS AT THE big shows in keenest competition, on sixty-four entries, won sixty ribbons, seventeen specials, thiee medals, six cups. Mating list free. Frank T. Chambers, Box F, Bristol, Pa. 15 RINGLET R.UIRED ROCKS. EGGS $1 PER 13. Cockerel malini;s only. A few Cockerels at $2 and $3. Large White and Colored Squab Breeding Homer pigeons. E. T. Wertman, Pal- meiton, Pa. 15 AMERICAN AND ENGLISH INDIAN KUN- ner Ducks. White eggs. Also Single Comb Buff Leghorns. Winners at Chambersburg and Lewistown. Three drakes, $2.50 each. B(.oking egg orders. Geo. B. Hall, Burnham. Pa. ^ 15 S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS. FINE BRED stock in color, size and shape. Winter layers. Fresh fertile eggs, guaranteed. Eggs, $1.00 per 15; $5.00 per 100. J. T. Peters, Colum- bia, Pa. 15 DARK CORNISH EGGS. FROM PEN NO. 1, birds scoring from 90 to 9 t, eggs $2.00 for 15. V.s.gs from best laving utility stock. $1.00 for 15. Clyde Dille. Washington, Pa. 15 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEtJHOHN BABY Chicks of quality. ])y tlie tliousand or doi-en. Send for illustrated' booklet giving prices of stock and Dav-Old Chicks. W. L. Newton, Knoxville. Pa. ' 9 CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS, GOOD AS the best, at right prices. Mating list free. Eggs for hatching $1.50. $3.00 and $5.00 per 15. W. R. Carson, Box F. St. Mary's, W. Va. 15 ANCOXAS. ROSE AND S. C, AND WHITE Orpingtons, leading blue ribbon winners at Ta- coma, Olympia, Kansas City and Spokane. Eggs and stock very reasonable. Send for handsome illustrated booklet. Irna L. DeLine, Capital City Poultry Yards. Olympia, Washington. 15 S. C. LEGHORNS, BUFF AND WHITE, AND Buff Rocks. Won 3 Cups and 54 Ribbons last Season. 15 Eggs. $1.50 up. 90 per cent, fer- tility. Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm, Easton, Pa. 15 I OFFER MY PRIZE WINNING RED CAPS, Black Sumatras, Black and Partridge Cochins, Dark Brahmas, R. C. Buff Orpingtons, all healthy birds, and will be sold cheap. Norris G. Temple, Pocopson, Pa. 15 BANTAM EGGS, BLACK TAILED JAPA- nese. Barred Plymouth Rocks, Bearded White Polish, White Leghorns, White and Black Rose Combs. Also Lackenvelders and White Crested Black Polish. C. F. Davidson, Bedford, Pa. 6 BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS EXCLU- sively. Stock and eggs in season. Eggs, $2.00 per 15; $5.00 per 60; $9.00 per 100. Let me book your order. Jos. H. Clunk, Box 42, Sell- ersville, Pa. 15 KELLERSTRASS ORPINGTONS. DUSTON Wyandottes. Prize-winners under judges My- ers and Heck. Imported stock from Miss Ca- rey, England, in the Orpingtons. Wyandottes from Keeler and Duston. Eggs, Chicks. Earl Peraberton.Roseville, Ohio. 15 ROSE AND S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS ond White Wyandottes. Golden Seabright Ban- tams. Stock reasonable. Eggs, $1 to $2. Baby chicks in Reds 15 cents each. D. S. Brownell, Springfield, Vt. 15 POULTRY FANCIER SHEPPARD'S FAMOUS ANCONAS, THE world's best. First at world's greatest shows, including London, England, Madison Square and Cleveland. Greatest egg record — 255 av- erage. Catalogue free. Cecil Sheppard, Be- rea, Ohio. 15 PIGEONS. LOW PRICES. THIRTY VA- rieties. PouUrv, fifteen varieties. Eggs from winners. Catalogue. Leghorn Farms, bpring- vale, Pa. 4 WHITE ORPINGTONS, KELLERSTRASS direct. Silver cup winners. Bred for exhibi- tion, and heavy egg production. Eggs $1 to $5 per 15. Free Circular. Fertility guaranteed. James Keefer, Department R, Millersburg, Pa. 1° TIMBERVILLE POULTRY CO. AiiB hatchery. For sale — Eggs and Baby Chicks from Barred Plymouth Rocks, (Ringlets.) b. C. White Orpingtons, (Kellerstrass.) White Pekin Ducks. Write for free circular. Ad- dress, Geo. F. Bull, Mgr., Timberville, Va. 15 MAMMOTH PEKIN DUCK EGGS, $1.00 PER 12. S. H. Jones, Church Creek, Md. 4 S. C. BLACK ORPINGTON COCKERELS for breed- ng and a very few eggs and day old chicks. Prize winners wherever shown. Send for booklet. W. L. Newton, Knoxville, Pa. 9 T OFFER GUARANTEED MATED HOMERS, in anv quantity, at $1.00 pair, and challenge sornw«Ib. BurWCP* SAVACOOL'S WHITE WYANDOTTES The Fancier's Pride and the Farmer's Friend The Quality Breed of the 20th Century. My birds are of superlative quality. My winnings for the P^st season sus- tain my claim. Philadelphia, Pa., 1st pullet and winning of National White Wyandotte Club Ribbon. Trenton, N. J., 1st and special cockerel for best bird in show, 1st and special, best pullet in White Wyandotte class. Cam- den N. J., 3rd cockerel, 3rd hen. Easton, Pa., 1st pullet, 2nd cockerel, ^r remarkable. Very sincerely yours, Jamestown, N. C. SAM A. HOOVER. 21 Jansen St., Dubuque, Iowa. Child Cured in Four Months Brooks Rupture Appliance Co. Gentlemen: — The baby's rupture is alto- gether cured thanks to your Appliance, and we are so thinkful to you. If we could only have known of it sooner our little boy would not have had to suffer near as much as he did. He wore your brace a litlle over four months and has not worn it now for six weeks. Yours very trulv, ANDREW EGGENBERGER. Ten Reasons Why You Should Send for Brooks Rupture Appliance 1. It is absolutely the only Appliance of the kind on the market to-day, and in it are embodied the principles that inventors have sought after for years. 2. The Appliance for retaining the rupture cannot be thrown out of position. 3. Being an air cushion of soft rubber it clings closely to the body, yet never blisters or causes irritation. 4. I'niike the ordinary so-called pads, used in other trusses, it is not cumbersome or ungainly. 5. It is small, soft and pliable, and posi- tively cannot be detected through the clothing. n.r ^ptn.un^e, ivho cuved himself and who hua years. If ruptured, write him to-day. 6. The soft, pliable bands holding the Appliance do not give one the unpleasant sensation of wearing a harness. 7. There is nothing about it to get foul and when it becomes soiled it can be washed without injuring it in the least. 8. There are no metal springs in the Appliance to torture one by cutting and bruising the flesh. 9. All of the material of which the Appli- ances are made is of the very best that money can buy, making it a durable and safe Appliance to wear. 10. My reputation for honesty and fair dealing is so thoroughly established by an e-xperience of over thirty years of dealing with the public, and my prices are so rea- sonable, my terms so fair, that there certainly should be no hesitancy in sending free cou- pon to-day. Remember I send my Appliance on trial to prove what I say is true. You are to be the judge. Pill out free coupon below and mail to-day. Free Information Coupon C. E. Brooks, 1015 State St.. Marshall Mich. Please send me by mail in plain wrapper your illustrated book and full information about your Appliance for the cure of rup- ture. N ame City R- ^^ D State ^ 4 4r i # POULTRY FANCIER 317 Baby Chicks and Hatching Eggs From the famous ROCK HILL STRAIN of BLUE RIBBON WINNERS iSetteSd thf chicks stronger than during the very bad weather of March. baby chicks i i (( S. C. White Leghorn White Wyandottcs Columbian Wyandottes Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks S. C. White Leghorn White Wyandotte Columbian Wyandotte Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock White Muscovy Duck Buff Cochin Bantam eggs (4 I ( Eggs u (( ( ( u 0 per $15 per 100 25 per 100 25 per 100 25 per 100 $ 8 per 100 10 per 100 10 per 100 10 per 100 3 per 11 50 or $20 per 100 Some stock of all varieties yet for sale. All birds raised on free range and strong healthy six years. fgfist ROCK HILL POULTRY FARM F. W. COREY. Manager, Ossining. New York. 4^ t^ &\ # Mottled Anconas, Stetson Farm, Office addres 43 Ctdar Street, New York City. Vol. XVII. ALLENTOWN, PA., APRIL 1912 No. 4 Golden Wyandottes—I Breed ll^em for Pleasure and Know Tl^ey Have cMade Qood By Theodore Eichorn, Erie, Pa., Member Golden Wyandotte Club of the World When the desire to raise chickens took possession of me 1 had little reason to believe that it would result in my developing into a confirmed "chicken crank." In fact, it wasn't so long ago that a chicken was chicken, even if one happened to be a rooster o" the other a hen. My main purpose in becoming interested in poultry was for pleasure — something different from the hum- drum of every day-life — and 1 found H. Having decided to become a fancier it was my desire to select a breed with beauty, egg-pr«^ducing ([ualities and one that could grace the dinner table should occa- sion reciuire. The Golden Wyandotte, to my mind, has supplied the beauty to the eye ; experience has con- firmed my fa-th in their ability to produce eggs; re- meml)rances of happy family dinners of chicken cer- tainly ought to allow me to put the stamp of approval on the (i olden Wyandotte as a table fc .vl. Like most beginners, I did not realize that it made much difference where you got your stock from to start with, and, of course, my first lot of Golden Wyandottes were a failure, the direct result of careless inbreeding. It might be proper to state right here that I believe it is more important in Golden Wyandottes than in any other breed to get your stock or eggs from a breeder who is interested in seeing that breer made a popular one and not from a person who sells his Goldeiis to reli(ive himself of his surplus stock, regardless of re- sults, and possibly with the hope that his patron will get disgusted with the breed and not become a compet- itor in that line. However, it did not take me long to get my bearings, and 1 find that Golden Wyandottes are the ecjual, if not the superior of any other breed. 1 am at a loss to account for the fact that Golden Wyandottes are not more extensively bred. Their brilliant plumage has attracted the attention of all who have seen my Goldens and I have been successful in in- teresting many coming fanciers in this bound-to-be popular breed. Regardless of crazes over the more re- cent breeds, I feel that the Golden Wyandottes can be made to take the front rank in American poultrydom if all the breeders will take the right kind of interest in pushing the good qualities and do all that they can to help people who desire to raise Goldens, even if some of the advice required to be given is of the '* secret" or- der. While my first experience with Goldens was of a character to disgust almost any mortal man, it was with the desire to show that I had not misplaced my faith in selecting Golden Wyandottes that I stuck to the ship, and it was in my first show that I pulled down six ribbons and a special on six birds that I placed my faith in. I have found Ihe majority of Golden Wyandotte breeders that I have dealt with to be men who will do all that they can to start a man on the road to ''golden success." However, a few breeders w^ho are in the game for merely what Ihey can get for themselves will serve to keep down almost any breed, regardless of its beauty and utility value. With the organization of the Golden Wyandotte Club of the World, much good should result. A united eiTort to secure interest by local fanciers can be suc- cessfully carried out by the smaller breeder, while the larger and more successful breeders can carry the campaign on in its wider scope. I have pinned my ticket on Golden Wyandottes. They have certainly stood the rigors of a bad winter with satisfaction on my part. With my increasing knowledge of the breed, every indication points to the fact that my poultry raising for pleasure will be more delightful than any other effort to which I could devote my spare time. I find that there is an increasing interest in the keeping of poultry by those whose work keeps thein 320 POULTRY FANCIER closely confined or whose minds are busily occupied during working hours. To the ordinary man who can't stand the strain on his pocket book to buy an automobile to enjoy that sport as a relaxation, or who doesn't enjoy other recreations because of the connected expense, not having required time or a desire to avoid risks connected therewith, I would say that if you want to do something that will soothe your nerves, make you forget your troubles, and act as a general tonic for your entire svstem — get some chickens. Get the beauty breed, the Golden Wyan- dotte, and you will have something: to show your friends when they come around to see you that will tickle their eyes. When I am with my Goldens, I for- get everything else. I am sure your experience will be a duplicate of my own. Don't make a false start but get your foundation strain from the best blood that you can obtain and you will never have reason to regret it. Join the Golden Wyandotte Club of the World and you will live to see the time when the Golden Wyandotte will be in the front ranks, where it belongs and our poultry exhibitions will have class- es of entries that will compare favorably with any other breed. I am to boost Goldens and every breeder of Golden Wyandottes should feel proud of the fact that the Poultry Fancier has devoted an issue to ex- ploiting the fine points and qualities of a fowl that has too long remained in an obscure division of American poultrydom. My advice to the beginner is to get in on the ground floor with a breed that is sure to make things hum in the future — Golden Wyandottes. The Main Road to Success Some Valuable Advice Which Ought to he Acted Upon by Thousands of Fanciers Who Are JVeglecting Their Opportunities and Loosing Trade. By H. P. McKay. Assuming that the breeder has bred his flock up to Standard requirements and is in a position to fur- nish fancy stock and eggs for hatching, this article will endeavor to state some things in relation to dis- posing of the above products in a business-like and profitable manner, things which many breeders neglect or fail to give the proper attention, and which many others consider of slight importance. The first step in establishing a trade in pure-bred stock and fancy eggs can be attained in either of two ways, or in both. These are by showing at some reputable poultry show and by advertising ju- diciously in some of the poultry publications. Both of these are important and of nnitual aid to each other, but of the two, advertising i*- of the greatest importance and the one to which the poultry man should devote the most thought. In placing advertising, the following things must be considered: (luantity of stock to be disposed of, amount of money available for the purpose, and the medium. If only a small number of birds nnd eggs are to be disposed of, it would certainly only be a waste of !uoiiey to carry a page or half page ad. when a small card in the classified column would accom- plish the same purpose. It is very nice to receive plenty of orders, but it hurts when you have to return money and too many breeders are tempted to go out and buy stock to fill these extra orders, which is very bad policy, for it is sailing under false colors. Better keep your ads running in pro- portion to the anion lit you have to sui)ply the de- mand with and gi-adually increase t^em as 3'ou have increased facilities for taking care of more orders, thus saving money aiid keej)ing in the straight path of honesty at the same time. In considering the cost of advertising, especially if the amount to be expended is limited, it is best to divide up the amount in a way to secure the greatest benefit and value for the money. It is a proven fact that some poultry publications are bet- ter mediums than others and good judgment must be employed to get the journal or journals that will bring the best returns in proportion to the cost. Try to place your name before as many readers as possible, and keep it there. In time, readers will look for your advertisement each month and it will become part of the paper. Spasmodic advertising while better than none at all, does not accomplish the greatest amount of good that it should. But your name alone is not sufficient, "^hat is, not until you have a well-established reputation and trade. Do not divide up advertising in such small parcels S. C. Rlack Minorca female, winner of two firsts as pullet and late as hen. Metuchen Poultry Farm Metuclien, N. J. * POULTRY FANCIER 321 4^'/ ^ H # that none of them have any worth. Better have fewer ads and stronger ones. Above all, make your advertising attractive and original, if possible. Do not be funny, locjuacious or sarcastic, and avoid repetition. Neatness and "Crystal" White Orpington hen awarded special for best hei. in show Scranton, Pa.. 1912. Owned and bred bv John C. Peifer, Danville, Pa. should be carried on in a progressive, prompt, busi- nesslike manner, in order to derive thp greatest ben- efit from the advertising. I could never understand how poultrymen would spend time and money in advertising and then take care of the accruing cor- respondence as indifferently as some of them do. It is as bad as spending monty for fancy buildings and not knowing how to raise enough stock to fill them. Several of the most serious faults met with are lack of proper materials, poor writing, insuffi- cient replies, and lack of promptness. Get good attractive stationery and printed mat- ter, with good cuts, even if it doe? cost more. It and what is written on it are your agent and what you will be judged by. Don't use 8 -^.ommon, every- day cut of your breed, such as are turned out by the dozen to anyone who will pay the price. Get some pictures taken of your fowls and plant and have some attractive half-tones made fron^ them. Be dif- ferent— be original — above the throng. It is the unusual man who is the successful one. It will cer- tainly cost more, but less in proportion to results. Cuts can always be made use of ir your catalogue and in advertising, and in some cases good pictures leave a more decided, lasting impression than any amount of word description would. If poultry is just a side line with you, keep it sep- arate from your other business, and do not use your regular stationery in conducting your poultry correspondence. I believe the majority of people like to think, at least, that they arf dealing with a poultryman who is devoting all his time to it, and not just his spare moments. So, if you are a banker or a druggist, keep it apart from your poultry inter- ests, and do not give people the Mnpression that poultry is only a fad with you, and that probably someone else is looking after your birds for you in an indifferent maner. conciseness are very important factors. I belj<'ve in stating prices in an advertisement; not neces- sarily a complete schedule, but enough to give a prospective buyer some idea of the range of your terms. He is then more apt to write to you tlau to some other advertiser who simply states that he has Barred Rocks, White Leghorns, or some other breed for sale and leaves the price an unknown quantity. Illustrations from life are one of the best ways in which to attract attentior in advertising matter, for they show just what your stock looks like. Be truthful in your statements. You have the right to place your stock and plant in the best pos- sible light, but it is bad practice to claim the finest plant and the best stock if you cannot show the goods. Someone who reads your claims is apt to happen along to your place some day, and if the plant and birds do not fulfill your description, it would be quite embarrassing for you, I should imag- ine. So, I say, paint your business, equipment and winnings in as glowing terms as are justifiable, but do not exaggerate. After placing advertising in the above manner, and supplementing it with articles for the poultry press and by exhibiting at some of the shows, the foundation is laid for a good trade. Replies and inquiries will begin to come in and the battle is half fought. But perhaps the hardest half, at least to some people, and the one most neglected, is the correspondence relating to these inquiries. This •Crystal" White Orpinj^^ton cock in 1st pen (10 lbs) Scranton. Pa, 1912. Owned and bred by John C. Peifer, Danville, Pa. 322 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER 323 S. C. Black Minorca rock, 1st Madison Square 1909, Metuclien Poultry Farm, Metuchen, N. J. It is a serious handicap not to be able to write well, but one that is usually easily remedied. If you are a poor writer, try to get someone to write for you, for it is disappointing to fxet a letter that can be deciphered only with difficulty, and it leaves a poor impression. If your wife or son or daughter are not available to write for you, buy or rent a typewriter. In this age nothing gives such an air of business stability as does the typewriter. Very serviceable machines can be had for little money, and the Jidvantage of a typewritten letter cannot be overestimated. Alwavs give an inciuiry a complete reply. Merely sending a catalog in answer to all incjuiries will not suflice. Many times a catalog does not contain the exact information to fit the case, and besides, a per- sonal letter shows that the poultryman takes a real, live interest in every sale, be it large or small. Be prompt in youV correspondence, above all things. It may tend to make a prospective customer think that your are doing a rushing business to delay an- swering his letter for a few days, but he may conclude you are so busy that you will not g^" ve his order the proper attention, and therefore, send it elsewhere. Then, also, he may have sent seve-al inquiries for prices and, being in a hurry, the fifst answer gets the business. Anyway, to keep correspondence from accumulating take care of it each day and it will become a pleasant occupation instead of a task. To be sure, you will probably get many inquiries merely from curiosity, but don't take any chances in not answering from this fact. The inquiry at least shows interest on the writer's part, and perhaps some day he will have some money to spend and he will remem- ber you. I believe in the follow-up system to a certain extent, say, to the second or third letter, but after that your letters are apt to be thrown aside without much attention. Conduct poultry raising on commercial lines and in a Dusmess way, if you would succeed. Respect your business and it will command a respect from others. The time is past when 'he chicken busi- ness was a laughing-stock, and it is now a legiti- mate, paying vocation — in fact, a science, when carried on along up-to-date, intelligf^nt methods. If carried on with the same careful attention to de- tails and the same energy as is r^^cessary in any other business to make it a success, then poultry raising as a business is bound to be a successful paying venture and one of which no one need be ashamed. *i> «, Buying Eggs for Hatehing By J, E. Tfillmarth, Ainityville, X. Y. Buying eggs for hatching is somewhat of a lottery, but in the great majority of cases the buyer gets the best of the deal. But the occasional purchaser who has poor luck is quite apt to make full advantage of the mishap and is often (juite unreasonable in his com- plaints. Others who obtain fair results from pur- chased eggs do not appreciate their good luck, but com- plain because they did not get more than their money's worth. Then, the fellow who gets a chick from every Qg^ and raises them into first class stock thinks he has gotten no more than he should haA'e. At least we never heard of such a one sending the Breeder any ex- tra money because of the good results obtained from his eggs. We appreciate that there are some Breeders who are not as they should be, and indeed, the temptation is of- ten great to ''cater to the trade," even though we know that it is not best for the purchaser. Take a Breeder of Cochins, for instance. This is a heavy feathered, clumsy breed, from which it is gener- ally hard to get fertile eggs. If the Bi'ceders are bred to wni and pi-oduce winners this lack of fertility is quite apt to be pi'onounced. A pui'chaser of such i^^^^i^ is fortunate if he gets a fif- ty per cent, hatch The beginner purchasing such eggs will put up an awful kick on getting not over live chicks, for instance, and he will come pretty near thinking the Breeder he purchased the eggs from a rascal. Now sui)pose that Bi-eeder was wise and up- on receiving this begiiuier's order he had sent him eggs from a pen of sprightly, light-built Cochins, good, lively but not show birds. Eggs from these will probably run nearly all fertile. Hatching out a large number froju such eggs the purchaser would think he got great value and he would write the Breeder a nice letter of appreciation for the fine *>^ First cockerel at Pittsburg, Pa.. 2nd cock Sunbury, Pa. 1912. 1st cock Cannonshuri:, Pa. 1912. Bred and owned by Chales P. doggers, Glensliaw, Pa. hatch. Here we woidd have a pleased Customer, and the Breeder would have his best eggs for liis own use or to sell to some orrc eke who knew what to ex- pect. A true case where "Ignorance is Bliss." Suppose we pay five dollars for fifteen eggs of any certain breed, and hatch out but five chicks, are we necessarily stung'? It costs no more to raise those chicks than it does a mongrel worth seventy-five cents when grown. Suppose from those five chicks one is worth ten dollars, one five dollars, the others averag- ing two dollars each. Here we have twenty-one dollars worth of cliickens. Cost five dollars for eggs, seventy- five cents each to raise or three dollars and seventy- five cents for the five. Our five birds cost us eight seventy-five. A profit of twelve twenty-five, or pos- sibly a little less if we spent more to raise the chicks. This is just an everage result from five chicks from good stock. Now, suppose we got a dozen chicks from a setting, but those chicks turned out to be not worth more than two dollars each on an average;^ then we would make but ten dollars on the deal. Vet in the first case we would be likely to kick about the poor hatch, while in the last case we would probably be well pleased with the large hatch. Two chicks from a setting can weU be worth more and show a better proHt on the investment than a dozen chicks from a setting. Quality, not (luantity counts. We appreciate that one stands a much better chance of getting good birds when he hatches a dozen chicks from a setting than when he hatches a much less number, providing the eggs be of equal (juahty, but this is a "buyer's chance" in purchasing such eggs, and we think that nine out of every ten purchasers of eggs for hatching get more than their money 's worth. AVe have had considerable experience buying both low and high-priced eggs, and the average of chicks raised from a setting was four, yet we have come out ahead on every purchase when the birds matured. Buyers are entitled to expect th-at ^he Breeder use his best efforts to have his eggs as fertile and to reach the purchaser in as hatchable a condition as possible and to be from the stock that he says they will be. Beyond this a Breeder can not be expected to go, al- though many Breeders make definite guarantees. A favorite one is to guarantee a certain fertility or that a certain number shall be hatched from a set- ting. The word "guarantee" seems to us to be rather "strecthed" in such cases, although general usage in this matter gives the buyer an idea as to what is meant. Granting these "guarantees" to be right, how do they work out ? One buys a setting of eggs that are "guaranteed" to run ten fertile. In some cases the purchasers have to return the infertiles at his own ex- pense ; in others the Breeder takes his word for it, and sends other eggs to make up the number of fertile eggs. On all these the purchaser pays extra express charges. Another guarantee is that eight chicks shall hatch or another setting will be sent at half price. This is really selling eggs at a 25c. reduction from list price, and this guarantee encourages dishonesty on the pruchaser's part. Yet granting all these methods are 0. K., when one orders eggs for hatching he wants them so that they will hatch out chicks at a certain time, and it is not generally satisfactory to get a small hatch and have the purchaser replace the setting, even though he do so free ; for thus we will get out our chicks a month later than we had arranged to do. ^ The one fair way to sell eggs is at purchaser s risk, providing the Breeder is honest and uses his very best efforts to have the eggs as fertile as possible, by giving his stock proper care and packing the eggs well so that they will travel through safely. Rose Comb Brown Leghorn male, owned and bred by Gale Poultry Place, New Haven, Conn. m 324 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER 325 Eliminating White in Plumage of R. C. Brown Leghorns •fih' iy 1^ III: Mrs. W. W. Gale Undoubtedly one of the most discouraging things a Brown Leghorn breeder has to contend with in breeding birds of standard re(iuirements is white in some section or other. When the little follows begin to get their first feathers, the amateur is astonished to see bars of white in wings, spots of white here and there, and tlie chicks were hatched from high grade eggs. The liigher the grade the more white appears. He is disgusted, sells the bunch for a song, and, well, he does not say real flattering things of the breeder who sold him the eggs. He still has a desire to own the great egg machine, the beautiful brown hen, so R. C. Rrovvn Leo^liorn female, owned and bred by Gale Pouliry Place, New Haven, Conn. he buys again. This time he j)ays less, and he does not get quite so much white. Perhaps it is later in the season and the (hicks get move of nature's food — so his start is made. Now let us consider the cause of this very objectionable wliite. Our Rrown Leghorns were first known as Red Italians. They were spotted instead of stippled, that is the stippling was coarse, uneven and of a reddish color. The ^nain colors being red and black. These were nature's colors. Scientific breeding hfis modified these colors to shades of brown and slate in our females. Our stanthird says light brown finely stippled on a darker ^^rown wdth slate under coloi-. AVhen we get light brown stippling on darker brown surfac e we have a beautiful brown hen. Should the stippling be brown on ^ black we have more of a spotted female that fades and is anything but beautiful. Tied is a much stronger color element than any other, hence our great trouble comes in try- ing to rid the females of brick on wings. Thus w^e work year after year trying to remove the red. When you remove a color yoi^ get no col- or or white. The mean is most difficult to keep for nature is continually trying to take her to one extreme or the other. The Browns afford great opportunity for the careful, scientific breeder. She has fineness of marking not found in any other variety. Fortunately the white does not come to stay. If the little fellows are yarded be very sur^ to balance the ration. Three very essential things are plenty of meat, green food and shade. Let them run an hour or so each day and they will throw the white chick feathers to the four winds. Bear in mind the fact that an in- jury to the young quill will usually leave a white tip or spot of white on some portion of the feather. M'hen a foreign colored feather comes, wait until it is full grown, then pull it. Be sure the bird is in perfect health, feed the meat, and the feather grows in the desired color. One more difficulty ^s moulting the pullet bred male so that the feather* are the proper color. If he is gallant he will see that his ladies have their share, and perhaps a little more of the meat and tender lettuce that has been fed in his pen. He has been bred to produce the light hroivn female free from red on wing and lacks the strong coloring elements in the blood, hence unless you supply the proper food white is sure to appear. However, do not be dis- couraged. His breeding qualities are not impaired. Our beautiful rich cherry red males are not so much troubled with white. When white does appear it is either from an injury or improper feeding. We are troubled with brown in breast ar 1 fluff. This we trace to our original brown breasted Red Italian. Nature still struggling to claim her own. The males we are showing fall far short of standard recjuire- ments. We do not seem to breed out the purple nor breed in the perfect stripe in hackle and saddle that we should. Let each one of us try to bring out birds of higher (piality. While our variety are natural egg machines, with care and proper breeding w^e can still increase their egg yield. Really there is no limit to the amount of profit or pleasure afforded by breed- ing the Great Brown lien. Perft'clion. Cliani])ion R C. Hro^^n Leghorn cock, a N. V. winner, owned and bred bv (iale Poultry l»lace, New Haven, Conn. € / ,■♦■' /' Hf 326 POULTRY FANCIER Certification of Prizes Suggestions for a Plan that Will Make Known the Actual Merit of Fdrds that JVin Prizes, A Remedy for Evils that Exist Under Present Conditions, Here are two advertisements, of tlie same variety of fowls, and each reads, ** Entered only a pair and won two firsts." From this information it would appear that the fowls were on a parity, and that one might as well draw lots to determine from which of the two to purchase eggs or stock. But what are the facts? One of the parties entered his fowls for exhi- bition at a show held under AmericJ»^i Poultry Asso- ciation rules, and this fact assures that the birds must have scored 88 points each or more. The show was a large one, and the class, in which these fowls were entered was a strong one, which proves that they were the best ones there, and probably scored several points above the minimum of 88 points. The birds at this large show were judged by a poultry judge of national reputation, which makes it positive that they deserve the prizes which they won. The other party exhibited at a small show, held in ar obscure village, and not held under American Poultry Association rules; the birds were the only two of that variety on exhibition; the judging was done by a committee of three men, none of whom professed to know anything about fine poultry. The pair might have been sorry *' scrubs," fit only for the pot. Altiiou.qfh they won first prizes, there is no assurance that they wen* bir'ds of any merit. W. A. Smith. Metuclien. N. J., Proprietor Metuclien Poultry Farm. One of the down to the minute New Jersey plants. Although the American Poultry Association in the paragraph entitled "Scores Entitling Specimens to Prizes," under "Instructions to Judges," in the Standard of Perfection, has done romething to in- sure that a first prize means a bird of merit, it is pos- sible that something more might be done for the pro- tection of the purchasing public. The rule is sufficient, so far as shows held under American Poultry Associa- tion rules are concerned, and that doubtless was as far as the association felt it could go. It cannot prevent and it ought not to attempt to prevent, the organization of poultry associations, and the holding of exhibitions under any rules which these associa- tions may deem fit to make for their government. These little independent organizations are a sign of life and growth in the industry, and may, and prob- ably do, in some cases prove the nucleus about which later on larger and better associations grow. They serve to keep alive and to intensify the interest in fine fowls in their localities. They are to be encouraged rather than to be put down with a strong hand. But they do sometimes create just such situations as the one under discussion. Is there a remed}^ and if so, what? The following tentative suggestion is made in the hope that, even if it prove inadefjuate, it will lead to other suggestions or plans which will meet the situa- tion fully. The American Poultry Association might provide for the certification of prizes won, showing where, when and under what circumstances they were won, who was the judge, what were the scores, if scor- ing was done, and wliat were the merits, if comparison judging were employed. To make the plan more defi- nite the association might pass the following rule : Any exhibitor may upon applicatior have the prizes won by his birds certified by the secretary of the American Poultry Association. When so certified, he may use in his advertisement the expression "Cer- tified Prizes," or any other which will show that they have been certified by the association Certification of prizes may be obtained in the fol- lowing manner. The exhibitor shall prepare a peti- tion, addressed to the secretary of the association, in which he shall state the name, age, and sex of the variety, whether cock, cockerel, hen, pullet or pen; the place where the birds were exhibited, and the date of the exhibilion: the name of the person or persons who judged the birds; the prizes awarded; the num- ber of birds in competition in the classes in which he won; whether the sliow was held under American Ponltry vXssociation rules or otherwise; and such other facts as he may deem necessary for the information of the association ; i>raying that the p-izes may be cer- tified by the association. To this petition shall be at- tached the certificate of the secretarv of the associa- tioii holding the exhibition that the facts stated in the petition are true, and shall be accompanied by a copy of the premium list. With this petition he shall send a fee of twenty-five cents for each prize whose cer- ^% k POULTRY FANCIER 327 ^ ^^' ^ tification is asked for, to pay the expenses incident to the desired certification. Upon receipt of such a petition, if it appears that the exhibition was held under the rules of the Amer- ican Poultry Association, the secretary of the Amer- ican Poultry Association shall, upon proper blanks to be provided for that purpose, certify that the peti- tioner's birds won the prizes and possessed the re- quisite merits entitling them to the prizes won. If, however, it appears that the exhibition was not held under American Poultry Association rules, the peti- tion shall be referred to a committee of three, one of whom shall be the secretary of the association and the other two of whom shall be members of the executive committee, the said committee to be appointed annual- ly by the president of the association and to be known as the ' ' Certification Committee, ' ' and this committee shall determine from the evidence presented whether or not such certification of prizes shall be made. Under no circumstances shall the fee for certification be re- turned to the petitioner. The secretary of the American Ponltry Association shall provide and keep a book in whi-h all such certi- fications of prizes shall be recorded. Said record shall contain the essential facts upon which the certification was granted. Any person may obtain a copy of such certification by applying to the secretary, up- on the payment of a fee of fifteen cents. Any exhibitor who shall wilfully make any false statement in his petition, in order to secure the cer- tification of prizes won by his birds, and any adver- tiser who shall falsely state in his advertisement or ad- vertisements that the prizes won bj his birds have been so certified, shall be debarred from exhibiting at any poultry exhibition held under American Poultry Association rules for a period of two years from the date of such false statement, whether made in his peti- tion or his advertisement, unless otherwise ordered by the American Poultry Association. Such a rule would at least tend to prevent false statements, and, if generally acted upon, would give assurance to the public that the birds, so certified, pos- sessed qualities which would be equivalent to a score of not less than 88 points for a first prize bird. It would give an added significance to the term "first prize," as well as to other prizes. It would increase through the fees received, pay for such additional to some extent the duties of the secretary, but it would, labor. It seems to be within the scope of the authority of the association, and the penalty for a wilfully false statement is just and would be enforceable if dis- covered in time. At any rate such a penalty would have a deterrring force and would probably secure automatically the end desired. While the evil which such a rule is intended to cor- rect may not be very widespread, and may not result directly in much loss to the public, i^ is one which. If feasible to correct, should be corrected. But the greatest value to be derived from such a rule is the added significance which will attach to prizes awarded. Every certified prize will stand for something definite ; it will mean that the bird is a meritorious specimen, and it will tend, to some extent, to equalize the value of prizes won at large and small shows. The rule, as has been said, is offered as a sugges- tion, with the hope that it may call attention to an evil and result in the enactment of some adequate and workable rule for the correction of such evil. It is a matter to be thought over carefully, «nd accepted, re- jected or amended, as a thorough coxisideration may demand. All About Exhibiting Fowls The Kind and Kumher of Birds to Exhibit. When, Where and How to Exhibit Who Should Exhibit and why. By H. S. Babeock. Show the best specimens which you possess. Go over them carefully, standard in hand, if you are not sufficiently familiar with the requirements of your variety to select intelligently without reference to the text. Discard every specimen showing a disciualifica- tion. See that the birds are up in weight. And then, if you are a beginner, call in an experienced friend and get him to go over the birds with you, if such an one is where you can get his assistance. In every possible way be sure that your best specimens are se- lee ted. The number to be shown will depend largely upon how many good specimens are left after the necessary selection, if you have a sufficient number, and it is your first exhibit it will be well to show at least one specimen in each class, cock, cockerel, hen and pullet. Never mind about the pen on the first trial. A very good number to show is 1 cock, 2 hens, 1 cockerel and 2 pullets. If you are not a beginner you will study the premium list and show such a number as will give you "a look in" at the most attractive prizes, including the specials, which usually are worth much more than the regular prizes. Exhibit this season and as early in the season as may be convenient. The earlier you do this the better, for the first exhibit will ' ' give you a line ' ' on the (luality of your stock and determine the ciuestion of the advis- ability of exhibiting at other shows. For a first exhibit select a near by show, provided it is one where good birds will probably be shown and where the judging will be done by experts. But be sure of these two things, for you wish to compete with birds, to win over which will be an honor, and you need to learn the intrinsic value of your stock. It is better to go down in defeat in good company, where awards are correctly placed, than to be victorious over a lot of scrubs, and then to have even such a victory in doubt because of the unskilled judging. A near by show decreases the transportation charges and makes it less expensive for you to attend cortinuously. Exhibit your Stock in the best possible condition. Clean them up, washing them if necessary. Have them 328 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER tame. Train them to assume an agreeable pose. Get them up in weight. Then, having done all in your power in the way of preparation, trust the results to the good sense of the management and the good judg- ment of the expert judges. Don't feel nervous ; but if you cannot help so feeling, don't appear nervous. If you are beaten, don't join the band of kickers; there are enough of them already and it will do you no honor to be elected to membership ammg them. Take your medicine quietly, whether it is victory or defeat. Show neither disappointment nor exultation. Every breeder should exhibit. Tl^at's the rule, to which there may be few exceptions. The veteran should exhibit to keep his name before the public ; the beginner to get his name before the public. The vet- eran should exhibit to show how the thing should be done ; the beginner to learn how it is done. Breeders should exhibit for a grea^ variety of rea- sons, (a) Because the exhibition is an important fac- tor in making the prices of fine stock. While it is not the sole, it certainly is a control li»^ g factor in such prices, (b) Because the poultry industry demands that the exhibitions should be sustained, and a prac- tical help towards sustaining them is to make them as large and as interesting and attractive as possilbe. (c) Because exhibition teaches many important lessons which both veteran and beginner need to learn, (d) Because exhibitions stimulate breede^'i to further and more determined efforts which result in the further improvement in the quality of the stock bred, (e) Because exhibitions furnish meeting places for kin- dred spirits, interested in the same or similar things, conveying and receiving helpful hin'^s, and resulting often in delightful friendships, (f) Because the ex- hibition is to a certain extent a mart for trade m fine fowls and many hne specimens are there bought and sold to the mutual benefit of buyer and seller, (g) Because exhibitions furnish the best possible material for advertising and to some extent act directly as advertising mediums, (h) Because to build up a trade in exhibition stock one must secure publicity and the exhibition directly and indirectly contributes to the necessary publicity, (i) Because the exhibition makes converts to poultry breeding, and the number of breeders is by it increased. These fresh accessions become first of all buyers and add at once to the vol- ume of trade. In the end they become producers and add to the wealth of the nation. For these, and other reasons, breeder and exhibitor should become almost synonomous terms, each should imply the other be- cause to be one should mean to be the other also. In what has been said we have attempted to bring together in a condensed form certain thoughts upon exhibiting in the hope that they might be helpful especially to the beginner who needs more than the veteran such help, and to the end that the number of exhibitors, seeing the many reasons in favor of ex- hibiting, might be increased many times. When a breeder fully realizes how vital a thing is exhibiting to the industry at large and to his individual share or part in that industry, he must perforce become an exhibitor. Altruistic and selfish motives, usually ar- rayed in hostility against each other, are, in respect to this one subject, faithful allies, working with a com- mon purpose for the accomplishment of a common end. i^r^r^r^tr^'^iP'^'^r^r^r^':^r^^r^r^'^^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ¥ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ * ^ ^ ^ * ^ * ^ * * Ready for shipment on the Kellerstrass Farm, Kansas City, Mo. ^■^^ip- 4f ^^^^^^^^^^^^djf::^djf*:^:^:^djf,d^ ¥ "BY THE W anils of acres which are lying prac- tically idle and which could be profitably employed in the rearing of gee^e. It is SUV risii.pr that more attention ''^ not given to this industry. The demand for tlem eNi't>; the pasturage is vacant; hit the Hocks which o'lght to dot the^o |a>tnres with white and grny are lack- ing. And American goose-fatteners have to M'ck the ^tock \.hich their bu>i».«ss requires in a foreign land. We may be sound in n»any \ a.s, but it a poars that we, citizens of the ( nitoti States, are We did originally one new thing in the goose industry when we protluced the hybrid between the Canada Wild Goose and the African or Toulouse, the so- called Mongrel Goose. For a time this bird was in demand and brought high prices. Those who knew a good thing were willing to pay for the mongrel goose. But in recent years it seems to have proved mating was that of a wild gander with an African goose. The Afri- can goof-e was selected because it gave the necessary size to the hybrids and was also a good layer. The reverse mating of a domesticated gander with a wild goose was sometimes used, but as the wild goose laid so few eggs it was not nearly so profitable to the rearer, in respect to numbers, and the young were scarcely as large. These hybrids were of course s'erile — males — and were fit only for the table. When well fattened and well cooked there were few, if any, fowls so fit for the table as they. Goose fanciers are conspicuous by their aV)sence. There are dog, pigeon, and poul- try fanciers by the thous-and but the fanciers of geese are, like angels' visits, few and far between. It is said that the poet Lord Byron used to travel with Madison Square Wi inners Over 40 Prizes on my R. and S. C. brown and R. C. White Leg- horns. 'J42 and 240 Eggs Strains. BIG BIKDS. BIU EGC.S. 30 Egg Strain. S. C. v\'hite Leghorns. Cus- tomer in New York \vr.i«s, — I'or elt'Vtii years I have your R. C. Brown pure. Have tried otht^rs but none equal them. Strong as ever." .\nother writes, "For four years I have had your R. C. Whites. They are large and fine, wonderful layers. One pullet 244 eggs one year. Anotlier writes, "I have your S. C. Browns pure and they are the mrjst wonderful layers. 1 want your R. C. White Leghorns." Don't fail to send for a catalogue. I have lots WHITE WYANDOTTES fine. BARRED ROCKS REDS (Tompkins.) Esgs $5.50 and $8 per 50; $10 more like these. (Dustons) extra (Bradley) S. C. $2 to $5 per 15; not yet ' Sound on the Cod'O. " II. A. Wa.ldell, Leechburg, Pa. Brom- inent breeder of White Wyandottes. per 100. Special matings. W.W.KuIp. BoxGOPottstown.Pa. ®®®®®®®®®®®«*«®®®®*®«>®®*®®®®®®®***®®®***®®********* ingle Comb White Leghorns I • m Indie^n Runner Ducks The Leghorns of the Duck Family Thousevnds of Breeders from some of ti.e Best Utility Strivins in this Couutry. order, large or small for EGGS OR BABY CHICKS vou as a future customer. TVDTAV RUNNER EGGS WHITE T.EGHORN EGGS 13- $5 00 per 33 $1.50 per 13; $7 00 per 100. $2.00 per 13. $5.00 per ^d dUCKS L 00 100 '"'"'"^ LEGHORN CHICKS ^^^ ,, ^^^ ^,, Address. A. G. Stauffer. Prop. TWIN OAKS FARM. Palmyra. Penna. ™ Qy Qy w ^ ^ t9 « « « <» m m • • • • • • ® % » 9 • • • ® 330 bis favorite goose as a companion, and he, perhaps, might be s^et down as a con- spicuous example of the goose fancier. Here and there, throughout this country there are a few men who really fancy the goose and breed it to produce exhi- bition points, but they are so few that a goose fancy can hardly be said to exist. There are two prominent reasons Avhy there is not a general goose fancy. One of these is the fact that goose rearing requires considerable space. No one yet has been able to show that the intensive system, like the Philo system for exam- ple, can be applied successfully to this bird. The majority of fanciers are men who have but a limited area to devote to their stock and they could not, if they would, rear these big birds. Another, and exceedingly important reason is that up to the present time the goose has not shown the necessary degree of plasticity to sustain a wide- spread fancy. Plasticity, the property which enables a living creature to be moulded at will by the breeder, is the foundation stone upon which a fancy rests. Dogs, pigeons and hens possess this property in a marked degree, and the dog, pigeon and poultry fancy is enormous in extent. From a very few- wild originals, there have developed dogs POULTRY FANCIER GEORGE W. HOLT, Mohnton, Pa. Prominent breeder of Buff Rocks and one of the organizers of the old Mohnton Association. of many types; from the blue-rock pigeon have sprung the widely differing forms of domesticated pigeons; and from the Gal- lus Bankiva have come all the breeds and varieties of fowls. No such variation is seen among the races of domesticated gpcse — a few breeds, quickly enumerated, have resulted. And, therefore, the goose fancy is a feeble plant, if it can be said to exist at all. If, however, even a small amount of variation has appeared, it is the promise of still greater variation in the future. Under the circumstances the goose has not had a fair chance to develop the plasticity. Given a V)etter chance through more extensive breeding by the real lan- ders, it is entirely i)ossible that the little plasticity now shown may develop won- derfully; that new and improved breeds of geese may appear; and that in time there may arise a strong and wide-spread goose fancy, comparable with that which now exists among chickens. This would be more certain to happen if it could be proved that the goose Avould give as good results under the intensive system as are given by the common fowl. And it may be that through more general breeding the big aquatic bird may so change its nature as to be reasonably profitable in narrow quarters and thus accommodate itself to the needs of the average fancier. This seems the more probable when we remember the changes wrought in the breeding of the duck. It was once thought, and probably in its early domestication the thought was cor- rect, that without a pond or stream duck breeding was an impossibility . But tens of thousands of ducks are annually reare.l without the supposed advantages of flowing water. As in the old verse, ''Mother, may I go out and swimf ' ' Oh ! yes, my darling daughter. Hang your clothes on a hickory limb, But clon 't go near the water. ' ' the ducklings are sedulously prevented from going near the water, which, as one prominent pioneer in this industry has said, is positively dangerous and often fatal to the young birds. If such changes have been wrought in the method of rearing one kind of aquatic fowls, it don't seem impossible that a similar change may be wrought in another. And as this change seems to be contrary to the nature of the bird, why may not another change, apparently no more radi- • • • • ® ® • 9 • ROCKLAND WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS We offer some splendid breeders that you should not fail to con- sider if you want the best there is in White Rocks. The winn- ings of Rockland Farm at Madison Square Garden, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Hagerstown and Allentowm are sure proof that we have the quality. Errs from all pens v^8 per 15, $20 per 50, $35 per 100. ® ® • • • ROCKLAND FARM, D. Lee, Propr., Box 1, Benson, Md. g Double Quick Grain Sprouter Pays a Profit Twelve Months in the Year. Makes Iwo to Four Bushels of Feed from every Bushel of dry grain, — not only cheapest feed but one of the very best. Grows Feed Sight and Day, Winter and Snmmer Sprouted oats means a high per cent, of egg fertility. The best authorities concede it. Also geiminated wheat and rye means a quick, vigorous chick growth. As a forcing feed for young chicks nothing is superior to germinated or semi-digested grains. The Double Quick germinates any kind of grain quickly. The Double Quick is double walled with insulated wooden walls outside and moisture-tight metal chamber inside. Heat- retaining, automatic moisture producing, easily operated and scientilically constructed to sprout and grow clean grains into sweet crisp sprouts with nothing but clean water and the lamp heat. Made in six sizes from a few hens to 1000. Full informa- tion free. CLOSE TO-NATtRE COMPANY •76 Front Street, - - - COLFAX, IOWA. ®®®®®®®«®®®®®«®®*«®«®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®«®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® 9 ® WHITE ORPINGTONS ® At four great shows, two at Pittsburg, one at Youngstowu, O. and one at McKeesport, ® Pa., I won nine Prizes on twelve entries, three firsts, three seconds, two thirds and one ® fourth. Mv birds won in competition with the finest Imported and American bred ® birds. Eggs for hatching, $3, $8, $12 per 15. All infertiles replaced free. ^ Jas. J. Cooley, Dormont, Pittsburg, Pa.- ®®®®<$)®®^'*'«^^(5i^®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® One Thing Sure You want the best! That's what it takes to win in the present day competition. Let me say Blood Line- is what you want and it takes strong blood lines to produce better offspring than their sires. No strain on earth has stronger blood lines than Tompkin's. And for the fiirst time in my years of ad- vertising 10 «»> One Thing Certain Year after year I have demon- strated at America's great shows including Madison Square, where my winnings have never be^-n approached let alone equalled and where I en- countered competition from the ^orth. South, Kast and West; not only in my hands but in hands of my customers in every ^tate in the Union, hence ii> YOU MUST HAVE TOMPKIN'S STRRIN TO WIN AND let me impress on your mind that my 1912 matings represents t^^e feat est strongest --["}f/ ^^^^^^^/;,[;^ ever bred and from these matings the Blue-Ribbon Winners of America s ^Jl, Ta si"^ the flmous winners for from a setting of eggs from my best matings you get the same chance as I do in raising uie next seasons shows. 1st Pen For Six Successive Years at New York irr-l-Q f irr.f^S f $5 per setting; 2 settings. $S; 3 settings, $10; $10 per setting; Straight $50 per 100. IlCjOo I ILOUro I «'-' F"=^ ="^ ^' ^ Mof;«,re. «7^ 01) npr settine^ Champion Matings. ITi^r^Q f irr:r;^ f $20.00 per setting Champion Matings, $25.0') per seuing ^na F , „„ , ILijiJO I H-OlJO ; *'^^' » * o^tfi.,cr <4*>nd for matins list— Hundreds of grand Grand Champion Mating, the strongest ever made $50 per setting. Send for mating birds for sale. Lester Tompkins, Concord, Mass. mi 332 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER 333 American Rose Comb Brown Leghorn Club The great brown hen will produce more eggs at least cost than any other variety. For club catalogue containing articles on mating and rearing chicks. Write the club secretary. New Haven, Conn. Mrs. W. W Gale, 66 Center St., ff^htte Crested Black Polish — How to Raise Them By Avstin IV. Carpenter, Much has been paid and "UTitten in ref- erence to the dilliculties experienced in growing Polif-h chicks to maturity and of the serious problems connected with main- taining the variety in health and vigor. A general impression has gone out among Poultrymen that the White Crested B'.aek Poli5-h are a fowl of low vitality and that it is nearly imj o^Mble to produce them. It is this crroi- that 1 desire to correct. It is only fair to this variety that a true statement of the facts he submitted for the consideration ot* those who e fancy runs in the direction of the aristocrats of fancv pouUiv«loin. I have bred the White Crested Black Polish for uj)wards of ten years and 1 ex- perienced study and effort have been able to produce the variety in question with as little dilllculty as is exiierienccil in pro- ducing any of the varieties of rcco-rnized strength and vitality. If there are weak and sickly Polish in our country to-day it is the fault of the breeders and not of the variety. Careless mating with haphazard care and attention will bring any variety of standard fowls to destruction if it is only continued a suificient length of time. It is my purpose to call attention to a few of the important features that are es- sential in the developement of a healthy vigorous strain of Polish. My sugges- tions are made from the results of many years' experience and are given with a view of placing the true merits of White Crested Black Polish squarely before the fanciers who have hc-itsJted in selecting this variety because of the erroneous im- pressions that have been sown broad cast on the negative side of the Polish ques- tion. Polish must be kejd free from lice. The crest seems to be a harl)oring place for mites and if the crest is not s:iven very close attention it is soon filled with lice and once their ])Osition is established they take up the life of the chick or fowl fas- ter than grain can supply the energy nec- essary to keep the fowl in good condition. Especially is it important that the young chicks be kot free f^^m lice during their maturity. More Polish chicks die annu- ally simply from the attack of lice than from any other cause. It is not a difficult Laying House on the Spring Water Poultry Farm, Stockton, N. J. task to combat this enemy. It simply re- quires a little extra effort and persever- ance. Keep the crest of the growing chick sprayed with any of the substantial louse killers and your troubles are at an end. Lard is a good remedy and if ap- plied to the crest quite frequently will rid the fowl of the lice. The lice choose the very front of the crest for their resort and many fanciers in fighting the lice in crest do not attack their stronghold. If you can keep a Polish chick free from lice you have won half the battle for its existence. Second in importance Is the condition of the surroundings in which the chicks or fowls have to exist. It may be true that the Polish cannot withstand the dan- gers of filth as well as some of the heav- ier varieties. But any [erson who will jiermit birds to be reared in filthy quart- ers will make a failure of the poultry in- dustry. It is the means to an unsuccess- ful end in ninety-nine cases out of each hundred. The quarters in which Polish are raised or kept should be dry. The l*olish are susceptible to the infections that accompany dampness. No variety should be kept in damp quarters. But above all it is true that the Polish require dry pens and yards. It cannot for a sec- ond be used as an argument against their practicability that they require dry sur- Baby Chicks The Facts In an Egg Shell Our facilities for turtiinjf out chi,'k«» of a ■ eaitv natu'e ihat will develop under crdi- na- condit oiis make it nece*s^rv for any ane considering: a purch^st- in ihis line to place hi«^ onie? with us so as to eHininaie anv specula. ion Pr ce. $12 per 100 slandaid varieties. vSi e delivery jruaraut^ed. QUEEN CITY HATCHERY Dept C. 132 North Law Street. AUento-wn, F»er»na. vSend 2c stamp for booklet of valuable infor- niatioii on how t > snccefully raise chicks. Roger*s . S. C. White Leghorns Winners at Chicago, 111., Kansas City, Mo., and South Bend, Ind. Eggs from select- ed pens at reasonable prices. Free Book- let. F. D. ROGERS, Jefferson Ave., Elgin, III. EggL$lJ5 ORPINGTONS BUFF and PER SETTING f have mated for my own use and from which I e.xpect to produce winners, my BUFFTON PEN OP INHTVinTTAT AurTMVTTnoa 94'/i., (Kememher this was not u I'nvan- Sronnij) ; 2nd at Cleveland, in the hottest Orpington Class ever offpr.y in nil« i.., I winnings are not ancient TiiKtory. Settings. $.«> 'o $in "" ^ ^^" onertd in Ohio. Betty, Ist utility pens, is a disqualified bird to be found. Settings, $1.75 to $3.00. Baby Chicks delivered C. E. TRUESDELF., not later than three weeks after '% ^ % ^ rouTidings. It is due every variety, Pol- ish included. The Polii-h with their large crcf'ts have more or leas difficultv in utilizing that precious faculty of sight. Many of the large flowing crests destroy the sight of the fowl to a greater or less extent. The plumage of the crest hanging over the eyes becomes wet in drinkin? and in cold weather this condition of the plumage against the eye causes the eye to become sore nuich to the annoyance of the bird. With the eye in this condition the bird does not receive the necessary rations and loves flesh. This trouble can be elim- inated in two wavs. First, by a deter- mined effort on the part of all T'olish breeders to i)roduce a crest that rbes high enough in front to leave the eye un- covered as it rounds off to the back and side. Second, the plumage of the crest near the eye may be trimmed without any injurv to the cre^t excepting for ^ho.v purposes. By trimming the feathers of the crest just above the eyes the sight of the bird can be greatly benefited and the soienei'S of the e>es cured. It is im- or- tant to observe your Polii^h birds with a \iew of obverving if any have the a])i;ear- ance of the eve troible. Symptoms are easily obvervel C 4quarti. 6 quarts. 8 quarts. 10 quarts. ade in4 5izes 3o^,„„' 75 ecus $100 $i.5o To introduce my new feeder, for this ad. encloBed with $1. I will send the 4 and 6 quart ^^117; ZrA 'Ir^TXill^r. as I. cannot afford to -P-t t^'^^^^^^^^^ ^ . W. M. CONIFER, 241 Jersey Avenue. JEKSET uiit. w. o. COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES Exclusively ""'Bre^derTin Trios. Pens or Singles. Best of Markings. Ship on approval to any address. Light, Dark or Medium Matings. Remember I have the finest colored circular, free. ^ ^ ^ o- J. K. CLEMMER, Box 8. Souderton, Pa. S. C. White Leghorns Show hi.ds our specialty, satisfaction Ruaninteed. LOCUST POULTRY FARM, Chas. Newell, Fine cockerels, lon» backs, low tails cheap. Yearling hens and Pullets. Baby Chicks and Hatching Eggs. CANTON. PENSYLVANIA BUFF TO THE SKIN Eggs $1.75 _ PER SETTING „,„,.<. for SIZE TYPE .nd COLOR. H.adod by CAPTAN nUFP « -"«l ''"'r:/Sr.:e"'high.«r.''d"e'"l.We '"femX.."'"iem;'Sr""K order. C75 WEST FIFTH AVE., COLUMBUS, OHIO. 'fl 334 ARE SCIENTISTS SVBE? TEE PER- SISTENCY OF ''ABTIFICIAL" EM- BELLISHMENT. The white crest of the Black Folish many believe to be the result of arti- ficial selection. That this peculiarity is persistent after many generations of neglect and endeavor to breed it out, makes me sometimes doubt \vhether it is the result of artificial selection. It would seem that it might be accounted for by sexual selection and the female taking, as is frequently the case in other birds, the coloration from the male. In Farm Poultry several years ago was reproduced a picture of a painting several hundred years old in which very good Polish were depicted. Is it rea- sonable to suppose that in those days of old, long years of selection had been given to the formation of such an unu- sual type by poulterers or fanciers of the 14th century? When we have such wonderful variation of form and color and embellishment in wild birds, such as pheasants, parrots, why are we trying to make ourselves believe that all our Hamburgs and Polish are artificially pro- duced from the little jungle fowl? The LaFleche, a cross between the White Crested Black Polish and Black Spanish, has retaineLa, Pa. ANCONAS Weingartner Supberb Quality Strain of Range Grown Birds Our young stock is better than ever and our 1912 matings can not help but produce blue ribbon winners. A limited number of yearlings and grand young stock for sale. Let us quote you prices on stock and eggs. GEO. T. & J. A. WEINGARTNER • - NEWCASTLE. PA. POULTRY JUDGES OEORGE O. BBOWN, JOHN J. BITZ, Baltimore, Maryland. LaMott, Pennsylvania. All Varieties. 60 All Varieties. 59 P. a. WIZ.E, RICHARD OKE, Telford, Pennsylvania. Box 351, Iionaon, Ont., Canada. Judgre and lecturer, all varieties. 54 All Varieties. 59 Hope, CHAS. Z. FZSHEIi, All Varieties. Indiana. 59 CHAS. V. KEEIiER, Winamac, Indiana. All Varieties. 59 F. W. COREY, Ossining", New York. All Varieties. CHAS. NIXON, A. P. A. Judg-e, Washingrton, New Jersey. Gilt edge reference. The mating of birds a specialty. 60 HERMAN A. HOKE, Spring- Grove, Penna. All varieties poultry & pigeons — Se- lecting birds & mating a specialty — 64 P. I. BRADFORD, Troy, Pennsylvania. Reference Rates Reasonable. All Varieties. 65 JAMES T. BAI.DWIN, Wissinoming-, Philadelphia 3609 Vankirk Street. Meditteranean Specialist. Treichler, J. D. XOONS, All Varieties. Penna. 55 JAS. 1. LIVINGSTON, Windber, Pennsylvania. Poultry Judge of All Varieties. Matingr Up Birds a Specialty. 68 I.OUIS G. HEX.Z.ER, Bridg-eton, New Jersey. All Varieties. 61 I.OUIS PAUI. GRAHAM, 550 W. 168th St., New York City. All Varieties. 68 H. M. HENNER, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. American and English Breeds. 65 J. H. WOLSEIPPER, Vinelaud, uew Jersey. All Varieties. Collegeville, F. G. BEAN, All Varieties. Penna. 59 ANNESLEY N. ANDERSON, Morton, Pennsylvania. Rhode Island Beds. B. MONROE POSTEN, Hug'hesville, Pennsylvania. General Judge and Iiecturer — Gilt Edge Beferences. GED. J. MAY, Columbus, Ohio, Care of Aldrich Poultry Farm, "Orplng-tons" my spe- cialty. Will accept a number of en- gageu:ents. POULTRY FANCIER 33f I '^' ■^':/'l ./^■•■^^^^ j»/f^lf ^>. m .>••*'' ■ i^ igS*'*' *..- Kt*»..r m ^t":.*- m'f4 *•■' -^-^ ♦I*?'* :%. ■^ .-^U. *•* ■V a . 4«i>l| **^U^'- |?;U> FIRST PRIZE P£^l,^^iK^?^^'l^'^JJp,'Q,A MADlSOh SQUARE GARDEN SHOW DEC- 1910 A- J FELL WEST POINT PA- bWNeR AND BRe&DElH 336 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER 337 i)ens every year at this plant. Why he kee[)S 1500 breed- ers over winter and you can see in the (.'ut a likeness to a snow storm. I I'oind Mr. Trnslow had hatched already 4(iO,7H4 ducks. My, Oh Me! What a lot, and what a lot of work and ])atieiii-e and fecMl necessary to iini>>h so large :iii undertaking. The management has sjiarcij nothing in making a success of rearing them. 1 saw 7,000 in one bouse, thiee weeks old and the loss had been so small it is not worth mentioning. The heat regulation is so complete, the water sujiplv fresh, the care regular, they could not help but live. Mr. Truslow is bu>iness itself. He wants to know and he usually finds out. He knows what's going on, telephoiu* connection with every part of th(> ])lant. Klectric lights every- where. All the latest improved njethods are in vogue. A Digester Mill, a wet Feed Mix- er that shoots into a wagon 'iO bushels per minute and all coming from the bins without handling. Incubator capacity of 20,000 eggs. He used .'U) cars of feed last sea^on, costing $15,000.00. He savs he is a fresh air crank. Nothing strange about that nowadays. Success comes that way. All houses are open as a saw mill with curtain fronts. He has 2900 two-year old layers in S. C. White Leghorns. What a sight! Besides he has hundreds of pullets that are not used in breeding until they are hens, so 3000 eggs a day is easy, yet not so easy after all. I guess you would get tired about the third day. He has lately started Broilers and ca- pons, using White Kocks. The males for cai)ons, the females for soft roasters. All ducks are tagged with an orange tag, and find ready sale, as the celery fed duck is of first quality. He has a nice catalogue. You can secure same by writing for it and mentioning the Fan- cier. #' <<»' ^ J,J;f^ Chas. I'. G loggers, (Jlenshaw, Pa., Prominent breeder of White Wyandottes and mend)er executive board Pensjdva- nia A. P. A. A man who has done his share of work in Western Pennsylvania. 25 Chicks and Fireless Brooder $5,00. Varieties S. C. White, Buff and Brown Leghorns Barred Rocks, Rhode Island Reds NORTH SIDE POULTRY CO.. D'-pt. E. 343 N. 7th St,, Allentown, Pa. GREEN & KAPLE'S ii Royal Strain >> Columbian Plymouth Rocks Again Outclass All Competitors At America's premier exhibition, BOSTON, JANUARY 1912, (where the annual meeting- of The American Columbian Plymouth Rock Club was held), in competition with the foremost breeders of the country and likewise the best birds that could be pro- duced, our "ROYALS" on only SIX entries simply out-classed all competitors by winning". 1st cock, 1st and 6th cockerel, 1st pen, 2nd pullet and 3rd hen. The American Columbian Plymouth Rock Club's beautiful specials for best colored male and best shaped male. Frank L. Piatt's $10.00 cash special for best cockerel in the class, the Association's sliver cup for best surface colored male, and the President's cash special, the greatest of all honors, for the best Columbian Plymouth Rock in the show, male or female. A grand total of more first prizes than all other competitors combined ; more Special Prizes than any other exhibitor and every First and Special Prize offered on males. This great Championship record stands alone and unequalled— an achievement that has never been approached, where like quality and numbers were represented, by any other Columbian Plymouth Rock exhibitor in the history of the Boston Show, and proves beyond all question of doubt the superiority of our "Royals" and substantiates the fact that they still remain undisputed champions. Our birds possess OUALITY in every sense that the term implies. Excellent layers, large in size, typical Rock type, fine head points and the clean "Royal" color, free from the smoky, splashed effect in body and fluff feathering that is so undesirable. EGGS FOR HATCHING Our breeding pens for 1912 have been mated with great care. They not only contain the sons and daughters of our **Royal" Champions, but are headed by noted sires them- selves. From these we will sell eggs at $10.00 per 15 and we urge every Columbian Rock fancier who appreciates extreme high quality to write us before purchasing elsewhere. Other breeders may sell you eggs for less money but we believe the quality represented in the eggs we furnish can not profitably be duplicated at a less price. Handsome catalogue free. GREEN & KAPLE, (Originators) Box 55 Elbridge, N. Y. "The Men Who Made Columbian Plymouth Hocks Popular." * .^> ^ <■■■[■ J *^' This Page Dedicated to the Men Who Have KlSJf 338 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER 339 M| A $30.00 Hen House for the Town Man or Any One Else After visiting many houses and working in not a few 1 am offering you one for your consideration. Very many questions have been solved in this house for me. It is built 10 feet wide and 20 feet deep. How to begin: First get 8 posts, two feet long; set them on end for the floor is to rest on them 10x20, a tight board floor. . Then we are ready for the sides and ends. The front is 6 feet high, that is above the floor. Th*> rear 4 feet high, the sides 20 feet long, slanting from 6 feet to 4 feet. Then the roof being on, you are ready to plan the inside. The drop boards are in the rear two feet from the floor, slanting towards the front a trifle, to make easy work clean- ing them. The roosts are two inch stuff on 2 x 4 s made to be taken out. Like all other things in this house, they are all loose so we can clean once a year, like some farmers do. They take a bath once a year whether they need it or not. The rear is made of two door? tvo feet by five feet on hinges that allow the door to open up and fasten to top, leaving one-half of rear open. This is where we get the eggf= out, also where we clean out. Everything is swept out this door. The nests being under the drop boards afford a dark place for the hens to lay, a^ciding many broken eggs and aie a big help to keep from egg eating. Another door is made on long side in the middle so we have a little shelf four inches high on each side of the door for the water vessels, the grit and shell boxes near at hand so you don't even have to go in, to water or feed. The front is wired small mesh to keep the sparrows out. A frame covered O". muslin, on hinges, drops down on very cold nights. Now the lower part is boarded up in winter, except the front and half of one side They are sash for light. In sum- mer, however, the whole lower part is open, covered with wire. It takes 750 feet of matched lumber. I THE $30.00 HEN HOUSE. ^^aS^ISUI!S^U5U5H5^^U5^iS^5m5^H5U5H^^S!S!SISJSIS^HS^mS^S^K^^f m IS fit. HI m m hi m hi dl c c "Kellerstrass" White Orpingtons ARE THE BIGGEST PAYERS Because They Have Proven to be The Biggest Winter Layers Crystal" Kellerstrass Strain White Orpingtons are the "randest Utility birds ou record today and as to their Fancy Quality, thev won first at Madison Square Garden, N. Y. 1906, 1^06, 1907, 190S 1909, 1910; alsoatCrystal Palace, London, Kngland, and Chicago and Boston. If you need some birds to Improve Your Stock or the Show RoorT> write us. We have them, and the Kind That Wins, as our past record snows. Stock for sale at all times. Remember, we are the Origi- nators of "Crysicil" White Orping ons and breed only the one kind. We devote our whole time to this one breed. Life members American White Orpington Club and the American Poultry Association. KELLERSTRASS POULTRY FARM, V , Originators of Crystal White Orpingtons. Send for our free Catalogue. 1X9 i m iti Hi tt$ «•• 0> m m m m m m m m m m m 9166 West port Road, Kansas City, Mo tl^' mv 1st preferred Hemlock, as the pine we get with terps taken out is short lived for out doors. Sixteen 2x4's are also necessary and 150 feet of rough lum- ber for enclosing bottom. In this house you will see GO Leghorns of the winning kind. Three things you will find in the house, you won't find in all hen houses. 1st, plenty of fresh air, plenty of light, plenty of room. For- get it not, forget it not. Here is another advantage of this house. No wet feet to soil the eggs and this kind of a two foot fence will keep the Leghorns in all right. I had to have some help in building it, but counting my labor, the house cost ' me all complete and painted one coat, $30.00. It is by FAE the easiest to work in and the most satisfactory of all I have seen or used. • If interested, write us your troubles. We are at your service. B. Monroe Posten, Hughesville, Penna. Single Comb White Leghorns will sell niv eieht pens of females in breeding yards for June 1st delivery. Here isa cliancl, young .took yiW cr6wa in U.en. Wnle about my wm of recent date. Pride of Valley Yards, B. Monroe Posten. Huihesvllle, Pa. Single Comb White Leghorns (Wycoff Strain) ^.00 breeders on free range. • Also -earling hens. EGGS JF5.00 per 100; $3.00 per 50 ; ^^Oo'eufng^ O^^^'^^ ^"-"^ ''''' *^- Also Scotch Collie puppies for sale. FLAKE WHITE ORPINCTQN FARM. J. CARSON CARSON, Owner and Manager R. R. 4 Martlnsbnrg. W. Va. s. c. While Leghorns Finest Utility Stock and Heaviest Layers Baby Chicks BE SURE and send for price list F. Windermere Poultry Farm, Box C. LANGHORNE. PA. OLEN LAKE %i^arnd Sloe FIVE YEARS of the most careful mating ha^ye produced Honor Remits in e^^^^ I have nothing FOR SALE but hens and pullets of supenor HIE E^^^^^ I have nothing FOR SALt but hens ana P^nei. ui =upcx... —LETS To be closed out fertilitv produced more than I can take care of. HEINb, 40U ruLLcio. thL month for LOO, 2.00. 3.00, $4.00 each. Cockerels or pullet matmgs. ALSO for im.neaiate ,le>ivery . ^"atc.»n. K«gs J7.00 per 100 or 1.50 for ^^3^, "t^ L'^^horlTser^""' Ts 50 cents each. Baby chicks $20.00 per 100. « F J. NELSON ALLISON. Langhorne, Bucks Count,y. Pa. niatings 50 cents m^mj at HKl rent V(»(1»NO0TO COM N PBlUDtlPHIK SHOW \9W i Fell's Famous B m at Madison Square Garden, N- J 1910-U «'" »''»,„7Vd"'nSne''t- Sll 2nd and 4th hen; 3rd, 4th and 6th cockerel; 1st and 3rd punet, j*| ?st exUfbition peA. My winning cock ami P«"<1' t° .'"y >"°*^r., ! g| WHITE WYANDOTTES h r:" t ;« ev^; aveVeen si;;*,,: I win have ,nore of t.,is class in the ,1 ow roo, 1 next slason an.l if you t,uy eggs fr-nn ,ne vou stand an equal c nee of pro X S ^■ S*r EGGS FOR HATCHING "THE WORLD'S BEST " Is the Trade Name for J. C. Fishel & Son's Strain of I White M xxxxxxxxx Wyan ttes A title given them by virtue of their lime tested ability to prove their superiority in any contest. This Strain Represents the best breeding and most perfect blood lines extant. It is the result of a life time devoted exclusively to the improving and perfect- ing of this one most satis- factory and profit making breed. It has been produc- ing, year after year, for many years the prize win- ning birds for the import- ant shows . This fact proves its rich and pure blood lines and shows consistent and intelligent breeding Itwill not pay you to experiment when you can buy our years of experience and get breeding stock or eggs of this time tested strain at prices that are most rea- sonable, true quality con- sidered. At Atlanta, Ga. , January 12 our birds in contest with the best from the East and West, many of them being the winners in other big shows again demonstrated their superiority. They w o n EVERY FIRST but one, and two special cups, thus main- taining their unbroken rec- ord of years and again asserting the superiority and good breeding. We have twenty pens mated for eggs this season. Send for Send for it at once. The Fishel Type and Quality, our matiuK list describing these yards, its free. J. C. FISHEL & SON, Box P. F. Hope, Indiana. as H2 POULTRY FANCIER Mating Single Comb Buff Orpingtons By A. J. Street, Forrest Hill, Mel \iore than likely 90 per cent, of the ^irds that enter the show room for the eason of 1912-13 will be hatched dur- ag the months of April, May and June. ?ke birds that are destined to wear the >lue are carefully raised; every pre- ajLition is taken to insure growth and ^^or of plumage; every care is taken to )revent too much exposure to rain and mnshine, in fact every known practice hat has been written upon by the Poultry )ress of two continents will be used. As 0 myself I do not profess to be any luthority on breeding all varieties of iMckens as some claim to be, but for -.he readers of Poultry Fancier I will ^ve my way of breeding and raising S. 0. Buff Orpingtons for the show room. 1 think perhaps I can speak on S. C. 3uff Orpingtons with some authority, as r have bred no other breed for the past iix years, and my winnings in the largest ind best shows of this country during «;hat time is proof sufficient I have them pretty close to standard requirements. In the first and most important part is the selection of the breeders. Many writers aave different opinions on this all im- portant part. My system is, first select )ne-half the breeding pen, which is be- T^ond a doubt the male bird. He should >e as pure in color all through as can be possibly found, good under color, red eye, not too short on leg, as I have found better results from what I call a medium length of leg; in fact a good exhibition color male with legs just a trifle longer than the standard calls for is my select- ion. In shape a fraction longer on back than the standard requirements. Now after the selection of the male, if he be a cockerel, I select hens as near the size, type an Ask Your Dealer For (Quaker City Beef Scraps The best on the Market. Manufactured by • Quaker City Manufacturing Company, 68th Ave., and York Road, Fhila. Pa. i m # 5> #^' xV'^ "OCULUM!" THE WONDEB POUL- TRY REMEDY OF TEE 20 TH. CENTURY. The writer esteems it a duty as well as a privilege to add his testimonial to the merits of this great poultry remedy. We have used Oculum in our yards for over two years and have found it to be the most valuable remedy we have ever used, for swelled heads, canker, chicken pox and roup in matured fowls, as well as a preventative and cure for white diar- rhoea in little chicks. We unhesitatinglv recommend it to all of the Fancier's rea^i- ers, and our friends, and feel certain f.oy will hold it in as high esteem as we aft-ir they have given it a fair and impart) •' trial. Mr. John M. Fleming, No. 10 So. Front St., Philadelphia, Pa., has the ex- clusive agency for Oculum for the greater part of Pennsylvania, all of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Write for prices on this great remedy. Yo uwill never re- gret the fact that you did. Among Pennsylvania's most prominent R. I Red breeders the name of E. L. Gelatt, Pro- p'ritor of Glenwood Poultry Plant, Jermyn, Pa stands out with increasing prominence. His Reds have won the highest awards in such shows as Scranton, Pa., where Red quality was of the highest order. Mr. Cxelatt will give his customers eggs from the pens from which he breeds his own prize winners and will duplicate all unsatisfactory hatches at one-half the regular price. His yearling cock bird, winning second in a large class of S C R I. Reds, is a very fine individual and worthv of every bit of praise he received. His first Single Comb hen and first pullet at Scranton, Pa., stood out distinctly from the rest of their class, while all of his winning Rose Comb Reds were worthy every honor they received. Write Mr. Gelatt for his mat- ing list and tell him the Fancier advised you ^ Their incubator cellar is 32x90 fe^t, with feed, office and packing rooms on the first floor They have two thoroughly down to-date brooder houses, 24x120 and .24x40 feet, re- spectively. The pullet house is 20x100 feet also two yearling hen houses o^e 16x200 and the other 16x174 feet. They do all their hatching with a Hall Mammoth Incubator and b?ood their chicks with the Hall brood- '^^ThrM^unt Pleasant Farm, Mount Pocono, Penna., W. A. and H. H. Lerch, proprietors. POULTRY FANCIER is sending out one of the neatest and most practical pamphlets we have ever had the pleasure of reading. The title is "A Few Points for Amateur or Expert." It 's free and we advise all our readers to send for it at once. This firm has a standing second to none in the Keystone State, and their record for usqare dealing is very enviable, indeed, and the hundreds of testimonials from thor- oughly satisfied customers in all parts of the country is complimentary in the highest de- gree. 343 "F.P.C.CHICK MANNA" Special First 10 Day Chick & Turkey Foj^g The original and first offered special prepared food. In- troduced l«fi4. la peculiarly adapU»d, merited hiph praise, recojmizea unsur- passed. Unlike other chiclt feeds. Insist on havintr it for your success and profit. -•■-...•.....■-. F. P. Cassel & Son ^f^. Lansdale, Pa rCHICK MANNA They not «. 540. »at««« , ^ ... f^j- treek, Mich. l.eader Ad3"«table THE BKST S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS are to be found on Dune Alpin Farm. Our show record proves this. Send for mat- ing list. D\iiie Alpin Farm, G. J. Kerr, Mrg. East Hampton, N, X» 21 SINGLE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS The Cleveland Winners. Just one pen on the place , Headed by 1st Cleveland Cock This pen contains second Cleveland hen and other choice females Will sell just half the eggs this pen lays at $10 per setting. C add. D. M. COVERT, Willoughby, Ohio. Order from this Golden Laced Wyandottes Fo, Ih. (..<« ..J Ih. .liliiy ».." .. ««. iW "•"J "»>>«»' • P«' "■' ''"'' «"'' "»''''" •" "*'''"'' ''"'" *' "™' CHARLES H. BRUNDAGE, Danbury, Conn. _4Af.w jTnw^-T^ ' I 344 POULTRY FANCIER >VHITK IN13I AN G AMKS ^ a Fancier's fowl. The ideal fowl for the country and suburband estate. We have in our j^a^ s Ue ^^^ j^^.^_on i at seven of the big K.stern shows. We guarante. fertility and we want you to send tor ous uou The real winners matings and price list. HILLTOP POULTRY YARDS. CATASAUQUA. PENNA. A Gold Bug With Feathers or How C. H. Brundage, of Danhury, Conn., won World Wide Fame. Years ago when the Golden Wyandottes were "Golden" in name only, Mr. Chas. H. Brundage, of Danbiiry, Conn., con- ceived the idea and undertook the tre- mendous task of perfecting this breed and gave to the world the BEAUTY fowl of the 20th. century. How well he has succeeded has been written in Golden letters upon the annals of many of our largest and mo^^t popular poultry shows. He laid a sure foundation and wrought out, in his quiet and unostentatious way, results of which others hardly dared to dream, and when the door of achievement had swung out upon its hinges and the well conceived and long looked for results had been accomplished, he swept down on Old MadiJ^on Square Garden like a pent- up river that had over-run its banks and carried a^\ay the most coveted prizes in the Golden Wyandotte alley. His victory was a real eye-opener to his competitors and well-earned satisfaction to Mr. Bruii- dage. Three years in succesi-ion has his famous "Gold Bug" worn the cro^^n of Blue in the Garden's Golden Alley, and as a breeder of blue ribbon winners he stands to-day without a peer in the Gold- en Wyandotte World. Mr. Brundage val- ues this wonderful sire at $20,000 be- cause he has sold enough stock and eggs from the pen he headed to pay the in- terest on $20,000 at 6 per cent, for two years in succession. In dealing with all his customers Mr. Brundage has kept in mind these general rules which have been a t^^ettled policy of his business from the 5- tart, viz: Be help- ful, and ansAver all questions kindly, in- telligently and carefully, whether there is an order in it or not. Gives to his custo- mers the benefit of his doubt, believing it is generally safe to leave it to him on his honor. Show your patrons you want to be fair and nine times out of ten he will come back in the same spirit. No won- der Mr. Brundage has succeeded ; no won- der the entire poultry fraternity holds him in such high esteem. The pity is that more men of his stamp are not en- gaged in the fancy poultry business. The question of "honor" would naturally ad- just itself and a crown of increasing glo- ry would settle down upon the brow of the entire fraternity. We gladly recommend Mr. Brundage to all who may be interested in his poi)ular breed and bespeak for him a portion of their patronage. «• ® ® RINGLET" FARM McCvie's "Ringlet" Barred Plymovith Rocks • • Eclipsed their former five year record at the Madison Square Garden Show of the South Virginia and Tidewater Poultry Association combined, Norfolk, Va., December 12-lb. 1911. L>500 birds. 500 higii quality Barred Plymouth Rocks in line. Never before have such fine quality Barred Kocks been seen in the South as were claiming honors at this show. But my iSUPERlOR "RINGLETJS" made a clean sweep of the best prizes, winning as follows: Second and Fourth Cock, Second Hen, hirst, 1 hird and Fifth Cockerel, Second and Fifth Pullet, First and Third Exhibition Pen, \ irginia Poultry Association's handsome Gold Silk Ribbon for Best Display Barred Pj mouth Rocks. American Poultry Association's Special Diploma, for Best Barred Plymouth Cockerel, American Barred Plymouth Rocks' Club Special Gold Colored Ribbon for the Best Shaped Male, Same Ribbon for Best Shaped Female, Same Ribb()n for Best Colored Female; American Barred Plymouth Rocks' Club Handsome Silver Cup for Best Cock, Best Hen, Best Cockerel, Best Pullet and Best Pen; also Handsome Silver Cup for Best Display Barred Plymouth Rocks. Jan. 2-6, 1912, Baltimore, Md., First Cock, Second E.Khibition Pen. UIGH CLASS STOCK AND EGGS FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES. When writing for prices, please state exactly for what purpose birds are wanted as this will help me better to send you what you want. Satisfaction guaranteed. Write for descriptive catalog. EGGS, $2, $3, and $5 per 15. "RIXOI^EX" KARIVl LESLIE H. McCUE, Proprietor Greenwood, Va. State Vice-President American Barred Plymouth Rock Club, Life Member American Poultrv Association. Member Virginia and Tidewater Poultry Association • » ®.^®®®«>®®*'®®®®'»#*®^®®®*'®®®®®®*®®®®®®®®®®**®^*®®®®®®®*®* WE REFER TO M Destroys Lice and Mites and Prevents Prof. Homer w. Jackson ^^ the Spreading of Infectious Diseases Prof. C L. Opperman M Use Zenoleum in the Incubator and get hen-hatched Prof. W. R. Graham K conditions. Dip the eggs in Zenoleum and Prevent white W R. Curtis & Co m diarrhoea. The biggest breeders m the world have adopted w* r* ,To m Zenoleum for these purposes and recommend its use to You. Michael E. Beyer ^" Prof. F. C. Elford Gaylord Blair U. R. Fishel Owen Farms Prof. D. J. Lane Prof. J. P. Landry Prof. W. A. Brown Prof. James E. Rice Prof. George W. Carver ASK THEM ABOUT IT An S-ounce can of Zenoleum express paid to your Station 35 cents. Zenoleum Lice Powder, at dealers, 25 cents. Postpaid* 35 cents. A CARBOLIC, CRESOL, COAL-TAR PREPARATION A Disinfectant that won't Poison, won't Explode, won't Bum A ■Insle nnart will rid 100 hens of lice, mites and germ filth— it euros and prevents all ordinary DOaltry ailments and diseases-contains nothing that is injurious— insures cleanliness and safegnardi your poultry's health and your own profits. . ^ „ ... . . „^„ .v, i, i. e 1 J fc" .M U A..A W Zenoleum is not all we say it It— or even what you think it ^OlQ JDVCry WnCrC ought to be, yon can have your money bacX— no argument, no letters lust money. Ask your dealer first, but Insist upon Zenoleum and don't take a substitut*— if ho' won't supply you— send the order to us— and we will deliver to your station, charK<>9 pro- nuld— 1 eal t1 50: 5 eal., t6 25. S-oz.size. 26c at your dealers, 35c from us postpaid. I'.qual- ly bpnoficlal for nl\ llvo stock. Write for free book "Chicken Chat." If you have live-stock, ask for "Veterinary Adviser." Your name on a postal will do. The Zenner Disinfectant Co., 242 Lafayette Ave., Detroit, Micli. WE REFER TO Prof. F. H. Stonebum Prof. A. A. Brigham Dr. N. W. Sanborn J. H. Drevenstedt Prof. J. S. Jeffrey Pittsfield Farms A. F. Hunter Miller Purvis Bertha M. Rigg T. E. Quisenberry Prof. W. G. Halpin Prof. H. L. Kempster Prof. T. E. Schreiner Prof. W. A. Lippincott ThEY HAVE USED IT Used aii^ endowed by46 agricultural colleges * h -^#4 #* 1^/0^ POULTRY FANCIER 15 "^rand i^acrifke Dale j U « ^ J special Opportunity is for a lime Offered to Secure ^ Sunswick Orpingtons Buff, Black and White VPFCI AT NOTE— We reserved for our own ure more S. C. Buff, White and Black Orpington Cocks and Oock- have a bird to please you and ^ve will describe him ,^l'l^\\^':^^^ him back We are in the business That Everybody Gets a Chance ^^tir '^ST'w7fo %7r«. a"n:s=i"c^:L:vrr: o^rrto^e ^Si^^^n^ .tr/. may have the opportunity of starting right and let us say THE RIGHT START SPELLS SUCCESS, WHY^ lock and weak blood-lines cannot produce young stock that will command a profitable price. ^ 5S U « ^ « '4 Becaut^e inferior s And now concerning Eggs for Hatching above saying is true as every successful PO>J>f/--/^^l> ^f ^»>^,:"t\t:rkind.'' ^eT voi'sTaH, '^lart into the hands of -ery njan and -"-^-'^f^t '"or^^ou^'o"™ .elf'arl 'tend for handsome -.lescriptive mat- [;f lisT 'f" e TXl : tinj.' Menlrr Pcdtry Fancied when you send. Respectfully yours, The into the Sunswick Poultry Farm, U & % Rufus Delafleld, Owner. South Plainfield. N. J. S I 346 POULTRY FANCIER At the Home of the Highland Barred Rocks, fFilloughby, 0., D. M. Covert, Proprietor. The Old Buckeye state is noted for great men and gre^* enterprises. Her achievements along industrial and com- mercial lines hold a very unique and im- portant i)lace in the development and steadily increasing influence of our great country. As a manufacturing and com- mercial center she stands in the front ranks of her greatest Sister states. Her valleys are lined with richest soils, and her hillsides are graced with some of the fin- est orchards in the world. Within her borders are many of the most historic bat- tle-fields of our nation 's earlier days. Ov- er her plains and through her valleyr- the Eed men reared their Teepees and wooed and won the hearts and hands of Nature 's dusky-browed maidens, and watch the Smoke from their Wig- warns curl in fan- tastic forms up to the ''Blue above." Within her confines, from Chillicothe on the North to Marietta on the South those ancient, mysterious and ever interesting people known as ' * The Mound Builders builded their historic burial grounds and attained to a considerable degree of civil- ization before they mysteriously disap- peared from these quaint scenes of activi- ty, leaving only a fine, strange, practically undecipherable hyroglyphics in clay- built mounds to acquaint the nations following of who they were, whence they came and whither they had gone. The appearance and disappearance, of these historic peo- ple, we are told, occured ages before the "Star of Empire" directed the foot- steps and blazed the path-way of our fore fathers as they pressed their way onward to this splendid land of promise. It was during these early and strenuous days that the ancestors of D. M. Covert, one of Old Ohio's most noted Barred Rock Breeders, bequeathed to the Middle West their share of its splendid history. It is, therefore, no surprise to us that the name of D. M. Covert stands for integri- ty in the Barred Kock World and that his ''Highland" Barred Rocks are in such universal demand wherever the mer- its of this popular breed of fowls are known For over fifteen years Mr. Covert has been breeding Barred Rpcks and grad- ually, climbing to the top with his J High- lands," until to-day his birds challenge the admiration of the foremost breeders of the world. . In both under and surface barring tney command the highest admiration of ex- pert authorities, while in shap«e thev hh '», never failed to satisfy the most exacting His old customers of a dozen years stand ing are constantly sending in "repeat (v> ders" and seldom fail to comix v^nl the high quality received for their money. His 2d ckl. at the recent Cleveland show was conceded, by practically all compe- tent judges, to be one of the most extra- ordinary birds of the age. All of Mr. Covert's this season's winners are m his breeding yards and his customers will enjoy an equal chance with him to secure ^MMMMMM^MMM GIVE ME T Dollars from 5 Senses' Practical 'Personal Poultry Book Not in a Rut Tells How to do it. An American book on the American hen. ^ ^ ^ # ^ Stroudsburg Daily Times says the 3rd time Mr. Posten has lectured on Poultry here in a year and a very enthusiastic crowd was given a rare treat. ip'^ipipip'^ip'^'^'^ii:'^'^'^'^'^ MMMMMmMMm^^ Not an advertisement of my business but an eye opener for your business Illustrated— Common Sense in Abundance Lectures all in it; buildings, how to feed, how to do all the hundred things you will want to do. 500. By the Lecturer and Judge B. Monroe Posten^ Hughesville, Pa. r f %/ -i^, 9J vf POULTRY FANCIER 347 birds of the highest merit. Our readers can rest assured that there are no "hid- den" or private pens on this farm from which Mr. Covert secretly breeds his prize winners, for we know he is advertising eggs for sale from each and every pen at the Highland farms, and every order will receive Mr. Covert's own personal over- sight, whether the order calls for one setting or one hundred. Every customer will be treated with the same courtesy and their wants attended to with equal care. Mr. Covert's plant is located near Willoughby, Ohio, in one of the most at- tractive localities and historical sections of the old Buckeye State and is ideally situated for poultry raising. His stock is all ''farm raised" and enjoys unlimit- ed free range, insuring strong, healthy chicks. His average percentage of fertil- ity is running extremely high this spring and the chicks are great big, fluffy fel- lows that send a thrill of deep satisfac- tion through the heart of the owner. All of the buildings on the Highland farms are built after Mr. Covert's own concep- tion of ideal poultry comfort, and the un- usual results he has been able to accom- plish in the general health of his birds as well as the large percentage of egg pro- duction, fully justifies his methods of housing and care. We esteem it a com- pliment of rare quality to number D. M. Covert among the Fancier's friends and to be able to call the attention of our readers to the fact that Mr. Covert was among our first yearly advertisers, and we trust that any one who is interested in breeding Barred Plymouth Eocks will not forget the ''Highlands" when plac- ing their orders for either stock or eggs. Golden Wyandottes The Ben^D line of Goldens is one of the strongest colored lines of males ever Pennington's Pedigreed .r: 200 Egg Strain This is Why? Because they have been pedigreed and line bred for 13 years. the foundation of my 200 egg strain. months 1st hen Chicago, 1908, No. 41, egg record of 191 ^SSyi'^l^^''^^^' Hen No 50 (daughter of 41), record of 205 eggs in lOVa.mos TTp^ No 75 r^randdaughter of 41), record of 207 eggs m 10 mos. My Guldens h^a^e won fS me at Chicago, Kansas City, St. T.ouis, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and other large shows. Write for my circular. J. S. PENNINGTON, Box F, PlainfieW. 111. state Vice President Golden Wyandotte Club of the World. Golden WYANDOTTES vmi CAN COUNT YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THEY HATCH if you buy eggs^f?om';;t'IsT^epla™^^^^^ infertile egg free. Our strain won blue ribbons this year at New York, Boston, Chicago and Tope^a Our eggs will produce birds able to ^^V^^^ ^^^^if^'^Sr'^ Itrrt with the SIM- write for our free Mating List. Don't put it off, do it NOW. ^tart with the blM MONS ' * Long Green ' ' Strain and your success is assured. SIMMONS BROS., Box 90 Stockton, Illinois. MAKE TOUR OWN CEMENT WALK. and SAVE MONEY. No experience required w"th our Comb Outfit. $1 . Ex. pd. Ernest Benninghofen, Hamilton, Ohio. WILLOW BROOK FARM Tlie Home oi WHIT ORPINGTONS White Orpingtons represent the best quality, ^vhose sires were °«t«lets at $o ^f2;^.fl^^^f- ^'^^' $3 per setting; 2 settings, $5. Chester White Pigs, 6 n,o. old, ,4-50. Mrs. J. W. Holton, Catasauqua. Pa. Originators of all the ORPI/NGTONS Wm. Cook and Sons XXXXXXXXXXXXX5^ 'X X X X X X X X X X X X Established 1873. Scotch Plains, IMcw Jcrscry. being their purchasing • A TTT^AnnrAPTPJf^ for the BEST ORPINGTONS, all varieties, ;;,I,'';!^,V<- .ei 'l-e i^^-^fl' "^ •'^^^^V'iusi1t';' Ars, pri.0.. and „ vi.i, to n„r plant, whore you are ^-■■diam- 'nv.ted ( ra.n^ We have won over TIIIR'IELN 2n(K/.SAiVi^ nrsi pri/ , ^^^ owned by ♦J>«»r,^.'^'^'^^^'V,l VAT/.Sf AC- ni,. ) wi 11 be still more convincing that ^JJ^^YfO or UOUEli^^ GUARANTEE safe d«l>^«^y ^^^.^'^^ ^V^/* Yhis IIOIhSAND stock birds al.^^'«>Sf'!ro«='*^v{^lf^,^?;nf ^ We have gh'n satisfaction to two g^.^^rations we^ can to >oir ims TION backed by a reputation of .59 years stand ng ^/^^iJYij'l 7 K/> CATALOGUE with history of the ORIGINAJIOIS ^'l^^^llr^^'l^lll^on^^y'^^^. Mating list now ready. EGGS FROM OUR WINNERS ■ .1, wnrld $00 A SETTING three settings for $50 These would give ymi a fin^^^^^^^ and the F/A-/;5T Orping ons^^^^^^^^ ,ou. can. mate, the progeny. IU/1 PA 1 MOREl gg. l)()ultry business. We cin suppi> tuuo the ;g8 of eggs from unreum^u h;--' "- -■■"- •' w^ Upiipvp three nuarters of the first prize winners V .fin. .fork at $10 a setting. Uberal guarantee with all orders jy^^^^^.^^.^ \^^^^^ a„d MONEY Jo your iiAAA i!l::r,'HU';"Z';"t"Iw -ti? wf 'ale\^" in^A^f^our j,.,n,n.:.^ Originators. WHT A'OT NOW,.., !3f S'':il-'i!;^i;o"Xe'„'r, ""^^..^ZrVl'L -n'ot l^^U^'^^r competition durin, t„e pa. ....n. si 348 POULTRY FANCIER /. S. Brady, Parkers Landing, Pa., tFho Helped to Make JVhite Orpingtons Famous. Among the old Keystone State's most prominent and trustworthy White Orping- ton breeders no one is more popular or widely known than John S. Brady, of Parker's Landing, and we doubt very much whether any other specialty breeder in this country has attained higher dis- tinction or more pronounced success than he \\hen one considers the |)eriod of time Mr. Brady has devoted to this greatest of all American industries. His White Or- pingtons have the richest English Or- pington blood coursing through their veins, as well as the best America has produced. His Lady of Quality, winner of first at the recent great Philadelphia Show, has won twelve straight firsts with- out one break in the leading shows of the country. At i*hiladel hia Mr. Brady re- fused '$1000.00 for this wonderful hen. His patrons are winning in all leading shows of the Inited States and Canada Bronze Turkey Tom. 1st young Tom at Madison Square, Dec. 1910. Owned, bred and exhibited by II. L. Fike, Meyers- dale, Pa. winner at Baltimore. Owned, bred and exhibiteoultrymen from Lancaster and Lebanon and we are inclined to think that the poultrvmen from all over the State of Pennsylvania will hold the poultrymen of Lancaster and Lebanon counties respon- sible for Dr. Garber's defeat. We all know that the Penna. Branch of the American Poultry Association is working hard and has been for a large state appropriation for the Poultry In- dustry and we all know that Dr. Garber is one of the back-bones of the Penna. Branch of the American Poultry Associa- tion, respected and trusted by every member, even to such an extent that they would not even listen to his declining the ofiice of election commissioner, but was unanimously elected. Dr. Garber is well qualified to fill this ofiice, a business man of rare intellect, a successful business man, who has the welfare of the community at heart. Poul- trymen, it is up to you, particularl> up to the Poultrymen of Lancaster and Leb- anon counties. Your support is needed at this time if it was ever needed before. Lay politics aside, go to the polls and vote and support Dr. Garber for State Senator. He is worthy of your vote and we know that the Doctor is going to leave nothing undone to bring about a state appropriation for the Poultrymen of the State of Pennsylvania. As our readers well know, Dr. Garber is Superintendent of the Poultry Department of the Lan- ter County Fair and under his efficient management has made that show one of the big four of Pennsylvania. The Doc- tor vV\ do his duty. You do yours. KEIPPEK COLLAPSlBLl!. COOPS Have proven tHeir value A blessing to the fancier as well as the shows. Folds as flat as a board one inch thick and can be set up in a few seconds. Made entirely of galvanized wire and are always sanitary. Indispensable around the hennery or loft. Special 60 Day Offer ^tcro *V^ 't '»'0 To enable every fancier to use our coops for trainint:, mating, etc. we will allow a discount of 20 per cent, of the catalogue price on all or- ders of two sections or more during March and April. Can you get along without it at such a low price? Not after you once saw it, even if it cost twice that amount. Send for our catalogue to-day. Keipper Cooping Co. 1401 Firt St.. Associations should lose no time in getting in line with the Keipi)er Collapsible Coops for their next show, for long as the time may seem, you will Gnd it to your advantage to be ready when the gong sounds. Write now, get acquainted with us, secure a sample, get our best prices, and the rest will be easy. Milwaukee, Wis. Columbian Wyandottes Many years of careful breeding and birds mated by one of the country's most noted ex perts enables me to offer you eggs from Baltimore winners at $3 per setting or two sett ngs for $5, satisfaction guaranteed. B. Alton Smith, Howard Park, Station F, Baltimore, Md SINGLE C0IV5B BUFF LEGHORNS * m « m % » MERCEP STRAIN Even color, quality unexcelled. Great layers. Great winners nt Trenton ^ « Inter Mate, 1911.1st prn. Eirst cock, first hen, 1st pullet, 1st cockerel at Irenlon >how, December m ^ 1911. Sentries; 5 firsts. Good stock for sale, also eggs at reasonable prices. Send for mating list ® «» ; W. O. WICHAKOHON, Ktra. Pirf^r1 rit^^llt ??»?^%.;' A .*• *■ Bred from the best blood lines in America. They «re bred ri^dit and mated right and will produce the highest gra.le quality stock. A Meirvelt.i^^ ^Hovv Record At such shows as Madison Square, Philadelphia. Indianapolis, Grand Central Palace, Trenton, Allentown, Hagerstown, Baltimore, etc. of unsurpass- ed qua 1 i t y -■■■ B^a ^w^^«--^ - birds. No order too large or small for me to handle. Kggs by the setting at ^3, $5 and $15 bv the hundred at f 15. $.5, 550 and ^5 Wejiave no ulibtv pens knd will sell eggs from same matings that I use. vSome of the best Minorcas cS: Orpingtons ever bred will be froni niy 191 . matings. vSend for descriptive catalogue, it« ^^ee. P- ^;-\\^^'"^ "he vr Garden show I won 1st. 2 seconds. 3 thirds, 2 fourths. 2 fTfths and specials. I also had a string at Trenton where I made a grand win 41 Breeding Pens for 1912 4* ¥ Metuchen Poultry Farm.^"'-^- ^""^''' -^-"p^ Metuchen, N.J. ^ / f 350 Poultry Fancier Published under the name Fancy Fowls for 1 0 years, 1897 to 1907. Knterpd M Sttond Class Matter, Sept 28, 1907, at the Post Office at AUentown, Pa., under Act of March 3, 1879. Published the 1st of each month by Poultry Fancier Publishing Co. Published at AUentown, Pa. F. W. DeLancey, Editor and Mugr. Business Office, Sellersville, Pa. OUR STAFF. F. W. DeLancey, Editor and in charge of Advertisement Department. F. D. Sutton, Managing Editor and Field Representative. J. W. Morrow, Associate Editor and Field Representative. Chas. O. DeLancey, Circulation Man- ager. E. R. McCrork, Superintendent Mechan- ical Department. John J. Ritz, Department Editor, as- sisted by a staff of able writers, men who have made good. Subscription price in United States and possessions 25 cents per year. Subscription price in AUentown, Canada and fortjign countries, 50 cents per year. All subscriptions are immediately dis- continued when the time expires for which they have been paid Requests for advertising rates will be giv- en prompt attention. Changes of ads must be received by the 10th of the month. New ads must be re- ceived not later than the 20lh of the month. The circulation of Poultry Fancier is national in character. It is the only poul- try journal published solely in the interests of fanciers, the people who constitute prac- tically the entire fraternity. The mission of Poultry Fancier is to teach breeders how to produce the beautiful and valuable Standard bred birds which are the foundation of all -rofit and 'pleasure in poul- try raising. W^en you see an X marked in this space, it means your subscription has expired. April 1912. Misguiding and Mislead- ing Jlope. Yes, that is all this misguiding and mis- leading poultry literature is worthy to be called. And it's a dope that is doing more harm to the American home, to the American family, than cocaine or opium. All over this broad land of ours there are thousands of men, women and children who will bear witness to this broad sweep- ing statement. These witnesses are they whose minds and thoughts were led astray by books and systems that led then) to be- lieve that thousands of dollars could be maile from a few hours in the back yard or from so many hens on a little farm. POULTRY FANCIER They sold their comfortable home, they staked their last dollar on the teachings of the poisonous dope only to realize that the poultry business must be learned the same as any other business. Yes they fctaked their last dollar and lost and who suffers? Is it the man who sold them the system at so much per system? No, it is not. It is the man 's family, his wife and children! They go back to the city or town and declare the Avhole business a farce, when it is not. The poultry busi- ness is a good business, but it must be learned the same as any other business. And here we have the Great American Poultry Association standing by and per- mitting this great poultry business to be ruined by men who are writing systems that lead the people to believe that a few hundred hens will net so much a year, fig- ures so astounding that it represents double the amount of their present in- come. What is the A. P. A. going to do with the systems? Or what can the A. P. A. do with the systems? It looks as if they should at least do something, take some action in suppressing an evil that is bound sooner or later to cause a set- back to the advancement of the poultry industry. We dare say that the time is not far distant when some authority or power higher than the A. P. A. will in- vestigate. There is a day of reckoning coming and woe to the systems. Select Your Judges Kow. Poultry Associations should select their judges now and not wait until several weeks before the show. A number of judges advised us that their dates were filled already and in selecting judges it would be well to remember that there are plenty of good judges outside of the edi- torial ranks, and also that the rank and file of the exhibitors are opposed to solic- iting-editor-judges, and many exhibitors will steer clear of shows judged by solic- iting-editors, and, of course, we don't blame them for doing so. Piule 17 ,— Some More Tilings to Consider. Suppose my reader you were working for some firm at so much a week, getting along nicely and living comfortably and along came some fellow that could kill two birds with one stone, do your work and still draw his own salary. 'lie would be drawing two salaries and what would you draw? (Dick Oak would say flies.) Just apply this to the soliciting-editor- judging question, who in nearly every in- stance is drawing a nice salary from the journal he is working for. Now, Mr. Ex- hibitor, let me ask you a question. When you show your birds in competition with large advertisers or p^ ospective large ad- vertisers, and you cannot afford to ad- vertise, do you think you get a fair shake? We leave you to answer this question, but we dare say you would pre- fer to exhibit where the judge has no friends to serve or enemies to punish. And again we believe that every honest judge, the same as any other working man, is worthy of living wages and we do not believe that our judges should be comnelied to encounter competition from soliciting editors who are drawing fat salaries from poultry journals. We stand pat for Rule 17 and we stand pat for live and let live, and we believe the reign of soliciting-editor-judges is about over; for the few that are supporting it even ad- POULTRY FANCIER 351 mit that the sentiment against soliciting editors is sweeping the country and \ve dare say that if this all important ques- tion was to be settled by a mail vote Rule 17 would pass by a two to one majority. But what's the difference, it is going to pass anvway, and Nashville will record the defeat of the soliciting-editor- judges. Vote for Kule 17. . « — ■ — • Deserves Credit. We cannot help but compliment and give much credit to C. M. Ferry, the noted breeder of Black Langshans from Sum- mit, N. J., for A\hat he has done in the in- terests of this great breed. We doubt whether any man who ever bred the Asiat- ics has worked harder or done more for any breed than what C. M. Ferry has done and we doubt whether any man breeding the Asiatics ever spent more money in bringing the merits of the breed before the American people than has C. M. Fer- ry, and it is certainly with pleasure that we can speak Editorially of the success he has met with. It is a great question as to whether C. M. Ferry made the Black Langshans fa- mous, or whether the Black Langshans made C. M. Ferry famous. We let our readers to be the judges, but one thing sure and certain, the staying power of Mr. Ferry is certainly to be commended and we hope that the Black Langshans will reach the top mark of public favor and popularity, which place they justly deserve. Success to you, Mr. Ferry, in your work. You are deserving of all that is coming your way. Golden Laced Wyandotte Breeders Awake. We cannot help but note the great in- terest that is being taken by the Golden Laced Wyandotte Breeders throughout all parts of the country ami the demand for the Golden Laced Wyandottes to-day is really greater than the su]»ply. This grand and beautiful breed is well deserving of the popularity that it now has. Considered by many to be the most beautiful of the Wyandotte breed and the equal and su];erior of many of the other Wyandote variety, indications are that there will be more Golden Wyandottes bred in this country this year than ever before, and with the increasing demand, the awakened breeUCIv}S proved their right to be called the World's On one entry won 1st. ock, at the Quality hottest class of Minorcas ever brought together, and 1st pen. 2 sil.-er cups and medal for best send for fret catalogue. Also breeder of Rosses wartout, Newport, Ont Member A. P. A.; also International B. Minorca Club; also Canadian M.norca Club. Fqual lights and Justice to All. We believe that every advertiser is worthy of the same consideration, and we believe this consideration shoidd not be governed by the size ad. he carries, but that it shold be governed by merit, and that was our idea and one of the reasons why we put those words on the outside lid. Now let it be known that everv ad- vertiser will receive the same considera- tion and that I'oultry Fancier will pub- lish the cuts of cla'^^sified advertisers as well as those of display advertisers. That is our interpretation of equal rights and justice to all. -■^mn^K.-mm.'mmxx. Fairfield White Rocks To the Front FAIRRELD POULTRY FARM. H. W. Sch„i.z„. Prop., Fairton. N.J. (nfjomni > P The Ancona as a Fancier's Fowl, By W. H. Stetson, Member Internal Ancona Club. And yet, while its colors are in such mark- ed contrast they are perfectly harmonious throughout. 1 desire to digress for a moment to say that the term ' ' fancy, " as I understand it, and as I use it here, as applying to poultry does not signify a bird valuable only for its fancy points, nor do I be- lieve any one considers "fancy" poultry, regardless of what the breed may be, in that light, but from the point of view of 353 its usefulness as well as its fancy points. In other words, to make myself clear, no one would think of keeping, or breed- ing any breed of poultry which did not possess some claim also of utility, a bird that will supply either meat or eggs, or both. To begin with, the Ancona has a plum- age which can be equaled only by few other breeds, and is certainly not surpass- ed by any other breed. It is a rich black, which in the sunlight is a greenish sheen or tint, with small white spots flicking the whole plumage of the bird, like snow drops upon a background of black vel- vet. The ''Standard" specifies ''each fifth feather to be tipped w|th white," but thus far no perfect birds, as to this particular requirement have been produc- Tn mentioning the Ancona to some peo- ple recently, as being one of the very fanciest of fancy fowl, they expressed surprise, and asked, "Isn't that one of those new breeds we are just beginning to hear about?" The Ancona is very, very far indeed from being ' ' one of those new breeds." The question is asked doubt- less because of the fact that Anconas have been kept for so long by persons purely as past-time, or for pleasure, al- ways having in mind, of course the large number of big white eggs they produce in the winter, but not keeping them for strictly commercial purposes. This doubt- less explains why the Ancona has not been advertised nearly so extensively as other breeds, but now that several breed- ti: enTin ^i:w o?'L1in"m Tr ^om' increased profit is today, in an intelligently operated PouUry pla^^^^^^^ certamty mereial purposes, and breeding fancy and , h.. i. not theory. It is due to a difference >" ""^^hods P le^^^^ read the facts. utility birds for the market, and selling see how plain and simple are the principles. And how unfailing. Ancona eggs for hatching, they are fast becoming better known, and as a result TViA ^prrpf of the verv limited advertising that has -^'^ oci^ici. Poultry Industry Now On A Business Basis been done by a few of the more prominent The gn^at cost in running a poultry plant Ancona breeders, the number of people is the chicks that die. Every chick that who keep Anconas has increased in the pips a shell bears a percentage ot the last few years in leaps and bounds Un- expense of operating the entire pmnt— S. C. Black Minorca female. Owned and bred by N. N. Greiner, Rheems, Pa. One of the leading Penna. breeders. til these few breeders commenced to ad- vertise and send out their circulars tell- ing of the wonderful characteristics of the Ancona many people who had been keeping poultry for years never even heard of the Ancona, to say nothing of having any enlightment upon its good ^fA points. The Ancona combines in its many good characteristics all that any fancier could desire. In the first place it is a bird of ex- ceeding artistic beauty. In the second place it is a bird of exceeding grace. Its outline is very petite and its curves are in themselves the highest expressions of grace. , . . • It has a combination of color which is something marvelous, and especially is this true where one admires a contrast. insurance, taxes, wages and interest charges. So the first step of business certainty is a method of handling chick life from embryo to colony house where- by a profitable percentage will live. L^hat step was taken 36 years ago by Mr. W. P. Hall. How You Lose Profits Nature endows each fertile egg with just so much vitality. We cannot add to it. We must not take away from it. Yet ordinary incubators do. They have many faults. One is lamp fumes in the cellar. The greatest is lack of incuba- tor ventilation. Thus the incubating chicks breathe air that is largely carbon- dioxide; poison-laden with the waste products from their own bodies. Such chicks have spent, while incubating, a large part of their vital force battling for life. So those hatched from eggs not having great vitality soon die. The Improvement The Hall Mommoth Incubator is hot water heated by a small self-regulatmg patented furnace, connected to a chim- ney. There are no fumes of any kind. The incubator effi- ciently ventilates THERE IS SECURITY HALL EOUIPMENTS through the open slatted construction of each egg compartment bottom. Tem- perature, moisture and oxygen (fresh air) are controlled by the incubator utilizing natural physical laws. Thus conditions are perfectly balanced as in Nature. So hatches not only average bigger but also a larger percentage of all chicks hatched live and grow. Some Experiences One customer writes: "Thanks to the Hall, we are now making money." A New England customer says: "Our total loss, up-to-date, out of 853 chicks has been 21, which is not quite 2'.j per cent." Another writes: "Your machine enabled me to accept an order for 150,000 lbs. of ducks for the New York market." A Western customer has so built up his business that his hatching capacity is now 60,000 eggs. Consider how important are these facts to you. Correct Brooding The Hall Brooding System is just as vital an improvement to you as The Hall Mammoth Incubator— especially at this season. . . Our 72 page catalog covers the princi- ples of Hall equipment thoroughly. Write for this catalog. Read every page of it- See for yourself how valu- able a business opportunity Hall equip- ment offers. If you have a busintss letter head, please address us on it. Mention this paper. Be sure to ask for catalog THE HALL MAMMOTH INCUBATOR CO LITTLE FALLS, N. Y. f^peningPOETRSfDOOR AUTOMATICALLY opens at dny-bronk and lets your chickens run whil^ you sleep. They are out when cverythinK is fresh, they work, thrive, lay more erfrfs. This door Is just what you need, and is s«tit on approval. Price, only 13.75. complete. No clockwork or other complicated machinery. Can bo set to remain closed In stormy weather. Made of pfal- ^'^lni7ed iron ; vermin, storm and weather-proof^ Ask your dealer, or will be sent %f.^'^%}i^ wanted. Kvery poultry keeper will imy "^ rice SUM RISE AUTOMATIC APPLIANCE CO., Dep#. 2, Palatine, lllinoim. POULTRY FANCIER 355 :i.*)4 ed. That is the ideal plumage to which the best and moist careful and painstak- ing Ancona breeders are aspiring. Their combs and wattles are a deep blood red. The eye a deep bay. Their earlobes are pure white. The upper mandible of the beak is yellow, shaded with black. Their legs are yellow, or yellow^ spotted with black. As to shape, — and there is a point which comes to my mind as I write, upon which I desire to touch, and that is the expression one frequently hears, '*The Ancona is the same shape as the Leg- horn." Now, that is not due, as many of the uninformed might suppose, to the Ancona lacking in a shape and outline distinctly its own. It is simply due to the existing condi- tions, as recited in the first part of this article, viz: the fact that the Ancona has not been advertised as other birds have been, and has not been bred so wide- ly. The Leghorn, on the other hand, has been very widely advertised, and as a re- sult very widely bred, and I believe the Leghorn family is to-day the most pop- ular of all varieties or breeds, simply be- cause they have received the benefit of such world-wide advertising. So it is only natural when one is asked about the shape of the Ancona that one says the Leghorn shape to convey to the inquirer some idea, not an exact idea, however, of the form or shape of the Ancona. In reality, the ideal Ancona is some- what heavier than the Leghorn, both the male and the female, and both the male and the female Ancona have outlines dif- fering markedly from the outline of the Leghorn. The female Ancona has a some- what long body, and therefore a some- what longer back, of the type generally termed ' ' the egg body ' ' than the Leg- horn. As stated above the Ancona has not yet reached perfection as a fancy bird, so there is ample room in which the ability of the breeder of the fancy can be exer- cised. In individual cases it has sur- passed the egg record of any other breed. The writer thoroughly believes that on account of its great beauty, its great do- mesticity, its economy of keep, its hard- iness, and its wonderful qualities as an egg producer, the Ancona is destined to be, and that, too, at no distant day, one of the very foremost breeds of pouitry in the point of general popularity in the world. J say * ' in the world ' ' advisedly, because the Ancona has been bred in all climes, and it seems to do equally well wherever placed. A FEW nOVRS WITH COOLET, OF PITTSBURGH. Durinj? fho Pittsburj; Fanoiors' Association sliow I liad the pleasure of spendint; a few hours with James J. Cooley. T had often heard of the White Orpingtons bred l)y him and nnde it a point to see him and his slock, and to say that T was surprised at the quality of stork T saw is putting it mildly. I have seen a few White Orpingtons in my travels and I have yet to see a finer cock bird than the one T saw at Mr. Cooler's. In breast and bark T think him just a little bit better than nnythintr T have ever seen. The females are par-excellenre, and T nrediet that some of next season's prize winners are iroing to be raised from his matinsrs. His plant is not a larere one, hut it haT, quality. We ran not help but rernmmend Mr. Coohn- to our readers, and above all. we can jruara.iTee a hundred rents' worfh for a dollar. And we predict that Mr. Cooley will in the not far distant future have a mueh larger plant, where he will have am- ple room to meet his erowina: demands. Suc- cess to you Mr. and Mrs. Cooley. POULTRY FANCIER WRITE FOR MV FREE BOOK "Thr (ioJden F.sxii'''—trlh ly>Uf (o gff ^fTfrs rtoic and all the year — givfiS forts about nty Bone Cutter —unlike nthns, it makes play of wmmmm^mmm^^t riittiuQ fiesh hour . Rivrs you eRga and a paying Poultry yatd. HUMPHREY. East Si. FdC Jollel. III. EGGS Send to Headquarters for White Leghorn Hatching Eggs and Baby Chicks Newtown White Leghorn Baby Chicks. are hatched from strong, hardy stock. Bred for eggs, size and vigor. "Newtown Strain" is high class, line bred and noted for great laying qualities. Got some of this blood into ^^All our chicks are hatched in Newtown Giant Incubators and stronger and heavier than those hatched in ordinary incubators. We shipped 100,000 chicks last season, many to fnr western points, and a great many customers are coming back this season w%th, in- creased orders. "Newtown * White Leghorn Hatching Eggs From same breeding stock as our chicks. Eggs strong in fertility. Get your fine stock from selected mature breeders; no pullets. W«- make poultry raising pay; so can tt»v, if you start with "Newtown" stock. Get your order in early. Send for price list and poul- try catalogue f P. NEWTOW^N PRODUCING CO., Newtown, Pa. "THE PEARL TRAP NFST" The "Pearl" trap nest will help you make the poul- try business a success. Why keep chickens thai do not produce the goods? This nv^st can be used un- der the droppiua board or on the fioor, and can .ilso be used for settins; hens. At the end of 30 days if this nest does not prove satisfactory it can be re- turned anc your money will be refunded. Freight prepaid east "of the Mississippi. Send for circular and testimonials. This nest is now beinsr used at Su> >.-c Experiment Station, Storrs, Conn. Agents wanted. We also breed Orpingtons, Reds, Minorcas, Leg- horns, K(.(ks, Fawn and White Indian Runners. Win- ners at Philadelphia, Baltimore, etc. Send for poul- try catviloj;uo. Ca>v-LaLW Poultry Farm, City Office. lOl «alte St., IBaltiinore, IVId. Superior S. C. White Leghorns A Hefivy l^ixyinui ir>trniii of JOxliilTition Qufjlity A strain of birds that are money makers and they will do for others what they have don for us. Tried and true. Why then experiment. We invite inspection to our plant. W guarantee satisfaction. f]ggs 1000 or more at $5.00 per hundred. Eggs r)00 to 100 at $6.00 per hundred. Eggs 100 to 500 at $7.00 per hundred. Eggs 50 to 100 at $4.00 15 Eggs, $1.50. Send for illi.strated booklet. PKRKAKTK POlir/rRV CO., T^KRKASIK, PA. Ross Comb Rliode Island Reds Single Comb "Wbite Leg'borns Am now oflV ring sime choice pullets in Rose Comb Reds at prices of utilitv stock. Let me quote you the price on them, also on G(»od males. From very car.'fully seleited matings from high-class birds of unexcelled blood lines at $2.50 per setting and $7.50 per hundred. Rosemont Poultry Farm, Lehighton, Pa. ri:ai> rii mis We will giv.^ you free one 50 cent box of the same tablets that we use for Diarrhe-i in chicks with each $5.00 worth of eggs boaght of our S. C. White Lesrhorns Ftr<"5 «»? on per 100 slraighl. I-:CJ<;H HKI.KCrrKO »|0.()0 1»KR I'OO ^ye do this so that you will have success in raising your chicks. Don't miss this ex- ceptional offer. I ablets to be used in drinking water. Crystal White Leghorn Co. frenchtown Mew Jersey. rf Too Late for Classification BOURBON RED TURKEYS. EGGS, $4 per dozen. Pekin Ducks, $1 per 11. Par- tridge Wyandottes, $3 per 15. Gilt edge stock and satisfaction guaranteed Pioneer Stock Farm, J. Otis Beesley, Letts, Ind. 1j SEE HERE. IN ORDER TO ADVERTISE the '-Sanatoga Strain" of "Blue Ribbon win- ners of S C. B. Minorcas, will sell a limited number settings of eggs at $1 per J^etting. Or- ders filled in rotation. Our birds have a strong show record. Cockerels for sale. J. B. Krause, Sanatoga, Pa. i^ IMPROVED SILVER CAMPINES, (JA Joluf Strain.) Excellent layers of larg'- v.h.te eggs. Small feeders, hardy ysonrn^ easy to raise. Eggs, $5 per 13. J. I>. ir.iul- haraus, Dewart, Pa. WHITE CHINA GEESE. ,KGGS FOR ba"hin^ '-.egant birds for sale AUentown, Madison' Snua?e, Paterson --%J?-^'^^^Sl Champio A.nners. Rakes ^* in Rake Champio;-; Eggs now ready. J. D. Rake^ Monroe, N. Y. SICILIAN BUTTERCUPS-THE COMING hrppd of general purpose fowl, binali eaters, grea? producers. Beiuty surpassed by none. |v*s $2.50 to $5.00 per 15. Franklin b. Fifidd, Mountainview Poultry Farm, Paines- viUe, O. COLUMBIAN BUFF AND WHITE ROCKS Eggs for hatching Babv Chicks^ A few grand hens and cocks for sale. J. H. Hoelzel, Box C. Linfield, Pa. ^^ WHITE ROCKS, OWEN STRAIN DIRECT Blue ribbon winers at Trenton show. Eggs from select matings, $2.50 P«r ««tting; utility $100. Satisfaction guaranteed. ^^ ilbam Stoker, 79 New Street, Trenton. N. J. !£» S C BUFF ORPINGTONS, OF THE BET- ter kind. Leading blue ribbon winners at hi? shows for three years. Send for booKiet an^d ger the best. Joshua Shuto. Meriden^ Conn. SEELEY'S WHITE CRESTED BLACK POL- ish A strain of prize winners for 30 years. ExhibUion birds, carefully mated pens, and eggs hatching true to f^rain a speciality. Write for illustrated circular. Chas. L. beely, Afton, N. Y. ^^ W^HITE ORPINGTONS, COOK AND KEL- ler^trass strain. Send for booklet. We guar- antee all eggs shipped to be from pens ordeied n„r booklet e ves a guarantee that pleases. Eggs and chicks Irl H. Byler. Hesstown. Kan. AMERICA'S GREATSET WINNING stfahT of Buff Cochin Bantams. Have some rare bargains in breeders to offer. B. U. Schilling, Brighton, N. Y. TIT \rK TWAS ONE OF THE VERY Grenhurst, Sellersville, Pa. BLACK WYANDOTTES OF THE BETTER kird True to shape. Good eyes and combs. A mating that will produce high class show bird^ Eggs $1.50 per setting. Choice cock- erels at $3 and $5. *^Pair $7; trio $9. Green^ hurst, Sellersville, Pa. BLACK SUMATRAS. BEAUTIFUL HIGH Quality birds. A few settings to share at $3. A choice pen at $20.00. Greenhurst, Sellers^ ville. Pa. BARRED ROCKS. OUR GRAND MATING of high class birds, of exceptionally large size and Irand markings. They are yearbng hens maled to robust cock birds, and wiH P^J^^^^^g livable chicks of high quali y. Eggs, $1.50 per setting. Greenhurst, Sellersville, Pa. 6 WHITE HOMERS— HIGH CLASS STOCK. Fit for the show room. $2 per pair. Green- hurst, Sellersville, Pa. ROUEN— FAWN ^ AND WHITE INDIAN Rur,ner Ducks, leading dinners at leading shows. Also Mammoth Imperial Pekins. Higgs $2 00 Booklet free. Maple Ridge Farm, C B. Fitch, Walton, N. Y. ^ S 0 BUFF AND WHITE LEGHORNS, blue ribbon winners at leading shows in stiong competition. Eggs. $2 $2.50 and $3. Send for booklet. Maple Ridge Farm, C. B. Silcii, Walton, N. Y. S. 0. BROWN LEGHORNS— BLUE KIB- bon winners at America's great shows. Wm^ ner of Wittman cup for best Brown Leghorn at AUentown two times; blue ribbons at Hagerstown. Stock for sale; eggs in season C. O. Miers, Bangor, Pa. ^° EI;ACK AND WHITE ORPINGTONS AND White W^yaiidovies. Grand matings of g'H edge stock of superb blood lines Egps, f'.. Be by chicks reasonable. Send for b^.jKiet. Oliver Wagoner, Schuylkill Haven. Pa. 15 30 VARIETIES POULTRY— HOUDANS, Hamburgs, Andalusians, Reds, Columbian, Partridge, Buff, White, Golden, and Sljver Wvandottes; Buff, White, Barred, Silver Rmks; Buff, Light and Dark BrahmMs; Min- orcas, Cochins, Leghorns and Buff Cochin Ban- tams. Stock and eggs. Stamp for catalogue. Simon Kulp, Box 10, Hatfield Pa. 65 McCREA'S HANDSOME HOUDANS ARE '•aised .n free range and bred for color, size and shii-M- Eggs and day-old chicks. Stock fo)' bale. Booklet free. Rollie McCrea, Fillmore, N. Y. 1° RHODE ISLAND WHITES, W^HITE OR- pingtons. Prize birds in each pen. Ihey just lay around and lay. Eggs, $2 per 15. White African Guineas, $2 per pair. Joseph McFetridge, Vandergrift, Pa. 15 ROSE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS. BEST winter layers. Eggs from prize winners after Mav 1st. 30, $5.00. Others 30, $2.00. Baby chicks. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs. Chas. Hessler, Muncy, Pa. 1^ S C BLACK ORPINGTON EGGS FOR hatching from prize winners. Heavy laving strain All above Standard weight, excellent shape and color. Am selling my eggs at pres- ent for $3 per 13. F. M. Thomas, New Haven Mills, Vt. ^^ ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORN MALES. Exhibition stock. Eggs from 4 choice pens, $1.00 $2.00 and $3.00. This is prize win- ning stock also great laying strain. Mrs. W. G. Young, Pawlet, Vt. ^^ SINGLE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS. . Win- ners and stock from Madison Square winners in breeding pons Eggs $1 «"d, ^^ situng^ Infertile eggs replaced. W. J. Best, 516 buaw Ave., McKeesport, Pa. ^^ ROSE AND SINGLE COMB WHITE MIN- orcas. Winners at Pittsburg Exhibition Show, Pittsburgh Fancier's Show Duquesne, McKeesport and Butler. Eggs $2 per 15. Stock from $2 up. A. C. Peterson, Knox^, Pa. • ^-^ WHITE AND BLACK ORPINGTONS THE kind that win. Eggs for hatching, $10-00, $7 00, $5.00 and $3.00, setting. Sena for mcnthlv list breeding stock bargains. Map e- hiv.n Poultry Yards, Alma Center, Wis. 15 TWELVE YEARS BREEDING HIGH Clas^ Rose Comb Reds, "Nugget" Buff Rock "Yellow Jacket" Buff Cochin Bantams. Eggs. $3.00 for 15. Baby chicks 25 cents up. Permarthel Poultry Yards, Sauquoit, N. Y. 15 ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS, KULP and Gale strains. Forty hens for sale. Good Sniitv stock. Eggs for setting from Prize winning stock our speciality. Mammoth Pe- kin Ducks. Claudia Bitts, Hillsdale, Michi^ gan. SILVER WYANDOTTES, BECKETT Strain 1st pullet at Wilmington, 3rd hen and 3rd cockerel and 4th cock; Camden, 1st pullet and 4th cockerel; Burlington Istpul- et 2nd and 3rd hen. 3rd cockerel; oalem, 2nd pullet, 2nd and 3rd ^e"' ^^J-^ <="^^J^^«^3*o"(f 4th c-ock. Eggs now ready. $2 50 and $3.00 Dvnn & Mifflin, Salem, N. J., Qen. Del. b REDS THAT STAY RED, SINGLE COMB, 'l;;il<. tven color throughout, true Rhode Is- land type. Six years line bred. $1 to $3 per set of 15 eggs. The Stay Red Strain. K. Snowden Thomas, Chestertown, Md. 15 BREEDERS AND SHOW BIRDS IN BUFF and White Orpingtons from Madison Square and Philadelphia winners. Eggs and chicks. Mating list offered. Yours, Clyde M. Hed- dens, Washingtonville, Pa. 4 INDIAN RUNNER, TRUE OFFICIAL REC- ord, 217; real mortgage lifters, gilt-edged in- vestment. Read my great 75c Runner Duck Book. Embden Geese. C. Valentine, Kidge- wood, N. J. 9 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS AND BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. Our 1912 matmgs contain birds from America's best blood lines, at prices within reach of the masses, so mat- ed that they will produce the largest percent- age of high class birds possible. Satisfaction and fertility guaranteed. Eggs, $1.00 and $2.00 per setting. Selected matings, $2.00 to $5.00. Cockerels from $2.00 up. Hahfax Poultry Farm, Halifax, Penna. 4 S. C. BLACK MINORCAS, THE BEST layers, the big profit payers, bred for exhibi- tion and utility purposes. Special low prices to the beginner on stock. Write for mating list now. WM. Kirtley, East Palestine, O. 15 S C WHITE ORPINGTONS— WINNERS of seven first prizes and nine specials. J^rand stock for sale^ Eggs at $2.50 and $5 per 15. Satisfaction guaranteed. G. Nedorveia, Zeeland, Mich. FOR SALE, A NICE LOT OF »• C. R- J- Red Cockerels, $2 each; eggs in season $2 per 15? $3.50 for 30. White Wyandotte eggs $3 per 15. Our stock is high grade aiid sure to pfease Mrs. Fred Scheerer, Hughesville^ Mo. BUFF AND WHITE COCHINS EXCLU- ^vely Have in my y."ds l«i P^'^«,J'^"C at Chicago, Minneapolis Man^at^'i^Ji^- « ^^'^ prices on eggs and stock write. Mrs. F. M. Clay, Winnebago, Minn. PARTRIDGE AND SILVER WYANDOTTES Eggs for hatching from choice IP^t ngs $^.00 to $5.00, or $15.00 per 100 Write 'or ^t- ing list; it is free N fi. BlackwtOb 368 La^ fayette Avenue, Trenton, N. J., White Li^ty Park. SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS. First prize winners at Cleveland Pittsburgh, Williamsport and other leading shows. Eggs for hatching and day-old chicks for sale. Prices reasonable. Nels Anderson, Youngs- ville. Pa. ^° White and BufT Orpingtons Rhode Island Keds Our pens won 12 ribbons, 3 silver cups, and 3 specials at this season's showing. Hatching Eggs $2 to $3 per 15. Day old chicks, bred only from fine, large matured stock. Elberon Poultry Yards, 8114 Elberon Avenue, Pox Chase, Phila- delphia, Pa. Suonyside S. C. Rhode Island Keds The big winter layers. Our matings for 1912 are Headed by sires of Philadelphia and North Penn winners and are sure to produce a large percentage of winners. Eggs, $1.50 and $3.00 per 15. Guaranteed good fertility. Sunnyside Poultry Farm. R. W. DENNER, SELLERSVILLE, PA. BUFE LEGHORNS BUFF COCHINS Prize winners at all the leading shows in- cluding Madison Square Garden. SUNBURY, PA. BUFF ORPINGTONS O. K. in type. A big winter laying strain. Bred for 9 years from trap nests during pullet year. Eggs, $1.50 per setting. W. H. IVANS, LANGHORNE, PA. The Mount Hope Poultry Farm SELLERSVILLE, PA. The Home of Quality in S. C. White Or- pingtons and Fawn and White Indian Run- ner Ducks. Duck Eggs $2.00 for 11. Drakes from $2.00 to $3.00. Ducks $3.00. Orpington eggs $3 per 15. All unsatisfac- tory hatches duplicated at half price. Hart's S. C. Buff Leghorns are the kind that lay, as well as win the Blue, therefore pay. You can get along without the Hart Strain, but you can get along better with it. I have the quality and the price is not sky high. Write for mating list. W. D. HART. ASHLAND, MO. WHITE ORPINGTONS The real white kind with plenty of shape, good eyes and lots of vigor. They win for me and eggs from 1912 matings will win for you. Prices reasonable. A. Q. CRAWFORD, NEWCASTLE, PA. 356 MR. MCGEEW NOT A CANDIDATE. When I met Mr. Reese V. Hicks at the Madison Square Ganlcn Show, in Decem- ber, I tohl him that I would not be a can- didate for President of the American Poultry Association. I still maintain this position and I must decline to be a candi- date for two reasons : First, my time be- longs to my employer, the International Correspondence Schools, and to the five thousand poultry students directly under mv charge. Second, L cannot see my way clear even to attempt to give the time to the business of the Association that would be necessitated by the position of Presi- dent. , - ,, I wish to thank the members of the Pennsylvania State Branch for having en- dorsed me for their candidate. T wish to thank all those who cast their vote for my nomination, all members of the Associa- tion for their many a'^^ts of courtesy, and the poultry press for the words of kind- nes expres^ed in my behalf. I hope that the vote of the Association will be cast for Mr. Hicks for President and for Mr. Campbell for Secretary, and that all members will take hold willingly to make the American Poultry Association bigger and better than ever before. Very truly yours, T. F. McGkew. Scranton, Pa., March 12, 1912. ROVPENE TO THE FRONT. Mr Wra. M. Whiting, East Orange, N. J. boar Sir:— You will no doubt remember having treated one of my "SILVER CAM- PTXES" with "KOUPENE" for Congestion of 'the lungs, while in the Scranton Quality Show Room. At the time of removing this bird from the room I was advised, by what I consider one of the best breeders of the state not to remove her from the room as she would surely be dead the following morning. After treating her again I removed her to my yards. I placed her in a training pen, and treated her as per your instructions, and with- in the short space of time of less than a week I placed her in the breeding pen, 1 consider her to-day one of my best breed- ers. While receiving treatment in the pen this pullet was laying as usual. , * t I should have written to you before, but 1 wanted to convince myself as to the quality of your goods. This I have done, and I must sav that I would not hesitate a single moment in' giving it to my highest price bird, ,ROU^- ENE." You sure have the goods in KUUi'- •pi V f " 'tIi -nking vou for vour kindness in treating this bird in the Show Room, and wishing you all the success in the world with ' ROUP- ENE," I beg to remain, Respectfully yours, E. STANLEY BETTERLY. p s — X am to-day enclosing one of your "ROUPENE" foKIers with all mail sent out bv me, so you can understand just how high- ly I appreciate your "ROUPENE" in my yards. NEW SELF-RAISING GATE. Should any of our subscribers be looking for an e.\tra heavy gate of the Self-R.using tvne, we would advise them writing to The Brown Fence & Wire Co., of Cleveland, Ohio, for their gate catalogue. 'Ihis companv is manufacturing these gates and are using 'High Carbon (Galvanized Steel tubing about two inches in diameter for the frames, and extra heavy No. 9 Galvanized Wire for the filling, making the gates abso- lufclv rust and waterproof. 'Ihey claim there is nothing in the market that begins to compare with these gates. They also claim thev are low in price, compared with any similar gates offered and that they possess 'features that no other Self-Raising gates have. ^ , ^ ^^ The Brown Fence & Wire Co. also makes all kinds of farm fence, poultry fence, lawn fence, in fact, a fence for every farm pur- pose. c 13 s Sired by Ist Phila. Cockerel and 2nd Cock. 1912 matin({s represent the highest grade quality stock and will produce a large per- centage of prize w^inners. EGGS 12. $3 $5 PER SETTING. INCUBATOR EGGS 110 PER 100 CHAS. BACORN. - PFRKASIE. PA. POULTRY FANCIER SOMETHING FOR NOTHING. It is often said that you cannot get some- thing for nothing, but the G. E. Conkey Com- panv, of Cleveland, Ohio, are really giving awa'y something of real value. It is a book on poultry breeding Avhich is very complete in all departments. Its chapters on diseases of fowls are especially valuable. It also de- scribes their many poultry remedies but they take up but twenty of the eighty pages in the book. The other pages ^re brim full of in- formation, with illustrations of and plans for buildings, roosts, etc. The regular price of this book is 50c, but if you will mention POULTRY FANCIER when you write them they will send vou a copy free. Address the G. E. Conkey Co., Cleveland, Ohio. WILLOW BROOK FARM, CATASAUQUA, PA. Very few people in the poultry business and particularlv in White Orpingtons have not heard about Mrs. J. W. Holton and her Wil- low Brook Farm. Several weeks ago we had the pleasure of visiting this place. We found it even beyond our expectations. The farm is situated about one mile from Catasauqua and is beyond all doubt one of the finest in that locality. We find the buildings modern and down to date, and those buildings contain some of the very best White Orpingtons we have had the pleasure of seeing. Well, why POULTRY FANCIER 357 shouldn't they? As they are a representative fot of the best blood lines in America, and we are all familiar with the show record made bv Mrs Holton in competition with the great breeders. She has always had an ambition to furnish Americas best blood lines at prices within reach of the masses, and a glimpse at her advertisement this month will convince you she has not fallen short of this mark And we predict that within the next, year Willow Brook Farm will be heard from in a different wav thm what it has in the Past- Develop- ments will soon be coming. See the ad. of Willow Brook Farm in this issue. MINORCA AWARDS AT WILWES BARRE, PA. B C. MINORCAS AWARDS. James M. Wilcox, Wilkes Barre, Pa., Ist Pen- 1st Cock; 1st and 2nd Hen; 2nd Cock ertl;' 1st and 3rd Pullet. n a n ^ T Wm West, Plymouth, Pa., 2nd Cock; 4th Hen; 1st and 3rd Cockerel ; 4th Pullet. R N Hughes, N. Meade St., Wilkes Barre, Pa '3rd and 5th Hen; 3rd and 5th Pullet. S O. MIXORCAS AWARDS. Thos. Battison, 211 Shawnee Ave., Ply- moinh, Pa., 1st Cock; 1st and 2nd Hen. Frank Guthcheck, 12 North St., Plymouth, Pa.. 3rd Hen. ,^ , . o* th-h D L Davis. 435 E. Market St., Wilkes Barre, Pa., 1st and 2nd Cockerel; 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Pullet. The Charles Incubator and Brooder Company Whv are you not interested in poultry, when eggs are bringing such enormous prices. You should invest in Charles' Incubators and Brooders, and hatch and raise chickens bv the thousands. Our machines are made right. We were practical poultrymen long before we were manufacturers, we studied the machines we then used and learned tbeir strong points and their weak points. These defects we have overcome in the Charles Incubators and Brooders. I also want you to notice the convenience of our machines, the nursery drawer containing the circular egg tray. The eggs can easily be mixed in two minutes, while sitting on a chair, then you push the drawer back in place and the work is done. There are no heavy egg trays to lift or table required, all this is done away with. Practical machines for practical poultrymen, made right here on "Our White Leghorn Farm." THE CHARLES BROODER The Charles Brooder is also a perfect product. It is an all-year-round brooder. The heater which is a great labor and fuel saver is entirely distinct from any other brooder heating device on the market. The Charles Incubators and Brooders are sold under a positive guarantee to give satisfaction or money refunded. Send for catalogue or better still, come and see our machines in operation. Breeding stock and hatching eggs for sale. The Charles Incubator and Brooder Co., Columbia. Pa. White Cornish Pure White Birds Large vigorous stock. The great utility and fancy fowl. Prize winners all firsts at Ohio State Fair, and Ohio State Show at Co- lumbus, Ohio. My White Cornish were never defeated in the show room. They are great layers, becoming more popular than ever be- fore. If you want something nice and some- thing to pay, get White Cornish. Eggs, $2.50 per setting. Stock a matter of correspond- ence. If you want to get in on the greatest money makers to-day get Wliite Cornish, the coming fowl. My birds are pronounced by all judges the best in shape, best in pure white of any produced. L. G. Cary, Trimble, Ohio. Brady's S. C White Orpingtons The biggest winners of the season's show. To enumerate our winnings at Williamsport Philadelphia, Kitfanning, Nashville and Pittsl urg is unnecessary at these great shows' they met competition from the North, So.ith, East and West, thev'met the country's ereat- est breeders, they were victorious. They have proved themselves to be the biggest win- ners of the season. NEVER BEFORE have better S. C. White Orpingtons been yarded, representing the best blood lines in Ene- land and America, birds that have been bred right, mated right and will breed ri^-ht To be successful. The cause of failure is poor blood lines which produce poo^r results It costs you no more to deal here than elsewhere and Crystal Quality will put you on the road to success. .„ ^ ^ ^ ^ , ^ Tom Mv> m m m m m m ill Hi Bdmm^^^m^i^^Btmmmmmmnum^^^m i Vi m iX\ i m m m m Hi m m m m m iff in m Hi Hi i in li m m Hi ni Hi u i m m m «•« ^»«^^ssissss.^^ssss^HssimsiSss«sssis««m!=ssssrf JH» 360 POULTRY FANCIER Feeding, Care and Management of Breeding Stock By J. A. Snyder, Biijf Leghorn Specialist, Jro?ia, Pa. Having been requested by the editor to write an article for your paper, I will try and give you our experience on the above subject"^ to the best of my ability. Now first I will give you my method such as used on our extensive Leghorn Farms. In the morning we feed commercial scratch feed in litter, about two quarts to one hundred hens in litter which is about five to eight inches deep. This will make them walk for their feed, also give them plenty of ex- ercise. At ten o'clock we distribute our dry mash, consisting of 200 lbs. of Bran, 100 lbs. of Middlings, 75 lbs. of Corn Meal and 100 lbs. of Beef Scraps. This makes up our dry mash. Then about one o 'clock the attendant in charge distributes green feed, consisting of Cabbage or Alfalfa. At four o'clock we give a feed of whole corn. This conriletes the feed- ing for the day. In ain wir''« only 1 iuch apart* We Ir.ve x6o styles, also Lawn Fences and Gates, We can save you money Send for Cataloi?. TlieiirounFencc.:iT?!roCo l)u III. ^23 Clevelandt 0« ».. ,. YOU CAN SAVE YOUR CHICKS I Conheuls WHITE DIARRHEA REMEDY— Price 50c. Give it in the drinking water. Saves chicks even in bad cases. A guaran- teed preventive —so why not get it before trouble starts? The G. E. Conkey Co. CLEVELAND, O. dept 83 9 Partridge Plymouth Rocks Winners for me anfl niv customers at all leaMinj? shows of America. v<^end for fine free illustrated hof>klet. It will paX I you to get interested in this great new "Beauty and Utility Breed." Come to the fountain head and win from the be- ^ ^ ginning as other have done. Originator of the Partridge Plymouth Rock Fowl. • i S. A. /NOFSTZGER. North Manchester, Indiana, j t notch, but don't expect eggs or good strong chicks from stock kept in damp and close qiiartrs; for remember plenty of frsh air and the right kind of feed makes healthy stock and healthy stock produces strong fertile eggs that will produce healthy livable chicks every time providing your original stock was from a strong and vigorous strain. Now I will jus-t add a few more words on gathering ggs to be used on hatching. These should be gathered every three hours. Tn cold weather this will prevent them chilling and you will get a larger per cent, of chicks in your early hatches. Keep your eggs in a temperature of about seventy degrees and turn every day. This prevents them from losing fertility in hatching qualities. Kggs should never be kept longer than ten days or two weeks ; we usually keep ours only about five POULTRY FANCIER days for shipping and for our own use only about ten days. This insures strong fertility. Now in closing this article let me sim- ply sav we have tried to be brief and not build air castles, but give you plain unvarnishable facts that if followed will produce results. 361 Will just say to all beginners and others any information we can give, be free to write us at any time. Be brief and to the point, and 1 will try and give you advice to the best of my knowledge and ability. Always address me personally this will insure you a prompt reply. Snow-drift Strain S. C. White Leghorns Houdan ma^.e. A prize winner, owned and bred by Dr. J. P. Pursell, Sellers- ville, Pa. Winners at Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Youngstown. KGGS $3.00 and $5.00 per 15. My mating list tells why I can and do give you more for the money than the big breeder. P. J. Thompson, 14 W. Federal St., Youngstown, Ohio. Sellers' S. C. VV^hite Orpingtons Massive, beautiful white birds, true to Orpington Type. Head points unexcelled. 17:%!7ZZ'0 per »«>tin.. Bab. chic.. .1 each ha.ch.d «ro. .1. pens. " Get' my booklet. Something different. Yours for the asking. J.W. StLLERS. 910 W.Gray St.. ELMIRA. N. V. ROSE AND SINGLE COMB REDS THE BLUE RIBBON WINNEKS AT SCRANTON. Thi. was one of the strongest and bes^^c>asses ever fl\li;-^^^%Zir^.i\tl^Pn est of keen compet.t.on, •»"" ""^^ ''"i"', „u,fe, "^^d' cock and color specials. E.'gs from IZ, c?ota^nts?r:n^ln^»in^n^e'rs';""Ko,';'cSlt'$l; S. Combs. *5. Satisfaction gu.ran- teed. E. L. CELATT. Jcrmyn, Pa. THE WORLD'S RECORD KEELER'S WHITE XOiiandctte^ n A o A (Kih 7th cockerels* 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, The record of Is,, 2nd, 3rd 4.h 5.h 6th, 7th 8.h ^e„.^^^^^^^ , tlZTo\ $20.00 per 15. CHARLES V. KEELER. Box F. Winamac, Ind, f1 362 POULTRY FANCIER I ©O CHICKENS PA Y? Does it Pay the Professional Man to Have Chickens f By S. H. Johnson y Bloomsbnrg, Pa. One often hears this question asked. I, of course, say it does. Since most of us are like the man from Missouri, I will endeavor to show that it does. A few general thoughts before we en- ter upon the proof. It is first necessary that one get the best stock to start with. Which is the best variety? 1 reply by saying that there is no "best." The kind that ouo likes best is the kind that he can make a success with. He will not be able to even keep the ledger balanced with any other kind. One would not think of keeping a horse that he did not like. Neither would he think of living with a woman that he did not care for. The same is true of chick- ens. . 'I White Wyandotte male, 1st Cleveland 1910, owned by the North Side Poultry Co. Allentown, Pa. Cornish Indian Game male, admitted to be one of the best in America, Dr. J. P. Pursell, Sellersville, Pa. Oak Croft White Cornish If you wish a while fowl, bred for beauty and general purposes, a good layer and a superb iablt fowl, try the Oak Croft strain of White Cornish. Eggs for hatching only 3.00 per doxen. but only a limited number for sale. Order early so as not o get left. H. S. BABCOCPC, Summit St., East Providence, R. 1. s. c. White Orpingtons Some grand cockerels at rock-botlom prices, ■whose sires represent the best blood lines in England and America. Choice eggs for sale at reasonable prices. LUIN B. SWITZER, Southport, Conn. White Wyandottes ^ S. C. White Leghorns At the GREAT WILMINGTON. DELAWARE SHOW 1912 won 3rd Cock ; Ist and 2nd Hen ; 4lh and 5lh Ptllet. Two fers wen four Specials and Trophy Cup for best display. The above was won on Wh«te Wyardotles. EGC S $3.C0 FEP 15. Our S. C. White Leghorns at WILMINGTON FAIR won 1st Cock ; 1st Hen ; 1st Cockerel and at WIL MINGTON .5HCW 1912 won 3rd Cockerel ; 4th Pullet. EGGS $1 .50 PFIR 15. Fertility aud Satisfaction Guaranteed. STOCK FOR iALE. SAMUEL LITTLE Newark, Delaware |®(99®®9®®®®®<3$®®#®®®®®®®®®(^®®®®1^^'®®®®®®®®®«»%-®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®S)««®®®®^,®®®®®|| Indian Runner Ducks, White Holland Turkeys, S. C. Buff Leghorns : 2 Highest honors Madison Square Garden Shows. Stock and eggs, g Royal Farms, " • Desk F, ORPINOT Breed to the winner. Free circular. Little Silver, N.J. C^iicUs aiicJ G|£Hr«%. Wliite IJtiff liUicU Single and Rose, World's Best Winning and Laying Strains. Win- ning over 3000 Prizes at America's Greatest Shows. Egg orders filled at short notice. Selling chicks for less money tliau others are asking for eggs. Write today. Catalogue free. Stamp I'lease. FAIRVIEW FARM, J. S. Haupt, Prop., Box F. Ea^ton, Pa. %l 'j^ POULTRY FANCIER 363 After the breed has been decided, buy only the very best that can be bought. It does not cost as much to keep a strain of good, vigorous, healthy chickens as it does to keep the run-down kind. Then, too, the results are so much more pleas- ing- After they have been placed in the pens the work begins. The more work one putsBlack Minorcas for the P^^t fifteen years .V 1Z° 4.^- *v.« ^^e„ua Of T cT^fiTid at east an hour each morning upon them the greater the results. Of course, one can not keep as many chickens in town as he could if he were living in the country, but he can receive larger results. I have been in the school room for nine- teen years and have had a pen of S. C. I spend at least an hour each morning and evening with my chickens, ^hile I do not have such a large number, i do have them of the very best and have all of them so tame that I can pick them up at any time or place. That is one of the secrets of the business. No hen will do as well if she is scared every time one comes near the pen. Besides the results being far better if they are tame, it is a pleasure to have them gather arouid you even if they do get on one s shoulders at times. In keeping a record of the chickens from year to year I always charge them with every cent spent for feed, straw, re- pairs to the pen and, in fact, with all outlays because of having them, it i build larger I charge the expense to them. On the other hand, I always give them credit with all the eggs they lay, all that 1 kill and eat, but do not credit them with the ''droppings'^ which I use on the garden. ._, ^, . , I not only charge them with the feed from the time they are hatched but charge them with the eggs set each year. ^ It would be too long and tedious a joD to give the record for the full fifteen years so will give it for the past few years. I will not give it for the past year because I built larger last year, entered several shows, sold several cockerels at eood prices besides the large number of settings of eggs sold at $2 and $o per setting. This, as you see, would not be fair because every one does not enter the work to such an extent. In the years named in the following I simply had the chickens for the pleasure and the prm- legs of having our own fresh eggs, in 1908 my nine hens gave me a profit ot $11.18 over and above $6.12 spent for repairs and improvements. In 1909 I had a net gain of $19.18 from the same number of hens. In 1910 I had profit of $34.66 from 9 pullets and 4 hens, ihen, too, I still had the chickens clear besides These years are simply a repetition of the years before. I have never had a year that they did not more than pay for themselves. As I said before, last year I doubled my number, built extra pens and yards, attended four shows, sold stock and eggs and you would be surprised to see the gain after all expenses are paid. Of course, no one could have the sue- % For beauty try a„,l beat this. Owned and bred by Wm. Klinkle, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Monmouth S. C. Buff and White ^egherns The FIRST ^ J ^1 ^# fVio dftv exhibition and utility. ^''7^'?^%%t''AIu^'^sZI tn"lLlS^h.^.\onors .he couo.ry over during the past season both in our hands History at Madison Square Garden, New ""^;'('oND-MONMOUTH LEGHORNS for the past five year, have made Leghorn FOUIlTIIr-MONMOUTH LEGHOUNS have on the inurkft. beautiful 1912 Catalog INS \VHITE LEGHORNS. ""'0r\.frar.''l."\e'''!.0tii'^u'^B'''s'?BX'lN^.'^'8"2"BUFE- AND W ALWAYS ADDRESS ■■ .4U Otf« Ml J. Courtney Pund-rford. Owner. MONMOUTH POULTRY FARM, Freneau, Monmouth bo., n. J. r. t oodd. s„p„,.i„<,„.. 5:$i:|io|;^4i*******^**^*^ :|i:|io^:$ic|i********^*******^ l^ 364 POULTRY FANXIER On Dress Parade. White Crested Black Polish Females owned and bred by William Klinkle, Fort Wayne, Indiana. cess if they did not keep the ]»eus clean. I clean all roosts every morning except Sunday, am always careful that the nests, water cans, etc. are well cared for. I have a change of feeds and plenty of it. So much for the money side of it. But there is a side that can not be figured in dollars and cents. It is the health that comes from the work in the pure fresh air each morning and night. It is just the opposite from the school room and is better than medicine. I am better able to enter upon my duties in the j-chool room than 1 would be if I were to lay in bed until just time to' get there. There is also a great pleasure in having one's own produce. It is far more satis- factory to be able to have a fresh egg — and know that it is fres-h than to be compelled to depend upon the store eggs. f Exmoore Farms' Descriptive Circular is Now Ready and is FREE TO ALL Our ambition has been to furnish America's Best Blood Lines at prices within reach of the masses. We have accomplished the object and are ready to convice you OUR VARIETIES Silver Penciled Buff and "White Rocks, S. C. and Rose-CombBuflf Leghorns, S. C. White, Brown, Duckwing and Red P.vle Leg- TX7u;*„ 'Kjr;n^^..rio MilTra^ fir>ancr1or1 nnA Rinflf Wn mhiirfi's. rinrnish flnmes. Americnn Dnmininiips. f!nliimliinn RiiflF Par- lana Or- 11.50 . „ . P^^ P*" Especially stronK on S. C Buff and U'hite I^eKhornsand Buff Rocks. BABY CHICKS We are now booking orders for Baby Chicks from exhibition matings at double the price of what we ask for a setting of eggs and you know that is reasonable Send for descriptive circular — it tells you all and will save you money. Orders now being booked on receipt of 25 per cent, of the listed price. GOOD, FIRST-CI^ASS BREEDING BIRDS sired by our line bred winners at $3.00 and up. Pairs $5.00 and up. Send for our cirular and get your order in now. ALSO BOOKING ORDERS FOR EGGS EXMOORE FARMS, ^ ptpl?r" Lebanon, Pa. w AMERICAN BUFF COCHIN CLUB. Bcport of Annitnl Meeting, Guelph, Onta- rio, Canada, December Is/, 1911. Meeting called to order at 10 o'clock, A. M. Pres. (Jase in the chair. The election of officers for the ensuing year resiiltecl as follows: Hon. I'a^^^t I'res- ident, Dr. J. J. Hare, WhitV>y, Ont ; Act- ing Prei-'ident, C. W. Case, Rochester, Mich; 1ft Yice-Pres. J. C. Baughnian, Topeka, Kans ; 2nd Vice-Pres, Hugh Wy- att, London, Ont; 3rd Vice-Pres. H. N. Hanchett, Jackson, Mich ; F^xecutive ('om- mittee, 0. M. Atuood, Dundee, Minn., I. Oliver Fry, Bainbridge, Pa., (Jeo. W. Kaiser, Cedar Rapids, la; Committee on Standard: Judge J. A. Tucker, (Concord, Mich; H. N. Hanchett, Jackson, Mich. C. W. Case, Rochester, Mich, Secretary- Treasurer, C. W. Best, (Charlotte, N. C. The constitution as printed in this cata- logue Avas formally adopted and its rul- ings go into effect, January Ut, 1912. There were fifty-one Buff Cochins exhi- bited at this meeting and the quality was way above the avrage. The awards are here given. Cus Brown, Syracuse, N. Y. The man who has the honor of being the first subscriber to Poultry Fancier under the present management. Mr. Brown is also one of the foremost breeders and exhibitors. Cock, 1st, Dr. J. J. Hare; 2d, C W. Case ; 3d, C. W. Case ; 4th Hugh Wyatt ; 5th Hugh Wvatt. Hen, 1st, C W. Case; 2d, Hugh Wyatt; 3d, E. N. Deverell ; 4th, Hugh Wvatt; nth E. N. Deverell. Cockerel, 1st, Dr. J. J. Hare; 2d, Hugh Wyatt: 3d Dr. J. J. Hare, 4th, Hugh Wvatt; oth, C. W. Case. Pullet, 1st, Dr. J. J. Hare; 2d, Dr. J. J. Hare; 3d, Hugh Wyatt; 4th, C. W. Case; 5th, C. W. Case. Pen, 1st, C. W. Case. Cup for best display from Canada, Dr. J. J. Hare. Cup for best dsplay from U. S. A., C. W. Case. Ribbon for best male, Dr. J. J. Hare. Ribbon for best female, C. W. Case. Cash prizes, Hugh Wyatt, $4.00; E. N. Deverell, $1.00; C. W. Case, $3.00. , , , It was decided that the Club should join the American Poultry Association sometime during the year, and you w'ill note that a special committee has been appointed to cooperate with a like com- mittee in that association on the making of a Standard for Buff Cochins. Every breeder is ixMjuested to give any infoima- tion at his disposal to any of the mem- bers of the committee, and to suggest any changes \\hich he thinks will benefit the breecl. We're off now for 1912 and a BIGGER, BETTER, BUSIER BOOSTING BUFF COCHIN CLUB. POULTRY FANCIER 365 If Anyone Tells You that they are building, selling or using an incubator that is better than a "Buckeye," send for our book called 'Incubator Facts." Compare the "Buckeye" with any other incu- bator at any price and judge for yourself. After you have read our book, go to your nearest dealer and see the machines — convince yourself that Buckeye Incubators are all we claim for them — and more. UCKEYE Incubators are made in four sizes— 50 eggs, 60 eggs. AS LOIV 110 eggs and 220 eggs and theo sold aS $8.00 by over a thousand dealers throughout the United States. Every incubator is guaranteed to hatch every hatch- able egg and remain in perfect working order for five years. Send for our book » to-day and we'll send you the name of your nearest dealer so you can examine a Buckeye. THE BUCKEYE INCUBATOR CO. 'Standard" II B ^^^ Eoclid Ave, SpringHeld, Ohio "Anybody can hatch chickens with a Buckeye. " "Wyandott Their record at Madison Square, the greatest show in all America has never been equalled or approached. This means they have no superiors in quality. As to beauty they are conceded to be the most handsome of thoro- bred fowls. As to egg producers they lay under such conditions that other varieties would not. As to meat, they stand alone without a peer. The Ideal Fowl for the suburban estate, the backyard, poultryman and the Fancier. Hundreds of grand birds for sale - EGGS at reasonable prices CATALOGUE FREE I CHAS. H. BRUNDAGE D ANBURY. CONN. Yoder's Indian Runner Ducks *'• B'i'e''ed^rn^?Xir.e"n'cV%'.V»«X' VvTnl,?..?," White and BUck M.norc. Eggs. Send 2 stamps for prices and winnings. BUCKS GO PA. •"* LEVI D. YODER. Box M, UUBLIIN, ptjv.iva ow., m. S. C. BLACK MINORCAS CHAS. M. WEIKERT. LIT I LES 1 OWN, FA. 366 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER 367 ^******C|?********************************$ % ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 4^ 4^ 4§- 4^ 4^ 4f 4§- 4^ 4^ .fuF^ History of the Tartridge %ocks By the Originator at this Dreed, S. A. No/tzger, N. Manchester? Ind. From early childhooa I have been a * ' poultry crank ' ' and at the age of seven embarked in the poultry business with a trio of "Shanghais," but along with natural love for chickens came admira- tion of Partridge color. So intense was my fondness for this color that it bor- dered on adoration and before I had reached my teens America's leading breeders of Partridge Cochins (the only breed of Partridge color then m exist- ence) were well known to me, and con- tinually for twenty-eight years Partridge Cochins of quality were in my yards The wonderful beauty of the old Par- tridge Cochin attested to the genius of those who built and perfected the breed. But there came a crisis in the history of the dear old fowl that seems almost tragical to some of us. The tragedy was the introduction into this country of the English, or full feathered Cochin, to eventually push aside our old favorites. ladder of popularity by accepting mass- ive feathering at the cost of utility and beauty. . , , When the English Cochin ascended the throne some other use had to be made of our more beautiful scanty feathered fowls. Either they must be crossed wuth their English cousins, to improve En- glish color and make the American leath- ering more massive, or sent to market. This was quite evident, since fowls of wonderful color could not win without heavy feathering. ,. ^ ^ Securing fowls of the English type I crossed them with my American Cochin and by careful selection succeeded in perfecting a strain of Partridge Cochins with sufficient merit to win at the largest s^hows from the Atlantic to the Pacific, these fowls possessing the true American color and massive English feathering, but it was evident that as feathers increased popularity decreased. ^m.ii„iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii)iiii||,mj After giving this much was more deeply impressed direction. thought I v^ao iii,^.^ IT ./ - , than ever and decided to make the trial. Whether the effort was successful or not is not for me to say. I would pre- fer to have a jury, made up of true fanciers of all breeds, to decide the mat- ter Their verdict would approve the superior qualities of Partridge Plymouth Rocks. The labor of making this breed has been pleasant, because of an innate love for poultry and enjoyment ot nature, yet it has been arduous and at times dis- couraging. To many warm friends among the true fanciers and poultry judges and editors I owe my success, whatever the degree may be, for without their en- couragement work might have been aban- doned. . , T^ 1 The production of Partridge Rocks was begun in 1898, although previous to that date Partridge Wyandotte Sports only were known. The foundation stock con- sisted of Partridge Cochin hens with scanty leg feathering and (then) Indian Game males. Often it has occured to me that tne road to success might have been shorter and the path less thorny ^^ad only Par- tridge Cochins been bred and their teatb- ers been bred off the legs. However, that S. C. Brown Lcgh 1912 winnings excel all past records. At Grand Central. 1st, 2d cock. 2d hen. 3d and 5th pullet, 3d and 7th cockerel, 1st pen; Best dsplav Madison Square, 2d and 5th cock 4th hen, 4th pullet, $25 cash specal. best d play Pittsburg Ex. Show, 1st and 2d cock. 1st and 2d hen, 1st and 2d cockerel, 2d, 3d, and 5th pullet, 5 silver cups including Presi- dent's cup for best display any one variety, 3500 competing. Stock and* eggs. Mating list. FRED H. COOK, Box F, Beaver, Pa BABV CHICKS Egg record 280. Every chick guaranteed Bkrred White and BuflF Rocks, Brown White Tnd Buff Leghorns. Black White and Buff Oipingtons. White Wyandottes. «• ^ ^^^J^' Black Mi norcas, Anconas. Baby I. R Ducks. Safe arrival guaranteed. Price 8c. up. FITIKT^ESS BROODER made of double wall air cell waterproof card- board, covered with galvanized steel, guaran- teed to last a life time. PRICE $^ INLAND HATCHERY ATTICA.O. For a time after the introduction of the English Cochin there were separate classes made in the show room to the two types but .oon one ^va;;.^»'«I'l ^;^^j;f. the massive Cochin was kmg. Amen cans had succeeded in proaiieing the most beautiful Partridge color in the Tori an4 „, „.,,„, ,„„eier. of the world. 4^ 5oJi^Ji:^c|i*^:$i^^^*4i4i*^M^^*^*^**^"^^**"^****^*-1^*** 2 Z E N U L t. 1.1 IVl 'C k"'Ch.-.Wo S»'" •.™, fres^ ,38 L.f.yo..o Ave.. Detroit. M.ch. 4^ I 1 368 is problematical and efforts along that line might not have resulted in failure. On the firFt day of April, 1896, a Cochin hen hatched twelve chicks for me, four cockerels and eight pullets, which weighed just one-hundred pounds the 18th day of December following. They were wonderfully good in color and fine general purpose fowls, but were the scanty feathered class. One of the^e, **Georgine," laid twenty-seven eggs in twenty-eight consecutive days and as an egg machine her type had few equals. It was this hen, a full sister and two half 5-isters, that were selected because of superior qualities for both utility and beauty, for the foundation of the new breed and each mated with an (then) Indian Game Cockerel, to begin the pro- duction of something new in the fancy poultry. Although the cockerels for the first cross were carefully selected and had characteristics bordering on the desired type as nearly as possible yet the results were not entirely satisfactory. The feath- ers had been greatly reduced on shanks but game station and very dark color predominated. After much consideration it was decided that from all the available stock the best cross to overcome these defects would be Golden Wyandotte. Pro- curing large, vigorous, long-bodied cock- erels with single combs, the cross was made which greatly brightened male color but brought mottled breasts in male and clay in breast of females. The third year nine matings were made by selecting only my own fowls for foundation and breeding back to the orig- inal stock. The results were satisfactory in the main, but from time to time the progeny of many of the matings were all discarded, as it soon became evident that this plan was the shortest route to the desired goal. It is surprising how few of the many matings really figured in making the breed, but the large num- ber was always good judgment since this gave opportunity for better select- ions and a number of fair specimens were sold for breeding purposes. Several of the best were placed on ex- hibition and they met with so much en- couragement from the poultry fraternity that for 1901 more matings were made than ever before. The improvement in the quality continued but was not as rapid as had been hoped for and when, with change of residence, came the neces- sity of making fewer matings than ever for 1902, the outlook was somewhat dis- couraging. In the midst of the season of 1903 my entire lot of Partridge Rocks, breed- ing youngsters, were sold to a i)arty in Wisconsin who was manager of a Keeley institution and probably my ef- forts in the origination of the breed would have ended then and there but for the fact that this gentleman was trans- ferred to another institution within a fev\ months and wrote asking if I wanted some of the old stock. Procuring stock of him and other customers the work was taken up in 1904 more energetically than ever, with the result that the youngsters of this year were fairly pleasing. The year 1905 found me in a position to make more and better matings than for sometime. This season saw rnarked improvment in the breed and for the first time critics of Partridge color began to look favorably upon some of the new fowls. It was this year that appeared the great ''Generosity," by some called "The Hambletonian 10 of Partridge Rocks" and at some of the minor shows where my fowls were shown they were POULTRY FANCIER A Real Live Oat Sprouter for $6.00 8 large pans Easy placed in kitchen out of the way, but will surely pay. Write me. Last a life time. B. Monroe Posten Hughesville Pa. W^ S. C. Buff Orpingtons The Big Winners at Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Chicago. 1912 MATINGS WILL PRODUCE SOME OE THE liEST S C BVEF OltPlNG TONS EVER BRED. TUEY ARE NO EXPERIMENT. TRIED AND TRUE BLUE RIBBON WINNERS. Our Winnings -Our Blood Lines -Mean Your Success Consider the record and think of vour future AT CHICAGO — in December, 2d and 4th Cock, 4lh Puilot and 3d Pen AT PITTSBURCHr-in Januarv I won 1st Cock, 1st Cockerel, 1st Pullet and 3d Hen, Silver Cup for best Male. Special for best shaped male und 6 special ribbons on 5 birds entered. AT CLEVELAND— 1st 2d, and 3d Cock. 2d and 3d Hen, 1st, 3d, 4th and 5th Cock- erel, 4th and 5th Pen, Silver Cup and Silver Set for Rest Display TWENTY Pens mated for the ecK trade, every pen containing winners, and birds sired by winners, line bred stock. Quality considered, we defy competition. Send for our matinsr list. ' v- jh.hcihiwu. HOW ABOUT BREEDING STOCK?— We Have It and the Price is Right. ROSEL/VND POl'LTRY FARM, S""^/' E"^"!?. P»iio ■' Ohas W. Switzer Prop. 'U- %, very highly complimented by the judges and fanciers. Probably the most noticable step for- ward was thown in the matings of 1008. For the fir^t time my pens of breeding stock could be pointed to with pride, and critical as I was of Partridge color, it was now evident to me that the breed was destined to become a practical and popular one. The interet-t in it v\as great while good specimens were not rare and the comparatively small per cent, of rank culls was gratifying. Some of America's leading judges were already scolding me for not exhibiting at the largest s-hows. Feeling much encouraged and antici- pating showing at some leading exhibi- tions, the matings for 1907 were made in larger number of pens, as well as more females in each yard. The careful sys- tem of pedigreeing, as had been done from the very beginning was continue I. My labor for the year was rewarded with POULTRY FANCIER tion to this these pullets were of such quality that every one was uFed for breeding purposes. The subsequent tests gave me added confidence to send fowls to laying contests, where they have ac- quitted themselves well and justified my faith in them. From the extra supply of youngsters and old breeding stock fourteen matings were made for 1908. The results of this year were much better than ever and the fowls from these qnatings which were exhibited gave a good account of themselves. In addition to winning the Lion 's share of the prizes at the Indiana State Fair and Chicago show this year, (the winning including every first at Chicago and four out of the five firsts at Indianapolis, which were the two largest clasf^es of this breed in America that year) fowls won for my customers at many of the leading exhibitions of the continent. At Indianapolis the great 369 EGGS For Hatching from the Celebrated R C White Leghorn females, 1st and 2n in which there were just twenty-four ;>iil'^t^- ^.^^ ccpt to remove the cockerels about tne first of September, the^e remained un- disturbed until the 20th of the following January after which some were sold tor breeders and the otlicrs went into o.ir breeding pens. An accurate and correct daily record was kept to January ^Oth, and those twenty pullets had laid one hundred and five dozen eggs. In addi- Fisher's World's Best Single Comb White Leghorns Trevose Poultry Farm Company, Dept. XD Trcvosc, Pa. cock bird ''Generosity" and others at- tracted the attention of judges of nation- al reputation, and later in the year at Chicago my ehxibit attracted much at- ^Whi°e the vear 1908 will be remembered as the one 'which gave Partri.lge Ply- mouth Rocks their first real standing in poultrydom it was for 1909 to furnish the first attractive catalog. The fine quality had caused leading poultrymen, iudges and fanciers all over the country to investigate and prophesy a great fu- ture for the new breed. My office was flooded with requests for information rel- ative to the new fowl, and the issue of catalogues disappeared like magic. Fifteen regular matings were made for 1909 and already these compared very favorably with the older bree.ls of Partridge color. The time had arrived when we need not apologize to judges who came to see the stock after Jievving that of the leading breders of other Partridge breeds, and even at that there was, as usual, a noticeable improvement in the offspring over the ancestors At three leading shows my fowls made al- nost a clean sweep of the prizes while at almost all the very largest exhibitions my customers shared in the glory. A very discouraging incident in the history of Partridge Boek« occured in 1<)C9 At the meeting of the A. i. a. at Niagara Falls for the first time ap- plication was made for admission of the breed to the standard and prior to the meeting all necessary Pap«^%^*^\ ^,;;"" filed At this meeting it developed that Send postal for booklet, how we feed and care for our chicks. GREINERS S. C. Black Minorcas Winners at Madison Square and Philadelphia When they won the blue in competition with the leading breeders of America this should convinie you of quality. I will sell eggs from the same matings I expect to raise winners fr.)ui, and prove the pens that contain my priz« winners. Eggs. $5 per setting. Satisfaction guaranteed. Shipping point, Lauver. N. N. GREINER. Rheems. P».. Shipping Station: Lawn, Pa -^SILVER CAMPJNES Never b«-(ore in the history of the country has any bred become so popular in such a short time. As layers they stand alone without a peer. Unsur- passed in beauty. They are payers and we have hem in all their purity. >end for descriptive circu- ar. M. R. JACOBUS, Box 3 F . Ridge£eld. N. J. 6x8 Portable Poultry House $1 C Colony I -> h..uses$3 50 Oats Spro u t e r s , yard gates, Train- in j{ Coops, Shipp- ing Coops. Write for circular E. C. Younq. Box CO. Randolpli. Mass TOBIGCp HM T -. - » i:^:- - £ J. vSoODS. B34 Sixth Ave. 96^^ . New York. N. T. 1 370 because of over-confidence part of the proof had not been in the hands of the Secretary a suflicient length of time, and ui>on the point l)eing rait-ed, the Pret-ident ruled that the breed eoidd not be admitted. This was a great surpriiee and blow to me, since the Revision Com- mittee has assured me that there was no quei-tion about the recognition of the breed and it seemed certain then that Barred Rock female, owned and bred by M. P. Cleary, Beaver Falls, Pa. Partridge Rocks could not be a Standard breed for five years longer. The making of the brood had been a system of pedi- greoing, >\hich enabled me always to know individual laying qualities and the new fowl had more than met expectations, both from utility and fancy view p-oint. Therefore in lU^cembor, 1909, a pen was sent into the hands of entire strangers to the laying contei-t of the National First and special Prize hen at the Blooms burg show 19.0. Bred and raised by B. H Johnson, Bloomsburg, Fa. Poultry Association. The contest lasted during the entire year of 1910. This pen of Partridge Rocks outlayed all other breeds, laying 1321 eggs during the year, an average of 220 eggs per hen. In addition to this the eggs were POULTRY FANCIER Why you should buy from us BP:iCAUSE WE ARE EEIAT3LE ESPONSIBEE EASONABLE Tf,, Tf vniir wallet is not so well lined If you have plenty to spend you w^nt quality ii> our season for you want value and quality. No matter how n^uchjouh^^ .^ Single-Comb Day Old Chicks iind Eggs for Hatching. '^ >«" ^^ S?ork and remember we guarantee White Leghorns place your order or ^P];'"/ J^^^'/^ Mammon hot water Incubaators— safe delivery of Chicks and fertility of our ^Sgs. M/f"^^^^^ booklet. Just out. It is Capacity 20,000 Eggs at one setting. Write for new lilustrateQ dook e . free. SPRING WATER POULTRY FARM Fra.r\k J. Epplc, Prop.. R. F. D. No. 1 Stockton, Ne^v Jersey Now ,s the time to order Baby Chicks and eggs for hatching from our Standard Bred Prize Winning Stock. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS S. C. Rhode Island Reds S. C. White Leghorns We Have Mated Up This Season 10 Special Pens Barred Rocks 5 Special Pens Leghorns 5 Special Pens Rhode Island Reds. How good these pens are can best be explained by our winnings during the Fall and Winter Show Season, which include 86 firsts, 52 seconds and 30 specials, cups, ribbons and cash, on a total of 220 entries. t^ . tt * -c^ „. T»„„b.o Won at the Great Allentown Fair; Trenton Interstate Fair; Hagerstown Fair. Bucks Countv, Chester County and Montgomery County Fairs; Red Bank; Philadelphia; Lititz and Scranton Winter Shows. Our marvelous win at Allentown Fair with our Barred Rocks of 4 firsts. 1 second, and 1 fourth, was the sensation of the show, which was repented later at Trenton Fair. , . j * The Breeders for our pens are the cream of 2400 Free-range Birds, selected for Color and Shape, and our terms for eggs and chicks present an opportunity to secure the best at most reasonable prices. Eggs from special pens of Rocks, $8 per setting. Reds and Leghorns, $5 per setting. Baby Chicks from above pens a matter of correspond- ence. Eggs from our general flocks, $8 per 100. Baby Chicks during February and March, $20 per 100. EASTERN IDEAL FARM CHAS. F. ROSENOW, Mgr., - - NORRISTOWN, PA ®®®®®®®«)®®®®®®S c. WHITE ORPINGTONS*®^®**®®*®*®** At Philadelphia, Dec 1911, our $1000 pullet "Babe" won 1st, BEST PULLET IN THE ® ® snow. Best pullet in English Class, two specials, etc. Eggs from Babe's pen $1 each for 10 or more. Eggs from other grand matings, $3.50 & $5 per 15. FERTILITY GUARANTEED. If you want eggs from the best foundation stock procurable send us a trial order and book early to avoid disappointment. Several choice $5 and $10 cockerels remaining. Write us your wants NOW. KLINKA & SAVIDGE. R. F. D. tpper Darby, Pa. • • • Single Comb White Leghorns Exclusively From the Rosswood Strain. Birds mated for best results. Greatest care exercised in selecting eggs for hatching as we have a well-known rf-putntion as an Egg Farm. We Won 1st Prize on P^ggs at Philadelphia Show. Our birds won four firsts at Doyles- town. Pa. Send for free catalogue and prices. • ROSSWOOD POULTRY FARM, S. B. Denlinger, Doylestown, Pa. 3000 Baby Chicks for Sale 1000 Snow White Wyandottes, 1000 Snow White Plymouth Rocks, 1000 Light Brahmas, weight at 10 months 12 lbs. Pens No. 1, 25 cents each. Pens No. 2, 20 cents each. CLARENCE F. PAYN. 937 Seneca St., S. Bethlehem, Pa. SILVER LACED and Columbian Wyandyttes High clasf quality bird winner* at BuflFalo, N. Y.. Morriatown. N. J. Stock for Sale Etfga $5 00 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. GILBERT E. NICHOLS. MORRISTOWN, N J. %i reported to be exceptional in size and color. , , , 1 Sixteen pens, the best I bad ever owned, were mated for the season of 1910. An attractive mating list was being pre- pared, when a disastrous fire destroyed the business block in which my ollice was located and all manuscript, cuts, correspondence, etc., was gone forever. Feeling that I was certainly born under an unlucky star, but realizing that the new breed was steadily winning its way, the task was begun with renewed energy and a very respectable mating list ap- peared which was a trifle late. My success in the show room caused iealousy among competitors and resulted in some unpleasantness which, however, ended very satisfactorily. The delay m getting out the new Standard paved the way for application for recognition and at St Louis the breed received admission without a dissenting vote by the same meeting which had just previously ex- onerated me of charges for printing a standard of the new fowl in my mating list for 1910. At several of America's leading exhi- bitions my fowls again won nearly al prizes while at the great Kansas Cit> show "Delineator," the first prize cock- erel, was not only awar.led the American Poultry Association Diploma lor the best cockerel in the American classes, but received the second highest number of votes for the best male bird in the snow. In the hands of my customers similar honors were won. Twenty-five matings were made tor 1911 and the youngsters have been more promising than ever. At this early date fine specimens have been eent to many points, far and near, including shipments to England and South America. Today Partridge Rocks are ranked among the leading breeds by some of Americas foremost judges . Many difficulties were experienced m producing and perfecting, but today Partridge Rocks are strictly a single mating fowl and reproduce more true to type than any new breed ever did. it is actually surprising, when raised under favorable conditions, how tew real culls there are among them and what a large per cent, of the youngsters can be satis- factorily sold for breeders. This is not to be wondered at for trom the very beginning this fowl has been made with an ideal always in mind. R. 0. BUFF LEGHORN CLUB MEETING. The annual meeting. of the Rose Comb Bjjff Leghorn Club of America was held »* ^f ""«,'"• NY during the International Show Jan. 1^ 1912' Theri was an unusually good attend- ance' The following officers were elected: W H. Didfer, President, Fort \yayne Indmna, W*. J Vrooman, Tutela, Ontario. ^ •^.^^^.^^' «" President, F. A. Tecktonms, Rac.ne, W «consm. Second Vice-President. Howard J- ^^'^^^r^ retary-Treasurer, Falconer, J^/^^ York^ Thu;e were several change^ from he P^^fJ^f >^' j';^ list of State Vice-Pre^sidents. Ihe^ e.xecuiive b/mrd is composed of the following: J. A. Counte;. Sy3ia, Ohio W M Bean Anoka, Minnesota, F. S. Zwick, Seymour. Connecti """The Rose Comb Buff Leghorns are becoming verv popular in Canada and M. Vrooman will Took Sft^er their interests and the interests of %he"ci;rb waTfound to be in excellent fin- ancial ^dnSitron iith sufficient Club R.bbons for another year. c!*„.„ vioo Prpsi- It was decided that every State Vice-1 res' Si^^^^ed^^'^ ^V^acT ^;;ue^^" Vic^"i>V^esideJ Securing six new members will be given a state TuiT'o 'be competed for at whntever show ,8 decided upon bv members of that state. ''' It was^ deci'ded to get out « "^.^^^^lub fnt. 2t"c.^tiu';rbr.roTpo?'a'.ro^o POULTRY FANCIER per one-half, and $1.25 per one-quarter page Cuts of fowls, etc. at the same rates. UacK of the cover will be let to the highest bidder. We trust that every member will assist us in this eflfort and help to secure new mem- 371 bers. To breeders who are not now members let us urge you to join the Club and help us put this popular breed in the front ranks where it rightly belongs. us in this eflfort and help to secure new mem- wnere u lb'-.j- "-'-..„... 5C "^ nAY.OLDCH.CKS 55 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X DAY-OLDCH.CKS Smgle Comb Whit,e Leghorns Hoff's Quality Day-old chicks are hatched brim full of vitality and ar ' bound to Uve and grow. My stock is bred for big egg production, as wel as exhiWt on type fnd is noted for heavy laying of large white eggs ha- brinetop prices I have had more than 20 years experience m artifical in cuba«o?f and by closely studying the breeding and hatching, under the most sanitary conditions, I am able to produce ■CHICKS FREE FROM WHITE DIARRHOEA In soliciting your orders for chicks, I offer you QU VLITY i" yitaUty, QUALITY in true Leghorn type, QU vLITY in egg production. QUALITY in quick maturing, QUALITY in service rendered. BUY QUALITY CHICKS. IT'S CHEAPEST. Fehruarv chicks $16 00 per 100. March and April $15.00 per ](». Eggs for iltM^ «ft(W ner 100 Get your order booked early and avoid disappoint- ment. ilso^UmUednumber'of Barred Rock and R. I. Red chicks. Write for circular. D C. R HOFF, Lock Box No. 1 60. Neshanic Station. N. J 52 D C R HOFF Lock Box No. IbU. INeshamc :5tation, in. j^ jq xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx m.^ Barred Rocks Range Grown Quality Birds Mv 1912 matings represent the very cream selected from hSidreds of fafm raised birds and sired by the winners of leading shows where the keenest of competition was met. I can furnish eggs from both cockerel and pullet ratings. The e pens arf mated right bred right, and wd produce the right kind of Rocks. Eggs $2 per setting of 15, 10 00 per 100 One grand select mating at 5.00. Choice stock for sale at reasonable prices. WM. MOORE, Marshallton, Delaware. Peifer's Crystal White Orpinetons Kdlerstrass Strain. The WHITE KWD how, December 1911, I there. Specia Jan. 1-3-4 Dullet. 1-2 pen. Special for best hen in show. ,V.z iwon ^'\''^'■-r^-r{;^l^,,\^l,,^^^,^ lO thirds. 9 fourths. 6 fifths. 2 sixth 1723^.:" 2V:octrell'fo; slie $3. $3 and $10. Now booL.g < Catalogue free. John C. Peifer. Are always in the ribbons, at the late Williamsport, P-, --^- . c„^^:„| („, p^ cedT9'out of 20 b.rds entered .n the fastest class ever «h.bued there Spe aal for Whitest bud in class. At the late Scranton. Pa., quality show, A. P. A. meet 1912. 1 won 1-2 cock, 1-2-3 hen orders for eggs. m « ^^^ S. C. Black and White O^Pi^^^^ons Eggs Baby Chicks and Stock The best blood lines from the country-s_^best sto^ck mated r-jht ^and^bred rjht^ • • $25 per 100. «q Der 15 $'J0 p.r 100. Day old ch'irks 30 cents each *-\ni±; z:t. ptr ""eVrTit. ...... unborn. .. Eggs _ 50 fine Buff 9 % »««»**«rjr»*r»«*«**»»***«*«****»*»******************* 372 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER 373 !l ^^ext Season's Show By C. F, Townsend The slogan of one well known fancier is: "Yon cannot win without my strain." And so far as the oM Matlison Square CJarlenty of money, the latter will be the ca^ier way. But if you are a true fancier you w ill never be satisfied un- til you have bred your own w inners. To get winners you may either set eggs from your own stock, or buy eggs from others. If you have high grade and properly mated birds, of course you will use their eggs, if not, your wisest jdan is to buy high grade eggs from high grade stock. In this way you really breed your own birds, becat'.se it depends wholly u])on you whether you got t>rize birds or culls. You must remember that the finest chicks ever hatched can be matured into mere *• runts," of no value, if improperly bred. Therefore it is up to you, as a breeder to grow the^e chicks into blue ribbon win- ners. How is it py and tt^niis. Its P«'uliry Depart- ment is the I'est Address Advertis ng Manager RURAL LIFE, ROCHESTER. NEW YORK. BEL-MED FARM Baby Chicks Hatching Eggs \?Vlnite Wyanclottes g; White Leghorns Write for prices. W. E. Klinefelter, Mgr., Box F. We>ttown, Pa. OLIVER Viirsihle Type writer for sale chenp. Perfe<'t condition and does splendid wrilinc:. Could ship on approval and trial. Write to Charles F>. Ricknrt, r^. R. I). Ne time has been looking for a duck that has size and eggs combined to secure market results. The Buff Orpington ducks have these qualities, besides are in great demand as a fancy bird, having such beautiful plum- age, being so easily raited, and eat and live on less for a large duck than any, and a layer of large white eggs (Hobbs Strain, Hickory Grove, Ky.) By investi- gating them you will find them the great- est money makers of them all, and ones you will always be proud of from the start. They are demanding great attention as a fancy bird and large sales have been made during the last few years with stock birtls. They only need to be seen to be appreciated. The greatest and most beautiful duck ever invented. To turn them do\^n you simply turn dollars from your bank account, as they are alrcaly recognized the coming duck of the world. And a greater investment could not be made than of these ducks for either mar- ket or fancy purposes, because they make you money every day in the year with less trouble and expeui^e of any fowl that grows, and always have a sale for them. You have no idea the money you can make on even a pair or trio or setting of eggs of them. They catch the eye and at- tention of everybody. On the farm, on the city lot, and in the show room, a great and pleasant industry. And all poultrymen vvho are on the alert for something new and grand should not hesitate the investigation of this handsome breed of ducks. Buying their foundation stock of an experienced breed- er to make the starting right with the best and purest blood possible, antl to tho^e \\ho start right are the ones who have the best proi)Osition to offer, getting in on the ground floor, and reaping \\hat is in store awaiting them. We expect to write again soon, telling you more about the origin and history of the^e ducks. If you will keen in touch with this journal, or better still, subscribe for it much will bo learned in regard to this Avonderful duck. WHAT GOOD CARE AND BREEDING WILL DO. Tt is wonderful what good birds can be produced with care and breeditig, as many peoile think it is luck or that they must buy birds that are winners to win a prize. This has proven a big mistake by many, and yet there are po'.iltrymen Mho think they cannot win a prize at the big shows unless they have what some I eoile call a pull, or they think they must stand in the ring in order to get a prize. We have often heard poultrymen (or poul- try cranks) tell of their gooe reserved for the production of green stuffs, either clover or alfalfa and for roots, such as mangels and ])otatoes. A good plan is to use the pens in rotation for this juirposc as crop[)ing in this manner not only sweetens the pens but the soil Avould bv reason of being well fertilized also produce excellent crops. Corn pro- vides excellent shade, and the plant being a greedy one will take up more thoroughly the ])r()iierties in the soil. If you can, alwavs provide plenty of shade for the 375 AND INCUBATOR NEWS Every Poultryman Should Read The oultry Yard OF PHOENIXVILLE, PA. Now under new manage- ment. Enlarged, and better than ever. €[1 Subscription price 50 cents per year, or with Poultry Fancier one year 65 cents. Sample Copy Free on Request LOW Advertising RATES Agents Wanted WILLI ffiENS^ I W^rite for Valuable Booklet I and Balanced Ration Formulas I V2^-^-|-1-ft T^w^r^g^ —if you write as your I IjOLII r rCC5 dealer's name and address *"' ' "■■■ CSOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT) HEN-E-TA MlXT'^ OTHER bone or grit needed u\i^ now— nor bone t iintrs— nor beef \\L scraps— nor charcoal— nor ovsier shells if you leed"HF.N-E-TA." Makes Hens Lay HEN-Y^l^"' HEN-E-TA" —the phosphorus BONt-GRiTsI food gets the most e^gs witli Vv" I least trouble. Is about , %^^ P?re Bone Ash I Odorless — 100 lbs. only $3.25 or 500 lbs. only $9. We I will see thrit voti are supplied 1! your dealer won't. I HEN-E'TA BONE CO. Write NEWARK. N.J. KPT.. 10 Fl^MINGTON. W.VA. How Folks Make Money With Hens My book has helped people make fortunes in the poultry business— will do the same for you. Low orlces for Stock. Eggs for Hatching, Incubators and Brooders. 200 pages con- taining over 100 Illustrations —many In natural colors- gives list of 72 varieties or Pure Bred Fowl— gives com- plete information about eggs, stock, incubators, etc. This book Is a marvel and only 15c. Send today, read it through and if you don t feel fully satisfied that it 13 worth many times that much, return the book and get your money back. B. H. GREIDER Box 101. Rheems, Pa. PEAPACK FARM WHITE ROCKS International champions. Winners at Amer- icas great shows as well as Crystal Palace. Send for mating list. Peapack Farm - Peapack, N.J. ^^^' 376 breeding Ftock as well as the young stock as the rays of the sun affect the color somewhat. After you have made a good beginning and find the work a success, stick to hard practical and business-like princi- ples and methods. Success only comes to the man who sticks, and remember that every dark cloud has its silver lin- ing. Keep up with the times, and at the POULTRY FANCIER same time do not launch out too quickly or on too large a scale. But breed the S. C. Buff Leghorns, (1) for beauty; (2) For economy in feed; (3) They are the farmer's fowl as well as the fancier's; (4) They are less liaVde to diFcase, (5) They are unsurpassed as a fancier 's fowl, their grace and beauty attracting the at- tention of all in the Show. Knowledge and Gossip By Wiilia77i Hip kiss, Scotlda\e, Pa. purchasing his stock and as to what he shoidd ecek for his breeiling pen, also to guard him against tho^e who claim to have this Chicken problem solved in such a f-hort tme by unloading to him his ware on the corner. This is an injustice to re- liable breeders and misleading to begin- ners. If followed out will be years of breeding lost and nothing of quality in the end. First select a variety you would like and one that would lie a pleasure to you. Then |tnrclIa^e from a reliable breeder who will give you the information desired as to what you ^ho'-ld have for a good foundation. " With stock of good blood lines it should not be sufficient even to know you have a goo I looking specimen Of all the chicken knowledge and gos- sip heard around the corner we are often amused at the different opinions gotten from those who have solved the chicken problem in a short time. If we could get something of value as to the breeding an.l mating of the different varieties it would be not only instructive but perhaps years of breeding gained to the beginner. Vou may for a time fool thus with your non- sensical talk as to what you think you know of the secrets you are expounding to him free gratis; of the way to secure an unbeaten record of an egg laying biddy by purchasing from you a trio or breeding pen of an unbeaten strain which took the blue at the largest entry on the corner. Now it is one thing to think we know and have the goods, but the question is are we in possession of either? If not, those who are' interested in the variety they keep will sooner or later gain this knowl- edge and will place you as the Dude in the show room who has ma-eless stock at many times their value. The prober place would be the ' ' Hack, " as he knows no more of the val- ue of his stock as a breeder than the nov- ice himself. Now I do not mean to condemn a breed- er because he is unable to carry large glaring ads. If his guarantee is sufficient that he can deliver me the quality I am seeking and as a rule a breeder interesteil in his variety for his own pleasure is apt to have that good quality for the interest taken and the knowledge gained in its breeding and yet be unable to carry large ads., owing to the fact that he would be unable to supply the demand, for lack of room, unless he followed this as a busi- ness, in which case he must breed on a large scale. Now this article in itself is readily seen to be for the full benefit of the beginner; to start him on the right track both in HOUDANS Winners at Allentown, Hagers- town, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Boston. Large lots just received from England. If you want the best, send for catalogue. GEO. GUIGNET Houdan Specialist, Carlisle, Pa. Orpingtons BLACK, WHITE AND BUFF LAYERS AND PAYERS irom prize win- ninj stock. GEORGE C. McPEAKE 106 Central Ave. Canonsburg, Pa. Qmm j.KKI) yiiur Inns cut urciu lioue * iiiiil m't iiiiire o^iis. Willi ii i-'rown IJone Cutter v.m c;ui cut Up ;il! scr:il> Imiik'S isily siti'i quii'kly, and without ;iiiv Iriiulilc, a.nl liavt- cut tioiie fi<-sh I'Vrry liiy for your poultry. St'cul :t ()in:i' for fret' c;it;ilo;^ue. WILSON BIOS., Box 822, Easton, Pa. :Best ■ in Price V V Day Old Chicks BRED FROM RANGE GROWN BIRDS It's Not How Many Chicks You Buy— It's How Many You Raise That Spells Success LAKEVIEW FARMS chicks are livable chicks as well as quality chicks because they are bred from quality birds that have vitality and stamina They are the chfcks that will develop mto robust cockerels and pullets that will please, and ^addition you stand a chance of raismg a large percentage of show birds, auaiuon S.C.Wh. Leghorns, R. C. R. I. Reds, S. C White i - j; SI elS Rose Comb Leghorns ijj jo m at isc ea. R. I. Reds Bard. Rox 25 at 30 cents each 50 at 25 cents each 100 to 500 at 20c ea. 500 to 1000 at 18c ea. BARRED ROCK CHIC^^^ price as Single Comb White Leghorns. EGGS EOR HATCHING— One-half price of baby chicks. L. J. MOSS 5 Lakeview Farm, y^ i^aivcvicw imiii, i ; Ma„ag„ : ; Harbor Creek, Pa. [^ V>pfo»-p ''O'l pc it is to kno'v the ancestors back of the stock and that it comes from a line of winners. An old ^avlTlg is * • The male is half the pen. ' ' I am inclined to think if he is of any value in the gen^e of line breeding that ve should follow, he would be all the pen whether he be lued for birds of utility or e>hi- bition. And to maintain the high stand- ing of egg production it becomes nfces- sary for you and I to know his sire and dame and that he came from a good lay- ing hen.. That which was imr^arted to him he will transmit to his ])rogeny, the same applying to exhibition birds abo. If your flock is of the partial colored and double mated use the males of your pullet line at the head of some rens which you know are sons of winning POULTRY FANCIER dames which also have winning ances- tors as far back as possible. Mate your cockerel line in the ^ame onler and use females of good tyj e and color that you know were de^cemlants from winning males. Select vigorous birds as breed- ers. Now Mr. Beginner while my knowledge box is small on so deep a question as the fellow so readily explained on the cor- ner, do not exj ect to receive such quali- ty as described above at your Dollar prices. This stock is always in demand and when we have the confidence of re- ceiving such quality at reasonable fig- ures we ehonld not hesitate when offered from reliable breeders, knowing this is the quality for your foundation. We who seek to obtain the best possible, sparing 377 no expense or trouble, often get dis- couraged at the inquiries maii1/,inkr" free, \»,P. PILLING & SON CO., 23d& ArchSU.,PhiladelphU.P- \\^^ pB\if^V<-Hl^HO0Trt cow^TPHiUl)ElVH)^ show \m W' A. J. FELL'S FAMOUS White Wyandottes At the imperial show of America, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK, Winter of 1911, win as follows: 1st and 3rd prize cock, 2nd and 4th prize hen, 3rd, 4th and 6th prize cockerel, 1st and 3rd prize pullet, 1st exhibition pen. My exhibit was one of the greatest ever "seen at Madison Square Garden, every bird having that snow white color, with grand Wyan- dotte type My birds are noted for their short broad backs, wide soread tails, full round breasts, with fine head points and are second to none in the world. Five first prizes in two years showing at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN is White Wyandotte history. Fifteen grand pens mated. Eggs for hatching. Mating list ready Feb. 1st. ^.a.FELiwEM POINT PA. o^«^ M Br.*der^ js^ J, FELL, Box 302, WEST POINT, PA. n'i l>l 378 leaf^t $5.00 even only line bred, or els-e should have received the Hack Birds pedi- greetl froni a\ inning s-ires and dames of re)utation should be of value to any breeder and are al\\ays in deniaml at prices near their valre. Knowing this is the cream of quality for your foun.lation you j-hould not expect this clas-s of goods from a small breeder at your own fig- ures. Surely the reputation of his stock is uorth something \Ahen he has proven their merits in competition at the big shows. His guarantee should cover you fullv. More s-o if he states he is a mem- ber'of the Club to which his variety belonged and a co-worker of the Fra- ternity. Otherwise he is in my own opin- ion a breeder for as much as he can pull for his stock and a fakir at the bus- iness, and the editor sho\ild not allow his ad. to contaminate his paper. We would then be able to distinguish the difference between the two classes of breeders. If you take a little advice when making inquiries, don't ask for just the variety. We have perhaps thou- sands who are breeders by name only. State your needs. Ask information on the variety you are seeking and the quality desired. Any reliable breeder will readily give you the information de- sired—if double mated and what you should have in your breeding pen for best results. But, he would feel dis- couraged breeding such quality if he had to cater to you three or four times by letter to get a sale at your ridiculous prices. Now just reason this matter with yourself. If you are interested let it be a pleasure in your breeding of any vari- ety. Study your flock as to their needs and requirements. Aim to have the qual- ity the Standard requires as far as your means will allow. Better to use even two or three good birds as breeders, concentrating your quality together, than a whole flock "breeding in a hap-hazard manner, as in the end your are assured nothing. Have some idea that your flock will produce a good per cent, of the quality you are seeking, make it a point to learn the defects of your flock as they show themselves. Perse- vere in knowing how to avoid same in your mating of next breeding season. You will be surprised the knowledge you can gain of your Biddy and her good qualities. This question of breeding and mating is large enough for all the wii-e heads "even of this enlightened age, and while the brain has been working off the best the world afl'ords yet no authority has vet laid claim to know it all. Anci the little knowledge you and 1 po^sess and the secrets that hundreds of breed- ers to-day have not yet iniparted to ns. Yet you may have this free with each orde/ from the fellow around the corner. ]f you are intereste.l then become a Avire in furthering the interest of that qualitv and variety you keep and help place them in the class to Avhich th(;y be- long. Affiliate yourself with that Frater- nity. Heh) hear your share of the bur- den with the veteran poultry man who has labored for many years to bring both class an. Prepairing Pullets for Laying. 15. Preparing for Market. Marketing. Diseases. Parasites and Other Enemies. Exhibiting, Scoring &, Judging. Wastes, Leaksand By-Products. Records and Accounts. Advertising. Cooking of Poultry Products. 13 16 17. 18. 19. 20 21. 22 23 24. Poultry Literature. Subscribe for the Poultry Hem at once, and take advantage of this opportunity. Start vour subscription with the November issue, and get full benefit of the course. Back numbers can be s«cured by new subscribers. Subscription price 50c for one year, four years for $1.00. This paper and the Poullry Hem one year 75c. THE POULTRY ITEM Box P., Sellersville, Pa. BLACI >-EGOS '■.' D 4 i^-^Sti^Clti ,: CO ■ .^■ BLAClC- ^w^ <"'"■'■"'" "■ "'«' 'iwiiim 5TSCJC-' SoitRSVlUI, Iff mm ■iimaMMiM— *» ^. among the members of such variety then it is ueelef^s looking in any other place. At pres-ent this Club is seeking to place the litt!e brown hen to the place it be- longs, without doubt the richest plumage of almost any breed of birds, and un- doubteo^sible eoncluhions we can arrive at are feed jiroperly and do it punctually. This is the explanation why eomc buy- ers of ojxy:*^ from reputable breeders after their chicks have been raised complained POULTRY FANCIER Fuch folly. Not the highest scoring bird makes the best breeder. The old fellows, the boys who have been in the game for years ai)preciate the value of proper raising and you, \ou who have just come into the game, may just as well make a good start anri profit by their exper- ience. Don 't be a Thomas, but off with your coat and clean up the lantern globe for you will need it in raising those COCKEEAL HEADING BEST PEN o^ed ui)on. In too many instances do we find the entire weight and res'tonibility of the future winnings being placed on the breed- ing j'en, ami after a sufiicient number of eggs have Ijeen hatched fold our arms and smoke the pi'.e of contentment. Manv iliva 'poiptn^onts nre ntt'*ib"teil to chicks we talked about in last mouth's issue of this journal. The brooders must be shut every even- ing, after they have gone in, to make sure a rat or mink cannot slip in and leave his trail of death in its wake. With the aid of your lantern see if they are picking themselves. If they are the fir^t thing in the morning get after the lice and do a good job of it and do not rest until they are completely extermina- ted. There is no brooder or coop big enough to hold chickens and lice. They dimply Nvill not mix. They are an assid- uous pest. After the chicks are big enough and the weather conditions wiU ^varrant I throw common soil in on the floor of my large brooders, before put- ting them out on the free range. This serves for many purposes. It keeps lice down; it is cool during the warm weather and they can dust in it and when they roost in that way are not apt to develop crooked heels, and still be com- fortable with their toes. Be careful if you have occasion to catch oeo that he does not flap his wing against the fence or other hard things, for he is very apt to destroy the oil gland. I had a very fine bird ruined by a dog grasping the wing in his mouth. Where his teeth caught, the feathers came in pure white, an.l ^\hite feathers are slightly out of place in Brown Leghorns. Another good thing to keep foreign colors from your o-ood birds is fundamentally done by keeping his digestive organs in perfect order at all times. Nature can be as- sisted in this with those birds in confine- ment, by adding a small piece of sul- phate of iron, copperas, or tincture of iron in their drinking water, or a little gum powder in their mash. However, watch the amount of gun powder, that you do not scour them with the salt- 1 eter that is in it. I would advise the u^e of iron in earthen founts. If you use it in galvanized founts it will shorten their life. If there are any weaklings develop, toe mark them; place them in another coop and if they become fit for edible purposes, kill them. But in no case keep a chick over that has been sick. It is nature's way of perpetuating health and the rugged constitution and we cannot improve much over nature. If there are any with leg-weakness or rheumatism ])lace them where they will be warm and dry and change their diet, and in a few days they will be upon their toes. We will go further into chicken life with vou in a future issue. BLACK LANGSHANS Summit and Black Diamond-Strains have stood the test for more than a quarter of a century and have rightly and justly won the reputation of The Best in America. Winners at Madison Square, Grand Central Palace Red Bank and Philadelphia, unquestionably the largest and best flock of Black Langshans on the American Continent. AS EGG PRODUCERS The Black Langshans have always been considered the greatest of all winter layers. They can stand more cold weather and endure more hardships than any other breed and they lay during weather when other breeds will not. They lay a large, brown egg of superior flavor and my strains have been bred for heavy laying since their foundation. AS SHOW B IRDS They need no introduction. The Summit and Black Diamond strains of which I am now the sole owner, have won many blue ribbons in all parts of the land and will dur'ng the season of 1912. Their unmatchable record at Grand Central Palace, Madison Square and Philadelphia substantiate the s atement of the best in America. I can furnish you SHOW BIRDS THAT CAN WIN-BREEDERS THAT WILL PRODUCE THEM Let me quote you prices on these Langshans The breed that has come to the front with leaps and bounds; all because they rve it; new varieties boomed by extensive advertising flourished for awhile but the Langshans has stood the test of the most re kind and as for beauty, stateliness and productiveness both for eggs and meat they are unmatchable wins at Grand Central deserve severe Palace Show. ARBANGE FOR YOUR SHOW NOW. Now that the show Fea^on is over and you are well under way to hatch your next FeaFon show winners it is well to look into the question to Fee if your association has made arrangements for its coming show. Officers of the local asFociation and members of the same do not think you can wait until just before the next show POULTRY FANCIER seaFon comes around before you set your dates and leaFe your hall. If so you no doubt will find the date you wouhl like to have has been taken by some other aFFociation in the territory in which you expect to draw your entries, or the hall rented for some Fecial entertainment the week you wanted it. One other item that is very important is to have your Judge selected early. I can cite a case laFt Feason where one as- 381 sociation, one month before show, was obliged to write to at least eighteen judg- es before one could be found that was not engaged for its dates as they had been announced, and also the hall was leased for that time. It is just as well to look into the coop question also and have all this arranged before hand, as to put it otf to the last. Do not let your chances for a large entry and a big show be ruined just be- cause you failed to be up and doing at the right time. If the above arrangements have not been attended to it should be done at once; that is, set your dates, leaFe your hall and select your judges; also make your date known to the public and keep them informed all the time through the press that your coming Fhow is to be greater than the last one. •>rf-j* -"i ■ -y ■.>.'*«iMi*^#;r r«n.i,f i // you want to Rear Blue Ribbon fVinnerSf feed them on Spratt's Poultry Food No. 3 and Spratt*s Chicgrain "PoDltry Culiire'" senl on recelpi of lOc "Pheosiini Culture" ■ sent on lecelpt of 25c Boih these boi'ks togelher witti "Dog Culture" sent on retelpiof 35c SPRAT r'S PATENT, Ltd. Factory and Chief Offices, Newark, N.J. Depots alSau Francisco, fal.. St Louis. Mo.: Clcvelan'!- 0.; Bosion. Mjss.; Kes. Supi. at Chlc-it^o. Iil. FdCturieS also In London. EnUand and Berlin. Gernidry. .^■V.^<>*-' /•• SSUSB^BBSB^SR %) [•ZSE«: tons \ MAMV VKARS OK SKII LFD L^BOR & THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS HAVE BERN SPENT m PRoT)nc?NG AND Pia^^^^^^^^ THE-SUNSWICK STRAIN'OF SINGLE COMB BUFF. B?ACK iND Wlim/iRHNGTONS,^^ HUFF AND BLUE ORPINGTON DUCKS. m I CiRAM) IXit;-^. Oi^AND ST()( K For generations the SUNSWICK birds have been scientilically line bred, therefore you can depend on the result (»f your hatches. A great number of the winners at the largest shows come from the SUNSWICK stock and eggs. D <:<)« 111 I 0(;!^ 0(M >l> ^^T<)C"K. 1912 I I n Ciu::AT i:OGH. gui:at htock. Our mated pens include 1911 -'2 winners viz 4 Blue Ribbon Birds at Allentown, Pa. 13 Blue Ribbon Birds at Augusta, Ga. 8 Blue Ribbon Birds at Madison Square, N. Y. 16 Blue Ribbon Birds at Indianapolis, Ind., and other champions. I , , u J -^^^rc? Thi«; i«; the reason' our foundation STOCK was GRAND, their scientific care and n„e brPeYn^-ht bti; ;:l7:r':^ ZTZ'lJ'dV::'^^^^ Grandest thing of all. our birds have the blood Unes to make WINNKRS and what is more the strength to hand it on. Grand reeding and Exhibition Stock for Sale are rushing. BUENA VISTA POULTRY YARDS, C. M. Ferry, Prop. Summit, New Jersey 5 SUNSWICK POULTKY FARM. Rufus Delafield Owner South Plainfield. N. J. ^ J I 382 THE 77. C. BIFF OBPI^GTON HEN, OR LICKED BY HIS DAD. The RoPe Comb Buff Orpington Hen Avill lav eggs all summer, spring and fall. Yes !-he will lay them in the WINTER when some hens won't lay at all. She has no s^pikei comb to freeze, no feathers POULTRY FANCIER on her legs; but she beats the band the whole year round for f^helling out the eggs. I 've oft tried other hens, but you know very well in the coldest kind of w eather I got eggs like — w ell, I don ' t care to f-ay the word, it rounds so very bad, and shouM T have said it when a boy, I'd got a licking from my Dad. Before 1 got the Orpington I was often in a stew to get an egg to make a cake, I didn't know A\hat to do. One winter dav I started out to find an egg for cake, so I hied me to the poultry house (the hens began to shake.) At first I asked a Leghorn hen kin (Tose-to -Nature^ RiRn life: DEMANDS OPEN AIR— THE CLOSE-TO-NATURE BROODERS GIVE IT BIRD LIht. Ut-IVIMI^UO V-rr-Cl^ i-iiri ■■,. , , ,.,._ . ..,„ -..o. .„..» h^oith., ^/n>i- ,n fl.u'ks of lOO to 300. A a«," o"lr7o.t, "r ;;«" in a 6.-760X or a .*ed or any .in. of ,kelUr u.iU rai>e every heal.hy cMc, .n flock, of 100 ,„ 300. Do you need a brooder r/«frfc? Get a CloseTo-Nature. Free Catalog on brooding. d a brooder quxcKi uei a ^tuae .. ir-^'".». c.. -.v-v. „ „ ^-^ — .----^ r^ r\t cr /% V XCWkl A. CLOSE-TO-NATURE COMPANY. 22 FRONT STREET. COLFAX, IOWA. S^S;eiSU^:S^:aH^H^US:I^^U^iSiSUSiSfS:C^U^mi^:S!»^:SSUH^^^^ Foxhurst Champion Strain of Black & White || ORPINGTONS I YEARS WIN ajjain at MADISON f^QUAKh, tuujc i i.^i^ry. ^^i S5i?.?;;f5i?v'T/./r'S^'^s-«'s#'f tcX>TSni? ^^:vjpo^ square. »» ^'- l^l n/?rffU"cursyiiaK -■^.P-^'-l'^^,.'' I^r w^Jieda. for best bird IN WHITES, 3d pullet, class of 35, on two eniries, /viau in English class. ^„,-,„p„ , rpe'pdpp*? or EGGS from AMERICA'S LARGEST ,r/il//™o"sf«.aN''of' OB";//cf/b«*^"ft Z fwp >ou s.ocU on approval, or .,,. guaranteed to hatch. Catalogue. Foxhurst Farms, Lime Rock, Connecticut, U. S. A. m m t .1 384 unhesitatingly predict that chicks hatched from " Fisheldotte " eggs will be marsh- alled well up in the front ranks of ''Sil- ver cup" and "Blue Ribbon" winners throughout the coming show season. J. C. Fishel & Sons have mated up twenty pens for this season's egg trade and every pen is replete with ' ' Fishel- dotte" quality. Every yard is headed by a champion male or sons of their most distinguished winners and in securing eggs from these birds the purchaser will surely reap the reward of Mr. Fishel's long years of experience as a scientific and thoroughly practical poultryman. There is no more convincing evidence as to the success of any enterprise or the integrity of the principles underlying the same, than the fact that one is able to re- tain, with increasing confidence, their old customers and friends, and with a true fanciers pride Mr. Fishel points to the fact that his repeat orders are increasing with very rapid strides and form one of the greatest assets of their rapidly in- creasing business. The location of J. C. Fishel & Son's plant is very attractive indeed, and a visit to their house will deepen ones re- spect for this popular firm and add in- creased confidence in their ability to fulfill every promise made to their cus- tomers. Their breeding pens are a Keal revelation to all Wyandotte lovers. Such wonderful uniformity of quality in so large a number of breeding yards is a standing guarantee of their ability to furniirh their customers with the best on the market in both stock and eggs. Their * ' Year Book ' ' is replete with ' ' egg lore" and every page is full of good common-sense information, and although it cost Mr. Fishel hundreds of dollars and long years of hard painstaking ef- fort to produce it, it is yours for the ask- ing. We trust our readers and friends who are at all interested in the best in Wyandottes will write them at once for this splendid catalog. It is worthy a place in the library of any fancier and will no doubt ])rove a blessing to many who are struggling on towards the front ranks of the Real ])Oultry world. POULTRY FANCIER I POULTRY SUPPLIES | ^ Everything for the Pbultryman ^ POULTRY FANCIF.K 385 ^ ^ ^ ^ ¥ ^ ¥ disinfectInis i.we dust Lie f: spray My.^^^^T,KO^UTEGaS EGG PRESERVATIVE CHARCOAL EGG MAKER FLY DRIVER Call and see us or write. It is no trouble to show you the goods. LA\'G &. CLOSE. 613 W. Diamond St., North Side, Pittsburg, Pa. # ^ ^ # ^ ^ ^ Barred Rock Cock, 1st at Pittsburg Feb. 1912, conceded to be one of the best Barred Rock males shown this ^ea!^on. Owned, bre«l and exhibited by H. L. Fike, Meyersdale, Pa. whi^Kbd White Wyandottes M-.ws.!ces! The Promoter Strain of Tried and True Breeders There is no use of you experimenting. We have the line bred birds that have proven to be the big winners and layers They ^^'Z^\^a^n\?T.r.''^TcaTll[ and they will make you successful. At Pittsburg, Feb. 1912, 1st Pen, 1st Cock, 1st Pullet. At Cannonsburg, 1st, 2d Cock, 1st, 3d Hen 3d Pen. 14 GRAND PENS MATED. Eggs, $3 to $5. Utility eggs from pens headed by grand males with line bred females' at $12 per 100. MT. ROYAL FARM, Chas. P. doggers. Glenshau^, Pat. <>^ Vierheller's Buff Rocks Winners at Topeka, Hagerstown, Allentown, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Hamilton, McKees- port, Cannonsburg, Beaver, etc. . . , ♦ oj At the Great Pittsburgh ''Quality Show" they broke all records by winning 1st. J^ri Cock, 1st, 2d, 4th Cockerel, 1st, 2d, 3d Hen, 1st, 2d, 3d Pullet and 1st, 2d Pen. All SPECIALS. .^ „ Dispatch $50.00 Cup for BEST DISPLAY, all varieties competing. EXHIBITION BIRDS FOR SALE — Write for Mating List, and do it now. Vierheller Bros., 1 7 Sylvania Ave.. Pittsburgh, Pa. White Wyandottes We have been years perfecting it and now we offer you the finished product. Leading ribbon winners at East Greenville, Allentown Fancier's Show and Bethlehem. Quality considered, we defy competition. We guarantee satisfaction. MAPLESHADE POULTRY YARDS 2006 Riitler Street, Easton, Ra S. W. Kemmerer and R. W Pascoe, Proprietors. S. C. REDS AND S. C. BARRED ROX. Baby Chicks and Hatching Eggs. America's best blood lines. S. C. Red eggs at $1.50 per setting; $8 per 100. Day old chicks, $12 per 100. Barred Rocks, E. B. Thompson Strain. Special select matings, $2.50 D. B. GINDER, per setting. Good utility stock Barred Rocks, $1 per setting; $6 per 100. Dav old chicks, $10 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. D. B. Ginder, Sporting Hill, Pa. Bl»ORTINO HILU, F»A. # S. C. White Orpingtons, "Brady" Strain Hagerstown and Philadelphia winners. Great layers of brown eggs. Eleven pound males, nine pound females, excellent type, exceptional color. Eggs for hatching from select matings, twenty cents each. V. K. Dayhoff. Box 14 York, Penna. S. C. Rhode Island Reds Aristocrat Strain Sired by 1st and 2nd Chicago pen and Blue Ribbon winners at Ashtabula. Our pens will contain the four pullets in 1st Ash al>ula pen, this pen headed by 1st Boston cjck. Send formating list. Choice males for sale. Harty &. Freshely, Willoughby, Ohio. H Eggs —CUT PRICES and Baby Chicks at half prices this Spring, from one ot the Iftree^t Poultry plants in America. JiutT, Black, ^ " White On)inKtons riymouth Rocks Wyandottes Rhode Island Reds Leghorns Minorcas and Ducks. Large orders for breeding stock, baby chickens or eggs, filled at short notice. Please mention this paper and get my ex- _„^ perience — 40 Years Among Poultry, with all the secrets of the business worth knowing. Circular free. L C. Beatty & Co., Washington, N.J. PETTIE'S WHITE PLY'M ROCK Have won 10 firsts, 23 silver cups and other specials this season at such shows as Phila- delphia, Camden and Wissinoming. Won 1st pen two years in succession at Philadelphia. If you want unquestioned quality, write me. Book your order for eggs early. GEO. H. L. PETTIE, Wissinoming, Phila., Pa. BRED-TO-LAY— The Celebrated Rossmore bred-to-lay strain Single Comb Rh-xle Island -White Plymouth Rock* are the results of seven years careful breeding with trap nests. In mating our pens ihiss season we have used only true colored brecdi-rs with better than 200 egg records headed by blue ribbon males. We offer with great confi- dence, hatching eggs from these pens at $2 per 15, $5 per 50. Special prices on incubator eggs ROSSMORE POULTRY FARM, Box 41, West Bolyston, Mass. INDIAN RUNNER DUCK CULTURE BY LEVI D. YODER THE BEST PUBLISHED IT TELLS HOW How to Incubate Them How to Brood Them How to Peed Them How to House Them How to Obtain Best Results How to Mate Them How to Tell the Sex This book covers "Indian Runner Duck Culture from A to Z and is worth dollars to all interested in Indian Run- ner Ducks. With a year's subscription to Poultry Fancier, 60c. By itself, 50c. Send your order to POULTRY FANCIER, Sellersville, Pa. mik J.'.-'V. ~40**- C; AfTON FftRM" fEtOMtXER 1 ■'•»•« Ov fey PA ^€d^tr M ^.-.i^^« I THE feed mixing problem Is solved. For many years th« poultrymen have needed a feed mixer that was a real mixer. Now there is one. There have been no less than four different types tried on the famous Afton Poultry Farm and their Mr. Twining pronounces the one shown in the illus- tration the best he has ever used and all he could ask for He has given it a thorough try-out and knows of what he speaks. Because of the part Afton Farm has played in the perfect- ing of this mixer, and because of the further fact that it has done so much toward making Afton Farm more profitable, the machine bears the name "Afton Farm" Feed Mixer The value and economy ^f home mixed feeds is well known to poultrymen. "Why pay the extra price for ready mixed feeds when you can mix your own cheaper, better, and I havei' fresher? "Afton Farm" Feed Mixer is metal through' [out, and will last a lifetime. It is as simple as a scoop shovel. It mixes more thoroughly and blends the feed much better than is possible to do by hand. With an 'Afton Farm" Mixer, one man can mix as much as threo men can by hand. It thoroughly blends both dry and moist mashes. It is a grain savor and a labor saver. When you know that it reduces your cost of feed mixing two- thirds; and it saves a large per cent, of the feed bill ; and that it makes the feed more palatable and easier digested, you will realize that you can not afford to be without one. It is made in capacities of 15 qts., 75 qts. and 150 qts. Larger sizes for poultrymen and dairymen made to order. Wiih our 5(.c booklet. -Feed ^°!;.'^"'^;'p^^;;;f." ^^ed piemium with each nnxer. and an Afton Farni Feea NJixerVvery poultryman can be a successful feeder. ^V^ite today for special inducement to one man in each community to introduce the "Afton Farm' Feed Mixer. YARDLEY M*FG CO., Box D- 22 YardUy, Pa. «®®®®%^®^«®**®®®®®*®®®'** ®®99®!»^Q&9^®®® ® ® LONG'S ORPINOTONS S. C. nUFF, BLACK, WIIITK Special clearance sale of B«« and White cockerels now on »2 «3,. ■?=„ -*„»1». -,t Easily worth doubly what I ask. Here "^ '>'™» ,, .5 .„d $3 per 15 from specially Tal^d p^,f ^ ^'„r*rfl TB^/a;T^^^f;eS Ifo 'p'er^Vo *'"'"- -'• " —"^ but you cannot secure a better breedine chance at any pnee You may pay mure money Book your order early. ® E. M. LONG, BOX P.F. OCEOLA, INDIANA. VASS- BUFF. BLACK AND WHITE ORPINGTONS . ITT u- „*^^ \r T On 17 entries won ten firsts, three seconds. Blue Ribbon winners at Washington, ^ J- «" ^ en™^°jj j'^, ^,^^^ ,ii,^,ay on, third ar.l oi. • h»'l. ^dx.. .m for best display °^^^"^°^'"'™eiil given on wh'tpc.. o« M.cks. silver cup for l>e8t d'^f'^y ^^p^Von P^ Hagerstown. Md., and Grand Also winners at Allentown BeVhlehe-, ^^-;'«% from' my imported Central Palace, N. Y. 1 can oner you y "'^^^^^^r ^ , Blacks of that great winning Enghsh pen. extra Jne. large biras; also Buffs and « acks oi S ^^ ^^.^ ^.,^^„. strain that brought them to the ^jont 1 was ^he «rst ^"'P«^^^ ^^^ ^11 breeding try. I can P'?««« >';"'" ^^ Wr'te for prTces. BoSklet^^free giving winnings stock at cut prices for 30 days, wnie lor yiii.«B. WASHINGTON, N. J. 0. E . V Ao«, Mark Your Chicks It is the only way vou can tell the birds bred from different matings. Petty's Punch is one of the best on the market. You can't get along without one. Price 25 cents or sent free to any one sending us two subscrib- ers at our regular rate of 25 cents per year. Poultry Fancier, Sellersville, Penna. S C and R. C. Rhode Island Reds TI^Bia WINNERS AT TUB BIG SHOWS v .. u H. Our record n^sde a^Ife ^o?ntJ/f best shows ^ proof concU.siveU,a. no be^tter^ Reds %tck'"anrefgs for sale. Send for mating list F. L. POULTRY FARM^ Lh:^.^'; ""'l - - -- Suburban Strain S. C. Rhode Island Reds Hagerstown, Hanover, Lancaster, Lebanon, blue ribbon winners. Yearling cocks, cockerels, hens and pullets »? eg'}; „„rf,^^ .yp BOOS. My special "Suburban" ^a^n"; Z^i'lUI" Each and every one has won the Blue Ribhon this season. THE MOTTO." Satisfaction or your money back. Eichclberger. Hanover, Pa. F&.^w. «^- Partridge Rocks-Black Langshans They are the big winners at biar shows where thinif when you win. ^« o ^ H. C. MILLER, 751 Elma Street, AKRON, OHIO. J i M' 386 POULTRY PANCIEE *^*:|?:}::|?^^:|:*:)J:i?:|?^^^^:^^:^^oJ:o|:o}:^1::*?**:|?***^^*^*^*^ ^ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ What ^America's Greatest Breeders and Authors Think of The T^oultry Fancier. FROM THE QUAKER CITY. Phila. Venna.. March 12,1912. — Con- gartulations on your big Bully March issue. Yours Respectfully Bloomiugdale-Weiler, Adv. Agency. ON THE RIGHT TRACK. Benson, Md., March 12, 1912. F. W. DeLancey, Dear Sir: — March issue at hand. You are certainly on the right track, both Editorially and on the judging question and I hope you stand Pat. I notice you are devoting a great deal of space to cuts of winning specimens of your advertisers. This is but just and a great advantage to the beginner in the Business. I wish you success, Yours Respectfully, D. Lee. NEVER READ ANYTHING BEFORE. LIKE IT South Plainfield, N. J., March 12, 1912. Dear Mr. DeLancey : — March issue is at hand and liave read it from cover to cover. It is the best Poultry Paper I have ever seen as yet and thiire is some real pleasure in reading a pnper like this. Keep it up to its preS' ent form and you will have some other fel- lows guessing. T certainly wish you a suc- cess that you deserve. Yours Truly, Rufus Delafield. FEELS SURE IT WILL BE A LEADER. 11, 1912. Hope, Ind., Dear March Sir:— I notice you are improving the Poultry Fancier and feel pretty sure that you will reach the goal for which you have aimed. You .-ire to be congratu- lated. Wishing you continued success, I remain, Your friend, U. R. Fishel. IT'S BEAUTIFUL. Chili Station, N. Y., March 11, 1912. The beautiful issue of Poultry Fancier for March issue just here and permit me to congratulate you upon producing such a Poultry .Tournal. Wishing you every success, I am Respectfully, Coo. E. Peer. A WANT WELL SATISFIED. Germantown, Philadelphia, March 12 '12. Dear Sir: — The Poultry Fancier this month arrived and a condensed critisism would be a Want well Satisfied. Looking over the numerous periodicals devoted to PouUry, of which there are too many, T find that yours satisfies me. Your book deserves praise. Your efforts should be encouraged. It is all and more than the Breeders should expect. Surely you should call it the Real Poultry Fancier. Yours Truly, Geo. G. Allison. THE BEST PRINTED. Langhorne, Penna., March 6, 1912. Dear Sir: — The Poultry Fancier at hand and I think it is the best journal printed today and has some good rending of value in it to every Poultry mnn. I wish you success and I know you will have it. Yours Respectfully, Langhorne Poultry Farm. FROM THE EX-MAYOR OF LEBANON. Dear Sir: — March issue at hand and I like it very much. I know you are going to make a "GO" of it. Success to you. Edgar A. Weimer, Prop'r. Exmoor Farms. STRAIGHT FROM THE SHOULDER. Springfield, Ohio, March 15, 1912. Dear Sir: — I think your article entitled Misguiding and Misleading Poultry Literature hits the nail on the head exactly. I was very much interested in your article regarding misuse of the Proxies at the meeting of A. P. A., and I think we all realize the just- ness of your argument and if you could just place your article before the membeis of the Association, there would be no ques- tion as to what would happen at the next annual meeting. I wish to extend my sin- cere congratulations on the magnificent Journal that you have given your readers for the third issue and if you continue to serve your subscribers with such literature there should be absolutely no question about your success. Yours very sincerely, Geo. Cugley, of the Buckeye Incubator Co. FROM THE KING BEE. Buffalo, N. Y. I want to congratulate you on the March issue of the Poultry Fancier. Yours truly, Grant M. Curtis. FROM A PROMINENT JUDGE BREEDER. AND Your first issue came say it looks good to me. to-day and I must It is a fine paper and contains what the Poultry World is looking for and is down to date. Best suc- cess to you and the Poultry Fancier. Y'^ours very truly, J. Courtney Punderford. FROM MY MARYLAND. March IS, 1912. My dear DeLancey : I must say Frank you are making a success of the Fancier the same as you have m;ide good in nil your other connections with the Poultry Press. I believe the same will be appreciated by the Advertisers over the country by acting square with them. You have alwaws stood for a square deal and so ftr as I am con- cerned I will always be with you as long as I am in the chicken business. Success to you. Y'ou deserve it. Yours truly, A. J. Street. POULTRY EDITORS SHOULD NOT JUDGE. New Haven, Conn.. March 14, 1912. Dear Sir — I think your journal is the qual- ity Poultry Journal. It has a refined air we need in our Poultry Business. I have wondered how you accomplished so much in so short a time. Poultry Editors should not judge. Misguiding Literature in regard to fortunes made in back yard lots should not be published. Breeders should not adver- tise eggs for sale from various pens, when they have only one. Wishing you continued success, we are, Very truly yours, The Gale iPoultry Place. GO AFTER THEM. So. Williamsport, Pa., March 18, '12. Dear Mr. DeLancey: — Y'our March issue could not be improved in our estimation, and in this conneition let us say that we agree with you and Mr. Wittman, Mr. Corey and all other True Fanciers. You are right on the judging question, but go after lliem and give tliem more. How about soliciting Editors who go around and mate up the birds and generally make it a point to get there a little before the show which they are going to exhibit at and that same particular .ludge will do the judging. How about it? With kind yishes for your success, we Yours truly, Saunder Brothers. are. BEAVER PENNA. Beaver Penna., March 15, 1912. F. W. DeLancey. Dear Sir: Y''our March issue was certainly a fine Journal and one that you should be proud of and I know you have put it in the front ranks and it is one of the best papers in the country to-day. Yours truly, Fred. H.Cook. DANVILLE, PENNA. EXCELLENT IN- DEED. Dear Sir — Your March issue of Poultry Fancier is indeed an excellent number. I fully agree with you that a bird should be judged before either the exhibitors or the Public is admitted to the Hall. And marked catalogues should be strictly with- held from the judges as well as the other in- terested Parties. I will most emphatically say that no judge interested in a Poultry Journal or a solicitor for same should judge a Poultry Show. Give the good judges bet- ter wages so that they will not need to take up soliciting as a side line. Thus the little Advertiser will be on a par with the big Ad- vertiser in the show room. Yours truly, John C. Peiffer. FROM A BROTHER EDITOR WHO IS NOT A JUDGE. Waterville, N. Y., March 13, 1912. Dear Mr. DeLancey — I want to congratu- late you upon the appearance of the March issue of the Poultry Fancier. Y"ou have surely made a wonderful showing and you have my best wishes for your continued suc- cess. Yours truly, D. M. Green, Editor Poultry Husbandry. FROM A BROTHER EDITOR WHO IS A JUDGE. Buffalo, N. Y , March 19, 1912. Dear Sir — I want to congiatulate you on the March issue of the Poultry Fancier. Wishing you success, I am. Yours very truly, Wm. C. Denny, Asso. Editor American Poultry Journal. FROM R. N. BARNUM, CONN. LIME ROCK, _ ^. March 11, 1912. Dear Sir — You are to be certainly con- gratulated on your last issue and your Edi- torials are hitting the mark. Yours truly, R. N. Barnum, Foxhurst Farm. THE BEST EVER. Lowell, Mass., March 11, 1912. Dear Sir — Received your paper to-day and wish to compliment you upon the splendid appearance. It is certainly the best ever and I can see no reason why any advertiser cannot profit by its use. Suc- cess to you. Yours respectfully, Chas. E. Sheldon. UP TO DATE. Phila., Pa., March 14, 1912. Dear Sirj— I cannot help but speak a word of praise as others are doing for the tancier. It is all up to date and down to bsuiness, practical and scientific, so I guess I will join in with the chorus and altogether Jioys, there arc lots of singing hens, but most of them have adopted that new song, are you familiar? Everybody's doing it, Everybody s doing it. Doing what, placing their advertisement in the Poultry Fancier where results are certain. % POULTRY FANCIER 387 XIXON'S WIlITfc: WYANDOTTES Do not be confused with glowing claims I Stop and consider closely these essential points. Who has bred White Wyandottes ^ot 20 years? Who has won highest honors at Madison Square Garden? Who has an Egg record of 210 eggs in one year / ^ '^'^ J)?f, ^IJif^" White Wyandottes at Madison Square, Philadelphia, etc.? Who has sold winners for twelve or more shows this season T „^"y ^^'^^^ has done all this and don't you think he is able to serve you? My matings have never been finer, so place your orders for eggs or siock with the man who has made good. Literature for the asking. Write today. CIIAH. NIXON. BOX NO. 4()0 WASHINaTON, NEW JERSEY ¥ ^ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ What Americas Greatest Breeders and Autl^ors Tl^ink of The Povttry Fancier. ELIJAH YOUTZ TURNS POET OYER THE FANCIER. Sunbury, Penna., March 11, 1912. A man whose' name Is DeLancey, Lately he took a Fancy To a Journal by the name of the Fancier.' For making small things turn into large things, DeLancey has great fame. Tliere was the Wee little Item W^ho had hard to fight to even maintain an existence, along came big little Willy, saw a chance to get busv. And this man of great hustles made the Item swell like old fashion Bustles. And from coast to coast all Poultrymen heard of DeLancey. Willy loves adventure, and we must not censure. It is the nature of the Beast. He now will remodel the Fancier,so just watch the subscription list grow. He left the bed of roses, in a troubled birth reposes. Willy will get there just the same. He is a good feeder at A. P. A. meetings, and we all know he is an unlawful speeder since he bought that new machine. PRAISE IN A SUBSTANTIAL WAY. Hope, Ind., March 18, 1912. Dear Mr. DeLancey — Use one full page of space in your April issue. Yours verv truly, J. C. Fishel & Son. FEELS SURE IT WILL BE A LEADER. Hope, Ind., March 11, 1912. Dear Sir — I notice you are improving the Poultry Fancier and feel pretty sure that you will reach the goal for which you have aimed. You are to be coneratulated. Wish- ing you continual success, I remain. Your friend, U. R. Fishel. FROM THE QUAKER CITY. Phila. Pa., March 12, 1912. Congratulations on your big Bully March issue. Yours respectfully, Bloomingdale-Weiler Adv. Agency. ON THE RIGHT TRACK. Benson, Md., March 12, 1912. F. W. DeLancey, Dear Sir — March issue at hand. You are certainly on the right track both editorially and on the judging question and I hope you stand Pat. I no- tice you are devoting a great deal of space to cuts of winning specimens of your ad- vertisers. This is but just and a great ad- vantage to the beginner in the business. I wish you success. Yours respectfully, D. Lee. NEVER READ ANYTHING LIKE IT BEFORE. So. Plainfield, N. J., March 12 '12. Dear Mr. DeLancey — March issue is at hand and I have read it from cover to cov- er. It is the best Poultry Paper I have ev- er seen as vet and there is some real pleas- ure in reading a paper like this. Keep it up to its present form and you will have some other fellows guessing. I certainly wish you the success that you deserve. Yours truly, Rufus Delafield. FROM A PROMINENT JUDGE. Dear Mr. DeLancey — Poultry Fancier is alright. It looks good to me and it cannot be criticized excepting you should have a stronger cover. Editors Note: — The Eagle will hold it down. IT'S BEAUTIFUL. Chili Sta., N. Y., March 11, 1912. The beautiful issue of the PouUry Fanci- er for March issue just here and permit me to congratulate you upon producing such a Poultry Journal. Wishing you every suc- cess, I am. Respectfully, Geo. E. Peer. A WANT WELL SATISFIED. Germantown, Phila., March 12, 1912. Dear Sir — The Poultry Fancier this month arrived and a condensed criticism would be a want well satisfied. Looking over the numerous periodicals devoted to Poultry, of which there are too many, I find that yours satisfies me. Your book deserves praise. Your efforts should be encouraged. It is all and more than the Breeders should expect. Surely you should call it the Real Poultry Fancier. Yours truly, Geo. G. Allison. THE BEST PRINTED. Langhorne, Pa., March 6, 1912. Dear Sir — The Poultry Fancier is at hand and I think it is the best journal printed to-day and has some good reading of value in it to every poultryman. I wish you success and I know you will have it. Yours respectfully, Langhorne Poultry Farm. FROM SELLERSVILLE. March 12, 1912. Dear Mr. DeLancey — Your letter at hand and I am taking advantage of your offer. I remember when I could count the pages of the Item on my fingers and its advertising business was confined to one page. What a wonderful growth it made with you in its Editorial Sanctum. It went forward with bounds and leaps, filling the coffers alike for its advertisers and its owners. I can- not help but say that you made the Poultry Item what it is to-day, that with such Jour- nalistic experience and ability as a Fancier and Breeder, still greater success awaits the Poultry Fancier. Wishing the Fancier all the succes it deserves, I am, Very truly yours, F. Christman, HoUiday Heights Poultry Farm, Sellersville, Penna. Bright's Brown Leghorns djf»^c^^djftdjftdjftdjf*djfidjftdji^dji:td^ CliKHgo Wonder, Fuht l'ii/.c Cock, Chicago, 1904, and the cut of many New York and National winners. The Undisputed, Undefeatable Champions of America. Recognized the World over UNCONQUERABLE For four consecuttve years the victors at Madison Square. You want to win the blue ribbons sure and to do so you must get the best. And for the best there is no other place to go. We can furnish winners to meet any competitionand breeders that wiUproduce them. We sell eggs from the same matmsrs that pro- duce our winners. Send for catalogue. ,, iw «,«*«^ ««« At Topeka. Kansas, 1911. we won Ist cockerel mated pen: Ist pullet, mated pen. Grove Hill Poultry Yards, ^^-A^l^H^^^L^r^' Box P. F., Waltham Mass. Eggs from best pens in America $7. UU per 13; $20.00 per 50; $35.00 per one hundred. 388 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER 389 ^\ I i *1 II Current Events Among Fanciers Qa tigered From Live J^ires J^o One Responsihle for FAiting This Department. What do you think of this issue for a 4 months old sapling. The Allentown Fanciers' Association has purchased more new coops. When the A. P. A. straightens out the judging question let them do it right. Judge Kenner has booked a number of engagements already. Kenner has made good. The old veteran breeder, Ed. Wilkin- s^on, of Mifflinburg is taking up Cicillian Buttercups. Vierheller, of Buff Eock fame, says no more sight seeing for him, or showing the sights either. We were all glad for the v. inter shows to close and now we are anxious for the fall fairs to start. Cau)j tncs are certainly on the boom, and advertisers report they are unable to meet tlu^ demand. And it surely looks like Nashville for the next A. P. A. meeting, but remember Atlantic City for 1913. Charley Nixon says that things never looked brighter for the Poultrymen in and around Washington, N. J. On account of the unusual winter weather conditions, April, May and June will be the banner egg months. John J. Eitz, of Langhorne, Pa., will juove to Pasadena, California where he will go into the chicken business. Congratulations, Charley Keeler, of Winnimac. Everybody rejoices with you, because it is a fine big bouncing girl. James T. Baldwin was elected Piesi- dent and Geo. II. L. Petty Secretary of the Wessinoming Poultry Association. W. Theo. Wittman can tell you why so- liciting-editors should not judge, and he will be at Nashville with bells on his fing- ers. J. S. Brady, I'arkers Landing, Pa., has The first Chicago S. C. E. I. Eed cockerel, 1910, as a cock bird, 1912. This bird without doubt has no superior on earth. Bred and owned bv Ira M. Crow- ther, Box S, Willoughby, Ohio. THE BEST CHICKS FOR 1912-13 will be hatched from | 8 m HI ft B Crusador II First Prize Cockerel, Color Special and Champion male, Madi- son Square (Jarden, New York, 1910. Three male championships of this show have been won by Grove Hill bred bird in five years. RIGHTS' ESXOFAI. strains of ARRED PLYMOU IH ROCKS Such Quality was Never Mated before p^a^tI^Jt^om ni.?f.^'i^|.o^''^Al^'^''''? '"*'^^ .^i" ^® ^^^^^^ by such renowned siivs as: n?r^^^ M^ ^v^"i^'^?5M«yi^i.^,;*''TT/Pr''*^.""^ champion males, Madison Square Oerden, New York; CRUSADER III Jr., his sire and first prize cock and shape nrnT^'i/rpl^i.^T^ ^^^''^ ^T^^J^i^^K A"v-^'*'^ cockerel, color special and champion ?nFA? TN^PR^mv r"'^' = MAR\EL III, h,s sire and our best cockerel last season; IDEAL INIRUDER, second cockerel, Topeka, Kansas; INTRUDER'S MARVEL wJ!^t ""il^ r^^'""^*"^ ''^Y'' ^'Pl^!.^'^ four other males all the equal of the^e in breeding and some of greater exhibition merit. Our^Pens to Produce Exhibition FemaLles will contain only "A-1" exhibition females and nearly all will be headed hv snn^ or brother of our FIRST PRIZE Topeka hen. the fncomprrable Queen KatheS ITW-^S'^'Slr .^^$2^5^';?^tr• "^^^-^ ^^^"^ ^^« ^^^* P«- -- mated, $l\) we^^a^veTh^I T^w^^y^ou^^ '''''' -^" ^^ ''^''''^' '^^ *^- ^-<^«- ^hall Send for mating list. Remember our winnings at Madison Square Garden, New York, 1907-1911 at Pan-American, St. Louis and Jamestown Ej '" A»ix, ai The biggest winners South and West. Mjm- 1:1 m y.i hi m Exposition. m m Gro^e Hill Poultry Yards, Tffi;'?;;U'.ffir Box P. F.. Waltham, Mass. ^| &■ ^ i made many improvements to his dw plant and now has one of the best in the state Gilbert and Moore the well known Or- pington breeders have dissolved partner- ship. Both, however, will continue in thr business. J. Courtney Punderford, of Monmouth Poultry Farm, shipped 100 S. C. White Leghorn Pullets and ten cocks to Argen- tine Republic. The Philadelphia Association held a smoker at Bingham Hotel. It was large- ly attended, and a very enjoyable time was had by all. Dr. Garber, Mt. Joy, Pa., election com- missioner of the Penna. Branch, is a can- didate for State Senator. Well, here is success to the Dr. Mr. McGrew will not stand for elec- tion as President of the A. P. A. We are sorry Mr. McGrew has seen fit to make this announcement. Corry s^ays it is that cold in Ossinning N. Y., that hot water freezes going from the houFe to the brooder house. Well that is some cold, aint it Linkey? When it comes to doing high class printing at reasonable prices, the job printing department of the Fancier can't be beat. Let us quote you prices. President Wash Moore, of the Pitts- burg Fanciers' Club, says the same old crowd will be at the same old stand with a bigger show next February than ever before, Misgi;iviing and misleading poultry lit erature has put many a poor fellow to the bad and if the A. P. A. would take a l)ansis of Cholera and White Diarrhea— Hancock Inoculatum Co., Inc., Dept. T, Salem, Va. I cured a case of infectious Ciinkfr in a $200 cockerel, followed by the worst case of Chicken Pox I ever buw, with Oculum. I inoculated all of my chickens last venr and have seen no evidence of White Diarrbeii, and hiiYe never h«d them to grnw so rapidly. -OSCAR E. MILES. Colum- bus, Ohio. Oculum cured a bunch of chickens that were bad with White Diarrhea. Others of the same bunch that were not treated with OcuUira took it and died.— LeROY KICE. Massillon, O. Oculum is a positive cure for Chick- en P(^x, Canker and Scaly Legs.— F. A. TECKTONIUS. Racine. Wis. Oculum w411 cure Cholera. Roup, White Diarrhea and Gapes in their worst stages. — CLAYTON I. BAL- LARD, White Pine, Tenn. (10) All poultry raisers should have this Diaiinosis. Send for it. Ask your dealer for Ocu- lum. If he can't supply it, send a dime for sample, 50c for bottle or $1 for lar8:e bottle. Money refunded if Oculum fails to make good. Use Coupon Today! Hancock Inoculatum Co., Inc., Dept« Please send Oculum and directions for use, ao- j| cording to your money-back-if-not-satisfactory i terms, as per size checked below. i Name \ Address □ Sample f— j 50c r~l $1.00 t lOo size. I I size. I i size. B m««««m««m««m«mmmmmmmm«mm»«m««mmm»«mm« S. C. Buff Orpingtons A heavy laying strain of Quality birds is just what I have been breeding up and at prices with in reach of the masses, and a guarantee of satisfaction goes with every order. i. i ^ r n j u • 4. *u u 4. ^ from pens that keep the egg basket full and whose sires represent the best CnnQ in A^^^n/o Pnnll wood Hnes in America. In the fall will have choice youngsters for sale and CUUO iU UuniO CuUii choice yeasling breeders rbout June 15. "WM. H. MOORE. Chadds Ford, Penna. For White Orpingtons write my former partner, F. E. Gilbert, Lansdowne, Penna. I 390 a big clifRerence -when a soliciting-editor- jiidge is at the throttle. Grove Hill Farm is having a big season. Their remarkable wins the past season has brought the result. This plant is owned by Wni. Ellory Bright, and managed by that man of genius, A. C. Smith. Many poultry as!>oeiations have already selected their judges for their next show. The Monroe County Poultry Associa- tion, recently formed with headquarters at Stroudsburg, has a niemben^hip of 68. Mrs. Rice is going to let Willie attend the Allentown Fair. But not the same day that Geo. Hughes goes. This pair of lads has plenty of kale now, as they have disposed of their bottled sunshine stock. Doc. Hertz, of the Lititz Association, is now eyperimenting with a certain kind of a dope that will prevent exhibitors from kicking at the decisions of the judg- es. There will be a big run for this rem- edy. The sentiment against soliciting-editor- judges is s\\eeping the country. If the soliciting editors draw enough salary to live on comfortably the same as any other working man, then let the other fellow live too. We cannot help but speak a word of praise of the excellent Poultry Depart- ment J. D. Koons is conducting in the Philadelphia Press, as we predicted J. D. would give us practical hen sense. And he is doing it. And we will publish cuts free for our classified advertisers, the same as we do for display. That is just one thing that those vvor«ls on the cover page mean. Equal rights and justice to all. (See ed- itorial page.) Should judges have catalogues before they judge the shows? If they s}«.ould have them the show management should permit the exhibitors to put their cards on the coop before they are judged. W<3 can't see much diffierence. Howard White, of Doylestown, Pa., and also Coroner of BucVs Co., called in to the Fanciers office, and after we assured him that nobody was dead, he set up the cigars and departed *^aying he hoped he would never be callo-l upon to officiate over rule 17. Geo. Ewald busted another pair of sus- penders trying to catch a pigeon at the Pittsburg show and then charged it up to his expense account, but Freddie Ober said Nix. Now George threatens never to go back to the smoky city. He says it is a dirty place anyway. Joe Morrow, who for many years con- ducted the Mea' ^^^^T .f/^.'.i^Itoday. having never been beat^ are the host White Orpington hen, pullet and cock m a ^ 5' oq $30. for 15. guaranteeing fertility. Book your order Eggs from utility pens $5, and from ^/^^^J '7 ^^"^jt,; .!nd' mating list of the most up to date White Orpington plant .arly as we cannot supply ^^^ demand, and send for caaloue^^^ J^ ^^^^ ^ ^.^^^^ ^^.^.^^ ^^^ ^^^.^.^.^^ ^,^^, in the United States. Remember - ^^^/^^/^Jj^^;;^ ^Z money. Write today and tell us your wants, for sale. We guarantee satisfaction or gladly return your n U Aldrich Poultry Farm, 6020 N. High Street, COLUMBUS. OHIO. o i; -mmamm 392 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER 393 I! Poultry Diseases and Remedies. Wtiite Diarrhoea By C. E. Morrison iiig to the length of time the eggs were exposed. Thof-e Fct within twenty- four hours had sufTicioiit vitality to hatch, and one lot did not develop the disease. During the summer of 1910 I noticed that chickens hatched from eggs laid by some hens always developed white diarrhea, bnt that thoFe hatched from eggs laid by other hens in the same pen did not. Even when hatched in the same incubator and raised with those that did, only a rare case developed. A close investigation revealed facts that seemed to point to the cause of white diarrhea and to prove that under some conditions it would develop from healthy hens; also that it is both hereditary and contagious. Eight hens laying eggs that had been hatching chicks which developed white diarrhea were picked out for observa- tion. In looking up the records of these hens I found that four were hatched the months of July and August; two in Aprl from eggs laid by a hen hatched in Aug- ust; and the other two in June from eggs laid by a hen hatched in September. This showed that either the hen or the dam of the hen laying eggs was hatched during the hot weather. Ten hens laying eggs from which no chicks showed the disease were found to be either hatched between January and June, or to be from eggs laid during that period. This showed that the fowls and chicks bred in cold weather did not develop a single case; but experiments showed the re- verse of both cases under certain condi- tions. A close study of a number of tests from these two different lots of hens disclosed many interesting points, tend- ing to show the cause of white diarrhea. The following conclusions may prove valu- able heli> to any person who may wish to try out the experiments. The disease did not develop from healthy hens when the eggs for hatching were kept at a temperature of 55 to 60 degrees, but it did develop when the eggs were exposed to a temperature over 70 for any length of time. The test shows that eggs laid by hens hatched from eggs that hail been exposed to a high temperature would at any season of the year hatch chicks with the diseas-e, but the greater the heat and the longer the exposure the severer was the disease, showing that white diarrliea after once being developed becomes hered- itary. Eggs from both healthy hens and those with the disease developed from hereditary causes hatched chicks showing diarrhea, the extent depending upon the length of time the eggs had been ke])t and the height of the temperature. The results were practically the same whether the eggs were set in an incubator or un- der a hen, thus disproving the theory that the disease was one developed in the incubator through lack of proper dis- infecting between hatches. Tests made July 25th and 28th seem to prove that it is the exposure to high temperature that develops the disease, because eggs exposed five and ten days hatched diseased chicks, while eggs laid by the same hens exposed only one day did not hatch a single chick that showed signs of being affected. The chicks grew well; in fact, as fast as those hatched from eggs laid by the same hens in March and April. The tests made during Au- gust 1910, with eggs exposed to a high temperature and laid by hens which had the disease through hereditary causes show that the disease developed accord- BUFF ORPINGTONS Martz the big winner at Chicago 1911, also Indianapolis. Nashville and Memphis. Send for catalogue- -40 illustrations. A. E. MARTZ. Box P.F. ARCADIA, IND. ANDALUSIANS EGGS EQGS EGGS From the 1911 Hagerstown winners |2. 00 per 15. Frank Spahr, Hagerstown, Md. Columbian Wyandottes Won at Camden in class of 54 2 cock, 1st and 4th hen, 1-5 cockerel, 3-5 pullet, 2-3 pen. Cockerels for sale. Eggs from best matings $5 per .5. B. W. Cooper, Burlington"Co.,Morristown, N.J. EASY TO RAISE CHICKS I will write you a formula, tell you how to make and use it, so that vou can raise all of the chicks you hatch. 'l will do all this for only 50 cents in silver. Your money back if not satisfied. George Rush, R. D. 20, 3074 Webster Ave., Bronx, N. Y. George Rush, R. D. 20, Bronx, }i. Y. 3074 Websier Ave. R. C. Rhode Island Reds WON 1st cockl 1st pullet. 1st rock. 2(1 hen, Ist pen, all sp.cials and 4 cuj.s at Camden, Jan. 1912. tiggs 25 cents each. Send for circular. C. E. MORRISON. Berlin. New Jersey. J*®®®*^®®®®*®®^®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®,^®®®®,??®®®®®^®;^,®®®®®®®^^^^^^^^^,^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 9 ® " ® ® m S. C BUP^F LEOHORNS. Prize males heading 1912 matings. 1 cock, Philadelphia, 1911; 1 cock, Boston, 1911; 3 cock, Madison Square Garden, 1911; 1 pen, cockerel Allentnwn ion. Trern'on^'IblO ^^ ^^ ' ^®^^' ^ ^^'^^^^^'^ Mineola, 1911; 3 cockerel, Grand Central Palace, 1910^1 pen coSl's son, 4E)®®®®® ® « • Eggs and baby chicks from choicest of matings, also from utility stock, information as to matings, winnings, business rules, etc. Write lor it. WM. E. CR.EVOISERAT, Prices reasonable. Six page mating list gives full 35 Mill RojaLci Froeport, pj^^ York «®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®«®®®®®^®®®®(jt,®®®^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ • % * « m « ^ 9 ^ « <» ® ® ® ® ® « ® •••« « >• RHOADS BROTHERS WHITE ORPINGTONS At Reading, Ist cock; 2d hen. At Potts- town, 1st cock; 2d, 3d hen; 4th, 5th cockerel; 4th pen. Eggs, $3 per 15. SINGLE COMB REDS At Reading, 1st, 2d hen. At Pottstown, 2d, 4th cock; 2d hen. Eggs, $5. WHITE WYANDOTTES Rhoads Bros., R 6, Pottstown, Pa. At Allentown Fair, 5th cock; 4th hen. At Schwenksville. 1st cock; 1st pullet. At Pottstown, 2d. 4th cock; 2d, 4th hen; 1st, 2(1 cockerel; 3d, 4th pullet; 2d pen; Special best pullet in show. Eggs, $5 per 1 .) J^fe . V Annasmead Farm, Single Comb White Leghoms BABY CHICKS EGGS FOR HATCHING By trap nesting and constant selecting we have developed a superior strain of S. C. White Leghorns. Our slock 'h orchard land resulting in breeding stock < i unsual vitality. Book your order now. Write for prices ANNASMEAD FARM, ROBESONIA, BREEDING STOCK as unlimited free, rer^e in Ic^cr and PENNSYLVANIA 1K .... \* They were very weak, however, begin- ning to drop at the end of a few days, and none living over six weeks. Thes^e chicks always had a high fever, indicat- ing that something was wrong. Eggs laid by these same hens kept in a low temperature showed greater vitality, but developed the disease through heredi- tary causes. Two hens raised from the eggs set July 20, 1910, and one from eggs set August 10, laid fairly well during the Bummer of 1911. A number of eggs from these hens were set under hens and some in an incubator. Several proved fertile, but the germ was weak and not a single chick hatched, this showing the weakness from hereditary causes. Chickens hatched from eggs set July 30th, laid by these same hens, set under the same conditions as thoi-e set July 28th, were placed in pens with chicks hatched from eggs set July 25th. About one-third of them developed white diarrhea in a few days, indicating that the disease, once developed becomes contagious. The tests prove that a high tempera- ture will develop white diarrhea indi eating that the disease is caused by the evaporation of some substance from eggs when kept in a temperature of 70 degioes or higher. They also prove that kee )ing eggs from healthy hens in a temi era- ture between 55 and 65 produces strong, healthy chicks. Other experimenters have found that dipping the fresh laid eggs in a chemical solution kills the germs and good healthy chicks are obtained. A reasonable conclusion drawn from the two experiments would be that dip- ping the fresh laid eggs in the chemical solution filled the pores in the shell and prevented evaporation. The experiments are such as to warrant the tests being given careful and thorough considera- tion. t The Perfected Poultry of America | Land and Water Fowls Sunnyside Poultry Farm All leading varieties. Hundreds of prizes won Tell us what you want and we will quote you prices. Baby chirks in most varie- ties Our S. C. White Leghorns at $12 per 100 are fine. Am also offering several hun- dred choice females. F. I. Bradford, Troy, Pa. J^ By T, F. McOrew and Geo. E. Howard. 2 pages, with IIJ full-page plates. ^ ^ ^n ^ Every breeder and fancier of Standard-bred Poultry should ^ ^ have a copy. Tou need it to make your poultry knowledge ^ complete. OPINIONS BAliV CHICKS We are now shipping thousands of Barred and White Rocks, White and Brown Leghorns a n d Rhode Island Reds. Quality of stock safe arrival assured, cation. Ducane Poultry Farm Co., D<-pt. 51 Butler. Pa. and >• Price list on appli- RnODE ISLAND REDS— THE GREAT CLINCIIFIELD— GARDNER STRAhy Eggs, Pairs and Pens for sale; from B.rds that WON over all others at K. ^^rJv Ivfi' PROVIDENCE, MILTON, ^,CI^EVELAND, OGDENSBURG, KEOS A UQU A, FRANK- FORT ..nd MADISON SQUARE GARDENS 18 FINE Matings. Eggs $1.50 per Set and up. Birds $2 each and up. Mating Lisl Free. Get Show Birds from us. (Mention this paper when you write.) --.I,T^a CLINCHFIELD poultry YARDS liogersville, 'lenn. Illustrated by Louis P. Graham. ^ The World's greatest il- ^ lustrated book of Poultry, J Turkeys and Water ]| Fowl, with 1 1-/ full-page ^ plates of the fowls, feath- J ers and detailed markings. 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It should find a ready sale among breeders of standard-bred poultry.,— Successful Poultry Joy^n*^'' ^p^Jl^^^^iVcTED We congratulate you on the high quality of the book /«?' „ P^^^. r;^l,Yok POULTRY OF AMERICA, both as to subject-matter and illustrations. 1 his dook can not help but prove of value to those who are interested in standard-bred poul- try Poultry Keeper Publishing ^o. A CREDIT TO THE POULTRY INDUSTRY. I consider THE PERFECTED POULTRY OP AMERICA the best of its kind that has been put on the market. The printing and binding are worthy of extra noUce In fact^ sucS books are a credit to the poultry industry and his volume ^ Ts sure to interest all kinds of poultrymen, the old as well as the beginner.— 1 he 7y Michigan Poultry Breeder, Battle Creek, Mich. FINDS IT INTERESTING. . , _. . TTTV PERFECTED POULTRY OF AMERICA is an attractive volume It is boa^itifullv printed Wherev^ turn 'ts pages I find it interesting, and the many niustra?oL show thai yo^^^^^ Mr. Graham, has spent much enjoyable study n his S oT the book.^ I believe that this book will enjoy a Popular sale among iSose who coUect poultry literature.-F. L. Sewall, Buchanan. Mich. THE BESr ISSUED TO DATE. TTTF PERFECTED POULTRY OF AMERICA is a book which will be of great ,,nin?fn^mfltrv fanciers being a concise illustrated treatise of the recognized Pers7n"ny't: ?hinl;%hr boo\"'is' the'^st'thal has been issued to date.-Caliiornia Cultivator. ^^^ qNE CAN TELL REQUIREMENTS. TWTT PFRFFCTFD POULTRY OF AMERICA is the title of the latest book from .heTosPor.Fh7M"pub.ishi^ng C„ I„c^^ and varieties of V^^^^hJ^^^^i &,"Pment enumerals *its special chafactenstica variety, including its »"B'" ,»"* °"''«;,?P™':,,VigJ^" ' ,„ |b b, T. P. McGrew and and describes its ^Vlh/im.strij'on, are by Loiis P Griham. Each of the parti- Geo. E. Howard, and the illustrations »"_« "f i^^^^he male and female which are colored '•"'■'''^^ '^Jif'^tf.Xfs L^ TalrZ parts of the plumage so arranged fH\^"r,;^''cn^\.T,%';\V o;^^e mustration whnt the re^^ T.%r.ltiV'iZ^y7r^^^^ oT^xcSrstS^lc-Poultry Herald, St. Paul, Minn. ^ Send in your order now to POULTRY FANCIER, Sellersville. Pa. ^ %■ ^ ^ % # ^ ^ ^ # # ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 394 POULTRY FANCIER POULTRY FANCIER 395 s M Bantam and Pigeon Department. % M^ Experience in the Squab 'Easiness. Two years ago this month after read- ing many books and magazines, I came to the conelufion that there was money in squab raii-ing. I asked the advice of one who had been succeFsful in the business. He advised me to buy young mated birds from the very best to be had, regardless of price. He said birds ad- vertised as cheap in many of the maga- zines were often old, worn out stock and wouhl be dear at any price, and would likely mean failure from the beginning. I purchased a pen of thirty pairs of young mated birds ready for work and they did go to work in about two weeks after 1 got them. They set to work and except during the moulting season they have worked faithfully ever since. In spite of the zero \\eather this winter I have not lost a squab by freezing and have had squabs for market every week, many Aveighing a pound a piece and over. During the early summer months when the market price was at the lowest, I saved the squabs from my very best breeders. My flock now numbers 120 birds, with pros]>ects of doubling it the coming year. My birds are made up of the Runts, Carneaux, Maltese, Dutchess and Homer crosses. The pigeon business is certainly an interesting one. But there are many things to learn. I think experience is the best teacher. I first bought the ready mixed pigeon feed, but found that there was too much waste and often they would not eat the cracked corn at all. So 1 coiumenced to mix the feed myself by using fresh cracked corn. Since then I have no waste. I once lost nearly all my young birds by buying musty feed. I also find it very important to have plenty of sand, sharp grit and oyster shells before the birds all the time. As for feeding salt, I have tried different ways and I considered the last way I tried the best. I buy a five-cent sack of salt and dip it in the water and bake it in a slow oven until it is hard and dry. I cut bag in four parts and give one-fourth to each pen. The drinking pan is another item of importance. Clean fresh water should be before the birds all the time. About three times a week the birds should have a bath in Summer time and as often as there is Avarm sunshiny days in winter time. A little warm water is good in winter time. The birds should also be kept free from drafts and dampness. They can stand almost any amount of cold if they are fed properly with the right kind of feed. There are difficulties in every kind of self directed independent business. There are no •• » dayn, im prove your hialili, proluiiff y»iir life. No ni(irt' stomach tri'iiHIc. no (mil hrcaili. no luart wcakuess. Ki-^atn iiiuiily vlifor, oitlm iiervcH, (!l<';ir eves ntnl suiicritr mental sirengih. Whetii.T von olii-w; or smoke i,i|.c. flifarottt'x. ciears. getmvin- teresiini? Tobacco Rook. Worth its wclRlit iu golt. Mailed free E. J. WOODS. 534 Sixth Ave. 969d . New York. N. Y. Of Interest to Pigeon Breeders. You often hear amateur pigeon breed- ers, say, yes it's we'l enough for these writers to say be sure your pigeons are all mated, but how can you tell when they are mated before you put thebi in the breeding pen? Now I was up against that question myself. I tried different ways that I was told with varying success and 1 find that the following way is not only the best but the most successful. I have a mating pen fitted up with boxes just the same as I do for breeding only the boxes are trap boxes. I use the ordinary tomato or corn boxes, you can buy them at your grocery store for a couple cents apiece. Then I make a door out of the whole front of the box exce[)t a piece two inches wide at the bottom. I use pieces of leath- er about three inches long and from 1-2 to one inch wide for hinges. Then I put a weight (two or three pounds will be heavy enough) on the door near the bot- tom part. Then 1 drive a brad or nail about one inch from the bottom of the door, then tie a piece of cord to it, then run it up through a large brad at the top of the pen right above the box. This acts the same as a pulley; then run the cord outside of the pen and fasten it. Then you can drop the door without goiTig in the pen. The door is made to open upward. Open it to about fifty degrees from the horizontal. Make a hole about one inch square so you can see in the pen without frightening the birds. You should have all the cords handy to this hole also all the boxes in view of it. Now when I get a lot of young or new Huh Uot Water Incubator. The Hub Incubator The latest, most modern, has many new feitiirpR REGULATES BOTH VEXTILATWN a7d IiTaT. One of the new thin-s found only on the Hub In- cubators 18 our regulation of the ventibition, whirh l^Jr'j'^^" ^^^^ "^ ^y ""r TANDEM DOUBLE COM- POUND THERMOSTAT, giving powerful and posi- A n^t/l^" V'*'l\ "^ •^"'^ ^^« '•^'^^ a"d ventilaiion. Another valuable point is our heat retaining and dis- tributing bars. 'Ihese are some of the new and es- sential features of successful incubation found onlv «fvio h t »■ ^"",.*"a» fake your choice of either fl^ K I, ?V '^'''^';, °'' ^,°^ ''"•• '«^'hi^h air You con nlways see what your chicks are doing under the hover. Fireproof, convenient to clean. Our prices within the reach of all. Send Hiri^-e^bafi-y'rnd^B'r^^Sdr ^""^ ^"" description of W. H. Somersalt&Son, Natick, Mass. R. C. BROWN LEGHORNS, The Undisputed Champions Madean unparalled record at the two greatest shows in the world— Grand Cen'ral Palace, in a claf s of 50 won 1st cock, 15 h« n. 1 2 5 cockerel, 1-2 pullet and 1st pen. Madison Square Garden. 1-2 cock, 3-4-5 hen. 1 3 cockerel. 1 3 5 Pullet. Choice Cockerels and pullet* for sale. Eegs in season. THK GALE ROULTRY PLACE, 66 Center St., New Haven, Conn. pigeons I put them in this pen and in about two or three clays some of them will start to mate, if they are not too young. I don't take them out of this pen un- til they start to build nests. I find this is the best way, for if you take them out too soon, some times they see a mate in the regular breeding pen they like better than the one they have and will make a lot of trouble for you. Now I don't mean you should let them in the mating pen until they have their nest all built, but just until you see them carrying straw to build with. This applies to utility breeding more satisfactorily than it does to fancy. The Carneaux as Squab Producers. By Jesse H. Claar The Carneaux are the most popular breed. Almoi-t every modern loft has a pen of these fine birds. Why is it so many breeders are selling their Homers? They certainly are a god breed of pig- eons. They breed large squabs and they breed fast. Simply because a better breed has been found, one that breeds equally as fai-t and surely a larger squab than the Homer. They are tamer and go to breeding much quicker when pur- chased, and do not show that homesick- ness that good homers always do. Their squabs sell for higher prices and the flesh is always of that golden hue which always is in market demand. The splashed carneaux are the best breeders. Those lofts that have no car- neaux are the ones that have never tried this profitable breed. Carneaux are a new breed compared to Homers. The time is near when the Carneaux will be the predominant bird in the squab flock and few Homers will be used. One of the greatest difficulties many breeders have encountered is due to the fact that in some way (who knows how?) the uninformed who want to buy Car- neaux have the impression that nothing but the solid red bird is desirable. The fact is they are in many cases not as good a breeder as the splashed and do not produce as large a squab. As a matter of fact solid red birds will throw more squabs with slate colored feathers on tail or breast than any other color in which the Carneaux are bred. However, this call by begiiners for solid red Carneaux has blinded many to other more desirable qualities. As a result dealers can sell solid red Carneaux of small size at a fancy price, when the purchaser could have secured birds of double their value in splashes or ofC color, for the same money. The majority of failures in the squab business is due to the fact that most breeders do not start off with properly mated stock. They have either bought cheap stock or, having paid enough for good birds, they have been swindled by dealers. If you cannot start with first-class «•> I 11^ Coverf s Barred Rocks East and West They win No Competition too Keen Philadelphia. Clevelaid, Chicago At the ereat Philadelphia show. December 1911, we made one of the most remarkable wins ever mfde You know what we did at Chicago. December 1911 . Now we made another sweeping victory at Cleveland, 1912. Well have they earned their reputation as National Champions. They are bred right and mated right. My 1912 matings are going to produce the prize win- ners for many shows. Send for handsome illustrated mating list— Free. ,., Covert's Ba^rred Rock Farm, ^-^^iol WilloMghby. Ohio I HATCH YOUR CHICKENS With a TiPw TQI2 Cycle or Brooder Hatcher. Our new discovery makes poultry keeping easy and profits sure. oLrmacWs were used in the original Phiio System Plant where over $1500 from 60 hens in ten montfis has been deirSlf omUreSrofeSrUal^^ One of the largest plants m America saved over I700 by -^^h?:^imTA'^l''^''^J^^^^^ Mothers, and hundreds of others Se hmrcomSetes the^ f""""? "V^"^ *? K?,rret. and our L^ng- Burlling S?fTty Lamp run^^^^^^^ for weeks without attention. It is Uie only machme tliat airs the eggs in the natural wav and arolies the neat to chickens like the mother hen. ., , > tc . •p !.«;.-, M V Write to the nearest office for catalogues, or we will mail one from our mam office at Elmira, N. Y. 8%VE FREMiHT CHARCiKS by ordering dipoct from nearest branch ofllc©, C,d. H..cJ« C... A....Jer H. C. C,cl. H..cl»r C... H.»...., T»- g* II.'.'i'J<erptTo'JrD': %t Slutrr & J.^k.'.•J^e•, FU. c'/cl. ".Ict/r c": N,*™Jij P.,k.Ckic«.. 10. cU H..ch« C... Od.U.d. Clif. CjcU lUlcker C. NewOrle.™. U. Crcb H.tcli«r Co., St. Una, Mo. Uept 4252 M«i» 0«lc« t cycle hatcher CO., Elmlr>. N. Y. S C White Orpingtons Golden and Silver Campines Breeding of stayVhite males a specialty. Stock and eggs for Egg orders booked now. No stock for sale except a few Silver sale at right prices^ Dillsbxirg. Pennsylvania. I August D. Arnold, p^^ ^^> Z II 396 stock do not start at all. A pair of common barn yard pigeons, raising squabs that will weigh from six to eight oz. each will eat and feed as much food to their young as a pair of good Carneaux which will raise squabs weighing from 12 to 16 oz. each. The supply of squabs all over the country has been steadily increasing dur- ing the past few years, while at the same time the demand has increased even more rapidly. Squab raising is a business worth considering. It is in- teresting and good profits can be made with moderate devotion of time and ener- gy. Good squabs at present are bring- ing $4.00 to $6.00 per dozen. Many poultrymen are making money with squab in connection with the chicken business. POULTRY FANCIER G M ■ ^ U ft in ^Au be restored to natural shade to If 11 I n Allf '*^y dark. It will be beautifled, l>on I MaHte luoue; aud take risks with questionable too. dyes or stains. Gsi our hi? Book on the llalr. We will send it FRKF% In plniu wraiM>pr, postpaid. KOSKOTT LAB0RAT0RY,1269 Broadway, at o^ , NewYork.N.Y. Rose Comb K. I. Red female. 1st at Scranton 1912. Owned bred and exhi- bited by E. L. Gelatt, Jermyn, Pa. WHITING'S White Diarrhoea Remedy CURES DIARRBOEA IN LITTLE CHICKS It cures in the only reasonable, possible way, by killing the germ that causes the Diarrhoea. It's a scientifically worked out formula of non-poisonous infjredients that act on the chicks quickly, effectively, and without the least bad after effects; they grow right aUm'j; like mairic. Only one chick cured pays for a bottle, and \VK KNOW IT CURES, so you see the profit in getting a bottle of Whiting's White Diarrhoea Kemedy at once and cur- ing your chicks instead of letting them die. MONEY BACK IB^ IT DOES NOT CURE. At dealers, or direct, postpaid, 50 cents. Printed Matter Free. WHITING'S ROUPENE, the standard remedy for roup, canker, diphtheritic roup, cures but never weakens. 50 cents a large bottle. W. M. WHITING CO., Ashland Ave.. East Orange, N. J. m M in siioM Qi Aiirv I" ARM BRED POULTRY B THAT WON THIS SEASON ( not what we won two, three or five years ago) at Trenton Fair, Mt Holly, Hagerstown, Red Bank, Bridgeton, Salem, New York. Philadelphia, Camden, Paterson and Wilmington winning. Total of 169 rib- bons, 26 specials, 9 cups. This Proves what good farm raised poultry of the right quality can do and will do for you, the large, strong and healthy kind— the kind you can and ought to get. Mating and egg price list ready, send for it NOfV and get your order in early. Barred Plymouth Rocks Partridge Cochins Wliite Rocks Light Brahmas Partridge Wyandottes Eggs from $1.50 to $10.00 for 15. We operate eight large farms—one variety on a farm only. MINCH BROS., Box F., Bridgeton, New Jersey ^nm^^^US^IS^^H»^IS^^^^!S^H^^!S^HSISSI|^ieilSK^e!S^U^I3^^^^^^^^^»»«»^^ M li m m m ,..♦»♦ US m m The White Satin Strain of Single ComLb White Orpingtons The Great Victors att Boston 19ll They vvin for me. They win for my customers. My prices are wiithin reach of every one. A start with the best, will insure success. No more stock for sale. Send for my mating list and descriptive booklet. You will be glad you did. I PAY THE FREIGHT. F; D. SUTTON. Sellersville, Penna. ^^^^^^^^HIU?^5JSISJSISU5!SlSISUS^IS!SHIISISISiSUSH5^^SHS^SU^S^m5^l5SslB THE OMIO ORPI^GT0N YARDS Big Whites of Quality Big Whites of Quality C. F. LOUIS, R. F. D., No. 1 WARRENSVILLE, OHIO. POULTRY FANCIER 397 i§ .a o I OQ O § 00 a a o OQ X *» d o a '>v 'S'j ® on all original orders. Send for mating list. * -, , n^ v i ef w.r, i«t Pullet » Don't forgot our Bulf Orpington win at Philadelphia of 1st Cock, 1st Hen, 1st Pullet ® ''"We1iave"arranged with Mr. Herbert Teck of England to supply us with a limited f number of Campine eggs, which we will sell at $5.00 per dozen. ® Mr. Teck has the noted Lewis Jones strain of Campines. MULLIN BROS., PENNA. * BOX NO 1014, BUSTLETON. PHILADELPHIA. //QymD Grandest ST R AINVQsX / ^O7^T0CK*ND£GG5 FOR SALENV^ ^•^/fRFF catalogue \^ fC/LLHth .WKA.riEINRiCMS. v^ Seluersville.Pa. 1 15_ CaPYRlCffT BY WM.A.ut.i/f!ticas. I9J/ WHITE WYANDOTTES We all know there is a difference between White Wyandottes. Here is my record -you be the judge: Allentown 1st cock, 4th hen, 4-5 cockerel, 1st pullet, 2nd pen. Special best bird and pullet in show at Williamsport-see awards, and also special best cockerel in show two years m succession C. C. FURMAN, Stock and eggs, send for mating list. BLOOMSBURG, PA. Sicilian BuHercups, Silver Cam- pine Diamond Jubilee Orpingtons. Eggs $2 per 15. Single Comb Reds, Col. Wyandottes, Eggs $1.00 per 15. A few Buttercupf Cockerels for sale at $3.00 each. E. H. Adams - Oalwood. Pa. # Z. First .H.e CocU, Chicago. Largest Specialty Single Cc.b White Leghorn Fa.m ,n the World. ^ Breed's Single Comb Black Leghorns ^JirpSRlAT^HTrSi We want to show you that our fowls excel! as layers, that our chicks excel in vigor and growth, and that we give big discounts on early orders, and guarantee ^f^^^'lZ^^y";"^^ if ordered by this system. Send for information and price list *o«l»y-^^^;*^«f"%\7" '^%- S. M. BREED, BOX P. F. CINCINNA.TUS. N. Y. Standard Line Bred S.C. White Leghorns Exclusively— Farkside Strain Have t*he Chicago Winners which swept the platter clean for three years straight at Chicago, and the last time won twenty prizes including all firsts and specials m the largf st class ever shown at Chicago and with twenty-three competitors. , ^, , , c, » n PARKSIDE SI RAIN has been adopted by both the Iowa and Oklahoma btate Uepart- ments of Agriculture as the best for demonstration and experimental purposes. Other Stater, are to follow. "Just Wait" Parkside strain can't be beat lor exhibition and laying qualities Ask about my SPECIAL PEN. Headed by first prize pen cock Chicago. 1 he Chicago sensaLn' STOCK. EGGS and DAY OLD CHICKS. Inclose 10 cents in stamps or coin for my book of information of Parkside strain S. C. White Leghorns. Address PARKSIDE POULTRY FARM. N. P. Easling, Proprietor. BOX P.F.. PEKIN.ILL- ^ I 398 POULTRY FANCIER ^ F. G. Bean, Collc^oville, Pa. One of the most prominent judges in the east, as well as the country's foremost breeder of Columhiun Plymouth Rocks, ami a power in Poultry Affairs in Penna. c/ v'^^ I FIIvK'S BAUU PLYMOUTia Have made a .v..Ma -f IT firsts and 20 seconds at 5 bhows this season. All my competitors onl; Inr inv 1912 mating list. It will show the winsu-rs. Exhibition and Brcedint; stock toi ^au. UOCIvS 8 firsts and 5 seconds. bend 1 IKF/S CilAIVT liRONZK TURIvKYS SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS High Class Exhibition Quality of Heavy Laying Trap Nested Birds Females of great records, and the price of eggs is regulated by the egg records of the different matings. Ifs the hen that lavs that pays. Send for literature. HOWARD L. DAVIS, - - - - - NEW EGYPT, N.J. « S. C. RUFF ORPINGTONS S ON « « « « SILVER and GOLDEN CAMPINES • ii' ■i'l' EXPRESS PAID 1 „„ all original orders. Send for mating list- f ^ , n^ v i .t W,.,! 1st Pullet ® Don't forire! our HulT Orpington wm at Philadelphia of 1st Cock, Ibt Hen, 1st i uii« i ^ '""\Ve1iave"arrani,^e(l with Mr. HerDert Teck of Kn-land to supply us wiUi a limited ^ number of Campine eirus, which we will sell at $5.0U jx'r dozen. ^ Mr Te*^*iar--"'-"- '-^^'^i" ^- w;!Tf J<'fs^^ "Ringlet" First Prize and Champion Cockerel— First Prize Cock and First Prize Pen Cockerel at Madison Square Garden. New York, Winter of 1910-1911 The Three Greatest Livinu Barred Rock Males Set the Seal of Championship at the Imperial Show of All America-Madison Sniiare Garden New York, winter of 1910-1911, winning as follows: the I„,p., i.,1. 1 Ti/e of the sh,,w. .''P-''^^' "y„V'f '"be"? C Seri V S "1^ SMver swoepst.ikes Cup IS i^eST'i^ruiiriie^ Suu^Se^rn''si«: ;;'r,nv a^^ best Exhibition Pen. won for third time and hna V/T''^^''^^ ^?nr hnst s Aoed "l" e^ ?ompI?tUc/r MorVfirsrr^^ than all competitors combined. All S.lver C ups and Cash Spec als My exhibit was one of the wonders of the show, every bird wearing the matchless Ringlet barring. My three first prize males stood out like stars. My first prize Champion Cockerel is the finest of all 1 ime. This new Championship Record stands monuinental ^bove all other records-ana^^^^ far and beyond anything ever hitherto accomplished by any ^l^^r^^d R( ck breed^r^s^^^^ York Show was founded, l^^urthermore. every Silver T^^ophy- that has ever been oftered o" 'Jar^G Rock'-- at Madison Square (harden to be won three times has been hnally won by me and is now my absolute prr.p rtv Th^s includes the $100 Challenae Trophy and the $100 Ass«f.?,Vi^",5Vfl- ord of First on Kxhibition Pen three years in For more than 20 years at New York my -Ringlet" victories have been complete. _ ^ ^^ ^^l^'"f ^^ pSnets has never been approached in Madison succession is the undisputed champion. My clean sweep of Ist, 2nd. 3rd, 4th and 5th prizes on Pullets has never oeen appro Square (iarden and stands alone and unequalled. , ,, ^ • _k„,. ci-,r.-„r KirHc fif fn win in anv competition. Richly illustrated 60- 1000 grand breeding cockerels for sale; elegant hens and pullets in any number. Show birds ht to win in any comperiuun. page catalogue upon request, it is full of original pictures of New York Winners from lite. Oi^';. i 00 Fr^rvc '^AO EGGS from the World's Finest Exhibition Matings, one sitting $)0; Fifty hggs ^1^33, I UU hggs ^^K). - LOCK BOX 444 AMENIA, NEW YORK ^ WRITK FOR 00PER ELEB RATED H O U SE IGKEN L0NY^ . STOMllATCHEK ATALQ Barred Plymouth ROCKS and White WYANDOTTES Eggs for Hatching $2 per 15, $10 per 100 (Unfertile eggs replaced free) Fine Breeding Cockerels $3 and $5 each. UE CUSTOM HATCHERY— Compartments for Rent, (150 eqgs each^ Portable Poultry Mouses $16, $25 and $32 each. 1^ H. B. Cooper, Jr., Woodsidc Poultry Plant FORD Phone Ovt rbrook. 574 A. Desk F. 'ROAD. WEST PHILADELPHIA PEWSYLVAMIA ^ # % ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ A Hurricane Sweep flRSl PRIZE COCI^ HeN-(:oCKERrt,W P^^^^ «.•»>) IMIMSN 1M.YM"1. rn K«H. lU' ,//„VGRf:AT HAGtRSTOWN PAIR sQ'^^^,.. W^/"^.- GRAND CENTRAL PALACE Ncio York 1911 Ki'in-iAN CVollcgc V \\\ 7 1912 5c. per Copy §M^^ W. DkI.ANCEIY Editor and Manager Allentown, Pa. and Sellersville. Pa. jSBSliottipsotVi the Imperial I'ri7.e of thejihowspecmHor Champion Male Jiplo^^^^ .O.As.oe.a.lo„ror^he. cocker... peejaljcr^^^^^^^ duce Exh bition Cockerels: special foi best colorea Maie, specicu ^"» ^^ manv first orizes as any My exhibit was one of the wonders of the show, every bird wearing the matchless Ringlet barring. My three first prize males stood out like stars. My first prize Champion Cockerel is the finest of all Time. This new Championship Record stands monumental ^^ove all other records-anachie^^ . ^ „ Rocks at Madison Square Garden to be won three times has been finally won by me ana is now my absolute property. This includes the $100 Challenge Trophy and the $lf^^As^«f.?*'.^",_V.VP- ord of First on Exhibition Pen three years in Kor more than 20 years at New York my "Ringlet" victories have been complete. The Ringlet ^^^0 EGGS from the World's Finest Exhibition Matings, one sitting $)0; fitly Lggs ^^^, I UU Hggs ::pOK). *.* ¥ fe*ss^. • i .\»' V/.^^'' ■ MKT«tttC«K - •■« fH5T»c:tftnCoINttvVJ,l!M1M\N lM.YM"l!riI R«>tKfc ,//^.GRKAT HAGERSTOWN PAIR <,'9ll W^/ "cc- GHANO CtNTRAL PALACE New Yorti 1911 Bean's World's best Columbian Plymouth Rocks are not only the leader but have made the most Sensational Winnings recorded this and other years This year at 18 shows including Madison Square Garden, N. T., Philadel phia, New York Palace, Hagerstown, Md., Allentown, Pa., New York State Fair, Baltimore, Md., and others where all the best were assembled together from the North, vSouth, p:ast and West, they have v.on not only the greatest majority of all prizes and specials competed for, but have actually won every first prize competed for, except two, all cups and show specials at above shows, 17 club ribbons out of 20 and the sweepstake special for best pullet in American class at Philadelphia. 82 first prizes at above shows under 15 different judges is a record no one has ever at- tained and stands alone and unequalled. Columbian Plymouth Rocks are the leading popular variety today. Why not get started now with this grand, beautiful and utility breed. Your wants will have my perso- nal attention and I am better prepared to supply breedersand exhibition stock than ever. Satisfaction positively assured. Write me your wants. Send for my mating list and let me convince you that Btan's Columoian Plymouth Rocks are the finest in this big United States. F. G. Bean,, Box P.F. Coliegeville, Pa. 5c. per Copy 25c.per^ar S^4i:^:^i|i:*ic|i^*^|i**^*'3^**4i**^4i****4i*****^4i****4i* U4m w. dei.ance:y Editor and Manager Allentown. Pa. and Sellersville, Pa. . .^MMMjkMB^IbA* CHESTNUT HILI^ Barred Rocks Baby Chicks, Eggs for Hatching and Stock. Our victories at AlUntown, Pa., Brockton, Mass., Philadelphia, Pa., and Madison Square is the evidence of superior quality. 14- Grand matings; both cockerel and pullet matings of line bred stock and every bird in our matings is a prize winner or sired by a prize winner. Our victories have been hard earned and the record in past years and the record of season just finished should convince you that they have no superiors and few equals. Eggs from grand matings at $3.00 and up. Baby chicks $25 per hundred in 100 lots, less than that 30 cents each. Send for descriptive circular and mating list. CHESTNUT HILL POULTRY FARM H. N, Kenner, Manager. Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. Orchard Poultrtj Farm 100 Buff,Black, White Orpingtons, 200 Barred, White, Buff, Plymouth [Rocks, 300 Silver Laced, Silver Penciled, Buff, Partridge, Columbian, White Wyandottes, 400 S. C. White, S. C. Brown. S. C. Buff, R. C. Brown Leghorns, 50 Light and Dark Brahmas, 40 Buff, Partridge Cochins, 30 Silver Polish, 40 Silver Spangled Hamburgs. More 1st prizes at New York State Fair, Allentown and Hagerstown than any other competitor. A grand lot of breeders and exhibition birds fit for any show. Eggs for Hatching from pens containing our noted prize winners and 1912 matings will pro- duce the highest quality of birds. All varieties Bantams and Pigeons of the best of quality. Poultry business is our exclusive business and we guarantee satisfaction. S. G. Hoke and Son, Desk P.F. Spring Grove, Pa. « S. C. W IIITK AI\D S. C. RUFP^ LECiHORNS Day old Chicks and Kggs for Hatching. 1 2 special matings, every pen headed by a prize winner or a descend- ant of a prize winner. Hij^h class quality birds so mated that thev will produce the best results. P^GGS $^00 per 15; $2.75 per 30; |8 per 100, From utility matings $1.50 per 15; $2.75 per 30; $7 per 100. BABY CHICKS $5 per 25; $8 per 50; ^15 per 100. Wc Do Custom Hatching. Why bother with a hen or small machine. We make the poultry business a business, and can do your hatching at the rate of 2 cents an ^%g in lots of 400 or more and 4 cents in lots of 200 Write us your needs. It will have our personal attention. We also have choice Collies. BLINK BONNIE POULTRY FARM, Robert IM. Heine. Prop.,i Box p.r. Bath, Penna. JINQLE cons BLACK niNORCflJ MtWoi'i unmatchahU strain. The Victors of Madison Square and Philadelphia at the great Philadelphia show December 1911. My first cockerel won special for best bird in show. All varieties competing. My 1912 matings will produce some of the best Minorcas ever bred. Send for matincr list. , Howard Mellor, Spring House, Pa. ^^MMM^^^M^^^ ^^^^^^^^M^^^M POULTRY FANCIER 403 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS All classified ads are in front of book, thus giving the small advertiser a chance. Numbers and initials count as words. All classified 'advertising is payable in advance. Positively no •:^ccptIons to this rule. The rates are so low that w^e cannot afford to take the time and trouble and incur the expense necessary la keepinn: accounts with these ads. Send M. O., currency, draft or registered letter. Stamps accepted for amounts less than one dollar. All ads to be under proper classifications must reach us by the 20th of the month. Advertisers receive the paper free each month that ad appears. 4 cents per w^ord per insertion for ads runninsr less than 6 months, 3c per "v^'ord per insertion for ads running 6 months or longer. 1 o ANDALUSIANS. TEUE BLUE ANDALUSIANS, EXOLUSIVE- )«, Won 83 ribbons out of 84 entries, incud- ixig 18 Ist at Philadelphia, Allentown, Bethle- hem, Quakertown, Perkasie Shows, 1911, 1912. Choice stock and eggs for sale. Satis- faction guaranteed. Visitors welcome. Oirca> ar free. 0. 0. Stauffer, Telford, Pa. 7 BLUB ANDALUSIANS. BLUE EIBBON ' Winnera at Pittsburg and Beaver in every breeding pen. If you want large, vigorous birds and your money's worth. Eggs, $2, $3, and $6_p6r setting. 80% fertility guaranteed. Write B. M. A 0. A. Panner, Rochester Pa. » ANDALUSIAN EGGS — FIVE PENS — EXTRA large, heavy laced. Manv are prise birds. Recently aaded some of the Cleveland, Ohio winners. Have won prises at the leading ahowa for 16 years and have bred Andalu- ■1 iiana, this my 10th year. None better. E^gs, $2 per 15 straight. F. L. Garnet, Nottmg- ham, Ohio. 16 BLUB ANDALUSIANS — I have the largest .^ utility flock in the East. (5) Five bree ma Bantam Cockerels, cheap. Dixmont Hospi- tal, Dixmont, Pa. Poultry Dept. 6 OICE'S HAMBURGS AND BANTAMS WIN; five varieties Hamburgs; ten varieties Ban- tams: see winnings at New York, Boaton and Baltimore shows. It tells the tale. Stock and eggs for sale. B. Oke, Box 881, London, Canada. 16 BL'UE blooded SEBRIGHTS, ROSE Combs, Japanese and Partridge Cochin Ban- tams, Thompson Barrd Rocks, alao R. L Reds. Fantails. Exhibition Homers. Stock and Eggs for sale. I. S. Miller, Allentown Pa. 14 MODERN BANTAMS— BLACK RED AND Pvle (Game.) White Polish, Buff Cochin, White Fantail Pigeons. Breeders and im- porters over thirty years. Eggs and birds. Satisfaction guaranteed. Westervelt Haywood, Rutherford, N. J. 8 FOR SALE — A PINE BLACK RED GAME Bantam cockerel. First at Allentown, second at Lititz and Scranton (my other cockerel win* ning first.) Eggs for sale. M. G. Bankert, Marion, Pa. IS BANTAM EGGS, $3 PER 12. HIGH-CLASS prize-winning. Silver Seabright, Buff and White Cochin. Black Japanese and Black Breasted Red Game. A. W. Newcomer, Box 21, Glen Rock, Pa.. .16 AMERICA'S GREATSET WINNING strain of Buff Cochin Bantams. Have some rare bargains in breeders to offer. B. O. Schilling, Brighton, N. Y. 15 HIGH STATION EXHIBITION GAME Bantams, Cochins, Seabrighta, Rose Comba, and Silkies. Eggs and stock. Ridge View Farms, Knowlesville, N. Y. 16 SILVER SEABRIGHT8 AND GAME BAN- tams. Eggs $2 per 15. Jno Hacker, Box F, Marissa, 111. 7 BRAHMAS. LIGHT BRAHMAS, BLUB RIBBON WIN- ners; superb quality. Grand matings. Egga, $1.50 per setting. Cockerels, $6; pairs, $8: trios, $10; breeding pens, $16. Oreenhorai Poultry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. f LIGHT BRAHMAS — FINE BREEDING h Show Birds. J. A. Roberts, Malvern, Pa. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. BALDWIN'S Barred Beauties. Free catalog. Fine laying strain and exhibition bred. Matt. W. Baldwin. Sioux City, Iowa. 16 LIGHT BRAHMAS. LARGE BIRDS. WHITl and Barred Rocks. All pure stock. J. A. Rob- erts, Malvern, Pa. 7 BANKS' LIGHT BRAHMAS— THEY LAI, win and weigh. Extra fine breeding cock- <}rels, $4, $5 and $0 each. Trios, $8, $10 and $12. Shipped on approvaL Emory X. Banka, East Pembroke, N. Y. It "LIGHT BRAHMAS," ORIGINAL FROM China by sailing vessel. Pure blooded, im- mense size. Large brown eggs and steady win- ter layers. Capons weigh 14 to 16 lbs. Ex- tremely profitable. Write for circular. Eggs, $3.00 setting. Loring Farm, Dedham, Mass. 5 404 POULTKY FANCiEE POULTrvY FANCIER 405 BELGIAN HARES. OUR PEDIGREED RUPUS RED BELGIAN Hares are found hopping in nearly every state The Jumbo Flemish Giants are known eveir where. Large steel grays and jet black* Prices right. McCulleys Rabbitry, North Lewi* burg, Ohio. tl BUCKEYES. BUCKEYES OP QUALITY. WINNERS. Madison Square, Boston, Cle\ol.^nd, Was.nmg ton. Scranton. Mitinss for 19'- a.-e along blood lini'S that wiH prndiice birds of quiMit'' Stock and eggrs. BufT Orpington Ducks. Cat- alogue free. L. T. Place, Meshoppen, Pa. 15 BVTTERCVPS. SICILIAN BUTTERCUPS— THE COMING breed of general purpose fowl. Srj • eaters, great producers. Beauty surpassed j^ none. Eggs, $2.50 to $5.00 per 15. V at.Klia S. Fifield, Mountainview Poultry Fai r., Paines- ville, O. ' 15 CAMPINES. IMPROVED SILVER CAMPINES, (JA- coLus Strain.) Excellent layers of large white eggs. Small feeders, hardy, vigorous, easy to raise. Eggs, $5 per 13. J. L. Faul- hamus, Dewart, Pa. LARGE IMPORTED SIL CAMPINES. MAT^ ing list. J. Ryder, Mont Alto, Pa. 6 CORNISH. DARK CORNISH INDIAN EGGS FOR SALE from stock that has produced many a prize- winner. Satisfaction guaranteed, $2.50 per 13 eggs. Tinner & Freas, Sugar Notclu Penn. ^ DARK CORNISH EGGS. FROM PEN NO. 1, birds scoring from 90 to 94, eggs $2.00 for 15. Eggs from best laying utility stock, $1.00 for 15. Clyde Dille, Washington, Pa. 15 DOMINIQUES. GENUINE AMERICAN DOMINIQUES. I have them. Too many get Rose Comb Barred Rocks and are disappointed. The real thing is different. W. H. Harwood, M. D., Chasm Falls, Malone, N. Y. 16 DUCKS. AMERICAN AND ENGLISH INDIAN RUN- ner Ducks. White eggs. Also Single Comb Buflf Leghorns. Winners at Chambersburg and Lewistown. Three drakes, $2.50 each. Booking egg orders. Geo. B. Hall, Burnham, Pa. 15 INDIAN RUNNER, TRUE OFFICIAL REC- oid, 217; real mortgage lifters, gilt-edged in- vestment. Read my great 75c Runner Duck Book. Embden Geese. C. Valentine, Ridge- wood, N. J. 9 ROUEN— PAWN AND WHITE INDIAN Ruitner Ducks, leading winners at leading shows. Also Mammoth Imperial Pekins. Eggs $2.00. Booklet free. Maple Ridge Farm, C. B. Fitch, Walton, N. Y, 6 GAEBEL BROTHERS* GOLDEN FAWN IN- dian Runners. Prolific layers of white eggs Winners at Madison Square Garden, Inter national, Buffalo, Boston, etc. Fre« circa lar, hatching and care of ducklings. Morris town. New Jersey. B WHITE INDIAN RUNNERS, SNOWFLAKE strain, aristocrats of all poultry. Breeding stock and eggs. Fifteen eggs, $8.00, $6.00 and $4.00. Special price larger lots. Mrs. E. Eshbach, 1404 Sturm Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. . 16 -JERSEY STRAIN" PEKIN DUCKS, LEAD ing winners Madison Square, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Camden. Egg circular free. PauJ Springer, Route 4 F, Bridgeton, N. J. 6 INDIAN RUNNER DUCK EGGS FROM tdgb class stock, $2.50 per 11. Two drakes for sale at $3 and $5. Mt. Hope Poultry Yards, Sellersrille, Pa. 6 INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS THAT LAY larffs white eggs and lota of them, at $1.00 per 13. Mohawk Ponltry Yards, Merchant- viUe, N. J. 15 EXHIBITION FAWN AND WHITE, AND anre White Runners. BuflF Orpington, Crested ^Vhite, and White Muscovys. Stock and eggs. R\dg9 View Farms, Knowlesville, N. Y. 15 BUFF ORPINGTON DUCKS — FINEST OB- rainable from orii^inator. Impurted drake. Great layers. Indian Runner Ducks. Brooks- Walton white egg strain. Eggs reasonaMe. Frederick Fellows, Muskoday Farm, Weeds- port, Bo.x F, New York. 15 OEESE. LOOK I LOOK! TWO TRIOS OP WHITE China Geese for sale, winning 2d Goose, 2d iJander at Philadelphia show 1910. Eggs, :51.80 per setting. Sunnyside Poultry Farm, Sellersville, Pa. 6 WHITE CHINA GEESE. EGGS FOR hatching. Kle?ant birds for sale. Allentown, Madison Square, Paterson and Poughkeepsie Champion VNinners. Rake's Strain World's Champioijs Eggs now ready. J. D. Rake, Monroe, N. Y. 5 MAMMOTH TOULOUSE GEESE, BLUE ribbon winners wherever shown. Eggs, 25c to 50c each; $10 to $20 per 50 eggs. Ruse Comb R. I. Reds, Tuttle strain direct; eggs, $3 per 15, or $8 per 50. Hughie Girven, R. 3, Bradford, 111. 16 QAMEa. STANDARD EXHIBITION AND CORNISH Games. All varieties; also Malays, Suma- Tas. Stock and eggs in season. Ridge View ?arms, Knowlesville, N. Y. 15 GUINEAS WHITE AFRICAN GUINEAS. ABSOLUTE- ly white and well bred. Eggs, $1.50 per 15. Greenhurst Poultry Farm. Sellersville, Pa. 7 HAM BURGS. 3. S .HAMBURGS. S. C. BROWN LEG- borns. White Wyandottes and Hares. Stock for sale. Eggs, $1 per 15. $5 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. H. Oressman, Box 104, Richlandtown, Pa. 15 SILVER SPANGLED HAMBERGS. GREAT layers. Guaranteed eggs, $1.00 per 15, Baby chicks. W. H. Trump, 6340 Greene St., Germantown, Pa. 6 SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURGS — A FEW Ist prize cockerels and pullets. Eggs for hatching from carefully selected pens of prixe- winning stock, $2 per 15. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Claude A. Laird, Hyde-Villa Poultry Yards, 812 Schuylkill Ave., Reading Pa. 5 SILVER PENCILED HAMBURGS AND Black Cochin Bantams. Winners at Grand Central Palace and other shows. Hamburgs eggs, $4 per 15. Bantams. ^2. Ockers and Maasch, Sayville, L. I. N. Y. 15 SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURGS. WIN- ners of highest honors at Camden, Allentown, Paterson, Madison Square, Scranton and other shows. Eggs for hatching. Leading strain of America. Circular. Chas. C. Grau, Shell Road, Corona, N. Y. 16 MAYO'S S. S. HAMBURGS. WINNERS AT Hagerstown, Mc. Keesport, Bridgeton, Scran- ton first and best pen in show. Stock for sale. 13 eggs, $3.00. A. L. Mayo, Pittston, Pa. 15 HOUDAN8. ARNOLD'S FAMOUS HOUDANS, 1ST, 2D, 5th cockerel. Grand Central Palace. Ist and 2d at Madison Square with different birds. Eggs plenty. Catalogue free. Cap. 0. E. Arnold, Babylon, N. Y. 16 HOUDANS OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY. Bred right and mated right and will produce the right kind of results. Eggs, $2 per setting; 3 settings, $5. Greenhurst Poiiltry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. tf "REAL" HOUDANS, HANDSOME, HARDY, -vigorous, prolific, bred for laving; won wher- ever shown. Also Young's Leghorns. Eggs, half price. Stock at reduced prices after Slay 1st. Ferd. Mosebach, Route 9, Bethlehem, Pa. * 15 HOUDANS, AS THEY SHOULD BE I MORE firsts Pittsburg Fanciers than all competitors. Heavily crested, large, dark birds. Don't buy until you get free circular. Dr. Harold E. Dunne, Ridgway, Pa. 18 A FEW COCKERELS AND PULLETS, cream of the World's Best for sale. Won more points at the Palace, 1911, than all other exhibitors combined. Eggs in season. Corres- pondence solicited. F. J. Revsley, Box 541, East Haven, Conn. 7 FRENCH HOUDANS. CLUB CUP AT AL- lentown. Pa., two years; Cup for best birds in French class: Cups for best display at Cam- den and Bridgeton, N. J. Eggs, $3 and $5. Elmer D. Ogden, Bridgeton, N. J. 8 HOUDANS, S. C. WHITE, R. C. BROWN Leghorns, Buff, Black and White Cochin and Golden Seabright Bantams. Stock and egg^. Satisfaction guaranteed. Minsi Trail Ban- tam Poultry Yards, Bethlehem, Pa. 8 GOEBEL'S HOUDANS. ENTERPRISE. Ecgs at one-half price for balance of season. Sliow birds, $5.00 sitting; utility, $1.50. A few pons for sale at $15. Geo. Goebel, Say- ville, L. I., N. Y. 7 McCREA'S HANDSOME HO^UDANS ARE '.aist'd iin free range and bred for cjlor, size and shape Eggs and day-old rhicka Stocit for sale. Booklet free. Rollie McCrea, Fillmore, N. Y'. 15 STOWMAN'S HOUDANS ARE "BLUE Rib- bon winners." First and special cock at five shows. E'ggs two, three and five dollars setting. Japanese and Silver Seabright Ban- tarc. eggs. Walter Stowman, Flourtown, Pa. 16 HOUDANS, S. C. WHITE AND R. C. BROWN Leghorns. Eggs from strictly high-grade stock. $2 per 13. We guarantee satisfaction. Minsi Trail Bantam & Poultry Yards, Bethlehem, Pa. 16 DARK HEAVY CRESTED HOUDANS. FINE stock and eggs for sale. Ridge View Farms, Knowlesville, N. Y. 15 LANGSHANS. WHITE LANGSHANS— WINNERS AT THE leading shows. The breed that ii destined to become the moAt popular. Start with the best. Orders now being booked for eggs at $3 and $5 per setting. Stocks a matter of correspondence. Mrs. F. W DeLancey, Sel- lersville, Pa. 6 BLACK LANGSHANS FOR QUALITr WTN- ners wherever shown. Bred to lov, weiga and pay. Trio, $5. Pen, $8. iLggs $l.a0 per 15. $8 per 100. Georg-j Waiter, Seven Valleys, Pa. 15 JAVAS. BLACK JAVAS — ONE OF THE VERY rarest and oldest of standard bred fowls. Can spare a few settings eggs at $3 and can also spare a choice pair at $7 and trio for $10. Grenhurst, Sellersville, Pa. 6 BROWN LEGHORNS. S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS — BLUE RIB- bon winners at America's great shows. Win- ner of Wittman cup for best Brown Leghorn at Allentown two times; blue ribbons at Hagerstown. Stock for sale; eggs in bCbSua C. 0. Miers, Bangor, Pa. 15 ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS, KULP and Gale strains. Forty hens for sale. Good utility stock. Eggs for setting from prize winning stock our speciality. Mammoth Pe- kin Ducks. Claudia Bitts, Hillsdale, Michi- gan. 15 ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORN MALES. Exhibition stock. Eggs fron» 4 choice pens, $1.00. $2.00 and $3.00. This is prize win- ning^ stock also great laying strain. Mrs. W. G. Young, Pawlet, Vt. 15 SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS. First prize winners at Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Williamsport and other leading shows. Eggs for hatching and day-old chicks for sale. Prices reasonable. Nels Anderson, Youngs- ville. Pa. 15 EXTRA FINE PEN S. C. BROWN LEG- horns for sale, 12 hens and cock, tested layers, mated for best results, pick of the flock. Har- vey Brothers, Johnstown, Pa. 6 S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS. EXHIBITION and utility matings. ITiat soft seal brown with plenty of shape. Eggs and day-old chicks. Circular free, Paul W. Georgia, North Brook, Pa. 16 ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS. WILL spare a few choice settings from a very select mating at $1.25 per getting. This mating will produce a large percentage of show birds. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellersville. Pa. tf A FEW CHOICE S. C. BROWN LEGHORN Cockerels, score 93 to 96 1-2 at $3 to $5 each. Eggs in season, $2 to $5 per 15. Pray** Poultry Farm, Geo. L. Pray, Prop., Elsie, Mich. .i * I ^^ STACKHOUSE STRAIN, ROSE COMB Brown Leghorns. Winners at Williamsport and Altoona: 8 firsts, 4 seconds, 3 thirds, 2 fourths, 1 fifth. Iggs per setting, $1 50. M. L. Stackhouse, 904 3rd St., Juniata PUrk, Pa. 6 S. C. BROWN LEGHORN DAY OLD CHICKS $3.00 per 25 or $11.00 per 100 Eggs, $1.25 to $15.00 per setting. Illustrated booklet free. H. M. Moyer, Route 2,Bechtelsville, Pa. 16 ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS. EGGS from Pittsburg and Butler winners. Few good cockerels for sale. Correspondence solic- ited. Coal Run Poultry Farm. Frank Ilinch- berger, Prop., 326 Second St., Butler, Pa. 5 SINGLE AND ROSE COMB BROWN LEG- horns. Single and Rose Comb White, $1.26 per setting; two for $2. Address, S. M. Imler, Sanatoga, Pa. 6 ROSE COMB WHITE AND BROWN LEG- h(.rn. Blue ribbon winners at North Penn. show. (rrand matings, $1.25 per setting. Oakhill Poultry Yards, Richlandtown, Pa. 4 QUALITY ROSE 0. BROWN LEGHORNS. First Crystal i^alnce, Allentown, Rochester, Scranton, Pittsbug; from ancestors unde- feated. Pedigreed cockerels from winning dams. Pens, trios, ^gps". Show Birds. Sat- isfaction gu'aranteed. Wm. Hipkiss, Scottdale, Pa. 7 SINGLE COMB BROW> LEGHORNS AT $1.50, $2.50, $3.00 per 15 My birds have won wherever shown and will win for you. Ralph Reiter, West Bridgewater. Pa. 15 ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS OF Su- perior qualitr. The kind that have the right color and true Leghorn shape. 1P12 mating will produce some prizewinners. iCgsrs. r,>1.25 per setting. Fertility and satisfaction guar- anteed. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Stl'crs- ville, Pa. tf COLEMAN'S ROSE COMB BROWN LEG- horns lay and win, they can't help it, they are bred that way Eggs, $1 to $3. Circular. C. W. Coleman, Box 97, Patchogue, New York. 16 WHITE LEGHORNS. R. 0. WHITE LEGHORNS. GILT EDGE Stock. Grand Matings for 1912. Eggs, $1.25. Good CocKcrels, $2.50 and $3. W. K. Pur- sell, Sellersville, Pa. 5 SINGLE AND ROSE COMB LEGHORNS A heavy laying strain of deep colored birds. April pullets, $1.50; Hens, $1; Cockerels, $2 50 up. Eggs, $1.50 setting; $8 per 100. James H. Andrews, Mt. Kisco, N. Y. 5 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. Choice stock and eggs for sale. Greatest lay- ers known. 1912 matings will produce blue ribbon winners. Eggs, $1.25 per 15. $7.00 per hundred. Ellis L. DeLancey, Sellersville, FOR SALE — 400 S. C. WHITE LEGHORN Yearling Hens, $1.00 each. Hatching eggs, $1.00 for 15. Raab's Poultry Farm, DaUas- town. Pa. 5 10,000 BABY CHICKS FOR SALE NEXT thiee months at 10 cents each. Wyckoff strain S. C. White Leghorns. Eggs for hatching, $5 per 100. Order quick. Ralph C. Fox, Maines- burg, Pa. 15 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS — (Young's Strain) Prolific layers that have won in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania. Eggs $2 and $3 per setting. Mating list free. P. Robert Schmaltz, Kennett Square, Pa. 15 BABY CHICKS, ALSO EGGS FOR HATCH- ing. Single Comb White Leghorns (only) our shipping cases serve as flreless Brooders at no extra cost. Wayside Poultry Farm. Circular. Sand Brook. N. J. 15 8. C. WHITE LEGHORNS RANCOCOS strain, S. C. Buff Leghorns, Rose Comb Brown Leghorns, Kulp strain. Rose and Single Comb Rhode Island Reds. Day old chicks our specialty. H. M. Keith, Box O, Hornell, New York. 16 $1.00 PER 15. $1.76 PER 30. $4.50 PER 100 for our S. C. While Leghorn eggs. Fer- itlity guaranteed. Baby chicks, $12.00 per 100; safe arrival guaranteed. Mt. Park Poul- try Plant. Route 1, Ridgway, Pa. 15 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS OF SUPERIOR quality. An amalgamation of America's best blood lines. Mated right and bred right. Why experiment. Our stock is beyond that stage. Profit by our loss. Eggs from selected mating that will start you on the road to success, only $1.50 per setting; 3 settings, $4. Holiday Heights Poultry Farm, Sellersville, Pa. 15 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS EXCLUSm:LY. Babv chicks after Mav t5th, $10 per 100. Eggs for hatching, 15$1.25, 100-$5, 1000-$40. Packed to insure safe delivery. Eggs on a day's notice. Chicks must be booked ahead. Darlington Egg Farm, Darlington, Md. 16 ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. WON 1st cock, 1st hen, 1st cocke:-fl, Jst pallet, Ist pen, Pittsburg, Jan. If^l2. ICggs and chicks. Mating list. Lou's W. V/cisel. Route 1, Verona, Pa. ]5 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS — Choice stock that pleases. Eggs, $1 per 15. Elvin B. Souder, Souderton, Pa. 6 MY MATING LIST TELLS WHY I CAN and do give you more for your money than the big breeder. P. J. Thompson, Youngstown, Ohio., Snow-drift strain 8. C. W. Leghorns. 6 ENGLISH LEGHORNS. — WORLD'S RE cord State Agricultural Collegs; over 100 pens; all breeds as winter layers large size, tame, very large eggs; en^aved circular free. English Leghorn Cottage-Lor- ing Farm, Dedham, Mass. 4 LOOK FOR MY LARGE AD. THIS ISSUE. Big offer in S. C. White Leghorns. Also latest improved Oat Sprouter. B. Monroe PoBten, Hughesville, Pa. 12 SILVER DUCKWING LEGHORNS, MADI- son Square Winners. Eggs, $5 per setting; 3 settings for $10. Cockerels and Pullets at $5 each for fine breeders while they last. Dr. C. J. Andruss, Canandaigua, N. Y. 16 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORN BABY Chicks of quality, by the thousand or dozen. Send for illustrated booklet giving prices of stock and Dty-Old Chicks. W. L. Newton, Knoxville, Pa. 9 WHEELER'S STRAIN S. C. WHITE LEG^ horns have been bred for twenty years for egg production, not forgetting Standard require- ments, shown by our winnings. They have size, color and true Leghorn shape and are proven winter layers. Eggs, $2.50 and $5.00 Ser fifteen. A. C. Wheeler, Burnt Hills, . Y. 15 S. C WHITE LEGHORNS — AN AMALGA- mation of Young and Rock Hill strains. Foundation of present flock. Famous Ist, Allentov/n pullet 1908, Lady Mary and her 4 sisters. Bred to Rock Hill male, sired by Bf.ft'du wiurers. Eggs, $1.25 per setting. Choice trios .it $7 50 and pens at $10 and $12. Cockeie';*, $A and $5. Greenhurst Poul. Yds. Sellersville. ^'a 6 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS EXCLUSIVELY. Gilt-edge quality stock, with good shape and color. Iltus and pullets for sale. Eggs in season, ii. .]. Hahn. Box 337, Littiestown, Pa. 16 S. C. W. LEGHORN HEN^. I'ULLETS AND cockerels. Hatching egz«. $4 • 100; $2.50 per 50; $1 per 15. Whit« ? loiland Turkeys $12 a trio; Toms, $5 Irvin Kiudig, Littles- town, Pa. 6 THOROUGHBRED WHITE LEGHORNS— Large heahiiy bird^. fresh-air housed, dry- fed prolific layers, large white eggs. Chicks. $15 per hundred. Safe arrival, sati8fa'*ti.'^n guaranteed Circular references, tc?timou;*ls. Michigan's largest plant. Michigan Poul- try Farm. Lansing, Mich. _ 6 ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORN OOCKER- els — exceptionally good quality — pure white and bred from Blue Ribbou winners at $3 and $5. Greenhurst, Sellersville, Pa. 6 ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS— PURE white, low tails and good heads. 1912 mat- ings will produce prize winners. Eggs, $1.25 f>er setting. Greenhurst Poultry Yds, Sel- ersville. Pa. 6 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. EGGS and chicks, $5 and $12 hundred; $40 and $105 thousand. Chas. D. Bartholomew, Centre Hall, Pa. 7 BLAKE S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS WON AT Springfield, 1909, 1st, cock, 1st hen, Ist and 3d, cockerel; at Madison Square, 1st pullet; at the Grand Central Palace, N. Y., 1910, 4th cock, 6lh hen, 2d cockerel, 4th pullet; Madison Square, 4th hen, 6t.. pullet; 1911 at Madison Square, 3d cockerel, 8a, and 8th hens. 15 eggs, $3; 30 for $5. W. J. Blake, Burn- side, Conn. 13 FISK'S ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS have won more firs -rizes than all their competitors together. Eight Grand Pens. Cir- cular and Muting List. Howard J. Fisk, Box 8, Falconer, N. Y. 8 S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS. FINE BRZD stock in color, size and shape. Winter layers. Fresh fertile eggs, guarante:>d. Eggs, $1.00 per 15; $5.00 per 100. J. T. Peters, Colum- bia, Pa. 15 BUFF LEGHORNS. ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS. TWO firsts, two seconds, Pittsburg show. Eggs from solid Buff pens, $3 per 15. A few choice cockerels for sale. Chas. A. Schroth, Saxonburg, Pa. 6 S C. BUFF AND WHITE LEGHORNS, blue ribbon winners at leading shows in stionz competition. Eggs, $2, $2.50 and $3. Send for booklet. Maple Ridge Farm, C. B. Fitch* \\ alton, N. Y. ^ SINGLE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS. Win- ners and stock from Madison Square winners \J^ ^^r ending pens. Eggs, $1 and $2 silling. Infertile eggs replaced. W. J. Best, 516 Shaw Ave., McKeesport, Pa. 15 DAY OLD CHICKS AND EGGS FOR SALE from high quality S. C. Buff Leghorns. Chicks, ten cents and up. Incubator eggs, $5 per hundred. Exhibition matings, $3 per 15 Catalogue free. E. D. Sheldon, Box 884, Af- ton, N. Y. 15 AMEY'S SINGLE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS, winning at Allentown's winter show. First cock, hen, cockerel and pen. Also first and second pullet. Three specials and silver cup for best display. Stock and eggs for sale. E." B. Amey, 341 N. Tenth St., Allentown, Pa. 7 MAYERS' R. C. BUFF LEGHORNS. GRAND color, of good size and excellent shape. Ten weeks old youngsters at 50 cents each. Eggs very reasonable. Satisfaction guaranteed L. O. Mayer, Route 1, Columbia, Pa. * 16 BUFF LEGHORNS, 250 EGG RECORD strain. Large size, rich golden ' color. X-ray tested eggs, $10.00 per 100. J. L- Helpman. Freedom Station, O. 5 S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS, AMERICA'S BEST strains of layers and winners. Guaranteed. C. B. Decker, 1033 Taylor Ave., Scranton. Pa.6 "BLACK BREASTED RED GAME BAN- tarns. Eggs for sale. W. H. Ott, 1611 N. 13th St., Phila." 5 McGRAW'S ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS. The greatest blood lines in America. Teckton- ius. Counter, Kakuska. Willis, Pearce strains in my pens. Also Martz and Cook Buff Or- pington. Eggs, $2 per 15, either pen, guar- anteed. McGraw, 423 Fourth Ave., Altoona. Pa. 6 S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS OF CORRECT COL- or and good shape. 1912 matings will produce a large percentage of show birds. Eggs, $1.26 per setting. Fertility and satisfaction guar- anteed. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellers- ville, Pa. tf S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS, BLOUGH'S OLD reliable strain. Winners of the Blue at Amer- % ica's Best Shows. Stock, eggs and day old chicks for sale. Catalogue free. Buff Lof- horn Poultry Yards, Oscar Blough, Prop., Annville. Pa. 9 S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS. WYCKOFF AND Monmouth strains. Exhibition and Utility cockerels and pullets for sale. Eggs reason- able. Eli S. Grable, Washington, Pa. 6 S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS. WON TWO firsts, second and third, on four entries at Portville, great layers. Fifteen eggs, one fifty; hundred eggs, seven fifty. Kerr and Owen, Machias, N. Y. 16 S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS OF SUPERB QUAL- ity. Rich Golden Plumage, good under color, fine head points and typical carriage. Blue ribbon winners at leading shows. Eggs from select matings. Eggs, $3 and $5 per 16. Seven pullets and cockerel, $15. P. H. Yost. 231 New St., South Bethlehem, Pa. 6 FISK'S ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS are Madison Square winners. I have won more first prizes than all my competitors together. Eight pens. Howard J. Fisk, Box 8, Falconer. N. Y. 15 ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS. PHENOM- enal layers. Winners at Grand Central ;*al- ace, Boston, etc. Express urepaid on ( ggs for hatching. Free circular tells all about them. M. H. Willis, Jamaica, Vermont. 15 BUFF LEGHORNS— S. C. GRAND PENS OP large solid Golden Buffs. Headed by high scoring males and egg record females. Eggs, $3 per 15; $5 per 35 or $10 per 100. Eggs from splendid utility birds. $1 per 15 or $5 per 100. Stock for sale. Stamp for circular. No postab. Geo. 0. Schwegman, Richmond, Ind. • 40G BLACK LEGHORNS— GREAT LAYING AND Show strain. Eggs from selected matings, $2, $3 and $5 per setting. Birds scoring 94 to 96. Send for illustrated mating list. Scott Long, Carey, Ohio. 15 MINORCAS. S. C. BLACK MINORCAS. THE BEST layers, the big profit payers, bred for exhibi- tion and utility purposes. Special low prices to the beginner ou stock. Write for matin? list now. WM. Kirtley, East Palestine, O. 15 NORTHUP'S ROSE COMB BLACK MINOR- cas, 15, $2.00; 30. $3.00. Single Comb White Leghorns, 15, $1.25; 100, $5.00. D. T. Brownell, Maryland, N. Y. 15 SEE HERE. IN ORDER TO ADVERTISE the "Sanatoga Strain" of "Blue Ribbon" win- ners of S. C. B. Minorcas, will sell a limited number settings of eggs at $1 per setting. Or- ders filled in rotation. Our birds have a strong show record. Cockerels for sale. J. B. Krause, Sanatoga, Pa. 15 S. C. BLACK MINORCAS, BLUE RIBBON winners at Camden and Wissahickon. Eggs from $1.50 to $5.00. Special sacrifice sale of surplus pullets. John Robinson, 6353 Green St., Germantown, Phila. 16 ROSE AND SINGLE COMB WHITE MIN- orcas. Winners at Pittsburg Exhibition Show, Pittsburgh Fancier's Show, Duquesne, McKeesport and Butler. Eggs $2 per 15. Stock from $2 up. A. G. Peterson, Knox, Pa. 15 WHITE MINORCAS. ROSE COMBS, WIN- ners at Rochester. Stock for sale. Eggs for hatching .at $2 per setting of 15 eggs; $6 per 60. Mrs. G. Schoonmaker, Fabious, N. Y. 16 S. 0. BLACK MINORCAS. EGGS $1.60 per 13. Minorca, Barred, and Buff Bock chicks March, 50 cents; April 25 cents; May and June 15 cents. Barnyard, March 15 cents; Afterwards, 8 cents. New Eagle Poultry Yards. New Eagle, Pa. 5 BALD»»IN'8 SINGLE 0. B. MINORCAS. Line-bred for 16 years. Winners wherever shown. Come and look before buying. Eggs, S3 and $5 per 13. Baldwin's, 3609 Vankirk t. Wissinoming, Phila., Pa. 7 AMERICA'S BEST BLOOD LINES OF SIN- gle Comb Black Minorcas. 1912 matings will produce blue ribbon winners. Eggs and stock for sale. Eggs, $1.50 per 15. $9 per 100. Ellis LeLancey, Sellersville, Pa. 6 8. 0. BLACK MINORCAS. SALTZERS SU- perb quality. Blue ribbon winners at Lebanon, Fottsville and Millersburg; also winners of display prizes. Eggs from grand matings only one and two dollars per setting. Austin Salt- ier, Box 80 Sacremento, Pa. 15 8. C. BLACK MINORCAS AND S. 0. WHITE Leghorns. America's best blood lines. Blue ribbon winners at Paterson. If you want the ribbon winners for next season's shows, write ^ me. Eggs, $3 to $10. Cockerels for sale. J. F. Tygert, 254 Carmita Ave., Rutherford, N. J. 15 8. 0 BLACK MINORCAS (ORIGINAL Northrup strain). They have size, shape and color; "great layers." Eggs $1.50 per set- ting; two settings $2.50. Choice cockerels at $2 and $3; trios $10. Greenhorst Pool- try Yds, Sellersville, Pa. 6 SINGLE COMB BLACK MINORCAS — PENS headed by first cock and first cockerel, Al- toona, Pa., mated to prize hens, pallets. Also White Wyandottes equal quality. Eg|^ $8 per 15. E. L. Feigb, Coalport, Pa. 6 ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS FOR sale. Eggs from prize-winning Samuel's strain. Have five good pens mated to produce winners. T. William West, Plymouth, Pa. 6 ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS — BRED to win and bred to lay. Eggs from a choice pen at $3 per fifteen. A few choice bred cockerels at $3 to $6 each. Earl Leyder, Bea- ver Falls, Pa. ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCAS. Winners State Championship and every first at Pitts- burg. First cock at Pittsburg, weight 0 pounds for sale. Send for circular. Dr. Ford Hayes, Butler, Pa. 6 YODER'S 8. 0. WHITE MINORCAS, 16 eggs, $2.00; 80 eggs, $3.60. Yoder's Partridge Rocks, pen 1, 16 eggs, $6; pen 2, 16 eggs, $2. Box 34, Leri D. Yoder, Dublin, Pa. 6 8. C. BLACK MINORCAS NORTHUP ■train. Winners at North Penn show. Ex- ceptionally large size. Eggs, $1.50 per set- ting. Fertility and satisfaction guaranteed. Z. D. Campbell, Quakertown, Pa. 6 POULTRY FAKCIZIi MISCELLANEOUS. PLUME POULTRY PLANT PRODUCES Pure Products, Pleasant, Profitable Pastime. Positively Pleases Particular People. Popu- lar Prices. Please Procure Particulars. Black Sumatras a Speciality. J. H. Wilcox, Elm- hurst, Pa. 15 BANK'S NEW ERA BROODER AND HOV- er. 18 years special study in artificial brood- ing. Fire-proofed lamp box which preserves all heat. Fresh warm air equalized in hover. Let me tell you about it. Emory E. Banks, Box 6, East Pembroke, N. Y. 7 AGENTS WANTED— NICE BUSINESS. NO capital needed. $25 to $300 weekly profit. Write quick. Either sex. Address, A. I. Dexter, Springfield, Mo. 5 HOW TO MAKE POULTRY PAY. FOR "FREE Tuition Courses" by mail in Poultry Culture Agriculture. Civil Service. Engin- eering. Normal. High School Business branches. Address Carnegie College, Rogers, Ohio. 6 SEND TEN CENTS FOR ILLUSTRATED Catalogue with history of all the Orpingtons and hints on Poultry Keeping, to the Origin- ators of all the Orpingtons. William Cook & Sons, Box D, Scotch Plains, N. J. 15 BULLETIN ON "BALANCED RATION" absolutely free; tells how to compound at home most economical and healthful mashes, chick foods, scratch foods. Drop postal giv- ing your dealers name and address, to Henola Food Co., Box A-10, Newark, N. J. 16 FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR POULTRY, Beagle 2% years, broken, sop 9 months. Ped- igreed. Dr. T. C. Rutter, Morea, Pa. 5 BLACK ORPINGTONS. S. 0. BLACK ORPINGTON COCKERELS for breeding and a very few eggs and day old chicks. Prize winners wherever shown. Send for booklet. W. L. Newton, ICnoxville, Pa. 9 BLACK ORPINNGTONS, BREEDING HENS, $3, $4, $5 and $6 each, a few good pens. $15 and $20 each. Richard Watson, 1307 Belle- vue Ave., Syracuse, N. Y, 5 YOU CAN CACKLE OVER IT WHEN YOU get 15 of our Black Orpington eggs for $3.00. We took first premium at the Albany show this winter. Our stock is good as money can buy and I could prove it "if old Bill Jones was alive," and the eggs good as any for one dollar each. A. B. Borst, Cobleskill, N. Y. 15 S. C. BLACK ORPINGTON EGGS FOR hatching from prize winners. Heavy laying strain. All above Standard weight, excellent shape and color. Am selling my eggs at pres- ent for $3 per setting. F. M. Thomas, New Haven Mills, Vt. 15 ONE PEN SINGLE COMB BLACK ORPING- tons from inported stock, $20. J. F. Randall, Myrics, Mass. 5 GRAND SACRIFICE SALE OF BLACK AND White Orpingtons at $1.00 and $1.50; for hens" and pullets' eggs, 75 cts., per setting. This is the chance of your life time. Write to-day. Oliver Wagoner, Schuylkill Haven, Pa- 15 8. 0. BUFF ORPINGTONS — BRED FROM a Ist, Hagerstown pen. Vigorous, eren col- ored birds. Egn, $2 per setting; 8 settings, $5. Choice cockerels at $3. A few choice trios at $10 Greenhurst Poultry Yds. Sel- lersville, Pa. 5 BLACK ORPINGTONS. BEST STRAIN. Prise winning stock. Eggs from mv winners at Baltimore Show, $5 per setting (15 eggs.) $3 utility stock. J. E. Waesche, Garrison, Md. 5 BLACK AND WHITE ORPINGTONS, $5 TO $10 per pair. Cockerels, half price. Eggs, $2 to $5 per 15. Chicks, $3 to $6 per 12. Rev. Jacob Cuppett, Deer Park, Md^ 6 AN EXCEPTIONAL CHANCE FOR SOME- one to get Classy 8. C. Black Orpington Cock- erel breeders. Also eggs by the setting from 10 1-2 lb. cock winning 2d at Trenton, N. J., 1911 and Pullet 8 1-2 lbs. weight making four wins in this show season to her credit, two Ists, one 2d, one 3rd. 8." H. Everett, Prop., Box 176, Stockton, N. J. 16 ENGLISH ORPINGTONS. ROSE COMB and Single. Black, White, Buff. Blocky, low-down type. Will spare a few eggs from Imported pens. Send for catalogue. John Hageman, Box DE, Charlotte, Mich. 15 BUFF ORPINGTONS. BUFF ORPINGTON BREEDERS — WILL sell two mated pens and ten males at $2 per bird. Haven't room and am forced to sell below value and immediately. Dane. Huffing- ton, Latham, Kansas. 15 S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS, BRED FROM Owen Farm's best pens. Winners at Trenton and Paterson, N. J. Eggs, $3 and $5 per 15. CJioice Cockerels for sale. H. Schuster, Haw- thorne, N, J. 15 BREEDERS AND SHOW BIRDS IN BUFF and White Orpingtons from Madison Square and Philadelphia winners. E§;gs and chicks Matinp: list offered. Yours, Clyde M. Hed- dens, Washingtonville, Pa. ig 40 BUFF ORPINGTONS AT BARGAIN PRI- ces. Cook strain. Illinois State and other show winners. Score card with each bird. Send for price list and catalogue. Jno. Hack- er, Marissa, 111. ig S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS— PRIZE WIN- ners; winter layers; vigorous; Cook strain. 15 eggs, $1.50 to $3.00. Hen-hatched chicks. Maltese — Runt — Homer Pigeons for sale. T. E. Weidensaul, AUenwood, Pa. 16 S. C. BUFF ORPIN&TONS, OF THE BET- ter kind. Leading blue ribbon winners at big shows for three years. Send for booklet and get the best. Joshua Shuto, Meriden, Conn. 15 ROSE COMB BUFF ORPINGTONS. FIRST prize winners at Madison Square. A clean sweep at Rochester, Elmira and Knoxville. Eggs in season. Booklet for the asking. Dr. T. Smith, KnoxviUe, Pa. 15 EAGLE'S WINNING BUFF ORPINGTONS. Spring City, Ist hen, 3d pullet; Schwenksville, 4 firsts, 8 seconds. Pottstown, 1st cock; Lititz, 3d hen, 3d cockerel; Cook's, $3 per 16. John Eagle, 156 Washington Ave., Phoenixville, Pa. 1^ S. C. BUFF ORPINGTON EGGS, $1 FOR 16. Two pens choice stock, $3 one sitting. Two sittings for $5. Headed by Cook and Bridge- water cockerels. Few pullets for sale, $1 each. Mrs. L. H. Frost, Franktown, Va. 16 ROSE COMB BUFF ORPINGTONS. WIN- ners at all leading shows; booklet describ- ing the wonderful Goden Strain free; eggs, $3 and $5 per sitting. Bargains in male birds. D. Lance, Troy, 0. 6 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS BLUE RIBBON quality; winners at Nashville and Memphis. Baby chicks our long suit; eggs, $1 to $5. Baby chicks, double price of eggs. 8. Bar- ton Lasater, Paris, Tenn. Q S. 0. BUFF, BLACK AND WHITE ORPING- tons. 4 blue ribbons on four entries at Pitts- burg Fanciers' Shows. $10 eggs at $3. Satis- faction guaranteed. Edgeview Poultry Yards, Wheeling, W. Va. 5 8. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS. FOUNDATION stock. Ist Hagerstown, 1908 pen. Ameri- ca's best blood lines. Some of the best Buff Orpingtons bred will be from the 1912 matings. Eggs only $2 c«r setting; 8 settings $5. Good stock for sale at reasonable prices. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. 7 SINGLE COMB BUFF AND WHITE OR- pingtons. Birds that lay, yet birds of quality, type, size and action. Eggs, Buff or White, at $3 per 16. $6 per 80. White cockerels at $8 and $6. M. J. Swank, 8(. Johns, Penn. 5 BUFF ORPINurON COCKERELS AND PUL- lets. Half brothers and sisters to the 1st, cockerel and 1st, puUet, Littla Bock Show, this year. 176 Buffs in class at this show. 16 states represented. Will make prices right considering quality. Eggs $6 for 16. Write me your wants. Hillory Jennings, 2018 Arch Street, Little Rock, Ark. 7 COOK, BYERS AND BRADY STRAINS, bought direct, single comb Buff Orpingtons, winners this season at Illinois State, Alton, Du Inion, Galatia, Thompson vi lie, Mt Vernon, Pinckneyville, BelleviUe, Sparta, Benton, Murphysboro, Harrisburg, Marissa and Cen- tralia, HI. Shows. Circular free. Eggs, $2 per 16. Jno. Hacker, Box F, Marissa, 111. 7 S. 0. BUFF ORPINGTONS. EGGS AND «tock for sale from large utility flock. No dis- qualified birds in flock. G. F. Bursley, Rochester, Ohio. 7' WHITE ORPINGTONS. CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS, GOOD AS the best, at right prices. Mating list free. Eggs for hatching $1.50, $3.00 and $5.00 per 15. W. R. Carson, Box F, St. Mary's, W. Va. 15 S. C. WHITE AND BLACK ORPINGTONS— Quality kind that have won in strong com- petition. 1912 matings will produce blue ribbon winners for the coming shows. Stock for sale. Write your wants. Stock and eggs for sale. Samuel Gibson, Catasauqua, Pa. 6 ADVERTISE COOK'S STRAIN WHITE OR- pingtons and Wyckoff strain White Leghorns. Orpington eggs, $3 ; Leghorns, $1 per 15 eggs. Place it to suit yourselves. Edward Rawlings, 8200 St. Lawrence Ave., Swiss- dale, Pa. 15 KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONS Win first and second, and six specials, Philadel- phia North American Silver Cup, Inquirer and Record Medals. Eggs, $2 for 15. Har- vey Deily, Richland Center, Pa. 6 KELLERSTRASS, COOK, PHILO STRAINS. Hatching eggs from choice matings; fine layers and good white stock, $2, $3, $5 per 15 eggs. John H. Rustin, White Orpington Farm, Mou- sey, N. Y. 15 8. 0. WHITE ORPINGTON EGGS, $2 PER 15. S. C. White Leghorn eggs, $1 per 15. R. 0. Reds, $1 and $1.60 per 15. Chicks — Reds, 12 cents. Leghorns, 8 cents. W. A. Boyer, Selinsgrove, Pa. 15 KELLERSTRASS CRYSTAL WHITE OR- pirgtons. Hatched from $30 mating. Eggs, $2.50 and $5 per 15. Fishel White \Syan- dottes, eggs, $2 per 15. Superfine cockerels, $2 and $5. Mrs. W. A. Wisong, Thurmont, Maryland. 15 WHITE AND BUFF ORPINGTONS; FINE stock; splendid layers. Settings for remainder of season, $1.00 per 15. A few grand cock- erels to dispose 01 at correspondingly low pri- ces. Geo. H. Hendry, Mattapan, Mass. 16 WHITE ORPINGTON EGGS, $2.00 UP; Ex- cellent pens, $15.00; few cockerels, $3.00; winners. Crystal Palace, Boston, Providence, Trenton, Bridgeport, etc. Get my catalogue. Thos. W. Snyder, Saylesville, R. I. 16 "KELLERSTRASS CRYSTAL WHITE OR- pington eggs from pen of fine birds, descendants of the $30 mating, bred to a grandson of Peg- fy" $3 per 15. John H. Poffenbarger, ohrersville, Md. 16 ROOM MAKING SALE UTILITY STOCK bred from prize-winners. Heavy layers. Males, $3 to $5; trios, $10; pens, $15; eggs, $1.50, $3 and $5. Won at Roanoke, Youngstown, El wood. New Castle. A. G. Crawford, Box "A," New Castle, Pa. 6 CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS. CHOICE stock. Eggs, $2 and $3 per 15. Baby chicks, $4 a dozen. Birds of best pen score 94 to 96. Satisfaction guaranteed. P. Beauchamp, St. Anne, Ills. 15 KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONS — Stock direct from Kellerstrass. Won Ist -m hen, pullet, cockerel and pen this year at Ham- ilton. Booking orders for eggs now; $4.00 per 16. Mrs. Ben Hileman. Route 4, Hamilton, Ohio. 15 POULTKY FANCIER $100 PENS; EGGS FROM $30 MATINGS direct from Kellerstrass. Stoctc $3 eaci up. Eggs, $1.50, $2.50, $5 per 15, 80 per cent, fertility guaranteed. Ciiickh. $10 per f.O. Circular. White Orpington Farm, Route 62, Niobe, New York. 15 WHITE AND BUFF ORPINGTONS. IM- ported stock. Blue ribbon winners at four slate shows. Send for descriptive circular. Eggs, $3, $5, and $10. Jas. L. McDavid, Hillsboro. 111. 15 S. C. W^HITE ORPINGTONS. KELLER- strass strain. Winners at Bloomsburg, Pa. in strong competition. Eggs, $1.50 and $3 per 15; in' lots of 50 or more, 5 cents each. Chas. Mensch, Rupert, Pa. 15 WHITE ORPINGTONS IMPORTED DIRECT from William Cook of England; also Crystal White. Eggs from large, vigorous snow-white heavy laying stock, $3 to $10 per 15. Mrs. J. H. Weaver, Winamac, Ind. 16 8. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS. KELLEB- Btrass strain. Blue ribbon and cup winners at Pottstown and Spring City. Their winnings were made in strong competition. Catalogr^ie now ready. Clayton L. Rhoads, Boyertown, Pa. 15 KELLERSTRASS ORPINGTONS. DU8T0N Wyandottes. Prize-winners under judges My- ers and Heck. Imported stock from Miss Ca- rey, England, in the Orpingtons. Wyandottes from Keeler and Duston. Eggs, Chicks. Earl Pemberton.Roseville, Ohio. 16 KELLERSTRASS, OWENS FARMS DIRECT. First prize winners, Famous English strain. Stay white males our goal. Eggs, $3.00 to $10.00 per 13. Baby chicks. Grace Byder, 3909 Walnut Street, Phila., Pa. 15 WHITE ORPINGTONS, KELLERSTRASS direct.t Silver cup winners. Bred for exhibi- tion, and heavy egg production. Eggs $1 to $5 per 15. Free Circular. Fertility guaranteed. James Keefer, Department R, Millersburg, Pa. 15 WHITE ORPINGTONS, KELLERSTRASS strain, leading winners. Score 91 to 93%. Eggs from selected matings, $3.50 and $5.00. Baby Chicks 25 cents each. 22 pullets laid 220 eggs in 18 days. Express charges prepaid. Clarence Rudisell, Box 86, Brookville, DL 6 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS, THE BIRDS we all admire. Snow white, good type, beauti- ful sight. Kellerstrass and Cook's strains. Eggs, $1.25 per 15; $2.00 per 30; $3.00 per 50. Pinegrove Poultry Yards, Pinegrove Pa. 5 HAVE 5 PENS OF WHITE ORPINGTONS mat€d for the egg trade. Stock is direct from Kellerstrass and Owens Farms. Eggs for hatching $2, $3 and $5 per 15. Also have 3 pens of R. C. R. I. Reds,Tuttle and Owens strains. Will sell eggs at $2 per setting: Have every reason for thinking my stock is as good as the best. Dr. W. H. Schwartz, Colton, N. Y. 15 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS, KELLER- strass and imported strains. Grand Cockerels 407 at $3 and up. Eggs at $3 per setting from se- lected matings. Jas. I. Johnson, 17 West Har- gett Street, Raleigh, N. C. 16 VALENTINE RANCH. NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. "The Wright White Orpingtons" won 3 out of 5 firsts at the largest poultry show in the North West held at St. Paul, Minn. Baby Chicks and Eggs for hatching. Send for cata- logue. Douglas H. Wright, Owner; O. 0. Thompson, Supt. 16 "COMMON CRYSTAL WHITE ORPING- tons." Kellerstrass $30 matings direct. EggfS, $2 to $5. Chicks 25 cents to 50 cents. Mat- ing list for asking. Dr. John Common, And- over, N. Y. 15 WHITE ORPINGTONS, COOK AND KEL- lerstrass strain. Send for booklet. We guar- antee all eggs shipped to be from pens ordeied. Our booklet gives a guarantee that pleases. Eggs and chicks. Irl H. Byler, Hesstown, Kan. lo ROSE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS. BEST winter layers. Eggs from prize winners after May 1st. 30, $5.00. Others 30, $2.00. Baby chicks. Satisfaction guarainteed. Mrs. Chas. Hessler, Muncy, Pa. 16 WHITE AND BLACK ORPINGTONS. THK kind that win. Eggs for hatching, $10.00, $7.00, $5.00 and $3.00, setting. Send for monthly list breeding stock bargains. Maple- lavin Poultry Yards, Alma Center, Wis. 16 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS — WINNERS of seven first prizes and nine specials. Grand stock for sale. Eggs at $2.50 and $5 per 15. Satisfaction guaranteed. G. Nederveld. Zeeland, Mich. 16 KELLERSTRASS CRYSTAL WHITE ORr ingtons. Eggs for hatching from vigorous irds well mated, $3 per 15. Quality high. Price low. Satisfaction guaranteed. Arling- ton Poultry Farm, Box E., Conneautville, Pa. ,» 16 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTON 8UN8WI0K strain. Two grand pens mated up. Eggs $3 to $5 per 15. Satisfaction guaranteed. Member of American White Orpington Club. S. R. Runyan, 43 Ivy Place, Rutherford, N. J. 6 GENUINE KELLERSTRASS, PEGGY, ORYS- tal King Strain. Stock and eggs. Don't buy until ynp get my prices. Am offering exceptional bargains. Write for mating list. J. R. Inskeep, Holly, Mich. 6 WHITE ORPINGTONS, KELLERSTRASS strain and S. C. R. 1. Reds. Winners of the Blue at Michell's. Eggs from grand matings at reasonable pices. Satisfaction and fertilty guaranteed. Mrs. J. W. Jenkins, 6804 Ditt- man St., Tacony, Phila., Pa. 6 WHITE ORPINGTON BREEDER FOR twelve years. Have sold stock to the largest breeders. A pleased customer is my motto. Write for my circular. H. M. Keeny, Box 800, Red Lion, ra. 6 I A Message to our Subscribers On June 1st the regular subscription price to the Poultry Fancier will be 50 cents the year or four years for $1.00 and we want every ope of our old subscribers to take advantage of the offer we sent you by mail. Send us $1 00 and have your subscription extended four years from the date of its expiration and in addition receive the book— Down-to-Date Poultry Knowledge. ByF. W. DeLancey. 34 chapters covering every phrase of poultry culture describing and illus- trating the different breeds. Mating, Feeding, Incubation, Brooding, Health and ^^isea^e It is practically a complete course in poultry culture along lines that are safe and sane. This book contains information that took a life time in business to learn. Take advantage of this offer. For Sl.CC your subscription will be extended four years from the date of its expiration and in addition you get the book which will be ready for mailing about June 1st. Send in your re- newal to day. Thisoffer is only good until June 1st and is only GOOD TO PRESENT SUB- SCRIBERS to the Poultry Fancier. REMEMBER four long years from the date of your expiration and Down-to-Date Poultry Knowledge. 34 chapters, handsomely illustrated all for $1.00. Unquestionably the most liberal offer ever made. Send for it to day. POULTRY FANCIER Subscription Department, Sellersville, Po.. 408 POULTKY i^AXCIEK POULTRY FANCIER 409 KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONS No finer birds on earth. Eggs, $3 and $5 per 15 from selected pens. P'alr hatch guaranteed. Jas. O'Connell, 80 South Main St., Ashley, Pa. 5 KELLERSTRASS CRYSTAL WHITE OR- pingtons from his best pens. Show Cockerels, $5 to $10 each; Eggs in season, $4 to $10 per 15; One extra pen worth $100, if taken soon will sell for $50. Pray's Poultry Farm, Geo. L. Pray, Prop., Elsie, Mich. 6 WHITE AND BUFF ORPINGTONS. NEVER exhibited until this your. Then in pens only, winning si.x firsts, 13 ribbons, 3 cups and 4 specials. Eggs reasonable. Elberon Poultry Yards, 8114 Elberon Ave., Fox Chase Penn. 5 PANHURSTS PRIZE-WINNING WHITE OR- pingtons produce Real Orpingtons. They can- not be excelled anywhere. Eggs from these birds sell for $3, $5 and $10 a setting, and guarantee a good hatch. Adolph Panhurst, Box 338, Erie, Pa. S. C. WHITE AND BLACK ORPINGTONS. America's best blood lines. And also the best blood lines of England. See display ad. in- side back cover page and send for. handsome illustrated mating list. Wm. Heinrichs, Sellers- Tille, Pa. 6 SINGLE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS. WE •re booking orders for eggs at $5 and $3 per 15. Pen No. 1 headed by son of first cock •t Boston, 1911 show. Seaview Poultry Yards, Gloucester, Mass. 6 KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONS. Won 20 specials, 10 state prizes; 2 silver cups, Ist Missouri show. Dr. Gniebbel, Concordia, Mo. 6 •♦SPECIAL MARCH CLEARANCE SALE. Foxhurst Farm White orping^one. Cockerels and^ pullets at $5 each from our Champion Matin^s. Shipped on approval Foxhurst Farm, Line Rock, Conn." 5 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTON COCKERELS for sale. Bred from blue ribbon winners at Chambersburg. Prices reasonable. Eggs in season, $2. Also baby chicks. J. H. Kauf- man, Pleasant St., Chambersburg, Pa. 5 4000 WHITE ORPINGTON BABY CHICKS, Kellerstrass, Owen's and Sunswick strains. Show stock a specialty. Eggs $2, $3, $5; per 100; $10 and $15. Send for catalogue. Abele's White Orpington Yards, Esperance, New York. 6 BOSE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS. JAOK- Bon strain. Winners at Pittsburg Exposi- tion show, Jan. 1912, 1st pen, Ist cock, 2d and 4th cockerel, 3d hen, 3(1 pullet and silver cup best display. Eggs from these winners, $5 per 15. S. & T, Jones, East Liverpool. Ohio. 5 SINGLE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS. Winners at Youngstown, Ohio, 1st pen and Ist cock; at East Liverpool, Ohio, 1st and 2d pen, 1st co«k, 1st and 3d cockerel and 1st and 2d pullet and special for best display. Eggs for hatching, $3 and $5 per 15. b. A T. Jones, East Liverpool, Ohio. 6 S. C. WHTE ORPINGTONS (KELLER- Srass direct.) Won at Williamsport and ughesville, (5 entries,) Ist cockerel: Ist, 4th, 5th puUets; 2 cups, 5 specials. Eggs, $2 Mtting. Maurice Stevenson, Hughesville, Pa. e 8. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS — SUNSWICK •nd White Satin strains. Grand pens for the 1912 egg trade. Eggs, $2 per setting; 3 set- tings $5. Choice cockerels at $2 and $3 each. A few choice trios at $10. Greenhurst Poal- ti7 Yards, Sellersville, Pa. 5 ROCKHILL POULTRY YARDS BLOOD lines tell. I have them. Poley's Buflf Rock ejrp, |2 per 15. Kellerstrass and Haup S. 0. White Orpingtons from Madison Garden win- ners. $3 per 15. Cockerels for sale. Young's 8. C. White Leghorns, the kind that win, $2 er 15. All stock sold after May 15th. Geo. . Crouthamel, Telford, Pa q STAY WHITE ORPINGTONS. SNOW-DRIFT Owen's farms and Crystal stock direct. Mating Uat free. J. Rydtr, Mount Alto, Pa. 6 KELLERSTRASS AND IMPORTED WHITE Orpingtons. Breeding pens are mated to win- ners at New York Slate Fair, Nazareth and Bethlehem. Efgs $2 to $5 per 15. Brookside Poultry Yards. Nazareth, Pa. 7 r PHEASANTS. I^OR SALE— A FEW MORE GOLDEN AND Amherst in full plumage at prices lower than ever. Also eggs for hatching. Write for pri- ce*. Stamp for catalogue. Enterprise Pheas- antry, Yoe, Pa. 5 GOLDEN PHEASANTS. PRIZE WINNERS at "State Fair." Birds for sale, also eggs. Write > for prices. Thomas Heflferman, Sher- wood, N. Y. 5 PIGEONS WHITE HOMERS — HIGH CLASS STOCK. Fit for the show room. $2 per pair. Green- hurst, Sellersville, Pa. 6 WANTED — 5,000 COMMON OR HOMER pigeons. Pay at least 25c pair. 5,000 bmall chicks, poultry, guineas, live rabbits, dressed squabs. Highest prices paid. S. Gilbert, 1128 Palmer Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 126. WHITE RUNTS ARE OUR SPECIALTY. They are one of the largest of all varieties of pigeons, measuring from 36 to 44 inches wing spread. Are pure white in color and great breeders of large white-meated squabs. No other variety compares with them. Our lofts contain some of the finest specimens in Amer- ica. Green & Kaple, Box 55, Waterville, N. Y. 6 CARNEAUX AND HOMER PIGEONS. HOM- ers, $1.50 to $2.50 per pair. Carneaux, $3 to $6 per pair. Gilt edge stock. D. W. Allen, Langley, S. Car. 15 WHITE DRAGOONS AND HOMERS, LARGE 1910 and 1911 birds, all breeding at $1.00 per pair. Gustave Pitzonka,' Poultry Farm, Bris- tol, Pa. 5 I OFFER GUARANTEED MATED HOMERS, in any quantity, at $1.00 pair, and challenge squab companies or dealers to produce better stock at twice this price. Beautiful White Ho- mers, $1.50 pair. Get my prices on Runts, Carneaux, Maltese Hens, and save dollars. Charles K. Gilbert, 1563 East Montgomery Av- enue, Philadelphia, Pa. 15 DUTCHESS & CARNEAUX CROSSES FROM the best strain in the country. Prices, $2 to $4 a pair. Youngsters, $1 per pair. Russell T. Latshaw, Spring City, Pa. 6 POLISH. WHITE CRESTED BLACK POLISH, SNOW- ball Strain. Handsome mating list free. "Trow- ball Poultry Yards. Dept. M, Fort Wayne, Ind. 6 WHITE CRESTED BLACK POLISH — CLEAN sweep at Washington Show and Champion- ship medal for best pullet in show. Grand cockerels for sale. Eggs $3 sitting. Wm. H. Cyphers, Washington, N. J. 8 WHITE CRESTED BLACK POLISH EGGS that will hatch, from birds that have won at Utica, Rochester, Buffalo and Boston. I guar- antee satisfaction. Warren W. Dickens, Box 93, Middleville, New York. 7 WEILS S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS. BLUE ribbon winners at Allentown Fanciers show, Bethlehem, etc. Eggs from grand matings, $4 and $8 per setting. Fountain Hill Poultry Yards, Bethlehem, Pa. 7 SEELEY'S WHITE CRESTED BLACK POL- ish. A strain of prize winners for 30 years. Exhibition birds, carefully mated pens and eggs hatching true to strain a speciality. Write for illustrated circular. Chas. L. Seely. Afton, N. Y. 15 POULTRY SUPPLIES. BANKS' NEW ERA BROODER AND HOV- *r. Has features unique. Built "just right," and the price is right, too. I have made ar- tificial brooding a special study for 18 years, and am now at your service. Emory E Banks, East Pembroke. N. Y. 6 PRINTING FOR POULTRYMEN; LETTER- heads, Envelopes, Post Cards. Ask for prices. O. S. Fleming, Bellwood, Pa. . 5 GORDON'S ACME POULTRY TONIC. BEST Remedy ever discovered for Poultry. Once used, always used. 1 Package 25 cents. 5 packages, $1. 11 packages, $2. Morris W. Gordon, Derry Church, Pa. 15 BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK EGGS FOR Hatching. Pen 1, 15 for $5. Pen 2, 15 for $3. (Pullet mating exclusively.) Both pens all star birds. Prize winners at the ' Big Shows of New York State. Arthur C. De- Forest, 357 Seymour Ave., Utica, N. Y. 5 BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK EGGS FOR Hatching. 5 grand pens, cockerel or pullet mating. Winners at New York. Buffalo, Utica and Omaha, Neb. Eggs, 15 for $5. Fred Zumbrun, 46 Elm St., Utica. N. Y, 6 DEVIL EXISTS ACTIVELY SINCE EVE picked the apple. Away with his deputieslll Blue-Bell Barred Rocks. Velvet Lustre Brown Leghorns bring satisfaction. 100 eggs, $5. Circular. Gailord Farm, Wallingford, Conn. 15 EGGS FOR HATCHING FROM BARRED Rocks of highest quality, show record and mat- ing list free. Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices reasonable. H. Shockey, Sandpatch, Pa. 5 BALDWIN'S BARRED ROCKS. BOTH PUL- let and cockerel matings. Pens headed by many of America's noted prize winners. Send for handsome illustrated, descriptive circular. Prices reasonable. Matt. T. Baldwin, Sioux City, Iowa. 15 BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK EGGS FOR ', hatching. Bradley Brothers strain. Direct *l bred for beauty and utility. Free range, $1 per 15; $5 per 100. Mrs. W. B. Horton, Hatfield. Route 2, Pa. 6 RINGLET BARRED ROCKS. EGGS $1 PER 13. Cockerel matings only. A few Cockerels i at $2 and $3. Large White and Colored Squab 1 Breeding Homer pigeons. E. T. Wertman, Pal- \ mcrton, Pa. 15 (i .4 4 i i BARRED ROCKS. PEN ONE HEADED BY Ringlet cock ribbon wTnner. 15 eggs, $1.00. E. G. Haas, Shanesville, Pa. 6 HIGH QUALITY BARRED AND BUFP Rocks, $1 to $5 per setting; S. C. White Leg- horn eggs, $1.50; White Holland Turkey eggs, 40 cents each; Embden and Toulouse Geese, 60 cents each. Pleasant View Poultry Farm, Ra- cine, Wis. 16 BARRED ROCKS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY. Blue ribbon winners of superior quality. Mat- ings for 1912 are mated right and bred right and the price is right. $2 and $1.50 per set- ting. Mrs. Geo. S. Willhite, Route 1, Thomp- sonville, 111. 16 BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS EXCLU- sively. Stock and eggs in season. Eggs, $2.00 per 15; $5.00 per 50; $9.00 per 100. Let me book your order. Jos. H. Clunk, Box 42, Sell- ersville, Pa. 16 BARRED ROCKS. OUR GRAND MATING of high class birds, of exceptionally large size and grand markings. They are yearling hens mated to robust cock birds, and will produce livable chicks of high quality. Eggs, $1.50 per setting. Greenhurst, S(*ller8ville, Pa. 6 LAWSON'S CHAMPION BARRED ROCKS. This year's winners, including Pittsburg. Best strains out of five shows. Cup winners for best display Rocks. Buy eggs and get among the winners. H. W. Lawson, P. O. Youngs- town, Pa., Shipping Sta., Latroba, Pa. 5 PARTRIDGE ROCKS, NOFTZGER STRAIN. Pen headed by 1st cockerel, Maryland Show. Pullets prize winners. While Rocks, Fishel Strain winners at Kittanning Show. A. J. Watson, W. Monterey, Pa. 7 RINGLET BARRED ROCKS. EGGS FOR Hatching from Prize-winners. Cockerels for sale. George Beck, Box 283, Greenville, .. ;Jj Mercer Co., Pa. 5 \\ BARRED ROCKS. THE KIND THAT WIN every time shown. Good layers, fine type, square deal to all. Eggs for hatching, $2 and $3 for 15. M. P. Cleary, Beaver FaUs, Pa. 5 QUALITY BARRED ROCKS. $5 A SET- ting- Elijah Youtz, Sxmbury, Pa. 6 COLUMBIAN PLYMOUTH ROCKS. "JERSEY STRAIN" COLUMBIAN ROCKS, winners Philadelphia, Baltimore, Camden. Egg circular free. Paul Springer, Route 4 F, Bridgeton, N. J. 6 FOR SALE— COLUMBIAN PLYMOUTH Rocks, flock of sixty birds, or in lots of 10 mated. Hens, Pullets, Cocks and Cockerels. J. Lee Simmons, Adamstown, Maryland. 6 COLUMBIAN PLYMOUTH ROCKS. BLUE ribbon winners at Pottsvllle show. Sixty per cent, layed this past cold winter. Eggs, $1.25 per 15; $2.00 per 30; $3.00 per 50. Schuyl- kill Poultry Yards, Pinegrove, Pa. 5 "ROYAL" COLUMBIAN PLYMOUTH ROCKS have won highest honors wherever exhibited, including America's foremost exhibitions. Thej &ro the oldest and purest line-bred strain in exifc^ence and their blood linep form the foun- dation of more good flocks than all others. If in.erested, write for handsome free cata- logue. Green & Kaple (Originators) Box 55. Eibridge, N. Y. « COLUMBIAN BUFP AND WHITE ROCKS. Eggs for hatching Baby Chicks. A few grand hens and cooks 'for sale. J. H. Hoelzel, Box C. Linfield, Pa. 15 COLUMBIAN PLY. ROCKS, "BEAN'S" stiain direct. Eggs from four grand matings. My Columbian Rocks are large. A square deal to all. Oscar D. Reeso, Old Zionsville, Pa. 6 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. WHITE ROCKS, FISHEL EXHIBITION and heavy laying strain. Eggs, $1.00 to $3.00 per 15. Baby chicks matter of correspondence. Few choice Cockerels, $2.00. Southside Poul- try Yards, Seneca Falls, N. Y. 15 WHITE ROCKS, OWEN STRAIN DIRECT. Blue ribbon winers at Trenton show. Eggs from select matings, $2.50 per setting; utility $1.00. • Satisfaction Kuaranteed. William Stoker, 79 New Street, Trenton. N. J. 15 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. EGGS FOR hatching from prize winners, $1 and $2 per setting. $1 eggs from 90 to 93 point birds, $2 eggs from 92 to 95 point birds. Circular tree. Life member American Poultry Associa- tion. Harry B. Kanode, Box H, Bucyrus, Ohio, 16 BABY CHICKS, WHITE ROCKS, FISHEL strain. Twenty-five chicks, $4; $7 per 50; $12 per 100. E.xpress paid. Eggs, $2 per 15, $7 per 100. Fairview 'Training School, French- town, N. J. 16 WHITE ROCKS, DON'T FAIL! SEND FOR mating list. "World's best strains," Owen Farms, Hill, Halbach. Fine matings. Win- ners at leading shows. Correspondence a pleasure. — Rose Lawn Farm, Box 20, Ad- vance, Ind. 16 LARGE, VIGOROUS, PURE, WHITE THOR- oughbreds of rare quality. Butler, Young- Etown, Pittsburg, Chicago winners. Cockerels and pullets, $2 to $10. Eggs, $2, $3, $5 per 15. Unmatchable quality at these prices. Mem- ber White Rock Club. L. D. Van Rensselaer, Kent, Ohio. 6 WHITE ROCKS. MEADOW BROOK Su- perior quality. Leading winners at leading shows. For years they have been bred right and mated right and 1912 matin|:s will pro- duce a large percentage of show birds. Eggs, $2 per 15; $5 per 45. Stock for sale. Ever- green Farm, Sellersville, Pa. tf FISHEL WHITE ROCKS: 1ST PEN, FULL Fishel blood. All winners. Eggs, $2.50; 2d pen selected breeders, eggs $1.75; utility eggs, 75 cents. Place orders early. Rock Vale Poultry Yards, Palmyra, Pa. 63 SNOW WHITE ROCKS. Write for mating list and winnings. Eggs, per fifteen, first pen, $5; second pen, $3; Utility, $1. W. Graves Lentz, Catawissa, Pa. 5 WHITE ROCKS THAT PAY. WINNERS at Ceveland, Toledo, Clyde Milan. If you could see my birds you would get busy. Eggs, $3 per 15. Satisfaction guaranteed. F. F. McCormick, Huron, Ohio. 5 WHITE ROCKS, FISHEL STRAIN. BABY chicks from the prize winners at Beaver at 20 and 25 cents each. These chicks are from my best matings. W. H. Waddington, New Brighton, Pa. 5 "JERSEY STRAIN" WHITE ROCKS, LEAD- ing winners, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Camden, Paterson. Egg circular free. Paul Springer, Route 4, F, Bridgeton, New Jersey. 6 BUFF PLYMOUTH ROOKS. BUFP PLYMOUTH ROCKS, WITH THAT rich golden color; with plenty of shape. Buy stock and^ eggs here and get among the win- ners. . Prices leasonable. Pleasantville Poul- try Yards, C. E. Lantz, Carmlchaels, Pa. 5 ■<»■ < •' > BUFF ORPINGTONS AND BARRED ROCKS Stock for sale cheap, $1.50 each. Also hatch- ing eggs and day old chicks. Send for des- criptive booklet. See display ad. Twin Oaks Farm, A. G. Stauffer, Palmyra, Pa. 5 THOROUGHBRED "BUFF ROCKS" Ex- clusively. Heavy layers, free range. Eggs, $1 per 13, $3 per 50. Mrs. D. B. Hartford, Beaver, Pa. 6 BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS. HEA\T LAY- cri and low combs. The leading winners at I^rry. Three grand pens mated, containing the prize winners at $3 and $5 per setting. Fertility and satisfaction guaranteed. J. J. E. Sutton, Derry N. H. 5 ^'PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. DO you want the bestt If so, send 25c. in stamps fw finest catalog ever printed; or, 4c. in stamps for elegant mating list of 18 pens of prize- winners. F. N. Perkins, 684 Harlem Rd., Free- Port, 111. 5 CHILD'S PARTRIDGE ROCKS. IP YOU want eggs from stock that have recently won 82 firsts at one-half the price most breeders ask, write me for circular. Samuel Childs, McKeesport, Pa. 5 CHAMBERS' PARTRIDGE ROCKS AT THE big shows in keenest competition, on sixty-four entries, won sixty ribbons, seventeen specials, thiee medals, six cups. Mating list free. Frynk T. Chambers, Box F, Bristol, Pa, 15 PARTRIDGE, COLUMBIAN AND BARRED Rocks. Ciiu always furnish stock and eggs in season by setting or hundred egg orders. Send for catalogue President Partridge Ply- mouth Rock Club. John Hageman, Charlotte, Muh. 15 PARTRIDGE ROCKS. SIZE, COLOR, SHAPE and price riglft; Also superb Imported Silver and Golden Seabright and Rose Comb Black Bantams. Stock and eggs. M. K. Miller & Sons, Pottstown, Pa. 16 PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. THE breed that's here and not a coming. Destined to be the leading variety of the Rock family. Noted prize-winners in our mating. Eggs, $2 per 15. $5 per 45. Satisfaction guaranteed. Evergreen Farm, Sellersville, Pa. tf WORLD'S FINEST PARTRIDGE VLY- mouth Rocks. Winners at Allentown Hagcrs- town, Bethlehem, Spring City and otn-irs in good large classes. Trios, $S..'') to $12.50. Pens, $12.50 to $17.50. Eggs, $3 per snting, 2 sittings, $5. Raymond B. Bean, College- vjile, P. 15 HAVING SPARED NO EXPENSE GETTING finest string Silver Penciled Rocks together winning 1911-12, 33 prizes, on 34 entries. Eggs, $2. Fertility guaranteed. Stock foi sale, reasonable. E. J. Brown, Bristol, Pa. 15 SILVER PENCILED ROCKS. SILVER PENCILED ROCKS. EGG PRO- ducers that won first in, each class at Williams- port and Rochester. Eggs, $2 and $3 per setting of fifteen. W. M. Patteson, Penn Yan, N. Y. 15 RED CAPS. I OFFER MY PRIZE WINNING RED CAPS, Black Sumatras, Black and Partridge Cochins, Dark Brahmas, R. C. Buff Orpingtons, all healthy birds, and will be sold cheap. Norris G. Temple, Pocopson, Pa. 15 ENGLISH RED CAPS. Z. Q. TURNER AND Son, Eleroy, Illinois, Importers and breeders of America's best Red Caps. Handsome mat- ing list for stamp, or send $2 for a setting. Ex- tra eggs to pay express. Z. T. Turner & Son, Eleroy, 111. 15 RHODE ISLAND REDS. NINE YEARS BUILDING FLOCK FROM best strains money could buy. Single and Rose Comb Reds, Single Comb White and Black Orpingtons. Winners wherever shown. Eggs, $2.50 per 15. W. H. Craft, Coalport, Pa. 5 ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS. Tutte strain. Pens headed by first prize cock- erel, Scranton and Bloomsburg shows. If you want winners I have the stock. Send for ca|aIogae of prices. A. B. McHenry, Box A, Stillwater, Pa. 5 ROSE AND S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS and White Wyandottes. Golden Seabright Ban- tams. Stock reasonable. Eggs, $1 to $2. Baby chicks in Reds 15 cents each. D. 8. Brownell, Springfield, Vt. 15 EVERY REASON TO WEAR THE BLUE. R. C. R. I. Reds. Shape and color to suit the most critical winners at Hughesville and Williamsport. Eggs and stock. F. B. Gord- ncr, Muncy, Pa. 6 FEDS THAT STAY RED, SINGLE COMB, (Iprk. even color throughout, true Rhode Is- land type. Six years line bred. $1 to S3 kin. K. per set of 15 eggs. The Stay Red Strai Snowden Thomas. Chestertown, Md. 15 ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS, loading winners at Mlneola and Grand Central Palace. 1912 mating will produce blue ribbon winners. "At reasonable prices. Write your wants and got; the best. W. J. Douglass, Box 190, Port Washington, N. Y. 15 RHODE ISLAND WHITES, WHITE OR- pingtons. Priie birds in each pen. They ust lay around and lay. Eggs, $2 per 15. Vhite African Guin.^as, $2 per pair. Joseph McFetridge, Vandergrift, Pa. 15 FOR SALE. A NICE LOT OF R. C. R. I. Red Cockerels, $2 each ; eggs in season $2 per 15; $3.50 for 80. WhUe Wyandotte eggs $3 per 15. Our stock is high grade and sure to S lease. Mrs. Fred Scheerer, Hughesville, lo. 5 ^! S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS. WON SEV enteen ribbons three cups on fifteen entries Eggs. $2 ad $3 per setting. Lewis EQink Mt. Ephraim, N. J. 6 R. I. REDS. THE FLOCK IS SUPERIOR in color and size to any flock of 100 birds in the U. S. Even color fn dark red. Scientif- ically bred for fifteen years to improve shape, immense size ; eggs improved in size much over the usual, are large, and beautiful color and as layers are far in advance of usual leds. Show birds for the largest shows for sale. Eggs for setting and my prices are good but not the ex- treme fancy. Loring Farm, Dedham, Mass. 5 TWELVE YEARS BREEDING HIGH Class Rose Comb Reds, "Nugget" Buff Rock "Yellow Jacket" Buff Cochin Bantams. Eggs $3.00 for 15. Baby chicks 25 cents up.* Permarthel Poultry Yards, Sauquoit, N. Y. 15 R. C. RED CHICKS — THE KIND THAT live and give results. 200 prizes at New York, Philadelphia, Allentown, etc. Chicks, $15 per 100. Prompt shipment. Order now. Catalogue free. Edward C. Lambrite, Erwin- na. Pa. 6 ROSE COMB REDS. BEAN-TUTTLB strains. Eggs, $3.00 per 30. Send for mat- ing list. 1912 breeders for sale at half price after June 1st. J. M. Holt, Marshalltown, Iowa. 15 ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS. Trap-nested. Average 162 eggs. Individoal records 242 and 207. Winners at Dennison, O., and Pittsburg, Jan. 1912 show. Eggs, $1.50 per 15. W. L. Laughlin, Box A. Jewett, O. 5 JEFFRIES S. 0. RHODE ISLAND REDS have won 1st cockerel at Scottdale, Pa., for. the past two years. Foundation, stock direct from "Crowther's." Special mating headed by 1st cockerel, also winning specials as the best shaped and best colored oird in the show. 15 eggs, $4. Two pens headed by prize- win- ning birds, $2 per 15. Ray Jeffries, Union- town, Pa. 15 MY REDS ARE AS GOOD AS THE BEST and better than the rest, grand type and color, and bred to lay. Rose Hill Poultry Farm, Box 123, Montgomery, Ala. 15 RHODE ISLAND WHITES— AMERICA'S Best. The unexcelled utility breed. Eggk from finest mated yards. Start now with the best. Write for mating list. It's free. R. W Gault, Champaign, HI. 15 S. C. R. I. REDS— TWO GRAND MATINGS of high quality birds. Cockerel to hens and cock to pullets. $2 per single setting; two or more settings, $1.50. Utility eggs, $1.00 F. P. Smith, Route 4, Petersburg, iB. 16 ROSE AND S. C. R. I. REDS. THE KIND that have the color vou are looking for. Rid and beautiful with plenty of shape and vitality The kind that will produce blue ribbon winner* Eggs, $2 per 15 ; $5 per 45. Stock for sale Evergreen Farm, Sellersville, Pa. tf S. C. •RHODE ISLAND REDS, TOMPKINS strain. Blue ribbon winners in strong compe^ tition. 1912 matings will produce next sea- son's winners. Prices reasonable. Send for catalogue. Clayton L. Rhoads, Boyertown, Pa. If GET "LESTER TOMPKINS" GREAT' Strain. S. C. Red eggs only $2, .$3 and $5 a setting. Splendid lertilitv. .Start right an^* success is assured. Order^ today. Claytoc> Gohn, Conowingo, Md. 1$* ROYCE'S REGAL RHODE ISLAND RElfft!' Single Comb Exclusively. Eggs from prize- winning stock, $2 per setting. Satisfacti'oD guaranteed. D. E. Royce, Ray, Ind. Jh ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS. ARB. the D. N." Rich blood ^r rich velvet Rede.'* Matings of quality only. JCpgs. $1.50 per 16. and up. E. A. Driskill, Alva, Wyo. 6' KEYSER'S S. 0. REDS SWEEP SUNBUltt^ show. Jan. 1912 in strong cbmpetition, wpn- 1st and 2d cock; 1st cockerel; 3d hen: 1st, and 2d, pullet, 1st, peri, 'winning two silver cups. Send for matings. Jos. iCeyser, Milton, Pa., R. D. 8, Box 129 ,7-. 3. C. REDb. WINNERS, SCORE 91 TO 93^^ X-V in strong competition. Eggs, $2 to $& pel* il5. C. P. Gundlach. Lincoln, 111;.. .v ,5^ RHODE ISLAND WHITES. ' \ RHODE ISLAND WHITES; GiIE.vTjEsT; layers of 20th centurvi Write today for owt- free illue it 1.1 »«'cfc .why, '.his new breed is greatest. Bars Bros. BoX/ 176, Marietta, N, Y. ' • *• -liO SEEYERJLL BREEDS. BUrF, WHITE LEGHORNS S. 0. RHODE Island Reds. Eggs 90 cents per 15; |1.60 per 30. Mottled Anconas, Black Minorcas. Eggs $1.25 per 15; $2 per 30. Catalogue free. John A. Roth, Quakertown, Pa. 5 ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS, PE- kin Ducks, Light Brahmas, Black Cochins, Black Rose Comb Bantams, $1.50 setting. Kansas City, New York, Philadelphia, Balti- more, Allentown winners. Hillside Poultry- Yards, Nazareth, Pa. 5 PURE WILD, PART WILD, W. H. TURK- eys. White and Pearl Guineas, Buff and White Wyandottes, Barred Rooks, R. C. Reds, Pekin, I. R. and Muscovy Ducks. Bertha M. Tyson, Rising Sun, Md. ] 6 S. C. LEGHORNS, BUFF AND WHITE. AND Buff Rocks. Won 3 Cups and 54 Ribbons last Season. 15 Eggs, $1.50 up. 90 per cent, fer- tility. Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm, Easton, Pa. 15 TIMBERVILLE POULTRY CO. AND hatchery. For sale — Eggs and Baby Chicks from Barred Plymouth Rocks, (Ringlets.) S. C. White Orpingtons, (Kellerstrass.) White Pekin Ducks. Write for free circular. Ad- dress, Geo. F. Bull, Mgr., Timberville, Va. 15 DAY OLD CHICKS, 4 VARIETIES LEG- horns. Rocks, Reds, Orpingtons, Wyandottes, Anconas. Prices way down. High grade qual- ity. Send for price list. Freeport Hatchery, Preeport, Mich. 15 FOR SALE — HATCHING EGGS FROM SIN- gle Comb Buff Orpingtons, Black Minorcas, White Leghorns, $1.00 for 15; $5.00 per 100. Infertile eggs replaced at half price. W. J. Widney, Doylesburg, Pa. 15 EGGS FROM ABSOLUTELY WHITE EGG strains, American Standard, $3.00, English Penciled, $1.00, Pure White, $5.00 per 15. Bronze turkey eggs, 40 cents each. Mrs. Geo. Simpson, Box 200, Owensville, Ind. 16 EGGS FROM BEST STRAINS OF PURE bred fowls, are farm range and vigorous, fertile. Ready for shipping any time. White Plymouth Rocks, White Embden Geese, Imported Pekin Ducks, White African Guineas, $1.25 per sit- ting except Geese, these are 25 cents per egg PT,'*®'"J** P°<^®- ^- ^' Baker, Route 1, Plains- viUe, HI. . 15 STOCK AND EGGS FOR HATCHING FROM winning strains of Light Brahmas, Barred Rocks and S. C. Brown Leghorns, $1.50 to $3 Pr®' \^\. Write for winnings. M. L. Ludwick, North Brook, Pa. iq SILVER CAMPINES — BUTTERCUPS DIA- mond Jubilee Orps. S. C. R. I. Reds, Colum- bian Wyandottes, Buff Cochin Bantams. As usual, eggs reasonable and satisfaction guaran- teed. E. H. Adams, Outwood, Pa. 16 80 VARIETIES , POULTRY— HOUDANS, Hamburgs, Andalusians, Reds, Columbian. Partridge, Buff, White, Golden, and Silver Wyandottes; Buff, White, Barred, Silver Rocks; Buff, Light and Dark Brahmas; Min- orcas, Cochins, Leghorns snd Buff Cochin Ban- tams. Stock and eggs. Stamp for cataloeue. Simon Kulp, Box 10, Hatfield Pa. 65 BABY CHICKS. EGGS. BRED-TO-LAY Keystone White Leghorns. Kellerstrass White Orpingtons. Price reduction. May 1. Dis- count large orders. Circular. Keystone Poul- try Farm, Mansfield, Pa. 5 PC ULT.? 1 VJ} : 'Q y}: DAY OLD CHICKS. THE KIND THAT live. Rocks and Rhode Islands, $1.50 per dozen. $11 per 100, Other breeds, both chicks snd eggs. Petaluma Incuvator Co., Box 250, Indianapolis. Ind. 5 FOR SALE— 100 BREEDERS. EGGS, Houdans, Partridge Rocks, Cochins, Wyan- iottes. White Orpingtons, $1.50. Black, Buff, Orpingtons, Hamburgs, Anconas, Brnhmas, Spanish. $1; Leghorns, Minorcas, Rocks, Keds, kladrivc r Poultry Yards, Dayton. Ohio. 8 25 \'.\UIKTIES BUFF LEGHORNS, WYAN- iottes, -Viidalusiuns, etc. Eggs, $1 and $1.25 oer 15. C B. Ciehman, E.irlington. Pa. 5 G WHITE WYANDOTTE AND LIGHT BRAH- ma eggs for hatching, $1.50 for 15. Stock al- ways for sale. Owen and Felch strains. Val- ley Farm, Myricks, Mass. 1 WHAT! YOU WANT EGGS PROM PRIZE- Winnerst I won 7 cups, 241 ribbons, 27 specials. From S. C. Reds, Golden Wyandottes ♦nd Houdans. Eggs for sale. C. B. Rother- uel. Bowers, Pa. 5 •LEADING STRAIN"— BUFF COCHIN, 3rahmas, Houdans and Orpingtons. Winners .iilentown, Hagerstown, Philadelphia, Camden, ^tc. Eggs, $2. J. Oliver Fry, Bainbridge, ?a. 14 Sacrifice Sale Why.'* Because you can get the benefit of them in May and June and raise your own chicks from the eggs they lay. and sell some besides. This is your opportunity. We are not waiting until it is too late for you to get the benefit from them before 1913. Read What We Have to Offer and Order To Day 10 White Orpington Females and Male $25.00 8 White Orpington Females and Male 25.00 8 White Orpington Females and Male 20.00 ■■1 Breeding Pen, 4 Females and Male 12.00 1 Breeding Pen, 4 Females and Male 15.00 1 Breeding Pen, 4 Females and Male 18.00 1 Breeding Pen, 4 Females and Male 20.00 extra fine 1 Breeding Pen, «. C. Buff Orpingtons 12.00 1 Breeding Pen, S. C. Buff Orpingtons 15.00 10 S. C. Black Minorca Females and Male 25.00 8 S. C. Black Minorca Females and Male 25.00 4 Breeding Pens, Four Females and Male 12.00 ' 10 Columbian Wyandottes, Female and Male 25.00 8 Columbian Wyandottes, Female and Male 20.00 3 Breeding Pens, Four Females and Male 12.00 10 S. C. White Leghorns and Male 22.00 10 S. C. White Leghorns and Male 20.00 8 S. C. White Leghorns and Male 20.00 5 Breeding Pens, Four Females and Male 12.00 per pen 3 Breeding Pens S, C. Buff Leghorns 12.00 per pen 1 Breeding Pen R. C. White Leghorns 12.00 1 Trio R. C. White Leghorns 10.00 2 Breeding Pens Light Brahmas 15.00 per pen 2 Breeding Pens Barred Rocks 12.00 per pen 3 Trios Houdans 8.00 per trio I Trio Black Javas 8.00 1 Pair Black Javas 5.00 1 Trio White Langshans 10.00 2 Pairs White Langshans 6.00 per pair 1 Breeding Pen Black Wyandottes 12.00 1 Trio Black W randottes 8.00 2 Breeding Pens Mottled Anconas 15.00 per pen The above offerings represent the best blood lines in America and are offered to make room for young stock, order direct from advertisement, if birds do not suit you they can be returned and money refunded, less express charges. Order to day as they will not last Ion;? at these prices. GREENHURST POULTRY YARDS, Sellersville, Pa. S. C. White Orpingtons and Leghorns % Insure Your Success by Starting Right 4^ ^ ?*"^ Orpingtons are large, good type, very white and great winter layers. Out of eighteen entries at our great Inter- A «i SUte Fair and the Trenton Poultry Show we received 16 ribbon.s. Our Leghorns are large, good shape, bred from 3 3 ?L^"°^ * ^^**° ^°^ ^^y ^^^^^ ^^^^e egg^. Believe in quality and we know of stock will please vou. The best is always ^ 4» the cheapest no matter what the cost. *- j j z * ^ ^ 4^ A S. C. WHITE 0BPINGT0N8. S_ ^°® setting, 15 eggs, from four best pens $ 5.00 4y Two settings, 30 eggs, from four best pens 9.00 Ai Four settings, 60 eggs, from four best pens 16.00 3 Each pen headed with Blue Ribbon Cockerel. ff EXTRA GOOD UTILITY STOCK. ijL One setting, 15 eggs $ 2.50 ^ Two settings, 30 eggs 4.50 Tf Four settings, 60 eggs g.oo jX 100 or more, at ibi. each 3 BABY CHICKS, TT From best breeding pens, in lots of 10 to 50,. . .75c. each jjjL Lots of 75 or more 65c. each ^ Address MEKCER. POULTRY FARM. 8, C. WHITE LEGHORNS. From extra good stock ; large white good type and heavy layers. One setting, 15 eggs $ 1.50 Two settings, 30 eggs 2.50 Four settings, 60 eggs 4.00 Lots of 100 6.00 Lots of 500 27.50 BABY CHICKS. March and April $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000 42, May »U.OO per 100 ; $130.00 per 1000 ^ June and July $12.00 per 100; $110.00 per 1000 4y Plymouth Eock Eggs and Chicks same price as Leghorns a2^ R. r. D. No. I, Trenton, N. J. f EGGS FOR HATCHING FROM THE BEST Laying StrainB of prize-winning S. C. White Leghorns and White Rocks. Birds large in «ize and pure white. $1 and $2 per 15 and |6 and $10 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. Pleasant View Poultry Farm, Middletown, Pa. 14 HATCHING EGGS, DAY OLD CHICKS, Indian Runner Ducks, white eggs strain, S. 0. White and Buff Leghorns, S. C. White Orpingtons, B. P. Rocks. H. A. Yost, Cam- den, O. 6 LIGHT BRAHMAS, SILVER LACED, White and Buff Wyandottes, White and Barred Rocks, White and Brown Leghorns, Single Comb Rhode Island Reds. Write for egg list. R. E. Miller, 112 Clifton Ave., Louis- rile, Ky. 5 "BRIGHTS" CELEBRATED BLUE RIBBON Buff Leghorns. White, Columbian, Silver Penciled Wyandottes. Indian Runner Ducks. Three silver cups, 35 firsts, 1912. Both Pitts- burg shows, Waynesburg, Monongahela, Can- onsburg. Eggs, $2 and $3 set. John J. Bright Washington, Pa. Route 5. 15 ATTENTION. I HAVE STOCK & EGGS for sale. Barred Rocks, good narrow barring. (Lathan Strain) Wliite Orpingtons. The large and white kind. Light Brahma Bantams. Write your wants. $2 per 15. Oscar H. Harner, Littlestown, Pa. 9 BUFF COCHINS, R. C. RHODE ISLAND Reds. Importer and breeder of America's best Cochins. Eggs in season. J. C. Mitchen, Prop. Marshalltown, Iowa. & PRIZE WINNING PARTRIDGE. COLUM- bian. Buff, Golden, Silver and White Wyan- dottes; Partridge and Barred Plvmouth Rocks; also other varieties; stock and eggs reason- able. Catalogue free. J. T. Crowthamet Box H, Franconia, Pa. 15 PARTRIDGE COCHINS AND HOUDANS. Three good breeding P. 0 cockerel for sale, $5.00. Write me for price • u Ilomlans *hat I will sell. Eggs, $3 per «>itting. U. Wilkin- son, MifQinburg, Pa. 15 SEVERAL VARIETIES ROSE COMB BUFE Leghorns, Single Comb Buff Orpingtons. Eggs- from trap-nested birds, scoring 90 to 95 1-2 $1.60, $2, $2.50. Show — Egg — Record, Mat- ing list free. Rev. J. Paulsen, Luana, Iowa 15 8. 0. WHITE ORPINGTONS, S. C. WHITE Leghorns, White Rocks, S. C. Rhode Island Reds. Leading strains. Eggs, $1 per 15 and up. Fertility guaranteed. John H. Nase, Sellersville, Pa. ft BLACK DIAMOND POULTRY YARDS — Black Langshans, White and Buff Kockh, White Orpingtons, S. C. White Leghorna. S. 0. Black Minorcas, S. C. R. I. Reds. They represent America's best blood lines, and every bird in 1912 matings; sired by a. prize winner. Langshan eggs, $3, $5, $10. Other varieties. $1, $1.50 nad $2.00. Cor respondence cheerfully answered. Floyd W. Kiefer, Sellersville, Fa. 5> EGGS $1 PER 15, $2 PER 40 FROM THOR- oughbred Brahmas, Rocks, Wyandottes, Reds^ Minorcas, Leghorns, Hamburgs. Also Hou- dans, White Orpingtons; 19 varieties. Cata- logue; 29 years experience. S. K. Mohr. Ooopersburg, Penna., Box C. 5 20 EGGS, $1. LEADING VARIETIES. Prize poultry, pigeons, hares and collies. Booklet free. Large illustrated, descriptive catalogue, 10 cents. F. G. Wile, Telford, P». 7 EGGS AND STOCK FOR SALE FROM Sriae winning White and Partridge Wyan- ottes. White and Back Cochin Bantams. A ■qnare deal guaranteed. Howard H. Strick- ler, Lititi, Pa. Route 8. 7 BLACK SUMATRAS. BLACK SUMATRAS EXCLUSIVELY— Largest flock in America. Sweepstakes win- era at Hagerstown^ Baltimore, Washington, Herndon. Send your address for a picture. Stock for sale. No eggs. N. B. Warner, Hamilton, Va. 6 BLACK SUMATRAS. BEAUTIFUL HIGH analitjr birds. A few settings to share at $8. A choice pen at $20.00. Greenhurst, Sellers- ▼ille, Pa. 6 TURKEYS. BOURBON RED TURKEYS. EGGS, $4 per dozen. Pekin Ducks, $1 per 11. Par- tridee Wvandottes, $3 per 15. Gilt edge stock and satipfaction guaranteed. Pioneer Stock Farm, T. Otit B-^?5«t<.'r, L'tf, Ind. l.*; pouijTiiy fancier PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES BUY PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES FROM A Specialist. Will sacrifice fifty pullets at $2. Fine hens, $3 to $5. Eggs. $1.50 and $2.50. From special mating (all show winners,) $5. Jerome Greiner, Specialist, Elm, Pa. 15 PARTRIDGE AND SILVER WYANDOTTES. Eggs for hatching from choice matings, $iJ.00 to $5.00, or $15.00 per lOO. Write for mat- ing list; it is free. N. fi. Blackwell, 368 La- fayette Avenue, Trenton, N. J., While City Park. 15 PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES OF TRUE type and color. Have 2 grand pens mated for the season's egg trade. Eggs, $2.50 and $4 per 15. Satisfaction guaranteed. L. G. Bowlns, Pemberville, Ohio. 6 BUFF WYANDOTTES. BUFF WYANDOTTES EXCLUSIVELY — First cockerel and fourth pullet at Camden. Fine cockerel and breeder hens for sale. Now booking orders for eggs. Mrs. C. B. Elliot, Menlo Park, N. J. 5 BUFF WYANDOTTES — FROM NEW YORK, Buffalo, Cleveland, Pittsburg, Rochester, Syra- cuse and McKeesport winners. Send for cir- cular of "Quality" stock. Eggs $3 per 15. Preston & Hammerstrom, Jamestown, N. Y. 8 BUFF WYANDOTTES OP THE BETTER kind. True Wyandotte shape. Even surface color with strong under color. They cannot help but produce ribbon winners. Utility pullets at $1.50 each. Eggs and high-class stock very reasonable. J. H. Clark. West Pawlet, Vt. 15 BUFF WYANDOTTES — THE GREATEST winter layers. Winners at ^<^< o^^c^vso r ^t^^^^<■<^><^Wi.>J^•>»>^^oc<^<^♦o<^ i %^ ±t. J - k.. H V. „ WHITE WYANDOTTES. Dr. GEARHARD. Danville, Pa., was high man from Pa., in Phila Press Egg laying contest for February. Record ^as taken from whole flock and not trap nested birds. Eggs $1.50 for 15. 15 WHITE WYANDOTTE EGGS. $2.00 PER setting or 3 settings for $5.00 from one of the best strains in America, Don't waste valuable time experimenting but send your order to- day. Satisfaction guaranteed. J. L. Gray, Box 35, Crawfordsville, Indiana. 5 BLACK WYANDOTTES OF THE BETTER kird. True to shape. Good eyes and combs. A mating that will produce high class show birds. Eggs $1.50 per setting. Choice cock- erels at $3 and $5. Pair $7; trio $9. Green- hurst, Sellersville.Pa. q WOOD'S "USEFUL AND BEAUTIFUL" White Wyandottes, best by test in show or nest. Years of thorough, systematic breeding. Show and foundation stock. Verv strong mating list. Farm raised. Trap-nested. Established. 1892. F. H. Wood, Station A, Cortland, N Y. 16 I HAVE WHITE WYANDOTTE EGGS FOR sale at $1.50 per 15. Also a few choice cock- erels at $2.00 each. My chickens are farm raised from stock that scored 92 V^. Mrs T F Hodges, Route 3, Sarcoxie, Mo. , 16 WHITE WYANDOTTES OF HIGH QUAL- ity. Hatching eggs from birds that will pro- duce prize winners and heavy layers. $2 00 per 15. H. M. Stout, Ambler, Pa. 16 WE BREED WHITE WYANDOTTES EX clusively and will take the host care of al' who trust their money with us. Eggs, $1 5(' per setting; 2 settings, $2.50. Harry C. Morris Fountainville, Pa. «, WHITE WYANDOTTES. MEADOW BROOK Supenor quality. The leading winners at lead mg shows; bred right and mated right for years, and they will produce a large percent- age of show birds. Eggs, $2 per 15; $5 per 45. Stock for sale at reasonable prices. Ever green Farm, Sellersville, Pa. tf PRIZE-WINNING WHITE WYANDOTTES Strong, healthy, quick maturing stock. Free from White Diarrhoea infection. Great layers ^ggs, $1 50 per 15. $7 per 100. John J Halner, Box L, Woolrich, Pa. 15 WHITE WYANDOTTES. GUARANTEED You can pay more for eggs, but vou can't get better quality at any price. "Send for circular. It describes my matin^^s that will Sroduce next season's winners. Mrs H A [cClintock. Livonia, N. Y. " 15 WHTE WYANDOTTES OF SUPERB QUAL ity; leading winners at the leading Connecticut shows. Snow white and blockv eg^s from grand matings. Shute and Bailev, Middle- town, Conn. ' u SILVER LACED WYAXDOTTES. PLOCKER FARM QUALITY ALWAYS WIN Excellent laying strains, Siver Wyandottes and Silver Spangled Hamburgs. Eggs, $3 and $5 per 15. Prompt service find a squart- deal. P. J. Flocker, Beaver, Pa. 6 Bank's Handy EGG RECORD And Poultry Account Book A 12 Month's Record For 12 Pens The simplest and most convenient system ever devised for keeping an accurate record of eggs laid: record of hatches, income and ex- I>cnse account etc. Printed on the best paper that will not blot with extra heavy dark colored paper cover. Price 15 cents POULTRY FANCIER. - Sellersville. Pa. SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES. WINNERS nt Allentown Fair; Easton. Pa.; Bethlehem, Pa.. Mt. Holly. N. J. and Flemington. N J Orund marin;;s for egg trade. Sen.J for mating W'J.,. S'**''"'** ^- ^»r'8. 12 Raymond St Phillipsbutir. N. J. ' 5 SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES, WITH wide-op.>n. cleaii-iut lacings. Line br^d for years. Blue ribbon winners a Chambersburg Every pen headed by a prize-winner Ekjts reasonable. Stock for sale. F. S. Sellers Ft. London, Pa. 5 SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES. QUALITY kind with wide-opon lacing. Plain and dis- tinct and grand head points. Eggs, $2 per IP ; $5_ per 45. Stock for sale. Evergreen tf Farm, Sellersville, Pa. SILVER WYANDOTTES, BECKETT ^LT^A ^^\ P"."*-'* «* Wilmfngton, 3rd hen and 3rd cockerel and 4th cock; Camden, let pullet and 4th cockerel; Burlington, 1st pul- ing ^"n ♦^''o^ .^^"^ ,*^«"' S'-d cockerel; oalera, ih r^i^^' ?"'^ '^"'^ ^'■^ ^^"' 3rd cockerel and 4th cock. Eggs now ready, $2.50 and $3.00 Dvun & Mifflin. Salem. N. J., Gen. Del. 6 SILVER AND WHITE WYANDOTTES BIG winners. Pittsburg. New York Palace, BuTler etc. bample winnings : 1st white cockerel. Pitts burg, Feb. 1912 (35 competing). One silver pullet won four firsts,- inolilding^both pftisbu?g shows. Egg.s mating list and winnings Write me. Peter Graff, 3rd. Box A. Woruiington! 1 u. _ * j^j^ i^ifli. i^i^ j^>^ i^i^ .^i^,^ ,ji^^^ ^^5^^^ Standard of Perfection OFFICIAL GUIDE JUDGING -MATING- BREEDING ^"^^rH*'^"'^ J°ri"^*"'P"fc''/'»"*«<="Py «f the American Standard of Perfection the Official guide of Poultry Culture THE AMERICAN STANDARD OF PERFECTION is pub- lished by the American Poultry Association and is the American authority [United States and Canada] on the required characteris- uc of all Breed, and Varuttes of Chicicens, Ducks, Turkeys and Oeese. Every pouhryman should have a copy of the new American Standard of Perfection All the Standard requirements as to shape, color and markings of all standard breeds of poultry are clearly described and illustrated in the new work. You cannot tell the value of your birds unless you know the Standard requirements. You cannot enter the show room and win unless you know these requirements. Id short, you cannot succeed m the poultry business without possessing a copy of this book. Five full-paze plates of feathers in natural colors Half-tone illustra- tions from idealized photographs of living models. All varieties PRICES Cloth Oindlng. $1.50 postpaid. Leather Binding, $2.00 postpaid.' ORDER TODAY AND GET A COPY POULTRY FANCIER, Sellersville. Pa. . *^-w^=r fr -sr^ «^ *rw''!=r w-w-^rw-w- sri«'W''w>>r w'w-'ww'^r* n <>^<><><><><><><>^<^<><^<><^<><><><><^ »»»»»»0»»»»^00»A Poultry Sense A TREATISE ON THE Management and Care of Chickens, Including the Treatment of the MORE COMMON DISEASES BY J. P. PURSELL, M. D. This book is for the experienced breeder as well as the » novice. It goes into detail giving valuable information on I Location, Buildings, Trap Nesting, Feeding the Pullets and - Laying Hens, Balanced Rations, Care of Chicks, Show Birds Sprouting Oats, and all the more common diseases that poultry is subject to. It is handsomely bound and the most complete book of its kind on the market. Price 75 cents post paid I POULTRY FANCIER, SELLERSVILLE, PA. __ »»»<»»»«»>»»>»»(>»»»»»»»»«,0 000«»»«0H)»CN>»»>»»»»0<>»»»«»>»»««<>»| i'OULTivY FA>CCILil 413 giS Breeders Special Display Ads. Ads will be inserted in thif department under the following conditions. The size shall be uniform each ad occupying one inch single column, each advertiier using same space each month. Ads may be changed every three months if desired. The cost is $18 per year, $10 per sir months, $5.50 for three months. Payment strictly in advance— no exceptions to this rule. The price is made exceptionally low on this account. m C. REDS Sired by 1st Phila. Cockerel and 2nd Cock. 1912 matings represent the hiffhest grade quality stock and will produce a large per- centage of prize 'winners. EGGS $2. $3 $5 PER SETTING. INCUBATOR, EGGS »10 PER 100 CHAS*: BACORN. - PERKASIE. PA. WHITE WYANDOTTES Blue Ribbon winners at Philadelphia, 1911. They nave been winning right along at Baltimore. Exceptionally strong matings for 1912. Good cockerels, $3 and up. ESffs. $2, $3. and 7>5. J. J. FARRELL, HALETHORPE.MD WHITE WYANDOTTES • The Big "Winners at Bloomsburg and "Wil- liamsport. "White, blocky. gilt edge stock for •ale that can win and produce prize "winners. EGGS $3 and $5, Stock a matter of corres- pondence. D. E. BOGARD. BLOOMSBURG., PA. S. Laced Wyandottes PARTRIDGE X^^ANDOTTES, SILVER PENCILED ROCKS. BLACK LANG- SHANS. ANCONAS. SILKIES, SILVER AND GOLDEN PHEASANTS. INDIAN RUNNER, W^hite Muscovey and Mallard DUCKS. EGGS AND STOCK. DR. H. M. SCHELL. - MACUNGIE. PA. TWO LEADERS BARRED ROCKS S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS High grade quality stock. Eggs $1.50. Baby Chicks. Leghorns, 15 cents each. Barred Rocks, 20 cents each. $10 and $15 per 100. MAIDEN CREST FARM J. A. Mast Montoursville. Pa. S. C. Brown Leghorns LINE BRED BIRDS. Leading Blue Ribbon winners at leaO ing shows. Eggs reasonable. Cockerel auti pullet matings. Send for descriptive circu lar and mating list. E. E. Endsley, R. 3, "Dniontown, Pa. 150.000 Chicks at 15 cents each 100,000 Eggs at 6 cents each Famous Paradise Strain of S. 0. White Leghorns. Write for entire price list. How many do you want ? Paradise Poultry Farm Co., Paradise. Pa. WHITE SATIN STRAIN WHITE WYANDOTTES Victors at the great Youngstown, C, 1911 show. Four choice pens mated for this season's trade and every pen headed by a First prize male. Typical in shape and as white as snow. Eggs, $5 per 15 E. M. Sutton, Inglis Ave., Youngstown, O. S. C. White Leghorns Leading winners at Hagerstown, Potts- town, Reading, Pottsville. Eggs, $1.50 and up. Special low prices in 100 lots. Birds of superb type and low tails. Abso- lutely white. Fertility and satisfaction guaranteed. SAMUEL, S. BLEIM, Pottstown, Pa. S, C. Rhode Island Reds Eggs from yards that contain winners of shape and color specials. If you are looking for quality, get my 1912 mating list and show record FREE. Book your egg orders early. Satisfaction Guaranteed. - JAMES C. ANGRY, Leckrone, Penna. White Plymouth Rocks exclusively, they are farm raised. I have all of my best birds in my matings from which I will sell eggs at $1.50 per 15, or $6 per 100. A few choice cockerelB for sale. Mrs. R. M. Rakestram, Kennett Square, Pa. VZ BANTAMS All varieties. Leading blue ribbon winners at New York, London, Ont, Allentown, Hagerstown, Lancaster, Scranton. Win- ners of 18 Silver Cups. For the first time I will sell eggs this season. Stock for sale. M. B. BICKEL, 521 S. 5th. St, Allentown, P». RIGBY'S WHITE ROCKS Best obtainable. My 1912 matings are excellent shape, large size, good bone, vigorous and absolutely white. Everyone fit for the show room. Mated to produce winners. Eggs, $1.50 and $2 per 15. Fertility guaranteed GEO. P. RIGBY, Mendenhall, Pa. silver: CAMPINES My own importation from the best breeders in England. Partridge Plymouth Rocks; prize winning stock. Stock and Eggt. M. Harvey Ivins, Box 2, Langhorne, Pa. McMAHAN'S STRAIN OF WHITE WYANDOTTES WHITE HOLLAND TURKEYS White Wyandotte eggs No. 1. $5; No. 2, $3 per setting. Utility eggs. $1.50 per 13. Turkey eggs, $5 per 11. At Sunbury, 1912, won 5th cock. 3d hen, 3d pen. POTTS GROVE. PENN. Barred Plymouth Rocks My Barred Rocks again won every First Prize at Easton, Pa., besides Special for the best display at Allentown and Beth- lehem. Pa., also at Trenton, N. J. Write for circulars. Stock and Eggs For Sale. E. E. DUNDESS, Phillipsburg, N. J. Lodtfe and 3ayre*s Famous White Wyandottes and White Indian Runner Ducks Winners at Bridgeton. Salem and Cam- den, N. J.. 1911 and 1912. Stock, eggs, Baby Chicks and Ducklings for sale. Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices reason- able. Mating list. Addre^is J. S. LODGE, VTNELAND. N. J. S. C. White Leghorns The very best of quality. The very best blood lines. Vigorous, robust birds, of Grand quality, mated to produce the best results. Eggs reasonable. Fertility and satisfaction guaranteed.. Charles Incubator Co., Columbia, P*. KOR SALE "My entire stock of High Scoring, Heavy Laying Columbian Wyandottes, consisting of Blue Ribbon Yearling Cock, 16 Yearling Hens, Two E.xtra fine Cockerels and 12 beautifullv marked pullets. To close will sell for 'fifty dollars, Worth Twice the Money. For further particulars address, F. A. Mason, Centreville, Maryland. N. B. Until sold I will book orders for eggs from the above at twenty cents each or $15.00 per hundred." Clean Sweep at Easton Show Koepfer's Partridge and Buflf Rocks. Partridge — 1st pen, 1st and 2d cockerel, 1st hen, 1st pullet, and display special. Buff Rocks — 1st pen. Ist cockerel, 2d cock, 3d and 5th pullet, and display speciaL These birds win at all large shows. Stock and eggs for sale, $3 for 15. BUSH KILL POULTRY FARM, J. J. Koepfer, R. F. D. No. 4, Easton, Ps. R. C. Black Minorcas America's best, Samuel's B!ue Ribbon strain. My birds have won 59 firsts out of s posible 75, at Madison Square, Chicago, Bualo, Baltimore, Hagerstown, Allentown, Scranton and Wilkes Barre. Stock and eggs for sale. THOS. G. SAMUELS, Nanticoke, Ps. Darlington White Rock Farm Quality kind, better than ever. All male birds direct from Fishel. No incu- bators or brooders used. The Natural way. Selected eggs from this choice stock, $6 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. JAMES T. JONES. Darlington, Md. OR — PING — TONS The talk of the day, Is about chickens that lay, That's why the Orpingtons pay. It t(»ok time and brain To accomplish the Sunswick Strain. BLACK^^DIAMOND POULTRY YARDS. Sellersville, ^^- i 4U Hatchable Eggs from 19 mated pens, three range flocks; R. and S. Comb Rhode Island Reds; S. C. Crystal White Orpingtons; Indian Run- ner Ducks; Descendants of world-famed breeders; Won 51 prizes the past season. P. H. BRUNEMEIER, Hubbard, Iowa. S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS (Kellerstrass) S C. White Leghorns, (Youngs' strain) S. 0. Buflf Leghorns, Prize Winners, Orpington Eggs, $2 and $3; White Leghorns, $1, $3; Buff Leg- horns, $2 and |3 per 15 My pens con- tain prize-winning birds. 8. A. Mensch, Forty Fort, Pa. S. C. White Orpingtons and White Wyandottes Winners at Williamsport, Coatesville, Reading, Mohnton. Heavy laying strains. Eggs, $3 ; two settings for $5. W. W. BOHN, Robesonia, Pa. S. and R. Comb Brown and White LEGHORNS Eggs $1.75 per 30; $4 per 100. Day old chicks $12.00 per 100. Express pre- paid if order is booked inside of 10 dftVfi GLICK'S LEGHORN FARMS, R. P. D., No. 60, Lancaster. Pa. S. C. R. I. REDS Baby chicks and eggs from prize win- ning stock. Chicks 40 and 25 cents each. Eggs, Pen No. 1, $3; Pens Nos. 2 and 8, $2 Setting of fifteen. Utility, ^eat layers, $10 per 100. JOEL H CUTCHIN, Roanoke, Va. 35 Varieties Poultry, Geese, Ducks, and Turkeys. Our fine 60 page illustrated catalogue for 2 cent stamp. E Donegal Pltry Yards, R 2, Marietta, Pa. COLONIAL POULTRY FARM ofTers eggs for hatching from prize-winning Orpingtons, 8. C. pure white, direct from prize-winning males, sons of 1st Philadel- phia and Atlanta, 1910. Eggs from these pens, $3, $5 and $10 per 15. Also 8. C. Buffs. $3 and $5 per 15. 8. 0. W. Leghorns, White ears, classy and 8. 0. R. I. Reds, deep rich colored males, $1.60, $2.50 per 15; $8 and $10 per 100. THE COLONIAL POULTRY FARM. PORT CHESTER, NEW YORK COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES At Hagerstown I won special, two firsts, one second and one third prize. I also bred winners at Madison Square Garden and Philadelphia. E^gs, $3 for 16; $6 for 80. Send for mating list. J. 8. RITTENHOUSE, Box 8, Lorane, Pa. Yodor'e F»artrlcia© Wyondottea Backs Connty Show, Cock, second. Hen, first; Special Cup in Wyandotte Class; special cup Best Hen in show; special 1 medal. Champion Hen OTer all in show Yoder's Partridge Rocks led all in show Cockerel, first; pullet, first. 15 eggs, $5, both strains. 2 stamps for egg prices of Fawn and White Runners. LEVI D. YODER. Box 34, Dublin, Bucks Co.., Pa. S. C. White Leghorns Woomer's Stay White I S C. White Leg- horns and White Wyandottes. Eggs and day old chicks. Quality will be remembered long after price is forgotten. Send for price list. J. K. WOOMER, 629 10th ave., Juniata, Pa. S. C. Black Minorcas Shilling's Blood Line Matings, Winners at Hagerstown, Baltimore, Chestnut Hill and Philadelphia. My Ist pullet, Baltimore, won medal for best bird in Mediterranean Class. Eggs and stock. Write for mating list. H. C. SHILLING, FLOURTOWN, PENN. Chanticleer Farm S. C. White Leghorns Stock, eggs for hatching and day old chicks from fine utility and exhibition strains. Large, strong birds, great layers. Entire satisfaction absolutely guaranteed. A limited supply from Light Brahmas, Nevins strain. £-.P^WSON PAUL, Langhorne, Pa. Sunnjside S. C. fihode Island Reds The big winter lavers. Our matings for 1912 are Headed by sires of Philadelphia and North Penn winners and are sure to produce a large percentage of winners Eggs, $1.60 and $3.00 per 15. Guaranteed good fertility. Sunnyside Poultry Farm R. W. DENNER, SELLERSVILLE, PA BUFE LEGHORNS BUFF COCHINS Prize winners at all the leading shows in- cluding Madison Square Garden. W. N. WATSON, SUNBURY, PA. BUFF ORPINGTONS O. K. in type. A big winter laying strain. Bred for 9 years from trap nests during pullet year. Eggs, $1.50 per setting. W. H. IVANS, LANGHORNE, PA. Hart's S. C. Buff Leghorns are the kind that lay, as well as win the Blue, therefore pay. You can get along without the Hart Strain, but you can get along better with it. I have the quality and the price is not sky high. Write for mating list. W. D. HART. ASHLAND. MO. WHITE ORPINGTONS The real white kind with plenty of shape, good eyes and lots of vigor. They win for me and eggs from 1912 matings will win for you. Prices reasonable. A. Q. CRAWFORD, NEWCASTLE, PA. WHITE WYA>JDOTTJES Winners at Philadelphia. Pa.. 1910. Ist pullet. 2nd cockerel. 2nd Hen. At the tfreat Allentown. 1911 Fair, I won practically every prize competed for, including b<«t hen in the Am. class. At the Allentown 'Winter Show I won every first in the W^. Wyandotte class, including grand specials. Prices reason- able. EDWARD REICHEL 1613 Linden St. Allentown, Pa. BLACK ORPINGTONS CONGO AND BLACK DIAMOND STRAIN. Winners at Philadelphia Grand stock for sale and eggs that will produce ^vinners at reasonable prices. THO.MAS P. SCOTT NORTH W.\LES, PA. "F. P. C. CHICK MANNA" recog-nized unsur- passed. Unlike other chick fepda. InHist on having: it forvour out thrivo Special First 10 Day Chick & Turkey Food The oriKinal and •• Th»w n«t i fir«t offered spec.al f-^rPf ^ Hke ??'L"°*-°^'' prepared fooi I had a letter from a man the other day who asked ^ 'where is Darlin^^on anyhow?" This man was a clam. Get out your map. Darlington was here before you were born. For its size it has more pretty girls (God bless em) than any place in America. Yes, or Aferica either. They look just like their grand mothers and their grand mothers made the men sit up and think. Our men are as ^'homely as a stone.'' Is that not enough to make us famous. If not it is where the 4 Darlington Egg Farm is located. Get out your map. Darlington is a great place to get a wife. If you are fortunate enough to get a Darlington girl for a wife and she does not open your eyes come over to the egg farm and you will see things that surely^will. The Mammoth Hot Water Machince is rolling out the chicks forjyou which you can have for $12.00 per 100. After May 15th $10 per 100. for which * orders must be booked ahead. Eggs For Hatching on a day's notice testing over 92 per cent, fertile, 15 $1.25; 100]$5.00; 1000^$40. As I con troll 1500 breeding hens, I can supply the above (all but the girls) in any quantity. All I can do about the girls is to ^^touch the button'' you'must do the rest. DARLINGTON EGG FARM 51 Alfred P. Edge, Box C, Darlington, Md. | ^mii(»<\'M^immii^ miWium'/^'/^Wiim .^x* 416 POULTRY FA^C1ER Our Bab les ONLY SI2.50 per 100 Every Day Old Chick Must Reach You Alive Because we hatch them from big, germ-free eggs, laid by the healthiest of strong-bodied, vigorous parents, of ex- ceptional stamina, selected for many generations, the Very Soul of Our Success This success means more to you than it does to us, ''we have spent much money, time and labor in perfecting our strains, you buy your foundation in the UQ^-iOrtj: i^-L'^i i Highest State of Perfection at attractively low prices, tnade low bv the successful hatches secured with our high fertilit\\ We sell HATCHING EGGS, too, and they hatch. S. G. White Lcghorns Heavy Layers. Barred Pylvmouth Rocks Robust, Healthy. R. C Rhode Island Keds. Write at once. xxxxx X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LAKVIEW FARM, L. J. Moss, Mgr. Box 90, Harbor Creek, Pa. X X jxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Exmoore Farms' Descriptive Circular is Now Ready and is FREE TO ^LL Our ambition has been to furnish Americans Best Blood Lines at prices within reach of the masses. JVe have accomplished the object and are ready to convice you OUR VARIETIES Silver Penciled Buff and White Rocks, S. C. and Rose-CombBuff Leghorns, 8. C. White, Brown, Duckwing and Red Pyle Lef horns. White Minorcas, Silver Spangled and Black Hamburgs. Cornish Games, American Dominiques, Columbian, BuflF, Par- tridge, and Silver Laced Penciled Wvandottes; Plain and Bearded Silver Polish; Plain and Bearded Golden Polish Langshana In Water Fowls; White and Colored Muscoveys, Pekin, Ronen, Gray and White Call; Buff Orpington Blue, Sweedish or Or- pington Ducks and Wild Black Ducks; Geese, White China.Brown China, White African; Pigeons, White Duchess at |1.60 per pair; Blue Homers, all progeny from the 1st St. Louis World's Fair, $1.50 per pair. Especially stronK on S. C. Buff and White Leghorns and Buff Rocks. , BABY CHICKS We are now booking orders for Baby Chicks from exhibition matings at double the price of what we ask for a setting of eggs and you know that is reasonable Send for descriptive circular — it tells you all and will save you money. Orders now being booked on receipt of 25 per cent, of the listed price. OOOD, FIRST-CI^ASS BREEDIISO BIRDS sired by our line bred winners at $3.00 and up. Pair$ $5.00 ayid up. Send for our cirular and get your order in now. ALSO BOOKING ORDERS FOR EGGS EXMOORE FARMS, ^ p'^;S."' Lebanon, Pa. 'oprictor. %:' >: 'i\ ^■ mm m. ■*i p POULTRY FANCIER ^^ This Page Dedicated to the Men Who Have Made a Bill ion Dollar Industry Tossihle. 417 418 POULTRY FANCIER Vol. XVII. ALLENTOWN, PA., MAY 1912 No. 5 Breeding and Mating Columbian Wyandottes By J, K. Clemmer, Souderton, Pa. My experience in breeding 30 varieties of pure- bred poultry for 20 years resulted in many ups and downs, and I think one variety of fancy poultry is sufficient. To my taste the beautiful Columbian "VVy- 'andotte fills the bill, for they have not been beaten as layers, as I found them to lay right in moulting season until tht-y had hardly any feathers on their bodies, xhey lay nice brown-shell eggs of fine size and also come in very early as broilers. Chicks hatched in February produced me two-pound broilers at less than nine weeks old. The Columbian Wyandottes drew my attention six years ago, and since I have bred them exclusively by the thousands with best shape and color. Six years ago I started with ten pens, eleven to twelve females to one male, and I just mated them for market eggs. The first year, of course, I mated the darkest males to light females, as I did not have any dark females. At that time the Columbians were a new breed and conse- quently it was necessary to mate males and females to light color. After breeding the Columbians one year I found that I had struck the right breed for eggs. As I mated just for eggs I bought the darkest males I could get. I purchased eight males that were bred of the best blood to be found. They were too dark for fancy points, so the party thought that was the reason I got them cheap. These dark males produced wonderful results, but I wasn^t acquainted well enough with the Columbians to know it myself, so a party offered me ten times the price I paid for the parent stock for some of my dark males and females. But I just thought if they were worth such prices I would just start to mate them one side dark, either male or female. I started to experiment with the Columbian Wyan- dottes. I mated 15 pens the next year. Some of them were mated with dark males and dark females. Now, you fellows, you may think I got Silver Wyan- dottes. Many visitors thought I was off my base in making such dark matings. Uowever, since my birds proved their quality at mary sJ o^^'s, I doi't hear any- thing more of my friends about those dark matings six years ago. Now there are but few out of a hundred breeders of Columbian Wyandottes who know that a dark male with very much under color is any good for a breeder with light colored females. I say if you take the dark- est females and mate the darkest males you have, you get the best show birds. I have seen many flocks of Columbians that were nearly white in hackle, wing and tail. If these breeders just listen and buy a very dark male and mate him to such light colored females results would follow same as I experienced six years ago. I have seen a trio sold at $35, and T surely would not mate such a male to my cheapest females I have and sell 15 eggs for $1. This male had nearly white hackle; every hackle feather was cut; not a clean feather was to b6 found, and tail, coverts and saddle were nearly white, with hardly any lacing at all. It would pay many Columbian Breeders to pay $50 for a dark male if he could not find a cheaper bird, as if dark matings are exercised you get hackle feathers very sharp black, with white edging, and have tail, covert and saddle feathers green and black glossy feathers, with white edging, as fine and much finer than those of many of the Columbian Wyandotte breeders of to-day. Many Columbian breeders buy show birds and mate them, and expect something great, they are disgusted with hackle feathers that are mixed with white, and tail coverts and saddle markings missing. The only reason of such markings in your birds is they were mated too light in color and not having enough under color. Don't fail to keep your Wyandotte shape, as shape is first and color comes next. You should naate one pen for color and shape and another for shape on- ly> as you cannot get shape and color from every mat- ing every time. Hackle feathers sharp, distinct black or brov.n, or black and white mixed. Did you really ever see a sharp Mack distinct hackle feather, and blue, glossy 420 POULTHY Fancied tail, coverts and saddle feathers as we have them through our dark matings? You, of course, say, "If you breed the Columbians so dark you get them too dark in fluffs." I agree with you on this point; but let me tell you right here, if you do get a few too dark, and one-tenth of them with a little dark, nine-tenths of them have clean-cut, sharp black hackle, tail and coverts, very fine saddles and dark wings. Many visitors ask me again and again how I man- age to get such fine black wings on my Columbians. The only answer I have given them is to mate them dark, especially the male, with clean-cut markings, and their off-spring will be wonderfully improved in sharp black markings. Don 't hesitate a minute. Just try a dark male with your darkest females a few months, if you haven't enough faith to try them for a whole season. If you are weak in dark wing, sharp black hackle, tail and tail coverts, see that you get one, and just reap results an hundred fold. An important point in all varieties is to see that your males have good eyes and not too large a comb. I prefer a very small comb in Columbians, the smaller the better, only nicely fitted on head, and to stubs. If you have birds with stubs, and of course these are the ones with best of shape and markings, I can talk from experience, just don't breed them if you have others of nearly as good markings. The sooner you over- come these weak points the better it is, if vou have to sacrifice some color markings to get shape and clean legs. r> Trouble Mating System With S. C. Brown Legl^orns What this System has Accomplished and its Detriment to the Breed. E. E. Endsley, I have taken up this problem simply for the benefit of the beginner and the welfare of this valuable and favorite breed. I will first take up the benefits de- rived from the double mating system, what it has ac- complished. It has combined grace, beauty and usefulness in a higher degree than has been attained with any other breed. Take for instance the shape and color of the present day Single Comb Brown Leghorns ; what have A. J. FeU, West Point, Pa., one of the country 's noted breeders of White Wyan- dottea, who made two wonderful wins at Madison Square two years in succession. we . A bird unsurpassed in type, color and egg qual- ities. It IS only necessary to look back a few years to call to mind the shape and color of this breed. What were they ? A bird that was blocky, short in legs, and a tail that was carried perpendicular, or rather what we to-day call ' ' squirrel tailed. ' ' A comb and wattles that should have graced the head of a Minorca. In tact the old type of Leghorns would be a disgrace in color and shape to what we have to-day. But through the persistent and intelligent efforts on the part of the Brown Leghorn fanciers they have gained the present high standard of perfection. These fanciers are to be congratulated on the improvement they have attained However there is one detriment to this breed caused by the double mating system. This system is a puz- zle to a great many beginners, and we find quite a number of beginners that admire this breed. They often try to handle thife system, but fail to succeed. I often notice in Poultry Journals quite a lot of questions asked by beginners in regard to the double mating system with Brown Leghorns, and I have yet to see that question properly answered. I for one am ready to do all in my power to help the beginner, and teel sure that all breeders of this valuable and profit- able breed will give a helping hand, for it is the begin- ner that we must, to a great extent, depend on for our luture custom, and the rise and success of this favorite breed If the beginner, when buying eggs or stock, would only ask his questions from the one he gets his eggs or stock from, he would have very little troublfi with the double mating system. You will find that all successful breeders are willing to answer any question on the double nfating system that you may wish to know. In conclusion I will try to give an easy and simple description of the double mating system with Single Comb Brown Leghorns, which I hope w>ill help a great many beginners. I will first take up what we call a cockerel mating. In this mating we have a male that is standard color, being a dark red in color, with a strong striped hack- le and saddle. This male should have all the neces- sary re(]uirements of a show bird. The females for this mating must be from cockerel mating: they should POLnDTRY FANCIER 421 J be dark in color with strong striped hackles. These females are entirely too dark for show purposes, there- fore they are valuable for breedei-s only ; they produce cockerels for show purposes. So you can readily see by mating a dark male to dark females we get stand- ard colored cockerels. I will now take up what we call a pullet mating. In this mating we have a pullet breeding male, bred from pullet mating. He is a light red color, or rather what is called orange color. His hackle should be strongly striped. This male is valuable for breeding purposes only, as he is entirely too light for show pur- poses. The females are standard color, being light or seal brown, they are the proper color for show pur- poses. They are bred from pullet mating. So we find light colored males mated to light colored females produce standard colored pullets. In this brief description I have tried to make clear the color problem in the double mating system, for it IS for color only that the double mating is used. The shape is the same in both matings, cockerel and pullet. . fertility and the ''Eggs for Hatching'' Department. By E. M. Long, Osceola, Ind. Why is it that eggs from a farm flock on range, when'. gathered carefully during the months of April and Maj'-, invariably test high in fertility ? Some may say that it is due to the fact that the flocks are usually crossed and that in breeding does not prevail. This may be a fact to a certain extent, but I have proved to my satisfaction that line bred stock will produce just as fertile eggs as flocks that are the outcome of out and out breeding. But take, for instance, the conditions under which the average farm flock is wintered; it is to be wondered at that they survive at all. Not that there are no flocks in the country that are properly kept, — because there are, but about three out of every four flocks are not cared for at all. They just sur- vive. The lice and mites come to life, reproduce their species in countless numbers and pass on and each Columbian Wyandotte Female, a study in wing color. Owned and bred by Co- lumbia Farm, J. K. Clemmer, Prop., Soudorton, Pa. louse in its turn does what it can to eliminate race sui- cide in the louse family. The hens are either shut up in poorly ventilated houses or left to roost in the trees or in sheds, with the farm machinery for a perch. !'{,vj J . c^ i R. C. Buff Orpington Female' owned, bred and exMbited by B. C. Boecker, Washington, N. J. But when the warm rains of April come and vegeta- tion springs into life, and when insect life again as- serts itself and the earth worms commence their annu- al cultivation of the soil, these farm flocks that are on free range lose no time in getting back to nature. They soon commence to lay and their eggs are usually very fertile and they produce vigorous, livable chicks, able to withstand the hardships which their parents stood before them. Let us breeders who are in the business of produc- ing eggs for hatching take this matter and consider it. The usual farm flocks lay very little in winter, that is, they are not pushed to the limit. Birds, whether thor- oughbred or mongrel, will not produce a high percent- age of fertile, hatchable eggs if they are forcoJ for egg production. ^ Birds that have been conditioned for showing and perhaps been cooped in small exhibition coops in hot,' stuffy rooms for a greater or lesser period during the'' .(V # f 422 V past winter are in no condition to produce hatchable eggs. They need to get back to nature. They must have exercise, fresh tender blades of grass, worms, bug and the like. Before producing hatchable eggs they must rid themselves of surplus fat by exercise in the open air. We may not be able to pen our breeding stock and produce these conditions exactly, but we can go a long way toward giving them substitutes. We can bury their grain in deep litter and make them work to get it. We can spade their grain in the soil and give them something to do, and if they don't get it all it will not spoil, but probably sprout up and produce some green food. We can furnish them meat scraps, commercial or fresh meat, boiled meat, table scraps, sprouted oats or barley, scalded alfalfa or the like, and by using care we can come very close toward producing the natural conditions surrounding a flock on free range. \ This is the way to produce hatchable eggs. Eggs shipped to a customer that will not hatch are a very unsatisfactory proposition for both parties. Even af- ter a breeder does all these things and packs his eggs carefully for shipment, there are chances for many a slip. The express company may handle carelessly, the eggs may be left in the sun or next to a steam pipe, or out in the cold, thus destroying any possibility of a reasonable hatch. The hen or the incubator of the buyer may not be reliable. He may handle the eggs with soiled or greasy hands and thus ruin the hatch- ability. If there is a department of the fancy poultry business that requires patience on the part of the buy- er and the seller, it is the ^^egg for hatching'' depart- ment. Let the breeder and the purchaser take these things into consideration in their business dealings during the present season. Charles Nixon, Washington, N. J., the well known judge and breeder. Buckeyes L. T. Place, Meshoppen, Pa, •1 For the benefit of those who are not familiar with my favorite breed, the Buckeyes, a few words in re- gard to their origin may be of interest. The Buck- eyes are classed among the new breeds, as they were not admitted to the standard until 1905. They were originated by Mrs. Nettie Metcalf, of Warren, Ohio, now of Inglewood, California. She has the honor of being the only American woman who has ever origina- ted a new breed that possessed sufficient merits to re- ceive recognition by The American Poultry Associa- tion. They are a cross between the Plymouth Rocks, Buff Cochins, B. B. Red Games and Indian Games. It is needless to relate all the trials she encountered or the difficulties she overcame, but these only stimulated her to go on with a do or die determination. Year af- ter year she mated and noted improvements until she had a flock of which any one might justly be proud. Although they are comparatively a new breed yet the Buckeye has been bred long enough so that their offspring conform close to the true Buckeye type and color. At the Missouri State Poultry Show in 1910, 62 Buckeyes were exhibited that received the approval of the foremost poultrymen and fanciers of the coun- try. Still it is a lamentable fact that some of the judges of our leading shows are not willing to do them justice. I think every breed should receive just recog- nition of their merits and it would be hard to find a breed that has more good points than the Buckeyes. Now, just a short description of them. The Buck- eyes are a rich, dark mahogany bay in color. Their standard weight is as follows: Cock, 9 lbs.. Cockerel, 8 lbs.. Hen, 6 lbs.. Pullets, 5 lbs. They are fine layers. The small comb, abundant feathers and active tem- peraments combined with a fact that they will not be- come over- fat when fed an egg ration, make their pro- ductiveness a sure thing. Eggs are a soft bro^ col- or, of good size. The market demands are met fully by a heavy carcass, encased in a clean yellow skin. Relative to the fancy, we wish to say that the Buck- eye is the handsomest show bird shown. The males have the proud, erect carriage of the Indian Games. He has a rich, dark red coat, a broad, high breast, a fearless eye. Clean yellow legs, broad shoulders, long- bodied, of the most approved egg type, red eyes and ear lobes and the incomparable pea comb. The fe- male, when bred to show room perfection, is in every way as handsome as her mate. One fact that must not be overlooked is that it has I- POULTRY FANCIER 423 » been repeatedly proven that Buckeyes will eat one- fifth less than any other large breed. In conclusion would say that they are hardy, productive and attract- ive. Their type and color are firmly fixed and they are able to hold their own with any large breed in the world. - The demand for them has so far been greater than the supply. The writer of this article has shipped eggs or stock to nearly all the states in the Union. To prove their merits I will say that those who have made a small beginning often send back for more. Give them a trial. The Indian Runner By Gaehel Brothers, Morristown, New Jersey, The Indian Runner has come to the front within the last two years like some new discovered gold mine; and most all breeders of poultry are coming in for a claim. ^ The question is, are all the facts and great profits that are said to be made with these Ducks true, or has the field already been taken up, and the limit of a great harvest reached ? As a breeder of Indian Run- ners for the past five years, and winning first at Mad- ison Square Garden, N. Y., the International at Buff- alo, N. Y., Philadelphia, Pa., and other large shows, perhaps a few remarks or observations along these lines will be helpful to others. Whenever there is a boom of any breed among poul- try fanciers, there must be quality in the makeup or it never reaches the height of perfection that the In- dian Runner of to-day holds. The undisputed fact of these Ducks being prolific layers of large eggs is the direct cause of such a boom in their class. . , . . ,v. Even in mid- winter when the severe weather, inter- W^ mingled with snow and ice, which is a great draw-back to poultry of most kinds, your ducks will lay if made comfortable and receive the proper care, such as a good house, with comfortable bedding to rest on. Hay or straw is the most adaptable. A formula which we have tried with success, is the following mash which has proven a great egg nutriment: 1 part of wheat bran; 1 part of corn meal; 1 part of beef scraps; 1 part of white middlings ; 2 parts of alfalfa. These Ducks are often quoted as egg machines, and they are truly worthy of the name. And this is one of the reasons they have become so popular, and forg- ed ahead and kept to the front. Therefore, the field is open to all, and as long. as this variety produces the eggs just as long will they be popular. The Indian Runner is still in its infancy, and although there are many of these Ducks advertised the True Fawn, etc., there are a limited number of good ones to be found. In visiting the show rooms, you will often hear the following : * ' I have as good if not better Ducks than that 1st. prize winner at home.'* If you question this ^■^^^ ^■^ -'4^^^' *» u,-4^%- "•^^ifci i • «* •^ ■/■•»/ < r % f ,01' Ik ■<. Scci»e on tie lit. Pleasant FHrm, Mt. Pocono, Pa. 424 POULTRY FANCIEI person, and the truth is known, he has never had a Duck on exhibition ; and if an inspection is made you will discover his knowledge of Indian Runner Ducks is limited. He is perfectly sincere in his belief, and really has an idea his stock is just the real thing ; and as the eggs which he produces receive a ready market among a certain class, he feels he has a Standard of Perfection of his own, and that he is a great benefactor to the Poultry Industry, and that there is at least one honest breeder in th(i business. We do not wish to speak detrimental to other breeders, but we advise the purchaser of eggs to examine, if possible, the stock w^hich is producing the eggs, or to look up show records and see what various Judges throughout the country have to say regarding stock you are interested in. We are asked sometimes, what is the egg record of the stock from which the purchaser is to get eggs? We do not force our breeding stock during the winter. We claim if you continue forcing for eggs the year round, you can not expect to have good fertile eggs and strong Ducklings in the Spring. But we also claim we can get good results in eggs at any time by proper care and food. Again, if it is the desire of the breeder to look, to a constant egg supply, he will find without a reasonable doubt that the Indian Runner, like the Leghorn fowl, is the ideal egg producer the greater part of the year. It is said by some breeders that the True Fawn of the American Standard will lay green egs; and for that reason the English type is in favor. There is a movement under way at the present time to bring the English variety back to the. Standard, and thus have the two varieties admitted. We believe that the Fawn Duck is an improvement on English varieties and that the Fawn Duck has come to stay. The appearance we claim is much superior; of course you must have the correct shade. Our ideal is a golden ray of Sunshine running through the Fawn, but no signs of being laced. As to the green egg proposition, we wish to say there is such a strain. We are producing white eggs, and if you have in view a layer of white eggs, it is abso- lutely necesary you purchase white eggs for hatching. In order to secure the best results and largest prof- its from these Ducks it is necessary to purchase good stock. The road to success is not reached through the cheaper grade of eggs. To start right secure the BEST. Although they will cost a trifle more in the beginning, you will always have the satisfaction of have commenced right, and by so doing made an early start with the proper stock, and a paying proposition. In hatching eggs, we advise the beginner to use Hens; choose. a warm place in early spring and a cool place in summer. Indian Runners take 28 days to hatch, and if the weather is dry sprinkle the eggs frequently, especially the last week, always using hike-warm water. Test the eggs on the 9th., 18th. and 25th days; throw out the dead germs as w^ell as the infertile eggs; powder the hen each time you make the test, and have a varie- ty of food before her at all times, and you will un- doubtedly have a good hatch. We remove the ducklings from the nest as soon as dry, and place in a warm basket by the fire, or if you have a Brooder, put them in it. Do not feed the duck- lings for 48 hours after they are hatched; bread crumbs soaked in milk and squeezed dry, is all that is necessary for the three days following; then add a little bran and shorts, making a sticky mash; later use no bread whatever, but add cornraeal, fine beef scraps and clean sand. When three weeks old use the POULTRY FAInTIER 425 \ i White Wyandottes, as owned and bred by Chas. V. Keeler, Winimae, Indiana. following formula: 1 measure wheat bran; 1 measure corn meal; 2 measures shorts or white middlings; 1 measure alfalfa; 14 nieasure sharp sand; 14 measure beef scrap. For the next succeeding three weeks add more beef scraps and a little corn meal. Always have charcoal grit, shell, grass and water before them. These things are essential and should never be neglected. Young Ducks are subject to Rheumatism, caused by getting wet, and Sun stroke by not having shade ; the preventative is the only remedy in both cases. Indi- an Runners never need swimming water, although it will never hurt them after they are six wrecks old. In the breeding season, separate your good stock from your utility. We have found a piano box a good coop for small pens. Lay the box flat, the incline part on hinges, also the front, with a window in the side ; cover the en- tire box with tar paper, with the exception where the door hinges are (leaving an open crack) which should be covered with a water proff pliable cloth,, which will prevent all dripping. This makes a cheap and relia- ble coop. We have endeavored to place before the reader a plain and descriptive account of our handling of Indian Runners, and we are constantly in receipt of numerous letters as regards their care, etc., and al- ways stand ready and willing to give what inf orma- tion is desired. ■» I- Tl^e Blue Andalusians By W. T. J^aylor, Painsville, Ohio. About the year 1852 a few fanciers began to take cognizance of a blue plumaged bird that claimed the Mediterranean town of Andalusia as its birthplace. With the discovery of this species began a scientific process of breeding that has continued through suc- ceeding decades, to our own time, and the result of thorough experiment is the feathered image of per- fection, that we find in Blue Andalusians. The most skeptic fancier finds the height of gratification in the possession of this bird, and the sanguine utility man acknowledges the Andalusian as the most reliable egg producer. The poultry industry aims at quality as Well as quantity, in egg production -ind the Andalu- sian produces the ideal, large white egg, weighing from 214. to 2V2 ounces. They are in the non-setting class, and in view^ of the extensive use of the incubator, V ■ Blue Bel^-'Mottlod Ancona Ken. If^t. Hen at Boston, 1912. She was sold to C. A. Martin, Derrv, N. H., in Sept. UUl, and he 5^howed her three times against the best in New England. Indian Runner Duck, 1st. and special at Philadelphia and Baltimore. Caw Law Poultry Farm, Office, 101 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md. the fact that they do not set is an enhancement of their value. We often stop and admire the supreme grace and movements of a blooded horse, and we are forced to betray astonishment at a sight of animal beauty ; so, too, invohintary admiration escapes us on beholding the Blue Andalusian. The large red comb and wattles form the setting for pure white ear lobes, and the glossy bluish well laced breast, calls to mind our National Emblem, the clean blue legs, and exceed- ingly graceful form finish off our picture in a halo of neatness and activity. This statement is not made as our idle boast, but is the outcome of 20 years of actual experience with this breed. My ample opportunities to compare them with other fowls, (for I have bred nearly everything in the American standard) con- vinces me, that the Blue Andalusians stop into the lime-light as the standard of thoroiigli brod stock. The standard weights ro(iuired are: Cock, 6; Cockerel, 5; lien, 5 ; Pullet, 4. 428 I^OULTRY FANC'i::^ NIXON'S WHITIi: ^VYANDOTTES ,«?!.-« w^ confused with glowing claims! Stop and consider closely these essential points. Who has bred White Wyandottes for 20 l^t-f^ w^^°^ h" won highest honors at Madison Square Garden f Who has an Egg record of 210 eggs in one year ? Who has iudeed White Wyandottes at Madison Square. Philadelphia, etc.? Who has sold winners fo? twelve or more shows this Season! Why SS has done all this and don't you thmk he is able to serve you? My matings have never been finer, so place vour orders fSr eg-^ or sto?k with the man who has made good. Literature for the asking. Write today. * oratrs lor eg^s or siocic CHAS. NIXOX. the men at large, all over our great coun- try, who are actively ifitere.'^ted in Stand- ard bred poultry arc, with few excep- tions, honest men. You cannot name an association or organization of any kind but what has among its members those who are termed drift-wood, and in the poultry world you find no exception to the rule. But it is my honest conviction that the judges of Standard bred poul- try and the men at large interested in this great industry are honest, and that as a rule all interested in the show-room receive a square deal. Generally when a man loses the blue ribbons the other fellov/ has better birds, and the beginner who goes into a show BOX NO. 400 'WASHINQTOIV, for the first time ought to cut out this part of our little article aijd carry it in his vest pocket. Many men have good birds and do not show them because they are what might be called timid. For some reason or bther they seem afraid to get in the race. Get in line, fellow fanci- er, it is truly interesting and worth your while. The show-room is a great place to get acquainted with the real chicken men, onr most prominent fanciers, men who have and are making poultry pay, and have made this great industry what it is to-day. Decide now to be a live wire. Get in line with the leaders and you will never regret it. Late Hatched C/^icks By J. E. Willmarth, Amityville, J\r. Y. Other conditions being equal the early hatched chick will generally grow and thrive the best, but with proper care the May and June hatched chick can be grown at a profit, and often at an ad- vantage. The one great trouble with the latter chicks is that the breeders try to raise them on the same ground or even with the older chicks, and under such condi- tions late hatched chicks will not be a paying proposition. When the attempt is made to raise them under these circumstances the little fellows are greatly handicapped. If on the same ground on which the earlier chicks have been, these latter have taken all the 'Mife'' out of the ground and poisoned it with their droppings, etc., and to add to this the bullying of the old- er chicks, which will grab the best feed and compel the younger ones to take their leavings, will cause the little fel- lows to ''give up the ghost '' with dis- NEW JERSEY conraging regularity, and those that do pull through would likely have been much better off if they had followed their more or less fortunate' ( .') brothers and sis- ters. One of the best lots of chicks we ever raided were hatched the first day of June, but they were not kept under the above conditions. They had a fair-sized run, grown up with weeds and some grass, and in which there had not been any chicks before that season. One can make practically these conditions, if we can take the early chicks off the plot a couple of weeks before we wish to place the little chicks in it; then turn over the soil and plant rape or oats, and when this is up nicely the chicks may be placed on the plot. This growing stuff will freshen up .the soil and also furnish green feed for the chicks; but under no circumstances allow the older chicks to run with the lit- tle fellows, unless on practically unlim- ited range. Beginners who have not any chickens are well situated to make a start with chicks, as their grounds are not contami- nated, nor are there older chicks to both- er them. Chicks hatched the latter part of May or in June will begin laying by Holiday time, if properly cared for. This applies to the American varieties. Of course, such breeds as Leghorns should be laying the first part of November. The Cockerels will also be in good market condition by the Holidays, and such stock would also do to breed from, if mated rather late in the season, if they were well developed; but, of course, earlier hatched birds are better and old stock are best of all for this purpose. Where one wishes "Fancy" stock, it Metuchen Poultry Farm Breeders and exhibitors of all varieties of ngtons Bred from the best blood lines in America. They ure bred right aild mated right and will produce the highest grade quality stock. A Marvelous Show^ Record. At such shows as Madison Square, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Grand Central Palace, Trenton, Allentown, Hagerstown, Baltimore, etc. 41 Breeding Pens for 1912 | unsurpass- qua 1 i t y — bird s . No order too large or small for me to handle. Eggs by the setting at ^3, ^5 and $15 by the hundred at $15, $25, $50 and ^5. We have no utility pens and will sell eggs from same matings that I use. Some of the best Minorcas & Orpingtons ever bred will be from my 1912 matings. Send for descriptive catalogue, its free. P. S.— During the 1911 Garden show I won 1st, 2 seconds, 3 thirds, 2 fourths, 2 fifths and specials. I also had a string at Trenton where I made a grand win. Nq. F>. K. Metuchen Poultry Farm, Wm. A. Smith, Propr. Metuchen, IS(. J. % ^ ^ * ^ ^ # ^ * ^ ^ # # ^ # ^ ^ ^ ^ # # ^ POULTRY FANCIER 429 is the cheapest time of the year to make a start, as nearly all breeders advertise eggs in June and sometimes by the mid- dle of May at half price, and also breed- ers can be obtained at a big reduction, and can be bred from some this season, and will make excellent breeders another season. Often better eggs are obtained at this time than earlier in the season, as the breeders are through using eggs for their own hatching, and you are apt to get eggs from their best stock. Then again, while it is harder to get these late fellows up in size, they generally excel the earlier ones in points. Just why this is we do not know, but we have found it to be the case every year when we have gotten out late chicks. This is not noticeable until fall, but each year we found an improvement in the late chicks in color over the early ones from the same breeders. ' For the winter shows late pullets are just in the right condition, as the earlier ones will have started to laying and gone by their best show condition. Hens are generally best to hatch with in warm weather, as they are then plenti- ful and easily obtained. Provide a shelt- er and see that plenty of shade is at hand (if not naturally, then artifical awnings must be provided) for they must be pro- tected from the hot rays of the sun. Plenty of cool water and green feed must also be provided. Under these conditions chicks will thrive and you will have a nice flock by winter. If you have hot enough stock, or wish to improve, or are thinking of making a start with pure bred birds do not wait until Fall, but try some of those late chicks, and cared for as above, they will come along in fine shape, and you will be proud of your flock by next Fall. A few of the twenty-five $50 cups given by Wm. Cook & Sons, originators of all the Orpingtons, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, for the best Orpington ''Cook Strain" in the show to their customers in the past season. 50 of these will be given during the next season. Sellers* S. C. White Orpingtons Massive, beautiful white birds, tme to Orpington Type. Head points unexcelled. Describe your wants. Eggs, $3, $5 and $10 per setting. Baby chicks. |1 each, hatched from all pena. Get my booklet. Something different. 'Yours for the uslcing. J. W. SELLERS. 910 W Gray Sr . Fl MIRA. N. Y. ^i3^HSHS!S^IS^!Si^S^iSS!3^^^IHIS^^iS^iS!S^!SIHSH^g Foxhurst Champion Strain of Black & White o> ^•9 O^ ♦•« «•» #♦% ORPINGTONS LARGEST NEW YORK, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN winners for the past THREE YEARS, WIN again at MADISON SQUARE, FOUR PLACES in BLACKS ALONE: OUR CUSTOMERS WITH FOXHURST STRAIN winning SIX MORE. At BALTIMORE'S GREATEST SHOW, SECOND only to MADISON SQUARE, we won in both BLACKS und WHITES. IN BLACKS alone four firsts; one second; one third; two fourths; Silver Cup; specials, eti-.; practically a clean sweep. Wi^ IN WHITES, 3d pullet, class of 35, on two entries; Also won medal for best bird 9$^ in English class. g0\ If you wn.it WINNERS or BREEDERS or EGGS from AMERICA'S LARGEST Hi WINNING STRAIN OF ORPINGTONS, let us ship you stock on approval, or eggb ff* guaranteed to hatch. Catalogue. ^S^ Foxhurst Farms, Lime Rock, Connecticut, U. S. A. ||| i I i9% Ask Your Dealer For ishx Quaker City Beef Scraps The best on the Market. Manufactured by Quaker City Manufacturing Company, 68th Ave., and York Road, Phila. Pa. «•» nm :-oO i'0UM'i:;7 .iv ."ca: 1 Tlie Dreamer J5y J?. Young Wead, Washington, D. C, ious, some of them complicated, and also that he had more than once been cheated out of legitimate returns. I was there- fore inclined to listen to his plans with interest. ' ' Well, I '11 tell you. I can 't get along without some work, of course, but I can "And so youVe bought a farm," I said to my host, a city man who had been educating Eose Comb Minorcas in his back yard all winter. ''What do you expect to be able to do with a couple of hundred acres of landf He knew I meant, "you are neither young nor strong," and he answered the thought. * * I '11 rent most of the place on shares, and being where I can watch it, I think itH come out all right. For my own part I intend to raise chickens." *' There's no work in that,- of course; especially if one expects financial re- turns." "If you imagine I'm going onto a farm with my eyes shut, you're mightily mistaken. I propose to make money and I don't intend to work night and day either. ' ' "You have some patent for inducing the work to do itself!" "Not a patent; possibly a new appli- cation of other people's patents." "You excite my curiosity. An in- ventor turned farmer ought to be able to give us practical results, still I admit, I don't see how you're going to run a poultry plant without work." I l^n^w my friend had made money out of iiiventions, all of which were ingen- HAND GRINDER that will savo itt cost several timet a year and will furniib one to two buihelt per hour of f reib ground com, oati, peas, dry hone, oyster shells, nut shells, dry stale bread, etc., for poultry feed, or will grind table meal for fam- ily use. A child can operate it. Thousands sold annually. Shipping weight 40 lbs. We also build a full line of Power Feed Mills, Sam- son Wind Hills, Gasoline Engines. Ask for catalogs, stating line in which you are interested. Stover Mfg. Co., Plymouth St., FREEPORT. ILL. y r ''■* ". * :,-.^,.--.^,^ • *> . ■^ r,.k.j^-^ J^ in ii .111 ^•jf f..<* • .•-^-4 ■••^-^^.^.tt <»^^-.%^^iK~- ■%,'J4 \V^-* ii/»» •Jl>f-» The Lackawanna Cup. Won by Eoss Swartout, at the Scranton, Pa. show, on his Eose Comb Black Minorcas. Mr. Swartout is from Newport, Ont., Canada. HOUDANS Winners at Allentown, Hajfers- town, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Boston. Large lots just received from England. If you Tvant the best, send for catalogue. GEO. GUIGNET Houdan Specialist, Carlisle, Pa. FIVE MINUTE TALK Sent free "How to Keep Away Chicken- Lice and Mites," by only One Application a Year Successfully used upwards of 30 years Carbolineum Wood Preserving Company 196 Franklin St.. Wcw York. N. Y. S. C. Buff Leghorns The Mercer Strain, winners at Trenton. Eggs from champion matings $3 per 15, Utility $1.50. H. G. RICHARDSON. Ktra, N. J, V lis in m m m m m m m m m m in TOMPKINS S. and R. COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS won the Association Special for best display at the recent Madison Square Garden Show, and also the $50Cup for best Cock, Hen, Cockerel and Pullet in the show, and they still remain The Undisputed Champions of the World &nd all birds shown by me were raised on my own farm as their ancestors for many generations were. NOW ONE THING SURE You want the best! That's what it takes to win in the present day competition. Let me say Blood Lines is what you want and it takes strong blood lines to produce better offspring than their sires. No strain on earth has stronger blood lines than Tompkin's. And for the fiirst time in my years of advertising ONE THING CERTAIN Year after year I have demonstrated at America's great shows including Madison Square, where my winningshave never been approached letalone equalled and where I encountered competition from the North, South, East and West; not only in my hands but in hands of my customers in every State in the Union, hence I Say You Must Have Tompkin's Strain to Win AND let me impress on your mind that my 1912 matings represents the greatest, strongest matings that were ever bred and from these matings the Blue-Ribbon Winners of America's Greatest Shows will be raised and from a setting of eggs from my best matings you get the same chance as I do in raising the famous winners for next seasons shows. 1st Pen For Six Successive Years at New York EGGS ! EGGS I tS per setting; 2 settings, |8; 3 settings, $10; $10 per setting; Straight $50 per 100. EGGS ! EGGS ! I2O.OO per setting Champion Matings; $25.00 per setting Champion Matings. Grand Champion Mating, the strongest ever made $50 per setting. Send for mating list — Hundreds of grand birds for sale. :^:^ LESTER TOMPKINS. Concord. Mass. m m m ill I i m m m m Hi ■- '/ POULTRY FANCIER ^■ t and will avoid a lot of drudgery. You won't see me tracking around with a bucket and a measuring cup from one pen to the next. In my dwelling I'll set up a master clock, which shall have wire connection with mechanism in my chicken houses and barn — for I'll feed the stock in the same way. At certain hours the machinery will drop exactly the proper quantity of feed, and if I want to go away and stay a week I can do it with a clear conscience, knowing that my flock will be fed. Howard J. Fisk, Falconer, N. Y., one of the country's noted breeders of R. C. Buff Leghorns. ' * The feed, of course, will have to be stored above, in lofts for the chickens, but they needn't be very high, perhaps only bius near the roof, I haven 't worked that out fully yet; but the , mechanism will be very simple and won't cost much. ' ' * ' Your theory sounds practical enough ; I hope you '11 be able to make it work. I don't want to be discouraging, but I've Been clocks that would get out of order, and you might come home sometime and 1ft Prize Cockerel N. Y. State Fair— 1911 R. C. Buff Leghorn Male, Howard J. Fisk, Falconer, N. Y. 431 "THE PEARL TRAP NEST' The "Pearl" trap nest will help you make the poul- try bu8*nfbB a Euccess. Why keep chickens that a stocky litt'e Dutchman, whoie accents lim eil. " *'Vi!I she go?" he a ked ^^ith a grin. " Ji;>t one t'.un, and tho thing began to tick ; every part was smooth as glass and perfectly balanced, tteie v.a; no: a (la.v; Ut P«n Pullet N. Y. suit Fair-1911 R. C. Buff Leghorn Females, Howard J. Fisk. A Dozen Ba by Chicks Free...... POULTRY FANCIER 433 To help you start in the Poultry business we offer you a proposition that will make it very easy. By special arrangements, with one of the largest Barred Rock jilar.ts in the country, we can give you 12 Baby Chicks for a little work in the interest of the Poultry Item. If you can secure eight yearly subscriptions at 50 cents each the chicks are yours. Can ship safely anywhere in the U. S. Write for agents' outfit and sample copy of our 200 page March issue. It is an easy matter to get up a club for the Poultry Item, one of the largest and best poultry journals published. You'll say so and so will your friends when they see a copy. We have other attractive offers we will be pleased to have yr^n consider. Let us know what you are interested in, if Barred Rocks "are not your choice. We have several thousand premiums we offer to Poultry Item solicitors. Write Circulation Department for full particulars. The Poultry Item, Box F, Sellersville, Pa. l^''? WYANDOTTES Winners at America's Leading Shows. Plenty of birds for sale that are excellent tvpe and color, and will produce winners for you. Send for my mating list now ready. Eggs $3 ar\d $5 per 1 5. Give me a trial. Also Barred Kecks. W. C. HUFF . - - Willoughby, Ohio miirF^ •Gocd as the Besr My winnings at the Erie, Pa. Poultry Show, 1912, on 7 entries in a class of 79 birdi wort': 1st coik. 1st hen, 1st and 2d cockerel, 1st and 2d pullet, 1st pen; also besv bird in show, won by 1st cock. Mr. OiF'inptdu man think wisely before you act. Drop me a line and get my mating list, describing two of the finest pens ever mated. GEO. A. EEYSER. 359 W.,Stk St., ERIE, PA. Columbian Wyandottes Barred Rocks • Our 1912 m.itings of Columbians are just as good and as well bred as any. The % fein.'iles are bred from noted prizewinners, and male a direct descendant of the Madison 9 Sciunre winners. A typical Wyandotte. ^ Our Barred RoCks need no introduction. Eggs very reasonable. Correspondence • a pleasure. Satisfaction and fertility guaranteed. 0 F. E. WILSON, Sta^tion L., Ba^Itimore. Md. • THE BEST S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS are to be found on Dune Alpin Farm. Our show record proves this, '^end for mat- ing list. Dtine Alpin Farm, G. J. Kerr, Mrg. East Hampton, N. Y. Partridge Rocks-Black Langshans I keep nothifif? but the best and if you are in the market for stock or ejjrjs I can please you. I sruarantee 9 chickens from every 15 eggs or replace each setting: at half price. They are the big winners at big shows w^here we meet the competition that means some- thing: when you win. H. C. MILLER, 751 Elma Street, AKRON. OHIO. J Suburban Strain S. C. Rhode Island Reds Hagerstown, Hanover, Lancaster, Lebanon, blue ribbon winners. Yearling cocks, cockerels, hens and pullets to sell. BABY CHICKS AND EGOS. My special "Suburban" mating is a wonder. Each and every one has won the Blue Ribbon this season. 'THE MOTTO." Satisfaction or your money back. Hanover, Pa. FS. 217. E. K. Eichelberger. there has never been trouble with that clock, so I know it can be done." ' * Minorcas don 't require water, I pre- sume?" * * I 'II have running water on tap all the time. ' ' ^*I thought you meant to reduce cx- pences, not enlarge them ? ' ' ' ' I happen to have two springs on my place and I can manage a gravity How. Most farmers could, if thy 'd think about it a while. I '11 use common eaves-pipe, covered over, except in spots, to keep, out the dirt. It'll cost mighty little except time. ' ' I 've always thought the meanest part of the chicken business was cleaning the houses. ' ' "I've provided for that. I'll buy quantities of heavy wrapping paper in rolls and cover my dropping boards with it, leaving the rolls against the side of the house, where they can be kept clean. At stated times, I'll draw the paper to the front, rolling it as I go, tear it off, unroll and allow the droppings to dry. Then droppings, paper and all shall be ground to a powder and when I require fertilizer, I'll soon know exactly how- many pints, quarts, gallons are necessary for any of my fruit. * * There 's another thing I mean to look out for too. I don^t believe in keep- ing unprofitable hens — or roosters either for that matter. Three months is the limit for my cockerels, unless I take up caponizing. But if my hens run more than two weeks without laying, except in moulting season, off go their heads and in they shunt to market. ' ' ' ' That means trap-nests, leg bands and a lot of book-keeping. ' ' ' ' Some, of course, but not much with me. I'll have two pens side by side, a double partition part way up, and trap- nests in the partition. I '11 not keep the hens shut up there for hours, till I can get round to open doors. I 'II have the boxes arranged so the weight of the hen when she goes on the nest will clo?e the door by which she entered and open one at the opposite side. When she has laid, she'll get off in the second jien and door number will swing invitingly open for another layer. In this Avay I'll soon have all creditable hens in one pen and it'll be easy enough to keep tab on the drones. Whenever necessary, I can re- peat. ' ' "I .see you intend to go in for heavy birds ; large eggs don 't bring any more than small ones, do theyf "Mine do. I weigh them and tell customers how nuuh more they weigh than the average. After one trial, I nev- er have any trouble in getting at least five cents more than the market price. I'm i»articular about feed, so my eggs have an excei)tional flavor. There 's a class of people everywhere that want that kind and are willing to pay for them." I'm glad you're going to make an at- tempt to lighten farm labor. I've al- ways believed it could he done and 1 '11 watch your effprts with interest." "Done! of course it can be done. All it needs is brains. " POULTRY PLANT FOR SALE. An established poultr.v farm in New JprseT 18 now offered for sale ar a low priciv This plant did a business of $480.00 Inst month, of which $300.00 was clear profit. Cinisists of 12 acres, all planted in fruit, crain and vege- tables, seven room dwelling and shed, barn, wacon house, laying house, hot water brooder house and other outbuildings. Now here's the opportunity for some one who wants to step in- to a going poultry business that is making big money for its present owner. It is worth $4500, but is offered for $3000 for quick sale. Part may remain on mortgage. For further particulars address, EASTERN FARM AGEN- CY, 38 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. RomiJi S. C. Buff Orpingtons The Big Winners at Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Chicago. rrr^xra '^^^l ^iFJj!^^'^ ^^^'^ PRODUCE SOifE OF THE BEST S. C BUFF ORPINO- RIBBON WINNERS. """"^^ ^"^^ ""^ EXPERIMENT. TRIED AND TRUE BLUE Our Winnings— Our Blood Lines-Mean Your Success ._ _,„,-^ ^^ Crinsider the record and think of your future. ^1 ^HI;?AG0— in Dect mber, 2d and 4th Cock, 4th Pullet and 3d Pen. t , ?^*^'\'^*"^?7 ^ 5"°^ ^^* ^^^^^ l8t Cockerel, 1st Pullet and 3d Hen bUver Cup for best Male. Special for best shaped male and 6 special ribbons on 5 birds entered. AT CLEVELAND— ist 2d, and 3d Cock, 2d and 3d Hen. 1st. 3d, 4th and 5th Cock- T^T-irxTr^Jif 't^^" *"^ ^'^ f^°' ^''^®^ ^'^P »°<1 Silver Set for Best Display. IXMLMY Pens mated for the egg trade, every pen containing winners, and birds sired by winners, line bred stock. Quality considered, we defy competition bend for our mating list. HOW ABOUT BREEDING STOCK?— We Have It and the Price is Right. ROSELAND POULTRY FARM, ^""'^harwSwT.er 1 Dollar for 2 Dry-Mash-Feeders Feeds anything given hens dry except cut clover. Depth of pan prevents v^aste and being hung to legs with 3 Hnks of small chain allows pan to shake enough to pre- vent the possibility of clogging. C.I**'* Marl^ in 4 Sl-7*»c ^ Qu«rtt, 6quarti, 6 quarts. 10 quart*. IVldUe in *T OlZeS 50cenU 75ce..t, $100 $1.50 To introduce my new feeder, for this ad. enclosed with $1, I will send the 4 and 6 quart Feeders or one 10 quart Feeder. Save this ad. and get a bargain as I cannot afford to repeat this offer. W. M. CONNCR, 241 Jersey Avenue. JERSEY CITY, N. J. COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES Exclusively Clemnaer's Columbians proved their Quality at Manv Large Shows. Do you want Breeders, or Egps, or Baby Chicks that will produce vou Winners for the Fall Shows t I have them. I truly have 20 of the Grandest Matlngs for Eggs at $1 to $10 per 15 eggs. Breeders in Trios, Pens or Singles. Best of Markings. Ship on approval to any address. Lipht, Dark or Medium Matings. Remember I have the finest colored circular, free. J. K. CLEMMER, Box 8, Souderton, Pa. Single Comb White Leghorns will sell my eight pens of females in breeding yards for June 1st delivery. Here is a chance, young stock will crowd in then. Write about my win of recent date. Pride of Valley ards, B. Monroe Posten. Hu^hesvllle, Pa. Single Comb White Leghorns (Wycoff Strain) 300 breeders on free range. Also yearling hens. EGGS J5.00 per 100; $3.00 per 50 $1.00 setting. BABY CHICKS $10.00 per 100. f6. 00 per 50. Orders from this ad. Also Scotch Collie puppies for sale. FLAKE WHITE ORPINCTQN FARM. J. CARSON CARSON. Owner and Manager R.I. 4 MartlBskiff. W. Tl. 43-i ANOTHER VALUABLE CYPHERS • COMPANY BOOK FREE TO ALL, > Cyphers Incubator Company, Buffalo, N. Y., has just issued one of the most valuable poultry books for free distribu- tion ever published. It is entitled ''Poultry Foods and Feeding,*' consists of 44 pages, 7i/^xl0 inches in size, is profusely illustrated, and gives detailed instructions for feeding poultry from shell to market age, or to maturity, un- der the following headings: Correct Feeding of Chicks; Squab Broilers; Regular Broilers; Roasting Chickens; Soft Roasters; Capons; Forced Layers; Breeders; Green Ducks; Breed- ing Ducks; Deep-Litter Feeding; Dry Feeding vs. Wet Mash; Alfalfa As Green Food; Sprouted Oats. POULTRY :t ANCIER POULTBY PANCI2H 435 Mailed Free on Request. This 44 page book would be cheap at a dollar per copy if it were placed on sale, but it is issued for the benefit of Cyphers Company customers and all other persons who may be interested in the lat- est and most profitable methods of feed- ing chicks, ducklings, breeding fowls, • laying stock, etc., for best results. A copy of this booklet will be mailed free on request to any readers of this paper who wish to receive it. Please mention Poultry Fancier when writing and address Cyphers Incubator Company at their nearest place of business as fol- lows: Factory and Home Offices, Buffalo, N. Y. ; branch stores, 23 Barclay St., N. Y. City, N. Y.; 12-14 Canal St., Boston, Mass. ; 340-342 North Clark St., Chicago, HI.; 317-319 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.; 2127-31 Broadway, Oakland, California. FIRST PRIZE WINNERS. The Poultry Index of Stouj^hton, Mass., is publishing in its April and May issues a list of the First Prize Winners at the most repre- sentative shows of the country. These lists are prepared under classes, breeds and varieties so that one may readily determine who are the foremost Blue ribbon winners of every kind of bird. This is a work which puts special emphasis upon winners of first prize and points out which are the most famous shows. This form of indexical work has been em- ployed in England for some time and with some 2000 poultry exhibitions being held annually in the United States it seems as if some such compilation of the leaders will serve a good end here. Twenty-one shows that are con- sidered most representative of their respect- ive section have been selected in this first list that the Index has attempted. Carpenter's WHITE CRESTED BLACK POLISH BUFF WYANDOTTES At Grand Central Palace, N. Y., St. Louis, Mo., and Williamsport, Pa., we won five first and four second premiums on eleven entries. A record that required quality to establish. Every one of our winners retained for our breeding pens. Five grand Polish matings; Three fine "Wyandotte matings. Eggs, $3.00 to $10.00 per fifteen. Stock: Eggs Baby Chicks Illustrated catalog and mating list free. Carpenter & Carpenter, East Randolph, N. Y. Barred Rocks and White Holland Turkeys Some of the best blood in America. Winners at Madison Square Garden, Philadel- phia, Lititz and other shows. Some fine cockerels and young Toms for sale at prices that are right. Barred Rock eggs $2 and $3 per 15. White Hollond Turkey Eggs $4.50 per dezen. PARK FARM POULTRY YARDS Donald C. Duffy, Prop., MarieLt^a, Pa. J&^ rA^ <^ riJS /^ rjSS rijfs rJS fj^ l(^ ^W Vgit Jf0 *^ Vjw Wf* t^ t^ W{V« *^ «^ iff4 «^ Wjb ^w wjw «^ W^ ^W WJW ^W JTU Jfit ^2^ ^f* *^ Orpingtons of the Better Sort Eggs for Hatching from Stay White Orpingtons. Send for Mating List and Descriptive Booklet. THE IVIOUNTAIN VIEW FARM K. A. MAKING, F»roi5. * SOUTH KENT, CONN. 4§- Xa, ^L* 'iL* '5^ *5t* 'sL* 'jL* *5l<* '^ *5^ ♦jI* ^t* ^L* 1^ ♦Jt* '^ 'Se* ^» '^ ^1* 'Se* *A» *ifc» *A» ♦A* *A» t3 Ross Comb Rliode Island Reds e Comb Wbite Lregborns Am now offering some choice pullets in Rose Comb Reds at prices of utility stock. Let mo quote you the price on them, also on Good males. From very carefully selected matings from high-class birds of unexcelled blood lines at $2.50 per setting and $7.50 per hundred. Rosemont Poultry Farm, Lehighton, Pa. VASS' BUFF. BLACK AND WHITE ORPINGTONS Blue Hibbon winners at Washington, N. J. On 17 entries won ten firsts, three seconds, oni third ar.d en* fif'h. siltir «ur for best display on buffs, silver cup foi best disi^iay on bl;«cks, silver cup for best display on whites, and every special given on wlpt<»«». Also winners at Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Pa., Hagerstown, Md., and Grand Central Palace, N. Y. I can oflFcr you White Orpingtons bred direct from my imported English pen, extra fine, large birds; also Buffs and Blacks of that gyeat winning strain that brought them to the front.. I was the first importer of Buffs to this coun- try. I can please you in any selection. Am booking Egg Orders now. All breeding stock at cut prices for 30 days. Write for prices. Booklet free giving winnings. C. E. VASS. WASHINGTON. N. J. Single Comb White Leghorns Exclusively J From the Rosswood Strain. Birds mated for best results. Greatest care e.xercised % in selecting eg:;s for hatching as we have a well-known reputation as an Egg Farm, a We Won 1st Prize on Eggs at Philadelphia Show. Our birdi won foixr flirsta at Doyles- S town. Pa. Send for free catalogue and prices. 2 • % 9 9 • • • ROSSWOOD POULTRY FARM, S. B. Denlinger, Doylestown, Pa. Single Comb Buff Leghorns Won display cups Grand Central Palace 1910, Philapelphia 1911. Total num- ber premiums 172. 8 matinga. List free. « WM. E CR.EVOISERAT. 35 Mill Roo.d Froeport, Now York With Men Wh The Rose Comb Brown Leghorn Club Cat- alog, 8. Wm. Briscoe, Valley Cottage, N. Y., President, and Mrs. W. W. Gale, New Haven, Conn., Secretary and Treasurer, is one of the neatest, most complete and down-to-date Club catalogues we have ever had to examine. It pontains a list of all official officers, both nat- ional and state, together with the names and addresses of nil club members in the diffier- ent states, and the writer is proud to note the faci that the Old Keystone State heads the list so far as membership is concerned. This Club Book is a real work of Art and might be copied by other Clubs with profit. We re- spectfully urge every Rose Comb Brown Leg- horn breeder in the countrj' to join the club and help boost (his magnificent breed of fowls. There is no earthly reason why the popularity of the Rose Comb Browns should not be as ex- tensive as anv other breed on earth, and we predict a brilliant future for the little Rose Ccmb Brown hen. Put your shoulder to the ■wheel, boys and girls, and BonH. There is no place in the poultrv world for. hangeis on or "grouchy" so-called fanciers. Boost and boost now while the opportunity is yours. The increasing popularity of the Columoian Wyandottes hns taken on a national chpracter for sure, and among those who are boosting this splendid breed of fowls into its own rights the name of J. J. Rittenhjuse, Loraine, Pa*., holds a profinent place. He is devoting a great deal of time and study to the perfcciing of his favorite breed and owns some of the best Columbians in the East, and his prices are wiihin the reach of all. Write Mr. Ritten- house for his mating list. It is free. The Brookside Terrace, Bryn Athyn, Mont- gomery, Co., Pa., William P. Bisher, Prop., breeder of S. C. Buff Orpingtons and White Pl>mouth Rorks is worthy of the patronage of every prospective purcnaser of either slock cr eggs from either of these popular breeds At Philadelphia, Pa., Show they won Ist Cock,' 5th hen in a class of great quality. In Buff Orpingtons they won 2nd pullet at Camden, S* •'••mu" ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ P""^* ** Philadelphia, Pa. Those who are familiar with the quality of these two classes, in. either of these shows know full well that nothing but birds of high merit stood a "ghost" of a chance of winning in any class. No one can positively make a mistake by sending their orders to the Brook- side Terrace. Every order will receive Mr. Bisher's personal attention. Look it up and write him for prices. Tell him the Fancier told you of the splendid quality of his birua. Mr. George Guiguet, Secretarv, Poultry De- gartment, of the Cumberland CJo. Agricuhure ociety Carlisle, Pa., is doing some mightv lively ''stunts" in Houdan Alley of Old Penn- syhania, It is through the efforts of just such honest, tried and true poultrymen as Mr. Guiguet that the poultry industry is able to record its present proud achievements upon the pages of our nation's history. No man need hesitate to deal with Mr. Guiguet if in need of Houdans,for we assure them they will always receive fair and courteouB treatment at his hands. His Houdana are among the best in the country and we take pleasure in recommending them to a buying public. Write Mr. Guiguet for prices, and tell him you saw his ad in the Fancier, We are greatly pleased to be able to num- ber among our friends and advertisers, Mr. Ross Swurtout, Newport, Ont., Canada.one of Canada 8 most popular and trustworthy Rose Comb Black Minorca breeders. His birds have been among the most noted Minorca winners in both Canada and the U. 8. for the past two years. His catalogue is ready for mail- ing and contains cuts of his winning males and females. Ontario Chief, one of the best Minorca Cock birds in the world to-day, heads his Ist pen. This bird won Ist and *hape special at one of Canada's greatest winter shows, and is a wonderful bird in every way. All of Mr. Swartout's breeding pens for this season contain splendid quality both in males and females and the prices he placed upon his hatching eggs is very reasonable indeed for the quality he offers. Try a setting of eggs from Mr. Swartout's Minorcas. With us there could be no question as to results. His cata- logue IS ready for your call, and is free. TeU him you are a reader of the Fancier, Ameri- ca s only Fancier's Journal. Mr. Chas. Nixon, of Washington, N. J., one of our most popular and successful Poultry Danbury, Conn., April 4, 1912. Dear DeLancey: — Yours in regard to the % page ad. for May received. Well go ahead and give the thing the benefit of your experience, write me a good one and use the good cut. Business has been extra good, and the Fancier has brought nie over $600.00 in 39 days for stock and eggs. Have shipped to Scotland, Ireland, Japan and Australia from my ad. with you. Have a lot of fine youngsters out, and eggs are very fertile. Sincerely yours, C. H. Brundage. Judges and breeder of as fine White Wyan- dottes as can be found anywhere in the coun- try, is a yearly advertiser in The Fancier and one of our yearly contributors. Mr. Nixon needs no recommendation from us as he is ^idely and honorably known among all of our leading fanciers. As a poultry judge he is painstaking and. we believe, strictly reliable. >Ve have never heard a complaint against his work as a judge and fc.?! proud to be able to record this fact. His Wyandottes are all any one could wish, great, big fellows, grand in shape, head points, laying qualities, and white as snow. We predict that many of this sea- son s show birds will be hatched from eggs from Mr. Nixon's yards. Write him for his mating circular. You will be surprised at the splendid quality he is offering for the pri- ces he asks. The Fancier always leads the way to succes. *r yr® , ^^^^ pleased to receive Dr. Howard Mellors 1912 mating list of his famous prize winning Single Comb Black Minorcas. We bred this ever popular breed of birds for jears and were able to produce some very exception- al individuals, but we simply took our hat off and tucked it under our arm when we looked over Dr. Mellor's 1st Philadelphia 1911 Cock- f.^. ■ „ V e ^«ve "beat it" over a great many ties in our travels from one poultry show to another during the past eighteen or twenty years, but we never saw such quality in one Minorca cockerel before, and his winnings at Phila., Pa., were simply a walk-away even in Philadelphia's great quality Minorca show. If we were in a position to breed Minorcas, we would have some eggs from pen one. Dr. Mel- lor, even though we had to foot it all the way to Springhouse, Pa. We esteem it a privilege to recommend Dr. Mellor and his great birds to all the Fancier's friends and wish the Dr. every posible success. Look up Dr. Mtllor's ad. m this issue of the Fancier and write for his 1912 mating list. Our advertisers will appreciate the courtesy ff you will tell them '^ THJStl *^f Fancier who led you to their doors. The beautiful appearance of the Polish, with Its black body and contrasting snow white crest, appeals to every lover of beauty m the fowl kingdom." A flock of pure Golden Buff fowls, enhanced with true Wyandotte shape, the breed of graceful curves and charm- ing symmetrv, sporting over a green lawn la surely pleasing to the real fancier's eye. These- are the two varieties Carpenter & Carpenter breed. They breed them, too, to as high a state of perfection as are found anywhere in the whole country. Mr. Austin W. Carpenter. the junior member of the firm, is a reguljrf Chick Markers Gape Cure Lice Spray Fly Driver Spray Pumps Grit Boxes Food Trouchs Drinking Founts Wall Founts Food Hoppers Leg Bands Thermometers HyR-rometers Egg Testers Lamps Burners Perch Supports Poultry Remedies Esrir Maker Charcoal Colony Coops Nest Eggs, Etc.. Etc.. INCUBATORS BROODERS HOVERS 17 Sizes $2.25 to $48 SPECIAL THIS MOWTH Nutrine Chick Salts (Makes chickn grow) Chick Punches Uce Killers Write for FREE catalogue containing five chapters on Poultry raising wriiten per- sonally by Robert H. Essex. Etc. Address nearest office Robert Essex Incubator Co. 202 Henry St., BuffaJo, N.Y. 67 Barclay St., New York City White Orpington Sale Extraordinary ces. Remember our birds .re full of ''Stay WhUe-'bloor Circular tri^l^ Write .t 'on"! ""^"^ °''''' ^'''"'- ^^^ '°'' '' "P*^"' P*"^- August D. Arnold, Box SS, Dillsburg. Pennsylvania. contributor to the Fancier and one of the most nottd judt;es of poultry in the U. S. Zenas Carpenter, the senior 'member of the firm, is one of our old-time and most widely known fanciers of the F]ast. Durins; iiis lime he has produced prize winners in ncnrly every leading variety of standard bred fowls, ni\l is one of the mosfd ardent and conscientious Buflf Wyandotte breeders in the land. The Fancier is very fortunate, indeed, to have men of this stamp as contributors to its pa;;es and patrons of its advertisinj^ department. \v e point with pride to these facts ;ind earnestly advi.se all lovers of Polish or Buff Wyandottes to give them a siiare of their patronasc Ineir motto "We sell uu.ility, not reputation," is very cJmracteristic of these gentlenien, and the faithfulness with which they adhere to this motto is well attested by the m.;ny com- plimentary letters they have received' from satisfied customers in all parts of the coun- try. Their address is Carpenter & Carpenter, East Randolph, N. Y. A two-cent postage stamp will prove a profitable investment. Write them and learn the reason whv. Carpenter & Carpenter are famous the country over for their high quality White Crested Black Polish and Buff Wyandottes. Vierheller Bros., 17 Sylvania avenue, Pitts- burgh, Pa., have struck a winning gait in the Buff Rock world that is worthy of the most extensive breeders of this increasingly popular breed. They have made one of the greatest Show Room records this season to be found among Buff Rock breeders, 'xiieir birds trav- eled over 6,000 miles and carried away 24 first prizes, besides a large number of second, third and fourth prizes and numerous specials. Thev have won the lion's share in such shows as Topeka, McKeesport, Hamilton, the great Allentown Fair, Hagerstown, Cannonsburg, Beaver, the Pittsburgh Fanciers' Club Cham- pion Show, and the Pittsburgh Expo. Show. They ship all stock on approval and sell eggs from the same pens they hatch their win- ners from. Their stock is highly commended bv our most prominent poultry judges and their satisfied customers are legion. Look up their ad. in this month's issue of the Fan- cier and write them your wants. Their prices are very reasonable indeed for the quality of stock and eggs thev are offering for sale. The North Side Poultry Co., Wm. A. Bar- tholomew, Mgr., 343 N. Seventh St., Allen- town, Pa., breeders of White, Buff and Co- lumbia Wyandottes, White, Buff and Black Orpingtons, S. C. White, Brown and Buff Leghorns and a number of other Standard bred fowls, also agent for Hall's Mammoth and Buckeye Incubators, are running a conspicious ad. in the Fancier and are offer- ing some very attractive prices on breeding stock, hatching eggs and day-old chicks. This firm is perfectly reliable in every way and none of our friends will hesitate to place their orders with them for anything they have to sell. Their chicks are hatched in Hall's Mam- moth Incubators and are great, big, fluffy fel- lows, brimful of vitality and sure to ilin've if given half a chance. . Send for their circu- P0LLTR7 lAXCIEU lar and price list. A two cent stamp will bring it to your door. We have the 191*J mating list of the Rose- l.md Poultry Farm, Chas. W. Switzer, owner- m2:r., South Euclid, O., before us, and it "Sort O" puts a few degrees on top of our "hen fever" that makes us feel restless at our desk and thrills us with the longing to lay down our pen, flee from the office and board the first train for So. Euclid, O., and use whatever persuasive powers we possess to The above cut shows the first White Wyan- dotte Pullet at Pittsburg, 1909, with an "egg record of 258 eggs in 365 days. Bred and owned by Chas. P. Glogger, Glenshow, Pa. convince Mr. Switzer that he ought to part w;ith at least a few of his wonderful Buff Or- pingtons and give some of us Eastern chaps an equal chance to meet him in the show room competition! But after more deliberate thought, and the "lapping" off of these extra degrees of temperature, we have about de- cided to save our carfare and devote what might otherwise prove to be lost time to a brief description of these Roseland Orping- tons, that our friends may know what caused our fever to rise so rapidly and our pen to grow languid upon the page before us. To begin with, Mr. Switzer is a real poultry Fan- cier and a perfect gentleman, whose chief aim in life is to do by the other fellow as he would have the other fellow do by him if conditions were reversed. Never has any man knocked at his door without admittance and a conge- nial welcome. Never has anv fancier had occasion to regret any transaction with Mr. Switzer. He is always frank, courteous and on the square. We would that more men of RHEUMATISM A Home Cure Given by One Who Had it In the snring of 1893 I was attacked by Muscular and Inflammatory Rheuma- tism. I sutTered as only those who have it .know, for over three years. I tried remedy after remedy, and doctor after doctor, but such relief as I received was only temporary. Finally, I found a reme- dy that cured me completely, and it has never returned. I have given it to a num- ber who were terribly afflicted and even bedridden with Rheumatism, and it effected a cure in every case. I want every sufferer from any form of rheumatic trouble to try this marvelous healing power. Don't send a cent ; simply mail your name and address and I will send it free to try. If, after you have used it and it has proven itself to be that long-looked-for means of curing your Rheu- matism, you may send the price of it, one dollar, but, understand, I do not want your money unless you are perfectly satisfied to send it. Isn't that fair? Why suffer any longer when positive relief is thus offered you free? Don't delay. Write to- day. Miirk H. Jackson, No. 147 Alhambra Bldg., Syracuse, N. Y. Mr. Jackson is responsible. Above statement true. — Pub. POULTRY FARM FOR SALE Established White Leghorn farm in New Jersey. Now paying handsome dividends. House, barn, chicken houses, fruit, asparagus, grain, nuts. This plant must be sold quickly, so is offered at a bargain. Liberal terms may be made. Here is a chance for an ambitious man to step into a lucrative business. For further particulars, address, EASTERN FARM AGENCY. 38 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. 3000 Baby Chicks for Sale 1000 Snow White Wyandottes, 1000 Snow White Plymouth Rocks, 1000 Light Brahmas, weight at 10 months. 12 lbs. Pens No. 1, 25 cents each. Pens No. 2, 20 cents each. CLARENCE F. PAYN. 937 Seneca St., 5. Bethlehem. Pa. WE REFER TO Proi Homer W. Jackson ProL C L. Opperman Ptoi W. R. Graham W. R. Girtis & Co. Michael £ Boyer ProL F. C Elford Gaylord Blair U. R Fishel Owen Farms Piroi D. J. Lane PtoL J. P. Landry Prof. W. A. Brown Prof. James E. Rice FtoL George W. Carver ASK^THEAf ABOUT IT Destroys Lice and Mites and Prevents the Spreading of Infectious Diseases Use Zenoleum in the Incubator and get hen-hatched conditions. Dip the eggs in Zenoleum and Prevent white diarrhoea. The biggest breeders in the world have adopted Zenoleum for these purposes and reconunend its use to You. An 8-otmoe can of Zenoleum expreM paid to your Station 35 cents. Zenoleam Lice Powder, at dealers, 25 cents. Postpaid* 35 cents. A CARBOLIC. CRESOL, COAL-TAR PREPARATION A Disinfectant that won't Poison, won't Elxplode, won't Bum A dngla qoarl will rid 100 hem of lice, mites and gtrm filth— it core* and prcTeoti all ordlnarr poottry ailmenti and dlMaeee— oontaint nothing that U injorioo*— insoree deanlineaa and •afegnards yoar ponltrVi health and Toor own prnfita. S<>M F VSaff>viAr n »r A I^ Zenoleam i« not an we ny It U— or eren what 70a think it *'*'*** J^T^l jr TTlld C ought to be, yoa can hare your money back— no argument, bo lettere, Joit monoy. Ask your dealer first, but insist upon Zenoleam and don't take a substitat*— tf he won't supply yon — send the order to us— and we will deliver to your station, charge* pre- paid—1 gal.. $1 50; 6 gal , $6 25. »-oi.siie, 25c at your dealers, 85c from us postpaid. KQual- ly beneficial for nil Uvo stock. Write for free book "Chicken Chat'^ If liTe-stock, ask for "Voterinary Adviser." TOQt lUUne on a postel will do. yoahaT* The Zenner Disinfectant Co., 242 Ufajrettt Ave., Detroit, Micli. WE REFER TO PtoL F. H. Stonebum ProL A. A. Brgham Dr. N. W. Sanborn J. R Drevenstedt Pirof. J. S. Jeftrey pittsfield Farms A. F. Hunter Miller Purvis Berdia M. Rigg T* E. Quisenberry Prof. W. G. Halpin ProL H. ll Kempster Prof. T. E. Schreiner ProL W. A. Lippincott ThEYHAVE USED IT tf, .'f »-v- 15. POULTRY FANCIER 437 9 R. C Brown Leghorns Special June Sale males $5.00 to $15.00 each, 1st Garden cockerpl IQl 1 <5i ^00 i n 1, 1 S"j^ iP ^ i*^^** m.l.s »..30 ,„ $5.00. each; 5 cockeref b" d L'L^^jlJ/oTo' S3.?o' 'eLTh'' Vho'ic ^^oV.^'s at greatly reduced prices. Write for quotations and descriptions, v,noice viuners THK pALK POULXRY PLACK. 66 Center St., New Haven, Conn Mr. Switzcr's stamp graced the ranks of the world's greatest industry. The Roseland Buff Orpingtons have been bred in line for years. They combine rare shape, wonderful color and breast size, qualities hard to produce in any breed of fowls. Mr. Switzer's winning male brids are among the very best we have ^ver seen. His cock birds heading his 1st. and 2nd. breeding pens are, we believe, equal to any in this country, while the cockerel heading his 3rd. breeding yard, winner of first prize at the great 1912 Cleveland, O., Show, is one of the greatest individuals pro- duced this last season. ' The Roseland mating list is replete with quality and we urge our friends to write for It at oncw. We are sure it will not only prove interesting but profitable as well. The Fan- cier's advertisers believe in a "Square Deal," and the Fancier stands back of every one of these. Mr. Switzer's females are as great in qual- ity as his males but time and space forbid a detailed description of their excellence. We do not hesitate in the least to say that no one of our many readers who may be interested in Buff Orpingtons can possibly make a mis- take by sending their orders to Mr. Switzer for either stock or eggs. The Locust Poultry Farm, Canton, Pa., bpecialty breeders Single Comb White Leg- horns, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Newell, Proprie- tors, are certainly making attractive history with their favorite breed. Their winnings during the past season have been very pro- nounced indeed and they have every reason to be proud of their record. Thev breed D. W, Young's Strain only and paid him the highest prices for their foundation stock. They are direct descendants from Mr. Young's famous Edward VI and Edna, and have been line bred with the greatest care. Prince Ed- ward, 1st cock at Williamsport, Pa., heading their 1st. breeding pen and Crystal Piince heading their 2nd. breeding pen, are breeds of the highest quality, great, big fellows with low, well spread tails, white lobes, with plu- mage as white as snow. Their females are of the same high quality as their male birds and their matings this season will, without doubt, produce many of the best Youngsters of the coming season. They have a number of very excellent cockerels for sale from $3.00 to $10.00 each and if any of our friends are in the market for extra good stock at very reason- able prices they will make no mistake by send- ing their orders to the Locust Poultry' Farm Canton, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Newell have a ve- ry helpful mating list ready for distribution and will be pleased to send it to all parties interested in White Leghorns. Don't fail to write for it at once. xT7^'i^°,,T^- ^artin, the Prince of Canadian White AVyandotte breeders. Port Dover, Can- ada, was among the first of Canada's hight class breeders to recognize the sterling merits of the Fancier, not only in its mechanical composition, clean cut editorial pages and high grade contributions in general, but also Its great pulling power as an advertising med- ium among those who "reckoned" the value of a bird above its pounds of flesh and feath- ers, and It IS with a true fancier's pride that we cull the attention of our friends to the same. Mr. Martin needs no introduction to our readers, as both he and his wonderful Ree- al strain of White Wyandottes are known wherever fancy and utility fowls are bred, in almost ever> part of the civilized world, but It does afford us a peculiar pride to be able to merit the confidence and esteem of poul- trymen of Mr. Martin's stamp, and we trust that everj- friend of the White Wvandotte will put their shoulder to the wheel* in company with Mr Martin and keep boosting this popu- lar breed of fowls right up to the top-most round of its just and proper heritage. Mr. Martin's Wyandottes are not only birds of beuuty and fancy, but they are birds of great utility as well, for when any breeder is able to breed fowls fit to win in fastest show room competition that will lav from 200 to ^41 eggs per year he is worthy" of special men- tion in the pages of any journal. We trust our readers will write Mr. Martin for his mating list, or better still send him 10 cents in stamps Ju^'I'^'a^'']' ^'^R«gal White Wyandotte book, which deals only with the splendid merits of pJL;*'''^'" popular breed. Don't forget the Fancier when you write. It will please Mr. Martin and will do you no harm. Mr. Guy Longstreth, Belington. W. Va breeder of S. C. White Klondikls. Barred Ind White Rocks, is one of Old West Virginia's most popular and honest breeders of high- class exhibition birds. His White Klondikes 1 ank among the best in the land, while his ^VJ^^ /r,? ^^^'^^ Pl.vmouth Rocks have won many of the most^ coveted prizes of the South. We feel certain that any one who may be in- terested in any of the above named breeds can make no mistake in securing either stock or ejres from Mr. Lonjrstreth's vards. Hit Klondikes are wonderful utility as well as fancy fowls and while they are a new breed they are making great strides toward the front ranks of the poultrv world. Look up Mr. Longstreth's ad. and write him for his circular. It is free and will certainly please you. ^^J^*',r^^H Grove Poultry Yards, Trimble. Ohio, Mr. L. G. Gary, Proprietor, breeder of White Cornish fowls, and one of the most conscientious and painstaking poultry judges in the business today, is carrving one of the most attractive ads. that graces the pages of the Fancier. Mr. Car>- has been breeding fan- cy and utility fowls for over thirty years and his White Cornish have been pro'nounced by the most prominent judges of the land, the best in shape and color of any in the country. His birds have never been defeated in the show-room, winning the most coveted prizes m such prominent shows as the Ohio State Fair, and Ohio State Show at Columbus, O. His prices on both stock and eggs are the most reasonable for the quality of birds he breeds that we have ever known and we predict a veritable landslide in business for Mr. Gary during this and the coming season. As a poultry judge Mr. Gary stands second to none in the middle West. In fact, we know of no 3ud?e, east, west, north pr south who is more prominent than he. His knowledge as a poul- try judge has been gained through years of careful study and breeding thoroughbred poul- 7' 1. • ^a^y'^ services are sought by many of the most prominent associations of the country and he has never left a show room to date without giving universal satisfaction, ^•••»999999^999999>999999^9999<»^9%^»9»^%99^999^ A • • • 9 9 9 9 9 S.C.Buff Orpingtons j MY WIXXIXGS: wotS-2^Coc^ke?eVs-T3'p'u!iru^7."t^?n^^^?; !l!^ greatest show of the 20th Century. I w^!.-.;* ^o*=*'^r,^is , 16 I'uilets, 1st Pen. At this great show we met and overcamp th« keenest competition. Look up our Hagerstown and Laurel awards Al" our prfz? win ?ic?ories "EggJ Ss'to "/lO^'" Vo J" ^>'"f /^^« f-- ^^ you reap the re'i^r^ds'of "our Mciones. iiiggs, ^6 to $10. No more stock for sale until Aug. 1st. 9 i Md. I A. J. Street. Forest Hill. A Square Deal to all in Day-old Chicks, Eggs and Stock from S. C. A\Tiite Klondike, Barred and Uhite Rocks. Winners in leading shows of the South. Circular free. TRUE BLUE POULTRY YARDS, Belington, W Va. Royalty Quality of Imported Orpingtons and Indian Runner Ducks BRlEDERs'"ix)R''ovrr-/n^^^^^ V^*' QUEEN VICTORIA THE ROYAL FAMILY AND THE NOBILITY OF ENGLAND— i3Ki!.£.i^£.K& tUK 0\ ER .30 \EARS. Does this stand for anything? Show''Bird's"Fo7'saTe''" ^"^ "^ '*''* Crystal Palace Show, London, also Continental and .\mericun Shows. High Class Breeders and eeis^'^FnHiih^*^vM^,?„r?^^^'^"~'^r^ ^^"'''" ?."^,^^''"^,^' American Standard, Grand Carriage, greatest strain of layers of pure A^hite vhn^^ v^ standard drawn from our Ducks. Furnished winners nt most important shows. p r ne Endand O^der^l'-Ir v''\n^ orLr t^"''" P^^'^^r'^' ^'^''^^ V ^^'^'^ ^'^^^ SETTING. EXPRESS paid to your door, d.rVct from our farm in £iiii.iiwiu. vToer »-.irf\, in order to secure what you want. r^!?!li^J^;-i^.^.^5'- -^-^'^*^°"' ^- *'• ' Representative in the United States. ) Messrs Richardson & Jones. England. ORPINOTONS i « f 1^ ChiicUs and Kces. White Buff BlacU Single and Rose, World's Best Winning and Laying Strains. Win- ning over 3000 Prizes at America's Greatest Shows. Egg orders filled at short notice. Selling chicks for less money than others are asking for eggs. Write today. Catalogue free. Stamp Please. FAIRVIEW FARM, J. S. Haupt, Prop., Box F. Easton, Pa. 438 certainly a record one can point to with pride. Mr. Gary has a wide experience as a school master and endeavors to make every show at which he judges a real school room for all ex- hibitors, thereby disseminating knowledge among breeders and exhibitors that will help them materially in mating and exhibiting their birds in future. Judges of Mr. Gary's stamp are coming into demand more universally every {rear among the poultry associations who are ooking for a real instructor as well as a judge. Look up Mr. Gary's ad. in the Fancier and tell him the Fancier told you about him and his birds. Henry F. Michell & Go., of Philadelphia, Pa., one of the oldest and most reliable poultry and general seed supply houses in the country has swung into line with many other popular advertisers in the Fancier. We certainly ap- preciate the business of such reliable people and trust that all our readers will give them a share of their patronage. They keep the highest quality of everything of interest to the Soultrvman or gardener and are prepared to 11 all orders immediately upon receipt of same. Their generous and prompt dealings with their customers in the past have made possible the large and increasing business they now enjoy. We want to congratulate Michell's on their business achievements of the past and trust their investment with the Fan- cier and bring them the highest possible re- sults. Write, them for their catalog of Poul- try supplies. It is full of good things from cover to cover. The 1912 catalogue of Leslie H. McGue is before us and deserves special mention. Mr. McGue is one of Old Virginia's most suc- cessful and dependable Barred Rock breeders and his catalogue is in keeping with his repu- tation as a painstaking breeder. The Fancier's readers are well acquainted with the high mer- its of Mr. McCue's Barred Rocks. They have won the most coveted prizes in many of our leading shows and stand to-day as an endur- ing monument of Mr. McGue's devotion to his favorite breed. Although his stock is of the finest quality yet his prices are within reach of all ana we predict that his birds will hold a prominent place among the greatest victors of the season of 1912-13. Write Mr. McGue for his catalogue and mailing list and tell him the Fancier lighted your pathway to his door. The Caw-Law Poultry Farm, Rosedale, Md., breeders of White and Fawn Runner Ducks, S. C. White Leghorns, White and Columbian Wyandottes, Single Uomb Buff, Black and White Plymouth Rocks, Rose and Single Comb Black Minorcas, Mottled Anconas, Partridge Cochin Bantams, Mammoth White Pekin Ducks, PODLTRY FANCIER Bronze Turkeys and Toulouse Geese, have an exceptionally attractive catalogue ready for mailing to all prospective customers. This Gompanv's Farm is composed of 35 acres of beautifully laying land about two and one-half miles from the City of Baltimore, Md. Lo- cated as it is, right in the heart of the Pied- mont district, they enjoy one of the most healthful climates in the East; there is a beau- tiful lake of about two acres on this farm to which all their water-fowls have access, thus insuring the highest percentage of fertility for their hatching eggs. The Caw-Law Poul- try Farm have won many of the most coveted premiums in the keenest competition in some of the largest Eastern and Southern shows, such as Taneytown, Prospect Park, Timouium, Hagerstown and Baltimore, Md., together with such popular shows as Hanover, Allentown and Philadelphia, Pa., and Washington, D. G. For a great many seasons their show record has been a brilliant one indeed and their cus- tomers speak in the highest terms of praise of the treatment they have received in all their dealings with this popular firm. We can a.ssure our patrons that the Caw-Law Poultry Farm will give them a square deal all along the line and we trust that those who are interested in any of the above named breeds of fowls will write for their catalog and price list. It is free and contains many helpful suggestions to all who are striving for suc- cess in raising pure-bred fowls. Mention the Fancier when you write, please. They will appreciate the favor and the Fancier will not fail to recognize your courtesy. Mr. A. J. Street, Forest Hill, Md., is making a very enviable record with his Buff Orping- tons in many of the leading Eastern shows. His first cocicerel at the great Baltimore, 1912 Show, is one of the finest individuals pro- duced during the past year. His first pullet at the same show easily stood in a class by herself, while his first pen proved the real sensation of the Buff Orpington alley. We advise the boys in other sections of the U. S. to watch their laurels, for we are assured that Mr. Street will come back this year stronger than ever. We predict that many a royal battle will be fought to a finish during the coming season and that Mr. Street's grand birds will wear many a notable victor's crown. Mr. Street's ad. can always be found in the Fancier, and we can assure every one of honest and kindly treatment who may place their orders with him for eggs. Mr. Street has sold all the stock he can spare until after Aug. 1st, but will give the best of care to all patrons who order hatching eggs. B{etter get busy boys and have the laugh on the other fellow when the battle begins. The Fancier's advertisers always lead, the other fellows fol- low. The Walnut-Park Poultry Farm, M. 0. Blakeslee, Nicholson, Pa., Proprietor, breed- ers of Single Comb White Leghorns, Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds, Silver Laced Wyan- dottes and Buff Plymouth Rocks, also English Red Gaps and Blue Audalusians, are offering very attractive prices on their hatching eggs for the balance of the season. We doubt very much whether there is another firm in the country who are giving better Quality for the money. Every strain of birds they are breed- ing are of excellent quality and their patrons will surely get full value for all money en- trusted to their care. Look for their ad. in this issue of the Fancier and order direct from the same as they give full information as to prices on eggs from all their birds. Tell them the Fancier advised you to do so. If any of the Fancier's friends are in need of baby chicks or eggs from Single Comb White Leghorns they can make no mistake by sending nart of tlieir patronage to Souder Brothers, Mountain Ave. Poultry Yards, S. Williamsport, Pa., as these gentlemen have e.x- ceptionally good birds and guarantee satis- faction to all their customers. Write them in the name of the Fancier. It will do you good and us no harm. "The Park Farm Poultry Yards, Marietta, Pa., Donald C. Duffy, Prop., are among the Fancier's most reliable advertisers. Their birds are all they claim them to be and their eggs are offered at very reasonable prices, considering the quality of their stock. Our patrons can depend upon a square deal at all times when dealing with Donald C. Duffy. Look up his ad. in the Fancier and give Mr. •Duffy a portion of your patronage. Geo. T. and J. A. Weingartner, of New Castle, Pa., breeders of high class Anconas, are offering a limited number of eggs from their prize winning birds. They have as good Anconas as the country affords and our friends are very fortunate to be able to secure hatch- ing eggs from them. The Ancona is forging to the front with mighty rapid strides and the demand for good stock and eggs is far in ex- cess of the supply. The sooner you get started with this popular breed, boys, the larger will be your balance on the right side of your ledg- er. You will always find Messers. Weingart- ner's ad. in the Fancier. Look it up and write them for their mating list. The Kellerstrass Poultry Farm, 9166 West- port Road, Kansas City, Mo., originators of Crystal White Orpingtons, the most widely known strain of White Orpingtons in the world. A ^^ Wm. Cook and Sons Originators A lAi A Ai iAkimk A )A vVi vV jtVk sOci^ AA of all the ORPI/NGTONS i Established 1873. Box B Scotch Plains, New Jersery. It is NATURAL that we should be recogniied HEADQUARTERS for the BEST ORPINGTONS, all varieties, being their ORIGINATORS. This is why we are able to mate oar birds to produce better stock than other breeders, when purchasing from us, yon get the benefit of this knowledge. We have won over THIRTEEN THOUSAND first prizes, and a visit to our plant, where yoa are cordially invited (trains met) will be still more convincing that the BEST ORPINGTONS in the wrld are owned by their ORIGINATORS. Sfvrral THOUSAND stock birds always for sale, lUPORTED or HOMEBRED. We GUARANTEE safe delivery and SATISf AC- TION backed by a reputation of 39 years standing. We have given satisfaction to two generations, we can to you. This should mean much to you. SEND 10 CENTS FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE with history of the ORIGINATION of all the Orpingtons and hints on poultry keeping. Mating list now ready. EGGS FROM OUR WINNERS and the FINEST Orpingtons in the world, $20 A SETTING, three settings for $50. These would give you a fine start in the poultry business. We can supply eggs from unrelated pens so that you can mate the progeny. WHY PAT UOREI Eggs from fine stock at $10 a setting. Liberal guarantee with all orders. We believe three quarters of the first prize winners of this country are hatched from our best eggs or sold by us. It adds PRESTIGE to your stock and MONET to yonr BANK ACCOUNT if you can advertise ''COOKS STRAIN" ORPINGTONS. People will realize you have the best and you wil be eli- gible to compete for our $50 CUPS which we expect to give to "COOKS STRAIN" advertisers during the coming season. We give these cups to show that we take an interest in our customers after we get their orders. EVENTUALLY, if after the BEST ORPINGTONS, and variety, you will send to their Originators, WHY NOT ^VOTTfand avoid loss and disappointment! Advice free. We did not exhibit for competition during the past season. are making a wonderful record this season in selling hatching eggs and matured birds. They are crowded with orders from all parts of the country and are giving their customers the highest possible quality for their money. There is no Question whatever but that the Keller- strass Orpington Farm is enjoying the largest specialty Dusiness in White Orpingtons of any firm in the U. S. Their old customers are crowding into the front ranks of successful White Orpington breeders at an astonishing rate and to-day are glad to boost the Keller- strass Farm for the honest treatment received at their hands and to ascribe their success, in a large part at least, to the universal popu- larity of Kellerstrass Crj'Btal White Orping- tons. The Fancier truly appreciates the con- fidence and good will of this ever increasingly popular firm and wishes them every possible success in the future. Write the Kellerstrass people for their catalog and mating^ list. It IS one of the most complete, practical and helpful catalogues ever published. You will be astonished at the great quality and number of their matings and the v«ry reasonable prices they are quoting on high class stock and eg^s. ©ur readers will find their ad. in the Fancier and when you write them tell them about the eagle on our cover page. J. Nelson Allison, Langhorne, Bucks Co., Pa., Ihe popular breeder of Glen Lake Barred Rocks, is offering a number of exceptionally fine pullets and hens for sale at $1, $2, $3 and $4 each. We are surprised at the low price Mr. Allison is making on these birds, as they are worth more than twice the price he is quoting them at. If any one is looking for real bargains in Barred Rock females, here is their chance. For five years Mr. Allison has been giving his Rocks the most careful and scientific study, and has produced some of the best birds in the East, and we feel confident our readers will not allow these birds to remain long in Mr. Allison's yards. Look up Mr. Al- lison's ad. in this month's issue of the Fancier and secure, if possible, as many of these fe- males as you can afford. Mr. Allison guaran- tees satisfaction and the Fancier stands back of his guarantee. Get busy, my friends, such opportunities seldom occur. If any of our patrons are in need of a high ^rade Beef Scrap they can make no mistake in sending their orders to the Quaker Citv Manufacturing Co., 68th Ave. and York Road, Philadelphia. The writer has used a large amount of this company's Beef Scraps and has POULTRY FAZnCIER always found it of the very best quality. Their prices are as reasonable as any, and the fact that they are so handy shoTild* have much to do toward determining who should get your orders. Write them for prices or ask your dealer for Quaker City Beef Scrap. They will be glad to get it for you if you make the de- mand. Mention the Fancier when you write to our advertisers. They are always pleased and it will do us no harm. The Dune Alpine Farm, East Hampton, N. Y., G. J. Kerr, Mgr., breeders of S. 0. White Orpingtons and Single Comb White Leghorns, are enjoying a prosperous egg trade this sea- son. It is no wonder, for their birds are among the very best in the countrv and Mr. Kerr treats all his customers on the square. We are acquainted with Mr. Kerr and have carefully noted his birds in a number of our leading shows during the past season and know something of the high quality of the birds he breeds. We take unusual pleasure in recom- mending Mr. Kerr and his birds to all who may be interested in either White Orpingtons or White Leghorns. Write the Dune Alpine Farm for their catalog. It is years for the asking. The Hilltop Poultry Yards, Catasauqua, Pa., are scoring some mighty fine victories with their popular White Indian Games. At some big Eastern Shows they cleaned up the crown of blue to the astonishment of their com- petitors and their own satisfaction. Anyone who mav want the best in White Indian Games can find them at the Hilltop Poultry Yards. Write them for their catalog and mating list, it is free. Don't forget the Blue Ribbon jour- nal when you write. The Metuchen Poultry Farm, W. A. Smith, Prop., Metuchen, N. J., has 41 breeding pens mated up for this season's egg trade. The quality of the various breeds bred on the Met- uchen Farm is of the highest possible quality, as their winnings at our greatest shows attest. At Trenton, N. J., Mr. Smith made a great win, while at the Garden he carried away many of the most important prizes. During the past show season Mr. Smith's birds have won nearly 300 ribbons, besides a great num- ber of specials. This plant is one of the best equipped^^ of any in the "Skeeter" state and every variety bred on this farm is as near perfection as scientific and painstaking breed- ing can produce. The smallest order will re- ceive Mr. Smith's personal attention, and one of his highest ambitions as a true fancier is 439 to help the fellow on the lower round of the ladder a little nearer the top. Write Mr. Smith for his catalog. It is free and is worth a place in anyone's library. T. A. Faulds, of London, Ontario, Canada, at the world's greatest Minorca show won the directors' cup, valued at $50, two years in suc- cession for the best collection. At Phila., Pa.. 1911 show Mr. Faulds won every first and second on Rose Comb Black Minorcas. His customers are winning all over Canada and the United States and his repeat orders from his old customers is really astonishing. The se- cret of the business is, Mr. Faulds believes in doing by the man who buys stock or eggs from him just as he would want the other fellow to do if conditions were reversed. Write M>. Faulds for his catalog and tell him you saw his ad. in the Fancier. Any of our friends who wish to ship lire poultry to any of our Phila., Pa., commission merchants will find in J. K. Schulti is Co., of 36 S. Water St., Philadelphia, Pa., one of the most reliable and popular firms they can find Beautiful Old Colonial Hoiise 22 rooms, fine sh^de, % acre of ground. AH modern improvementis (steam heat, gas. Springfield water, model plumbing) situated in rapidly developing suburb; one block to trolley; half-hour's ride to Philadelphia. This is an ideal home for a country loving family. Must be seen to be apprcciatd. Will be sold cheap. Terms to suit you. For particulars address, EASTERN FARM AGENCY, 38 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES Many rears of careful breeding and birda mated by one of the country's most noted ex- perts enables me to offer you eggs from Balti- more winners at $3 per setting or two settings for $5. Satisfaction guaranteed. B. Alton Smith. Howard Park. Sta. F. Baltimoce. Md. — ■ !■■■ .■■..■■-,. I. t,^ R. and S. C. Rhode Island Reds Our record made at the country's best shows is proof conclusive that no better Reds are bred. Their record at Madison Square, Cleve- land, Chicago, Topeka, Hagerstown, Pittsburg, speaks for itself. Stock and eggs for sale. Send for mating list. F. L. Poultry Farm, F. L. Obcr, Vf rona. Pa. OakkndVf^^ Si' Whime^homs OaklandW* »le£omb mi^homs ^imTlmiSS 50,000 Chicks $15 per 100 Begin right— then you'll make a big profit from your poultry. Oakland's chicks will make money for you» for dur- ing many years the outpat from the Oak- land's Farms have stood the test and pro- duced wonderful prize winners. The chicks are liveable, healthy, vigorous and grow into big producing birds. We guarantee safe de- livery. Last year we shipped chicks to 46 States without one complaint. Book your order now. After May 25 chicks at $13 per 100 for which orders may be booked now. S. C. Rliode Island Reds and Silver Penciled Rocki. prize winnmgt that •wrpt everything before them thii ieaton are ortered lo diicnminaling buyen. bird* that have won 6r»l« and seconds lor two sea sons at Madison Square Garden. Grand Central Palace. 1 renton. etc. Chick* and f 88» "o^ ready for immediate de- \ivery. Gel our nrw illustrated catalog and mating list R. F D. 8 Hatching Eggs 90 per cent. Fertility -* . .. m. ..^ ^ ^^. ^ . >^ Eggs that will hatch is what you want and we can furnish and back this statement with out guarantee. We have the finest lot of White Leg- horn pens ever mated for producing livable chicks. Kach bird carefully se. lected in every respect and detail. We guarantee our hatching eggs — nearly everyone of them produce prizewinners Your foundation stock is not complete until you have the Oaklands famous strain. :ial Matings Specii W. C. BOWMAN, Mgr. lakkm^Poultry Farm 595reivtofi Junction, N. J. Our pi-ices ransre trom $1.50 toXS perl5 ctfiTs. except a few very special mat- lugs at |10 from which we suarati- vec every eicg- From our other pens we assure you 88 to 92 per cent, fertility. Seud at once for our illustrated catalog and mating list, with full details Answer through R. F. D, 8. . . ...Bowfflai, Mgr. J akl£ui4s;Pdultry Farm ^TSrjivtofi Junction, N J, ~L-X 0 any where in the country. They are prompt in returns, courteous in their treatment and al- ways pays the highest possible cash prices for everything they receive. We trust the Fanci- er's friends will not forget this reliable firm when they have any surplus stock for sale. Look up their ad. in this month's issue of the Fancier. \,e know they will be glad to render you every honorable service. The Koons Farm, Bo.\ 25, Treichler, Pa., are breeding some of the best Buff Wyandottes that can be found anywhere in the country. They are offering eggs for hatching from their Madison Square Cxarden, Philadelphia and Hagerstown winners at prices that certainly look good to us. If we had a little more time I think the writer would make an inroad on Mr. Koons' egg supply that would compel him to call a halt, for fear of a good trouncing in the show room another year with his own birds. We doubt very much if there ever was or ever will be a much better all-round fowl bred than the Buflf Wyandotte and we feel certain that at no distant day they will give the most widely advertised and prominent breeds of fowls a mighty fast run for the crown of blue. Boys, get busy. You have, in the Buff Wyandottes, as grand a breed of birds as ever graced a show room and a few judi- ciously spent dollars in advertising and a little printer's ink will put the Buff Wyandottes into the place of prominence they so well de- serve. We trust that all our friends who are inter- ested in this worthy breed will write the Koons Farm for their mating list at once and get an early start in the right direction. J. S. Pennington, Box F, Plainfield, HI., State Vive-President Golden Wyandotte Club of the World and 111., most noted Golden Wyan- dotte breeder, prides himself in owning one of the greatest strains of Goi::en Wyandottes in the world. His birds are not only great in color and type, but one of the best utility fowls bred to-day. For 13 years Mr. Pennington has scientifically line bred his Goldens and has accomplished such wonderful results in both beautv and utility that his birds are com- manding the highest prices in all parts of the country. His birds have average trap-nested records up to 207 eggs in ten months, with a splen:lid show record behind them. Mr. Pen- nington has won miny coveted prizes in such shows as Milwaukee, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago, and is offering eggs and stock from his champion winners at prices that will surely move them. Write for his mat- ing list. It is free. 'And remember the Amer- ican Bird on the cover page of the Fancier was never disqualified. Bovd Johnson, Rupert, Pa., breeder of Im- perial Barred Rocks, has made a wonderful show record during the past season. At the N. Y. State fair he won six firsts and on 31 entries at Williamsport. Mr. John.son carried away 28 premiums. These were very remark- able victories an;! place Mr. Johnson's Imperial Barred Rocks in the front ranks of the Barred Rock world. Anyone desiring good stock or hatching eggs from reallv high grade show birds can make no mi.stnke in sending their orders to Mr. Johnson. Write him for his mating list. It is free. The Rosemont Poultry Farm, Lehighton, are offering hatching eegs from their Rose Comb Reds and Single Comb White Leghorns at prices that certainly ought to bring them a land office business. "Their birds are of a very high order and we can't understand how they can give such splenJid quality to their custo- mers at the prices they quote in their ad. in the Fancier. Suffice it to say they do it just the same and their customers certainlv appre- ciate such generous treatment. $:j!50 per setting from such extra quality birds as this firm breeds will certainly result in pulling an enormous bunch of business their way. Look up their ad. in the Fancier and order direct from the same. We assure you there is no risk whatever in doing so. They are perfectlv responsible and guarantee satisfaction to ail their customers. The Fairview Farm. Easton, Pa., J. S. Haupt, Prop., have certainly struck the popu- lar chord in their ad. in the Poultrj- Fancier. Mr. Haupt is one of Pennsylvania's most re- sponsible and trustworthy Orpington breeders. and the splendid success he has achieved in the past is simply the result of painstaking breed- ing, honest and impartial dealing with all his customers. Mr. Haupt breeds White, Buff and Black Orpingtons and has won over 3000 f)reniiums in .Vmerica's largest and most popu- ar shows. He is offering baby chicks from his most famous blood lines for prices below what many others are asking for eggs, and as a natural result he is booking orders for hundreds of dav-old chicks from all parts of the country. We know Mr. Haupt is perfectly reliable and we take pleasure in recommencing him to all who are interested in Orpingtons. Write him for prices and favor him with a portion of your orders. You will feel better when show season comes again and point to the Fancier with increasing pride for having led you tf> his door. We trust our readers will look up the ad. of Mr. Chas. M. Weikert, Littlestown, Pa., and note the splendid offers he is making to all who are interested in great, big. well shaped, fine colored Single Comb Black Minorcas. POULria rA>:cTJ I i. 9 White Runner Ducks • ^ The demand for White Runner Ducks will be greater next season than this. Are vou S ^ prepared to handle your share? If not, we can furnish vou with eggs from birds that S ^ win and lay, and that will fulfill your every requirement. Mating list free, ask for it. J t RENDOTTC FARM, P. 0. Box 300. Atlanta. Ga. S GOOD LAYERS AND MONEY MAKERS Exceptionally large birds, bred from the best blood lines. Orders for settings from the following will be filled with 15 eggs: S. C.White Letfhorns per setting, $1.50; per 100 eggs, $7.00. R. C. Rhode Island Reds per setting, $2.00. We will take pleasure in quoting our special prices on the following: English Red Caps, Blue Andalustans, iSilver Laced Wyandottes, Bujf Plymouth Rocks. WALNUT PARK POULTRY FARM. Poultry of Quality. M. C. Blakeslee, Nichlson, Pa. ^••®®®®«)®®®®®S)®®®(»®<9®®($®«®(i)'i)^s®«®«®< • « ® « m » 9 BARRED ROCKS Range Grown Quality Birds My 1912 matings represent the very cream selected from hundreds of farm raised birds and sired by the winners of leading shows where the keenest of competition was met. I can furnish eggs from both cockerel and pullet matings. These pens are mated right, bred right and will produce the right kind of Rocks. Eggs $2 per setting of 15; $10.00 per 100. One grand select mating at $5.00. Choice stock for sale at reasonable prices. WM. MOORE, Marshallton, Delaware. • « White Wyandottes and Single Comb White Leghorns At the GREAT WILMINGTON, DELAWARE SHOW 1912 won 3rd cock; 1st and 2nd Hen; 4th and 5th pullet. Two pens won four Specials and Trophy Cup for best dis- play. The above was won on White Wyandottes. EGGS $3.00 PER 15. Our S. C. White Leghorns at WILMINGTON FAIR won 1st Cock; 1st Hen; 1st Cock- erel and at WILMINGTON SHOW 1912 won 3rd Cockerel; 4th Pullet. EGGS $1.50 PER 15. Fertility and satisfaction guaranteed. STOCK FOR SALE. SAMUEL LITTLE. Nexvark. D^Iawat* ANCONAS Weingartner Superb Quality of Range Grown Birds. At this season's shows on 28 entries we won 16 firsts, 12 sec- onds, twelve club ribbons, 3 A. P. A. certificates and silver cup best display in one of the largest shows in Western Pennsylvania all varieties competing. Mating list and catalogue free. Geo. T. & J. A. Weingartner, New Castle, Pa. Lay Elasly. 9 I HofPs "Vitality" Baby Chicks of Quality. I % S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS. Mature Quickly. % _ tfK This year they are especially desirable because of the late Spring. I would like to send • 9 you my illustrated booklet and prices on chicks and eggs. # I D C. R HOFF, Lock Box No. 160, Neshanic Station. N. J • SINGLE COMB REDS Great bargain sale after May 1st on our choice breeding pens, hatched from Chicago winners. Eggs reduced to $5.00 per 15. A rare chance to get some of the choicest birds at so low a price. Write jour wants to Harty &. Freshely, Willoughby, Ohio. S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS BABY CHICKS and EGGS FOR HATCH- ING. Our pens contain the prize winners. two firsts at Buffalo. Blue ribbon winners at Williamsport and other leading shows. Prices right. SONDER B MOTHERS. Mountain Avenue Poultry Yards, S. Williamsport Pa., HOW PAINT Buj^^es, farm wagons, farming tools, bams, outbuildings and houses often need painting. **Everybody*S Paint Book," written by a thorough- ly-practical painter, will be found a complete guide to the art of outdoor and indoor painting". It is designed for the special use of those who wish to do their own painting. It gives practical lessons in plain painting, Tarnishing, polishing, staining, paper hang* ing, kalsominmgy etc. It also tells how to renovat© furniture and gives many hints on artistic work for decorating a home* Precise directions are given for mixing paints for all purposes. If farming tools and farm vehicles are kept painted, they will last twice as long, and anybody can do the work with the aid of this book. It is handsomely and substantially bound in cloth. A copy will be sent postage prepaid on receipt of price, fliOO Address Poultry Fancier, Sellersville, Pa. POULTRY FAXCIEIl 441 They have been line brer! for penerations, and have won in many of our greatest shows. AVe *kuow Mr. \Veikert will accord you honest and satisfactory treatment and that you will thank the F'nncier for telling you about him and his birds. When you write Mr. Weikert, mention the Fancier and simply say "The Eagle led me on the way." It certainly affords us great pleasure to note how rapidly, of late, the Brown Leghorn is coming into her rightful heritage again and that Mr. Fred. H. Cook, Box F. Beaver, Pa., is crowding these little Brown beauties to the top round with mighty rapid strides. We wish ^£r. Cook every succe.ss in this worthy and popular cause, and we sincerelv trust that every lover of Brown Leghorns will put their shoulder to the wheel and boost with all his might. Anyone desiring good stock or eggs can surely have their desires satisfied to the fullest degree by sending a portion of their orders to Mr. Cook. Look up his ad. and write him for prices. Get into the old chariot, boys, while yet there is room, and the door of opportunity swings outward. Send us in some good articles on the Brown Leghorn. W^e will help the cause along. M. A. Jacobus, Ridgefield, N. J., one of our leading Silver Carapine breeders, is reaping a rich reward as a result of his good juagment in selecting this ever increasingly popular breed. The Silver Campines arc in great de- mand and the supply falls short of meeting it. Here is an eye opener, ooys. Go after it ! We gredict that the Silver Campines will presently e one of the most popular and widely bred birds of the land and those who are able to get a good flock of high grade birds will reap a small fortune. Write Mr. Jacobus for his mating list and descriptive booklet. They are free and may help you on to a larger bank ac- count. The Foxhurst Farms, Lime Rock, Conn., breeders of Black and 'White Orpingtons, are enjoying a busy and prosperous season. Thev are shipping eggs all over the U. S. and other countries and their eggs are hatching very satisfactory indeed. . There is no question whatever about the quality of* Mr. Barnum's birds. No breeder in the country can show a finer or better class than he and no breeder in this or any other land is held in higher es- teem. His word is better than a note and his old customers could no more be persuaded to go elsewhere to purchase stock or eggs than Mr. Barnum could be persuaded to give anyone anything but a "Square Deal." The Fancier is proud to be able to number, among its ad- verti.s«'rs, men of Mr. Barnum's stamp and compliments the readers of our journal that they are fortunate enough to secure stock and etrgs from such a responsible source. Write Mr. Barnum for h s catalog. It is free and its p jges are filled with good things every poul- iryman ought to know. It is certainly wonderful how rapidly the S. C. Buff Leghorns are scaling the ramparts of the foe and capturing the citadel of many a fnijcier's heart who but a short time ago had no jAttce whatever in their hearts for them. There is no more beautiful breed, according to the writer's fancy, in all the poultry world than a real soft golden ijuff, gooc; symmetrical Buff Leghorn male, while the female of like quality is a little Queen in "hendom." One feature we are glad to note, in traveling among the Buff Leghorn breeders, and that is the boys are not only getting shape, good head points and grand color, but they are producing nice size birds as well. This feature for a time was a great handicap to the Buffs, but this objection is being eliminated verj* rapidly and to-day we can find as large bir^s among the Buffs as any other variety of the Leghorn family. We do not believe in overdoing size in any breed of birds to the detriment of other good features, but we da believe the shape, symmetry and laying qualities of any Leg- horn variety can be maintained in birds weigh- ing from 334 to 4»4 lbs. each for females and from 4 to 5 lbs. for males. We bred Leghorns for a number of years and we never had any trouble in securing good sized birds either in males or females that retained all the finest chiracteristics of the bree I. Among the more prominent breeders who ; re contributing more than their share in popularizing this charming breed of birds we desire to mention the names of J. Courtney Punderford, of Freneau, N. J., Proprietor of the Monmouth Poultry Farm; Wm. E. Crevoiserat, 35 Mill Road, Freeport, N. Y., and H. G. Richardson, Etra, N. J. These gentlemen art "honor" poultrymen, men who place principle above the dollar, men who have sacrificed hundreds of dollars and years of consecrated effort to give to the world the highest type of Buff Leghorn, not only from a Fancier's point of view, but from the utility side as well. How tJioroughly thev have suc- ceeded need not be enumerated here. Their victories in the show room, in manv of our most prominent poultry shows, speak in higher praise than the most skillful pen can depict, and the kind words of commendation coming from all sections of the country, to our offices fully attest the claims we have made in their behalf. The Fancier wishes to compliment these gentlemen on the great work they have accomplished thus far and urge every Buff Leghorn breeder in America to rally to the Standard and "boost" this highly deserving: variety of the Leghorn family right up to the popular heritage it so richly deserves. Any one desiring hatching eggs, day-old chicks or matured stock can make no mistake by sending their orders to any of these gentlemen or any other Buff Leghorn breeder who advertises in the Poultr>- Fancier. Mt. Royal Poultry Farm, Chas., J. doggers, Glenshaw, Pa., breeder of the Promoter strain White Wyandottes is making the kind of show room history an honest breeder really deserves. At the last Great Pittsburg. Pa. show, Mr. Glog- gers won 1st pen, 1st cock and 1st pullet. At Cannonsburg, Pa., in one of the strongest stnug of Wyandottes ever shown at this bie show, he won 1st and 2nd cocks, 1st and 3rd hens and 3rd pen. These two winnings stamp quality all over Mr. Gloggers' birds and should give him a most prominent place among the best 25 Chicks and Fireless Brooder $5.00. Vnrieties S. C. White, Buff and Brown Leghorns Barred Rocks. Rhode Island Reds NORTH SIDE POULTRY CO., D?pt. E. 343 N. 7th St., AlI©ntown, P«. IVlark Your Chick: It IS the only way you can tell the birds bred from different matings. Petty's Punch is one of the best on the market. You can't get along without one. Price 25 cents or sent free to any one sending us two subscrib- ers at our regular rate of 25 cents per year. Poultry Fancier, Sellersville, Penna. INDIAN RUNNER DUCK CULTURE BY LEVI D. VODER THE BEST PUBLISHED rr TELLS HOW How to Incubate Them How to Brood Them How to Feed Them How to House Them How to Obtain Best Results How to Mate Them How to Tell the Sex This book covers "Indian Runner Duck Culture from A to Z and is worth dollars to all interested in Indian Run- ner Ducks. With a rear's subscription to Poultry Fancier, 60c. By itself, 50c. Send your order to t"e ^Ln"^Z^\^ll\.A^^^":'''f Hill Poultry Farm, one of our most prominent judges, and I POULTRY FANCIER, SellCrSVl'IlO, Pa. i.ie uinn ^^no p.aniea me lirst ud. in the Faii''ier. __^^_____^____^^__^_____^^___^_____^_^^,_ 442 rOULTRY FASClEii POULTRY FANCIER ^3 of "White Wyandotte breeders in the Keystone State. Write Mr. Gloggers for his catalogue or look up his ad. in tho Fancier and order direct from the same. His prices are very reasonable for the quality of stock he breeds. Mr. V. K, Dayhoff, Box 14, York, Pa., is taking long strides toward the front with his 8. C. White Orpingtons. He breeds Brady's strain exclusively and owns many grand birds, his males weighing up to 11 lbs. and females 9 lbs. each. His birds are white and fine in shape. Look up Mr. DayhoJTs ad. in the Fan- cier and give hira a nice order. Wo know he will treat you right. Harty and Freshely. Willoughby, Ohio, have a fine lot of S. C. R. I. Reds from which they are offering eggs at prices that ought to bring them big business for this season. They also have fine cock birds for sale at very reasonable figures. They breed the Aristocrat strain of Reds and anyone familiar with the Aristocrats, of Willoughby, O., knows how popular these wonderful Reds are. If in need of eggs write Messrs. Harty and Freshely and i^ve them a portion of your orders. You will receive hon- est treatment and great quality for prices they ask for their best esgs. Their ad. can al- ways be found in the Fancier and when you write them simply say "the Fancier recom- mended you to me." Long's Orpingtons, in Buffs, Blacks and Whites are creating quite a stir in the Orping- ton world. Mr. E. M. Long, Osceola, Ind., is one of our tried and true Orpington breeders and you can tic to every promise he makes you. His birds are all that one can desire in Orping- tons and his prices are reasonable. He has won many coveted prizes in all sections of the West, and has hundreds of satisfied customers all over the country. You better hurry vour orders in at once, as Mv. Long enioys an" im- mense trade and you may be too late if your order is delayed. Write to him for his mat- ing list, but do it now; tomorrow may be just one day too late. Another of our great Orpington breeders is Mr. A. E. Martz, of Arcadia. Ind.. the man who made the Big win on Buffs at Chicago, Memphis and Nashville, Tenn., Indianapolis, Ind., and Chicago, III., the past season. Mr. Martz's Buffs are grand in shape, color and size and his winnings are very remarkable in- deed. His customers htive words of highest praise for the treatment he accords them and are glad to tell the good news to others who are in the market for either high class stock or eggs. We are sure you will get full value for eevry dollar you trust to Mr. Martz's care and bespeak for him a goodly share of your patronage. Send for Mr. Martz's catalogue. It contains forty illustrations of his winning birds and will greatlv aid you in selecting vour eggs for hatching. We congratulate Mr. Martz on his splendid success and trust this will prove a banner season for him. Whiting's White Diarrhoea Remedy is cer- tainly proving a boon for the poultrvmen who have been troubled with this dreaded disease in little chicks. Mr. Whiting sells this wonder- ful remedy on a "Guarantee to cure basis." You run no risk in buying it. We know it will do the work claimed for it and we know there will be hundreds more little chicks saved through the countrv during this season as a result of its use. We are personally acquainted with Mr. Whiting, the man who discovered this great remedy and you can bank on every promise he makes you. Consequently you need not hesitate to order this remedv and use it as per directions. We know it will do the work claimed for it. It has done so for hundreds of other poultrjmen. It will do so for you. It IS a pleasure to us to recommend this reme- dy to the Fancier's readers and friends. When ordering, addres's W^ M. Whiting Co., Ashland Ave., East Orange, N. J. o#*^c ?*'^^*l°. ^T*"'\ I^anghorne, Pa., breeder 01 b. L. White Leghorns and Light Brahmas, IS running a very attractive Breeder's Card in the fancier. Mr. Paul is one of Lang- horne s most reliable breeders and his birds are among the best in the country. Mr Paul guarantees perfect satisfaction to all his cus- tomers and gives his personal attention to all orders either stock or eggs. He breeds Nev- in s strain of Light Brahmas and is offering a limited number of eggs from his winners His Lenghorns are nice, large, white birds, of the better kind, and you can make no mistake m ordering from either variety Mr. Paul breeds. We are glad to recommend Mr. Paul to our readers. C. F. Louis, R. F. D. No. 1, Warrensville, O., one of Ohio s big White Orpington breeders 18 one of our yearly advertisers. His birds are as good as any in the countrv and his prices are as reasonable as those o'f any ad- vertiser in the Fancier's columns. We unhes- itatingly recommend Mr. Louis and his birds to all who are interested in White Orpingtons, for we know no one can give better value for prices asked, and we greatly doubt if anyone can bive greater value at any price. Mr. Lou- is' birds are great, big, white individuals, the kind that lay and the kind that pay" and the guarantee that goes with every order Mr. Louis sends out is absolutely gilt edge in every re- spect, and you are just as sure of a square deal as though you went right to his yards and made your own selection. Look up Mr Louis' ad. in the Fancier and write him for his catalogue. It contains manv of the kind of surprises to which the Fancier enjoys calling the attention of its readers, as we'll as the kind of information a customer appreciates and enjoys. When you write tell Mr. Louis the Fancier backs up both himself and his "birds. During one of our recent trips through East- ern Penna. we had the unusual pleasure of visiting the home of W. "W. Kulp, near Potts- town, Pa. Mr. Kuln is one of the most influ- ential and widely known poultrj^men in the U. S. and a writer' of uil«4ual ability. His arti- cles on poultry are sought by the foremost mag- azines of the country and the price Mr. Kulp receives for these articles is verv flattering, indeed. We doubt very much if the U. S. af- fords a more conscientious or trustworthy Eoultr^-man than Mr. Kulp, or a fancier who as produced as great a number of really high grade show birds as he, taking into con- sideration the number of different varieties of fowls he breeds. In Rose Comb Brown Leg- horns he has produced some of the most re- markably individuals the world has ever seen, and has "won, year after year, many of the most coveted prizes at Madison Square Garden, Philadelphia, Hagerstown and a large number of our greatest shows. While at Mr. Kulp's home he showed us the most perfectly marked Rose Comb Brown Leghorn Cockerel we have ever seen. This bird is just what Mr. Kulp has been scientifically breeding for the past twenty years or more, and when we were ex- amining this wonderful cockerel Mr. Kulp's face shown with the peculiar light of a true fancier's triumph as he remarked, "I have been struggling for many years to produce that bird." and the fact that he had succeeded was ample reward for all his years of study, anxiety and toil. In our estimation the result was worth all the efforts of any fancier for almost any given number of years, and it gave us a peculiar pleasure to ki\ow thit our old time friend, W. W. KiJp, had attained such dis- tinguished honors. It is useless for us to un- dertake to give an adequate description of the coloring of this particular bird, suffice it to say that if it were possible it almost eclipsed the color description of the Standard. Mr. Kulp breeds a number of different breeds of standard bred fowls, and has attained a worthy And prominent place, in the show room compe- tition on every variety and breed of fowls that grace his yards. His friends all over the coun- try are legion and his name stands for all that honor and fair dealing indicate, and the Fan- cier points with a peculiar pride to the fact that Mr. Kulp is included on our editorial staff and that his ad. always appears in the Fancier. If any of our friends are in need of either stock or eggs from any of the different varieties bred bj' Mr. Kulp, we can assiire them of the most kindly and honorable treatment from Mr. Kulp should they decide to place a Eortion of their orders with him. Look up [r. Kulp's ad. in the Fancier and write him for his catalogue. It is yours for the asking. The Darlington Egg Farm, Alfred P. Edge, Proprietor, Darlington, Md., is one of the most unique and popular farms in Maryland. Mr. Edge, the proprietor, is building up a very enviable reputation as an honest and painstak- ing poultrvman and his business is growing ver5' rapidly, indeed. The Darlin^on Eg>r Farm is located in one of the moat picturesque sections of the far-famed state of Old Mary- land, and is surrounded by many historic places and splendid scenery. This farm is centrally located and easy of access from all parts of the East, thus affording the owner the best possible shipping facilities to all sec- tions of the country. Mr. Edge informs us that he has been rushed with orders for vl.-xy- old chicks and hatching eggs and has many orders booked for future shipments. The ^^ hite Leghorn males bred on this farm are of the great, big, long bodied kind, with small, nicely folding combs, pure white plumage and of splendid carriage. Not one cull in the whole lot of over 1500 breeders and not one pullet used in the breeding yards. The male birds have practically ideal combs, fine lobes, pure white plumage, long backs and abundance of saddle and are fit to win in the strongest com* petition. This plant now consists of one lay* ing house, 16x120 feet, two stories high, with runs below; another laying house, 16x160 feet. In the house first mentioned there sre over 700 females, and over 1,000 breeders in the other laying house. These birds have a range of twelve acres, thus insuring strong, livabto chicks that will grow rapidly and mature early into very desirable breeders. The incubator and brooder house are both under one roof. The size of the building is 22x60, with incu- bator located on the north side, and the brood- er house on the South side, with 23 hovers. Mr. Edge is running a 6,000 egg Candee in- cubator this year and will install another of like capacity another fall. His brooding sys- tem is one of the most unique systems m the • whole country, the idea of which was origi- nated by Mr. Edge, and is all the most exact- ing could desire. Mr. Edge has shipped otst 15,000 hatching eggs already this season and hundreds of day-old chicks. All the colonr houses on this plant are well constructed and down-to-date in every particular. It is eri- dent from every point of view that a master mind is in control even in the minutest detail on this splendid plant. Even' transaction is carried out on strictly business principles, and no one contemplating the purchase of eggs or chicks need hesitate to place his orders with Mr. Edge. Look up the Darlington Egg Farm's ad. in this issue of the Fancier, and write for descriptive booklet. It is free and no doubt will prove a blessing to all who are fortunate enough to receive it. * '.. '■ 1 ..'•O^.-i .ii::; ... ,, ... .... ■ } J . - - < ' y4it n^o n'^ro-' , , , . . .: ::»• Vii'k The Spriii;,'- water Poultry Farm, Stockton. N. J. Frank J. Eppele, Prop. A plaoe that must be seen to be appreciated. You are uelcome to boe it, !>ays Mr.Eppele. 444 POULTHY FANCIrni A. P. A. Department Edited by J. D. Koons, Secretary Pennsylvania Branch. Following is a copy of a letter seat to Pennsplvania members of the A. P. A., confoming with the Saylor resolution at Scranton : Brother Member: — Enclosed find copy of By-Laws of the Penna. Branch. Read them carefully and become acquainted with our objects. Pennsplvania has only 290 members of the great army of Foul- trymen of our state belonging to the American Poultry Association. WE NEED ORGANIZATION. Our legislature is not giving us the recognition that the poultry industry de- serves. We do not receive the financial support comparing favorably with other states. The Penna. Branch at its annual meet- ing at Scranton appointed all Pennsyl- vania members as a committee to increase membership and it is expected that each member propose one poultryman as a member in the next sixty days. The re- sult of this campaign will be published in Poultry and Daily Papers. By each member sending one appli- cation our membership will be doubled in sixty days. Brother Fancier get busy and boom the organization which has made the poultry business a Billion Dol- lar Industry. The application blanks enclosed are a gentle reminder of what is expected of you. Yours for better poultry organization, J. D. Koons, Secy. Attest :• W. Theo. Wittman, Pres. AVOID CLASHING OF DATES. A. W. Close, Scranton, Pa., president of the Governing Board of the Pennsyl- vania branch to regulate dates, promoting the best interests of the poultry frater- nity, would be pleased to have secretar- ies of poultry shows confer with the board regar and consider his a?e. He has y»^t to make liis winning's \vhitli we feel assured wii w.-ll worthy of his 13ne breedins; lines. POULTRY FANCIER 445 Poultry Diseases and Remedies. Dear readers: In preparing this article for your benefit I will not try and give long stories, etc., or try and build air castles, but plain every day facts about Health and Disease. Now it is very important to keep the health of your flock at a high standard if you expect strong healthy stock. Above all prevent disease, as it will almost al- ways mean ruin to you and your flocks, and to do this your birds must be kept in clean, healthy quarters, well venti- ated, and have good clean feed, also feed regularly. You should make it a point to cleanse your house, yards, etc., at least every week in summer. Use creo- line and Carbolic Acid. This will make a good solution for the purpose wanted. CHOLERA. I This is a disease little known or under- stood, for you will find, especially among the farmers, many of them, when any- thing ails their fowls will at once term it Cholera. Cholera is so swift and fatal that there is little to do, but when we find one of our fowls moping around we at once give it Conkey 's Cholera Cure or any other cure we have on hand. The symptoms gener- ally are: fowls start drooping around, lose appetite and a whitish, bloody dis- charge, comb turns black, fowl becomes weak and will stagger and fall over at the slightest Dush, and.it is not long be- fore death claims them. They usually linger about forty-eight hours, some will linger for a few days. Now you can do a whole lot to prevent this. Try watching their drooping close- ly and when you notice anything wrong give imnjediate treatment. Also keep your pens clean and well ventilated, and never feed wet or sloppy food, but give a variety, and you will be seldom troubled with Cholera in your flocks. If any should get it take fowls affected to clean quarters away from the rest of the flock and give very careful treatment as stated in fore part of this article. "WHITE DIARRHEA. This is a very common complaint among chicks that are under ten days old and commonly known as seven day mortality. This disease is very fatal and almost all who take it are sure to die. This trouble is usually brought about by having weak parent stock, or from filthly coops, also by chicks being fed too soon. You should never feed chicks until after about one day old. Be very careful not to feed too much, as over-feeding is fatal. They absorb enough of the yolk to last them for a day or Fo. We usually give them boiled milk or sulphur for this disease, or any of the White Diarrhea remerlies advertised are good. Give your chicks good, clean quarters, feed and water regularly, and if your parent stock is strong you need not have much fear. FBOM WILLIAMSPORT. BY JAS. T. HUSTON. The Fancier will always be close to Williamsport, Pa., Poultry Show matters, if for no other reason than the fact of Mr. DeLancey, from the first show, in 1908, being a warm supporter of this or- ganization. The dates for 1912 fall on Thanksgiv- ing week, making the dates Nov. 27 to 30 inclusive, the show, as usual, to be held in the large 12th Reg 't. Armory, one of the best Show halls in the state. Judg- es already secured include H. P. Schwab, A. J. Braun, Cha.s. Nixon and Geo. P. Burgoel. With such men as Jas. T. Huston, Pres't., Geo. P. Stryker, Sec 'y, John B. Heim, Bernard Hines, A. A. Swartz, E. B. Darrow and MacCormick Dawson, it is no wonder that Williamsport has be- come one of the best shows in the coun- try. Spratts Pat. will again coop, and Mr. Gus. Brown has been engaged to coop and ship all birds. Nothing will be left undone to make the 5th annual the great- est yet. Let all Show Secretaries take notice of above dates. GREEN & KAPLE'S "Royal Strain 9f Columbian Plymouth Rocks Again Outclass All Competitors At America's premier exhibition, BOSTON, JANUARY 1912, (where the annual meeting of The American Columbian Plymouth Rock Club was held), in competition with the foremost breeders of the country and likewise the best birds that could be pro- duced, our "ROYALS" on only SIX entries simply out-classed all competitors by winning: 1st cock, 1st and 6th cockerel, 1st pen, 2nd pullet and 3rd hen. The American Columbian Plymouth Rock Club's beautiful specials for best colored male and best shaped male. Frank L. Piatt's $ 10.00 cash special for best cockerel in the class, the Association's silver cup for best surface colored male, and the President's cash special, the greatest of all honors, for the best Columbian Plymouth Rock in the show, male or female. A grand total of more first prizes than all other competitors combined ; more Special Prizes than any other exhibitor and every First and Special Prize offered on males. This great Championship record stands alone and unequalled — an achievement that has never been approached, where like quality and numbers were represented, by any other Columbian Plymouth Rock exhibitor in the history of the Boston Show, and proves beyond all question of doubt the superiority of our **Royals" and substantiates the fact that they still remain undisputed champions. Our birds possess QUALITY in every sense that the term implies. Excellent layers, large in size, tj'pical Rock type, fine head points and the clean **Royal" color, free from the smoky, splashed effect in body and fluff feathering that is so undesirable. EGGS FOR HATCHING Our breeding pens for 1912 have been mated with great care. They not only contain the sons and daughters of our "Royal" Champions, but are headed by noted sires them- selves. From these we ^ill sell eggs at $ 1 0.00 per 1 5 and we urge every Columbian Rock fancier who appreciates extreme high quality to write us before purchasing elsewhere. Other breeders may sell you eggs for less money but we believe the quality represented in the eggs we furnish can not profitably be duplicated at a less price. Handsome catalogue free. (r/'iginators) Box 55 Elbridge, N. Y. GREEN & KAPLE, 'The Men Who Mar :^olumbian Plymouth l^ocks Popular." 416 'FOVLTRY FANCIEli Bantam and Pigeon Department Bantams for Pleasure and "Profit How to Successfully House, Feed, Breed and Care for These Charming Standard-breds, By Charles V. Weaver, Proprietor Central Bantam Yards, Dover, N.J. Every man of any consequence has a * 'hobby." It may be yachting, playing golf, gathering butterflies, chopping down oats or raising chickens. These are all means to satisfy the longing of close workers for relaxation, or, in other words, a ** hobby '* to keep the mind busy in other than routine channels. On the principle that * * all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, ' ' it would appear that full credit is not given to the bene- ficial effect of these methods of relaxa- tion. A Blud Ribbon Game Bantam Male. Modem educators have explained the necessity of introducing nature study in- to our shcools. Why not? Is it not the best method of teaching the inductive method f And how can \ve better teach a child the great lessons of life, than by calling his attention to his natural sur- roundings, and from these lead to zoolog- ical and astronomical phenomena? One of the best ways of keeping in touch with the large part of the scientific world and at the Fame time have an entertaining "hobby," is to keep standard-bred poul- try, and no branch of poultry culture is 80 absorbing and instructive as the rear- ing of bantams. This statement may be doubted by eome, hence it will be neces- sary to make an explanation. THE SUCCESSFUL FEEDING OF BANTAMS. The great secret in caring for poultry is in the feeding. This feature must be given particular attention in the care of bantams, because they are an artificial fowl, and overfeedin^r or improper feed- ing wil cauFe them to develop contrary to the Standard of Perfection laid down and described by the American Poultry Association. To feed successfully requires constant study. One should know the composition of feeding stuffs and keep an ever watch- ful eye on the feeding results, so as to ob- serve whether feed is having the proper effect or not. The properly fed bantams shown at our exhibitions require as much skillful care as does the finest race horse for the speed track. THE PRINCIPLES OF BREEDING ARE INTEN- SIFIED IN BANTAMS. In breeding bantams to proper color and form to meet the requirements of the Standard, it is necessary to study the un- derlying principles of the Darwinian theo- ry, which takes the student in the great fields of natural history and the»varia- tions of animals under domestication. In this study we find the principles under- lying the larger animals seem to be in- tesnsified in the artificial bantam crea- tions, so that he who can rear bantams successfully should have success with any other variety of animals. To build a home for these bantam pets requires a knowledge of poultry house architecture and skill such as the carpen- ter has which is good for any boy and also will help to cure dyspepsia in men or * ' older bovs. ' ' 1 1 HOW MUCH MONEY IS IN IT.?" We are said to live in a financial age, and the average American wants to know ''how much money is in it?" There is as much profit in keeping bantams as in keeping any other variety of fancy poul- try. If details were sought we believe we could show more profit was made by some bantam breeders than by many breeders of the larger varieties of fowls. It is also necessary to keep the young chicks out of the wet grass in the morning for they are so small that it takes only a short time for them to become drenched in the cold morning dew. This can best be avoiiled by keeping the chicks in a shed or light airy room of the poultry house, or barn, until they are about three ueeks old. In other respects, care for the bantam chicks just as you would any other, remembering that the food must necessarily be fine and nutritious. BANTAMS DELIGHT EVERYONE. Here are little fowls of surpassing beauty that appeal to everyone who ad- mires fine feathers, graceful shape and companionable pets. No city lot is too small for a few bantams; no farm too large; no man is too old to enjoy them; no child is too young. No doubt the next five years will see a marked advance in the quality and num- bers of the little fellows at our shows, as well as in our breeding pens. In fact I expect the advance to be so marked that the people will no longer speak of the ' ' banty " in a derisive way, but will speak of the bantam with due respect and honor. One great reason why I would urge upon parents the encouragement of this "hobby" — the rearing of bantams among their boys and girls is that it gives them home occupation and is pleasant di- version from study and scholastic duties. GOOD PRINTING in the way of neat and attractive envelopes and note heads is a ne- cessity and not a luxuary. And every poultryman should have it — We are prepared to do all kinds of job printing, and workmanship is guaranteed. Our Combination Offer — 500 en- velopes, 500 note heads, 500 ship- ping tags and 500 business cards all for $6.75. We can furnish you 250 enve- lopes and 250 note heads for $3.00. Poultry Fancier Job Printing Dept. SELLESVILLE, - - -PA. POULTRY FANCIER Good Pigeon Sense Needed By George H, Hughes, Bridgeton, J\^. J. I remember some time ago, when most everybody was crazy to get into . the pigeon business, of reading one of the get-rich-quick concerns' advertisements, ■VNhere it stated that all that was necessary to feed pigeons was wheat and whole corn besides the gravel and oyster shells that are the only things fed. That there was no regular time to feed, nothing to do only feed and water some time during the day, and kill the squabs once each week. To any who know anything about pigeons such a statement may seem re- diculons, yet there were lots of just such statements published not so long ago, and- a great many people believed enough of it to drop many • thousands of dollars. Numerous plants sprang up throughout the country, anxious to grab their share of the easy money through their nefarious methods. This policy was only short- lived, but while it did survive, honest breeders were left in the back ground, as they could not or would not misrepresent their feathered friends ; but most of these mushroom pigeon farms are monuments now, and the business has settled down to a natural basis. In answer to the above in reference to feeding, watering, etc., I would say, to be successful in raising squabs one must be as regular as a clock. Birds must be fed and watered regularly twice each day, their food must consist of something more than \^hole corn and wheat. Cana- da peas, Kaffir corn, Hulled barley, a little hemp seed occasionally, or any good sound grain to make a variety will fill the bill all right. To be successful in raising squabs one must see that the houses are kept clean, particularly during the warm season, as 'I • A i lice, once in, are hard to get out, .and they make lots of trouble. Besides oys- ter shells and fine grit, see that the birds have salt and charcoal, which are just as necessary as the shell and grit. To be successful in raising squabs one must know them, either by memory, which of course, is impossible, with a large num- ber of pairs, or by aluminum or colored leg bands. This is the most important thing to consider and will determine largely whether or not the venture will prove a success or failure. Most breeders claim that when birds get to be seven years old, it is time for them to be sent to the hotel, kitchen or shooting match; but only a short time ago I met a prominent breeder who claimed all his birds were more than eight years of age, and I have it not only from him but others who know that he has been marketing more squabs than any of the breeders around this section, so I hand it over, for what it is worth. Honestly, I 'm from Missouri, and must be more fully convinced than I am at present. I think most any variety of pigeon does its best work from three to seven years, yet there may be exveptions to this; but I advise buying the younger birds. There are a great many things to team in order to be successful in raising squabs. Selecting a site, the kind of a house to build, the kind of breeders to start with, feeding and watering, what to feed, when to feed, care of the houses, preparing the squabs for market, and many other points might be mentioned as being important to thoroughly understand before one should expect to make any headway raising squabs at a profit. What is your favorite birdt Some like the Homer, some breed Bunts and 447 their crosses. I am an enthusiastic sup- porter of the Carneaux, and with the per- mission of the editor of the Fancier will say something about them in the next issue. THE P0ULTB7 FUTUEITY IDEA A SUCCESS. The grand championship Poultry Fu- turities inaugurated by the Great Allen- town Fair Poultry Show, nominations for which closed April 1, have proved by the number of entries received that the idea is approved by the poultry people and that eventually they can be made a great success. W. Theo. Wittman, in charge, writes us: "that no one regrets more than he does that the first year of these Futurities should have to follow the coldest winter known in 40 years in Pennsylvania and nearby states. And, that added to this the spring should have been very cold and backward and that a great many breeders were in no position to nominate birds at the time of closing of entries. Perhaps for. every letter received with an entry as many as four to five were re- ceived saying the writers were in no po- sition to enter, ' ' that they had no chicks yef or " that eggs were not hatching. ' ' This shows that but for weather con- ditions these Futurity. stakes would have been of large amounts. As it is, they stand as follows: ■..^^f ^TW^ x■r.^ Wit Dark Brahma Bantam Hen, with her brood. This is what is seen on the Ban- tam Plants at this time of year. Imported Mondaine Cock, owned by Geo. H. Hughes, Bridgeton, N. J. White Orpington Cockerels $60.00 Wliite Orpington Pullets 60.00 White Leghorn Pullets 54.00 White Leghorn Cockerels 56.00 WTiite Plymouth Rocks (totals) 32.00 WOiite Wyandottes (totals) 66.00 Rhode Island Reds (totals) 54.00 Game Bantams .(totals) 24.00 One of the reasons for each of a maxi- mum entry this first year was the seeming fa»t that to a great many breeders the word " Futurity'* was one that they could not entirely comprehend the mean- ing of, being new to the poultry world. Another reason seemed to be that the date of closing seemed to be too early as quite a number of entries were received too late and had to be returned and that en- tries are still arriving. It will be noticed that the stakes in the last four varieties have been combined as, according to the published rules, only in case the nomination fees amounted to over $50.00 in cockerels and in pullets each, would separate stakes be made. Sixty-six dollars, fifty-four dollars and even twenty-four dollars are tidy sums to win with some one good bird. That it will be genuine and clean sport is assured by the fact that each and everyone of the birds shown in these Futurities will have to be absolutely reared by the party showing it. These Futurities will be continued year to year at Allentown. It is expected they will open up a new and most valuable era in the exhibiting of pure-bred poultry. The scope of them will be enlarged yearly and it is hoped to have soon Futurities in all leading varieties of poultry, certain- ly in all the various breeds. As intimated in all previous announce- ments this Poultry Futurity idea is not to be used or copied by other poultry shows. ♦ * The Great Allentown Fair Poul- try Show having inaugurated the idea and being the first to use it shall continue to have the one and only American Poul- try Futurity. 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An American book on the American hen. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Stroud sburg Daily Times says the 3rd time Mr. Posten has lectured on Poultry here in a year and a very enthusiastic crowd was given a rare treat. * ¥ ^ ^ % '^'^ipipip'^ipipip'^ip'^'^ipip'^ MMMMMMMmmm^ Not an advertisement of my business but an eye opener for your business Illustrated— Common Sense in Abundance Lectures all in it; buildings, how to feed, how to do all the hundred things you will want to do. 500. By the Lecturer and Judge B. Monroe Posten, Hughesvile, Pa. 1 A MEDICAL rOVLTHY BOOK FREE TO TOt. Every person interested in poiilfry, as a breeder or in a commercial way, will find "Zenoleum Chicken Chat" a useful and re- iable adviser. It frives full directions for the treatment of all diseases that affect poultry, and the prevention of contagious and infect- ious diseases in the poultry yard. It tells the most effective treatments to rid the flock of parasites, such as lice, mites and various germs, that cause roup, pip, tape-worm, cank- er, tvphoid, blackhead, etc., that if allowed to spread in the flock will surely cut off all chances of profit and disgust the owner with the business. "Chicken Chat" is the production of the most competent authorities on diseases of fowl, and is printed and sent out free by the manufacturers of Zenoleum Disinfectant, Germicide and Lice Killer, which has the en- dorsements of FORTY-FIVE out of forty- eight State Agricultural Colleges and Experi- ment Stations. "Chicken Chat" teaches the doctrines of cleanliness, disinfection and the prevention of disease, as the surest and safest mthod of making the industry profitable. To the commercial poultry raiser, who must depend upon the incubator to hatch out his chicks, the report of the Ontario government, poultry expert, obtained in a series of tests at the Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph, will be found of especial value. This test shows that the free use of Zenoleum in the incubator not onlv causes a large percentage of live chicks when hatched from the eggs in the incubator, but a greater percentage were alive at the end of four weeks than without the use of Zenoleum, or by hens un- der ordinary conditions. In other worcls, the chicks hatched out in the incubator treated with Zenoleum, had greater vitality, and con- sequently were better able to stand the vari- ous ills, that cause the death of one^half the hatch of incubators operated in the industry, and the Canadian Government issued a bulle- tin on the subject, which will make the busi- ness more profitable and certain than ever be- fore. "Chicken Chat" is free to every reader of this paper. A cent spent for a postal card will return you a pront of many dollars. Ad- dress, Zenner Disinfectant Company, 242 La- fayette Avenue, Detroit, Mich, before you for- get it. BIGGEST YEAR IN THE UISTOSY OF OAELANDS POULTBY FARM, TRENTON JUNCTION, N. J. This f-rm has been shipping more day-old chicks and eegs than ever before in its twenty- five years' breeding the famous S. C. White Leghorns. Their chicks are of unusual size and vitality and back of their eggs is their guarantee of ninety per cent, or more fertility. They have gotten together over twenty-five of the finest Leghorn hens ever mated, and have to-day re- ceived numerous replies from where they have shipped goods, and can furnish unusual and surprising testimonials as regards to the results in their stock. Mr. William C. Bowman, manager of this farm, is a thorough poultryman and an expert poultry judge and is very proud of his modern plant,' which covers over ninety acres of ground, located at Trenton Junction on the Reading Railroad, almost midway between New York and Philadelphia. This plant is open at all times to visitors. WEST CHESTER FAIR TO THE FRONT. It will be good news to the Poultry In- dustry of Eastern Pennsylvania to know that the coming poultry show to be held in connection with the West Chester Fair will be one of unusual importance this year, and with the energy which is being l)ut into it and the liberal premium list and the show under the efficient manage- ment of the old veteran showman, N. G. Temple, we cannot h^lp but think that West Chester Fair Poultry Show is going to be one of the leaders of Eastern Penn- sylvania. Mr. Temple deserves much credit for building up this excellent show and when it comes to managing a show, he is con- ceded to V)e a pastnia.ster in the art. All communications concerning the big West Chester show j-hould be addressed to him at West Chester, Penna. Now IB the time to order Baby Chicks and eggs for hatching from our Standard Bred Prize Winning Stock. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS S. C. Rhode Island Reds S. C. White Leghorns We Have Mated Up This Season 10 Special Pens Barred Rocks 5 Special Pens Leghorns 5 Special Pens Rhode Island Reds. How good these pens are can best be explained by our winnings during the Fall and Winter Show Season, which include 86 firsts, 52 seconds and 30 specials, cups, ribbons and cash, on a total of 220 entries. Won at the Great Allentown Fair; Trenton Interstate Fair; HagerstowB Fair; Bucks Countv, Chester County and Montgomery County Fairs; Red Bank; Philadelphia; Litits and Scranton Winter Shows. Our marvelous win at Allentown Fair with our Barred Rocks of 4 firsts, 1 second, and 1 fourth, was the sensation of the show, which was repeated later at Trenton Fair. The Breeders for our pens are the cream of 2400 Free-range Birds, selected for Color and Shape, and our terms for eggs and chicks present an opportunity to secure the best at most reasonable prices. Eggs from special pens of Rocks, $8 per setting. Reds and Leghorns, $5 per setting. Baby Chicks from above pens a matter of correspond- ence. Eggs from our general flocks, $8 per 100. Baby Chicks during February and March, $20 per 100. EASTERN IDEAL FARM CHAS. F. ROSENOW, Mgr., - - NORRISTOWN, PA The Charles Incubator and Brooder Company Why are you not interested in poultry, when eggs are bringing such enormous prices. You should invest in Charles' Incubators and Brooders, and .hatch and raise chickens by the thousands. Our machines are made right. We were practical poultrymen long before we were manufacturers, we studied the machines we then used and learned, their strong points and their weak points. These defects we have overcome in the Charles Incubators and Brooders. I also want you to notice the convenience of our machines, the nursery drawer containing the circular egg tray. The eggs can easily be mixed in two minutes, while sitting on a chair, then you push the drawer back in place and the work is done. There are no heavy egg trays to lift or table required, all this is done away with. Practical machines for practical poultrymen, made right here on "Our White Leghorn Farm." THE CHARLES BROODER The Charles Brooder is also a perfect product. It is an all-year-round brooder. The heater which is a groat labor and fuel saver is entirely distinct from any other brooder heating device on the market. The Charles Incubators and Brooders are sold under a positive guarantee to give satisfaction or money refunded. Send for catalogue or better still, come and see our machines in operation. Breeding stock and hatching eggs for sale. The Charles Incubator and Brooder Co., Columbia. Pa. Peifer's Crystal White Orpinelons | Kellerstrass Strain. The WHITE KIJVD Are always in the ribbons, at the late Williamtport, Pa., show, December 1911, I placed 19 out of 20 birds entered in the fastest class ever exhibited there. Special for whitest bird b class. At the late Scranton, Pa., quality show, A. P. A. meet Jan. 1912, I won 1-2 cock, 1-2-3 hen. 1-3-4 pullet, 1-2 pen. Special for best hen in show. Total winnings at 8 exibiU: 19 firsts, 17 seconds, 10 thirds. 9 fourths, 6 fifths, 2 sixth and 25 specials. 25 cockerels for sale $3, $5 and $10. Now booking orders for eggs. Catalogue free. John C. Peifer. DcLnville, Pa. s. c. White Leghorns Baby Chicks Finest Utility Stock and Heaviest Layers BE SURE and send for price list F. Windermere Poultry Farm, Box C, LANGHORNE. PA. WILLOW BROOK FARM The Home of WHIT ORPINGTONS White Orpingtons represent the best quality, Avhose sires were noted show winners. I am now offering choice pullets at $5 and cockerels at $3. Kggs, $3 per setting; 2 settings, $5. Chester White Pigs, G mo. old, $12.50. Mrs. J. W. Holton, Catasauqua, Pql. 450 >A9663^ SAMPLES FREE Bead nam* on puatAl now for free lamplM of moat complcU lloa of blgheit quality baodi Smllh Sealed fortraryusa. Or ordar dow from thliadrartitamaot. ^ Monay back If you want It SMITH SKaL£D. U tad by America'! leading Fanciers. Prlcri: 12, 3Ue: 2j. 6ne:6U. fl; 100. tl.60-6O<), t«&0; l(X>U,|l2.&<);poitpoid. LEADKR AD- JUSTABLE: Smootbett, mostarcura fattanlDi{aTer Invantad. PrtMa T.rrtjmid: 12, 15c; 25. 'JSc; 5o, ^k; IW.boc; 250, • I. iO, 600, 12. 7 5; 1000,16.25. Samples of theaa and oiber styles Free also floa buuklet. THKK^TRS'DAVISCO., Ltd., Mfr*. Dept. 640* Rattle i-Veck, Jlich. Leadfr Adjggtable 21 S. C. White Orpingtons Some grand cockerels at rock-botlom prices, whose sires represent the best blood lines in England and America. Choice eggs for sale at reasonable prices^ LUIN B. SWITZER. Southport, Conn. BROOKSIDE TERRACE White Plymouth Rocks 1st cock. 5th hen Philadelphia Show 1911 S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS 2nd puUetCamden N. J.: 3rd and 3th pullet Philadelphia. Pa. William f. Bisber, Brpn ilthpn, pa. ANDALUSIANS EGGS EQGS EGGS From the 1911 Hagerstown winners |2. 00 per 15. ; Frank Spahr, Ha^erstown, Md. » BAL-MED FARM Baby Chicks Hatching Eggs White Wyandottes c! White Leghorns Write for prices. W. E. Klinefelter, Mgr., Box F. Westtown, Pa. Indian Runners Winners at Madison Sqaare, Buffalo, Palace. Boston, Phila., Paterson, Orange and Red Bank. Send for illustrated descriptive circu- lar. Gaebel Bros., IMorristown, N.J. POULTRY FANCiER A Real Live Oat Sprouter for $6.00 8 large pans Easy placed in kitchen out of the way, but will surely pay. Write me. Last a life time. B. Monroe Posten Hughesville. Pa. *y POULTRY FANCIER « Brady's S- C White Orpingtons The biggest winners of the season's show. To enumerate our winnings at Williamsport, Philadelphia, Kittanning, Nashville and Pittsburg is unnecessary at these gri'at shows, they met competition from the North, So.ith, East and West, they met the count r>'s great- est breeders, they were victorious. They have proved themselves to be the biggest win- ners of the season. NEVER BEFORE have better S. C. White Orpingtons been yarded, representing the best blood lines in Eng- land and America, birds that have been bred right, mated right and will breed riirht. To be successful. The cause of failure is poor blood lines which produce poor results. It costs you no more to deal here than elsewhere and Crystal Quality will put y«»u on road to success. Vou Muxt Start on a Concrete Fnundatir the txnn Send for illustrated catalogue. Eggs, $5, $10 and $15 for 15. Eggs fn)m pens headed by English Lord and White Chester 15. Stock for sale at reasonable priceb. Men- tion Fancier when writing. J. S. Brady, Parkers Landing, Pa. 3 LEADERS Fry's R. C Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rocks and Columbian Wyandottes Eight years experience in breeding for the show. Qualitv, great egg producers. Winners at good shows. Eggs from grrand mntings, $2, $3 and $5 per 15; $5, $9 and $12 for 50 eggs. Have added to my breeding yards some high-priced Cherry Reds and Buckeye Rocks. Mat- ings for 1912 will produce some blue ribbon winners. At Greensborg, 1912, won cup for best pair of Reds, also $60 Sweepstake cup. Satisfaction guaranteed and correspondence m pleasure. FRANK H. FRY. R. F. D. 1. GREENSBURG. PA. : Christie's S. Comb Brown and White Leghorns j Are the greatest layers of large white-shelled eggs in the world today. None but the best — none but thoH« that have shown us beyond a doubt that they have proven by their past performances to be sterling layers are ever al- lowed to enter our breeding pens. Five hundred robust and vigorous, two and three year old hens constitute our breeding pens this season, each one a picture of health and beauty, and each one a bird of rare quality. Imag- ine the hardy and thrifty, fluffy youngsters the offspring of these birds are like, and there is not one particle of doubt in our minds where you will place your order. Every claim we make for our LEOHORXS is backed up by years of practical experience and thousands of pleased customers. Write for our illustrated catalogue, it will interest you. Single Corab White and rown Leghorn Day CId Chicks After March 1st. Send For Particulars To-Day WAYNE POULTRY FARM F. W. Christie, Prop. Box P. F. Stonv Point; N. Y. ' . ■ .... Inns and Outs— Way Down in cMaine By C. A. Martin, Berry, J^. H, Have been in and out of the hen busi- ness many times since I first saw the light of day, on an old, worn-out farm *'way down in Maine.'' Eggs selling for 50 or 60 cents per dozen each winter lured me, like Aany others, into keeping hens. I tried first one breed and then another and learned what thousands of others have learned, that eggs might as weD be a cent as a dollar a dozen, as long as I had none to sell. Each new variety I tried laid bounteously in the spring, but each winter it was the same story, buy feed for the hens and buy eggs for the family. I gave them up in disgust and never kept a hen for six vears. Each winter my wife would strike up a tune something like this: *'Now for the land's sake, Cy Martin, here I am paying 50 cents a dozen for eggs and not a hen on the place." ''Yes, my dear," I used to say, "You would have it to pay just the same if we had hens, don't you see we are saving the cost of feed- ing the hens?" But it was no use, the "old lady" would have it her way, she kept on ham- mering until I yielded, with this proviso. She tv^ould keep strict account of the feed and the number of eggs laid, so I could tell how much my eggs were costing me. I built a henhouse on top of the frozen ground in December of 1910 and threw down some straw to keep the inmates off the ground. I bought 9 Columbian Wyan- dottes, 7 months old, and 6 bred-to-lay Light Brahmas, 8 months old, and put them all in one pen with a cockerel. I had read of the great laying abilities of the Ancona, to me a new breed, and bought 11 pullets, 5 months old, and a cockerel. I placed these in another pen . and awaited results. In a short time there came a thaw , which took the frost out of the ground and steamed up the henhouse badly; then it became cold and the steam turned into frost, and that henhouse was a sight to behold. The great Brahmas and Wyan- dottes could not stand it and I had to take part of them to better quarters, but to my astonishment, in their wretched quarters the Anconas began to lay Jan. 12, '11. They kept digging away in the straw while the large birds were recu- perating. On February 6th my wife be- gan to keep tabs for four weeks, with re- sults as follows: Eleven Anconas and cockerel consumed 48 pounds hard grain mixture, 24 pounds of drymash and 6 pounds of green bone, total cost $1.28. They laid 157 eggs. The 15 Brahmas and Wyandottes con- sumed 72 pounds of hard grain mixture, 72 pounds of drymash and 9 pounds of green bone, total cost $2.43 and laid 23 eggs. The Anconas produced their eggs at a cost of .098 cents per dozen and the Brahmas and Wyandottes produced their eggs at a cost of $1,268 per dozen. When the race was on three weeks, one Ancona 451 died, leaving 10 Anconas to race with 15 Brahmas and Wyandottes for another four weeks, with this result: Ten Anconas laid 180 eggs and con- sumed feed worth $1.24, cost of produc- tion .08% cents per dozen. Fifteen Brahmas and Wyandottes laid 202 eggs and consumed feed worth $2.55, cost of production, 15 cents per dozen. Over the eight weeks course the Anconas pro- duced 337 eggs at a cost of .09 cents per dozen. The Brahmas and Wyandottes laid 225 eggs at a cost of .26i^ per doz- en. The market price of eggs was so much higher in February than in March that the average price of Ancona eggs was .271^ per dozen. The Brahmas and Wyandottes averaged .22% per dozen. The Anconas produced their eggs at a profit of over 200%, while the Brahmas and Wyandottes produced their eggs at a loss of over 15%. The test was made in an open front house, where the water-buckets froze solid nearly every night, and for no other pur- pose than to find the cost of producing a dozen of eggs, but the result is ^ety significant. The man who keeps a few hens to look at and brag about, while he follows some other occupation to buy the feed for the hens will doubtless laugh at the above lines, but the man who depends on the Crown Bone Cutter Best Made Lowest fTEKD joar heu cut gnxvL boae * *Dd get more eggs. With » Crown Bone Cutter joa caa oat up all scrap boaes eaally and qoicklj, and withoat an J trouble, and hare cat bone fresh every day for yoor poaltry. Send at ODoe far free catalog\ie. WILSON BROS, to 822, Easton, Pi. in Price Gold en Laced Wuandcttes AFIRSrPRI.ZE GOLbENWYANbOTTEHFN 'MAblSOMTSOaARE GARBEhf M-Y 1909-I9I0,;'.«- H^BRUND AC^E'i: - DANBU R Y ' G 0Nl^--9 — •■iiiiiii«i I :i^,'.ktujmtbitdm ^'Brundage Strain'' The undisputed Champions of the World. They have made a record never before APPROACHED LET ALONE EQUALLED year after year at Madison Square their winn- ings have set the pace. The Most Beautiful of Wyandottes The Best Layers — The Best Payers. They are the breed for the suberban estate or the back yard poultryman. The ideal fancier fowl. The Money Makers. Why? Increasing demand — Increasing popularity every person recog- nizes the fact that they have forced their way to the front. Wi»y? Because they merit. Send to day for illustrated de- scriptive booklet. Its free. Remember the best show birds will be raised in May and June. Charles H. Brundage Danbury, Conn. hens to buy food for the family will do well to read them again. It disproves the foolish notion that a rose combed fowl will stand cold weather better than the one with a single comb; it refutes the idea that ' ' the more a hen lays, the more she will eat ' ' and * ' a hen that don't lay don't eat much." It shows that there is no need of eggs being 50 or 60 cents per dozen every winter. It shows that even at that price the farmers cannot afford to raise them as long as their farms are stocked with the popular breed of the show room. It shows also that they can be produced and sold at a handsome profit for one- half that price when their farms are stocked with the Ancona fowls. POULTKY FAXCIEB GOLDEN WYANDOTTE BREEDERS, READ THIS LETTER, Golden Wyandottes. Now that is all there is to it and you are aware of the fact. We are getting together the finest set of breeders that ever came down the pike, and they will make some noise. They will holler and they have cause to holler. As we are young in the club and are getting out a catalogue the first of April, the boys do not see their way clear to put much cash in advs., and you have got to help me pick the sand from their eyes. You will get yours later. Write an article such as you can write for the present issue, make it hot and heavy, and to the point, and if there is any expense send the bill to me. We have the best breeders all over the world with us, and will have many more soon. Penna. has sent in the most, and is the banner state for our club so far. I am offering a special $50.00 silver cup to the state that has the largest membership Oct. 1st. We need you and you need us. Call on me for anything you want from wheel- barrow to an air ship. How's that? — C. H. Brundage, Sec 'y. Golden Wyandotte Club of the World. Danbury, Conn. BLOOMSBURG, PENNA., SHOW, The annual exhibitton of the Blooms- burg Poultry Association will be held at Bloomsburg, December Hrd to 7th. The Judges have not as yet been selected. The indications are that the coming show will be one of the best ever held in Cent- ral Penna. Hard an^T IUJlHNf\MOftiM SHOW BhrfAVQMyi^i} riR^T 6HhPC f COLCH SPltlAt Dfrttoij mich /vi LB RESSFCUiF MiilSH.NJ Barred Plymouth Rocks From the OLEN LAKE YARDS Baby Chicks or Matctiin^ Zggs from Cup and Ribbon winners. Chicks $20 00 a hundred or 25 cents each. Hatching eggs $7.00 a hundred; $1.50 for 15. Breeding eggs from the cup winners $5.00 for 15. During March I sold 300 pullets. I have FOR SALE a fine lot of selected Hens and Pallets still to dispose of. Price on application with cockerel or pullet mating. Langhorne, Bucks County, Pa. J. NELSON ALLISON, t«^.r'ii,.«.;:.„: 454 pected to lay. Yes, one summer is suf- ficient, and if it is not the winter will ap- ply the finishing touches. Can a hen lay with a draughty, leaky, coop, frozen drink- ing vessels, feed once a day, and that grain, no such a thing as mash, green food, or meat! No, and she won't lay, for the hen that lays in winter time is a jewel and the jewel needs extra care and attention. The careless person is natur- ally lazy so I have included them together, not making any difference, for it is a poor thing for a careless person to think, when he awakens from sleep at 3:00 A. M., that he forgot to shut up the chick- ens on the previous night. The only time the careless person, in poultry, is really on the job is at egg gathering time. Shake laziness and carelessness and success is yours. LACK OF INTEREST OR DEVOTION. Both can be taken together for to be devoted one must be interested. Study your flock, always on the lookout for some way to improve or better their wel- fare. Forget about socials, dances par- ies, etc., and put your every spare mo- ment into your chickens. Don't be too late, see their needs beforehand, as you will if you are devoted and interested. Does the grocer lock up his store during the noon hour? No. Well then what business has the poultry keeper to look at his fowls once a day? Is it fair? Be with your chickens all the time, or as much as you can. Do not take a dislike to your flock. Praise them up when they are doing right and think they are the best in the world. Do not confide all your ideas to your neighbor. Do not let him talk you into getting his strain POULTRY FANCIER and getting rid of your own flock, after putting money into them, for your chick- ens are probably as good, if not better, than his. Anything you do, do right. Never let it unfinished for you may never have the chance or opportunity of com- pleting it. Let your interest and care or devotion soar high in the poultry busi- ness and result is certain. CONCLUSION. Beginners overcome these causes, which I think pretty near cover the failure in poultry, although there may be many more, and supplant them with Work, In- terest, Proper Care, and Looking after their Welfare, and you will be among the Successful. It is also good for poultry keepers, not alone beginners, to keep a book record of their flock, have it in black and white, where you can see it. Advertise, show your poultry, and get the stick-to-it system and all is yours. WHAT FOLLY IT IS TO HATCH CHICKS ONLY TO LET THEM DIE OF DIARRHEA. The ambition of too manv chicken raisers seems to be satisfied by making big hatches. When it comes to brooding the little fellows their interest flattens out, leaving a tre- mendously , unprofitable percentage to die of sheer inattention. Take white diarrhea, for instance ;\no' flock is free from the possibility of this deadly aflfection of baby chicks, and yet a little attention with Whiting's White Di- arrhea Renaedv will not only cure, but prevent an epidemic of the disease. You can't ask any better evidence of its effectiveness than the following letter from the City Treasurer of Wilkinsburg, Pa.: — "I have been trying your White Diarrhea Remedy and am pleased all over with it. I have had 42 years experience in the poultrj' business, and have had many kinds of White Diarrhea medicines, but never had any medicine to do the work so soon and POULTRY FANCIER clean things up like your White Diarrhea Remedy. Anyone who will give it a fair trial, according to directions, will be well paid for his trouble." W. H. Riser, City Treasurer, Wilkinsburg, Pa. READING NOTICE. John C. Peiffer, Danville, Penna., the noted breeder of Crystal White Orpingtons, the stay- white kind, reports the busiest season he ever had in the egg trade. Nobody is deserving of this more than Mr. Peiffer who has parted with much good money the past years to build his strain of birds. He has been remarkably successful in the show room, making a most remarkable win at Scranton in competition with many of the lead- ing breeders. He has also made e.xcellent wins at other big shows and the people are just be- ginning to realize that Peiffer has quality in White Orpingtons. We have personally seen Mr. Peiffer's birds. We know what we are talking about and we cannot help but recommend him to our read- ers. John's catalogue is one of the finest we have seen this year, full of fine illustrations, show- ing the actual photographs of the birds. It describes his matings. It tells you about his dealings and it doesn't cost you a cent to get it. Send for it to-day. SPRINGFIELD, MASS.. SHOW. The Springfield, Mass., Poultry Show will be held at the city of Springfield, Mass., De- cember lu, 11, 12 and 13th. The show this year will be held in the two million dollar auditorium and promises to be one of the greatest shows in New England. The Judges selected, are as follows: D. W. Young. Geo. W. Weed, C. H. Wells, W. B. Atherton, and C. A. Ballou. This new building is recognized as one of tlie most beautiful buildings in all New Eng- land, well lighted and with plenty of floor space. Springfield show has always been noted for its quality and promises to be better than ever this year. For all information, apply to H. L. Davis. 310 Whitney Bldg., Springfield, Itass. ^':IPipr^'^r^r^r$:^r^'^'^-:^r^':^r!!s:r$:<^rSlpipr^i^i^^ ^ * ^ ¥ * ^ ¥ •^ ^ ^ ^ 50 per cent. Reduction! Prices on Eggs Cut in Two, Effective May 1st. We have hatched out all the young stock we can handle properly and for the balance of the season we will furnish eggs from our$TO, $5 and $3 pens, lo equal numbers for $2.50 per fiiteen. In event of an unsatisfactory hatch we will duplicate the sitting at same price either this season or next year at the option of the buyer. ' LONG'S ORPINGTONS-Buff, Black and White Are you going to produce a lot of prize winners. Eggs set in May will produce birds that will win in the winter shows if they are prop- erly reared. Seven years practical experience and personal management should be worth something to you. Get your order in early. E. M. LONG. BOX P.F. OSCEOLA. INDIANA. RJHOADS BROTHERS WHITE ORPINGTONS At Reading, Ist cock; 2d hen. At Potts- town, Ist cock; 2d. 3d hen; 4th, 5th cockerel; 4th pen. Eggs, $3 per 15. SINGLE COMB REDS At Reading, 1st, 2d hen. At Pottstown, 2d, 4th cock; 2d hen. Eggs, $5. Rhoads Bros., R 6, Pottstown, Pa. WHITE WYANDOTTES At Allentown Fair, 5th cock; 4th hen. At Schwenksville. 1st cock; 1st puUet. At Pottstown, 2d, 4th cock; 2d, 4th hen; 1st, 2d cockerel; 3d, 4th pullet; 2d pen; Special best pullet in show. Eggs, $5 per 15. Annasmead Farn,. Single Comb White Lcghoms Rv r ^"'^*^^ . , . , , , . ^^^^ ''^^ HATCHING BREEDING STOCK orcha^rd irnd",l,u"lMr"'*r' "a .^ T ^'' ^^^'^P^^ » t,"P^,"°' ''^^'n f^ S. C. White Leghorns. Our stock ha, unlimited free range in clover and orchard land resulting m breeding stock cf unsual vitality. Book your order now. Write for prices. ANNASMEAD FARM. ROBESONIA, PENNSYLVANIA NICHOLAS WYANDOTTTE Are best to be had Columblo.n5 Three pens mated, one male and three females in each pen. The pick of seven years breedinjr from the best stock could buy Ideal Silvers I bought Mrs. Denton Cole's entire flock which I selected 1 male and six fe! males. I don t think there is no better pen mated in the country. EGGS balance of season $2.50 per 15 9 Chicks guarnteed. Mock for sale. GILBER.T NICKOLS Morristown. N. J. News From tl^e Sunny South Conducted by J, H. Reynolds, Box 300, Atlanta, Ga. In undertaking the conduct of a South- ern Department Ifor Poultry Fancier I shall endeavor to keep the readers of the Fancier posted as to conditions in the South, and to record the happenings in the South, giving you the "News while it is News," and not sixty to ninety days late. To do this will necessitate some assistance on the part of breeders and fanciers in this section of the coun- try, for the territory to be covered is en- tirely too large for one man to be famil- iar with the happenings throughout Dixie. Send in your reports of shows, poultry associations, and anything that may be of interest to the poultry breeders, and we will see that it is published. In conducting this department, it will be our aim to live up to the slogan of Poultry Fancier, i. e., EQUAL EIGHTS AND JUSTICE TO ALL. Some poUcy. EHf ^ ^' The election of oflScers of the A. P. A., and the selection of meeting place and time of meeting resulted in the selection of Nashville, Tenn., the week of August 5th to 10th. Nashville won out by more than three hundred votes over the near- est competitor. This is not the official report, but the oflScial count will bear us out within a few votes. Practically all the old oflacers were relected, in fact all of them offered for re-election were nom- inated. Every breeder in the South should belong to the A. P. A., and do all they can toward giving them the time of their lives when they meet in Nashville next August. If you are not now a mem- bef, send to Sec'y. Campbell, Mansfield, Ohio, for application blanks, and do your part toward promoting the poultry indus- * try. "Whether you live in the South, or in the North, or the East or the West, ar- range now to make the Southern show circuit this coming season. A conserva- tive estimate of the money the South Lpent for stock and eggs the past year places the amount as five hundred thous- and dollars. Did you get your share! If you didn 't, try sendind a string of GOOD birds to some of the big Southern shows, and your busines next year will surprise 455 you. Here^s a good circuit to make: Nashville, Tenn., in September, Memphis or Knoxville, Tenn., in October, AUanta or Augusta, Ga., in November and wind up with New Orleans in December. All of these are good shows, ably managed, and a win at any of them is worth while. Don't make the mistake of sending poor birds down here and expecting to win, for you will surely be disappointed. The competition is warm, but that's the sort the real fancier is looking for. The weather this year has been the worst in ten years, and y^ry few breed- ers have been lucky enough to get oflP |******ORPINGTONS******* Many years of skilled labor and thousands of dollars have been spent l?/£»°'^^'''7^ ^°^ perfecting the "Sunswick Strain* of Buff. Black and White Orpingtons, also the Blue and Buff Orpington Ducks A great number of the winners from the largest shows come from us di- rect. For generations the Sunswick Birds have been line bred, not imported & mated indiscrimately. Grand Breeding and Exhibition Stock for Sale. Hatching eggs from the best matings in the land. ALL STOCK HATCHED and BRED right here on SUNSWICK. ^^^^^ Send for free catalogue and mating list to the SUNSWICK POULTRY FARM, South Plainfield, N. J. Rufus Delafield, Owner. Inspection Invited. Trains met by appointment. Jli^4:^:^4ioJii^4ijfi^jji^ji(i:ii&:iji4i^o|i^^^^^^^J Superior S. C. White Leghorns,.^. f^SSXJJ^Jrf'^L" strata of <■ • S. " •- / A strain of birds that are money makers and they wiU do for others what they have done > ^'.r?ntee'Sktf"cfior'- ■ *1^ '!'"' «•»"»";• ^« '""t, inspection to ot^^ltll. ''"^S . ^ • > Eg^ 1000 or more at |5.00 per hundred • .« ' Eggg 500 to 100 at $6.00 per hundred. ' ' * Eggs • 100 to 500 at $7.00 per hundred. Eggs 50 to 100 at $4.00 15 Eggs, $1.50. '■ Send for illnstrated booklet. * PERKASIE POULTRY CO., PERKASIE. PA. Covert's Barred Rocks East and West THey win Philadelphia, tst in No Competition too Keen Cleveland, Chicago At the great Philadelphia show, December 1911, we made one of the most remarkable wins ever made. You know what we did at Chicago. December 1911. Now we made another sweepmg victory at Cleveland, 1912. Well have they earned their reputation as National Champions. They are bred right and mated right. My 1912 matings are going to produce the prize win- ners for many shows. Send for handsome illustrated mating list— Free. Covert's Ba^rred Rock Farm, ^-^^i^l Willoxighby. Ohio j-z^ -^^^-« *. «^. •««» B3C. 300 »^» ***wx*giiuy •••••••••••••••••e^^® 994^16, S^Sr^S^^^ ^•••••••••^•«»«»««««^«««99«90«^^^9^^^ Partridge Plymouth Rocks gipning as otiicr nave done. Ongmator of the Partridge Plymouth Rock Fowl. • S. A. /SOSPTZGER. >•••••••«•«•••••••««< North Manchester, Indiana. 456 many early chicks. With our climate Are generally have chicks off the latter part of January and continue hatching through May, but this year will prove the exception with most of the breeders. This is all the more reason whv vou should take extra good care of the chicks hatched later, for the birds nearest Standard weight, at Show time have the advantage, all other points being e(]ual. The Indian Kunner IHick seems to be more popular in this part of the country than in any other, and it de^:erves it. The only obje<'tion we can fin ••• m m m m m m m m m m m m SHOW QUALITY FARM BRED POULTRY THAT WON THIS SEASON (not what we. won two, three or five years ago) at Trenton Fair, Mt Holly, Hagerstown, Red Bank, Bri^geton, Salem, New York, Philadelphia, Camden, Paterson and Wilmington winning. Total of 169 rib- bons, 26 specials, 9 cups. This Proves what good farm raised poultry of the right quality can do and will do for you, the large, strong and healthy kind— the kind you can and ought to get. Mating and egg price list ready, send for it NOfF and get your order in early. Barred Plymouth Rocks Partridge Cochins Light Brahmas White Rocks Partridge Wyandottes Eggs from $1.50 to $10.00 for 15. We operate eight large farms— one variety on a farm only. MINCH BROS., Box F., Bridtfeton, New Jersey ^^:$^^$iSiS$n$i$$$^^:^^i^i^:^$t$$t^ius^%»^^:^:^^:^^^^n^tf^;^^:i$:^$:^l^^ ^•> m m m m m m m m m m m m The White Satin Strain of Single Comb White Orpingtons The Great Victors o^t Boston 1911 They win for me. They win for my customers. My prices are wiithin reach of every one. A start with the best, will insure success. No more stock for sale. Send for my mating list and descriptive booklet. You will be glad you did. I PAY THE FREIGHT. F. D. SUTTON, Sellersville, Penna. POULTRY FANCIER White China Geese By J. D. Rake, Monroe, N. Y. The White China Geese are hevond a doubt one of the handsomest of anv va- nty of our domestic waterfowl. " The Chinas are a trifle Mnaller than the Emb- den, but what they lack in size thev more than make up in laying. They are the greatest layers of all va- rieties of Geese. The average egp yield per Goose is from 30 to GO, but 1 have had many of them lay as high as ICO. The eggs are very fertile and hatch in -8 days. If set under hens they should be sprinkled lightly with lukewarm water once each day after the 20th day. I do not advise setting the geese as in mv own experience they broke about half the eggs you put under them, and if thev are not washed very soon after an efjg has been broken the rest of the hatch will be spoiled. Nothing is better to incubate the eggs than a good large hen, such as a 1 lymouth Rock or others of similar size Geese are very easy keepers; in the sum- mer about all they will eat is grass, and in winter they are not heavy feeders. If allowed to range in winter they will pick up a lot of grass around a spring or I have bred them for years and am writing this article for the benefit of be- ginners. In breeding for exhibition purposes great care should be used in selecting. Very few breeders understand how to mate to secure the handsome birds that Mrs. Masten and myself have exhibited in the largest shows of the East for a number of years. Xever breed from a bird that has any serious defects. I nev- er use a bird that has a short thick neck. The id«>al China should have a long, slen- der neck like the swan, with a large knob at base of bill, the longer the knob the better. Under no conditions use a bird that has a dew-lap under the throat. The body should be plump and full carried slightly upright, but not nearly as upright as the Indian Runner Ducks. The main fault with most breeders is to breed too upright. A very upright bird can never win in any of our largest shows. In mating, one gander can be used Avith 6 females. I have mated them that way for years and always get good re- sults. I do not advise crossing strains to get new blood. I am a strong advo- cate of the line-breeding system. Some people may ridicule the above method of breeding, but my birds have won highest honors in the world 's largest shows, which alone should be proof that I know what I am writing. I never have had a weak or sickly bird from line-breeding. The young Goslings grow very rapidly from shell to maturity. I never let mine out m a hard rain before they are feath- ered, as a very hard shower will often soak the soft down, and they will topple over and drown. After they are one week old they are very strong. It is very rarely you will ever lose one. 457 of ground oats, corn and meal, with a small amount of beef scrap added. Never ^•et this mash until it is very soft and sloi)py. Have it so it just sticks to- gether. Feed about what they will eat up clean. Never let a lot lying in the coop or it will sour, and sour feed if fed very often will kill anything. They XQvy much pr'efer fresh, green grass to tQii of any kind. Anyone can make a success of breeding gee^e if they are only willing to try. Give them a trial and you will never discard them. HALL MAMMOTH INCUBATOR PATENTS DECLARED VALID. The United States Circuit Court for the dis- trict of Massachusetts has rendered itg de- cision in the patent infringement case of the ilall Mammoth Incubator Co. vs. Ralph G Davis. In this decision the validity of Hall patents is established by the court. T-«^^^ /l?"°^i°^ ^''^^^ °°^*<^P appeared in the Ltica (N. Y.) Daily Press, March 7. 1912- Decision has been rendered in the United btates Circuit Court for the district of Massa- chusetts m favor of the Hall Mammoth In- cubator Company, recently of this city, now of Little Falls, against Ralph G. Davis in an action for the infringing of the Hall Company's patent on incubators. The case was tried in December last in Boston by Cookinham & Cook- J.?H.T.K f .l^^T??," Company. The court de- cided that the Hall patent is valid and that the defendant infringes. This decision is im- portant to all those interested in the poultry business, as the Hall patent is the original broad patent on large incubators. The Hall Company s mammoth incubators have been so successful that others have attempted to build large incubators copying from the Hall ma- chine This decision establishes the Hall patent and the right ot the Hall company to the exc usive use of it, and its effect will be effectually to ston others from making or usine incubators of this kind. ^ , The Hall is the original patent on Mammoth incubators, and the wid*, success of the Hall machine has tempted others to build similar incubators thereby infringing on the Hall patent. This recent decision gives the HaU Mammoth Incubator Company the exclusive """ "" "*"" ""^'' '"''' ''""''"'^ ^0' their feed I prepare a mash made &t„,h^"r„cuTat tttf/ ^ ^ * ^ * * * * ^ •^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Monmouth S. C Buff and White ^eghcrm FIB8T-M0NM0DTH°?lFOHXS?-='r' "' ""? ^''^- "hibition and utility, .nd tho.. ot?^cuFJ^er^^°^^^''^ ""' "'"' "" "'s""" """"^ "" ""nt^ over during the p..t .,«„„ both in ,ur h.nd. ^JEOOND-MONMOUTH LEGHORNS for .h. p..t Sv. year, h.v, made Leghorn Hiatory at Madi.on 8,nar. Garden New on the marSet. LtUHOKNS hare demon.trat*d to the h,gh class New York HoteU th.t they are the best broilera Se^^or"?„?'&^J.f,„i^=l?f,<^%7 have the blood «?"• "l'-?" .""» """'^ •>«" <" ""»• breeder, and fancier.^•o«h8o»th.'Ei.!a"d*wl"'°!y''„^^^rS°fr.^^^^ 'tSS iP^,™*""? .°" '^.« •"»" '""iect., and what oJiriitT""^ .»". '\«,«'""";t a.'-ili'i" o? MONMOUTH LEGHORNS ^" '"'''"'"' "' *"" "' "«" ^o*' "O" Onpnator, of -he MONMiufe STRAINS. SO BUFF AND WHITE LEGHORNS. ALWAYS ADDRESS MONMOUTH POULTRY FARM, Freneau, Monmouth Co., N. J j, c.„«„7A-'^''»'<' o-« ' • K. 1 . Dodds, Superiatendent, 4f (^ - IX. 1 . i^oaaa, ^upcnaienuent, cj- Big Whites of Quality THE OHIO ORPIINGTOIN YARDS Big Whites of Quality yard.^Tock?d"buyin"n^^^^^ ^of Tn.t nd° from'tfj; *'!' V'"" ?'-- ^ou. I have worked for five years to get these year by year. I do not sell mv name or my strain I am in^hf^^ruir* to time for the vards that supply aU the bir breedfrs here ani^o^n^r ^"''°"'« °^«° "<* ^'•eede" tho sUnd ready to answer vou Thev «r^^^^^^^^^ '^' ""t^^ """J°', ^''^* °^«' "^ ^ ^'" send you namo! n?irp5 * P^'ce on eggs, five dollars per setting I I-uarantee stock raised frn^ I.,! ? men who bought of me. I have only one grade of birds. Pnced eggs advertised Write me. Can take care of "arle orders ^^ '^''^ °"' *° ^^""^^ "P ^° *^« '«»" *« «°o5 «» <»»« ^'S^' ''^"~*-""'- r--|iiiHMWii L --r^ ^J,i'^^!I' ^' ^' ^" ^'*' ^ "^ArRENSTII.lE, OHIO. J ^:.^8 rieht to build and sell these machines and stop others from building, selling or using them. Just what influence the United States Cir- cuit Court decision will have upon the Mam- moth incubator business is a matter of con- jecture. One thing is certain, however, that It recalls to mind that the Patent Law makes the user of an infringing device equally liable with the infringing manufacturer. This law makes the court decision not only of interest to our readers but also makes it important that buyers of Mammoth Incubators know what they are buying. That the Hall people have now gained an enviable position in the incu- bator manufacturing business will be conceded by all. Combining the legal protection thev have long deserved with the unsurpassed ef- ficiency of their machine, the manufacturers are destined to mount still higher as a great influence for improving the poultry industry. Besides the legal phase of this decision, there is auothec one of sentiment. Our read- ers will remember that Mr. Hall, the inventor of the Hall Mammoth machine, began his work 36 years ago. For twenty years he labored to improve and perfect his machine. Little reward did he receive for those efforts, but he knew his ideas worked into form meant a great deal to the industry to which he was devoted. There are a few men, fortunately, who realize their responsibility to the world. Mr. Hall was one of these. He had something to give the world and he struggled to leave it in a tangible form. It affected a great industry up- on which the health, happiness and strength of our nation rests very much more than is realized. Then aside from the le^al aspect which deter- mines wrong-doing bv infringing on patents that are. another's shall be punished, the desire of men is to give reward to the man who spends the best of his life developing something that benefits the general public or an important industry such as the poultry industry. When one finds in the inventor and improv- er's machine all that can be found in any, we believe our readers will agree that as a matter of justice we should lend our assistance to him. The law is only to guarantee justice. Where justice is practised there is no need for the guarantee. WHY DO SOME BREEDERS FAILf Because They Lose More Chicka in the Raising Than in the Hatching. No newly-hatched chick has a good chance of liring and becoming strong if, when it is taken from the incubator, it is put into a cold brood- er. It is easier to hatch chicks than to raise them, and in most cases poultry keepers would do much better, raise more chicks, and make more money, if they would only stop and think that over. Beginners have been known to take newly- hatched chicks from the incubator or from henofi, and put them in a brooder without heat, and' expect to raise them/ Of course the chicks get chilled, - contract diarrhea, and in many cases die; and the few that do not die never amount to much. If the beginner will stop and think that in all incubator the chicks have a temperature of 103 degrees, and that when they are put in a cold box or cold brooder, there will likely be a difference — a drop — of 30 to 60 degrees, it will at once be clear why so many chicks die. If a baby liviner in a temperature of 70 de- grees should be subjected to a change of weath- er—eay a drop of 40 degrees, down to about freezing, without a change of clothing, what would happen ? Newly-hatched chicks are iust as subject to cold — perhaps more so, and their clothing cannot be changed daily to suit the weather. It is up to the poultry keeper to govern the temperature wherein they are placed. From the above it will be clear to the poul- try raiser that it is just as important to get a brooder, properly heated, as it is to get a good incubator; and the chicks he has hatched stand little chance of thriving if he does not realize that fact. POITLTKY I .^JvfCi 33 Mr. Robert Essex has devoted as much time and attention to brooders as to incubators. That is why he makes the Essex-Model Outdoor Brooders with from three to five thicknesses in the roofs, and gives them perfect heating and ventilating systems, so as to withstand the changes in temperature; and it is just as im- portant to heat an Indoor Brooder. Those who use what is called a Fireless Brooder are taking great chances ; and in nine cases out of ten they lose out. The only use that a fire- less brooder can satisfactorily be put to is to supplement a properly heated brooder. Chicks must first of all go into a heated brooder, either indoor or outdoor; and then as they become used to the weather and hardened, thev may be put into a fireless brooder to help out, although we do not advise it. It is better to use well- made, well-ventilated, well-heated brooders un- til the chicks are old enough to go into colony houses ; and those who use fireless brooders even after starting the chicks in a well-heated brooder must use great care or they will lose a large proportion of them. An extra brooder or two is frequently a money-saver. Outdoor Brooders may be used indoors, al- though Indoor Brooders made specially for the purpose possess a more appropriate ventilating system. Some brooders can be used both in- doors and outdoors, and for that purpose they have a separate ventilating roof, such as the Essex-Model Combination Indoor and Outdoor Brooder. A Combination Indoor and Outdoor Brooder showing second inside roof for ventilating pur- poses when used in a buiding. A Hover that can be easilv moved from lace to p]ace. It is for inside use, but can used outside in fair weather. Quite frequently Hovers are used indoors instead of brooders. They are heated of course. They are suitable for use in colony houses; on barn floors, etc., etc. The Essex-Model "Chick- Comfort" Hover is a good example of an In- door Hover properly heated for the health and comfort of the chicks. These Hovers are com- Earatively cheap, and it seems absurd for any- ody to put newly-hatched chicks into a fireless brooder or home-made box when scientifically constructed Hovers can be obtained at compar- atively low prices. What is a few dollars com- pared with the loss of a considerable number of chicks that cost money to hatch ? Having hatched your chicks, don't lose out by poor brooding. Readers who want to know more about raising chickens successfully should get the 1912 catalogue of the Robert Essex Incubator Company, Buffalo, N. Y., and read the five in- teresting chapters on Poultry Raising it con- tains. The book is free, and while of course it is a catalogue of the goods they sell, we need hardly say that as these chapters contain ex- periences from Mr. Essex' lifetime with poul- try it is well worth haviug It even if you don't want to buy a cent's worth; and it will gladly be sent, postage paid, to any one who mentions Poultry Fancier when writing for it. LOTS OF TROUBLE. A friend of mice recently said ' ' I am an old man, I have bad lots of troubles — the most of them never came. ' ' The man who raises poultry has lots of profits, much honor and a great deal of pleasure with them, but the most of it never comes. The man who goes into the poultry for fun and because he has got the chicken fever generally gets out with- in three years, if he hangs on that length of time and then takes a new grip and goes at it with determination. He climbs up the ladder of fame in poultrydom, and hangs out his banner at the top with suc- cess written thereon. But how many hundreds of others are lying about the bottom of the aforesaid ladder, some dead, some crippled, some dazed, some mad, cursing their luckt And you, brother fancier, what individual are you going to try to emulate? Do you believe that to raise chickens and advertise them is all that you have to do to be a success in the poultry king- dom ? Do you belong to that party, believing that all you would need to do to be a success in the business world, to become a merchant prince, is for you to rent a room and buy some goods and run a store, sit down and wait for money to come rolling inf Well, if you do then you will be a failure in the chicken busi- ness as surely as you would be a failure ^ as a merchant, doctor, lawyer, or any other business. It takes care, work and worry to make a success with poultry. Sometimes with the most successful there come times when it seems that all will be failure, but out of doubt and hard luck, the right man or woman will build the monument of success. This winter and spring has been a time of much discouragement for those in the poultry business, whether they be breeders of fancy stock or commercial raisers. Feed has been very high, the weather has been very cold in all sections, the back- ward spring has been against orders for stock and eggs to set. Poultry and eggs in the market have been very low, so that those who have to feed high-priced feed and sell cheap chickens and cheap eggs can see but little profit, if any, if not loss. These things will try them out. It will leave many hundred wrecks upon the strand, but while some may give up, others will take another grip and say there is success only by perseverance and hard work, so here goes for A HARD PULL. There is no success in anything for a * ' quitter. ' ' Get better stock, raise them better and take better care of them and you will make more money from your poultry with less work and less expense. There is always good money in eggs when the cold days of winter are ours, so try to get winter eggs. You can by care and getting the kind that are winter layers and having the pullets mature by the first of December. WISSINOMING, PENNA,, SHOW, The second annual exhibition of the Wissinoming Poultry and Pigeon Asso- ciation will be held November 18th to 23rd. The Association this year are going to secure larger quarters and the indications are that their coming show will far eclipse the former events. Every member of the Association is working both tooth and nail. There is no friction and all pulling the same way. This means success; The dates of the show are November 18th to 23rd, and the following Judges have been selected: J. D. Koons, Louis Keller and Wm. J. Stokes. The Judge on Pigeons will be announced later. They are going to offer $2.00 for firsts and $1.00 for seconds. There will also be ribbons offered on first, second, third, fourth and fifth prizes. For informa- tion, address Sec. Poultry Show, Wissi- noming, Phila., Penna. TO TOUR INTERESTS. It is to the interest of every White Wyan- dotte breeder to send for the catalogue of A. J. Fell, the noted breeder from West Point, Pa., and also to look at his advertisement in this issue. After May 10th, Mr. Fell advises us that he is going to sell eggs at half price, from his best matings. This is certainly an opportunity for our readers to get eggs from the New York Winning strain, at just half the regular price, and past history tells us that some of the best show birds that are bred are hatched in May and June. Mr. Fell has a great catalogue, finely illus- trated. He also writes us that the eggs are running very fertile, and are producing large. robust chicks. Write for Fell's catologue, and mention the fact that you saw this notice in the Poultry Fancier. POULTRY FANCIER 459 America's Popular Home of all tl^e Orpingtons William J. Cook ^ Sons, Scotch Plains, A\ J. As a Nation at large we are greatly in- debted to Old Mother England for many a priceless treasure. During the child- hood days of our splendid history her noblest sons and daughters bade fare- well to the comforts, luxuries and tender associations of the Old Home Land to cast their lot in a country where often sorrow and distress awaited them. But "none of these things '* moved their brave hearts and fearless spirits and when the storms raged, they sang **and the stars heard, and the sea, and the sounding depths of the deep woods rang with the anthems of the free." And from those early days on down to the present time she has unstintingly en- riched our land with *' Brains and Grit and Brawn." We would be ungrateful indeed did we not justly recognize these valuable contributions from our mother country, and the Fancier esteems it an unusual pleasure to record its apprecia- tion of the same. But there is one cir- cumstance that we especially desire to mention at this time, which we feel cer- tain will interest our friends to a greater degree than any other, namely: the day on which Wm. J. Cook bade farewell to Old England and started with his great string of Orpingtons for the shores of America. That was a ** Golden Letter Day" in the history of the poultry world, a day that contributed more widely, up to that date, than any other toward making our great Billion Dollar industry possible. For William J. Cook not only bequeathed to the United States the most popular fowl ever introduced into America, but as well his splendid knowledge and un- selfish spirit as a practical and fancy poultryman, and wherever the firm name of Wm. J. Cook and Sons is recorded it stands as an equivalent of highest poultry ideals and just and equitable treatment. The American Home of the originators of all the Orpingtons, Scotch Plains, N. J., is just such a creation as one would expect from the genius or this most pop- ular firm. The plant is situated on a gently sloping hillside, skirted by wood- lands in practically every direction, which affords abundance of shade in the sum- mer time, and protects the fowls from the high winds and storms of winter. It is a beautiful and unique setting indeed, as America's original home of "All the Orpingtons." As one approaches the Cook Farm from Scotch Plains the first view to greet the eye is a fine collection of poultry houses, both old and new (many of them having been built by Mr. Wm. J. Cook during the early history of the Farm, but still in an excellent state of preservation, while the newer houses have been erected by Percy A. Cook, a son of Wm. J. Cook, and sole proprietor of the Firm,) nestling there upon the hill- side as mute witnesses of well laid and carefully consummated plans of a mas- ter's mind. At the conjunction of the pri- vate drive and main roadway, which is one of the finest and most extensively traveled in the state of N. J., Mr. Cook has erected the most elaborate and com- plete private aviaries it has ever been our pleasure to inspect. In its enclosure are many of the rarest specimens of both land and water fowls, while on the opposite side of the public highway deer can be seen sport- ing along the banks of the brook, leisure- ly basking in the s^jnshine or quietly browsing the soft, green blades of grass that spring up to greet them. All these beautiful creatures are kept by Mr. Cook solely for the entertainment of his friends and visitors. Hundreds of people come to Fee this plant ©^S^y Sunday, and on // you want to Rtar Blue Ribbon Winners, feed them on Spratf s Poultry Food No* 5 and Spratt*9 Chic0rtin "Ptittry Citure" seit n receipt tf Ik "Pkeauit CiiUn" scit ii riulpl tf 25€ loti tiese ko«ki UfcUer will "Dot Ciltiri" Mit •I rcMlpiot 35c SPRATT'S PATENT, Ltd. Factory and Chief Offices, Newark. N. J. Depots atSAi FriDclsc*. Cil.. SU Lnis. M.: Cieniii'- 0.; iMUi. Mass.: la. Sipt. it CIlMfi. 111. FacurUS •IM ti Uiloi, EigUil ail lirfli. (inMij. Land and Water Fowls Sunnyside Poultry Farm All leading varietiea. Hnndreda of prixaa won.. Tell us what yon want and we wUl quote you prices. Baby chicks in most varie- ties. Our S. 0. White Leghorns at $12 per 100 are fine. Am also offering several hun- dred choice females. F. I. Bradford, Troy, Pa. Baby Chicks and Ducks "Liveable Kind" S. C. White Leghorns. $12.50 per 100. Mammoth Pekin Ducks, f25.00 per 100. White Muscovy Ducks, 40 cents each. Our Ducks were winners at Philadelphia, 1911, and Camden, 1912. Write for book- let. WHITE HORSE FARM Box 200 PaoH, Pa. GREINERS _ ^^^ ■ S. C. Black Minorcas Winner* at Madison Square and Philadelphia When they won the blue in competition witk the leading breeders of America this should convince you of quality. I will sell eggs from the same matings I expect to raiae winners from, and prove the pens that contain my prise winners. ^?fB, $5 per setting. Satisfaction guaranteed. Shipping point, Lanrer. N. N. ORCINER. Rheems, Pa.. Shipping Station: Lawn, Pa GOOD SALES ARE OBTAINED By Poultrymen Columbian Wyandottes as seen on Columbia Farm, J. K. Clemmer, Prop., Sou- derton, Pa. who advertise their stock in RURAL LIFE, published at Rochester, New York, and goes to 20.000 N. Y. far- mers every month. Write for sample copy and terms. Its Poultry Depart- ment is the best. Address Advertising Manager RURAL LIFE, ROCHESTER. NEWlYORK. 4 JO one occasion 3223 visitors were counted. It is a veritable * ' Public Park, ' ' kept up for the pleasure of others through the generosity of Mr. Percy A. Cook. To visit Mr. Cook's poultry plant, with its fine collection of rare land and water fowls and wild animals, affords one a very profitable and inexpensive course in Natural History. The public schools in the immediate and adjacent school dis- tricts, on Mr. Cook's farm, could reap abundant rewards by frequent visits to this place. POULTivY FAXClIJK S. C. White Leghorn male. A blue ribbon winner. Owned, bred and exhib- ited by Souder Bros. Williamsport, Pa. The proportions of Wm. J. Cook and Son's business is Fomething enormous, and the end is not yet. From present indications .their business this season will be thousands of dollars in excess of last year. Four stenographers are kept busy handling the correspondence, and Mr. Cook and his able and congenial assist- ants are running on about as fast a '*gear" as that 80 horse power Auto in which he whirled us over to the depot to -catch a fast train into Philadelphia. White Wyandotte female. Bear this type in mind. ' One of Chas. Nixon's champion winners. Washington, N. J. KOOf INQ flND Lir^lI^Q VfWLKJ Consider the Quality $0.80 .90 .50 Look at Our Prices. One ply rubber roofing, 108 square feet. Two ply rubber roofing, 108 square feet, Two ply asphnlt lining paper. All Goods Pure Asphalt Stock and Guaranteed 5 Years You are f!enling direct with the Manufacturer and save the jobber's and retailer's profits. There is no better roofing at any price. Now is the time to place your order. xemzfj Roofina co., mt. Roup, n. j. Be sure and mention Poultry Fancier when you write. D9N Pedro ^^^^ tii» biood runo fhTX>ugK fh« wins of ,z i i cvei-g EkufTsWyaivdott^ bred by >^ BUFF WYANDOTTES Eggs, Chicks, Breeding Stock of WILLMARTHS' well known ** HIGH QUALITY" Strain (Bred in I,ine Since 1903) AI,SO UTILITY MATINGS (Strictly Out Bred) « SendTfor ray FREE CIRCUI.ARS. I think they will Interest, Please and Surprise You. J, E. WILIvMARXH AMITVVILLE, N. Y. White Leghorns Pekin Ducks 4500 Choice Breeders f«*Ot, CHOICE FED I Day Old Chicks I Eggs for Hatching Safe arrival and fertility guaran- teed. Send for catalogue. TAO/} OAYOLDi Blue Mountain Poultry Farm, 55 Highland Park, Stroudsburg, Pa. White Kind White Wyandottes MelYoursuLU The Promoter Strain of Tried and True Breeders There is no use of you experimenting. "We have the line bred birds that have proven to be the big winners and layers. They have been the cause ' of our success, and they will make you successful. At Pittsburg, Feb. 1912, Ist Pen, 1st Cock, Ist Pullet, At Cannonsburg, Ist, 2d Cock, Ist, 3d Hen, 3d Pen. 14 GRAND PENS MATED. Eggs, $3 to $5. Utility eggs from pens headed by grand males with line bred females at $12 per 100. MT. ROYAL FARM. Chas. P. doggers. Glenshaw, Pa^.. 1^ .,■» .^ We did not find time to count all the poultry buildings on this plant, but suf- fice it to say they are in abundance, from small houses from 16 to 20 feet up to 350 feet in length. * Two of these large hou- ses have- been built during the past sea- son and others are in the course of con- struction. Practically all of the breed- ing houses have dirt floors, an advantage Mr. Cook is able to enjoy over many other breeders On account of the natural drainage of the soil on this farm. One may travel the world over and find but few states that afford such splendid nat- ural facilities for chicken raising as the state of New Jersey. The selection of this popular location for a large poultry industry is another of the many evi- dences of the good judgement and keen foresight of the founder of this increas- ingly popular firm. In all of Mr. Cook's permanent yards iron posts, about 2 inches in diameter, are used instead of wood. Holes are dug in the ground just as one would do when using >Aiooden posts; the iron posts are set in the holes, to a line, the cement poured in around them, then when the ce- ment is thoroughly set and hardened the fencing is placed in position and fastened to the posts with detachable staples es- pecially prepared for the posts, thus in- suring a fence practically indestructible. The first cost is possibly a little higher than wooden posts, but in the end will prove the cheaper of the two, as no re- pairs will be required throughout a whole life-time. Last season Mr. Cook's generous spirit led him to donate twenty-five $50 Silver cups to those of his customers who won certain premiums at various poultry shows in the U. S. This generous treat- POULTRY FANCIER ment was so kindly and universally ap- preciated that he has decided to give at least fifty of these valuable trophies, un- der the same conditions, during the com- ing season. It will certainly prove a popular move and we trust that all our readers who are interested in any varie- ty of Orpingtons will write Mr. Cook for further particulars. The capacity of the buildings and yards on this plant have been increased from year to year, as occasion demanded, until at this particular date Mr. Cook completed his plans to breed 150 pens of Whites and Buffs and 75 pens of Blacks, and twenty pens each of Spangles and Jubilees. We believe this is, without doubt, the greatest array of high class Orpington breeding yards to be found anywhere in the United States. And yet with this wonderful array of breeders Mr. Cook is not able to meet the demands of his great army of customers, but is compelled from time to time to import hundreds of birds from England, from the Old Home-stead on which this noted breed of fowls was originated and over which his brother presides. Mr. Cook's birds are of that massive type, great, deep bodies, and low carriage, that have made his birds so popular in all sections of our country. His Blacks are great in color, fine in head points and practically ideal in shape. His Buffs have that soft, even golden color so much admired in the show room, combined with all the other qualities necessary to meet the popular favor. His Whites are great in size, good eyes, excellent combs, and among the whitest birds we have seen this year. We predict that in a very few years Mr. Cook will be able to produce real stay- \\hite White Orpington males. It is an 461 r ' E. A. Weimer, Lebanon, Pa. Prop. Exmoor Farm and recognized as one of America's greatest and most intense breeders. S. C. Brown Leghorns 1912 winnings excel all past records. At Grand Central, 1st, 2d cock, 2d hen, 8d snd 5th pullet, 3d and 7th cockerel, Itt pen; B«st display. Madison Square, 2d and 5th eock, 4th hen, 4th pullet, $25 cash special, best display. Pittsburg Ex. Show, Ist and 2d cock, Ist and 2d hen, Ist and 2d cockerel, 2d, 8d, and 5th pullet, 5 silver cups including Presi- dent's cup for best display any one variety, 3500 competing. Stock and eggs. Mating list. FRED B. COOK, Boi F, tteaver. Pa BABY OHICKS From Standard Bred winners st New York, Chicago, Boston, St. Louis and CleTeland. Egg record 280. Every chick guaranteed. Barred, White and Bulf Rocks, Brown, White and Buff Leghorns, Black, White and Bnff Oipingtons. White Wyandottes, R. I Reds, Black MinorcBs, Anconas. Baby I. R Ducks. Safe arrival guaranteed. Price 8c. up. FIKELESS BROODER made of double wall air cell waterproof card- board, covered with galvanized steel, guaran- teed to last a life time. PRIOE f2 INLAND HATCHERY ATTICA,0. 6x8 Portable Poultry House $15 Colony houses $3.50 Oats Spro u t e r 8 . yard srates. Train- ing: Coops, Shipp- ing Coops. Write for circular E. C. Toiiq. Box CO. ItaidoiM. Mass PETTI E*S WHITE PLY'M ROCK Have won 10 firsts, 23 silver cups and other specials this season at such shows as Phils- delphia, Camden and Wissinoming. Won 1st oen two years in succession at Philadelphia. If you want unquestioned quality, write me. Book your order for eggs early. GEO. H. L. PETTIE, Wissinoming, Phils., Pa. EASY TO RAISE CHICKS I will write you a formula, tell you bow to make and use it, so that you can raise all of the chicks you hatch. I will do all this for only 50 cents in silver. Your money back if not satisfied. George Rush, R. D. 20, 3074 Webster Ave., Bronx, N. Y. Ccorge Rush, R. D. 20, Bronx, N. Y. 3074 Webster Afe. R. C. Rhode Island Reds WON Ist cock'l, 1st pullet, 1st cock, 2d hen, Ist pen, all specials ana 4 cups at Camden, Jan. 1912. Eggs 25 cents each. Send for circular. C. E. MORRISON. Berlin, New Jersey. SILVER CAMPINES Never before in the history of the country has any bre-d become to popular in such a short time. As layers they stand alone without a peer. Unsur- passed in beauty. They are payers and we hav^ them in all their purity. Send for descriptive circu- lar. M. R. JACOBUS, Box3F. Ridgefirld. N. J. BUFF ORPINGTONS Marts the bitf 'winner at Chicaifo 1911. also Indianapolis. Nashville and Memyliis. Send for catalogue--40 illustrations. A. E. MARTZ. Box P.P. ARCADIA. IND. 462 assured fact that if any one in this coun- try will succeed in securing this desirable quality in White Orpingtons one will not be compelled to go far from Wm. J. Cook and Sons' plant to find him. Mr. Cook sells eggs from his very high- est classed birds at $20.00 per setting or three sittings for $50. There are no hidden methods resorted to in Mr. Cook's POULTRY FA.N'CIER ***:^***»:^:^:^:^:j::^^^^^^^^^^^ S. C. Black Minorca male. Owned and bred by N. N. Greiner, Rheems, Pa., who has made a reputation at the great shows. matings nor in his business policies. He is a frank, reciprocative and a kindly gentleman in all that term signifies, and to meet him in his home affords one a pleasure not soon to be forgotten, a sub- ject in life's history to which one can turn its pages with a peculiar satisfac- tion. We regretted very much to bid farewell to such congenial atmosphere and pleasant surroundings, but the honk, honk, of that Old 80 Horse Power Auto- mobile swung us onto our feet and into immediate Attention, Sir, and before we were barely aware of what had happened, we were flying over ''Old Jersey's" highways at a terrific pace and suddenly landed at the depot, right-side-up-with- care, but a little uncertain of our sur- roundings, bade a hurried good-bye to Mr. Cook and his congenial Superintend- ant, leaped on board the train and sped on our journey with a deep sense of grat- itude to Mr. Cook for the pleasures of another passing day. Baby Chicks The FacU In an Egg Shell Our facilities for turningr out chicks of a hearty nature Jhat will develop under ordi- I nary conditions make it nece<.sarr for any one consirterin^ a purchase in this line to ■ place his order with us so as to eliminate any speculation Price. $12 per 100. standard ▼aneties. Safe delivery sruaranteed. QUEEN CITY HATCHERY Dept. C 132 North Law Street, A.llexito-wn, F»onna. Send 2c stamp for booklet of valuable infor- mation on how to succefully raise chicks, I ¥ # ^ ^ # ¥ ^ ^ ^ ^ POULTRY SURPLUS Everything for the Poultryman LAMPS HEATINO STSTEitSltkc.tlA TORS COLON? Cnopi^ wl^F'P^SSS ClIICE SaBLTERS BROOD COOPS VoOP BOPPERS w£tBR Son^X'^/ UlAlIS ttji^lAri lii LICE DUST LICK SPRAT SHATT CAT XfnrrD rirrnS SVLPnVR CANDLES CHOLERA REMBDT LICE EILLINO NEST F^av E%0'pRis%R^AT'^,^l "r^AlJii'l'i OINTUENT CnWKSALTS^ QufoMOLT too 1 KtbERTATlYB CUARCOAL EOG UAEER PLT DBIYEB Call and see us or write. It is no trouble to show you the goods. LANC 8. CLOSE, 613 W. Diamond St., North Side, Pittsburg, Pa. Vierheller's Buff Rocks po^'crn„n.'burg!'B'e.y?r'^l"'°™' ^'■"»"°- Chie.,o. Pitt.bnrgh. Hamilton, M.K«.. M SPECIALS °<"=''«"'- 1»«. a*. 3i Hen. Isl, 2d, Sd Pallet and l.t. 2d Pen BX^TRt'?r^nv%?SV'lAH^. rV^^^'^- »" "i-ietie. competing. EXHIBITION BIBDS FOB SALE— Write £or Mating List, and do it now. Vierheller Bros., 1 7 Sylvania Ave.. Pittsburgh, Pa. White Wyandottes ri,^^i,prf/lT^rh'^f.i^,i\ AtnT„Vk"n'^^/rS?o'w'S;tle?iu°e1r.- 'SjSilf considered, wo defy-competition. We guarantee satisfaction. ««Wel.em. Qnabtjr MAPLESHADE POULTRY YARDS 3006 Bvitler Street, S. W. Kemmerer and R. W asco c. Proprietors. Eaaton, F*a Silver Laced Wyandottes The Wide Open Laced Kind and Free From Moss Pulle^^'Tst''p!^7 r"°T' *VcM '''''I'' ''r ° ^'^°"' ^°°^°' ''' ^^^ • 2-' Hen ; 1st Cockerel ; 1-2-3 Pulle. 1st Pen 7 Specials and Silver Cup for best display. Two ^rand pens for the ew trade at $2 50 Persettinfirofl5:$4.50per30and$6.00for50e£irs. Satisfaction Guaranteed. ««« trade at f 2.50 M. R. CROMAN ' . CRESSMAN. Pa. • 9 e • • Rightnour's Single Comb White Leghorns • • ^ SANATOGA POULTRY FARM. P. E. RIGHTNOUR. Prop. Sanatoga. Pa. • S. C. White Orpingtons, "Brady" Strain V. K. Dayhoff. Box 14 York, Penna. READ THIS J:.'.!£"J.'!tJ'l K"JS,-%'SSBi'S" '-°°°,£'S^;°Z. «,u „. Crystal White Lelhorn Co. ^^ WRITE FOR MV FREE BOOK TA£ Golden Egrz" —tells how to get eggs now and all the year- gives facts about my Bone Cutter •-unlike others, it makes play of __»i,b«,^,^ cutting fresh bone, scives you eggs and a tayinr Poultry yatd. IDNmiEr, tot Si. FKUfT JolUl. IH. Frenchtown New Jersey. EGGS IMPERIAL BARRED ROCKS |SS)SS"'" « ""onablTrf^o".. ^" '"""• « ^"""n'Por.. 31 cntri... 2» place.. * • - - RUPERT. PA. POULTRY FANCIES 463 Howard L. Davis, His Great Trap-Nest and Single Comb White Leshorns. We take tliis opportunity to call the at- tention of our readers to the universal praise we have heard on every side con- cerning the merits of Howard L. Davis' unique trap nest. In the production of this excellent invention Mr. Davis has proven himself a real benefactor to the poultry fraternity at large and the spe- cialty breeder in particular. A real, prac- tical and simple trap-nest is a splendid asset on any poultry plant, and the fact it is reasonable in price. Write to Mr. Davis for descriptive literature concern- ing this helpful invention. You will cer- tainly congratulate yourself for having followed our advice. Mr. Davis is also one of our most dependable Single Comb White Leghorn breeders. He has stock, hatching eggs and day-old chicks for sale at prices that will certainly move them. His birds are second to none in the coun- try for size, utility and show purposes. A Poultry Plant that is every thing the word Plant means. This plant is owned by D. C. E. Huff, of Baby Chick fame. Nashanic Station, N. J. that Mr. Davis has succeeded in its pro- duction stands without a doubt. There are good, bad and indifferent trap-nests on the market, but we believe we are perfectly safe in saying that How- ard L. Davis* trap-nest stands without a superior and with but few equals to-day. It is compact, simple, accurate and the other leading and important factor is, Mr. Davis* WTiite Leghorn ad. always appears on the back cover yage of the Fancier, and a very attractive cut of his trap-nest can be found in another section trap-nest can be found in another section now and write him, as this is one of the real opportunities of a poultryman 's life- time. His address is New Egypt, New Jersey. One of the Main Buildings on Twin Oaks Farm, Palmyra, Pa. The home of Stauffer's renowned Leghorns and Indian Runner Ducks. A. G. Stauffer, Prop. Madison Square Winners Over 40 Prires on my R. and S. 0. Brown and R. 0. White Leg- horns. 242 and 240 Eggs Strains. BIQ BIRDS. BIQ EGGS. ^36 Egg Strain, 8. 0. vVhite Leghorns. Ctia- tomer in New York writeb, — 'For eleven years I hare your B>. 0. Brown pure. Haye tried other* bat none equal tnem. Strong as ever." Another writes, "For four years I hare had your R. 0. Whites. They are large and fine. wonderful layers. One pullet 244 eggs one year.'* Another writes, "I have your 8. 0. Browns fure and they are the most wonderful layers. want your R. 0. White Leghorns." Don't fail to send for a catalogue. I have lots more like these. WHITE WYANDOTTES (Dustons) extra fine. BARRED ROOKS (Bradley) S. 0. REDS (Tompkins.) EcfS $2 t6 $5 per 15; $5.50 and $8 per 50; flO per 100. Special matings. W. W. Kulp. Box 60 Pottstown. Pa. Roger's S. a White Leghorns Winners at C^ica^o, 111., Kansas City, Mo., and South Bend, Ind. Eggs from select- ed pens at reasonable prices. Free Book, let. F. D. ROGERS, Jefferson Ave., Elgin, III. Oak Croft White Cornish If you wish a white fowl, bred for beauty and general purposes, a good layer and a superb tabis fowl, try the Oak (Iroft strain of White Cornish. Eggs for hatching only 3.00 per doxen. but only a limited number for sale. Order early so as not o get left. H. S. BABCOCK, Summit St., East Providence, R. I. BROWN POULTRY FENCE' STOCK stuoikt-auiT Taoof Costs No Moro Than Netting y«t will lut St* t\mtm M loag. Made of extra beary double galvaaized. Rial l>roof wires. No top or bottom boards and less than halftheposts required ChUk Tight -ItottoH frlr«a only 1 loeh apart* We have i6o styles, also LawQ Fences and Gates, Wc can save you money Send for Caulo Theltrotfafflnac VwiraCe. ClavaUad, O. '-y Solid Oak>"'* J Golden, or Weathered) ^. LETTER FILE"S2r DrswersroZI on roller bearings. Adjuat> able follow blocks hold papers Tertically forqixicfcandeosi/reference. Constructed entirely of Solid Oafc— mechanically per- fect. Practically indestructible. Uand> somely ilniahed ; matches finest offlc6 furnishings. Birch Mahogany |14.50. Ask your dealer. FREE CstaloflT "D"-M pages of filing and time-saving office devices. Booklet "Filing Suggestions" solves your filing problems. CataJog"K" shows hnncisome.inexpeyca- tve. Sectional Bookcases (two styles). Freight Paid east of Mont.. Wyo.. Colo. Okla. and Texas. Consistently low prices beyond- The 5<^^^ Manufacturing Ca 22 Union St., Monroe, Mich. TTewYork Offloo. 108 Fulton Street. m m m m m in m m m m m m i /T »«A^^^ TT *;>' • .» ' ^•^^•^^•^«« Bi^lHSI^^^H^^^HS^H^e^S^IS^B Fell's Famous WHITE WYANDOTTES m m m m m m m m Eggs from all matings half price after May lOth. at Madison Square Garden, N.Y. 1910-11 win 1st and 3rd cock; -♦- 2nd and 4th hen; 3rd, 4th and 6th cockerel; 1st and 3rd pullet- III 1st exhibition pen. My winning cock and pullet to my knowleee is HI the best that ever have been shown, I will have more of this class in the "^" show room next slason and if you buy eggs from me you stand an equal chance of producing high class birds to win with. I have won all five firsts two years in succession at the Great AUentown Fair and nearly every other prize down the line Special for best ten birds any variety In the show 1910. Eggs from the best matings ever put to- gether 14 cents to ^1.00 each. Send for handsome catalogue FREE. f, A-lFtLL Wtai POIHT.PA,, 0w»frA»4Br«*d«r m m m m A.J. Fell, Box 2s West Point, Pa. | you want a bird for pleasure or profit Goldens will fill the bill. They are the fanciest of all fancy fowls. The Club is doing a grand work. Be- sides putting out Club Catalogues and getting poultry papers to devote one is- sue to Goldens, it offers Silver Cups at many shows; the Cups draw a large ex- hibit, the large exhibit attracts atten- POULTRY FANCIER tion and creates many more Golden fan- ciers. Golden Wvandottes are becoming more popular every day, breeders evervArhere are taking them up and soon they will be proclaimed from the housetons* ^'TTTF GRANDEST FOWL THAT EVER hlV. ED '^ Let u.'^ all do our part to help hasten the da v. ^ South Plain field, N. J. the Home of Sunswick Poultry Farm's Orpingtons. Wherever Orpingtons in Buff, White or Black, are popularly known the name of ** Sunswick" Farm spells superlative quality. There is no breeder of Orping- tons in this country, whether of Buffs, Whites or Blacks, whose name stands for a squarer deal or higher quality than the name of Rufus Delafield, proprietor of the "Sunswick Farms." Never has a complaint of any kind been registered at our oflSce against him. His record is un- tarnished, his birds of the highest quality, and his friends and satisfied custom-ers are legion. The Sunswick birds have been sceintifically line bred for many years and some of the most noted Or- pington winners of the age, in all three varieties bred by Mr. Delafield, have been produced on the Sunswick farm. His pens contain fifty-one of this past season's first prize winners, together with their champions and their sons and daughters that have won many honors in the great- est shows of this country. No wonder the boys fear Sunswick birds in show competition, and that a battle royal is fought out in every Orpington alley wherever they are shown. Mr. Delafield has spared neither time nor money in his endeavor to give to the world the best in Orpingtons, and the splendid success he has achieved is very gratifying to all admirers of this very popular breed. The show room record of the Sunswick Orpingtons since 1907 is one of which Mr. Delafield may well be proud. Their victories in such shows as la. Madison Square Garden, Philadelph.*. Cleveland Allentown, Hagerstown, Grand Central Palace, N. Y., Baltimore, Md., Augusta, Ga., and Indianapolis, Ind., and many other important shows run well above a thousand. The Sunswick Orpingtons are reared 465 under ideal conditions. The two large laying houses are 25x100 feet each with central alley way from which one can pass into the pens on either side. Every es- fential to an up-to-date laying house is in evidence. Excellent ventilation, clean drj quarters and abrii.lance of sunshine, ifie ioil IS of a sandy, porous nature and the climate ideal for poultry raising. The chicks are mostly hatched by hens in one ot the best arranged and most convenJent- ij equipped buildings of its kind to be found anywhere. There are eight smaU- er laying houses divided into four pens each. with large runs and ample shade. The chicks are raised in colony houses and given unlimited range. They have access to abundance of shade in the woodlands which border the outskirts of the cleared sections of the Sunswick -t arm This plant is located in one of the real beauty spots of "OW- New Jersey and naturally affords every faciUty for an Ideal poultry farm. The Sunswick Farm is located at South Plainfield, N. J., on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, and is' convenient of access from aU parts in the East. If any of our friends can possibly What you see at the Twin Oaks Far m, Palmyra, Pa., A. G. Stauffer, Prop. BLACK LANGSHANS flock of Black Langshans on the American Continent. ^-^^r^'ru^^^^^^ They can .tand more cold weather and egg of superior flavo? and my Lains ha":' beeVb^L'^ortrv^ Ta^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^7 lay a large, brown ASSHOWBIRDS ribboTs 7n "alllaTrh^ar and'^wfll'dTr^^ fhc'seist o^'lTl^' Thr °n "'/^h' Ir "^!r ^'%^°'^ °--' ^^^ -" --^ ^^^^ Square and Philadelphia substantiate ILe s'ate'm'e'nt oflhe blsHn^m^r'i^a. "Tc^f fur^^^ '' Grand to-cf?tral Palace, Ma'dison SHOW BIRDS THAT CAN WIN-BREEDERS THAT WIl " Let me quote you prices on these Langshans The breed that has come to the f- ^ — rvc it; new varieties boomed by extensive advertising flourished for awhile Y - Wing -e kmd and as for beauty, statclincss and productiveness both for eggs and '"• ce Show. ^° hrtTO oKrt.if deserve severe Palace Show. BUENA VISTA POULTRY YARDS, vrm •wpr v4iiy those tw^ power, are the maii* keystone to success. 1^. selling power, have the sami?'* *"^y business as steam has to a locomotive! „, matter how powerful the engine, it ib powerless without steam. P^§r to j»hnw Nou,^»A^will apply the two words, sell- '^'IjfnWT: , ^^ajT"^ ^^' to the Poultryman. I be- •^ A,, ^Or*t> ^s more skill for a poultry- J, how about hat the exhibi- V "le, ^eo find time to visit this plant we would ad- vise them bj all means to do so. It will surely prove a profitable and pleasant trip and one you will remember with sat- isfaction in years to come. Mr. Dela- field's ad. always graces the pages of the Fancier. Look 'it up and write him for his catalogue and mating lirt. It will help you to larger success and greatly en- hance t^e credit side of your ledger. "OCULUM" IN PENNSYLVANIA. Read What Wonders It la Workinff in This State. Jr" C Centre Square, Waynesboro, Pa., ' October 26, 1911 The Hancock Inoculatum Co., Salem, Va. Gentlemen: — We visited D. B. Mentzer's Duck Farm this morning with your Mr. Miller and the results of his work yesterday were astonishing. To convince ourselves we went to bis manager and asked him about a duck that Mr. Miller claimed he found flat on his back and the manager thought dead. To-day we found the duck up and walking arouna. We also looked over the balance he inoculated and from what the manager tells us there is every indication from present appearances that OCULUM will wipe out all trouble. MAURICE HARBAUGH, FRED BARTHOLOW. Maurice Harbough, Distributor. ,, r, Waynesboro, Pa., Sept. 25, 1911. Mr. O. E. Miller, of the Hancock Inocula- tum Co., Salem, Va., went to my duck farm yesterday and took ducks that my foreman said he was ready to destroy. He inoculated them. In fact one duck was lying on his back and Mr. Miller said he could bring him back. He inoculated him and I am pleased to say htat I walked into the coop where he had put bim and the duck is well. I have had 'OCULUM" 80 thoroughly demonstrated to me that I recommend it to all duck raisers, and I firmly believe that all raisers of ducks, chickens, turkeys, pigeons, hogs, goats, sheep, valves and colts would do well to in- vestigate "OCULUM," as the theory is right. „ , ^ REV. D. B. MENTZER. ..QTe^hone me and I wiU tell you about ^, Mansfield, Pa., Nov. 7, 1911. Dear Sir: — Please find check of $4.00 en- closed for 1 dozen bottles of OCULUM also some names of people who have bought chicks 2i ??®- « ^*°^ ^^^^ ^y express Erie R. R.. WeUs Fargo Express, if you have it. C. L. PARKHURST. T> a T V Mansfield, Tioea Co., Pa. P. S/---I have tried the OCULUM in my White Orpingtons — some that had colds. It worked wonderfully; it is a grand thing, I am sure of that. One hen was quite bad 10 days ago, I used it and in 10 days she was layine. ATROBE ORPHINGTON FARM. Hugh Ross. Latrobe. Pa. (R. P. D. No. 1) March 7. 1911 Hancock Inoculatum Co., Salem, Va. ttSS°*'^™®°' — ^® *"*^® tested your OCU- LUM to our satisfaction. Herein please find renuttance for a fourth supply. Respectfully, HUGH ROSS. C. P. SHIREY, Dealer In Grain, Hay, Peed, Pertiliaer, Pann- ing Implements. Hancock Inoculatum Co. Sirs: — Please send me one fifty cent bot- tle of your OCULUM, as there is nothing like It I saved hundreds of little chicks with it that had Whfte Diarrohea. Enclosed find ■t«mps for payment. Yours very truly, C. P. SHIREY. We are in receipt of the March number of the "Pymouth Rock Gaxette," pubhshed monthly at Weedsport, N. Y. This is the only paper published that is devoted exclu- ■ively to an varieties of Plja' ^h Rocks, and an breeders of Rocks 8hQ]|bn»b jyribe. Lynn O. Townsend is edit "^^ rrt^-*. . strong staff of wrij G. Earl Hoover. Graham and only 2i an" yOULi2\ FAKCIZH j+4H-++*++*+**++4.*^.4.+*4H-|.++++*4H.++^.+++++**^++4+^.++ + t Layers and Payers Royal Orpingtons White-Buff— Black (Single Comb) Royal Leghorns White (Single Comb) Royal Plymouth Rock Columbian Stock for sale at all times from $1.00 to $500.00 per head - Eggs for thatching at all times from $2.50 to $30.00 per setting Send for Catalogue WOODWORTH FARM Wilton, Connecticut Fairfield White Rocks To the Front Winners at AUentown Pa., Phila., Pa., Scranton, Pa., and at Bridgeton, N. J., 1811. Won 1st, 3d Cock; Ist, 2d and 5th Hen; 1st, 4th and 6th Cockerel; Ist, 2d and 3d PuUet; Ist Pen; Special for Best Male in Show; also Trophy Gup for Best Display of Rocks, aU varieties competing. Won 3 years in succession. Eggs from Special Matings, 15 per 15. UtiLty Eggs, $1.50 per 15. Eggs by 100. Write for pricea. FAIRFIELD POULTRY FARM. H. W. Schnitzer, Prop., Fairton. N.J. ^•'IFELL WEST POIHT pa; (hn*rh4^r^t6er. [IFF WYANDOTTES LINE BRED FOR 10 YEARS. Eggs from Madison Sq., Philadelphia. Hagerstown, etc. winners. Raise Buff Dottes— the best all round fowl. BOX 23 TREICHLER. PA. KOON'S FARM get, •r^ifc >es— Line bi-_, , _, ._.„^. ^'--■•^j auj/ciu tt u ogJS*S*S*S*S»S*S5^*njnt^Mtt:^:^:tJJ^^:^j:«:^:«:»r^l'^ E^SS way down, satisfaction Kuamnteed. A.J.C BLACK MINORCAS >es-Line bred, exceptionally large. Quality superb. WInne ners at lead* Poultry Fancier Publtdted under the name Fancy FowU for 10 yeart. 1897 to 1907. Entered as Second Clasa Maiior, toepi 28, 1907, at the Post OflBce at AUentown, Pa., under Act of March 8, 1879. Published the 1st of each month by Poultry Fancier Publishing Co. Published at Allentown, Pa. F. W. DeLancey, Editor and Mngr. Business Office, Sellersville, Pa. OUB STAFF. F. W. DeLancey, Editor and in charge •f AdvertiBement Department. F. D. Sutton, Managing Editor and Field Representative. J. W. Morrow, Associate Editor and Field Representative. Chas. O. DeLancey, Circulation Man- ager. E. R. McCrork, Superintendent Mechan- ical Department. John J. Ritz, Department Editor, as- siated by a staff of able writers, men ^ who have made good. Subscription price in United States and possessions 25 cents per year. Subscription price in Allentown, Canada and foreign countries, 50 cents per year. i AU subscriptions are immediately dis- continued when the time expires for which they kaye been paid Requests for advertising rates will be giv- en prompt attention. Changes of ads must be received by the 10th of the month. New ads must be re- ceived not later than the 20ih of the month. The circulation of Poultry Fancier is national in character. It is the only poul- try journal published solely in the interests of fanciers, the people who constitute prac- tically the entire fraternity. The mission of Poultry Fancier is to teach breeders how to produce the beautiful and valuable Standard bred birds which are the foundation of all -rofit and ">leasure in poul- try raising. W^en you see an X marked in this space, it means your subscription has expired. May 1912. Important Kotice Sarting June 1st, the regular subscrip- tion price to the Poultry Fancier will be 50 cents the year, or four years for $1.00. Just how near we have fulfilled our obli- gation in producing the highest class Poultry journal ever published, you must be the judge. We have done our level best to give it to you, and at 25 cents a year; but while we have done our best, we can make many improvements in the makeup of th^ Fancier, and these im- provements taken into consideration, and the size the Fancier has grown to be, makes it absolutely impossible for us to sell if for 25 cents a year, and we can as- sure you that we will try and give you POULTRY P^ANXIER just as big a bargain at 50 cents a year as what you have enjoyed in the past at 25 cents a year. We are going to try and produce the highest class Poultry Journal in America, and we will do our level best in reaching our ambition. We want to thank each and every one of our old sub- scribers for the loyal support given us, and we ask you to take advantage of the letter written you all, and extending to you all the privilege of having your sub- scription extended 4 years from date of its expiration for the price that is now in force, and will be until June 1st, namely 4 years for 60 cents. I would like every one of our old subscribers to take advan- tage of this. Eemember, they will be ac- cepted at this price until June 1st. This will give you aU a chance. Attend to this. WhxiVs the Difference? If judges are allowed to have in their possession a catalogue of the show they are to judge, giving the names of the ow- ners of the birds and their coop numbers, then we can see no reason why the exhi- bitors should not be allowed to put their names and addresses on the coops, or even have the name and address of the exhibitor on the entry tag. It would be a big benefit to the exhibitor. Now, we understand the reason why no names and .fl-ddresses are allowed on the coops before they are judged is because the judge can- V^ot tell one exhibitor 's bird from the 6 Cher's, and we say that is right, and it surely is. But we should involve in our show rules, or Poultry secretaries should see to it, that the judges do not get the catalogues before the show is judged. We do not say there is crooked work, but we cannot help but think that if a judge is anxious to see whose birds he is judging and see ^Yhat the coop numbers are of the different exhibitors, then we think it is done for a purpose. Now, the names are not on coops because the judge will know whose birds he is judging. What a farce the whole thing is, when judges can get catalogues the evening before the show. Let the exhibitors put their names on the coops or keep the catalogues away from the judges. We know lots of judges that don't want the catalogues; they don't want to see them. But then all judges are not alike. What is the A. P. A. going to do about this? Rule 17 "'Something to Consider Again we say more emphatically than ever, that Rule 17 should be passed and judging by the letters we are receiving from prominent poultrymen in all parte of the country, we believe that Rule 17 will pass at Nashville, and we believe if it were left to a mail vote. Rule 17 would pass by a 3 to 1 majority. Even many of the country's most prominent judges agree that it is hard to meet competition from soliciting editors who are drawing fat salaries from publications. Mr. Judge, Rule 17 is to your interests; Rule 17 means bread and butter to you. We stand for living wages to you, Mr. Judge. We know the defeat of Rule 17 will hurt you. Why, the very activity of the men trying to defeat it should convince you. Now, Mr. Show Secretary, how about you? Do you not realize that the exhibi- tors at your 8how would prefer to show under judges who are not connected with Poultry journals? Why? Ask them 467 for your own benefit, ask them for the welfare of your association. And now, Mr. Exhibitor, how about you? Wouldn 't you rather show under a judge who is not interested in an adver- tising way in the classes you are showing inf Sure you would, and so would any sane man. Let the soliciting editors so- licit advertising, and give to the readers the news, the report of the show, and let the judge who has no advertising interest at heart pass on the birds and dish out justice. Vote for Rule 17, and help place the show business where it belongs, and help to keep editors where they belong. We have too much editor in the A. P. A, and the whole hen game. Mr. Advertiser! Tliis Means You Do you want the Poultry Fancier to come out on time? Sure you do, and the only way it can be done is for you to get your change of copy in on or before the loth of the month preceeding the issue. On the 10th of the month the first six- teen pages go to press, and if your ad. is on that run you can see it is impossible to change it. After these sixteen pages are run, another sixteen go on, and so on until the issue is completed, and it is necessary to get your change in on or before the 10th. Make note of this, Fan- cier must come out on time. It will wait on no one. The Rights of Exhibitors THE RIGHTS OF THE EXHIBITORS. On various occasions Poultry show sec- retaries secure the service of well-known judges to judge the differetit classes, and advertise them in a catalogue and because the judge has a great reputation and is a man of rare ability on that variety it brings out a large class, and then for some reason the judge advertised for that class is not placed on the class, but some other man is put on. Is that fake adver- tising? We refrain from answering that question. But what we are most inter- ested in, where do the rights of the ex- hibitor come in? Surely the exhibited who runs up against a snag of this kind should be given the privilege of with- drawing his birds from competition where the judges listed and advertised cannot serve. This is no more than justice, and is a matter that the American Poultry Association should take up without gloves, no matter whose feet the shoe pinches. Advertising — Selling Power The industrial welfare of all nations, of every Manufacturing plant in the country, or every business in the country, depends on the two words, SELLING POWER, and why then does it not ap- ply to you, Mr. Poultryman? If the two words, selling power, are taken away from any firm, manufacturing plant, store or individual, business ceases. In order to conduct any business suc- cessfully those two magic words, selling power, are the main feature and the keystone to success. The two words, selling power, have the same effect on business as steam has to a locomotive. No matter how powerful the engine, it is powerless without steam. Now we will apply the two words, sell- ing power, to the Poultryman. I be- lieve that it is more skill for a poultry- 468 man to Fell his product at profitable pri- ces than it is to produce them. I know Poultrymen in almost every state who have just as good birds as any that are bred, but they cannot sell them. They lack selling power. I know Poultrymen in many states that have inferior quality to the men that cannot ^ell them, who are unable to meet the demand. What is the reason ? The one takes advantage of selling power and the other one doesn't. If there is any editor or advertising solicitor of a Poultry journal who tells you that a trade in the Poultry business can be built in two, three or four months, or even six or nine months, simply by ad- vertising in his journal, then tell him it cannot be done. If this were possible, the country would be so full of prominent breeders that there would be no room for you; but many hundreds of them have listened to that kind of advice and to-day we find wrecks in every state of the coun- try,^ and de-erted poultry plants, all due to listening to the wrong advice concern- ing the two words, SELLING POWER. You may ask, when is the right time to advertise successfully? Business in all parts of the country answers the ques- tion: Bight nou: and keep everlastinahi at it. ^ -^ Do it in a safe and sane way; increase your advertising as your business increas- es, and not spend $200.00 or $300.00 in trying to sell $100.00 worth of goods. In many years of experience in the ad- vertising field and in the journalistic world, and with every year of my life de- . voted to the Poultry business, I find that the best solution to the problem is as follows : Advertise your eggs for hatching and stock if you have it on hand, in the months of January, Februarv, March, April, May and also June if the season is running late. July and August should be used to sell your breeding birds which produced the eggs for your ^gg trade, and which you do not desire to keep over the winter. It will pay you to ?ell them at consider- able less in those months than to keep - them until October and November, on account of the expense of feed and care, and selling them in the months of July and August will give you more room to develop your young stock which should be put on the market in September, along with any other birds that you may have to offer. September is the best stock selling month in the year, especially for show birds for the early fairs, and Au- gust IS a very good month for show birds on account of supplying the de- mand for the winter shows which occur in November. November and December advertising is always good for the selling of stock, both for breeding and show pur- poses. January witnesses a rush for breeding stock and continues into Febru- ary, and it also marks the ooening of the egg trade in the South. In fact, con- siderable eggs are now being shipped to the South in the month of December. There was a time when the Fancy Poul- trymen could truthfully say, there are on- ly two seasons: the ^gg season in March and April, and the stock selling season in October and November. That time has passed away and the modern adver- tising takes its place and creates a de- mand for the Poultrymen for twelve months in the year. Digest these facts, study over them. 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Brown Leghorns Eggs Day Old Chicks Eggs We are offering you eggs and chicks, from our 30 breeding pens, con- taining our Chicago. N. Y. and Springfield winners. AJattng list tree. Catalogue 2 red stamps. EDGEMONT POULTRY FARM. W.O.Chase. Box lOO. HI llsbDro, 111. . When Will we get the j\^ew Standard? Where is it Anyway? We have received the following letter from Sec 'y. Campbell concerning the re- vised edition of the Standard: Poultry Fancier, Frank W. DcLancey, Editor, ^ Sellersville, Penna. \ Dear Sir: — Your letter of the 7th re- ceived, and I am just as much in the dark as you are in regard to ^vhen the Standard will be ready for distribution. We can obtain no definite information. It is costing the Association a lot of mon- ^ ey in a loss of sale of the Standards^ as well as considerable expense in answering letters. I believe I mailed you information in regard to new branches having been or- ganized in Montana, Florida and New Hampshire. Have not received result of nominating ballot. ^ Very tlury yours, American Poultry Association, S. T. Campbell, Secretary. Poultry Fancier, Sellersville, Pa. Gentlemen: — Replying to your letter of March 30th, the Editing and Publishing Committee consists of Messrs. Fred L. Kimmey, chairman, C. M. Bryant, Wm. C. Denny, F. L. Sewell and Reese V. Hicks. Mr. Kimmey informs us that the sec- ond edition of the Standard will be ready in April. The Standards are being print- ed by the Campbell Co., Chicago, 111. We wrote them for definite informati5b, but up to date have not received a reply. We regret very much the delay, trouble and annoyance, in getting out the second edition. The Secretary has been unable to receive or furnish any definite infor- mation. Very truly yours, American Poultry Association, S. T. Campbell, Secretary. Mr. Frank W. DeLancey, Sellersville, Pa. Dear Mr. DeLancey: — The Editing and Publishing Committee advised us that the Standards would be ready for distribu- tion in February, so that it is no fault of ours. We are now advised by the same Committee that they will be ready in April. We will have your order shipped direct from Chicago. Very truly yours, American Poultry Association, S. T. Cami»bell, Secretary. BHOBE ISLAND BED CLUB. It seems that all the Rhode Island Red clubs are having troubles of their own in- asmuch, as the business of everyone of them has been sadly neglected on account of sickness of the secretary. The National S. C. Rhode Island Red Club is no excep- tion. It is to be regretted that its other- wise very able and active secretary, J. H. Valliere, is in such poor health that it has been impossible for h^m to take care of all the business that the duties of his of- fice required. Business of the club has been neglected for a number of years, for although he quite often tried it, Mr. Valliere could never get anyone to take the office. Consequently many complaints were and are still received because cupa and ribbons were not received by their winners, and letters were not answered as promptly as they should have been. All this is due, not to negligence on the part of Mr. Valliere, but to the fact that he is actually in a critical condition. POULTRY FANCIER 469 n A BOOKLET THAT ^ THOUSANDS HAVE ASKED FOR MODERN SUCCESSFUL POULT^ FARMING THE REASON -THE^SELECTION — ^TWe. cA«e^ THE FEED! NO- THE BREEDING «^AND THE GROWlN<$ MOUNT PLEASANT FARM 1KLE'C@MB¥HITI ^BREO TO BREEDING STOCK LAY EGGS FOR MATCHING DAV ©L© CHOCK, We Gu^^ranice Sa^fc Delivery Xy^y Old QvlcKs v/e Rep)«kce Al\ In-fertOe H.^s •EHoro«-^ MOUNT PLEASANT PARK booklIt'^mount pocono, pa, TMC BEST WORK, nii^^r^ DwA O HoocRH succcssruL. 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Single Comb White Leghorns From Nowrll's tested tried and true '.strain. Baby chick.«?, $15 per 100. from pxlubition riiutJngs very renfeonable. Write for circular. CH.A.S. I'. NLWKLL, , Eggs for hatching CANTON, PA. 470 At the last meeting of the club at Belle Plaine, Iowa, A. G. Studier, of Waverly, Iowa, was elected secretary, and he is now at work in getting all the machinery of the club back into running order, and be- fore long everything will again be run- ning smoothly. All letters addressed to the new secre- tary are now answered the same day as received, and all business of the club will be handled in a business-like way. All delinquent members are requested to pay up their dues promptly. All members joining now will receive membership re- ceipt until October, 1913. All those who iave won ribbons or cups not yet received should write and the matter will be looked after. The club is preparing to publish its first year book, and it is hoped that all breeders of S. C. Reds, whether members or not, will cooperate in getting out a book that will be a reference work on all matters pertaining to Reds. Write to the secretary for further information. Faking In the past few months there has been quite some controversey regarding the bleaching of white birds for exhibition purposes. It seems that the spark ap- peared at the last Boston show, and some have gone so far as to say that the Boston show of 1912 was pretty well sprinkled with them. In order that the reader of this article may know just where I stand on this matter of faking, I want to say this, I would be the very first judge to disqualify such specimens that I felt sure had been tampered with. But, here is where the trouble begins and it calls for more than guess work on the part of any man before a specimen can be disqualified, especially for what is termed bleaching. Now in this 20th century when all things are moving at a rapid pace, let us look at matters as they really exist. We find in all professions, * ' Poultry busi- ness not excluded, 'I real artists of the very first wateF. For instance, why does Steinway command $1000 for a piano when other manufacturers can only com- mand $300 to $5001 They use the same material in construction, practically go through the same course of mechanism, while the product is no comparison. Why is it that your wife, if you have one, will use the same careful care week after week in laundering her clothes! They go through the same identical process and the results are very often very far from what she would wish them, while at other times they are spotlessly white? Now let's get in the tub and wash some birds for exhibition. I have probably washed as many birds in the past twenty years as have other breeders, few except- ed, and I have had very, very poor wash- es, and I have had them to come out spot- less, and there is no doubt in my mind but that more than one person has re- marked, *'what a pretty bleaching job Nixon has done on that lot of birds," while nothing but soap and water coupled with hard work had been used in either instance. Now, I know whereof I speak, I have not been following this business for 20 years without learning a few points of the trade, but I wish it thoroughly under- stood that I have never used, nor do I know what could be used to bleach a yel- low chicken white. I have heard of very many things that could be used, and I al- so heard of Teddy throwing his hat in the ring, but that 's all. There may be some that do know, and there may be some that I'OuLTKY TANCIEi: Show Secretaries Attention! Do you know that the Keipper Cooping Company is cooping many of the great shows throughout the country. There is ol reaLSor\. And that is because of the high quality of the coops. They are attractive, roomy and give to your exhibition an attractive appearance. And above all the price is oeasonable. Write us for full particulars. 60 Day Offer to Poultrymen To enable every fancier to use our coops for training, mating, etc., we will allow a discount of 20 per cent, of the catalogue price on all orders of two sections or more during May and June. Can you get along without it at such a low price? Not after you once saw it, even if it cost twice that amount. Send for our catalogue to-day. Keipper Cooping Co. 1401 First St.. Milwaukee, Wis. W^ EVERYTHING FOR POULTRY-KEEPERS "mMmms 611IDE'«^19I2 Ciwiiiii - I ^ C« ^*te»' {|fNE»[!ia)BAniRCl •MA, ^ eta. rooet pOuLinr APPLiAMcta. rooet We manufacture more than one hundred articles for up-to-date, progressive poultry-men and women. 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Eight valuable chapters on "Cyphers Company \\ ay of increasing egK-yield. producing prime table poultry, etc. Latest labor-saving devices and money-makmg ideas. FREE, postpaid, to any address if you mention that you saw our advertisement in this paper. Address Home Offices, or Branch Store nearest you. CYPHERS INCUBATOR CO., Dept. 174, BUFFALO, N. Y. Branch Stores and ( NEW YORK. NY. BOSTON. MASS. CHICAGO. III. KANSAS CITY. MO. OAKIAND CAL Warehouses \ 23 Barclay St. 12-14 Canal St. 340-342 N.Clark St. 317-319S.W.Boulevard 2127 Broadway The Promoter Strain of White Wyandottes and White Orpingtons America's greatest winning and laying strain. 12 hens averaged 214 eggs each in 365 days Are the stay-white kind. Eight years with nests, 26 years of successful line breeding of exhi- bition quality with egg records combined, winning with keen competition of more first prizes at the great Pittsburg show for the past 14 years than any other breeder, stamps them among the champions. \V innings at Pittsburg. Pa., 1912 first Pen, first Pullet, fifth Hen. At Can- nonsburg Pa, 1912, first and second Cock, first and third Hen, third Pen. 15 grand pens mated, all headed by u shapely, stay-white, vigorous male bird. Eggs, $3.00 and $5 GO ner setting. Eggs from sale stock, $8.00 per hundred. Charles P. Gloggen R D. No. I, Glenshaw, Penna, POULTRY FANCIER 471 ^ are practicing this method of producing ^ white birds, but how are we to get posi- tive proof of such! You perhaps may say, by comparison. I say no, positively no, and I will state my reasons. I feel that I have bred, judged and handled enough white birds to know a white bird when I see one, and I am sure that those who know me right will bear me out on this statement. I have bred birds and am breeding them to-day that are spotless, their quills are of that pinkish color, and they always stay so under all circum- stances, and I call to mind other distinct strains of birds that are bred in the same manner, and when this sort of quality is conditioned by a past-master for keen competition such as is found in the N. Y. or Boston shows, what do we behold, just this, a certain number of specimens sprinkled through the exhibit that stand out head and shoulders above the others without a comparison. Now here is where the rub comes in. I will grant you, in order to draw a com- parison, that Mr. B. and Q. come along with a good big string of birds that have Indian Runner Drake, Prince Beau Ideal, Gaebel Bros., Morristown, N. J. S. C. Buff Leghorn Male, heading one of the pens of the Inland Hatchery, Attica, O. been bleached. They are in the very pink of condition, and so far as one can see, they tally in every way with the true conditioned birds for color. There is no difference. Now, where in this world is the person, judge or no judge, who can go over this said class and disqualify a single specimen for bleaching.? You probably say there is a vast difference in the two strings of birds mentioned above when they are carefully examined, and time was when I thought the same, but ex- perience has taught me that I was not correct, and I tell you, my readers, this is a matter that needs a whole lot of thought before real action can be taken. It really cannot be done with justice to the exliibitor. For instance, a breeder is devoting his entire time to the breeding of fancy poultry; his all in all depends entirely upon the success of the business; he selects a good big string of birds for a certain show where the strongest of competition is to be found. Days, weeks, months, yes and nights thrown in, are spent in order that his birds be in the ^ pink of condition to win the desired hon- ors. Can a judge step up to this exhibit, because they outclass all others, and dis- qualify the exhibit because he believes that they have been bleached! Do you, Mr. Fancier, call this a just decision! I say no; it's absurd. If its feathers, or down on legs, or toe, if they have been ONLYA FARM WHITE WYANDOTTES Finished the season 1911-12 at Boston and won 1st cock,1.2 pullets, 1st pullet also eettinir Farm Poultry /lOO.OO Challenge cup for best female. Our winnings this season have ^11 been nia™ on birds of our own breeding and we have our mating list ready. Write for it. It will e-ive winnings and price of eggs & chicks from as fine carefully mated stock as you will find anywhere. Chas. Staaff, Mgr., BoxB. Morristown, N. J. MWM:^Mm^.mm^^^:f^mim 47:2 left soak a day or two in blue water, legs colored, or comb tampered with and some other things that are positive, why then disqualify. That's the proper thing to do, but above all things in this world let us try at least to be fair and true one with the other. If we are not able to put our birds in the same condition as our brother fancier, let's not say that he is a fraud, but let's take him by the hand and congratulate him on his skill in pro- ducing the desired condition that we all honestly crave for. There is an old slogan, that goes some- thing like this : ' ' Better be safe than sor- ry," and I tell you, brother fancier, if there is anything in this world that I would hate to do it would be to rob a fancier of that which he justly deserves. CHAS. 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D. no. l Stockton, New Jersey Breed's Single Comb Black Leghorns wis'lFofS'^^ We want to show you that our fowls excel! as layers, that our chicks excel in vigor and growth, and that we ^iwc big discounts on early orders, and guarantee delivery when wanted if ordered by this system. Send for information and price list today. Catalogue soon ready. S. M. BREED, BOX P. F. CINCINNA.TUS, N. Y. A Few Hours WWi Men Who Raise Chickens We desire to call the attention of the Fan- cier's readers to the ad. of Judsre F. G. Dean; Collegeville, Pa., breeder of Columbian Ply- mouth Rocks, and one of the foremost Eastern Poultry Judges. Mr. Bean's winning on Co- lumbian Plymouth Rocks during the past sea- son has been the most phenomenal of any Columbian Rock breeders in the entire Eastern £art 61 the U. S. In every show in which [r. Bean has competed during the entire show season, which include the largest shows of the season, such as Camden, Grand Central Palace, Philadelphia and Madison Square Garden, he has won more prizes than any of his competi- tors, and under manv circumstances, more than all his competitors combined. Such a record as this is an accomplishment that the oldest POULTRY FANCIER to e.xamine this season. The mechanical work is of the highest order and the great number of cuts gracing its pages tell a part of the story at least, of the reason why Mr. Wright has been able to build up such an enormous business in all parts of the country. Everv photo con- tained in Mr. Wright's catalogue speaks vol- umes for the quality of the birds bred on the Jalentine Ranch. His 1st Cock at the last bt. Paul show is truly a bird of wonderful merit and well deserved the place of honor ac- corded him, while the 1st Pen were the center of attraction in the Orpington alley. Mr. ^^ rights 1st Hen at the St. Paul 1912 show stood out like a star in her class, and while the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Hens, all belonging to the \ alentine Ranch, were magnificent speci- mens of typical Orpingtons, the 1st hen was one of the choicest females shown this season. VNe certainly congratulate Mr. Wright on the high quality of his 1912 Orpington catalogue and If it were in our power we would give him a higher compliment on the magnificent class of Orpingtons he breeds than a compU- 473 need in White Orpingtons. We know you will be glad vou followed our a -vice. Mr. Gilbert E. Nichols, Morristown, N. J., one of y:e^f,^ Jersey's most prominent Columbian and Silver Wyandotte breeders, is forging right on to the front ranks of success at a very rapid gait. Mr. Nichol's Columbian Wyandotte matings for this season are right up with the best in this country and are deserving every bit of praise they are receiving from all quar- ters. Mr. Nichols has mated up a number of pairs in bo«h Columbians and Silver and can furnish a I'miteJ number of hatchine eggs of the highest merit to his customers. We would advise anyone who is looking for quality in either Silver or Columbian Wyandottes to write Mr. Nichols at onrt-, for delay may mean disappointment to get into the winning ranks with these beautiful breeds during the coming show se ison. We were prreatly pleased to receive a copv of Mr. H. R. Barry's 1912 catalogue describing the famous Barry strain of Single Comb White Leghorns. It is a veritable little treasure-house and will be appreciated by every lover of the wonderful S. C. White Leghorn. Mr. Barry's strain of White Leghorns is among the very best in the land, both for show and exhibi- tion and utility. They are birds of trreat vigor, splendid head points, long, deep bodies, and as white as snow. For vears Mr. Barry has devoted his time and thousands of dollars to produce the very best in White Leghorns, and the name "Barry" stands for quality wherever it is known. The Barry Farm is located at Far Hills. New Jersey, and is one of the best equipped plants in that state. At present, Mr. Barry is running a 6000 Newtown Giant In- cubator, and has a brooder rapacitv of 4000 chicks at one time. His brooder house is con- " " "" " POTTS TOW r^ ; ECii !SA White Orpington Hen, Phoebe-Snow, owned Plainfield, N. J. This Phoebe-Snow was the 1912, the onlv time shown. She is of enor-' type. Own daughter of Madison and our the strong resemblance to her mother. breeders of the country might well feel proud of, and the Fancier congratulates Mr. Bean on these splendid victories. The Columbian Ply- mouth Rocks are rapidly sweeping into the honor ranks of popularity in the poultry world and no one breeder in the land is doing more for this popularitv than Mr. Bean, who is worthy of the confidence and patronage of all who are intending to take up this popular and beautiful breed of fowls. It is useless for us to comment upon the nbilitv of Mr, Bean as a poultry Judge. This fact is too widely known among the whole poultry fraternitv, but it is a pleasure for us to note that he has given en- tire satisfaction to every show at which he has judged so far as the Fancier has been able to ascertain, and we are pleased to learn that his services are sought this season in wider cir- cles than ever before. Mr. Bean's ad. always appears on the back cover page of the Fancier and we take a high degree of pleasure in rec- ommending both himself and his birds to all the Fancier's friends. The Valentine Ranch, New Brighton, Minn.. Douglas H Wright, owner. O. G. Thompson superintendent, breeders of the famous Wright Single Comb White Orpingtons, has compiled one of the most handsome and complete White Orpington Catalogues we have had the pleasure and bred by the Sunswick Poultry Farm, South winner of 1st prize at Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. mous size, weight IOV2 lbs., and of wonderful great champion Hen Ladv of the Snows. Note m'.'ntary mention of their merits in the columns of the Poultry Fancier. We are glad to note the splendid business Mr. Wright is enjoying this season and we would advise all our read- ers to write Mr. Wright for his catalogue on bingle Comb White Orpingtons and mating list of his 1912 matings. The Valentine Ranch ad. is in the May issue of the Fancier. Look it up and write them for whatever vou may USE BAIR'S ALUMINUM BANDS for marking poultry and pigeons. Sample doz. bands with raised numbers and catalogue mailed for one dime. Mention your breed Bair "The Band Man." 6 Twilight Yards. Hanover, Pa. Sicilian BuMercups, Silver Cam- pine Diamond Jubilee Orpingfons. Eggs $2 per 15. Single Comb Reds. Col. Wyandottes, Eggs $1.00 per 15. A few Buttercupf Cockerels for sale at $3.00 each. E. H. Adams - Onlwood. Pa. Yoder's Indian Runner Ducks American Standard Fawn and White, winninjr at Allentown, Hanover, Sellersville. ?c"*^ %5 <-ounty Shows. Fine Drakes to head your breeding pen. 11 cgRs $2.50, 30 egM $5. My Book, How to Handle these Ducks, price 75 cents. Breeder of Partridfire Rocks, Partridge Wyandottes, S. C. White and Black Minorcas. t-ggrs. J>end 2 stamps for prices and winnings. LEVI D. YODFR. Box 34, DUBLIN, BUCKS GO., PA. SINGLE COMB RHODE ISLANO REOS r. '^1*'® Cleveland Winners. Just one pen on the place. Headed bv Ist Cleveland w-ii Jf ^^^ contains second Cleveland hen and other choice females.' Will sell just half the epgs this pen lays at $10 per setting. Order from this add. D. M. COVERT, WiUoughby, Ohio. 476 POULTRY FANCIER c^cfc':i?^^^^^^^^^^^'^'^c^i^o!t"^^':^^oic^^'^ GRAND SACRIFICE OF ONLY A FARM WHITE WYANDOTTES The Reason. We are (I/loving our Plant. Our Loss, Your Gain Hens and Pullets at $2 and $3 Each Cocks and Cockerels at $3 and ^5 Each Eggs $5 per 1 00, from Good Matings. NEVER BEFORE has such quality been offered at really less than utility prices. And the reason is we are moving our plant a few miles away and a sacrifice of stock is necessary. Don t delay in ordering. First come, first served. ONLY A FARM, MORRISTOWN. - NEW JERSEY. CHAS. STAAF, Mgr. PHILIP KEARNY, Owner. Milk-Fed Chickens- Grow more rapidly tlian "tlie ordinary kind." Are healthier, plumpc and better layers. They make tlie better quality of meat and sell at the hiphest prices. .. You can raise milk-fed chickens with less than one-half the expense of feedin? them milk if you feed then. BLATCHFORD'S CALF MEAL (.The Verftct Milk Substitute for Raisins Calves) Endorsed by thousands of our customers who raise chickens. One poultryman says: ** Ili'j z^-Mcfi s'l i? in ciiicken raising I ever heard about." Get full particulars today at your tlealers, or address Blatchford*s Calf Meal Factory (Established 1800) Waukegan, IHinols ■w-wiim ■ «!■■>■ WHITE WYANDOTTES. -' Our record at Philadelphia should convince you of the quality. They have met the keenest of competition and have won. We are now making attractive offers on stock V^H ^Sgs. Satisfaction guaranteed. Write to-day. Box P. F. The Maples, A. J. Savacool, Cornwells, Maud P. O., Bucks Co., Pa. IJEggs Half Price"4 ^acrifice^^^ After May 1st. we are going to sell eggs from some of the choicest matings of S. C. White Oit)s PARTRIDGE ROCKS also p^^'^.So'^'^SnrricJ."*'"'' ^"": .^^f .^T^ are.yinnera and bred from the winner, at the H^WICEYE POULTRy ,FARM. , H. E. Burgei., Mgr . R. 3, O.c^oU, Ind. 'ill' .s V J. Eggs at Half ..Price ' ^ after May 15 Baby chicks reduced. From 8.0. wl Leghorna and Buff Rocks BIha Rih- bon winners at Phila., ScrantoH and Williamsport. .Vt^ matini list and caUlngne' CRYSTAL POULTRY FARM. B. H. JOHNSON. PROP., BLOOMSBURG, PA. Too late for Classification BASrS HOUDANS. BEST DISPLAY. Easton and Bethlehem. Pa. Eggs, $3.00 per setting. Write .^ before . ordering .elsewhere. Taylor, McAvoy, Peterson. Ogden strains. W. P. Bast, 14 Marshall St., Phillipsburg, N. J. 5 • ■ ANCON AS—BOTH COMBS; LARGE DARK birds, 'evenly mottled; black tails and wings; winners at Buffalo, Rochester, Clevelnnd, Williamsport, Madison Square. Eggs a special- ity, world's best. W. A. Ellison, Elkland, ?•:.. V r. .. ^ ^16 IMPERIAL HEAVY LAYING HOUDANS^— Took everv first at Pittsburg, Iftll."; Eggs, $2 per 15. Nice stock for sale. Mv birds are great money makers. Wm. Degelinan. R. D No. 6, Library, Pa. 16 SINGLE COMB R. I. REDS THAT HAVE shape and color. Vigorous stock and heavy layers. Orders booked for chicks and eggs. Utility eggs, $1 per 15. Correspondence solic- ited. W. H. Rahn. Wind Gap, Pa. 16 RHODE ISLAND WHITES. KNOX STRAIN of snow white fowls with a golden future. Ten grand pens. Send for descriptive illustrated booklet. Knox Poultry Farm. Pulaski, Pa. 16 BLACK ORPINGTONS OF SUPERB QUALI- ty. Manv of the noted winners are in my yards and heading the matings I want to sell you eggs from. Se ' * holtz. yon eggs from. Send for circular. Jacremento. Pa. R. O. Um- 16 WHITE AND BUFF ORPINGTONS. CAN spare some baby chicks before May 15 show- bird quality. 20c. each. . Good -p^-n of Buffs for sale. J. A. Shott, New Wilmington, Pa. 16 BUFF AND PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES, the Imdins: winners at the leading shows mefting leading competition. I am making a sacrifice of grand birds and attractive prices in hatching eggs. Also Toy White Poodle dogs. R. G. Pensyl, Bloorasburg, Pa. 16 BABY CHICKS. HATCHING EGGS. FROM Single Comb WJiite Leghorns. Young's Blan- chard and WyckotT. Any number, any dis- tiiace. Started many large plants. 4,000 brtH^dinj; stock for sale. Chicks, $12 and $15 per 100. S.tisfaction and safe delivery guar- anteed. Furnished over 1100 head fine chicks to Johnson Farm, Boston, Mass. Our stock has egg records, 200 to 248 eggs a year. Crav- en Poultry Place, Department 2, Canton, Pa. 16 ms^KE YOUR HENS PAY I ,Q,^ w ^71 RIf'' FREE BOOKS tell YOU how. OUR New | I 191- Hatcher and lirooders will jjive you stronger chickens I I a.n will save hah the cost. Write for FREE BOOKS todar I .-.nd we will tell you /^ ' I how to MAKE gg^X '•'*^ Cyel. Hateher ol the farm. _ ftS^lUiniJJlLlJlSI Elmlr.. H. I. ' .'•.'^•acS^- ?^ l5c==DAY OLD CHICKS-ISc WHITE WYANDOTTES From my special high-class quality m-itiugs. Quality stock at utility prices. Correspondence solicited. JOHN J. HAFNER, W^OLRICH. PA. IfinjIAAII ||J|DIT^°° ^*° conquer M UDAUUU llADI I «''*'I7 In 8 daym im Tl ■ prove fuur be.lih, prolong your llie* No mors ■toinKh H trouble, uo roul bre.ifi. no he.rt w.ftkti.ai. Reg. In manlx vXgnr, culm nerve*. clei.r .;ea .nd superkr meutat atreogtb. Whetner jou chew; or amoke pipe, clffurette*. ciirars. i^ei my io- tereatinf TobMKO Book. Worth Ita weljchtlngoM. Mailed free. E. 1. WOpOS. 634 Sixth Ave. 48^a , New York. N. Y. Black Orp'ngtons Wh te Wyandottes --.> * Send for mating list. Alt Blue Ribbon Winners. AeCLA poultry FAR3I Establisheil 1896. P. J. Freiler, Prop., 126 Academy Street, Wilkes Barre, Pa. Dr. A. J. Savacool, Cornwells, Bucks Co., Pa., who is forcing his way to the front as one of the leading breeders of White Wjandotlea. POULTRY FANCIER 477 '^r^':^i^ipr^'^if:r^'^::r^r^r^'tiP'^'^r^r^'^'tr^'trl^':^i!^r^r!^i!pi^ BE A UTY pleases the eye. UTILITY pleases the purse. COMBINED they produce satisfaction and SUCCESS. THE WHITE WYANDOTTES Is the One Breed that Completely FilU These Requirements. OUR LIFE'S WORK Has been to produce a dependable strain of this most saticfactory breed. That we have been successful is most clearly demonstrated by the thousands* of prizes and tro- phies captured by our stock in the strongest competition. OUR CUSTOMERS Are given the results of our work and may either start a new flock or build up an old tlock with stock or eggs that will produce satisfactory results and thus avoid disappoint- ment and discouragements that often cause complete failure. OUR BREEDING STOCK Is All Farm Reared In^Large Orassy Fields. This Produces Vim and Vigor Unknovm in Parked Birds. WE CAN SUPPLY Our whole farm is devoted to this one breed and we grow them by It's Free for the Asking. J. C. FISHEL & SON, Box P. F. Hope, Indiana. Your every want the thousands. Send For Our Illustrated Mating and Sale List ^^Oj^Ojfi^^Oft^^OjfiJJfiK^^f^K^uj^K^ 3 Leaders and Payers. Cunningham's White WYANDOTTES. S. C.'White LEGHORNS and Indian Runner Ducks X h Best Strains Of practical utility fowls of exhibition quality. Why we can give you quality at reasonable prices: No fancy pay manager; No crazy systems; No fool theories; No expense 'exhioiting. Send for free illustrated booklet. It explains it all. THE SILVER WYANDOTTE CLUB OF AMERICA is preparing for the press a fine, large, interesting catalogue. It is our aim to make this the best ever put out, and no breed- er of Silver Wvandottea can afford to miM be- ing represented in its. pages. Write for full particulars, advertising rates, etc. All new members who join before June 15, will have their names in this book. Henry Steinmesch, Pres., St. Louis, Mo. CUNNINGHAM EGG FARM iMB^ 11 ft ID C*o b« rotond to Bstnrml ihsde to KAi nAln«t«»y«»*'k. "'rtufb* J. Leroy Cunningham, Prop , R. 3 Indiana, Pa, GIIR I nmn •^•y *^^ U wm b* beantHed, too. Don't waaie mooe; and take rlaks with qoMtionabla djea or atuai. 0«t oar big Book on tb« Hair. We wlU wodlt FRER, in plain irrapper. poatpaid. K08K0TT LAB0RAT0RYJ269 Broadway. ...,•■, ■' -v '*L.f V •.■V '.j4. Ghicki '•^ -«• ;l OUR PRICES ' ;rii i I 12.00 V HATCHING EGGS. 50 • 100 ,; , $0.00 $10.00 ; »' *. •: B'ABT CUICIiS.'' >. It is the only way you can tell the .birds bred from different matings. 500 $•40.00 •^1 '■' 1000 and over $70.00;. "i. ■»:■ f i> • ■v^k • - 50 _ or less January and February $0.25 March and April . . : 23 May 21 June and July. .': ...... . . .17 100 $0.20 .20 .18 .15 500 $0.19 .19 . .17 .14 IQOO and over $0.18 .18 .16 .13 Send your order i_n early so as to avoid disappointment and delay. oreeatng and exhibition stock a matter of correspondence. ' Assuring you of our best attention. i BARRY FARM H. R. Barry, Owner. Far HilU New Jersey i K.« P ^^PS—Clinchfield—Gafdner Strain 8ouS: ' eJm Si -in "ftj'r^Jo'lo* '"""u"^ *^« winners at the greatest show in the North as well as OlT^nr^tri: rt ^^' *• ^^ ^"""^ *°*i up- ^Vrite for show birds. OLINOHPIELD POULTRY YARDS, ROGERSVILLE. TENN- Petty's Punch is one of the best on the market. You can't get along without one. Price 25 cents or sent free to any one sending us two subscrib- ers at our regular rate of 25 cents per year. Poultry Fancier, ^ Sellersville, Penna. 478 POULTRY FANCIER The best Indian Runner Ducks Indian Runner Duck. 1st and special at Philadelphia and Baltimore. Caw Law Poultry Farm. Office, 101 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md. PRACTICALLY A CLEAN SWEEP AT AMERICA'S GREATEST SHOWS. ^af^hL TqT?^ P^''^^ u^""* "^^ AVo® ^"""^^ °^' ^^^ ^""^^ I^d'an Runners in the country. At Phila- delphia, 1911 and Baltimore, 1912, two of the largest shows in the country, we won more points on/SnH^^^r?^''""" i^'T ""P^' "thor exhibitor. Philadelphia we won 1st and 3rd 7o"ng drakes! m°r 1h 1^ >TP^ f^''^^ I":?*''? ^""^^^ shown). We also won Special for the best Indian S nor and Special for the best display Our Special drake was pronounced by the leading judge of water fowl to be one of the best he has ever seen. Baltimore we won 1st old duck (no od drake ? rTh'^i'K^'.^ ^"*^ 2nd young ducks, 1st and 2nd young drakes. We also won Spec al si Iver cup for the best young light fawn and white Indian Runner ^ On White Indian Runners we won 1st old duck and drake, 1st young duck and drake. Light fawn Indian Runner eggs, $3 and $4 per 12; White Runners. $5 per 12. We also won at Hagerstown, Allentown, etc. » v */ "o aiou y^K/u Fertility guaranteed 80 per cent. Also eggs from White Wyandottes, White Leehorns Black Minorcas. Barred and White Rocks. R C. and S. C. Reds. Pek^in Ducks, Buff Bllfk iSd WhUe Orpingtons. Everything as represented or money refunded. Send for .catalogue. Caw-Law Poultry Farm, ^ Offics 101 W. Baltimore Street. Baltimore, Md. Save Your Fowls With OCULUM Oculnm Is the most successful preventive and curative known for Cliolera, White Uiarrhea> Gapes, Roup and Sore Head. Experience proves Oculum never fails. Here's a sure-shot curative and positive remedy All poultry raisers should f^ ' for diseases that are annually killing thousands of have this Diaf{nosis. Send for dollars worth of valuable poultry, Oculum is used it. Ask your dealer for Ocu- and endorsed by the largest, most successful poultry lum. If he can't supply it raisers in the country Poultry journals uustinted in theii send a dime for sample, prai.-e of this sure cure and preventive. 50c for bottle or $1 for large Oculum cures the most atfftravated cases of the bottle. Money refunded if diseases named above. Two or three drops injected Oculum fails to make good, in rectum of fowl passes quickly into the blood, in- 'tt ^ n^ ^ m oculates the fowl and makes it absolutely proof LlSe LOUDOn Todav! against the tolls of these profit-draining pestilences. ,^.....^.„ Also, Oculum renews vitality, builds weight, beau- ^•■■■••••"""— tifies plumage, keeps out lice and increases ^z"^«V!b Rocks' Club Special Gold Colored Ribbon for R^t r.iL^ p^''"^ i^^^A^' Same Ribbon for Best Shaped Female. Same Ribbon for Best Colored Female; American Barred Plymouth Rocks' Club Handsome Silver Cup for Rnn ?nr pSf^n^^'i' ^^« ^^^^^f.^' ^^t PuUet and Best Pen; also Handsome Silver i'"P (9'^,^est Display Barred Plymouth Rocks. Jan. 2-6. 1912 Baltimore Md A I ALL TIMES. \Vhen writing for prices, please state exactly for what purpose birds are wanted as this will help me better to send you what you want. SatirfacUon guaranteed. Write for descriptive catalog. EOOS, $2. $3, and $5 per 15 ^*"s^'*cuon TTTQTTTT TT urnx^v T, . "RINGLET" KARXl LESLIE H. McCUE, Proprietor Greenwood, V» State Vice President American Barred Plymouth Rock CTub, Life Member American Poultry Association. Member Virginia and Tidewater Poultry Association. B/ack and White Orpingtons % « • • 9 9 % J ;•» « ^ . ^ . FROM IMPORTED STOCK I imported some oi .'nglrnd'^ best I raised a large number of fine birds. I showed at Wil- hamsport and Pittsburg a: d v^on. They will win for you. There are none better bred, that is the reason. I have eggs for sah .jm choice -,ckerels at $10. I can fit you out in Aug and Sept! for the fairs. Send for maiiu^ it, and uescnbe what y.-u want. s> ^ «ci/i.. J. E. STUTE, M. D., PARKERS LANDING, PA. Barred White ROCKS R. and S. C. REDS S. C. White LEGHORNS Chicks, 10c each; eggs, $1 set. White Rocks and Orpingtons, value $5.00, eggs, $2 to $15. Chicks, 25c each. Catalogue free. Mapleling Poultry Yards, L. Box 124 P. F.' Pulaski. New York «^^^< WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS Rockland Farms The Pacemakers of the East Their wins at Allentown, Hagerstown. Baltimore, Phila.. Madison Square, furnish the proo' of quality. To attain this quality required many years of careful breeding along lines that have pro- duced winning birds And our pens to-day have produced as large a percentage of high-class show birds as any White Rocks in America. Write us your wants. Muny show birds will be hatched in May and June. We can offer you attractive prices. Splendid Breeders for Sale I am not waiting until the breeding season is over to offer you choice breeding birds. But now I am so you can derive immediate benefit. I am offering them at reasonable prices. Get winning birds. It will pay you. And the best is the only road to success. Correspondence a pleasure and satisfaction guaranteed. ROCKLAND FARM, D. Lee, Prop., Box I, Benson, Md. ^ 10 Cents Each for Eggs from the GILBERT & MOORE Grand Laying Strain ol ORPINGTONS « Which held first place in the International Egg Laving Competition, which is now in progress at Storrs College, Storrs, Conn. Stock birds, pullets and chicks for little money. WM. H. MOORE. CHadds Ford, Penna. \. x*OUl.Tiv/ J-axNCi..:;. Xf '^so^s^f^^T:r^L'z^-jLriL^^^^^^ »>, w.. coo^ Orpingtons, Scotch Plains, *N. J. FII^wE'S BARRKD PLYMOUTH ROCIvS Have made n record of 17 firsts and 20 seconds at 5 shows this season. All my competitors onlv 8 firsts and 5 seconds. Send for my 1912 raatinj; list. It will show the winners. E.xhibition and Breeding stock for sale. FIKF/S OIANT BRONZE TURIvEVS # The leading winners at Hacerstown. Pittshurg E.xposition and Madison Square Garden. 5 pens mated and headed by 1st and 3d prize Toms at New York, 1st Tom at Hagerstown and 1st and 2d at Pittsburg. Eggs $1 each. H. L. FIKE, MEYERSDALE, PA. SINGLE COMB WHITE™LEGHORNS High Class Exhibition Quality of Heavy Laying Trap Nested Birds Females of great records, and the price of eggs is regulated by the egg records of the different matings. It's the hea that lays that pays. Send for literature. HOWARD L. DAVIS, . . - . _ NEW EGYPT, N.J. >VHITK INDIAIV GAMES The real Fancier's fowl. The ideal fowl for the country and suburband estate. We have in our yards the blue ribbon \vinners at seven of the big Eastern shows. We guarante- fertility and we want you to send for our booklet describing matings and price list. HILLTOP POULTRY YARDS. CATASAUQUA. PENNA. • • • S.C. White Orpingtons * Our Sacrifice Your Opportunity- Let us sell you eErijs from pens containing the winners at four lE^eat shows, two at Pitts- huTK, Youngstown and MtKeesport; winning in competition with imported and Amerii-iin bn-d birds. Egsrs. $3. $8. $12 and $15. All infertiles replaced free. SPECIAL OFFER. After June 1st will sell a limited number of yearling cockerels at $5 and females at $3 each. Trios at $10 and Pens at $16. This gives you a chance to get .*.orae of the best bred "White Orps in America at popular prices. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. Write your wants today. Jcls. J. Cooley, Dormorvt, Pittsburg, Pa.. • Eggs Chicks • • ORPINGTONS S. C. White, Buff and IBlacR We can furnish you eggs and chicks from high class quality matings. In S. C. Buff at - $1.7o per 15 eggs; $10 per 100; chicks 20c each. In Blacks and Whites $2.50 per sett- ine: $15 per 100; chicks 30c each. Satisfaction guaranteed. A few pens Whites for % j-ule at $25 and 30 good Buff Pullets at $1.50 each. # Lantfhorne Poultry Farm, Ed-w. Ambler. Prop.. Lantfhorne, Pa. J HEELER'S WHITE WYANDOTTES The strain that has produced the winners at Ameri- ca's largest and best shows for the past 18 years. They have that perfection of type combined with that purity of color so necessary to win The World's Greatest Strain EGGS. EGGS. $5.00 per 15; $9.00 per 30; $14.00 per 50; $25.00 per 100. Special mated yards, $10.00, $15.00 and $20.00 per 15. Reduced price on eggs af- ter May \5th. Eggs from the regular $5.00 matings after May 15th, $3.00 per 15; $5.50 per 30; $10.00 per GO; $15.00 per 100. Special mated yards, at half price, $5.00, $7.50 and $10.00 per 15. 56 page art catalogue and mating list of America's finest White Wyandottes free. (10 cents in stamps appreciated.) Chas. V. Keeler, Box P. F. Winamac, Ind. HIEF WINAMAC III l.i cockerel Topeka Dec 3rd to 9th. I9II.'' WHITE WYANDOTTES v^e all know there is a diflfcrence between White W^yandottes. Here is my record you be the judge: Allentown Ist cock. 4th hen, 4-5 cockerel, 1st pullet. 2nd pen. pecial best bird and pullet in show at Williamsport— see awards, and also special est cockerel in show two years in succession. Stock and eggs, send for mating list. :. C. FURMAN, - , BLOOMSBURG. PA. rite for circular describing Buffalo, Rochester and Detroit 1912 Blue ibbon winners in Barred Plymouth Rocks & S. C. Brown Leghorns L. B. RBSSEQVIE, MILLERS, N. T. ON ni \J.w AOV^TOCK^NoEOGS FOR SALES^ ^•^/FRFF catalogue v^, StLLERSVILLC.PA. I JxJ eonrBJcrrr sy \U».A.jaMfJtrClf3. I9JJ OUR Little Chick Feed Will Give You Big, Vigorous Chicks and Reduce the Mortality, and our No. 1 Scratch Feed No Grit or Shell— and PURITY Poultry Mash Will keep them healihy and produce eggs. Highly recommended by leading poultrymen. Write for samples ai^d prices. Miner-Hillard Milling Co., Wilkes-Barrc, Pa. 'i-OciVED r •>, \ *%' ^-^^ ■ * * ' '^*.-*» *^1^ '^l'^ ' V-** »■ J'^ 'ir* '^L'^ ♦\*'^ '^. ^ •-1'^ ' •!'• I*! *• »*•,* • ^';' » ''!"• '^•^ •*!"' '•J'.^ ••'IS '^"- '^^ ^ r-' - . • ' - - ■ v,\» »4- w^x »^. v|>» »-4-< ^4- v^- «;7. »»4- •?;- 17. k/,« *^0 »»- w,";. wjv ..4. •.;;* v^- v7* »Vx »\v ,y. v"Jl EGGS REDUCED » After May 15, Eggs from the best pens of B RIGHTS' ESXOFAIv strains of ARRED PLYMOUl H ROCKS THE FINEST EVER MATED OF THIS VARIETY will \)t' reduc-«'d 25 per cent., and after June 1st.. 40 per tynt. Tins ?iyes you a rare opportunity seldom oiYered as e.rlv to hatrh bii^ls of a riualitv that you. heretotore, have never possesses!. We are fortunate this year in having an unusual nunil,er of (»hiekens fcr this time of \ear and many hens setting. What is our good fortune is vour good opportunitv ihere- fare the offer. First prize winners at many shows and birds worth $100 each were hatched from our eggs and we have finer pens than ever this season. JUNE is the MONTH to HATCH YOUR WINNERS Crusader II First Prize Cockerel, Color Special and Champion male, Madi- son Square Garden, New York, 1910. Three male champio&ships of this show have been won by Grove Hill bred bird in five years. for l:n- the late December and January shows, also your breeders. 15: — $7.50 PER 15 EGGS. SPECIAL PRICES AFTER MAY PER !()(». OUR WAY — A Few Pens — A Few Birds — Quality of ALL the BEST. One-half our breeders for sale low after June 1st. Whatever you do, send for our mating list, the most complete ever issued bv any breed- er and illustrations of New York winners. Grove Hill Poultry Yards, Wm. Ellery Bright. Proprietor A- C. Smitlj, Superintendent. Box p. F.. Waltham, Mas'. .-•^ *^'» ''!; ♦ ^t*^ ■"!'' Jb\ »4«» wj<» v^-* te|« %^< Vj Get a quick maturing: $13 PER PA): $;)7.5U i^'^'^'^ipr^r^r^r^'^'tiP't't't'^^t'^'^^'^'^'^rllpilpi^d^i^r^i^'^r^ ^ •^ ¥ ^ ¥ ^ # ^ ^ •^ ^ ^ ^ ¥ ^ WRITK FOR 0 OPERAS ELEB RATED HIGKEN - - - OLONYHOUSE USTOMllAICnER ATAL0J&UE Barred Plymouth ROCKS and White WYANDOTTES Eggs for Hatching $2 per 15, $10 per 100 (Unfertile eggs replaced free) Fine Breeding Cockerels $3 and $5 each. CUSTOM HATCHERY--Coiiipartments for Rent, (1 50 eqgs each.) H. B. Portable Poultry Houses $16, $25 and $32 each. Cooper, Jr.. Woodside Poultry Plant, foro Phone Ov(^rbrook. 574 A. Desk F. ROAD. WEST PHILADELPnrA PEWSYLVAMIA A Hurricane Sweep 'rsr^^r^rif>r^Z:s Bean's World's best Coluiiibiaii Plyr:iouth Rocks are not only tlieleadeis but have made the most Sensational IVinnings recorded this and'otlier years. This year at 18 shows including^ Madison Square Garden, A^ r.< Plii'ladel- l)hia, New York Palace, Hauer>toun. :Md., Allentown, Pa., New York State Fair. Baltimore, Md.,and otliers where all the best were assembled tojj^ether from the North, South, Kast and West, tiiey have v.on not only t!ie j^reitest majority of all prizes and specials competed for, but have a.c\.\ia\\y won every first prize competed for, except two, all cups and show specials at above shows, 1/ club ribbons out of >0 and the sweepstake special for best pullet in American class at Phihidelphia. 82 first prizes at above shows under 15 different judges is a record no one has ever at- tained and stands alone and unequalled. Columbian Plymouth Rocks are the leadinj,' popular variety today. Why not |?et started now with this grand beautiful and utility breed. Your wants will have mv perso- nal attention and I am bett*»r prepared to supply breedersand exhibition stock than ever. Satisfaction positively assurer!. Write me your wants. Send for my mating list and let me convince you that Beart's Columbian Plymouth Rocks are the finest in this big United States. F. G. Bean, Box P.P. Collegeville, Pa. une 5c. M'^CUby U U 4 04 ALLENTOWN, PA. F. W. DeLANCEY, Editor and Manager and SELLERSVILL ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^M CHESTNUT HILIj Barred Rocks Baby Chicks, Eggs for Hatching and Stock. Our victories at AlUntown, Pa., Brockton, Mass., Philadelphia, Pa., and Madison Square is the evidence of superior quality. 14 Grand matings; both cockerel and pullet matings of line bred stock and every bird in our matings is a prize winner or sired by a prize winner. Our victories have been hard earned and the record in past years and the record of season just finished should convince you that they have no superiors and few equals. Eggs from grand matings at $3.00 and up. Baby chicks $25 per hundred in 100 lots, less than that 30 cents each. Send for descriptive circular and mating list. CHESTNUT HILL POULTRY FARM H. N. Kenner, Manager. i> Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Pa. Orchard Poultry Farm 100 Buff,Black, White Orpingtons, 200 Barred, White, Buff, Plymouth Rocks, 300 Silver Laced, Silver Penciled, Buff, Partridge, Columbian, White Wyandottes, 400 S. C. White, S. C. Brown, S. C. Buff, R. C. Brown Leghorns, 50 Light and Dark Brahmas, 40 Buff, Partridge Cochins, 30 Silver Polish, 40 Silver Spangled Hamburgs. More 1st prizes at New York State Fair, Allentown and Hagerstown than any other competitor. A grand lot of breeders and exhibition biids fit for any show. Eggs for Hatching from pens containing our roted prize winners and 1912 matings will pro- duce the highe-it quality of birds. All varieties Bantams and Pigeons of the best of quality. Poultry business is our exclusive business and we guarantee satisfaction. S. G Hoke and Son, Desk P.P. Spring Grove, Pa. LEGHORN CHICKS IN THE MONTH OF JUNE Are sure and fast growers and MATURE INTO PRIZE WINNERS. MONMOUTH POULTRY FARMS are offering EGGS AT HALF PRICE from their selected pens of prize winners at MADISUN SQUARE GARDEN. We have 500 YOUNGSTERS GROWING to maturity which show great promise from these pens and we can now afford to give you the benefit of our successful matings. These matings are tested and have proven the quality they will produce, therefore THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE WITH US THE RESULTS OF' OUR SUCCESSFUL MATINGS. MONMOUTH POULTRY FARM, Freneau, Monmouth Co., N. J. \,'^''^:i!:'t^.?,:T JINQLE COnB BLACK niNORCflJ Mtllot't unmatchahle strain. The Victors of Madison Square and Philadelphia at the great Philadelphia show December 19n. My first cockerel won special for best bird in show. All varieties competing. My 1912 matings will produce some of the best Minorcas ever bred. Send for matini? list. M Howard Mellor, Spring House, Pa. M POULTRY FANCIER 487 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS All classified ads are in front of book, thus giving the small advertiser a chance. Numbers and initials count as words. All classified advertising is payable in advance. Positively no •^(ceptions to this rule. The rates are so low that we cannot afford to take the time and trouble and incur the expense necessary in keeping accounts with these ads. Send M. O., currency, draft or registered letter. Stamps accepted for amounts less than one dollar. All ads to be under proper classifications must reach us by the 20th of the month. Advertisers receive the paper free each month that ad appears. 4 cents per word per insertion for ads runnins: less than 6 months, 3c per word per insertion for ads running 6 months or longer. ^a ANDALUSIANS. "EGGS EIGHT NOW HALF PEIOE. NOW this is no 'fire sale' nor 'a qtiitting business sale' but just a reply to our many inquiries as to when eggs are half-price. See last month's ad. E. N. andC. A. Fanner, Roches- ter, Pa. 0 TBUE BLUE ANDALUSIANS, EXCLUSIVE- ly. Won 83 ribbons out of 84 entries, ineud- inf 18 1st at Philadelphia, Allentown, Bethle- hem, Quakertown, Perkasie Shows, 1911, 1913. Choice stock and eg^ for sale. Satis- faction guaranteed. Visitors welcome. Circn- ar free. C. C. StaulTer, Telford, Pa. 7 ANDALUSIAN EGGS— FIVE PENS— EXTEA large, heaTv laced. Many are prise birds. Beeently added some of the Cleveland, Ohio winners. Have won prizes at the leading shows for 16 years and hare bred Andalu- sians, this my 19th year. None better. E^gs, $2 per 15 straight. F. L. Garnet, Notting- ham, Ohio. 16 BLUE ANDALUSIANS — I have the largest utility flock in the East. (6) Fire breeding Sins, every bird of which has won a pnse. eary layers of large white eggs. Prices reasonable. E. D. Bird, Greenwich, Conn. 15 IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC BLUE ANDA- lusians both combs; also Rose comb White Orpingtons, prize-winners. Choice stock and food fertile eggs. Send for circular. Satis- Isction guaranteed. W. T. Naylor, Paines- viUe, Ohio. 9 ANCONAS. ANCONA EGGS. ANCONA EGGS FOR hatching from my Royal Blue strain that won first at Madison Square Garden and at Phila- delphia, Pa. Write. Frank W. Mains, Morris Plains, N. J. 16 ANCONAS — BOTH COMBS; LARGE DARK birds, evenly mottled; black tails and wings; winners at Buffalo, Rochester, Cleveland, WiUiamsport, Madison Square. Eggs a special- ity, world's best. W. A. Ellison, Elkland, Pa. 16 ANCONAS, ROSE AND S. C, AND WHITE Orpingtons, leading blue ribbon winners at Ta- coma, Olvmpia, Kansas City and Spokane. Eggs and stock very reasonable. Send for handsome illustrated booklet. Irna L. DeLine, Capital City Poultry Yards, Olympia, Washington. 16 SHEPPARD'S FAMOUS ANCONAS, THE world's best. First at world's greatest shows, including London, England, Madison Square and Cleveland. Greatest egg record — 256 av- erage. Catalogue free. Cecil Sheppard, Be- rea. Ohio. 16 EGGS FROM WILKES BARRE WINNERS, $1.60 and $2.00 per setting. Somers strain, which won 6 prizes at Toledo with 224 birds in competition. H. FoxaU, Lockhart St., Wilkes Barre, Pa. ANCONAS: GRLND STOCK FOR SALE. Seven magnificent pens mated for the egg trade. The last time I exhibited won every first and second at Chicago. Dr. Guy Blen- coe. Alma Center, Wis. 15 I HAVE FOUR EXCELLENT PENS OF S. C. Mottled Anconas. Am m specialist, have been a breeder of this fine strain for seven years. My birds are large and vigorous, dark plumage, neatly mottled. High scoring two year old hens bred to prize winning males. No better stock to be found. Fertile eggs for hatching. O. H. Hubbard, Lock Haven, Pa. 7 ANCONAS, SINGLE COMB, GRAND PENS of large dark birds, correctly mottled. Eggs from prize-winners, $3 per 16; $5 per 35 or $10 per 100. Eggs from excellent utility pens, $1.50 per 15 or $7 per 100. Stock for sale. Stamp for circular. No postals. Geo, C. Schwegman, Richmond, Ind. 0 MARTIN MATCHLESS ANCONAS HAVE won 86 ribbons, 7 specials on 87 entries at the 6 best shows in New England including Boston. Circnlar free. 0. A. Martin, Derry, N. H. • 15 HOWLETTS SINGLE COMBED ANCONAS Acknowledged World's Leaders, heavy birds, lay large eggs persistently all winter. Wins in the show rooms. Circular, send red stamp. Ancona Yards, East Orange, N. J. 16 ANCONAS. THE BEST WINTER LATEES on the whole poultry list. Eggs, eggs, eggs, in any quantity. Fertility guaranteed. "VC^te to-day for free catalogue. Evans A Timms, Box V, MalU. Ohio. 15 BANTAMS. "BLACK BREASTED RED GAME BAN tarns. Eggs for sale. W. H. Ott, 1511 N. 18tb St., Phila." 7 BANTAMS AND EGGS, 84 VARIETIES, Sebrights, Japanese, Polish, Cochins, Games. Rose Combs. Send 2e. stamp for circular. Classy stock for sale. A A. Fenn, Box 57 Delavan, Wis. 0 BANTAM EGGS, BLACK TAILED JAPA- nese. Barred Plymouth Rocks, Bearded White Polish, White Leghorns, White and Black Rose Combs. Also Lackenvelders and White Crested Black Polish. C. F. Davidson. Bedford. Pa. 6 BUFF AND WHITE COCHINS EXCLU- sivelv. Have in my yards Ist prize winners at Chicago, Minneapolis. Mankato, etc. For rices on eggs and stock write. Mrs. F. M. lay, Winnebago, Minn. 15 S FOR SALE— A FINE BLACK RED GAME Bantam Cockerel. First at Allentown, second at Lititz and Scranton (mv other cockerel win- ning first.) Eggs for sale. M. G. Bankert, Hanover, Pa. 15 WHITE AND BLACK COCHIN BANTAMS, Blue Ribbon Winners. Lititz, Philadelphia, Scranton, Allentown Fair. Stock and £ggs for Sale. Few good White and Black Cock- erels. Joel H. Moyer, 441 N. 10th St., Bead- ing, Pa. 7 BLACK, BUFF, WHITE COCHIN AND GOL- den Seabright Bantams. Winners at Bethle- hem, Allentown, Washington, Rocky Mount., N. U. and Quakertown. Stock and eggs for sale. Minsi Trail Bantam and Poultry Yards. Bethlehem, Pa. 8 BLACK COCHIN BANTAMS, THAT TOOK the Blue ribbon on pen at Philadelphia.' Eggs, 10 cents each. Mrs. Wm. Moore, Chadds Ford, Pa. 16 BANTAM EGGS, 7 VARIETIES, $2 SET- ting. Pittsburg winners. Choice Light Brah- ma Bantam Cockerels, cheap. Dixmont Hospi- tal, Dixmont, Pa. Poultry Dept. 6 OKE'S HAMBURGS AND BANTAMS WIN; five varieties Hamburgs; ten varieties Ban- tams; see winnings at New York, Boston and Baltimore shows. It tells the tale. Stock and eggs for sale. R. Oke, Box 361, London, Canada. 15 BLUE BLOODED SEBRIGHTS, ROSE Combs, Japanese and Partridge Cochin Ban- tams, Thompson Barrd Rocks, also R. I. Reds. Fantails. Exhibition Homers. Stock and Egga for sale. I. S. Miller, Allentown Pa. 14 MODERN BANTAMS — BLACK RED AND Pyle (Game.) White Polish, Buff Cochin, White Fantail Pipeons. Breeders and im- gorters over thirty years. Eggs and birds, atisfaction guaranteed. Westervelt Haywood, Rutherford, N. J, 6 SILVER SEABRIGHTS AND GAME BAN- tams. Eggs $2 per 16. Jno Hacker, Box F, Marissa, lU. 7 FOR SALE— A FINE BLACK llED GAME Bantam cockerel. First at Allentown, second at Lititz and Scranton (my other eockeral win- ning first.) Eggs for sale. M. O. Bankert. Marion, Pa. 15 BANTAM EGGS. $8 PER 12. HIGH-CLASS prize-winning. Silver Seabright, Buff and Whit* Cochin. Black Japanese and Black Breasted Red Game. A. W. Newcomer, Box 21, Glen Rock, Pa. n AMERICA'S GREATSET WINNING strain of Buff Cochin Bantams. Have soma rare bargains in breeders to offer. B. O. Schilling, Brighton, N. Y. 16 HIGH STATION EXHIBITION OAMX Bantams, Cochins, Seabrighta, Eos« Oomba, and Silkies. Egrs and stock. Eidge View Farms, Knowlesville, N. Y. 16 MOHAWK BANTAM YARDS — HIGH CLASS Black Red, Red Pyle and Silver Duckwing Games, Partridge and Buff Cochins and Black Rose Combs. Stock Bhipi)ed on approval. Eggs. Box P, Schenectady, N. Y. Q BEAHMAS. LIGHT BRAHMAS, BLUE EIBBON WDf- ners; superb qnahty. Grand matings. Eggk $1.50 per setting. Cockerels, $5: pairs M- ^los, $10; breeding pens, $16. d^mhunt Poultry Yards, SeUersville, Pa. "~«™ BAEEED PLYMOUTH EOCKS. BALDWIN'S Barred Beauties. Free catalog. Fine laying strain and exhibition bred. Matt. W. Baldwin! • Sioux City, Iowa. {J ^I?f T BR^^MAS. LARGE BIRDS. WHm and Barred Rocks. All pure stock. J. A. Rob- erts, Malvern, Pa. ^ BANKS' LIGHT BRAHMAS— THEY LAY win and weigh Extra fine breeding cock- la'si PemT?oke.°N.'r°'*' """^'^ *' ^^^^ BELGIAN HARES. OUR PEDIGREED RUFUS RED BELGIAN Hares are found hopping in nearly every staU IhtJ^^T^ Flemish Giants are know/ jTe?l where. Large steel grays and jet blackZ burg,' Oht'- '^'^""'^" ^^^^''^' ^^^"^ ^^- BUCKEYES. BUCKEYES OF QUALITF WiNNFWfl Madison Square. BoXon. Cleveland wilhi^nr ton, Scranton. Mitings for 191.2 are alona blood lines that will produce birds of quslity' Stock and eggs. Buff Orpington Ducks Cat- alogue free. L. T. Place, Meihoppen. Pi. 15 BUTTEBCUPS. SICILIAN BUTTERCUPS— THE COMING breed of general purpose fowl. Sro.ll eateriu great producers. Beautv surpassed bv 11011^ Fifield. Mountainview Poultry Farm, Paines^ VlilC| \J » M mm 15 CAMPINES. IMPROVED SILVER CAMPINES. (JA- cobus Strain.) Excellent lavers of large white eggs. Small feeders, hardy, vigorous easy to raise. Eggs, $5 per 13. J. L. Paul- haraus, Dewart, Pa. LARGE IMPORTED SIL OAMPINKS. MAT- ing list. J. Ryder, Mont Alto, Pa. t 488 COBNISH, DARK CORNISH EGGS FROM PEN NO. 1, birds scoring from 90 to 94. Eggs, $2.00 for 15, after June 1st eggs at half price. Clyde Dille, Washington, Pa. 16 WARD'S BIG ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE of breeders is now on. Must let some of my choice dark Cornish go so that my young stock shall have plenty of room. Write Ward your wants for pens, trios or single birds. Satisfaction in shape an'd color guaranteed. V. Ward, Pennington, New Jersey, 11 "CHAMPION MAMMOUTH CORNISH." IM- ported and domestic pens of highest calibre. Hatching eggs and stock for sale. When writ- ing for mating list and prices mention Poultry Fancier. Jaquelin Farm, Warrenton, Va. 17 DOMINIQVES, GENUINE AMERICAN D0MINIQUE8. 1 have them. Too many ^et Rose Comb B«rred Rocks and are disappointed. The real thing is different. W. H. Harwood, M. D., Okasm FaUs, Malone, N. Y. 16 DUCKS. AMERICAN AND ENGLISH INDIAN RUN- ner Ducks. White eggs. Also Single Comb Buff Leghorns. Winners at Chambersburg and Lewistown. Three drakes, $2.50 each. Booking egg orders. Geo. B. Hall^ Burnham, Pa. 15 INDIAN RUNNER, TRUE OFFICIAL REC- ord, 217; real mortgage lifters, gilt-edged in- vestment. Read my great 75c Runner Duck Book. Embden Geese. C. Valentine, Ridge- wood, N. J. 9 ROUEN — FAWN AND WHITE INDIAN Runner Ducks, leading winners at leading shows. Also Mammoth Imperial Pekins. Eggs $2.00. Booklet free. Maple Ridge Farm, C. B. Fitch, Walton, N. Y. 6 INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS. TRUE FAWN and white Wingert's strain. Prize winners at Janesville and Walworth Co. Fair, Wis. Eggs, $1.00 per 13. Gregor Fischer, Lock Box 194, Elkhorn, Wis. 7 WHITE INDIAN RUNNERS, SNOWFLAKE strain, aristocrats of all poultry. Breeding stock and eggs. Fifteen eggs, $8.00, $6.00 and $4.00. Special price larger lots. Mrs. E. Eshbach, 1404 Sturm Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. 16 INDIAN RUNNER DUCK EGGS FROM high class stock, $2.50 per 11. Two drakes for sale at $3 and $5. Mt. Hope Poultry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. 6 INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS THAT LAY large white eggs and lots of them, at $1.00 per 13. Mohawk Poultry Yards, Merchant- xille, N. J. 15 EXHIBITION FAWN AND WHITE, AND pure White Runners. Buff Orpington, Crested White, and White Muscovys. Stock and egg^. Ridge View Farms, Knowlesville. N. Y. 15 BUFF ORPINGTON DUCKS — FINEST OB- tainable from originator. Imported drake. Great layers. Indian Runner Ducks. Brooks- Walton white egg strain. Eggs reasonable. Frederick Fellows, Muskoday Farm, Weeds- port, Box F, New York. 15 POULTRY FANCIER GUINEAS. WHITE AFRICAN GUINEAS. ABSOLUTE- ly white and well bred. Eggs, $1.50 per 15. Greenhurst Poultry Farm, Sellersville, Fa. 7 GEESE. LOOK I LOOK I TWO TRIOS OP WHITE China Geese for sale, winning 2d Goose, 2d Gander at Philadelphia show 1910. Eggs, • 1.80 per setting. Sunnyside Poultry Farm, Sellersville, Pa. q WHITE CHINA GEESE. EGGS FOR hatching. Elegant birds for sale. Allentown, Madison Square, Paterson and Poughkeepsie Champion winners. Rake's Strain World's Champions. Eggs now ready. J. D. Rake, Monroe, N. Y. 17 MAMMOTH TOULOUSE GEESE, BLUE ribbon winners wherever shown. Eggs, 25c to 50c each; $10 to $20 per 50 eggs. Rose Comb R. I. Reds, Tuttle strain direct; eggs, $3 per 15, or $8 per 50. Hughie Girven, R. 3. Bradford, 111. 16 GAMES. 3TANDARD EXHIBITION AND CORNISH Games. All varieties; also Malays. Suma- TM. Stock and eggs in season. Ridge View ?annt, Knowlesville, N. Y. I6 HAMBURGS. i. a .HAMBURGS. S. 0. BROWN LEG- aorns, White Wyandottes and Hares. Stock for sale. Eggs, $1 per 15. $5 per 160. Satisfaction guaranteed. H. Crcssman, Box 104, Richlandtown, Pa. 15 SILVER PENCILED HAMBURGS AND Black Cochin Bantams. Winners at Grand Central Palace and other shows. Hamburgs >)gg8, $4 per 15. Bantams. $2. Ockera and Maasch, Sayville, L. I. N. Y. 15 GREAT BARGAIN SILVER SPANGLED Hamburg eggs for the rest of the season only 75c. per 15. Start laying within five months. Eggs guaranteed fertile. W. H. Trump, 6340 Green St., (Jermantown, Pa. 8 SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURGS. SOLD all surplus stock, but can supply you with eggs and chicks from my prize winning birds. Write me your wants. Claude A. Laird, Hyde Villa Poultry Yards, 812 SchuylkiU Ave., Read- ing, Pa. 17' SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURGS. WIN- ners of highest honors at Camden, Allentown, Paterson, Madison Square, Scranton and other shows. Eggs for hatching. Leading strain of America. Circular. Chas. C. Grau, Shell Road, Corona, N. Y. ig MAYO'S S. S. HAMBURGS. WINNERS AT Hagerstown, Mc. Keesport, Bridgeton, Scran- ton first and best pen in show. Stock for sale. 13 eggs, $3.00. A. L. Mayo, Pittston, Pa. 15 HOUDANS. ARNOLD'S FAMOUS HOUDANS, 1ST, 2D, 5th cockerel. Grand Central Palace. 1st and 2d at Madison Square with different birds. Eggs plenty. Catalogue free. Cap. 0. E. Arnold, Babylon, N. Y. 15 HOUDANS OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY. Bred right and mated right and will produce the right kind of results. Eggs, $2 per setting; 3 settings, $5, Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. tf IMPERIAL HEAVY LAYING HOUDANS— Took everv first at Pittsburg, 1911. Eggs, $2 per 15. Nice stock for sale. My birds are great money makers. Wm. Degelman, R. D. No. 5, Library, Pa. 16 "REAL" HOUDANS, HANDSOME, HARDY, vigorous, prolific, bred, for laying; won wher- ever shown. Also Young's Leghorns. Eggs, half price. Stock at reduced prices after May 1st. Ferd. Mosebach, Route 9, Bethlehem, Pa. 15 HOUDANS, AS THEY SHOULD BE 1 MORE firsts Pittsburg Fanciers than all competitors. Heavily crested, large, dark birds. Don't buy until you get free circular. Dr. Harold E. Dunne, Ridgway, Pa. ig A FEW COCKERELS AND PULLETS, cream of the World's Best for sale. Won more points at the Palace. 1911, than all other exhibitors combined. Eggs in season. Corres- pondence solicited. P. J. Reveley, Box 541, East Haven, Conn. 7 FRENCH HOUDANS. CLUB CUP AT AI^ lentown, Pa., two years; Cup for best bird* in French class: Cups for best display at Cam- den and Bridgeton, N. J. Eggs, $3 and $5 Elmer D. Ogden, Bridgeton, N. J. g HOUDANS, S. C. WHITE, R. 0. BROWN Leghorns. Buff, Black and White Cochin and Golden Seabright Bantams. Stock and eggs. Satisfaction guaranteed. Minsi Trail Ban- tam Poultry Yards, Bethlehem, Pa. 8 GOEBEL'S HOLT)ANS. ENTERPRISE. Eggs at one-half price for balance of season Show birds, $5.00 sitting; utilitv. $1.50. A few pens for sale at $15. Geo. Goebel, Say- ville, L. I., N. Y. 7 McCREA'S HANDSOME HOUDANS ARE raised on free range and bred for color, size and shape Eggs and day-old chicks. Stock for sale. Booklet free. Rollie McCrea, Fillmore, N. Y. 15 STOWMAN'S HOUDANS ARE "BLUE RIB- bon winners." First and special cock at five shows. Eggs two, three and five dollars setting. Japanese and Silver Seabright Ban tam eggs. Walter Stowman, Flourtown, P*- 15 HOUDANS. S. 0. WHITE AND R. 0. BROWN «l^npr°i% ^^" ''■°°' "^'^"y hijh-grade stoc£ T?.Pi Tj^-* We guarantee satisfaction. Min« Trail Bantam & Poultry Yards, Bethlehem ^*- 16 ?fn^^ HEAVY CRESTED HOUDANS. PINE Kntl^\1ll|%/°f "'- «^^« ^-- ^*-J ?n^^?i^^rJ ^/^'E JUST PURCHASED A fine flock of Houdans of high quality, bred for laying as well as exhibition quality. A limited number of eggs at $3.00 for 13. No circular ordor from this ad. Dr. C. J. Andruss. Can- andaigua, N. \. 15 JAVAS. BLACK JAVAS — ONE OF THE VERY rarest and oldest of standard bred fowls. Can mil * ^V- settings eggs at $3 and can also spare a choice pair at $7 and trio for $10 Grenhurst, Sellersville, Pa. « i LANGSHANS. BLACK LANGSHANS FOR QOALITr WJN- pay. Trio, $5 Pen, $8. t^ggn $1.;,0 per Valleyl%r '''• ^^^^'^ ^"^-' «-- • * LAKENYELDERS. '^.^i?- pAKENVELDER. MOST SENSATION- al Bird of Century. Largest Breeder in Amer- o'i^^ Hundreds of testimonials. Stamp for cat- kinf Co.. N-.\'.° ''^'^^' ^^P^- ^' ^-^-' T°-P,- BROWN LEGUORNS. S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS— BLUE RIB- winners at America's great shows. Win- °f' ?n Wittman cup for best Brown Leghorn at Allentown two times; blue ribbons at Hagerstown. Stock for sale; eggs in season. C O. Miers, Bangor, Pa. i5 ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS, KULP and Gale strains. Forty hens for sale. Good utility stock. Eggs for setting from prize winnmg stock our speciality. Mammoth Pe- kin Ducks. Claudia Bitts, HiUsdale, Michi- ^*°- 15 ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORN MALES. • f nn '*'^o «^^°^^-. ^^»^ '^0™ 4 choice pens, $1.00 $2.00 and $3.00. This is prize win- ning stock also great laying strain. Mrs. W. G. Young, Pawlet, Vt. 15 S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS. EXHIBITION and utility matings. That soft seal brown 7wi,„P'^P*^ ,°' ^t?P®- E^SS -^d day-old chicks. Circular free. Paul W. Georgia, North Brook, Pa. v.cu*bw^ ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS WILL spare a few choice settings from a very select ma ing at $1.25 per setting. This matinr wiU produce a large percentage of show birds Greenhurst Poultry Yarda, SeUersville. Pa. tf SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS AT $1.50. $2.50. $3.00 per 15 My birds havi won wherever shown and will win for you Ralph Reiter. West Bridgewater. Pa. 15 ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS OP Su- perior qualitv. The kind that have the right color and true Leghorn shape. 1912 matfng will produce some prize-winners. Eggs $1 25 per setting. Fertility and satisfaction guar- anteed Greenhurst Poiiitry Yards, Sellers- viJie, 1 a. ft COLEMAN'S ROSE COMB BROWN LEG- horns lay and win, they can't help it, they are bred that way Eggs, $1 to $3. Circular. C. W. Coleman, Box 97, Patrhogue, New York. jg R C. BROWN LEGHORNS. VALUABLE pedigreed breeders. Fine Hens and Cockerels for your foundation. Bred from a line of win- w"Vt- •"■, eu'irantee all my stock as represented. W. Hipkiss, Scottdale, Pa. 7 S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS, WINNERS AT loading shows. Eggs and chicks for sale. Choice lot of yearling hens at $1.00 each or in lots of thirty, $25.00. Nels Anderson, Youngs- ville, Pa. 15 WHITE LEGHORNS. SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. Choice stock and eggs for sale. Greatest lay- ers known. 1912 matings will produce blue ribbon winners. Eggs, $1.25 per 15. $7.00 per hundred. Ellis L. DeLancey, Sellersville, BREEDING PEN S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS 15 1910 and 1911 hatched females, headed by vigorous cockerel, $2.00. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Eggs — summer special — 50c., 15; $2.50, 100. F. M. Green, Andover, O. 17 10,000 BABY CHICKS FOR SALE NEXT three months at 10 cents each. Wyckoff strain 8. C. White Leghorns. Eggs for hatching. $5 per 100. Order quick. Ralph C. Pox, Maines- burg. Pa. 15 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS — (Young's Strain) Prolific lavers that have won in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania. Eggs $2 and $3 per setting. Mating list free. P. Robert Schmaltz, Kennett Square, Pa. 15 BABY CHICKS, ALSO EGGS FOR HATCH- ing. Single Comb White Leghorns (only) our shipping cases serve as fireless Brooders at no extra cost. Wayside Poultry Farm. Circular. Sand Brook. N. J. 15 $1.00 PER 15. $1.75 PER 30. $4.50 PER 100 for our S. C. White Leghorn eggs. Fer- itlity guaranteed. Baby chicks, $12.00 per 100; safe arrival guaranteed. Mt. Park Poul- try Plant. Route 1, Ridgway, Pa. 15 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS OP SUPERIOR quality. An amalgamation of America's best blood lines. Mated right and bred right. Why experiment. Our stock is beyond that stage. Profit bv our loss. Eggs from selected mating that will start you on the road to success, only $1.50 per setting; 3 settings, $4. Holiday Heights Poultry Farm, Sellersville, Pa. 15 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS EXCLUSIVELY. Baby chicks after Mav i5th, $10 per 100. Eggs for hatching, 15-$i.25, 100$5, 1000-$40. Packed to insure safe delivery. Eggs on a day's notice. Chicks must be booked ahead. Darlington Egg Farm, Darlington, Md. 15 LOOK FOR MY LARGE AD. THIS ISSUE. Big offer in S. C. White Leghorns. Also latest improved Oat Sprouter. B. Monroe Posten, Hughesville, Pa. 12 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORN BABY Chicks of quality, by the thousand or dozen. Send for illustrated booklet giving prices of stock and Day-Old Chicks. W. L. Newton, Knoxville. Pa. 9 WHEELER'S STRAIN S. C. WHITE LEG- horns have been bred for twenty years for egg production, not forgetting Standard require- ments, shown by our winnings. They have size, color and true Leghorn shape and are proven winter layers. Eggs. $2.50 and $5.00 per fifteen. A. C. Wheeler, Burnt Hills, N. Y. 15 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS EXCLUSIVELY. Gilt-edge quality stock, with good shape and color. Hens and pullets for sale. Eggs in season. H. J. Hahn. Box 337, Littlestown. Pa. 16 S. C. W. LEGHORN HENb, PULLETS AND corkerels. Hatching eggs, $4 .1 100; $2.50 per 50; $1 per 15. Whit« Holland Turkeys $12 a trio; Toms, $5 Irvin Kiudig, Littles- town, Pa. 0 THOROUGHBRED WHITE LEGHORNS— Large healthy birds, fresh-air housed, dry- fed prolific layers, large white eggs. Chicks. $15 per hundred. Safe arrival, 8atisfa«*ti.'>n guaranteed Circular refereu«-rs. tc!:>in)<>u:Als. Michignn's largest plant. Michigau t*oul- try Farm. Lansing, Mich. 6 ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORN COCKER- *'^~-e'fceptionally good qualitv — pure white and bred from Blue Ribbon winners at $3 and $5. Greenhurst, Sellersville, Pa. 6 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. EG(;S and chlvKS, $5 and $12 hundred; $40 and $105 Uiousand. Chas. D. Bartholomew, Centre Hall. Pa. ^ SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS, (ioungs Strain.) "Better than the rest." tggs reduced. Young and old stock for sale. Mating list free. Prices reasonable, satisfaction guaranteed. P. Robert, Schmahz, Kennett bquure. Pa. 15 ROSE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. FOR sale, a few fine exhibition hens and 1st pen cockerel at Pittsburg. 1912. At summer prices. N\nte me. Louis W. Weisel, Route 1, Verona, ^ "• 15 BABY CHICKS. HATCHING EGGS. FROM u^^ Comb White Leghorns. Young's Blan- chard and Wyckoff. Any number, any dis- tance. Started many large plants. * 4,000 breeding stock for sale. Chicks, $12 and $15 per 100. Satisfaction and safe delivery guar- anteed. Furni.shed over 1100 head fine chicks to Johnson Farm. Boston, Mass. Our stock has egg records. 200 to 248 eggs a year. Crav- en Poultry Place, Department 2, Canton. ^''- 16 POULTRY FANCIER BLAKE S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS WON AT Sprinirfield. 1909. 1st. cork. Ist hen. Ist and 3d, cockerel; at Madison Square, 1st pullet; at the Grand Central Palace, N. Y., 1910, 4th cock, 5th hen. 2d cockerel, 4th pullet; Madison Square, 4th hen, Gt.. pullet; 1911 at Madison Square, 3d cockerel, 3d, and 8th hena. 15 egjrs, $3; 30 for $5. W. J. Blake, Burn- side, Conn. 13 489 BLACK LEGHORNS — GREAT LAYING AND Show strain. Egga from selected matinirs, $2, $3 and $5 per setting. Birds scorinf 94 to 96. Send for illustrated mating liat. Scott Long, Carey, Ohio. 15 BUFF LEGHORNS. FISK'S ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS have won more firs -rizes than all their competitors together. Eight Grand Pens. Cir- cular and Mating List. Howard J. Pisk, Box 8, Falconer, N. Y. 8 GRABLE'S GOLDEN BEAUTY STRAIN S. C. Buff Leghorns. Unmatchable in color. Plenty of quality and vitality. Thev are win- ners and will produce winners, feggs from 70c. per setting up. Mating list. Eli S. Grable, Washington, Pa. 17 S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS. FINE BRZD stock in color, size and shape. Winter layers. Fresh fertile eggs, guaranteed. Eggs, $1.00 per 15; $5.00 per 100. J. T. Peters, Colum- bia, Pa. 15 S. C. BUFF AND WHITE LEGHORNS, blue ribbon winners at leading shovrs in strong competition. Eggs, $2, $2.50 and $3. Send for booklet. Maple Ridge Farm, C. B. Fitch. Walton, N. Y. 6 SINGLE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS. Win- ners and stock from Madison Square winners in breeding pens. Eggs, $1 and $2 sitting. Infertile eggs replaced. W. J. Best, 516 Shaw Ave., McKeesport, Pa. 15 DAY OLD CHICKS AND EGGS FOR SALE from high quality S. C. Buff Leghorns. Chicks, ten cents and up. Incubator eggs, $5 per hundred. Exhibition matings, $3 per 15. Catalogue free. E. D. Sheldon, Box 884, Af- ton, N. Y. 16 AMEY'S SINGLE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS, winning at AUentown'a winter show. First cock, hen, cockerel and pen. Also first and second pullet. Three specials and silver cup for best display. Stock and eggs for sale. E. B. Amey, 341 N. Tenth St., Allentown, Pa. 7 MAYERS' R. C. BUFF LEGHORNS. GRAND color, of good size and excellent shape. Ten weeks old youngsters at 50 cents each. Eggs very reasonable. Satisfaction guaranteed. L. O. Mayer, Route 1, Columbia, Pa. 16 BUFF LEGHORNS, 250 EGG RECORD strain. Large size, rich golden color. X-ray tested eggs, $10.00 per 100. J. L. Helpman. Freedom Station, 0. 7 "BUFF LEGHORNS AT PRICES THAT will move them. Stock from this season's breeding pens, $1.50; ten cockerels and pul- lets, $1.50 and $2.00. Kerr and Owen. M chias, N. Y.' a- 15 S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS OF CORRECT COL- or and good shape. 1912 matings will produce a large percentage of show birds. Eggs, $1.25 per setting. Fertility and satisfaction guar- anteed. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellers- ville, Pa. tf S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS, BLOUGH'S OLD reliable strain. Winners of the Blue at Amer- ica's Best Shows. Stock, eggs and day old chicks for sale. Catalogue free. Buff I^eg- horn Poultry Yards, Oscar Blough, Prop., Annville. Pa. 8 S C. BUFF LEGHORNS OF SUPERB QUAL- ity. Rich Golden Plumage, good under color, fine head points and typical carriage. Blue ribbon winners at lending shows. Eggs from Relect matings. Eggs, $3 and $5 per 15. Seven pullets and cockerel, $15. P. H. Yost, 231 New St., South Bethlehem, Pa. 6 FISKS ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS are Madison Square winners. I have won more first prizes than all ray competitors together. P'ight pens. Howard J. Fisk, Box 8. Falconer, N. Y. 15 HOSE COMB RUFF LEGHORNS. PHENOM- enal layers. Winners at Grui;d Central i*al- are, Boston, etc. Express ^repaid on rtrgs for hatching. Free circular tells all about them. M. H. Willis, Jamaica, Vermont. 15 BL'FF LEGHORNS — S. C. GRAND PENS OF large solid Golden Buffs. Headed by high F.roring males and egg record females. Eggs. $3 per 15; $5 per 35 or $10 per 100. Eggs from splendid utility birds, $1 per 15 or $5 -8tul stock direct. Mating list free. J. Rydtr, Mount Alto, Pa. 6 KELLERSTRASS AND IMPORTED WHITE Orpingtons. Breeding pens are mated to win- ners at New York State Fair, Nazareth and Bethlehem. Efgs $2 to $5 per 15. Bcookside Poultry Yards. Nazareth, Pa. 7 PIGEONS. 4)UTCHESS & CARNEAUX CROSSES FROM the best strain in the country. Prices, $2 to $4 a pair. Youngsters, $1 per pair. Russell T. Latshaw, Spring City, Pa. 6 I OFFER GUARANTEED MATED HOMERS, in any quantity, at $1.00 pair, and challenge squab companies or dealers to produce better stock at twice this p/ce. Beautiful White Ho- roers, $1.50 pair. K.\et my prices on Runtfe, Carneaux, Maltese Hens, and save dollars. Charles K. Gilbert, 1563 East Montgomery Av- enue, Philadelphia, Pa. 15 POULTRY FANCIER WHITE HOMERS — HIGH CLASS STOCK. Fit for the show room. $2 per pair. Green- hcrst, Sellersville, Pa. 6 WHITE RUNTS ARE OUR SPECIALTY. They are one of the largest of all varieties of pigeons, measuring from 36 to 44 inches wing spread. Are pure white in color and great breeders of large white-meated squabs. No other variety compares with them. Our lofts contain some of the finest specimens in Amer- ica. Green & Kaple, Box 55, Waterville, N. Y. 6 CARNEAUX AND HOMER PIGEONS. HOM- ers, $1.50 to $2.50 per pair. Carneaux, $3 to $6 per pair. Gilt edge stock. D. W. Allen, Langley, S. Car. 15 POLISH. WHITE CRESTED BLACK POLISH— CLEAN sweep at Washington Show and Champion- ship medal for best pullet in show. Grand cockerels for sale. Eggs $3 sitting. Wm. H. Cyphers, Washingrton, N. J. 8 WHITE CRESTED BLACK POLISH EGGS that will hatch, from birds that have won at Utica, Rochester, Buffalo and Boston. I guar- antee satisfaction. Warren W. Dickens, Box 93, Middleville, New York. 7 WEILS S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS. BLUE ribbon winners at Allentown Fanciers show, Bethlehem, etc. Eggs from grand ma*ing8, $4 and $8 per setting. Fountain Hill Poultry Yards, Bethlehem, Pa. 7 SEELETS WHITE CRESTED BLACK POL- ish. A strain of prize winners for 30 years. Exhibition birds, carefully mated pens and eggs hatching true to strain a speciality. Write for illustrated circular. Chas. L. Seely, Afton, N. Y. 15 POULTRY SUPPLIES. BANKS' NEW ERA BROODER AND HOV- er. Has features unique. Built "just right," and the price is right, too. I have made ar- tificial brooding a special study for 18 years, and am now at your service. Emory E. Banks, East Pembroke, N. Y. 6 GORDON'S ACME POULTRY TONIC, BEST remedy for poultry, guaranteed. One large box, 25 cents, 5-$1.00, ll-$2.00, 22-$4.00. Sample free. M. W. Gordon, Derry Church, Pa. 16 SAVE YOUR CHICKENS BY USING HAMP- ton's Poultry Remedy for White Diarrhoea and Cholera. Easy to give, a liquid, mix with drinking water, one-half pint, 50 cents, one pint, $1.00. For sale at drug stores or sent express prepaid. Hampton Drug Co., Carter- ville, 111. 6 GORDON'S ACME POULTRY TONIC. BEST Remedy ever discovered for Poultry. Once used, always used. 1 Package 25 cents. 6 packages, $1. 11 packages, $2. Morris W. Gordon, Derry Church, Pa. 16 BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. DEVIL EXISTS ACTIVELY SINCE EVE picked the apple. Away with his deputies 111 Blue-Bell Barred Rocks, Velvet Lustre Brown Leghorns bring satisfaction. 100 eggs, $5. Circular. Gailord Farm, Wallingford, Conn. 15 BARRED ROCK EGGS FOR HATCHING and they hatch. $2.00 for 15. Riley and Bradley strain. After June will sell breeding stock at reasonable prices. M. P. Cleary, Beaver Falls, Pa. 16 BARRED ROCKS— HIGH CLASS EXHIBI- tion quality birds. Eggs from selected matings, $2, $3, $5 per 15. Incubator eggs, $8 per 100. Send for descriptive circular. Herman Shockey, Sand Patch, Pa. 17 BALDWIN'S BARRED ROCKS. BOTH PUL- i^t and cockerel matings. Pens headed by many of America's noted prize winners. Send for handsome illustrated, descriptive circular. Prices reasonable. Matt. T. Baldwin, Sioux City, Iowa. 16 BARRED ROCKS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY. Blue ribbon winners of superior quality. Mat- ings for 1912 are mated right and bred right and the price is right. $2 and $1.50 per set- ting. Mrs. Geo. S. Willhite, Route 1, Thomp- sonville, 111. 16 HIGH QUALITY BARRED AND BUFF Rocks, $1 to $5 per setting; S. C. White Leg- horn eggs, $1.50; White Holland Turkey eggs, 40 cents each; Embden and Toulouse Geese, 50 cents each. Pleasant View Poultry Farm, Ra- cine, Wis. 16 491 RINGLET BARRED ROCKS. EGGS $1 PER 13. Cockerel matings only. A few Cockerels at $2 and $3. Large White and Colored Squab Breeding Homer pigeons. E. T. Wertman, Pal- mcrton, Pa. 16 BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK EGGS FOE hatchiug. Bradley Brothers strain. Direct bred for beauty and utility. Free range, $1 per 15; $5 ,-er 100. Mrs. W. B. Horton, Hatfield, Route 2. Pa. 6 BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS EXCLU- sively. Stock and eggs in season. Eggs, $2.00 ger 15; $5.00 per 50; $9.00 per 100. Let me ook your order. Jos. H. Clunk, Box 42, Sell- ersville, Pa. 15 BARRED ROCKS. OUR GRAND MATINO of high class birds, of exceptionally large siss and grand markings. They are yearling hens mated to robust cock birds, and will produoa livable chicks of high quality. Eggs, $1.50 per setting. Greenhurst, SeliersviUe, Pa. 6 PARTRIDGE ROCKS, NOFTZGER STRAIN. Pen headed by 1st cockerel, Maryland Show. Pullets prize winners. White Rocks, Fishd Strain winners at Kittanning Show. A. J. Watson, W. Monterey, Pa. 7 COLUMBIAN PLYMOUTH ROCKS. "ROYAL" COLUMBIAN PLYMOUTH ROCKS have won highest honors wherever exhibited, including America's foremost exhibitions. They are the oldest and purest line-bred strain in existence and their blood lines form the fonn- daticn of more good fiocks than all others. If interested, write for handsome free cata- logue. Green & Kaple (Originators) Box 55, Elbridge, N. Y. 6 COLUMBIAN BUFF AND WHITE ROCKS. Eggs for hatching Babv Chicks. A few grand hens and cocks for sale. J. H. Hoelzel, Box C. Linfield, Pa. 16 COLUMBIAN PLY. ROCKS, "BEAN'S" strain direct, ^ggs from four grand matings. My Columbian Rocks are large. A square deal to all. Oscar D. Reese, Old Zionsville, Pa. 6 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. WHITE ROCKS, FISHEL EXHIBITION and heavy laying strain. Eggs, $1.00 to $3.00 per 15. Baby chicks matter of correspondence. Few choice Cfockerels, $2.00. Southside Poul- try Yards, Seneca Falls, N. Y. 16 BABY CHICKS. WHITE ROCKS, FISHEL strain. Twenty-five chicks, $4; $7 per 60; $12 per 100. Express paid. Eggs, $2 per 15, $7 per 100. Fairview 'Training School, French- town, N. J. 16 WHITE ROCKS, DON'T FAILl SEND FOB mating list. "World's best strains," Owen Farms, Hill, Halbach. Fine matings. Win- ners at leading shows. Correspondence a pleasure. — Rose Lawn Farm, Box 20, Ad- vance, Ind. 16 WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS FOR SALE. — 50 vearling hens in splendid condition from my breeding yards scoring 93 and 95 points. Fishel and Hill strains. A bargain if sold soon. Eggs half price now. Harry B. Kanode, Box H, Bucyrus, Ohio. 16 LARGE, VIGOROUS, PURE, WHITE THOIU oughbreds of rare quality. Butler, Young- stown, Pittsburg, Chicago winners. Cockerels and pullets, $2 to $10. Eggs, $2, $8, $6 per 15. Unmatchable quality at these prices. Mem- ber White Rock Club, L. D. Van Rensselaer, Kent, Ohio. 6 WHITE ROCKS. MEADOW BROOK Su- perior quality. Leading winners at leading shows. For years they have been bred right and mated right and 1912 matings will pro- duce a large percentage of show birds. Eggs, $2 per 15; $5 per 45. Stock for sale. Ever green Farm, Sellersville, Pa. tl FISHEL WHITE ROCKS: 1ST PEN, PULL Fishel blood. All winners. Eggs, $2.50; 2d pen selected breeders,'- eggs $175; utility eggs, 75 cents. Place orders early. Rock Vale Poultry Yards, Palmyra, Pa. 68 BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS. THOROUGHBRED "BUFF ROCKS" Ex- clusively. Heavy layers, free range. ^•>?»' $1 per 13, $3 per 50. Mrs. D. B. Hartford. Beaver, Pa. 6 492 PARTBIDGE PLYMOUTH BOCKS. CHAMBERS' PARTRIDGE ROCKS AT THE big shows in keenest competition, on sixty-four entries, won sixty ribbons, seventeen specials, thiee medals, six cups. Mating list free. Frank T. Chambers, Box F, Bristol, Pa. 15 PARTRIDGE, COLUMBIAN AND BARRED Rocks. Can always furnish stock and eggs in season by setting or hundred egg orders. Send for rafalogue President PRrtrid:;e Ply mouth Rock Club. John Hageman, Charlotte. Mich. 15 CHILD'S PARTRIDGE ROCKS. BARGAIN prices on eggs for balance of season from my prize winners. Pen No. 1, $5.00, No. 2. $3.50. No. 3, $2.50, No. 4, $2.00 per 15. Circular. Samuel Childs McKeesport, Pa. 17 PARTRIDGE ROCKS. SIZE, COLOR, SHAPE and price right; Also superb Imported Silver and Golden Seabright and ;Rose Comb Black Bantams. Stock and eggs. M. iC. Miller & Sons, Pottstown^ Pa. 15 PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. THE breed that's here and not a coming. Destined to be the leading variety of the Rock family. Noted prize-winners in our mating. E;^gs. $2 per 15. $5 per 45. Satisfaction guaranteed. Evergreen Farm, Sellersville, Pa. tf WORLD'S FINEST PARTRIDGE PLV mouth Rocks. Winners at Allentowu Hagcrs town, Bethlehem, Spring Cily and o^ti-ms. in good large classes. Trios. $S..'<') to $12 50. Pens, $12.50 to $17.50. Eggs, $3 per sitting. POULTRY FANCIEK 2 sittings, $5. vijle, P. Raymond B. Bean, College 15 HAVING SPARED NO EXPENSE GETTING finest string Silver Penciled Rocks together winning 1911-12. 33 prizes, on 34 entries Eggs, $2. Fertility guaranteed. Stock loi sale, reasonable. E. J. Brown, Bcstcl Pa. 15 SILVER PENCILED ROCKS. SILVER PENCILED ROCKS. EGG PRO- ducers that won first in each class at Williams- port and Rochester. Eggs, $2 and $3 per setting of fifteen. W. M. Patteson, Penn Yan, N. Y. 15 BED CAPS. I OFFER MY PRIZE WINNING RED CAPS, Black Sumatras, Black and Partridge Cochins, Dark Brahmas, R. C. BuflF Orpingtons, all healthy birds, and will be sold cheap. Norris G. Temple, Pocopson, Pa. 15 ENGLISH RED CAPS. EGGS FROM PEN containing first prize winners, $2.00 per 15. Red Caps are great layers. Buy eggs and be convinced. G. W. Simms, Lake, Orange Co.. N. Y. 8 ENGLISH RED CAPS. Z. Q. TURNER AND Son, Eleroy, Illinois, Importers and breeders of America's best Red Caps. Handsome mat- ing list for stamp, or send $2 for a setting. Ex tra eggs to pay e.vpress. Z. T. Turner & Son. Eleroy, 111. 15 BHODE ISLAND BEDS. JOIN THE "TABASCO CLUB." IT IS A club of Rhode Isl md Red Exhibitors, organizerl to promote legitimately the success of its m»'m- bers in the show room. If you want to win, write for particulars. Wm. C. Stephens, Fox- boro, Mass. 8 CUSTER'S SINGLE COMB RHODE ISLAND Reils. Eggs and baby chicks at half price now. A few good breeders for sale. Send for mating list. Satisfaction guaranteed. Oliver Custer, Xenia, Ohio. 17 TUTTLE STRAIN R. C. R. I. REDS. NO white or smut in breeders. Eggs, $2.00 pt-r 15. Baby chicks, 20 cts. Stock for sale. W. S. Yeaton, Hempstead, N. Y. 17 S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS. BLOOD lines tell the tale in breeding, and our pens are headed by noted prize winners, and our prices are right. For either stock or eggs send for our descriptive circular. Oliver C. Custer, Zenia, Ohio. 17 ROSE COMB REDS. EGGS FROM THE best, $2.50. Splendid breeders, $2 or $20 per 12. White Brothers, Box W, Sunburv. Ohio. 8 S. C. REDS AT A SACRIFICE. AFTER June 1st will sell 500 at $1.50 to $5 each and Pens at $6 to $10. S. C. White and Buff and R. C. Brown Leghorns at a sacrifice. H. M. Keith, Hornt'll, N. Y. 15 fA^ <^ rA^ r^ r^ r T'^ r^% r^ r^ r^If> fJS rJirt rJS rj^ JJW Jjf* Jf^ Jf* w]^ k^v w"^ «^ «^ Jfi* «^ w^ w^ «^ W^ W^W %^ «^ k^ «^ kJJw wj^ wjw Wj'v * ¥ ¥ ¥ * Poultry Fancier is the highest class Poultry Journal in Amer- ica. Printed on super calendered paper. Illustrations of the highest calibre. Sixty-eight to two hundred pages monthly. Devoted to Standard bred birds. Its policy of e(|ual rights and justice to all meets the approval of all fair-minded poultryraen. FuU and complete show awards. Sellersville. Pa. % ^ ^ ^ ^ jjL Poultry Fancier AUentown, Pa. ^ ^ Address all Communications to the Sellersville Office. ^ fAgk #Ja » *sft« *»I^ *k^* #j^ 0^ *t* ^^ •J^ r-^ »>t/» «Ja *J* m^ r^ «^^ *jJW ra ROSE AND S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS and White Wyandottes. Golden Seabright Ban- tams. Stock reasonable. Eggs, $1 to $2. Baby chicks in Reds 15 cents each. D. S. Brownell, Springfield, Vt. 15 . S. C. R. I. REDS. ONE GRAND PEN Tompkins strain direct for $25. The male bird alone is worth this. Females score from 91 to 92. I^Iust have room for voung stock. O. E. Sallenback, 1415 N. Clement St., Joliet, 111. 6 FOR SALE. ROSE COMB REDS. GRAND Cock, $10.00; Cock, four hens, $15.00. Nug- get BufF Rocks nice pen. cockerel and six pul- lets, $15.00; another $25.00. Grand pen coch- in Bantams, $15.00. Eggs, $1.50 setting bal- ance of season. Permarthel Poultry Yards, Sauquoit, N. Y. 15 e^t:ry reason to wear the blue. R. C. R. I. Reds. Shape and color to suit the most critical Thinners at Hughesville and Williamsport. Eggs and stock. F. B. Gord- ner, Muncy, Pa. 6 FEDS THAT STAY RED, SINGLE COMB, durk, even color throughout, true Rhode Is- land type. Six years line bred. $1 to $3 Ser set of 15 eggs. The Stay Red Strain. R. nowden Thomas. Chestertown, Md. 15 SINGLE COMB R. I. REDS THAT HAVE shape and color. Vigorous stock and heavy layers. Orders booked for chicks and eggs. Utility eggs, $1 per 15, Correspondence solic- ited. ' W. H. Rahn, Wind Gap, Pa. 16 ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS, leading winners at Mineola and Grand Central Palace. 1912 mating will produce blue ribbon winners. At reasonable prices. Write your wants and get the best. W. J. Douglass, Box 190, Port Washington, N. Y. 15 RHODE ISLAND WHITES, WHITE OR- pingtons. Prize birds in each pen. They just lay around and lay. Eggs, $2 per 15. White African Guineas, $2 per pair. Joseph McFetridge, Vandergrift, Pa. 15 R. C. RED CHICKS — THE KIND THAT live and give results. 200 prizes at New York, Philadelphia, Allentown, etc. Chicks, 815 per 100. Prompt shipment. Order -now. Catalogue free. Edward C. Lambrite, Erwin- na, Pa. 6 ' ROSE COMB REDS. BEAN-TUTTLE strains. Eggs, $3.00 per 30. Send for mat- ing list. 1912 breeders for sale at half price af^er June 1st. J. M. Holt, Marshalltown, Iowa. 15 JEFFRIES S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS have won 1st cockerel at Scottdale, Pa., for the past two years. Foundation stock direct from "Crowther's." Special mating headed by Ist cockerel, also winning specials as the best shaped and best colored bird in the show. 15 eggs, $4. Two pens headed by prize-win- ning birds, $2 per 15. Ray Jeffries, Union- town, Pa. 16 MY REDS ARE AS GOOD AS THE BEST and better than the rest, grand type and color, and bred to lay. 'Rose Hill Poultry Farm, Box 123, Montgomery, Ala. 15 RHODE ISLAND WHITES— AMERICA'S Best. The unexcelled utility breed. Eggs from finest mated yards. Start now with the best. Write for mating list. It's free. R. W. Ganlt, Champaign, 111. 15 S. C. R. I. REDS— TWO GRAND MATINGS of high quality birds. Cockerel to hens and cock to pullets. $2 per single setting; two or more settings, $1.50. Utility eggs, $1.00 F. P. Smith, Route 4, Petersburg, 111. 16 ROSE AND S. C. R. I. REDS. THE KIND that have the color you are looking for. Ricb and beautiful with plenty of shape and vitality The kind that will produce blue ribbon winners Eggs, $2 per 15; $5 per 45. Stock for sale Evergreen Farm, Sellersville, Pa. tf S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS, TOMPKINS strain. Blue ribbon winners in strong compe tition. 1912 matings will produce next sea son's winners. Prices reasonable. Send for catalogue. Clayton L. Rhoads, Boyertown P». If GET "LESTER TOMPKINS" GREAT Strain. S. C. Red eggs only $2, $3 and |5 • setting. Splend!^! fertility. Start right and success is ass'ied. Order today. Claytot Gobn, Conowingo, Md. 16 KEYSER'S S. C. REDS SWEEP SUNBURT show. Jan. 1912 in strong competition, won 1st and 2d cock; 1st cockerel; 3d hen; Ist, and 2d, pullet, Ist, pen, winning two silver cups. Send for matings. Jos. Keyser. Milton. Pa., R. D. 3, Box 129 7 POULTRY FANCIER RHODE ISLAND WHITES. RHODE ISLAND WHITES: GiCE.VTE.^T layers of 20th century. Write today for our free iliu'js'r.i'f'd c;italo^')e it i.:'»«'%JS'I>OTTES Winners at Philadelphia. Pa.. 1910. I«t pu let. 2nd coekcrel. 2nd Hen. At the tft«ac Allentown. 1911 Fair. I won practically every pnzc competed for. including beat hen in the Am. class. At the Allentown Winter Show I won every first in the W. W^yandotte class, including grand specials. Prices reason- •b«-,,. EDWARD REICHEL 1613 Linden St. Allentown. Pa, BLACK ORPINGTONS ^^^T%2t^^^y.T^^^^^ DIAMOND STRAIN. Winners at Philadelphia Grand stock for sale and e^ga that will produce Winners at reasonable prices. THOMAS P. SCOTT NORTH WALES. PA. GIANT bronze: TURKEYS (AMERICA'S GREATEST WINNING STRAINS.) Eggs, after May 1st, only $5.00 per dozen, regular price, $8.00 to $12.00 per dozen. I will also sell a lot of my breeders at $7.00 to $10 00 each. They are all selected birds, of individual merit. Remember all stock IS shipped on approval. I pleased others and I can please you. Order early. S. M. YODER, Box O, Elk Lick. Pa. 496 Bliem's S, C. White Leghorns The World's Famous Exhibition and Lay- ing Strain. Eggs balance of season at % regular price. Several hundred breeders for sale at a sacrifice. One thousand 8 and 10 weeks old cockerels and pullets cheap. SAM. S. BLIEM, R. D. 5, Pottstown, Pa. Single Comb Reds Eggs half price from June 1st. Am now selling them at $1, $.50 and $2.50 from pens containing winners and bred from noted winners at big shows. Incubator eggs, $8 per 100. CHAS. BACORN, PERKASIE, PA. ORPINGTONS Gilbert & Moore's grand laying strain. Winners at the leading shows, and have held first place in the International egg laying competition which is now in progress at Storr's College, Conn. All eggs 10c. each. Free catalogue. WM. H. MOORE, CHADDS FORD, PA. McMAHAN'S STRAIN OF WHITE WYANDOTTES WHITE HOLLAND TURKEYS Wyandotte eggs, $1.50 up per setting of 15. Winners at Sunbury and Williamsport. White Holland turkey eggs, $5.00 per 11. J. A. McMAHAN, POTTSGROVE, PA. SNYDER'S STRAIN OF S. C. Buff Leghorns Winners at Williamsport, Lititz, Pitts- burg, Greensburg, Scottdale and Hagers- town. Eggs for hatching from pens 1-2-3- 4 at $2.00. Utility eggs, $1.00 per 15 for balance of season. Write us for mating list. It's free. Stock for sale. PRAIRIE HILL POULTRY FARM, Box F, Arena, Pa. The Mount Hope Poultry Farm SELLERSVILLE, PA. The Home of Quality in S. C. White Or pingtons and Fawn and White Indian Run ner Ducks. Duck Eggs $2.00 for 11 Drakes from $2.00 to $3.00. Ducks $3.00 Orpington eggs $3 per 15. All unsatisfac tory hatches duplicated at half price. S. C. White Leghorns Blue ribbon winners at North Penn. They have size, shape and color. Eggs, $1.25 per 15. A grand pen of higb-clasa birds per $15. The winners for the com- ing shows will be raised in May. Get in line and get the winners. WOODSIDE POULTRY FARM, Spllersville, Pa. MEADOW LAWN POULTRY FARM Bradley strain Barred Rocks exclusively. Blue ribbon winners at North Penn. Show, 1912; matings of superior quality. Eggs $1.50, $2 and $3. Stock for sale. D. N. STERNER, R 3, Richland Center, Pa. WHITE ORPINGTONS The real white kind with plenty of shape, good eyes and lots of vigor. They win for me and eggs from 1912 matings will win for you. Prices reasonable. A. G. CRAWFORD, NEWCASTLE, PA. FOULTKY FANCIER ^^N^^^^^»^N^^>/N^S/S«^/\^^S^^^i^^i^^^/^^^^^^Non t be atraid of pure air. It is half the life of the growing chick. Another most important feature is found in giving the chicks plenty of room. We put too many chicks to the square inch of brooder space. Brooders cost money. It is natural enough that we should try to use every available space but cheating the chick of room in the brooder is a case of ^'pennv wise and pound foolish. ' ' Nine out of ten brooder manufactur- ers he about the capacity of their machines. At anv rate they base the capacity on day old chicks and the purchaser assumes that the capacitv stands for a num- ber of weeks development. I have found from ex- perience that It pays to brood in small numbers A few well developed chicks weigh more than a lot of stunted ones. The chick must have exercise. Exercise calls for room. In early brooding arrange plentv of room out- side of brooder for run. Let the chicks chase until they are completely tired out. It means strong birds. Get the chicks on the ground as soon as possible. Eith- er give them a large range on ground or new vards frequently. A number of cliicks soon take up the strength of the soil. Get the chick into the colony house as soon as a^e and weather permit. The close quarters of the brood- er are outgrown sooner than one would think. In colony houses, as in brooder, fresh air must be the keynote of attendants. Don't mistake fresh air for draughts. Supply the pure air but avoid the draught. Still another important essential is shade The chick enjoys and requires sunlight and heat but it cannot withstand the hot rays continuously during the day. From May to the close of brooding opera- tions the poultryman must guard against too much sun. Furnish plenty of shade. You will find the chicks take advantage of it the greater part of the hot days. Lack of shade is responsible for half of chick diseases during hot summer months. Get the chicks out of their coops earlv mornings. POULTRY FANCIER 501 All you have to do is open the doors. Thev come out and in a hurry. The chick is an early riser. It en- joys the early morning air with its freshness and cool- ness. It is eager to get out into such an atmosphere. It the door is not open as daylight comes on the chicks crowd upon each other in an endeavor to get out into the open. If there are a few weak specimens in the brooder the strong ones will trample out their vitality before you get the doors open in the early morning. Don't place chicks of different ages in same flock. It is a great mistake. The older chicks will naturally overrun the younger ones. The vounger flock won't make satisfactory development. Before leaving this sub-topic for that of feeding I must emphasize the ncL-essity of cleanliness in brood- ing. W hen I say to clean brooders and colonv houses at least once in every two days I am not putting it too strongly. It is filth that breeds raranization in the world that can be so sure of giving the right answer. Whatever the information desired may be in regard to th i>oultry bus- iness you cannot possibly get a more prompt, specific and authoritative answer to your letter asking for it than you can from Owen Farms. We breed thousands of birds annually from the very beet parepit itock that this country knows and we grow them successfully year af- ter year. Above and beyond everything else we have a conscienee that IS alive, healthy and wide awake, which does not permit us in any pos- sible case to charge one dollar more for a bird than we are positive is the actual value. NOT A HIGH PRICED FARM. Our Mr. Delano has just returned from a trip to the Nashville and Memphis Shows. We took there 127 birds which we entered. Of these 127 birds at Nashville 118 of them were placed under ribbons. Only 14 Jut of the 127, after traveling 1000 miles, failed to get the e^e of the Judge. At Memphis 94 of our birds were declared winners in spite of the fact that we had sold and delivered a large number of birds from the string which went on from Maahville to Memphis. I believe this is the most extraordinary winning that has ever been made in the history of the United States. The winnings were made throughout our entire range of varieties and they were uniformly successful. I asked Mr. De- lano when he arrived home to g:ive me as accurately as he could what he found to be the impression concerning Owen Farms. I am pleased to itate that he found every one enthusiastic about the wonderful winnings that were made. They approved uniformly our methods and one and all who had had experience with us said they received large value for the money, but he added that generally the opinion among the smaller breeders is that Owen Farms' prices are very high and that it is ose-i less for them to come to Owen Farms for their breeding stock and their ihow birds because they cannot afford the price. Nothing eoold be a rreater mistake than this expression of feeling. I am positive that at $10.00, $15.00 or $26.00 no farm in the United States is giving as much value in birds so uniform in quality, color and detail as we are. and X want to say urgently that the man or woman who sends an order to Owen Farms saying to send the best cockerel of a particular breed, tox* Che best pullet, for $10.00, $16.00 or $26.00. with no other specification and no other requirement, simply adding to the letter that it is andei^ stood that this bird is to be sent on approval and subject to the satis- ^ction of the purchaser, will get a greater bargain than they can poa- ly seeare f rona any other source. EXHIBITION BIRDS. This is the period of the great shows throughout the United States. Some say the birds rabed this year are fewer in number ; that they were later in hatching and that the difficulty in putting grand good birds into the show room was never so great as now. Our experience is just the reverse. We never raised so many : we never had them so good and we never had them so early. We can furnish you birds for exhibition that will do what we say they will. Get in touch with us early an We get some wonderfully illuminating accounts of the profits derivable from poultry keeping. The usually reliable Country Gentleman, for instance, con- tains on page 27 of the June 1st, 1912, issue, an ac- count of one woman, who "kept an average of 141 Barred Plymouth Rocks at a total expense of $13.68," and cleared a profit of $1.84 per hen. As the expense of keeping them was but $0,097 each, she ought to have made a handsome profit. "These fowls had the free range of the farm and cattle lots after feeding time," and we are left to presume that the cattle wasted enough grai nto keep them, with the small ex- penditure above noted. But most poultry keepers, and most farmers for that matter, would not be able to feed a flock of that size on the wasted grain fed to the cattle. There is also an account of a farmer who kept pure-bred Buff Orpingtons, at an average annual cost of seventy-two and one-half cents each. His hens laid about 53 eggs apiece — they certainly didn't break any laying records — but, considering the cost of keep- ing them, even in the Middle West, he ought to be thankful that they laid at all. Then in the same contribution there is the tale of the woman who kept an average of 331.2 Brown Leg- horn hens, at a total annual expense of $282.74, or about 85 cents apiece. This comes nearer the line of credibility, though with the prices which grain has been commanding for a year or more, no one in the East could have anywhere near approached this low cost of living. The hens were said to have laid 111 eggs each on an average, and the total income is set down as $626.92. It is not slated whether this iri- come was from the eggs alone, but it is obvious that it could not have been, for 331.2 hens, laying an average of 111 eggs each, which were sold at an average price of $0,173 per dozen, would have produced but $530.30. If chickens were rearied we are not told whether the eggs set were charged in the expense account, thus still further reducing the cost of keeping, nor if the expenes account included the food whch such presump- tive chickens would consume. Just what good such incomplete accounts are ex- pected to do passes my comprehension. They cer- tainly are not likely to stimulate poultry breeding, be- cause the cost of keeping is placed so low, that few, if any, persons, can duplicate it, and because, al.^, the egg record — 7.3, 4.39 and 9.24 dozens respecti«<2- Iv is certainly depressing in these days when we 826 POLLrRV rAXCIKR, NOVEMBER read of hens laying 200 or more eggs in a year.^^ The writer savs, however, of his figures that they show the actual resultes obtained by farmers with ^ fowls kept under ordinary conditions." If they do show "actual results" the conditions seem to me to be anything but "ordinary." If the figures are of any value; they indicate that such conditions need to be changed, and that it would pay the farmers of the: country, who keep hens to study more carefully the means of increasing the prolificacy of their flocks. We cannot expect them to learn how to lessen the cost of keeping, for that s so low now that it is scarcely cred- ble, but we may reasonably expect them to learn how to make their fowls produce more than they are doing, if such figures are reliable. The FOUNDATION. Three rows of posts, five in a row, post-holes three feet deep, two feet six inches high. I'IRST STORY. Single wall, four w'indows on north side of three SxlO lights open front, but posts are covered. SECOND STORY. Double floor, 2-ply roofing between, double walls, 2-ply roofing between on north, east and west sides. Two doors. 2- feet 6-inches by 6 feet at southeast and southwest corners, open inwards and backwards. Four openings above windows and muslin frames and be- low lop plat, covered with muslin fnnr openings 9 inches wide, 12 inches high, the toj) is oval on the outside. The drop doors are oiKMated with a rope on a pulley. All openings have frames, sides and tops 4 inclie? wide, sills 6^ inrhes. Windov. > ::nd muslin frames are hung at top with 10 inch T liiiiges, when open are 6 inches above the level. Frames covered with w^re cire kept in place with iron oins. at these oi>enings. The windows and muslin frames are 28 inches above the floor. The to]) inside wall partitions are No. 2 North Carolina Yellow Pine, the inside doors 2 feet 6 inches arc 8 inches above the floor, up to the cross rail, hinged to front wall with T hinges, stiles and tops 4 inches bottoms 10 inches covered with w^irc. The partitions are 2^) inches to girder posts, from there to roof the rest is wire. The sashes, muslin frames and outside doors are factory made of l>^-inch W Pine lumber. The dropping boards 20 inches above Hoor Roosts 9 inches above, 4 inches wide 1.-^ centers. Nests, five to a room, 12 inches deep, UlA inches wide loose bottom under front of dropping boards. THE FRAME. i'hree sills— Y. P. 2.k6x28 ft. long, no end sills, 17 joists 2^/.x8 in.xl6 ft. long on top of sills, 5 posts 3x4 in .\9 ft. nailed on front sill, 5 posts 3x4 in.x7j/2 ft. lon^ nailed on rear sill posts 3x4 at doors. Two top plau- .V 4 in.x28 ft. long on a level of top rear posts, :iM oihcr post^ imd rails to fill in are 2x4. The braces arc 2.\3 The loundation posts are notched to re- ici\c N4 We are prepared to fuYnish you at special priees hicrh class exhibition or breeding birds m Pairs, - Trios - and - Pens These birds will be so mated so they will ^ive the best results. We also have 700 yearling and 500 cockerels that ruust go cheap as we Deed the room. Several Hundred S. C. Rhode Island Reds— — — of superior qualities must also be sold. This is au opi)ortunity extraordinary and we want you to write r» your needs and let us quote you prices. Satisfaction ^aranteed and correspondence a pleasure. OAKLAND POULTRY FARM Wm. C Bowman, Mgr. R. F. D. 10 . Trenton Junction, N. J NOVEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 827 BUFF COLOR. By Geo. S. Barnes, Battle Creek, Mich. A letter we saw recently stated that the writer of it wanted to se- cure some birds of a certain buff va- riety. He said he wanted a deep orange buff, no light buff for him. Was this writer correct? For answer it is only necessary to refer to the Standard. The orange or reddish buff was long ago ruled out of court by the fanciers of buff varieties, and the Standard calls for a rich golden buff. Orange buff is not the color now desired, and is it not the color that wins at the lead- ing poultry shows? And in our judg- ment orange buff is not a beautiful shade or color in poultry. But the rich, golden buff of the Standard — what is more beautiful than this? The Standard' rejects on one side the orange buff, and on the other the pale, or lemon buff. What is wanted is a shade of color like that of a ten dollar gold piece. The buff bird should be of even shade of color in hackle and on the surface of the wings. Such birds satisfied the de- mand years ago, but they are not wanted now. Buff is desired also in the under- color in all secaions, though surface color is more important than under- color. The importance of undercolor is sometimes exaggerated. The buff color should extend to the primary feathers. The latter are diflRcult to secure and are not often seen, but this is the ideal to be striven for. That the color described above is beautiful is acknowledged by every lover of poultry, though it is not the favorite color with all. That it is a diflRcult color to get in perfection is one of its chief attractions to many. The Buff Leghorn Club has issued a 90 page book, the value of which is priceless and worth more to any person interested than any $2 poultry book yet on the market. It tells about these great winter layers. Catasauqua Poultry Fanciers Asso- ciation will hold their first annual show Dec. 28 to 28, 1912, in I. O. 0. F. Hall, Front St., Catasauqua, Pa. The boys promise an eye opener in special premiums and will have everj^ facility for the care and proper handling of birds. Catalog will be ready by November 1st and can be had by addressing the Secretary. The Association is in a thriving condition adding new mem- bers at each meeting and before long expect to make the other boys hustle to keep up with us. The officers of the Association are as follows: President, Joseph Trox- ell; Vice President, Chas. E. Fred- erick; Secretary and Treasurer, Chas. D. Oswald; Assistant Secretary, Oli- ver E. Holton; Trustees, Chas. Fred- erick, Wm. Richards. We attribute much of our success in our community to the able address- es given here by your Mr. DeLancey and Mr. Sutton. With best wishes for the future of the Fancier, I re- main as ever, an interested reader. Bespectfolly, Chas. D. Oswald. I AQT PAI I Entries Close '-^^^'^ 1 Vx/A.JLiLi November 2 FOR THE PAUCE SHOW NEW YORK CITY ^Wo close on time. Empire Poultry Association MINEOLA, N. Y. This 50<|: metal hopper full of Chicken CSsswder Purina CHICKEN CHOWDER, EGGS wTP I will give you, ^p^p^^^^ giMm i m through your dealer, ^1™^??^^ this practical, service- :-j>^ ^'^'* •'^ ' able, well made metal hopper, chock full of Purina Chicken Chowder, both for 30 Cents. I make this remarkable offer solely to get you acquainted with the egg-producing powers of Purina Chic%en C^ot4;der — a dry, egg-laying mash, comisting of approximately the same chemical ingredients found in an egg. It is composed of alfalfa, granirlated meat, middlings, bran, com meal» lin. seed meal and charcoal. "If Chicken Chowder won't make your hens lay, they must be roosters" Chicken Chowder assures you an abundance of eggs during the fall and winter, when prices are highest. You cannot afford to be without it. Ask your feed dealer or grocer today for a metal hopper full of Purina Chicken Chowder. This offer is made through dealers only east of the Rocky Mountains. If your dealer cannot supply you, let me know his name. Valuable Poultry Book Free In return for your dealer'f name« I will send you my 48 page Purina Book, with ruled forms for egg records and accounts, plans of houses, coops, fixtures, etc., cures of diseases, breeding charts, etc. Write today, CoL Purina, Ralston Purina Mills* 821 S. Eighth St, Sl Louis, Mo. 828 pnri/rRV iwxcii'.R. NOVEMBER Aldrich Poultry Farm By F. D. Sitttan, The Aldrich Poultry Farm is lo- cated on the Columbus, Delaware and Marion Electric Street Ry. about one mile north of the city limits of Co- lumbus, Ohio, and is known in the immediate vicinity under the home- stead name of "Maplehurst" and has been the residence of Mr. 0. W. Aid- rich, the senior member of the firm, for over 30 years. The dwelling is built of brick and contains eleven rooms, with every possible conven- ience and is surrounded with large maple trees, making one of the most ideal homes in this vicinity. The Aldrich farm contains about 23 acres of land, well suited to poul- try raising on account of its porous soil and favorable location, and over- looking the Olentangy river as it does, forms one of the most charm- ing suburban homes we have ever seen. A large two story building situated at the rear of the dwelling contains the conditioning room, office, incubator cellar, wash room, vege- table cellar and machinery room. In the feed and machinery rooms are two large compressed air tanks with 300 gallon capacity, each for hard and soft water. All the machinery, such as corn shellers, pumps, grind- ers, bone cutters, etc., are operated by electric motors. The water from the compressed air tanks, both hard and soft, is piped to all the poultry houses for the convenience of the at- tendants. The incubator cellar con- tains a number of individual incuba- tors of the most approved kinds and are heated with natural gas which reduces the care of incubation to a minimum. The brooder house is 16x60 feet, divided into ten hovers and pens, and heated by a hard coal furnace with hot water pipes. The temper- ature is controlled by an electric reg- ulator which maintains a very even temperature at all times. The large laying house is 22x108 feet with a four foot alleyway at the rear and is divided into eleven pens, each 9x18 feet, with a grain and feed room at one end containing every possible convenience. This house is built on the open front plan and is a model of neatness. All the openings are furnished with wire netting and frames covered with muslin to fit into the openings during stormy or extremely severe weather. On the north side of the laying or breeding house is a two-story building, the up- per story of which is used as a work shop, while the first or lower story is used for a grain room and addi- tional laying houses. The entire 23 acres of the Aldrich Poultry Farm is devoted to orcharding and poul- try raising. Not one foot of waste ground anywhere. There are a large number of colony houses, construct- ed on the same plan, located at dif- ferent points throughout the apple, pear and plum orchards thus afford- ing the growing stock aboundance of shade, plenty of green food and ample range. In many respects the Aldrich Poultry Farm is a model for the majority of poultrymen to pat- tern after. It is well planned, the houses are neat and comfortable, though inexpensive. No unnecessary expenditure of money to be seen any- where. It is a real business poultry plant, well arranged, thoroughly practical, a real profit-maker, with every posible chance for expansion, and under the present wise manage- ment, sure to continue as one of our most succes.sful modem poultry farms of the present day. Now about the birds on the Aid- rich Poultry Farm. I am afraid if one undertakes to give a minute des- cription of the Aldrich Orpingtons he would have imposed upon himself a greater task than any of us ordin- ary mortals would be able to fulfill. But we have seen enough high class Orping^tons during our experience as an Orpington breeder that we are inclined to believe we are partially able at least to distinguish a bird of merit even though it is in some other man's yards. And it so happen- ed that as we accompanied Mr. May the able and congenial manager of the Aldrich Poultry Farm, on a trip of inspection from yard to yard, we were more than satisfied with the splendid display before us, in both old and young stock. It was qual- ity, quality, quality everywhere we went and it certainly did me a worid of good to see how proud Mr. May appeared over my exclaniations of surprise at the numbers and mer- its of the Aldrich Farm Orpingtons. There were March hatched cockerels, weighing up to seven pounds each, with fine combs, good eyes, great type and as white as one could find any- where There were pullets, plenty of them, that weighed well up to roo LATE ON'T be "Too Late!" You have teea youi chicken* moping, •neezing. coughing. cyc« wateiing and heada swollen. You have «ecn ihem W {or breath and die. That*. ROUP ft « humane to rcUcve— it's dollars saved to cute them, CONKEY'S Roup Reraedy does the work. 50c and $ 1 .00. H dealer ha»n't it, send to us. Money refunded if it evr faiU L FREE For name of mny tup- ply dealer and stampa 4c we will mail free copy ci oui new 80 p. oallry Brtok. THE Q.E.CONKeVCOi Cleveland, O, Dept 83 MIX YOUR OWN FEED •OXD 22 You can do it cheaper, have it fresher, and proportioned for the particular require- ments of your fowls. With an Afton Farm Feed Mixer one man mixesasmuch as three men by hand, and better. 1 1 thorousth- ly blends dry or wet mashea. Metal through - out. Lasts indefinitely. Write at once for spe- cial inducement to on« man in each community to introduce these mon- ey savincr mixers. YASBLEY ll'F'G CO YAJRDLEY. PA. Betuchen Poultry Farm MinorcaS-OipingtonS | Yoong^Stock Ready for thefShows. Breeders that can produce them. Oiir i'M.> inatitujs ihal conuincd all our winners produced the best we ever riiised and we are prei^arrd Jo furnish you birds for Uie show room al reaaonable prices. OUR VARIETIES Single Comb White Minorcas Rose G>inb Black Minorcas Single Comb Black Minorcas Single Comb White, Buff and Black Orpingtons. ;OCKERELS- This is the time to order your next seaHoiiK breeding birds. We have harsraino now. CATAI,t>r.i:K PRKK. W. A. Smith, Prop., Metichtn, New Jersey NOVEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 829 ALDRICH WHITE ORPINGTONS ^%^^y y'^^^^'S^m^mm^^ The Winning Strain If you wish U) WIN at your show this season we will furnish you birds good enough for the STRONGEST COMPETITION, and condition them free of charge at prices as low as possible for such quality. Or, we can furnish you utility stock of strictly HIGH QUALITY and at very moderate prices. . r^ , j Oui foundation stock was purchased from the leading breeders of England, Canada and the United States and were all selected by our manager Mr. Geo. J. May, the most experienced breeder of White Orpingtons in the United States. Our winninjrs of 51 prizes out of a total of 150 at last season's exhibitions at St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Baltimore, Cleveland and MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, as well Hfi our Allentown, Atlanta and Augusta winnings this season in competition with all the largest Eastern and Southern breeders, in addition to our customer's winnings at Nashville and many other shows, proves the Superior Quality of our O.ir English birds are from the best known English Farms, especially select- ed so as to be free from minor defects so often found in imported birds, while hav- ing the weight, strength of bone and purity of color m which they excel. Out y cling stock sired by these prize winning birds is reared and fed acco^^ing to Engiijh methods and in strength of bone, color and weight equal the best English '"' Se'nV'for'oTr C^atalogue describing the QUALITY WHITE ORPINGTON FARM of America and place your order early. Farm, 6025 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio. standard requirements. A number of which I could use in my omi breeding yards to mighty good ad- vantage, but I concealed this desire as best I could for reasons not exped- ient to tell. The fact is I was anx- ious to finish that tour of inspec- tion (See?). As we passed from one pen to another my attention was at- tracted to a number of promising cockerels and having called Mr. May's attention to them he asked me the questions "What do you think those cockerels weigh, and when do you think they were hatched?"— but be- fore I had time to frame an intelli- gent answer he informed me that they were hatched in May and some of them weighed close to 6 pound each. Well that weight was "going one too far for me" and when Mr. May "cuaght" my eye he deliberate- ly demonstrated his statement to be a fact, for the cockerel did weigh full 6 pounds. They have cocks and hens that weighed considerably above standard weight when they were m moult and not in the best of flesh. There were over 1200 young birds on the Aldrich Farm at the time of our visit, which was during the latter part of August, and every one of them strong and thrifty. Not a sick- ly or stunted bird to be seen. This fact should be born in mind by those who anticipate adding new blood to their flocks or launching out into the poultry industry. Strong, vigorous birds, backed up by years of healthy ancestral lines are a wonderful asset to any breeder who desires to in- crease the vigor of his flock or make a successful start in the business, and to know where such birds can be se-^ cured is certainly "half the battle. We were glad of the opportunity afforded us for visiting the Aldrich Poultry Farm, and if this account of our experience and impressions dur- ing our visit there should prove of value to any of the Fancier's read- ers, we will feel amply repaid for our trouble. LITTLE ROCK (ARK.) SHOW. The 5th annual exhibition of the Little Rock Poultry Association will be held at Little Rock, Ark., Novem- ber 25th to 30th. This will be the official State show of the Arkansas Branch of the A. P. A. There will also meet at the same place the Southern Branch of the National BuflF Orpington Club. The Association is working hard to bring out an entry of 4000 birds and it looks very much as if they would not fall far short of the mark. The following Judges have been selected: C. A. Emry, F. J. Marshall, and F. H. Shellanbarger. Address all com- munications to J. V. Johnson, 820 State Bank Bldg., Little Rock, Arkan- sas. BRIDGETON (N. J.) SHOW. Everything is in readiness for the 9th annual show of the South Jersey Poultry ft Pigeon Association, to be held at Bridflreton, N. J.. November 27-30. 1912. This show promises to eclipse anything ever undertake© in New Jersey. The Cup. Cash and Merchan- dise specials amounting to over $625, besides the association regular premium money. If you have not received your premium list write to the Secretary, Charles H. Maier, 11 South Laurel St., Bridgeton, N. J. The Franklin Sanitary Dry Maah Feeder. manufactured by Franklin and Detwiller, of Hatfield, Pa., is, in the writer's estinuttion. the most economical and pmctica.1 feeding device we have ever used. It is very reason- able in price, never closes, is made of the best quality galvanized iron, is easily filled, and will laat a lifetime. We are glad to have the opportunity of indorsing this feed- er, as we are confident it will fill a lon» felt want among up-to-date poultrymen. These people are putting out an automatic pigeon feeder that is just as practical aa their poultry feeder and. no doubt, will be hailed with delight among pigeon men. The add. of Messrs. Franklin & Detwiller appears in this issue of the Fancier and we nrge all our friends to write them for further particulars. We are sure you will be fflad you followed our advice. Johnston's Imperial Barred Rooks... The Big Winners at Big Shows Our wius at the great shows of Philadelphia, Syracuse and Williamsport where wc met competi- tion from all parts of the country should convince you that we have the quality and wc can HELP YOU WIN Our 101 : matings pro11 *<^1' >■""• Boyd Johnston Rupert, • • Pernio. 830 POULTRY FANCIER. XOVKMBER Central Pennsylvania Chicken Chatter Any New.^. SoUh or lUm.H of Interest Pertaminf, to Pordirydow in Centra] Penmylvania. Will Find a Place in this Depatmcnt. Address all Communications to J. 7. Hotcston,, Williamsport, Pa. William>v;.in. Pa., Nov. JT. 'JS. -JU and 30 iTharik.-.uiving: Week.) Before as. »llvj!- it-sue of the "Fan- cier" goe- t » pye>^ the Williamspoi-t Show for li)r:j will have pas.sed into history. Thai the coming event will surpass ar.y of this noted show's pre- vious exhibitions is conceded by all who are close to poultry officers at Williamsport. Coming thi> year a.^ it does on Thanksgivinii Week makes it doubly interesting: to all exhibitors of the East as n.any who heretofor have been unable to attend personally, can on this holiday week spend at least a day in attendance at the larpe 12th Regi- ment Armory, where the show will be held, and also be enabled to attend the Isf annual banquet on Wednesday evening, November 27th. Further de- tails of thi« affair will be found else- where in this department. Never before in the history of the Williamsport Association has so great an effort been put forth to make this, the .'ith arnual. the greatest in its his- tory. A jrlance over the Premium List (which should now be in your hands, if intending to show here) will con- vince you that the premiums offered at William.-port surpass both in num- bers and value any show in the coun- try. Right here, let it be said, is where Williamsport shines, 30 silver cups and silver sets, over $1,400.00 in regular and cash specials and mer- chandise (not of the junk order) but of the best of Williamsport manufac- ture. This is where Williamsport stands alone, and should interest every in- tending exhibitor. Of all the specials offered, only six of these have a sem- blance of a string attached and these are namely, the Challenge Cups wl}ich must be won twice by one exhibitor before ownership can be claimed. All other cups, silver sets, merchandise and every dollar offered, is offered without a single string attached and will be awarded as offered, whether vour entry consists of one bird or a imndred. Look them over, cast your oye over the general prizes. Every exhibitor at Williamsport has an op- portunity to win one or more of these aluable prizes, turn to your breed 'reading, look the specials over care- fully, compare the prizes offered with Trophy Cup won by J. H. Clark, West'Pawlet, Vt. on his Buff Wyandott^js. any Premium List of any show in the country, and we believe you will agree with us that Williamsport on a fifty- cent entry fee is offering more to the exhibitor than the shows with the one to a three dollar entry. The large 12th Regiment Armory is perhaps the best adapted show hall in the State, modern in every respect, located in the center of the city, two minutes walk from all R. R. stations, making it con- venient for all purposes. In selecting Judges for the coming event only those were selected who have a national re- putation for judging the varieties for which they are engaged. In Henry F. Schwab, Geo. H. Biergolb, Charles Nixon and A. J. Braun we believe we have selected men who are past mas- ters in their profession. That the ex- hibitor may know that the Williams- port Association intends that the SAVE THE MIDDLEMAN S PROFIT ON YOUR ROOFING and buy direct from the manufacturer All goods Pure Asphalt Stock AND Guaranteed 15 Years rRICES : One Ply Rubber Roofing, 108 square^ feet, 8Sc. Two Ply Rubber Roofmg, 108 square feet, $1.05. Two Ply Aspbalt Lining Paper 55c ZENITH ROOHNG CO., MT. HOLLY. N- J. When ordering or writing mention Poultry Fancier. PARKWAY FARM A Great Win at Allentown^s Greatest Show 5 BIG LEADERS— Silver Campines, Silver Penciled and Partridge Rock*, S. C. White and Black Legfaomt. Range grown birds whose sires represent the best blood lines in America. See our awards in AUentown sbov reports. Here we met the keenest competition in the land. In the classes where we showed we had a sweepiny victory. We will make a specialty of furnishing day old chicks from high class exhibition as well as utility matin;.^" during the season. For stock write us your wants. PARKWAY FARM R 1 Trenton, New Jersey ^! mm-t^ ^m NOVEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 831 30 SILVER CUPS 14 SETS SILVERWARE CASH SPECIALS in abundance Judges of National Reputation All premiums paid Last day of show. Scottdale, Pa,, Show December 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 1912 W. G. SHERRICK, Secretary EVERSON, PA. ENTRIES CLOSE November 26 1912 vSend for ))ivniium list AT OXCE. greatest care will be exercised in the birds sent to Williamsport, we will state that Mr. Gus Braun of Syracuse, N. Y., and who has cooped the Balti- more Show for years, has been en- gaged to coop, feed and reship all birds on exhibition. Mr. Braun with Mrs. E. B. Darrow, Superintendent, will vouch for the careful keep of all specimens entrusted to them. Each year the Williamsport Show grows greater. Each year finds all of last year's exhibitors back again. Each year finds many new ones with birds in competition. We expect to be able to accommodate them all but there is a limit to how many the Ar- mory will hold, so don't wait until the day the entries close, November 19th, GET THEM IN EARLY. When we say entries close on that date we mean POSITIVELY close. The limited time allowed between that date, and the opening of the doors Wednesday, No- vember 27th, make a day later impos- sible. Whether you come as an exhibitor or a visitor you are welcome on poul- trymen's gala week at Williamsport. Come, bring your wife and family with you, if you are not blessed with these bring the prospect with you, or our committee appointed for the purpose will gladly undertake to locate you one. Banquet. The President appointed at the Oc- tober meeting the following committee to prepare and arrange for the first annual banquet of the Williamsport Association to be held on Wednesday evening, November 27th: John R. Heim, chairman; Chas. D. Drinkwater, Chas. D. Lamade, Chas. G. Whitehead, John R. Sims. That this will be an annual event is doubtless a fact. With the above committee the affair will be more than the ordinary. If you will write to Mr. John R. Heim, No. 412 Grant St., stating if you will be in at- tendance it will greatly facilitate the committee's work. All other informa- tion will be given you pertaining to the banquet on your arrival in Wil- liamsport by applying at the infor- mation bureau at the exhibition hall. We are informed by the committee that surprises will be in store for all who attend and that this banquet will be in conformity with Williamsport's way of doing things. If you are afraid of staying up late, get your sleep out by keeping good hours up to this time as you can rest assured that there will be something doing all the time. The after dinner talks (we are told by Mr. Heim) will long be remem- bered by the poultrymen; that is all he will say; but assures us that the eating will be the best that can be ob- tained. Leave it to this bunch, hey kid! Mr. Geo. P. Stryker, Secretary, has mailed a Premium List to every name Let Our Agent SHOW YOU A 1913 BUCKEYE Let him show you a Buckeye in operation, so you can see for yourself that it will hatch more chicks and better chicks than any other incu bator. Let him show you the Buckeye Hot Water Heating System (the kind all the big breeders use in their mammoth machines), the automatic supply of natural moisture, the fireproof heating apparatus, the copper tank and boiler, the heavy 3-wall case, the dark hatching chamber and a dozen other features that make it possible for the Buckeye to produce such wonderful hatches. The Buckeye is not built to exploit some fad or fancy — it is built to hatch eggs — and it does it. We guarantee the Buckeye to hatch t'very hatchable eggy and our agent can prove to you that it will do this — before you spend your oioney. The 1913 Buckeye is the result of 22 years of incubator building. It is equipped with every desirable device that can possibly add to incubator efficiency — it represents incubator perfection in both hatching and construction. Sold as low as $8.00 Made in 5 sizes — SO eggs to 350 eggs Over 325,000 in successful operation Buckeye incubators are sold by over a thousand merchants — in every state in the Union. We have agents everywhere who will gladly show you a Buckeye in operation. Send us your name on a postal and we'll send you the name of our agent in your town, so you can see the chicks hatching and examine the incu- bator in every detail. Ask our agent -to show you the 5-year guarantee that goes with every Standard Buckeye. Send us you/ name today ! Our 1193 Catalog Bent on requeat. THE BUCKEYE INCDBATOR CO., 542 W. Euclid Ave., Springtleld, Ohio FACTS ABOUT THE SOUTHEAST Farm Lands Average Less Than $17 Per Acre. Undeveloped tracts sell from $6 up. Beef, pork, dairying, poultry, sheep and horses make bie profits. Larffe returns from alfalfa, corn, truck, cotton, apples, fruits and nuts. Growers cominand aood local and Northero Markets. The Southeni Railway ^^^s°J^Z^^r7. territory offers the finest conditions for farms and homes. Plenty of rain, mild winters, enjoyable summers. Promising industrial openfngs everywhere. The Southern Railway has nothiie to Roll; w© want YOU in the Southrast T^e "Southern Fie'.d." state booklets and all facta free. H. V. RICHARDS. Umi k ladsstrisl Arest. tsMt 70 Wuki^oa.D. C. S. C White Orpingtons and Silver Campines Winners at Hagerstown, Philadelphia, etc. Excellent layers, exceptional color. A choice lot of early haiclied, lar^e fraincd. nicely marked, vij^orous cockerels and pullets tliat will give 3-0U satisfaction as breeders and show birds. Prices reasonable V.K.DAYHOFF Box 14. York, Penna. 832 appearing in his mailing list. If you have not received one, and are on that list, it is no fault of his, drop him a postal today (Box 415) and a copy will reach you by return mail. The booth spaces this year will be confined to the north .side of Armory, occupying 175 feet long and six feet wide This space is going rapidly. It you desire space better write at once. Mr. Wells Edward Gage, the vet- eran fancier of WilUamsport (not in years but experience) will talk White Wyandottes to you, if you please. Mr A. A. Swartz, the old reliable, will be at the Armory the entire week. Mr. Swartz is rounding out his fourth year as Treasurer of the Association. Vou will find him when not counting the cash, looking over the R. \f^l^' Mr. Harvey Springman who has al- ways made a sensational exhibit oi Houdans, will again put on a great collection of his very best. ^ , ^^^ Sender Bros, of White Leghorn fame, will meet you among the Le^ horns. Albert says three hundred White Leghorns will be small. i guess you are right, Albert. Boyd Johnston telegraphed for a tickef to the banquet You bet Boyd wouldn't miss anything like that. S a friend along, "street car con- Srs on the side" but don't keep on going to Lock Haven. Wilhamsport is on a different road than Syracuse. Entries positively close November 19th Show opens Wednesday morn- ing November 27th. „««^;q1 We call your attention to the special request contained in Premium List, regarding shipment of birds ShiP that birds surely arrive during Tues- day not on Monday. But get them ?o us not later than Tuesday evening. All roads will lead to Wilhamsport Thanksgiving Week. Get m the crowd. ^Yf you arf thinking of showing a the Garden, try your birds out ^t Williamsport. If you want competi- tion you will get it here. THE LONG POLE GETS THE PER- SIMMON. Did you, dear reader, ever go aiter persimmons? If you did you well Cow that the best f^^^t bangs high and it takes a long pole to bring it down. That's the way it will be at the second annual exhibition of the MifflirCounty Poultry and Fanciers' Association, Lewistown this winter-- you will have to have the long pole of "quality'' to bring down the prizes. Better get ready now. A fellow poultryman poured into our ear the other day a tale of woe of how he had been "stung" by sending away for eggs. First it was a poor very poor hatch; next as to how the bfrd^s developed. ^ Yes, sir; he just ^ew that the fellow who shipped those eggs was a crook and his stocK w^ no good. Possibly that was true, buT on the other hand I wonder how many buyers after they have had goJ7 luck--a good hatch and good strong, vigorous stock-how many :^'te^; kindly letter and tell the man from whom they bought that hels a gentleman and that they will try to throw business his way. Again, how many of the smau POULTRY FANCIER. NOVKMBER AMERICA'S QUEATE5T QUALITY SHOW, POULTRY. PIGEONS. CATS. PET STOCK, iHUtm Close Dec. 20. '12 for premium LfeF BOd Bm* Blarihs. AddrJ^s W. B. ATHERTON, SEC 30 Broad Str««t, Boaton, Masa. 10,000,000 Chickens Brooded by Arenberg Brooder Stoves Last Season There must be, and is, a reason for such capacity in three years. ^ - u-^i,« The Arenberg raises a greater percentage of chicks and turns them loose with more vitahty than any other method. Every chick has plenty of floor space and fresh air. The labor in taking care of an Arenberg flock of 1000 or 1500 is no more than for a 100 by other methods. We will tell you how to have young chickens for the early spring market, with no more than the usual cost. ,fwnuk\v a weieht and governor. It require? no attention after it is filled in the mornmjr. Sold with a positive Kuarantcc to jrive satisfaction or we will return your money. Send for descriptive, illustrated booklet. Frederick Feeder Company, Ogontz, Penna. Poultry Farm We are now booking orders for Single Comb White Leghorn Baby Chicks for next season. They will be booked in the order they are received so get yours in early and have your choice of dates for delivery. Write for Illustrated Catalogue SPRING WATER POULTRY FARM STOCKTON, N. J. WHITE WYANDOTTES Bred to Lay Kayfttona Strain- Bred to Win If you are int«reat^ In White Wyandottes I can supply you with what you want. What- ever you Bet from me you must be »ati«flea"d so far ahead of everything else "^^ in the way of litter that every breeder "^is adoptini'it M6 i fe^> [as rapidly as he finds out about'it. O K POni TRY I iT^p'i*'-'' /u"" ^^^ ^^""^ *»*"• " «"• thousand O. K. 'POULTRY LITTER ..the greatest help to poultry rainer. rinc« the i„c«b«tor waa perfected. You too, will say so when you try It for yourself. ^^^' Send us your address TO-DAY, and by return mail you will receive a sample of 0. K. LIHER with full particulars Tell n. how aany bird. r«a keep and the size of your house, and we will tell yon how __ much O. K. LITTER you need. When you use O. K. LITTER you need no dropping boards ; clean your house only three or four time, a year; lice and vermin will not flourish where O.K. LITTER is u*^- your house is always sweet and clean, with positively no odor; the feathers and^' rLV^PR*?.'^w^:*Y r** r^^'^ ^!^*°^ *»«=*»»«• * "«> Pleaau;e. After iSTn/CfJ^ K. L,iiii!,R is worth almost as much as iu orisrinal cost as fertiliser. iThcrc is positively nothing like 0. K. POULTRY UTTER. York The 0. K. Company m?\ 157 Pearl St., llCW THE f^B^^Hi^l/ f^^ws Not hundreds but tliousauds of youngsters, free ran^e thoroughbreds from prize-winninj^ parents who have been bred for generations for egg production. Eggs are where the profits lie. Send for catalogue, free. -^ We breed S. C. White and Brown Legkomt, White Wyandottes, White Rocks, White and Boff Orpingtons and Light Brahmas. Fort Ann, N. Y. An historic spot. Rose Comb Black Minorcas ^ We have some classy chicks for you bred from our New York, Scranton Ontario, Ouelph and Toronto winners. We have both quantity and oualitv Come to headquarters and secure the best. Don't waste time by buying Inferior stock. Satisfaction guaranteed. ^ "uymg ROSS SWARTOUT Member A, P. A. also I. M. R. C. Black Minorca Club. Newport, OnL, Can. PARTRIDGE and SILVER WYANDOTTES JBarred Plymouth Rocks. and JliSf«^i^ ^■'"**- ^/ ^'*^***. ^^"^ '^**° '.° *^', 8tron««t competition. If you want tht best at reasonable pnocs write me at once. Only a Ilmitei nflbnl :-. .uiss it. For prem.um W. LEE SPRINGS, Secy., CAMDEN, N. J. lisi or inlbriTKiiioii a|)ply lo vance. .lim. '^uvn can f%Edgar Darrow's hroad smile as he fondles the blue on his White Lepnorn (hs- play. He ha.^ the ^oods, ^ellow^. 1 know, for didn't 1 play second nddle to him in the cock class last winter. 1 happened to take his bird out of the. shipping coop and place it in the ex- hibitor's coop and T told the boys then and there 1 would not be ai^.hamed to have that majrniticent bird take the bine ov( • lac -and he did! Get vciif name in to Robt. S. Fos- ter. Secreiary. T^ewistown, Pa., and you will, a? yoon a- they are uff the press, receive a prt^mium list. Well bovs. wc can't j:et all of the blue all of the time, but we can t^et some of the blue some time. That you all get your share of it and at the same time help to bring out the best of the utility side of the bu.^iness i.s the wish of A. D. ULLRICH. Mr. James T. Huston, Willianusport, I'a. Dear Sir:- - Your favor of yesterday received and noted. Have already received no- tiio from the Grit that they are go- inu to donate a Trophy Cup for our show, letter received while I was away on a vacation but just as soon as I arrived home I an.swered same and thanked them for their kindness, which wa< .greatly appreciated by the As- .sociation. We want to thank you for securing for us this Trophy Cup, and hope we will be able some day to return the favor. The Sunbury Poultry Association will hold their next and 5th annual •■how Jannarv 7. S, 9 and 10, 1913, in Xrmory Hall, Sunbury. Pa. There is no better building suitable to hold a poultry show in, in Central Pennsyl- vania, in fact nowhere in the State, and it is well ventilated and lighted and roomy and situated in the heart of the town on the main street. This show is annually attended by thous- ands of persons interested in poultry which makes it a good advertising show and a good business show. The members of this association are aim- ing to make this the best show evei held in Sunbury and considering the amount of inquiries that are already coming in for premium lists would in- ■ dicate that the coming show will be a big one. There will be more cash prizes offered than at former shows and also a fine line of cups and medals. Messrs. H. M. Kenner and P. G. Wile will place the awards and every exhibitor can rest assured that he will get just what belongs to him. Nothing but strictly honest business methods will be used at this show no favors shown to anyone. The exhibi- tor that expects to win by unfair methods had better ptay away from Winners and Breeders that Produce Them A Sale of Merit Worthy Your Attention Tijomm S. C. Buff Orpingtons In placing your onler it is well to remember that blood linos must be con- sidered, and vour succe.ss doponds on the quality of the ofr-s[»ring sired parent birds. Our winners aro lino hro«l winners and our breeders produced by them. Year after yoar our breeders have produced many of the noted winners at the greatest shows in Anit-rica. and in the bands of customers they are winning the blue in all parts of the coujitry. Now we are offering you Young Stock— Bred from Line Bred Winners We can fix vou up with a cock, hen, cockerel, pullet and pen to meet any competition and thcv will produce winners. Then we have excellent breeders in both young stock and vearlings that c^in win at the smaller shows, which we are selling at a sacrifice. '.Vo matter what you need, or what you want to pay, let us quote you prices. ROSELAND POULTRY FARM CHAS. W. SWITZER, Proprietor. SOUTH EUCLID, OHIO. $2S.^ TEN FEBSALES AND ONE BJALE in the ioUowing varieties Barred and White Rocks, Partridge Cochins and ...and White Wyandottes... Bear in mind our birds won at all the leading shows and they are range bred and the ofTering of eleven good birds for $25 is an offer that you cannot afford Selected Birds and Eihibition Birds \ matter of correspondence. If you want winners and payers stock that has vitality and quality, write us. Correspondence cheerfuUv answered and satis- r.eti„u guaranteed. ^^^^^ BROTHERS Box F Bridgetoo, New Jersey r^w 'HEN you have surplus stxx^k of Live Poultry write to the house that needs the stock, and pays the highest price. (CASH). J. ¥L SCHULTZ & CO. 36 Water Street :: Philadelphia, Pa> NEWELL'S S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS ~^ ^ Our 1912 matings produced the best youngsters we ever raised. Hence we. are of- fering at rock bottom prices high class exhibition birds as well as breeders. Let us quote you prices. Cha.. P. NeweU, Canton, Pa. NOVExMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 835 Sunbury as his patronage is not want- ed at this show. The Genessee Cooping Co. will coop the show. This Association is a mem- ber of the A. P. A. and its strict rules will be rigidly enforced. All prem- iums will be paid last day of the show. There will be no catalogs given out or sold until all the birds have been judged and specials placed, not even the officers will be allowed to see a catalog until awards have been placed. All those who have birds that they wi.sh to show would do well to enter them at Sunbury because to win at thi.^ show will be a good advertise- ment. Write H. Y. Tobias, Sunbury, Pa., who is the Secretary, for premium list which he will be only too glad to send you just as soon as it is ready. Never before in the history of "The Central Pennsylvania Poultry Show" have they had so many inquiries for the premium lists which will be sent out on or about the first of Novem- ber. The officers of the association have every reason to feel proud of their work thus far. Write S. J. John- While OrpiiiRton I'eiuak, owiic«l anrcred from our line lired winners. AT YORK ^'**''''^' ^•'»" '■"»• '•*•''*'• '""I '" /\ 1 1 vflXIV show. Sj>ecial e«j> l)e.«»t cork, hen. cockerel an < cMnpcliliou at ihe prices asked, and unaranlce li> please or nioiu \ refunded, HIGHLAND FARM j 1021 West Princess St , York, Pa. rred Rox FEMALE LINE ONLY Leading winners at Great Philadelphia and Hanover Shows They rrprcsmi AnuMica's IJe.st blood lines. Mateaid 12 I.Sc; 2S-20c: .SO-.lSc: 10O^y>c. Initials 10c uer 100 extra. 50 or less 5c. Also PiKeon liands. T. Cadwallader, Box 1257, Salem. Ohio SAYLOR'S CONDITION TABLETS Just the thing to condition Chickens and Pigeons for the show room and keep them in condition to win the BLUE RIBBON and SPECIALS is the aim of every exhibitor. We say to YOU a trial box of SAYLQR*S CONDITION TABLETS wiU convince you of their great merits. Follow Direo tions and You Will Thank Us. Results Guaranteed. Dealers wanted. Price by mail, 25c. per box H'rite to A. R. Saylor Drug Co.. Allentown. Pa. U. S. A. Long's Orpingtons B°tf-B»ack-white Never before were we so well prepared to fumub yoa winnera. We are espe- cially stronff In maJe birds and can furnish a bird that will win for you in the averase local show for $10.00. Our birds will be ri^ht for the late November. Deoetnbcr and January shows. We can furnish birds that will improve your line. If yon are weak in one or two sections, let us send you a bird that will improve them and win for you. One or two sittincs of tggn will pay the bilL Don't delay, write today. E. M. LONG, Box P. F., Osceola, Ind. 836 r(.)L];i K\ i-AXLlr-K. NOVEMBER Current Events Among Fanciers Gathered 'rom Live Wires. No One Responsible for Editing Tliis Department j The next big show is Williamsport. Don't forget the Williamsport ban- quet. Mrs. W. W. Gale will continue the Poultry Business. Hugrh A- Rose made the speech of his life at Hagerstown. The entries at Hag^erstown were 450 more than they ever were. Howard L. Davis is nov?' repre?ent- ing the Newtown Producing C'o. Three shows in the City of Pitts- burg this year. Nothing smoky about that. All you fellows that need job print- ing, write us. Look up our job print- ing add. in this issue. The shows in Betlrlehenn on the same week. Get together boys. In Union there is strength. We thank the poizltrynaen very kindly for the support given us at all the fairs we attended. Madison Square and Baltimore Shows coming on the same week is an unfortunate occurrence. Doc Mellor hasn't been seen at any of the fall fairs. Doc must be laying low for the winter sHo^ws. The Altoona bunch reports that everything is lovely :for a banner show in the Mountain City. Lancaster Fair Poultry Show now takes its place among the big ones Mt. HoUy also has a claim to that Scott Bowers says Geo- Ewald crossed the Rhine twieedaily m go- ing to his pigeon lofts in Cincinnati, Ohio. ^ ^ H. V. Crawfotd has retiirned rale and sound from his trip abroad. Now watch things boom up for Madison Square. Full and complete awards in the Fancier, and there isn't any news if it isn't in the Fancier, and it's out on time. We are now carrying more classi- fied and Breeders' adds than any other eastern journal. Verily, there is a reason. TxV'i dollars doesn't Sicm to be a very popular price for the Standard. Pos.-ibly the advance was due to the high cost of living. The Hagerstown Poultrymen's pa- rade and banquet brings together the largest number of poultrymen of any meet in the country. Bill Bailey tore his overcoat very bac'ly at Hagerstown, and he can*t explain how or where it happened. I'erhaps Dick Oke can tell us. Who is William African Boston, the noted speaker from Boston, who White KocW female, l.-idy C'.race. IM at Pilts^urtr Kxposition Show. Highland Farm, York. Pa. POULTRY - CO. NORTH - SIDE - ^ , J J _4- Tnnture birds for sale in both Utility and Fancv Stock, and our prices are the lowest for the Have hundreds o* m^^ ^ ^ ^ ^^^ ^j^.^ ^^^^^ ^^ §. C. Buff and White Orpington pullets and quabtyofbii^we^ll-^^j^^j^.^ Wyandotte*, Black Orpington* and Single Comb White Leghorn*. cockerels, Wnite an bird.s and well developed, raised on larpe ran^s. Reasonable prices. Can you use some Thei^ are all good utiliT> ^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^^^.^^ g^^ g^^p j3 25 ^^, ^oO, F. O. B. scratch feed at present . * t i your station, ^_ • ri.i f| l- t% 343 NORTH SEVENTH STREET North Side roiiltry U)>, allentown, penna. 'T^iiTALITY CONSIDERED~We Defy Competition ^^^K^MTB^^ IN THE FOLLOWING VARIP:TIES: i_ .^. R, C Red* R. C. Brown Leghorns^ O. v.. vrniic *-^» ^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^ ^^^j.^y ^^ ^^.jj^y pj^^g (.^^jj.g 12.00 and up; Hens, 11.00 and up- Youne and ^^^-^ 75 ^^^ ^p. Cockerels, $1.00 and up. They are range bred— birds of quality. RQSEMOI^r ^^^QS^^ FARM J. A. Ro*e, PropV. Lehighton, Penna. WHITE Quality , highest honors in strongest competition in such shows as Indianaiwlis and Anderson, Ind. My birds have won tn -^^^^^ old or young stock. My prices are just and ihe quality of my birds the very Seat. Write me for P^^-JlViCTOH PLACE, Mr*. Waflac* B. Casobell, Piip. ANDERSON, IfCD. TOE WHITE OR*"*"^ NOVEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. ^y? the Hagerstown papers said made Buch an excellent address at the ban- quet? Not much interest in Pennsylvania Branch A. P. A. election. Seems to be a foregone conclusion that Whitt- man will be President, and J. D. Koons Secretary. Hamburg Bill has changed varie- ties again. It used to be Chester White, now it is Poland China. By •crossing these two he hopes to pro- duce a spangled Porker. Gus Braun, the well known judge from Syracuse, will spend two weeks in Williamsport, conditioning birds for the big show. Mr. Braun is an artist in conditioning birds. Don't forget it. Now is the time to renew your subscription. Special offer, 4 years $1.00. Plain talk. I need the Dollar, you need the paper. This isn't mincing matters a bit. Aug. D. Arnold visited the York Fair. Forgot what time it was, missed connections, and walked three miles. He showed up all O. K. at Hagerstown, feeling none the worse. A. C. Smith will resign his posi- tion as manager of Grove Hill Poul- try Farm, and will become an in- structor in one of our large colleges. That college knew exactly what it was doing. Geo. 0. Brown, as usual, had charge of the ladies at Hagerstown. It isn't hard to get Geo. O. to take this job. He now has his hands full, he says, looking after the interests of the big Baltimore Show. Things look good for the big Phil- adelphia show. As usual, their of- fice headquarters are in the Mint Arcade Building. Here will be found Billy Moore, and a whole bunch of chicken cranks. Billy says "Drop in and see the boys." We now have over 12,000 subscrib- ers in the State of Pennsylvania. This is the largest circulation of any journal in the State of Pennsylvania and then we have some elsewhere. We are also safe in saying that this is the greatest circulation of any one journal in any one State. Marshall Black, owner of the farm in California where F. W. Corey went to manage, proved to be one of the biggest embezzlers in the State, if not in the country. F. W. Corey is now open for a position. Here is a chance for some one to get one of the most practical men in the country. Now, Boys, just a word. Here it is-:-! mean you fellows that subscrib- ed for the Fancier at Williamsport, Brid^eton, Palace Show, Philadelphia Show, New York Show, Patterson Show, Trenton Show, etc — ^your sub- scription expires with the December issue. Send it in today. Take ad- vantage of our special offer, 4 years for $1.00, and be sure and meet us at the same old shows. Hanover as usual sent a big dele- gation to Hagerstown. Anaong the bunch was a well-known mail carrier, with a fresh cut beard, who is now practicing economy. He took his dinner along in a Hanover shoe box. He said it contained g^reen food for the chickens, but when examined, it was found to contain a goodly sup- ply of Hanover "Pan Hoss" and hard-boiled eggs (Silver Laced Wyandottes). SCRANTON The Seventh Annual Quality Poultry Show January 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 1913 Over $1000 in cash prizes, Silver Cups and special prizes for everybody. Tne biggest show in Pcnnsylviinia, largest attendance, highest quality. Premium list sent on request to A. W. CLOSE, Secy., SCRANTON, PA. If You Keep Poultry. Try Franklin's Sanitary Feeder Th« Feeder adapted and nted exclosirely at tbe IntenatMwJ Snwer PeaUry EzpatitMii, beM at Atlutic City, J11I7. Avgut ud September, 1912. I ■^'^r*^ ^'^^ *°** ^^^ convcnieul Feeder for fe^dine all kinds of \ r ^ *® younif. and old poultry. Kowls can not waste or soil feed. Has larjre discharifc ODeiiinjr and will not choke. Can be suspended from any overhancinjr object in vour poultry house. Substantially made of galvanized iron and will last for years. Hieeon men— take notice— tr>' our pigeon feeder. It is a wonder worker. Your money back if not satisfactory. Made in six sizes. Lil^eral discount if ordered in lots of one , . dozen or more. Circular free. Address " Franklin & DetwcOcr, Bx 7, Hatfield,' Par Fell's Famous White Wyandottes A^ain Victors at the Great Allentown Fair Winning 1-2-4 cock, 1.3-4 hen, 2-4 cockerel, 1-2-3 pullet and 2-4 pen. V^l ^A^\ A^fntown I'ft'r Cup for best 10 birds of any one variety in the show. Grand Futurity Championship 1«>12. Toultry Item Cup, Poultry I'ancicr Cup. Robert S. Rathbum Cup. North American Cup for Ijcst Pullet in the shmv. Tlu» •• 14 eatries to the b«»t class el Wkit* Wju^vttes erer sWwa at AUcbUwb. Stock for sale that can meet any competition. A. J. FELL, West Point, Penna. 1 S. C. White Orpingtons Marvelous Color and Shape Our White Orpingtons represent the best blood lines in America Bred right and mated right. At Great Hagerstown Fair ^?r^?'^^^A^ ^'^^ ^"^^ ^^^ breedei-s we made a magnificeat win (See awards \ Utdity breeding cockerels $3 and up. Show birds $5 and up Can iLo s^are io fine pullets. ^ Write your wants. Satisfaction guaranteed. ^ Bonny View Poultry Farm, w. s. seckri.t. Pr.p., Keyser, W. Va. ^fBiP^^^ Make More None jfj^f. *"' " ^•*" S5** "' " !^' "* •««• or n»oreT7e*r with ordinary c»rg. TbOQMsda of MtiKflMl oturtomen allorer the world. We can proT* that they will mt too beet SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK h ^ OnrcuanateelethemoettlbemleTertlreaby •07bT«ed? mtut be perfectly B&t1«n«d before MOeleeoiwlderwloloMyl Writ* for oateJos ct^lnr lUt of wHmlnesat lar»ei* thowS. oS^r) b«. ■. Ftt^ m rwTto \mtmn fwm. « fclw »wu UmA mmm^ M Tiffany's White Wyandottes Will sell a few choice Cockkbei^ and Pullcts bred from same matinc«j «« produced niy Hagerstown wiunere at reasonable prices. Pi?re Xte blocky, well shaped birds. Satisfaction guaranteed ^^' S. C. TIFFANY, - . Elklns, W. Va. S3S pouJ/rRV faxch:h NOVfcLMBER • ••1 ilCi*** CONTINENTAL HOTEL Chestnut Street Cor. of Ninth PHILADELPHIA Remodeled, Refurnished 400 rooms, 200 with bath Rates $1.50 to $5.00 Eoropean Plan The Best Qfe in the City FRANK KIMBLE Manager. Madison Square WINNERS I have won over 40 prizes in the Gurden. 1 have Home of the finest Show males in Rose or Single Comb Browns, 242 bifj e^^j; strain, and big: birds. Big snow white, bi^ egg, 244 egg strain of R. C. White Leghorns. S. C. White, ol' Young strain. White Wyandottes, fine, while, bi Barred Rocks, J>ra(iley's. W. W. KULP v:- Box i')0 Pottstown, Pa. Land and Water Fowls Will sell several hundred birds in the difl'erent varieties cheap. Good quality birds in all breeds. AVill devote my time to judging and breed- ing S. C. White Leghorns. Two or three weeks still open for judging engagements. Sunnyside Poultry Farm F. I. Bradford, Troy, P«. BIIAINE BRED BUFF WYANDOTTES TWO STRAINS THE LAYERS THE WINNERS ARTHUR WILCOCK, Sanlord, Me. POILTUY AT THE (OLUMKIA COLNTY FAIR. The fifty-eighth annual Fair of the Columbia County Agricultural Asso- ciation was held during the week of October 8, at Bloomsburg, Pa. Never before in the history of this Association have chcy had so larg" a number of fowls on exhibitioi]. Every variety known to mankind wa > on exhibition. Those who knew any thing about chickens had a fine chance to spend a day or two among the fines-t collection that has ever been shown in or near Bloomsburg. Winners from New York State Fair, Madison Square, Philadelphia, Allen- lov;n and elsewhere were there t<> compete for prizes and places. The Brann boys of Syracuse, N. Y., John Kreiner of Setlerville, Pa.; E. G. Oliver, of Hornell, N. Y.; Charles Brown, of Whitney's Point, N. Y.; H. A. Rose, of Wellen, Canada, and Ben Rupert with E. E. Risley's strain of Walton, N. Y., each had one or two carloads on exhibition. These to- gether with the local exhibitors mado more than 4000 to be judged. The Association was compelled to secur:- two tents in order to accommodate the large display. Col. Rose and the Sunnyside Farm had their full display of Polish and water fowls along with them. The game bantams, the Orpingtons, thf Rocks, the Wyandottes, the Minorca;, the Leghorns, and in fact every class was well filled. Col. Rose had hi^ string of water fowls that he wa^ paid $200 to bring to Syracuse and place in the large pond during the State Fair this year. In fact it is doubtful if the people of this section will ever be able to see so large a collf^ction of fine birds on exhibition again. Speaking in dollars and cents, there was a very large fortune tied up in the birds present. When it was found that Mr. Witt- man of Allentown, could not be pres- ent the association sent a telegram to Mr. Geo. W. Webb, of Rochester, N. Y., and secured him to do the work of judging. When the time came for this work it was found that Mr. Wittman had sent Mr. Chrismar. to take his place. It was a good thing that both were on hand for they did not get the work completed unul late Thursday night. The above has been written to show that it would be impossible for the people of the different sections to F9.e so many varieties of bird.i were it not for the so-called "huckster" going the rounds with their large string of birds. Much has been said pro and con about these lint- of birds and the writer for *.r:e is of the opinion that they do far more good than they do bad. True, there is a chance of some di.«;eares ft in the con- tinual confinement and travel, but this is more than repaid by the large amount of good that the different peo- ple receive bv being able to examine all of the different strains. Surely the above gentlemen deserve a large amount of cre^'it for the hard work — because it requires work — that they arc comnelled to do in order to be able to show these birds at the dif- ferent places. CANDEE- Automatic Safety Custom Hatchers FOUR COMPARTMENT 1913 CANDEE Thii size lioId» 1200 eggs W HEN neighbors ask you next spring to hatch their eggs, have your Candee installed and ready. q You can easily handle it because it is the most completely automatic and simplest incubator ever built. ^All parts are made and assembled in our factory and the purchaser has merely to uncrate and set the ma- chine up on its legs. q Our Catalogue fully describes our true sectional safety incubators and brood- ing systems Write today: Candee Incubator and Brooder Co. DepL 16 EASTWOOD, N. Y. MBS POULTRY FOODS The proper feeding of good feed in- sures your success. B & G HEN FOOD Is made of clenn, souud prain and it contains all ihe grains necessar>' to keep i)h! egg basket full. It con- tains crackevl corn, KaHer corn, buckwheat, sunflower seed, charcoal hen-e-l.il and >)arley. LAYING MASH For egg production a mash is neces- sary. Our B crs:iiion receipt of 51. S*»ld like hot ciik«« last sea- son. Many pleased cus- tomers who tell you how ll.ey like the Ideal, m onr illnstratcd circular. U's irof. if you mcntioo this paper. OUPtlX iMCVIITtR CO. TIUISIONV VJlTV, OUIU "GIVE IT AWAY » Said the Makrr.v "Us a Orcat Remedy Here arc Samples, (;ive Tlicm Awav." TO POULTRYMEN W'e say: send us your name and the name of your drucrript iind will mail you a free sample of .\'UTK<) CliK-NJlCIDK. the efficifnl oul- try Remedy and Tonic, an instmclive circu- lar on Diseases, aud our own ratalocuc of liarcains for Fanciers aud l-'armcrs. Gatlins Advertitme Agency, Murray, Ky. View of the plant of A. E. Mailz, Arcadia, iud. 840 I V )L:f/rRV FANCIER. NOV mi BE K P Syracuse, Nciv York Awards Plymouth Rockn. — Barred, old i>on 1 Yama Fmrms. 2 H. W. Haynor, 'i H. B. Doujrias, 4 A. Turner; younjr pon 1 Y. Farms, 2 ?, 5 Hay- den, 4 Dougrlas ; ck. 1 3 4 Yama Karnis. 2 T) Hayner; hpi. 12 3 Yama Farnid, i L. B. Ressetcuic. 5 Hnyncr : ckl. 12 3 Yama Farms, 4 R«sbef?uic, 5 Carpenter & Carj?enter ; pul. 12 3 Yama Farm3, 1 5 Douplas. Buff, old pen 1 4 F. Armcr. 2 I,. H. Perry, 3 Edflrewood Form, 5 F. Rrusie; yountr pen 1 E. Farm, 2 Armcr, 3 Perry, 1 Brusic, 5 H. A. Eiler; ck. 1 4 E. Farm, 2 3 5 Armer; hen 1 4 Arm r, 2 A. Turner, 3 5 E. Farm; ckl. 1 5 E. Farm, 2 4 Armer. 3 Brusie; pul. I 4 Armcr. 2 3 E. Farm, 5 Eiler. White, old pen 1 F. A. Andrews, 2 Rancocas Poultry Farm : younc: pen 1 Andrews. 2 R. P. Farm ; ck. 1 Andrcvi's, 2 4 R. P. Farm, 3 6 L. E. Merihew ; hen 1 5 Andrews, 2 Mcrihcw, 8 4 R. P. Farm; ckl. 1 3 Andrews, 2 4 R. P. F'arm, 5 Merihew. Silver Penciled, old pen 1 Ore Lake Farms ; ckl. 1 A. Turner. Rlack, fild i)cn 1 K. Brown. 2 Morris, 8 Tur- n« r ; ck. 1 Brown. 2 S. Farm, 3 Morris, 4 Tur- ner; hon 1 K. D. Brown, 2 Turner, 3 S. Farm. 4 Murris ; ckJ. I Brackendalc Farms, 2 Morris. A S. Farm, 4 Turner; pul. 1 B. Farmi', 2 Morris. 3 S. Farms, 4 Turner. Partriiiu'c, old pen 1 2 ShcflTield Farm, S C. B. .McEwan, .> Vandervort & Sons ; younir pen I Sheffield Farm, 2 Turner, 3 McEwan ; ck. 1 2 3 Shonield Farm. 4 McEwan, 6 Turner; ckl. 1 2 3 Sheffield Farm, 4 Turner, 6 Mc- Ewan: pui. 1 2 3 Sheflield Farm. 4 Turner, 5 McEwan. Silver penciled, old pen 1 2 Vandervort & Sons ; 3 R. Brown ; ck. 1 2 S hen 1 2 3f Vandervort & Sons. Javas — Black, old pen 1 Ore Lake Farms, 2 Turner ; ck. 1 Turner, 2 Steuben Farm, 3 J. M. Seymour ; hen 1 Stcul>en Farm. 2 Seymour, 3 Turner ; ckl. 1 Turner ; pul. 1 Turner, 2 Steu- ben Farm. Mottled, all to Turner. Dominiuues- Cock 1 2 hen 1 2 ckl. 1 2 pul. 1 J.' A.- ■ -i,' HI ■ .,.V> „ P«irtWmit)€it ?*tY. i.vrwN.«unv Columbian, old pen 1 younK pen 1 ck. 1 2 hen 1 2 E. J. Barney; ckl. 1 W. A. Orr, 2 3 Barney ; pul. 1 2 Orr, 3 Barney. Wyandotte*- -Silver, old pen 1 Lc Roy W. Siegfried ; youuR pen 1 E. H. Murris, 2 Sieg- fried; ck. 1 Steuben Farm, 2 Sicvfried. 3 O. L. Farma ; beu 1 Morris. 2 0. L. Farms, 8 ( Slefrfrled, 4 H. F. Hipkens ; ckl. 1 Sieg- fried. 2 Morris, 3 G. A. Pitts ; pul. 1 Sieg- friad. 2 PitU, 8 Morris. ColumbiAo, old pen 1 D. V. G. Curtis, 2 A. G. Warner; young pen 1 Curtia, 2 W. E. Hughaon; ck. 1 3 Curtia, 2 J. H. Vander- vort A Sons, 4 Warner ; hen 1 5 Curtis, 2 3 Vandervort & Sons, 4 Warner; ckL 1 4 Curtk, 2 8 » R. F. AJden ; pul. 1 4 Alden, 2 8 Curtia, h Hughaon. Gold«n. old pen 1 2 Sitterly & Kilmer. 8 A. Turner; young pen 1 J. H. Tarbell, 2 Turner, 8 Morria; ck. 1 2 Tarbell, S S. Farm. 4 Tur- n«r; hen I 5 Tarbell, 2 S. Farm, S Turner; ekl. 1 Morris, 2 Tarbel, 8 J. Riuehard. 4 Turner; pul. 1 Morrb, 2 Tarbell, 3 Rinehard, 4 Turner. White, old pen 1 8 4 5 J. S. MaHin, 2 J. U. Jackson; young pen 12 3 4 Martin. 6 Mac»icwood: ck. 1 2 S 5 MarUn. 4 Jack- aoB : ben 12 8 4 Martin. 6 Jack!K>n ; okL 1 2 S 4 S Martin; pul. 12 4 5 Mar, in. 3 Jack- aon. Buff, old pen 1 young pen 1 R. B. Bobbins ; ck. 1 £. IC Fen no, 2 8 Bobbtna, 1 Carpenter Jk CaiDcnier; b Turner; ben 1 Fenno, 2 Tur- ner. 3 4 Bobbins: ckl. 1 Fenno, 2 3 Bob- bias ; poL 1 Fenno. 2 S Bobbins. Blood, Meat and Bone Products for Poultry Beef Scrap {j^uaranteed more than 55% protein. The be.sl scrap on the market. Blood Meal absohitely pure, sweet aad clean. The best thing on the market for egg produc- tion. Bone Meal made from fresh, clean beef bones, also Oyster Shells, Charcsal, Grit. Eto PrAA RAAlrlikf Send for it. as it contains in ircc UUUIUCl formation that will solve thr problem of winter eces aa well as tell.s you just what our products contain Robt. A. Reich&rd, Mfgr. 19 & West Lawrence StB..'AllentoMm, Pa. OPPORTUNITY Is Knocking at Your Door Poultry Culture wants an active represent;*- tive in every community to look after renew als, solicit subscriptions, report poultry shows etc. If you are lookiner for some way 4o Coin Your Spare Moments Into DOLLARS write to-day for our "local representative pro position." Splendid opportunities for ad- vancement. ' Do it Now. ' POULTRY CULTURE 116 West Eighth St. TOPEICA KANSAS Leaders... 2 Dr. Skerritt & Son : ck. 3 hen S Clark Braa. Rhode Island Reds — SinRle Comb, old pen 1 C. ft V. Elmwood Poultry Farm. 2 Rock Creek Poultry Farm, 8 Hillside Poultry Farm, 4 EL J. Thorpe ; younfr pen 1 8 C. & V. E. P. Farm. 2 W. M. Willetta, 4 R. C. P. Farm. 6 F. GrifDnR; ck. 1 C. A V. E. P. Farm. 2 L. W. Maxson, 8 Willetta, 4 A. J. Relyea, 6 R. C. P. Farm; hen 1 2 R. C. P. Farm, S Mazaon. 4 Willetta, 5 Mrs. W. L. Coblne; ckL 1 R. C. P. Farm, 2 4 Union Poultry Yards, S C. A V. E. P. Farm, 5 W. M. Willetta; puL 1 J. C. Boyan. 2 S C. W. Everett. 4 C. A V. K P. Farm, 6 R. C. P. Farm. Rose Comb— old pen 1 R. G. P. Farm, 2 Jenkins A Park, 8 C. K Hubbell, 4 J. A. Soott, 5 C. E. Riley; youoK pen 1 Jenkina A Park. 2 3 Scott, 4 R. C. P. Farma. i a E. RUey: ck. 1 4 Scott, 2 R. C. P. Panm S Jenkins A Park, 6 H. L. Greene; ben 1 Jen- ' kinfi A Park. 2 Soott, 8 5 Greetkc, 4 R. C. P. Farm ; ckl. 1 2 6 Scott, S C. £. RUey, 4 R. C P. Farms ; puL 1 2 Scott, 8 R. C. P. Fams. 4 Jenkins A Park, 5 RUey. Buckeyes — Old pen 1 yonns pen 1 F. P. Muth: ck. 1 Stenben Farm, 2 Mevth, 8 0. L. Farms, 4 R. E. Owen. Brahmaa — Liffht, old pen 1 Brskendale Farms. 2 E. K. Boell, 8 Tomer ; yooBR pen 1 E. E. Laird; ck. 1 Stexibea Farm. 2 Tai^ ner. S B. Farma ; ben 1 B. Farms, 2 2 Buell ; ckL 1 B. Famks. ckl. 2 Dr. 8. Lott ; pnl. 1 B. Farms, 2 Lott. Dark, old pen 1 D. V. Stewart, t Lott, S O. L. Farms. 4 W. A. Fuller; yonns pea 1 %f Barred and Wbite Rocks, R. & S. C. Reds, S. C. WL Leglionu CATALOGUE FREE. Young and old stock for sale. Eggs in season $1.00. Baby chicks 10c. MAPLELING POULTRY FARM L B. 124 P. F. PULASKI. N. Y. HOUDANS Voung stock now ready. Bred from the Allentown, Hagerstown, Philadel- phia, Boston and Baltimore winners. Prices reasonable and satisf)actijon guar- antee.il . GEO. GUIGNET, Carlisle, Pau \ 4000 Orpingtons for Sale Rose and S. C Wliitey Buff and Black Ovar 1000 prisea w Lewis : young pen 1 Y. Farm?. 2 Lewis, "?■ J. OKane: ck. 1 2 4 Y. FarmR, 3 Ivewis. ." OK:int': hen 1 2 Y. 1 rms, 3 F. W. Carter. 4 S. Farm, 5 Lewi? : ckl. I 4 Y. Farmp, 2 Lewis, :^ S. J. Johnston, 5 Carter; pul. 1 4 Y. Farms, 2 3 Lewis, 5 Johnston. White, old pen 1 young old 1 Mrs. J. C. Os- borne; ck. 1 hen 1 S. Farm. Roae Comb White, old pen 1 young pen 1 Mrs. Oaborne; ck. 1 S. Farm. 2 Mrs. Os- borne; hen 1 Mrs. Osborne. 2 S. Farm: ckl. 1 pul. 1 Mrs. Osborne. Rose Comb Black, old pen 1 2, young pen * Continued_on page 844. PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS THE 20TH CENTURY IDEAL FOWL For the I'ancior, the IHrmer and th(i back yard poultry niau. They have laid and paid tlieir way to be the most popular breed and all bcrau.se they meant it. THEY HAVE YELLOW LEGS Our strain of Pariridjre Rooks have yellow legs and are strong in ))enciliuc: and of correct shape. As a }^^(;neral utility fowl they stand alone without a pier. This combined with the wonderful winninjrs they made at the great shows of America makes the Perkins strain unmatchable. DONT GET THE WRONG IMPRESSION And think my ])rices arc beyond your reach, they are not. And I can Ijlease you in either exhibition or hreedin<< stock. Send 25c for the most beautiful catalogue (containing color plates) ever published. Tells all about the origin, mating and bretiding. F. N. PERKINS FREEPORT ILUNOIS STILL IN THE LEAD with the guaranteed lot of the best BLACK LANGSHANS I EVER BRED The greatest winning strain in America, bred 75 of the winners at Chicago and Xew York FOUR YEARS TX SUCCESSION. . ^ . Have been breeding Black Langshans since 1882. Send lOc for the best Black Langshans catalogue ever published. R. A. HEWES, CRETE, ILL. White Brested Black Polish— Buff Wyandottes 500 The strains that have won in the strongest competition. Grand Yonni^ters lor Sale. Sons and daughters of our New York. St. I^uis and Williams i>on. winners. Bargain Sale Now on " We sell fpiality — Not reputation.' Carpenter & Carpenter East Randolph, N. Y. S- C. White Leghorns Indian Runner Ducks, Fawn and White Largest plant of its kind in nestern Tennsvlvania. 30 acres established 1905. Look up mv entrv of Leghor s in Missouri Egg Laying C on test , ,^ . , SPECIAL SAL£— 100 head Leghorn hens, hatched 1911 at $1.00 each. 100 head Sropulte^liatZd March Ld April at $L00 each. They don't breed better ufihty stock than what I otter here. Catalog free. Reference Editor of this Journal J. Leroy Cunningham, R. 3 Indiana, Penna. SILVER UCED WYANDOHES The clean cut, Avidc c»| t n laced kind, that have the positive white and black. Yoiini: birds of exceptional quality, bred right and from mv best\^iarini:>. Exhibition and breeding stock for sale. M. R. CROMAN, Cressman, Pa, NOVEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 843 842 POULTRY FANCIER NOVEMBER A Few Hours With Men Who Raise :-: Chickens >: By F. D, Sutton The Sunny Hill Poultry Farm, Ossinin?. N. Y., C. W. YellotL prop., is breedins some of the finest Partridge and White Wyanduttes and S. C. White Lesrhorns of any breeder in the Old Empire State. Mr. Yellott's Jr. bird* have free ranffe and roam at will over his fifty acre farm, consequently they are stronnr and TiROPOus in the hifl:he«t degree. They are raised in muslin curtained houses and are fed the most wholesome feed possible to se- cure. All the buildin«B on the Sunny Hill Poultry Farm are right down to date in every rcspoct. No unnecessary expense or extrava- gant displays to be seen here, but every pos- sible comfort and convenience for the fowls and their care is in evidence on every hand. Mr. Yellott has made many excellent win- nings on his birds wherever they have been shown. At Madison Square Garden on four entries on Partridaie Rocks, his birds won Srd 4th hens and 5th cockerel ; Grand Central Palace, 1 hen, 3 '4 hen, 2 pul, 4 pen, also for third best exhibit. These are but a few prisea Mr. Yellott has won on Partridge Wyandottes, while his winnings on W. Wyandottes and S. C. W. Leghorns have been very pronounced indeed. Any ona in the market for good birds of any one of Mr. Yellott's varieties of fowls can make no mistake by giving him a part of their patronage. Look up Mr. Yalkjtt's add. in this issue of the Fancier and write him for prices on both old and young stock. You will be glad you did. The Frederick Feeder Co., Ogonta, Pa., Is putting <»ut one of the most unique auto- matic poultry feeders on the market. It is attached to the ceiling and is out of the way, so that one does not need bother with iU.only All and set it You can set this feed- er so aa to feed your fowb from one to fif- teen tlmea In 12 boan. This feeder is easily controlled, seldom if ever gets out of or- der and if one is away from home all day his birds will get their feed just the same, pro- viding the hopper is full of feed and the feeder properly regulated. To the busy man or woman* and especially to those who are away from home from 8 to 12 hours per day, this splendid feeder will very forcibly appeal. It is a real practical feeder and will prove a blessinflr to any poultry man. Write the Fred- erick Feeder Co., Ogontz, Pa., for their cir- cular and catalogue. It is free for the ask- ing. Robert A. Rcichard, Allentown, Pa., mfgr. of high grade Pure Blood, Meat and Bone Products for Poultry and Pigeons, is send- ing out a very neat and helpful booklet which describes their products and at the same time serves as a very useful book for memoranda. It is entitled "Scratching for a Living," and contains a lot of good information for all who have any use for Mr. Reichard's products. The Beef Scraps, or in fact any of the foods manufactured by this firm are of extra good quality and none of our readers can secure better products along these lines, no matter what price they pay. The booklet is free for asking. Ask for it and mention the Fanc- ier when you write. Mr. F. N. Perkins, Specialty Breeder, of Partridgre Plymouth Rocks, Frecport, 111., is setting a crreat pace for all the boys who are laboring in the World's Partridge Rock Alley. His birds this year are "head and shoulders" ahead of his last year's production and that fact alone is making a wonderful stir among the Partridge Rock breeders all over the country, for the birds Mr. Perkins produced last year were among the greatest winners of the country and to be able to improve his last year's matings is simply another splendid demonstration of Mr. Perkins* ability as a scientific poultryman. Last year wherever' Mr, Perkins' birds appeared in com- petition either in hb own hands or the hands of his customers, they woo the most coveted priies, as the following records show, via. : At the Great Chicago Show, 1911, Mr. Perkins' birds won 12 3 4 cock, 2 3 4 5 hen, 2 4 5 cock- erel, 2 S 4 5 pullet. 12 3 4 breeding p«ns, $50 cash beet display, |50 silver cup for 2nd best display. At the Great Illinois State Fair, 1911, 1 2 cock, 1 2 hen, 12 8 4 cockerel, 1 2 S 4 pul- let, and 1 2 breeding pens. We do not know I of another such winning in the history of Partridge Rocks at either of these shows. Mr. I Perkins has put out one of the most attx'ac- tive catalogues we have ever examined and I to say it is worthy a place in any poultry- man's library only partially expresses our ap- preciation of the same. This valuable cata- logue gives a condensed history of the origin of the Partridge Plymouth Rock as well as other valuable information which will be of great value to any one who has the iaterest of fancy or utility poultry at heart. Mr. Per- kins' birds have free range, the best of earej and finest quality of feed and any one in< terested in Partridge Rocks will find Mr. Per- 1 kins an honorable and kindly man to deal with and his birds equal to the best in the country. If any of our friends are looking for Partridge Rocks, we bespeak a share of| their business for Mr. Perkins, assuring them that they will get a square deal for every | dollar they commit to Mr. Perkins' care. , Look up his add. in this month's issue of the| Fancier and write Mr. Perkins for his cata- logue and prices on stock and eggs. You will be glad you did. Mrs. Wallace B. Campbell, proprietress of | The White Orpington Place, Anderson, Ind., is one of our most successful White Orping- ton breeders and her winning during the past two or three years are very noteworthy in- deed. At the National Show held in Indian- apolis, Ind., 1912, Mrs. Campbell's birds won 4th on pen in the strongest competition ever known in the West. At the great Anderson (Ind.) Poultry Show in February 1912. Mrs. Campbell's birds won 1st cock, 1st hen, 1st 4th cockerel. Ist pen, Srd and 5th pullet, and silver cup for best display. At the last In- diana State Fair held at Indianapolis, Mrs. Campbell's birds again demonstrated their merits by winning 2nd, Srd hen and Srd pullet Had her cockerels been a little oldet they would have been in the winnings without doubt. While it looks to us very muek as though shs should have had her females placed I iSk ROCK HILL POULTRY FARM IS READY-ARE YOU? We will not show this season, thus griving our patrons CTery possible chance. WE IIAVK hundreds of well matured, young, quality birda that can auccessfully meet competition, every one of which is bred from the famous Rock Hill Blue Ribbon Winners and we have made the Price within your reach We make a specialty of furnishing winners at rock bottom prices. I^ emember we breed *^ White and Columbian Wyandottes, Silver Penciled Rocks, S. C. White Leghorns, White Muscovy Ducks and Buff Cochin Bantams Let us fix you up for the show room with a Cock, Hen, Cockerel, Pullet and Pen. Grand breedera for sale. ROCK HILL POULTRY FARM H. M. KENNER, Mgr. "^.^.Ossillillg, N. Y. a little higher up, they were white, graad in al^.Rl/C, great in head points and all that could be debircd in sir,*. Mrs. Canapbell has a nuntber of Wreed' rs for sale that are worthy a place in the bt-st breeding: yards and any one desiring A No. 1 birds at very reason- able pricoe will be very fortunate in securingr tliese birds. We take pleasure in recommend- ing both Mrs. Campbell and her birds to all who arc intereHted in White Orpingtons, as- suring them that they will always receive a square deal at Mrs. Campbell's hands. Write her at once for prices, delay may mean dia- appointment. Look up Mrs. Campbell's add. in this issue. It is replete with good things. The North Side Poultry Co., Wm. A. Bar- tholomew, mgr., 343 N. 7th St., Allentown, Pa., are offering some gilt edge propositions to the readeri of the Poultry Fancier. They c^n supply any of our frioads with the best in almost any standard variety or breed of fowls, and are making a specialty this month in Buff and Black Orpingtons, Columbian Wyandottes and Single Comb White Leghorns. Mr. Bartholomew guarantees satisfaction to all his customers and the Fancier backs up his guarantee. The North Side Poultry Co. is one of Allentown's real live business con- cerns and enjoys a reputation for honorable dealing, second to none in their home city. The Fancier esteenjs it a special privilege to call the attention of its friends to their add. in this month's issue and trust that any one who may be interested in great quality at very reasonable prices will write The North Side Poultry Co. at once, for further information. They can supply any number of birds either for exhibftion or utility purposes in almost any breed or variety, and a guarantee of satis- faction goes with every sale whether large or small. Look up their add. and tell them the Fancier led you to their door. It will please them and do you no harm. It is with a large degree of pride that we call attention to the add. of Mr. J. W. Thor- man, one of Ohio's most dependable and popu- lar bre«dar8 of Rose Comb Rhoda Island Reds. It was the writer's pleasure to visit Mr. Thor- man's home on his recent western trip and carefally examine a large number of Mr. and Mrs. Thorman's birds. One of our old Ohio friends had partially prepared us for the pleasant surprise* which awaited us, but we hardly expected quite such an array of good things as awaited us. We have examined hundreds of Beds in different parts of thi* country but never before did we find so small an amount of colored birds as we saw at Mr. Thorman's farm, while in eye and comb they are very remarlcable indeed. We found but one hen with light eyes, while every youngster in both aexe* had eyea "flt to please the gods." Mr. and Mrs. Thorman's Reds have won many coveted prixes in the last two years, but they have said little about their Reds outaide of a small circle of friends, but have spared neither money nor hard work to produce the best in Rose Comb Reda be- fore they offered . them to the buying public, and we wish to assure our readers that we take a peculiar pride in calling their atten- tion to Mr. Thorman's add. in this issue of the Fancier. We know any one desiring qual- ity in Reds can secure it by writing Mr. and Mrs. Thorman their wants. Remember the Fancier backs up all its advertisers, thus giv- ing double assurance of a square deal to all who patronise the Fancier's advertisers. The Miller Anchor Co. of Norwalk, Ohio, manufacturers of the Ideal Automatic Feeder and Exerciser, also the Ideal Dry Mash Feed- er, are certainly deserving of the confidence and patronage of all poultrymen who need a first daaa. practical feeder that is a real blessing in the poultry house or yard. These people are all or more than they claim m the two feeders above mentioned and the uni- versal increase in business which they are now enjoying affords the Fancier a large amount of pleasure indeed. The Miller Anchor Co. is not only selling gilt edged feeders but they are selling them at prices within the reach of all and the wriUr trusts that »U our friends who are in the market for good* of thb kind will fnvor The Miller Anchor Co., of Norwalk« 0., with n portion of their business. Be sure to write them for further information and mention the Fancier when yon wtH^ PEIFER'S BARGAIN SALE WHITE ORPINGTONS Twelve Cocks, 40 Hens, 25 Cockerels and 50 Pullets, $2.50 to $10.00 each. Write for catalogue and see cuts of recent winners at Scran ton, Pa., 1912 A. P. A. meeting. ^ JOHN C PEIFER :: DanTill*, Pa. SPRATT'S Stands for... QUALITY Spratt' doultry Foods, Pheasant Foods, Dog Foods, Etc., Etc Are the best on the miiikct. A trial will convince vou. There i.s nothing to equal SPRATT'S CHICK MEALS for rearing strong, hardy vig- orous birds. SPRATT'S BEXCHIXG AXD PENNING PLANT for Dog and Poultry Shows is fully equipped to take care of all ;^^ shows, both small and large. Secretaries are invited to write us for prices. ' Poultry Culture " sent on receipt of 10c. ** Pheasant Culture" price 25c. ' Cat Cultu re " price 10c. ** Dog Culture " sent on receipt of stamp. SPRATT'S Picture Post Cards in 3 series, 6 cards to ascnes,pr. 10c per series. SPRATT'S PATENT LIMITED Factory ud chid olfice at Newark, N. J. Depots at Saa Francisc*. Cal.; St, Lomi, Me.; Uerelaad. Okt*l Mmtrtal, C«a. Re*. Sapt. at Clucaca, IlL New EajrUnil AfeBcy, Bottoo, BlaM. Facterica alao in Landon. Eosland aid Berlb, Geraaar. LAYERS and PAYERS Royal Orpingtons White— Buff— Black (Single Comb) Royal Leghorns White (Single Comb) Royal Plymouth Rock Columbian Stock for sale at all times from $1.00 to $500.00. Eggs for hatching at all times from $2.50 to $30.00 per sitting. Send for Catalogue. WOODWORTH FARM WILTON, CONNECTICUT ORPINGTONS Buff, Black, Crystal White and Partridge Plymouth Rocks Winners at Boston, St. Louis, Topeka, Little Kock, etc., 1911. Choice birds, pens and trios at low prices and show birds for any show in Ameriott. We guarantee to please. HAWKEYE POULTY FARM, H. EL Burgesft, Mgr., Osceola, Iowa, Route No. 3 i9* ■g^Ji s ,^-jjpgj ^m i«! 844 •\d:LTRY rANCTER. NOVEMBER TBE SYRACUSE (N. Y.) AWARDS. Coulinued fi'om pa^'-c sil. 1 1, ck. 2 3, hen 1 2, ckl. 1 2. puJ. 1 1 T. (1. SaraueU : youn«r pen 3 ck.l hen 3 ckl. 3 pul 3 M. n. Mickle: ckl. 4 pul 4 H. Schu?lfr. Andftlusiane — Old pen 1 A. Turner. 2 Ore Lake Farm. 3 W. A. Shafer ; y. pen I R. R. Thomas ; ck. 1 Yarns Farms. 2 O. L. Farms, 3 Steuben Farm, 4 Turner; hen 1 S. Farm, 2 Turner. 8 4 Y. Farms. 6 0. L. Farms ; ckl. 1 Brakendale Farm. 2 Y. Farms, 3 1 5 Thomas ; pul. 1 B. Farms. 2 Y. Farms, 3 4 5 Thomas. Black Sp«ni*h — All to A. J. Braun. Polish — While crested black, o. pen 1 B. Farms, 2 Carpenter & Carpenter : 3 Braun ; y. pen 1 B. Farms ; ck 1 B. Farms, 2 Braun : hen, 1 B. Farms, 2 Braun, 3 B. F. Fenruson : ckl.'l B. Farms; pul. 1 B. Farms; 2 3 Car- penter ft Carpenter. Golden, y. pen 1 B. Farms ; ck. 1 B. Farms, 2 Turner, 3 Braun. 4 Steuben Farm ; hen 1 Huff Laced, i;. pen 1 Braun, 2 Turner; ck. 1 Hr:iu:i. _' S. I'arin : hen 1 Brnun. HafJiburv-'s- Golden spriniried, o. i)on 1 Sit- ii-rly & KilnK.T, 'i Tuiiur; ck. I A. Turner; hen 1 Brann. 2 Turner: ckl. 1 B. Farms, 2 Braun : pul. 1 B. Farms. .Silver spnnu'lid. o. pen 1 Braun, 2 E. E. Wert. 2 .X. lurner; y. pen 1 Wert, 2 H. H. I)op|.: ek. I Wert. 2 A. J. Braun. 3 Dopp, 4 Wert. i. Cl;trk Bros. : hen 1 Braun, 2 3 Wert, \ I>o)>p. :. Turner; ckl. I B. Farms, 2 Wert, 3 Clark Bro^. ; ,.ul. 1 Wert, 2 B. Farms, 3 Clark Bros. (iolden IVneiled. o. pen 1 Sitterly ti Kilmer; ck. hen 1 Braun, 2 Turner ; pul. 1 Dopp. Silver Penciled, o. pen 1 Turner; ck. 1 Braun, 2 Sitterly &. Kilmer. 3 Turner; hen 1 Sitterly & Kilmer. 2 1 Turner, 3 Braun; ckl. pul. 1 Dopp. White, o. pen 1 Turner, 2 Braun; y. pen 1 Turner; ck. I 3 Turner. 2 Braun; hen 1 Braun. 2 3 Turner, 4 Clark Bros. ; ckl. 1 pul. 1 2 Turner. The above is an actual pliotoirraph .showinj-; a nearly perfei-t tail of one of the fkmous Ma(Hson Square (iarden winuinj? Bronze Turke}' touis, bre*l anlden Bearded, ck 1 B. Farms. 2 Turner, 3 Br«un ; hen I Braun, 2 Turner, 8 B. Farms ; «kl. 1 B. Farms, 2 Braun; pul. 1 B. Farms, 2 Braun. Silver Bearded, o. pen 1 B. Farms, 2 Br«un ; y. pen 1 B. Farma; ck. 1 Braun, 2 B. Farms, S S. Farm ; ben 1 B. Fanns, 2. Turner. 3 BrMin ; ckl. 1 B. F&rms. 2 Braun ; puL 1 B. Farms, 2 Braun. White bearded, o. pen y. pen 1 B. Farma ; ck. I B. Farms, 2 Braiin. 3 Turner; ben 1 B. Farma. 2 S. Farm, S Turner, 4 Bcaun: ckL I B. Faraaa. pul 1 R Fanw. 2 Toner. Black, o. pen 1 Turner, 2 Braun ; y. pen 1 Turner; ck. 1 Braun. 2 Turner, 8 Sitterly ft Kilmer, 4 Clark Bros. ; hen 1 Braun, 2 3 Sit- terly 6 Kilmer, 4 Turner. 5 Clark Bros. ; ckl. pul. 1 B. Farms, 2 Turner. Red Caps— Old pen 1 Turner; hen 1 J. C. Michand ; ckl. 1 B. Farms ; pul 1 B. Farms. 2 Michand. Houdans— Old pen 1 Braun, 2 M. B. Fellows A Co. 8 Mrs. W. P. Hasten ; y. pen I Michand. 2 E. E. Laird, 3 Fellows & Co. ; ck. 1 Braun. 2 F. G. Meyer, 3 Fellow? L Co. ; hen 1 Braun. 2 Fellows & Co., 3 Michand, 4 F. F. Meyer; ckl. pul. 1 Braun, 2 Fellows Si Co.. 8 Meyer. Creve Coeurs— Hen, ckl. pul. I B. Farms, 2 Ore Lake Farms. La Fleches -Old pen 1 braun ; ck. 1 Braun, 2 S. Farm, 3 Turner. 4 J. M. S^jm^our; ben 1 Turner. 2 J. M. Seymour. 3 S. Farm. 4 Braun, ckl. pul. 1 S. Farm. Dorkings— White, o. pen 1 Braun. ck. hen 1 Fericuson. Silver srrey, o. pen 1 Ferguson, 1 Braun ; hen 1 Turner ; ckl. pul. 1 B. Farma. Colored, hen 1 Turner; ckl. pul 1 B. Fanns. Orpintrtons—Black, o. pen 1 H. A. Roa«w 2 W. J. EUiott; r P«n 1 2 Rosa, t R. Wataon; ek. 1 2 4 Roac. 8 W. i. Elliott; b«D 1 2 4 Rose. 3 Elliott, 5 Turner; ckl. 12 3 5 Rose, 3 Elliott; pul. 12 3 4 Rose, 5 Elliott. White, o. pen Lawrence Jackson Farm, 2 F. A. Andrewes, 3 E. Boast, 4 Sterling Orpingrton Yards. .5 C. A. Phillips & Son ; y. pen 1 An- drowes, 2 3 L. L Farm, 4 Elliott. 5 Phillips & Son ; ck. 1 Rawnsley Poultry Farm, 2 3 L. J. Farm. 4 Andrewes, 6 S. O. Yards; hen 1 5 Andrewes, 2 Mrs. W. L. Cobine, 3 L. J. Farm. 4 J. E. Cohal ; ck. 1 Cohal, 2 L. J. Farm, 3 Elliott. 4 Andrewes, 6 Boast; pul. R. P. Farms, 2 Elliott, 3 Andrewes, 4 L. J. Farm, 5 Cohal. Buff. o. pen 1 Cedar Row Farm, 2 3 Fair- field Farms, 4 G. Ranger, 6 S. 0. Yards; y. pen 1 C. R. Farm, 2 4 F. Farma. 3 Elliott, 5 E. H. Morris; ck. 1 Rose, 2 Elliott, 3 Turner, 4 F. Farms, S. S. O. Yards; hen 1 Rose. 2 3 C. R. Farm. 4 6 F. Farms; ckl. 1 C. R. Farm. 2 3 Rose, 4 W. J. Elliott, 5 Turner; pul. 1 4 6 Rose, 2 C. R. Farm, 3 Elliott. Games Black, ek. hen ckl. 1 S. Farm; pul 1 S. Farm. White, ck. hen 1 S. Farm, 2 Tur- ner; ck. pul. 1 S. Farm. Black Breasted Red, o. pen Elliott. 2 Braun; ck. 1 EUiott, 2 S. Farm. 3 Braun; hen 1 Elliott. 2 Braun. 3 S. Farm ; ckl. 1 Braun ; pul. 1 Braun. 2 Turner. 3 S. Farm. Brown Red, o. pen 1 Braun, 2 Turner, ck. 1 S. Farm, 2 Braun ; hen 1 Tur- ner, 2 Braun, 3 S. Farm; pul. 1 S. Farm, 2 Braun. Slver Duckwing, o. pen 1 A. Turner, 2 Braun ; ck. 1 Braun, 2 S. Farm ; hen 1 Braun, 2 Turner, 3 S. Farm. Golden Duckwing o. pen 1 Braun ; ck. 1 Elliott, 2 Braun, 3 S. Farm; hen 1 Braun, 2 Elliott, 8 Turner; puL 1 S. Farm, 2 Turner. Red Pyle, o. pen 1 Elliott, 2 Turner, R P.raun ; ck. hen 1 EUiott, 2 Turner, 3 Braun ; ckl. pul. 1 Braun. Birchen, o. pen 1 Braun ; ck. 1 Braun. 2 S. Farm; hen 1 S. Farm, 2 PEAPACK FARM WHITE ROCKS International champions. Winuers at America's srreat shows as well as Crystal Palace. Send for matinsr list. Peapack Farm Peapacky N. J. McPEAKE^S WHITE AND BLACK ORPINGTON CANONSBURG, PA. WDJNERS— LAYERS— PAYERS S. C BUFF ORPINGTONS Attractive price on esrjrs from j>cus couLajniim the Baltimore and other leading show wioncnt lt«ir«nrol{oaaall*rbt*rln(a Adjiu^ ahla foUow hloeki hold papu* vwrUcklly ' flMrOKiBi«ebuiLtc»ll7 p«r> CmI PrMileaUy iBdaiAnicttUfc HkM* ■om^ flaMMd i BiKtckM lii««i oOo* farsUhlnc*. BIrdi lUboeuy 114.00. Aak yoardMUc yMlM«.<^TortOtton. 108 Paltoa Btraat. NOVEMBER POIJLI RY FANCIER. 845 The Big Latrobe, Pa., Show Latrobe Poultry Asso. DEOb 16 tO 21 Lots of ( 'asli ami Special preiuiuins. H. W. LAWSON, Sec, Latrobe, Pa. Will hold its show Send \'{)V prciiiiinn |j.. Black Sumatra^ o. pen 1 Turner; ck. 1 Turner, 2 B. Farms, 3 S. Farm : hen 1 B. Farms, 2 Turner, 3 S. Farm ; ckl. 1 Turner ; pul 1 Turner, 2 B. Farms. (iame Bantams — Black Breasted Red, o. pen y. yen 1 F. Wright & Sons ; ck. 1 S. P^arm ; hen 2 WHsrht & Rons, 3 S. Farm : ckl. 1 P. G. i=;aviKny, 2 Wright & Sons ; pul. 1 Savigny, 2 Wriirbt & Sons, 3 S. Farm. Malay, ck. 1 S. Farm. 2 Turner, 3 Elliott ; hen 1 Elliott 2 Tur- ner, 3 S. Farm ; ckl. 1 S. Farm, 2 Turner ; pul. 1 S. Farm. Brown Red, o. pen ck. hen 1 Turner : ckl. pul. 1 S. Farm. Silver Duck- & Sonswinflr. o. pen 1 Wright & Sons, 2 Tur- ner ; y. pen 1 Turner ; ck. 1 Wrijfht & Sons : hen 1 Wright & Sons, 2 Turner; ckl. 1 Wriifht & Son.";, 1 A. Turner, 3 S. Farm, pul. 1 WriKht & Sons, 2 S. Farm, 3 Turner. Gold- en Duckwnj?, o- pen 1 Turner, 2 Wright & Sons ; ck. 1 B. Farms ; hen 1 B Farms, 2 Wrijrht & Sons ; ckl. pul. I Wright & Sons, 2 S. Farm, 3 Turner. White Pyle, all to Wright & Sons. Red Pyle. ck. 1 Wright & Sons. 2 C. G. Smith, 3 S. Farm; hen 1 Smith, 2 Wright & Sons, 3 S. Farm ; ckl. 1 Wright & Sons. 2 Turner. 3 S. Farm ; pul. 1 Wright & Sons. 2 S. Farm. Red Pyle Malay, all to Ore T.ake Farms. Birchen, o. pen 1 Wright & Sons, 2 Turner; y. pen 1 Wright- & Sons ; ck. hen 1 Wright & Sons, 2 S. Farm, 3 Tiimer ; ckl. 1 2 Wright & Sons, 3 S. Farm; pul. 1 3 Wright & Sons. 2 S. Farm, 4 Turner. White, o. pen 1 Wright & Sona, 2 Turner : y. pen 1 Wright A Sons ; ck. 1 Turner. 2 Wright fr Sona; hen 1 Wright & Sons, 2 S. Farm, 3 Turner; ckl. pul. 1 Wright & Sona. BUck, 1 3 Turner, 2 Wright & Sons ; hen I Wright & Sons. 2 Turner : ckl. 1 Turner; pul. 1 Turner, 2 Wright & Sona. Bantams— Golden Sebright, o. pen 1 B. Farms. 2 G. F. Vldier, 3 F. J. Webber; y. pen 1 B. Farms. 2 Webber: ck. 1 B. Farms, 2 3 A. F. Clasey; hen I. B. Farms, 2 4 5 Claaey, 3 R. WaUon ; ckl. 1 pul. 1 B. Farms. Silver Sebright, o. pen 1 y. pen 1 B. Farms, o. pen 2 Vidlcr; ck. 1 2 B. Farms, 3 Turner; hen 1 3 B. Farms, 2 Turner, 4 Braun, 5 H. J. Klihg; ck. 1 2 hen 1 2 B. Farma. Rose Comb Black, o. pen 1 B. Farma, 2 Turner. 8 Vidler : y. pen 1 B. Farms. 2 Turner; ck. 1 B Farms, 2 Braun. 3 4 F. Hoag, 5 E. F. Hipkena : hen 1 B. Farms. 2 Braun, 3 Hipkens. 4 S. Fanns. 5 Hoag; ckl. 1 B. Farms, 2 S. Farms, 3 T. G. Samuels. 4 Turner. 5 Mrs. W. P. Ma«ten ; pul. 1 B. Farms, 2 R T. G. Samuels. 3 Turner, 4 S. Farm. Rose Comb White, ck 1 B. Farms, 2 Braun. 3 Mastcn : hen 1 ckl. 1 pul. 1 B. Farms, hen 2 Braun. Booted White, ck. 1 B. Farms, 2 O. L. Farms. 3 Turner; hen 1 B. Farms, 20. L. Farms; ckl. 1 Turner. 2 B. Farms : pul. I Turner, 2 O. L. Farms. 8 B. Farma. Booted Black, o. pen 1 ck 1 O. L. Farma^henl ckl. 1 pul. 1 O. L. Farms, hen 2 3 pul 2 F. J. Webber. Black Tailed Japanese, o. pen 1 y. pen 1 Turner, o. pen 1 ck. 1 hen 1 ckl. 1 B. Farm*; ck. 2 hen 2 ckl. 2 Turner : ck. 4 S. Farms : pul. 1 B. Farms. 2 Turner. 3 Mrs. Masten. White Japanese, o. pen 1 B. Farms. 2 Turner; y pen 1 Turner: ck. 1 B. Farms, 2 Turner; hen, 1 Braun. 2 B. Farms, 3 S. Farm. 4 Tui^ ner; ckl. 1 Turner. 2 B. Farms; pul. 1 B. Farroa, 2 Turner. Grey Japanese, o. pen 1 ck. 1 hen. 2 ckl. 1 pul. 1 B. Farms ; ck. 2 hen 3 Turner; ck. 3 hen 1 Braun. Black J»P«- neae, o. pen 1 y. pen 2 ck. 1 hen 1 ckl. 9 pul. 2 B. Farms ; o. pen 2 y. pen 1 ck. 2 hen 2 ckl. 1 pul. 1 Turner. Buff Cochin, o. pen 1 y. pen I B. Farms ; o. pen 2 Turner ; ck. 1 2 B. Farms, 8 The Deroy-Taylor Co.. 4, J. F. Knox, 6 Turner ; hen 1 2 B. Farms, 8 Turner/ 4 Union P. Yards, 5 Knox; ckl. 1 pul. 1 B. Farma. ckL 2 hen 2 S. Farm. Partridge Cochin, o. pen 1 ck. 1 B. Farms, ck. 2 Turner, ck. 3 ckl. 1 hen 1 pul. 1 S. Far •. White Cochin, o. pen I y. pen IB.' : o. pen 2 O. L. Far'Tis. 3 Turner: ck. 1 1 ckl. 1 pul. 1 B. F'ar.ms : ck. 2 Braun. 3 Turner. 4 The D.- T. Co.. i> Clark Brcs. ; hen 2 Tumor, 3 D.-T. Co., 4 Clark Bros. Black Cochin, o. pen 1 Turner; ck. 1 hen 1 Braun, ck. 2 hen 2 ckl. 1 pul 1 S. Farms ; ck. 3 Clark Bros. White Crested White Polish, o. pen 1 y. pen 1 ck. I hen 1 ckl. 1 pul. I B. Farms ; ck. 2 htn 2 Turner. Buff Polish, ck. 1 O. L. Farms. 2 Webber. Buff Latcd Polish, all to B. Farma. Li^ht Brahraas, ck. 1 hen 1 ckl. 1 pul. 1 B. Farms, ck. 2 hyn 2 ckl. 2 pul 2. S.Farms. Dark Brahma-, all to B.Far ni6. S^iWiU-^ Old ),en 1 O. L. Farms. 2 Mrs. -Masten. 3 E. II. Morris : y. pen I B. Farms, 2 Mnrris : ck. 1 R. Farms, 2 O. L. Farms, 3 Morri.-;, 4 S. Farms; hen 1 B. Farms, 2 Turner, 3 iMorris, 4 O. L. Farms, 5 S. Fram ; ckl. 1 M.i.stcn, 2 .«i. Farm, A B. Fa mis ; pul 1 S. Farm, 2 B. Farms, 3 M»-?. Masten. .MOORE'S BARRED ROCKS.. Cockerel and Puliet Matings. Well Matured Guality Birds. FALL ANNOUNCEMENT"^'^^^'^:?^^ 1 <;!m safely say my 11)12 mniinors prodiuvtl ilie In-^t l>ir(ls J rvrr l>r(^fl. liouce ] have to ofTer the best .. .>uiig: stock 1 over ofieral, tiiul qujili-y eonsidercrl. J defy (competition at the i)ricc. 1 'I. ' » RV FANCIRR. NOVEMBER WILLIAMSPOKT PA. SHOW November 27, 28, 29 and 30, Thanksgiving Week Entries c^ose November ITtli. GEO. P. STRYKER, SecV- p. O. Box 415. Write for Premium List. ON TO WILLIAMSPORT. Before another issue of Poultry Fancier reaches our subscribers, the great Williamsport Poultry Show will be history. This great show prac- tically marks the beginning of the show season of the East. We need not tell you what kind of a show they have at Williamsport. We need not tell you the kind of men who make up the Williamsport Poultry Association. This is well known to all of our readers and to the poultry- men throughout the Eastern field. Their coming exhibition will undoubt- edly be the best show that they have ever held. Thev have put forth a supreme eflFort, an effort which they started immediately after the clos- ing of their last show, and for 12 long months they have kept the fight up, to make this their banner show, and we are safe in saying that on November 27th to 30th, there will be assembled in the Armory at Williams- port one of the greatest arrays of fowls that has ever been assembled at a Winter show, in the State of Pennsylvania. Wc cannot help but congratulate the hard working President, James T- Huston, and his co-worker, Greo. P. Stryker. These men, by the good support of their members, have not only been able to make Williams- port a good show, but they have been able to place the poultry business of Central Pennsylvania on a concrete foundation. Their motive is not a selfish one, as they have put forth an effort not only to get success for their own show but to make the Central Penn- sylvania circuit, consisting of Blooms- burg, I^wistown, Sunbury, Altoona, Ottsville, Wilkes-Barre, also a great success. That is the kind of ef- fort these men make. One of the leading features of the Williamsport show this year will be the banquet, and the officers of the Association assure us that this will be right up to "Bill Town" quality. We respectfully request the sev- eral hundred poultrymen who sub- scribed to Poultry Fancier at the last Williamsport show, to meet us at our booth. We will be there at the same old stand in the same old place and we can assure the poultrymen of Central Pennsylvania that Poultry Fancier will give a full and complete account and the awards in full of every poultry show in this circuit, irregardless of whether the exhibi- tors advertise with us or not. We will give it to you and we hope to have the pleasure of meeting you at the Williamsport show. Now alto- gether, ON TO WILLIAMSPORT. A BIG WIN AT MINEOLA. We are just in receipt of a letter from W. J. Douglas, the well known R. C. Rhode Island Red breeder, of Port Washington, N, Y., stating that he won 2nd cock, 3rd and 4th hen, 2nd pen (old) and 3rd pen (young) on a total of 7 entries in one of the larg- est and best entries of R. C. Reds that was ever at Hineola Fair. Mr. Douglas is making quite a rec- ord in his R. C. Rhode Island Reds and we haven*t the least bit of doubt but what he is going to out-do him- self at the Winter Shows. The Ohio Valley Fanciers Associa- tion of Evansville, Ind., will hold its second annual exhibition in Evans Hall at Evansville, Ind., the second week in December, 1912. This will be a comparison skow and quite a few nice specials hare been secured for the same. Premium lists will be re«dy about the first of November. Don't forget the dates, December 9-14, 1912. Send to H. J, Reimer, Secretary, No. 113 Heinlein Ave., Evansville, Ind., for a premium list and see what the Association has to offer. W. W, Zike and J. W. Mullinix will be the judges. NORTHAMPTON COUNTY FANC- IERS' ASSOCIATION. The fifth annual poultry show of the Northampton County Fanciers' Association will be held, as usual, in Thanksgiving Week, November 27-30, in Loskiel Hall, Bethlehem, Pa. No- tice has been delayed as it was thought that no suitable hall could be secured, but the above hall has now been rented and is a splendid build- ing, well located, capable of accom- modating about 1200 entries without crowding. The four successful shows of this association is causing the of- ficers and members to put forth every possible effort to even better this year's exhibits. Judges Denny and Bean will again place the awards. Prospective exhi- bitors should at once write the Sec- retary for a premium list as the en- tries will close on November 14th. This is an official A. P. A. show. Her- man J. Schneller, Secretary, Bethle- hem, Pa. THE ROLLER TRAY INCUBATOR Successful Incubation Means Your SucceM. SCIENTIFICALLY PERFECT To overcome the element of chance in the artificial incubation of eggs you are confronted with five prob* lems. 1st — Heat; 2nd — Moister; 3rd — Ventilation; 4th — Turning the eggs properly; 5th — Disposition of the chicks when free from the shell. If these essential problems cannot be overcome you must meet with fail- ure. We have enabled you to overcome the five essential jwints necessary to successfully operate an incubator. We want ♦o impress on your mind that there is a exeat difference ir chicks that are just incubated and CHICKS THAT ARE PROPERLY INCUBATED There is absoiutl> no difference in a chick hatched in a Roller Tray and those from a hen. You want to incu- bate chicks that will live — and not the kind that will linger a few days and pass away. Its the chicks that live that mearf your success or failure. The Roller Tray will hatch every fertile egg. It cannot go wrong. Now is the time to look up the merits of the different incubators. We want you to look into the merits of ours. Send for booklet. 1 1 , ROLLER TRAY INCUBATOR COMPANY AGENTS WANTED NORTHAMPTON, PENNA. NOVEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 847 OSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS Fully Matured Young Stock Tx!^^} ^7- all bred from our winners at the jfreat shows where they won the blue in competition with the leading breedeis. Kxccllenl pens at $20 and $25. We also have choice breeders inVearlhiSt reduced prices. Write us for show birds for your coming show. urccucrs m yeariinsrsgai THE GALE POULTRY PLACE, 66 Center Street, New Haven, Conn. THE POULTRY FLOAT. A Display Never Before Attempted in a Parade. The Altoona branch of the Penn- sylvania State Poultry Association, whose design in the Thursday issue of the Mirror, was given only a passing note, really deserves more extended mention. Mr. Ed. R. Martin, who designed the float, spent considerable time in its building, and the result of his well executed labor was cer- tainly appreciated by the many on- lookers, who viewed it on that day. It was the first time in the history of street parades that a representa- tion of this kind was ever shown. The wagon on which the exhibit was displayed was thirty feet long and was drawn by four well groomed Percherons, of Wils. Hegarty's fam- ous breed. Four large American flags and six pennants ornamented the top and sides of the coops and the beauty of the whole turnout was en- hanced by festoonings of red, white and blue morning glories. The Unit- ed States colors were represented in the first three pens of chickens — Rhode Island Reds, White leghorns and Blue Andalusians, also by pigeons of the three colors. Altogether the display consisted of forty chickens and forty-four pigeons, confined in four pens of five birds each, four single compartment coops each con- taining six birds, forty compart- ments each containing a pigeon. The exhibitors and breeds of poultry were E. E. Seasoltz, five R. I. Reds; M. F. Bollinger, four R. I. Reds; J. D. Pierce, five S. C. B. Leghorns; Chas. Piper, five Barred Rocks; A. E. Eb- right, four W. Leghorns; Roy Cuns- man, one W. Leghorn; J. Dalby, four W. Leghorns; F. M. Anderson, two Hamburgs; H. B. Bashore, two B. Leghorns; D. C. Kipple, two W. and two B. Orpingtons; H. W. Yingling, two B. Minorcas; Mrs. T. J. Patschke, four B. Andalusians; Wertzberger Bros., two S. L. Wyandottes. Pigeon •'WwHlie" 1st Hen, Dayton. Ohio. Bred and ownediby Oliver, Custer. Xenia, Ohio. exhibitors were F. M. Anderson, pen Fantails; John Ricemeier, six Russian Trumpeters and two English Car- riers; Thos. Rutherford, ten Runts; Thos. Patschke, twelve Pigmy Pout- ers. Photographs have l^en tflJken of this handsome float, which can be seen at Martin & Co.'s feed store on Green avenue. A CORRECTION. In griving the awards of the Allen- town Fair Show, in our October is- sue, we desire to state that on ac- count of an error in the catalogue, H. C. Wack, of Conshohocken, Penna., failed to get credit for first and sec- ond S. C. White Leghorn Pullet. We regret that this error occurred, as the first and second pullet by Mr. Wack were beyond all doubt two of the best birds of this variety ever seen at Allentown's great show. ELKINS (W. VA.) SHOW. The Elkins Poultry Association will hold their third annual Winter show December 10th to 13th. This Asso- ciation has done very effective work in West Virginia for the up-building of the Fancy Poultry Industry and they are putting forth a supreme ef- fort to make their third annual show the best yet. Address all communi- cations to the Secretary, L. Pannes- ano, Elkins, W. Va. TOMPKIN'S Rose and S. C. Rhode Island Reds The Undisputed Champioiis. I have well developed young birds that are bred from the grandest matings I have ever owned. Birds of quality that can suocessftilly meet any Competition in the Land They are line bred from the victors at Madison Square year after year. No matter if you want a $5.00 or a $50 Bird. Let me know, I aim to please you and fit you out for the show room with a cock, hen, oockerel, pullet and pen at surprisingly low prices. I am also offering 500 Breeders and Pullets at $2.00 to $10.00 each, all of the same grand blood lines. Write your wants, tell me what you want to pay, and let me describe the birds. LESTER TOMPKINS CONCORD . . . . . - MASS. ♦: d48 r(n;fTi:N ;a:>:(IEH. N()Vi'\lBTiR Helen T. \Vug(]5 v.jll cc^\\Uu.^ lo Kive rcad- e)-s the b<-st inform.-ilion o»>ta>nfiblo m the riomo nnfl Tabic" Dri':irlment : also m the Women < Poulto' Dcj>;ulnK-nl. K S Slnireni«n. one of the best posted men in Uiis country, will toll each month xvhat is ".ainir on in this jrn at poultry world wil: a'-.-o wrile one ol the Ualin^r artir'tN ca:h month. It is con- ctka bv everybrdy tl.a^ the arUclcR by Mr. ^trd(^ard that have ar-pcarcd in American Pdltry .kurriiil the jat year are the best tha* have ever been written on poutry sub- 'cMs and they have been written from prac- ticarexrcrcnce. I'Ut.ire articles will be ju.st ai i^cod, c.T bettei*. Mc. Carty. of K.i rani will tell how they ra c '.hrniJ-rhbrtd loultry on the other side of the biT pcnd. H P. Schwab, the well known breeder and judje will continue his "Chick Chat' De- lartmcnt: report the larpe eastern shows as oT)ly he can report them, and will also fur- nish articles on showinK. judjfin^ and mating fc'arrfd Kocks. C W. Zimmer will jrive the readers of .\merican Poultry Journal many valuable hints on how to advertise the poultry busi- neis KUCccFKfuUy in his "Good to Know Dc-.. I artment. 1 K Fekh. the Father of Poultrydom, will contribute articles from his vast store of knowledge that will be of great value to the present-day fancier. CbarUs H. Simmonds, one of the youngrer poultry writer.:?, will continue his series of ^articles on the different j-haaes of the poul- try industry. Many other writers of note will give Ameri- can Poultry Journal readers the best to be had from time to time. The Editoral pates of American Poultry Journal will be conducted along the same conservative lines as in the past, free from r.irsonal animosity or bickerings of any kind v/hatsoever. American Poultry Journal is issued once a month, contains an averatre of 150 pages each Usue and is profusely illustrated. Ask your newsdealer for a copy of the November issue or send direct to American Poultry Journal. 642F So. Dearborn St.. Chl- <.» <» y^ i'- '' IT IS READY NOW. ' The Premium List X){ the Great Chicag:o Coliseum Show is now ready for iwfkiling. This is one of the woria?^ j?reatest poultry shows and is considered by experts to b^ one of the ^^3t managed shows in this coun-., try. ** -Many of the prominent spe- cialty ^clubs are meetinjc there this year; among them the American ». hit4rOrp)nji:ion Club and the Cor- nish, <4ub. Thirteen (13) of Ameri- ca's ^^st judges have been engaged. The fcish and special preiv.iums are a f^.A«l fortune. Write today for l*reijiiim List. The dates are Decem- ber jBlth to 18th. Entri2s close No- yerrpek 25th. Theo. Hewes Secre- tari jndianapolis, Ind. Dr. Princo T. Woods, the acknowledged au- thority on aU matters pertaining to poultry will continue to conduct the Question and Answrr Department, the Poultrymans Cal- endar News, Notes and Comments, brides writiiifc many of the le»dinff articles on Houa- invT. Feedinjr. Breeding, Marketinpr, etc. that w;ll «ri<»r dur.n^f tl\,c next year. Columbiai^ Y/yandottes ...Barrel Rocks... It is wLll lo consider Ulood lines in pmcliaSine iiock— and thus establish your flock on a cou- ^rs.le foundation, <>^r blood lines represent K merica's best and prices xvithin reach of ]nt ma^'^ P E. W:LSOJI, Statioa L, Baltmor*. Md. ANOraCR VlCTORTr FOR WHITING'S \-l ROUPENE. Mt^W- " Kiser. City Treasurer ot Wilkins- bur«r; •?»-. read an advertisement of Whit- in»r"s flDui-fne in a poultry paper, and 8*nt to tb« J manufacturer for two bottlea, «nd ucd U so Buccefsfully that in Mar^h he wrM«: — 1 will say. with an attidavit a ta^hed to it. Ihe rates of the Scranton Show in this issue. POir/rRY FANCIER. SHOW SECRETARIES. ATTENTION. The nt w Amcricfiii Black Orpinffton Club is desirous of hearing? from all show secre- taries. 'J his year wo art* otfering: silver cups at the State MoctiuKs and fine silk ribbons lu the membei-d nt all shows. If you would like In havf them plca-«o enter into arrange- ments wiih the club secretary nt once. This new iliih was oryunizod by the breeders of l^<:th the S. C. nnd U. C. varieties. It is international in chariutfr and hundreds of invfiltMs .nie ind rested in its Micctss. If yon art* ,,ot now ;i inenilier send your ap- ;)li«alii.n in at once, accompanied by the fee of .?1.0!). The annual yrnr-h«xik will be is- sued about January 1st .nnd all those that 'A i.^h adverlisintr svact* should apply at once. The rate is rrasonable. There are sevcr.il stale mcetinqrs that have not been let. all 849 those who are interested will do well to ad- dress the Secretary. Address, American Black Orpington Club, Ora Overholater, Sec- Treas.. Eaton, Ohio. Keeler's White Wyandottes The World's (iroatost Strain. Bargains iu luocding birds duiiu}^ July August and September. Eggs half price. Fifty- si .k paye Art Catalogue, 10c in stamps. Chas. V. Keeler, l^ox E, Winamac, Ind The Pitts ton Pouhry & Kennel Club will hoM ils lir.sL niiuMuI I*oultr> Show T^F^ 1 ^ #• Ol S»'ij«t lor i>i('niiuin list . 1-/1-jx^« lO LO mX A loiijr list of l;iintls(Mne Silver Cups, Merchandise and Cash i>rizes are offered. O. E. Schobert, Secy., 328 Del. Ave., Pittston, Pau " v">— -^Y-Trrt - ■■ ■ r 11 g.">'«#«Jp~in'TiTi' " iH'iBTiM Columbian Wyandottes The Big Winners at Hagerstown l«'<»liowinu in Ihcwakc ol our yrcat vicloiy at Alleulow ii. wo wou at llaireislowii srreatest show 1 .' ouk I 1 tockcivl. 1-J ; imlJc-i. 1st pen. Special lor best colored male and female. SiKcial lor htsi shaped maU- aii:o he'^t Columbian in show. THEY EXCEL In liu-iiii; and shape as wcil .is tail and wine We ran supi)lv birds to tucel any comi)cti- tioii and bivi-d*. rs thai can i.rodnce tlieiii at reasouable price*- DR. J. S. RITTENHOUSE, Loraine, Penna. t..ium "DON'T BE A CLAM." Don't yuu think you 8honld have a bunch if my March hatched puUetK headed with one of my ccckerels ? When thoxe very rhoice visitors come to see your birds and ask: "Haw is it yoor birds always seem so busy" you can say: "Those birds? Oh, they came from DarlinRton." That one word Darlington explains everything. _ DARLINGTON EGG FARM. * Alfred P. Edge Box C. Darlington. Md. ■ ..-■.>.:--.■• ry-s? ■ ^ ••'■■■ V- •-•1 Sceue on the Ferris White Leghorn Farm, Grand Rapids, Mich. 850 POULTRN 1 \XriER NOVEMBER THE TRENTON WINTER SHOW ^ ,. THIRD ANNUUL EXHIBITION DJ^ Poultry DECEMBER 2nd to 7th, 1912 i Ig Silver Cups and Gold Specials in abunaance HARVEY E. ROGERS, Secretary, Kntrios clciso November I8th. 1520 East Clinton Avenue send for Premiu.n }^^^^^^ „_ j CYPHBE8 COMPANY TO BUILD MODEL FACTORY. Land Hm B««n Beoffht and Archltectt Em- ployed far Ca«pUt«. Spedal Porpoia Manafaetvrinr PUnt to B« Erect- ad by Cy»l»«r« Incakator Coan- paiU» at Baffale. N. T. Harewith b shown a bi^^'^'y^ ^!?'' °f/^! »«w. modal maaafactunnR P^f *»* ^^•^ " ,;° ba eractad early next spnns by Cypher* In^ cnbator Company at Buffalo. N. Y. A tract of land ei«ht and one-fourth acres in extent farorably located on the inner belt of the New York Central Railroad Lines, has been bought and architects have been «»np'<>y«{;' _„ Sa contract for Kradin^. putting: in railway •witehea. layin« 9«^"» ^'"'^^."'"r wnHlfia maina into the property has b«en let and th« work is to ba done at once. Contract for the baUdinsB is to be awarded b^/^^^J^^^f.^VL^^^ The work on buildings is to be ^<*rted as MOB next spring as the weather will permit l^d iSSLsiSn is to be ^iven by the contrac- ion on or before July Slat, 1913. Tha bttlldin«a that are to comprise the new nlsAt will be as follows: "^ Main factory. 160 by 380 feet in dimen- siona. two-thirds of the buildinflr to be one- "to^in hei«ht with saw-tooth roof, thus giv- ?^%erfeetinJoor li«ht for workmen, and the Sfd4«e third-see illustration-is to be two Sirtw S»h. allowing for factory suppl.es. .toekTOom, workinitmens locker room. eU.. 'V^^S«^120 by 380 feet in size, exUnd- Ins iMxraHal with factory building «nd of SLa^Tlerel : height to be one story, but l^^dXns and walU to be of sulHcient stronKth so that three more stories can be addJd later in case cnUrKement upward is 'liuSlratorJ^anrSales Building. 80 by 120 feet con Sng six kilns with 8^ round space left on which to double this capacity « need- ^Boilor and Transformer House. 40 by 60 feet n si'e. for location of ^^J^'^^^l^fjl^, the electrical equipment required for use of ^^S^m%?B^i;ilng"IS\y 160 feet in dimensions wJin Stiet. Buffalo's principal thorough- ^'^These buildings are to be of reinforced concrete, with attractive red-bnck wall trim- minKS All floors and roofs are to be con- crete and the plant throughout will be as near fi^cpW as modern -«V^-<1» J„*" ^"^^^./.^e There is piling space for ten to twe ve mrUon feet of lumber and private water mains and hydrants are to be installed ,n ^'^The ttl for^'this plant was chosen with special «ference to the use that ts to be madi of" as a factory, warehouse and office ComSin^ and every building is being designed to meet the exact requirements of t^« Cy- phers Company's diversified business-a busi- S«s whieJi calls for the manufacture of more U^n one hundred different articles used by practical, successful poultrymen *?d that of late years has passed the million dollar mark in annual sales. Grant M. Curtis, president and general man- ager of Cyphe.^ Incubator Company wrung under date of October 15th. »«^'f=. ^n sending with this factory cut and descrip- tfon of buildings, the copy for a page adver- ti^^ent entitled, 'An Open Letter.' which is t^^ publUhed in your November issue. The advertisement will tell yo«r 're'iders how weU fixed we are to fill orders during the poultry se^on now at hand, also about the increased business we have ^"Jov*^^. «»°« ^.TS^tten* of this year; but please direct ^pec'al atten ?ion to our November advertisement so that your readers will know to a certalnity that we arc -In shape to handle promptly all we are .» ^ *' -ther at our home orders entrusted to us. «tner av "u offices in Buffalo, or at our branch 'tores tn New York City. B«»ton. Chicago. Kaasas City. Mo. and Oakland, Calif. NOTICE TO POULTRY SHOWS AND LEGHORN BREEDERS. The Single Comb White Leghorn Club of Central New York will offer at any poultry show in New York State who will publish the following offer in their premium list, and send copy of same to the Club Secretary, five handsome ribbons, for best cock, best hen, best cockerel, best pullet and best shaped bird. Competition open only to Club members. Breed- ers may become members by send- ing $1.00 membership fee to the sec- retary The Club has issued an at- tractive catalogue which vdll be sent free to any one interested. Edwin H. Chase, Secretary, R. D. 1, Edmeston, N. Y. Cyphers Incubator Company's new plant, Buffalo, New York. "STAY WHITE*' ORPINGTO terwLj?,nL;^^^ Wkile- PMTUA^ for four K^^^ Yon »«t ptitnrely get n* •! *• AUG. D. ARNOLD. B« F, Dillftburg. Pa. m NOVEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 851 ..•American Rose Comb Brown Leghorn Club... Tlie greal brown hen will prorhir-c rr.ore e^^s lU least coj.t than any oiher variety. For club cataloj^ue oontainin;.' ariiclob on ina tint: and roaring chicks. \\ rito i he secretary. Xow eatalo^-ue, just issued. Send for one. Mrs. W. W. GALE, 66 Center St., New Haven, Conn., PUTTING THE CORNISH DOWN TO THE FRONT. While at the Trenton Fair, we had the pleasure of visiting the Poultry Yards of J. W. Ward, located at Pen- nington, N. J., about 6 miles distant from Trenton. As our readers know, Mr. Ward made a very enviable win with his Cornish fowls at the Great Allentown Fair Show, in competition with the leading breeders of his var- iety. I have visited a great many fanc- iers in my time but have yet to find a more enthusiastic specialty breeder of any variety than Mr. Ward is, and he has himself put the Cornish fowls on the map in such a prominent way as they have never appeared before, and Mr. Ward states that he is just starting, so we can look for some big things and some interesting news along Cornish lines in the naer fu- ture. Mr. Ward has imported a number of the best birds in England, and by adding the English blood to his own American strain he has been able to produce as fine a bunch of youngsters as we have ever seen. One particular point about the Ward strain of the Cornish is the fact that ihey are ;]^reat egg pro- ducers, and when it comes to utility we know what we are talking about when we say that they are all good. We tasted them and tried them and there are certainly no disqualifica- tions on the utility end of the Cor- nish, bred by Mr. Ward. THE BIG BOSTON SHOW. Premium lists for the Boston Show to be held January 7th to 11th will be out December 1st and entries clo.se December 20th. The following specialty clubs will hold their meets at Boston: The Partridge Wyandotte Club, the Silver Penciled Wyandotte Club, Hamburg Fanciers' Club, N .E. Light Brahma Club, The Fantail Club, and the In- ternational Rose Comb Black Minorca Club and the members propose to make this a record entry. Other clubs are expected to meethere. their votes not yet being in. .Above is inustrated the first S. C. Wlnie Lee dorn htrn at Potlslown. P.i. Slie also was in the first pen ,nt Keadinc. l*a., in IVll. With her flrc sliown sonic of the (.up.-; aud rihlnins thai «iii.ilit> lliai are hrcd by S.nm. S. HSiem, proprietor Si>rojiIe \ aJlev Farm. R. 5. Potl.-toun. Pa. er S. W. BRISCOE, Prei., Valley Cattaje, N. Y The Eastern Di\nsion of the White Plymouth Rock Club will meet here and a big entry of White Rocks is promised. E. H. George will judge. Polish breeders are out to make this class a hummer and the Buff Rock breeders are planning another big class for Boston. F. L. Piatt will judge Columbian Plymouth Rocks, W. H. Card will take Rhode Island Reds, W. G. Minnich the Hamburgs, H. B. Gleezen Pit Games, H. B. Rollins the Light Brah- mas and Hugh A. Rose, Ornamental Bantams. The list of judges is n^ yet complete, but in addition to tm above, others engaged are J. H. Dre- venstedt, C. A. Ballou, Richard Oke, C. A. Wheeler, P. W. Rogers, and G. W. Weed. The fact that $500 is put up in prizes on dressed poultry, eggs, and utility classes has attracted the at- tention of the m.arket breeders and this department promises to be a large and interesting one. TO SOUTH AMERICA. Elsewhere in this issue will be seen letters from a number of breeders, stating that they have made ship- ments to foreign countries. We are also pleased to announce that H. M. Kenner. manager of the Rock Hill Farm, has received an order for four trios and a single bird, to be shipped to Brazil, South America. Poultry Fancier is the only paper which Rock Hill Farm is using. The results that we are bringing our ad- vertisers are nothing less than re- markable. Who's next? a h INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS Fawn and White American Standard White Egg Strain Quality cnoxcclled. aud at prices when ijualitv is considered that dclV competitioii. Look up their win t the big York Fair. Grand stock for sale. Single Comb While Leghorns— Several hundred yearlinjj ens and a large number of selected Cockerel.** will be sacTifue*! to make room for winter quarters. We guarantee to please or your money baek. TWIM f\kK^ PnillTRV FAPM^=-=r^==r 852 POLITKV FANCIER. NOVEMBER CONCERNING FEED. We have just received « ,},f ^«'^„ ^'■"'" p^*" Minor-HilUrd MilUnff Co., Wilkc^-Bprre. Pa-. the well known manufiicUirers of po\«irr> feed. statinK that the outlook for a succks^ fur'.ea.on is brW-xht and that tlu- demand for their goods is far jncatcr than il has ever been in the history of the concern. We are certainly ftlad to hear th>s pood neM-s from the Miner-Hilliard Co and we are sure no concern is worthy of a larcrer patrona«re than they are and the ^^^^s which- they manufacture have the reinitatmn oibe- Sdk as mar perfection as they have yet been ** W^^^CAnnot help but recommend this con- cern to oJr reader, and call their attention to their intere«tinc advertisement which ap- peara on the inside back cover pajje of thts INCREASE IN SUBSCRIPTION PRICE. The pubUshera of American Poultij Jour- nal advise ua that on January 1st. 1«13. the subscription price of American Poultry Journal,. ChicaKO. III., will be advanced to $1.00 per ^ear. Until that date BubBcriptioni« will be taken at the old price of 50c per year or three years for $1.00. No one will say that American Poultry Journal haa not been worth One Dollar per Tear in the past, but the fcopd thm«8 they have in store for their subscribers will make each month's issue worth more than One Dollar. The colored platea that will appear in future issuee, besinniwr with November, 1912. will alone be worth the subscription ©riS, to say nothinK about the vast fund of knowledge that will be ffiven subscnbers throuKh the reading columns by their great staff of writers. POTTSVILLE (PENNA.) SHOW. The Pottaville Poultry Aesoeiation i« mak- Init great preparations for their »ho^. *«, °^ hSi in that place January 8 to 14. and it looks very much as if their coming exhibi- tton win be one of the beat shows that ha. iver been held in Central Pennsylvanut^ Every one of their members is working hard and PottsvUle has gained a reputation ?bn>u«hout the E««tem field that la bound to make it a leader. . . ^ • *v v^-* It is ao situated aa to be nght m the heart of one of the greateat poultry buying centers in Pennsylvania. This in connection w th ita iSJral Premium List, makes it doubly in- *Tdd^.*"«»"5S«^"^«tion. to J. W. Beck. Se^ilSS. PotSville. Penna. 428 East Mar- ket Street "DON'T BB A CLAM." Darllnfiton Egg Farm » getting a great repuUtion aa being the only large S- l- White Leghorn Farm, that did not make $7.49 per hen last season. Darlington is noth- ing if not truthful, to be exact we only cleared $7 45 3-4 and we did that «*»"ly J*^ .°'J' roosters. A word to the wise is snfBcient. Write for a cockerel. DARLINGTON EGG FARM, Alfred P. Edge Box C, Darlington, Md. C;rand voun. stock f^r" s^^l ^f'^^'^J^:^^^^^^ Size and shape and as egg producers as well as vMnners iney «a record. Prices --ji/^^^s"^^:' WlKERT. LITTLESTQWN, PA. 0^\^^.^ h.uicoc o.. Nhlri^h Ponltrv Farm, Columbus, O.. White Orpin^lons, 24 acres to one breed. NOVEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 853 NOTICE TO SHOW SECRETARIES. The National Single Comb Buff Orpinprton Club, wUh over 2.000 members, will offer at every show in the world beautiful silk badges, (»no each for best cock, cockc-el. hen, pullet and pen. Will a'>o ijive elcgrant b'ilver 'cup» i" states havinpc ten members of the club in good standing. Write for printed notice for your premium list to M. S. Bridy, Secretary, Rich- uj'ds. Mo. The 10th annual show of the Froeport Poul- try Association will be held at Brunswick, Maine. Dfcember 18-21. 1912. Judges. Ballon, l^enson. Shove and Watson. A lar^c and at- tractive list of premiums and cash and other valuable specials are being arranged. For information, premium list, entry blanks, etc., address (Jeo. P. Coffin, Secretary, Freeport, Maine. ' %^,'V':-.^.- ■^V^fS • Z:-'^:. :- -^^ - 4i<4B.^^>^ ..^^ ^•^^^\ ■ ^^ "A^^JBMI ,.mmmmm^^^l^ .lohnsnn's Gianls .lojju W. .lohnson. KunkPtown. .Md. ft is saitl to have sonic of the largest SQuab prcKlucitic l>ir-21, 1912. L. C. Taylor will place the awards and Sec. S. T. Campbell of the A. P. A. will be in attendance during the Poultry Tn.-^titute held in connection. We will offer twenty silver cups and liberal ca.sh prizes besides jOf.i merchandise s.necials. The Premium List is now ready for mailinur and you should have a copy and show with us where you will not re.nrret the time spent and will be paid well for yoor lime. Address the Secertary, Ora Overholser, Eaton. Ohio. ANDALUSIANS EGGS EGGS EGGS From the lOIl ITajrerstowi; \viiin(»rs : FRANK SPAHR, Hager.town, ?.!d. ANACONAS We bretvl them iji all IIumi' piirilv GKO T. & J. \. W KI.\(.;AHTN!vK .Ni'.w (w.sii,::. PA. WATCH ^f , ror Givi>:| Away TveiiQ Urgi Beautifji Fiihires "With 12 boxp? nf our fdmouit WHrTE Ci.OVCItlNKSAl.VC > on soil. . ft^r MS at '£k per box. , xiift. "aetlcr Kot-wo pictu'--_s alike. ♦; ,'Bi^ ouiib comiQiSdiou if vou prefer. Everyone buys after you BhovrpiccureB. A«en' labbr saving device ycu can! DARLINGTO.V EGG FARM, -^''i"' Alfred P. Edge Box C, Darlington. Md.- 'f.. WYANDOTTES COLUMBIAN and WHITE THE WINNERS AT ALLENTOWl^ : At the Allen towirisliow .the ^teaiesr (all ^jlioyv e >■.' ml America, we won Ist Hen, Ist Cock, 2rid Pullet^ ^--X Hen and $50 Cup for best Pullet. At FKiiiin;.'ioii. ^^ J., won all i)rizcs cojnptiLed for — '18 prizes on 16 birds: i,We h:^^'«l. birH« of unsurpnssed *r:V_-^,.:.- POULTRY FANCIER. NOVEMBER :>It ITfTSBtri^H PAKaEHS SHOW. Tilt uuniftl exhibition of the HttB- bow Fknden dub will bo held Feb- nmrj 17th to 22iid. This makes the 16th ffoccesefal exhibition for thi^i Afl- aocSAtioii which ie the pioneer Poal- try A«»oci»tion of Western rennByl- ymaU and the exhibitions held by this AaeocUtion aUrmct marked attention tfanmi^iottt ail pMrts of the country •ad it is at this place and at this ex- hibition that the battle royal between the blue ribbon winners of the other freat shows is fonght out. Hence a win at the Pittsburgh Fanciers Show means much, Aa our readers know, this is called the veteran association and there meet annually at this show, one of the greatest ^therings of Poultrymen of the Keystone SUte, They are bend- ing every effort this year to make their coming show one of the great- est of their history on account of it being their 16th exhibition. Address all comrouincations to Geo. E. Sutch, Secretary, 4 Lydia Sta., Pittsburgh, Penna. As usual the show will be un- der the superintendence of the veter- an breeder, P. L. Ober. Poultry Judges GEORGE O. BROWN, Baltimore, Merylaad. All Varieties «0 F. G. wile] Telford, Pennsylvania. Judge and lecturer, all varieties. 54 Hope, CHAS. I. FISHEL, All Varieties. Indiana. 59 CHAS. V. KEELER, Winamec, Indiana. All Varieties 59 J. G. WERNER, Mohnton All varities. Penna. Best of refences. The Manafleld Fanciere Association of Mansfield, Ohio, in connection with the Ohio Branch of the American Poultiy Association, will hold a poul- try exhibition in Mansfield Deceii.ber 2-7, 1912. ThU will be ono of the largest and best poultry shows ever htld in Ohio. The Ohio Branch will hold its annual meeting in connection >^lth this show, on Thursday, Decern- ber 6th. Premium lists will be ready to mail November 1st. At this show the gold and silver medals and diplomas offered by the American Poultry Association to branch shows will be awarded as spe- cial premiums. The show will be held in a large show room in the business center of the city. Poultry breeders are requested to exhibit their birds and attend this show and state branch meeting:. A high class exhibition and a good time is assured for all. Fred A. Walter, Secretary. The New Jersey Association for Poultry Improvement will hold their first show in Plainfleld, N. J., Thanks- giving week. This organization, not yet one year old, has a membership of nearly two hundred, composed of some of the best fanciers in the State. The aim and purpose of th<» Association is for the betterment of all things pertaining to poultry cul- ture. Its chief object is to be known ei the most progrressive gathering of breeders. Messrs. Woelsnofer, Gra- ham and Sumner have been engaged as Judges and no cash prizes will be given. However there are over twen- ty-five cups and a raft of specials in every class. Beautiful badges and medals will be awarded and a true sportsman's show will be hold. If you win at Plainfield you nood not be afraid of any of the shows. Write J. H. Kimball, Secretary, Westfield, N. J., for all particulars. CHAS. NIXON, A. P. A. JUDGE, Washington, New Jersey. Gilt edge reference. The mating of birds a specialty. 60 Treichler, J. D. KOONS, All Varieties. Penna. 65 LOUIS G. heller, Bridgeton, New Jersey. All Varieties. 61 H. M. KENNER, Ossining, New York American and English Breeds. 65 CollegeTille, F. G. BEAN, All Varieties. Penna. 59 EDWI.N Wiaai Homing. Mediterraiieai) Runner Ducks. JACOB EBERLT» DaUaalown, All Varieties. Gilt Edge Reference. RICHARD OKE, Box 851, London, Ont., Canmd^ All Varieties. W HERMAN A. HOKE, Spring Grove, Pensa. All varieties poultry A pigeons-— Se- lecting birds A mating a spedaltj — 44 F. I. BRADFORD, Troy, Pcniuylvani*. Reference. Rates Reasonable. All Varieties. 46 JAMES T. BALDWIN, Wiaainoning» Philadelphia. 3609 Vankirk Street Mediterranean Specialist JAS. J. LIVINGSTON, WIndber, PeBBsyivanla. Poultry Judge of All Varieties. Mating Up Birds a Special^. 68 roUIS PAUL GRAHAM, 5.«iU W. 168th St.. New York City. All Varieties. 68 R MONROE POSTEN, HughesTille, Pennsylvania. General Judge and Lecturer— Gilt Edge References. HENRY CUNDELL. Water Mill, New York. Poultry, all varieties. Member A. P. A E. J. CHANDLER. Kennett Square. Pennsylvania. Experienc*»d .ludjje and Breeder f«r 25 years. All varieties >J«» psriisLiy shown. P. TAUSON. Philsdelphis ("lass and IndiMM CHAS. F. ROSKNOW. Norristown R. 4, American and Mediterranean cialist. Pa. Spe- Morton F. V. L. TURNER, Mediterranean Class. J. H. WOLSEIFFER, Vineland, New Jersey. All Varieties. ANNESELEY N. ANDERSON, Morton, Pennsylvania. Rhode Island Reds. GEO. J. MAY. Columbus, Oklo. Care of Aldrich Poultry Farm, "Or- pingtons," my specialty. Will aecei^t a number of engagements. L. G. CARY, POULTRY JUDGE, Trimble, Ohio. Scoring and mating a specialty. Ail v»rietie». A. W. NEWCO.MER. ~ Cllen Rock. PennayUaaln All Varieties. Bantams and Pigeons a specialty R. V. OTT. Middleton. All Varieties 18 ensragements for Season Mir 1912 hlgan -191.S A. H. EMCH. (i.18 Division Street, Toledo, Ohio All varieties poultry. The best of reference.*;. Penna. SIDNEY Y. SULLIVAN. 522 Fulton St., Jamaica. N. Y. American and Meditorraneun Cla.ss. .Mating and conditioning birds for the .show room a specialty. WM. J. STOKES. West rhiladelphta. Orpine't^n S'»»MMHlist Pa. NORRIS r.. TKMPLE. P(KMi|)>un. IVnna, All Varieties, Have becii a breeder and exhibitor ail my life. '~fw-~* ]<y. \ NO MOBE BEET-SCRAPS NEEDED HAKz/j/!U^7Trn;ii[ NOMORECHARCOAL REEDID Sw^^'W^ N0MCRE0YSTER-5HEU5NEEDID 1|^^_-V-! ROt-^l-tTjOO.'^*- - - $2.25 I «a6«JU9 FRE8 »00 ">S. - - 9.0O Balanced Ration Formulas Free It you will give us your dealers name and address. HEN-ETA BONE CO """""' " ' * — • fUMlNCroW.WVA.' NEWARK. N.J. OEPT, that will lavv Itf coai (everal times a year aii4 wiU furnish one to two buihelt per hoar of frcs)t ground com, o»t», peas, dry bona, oyeter shells, nui sheila, dry stale bread, etc., for poultry feed, or wHl grind table meal for f i ily use. A child can operate h. Thousands sold annoaltj. Shipping waight 40 lbs. We alto build a full line of Power Feed Mills, Sain- ton VTind Mills, Gasoline Engines. Ask for ckt^locs, atbting line in which you are intareated. Stover yfg. Co., PlymtwHi St., FREEPOIT, ILL. --;-!.C^ CABOJ C^" »VV"-.Vj PILLING CAPONS briny the larjjwt proflta — lyo per cent more than other poul- try. Caponizlng Is easy and toon learned. FrogrcESlre poultrymen iu« CAPONIZ- INQ SETS Postpaid 9210 per set with free inBtroo* ' tlOQS. The coavenleDt, durable, ready- 1 foi^Daekind. BestznaterlaL Wealsomake Poultry Marker 25o, Gap* Worm iaBfrootor25o ■f\r«nohKUUnaKn\f«0Oe. Oapom Book Fret.. ■ G. P. Pilling &/ Son Co., lrniiadeipiua,Pa. ' Belle Brand Crushed Oyster Shells Mile PodbT PATI T«ptB tihow wher« th««o Bhclla have been used -^dura- tion of test 22 days —number of fRRs. 83; weight of €««. „ 14 89.6 grammes. Where Sharp Grits were fed -t-est 22 dayi»--n>injbt;r of '-K'^, G; weiKl-t of e£rR», 2^>1 .& grammes. Ihii* i« convinrinff arRuraent why every poultry house or yard HliouJd have them. They'll make hens l.iy an ^ffsr a day, with firm, hard &heU-lea« liable to t»r..pk in shipment. BeUe Brand Crushed Oyster SheUs »'"r>ply Carboncto of I.imc in natural form nnd act« as a j^rit, nnakinff them superior to any ot.»er poultry food on the market- Write for Fr«e t>at«lo(nje to A0U/« ORKBB, BALTlMOIfK, MO" Crown Bont^mtter? - ■ Best: Made 'Lowest tin Price FKKn yvur I,, u« cut crf^»•n bone i;i..l Rfi nioro »"?.•». ^''lih a CrOAra Jlone Cutter v.m rc;i cut ui> i.il scr^ip bones easily and quif'clr, aud irltliout] auv froublP, a.i h«»n> cut lK«iie| tre^h i\\.-v ;i., ■ I<;i:<)Xaud II.ARRISlirUC.. * ]-:t stock r.\. a per. Thf Only \V\ckly l'aj)cr ruWished iji tlicse In lerf. lilusirated. I<>1abdnvc years. Mrinc* (iiiick results lo adverticerc. *''-''^ Low rales— ,V. words or less, i week :0c:4 weeka =kic. i: week? <\.U\. llijrh water mark cirrnlation i:..Sf>ii conic-. Donl mis-j another is«\ic. Address ■IJIl-: \VK1:ki.V .M>\i>CAT1:. Ilarrisbur?. Pa. COLORED POULTRY BANDS. nijr dou'ole black numbers on white hack crotiml. 1.^ colors. nU sire*. Latest and be«t. Sample and catalogue i-howiiiar otljcr slvles, .' cent «tami>. D«pt. 5. A. P. SpUkr, BeTerly, Maai. SQUAB BOOK by J. W. BLYTHE *l"he mo ic' hatch as wc are M>annK TU'iUier labor nor oxpeus c '.c irac ll:ciu one oi 'J;e fiiuri breeding yard* in the conn- trv. No «-aic Ur sale this fall a.** we are ^isidk >l all iu eti'.nrfrinc our pl.Mit but wat> b for us ne«t seaaon. SROOKVALE FARM C. M. BURR. Pro-.. R. D. No. 1. TvokkaaMrk, Pa. 856 POULTRY FANCIER. NOVEMBER «u ^n^mim^ NINTH ANNUAL SHOW BRIDGETON, QUALITY For premium lisl and other information address Nov. 27, 28, 29, 30, 1912 NEW JERSEY CHAS. H. MAIER, S«cr.. Bridgeton. N. J. ^2i ^1^9 ■j^^k^aAi mt im Picked up Between the Showers at the Allentown Fair It rained and then it stopped and rained some more and then some. Many think it was the greatest I'all Poultry Show ever held on the Amer- ican continent. Wittman has demon- strated that he is a past ^master m the art of conductmg a Poultry Show Charles M. Kerr, of the Chestnut Hill Poultry Yards was all smiles, winning two firsts in that hot class of Barred Rocks. Let the good work continue Charles. As we indicated, you were able to walk m the shoes of the former manager, Judge Ken- ner. J. Nelson Allison broke into the Barred Rock alley and succeeded in getting away with a number of prizes. Geo. Austin said it beat anything ever held in Ireland. Hen Snitzer, the well known Rock man from Fairton, N. J., who handles potatoes and phosphate as a side is- sue, did himself proud and won first cock, and first pullet. If Hen had have been entered in that f«tunty list, he would have been ahead of the game about the price of 75 bushels of potatoes. , Mr and Mrs. J. D. Koons as usual were on hand. This pair of real fane- iers haven't missed an Allentown show for the last 10 years and as usual, got away with a good share of the ribbons. „ Buff John Poley was there. He had on a new Fall hat. There VTas a special reduction sale owing to the wet weather, and John is always looking for bargains. Vierheller Bros., from the Smoky City, Pittsburg, who made quite a winning at the great Pittsburgh show last year, demonstrated their ability \lr«. J. D. Koons. Treichler. Pa, The only ladv Poultry Judee in »*ennsvlvania whojvho will place the awards at a number of the leading SUte shows. to win in the Eastern field. They got away with the first cockerel m the Buff Rock class, which was one of the most magnificent birds we have ever seen out this season. Charley MacKay, who has earned an enviable reputation as a runner, (I mean foot races), was here. Some- times he loses and sometimes he wins. Last year Charley went into a partnership with Bart Fell, who makes bricks at Trenton. They got their heads together and PJjt up a big poultry plant and I will tell you, the way Charley and Bart slaughtered things in Silver Penciled Rocks was a caution. Bart had that smile on, which extended from ear to ear. Charies MacKay never showed up at all on Thursday. News came from Trenton that he had some- thing like Elephantesis of the Coco, brought about by over doses of blue ribbons. Frank Bean was there. Frank has a habit of always being there and we would certainly like to have the photograph of the man who can beat I'lHuk on Columbian Rocks. We didn't see Dr. T. F. Charm- bury from Hanover, but we sam« of those clean cut Silver* Laced Wyandottes and we had taken it for granted that they were his, and so they were. Hanover is always well represented at any poultry show. No matter where we go, we are bound to run into Charies Shirk. Chariey said it rained some over at Hanover, but he said there is only one place for the Hanover show and that is at the top. Charley brought along over there with him a fellow by the name of Myers, who makes the famous Han- over shoe, and it looks very much as if this man was going to make his TheNewLEGHORN Book wl THE MOST complete and comprehensive l.rccd book ever written^ Gives the I ^ "tis-'^vli-rrr. .r. sJa ~:^ sS".:'; Given free „ , _.,„„:h for One Dollar • or with a Year's Subscription to Poultry Fawcikr for $1.2!). C-- - ^ for four'ytrrSrf^'iiirto'';^^^^^^ Address all o-Jer. to WW-... ^■, '3 f-.". Poultry Fancier PubBshing Co., SellersviDe, Pa. NOVEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 857 Barred Rocks as prominent as the Hanover shoe. Coming right along back of Shirk and Myers, we saw Jake Spangler. Jake is what we call a "Has Beener" that is, some years ago he used to breed some of the best Buff Cochins we ever saw, but Jake forgot to get married, and consequently has no other home but the hotel and he had to go out of the business. Yes and the White Wyandotte Alley had attraction enough to make Phil Kearny forsake the floors of the New York stock exchange and run down to Allentown, just as soon as he heard the news spinning over the wire that he won first cockerel and first pen. has been from Bethlcehm. We went up and said, Where are you from? I am from Ohio. We said, who are you? He said, I am Hugo B. Hark. I was raised at "Souse Beslehem." Well the way that boy did things, up in the Partridge Wyandottes, was something terrific. He went back to the Buckeye State, loaded up with ribbons and specials. We couldn't help but congratulate this Pennsylvania boy on the win he made, and it does us good to know that Pennsylvania has sent out poultrymen into all parts of the country that have made good. Well no show is complete unless there is a bunch of fellows from Wilkes-Barre. Arthur Trethaway, BaTTc-.! Kock :.cMi :ucrs. flanovcr. Pa. Chas. Staff says he will surely now get that trip to the old country next summer to see that aged mother that he hasn't seen for four years. Rumor has it that Charles is going back to see an old sweetehart, also, that he forgot to bring along over. Well Charles, it isn't too late yet. WE picked up a morning paper and saw where a fellow by the name of A. J. Fell, who lives about 10 miles below where this paper is printed, stating that this man Fell spent $10,000 to win on White Wyan- dottes. Well now, that is a lot of money and it is a darn sight more than A. J. has seen for a long time, let alone spending it and we want our readers to understand that A. J. raised those chickens right on his own farm and this fellow sort of does those things all around, even at New York and he doesn't put up 10,- 000 Shiners to do it. We were walking down the aisle, and we saw a fellow there with a Signified look. Thinks I, that fellow you might know, was there, telling of the glorious battles which he h as fought and hopes to win. You know, Arthur is that "Minorcie Feller" frori Wilkes-Barre. He was very much there. Of course, J. J. Smith said that the Minorcas weren't in it with the Silver Penciled Wyandottes. That Boy will swear by that breed, both on laying and utility. We don't know anything about the utility end of it. Many a time we were up at Wilkes-Barre Fair and J. J. has never given us an opportunity to test the utihty merits of the Silvers. Of course he has a chance to make good at the Wilkes-Barre Winter Show. We went down a little farther, and struck the Columbian Wyandottes, and what a commotion there was. Some were looking sad and some low has been from Bethlehem. We were looking glad. We saw a tall stately looking gentleman there, with Continued on page SCiO. Owen Farms Vineyard Haven, Ma«». WINNINGS AT TENNESSEE STATE FAIR, Nashville. Sept. 16-21. 1912. Just eigrht days before the openinsr of thii bJK Fair we decided to show. We entered 127 birds and 113 of them were winners. Only 14 in this large number failed to get a rib> bon after travellinp: lOOU miles and in Um hottest connpetition with 4500 birds competing. BUFF ORPINGTONS. Coclt. I 4; hen 2 3, (22 birds entered, li placed), ckl. 1 2, pul. 1 3, pen 1 2. WHITE ORPINGTONS. Cock 1 2 4. hen I 3 4 (25 entered, 22 pUe«d)r ckl. 2 3 4, pul. 1 3 5, pen 1 4. BLACK ORPINGTONS. Cx>ck 1, hen 1. ckl. 1 2 (11 birds entered and 11 placed), pul. 1 2, pen 1. WHITE WYANDOTTES. Cock 1 3. hen I 2 3 5, ckl. 1 2 3 (23 eiU tered, 22 placed), pul. 1 2 5, pen 1 2. WHITE ROCKS. Cock 2. hen 1 3 4. ckl. 1 2 (23 birds enUr- ed, 19 placed), pul. 13 4, pen 1 3. NOTE — 1st hen 1st ckl., 1st pul and lit pen White Rocks were sold by us befor* ex- hibitiner and these prizes were won by our customer. BARRED ROCKS. Pul. 1 2 (2 birds entered, 2 placed). SINGLE COMB REDS. Cock 1, hen 1 4, ckl. 2 (12 birds enUred. 10 placed), pul. 4, pen 5. ROSE COMB REDS. Cock 1. hen 1 (6 birds entered, « pUccd). ckl. 2 3, pul 1 4. COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES. Ckl. I, pul 1 2 (3 birds entered. 3 placed). Our First Black Orpinjrton Coekerel won A. P. A, medal for best cock'l of any var- iety. We also won numerous collection and other Kpecials. Winnings like these (and we keep making them riarht along) point to on« great tmth: That the very fountain head of quality in the above varieties is at Owen Farms. W« have not just a few star birds in each var- iety but a great number of them. Therefore we can actually furnish them to our cus- tomers at fair prices. Winninirs at Tri-State Fair, Memphis, Tcna., Sept. 23-28. Our magnificent string, weakened by many sales and long confinement, jwent on to Mem- phis and 94 of our birds were declared win- ners, as follows : BUFF ORPINGTONS. Cock 1 n, ckl. 1 2, hen 3, pul 2. pen 1 3. WHITE ORPINGTONS. Cock 1 2 3. hen 1 2 3. ckl. 3 4 5. pul 1 1 3 4, pen 1 2. BLACK ORPINGTONS. Cock 2. hen 3. ckl. 1 5, pul. 1 3. WHITE WYANDOTTES. Cock 1 3. hen 3 4. ckl. 1 2, pul 1 2 5. pen 1 2. WHITE ROCKS. Cock 1, hen 2 3 4, ckl. 12 5, pul 1 2, pen 1 2. BARRED ROCKS. Pul. I 2 (the only Barred Rocks we enteiw ed). ROSE COMB REDS. Cock 1, hen 1. ckl. 1 2. pul. 1 3. SINGLE COMB REDS. Cock 3. hen 1 3. ckl. 4. pul. 4. Championship on Buflf Orpington Pen and Black Orpington Cockerel against all varie- ties. Collection. 1 2 3. Now we would like to have you know theve facts : That the young birds shown were all Januar>' and February hatch. That we have 9000 youngrsters hatched from February to June, and as the later one* are always finer yon will see what magnificent help we can give to those who need it. There is just nothing that Owen Farms can not do for you this year in either sure winners or sterling breeders and we are willins to let our cu.«;tomers »hare in our good fortune by giving them quality and values that have never before been possible. What can we do for YOU ? OWEN FARMS WilHam Street Vineyard Haven, WM. BARRY OWBN. Praprietor. MAURICE F. DELANO. Manager. 858 roei/rnv fancier. NOVEMBER ERIE, PA.. SHOW DEC 30 31. 1912 JAN. 1, 2, 3^ ULU. SV, "^^'p^, YEARS WEEK - = „ , • . ,.,„at^r irirt Greatest Show. Write for premium list. Kntr.cs^osc^X>cc.,^.r^^^^^ - — '-- ^204 West 10th St., 1913 ERIE, PA. The Roseland Poultry Farm Charles W. Svoitzer, Oivner, South Eculid, Ohio. ?ew men. if any, in thii Old Buck- eye State have attained to a great- er degree of prominence in the fancy mUity poultry business in the same ^.chgth of time than Chas. W. Switzer. Shroprietor of the Roseland .Pouj^ry Varm. So. Euclid, Ohio. His birds ¥Y^ jlkhionp: the finest the writer has ever handled, both in shape and color, and we predict for them a series ol winning during: this season second to none in the country. ^""^^.f^X every mature bird on Mr. Switzer s place is either up to or above stand- ard weight and so far as color is concerned, sumce it to say they are all that the most cx^c ting could ask for. One even "golden buff from comb to tip of tail, with clean rich under color finely graduated clear down to the skin. R^^t^^^^^^J^rj Buff Orpingtons look mighty K«oa to us and we believe there will be hun- dreds of satisfied customers who will be strong in their praise before the season is over. Mr. SwHzer has about 400 youngsterB for ^*^« «"^ ;?^" ,^^ able to supply show birds of the hiffhest merits to any one who may K the best in Buff Orpmj,tons to be found anywhere in the Old Buck eye State.*' The Roseland Poultry Farm is sit- uated at South Euclid, Ohio, about 1 1^ :,r.'v ride from Cleveland, on the ^'l'' I J^ line from Clooland to Pain^"Jme" an/ AshUbula. The farm Tontains ^bout 55 acres of land and is well adapted to the purpose for which it is being devoted. The poul- try houses on the Roseland Farm are up-to-date in every particular. There are a number of colony houses lo- cated among fine orchards that were loaded with apples at the time of our visit. The breeding houses are all well arranged and have plenty of fresh air and sunlight. The largest one of these houses is 16 ft. wide by 200 feet long with a feed and conditioning house in the center 16x2^ ft The floors are all cement ana well under-drained to insure against dampness while every breeding pen has double yards, which are plowed alternately and sowed to various kinds of grain to furnish green feed for the fowls and to guard against unsanitary conditions and diseases. The brood- er house is well arranged and built on the most scientific basis, which in- sures case of operation and health and vigor for the baby chicks. Mr. Switz cr believes exercise is essential to the health and proper development of his birds as well as high fertility m hatching eggs and as a consequence there is always a busy bunch of birds, in all stages of development, to be found on the Roseland Farm. We did not see one sick bird on the place nor one that appeared stunted in growth, but we did see hundreds of big vigorous fellows crowding on to maturity and a splendid day of coro- nation in show room competition. Une of the strong points in favor of Mr, Switzer's young birds is their combs. One finds so many Orpingtons, in al) colors, today, with deficient combs,, which detract so materially from the beauty of the fowl, that the ques- tion is often heard in the show room "Can't they breed Orpingtons with better combs?" This question, so far as Mr. Switzer's birds are concerned, has been practically eliminated and this fact will go a long way toward popularizing Mr. Switzer's Buff Orp- ingtons in the immediate future. Grand shape, exquisite color and al- most faultless combs forms a com- bination of wonderful qualities in any breed of fowls and he or she who has succeeded in accomplishing these re- sults has reason to be justly proud of their achievement. Mr. Switzer s birds have won the most coveted prizes in such shows as Cleveland, O.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Chicago, III. At the last Cleveland show Mr. Switzer won 12 3 cock, 2 3 hen, 13 4 5 ckl, 4 5 pens, silver cup and silver tea set for best display. At Pittsburgh s January show, 1912, his birds won 1 cock, 1 ckl, 1 pul, 3 hen, silver cup for best male, special for best shaped male and six special ribbons on five birds entered. At Cleveland, O., Mr. Switzer has won the "Best Display Prize" for five years in succession, an accomplishment of which any one may justly feel proud. There will be 20 breeding pens on the Roseland Fairn this season, containing the best birds Mr. Switzer ever owned and his cus- tomers can rest assured that they will receive greater value for their money in eggs for hatching than ever be- fore, while in either young or old stock . .-o.«.. - .-5al Barred Plymouth Rocks gSUi Bird- ,.>..,,.«„u.,;j«»^.^<>g-^Ho.. "i!^*<-M'.<^J '.v NOVK.MBEK POULTRY FANCIER. 859 Mr. Switzer can furnish birds fit to ^in in the most exacting competition. Mr. Switzer's add. always appears in the Fancier. Look it up and write him your wants. Mr. Switzer guar- antees satisfaction and the Fancier stand.s back of it. THE GREAT AKMORY SHOW. Loui.sviUe, Ky., Detember 23-28. 1912. At a meeting of the stockholders of the South Central Poultry Asso- ciation, held in Louisville, Ky., Sept. nth, the following officers were elect- ed: J.. L. Cribble, Louisville, Pres- ident; J. C. Dinsmore, Kramer, Ind., First Vice President; Harris Lehman, Midwav, Ky., Second Vice President: E. P>. Rogers, Cincinnati, Ohio, Third Vice President; John A. Murkin, Nashville, Secretary and Treasurer. The above ofTicer.s, together with Theodore Hewes, Indianapolis, Ind: A. E. Martz, Arcadia, Ind.; H. C. Dipple, Indianapolis, Ind., and Geo. Rudy, Mattoon. III., constitute the Executive Committee. It was decided to hold the First An- nual E ^ ihitir'H of the South Central Poultrv A.s.^ociation at Louisville. Ky., December 2::;-28. 1912. The bi- Ar- mory builci'^K. one of the finest show- roorii^ in the United States ha.-» been lea.-cd. Contracts for uniform coop- ing- have beon placed and the follow- inu- well known judjrcs have been .er- c-aR-ed, Fred Kun^mcr of Penn.; O. L- MrCord of 111.; H. A. Pickett of In- diana: W. C. Pierce of Indiana and Theodore Hewes, of Indiana. The premium list is nou- being: arranj^cd and will be ready for mail November 1 s* The South Central Poultry A.ssoda- tion proposes to make the great Av- morv show the battle ground for breeders, north, east, south and wot. Louisville being centrally located of- fers magnificent opportunities \o' one of the best shows on the Ameri- can continent. Address John A. iMur- kin, Secv.. Nashville, Tenn. for any information concerning the Big Louis- ville Show. WILL CONTINUE THE BUSINESS. We have just received a letter from Mrs. W. W. Gale, of New Haven. Conn., who was seriously injured on her way to the Syracuse State tair, that she will continue breeding K. ^• Brown Leghorns. As the poultry world well knows it was the niasUr hand of Mrs. Gale that mated the birds that produced the wonderful Gale quality of R. C. Brovm Leg- horns. We all must agree that Mrs. Gale is a past master in the art of rjating and breeding this variety and the poultry world will rejoice to know that she is going to continue breeding the R. C. Brown Leghorns. Our readers will also be pleased to know that Mrs. Gale is now at her home in New Haven, Conn., and is recovering as rapidly as could be ex- pected from the serious injuries which she received in the automobile acci- dent in which her husband, .W. ^^. Gale, was killed. Newtown "Giant" Incubator The most successful hatching machine and why : The only standard by which any incubator should be judged the quality or the condition of the chicks it hatches. IS f9 Not Only "Ho^v Many," But "Hoiv Good Quality is of equal, if not greater, consequence than quantity in hatching; for what will it profit vou to hatch an incubator full of chicks—weak, puny chicks— and then lose most of them ? Newtown Cliicks •* Stay Alive ** The **Newtown" stands pre-eminent, not only in the manner ol hatching, but in the condition of the chicks or ducklings. Its hatching factors— Heat, Fresh Air and Moisture, — have each been brou*rht to the highest state of efficiency and all operate in perfect harmony. This produces practically perfect hatching conditions, and insures strong, healthy chicks being hatched— cA/cAiS that stay alive. Fresli Air, a Vital Hatching Necessity It's no more possible to hatch *Mival>le" chicks— chicks having vitality and strength to live— without plenty of FRESH AIR '.the life sustaining element) than it is to hatch without heat. ^Newtown'' Has a Real Ventilating System The "Newtown" circulates fresh, moist, warm air— constantly replenished — throughout the hatching compartment, purifying the blood of the embryo chick and building up a strong, healthy bod}-. ** Newtown »• a Complete Incubator Investigation and comparison show that the "Newtown*' is the most SCIENTIFIC and COMPLETE hatching machine; and the most successful. Stop Your Brooding Losses How many of YOUR dollars, in the way of dead chicks, go out of your brooder to the dump? The usual heavy mortality is largely due to im- proper temperature and insufficient ventilation, under the hovers. •• Newtown •• Adjustable Hover Brooding System positively corrects these serious brooding drawbacks by regulating the neat in each hover individually ; also by nringing in just the amount of fresh air the chicks in that special hover need. No other system does this. Newtown Raises Chicks tor the Laying House Install the "Newtown'' Brooding System and vour chicks will go to the laying house instead of the dump. Incubator catalog L and Brooder catalog D tell you 'why" and show you **how ttie Newtown produces super/ur hatching: and brooding results. A postal brings it. NEWTOWN PRODUCING COMPANY Wewlown. Penna., U. S. A. 860 POULTRY FANCIER. NOVEMBER PICKED UP BETWEEN THE SHOWERS AT THE ALLEN- TOWN FAIR. Coiitintioil IVniii I'.i^;'- ^''"• something like a Modirino Chest, or a lunch box under his arm. Saw him looking pretty good and we wonder- ed who It was and we found out, »t was Dr. J. S. Rittenhousc from Lo- rane, Penna. Well when he saw that first ribbon on the pullet and cockerel, he forgot all about Quinine and dope and 6verythinK else. He certamly was there with the goods. There was another fellow m there the finest classes ever seen outside of the Garden. A-nother big attraction was a fel- low by the name of Hawkins, familiar to all Poultrymen over the world. Believe me, here is no editor judge. He did his duty nobly and well and went home to tell the people of that oUl Historic state of Massachusetts, that there was some show at Allen- town. Rilly Bowman was there. You never .^aw him any place else but there. CiHy has made Oakland Farms famous. He won the special for the best 10 Leghorns in the Show. That is going some. We also notice that Billy i.=; breaking in on Judging game < • too, by the name of G. E. Nichols, not quite as old as Doc. He is from Morristown, N. J. Believe me, that lad is cominR. Hon't nay much, but that 2nd cockerel and 3rd pullet are certainly going to make somebody sit up and take notice. They tell me he is a Fancier to the core. About 2 o'clock in the afternoon, we thought it was time to Ktop rain- ine We went out to look and see if th«* sun was coming out and we saw some fellow coming up on a half trot, soaking wet, mud to his knees. The first thing he said was, I am from Dillsburg. Where are the Campines. Yes it was no other man than Gussie Arnold, the youngest old man in York Co. Ben K.oon« was the faithful Guar- dian of the cups^ Armed with two nacks of Polar Bear and a Plug of rinco he ^ept the mauraders away at a safe distance from the trophies. Dan Young proved to be the great- est drawing ca«J V^ ^he whole pro- —. Dan breeds some kind of E?5?: Chickens called Leghorns. v^, Wnow Enough said along that Inl He judged them and the crowd tw vM around him, when he was I ji,^«r those Leghorns, had the St^;^r Oa Man skinned to a f raszle. v!- \dr I>an Young was the guy that ♦ ?£; miality into class of White and we don't know of any one that is better qualified than Billy. Well, there is always some fun in the Rhode Island Red class. It was a hot one. I tell you, when such breeders as Geo. P. Dearborn, Ann- esly, M. Anderson and F. H. Eichel- berger ^et together, there is nothing to be said about one man getting away with it all, that is sure. John Gabriel came in. John is look- ing just as young as he used to and he said he is feeling just as good. .Tohn forgot to show this year, the first time for a good many years, for a long time John was a big figure in the Reds, and he is yet, and will be heard from at the Winter Shows. Well with the White Leghorns, there was certainly a battle royal fought. There was a fellow from Conshohocken by the name of Wack, that will soon have the reputation of being the D. W. Y. of Penna. He seems to be a quiet fellow and unas- ruming, but when he cuts loose on Leghorns there is something doing. Then there was the Newtown Pro- ducing Co. A concern which all Pa. feels proud of who won 2nd cock- erel, which was one of the finest birds that we have seen, outside of the first bird. Newtown Producing Co. made an exhibit which they can well feel proud of and their great v>^- INCUBATORSJ BROODERS HOVERS ' Amtriea's Largtst Line SPECIAL THIS MONTH cSX "l^x Ointment ^''^''-^*[%athcrFn>t) Lice S|jr.y ^ M«k«r Spray Humps •• Grit Boxes Roup Cur« Food Troojfhs IJe« Spray Drinking Founts L«C Band* Wall KounU Food Hopp«>r8 Leff Panda KkK M&ker 'Fh ermometera Hygnim«t*r« I>amp> Burners Perch Siinr>ort» Poultry Houaca Poallry Remt^ies Charcoal Colony Coopa Mammoth Incubators NeatEgKB. Etc., Etc.. Etc Address nearest office Robert Essex Incubator Co. 202 Hevy St.. Mkk, N. Y. 67 Bvdaj S!.. New York Qtj YOUNG'S STRAIN s. c. WHITE LEGHORNS I Have No Other Breeds Thev arc the .standAfd for all the l.crJJoriis of all America and the greatest lave r.s of all varieties of domestic fowls. I have 1000 yearling hens for sale from #2.50 MP. Remember you cannot win without my strain. Address D. W. YOUNG, Moiiro«» N. Y. iih 1 If you want the beat S.C.White Orpington AND — . S. C. White Leghorns Champions of America's greatest phow.**. Send for Catalogue. Dune Alpine Ponitry Farm C J. KEtR. MfT.. East HajBptM, New Y»rk Ski How to G>nditioii Birds for the Show Room Dovouknow how? And do you know that nianv a pood bird went down to defeat— yes was defeated by an inferior specimen, because he wasent conditioned properly. Chap- ter 21 in "Down-to-date poultry knowledije" tells you how. See adv. el8*»where in this issue. NOVEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 861 win at this show, in the keenest com- petition, was wonderful indeed. Then there was S. B. Denlinger from Doylestown, Penna. who made a good showing in S. C. White Leg- horns. E. E. Brubaker was also a leading winner in this class. There was a great commotion at the end of the building and natural- ly we ran up to see what it was. Finally we edged our way in thru the crowd, and we found that the cause of the trouble was no other than the hundreds of friends of Howard L. Davis trying to get the shake of the hand. Howard was there demonstrating the Newtown Giant In- cubator. This is the first he has seen of Allentown for three long and weary years. He is the same old Howard, and was smoking the same old pipe, and it seemed as if his ab- sence for three years did him a lot of good, for it is said that he sold enough Mammoth Incubators to hatch out enough chickens to fill sev- eral buildings like Allentown show building. We were glad to see him. Adam Noll was there demonstrat- ing his cure for stubbs and White Tips. Adam says that Lamp Black and hair dye are ancient remedies and nothing to be compared with his dis- covery. Tommy Samuels of Nanticoke, drifted in with a family umbrella to see his R. C. Black Minorcas. He didn't need any glasses to see the prizes, as he won the Lions share in the R. C. class. Fred Grosbeck, the Connecticut midget, drifted down with a fine string of birds and succeeded in mak- ing an excellent win. One of the star attractions was the first White Orpington pullet by the Aldrich Farm, of Coulmbus, beyond all doubt one of the most magnifi- cent specimens of this variety ever produced. It won the futurity stake. This along with A. J. Fell's White Wyandotte first Pullet occupied two handsomely decorated cages at the end of the building. Col. Geo. May, the manager of the Aldrich Farm was there and by his fine win, in competition with the great breeders, demonstrated to them how to produce an Orp. Mr. Aldrich also attended the show on Wednes- day. It wouldn't seem like Allentown un- less we saw the old familiar face of Rufus Delafield, owner of the Suns- wick Poultry Farm. They made one of the best showings of Orpmgtons that this noted concern ever made. The exhibit was in charge of their efficient Manager, Mr. Arnott, who was in attendance the whole week. We are advised that the Sunswick Farm are going to conduct the larg- est specialty plant of S. C. Buff Or^ pingtons in the country. This change is being brought graduallv about. Of course, Wm. Cook & Sons were there and made as usual, a good win the classes in which they were com- petiting. Samuel Gibson, known as the Cata- sauqua real thing, rounded out the 10th consecutive year at Allentown. Sam has never failed to win m Or- pingtons for 10 long years. This is a record pretty hard to beat It is said that Sam has some goods at Catasauqua, which measures 36 inches to the yard. Parsons Bros, of Bangor, Penna., were there as usual with a very fine lot of Buff Orps. Chas. Vass, of Washington, N. J., was booked to make an aerial flight, but failed to come, but he never-the- le.ss made a good win in Orps. G. Hughes and Bill Price did not get up to the show. This pair of Bridge- ton youngsters were not allowed to go alone. It was quite a dissappoint- ment to Billy, as he has been savine for a long time to go to the show. We just received a letter from a prominent Bridogeton breeder, saying that Geo. and Billy are now figuring on spending a few hours at Phila. show. Dick Oke was there and couldn't get over talking about the Baltimore Oyster Roast. Dick says the Oy- sters there are as big as brick bats. We did not find the familiar face of the Honorable Hamburg, Bill Min- nick. Joseph Elias made one of the best showings of Part. Cochins seen in recent years. J. O. Summers convinced the Eas- tern breeders that they raise some Anconas out in the Buckeye State, which are a pretty hard thing to beat. Dr. Schell was there. Doc. pulls teeth over at Macungie and raises chickens for pleasure and profit as well. Doc says he hasn't missed a year at the Allentown Fair since he used to jump over the fence. A. R. Saylor, known to the boys as Dr. Saylor, the famous extermina- tor of all lice on poultry and manu- facturer of the real thing poultrv condition tablets, was right on his job doing more business at the .same old stand then he ever did in his life. Well Doc. is deserving of all that is coming to him, as it doesn't take the boys long to know when they have a good thing. His Lice Powder is now known from coast to coast, and will not only kill lice on chickens, but will also attend to them on Poultrymen, as well. "Count Bonnie De Louis De Gra- ham," the world's greatest artist, was there. Came there with Howard Da- vis. Louie still wears that little Pari- sian beard. You can easily recog- nise him when you see him. He was right on the job and it will not be long until you will see the Allentowm winners going the rounds of the Poul- try Press. Well it stopped raining and I thought I would take a walk over to where the Ducks and Geese were, and T will tell you they had some Ducks there, which were Ducks, with a big D, especially was this true of the Caw-Law Poultry Farm, of 101 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md. Be- lieve me, they have them. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner there, Mr. Weiler, and he told us that they have more and better stock than they have ever had before. They had ?ome chickens here in those coops too. * « « v>i ■•■•■"P'SP^WW"^*'^ ■■i— — "^^^^ Americans Leading Show New York Poultry & Pigeon Ass'n Twenty-fourth Annual Exhibition Will be Held in Ihe Madison Square Garden, New York Dec. 31st, Jan. 1, 2, 3 and 4th, 1913 December 14th, 1912. H. V. Crawford, Secy., Montclair, N. J. tm ■1^ K^^m I Exhibition White Orpingtons Winner* at Madison Square Garden, Grand Central Palace, N. Y., Philadelphia, St. Louis and Missouri State Shows. Can supply Birds to Win at any show in America at Reasonable prices. .\lso clioice uliti;y uios, carlv lialched at Si:.(ii and Sl.i.OO. and p«rn< at SJO.OC) and S2o.OO. These biid.s have sire. heav\ bone, good bead roints. nice shaix". are splendid lasers, .-^ud will be mated for iKSt re- sults. All birds shipj'>ed on approval, and if they arc uot absolutely ?at)?factor>-. they may be returned at my expense, and I will refund cverv cent of your mone>' without a question. M\- motto. ''A satisfied customer or no sale/' If in the maiket for anytbini; in Higrh Grade White Orpingtons, kindly writ* me. 1 am sure I can please voti. JOS. H. FISCHER White Orpington Specialist Dopt E. FROHNA, MO. 862 FERRIS IMPROVED WHITE LEGHORNS. We wish to call attention to the ad. of the Ferris Leghorn Farm, Grand Rapids, Mich., on page — . Most of our readers have heard of Ferris Im- proved White Leghorns and the re- markable success Mr. Ferris has had in combining laying and exhibition qualities in this famous strain. There is more money nowadays m egg farming than in any other branch of the poultry industry and much of the credit for this is due to the heavy egg yields it is now possible to se- cure by the use of bred-to-lay stock such as has been developed by Mr. The view of the Ferris Leghorn Farm shown here gives an idea of the up-to-date plant on which Ferns Leghorns are raised. The next best thing to a visit to the farni is to send for the 40 page illustrated cata- logue which will be sent free to any one who mentions this paper when writing. It shows dozens of views of the faiTO and explains at length the methods that have been followed in building up the laying and exhibition qualities of this strain. Several photos showing exhibition birds that have won at our leading shows con- form so closely to the standard that it is easy to understand why Ferns Leghorns have been able to carry away the leading prizes at every show where they have been exhibited. In addition to the yearling cocks and hens of which Mr. Ferris has severa hundred to sell, there are several thousand early hatched cockerels and pullets that have the quality to win in strong competition and are also bred from record layers that will mri- prove the laying qualities of any flock. A special discount of 10 per cent, is allowed on all orders placed this month, as Mr. Ferris writes us that he would rather sell now at these re- duced prices than wait until later when he has this stock in winter quarters. Perhaps the best proof of the qual- ity of his stock and the satisfaction he is giving his customers is the large number of unsolicited testimonials con- tained in the catalog, some of them from customers as far away as Japan and New Zealand. Every bird is sold under "The Fer- ris Selling Plan," a new emthod of selling that gives the buyer much jrreater protection than has ever been Considered possible before Service to customers is the first and most im- portant point in this guarantee. In addition to the usual method of al- lowing the return of birds not satis- factory. Mr. Ferris insures them for 30 days, and if any birds die dunne the 30 days he replaces these birds free of charge and aLso permits tne return of birds that contract colds or show any signs of sickness dunng the 30 days. Every customer must oe fully satisfied before the sale is con- sidered doped. This rule followed during all the years that ^^"".^^f hams have been before the public ac- count, for the fact that although Mr Perns has increased the capacity of bU plant every year he has always POULTRY FANCIER. NOVEMBER PROUTED OATS -WINTER EGGS ^ -.Get ready for the Highest Prices in Eggs lliis win- ter the market has ever seen. For PreliHc Egg Pn»dacti«n, feed SPROUTED OATS For^greatlQuantitles of Sproutes have been used very extensively in the past and bought to be used by cverv fancier. Every fancier knows that more ribbons arc won with properly trained Inrds than without training, and no coop is better adapted for that purpr^se than the Keipper Collapsible Coop. They are an or- nament to any )>ouliry house, and are i)ositively the liandiest and most sani- tary coop on the market to-day. Scud for catalogue to-day. Keipper Cooping Co. 1401 Fir>t Street MILWAUKEE. WIS. Foxliurst Farm Ssa^Ci-*"'' FOXHURST means a consistent every yeaur winning ttrai n A strain that has proy MuBcular and Inflammatory Rheumati«m. I suffered as only those who have it know, for over three years. I tried remedy after remedy, and doctor after doctor, but such relief as 1 received was only temporary. Finally. 1 found a remedy that cured mt completely, and it has never returned. I have given it to a number who were ter- ribly afflicted and even bedridden wtth Rheumatism, and it effected a cure in every case. I want every sufferer from any form of rheumatic trouble to try thin marvelona healing power. Don't send a cent; aimply mail your name and address and 1 will send it free to try. If. after you have used it and it has proven itaelf to be that long-looked-for means of curing your rheumatism, you may send the price of it, one dollar, but, understand, 1 do not want vour money unless you are perfectly satU- f\^(l to send it. Isn't that f air ? Why suf- fer any lonicer when positive relief is thua off^rc.l you free? Don't delay. Write to- day. Mark 11. Jackson. No. 147 Alhambra Bids.. Syracuse, N. Y. Mr Jackson is refiponsible. Above state- ment true.- -Pub. H PHBUP KEARNY. Owner. CHAS, SAAFF, Man*«er. ONLYA FARM WHITE WYANDOHES AT ALLENTOWN FAIRS GREATEST SHOW in the greatest class in competition with the greatest breeders Onlya Fanna White Wyandotte* proved their superiority the same as ihey Viave done in the big winter shows. At Allentown we won — 1 cockerel, 4 pullet, 5 hen, 3-5 cock and 1-3 pen. Let us remind you OUR SEAMLESS LEG BANDS Tell the story, when a bird reaches about a pound in weight a seamless leg band is put on; it cannot be removed; there it remains as the seal of Onlya Farm quality, and every young bird on our farm contains the band. nrr^ ^-^ ^ WE CAN MEET ANY COMPETITION Our 1912 niaiings containing America's noted winners produced the best birds we ever raised, and they are well developed. The price is reasonable and ^ positively every bird sold has been reared on the Onlya Farm, where nothing but While Wyandottes are bred. WRITE US WHAT YOU NEED ONLYA FARM, norham Park, N.J. 864 POULTRY FANCIER. NOVEMBER PHILADELPHIA POULTRY SHOW. The 7th annual show of the Phil- adelphia Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association, Inc., will be held the week of December 10th to 14th. As usual this will be one of the larg- est and best shows in the east, and everything possible is being done to make it one of the most successful. Many valuable specials are being of- fered, and there will be at least one hundred cups distributed among the different breeds. The National Co- lumbian Wyandotte Club, and the American Columbian Plymouth Rock Club will hold their annual meetings during the show and a large entry in these breeds s assured, a large clas- sification for table eggs has been made this year, and all breeders are invited to make a display in this de- partment. Many of America's lead- ing judges have been engaged to place the awards, and nearly every breed will have a specialist assigned to it. Philadelphia has always been noted as a show where sales are made, and where a win means some- thing. If you have never exhibited at Philadelphia, don't miss it this year. Premium Lists and all infor- mation may be Had by addressing the Secretary, William H. Moore, 430 Mint Arcade, Philadelphia. ADDED 30 MORE RIBBONS TO HIS LIST. We have just received word that Wm. E. Crevoiserat, the well known breeder of S. C. Buff Leghorns, won every first and second prize competed for at the Rivcrhead Fair, which is one of the leading Fairs of Long Island. He also did the same at the Mineola Fair, and he here got away with the special for best display with 5 breed- ers in competition. Mr. Crevoiserat is certainly to be congratulated on the excellent work he is doing this season, which is proof conclusive that he is a past master in the art of mating to produce the right kind of buff color. NOW A SPECIALTY BREEDER. We have just received a letter from Gilbert E. Nichols of Morristown, N. J., stating that he has sold out his entire lot of Silver Laced Wyandottcs to his brother and in the future will breed nothing but his Columbian Wyandottes. Mr. Nichols has been very successful as a breeder of Co- lumbian Wj'andottes and at the Great Allcntown Fair Show he succeeded in winning second cockerel and 3rd pul- let in one of the strongest lots of Columbian Wyandottes in the country. We feel safe in saying that Mr. Nich- ols will become one of the greatest breeders of this variety in the East. WILL DISPOSE OP ALL HIS R. C MIN. 0RCA8. Wc have just reeeiTcd a letter from T. Aa Fauldi. tbe well knovm M!fM>rc* Breeder. London, Out., atatinc that b« will dispoae a£ bk entire flodc of It C. Black Minorcat. and will devote hb entire tine and attention t» tba BreMlins of the 8. C'e- This will cive mamm o«m an cz«eI1cnt cbmncc to get aome of tta iMat B. C BUtdi Ifinorcaa in Ameriea. ■ mm PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOW FOURTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION ALTOONA, PA., January 2i.t to 25th, 1913 Eotriet CU»e Janotry lOth, 1913. For Information and Premium I.ist, acMiess H. S. Wertzberger, Secy.. No. 121 Waahinglon Ave., AUoona, Pa. \Vc nrc cooi»injr a n»iinl»cr of shows this year in our Improved i:xliil)ilion Coops. 'WV ^ OUR LIST SPECIAL SALE NOW READY 2,000 Head of Exhibition and Breeding Stock 8. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS R. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS WHITE WYANDOTTES S. C. BLACK MINORCAS S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS 8. C. BLACK ORPINGTONS WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS SEND FOR YOUR COPY TODAY A i.o«tal will briiiR it by return mail. It will show you how we have cut the price over one-half on every bird we offer for sale. It will Bhow you what remarkable bar- (tains you can secure in Exhibition or Breeding stock. This sale will continue for 60 days unless these birds are sold before the expiration of this time. If you expect to buy any stock within the next six months, you will miss it by not sendinjr for our Special Stock Sale Circular in which we give reduced prices on over 2.000 head of stock. ALL SHIPMENTS SENT C. 0. D. So sure are we of pleasinjr you with the hiKh quality of stock we offer that we are perfectly willinR to send any shipment to you C. O- D. subject to your inspection before you pay for the birds. Our method requires only a slijfht deposit, simply enough to keep anyone from sendintr for birds merely out of curiosity. Our Special Stock Sale Cir- cular explains this fully. Our record shoMi-s by this method that fully 99 per cent of our shipments are accepted. We challenge any breeder to show as Rood a record. We sell birds on their merits and we will sell to you if you itive us a chance. Goshen Poultry Farm, Box H. W. H. SCHADT. Mgr. GOSHEN, IND. MUSTARD BRAN--The Strike Breaker Do you wish vour fowls to pixuhuM' th(» mnxiinuin simount of etrgs:* Do you wish to buiUl up ami maintain a hiph stan- mnsh. Yellow mustard bran inrr hundred weight $3.50. Brown mustard l»rau jkt hundred weieht $3. !• O. H. I'hila., Pa. Samples on reduest. JUNUTA POULTRY PUNT, Fraak Rke & S«i, LEWISTOWN, PA. FURMAN*S WHITE WYANDOTTES LEADERS AND WINNERS at all the leading Pennsylvania Shows. YOUNG STOCK, all bred from my prtte winners and they can meet the keenest of competition. Well developed quality stocky at^rcMonable prices Write your wants. '^ ^ -—-.«. ~. and hens. Also cocks C. C. FURMAN, Bloomsburg, Pa. PROMOTOR STRAIN Wkitc WjaniUttet and S. C. Wkite OrpiaftaM recognized as near perfection as yet obtain- ed. Leading winners at Pittsburg and other leading shows. WELL MATURED young stock for the early fairs and shows at reasonable prices as well as breeding birds. Special sacrifice sale of yearlings. C. p. GLOGGERS Glenshaw, Pa. Partridge - and - White - Wyandottes We raised 2S00 chicks this sea«on. Can supply winners for any show in America at reasonable prices, and »el«rcteout $200,000. The main factory building, illustrated herewith, in which our company has manufactured all incubators and brood- ers made by it during the last eleven years, was not reached by the fire nor injured in any way. Saturday forenoon, August 17th. temporary general otiices w ere opened in the paint shop and finishing room of the manufacturing building shown herewith. Monday Fortunately for us, soon after the recent fire we were able to obtain, in this big establishment— by far the largest power plant in the City of Buffalo — all the additional manufacturing space we require for the pres- ent season. As a result, by October rsth wc were as well situated to manufacture and ship goods as we have been at any time during the last six years. Asa matter of course our big new poultry food mill and warehouse, located at Chicago— built in 1910— a^fli not injured by this fire, nor were wc crippled in any way at our branch stores and warehouses in New York City, Boston, Kansas City, Mo. and Oakland. Cal. Power Plant and Warehouse occupied at present rime by Cyphers Incubator Compiny. Buffalo. N. Y. morning. August 19th, an order for sixteen hundred Standard Cyphers Incubators, in assorted sizes, was started tliroi'igh the factory and in the afternoon ot that day our regular force of tinsmiths rvas put to work m the brooder room of this factory, turning out metal parts tor incubators, brooders, etc. That same afternoon space was rented in a separate, near-by building for use as a laboratory. \\\ steel dies and a large number of metal- working machines 7vere savedjrom the fire. At the time of the fire we had unusually large stocks of good> in our warehouses at Xew York City. Boston, Chicago, Kansas City. Mo.. Oakland. Cal. .and London England. Immediately alter the fire several carloads ot seasonable articles were hurried to Buffalo trom the near^iTbrandTFTTvith the result that orders were hlled at all points during August and September almost as promptly as though no fire had occurred. The astonishing fact is. that despite this severe fire, our sales for July, August and September. 1912, were greater than our sales for the same three months PTTni I hZ thirty-seven per cent., and we count as sales only such"o'rdi?i"^ ^FTTOed-only the shipments that actually are made. We hereby publicly thank our many customers for their continued liberal patronage at this time when it was doubly welcome. Since October I, 1901-a period of eleven years— we liave occupied half the ground floor of the '"^niensc power plant here illustrated, have operated one-half to three-fourths of the dry-kiln equipment and have had practically unlimited dockage and lumber piling space. ou, 244-p^. c.»p..t. cuio^. ^ "-"-'^.^--J;::^.!^' """ -"" "^ *•"' ''^' "•*'■"■ " "■" This tire showed the advantage of carrying a complete, stock of floods ai each 01 cur seven_ places of business. Next spring and early summer our company is to erect a large, model, special-purpose factory, to be used exclusively for the production of the more than one hundred J)ot4 [try articles nianufnctiircd by us. An eight aiKi"^ne -quarter acre tract of land, centrally located m Buffalo, on the inner belt line of the New York Central Railroad, was bought b} us October 2nd and the railway switches, sewer pipes and water mains are now being put in — October 15th. Architects have been employed and work on the buildings is to be started as soon as the weather will permit next spring, possession to be given us bv the contractors not later than July 3' • tQU- MEANWHILE, AS ABOVE STATED, our com- pany is every bit as well fixed to manufacture and ship its full line of goods for' the season now at hand as it has been any time in the past and it is with this assurance to old and new customers that we solicit a liberal share of your 1912-1913 patronage, hereby agreeing to give prompt and careful attention to all orders entrusted to us. Yours for continued progress, CYPHERS INCUBATOR CO. GRANT M. CURTIS Pre*, and Gen. Mgr. FactoiT and Home Offices: Depl. 174 Buffalo, N. Y. BRANCHES: MtW YOW( CITY. 23 Barclay Street KANSAS QTY. MO.. 317-319 S. W. WvJ. BOSTON MASS., 12-14 Caaal Street OAKUNO. CAL. 2127-2131 Bro«4w«y CHICAGO. ILL. 329-331 Ply»a«tli Cwrt LONDON. tNC. 119-121 fi.sb^ry Pav*. 866 POULTRY FANCIER. NOVEMBER OHIO STATE FAIR The poultry exhibit at the Ohio State Fair, Columbufl. O.. was the larxest on record at this popular State Fair. The Superintendent. Mr. Heiyer, proved himself a very rapable and painstakinR official and de«terv«« the highest credit for the splendid rucccm of the poultry department. He was on the job every minute of the time, always a gentleman, very con»id- er«tc of the interests of every exhibitor, per- fectly square in all his decisions, a real master of the situation — the Fair authorities are mak- ing « big mistake, not only in the interest of poultry, throuKh omittinnr the State of Ohio, but also f^r the financial interest of the Fair, by not RiWiiH the poultry department a better buildinjr and employing the Superintendent at least six weeks before the fair opens to work up the entry liitt and to attend to the Keneral details of the department. We are glad how- ever to learn that these matters are beino: dis- cussed amopRT the Fair authorities and that it is morally certain they will be put into opera- tion before another year rolls around. Such action will elicit the praise of all i>oultry men throughout the State and insure larprer and better returns for all concerned than ever before. The awards were placed by Judges Keclcr, Sitis and Marnhall to the satisfaction of prac- tically all Ihv exhibitom and were as follows : Rnrred Rocks Hartman Stock Farm. Colum- bus. 3 rk, 1 ckl, 1 hen. t pul : Jas. Ck>rfman. Leipsic, 1 rk. I ckl. 3 hen : Michencr A. Seas, Orrvillc, :: ck, 1 pul : Dr. G. M. Boone. Co- shocton. :i ckl : F. H. Kicketts, Coshocton, 2 hen ; K. F. Roloson. Delaware, 3 pul. White Plymouth Rocks- Michcner A Seas, 1 ck ; Ceo. S. Moore, Clintonville. I 2 ckl, 1 3 hen, 1 pul. 2 3 pen : Cha«. McClave. New Ixindon. 3 cW : S. T. McCabe. Columbus, 2 ck, 1 pen: Osburn Poultry Farm, Mansfield, 3 ckl. 2 pul. Hutf Rocks "WilKon St Chambcru, Doyles- town. 2 ck : W. S. Limes. Lind«n Heights, 3 ck. 3 ckl. 1 pul. 3 t>en : Michencr A Seas, 1 ck, 1 hen. 1 pen : F. H. Rickctt*, 2 ckl, 2 hen. 3 pul : Wilson Bros.. Springfield, 1 ckl. 1 pul : Julius Frank ft Son. 2 pen^. Partridge Rocks — Frank Rocob, Springfield, 2 rk. 1 3 hen. 2 3 pul ; F. H. Ricketts, 1 ck : Michcner & Seas, \ ck, 1 pen ; Wilson Bros., 1 ckl, 1 pul : R. W. Mead. Norwalk. 2 3 ckl. 2 hen. 2 pen. Columbian Rocks— F. H. Ricketts. 1 ck, 2 ckl. 1 hen, 2 pul; M. B. Shaw. 2 ck. 2 hen: Michencr tt Seas, 3 ckl, 3 hen. 3 pul, I pen : Trout & Nusser. Fostoria, 1 ckl. Columbian Wyandottes -WilHon & Chambers. 8 ck ; Walter Hughson, Clay. N. Y.. 1 ck, 1 2 ckl, 3 pul ; Chits. McClave. 2 ck. 2 hen : F. H. Ricketts, 3 ckl, 1 pul : Michener k Seas. 2 hen, 2 pen ; M. B. Shaw. 2 pul, 1 pen. Silver Wyandottes— d. F. Stewart, Coshoc- ton, 2 ck, 3 ckl. 2 hen, 3 pul : F. H. Riok- etta. 1 ck. 1 hen : D. L. Zicgler. Delaware, 3 ck ; Wm. Champion, Mt. Vernon, 1 ckl, ]. pul : Trout & Nusser, 2 ckl. 3 hen : WiUon Broe., 2 pul ; C. B. Austin, Delaware, 1 pen ; Julius Frank & Sons, 3 pen : iu%. Skeen & Sons, Clintonville. 2 pen. Colden Wyandottes —C. S. McGrath, Apple Creek, 2 ck. 3 ckl. t 3 pul : Chas. MeClave. 1 ck, 1 hen, 2 pen ; Trout & Nusser. 3 ck, I ckl, 1 pul. ; F. H. RicketlK. 2 ckl, 3 hen : Wilson Bros., 2 hen: Michi-nt-r & Sea.*, t pen. White WyandotteM Sherman Bowden, Mans- field. 1 2 ck. 2 ckl. I hen. 1 3 pul. 2 i pen ; Harlmun Slock Fnrm. 3 oK. ) 'A ckl. 2 pul, I pen: College Mill Poultry Farm. College Hill, :i hin : F. H. Ricketts. 2 hen. Black WyandoUcs Wilson & Chambenj, 3 ok, 3 hon, ;i pun : 1". H. FtieketU. I ck. 3 ckl. 2 hen, 3 pul : Trt>ul & Nusser. 2 ck. I ckl. 1 hen. 1 pul, 1 pen; Michener & Seas. 2 ckl, 2 pul ; P'rank Sites. 2 pen BufT Wyandottes Paul R. Scott. Clinton- ville, 2 ckl ; Hartman Stock Farm. 1 2 3 ck, 1 ckl. 12 3 hen, 1 J pul. 1 2 3 pen : Gerald Williams. Wejlington. 3 ckl. 3 pul. Partridge Wyandollt.*^ ShrfHoM Farm. Glen- dale. 1 2 3 ck. 1 2 3 cKl. I 2 :^ hen, 1 2, 3 pul, 1 2 3 pen. .Silver Penciled Wyandotti>«--Wilson Bros., 2 ck : F. H. Ricketts. 1 ck. 1 ckl, 1 pul ; Chas. McClave, 3 ck. 1 hen ; Michener & Seas. 2 ckl. 2 pul : C. W. Smith. 3 hen. Black Javas— RuAsel Cnim, Upper Sandus- ky. 1 pul; F. H. Ricketts*, 2 ck. 1 hen: Chas. McClave. 1 ck. 2 ckl. 2 hen. 2 pul, 1 pen : Trout & Nusser, 2 ck, 3 ckl. 3 hen : Wilson Bros.. 3 pul. Buckeyes— F. H. Ricketts. 1 ck. 2 ckl. 3 hen. 1 pul : Michener & Seas, 2 ck ; Chas. Mc- Clave, 3 ck, 2 hen ; Wilson Bros.. 3 hen, 3 pul : Trout & Nusser, 1 ckl, 2 pul. R. C. Reds— E. L. Ustick, Columbus. 3 ck ; Chas. McClave. 2 ck. 2 hen ; C. S. Angle- meyer, Leetonia, 1 ck ; Wm. Monesmith. Co- lumbus, 1 3 ckl : Michener & Seas, 2 ckl, 1 hen : W. S. Limes, 2 pul ; W. A. Dumond, Columbus, 1 3 pul ; L. S. Gary, Trimble, 1 pen. 3- C. Reds— Fred J. Mebs, Columbus. 2 ck : A. F. Lowry, Cambridge, 3 ck ; Oscar E. Miles, Columbus, 1 ck, I 3 hen, 1 pen ; Mrs. S. R. Light. McComb, 1 ckl, 3 pen : Geo. S. Moore. 2 ckl, 2, pul : Wilson Bros.. 3 ckl ; College Hill Poultry Farm, 2 ben, 2 pen : F. H. Ricketts, 1 pul. American Dominiquee — J. I. Meyers, New Dover, 1 ck, 2 ckl, 1 hen, 2 pul: Chas./ McClave, 3 ck, S ckl. 3 hen. 3 pul. 1 pen; Julius Frank, 2 ck ; Michener A Seas, 1 ckl. 1 pul, 2 pen ; F. H. Ricketts, 2 hen. Light Brahmas — Wilson Bros., 2 ck ; F. H. Ricketts. 1 ck, 1 ckl, 2 pul ; Michener & Seas, 3 ck, 3 hen, 2 pen ; Chas. McClave, 2 ckl, 1 pul : Trout & Nusser, 3 ckl, 1 hen, 3 pul, 3 pen : College Hill Poultry Farm, 1 pen. Dark Hrahmas- Wilson Bros., 1 ck : F. H. Ricketts. 2 ck. 2 ckl. 2 pul ; C. W. Smith, 3 ck. 1 ckl, 1 :'. hen, I pul, I pen: Wilson & Chambers. 2 hen : Chas. McClave, 2 pen. BufT Cochins- Wilson Bros.. 2 ck, 2 ckl; F. H. Ricketts. 3 ck. 1 hen : Michener & Seas. 1 ck. 3 hen ; C. W. Smith, 1 ckl, 2 hen. 2 pul, 1 pen : Wilson & Chambers, 1 pul. Partridge Cochins— C. W. Smith. I ck, 3 ckl, 1 2 hen. 2 pul, 1 pen ; Wilson Si Cham- bers. 2 ck : F. H. Ricketts. 3 ck. 2 ckl, 3 pul ; Wilson Bros.. 1 ckl, 3 hen. 1 pul. White Cochins— C. W. Smith, 1 ck, 1 ckl, 1 2 hen, 1 3 ptil, I pen ; Wilson & Chambers, 2 ck : Wilson Bros., 3 ck, 2 ckl. 3 hen, 2 pul. Black Cochins— C. W. Smith, 1 2 3 ck, 3 ckl, 1 2 hen. 1 pul. 1 pen : Wilson Bros., 1 ckl : F. H. Ricketts. 2 ckl. 2 pul : Wilson & Chambers, 3 hen. Black Langshans — Wilson Bros.. 3 ck, ) ckl ; F. E. Corkwell, Newark, 1 ck, 3 hen ; Trout ,4 Nusser. 2 ck, 2 ckl, 2 3 pul, 1 pen : Paul R. J^cott. Clintonville. 1 hen. 1 ckl ; Chas. Mc- Clave. 2 hen ; M. M. Myers, 1 pul. White Langshans — Wilson & Chambers. 3 ck ; F. H. Ricketts, I ck, 1 ckl ; Trout & Nusser, i SUNSWICK y^T. I Grand Special for November Only ^ We will tijU'r -40 Uivodinjr INmis of S. ('. l^lack aiul Whit«' Oi pinjrlons at a Nominal Pricp of $l9.r)0 piT pen, roiisi.slitin of four rcinalo.s and a malr,aU Imnly, vigorous birds, tapalile of producing,' prand cliick.s. Announcement to all S. C. Orpington Breeders Thai Ihoir Special Sah' of S. (\ Wliilo and IJIuck OrpinRtoiLs is sldl ^om^ on. The pick of their winning birds have been res«'rv(Ml for tlie winter shows. Therefore, as all are for sale without reserve, ihis i.s Kmphatically Your Op- portunity to secure? .Vnwrica's lie.st at fully 10 per cent below their actual valued A vrVM .lannuiy First we will breed exclusivelv the \M'V¥ OUPINGTOXS and BfFF DUCKS Send for tlie ate.st IhjlV Orpington Folder just i.ssued,piving full price list on our grand Breeding and Kxhibition Stock ^ Our New Mammoth Incubator, IJaby Chicks, Duckling.s, and win we intend to become The Great Buff Orpington Specialty Plant of the East Send for our Special Sjxle Li.si on the||S. C. Black and W bite Orpingtons and Blue Orpington Ducks-Mu.st be moved in November and will go for HALF TRICK. i h First Come, Best Served. Write Quickly and Secure Some of the November Bargains, They Are Rare Ones. We onVr trios of S. C. White and Black On>ingtoas for $12.75, all well bred from the Sunswick Strain, and vigorous breeding binls, to comprise one male and four females. FARM Inspecdon loTited. Trains Met. a laS8SSSnBB£S9l^^ SOUTH PLADfHELD, N. J. Rnfuf Delafield, Owner. NOVK.MHKK POULTRY FANCIER. d67 2 ck, 2 ckl. 1 1 htn. 1 pul ; Wilson Bros.. 3 ck), 3 hen. S. C. Brown Leghorns -Bensch Bros., Rocky Ridge, 1 2 ck, 1 2 ckl, I hen, 1 2 pul. 1 pen; Michener & Soa.s, .1 ck. 3 ckl, 3 hen. 2 pen : F. H. Ricketts. 2 hen, 3 pul ; M. M. Myers, 3 pen. R. C. Brown Leehorns — E. T. Tetrick, Wav- «rly, 2 ck, 2 ckl, 1 2 hen, 1 3 pul, 1 pen ; Wil- son Bros., 3 ck : F. H. RicketU. 1 ck, 1 ckl ; Michent-r & S«as, 3 ckl, 2 pul, 2 pen. S. C. White Legrhorns— G. B. Norris, Co- Iambus, 2 ck ; Carliale Farm, Bellefontaine. 1 ck, 3 ckl, 2 pul; W. R. Watt«, Columbua, 1 ckl ; E. E. Eddy, Trimble, 2 ckl, 1 pul, 2 pen ; College Hill Poultry Farm, 1 2 hen; Hartman Stock Farm. 3 hen, 3 pen ; Irvin S. Rauch, Columbiana. 3 pul ; W. E. Dawson, Columbus, 1 pen. R. C. White Leghorns— Wilson & Chambers, 3 ck ; L. H. Perry. Clay, N. Y., 1 ck, 1 ckl. 1 hen ; Wilson Bros., 2 ck, 2 hen, 8 pul ; F. H. Ricketts, 2 ckl, 2 pul ; Trout & Nusser, 3 ckl, 1 pul, 2 pen ; M.I M. Myers. 3 hen ; Michener & Seas. 3 pen ; Chas. McClave, 1 pea. S. C. Black Leghorns — Scott Long. Carey, 1 ck, 2 3 ckl. 2 hen. 1 2 pul. 3 pen ; Ralph Hen- derson, Marysvillc, 2 ck, 2 pen ; Wilson Bros.. 3 ck, 3 hen; J. \. Myers, 1 ckl. 1 hen. 1 pen; F. H. Ricketts, 3 pul. S. C. Buflf Leghorns Cx)llcgc Hill Poultry Farm. 1 ck. 1 hen. 1 pen : F. H. Ricketts, 3 ck, 1 ckl. 2 pul : Michener & Seas. 2 ck, 1 pul, 2 pen : Walter E. Hughson. Clay. N. Y.. 2 ckl, 3 pul ; Trout & Nusser, 3 ckl. 2 hen ; R. C. Rounds. Gorham. Me., 3 hen. H. C. Buir Lcrrhorns Wilson Bros.. I ck, 2 ckl, 1 pul; F. H. Ricketts, 1 ck. 3 ckl, 1 hen, 3 pul ; .Michener & Seas. 1 ckl, 2 pul. Silver Leghorn.^ Wilson Bros.. 1 ck, 2 ckl, 2 hen, 3 pul : V. H. Ricketts, 3 ck. 3 ckl. 1 hen. 2 pul"; V. Frank & Son, 2 ck ; Michener & Seas, 1 pul. S. C. Black Minorcas— C. W. Hclman. Wav- erly. 1 ck, 1 ckl, 2 hen. 2 pul, 1 pen: Wilson Bros., 3 ck ; O. K. Brown, Ashland. 2 ck, 1 hen; F. H. Ricketts. 3 ckl. 3 pullet ; Trout & .Vusser. 2 ckl, 1 pullet : Chas. McClave. 3 hen, 2 pen. R. C. Black Minorcas— Wilson Bros., 2 ck, 3 pul : .Michener & Seas. 1 ck. 1 ckl, 3 hen, 1 pul, 1 pen . Wilson & Chambers. 3 ckl ; F. H. Rickett.^, 2 ckl, 2 pul. S. C White Minorcas— Wilson & Chamber:^. S ck, 3 pul ; C. S. Anglemeycr. Leetonia, 1 1 ck, 1 2 ckl, 1 2 pul. 1 pen ; Michener & Seas. 3 ckl. 1 hen, 2 pen ; Trout & Nusser, 2 hen. Blue Andalusians— Hartman Stock Farm, I ck, 2 hen, 1 pen; Wilson Bros., 2 ck, 1 ckl, 3 pul ; Trout & Nusser. 3 ck, 2 ckl, 1 hen, I pul ; F. H. Ricketts, 2 pul. W. F. Black Spanish— Wilson Bros., 3 ck : Michener & Seas, 2 ck, 3 hen ; Henry Leshey, 1 ck, 1 2 hen ; Trout &. Nusser, 1 pen. Anconas- F. C. Stier, Cleveland, 3 ck, 1 2 ckl. 1 hen, 1 pen ; Wilson & Chambers, 1 ck, 2 hen ; F. H. Ricketts, 2 ck ; Trout Si Nusser, 3 ckl, 1 pul : Michener & Seas, 3 pul, 2 pen ; Chas. McClave, 2 pul, 3 pen. Campines — Wilson & Chambers, 1 ck, 2 ckl ; Michener & Seas, 3 ck, 2 hen : M. B. Shaw, 2 ck. 1 3 ckl, 1 hen, 1 2 pul ; Mrs. C. E. Cram, 3 hen, 3 pul. White Orpingtons — A. M. Rainey, Trimble. 1 ck, 3 hen; Mrs. S. T. Budd, Clintonville, 2 3 ck, 1 3 ckl, 2 pen ; J. f. & J. Alexander, Co- lumbus. 2 ckl ; Bellefontaine White Orpington Yards, 1 2 hen, I pul ; G. K. Wright, Ashville, 3 pul : C. L. Pease, Columbus, 2 pul ; J. L. Stephenson. 3 pen. Black Orpingtons — Wilson & Chambers, 2 ck, 1 pen; Chas. McClave, 1 ck, 2 ckl; S. P. McCabe, Columbus, 3 ckl : A. L. Stoodt, Mans- field, 3 ckl, 1 3 pul ; Wilson Bros., 1 ckl : E. C. Vesy & Son, Painesville, 1 hen, 3 pen ; F. H. Ricketts, 3 hen ; Michener & Seas. 2 hen ; A. H. Leaman. Columbua, 2 pen. BufT Orpingtons— B. H. Calkins. Salem, 3 ck : McClave & Ringler, 1 ckl. 2 pul, 2 pen ; C. N. Darst. Jacksonville, 1 2 ck. 2 3 hen, 1 pen: Dr. J. E. Studebaker, Springfield, 2 3 ckl. 1 hen, 3 pul ; E. C. Vesy & Son, 1 pul : Mrs. Bertha Hilt, Jacksonville, 3 pen. Red Caps— Wilson Bros., 1 ck, 2 hen ; Chas. McClave. 3 ck, 2 pul, 2 pen; Trout Si Nusser, 2 ck, 2 ckl, 3 pul ; C. S. Rice, Spencer, 1 ckl, 1 hen. 1 pul, 1 pen : M. M. Myers, 3 hen. While Do/kings— Wilson Bros., 2 ck, 1 ckl, 3 hen; F. H. Ricketts, 1 ck, 2 hen; Julius Frank, 3 ck, 1 hen. Silver Gray Dorkings— Wilson Bros., 1 ck, 2 cockerel ; Michener & Seas, 2 ck. 1 ckl, 2 hen, 2 pul : Julius Frank, 3 ckl. 1 pul. 1 pen; Chas. McClave, 1 hen. Colored Dorkings— Wilson Bros., 3 ck. 3 hen ; Ricketts, 2 ck, 2 hen; Franks, 1 ck, 1 ckl, 1 hen. Golden Spangled Hamburgs— Wilson Bros.. 1 ck. 1 ckl. 3 hen, I pul : Franks. 1 ck. 2 ckl, 1 hen : Trout & Nusser, 2 hen. Silver Spangled Hamburgs— Wilson, 2 ck. 2 ckl, 2 hen, 2 pul ; Franks, 1 ck, 1 ekl. 1 hen. 1 pul, 1 pen ; M. M. Myers, 3 ck ; Troat A Nusser, 3 ckl, 3 pul ; Michener & Seas, 3 b«B, 2 pen. Golden Penciled Hamburgs — Michener A Seas, 1 ck, 2 hen; Franks, 1 ckl, 1 hen; Trout & Nusser, 2 ckl, 1 2 pul. Silver Penciled Hamburgs — Wilson, 1 ck ; Franks, 1 ckl, 1 hen, I pul, 1 pen ; Trout A Nusser, 2 ckl. Black Hamburgb — Wilson, 1 ck, 3 hen ; Rick- etts. 2 ck. 1 hen ; Franks, 3 ck. 1 ckl. 1 pen ; Michener & Seas. 3 ckl, 2 pul ; Trout & Nas> ser, 2 ckl, 2 hen, 1 pul. White Hamburgs— Wilson, 1 ck. 2 ckl, 3 hen, 1 pul ; Trout & Nusser. 1 ckl. 1 hen, I pul ; RickettA, 2 hen. W. C. Black Polish— Wilson, 1 ck, 3 hen; Chas. McClave, 3 ck ; Trout & N^usser, 2 ck, 2 ckl, 2 hen. 1 pul ; Michener & Seas, I ckl ; Franks, 1 hen. Bearded Silver Polish — Wilson, 2 ck, 2 hen ; Ricketts, 1 ck ; Michener & Seas, 3 ck ; Trout & Nusser, 3 hen, 1 pul. Non-Bearded Silver Polish— Wilson, 2 ck, 2 hen; Ricketts, I ck, 2 ckl, 3 pul; Franks, 3 ck, 3 ckl, 1 hen ; Trout &. Nusser. 1 ckl, 1 2 pul : Michener Si Seas, 3 hen. Bearded Golden Polish— Wilson, 2 ck ; Rick- etts, 3 ck, 1 ckl. 1 pul ; Franks. 1 ck, 2 hen ; !•' ranks, 1 ck, 2 hen ; Michener & Seas, 3 hen ; Trout & Nusser, 1 hen, 2 pul. Non-Reardod Golden Polish — Wilson, 1 ck, 3 pul ; Franks. 3 ck, 3 ckl, 1 hen ; Trout ft Nusser, 2 ck, 1 2 ckl, 1 1 pul ; Michener b. Sfas, 2 hen. Bearded White Polish— Ricketts, 1 ck ; Trout & Nusser. 2 ck ; Wilson, 1 ckl, 1 hen, 1 pul. Non-Bearded White Polish— Wilson, 1 ckl ; Michener &. Seas, 3 ckl, 2 pul ; Franks, 2 ckl, 2 pul ; Kicketts, I ck). 2 hen. 1 pul. Buff Laced Polish— Wilson, 1 ck. 1 ckl, 3 hen, 2 pul ; Michener &. Seas. 2 ck ; Ricketts. 1 hen : Myers. 2 hen ; Ti-out & Nusser. 1 pul. Houdanb — Wilson. 1 ck. 3 hen : Ricketts. 3 ck ; Trout & Nusser, 2 ck, I ckl, 2 hen, 1 pul ; Chas. McClave. 2 ckl. 1 hen, 2 pul : Franks, 3 ckJ, o i>ul : Michencr & Seas, 1 pen. Crevecocur? — All to Wilson. LaFleche — Wilson, -i ck. I ckl. 1 hen ; Rick- eitjs. 2 ck. 2 her . i rank^, i ck. 2 ckl, 3 hen, 1 pul. r. B. Red Cami- .McClavt , I ck : KicketU, ! uul. uyvw^ ";7yco5' SPECIFY "rycos"— ALWAYS! When you buy an incubator or a brooder, always specify that it be equipped with a Tycos" thermometer. It will cost no more than an ordinary instrument. Your dealer will be glad to furnish it. Its absolute reliability will insure a certainty in your hatches you can secure in no other way. A good machine should have a good thermometer— one that is accurate. The accuracy of "Tycos" is permanent and dependable. Tycos" thermometers in your incubators and brooders mean Bigger Hatches; Better Chicks; Larger Profits. Always specify Tycos' Demand '"Tycos" Thermometers MR. DEALER, your customers want them— iti many cases insist upon them. Every TycAF' equipped machine you sell means a Satiafied Customer. You can increase your sales by insisting on a Tko-^" in every incubator and brooder ycu handle. Many larpe manufacturers now put 'Tyeat' instruments in their entire output They realize the greater value to the buyer of machine a so equipped. "Incul>ator Thermometer Tips" is a valuable little book filled with hatching and brood ing in- formation. Every poultryman should have a copy Sent Free on re- quest. AVritc k today — now. ^ Taylor Instrument Companies , Rochester, n. y. •~^ y^^ WM }Vl»n " Tvcot" ThtrmomUen Come From World's Largtst Makeast mad« a gain of 40\b hatch, for which I credit nothing but the Ther- rr.orr.e'.er. Yours truly, {Eifcned) HENRY OTT. tyctLt' Tycof' Tycat' IiKubator Thermometer (Like Cut) Certifte Incubator Thermometer . Kroodcr Thermometer .... Electric Alarm Thermometer. . . Electric Lighted Incubator Thermtr HyErometer . . • * • • • 75 \JSO .75 500 2.5i 1.50 KOVKMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 869 868 POULTRY FAXCIER. NOVEMBER Pottsville Poultry and Pigeon Show O. J. Aregood, Supt Dec. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 1912 POTTSVILLE, PA. C A T A L O G U E S 11 E A D Y J. W. Beck, Secy. Drown Red Camw— Wilaon, 1 ck, 1 ckl, 1 2 hen ; RicketU. 2 ckl, 3 hen, 1 put. Golden DuckwinR Game — Ricketta, 1 ck, 1 ckl, I hen. 1 pul : Wilson. 2 hen. Silver Duckwinff Game — Wilaon, 2 ck, 1 ckl, 8 hen. 1 pul ; Ricketta, 1 ck, 1 hen. Birchen Games— Rick etU, 1 ck, 2 hen; J. J. Myers. 2 ck ; Wilaon, 1 hen. Red Pile Game^ Wilson, 2 ck, 2 hen ; Rick- ett». 1 ck, 1 pul. 1 ckl, 1 hen: Chaa. McClave, 8 ek, 3 hen. While Games— Wilson, 1 ck, 2 hen ; Ricketta, 2 ck, ] ckl, 1 3 hen. Black Games— Ricketta, 1 ck. 1 ckl. 2 8 hen, 1 pul : McClave. 1 hen. B. B. Red Game Bantams— Model Poultry Farm. 3 ck, 1 ckl. 3 pul : Wilson, 2 ck, 2 ben; Ricketta, 1 ck, 2 ckl, 1 hen. 2 pul. Brown Rod Game Bantams- -Wilson, 2 ck, 1 hen, 2 pul ; Chas. McClave, 3 ck : Myers, 1 ck : RickctU, 2 hen, 1 pul. Golden Duckwinir Game Bantams—Wilson, J ck. -' hen ; Trout & Nusser. 2 ck, 3 hen ; Model I'oulti-y Yard, I ckl, 1 pul: Ricketta, 2 ckl. 1 hen, 2 pul. Silvvr Duckwinir Game Banlams— Modal Poultry Fnrm, 3 ck, 1 hen: Wilson, 1 ck, 2 hen ; Rickctts, 2 ck. 3 hen. 1 pul. Birchen Game Bantams —Wilson, 2 ck, 2 ckl. 1 8 hen. 1 3 pul : Ricketta. 1 ck, 1 ckl, 2 hen, 2 pul. Red Pile Bantams— Wilson, I ck, 3 ckl, 1 hen. 2 pul : Ricketts. 2 ck. 2 hen ; Trout A Nusser. 1 ckl. 3 pul. White Game Bantams— Ricketta, 1 ck, 2 ekl. I hen, I 8 pul : Wilson, 1 ckl, 2 pul. Black Game Bantams— All to RicketU. Dark Cornish (Indian Game)— Wilson, 1 ck. pu I : Michcner 8t Seas, 3 ck ; Trout A Nusser, 2 ck. 1 2 hen, 8 pul ; Hartman Stock Farm, 1 ckl : Model Poultry Farm. 8 hen, 1 yul. Wlule Cornish— Wilson, 3 ck. 2 hen; L. G. Cary. Trimble. 1 2 ck, 1 2 ckl, 1 hen, 1 2 pul ; Rickt'tU. 3 ckl. 3 pul : Myen, 8 hen. Black Sumatras— Wilson, 2 ck, 1 hen; Mo- Clave. 1 ck ; Trout A Nusaer. 8 ek : Ricketta, 1 ckl. 2 hen. 2 pul : Michener A Seaa, 8 hen ; Myeni, 1 pul. B. B. R«l Malay- Wilson, 2 ek, 1 ckl, 1 pal ; KiokctU. 1 ek. 2 ckl. 1 hen, 2 pul. 0«Mcn Sebrisht Bantams— Wilson A Cham- bers, 8 ck, 2 hen : Wilson. 1 ck, 8 hen, 8 pul : BlekaCta, 2 ek, 2 ekl, I hen, 2 pul ; Franks, 8 «kl« 1 pnl ; Troat A Nasser, 1 ekl. SUvar Sebright BanUms— Wilson, 2 ck, 1 iMn ; Trout A Nxuser, 1 ck. 1 pul ; Ricketta. 2 bm: Model P. F., 2 pul. Whit« R. C. Bantams— Wilson, 1 ck, 8 ckl. t pal ; RicketU, 2 ck, 2 ckl, 1 pul ; Chas. Mc- Clave. 3 ek, 1 ekl, 1 hen. 2 pul; Model P. F., f ban : L. G. Cary. 3 hen. Black R. C. Bantams— Wilson, 2 ck, 2 hen; Rlekettv, 3 ck. 3 ekl, 1 hen, 1 pul ; Model P. F., 2 ckl, 3 pul: Trout A Nusser. 1 ckl, 2 pul. White Booted BanUms -Wilson, 1 ck. 2 ckl, I hen. 2 pul ; Trout A Nuaser, 1 ckl, 2 pul. Liarht Brahma Bantams— RickctU, 8 ckl, 2 hen : Michener A Seas, 2 ckl, 1 pul : Trout A Nitaaer, 1 ekl, 1 lien, 2 3 pul; Franks, 8 lien. Dark Brahma BanUuna— RicketU, 1 ck, 1 2 ckl, 1 8 hen, 1 2 pul : Michener A Seaa, 8 ek ; Franks, 2 ck. 2 hen. Buff Cochin Bantama— RicketU, 8 ck, 1 ckl, 1 hen, 3 pul : Myen, 1 ck : Franks, 2 ek ; Wilaon, 2 ckl, 8 hen, 1 pal ; Trout A Nusaer, t ckl, 2 pul ; J. W. Allen, Newark. 2 ben. Partridire Cochin Bantama — Wilson. 2 ek, 8 pul: Ricketta, 1 ck, 1 ckl, 2 ban, 1 pnl) Model P. F.. S ckl, 2 pul. White Cochin Bantama— Wilson A Cham- bers. 8 ck, 2 hen : RicketU, 1 ek, 8 hen ; Mich- ener A Seaa, 2 ck: Model P. F., 2 ekl, t pul. ; Tront A Nasser. 1 ckl, 1 pul. Black Cochin BanUms — Wilaon A Chambers. 1 8 ck. 2 8 ben; Wilaon, 2 ck, 1 ckl, S pal ; Model P. F., 2 ekl ; Trout A Nusaer, 8 ckl, 1 pul; Chas. McClave, 1 hen, 8 pnl Black Tall Jai>an«s« Bantams— Model Poul- try Farta, 2 ek, 8 ckl. 8 pul ; Ricketta, 1 ek, S ekl, X be*. Z pnl ; Wilaon, 1 ckl, 1 hen, 1 pul. Bearded WblU Polish Bantams— Wilaon. 2 ek. 2 del. < hen, 8 pal : Ricketta. 8 ek. 8 hen : Fnmka. 1 ek, 1 ekl 1 ben, 2 pal; Troot A Vnaoer, S ekl. 1 poL .■>" Baff PoMsb B«uitaao»— RIeketU, 1 ek. 8 ekl. 1 Wb. 2 pol: Franks, 1 ckl, 1 puL Broaaa TnriMcy*— l(y«ra, 1 ck- Terttcya — Chas. Medave, 1 ck. ■■MMai This is the Superior Trough It Solves Difficult Problems .Man>- kiiuls of Appliances hnvc been plactMl on the market for ftH-dinc fowls; uiid many Iiave Iwcii foiiiul w.intiufl:. Some- of the (leviccs were .ihnosl iini>ossihlc tock-an and disinfect. In some the fofxl clojici'*! up, ami when wo thought llic binU had plciilv to eat, they were slarvinR. This led Ko our nianitfactnrinfir the Superior Poultry Trough ns shown above. Tho' :iri' nin«l«' in all sizes. (N'OTE^ The lid lifts off so thev can be cleaned and disinfected. SEC THESE PRICES. Order direct or sen Price I.enirlli Width With I. id ^ Inch .\ 1-2 Inch :«) els. i: " .\ 1-: '• M " IK " ^\.l '* 4(\ '• 22 •• u 72 " 2'i " u .H.S •' <;.\I.\ ANlZI- .1) Price I.enjrth Width With Lid h luch .'i 1-2 Inch 2.S els. i: " .? 1-2 •■ 38 " IS '• M.2 " 48 " »•> " u ^*.s " >., •• 0 SI. (to American Foundry and MTg. Co., Frederick, - Md. •«V^'»^K-.- ^smssssimmmsmmimsssgsg^mm//^ ^ Rose's Champion Blade Orpingtons ^ & OF AMERICA ^ ^ OUR RFfORD AtBfadiion Square, 1911— 3 firsts, 2 ^ xjnjMX i%L.\^\/ivvr seconds, 2 thirds, 1 sixth, also Gold Si)ecial best display. At Toronto — all firsts ou Blacks, and 3 firsts on HuflTs. At S3rraciise — all firsts ou Blacks, and 3 firsts on Buffs. At AUentown — 4 firsts on Blacks. Cup best Orpinjjton in show. Cup l)est male in show, also 2 firsts on Buffs. At Hagentown — 4 firsts on Blacks. Cup best bird in show, aLso 4 firsts on Buffs. A RECORD UNBEATABLE. Breeding:5Mnd exhibition birds for 8ale.?|("atalojj:ue free. ^ Hogii A. Rose, Prop. Brakcodale Farms ^ Frank Conway, Mgr. Fonthill, Ontario, Canada. Ward's Dark Cornish at Hagerstown Won more 1st and 2nd prijje* than any other exhibitor in Dark Cornish, winning ^ cock, in class of U: 2 hen in class of 16; 1-2 cockerel in claaa of ll: 1-2 pullet in class of lo. Special for best Dark Cornish female. Write me your wants in stock and cctts. John W. Ward, Jr., b*.ii Pennimton, N. J. PHILADELPHIA POULTRY SHOW ^^QQUlber 10"14 '12 First Regiment Armory, Broad and CalowhiH Sts, America's leaclinjr judges. Specials for all breeds. Stnd for premium list, n-ady about Xovember 10th. Entries Close November 25th " WM. H. MOORE, Secy., 430 Mint Arcade, Philadeiphia. Pa. White Holland— Trout & Nusser, 1 ck, I ckl, 1 hen, 1 pul. Black Turkeys — Chas. McClave, 1 ck, 1 hen ; Myers, 2 ck, 2 hen. Buflf Turkeys — Dysart Bros., Belmont, 1 ck 1 ckl, 1 hen, 1 pul; Myers, 2 ck ; Chas. Mc- Clave, 2 hen. Slate Turkeys— Chas. McClave, 2 ck, 1 hen; M. M. Myers, 1 ck, 1 ckl, 2 hen. 1 pul; J. J. Myers, 3 hen. Bourbon Red Turkeys — Dysart Bros., 3 ck, 1 ckl, 3 hen, 1 pul ; Chas. McClave, 1 ck, 1 hen ; M. M. Myers, 2 ck, 2 hen. Pekin Ducks— Chas. McClave, 2 ck, 1 ckl, 3 hen ; Myers, 1 ck, 2 hen, 2 pul ; Trout ft Nus- aer, 3 ck, 2 ckl, 1 hen, 1 pul. Aylesbury Ducks— Wilson, 2 ck ; McClave, 1 ck, 1 hen. Rouen Ducks— McCalve, 3 ck, 1 hen; Myers, 2 ck, 1 ckl, 2 hen, 3 pul ; Trout ft Nusser, 1 ck, 3 hen, 2 pul. Black Cayuga Ducks— Wilson, 1 ck, 2 ckl, 2 hen, 1 pul ; Myers, 2 ck, 3 ckl, 1 hen, 3 pul ; Trout & Nusser, 3 ck, 1 ckl, 2 pul ; Chaa. Mc- Clave, 3 hen. Gray Call Ducks- McClave. 1 ck, 3 hen, 1, pul ; Myers, 2 ck, 2 pul ; Trout ft Nusser, 3 ck, 2 hen. White Call Ducks— McClave, 2 ck ; Myers, 1 ck, 2 ckl, 1 2 hen; Franks, 3 ck, 3 hen, 1 2 pul : Trout ft Nusser, 3 ckl, 3 pul. Black East India Ducks- Wilson, 3 ck ; Myers 2 ck, 2 ckl, 3 hen, I pul; Trout & Nusser, 1 ck. 1 ckl, I hen, 2 pul. White Crested Ducks — Wilaon ft Chambers, 1 ck, 1 ckl, 2 pul; McClave, 3 ck, 3 hen; Myers, 2 ck, 1 hen; Trout ft Nusser, 2 hen, 1 pul. Colored Muscovy Ducks— McClave, 3 ck, 2 hen, 3 pul ; Myers, 2 ck, 1 3 hen ; J. T. Myers, 1 ck ; Wilson, 1 ckl. 1 pul ; Franks, 2 ckl, 2 pul ; Trout ft Nusser, 3 ckl. White Muscovy Ducks—Wilson, 1 ck ; Mc- Clave. 3 ck, 2 ckl, 1 hen, 2 pul ; Myers, 2 ck, 1 ckl, 3 hen, 1 pul ; Trout ft Nusser, 2 hen. Indian Runner Ducks — McClave, 1 ck, 2 ckl, 2 pul ; Myers, 2 ck, I ckl. 3 hen, 1 pul ; Trout & Nusser, 3 ck, 3 ckl, 3 pul ; Wilson ft Cham- bers, 2 hen. Blue Swedish Ducks— McClave, 1 ck, 1 ckl, 2 pul, 1 hen; Myers, 1 ck. 2 hen, 1 pul; J. I. Myers, 2 ckl, 3 pul. , , „ v Toulouse tJeese— Myers, 2 ck, 2 ckl, 2 ben, 1 pul ; J. I. Myers. 1 ck ; Trout ft Nusser, 3 ck, 1 hen, 2 pul; Wilson & Chambers, 3 ckl; McClave, 1 ckl. 3 pul. . , ,» u Embden Ccesc— Myers, 3 ck, 2 ckl, 3 hen. 2 pul ; J. I. Myers, 2 ck, 1 hen. 3 pul ; Trout ft Nusser. 1 ck, 2 hen; Wilson, 3 ckl. African Geese- McClave. 1 ck, 1 ckl. 1 hen, 1 pul - J I. Mvers, 3 ck, 3 hen ; M. M. Myers, 2 ckl. 2 pul ; Trout ft Nusser, 2 ck, 3 hen. Brown Chinese Geese — McClave, 1 ck, 3 hen ; J. I. Myers. 3 ck, 2 hen ; Trout ft Nusser, 2 ck ; Wilson, 2 ckl, 2 pul ; M. M. Myers, 1 ckl, I hen, 1 pul. White Chinese Geese— McClave, 3 ck. 2 ckl, 1 pul; Myers, 2 ck, 1 ckl, 1 hen. 2 pul; Trout ft Nusser, 1 ck ; Wikon, 8 ckl, 3 hen, 3 pul ; J. I. Myers. 2 hen. Wild Geese — Wilson, 3 ck, McClave, 1 ck, 2 ckl, 2 hen, 1 pul ; Myers, 2 ck, 1 8 ckl, 1 hen, 2 3 pul ; Trout ft Nusser, 3 hen. Egyptian Geese— All to Franks. MADE A LONG SHIPMENT. We have just received a letter from John S. Martin, the well known breed- er of the Regal strain of White Wyan- dottes, of Port Dover, Ont, Canada, stating that he has just shipped two breeding pens of birds to Allahabad, India, 400 miles from Calcutta. This is going some and it looks as if John S. was establishing che Regal strain in the uttermost parts of the world. CONSTRUCTION Made ol best lumber — walls fue double — insitie linctl with (pilvanizcd'iron— frame ol trays heavy galvanized iron— botioni ol tray heavy wirsnetting'"''^''' ol machine jfUiSs.which imlncrs green spmuts. Thi se sprouis require vf rv Sfmll amount ol artificial li<-at which is proyir> to InBuro prolific eKP pro.liiclion ItPproutsiiny kind of uraln. It produces about three buihela of feed from ono buBhel of praiti, . ^ ^ - ,,, , , It pftV!«f«irltH«lf Jn a sinprlc month by ^at-ixflr »« /<•«<* oilU ^inertaaing ean uit^ld. i»iipr)lj)nB food th*t maken chirk.* grow Htrona.viyorotis. TodowlthoiiteulUcl Or»ln surouttT Is to lotio money tiH winter, especially wbtn you can (ret one of a siio tinted to your needsat so low a cost— bi'.^Sdts wo pay tbe freight cbariies. Do Not Delay— But Get Special Low Price Today Write at onfof^rRpecl.alWiwprlceoJVer.fiiM pari i<.->i|an« and ilcM-nptlon of thlspfrrcctcrittMi-prt.iitfr. No po»t.lryn»uni;lionlfi b«wliliout It. It Is the lUcWt Monr»y MaUrr for the i'onltryinan sU.ro the liK'Hb*t/.r wan liiventt-U. Wmle l.y J. W. Miller Co.. Munufnofircrs of lacurKiU.ra. R^<>d- erwandPonltrvSupplleB. whk-hl»t»*«nlllirltiit;,'uan\iit*jeol hk excellence. Forlow-jTloo introdiiflory uff«T.iiiltlri--' ROCKFORD. ILL^ I. W. MILLER CO., Box 619' McCLAVES White Wymndolte*. Barred Rock*. Orpington*, Le«homa, Bronze and Narraganaett Turkeys. Embden, African and Chinese Geese. MuscoTy. Pekin and Rouen Ducks. Hun- dred* of selected bird, and thousand, of prixes won at the great shows of the country. Prices reasonable. CHARLES McCLAVE, Box P. F., NEW LONDON, OHIO Barry Strain-SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS Universally Recognized-The Weal Strain -n f WHY ?^^ Because thoyare_bred tonioet the requirements of thFFa'ncior onTcconnt oflheir superb n^^^l'Jy J^^ bred^to'^^ j rj^"='*'nieet the requirement.s of the man who breeds for epgs.^ ^. Jj^ 3 Pullets and Cockerels-Grand Offerings Just a word conserninp cockerels— They are white, pootl •shape, good licads, with exeellent lobes. C'ouseniinj: pullets will say— They are of the same high quality. You will he surprised to see the quahty for the money asked. BARRY FARM, H. R. Barry, Prop'r., Far Hills, N. J. M 970 POULTRY FANCIER NOVEMBER NEW PHILO UTILITY COOP. The poop is twclv<' feet square and about three £e*t hitch, with a rablr seven inches hl^er in the center than at the pave«. Bpinsr low. it ha9 two advantanes all work on the inaide can be easily done from the mitxidc throui h the movable jsretions of the roof, and in winter the natural heat of the hens ik conscrv««d and kept close to wliere they work •nd roost. The roof is made in fourteen fectinns, seven on each side. Of thes«, seven sections, hix •re covered witjj. prepared roofinpr paper and one is a sa-sh. which is placed in the ur»per half, and equally di!*t«nt from each end. The sash and the two other >«ection» comprisin^r the upper half of each side of the roof are fastened in i>osition. The four sections com- prisinjr tlie lower half are movable, and oarh one can be pushed back under the upper sec- tion for the purpo«e of (fainintr ucce>s to the Interior. In warm weather these can be pU8h- abt.\it eijrhteep inclio \vid». ute sti on cdtre with a two-inch strtf on to)., and the i>pace thii.s shut off i.s used as a dustine spot for the fowls, and this port it ion koepj* the litter in the main part «f '. h« corp from beinif ■scratched into the du.stinc place. The dustin.! warm ancW dry, and the wire fieltinu' will allow a free escape of I he duft into the outer air. A flat box \s placc'd at line enn thi.s i> placed a shallow ernck for water, which i.« kept r'^mparntivily clean by its ele- vated position. .Milk may also be served in the same way. The nest boxes arc jdaeed near the fop, at the roost inu end of the coop, on both cast and west sidc«. These have liint'ed doors that are fast«n<-(l up durinc the day and closed at nijcht to shut out broody hcnK and to pre- vent rooKtinjc on the edj^cs. Where the soil i.«: liuht and porous, no floor will be needed during the i^ummcr, as the planned to help farmers to a better sy.«tem of housimr. it wa.*; soon seen that it would be of still ercaler advantage to the villaper and sub- urbanite who would like to keep fifty or more fowls to produce market vgKs and to raise broilers, and who has only limited room, and not much time to care for eisht or ten small coops .As the fact of ita adaptability to a much wider use than at first planned be>:an to dawn upon us, wc looked about for a name that would be appropriate for it and in harmony with its various usea. It makes an ideal place for developing younR fowls after the brooder coop staKe is passed, and nothini? could be belter for jtrowinjr a lot of cockerels, or fatten- ing capons or other fowls for market, and we are finding it to be just the Ihinjf for laying hens. So in view of all these uses we could think of no more appropriate name than "Utility." and we have decided to j)ut it in with our family of coops and call it "THE PHILO UTILITY COOP. ■ and under this name we ed back a few inchea so as to permit the es- cape of the heated air. The south end of the coop is entirely cover- ed with wire neltinff. In cold weather muslin- eovered frame* are placed outfide this netting, keepinir out the storm, but ailowinv a free paaaaffe of air in and out. In the east and wwt Hide* are openintrs about a foot wide near the top. Theac arc covered with wire netting, and there are movable pieces of Kslvanieed iron that can be «o adjusted as to close the openinim. partially or completely, a* denired. Underneath these latter openin^n there are four feed trouiths so buiil that when in place the outside forma part of the coop, but which can be tilted outward, beinff balanced on the bottom edve, and cleaned and filled with fMd. and then tilled back in place. iuat intide the north end. which is built of i»lld wood, la a scries of roostinir strips '•■teoad together In aectlons, and removable for cleanintr. Th«M are about a foot from the floor, the inaide reatinir on a board aet •drewUe which separates the pit, or dropping doaei, underneath the roosts from the main Vart of the floor. In this pit may be put fine coal ashtw or trround lim<>stone and the droppinrs may be removed whenever necessary. By this arranflremcnt of the roosts, which are rltj^e l*>Kether. the fowls can never fret their feet into the droppinri. and If a soft- •hdled enr ia laid durins th ni«ht, it falls \nt4t the pit and there b no danfrer that the hens will get it and thus form the egg-eatintr habii . Across the south end, about thirty inches from the outsid two boards, cteated together. The NV.w Philo Utility Coop. ground can be kept in good condition by frequent stirrintr when the grain is buried. For the first three feet from the sides, a spading fork can be used, and for the space from that to the center, a potato hook will be just the thing to stir the ground thoroughly. In win- ter, or on wet soil, it will be well to put up a board floor made in sections, keeping it well cx)vered with good straw litter. Under either arrangement the fowls will Kct plenty of ex- ercise in scratching for the hidden grain, and will enjoy themRelves, and do well. We have had seven of these coops in use since about the first of February, and since the middle of May we have been increasing the number and they have given excellent sat- isfaction. Our first use of them was for young slock that were outgrowing the low brooder coops and It was a pleasure to watch them when we put the f\r8t hundred together in one of these rooirjy coops, where thry could stand erect and stretch themselves to their utmost height, and where they could run and flap their wings. And when they began to scratch in the eight to ten inches of clean oat Htraw. how they did make it fly. and how happy they were I Very soon the oldest of them began to lay. dropping the eggs anywhere in the straw, as we had not yet put in the nost boxes ; but, as soon as these were in place, the nest-instinct asserted itaelf and they at once took posses- sion, two. and sometimes three, being inside at once, and others waiting for a chance. The nest boxes have no partitions, and there is room for three hens In each one. This coop is another instance of "building belter than we knew." for while it was first hereby present it to our subscribers with our compliments and best wishes. This coop will successfully accommodate 60 of any of the large breeds of fowls, and from 60 to 70 Leghorns. From 76 to 100 chicks when taken from the brooder coops can be plac- ed in one of these with perfect safety. These coops can be built at a cost not to exceed 80 cents a bird, on the ba.'^is of their housing only the minimum number, 60 fowls, which is much less than the average coop or house will cost, under the most favorable cir- cumstances. And this figure can be consider- wably reduced if the poultryman can do his own building and does not include his time in the estimate So taking its good points and low cost to- gether, we are sure that thousands of poultry- men will appreciate the privilege and avail- thcniselves of the opportunity of housing their birds in this new Utility Coop Each of our coops has ita desirable features, and is especially adapted to some phase of poultry work. We still have hundreds of the smaller coops in our yards, and shall continue to use them, as they are giving us unqualified satisfaction. But we are sure that there is a wide field for the introduction of this latest member of our coop family, and we cheerfully and confidently place it before our subscribers that they may study ita merits and use it as freely as they desire. The price of this coop is |40 equipped for northern climates : or $36 equipped for the South. For further particulars, address the Cycle Hatcher Co , Elmira, N. Y. Our Special Sale of S White Orpingtons and Fawn and White Indian Runner Ducks for November * WHTTE ORPINGTON Cockereli and Polleto at $S, $10, $15, ready for November shows SS Wc will prepare all $10 and |1 5 birds for the show room if desired and guarantee § satisfaction. INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS Grand Binb at $10 p«r trio. We guarantee ducks ^ to lay White Eggs. Prices will advance Dec. l!?t. BETTER ORDER NOW. Address F. D. SUTTON, SellersviUe, Pa. ^ CO;\V' .r>. KOVEMBKR POULTRY FANCIER. 871 Don't Kill the Laying Hen 'VfO ARTICLK of food is in ignite so bi^ demand, .ill the yearrniitui. us .strictly fresh c,i;{;s. You tan nlways sell all you c;in get at fancy prices. Supplyinj;^ fresh cgs^s yields cjdod sitie money in a small way or makes a pro- fitable business on n larger scale. It is the hen that lays 150 to L'OU t-^gs a year that earns jirotit for you. so don't kill the layers because you tlon't kni eal tluii fecil and don't lay enoug^h e^gs to pay for it. Kill the rj.^-»'i.«; hnw to (let(Mniine \he tiist .stage of e^rtc (h-\ eloiMiimt . ami 'k>\\ la;- off 111'.' Ijiyirig period is; how to know tin- i>rolifii' laxcr^: wben and how to full; how to lell when .-i li»-n ha> laid out hor batch of f^g?: the best way lo break ni» tht* broo .«tal«>; how eggs can \>v produced in wn^ter; tlu" effi-ct of ferd, vermin and di.'sease on laying. In short, it lejls il.e soeiets of egg prndviction from a piiysiological standptdnt. It is all told in such simple language that a little practice wilt give yuu full imderstanding of these mysteries. Y<»u know the money you cmti make fiom such knowledge! The fact that many tiujusand copies have been «oId and the twelfth edi- tion is now at iness gives you assurance of Us worth. American Poultry Journal, Chicago, Illinois, The One Great f'oultry Pap«r of America Has made arraiigemenis i\herebv we can offer Ihls book to suhseribei-s at practically cost and we are doing it. We want every poultryman to have a copy of this book and we also want every poultryman to get acfpiainfefl with American Voultty .T«>urrml, the oldest, largest and best p<»ultry paper puhlisbed. Since 1874 AMERICAN POULTRY JOURNAL lias fdueaicd the iiuhli( lu»w to iai.!-oper!y. how to etu (-(jniors on tin e.vpeiis.- Heeouiit and how 1(1 iJiiiease the iiict-m^. -\ni''ii«T'ii ToiHtiy .h<)>riial li:i.-- bt-come •«<• big and the artielcv tlx-ii'in sn eo.--al\- t!iat u (• will tiol atteUJpt tf» give the .■'•uhsciilaM- a l>«-tt<'i- papej for .*»m eniis a \eai. as vs e know tli-n iis hripti.vsible \V«- ilon'i want \>> st'iji where we are. as ih.li w«nil- •loui'iial will Ih* iiicrea.^ed to i )i>,- polai pi j year. ITntil thai liriu* sub- scrii)tioi:s will he takt-n at ihe old rat<- of UO ct nts p(>r year or throe vt-ais for '. >m«' I'o!;;;-. American rViultry .b>Ti;Mi;'il is iss'.ied once a month, con- tains in average oir 1") pages each issue and is profusely illustrated. Price 5c per copy, 50c p«r year. After January 1 si, 1 0c per copy. $1 per year. Ask your newsdealer for a copy today. Our Great Last Chance Offer, Void After January 1 , 1913 One copy of Potter's remarkable book, "Don't Kill the laying Hen" and a full year's subscription to American Poultry Journal (12 issues) $ 1 .OO or. One Copy "Don't Kill the laying Hen" and American PouUry Journal 3 full years (36 issurs) only S 1 .50 (For Ciiundian siibseriptbom ad«l 'Z7n' i>vr yrar lor i>t>r*Ui:;e. Vnrv'iK'^ ." »i-. • Don*t let the non-layers eat another bushel of' ^rain t>ef ore you accept this remarkable offer. *9c>ncl all orders to American Poultry Journal Pub. Co., 542F So. Dearborn St., Chicago, III. F. N. Perkins, Freeport, 111., at home with his world famous Partridge Plymouth Rocks. ^72 POULTRY FAXCIER. NOVEMBER QUALITY FOWL AT HAGERSTOWN Strong Classes in Every Department Feature in this Year's Annual Exhibition KoffelRchatz. MarlinshurR, W. Va. ; eecond, Charles S. Shirk ; third and fifth, Charles G. Davis & Son; fourth, W. D. Kinscll. Pul- Jets, finst and third, h rank S. Sellers, Fort London, P«. : second. Charles S. Shirk ; fourth Charles G. Davis & Son ; fifth. Orchard Poul- try Farm. Affain has Hatrerstown pulled oiT one of the greatest fairs in the country. Every ««>op was filled with birds of quality. The W«t«rCowl display was the best that has feVet be^jti exhibited. The stronR cla.'^Kcs were Plymouth Rocks, Wyandoltes. Rhode Island Reds and OrpinRtons, with Lck- hoTT\i followinv closely. Hambunnt and An- «>ona8 were very stronsr. Dark Cornish was .-a larure and fine class. Silver-laced Wyan- .dottas M. (rood class, especially the pullets. iPi»OQC» And Bantam classes filled better ; than ever. Breeders of fine poultry realize that a win .-at Haxcnitown means that they have qual- ity hrds. whch makes poultry at Haarers- WWHO «ke leading feature. 'The Record" «*IW WJT)n«r« were: Firet. Silver Wyandotte liuVlet. o\rhed by Frank S. Sellers. Fort Lon- don, Pa., in the American Class; Huxh A. R<»e. Welland, Ontaria, Can., won the medal in the English class on a Black Orpinnrton cockerel, and repeated in the Asiatic class om a White Brahma cock. Dune Alpin Farms. N. Y., won in the Mediterranean clasA on a classy Single Comb White Lck- hom pullet. The lUntam medal went to Orr l-akc Waterfowl and Poultry Farm. John C. Kriner, owner. The banquet was well attended by visillntr gMuJiry breeders on Wednesday evening and with the majority of breeders it was "Meet tne at HaKcrntown next year." The judiccs were Gcome O. Brown, Charles McClare, Wil- liam G. Minnich. Richard Oke, William Ath- erton, GcorRc H. Burjrott. Charles H. Shay- lor, J. H. Drevenstadt. Lorino: Brown. Her- man Hoke. Hujrh A. Rose, John Kriner, for poultry : C. E. Twombly. GcorKc Ewald and E. B. Ulrich* for piKeons. The Awards. Lixht Brahma. Cocks— First. Itrakcndale Farm. FonthUI, Ontario, Can. : second. J. Dawson Paul. Lanirhorne. Pa. : third. Steuben Farm. Weathampton Beach. L. L. N. Y. ; fourth. Joa. McFetridre, Vandergrift, Pa. Hem First. Mm. J. Fituterald, Fhihidelphia, Pa. ; second, Jos. McKetrldire. Vandersrrlft, Pa. ; third. Steuben Farm. Westhampton Beach. L. I.. N. Y. : fourth and fifth W. K. Snavely A Son, Litltz. Pa. Cockerel — Firat. F. W. DavU. Keyser. W. Va. ; second and third. J. Dawson Paul. Lanirhorne. Pa. Pullet— First and second, F. W. Davis. Keyser, "W. Va,: third and fifth. J. Wawnon Paul, LanRhorno. Pa. ; fourth, Brakondale Farm, FonthiU. Ontario, Can. Dark Brahma-First oock, flrst hen. first cockerel and first pullet, won by the Orchard Poultry Farm, Sprinx ForRe, Pa. : second cock, second cockerel, and second pullet, won by OUelic Farm, Whitney's Point. N. Y. BulT Brahma. First oock( first and second hen, OUelic Farm, Whitney* Point. N. Y. Buflf Cochin. Cocks -Pint, Brakendale Farm, Fonthill, Ontario, Can. ; second, Otselic Farm, Whitney's Point, N. Y. ; third. I. Oli- ver Frr, BainbridRe, Pa. Hena— First and second, I. Oliver Fry, BainbridRe, Pa. : third, Brakendale Farm. Fonthill, Ontario. Can. ; fourth. Otaelic Farm. Whitney's Point. N. Y. Coekerela—Flmt, Brakendale Farm, Font- hill. Ontario. Can. ; second, I. Oliver Fry, BainbridRe. Pa. PulIeU— First, I. Oliver Fry, BainbridRe. Pa. PariridRe Cochin. Cocka — Pint. Minch Brothers, BridReton, K. J. : second. Otselic Farm. Whitney's Point, N. Y. Hena— First, Steuben Farm ; second. Minch Brothers ; third, fourth and fifth. Joaeph Ellas. Mt Airy. PhU- adelphia. Pa. Cockerels— First. Minch Broth- ers; second. Otselic Farm- Pullets — First, If inch Brothers : second. Otselic Farm. White Cochin. First cock — Brakendale Farm- Hena— First, Orchard Poultry Farm ; «««ond. Brakendale Farm ; third. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm, Stettlersvllle. Pt;. : fourth. Otselic Farm. Cockerels — First and •eoond, Brakendale Farm : third. Orchard Poaltrr Farm. Pullets — First and second. Brmkendale Farm : third. Orchard Poultry Farm. BlAdc Cochin. Cocks— First, Orchard Poul- try Finn; scoond. J. H. Mebrin«. Littlestown. Pa. Esaia — Fiiat, Orchard Poultry Farm; ••««Bd, A. J. Braun, Syraenaa, M. Y. Cock- «i«to— First, Orchard Poultry Farm. Pullets — Fixat, Brmkendala Farm. BlfliA Lansshan. Code — Fiiat, Hermsai J. B«lt«, Boalya. Md.; seeond. Norman Rks, Haaerstown, Md. : third. Mrs. F. Littlefield. MiddelbuTR, Md. : fourth. Rose Valley Poul- try Farm, Atlanta. Ga. ; fifth, Orchard Poul- try Farm. Hens-First, Mrs. F. Littlefield: second and fourth. Rose Valley Poultry Farm ; third. R. W. Bi.shop, Guilford, Conn. ; fifth. Orchard Poultry Farm. Cockerels — First and third, Mrs. F. Littlefield : second and fifth, W. F. PresRravc, Salisbury, Md. ; fourth, Orchard Poultry Farm. Pullets — First and fifth. W. S. PresKrave; second and third. R. W. Bishop: fourth, Mrs. F. Littlefield. White LahfTxhan. Cocks — First, Steuben Farm. Hen.s — First, Peach Grove Poultry Farm, ColIeKcville. Pa. ; third, Ed. A. Bailey, HaRerstown. Md. ; fourth, Otselic Farm. Cock- erels— First and second. Steuben Farm ; third, Otselic Farm. Pullets — F'irst and second. Steuben Farm ; third, Otselic Farm. Barred Plymouth Rock. Cocks -First, C. E. Boileau A Son, Middlctown, Md. ; second, H. L. Kike, Meyerndale. Pa. ; third, W. G. Boi- leau, Middletown, Md. ; fourth, Frank Har- bauRh. MlddlcburR. Md. ; fifth, Brookland- wood Farm, Luthervillc, Md. Hens — Firat, Brooklandwood P^arm ; second. C. N. Myers, Hanover, Pa. ; third, Frank HarbauRh ; fourth, Robert J. Walden. Middlebunr. Md. ; fifth. Mrs. F. Littlefield. Cockerels— First, third, fourth and fifth, W. G. Rolleau ; second, Frank HarbauRh. Pullets — First, Robert J. Walden ; second. J. W. Smith. Dallastown. Pa. ; third and fourth, C. N. Myers ; fifth, Frank HarbauRh. Cockerel-bred female — First and second, C. E. Boileau & Son ; third and fifth, W. G. Boileau: fourth, Frank Har- bauRh. Pullet-bred male—First and fourth, C. M. Myers ; second, Robert J. Walden ; third, Frank HarbauRh : fifth. Lloyd T. Mc- Gill. Frederick. Md. White Plymouth Rocks. Cocks First and fifth, Alexander R. Early. Roslyn, Md. ; sec- ond, J. D. Koons. Trcichicr, Pa. ; third and fourth, Rockland Farm, Benson, Md. : Hens — Second, J. D. Koona ; third, Alexander R. Early: .ourth, Guy LonRstreth, BcllnRton. W. Va. : fifth. Rockland Farm. Cockerels— First. Alexander R. Early ; second and fifth. Rock- land Farm ; third and fourth, J. D. Koons. Pullets— First and third, Alexander R. Early : second and fourth, Rockland Farm : fifth, J. D. Koons. Buff Plymouth Rock— Cocks, first. J. A. Orth, Lebanon, Pa. ; second. W. I. Knepper, Funkstown, Md. : third. P. W. Noyes, New lyondon. Conn. ; fourth, J. H. Michaels, Cham- bersburR. Pa. ; fifth. L. H. Perry, Clay. N. Y. Hens, first. Monmouth Park Stock Farm, Oceanport, N. J. ; second. Vlerheller Bros., PltlBburRh. Pa. ; third and fifth. Jeffrey A Horvey. RalelRh. N. C. : fourth, Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm. Cockerels, first, Jeffrey A Hervey : second. Monmouth Park Stock Farm ; third. Vlerheller Bros. : fourth, J. G. Ashe. RalelRh, N. C. Pullets, first. P. W. Noyes; second. W. L Knepper; third, Monmouth Park Stock Farm ; fourth, Vlerheller Bros. ; fifth, J. G. Ashe. PartridRc Plymouth Rock — Cocks, first, sec- ond, fourth and fifth. Bird Brothers. Meyers- dale. Pa. ; third. Parkway Farm. Trenton, N. J. Hens, first, second, third and fifth, Bird Brothers ; fourth. Otselic Farm. Cockerels, flrst, second, fourth and fifth. Bird Brothers; third. Oscar Poley. Llnfield, Pa. Pullets, first, Oscar Poley ; second, third and fourth, Bird Brothers; fifth, H. J. Roth, McSherrys- town, Pa. Silvet^penciled Plymouth Rock — Cocks, first, William R. Bowers. Baltimore. Md. : second, and third. Parkway Farm ; fourth, Otselic Farms. Hens, first. William R. Bowers ; sec- ond and third. Parkway Farm : fourth, Otselic Farm; fifth, W. A. Shafer, Onoonta. N. Y. Cockerels, first and fourth. Parkway Farm; second and fifth. Otselic Farm : third. William A. Shafer. Pullets, flrst and third. Parkway Farm; second, William A. Shafer: fourth, Ot- selic Farm. Columbian Plymouth Rocks— First and see- ond cock, first and second hen. flrst and second cockerel, flrst snd second pullet, F. G. Bean. ColleReville. Pa. ; third hen, W. I. Knepper. Silver Wyandotte* — Cocka. flrst, Steuben Farm; second and third. Orchard Poultry Farm: fourth, Charles G. Daris A Son, Elktns, W. Vs.: ftfth, W. D. Kinsell. Hanorer, Pa, Hens, first. Chariea G. Daris A Son ; sefsoad. Robart J. LlRht. Lebanon. Pa.; third and fifth. Orchard Poultry Farm; fourth, Chas. S. Shirk. Hanover. Pa. Cockerels— First, A. WHEN IN BALTIMORE ...STOP AT THE... 130 Rooms Elegantly Furnished Unexcelled Cuisine Rooms with Bath and en Suite Centrally Located Opposite Camden Station Main Depot B. & O. R. R. Rates $1.00 per Day and Upwards Send for Booklet HOTErToYCE Baltimore, - Md. Bank's Handy EGG RECORD And Poultry Account Book A 12 Month's Record For 12 Pen8 The simplest snd most eoavenlcat systoB ever devised for keeping an accurstc record of CfgsUid: reeord of hstches. income sad ex- pease sceouat etc. Printed on the hest psper diat will not UoC with extrs hcsvy dark coknvd pspcr cover. Price 15 cents POULTRY FANCIEB. • SeDmvttc. Pa. \ HUMPHREY'S S. C. White Leghorns Win at Madison Square Cardea. Boston, Cleveland, Ohio, and Y. Y. SUte Pair. 20 ycarlinar hens, all throusrh moult, and 5 cocks for sale, also Sbout 200 pullets and cockerels at Si -SO and up. 11- K- nUMPHRKY. Greenwich, N. Y. MAKE YOUR HENS PAY baUOwcMS. WitMioeFllEB BOOZS bow to MAKE today NOVEMBER POULTRY FAXCIKR. 873 PARTRIDGE ROCKS AMERICA'S LEADING S1RA1NS At \\\o rccoiit IIrt Iiirirc^t «'l;iss (ncrsccii 1Imm«') :ni«! .i linr row, Williams))ort. Pa. S. ('. lUaik Orpin^rton -Cock, first and sec- ond, Hu«h A. Rose: third, Brish Bros.. Frt-d- orifk. Mil. Hens, first. Charles L. Hall. Rider,. Md. : sfcond and third. Hugh A. Rose ; fourth,, A. C. Graham. Waterloo. la. ; fifth. J. H. Cuppett, Oakland. Md. Cockerels, first ao4 second, Hutrh A. Rose; third. Charles L. Hall. Pullets, lir.*t, Charles L. Hall ; second and third, llu^h .\. Ro.ap:<» S7fi. "DONT BE A CLAM." "My dear" said Mrs. Noah, "those S. C White Leghrrns from Darlington have eaten up our only pair of fishinc worms, and 1 fear the wrrms are extinct." "My dearest" said Noah, "Don't bother me about trifles, I just saw a lion and a lamb lying down together, but the lamb was inside the lion. I do wish we had specialized more and had not such a general farm." DARLINGTON EGG FARM. Alfred P. Edjre Box C. Darlington, Md. ORPINGTONS Buff, Black, White, also Partridge Plymouth Rockt VVinnPrs for me at the Iowa, .Missouri ami the t\ro KnDsas State Fairs. Won for my dstomers at Oma^ a ar d Kansai K »ouon>urr MCCT9tNt »n ^ovm. or cvuv run HikftfOMuunm^ui ANOI Palkk«d oJcr t&« uac Fm |lft««d when the time expiraa for which th«y kmw been paid. RMueata for advertiainv ratea will be riv* «• prompt attention. Clwncca of ada muat be leeelved by the Itth of the month. New ada muat be ra> not later than the 20th of the month. fancien, the people who conatitute practically the entire fraternity. Th« mission of Poultry Fancier is to teach br««ders how to produce the beautiful and valuable Standard bred birda which are the foundation of all profit and pleasure in poul- try rabint- The circulation of Poultry Fancier ia na- tloaal in character. It ia the only poultry |««n»al published aolely in the Interaata of When you aee an X marked 1 in tbia •pace. it meana your subaeription has expired. This is the Day — Now is the Time In the last three issues of the Poultry Fancier we offered several thousand shares of the capital stock for sale at the par value oi $1.00 per share, full paid and non-assessaole, and many of our friends have sub- scribed, and we want everyone of our fiiends and patrons to take a small block, even if it is only ftve or ten ■hares. We want you with us. As we told you in past issues, Poultry Fancier Co. is chartered , under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, and ia today doing business in almost mrwrj state and territory in the Un- ion, and the Provincea of Canada. TeSt ^t oxtr stodc ia aelliag at par, and it la worth it» and we beUere H wiU be worth a great deal more by April 1st, We want every one of our subscribers to take a few shares. (Now is the time, and today is the day). The money derived from the sale of stock will not be used to de* velop a business or promote a busi- ness. That is already done, but will will be used in paying for our equip- ment which it was necessanr to in- stall to meet the demands. We therefore appeal to every one to take a few shares of Poultry Fancier Co.'s stock. It will bear at least six per cent dividend, and we feel confident it will be worfJi a great deal more than par by April 1st. Do not de- lay. Any furtner information will be cheerftilly given. ARE YOU GETllNG YOURS? Are you getting your share of the business? If you are not advertis- ing at this particular season of the year, you are missing a good trade. You should have started in Novem- ber. That is too late now. Decem- ber, January, February, March, April and May are before you — the six biggest selling months in the whole year. We want you to advertise in the Fancier. We have a circulation second to none, and all advertisers are treated alike, no matter if you are a classified advertiser or display. All have the same privileges. You must come in under the banner of "Equal rights and justice to all," no matter who you are or what you are. We have a buying circulation, one that is not farmed out, or tilled out, a circulation of Poultry interested people whose value of standard bred poultry is based on more than pounds of flesh and dozens of eggs. Poultry Fancier's circulation represents the men and women who are willing to pay the price for the Fancier's pro- duct, and recognize the value of his skill in producing it. Poultry Fancier is the real Fanc- ier's journal, whose policy meets the approval of all fair-minded poultry- men. It is practically in a class by itself, endorsed by leading poultry- men from Canada as well as from all parts of the U. S. Hence we can say it is endorsed from ocean to ocean and from the Arctic to the Gulf with a circulation that reaches every civilized country in the world. Mr. Advertiser, during the next 6 months our 150,000 readers are go- ing to spent many thousands of dol- lars for stock and eggs. And this is the market we are laying at your very door. Are you going to get yours? If so get under the banner of the Fancier. Now is the time. We have the demand. Can you furnish the supply. OVER 12,000 IN PENNSYLVANIA. It is with grateful hearts that we thank the Poultrymen of Pennsylva- nia for the unequalled support given us in making it possible for this is- sue of Poultry Fancier to go into the homes of more than 12,000 poultry- men in the State of Pennsylvama alone. This, we claim, is the largest circulation of any one journal in any one State. Boys, we do not claim the credit. You we must thank for such support as was never extended to any publication. It has just been eleven short months since the Fancier made its first stand for business at Williams- port, Pa., and Bridgeton, N. J., shows and in the short period of eleven months we added upwards of 26,000 new subscribers to our list. True enough our pathway has not been strewn with roses, but we kept work- ing away night and day until now we can shout **Victory" with our more than 12,000 subscribers in our <. a broduced 1884. U EMcT^Ty aasriUxl Ua-h praJ**. r«coimit«a oaaur- . , , UnUk«oOi«. chick fMda. losiat oo hjiTlns It for *d 26e. f*Mto 16 ahick* the Brat waak. Aak your p.i. o. b. i*naicvciisU-(h s Kfj><>rt : ■'W'liitf VVynndolU-s. magnificent classes, the l»ol wc !vn»cnil>er hand lintr ut Hit.' Stale l'*air. John S. Martin fairl.v out ditl himself with n wrize cork, which is one of Mr. Marlins niasltrriMCces in liroedinc White WyantloUcs. lint in hens, fockcrcN. tinllets and pens lie was I'Ciuallx- well rei>rLScnlcd 1».\ the most nniCortn .-ind well conditioned lol of Whiles he ever exliilvited. 2000 Cocks, Hens, Cockerels and Pullets for sale 2000 Special I'K) Mxhiliilion Cockerels ;ind :iK)lHant iful IMillels read,\ now lo win the bine ribbon for yon. Kk) well mrilnied irH-kvrels from inv heavy la.vinu Dorcas line Slit. >l.S. S2 each, l-ree illnsiraled uUalomie and sale list. John S, Martin, Box 38 Port Dover, Ont-, Can. COOKS I. 2. 3. 5 m':.vs 1. 2. 3. 4 i:ocki:ki';i.s 1. 2. 3, 4. 5 ITMJ'.TS 1. 2, 4. 5 ri'INS (vfniuj:) 1. 2. 3. 4 i'i-:ns (<)1«1) 1. 3. 4. 5 (iold SiH'dal Rest DispKiy WVA.NI>OTTE8 (any variety.) :SCRANTON'S FAMOUS: S. C. Rhode Island Reds The Sensation at Great Chicago Show 1912 .Mso the Icadinc winners al Illinois Slate l-air, Kansas Cily. St. Louis*. Toi»rka. Cincinnati and lndianai>olis. WIN IN THE EAST— Great Hagerstown] 1912 2-5 Cock. 1-2-4 Hen. 1-2-5 Cockerel. 1-5 Pullet. 1 Pen. Well to rcmem her— at Chicago \'f\l. won ."> hrsls and every special. Remember Mv prices are reasotiablc. I can furnish you show birds lo inert any coVniHitition and breeders that can produce them. How abont a Cockerel for your next years' breeder. I^l us quote pou nrices. B. H. SCRANTON, R. f. d. lo Rising Sun, Ind. Improved Silver Campines Winners At Baltimore. Haaerrtown. PhiUdelpKia and Frederick. .\t the ereat Boston Erff Fxhibit we won first prize on the csrrs laid by our CA.MPINES. EgrKS tor hatching:. Supply limited. Book yonr orders now. For stock write your wants. Blue Ridge Farm, Ttiurmont, Md. ■■■',■*:/.■' k- ■>.i,>*:iiiiJi r-ir^^i,: 870 I'UULTRV FANCIER NOVEMBER Do not Fail to get a Copy of the White Wyandotte Sale List J. C. FISHEL & SON, Box P. F. Hope, Indiana QUALITY FOWL AT HA«ERSTOWN. StronK CUteea in Kvery Dcpftrtmcnt Feature Thin Year's Annual Exhibition. ContiniK'tl • oin pn>.M' S7H. Pulltta, fiivt, CharU-s MrClnvc Co. ; second. Peach Cn>ve Poultry Farm; thinl. OtscJic Farm. Mottled Java- Cocke. firj«t. Orchard Poultry Farm ; second. Ot.sclic Farm. HenH, first. Or- chard I'oultry Farm ; .'stcond. Otst-lic Farm. CocJccrels. ovcond. Orchard Poultry Farm ; II. L. Kiko, \Iyorstu« of Wncricai's foremost hnuMlors of JJ.irn'd KtM'ks hikI Maininotli Urtiuzo Turkeys. B rrcrl Kock male Ist Pitts' 'ur/ Fanciers* Show, owned, bred aiu\ exliitiled by H. L. Fike, Myersdale.iPa. third, Ot«elic Farm. Pullets, first. Othelic Farm ; .second. Orchard I'oultry Farm. S. C. Hrown LfKhom -Cocks, first, and sec- ond. Dr. Hu>th H. Trout, Roanoko, Va. ; third, H. C. Adams, Lynchburjr. Va. : fourth, William R. Howor,^. Baltimoro, Md. Hcn.s, first, Wil- liam R. Uo\vt'r;< ; »econ«l. K. R. Wallace. Ja- cobs burp:. O. : third. H. C. Adams ; fourth, Dr. HuKh H. Tmut ; fifth. Otssclic Farm. Cockerels, first, K. K. Eiruor. Hanover. Pa. ; .second, Dr. HuKh H. Trout; thinl. K. R. Wallace; fourth. H. C. Adams: fifth, Daniel Poad, Munhall, Pa. Pullets, first and fifth. Dr. Hu'^h H. Trout; second and fourth, E. S. Ejr>rer ; third, E. B. Wallace. R. C. Brown Leghorn - C< ck.-». first. Orchard Poultry Farm ; second. R. J. Rickets ; third. Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm, Easton. Pa. : fourth, OtHelic Farm. Hens, fimt and second Orchard I'oultry Farm; third. C. McClave A Co. ; fourth. Otiselic Farm ; fifth, R. J. Ricketa. CockerelH, first. Ot»eMc Farm ; second. R. J. Ricket«. Pullets, firnt. Orchard Poultry Farm ; second and third. Otnellc Farm: fourth, W. C. Pifcr, Keyscr. W. Va. ; fifth, R. J. Ricketa. .S. C. White I/fKhorn -C/Ockn, fir.'t and fourth, Dune Alpine Poultry Farm; second, Richland Farm. Frederick. Md. ; third. Clayton Howard. Hajrcrstown, Md. ; fifth. DenRmore Poultry Farm, Roanoke, Va. Hcn«. first. Dune Alpine Poultry Farm ; aecond. .loseph Reiff, Cham- hersburjar. Pa.; third. Orchard Poultry Farm; fourth, Densmore Poultry Farm ; fifth. Scott M. Wolfinprcr, Hairerstown,. Md. Cockerels, first. Orchard Poultry Farm ; second and fifth. Dune Alpine Farm; third and fourth, Dena- more Poultry Farm. Pullets, first, second and third. Dune Alpine Poultry Farm; fourth. Or- chard Poultry Farm: fifth. Richland Farm. R. C. White Lwhorn Cocks, flrit and fifth. Lehlflrh Poultry >'Brm, Ejrypt, Pa.; second. Orchard Poultry Farm: fourth. William N. Schouten : fifth, Otsellc Farm. Hers, first, C. E. McClave Co. ; second. Dr. B. E. Deeker, Bradford. N. Y. ; third. Orchard Poultry Farm; fourth. L. H. Perry. Clay. N. Y. ; fifth, Le- hurh Poultry Farm. Cockerels, first, Joseph ReiflT, Chambcn«bur»r. Pa. ; second and ^hird. Dr. B. E. Decker; fourth. Orchard Poultry Farm : fifth, Otseiic Farm. Pullets, first, Jo- seph Reiff: second. Dr. B. E. Docker; third and fifth. Lehiirh Poultry Farm ; fourth. Or- chard Poultry Farm, S. C. BufT Leghorn Cocks, first, William N. Schouten : Kccond, Charles C. Sauter, EI- licott City, Md. : third. Orchard Poultry Farm. Hens, first and second, Charles C. Sauter; third. William N. Schouten. Cock- erels, first, Chester A. Kcpner, Greencastle. Pa. ; second. Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm, Kaslon, Pa.; third. Wm. N. Schouten. Pleas- ant Valley, N. Y. ; fourth and fifth, Amos R. Moats. Roonsboro. Md. Pullets. flr«t, Chca - ter A. Kopner; second and fifth, Ed. Fisher. Hafrerstown. Md. ; third, Chester A. Kepner ; fourth, Charles C. Sauter. A. !;rhroth ; second, C. B. Conrad, Bridtre- water. Pa. Pullets, flrut, C. B. Conrad; sec- ond, OLselie F'arm ; third. Orchard Poultry Farm ; fourth, C. B. Conrad ; fifth, Charles A. Schroth. S. C. Black LeKhorn— Cocks, first. Ore Tjtke W. F. Poultry Farm; second. James Weston. Phillipsbursr. N. J. Hens, first. Otselie Farm: second and third. Steuben Farm; fourth. Reu- ben S. Moyer. Reading, Pa. ; fifth. James Wes- t-n. CockereU. first, James Weston; second. .*5»eubcn Farm ; third, Otseiic Farm : fourth, W. P. Masten. PulleU, first, Steuben Farm ; "^•nd. Parkway Farm: third, Otseiic Farm; fourth, W. P. Masten : fifth. Reuben S. Moy- er. Porainique I^^rhorn First hen. J. H. Meh- rnr. Cockerel, first and second, J. H. Meb- r'.nvi. Silver Duckwintr L«irhom Cocks, first. Ore T j.'c W. F. Poultry Farm ; second, Orchard Poultry Farm. Hens, first. Orchard Poultry Farm ; second. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm : third. Steuben Farm; fourth. Otseiic Farm. Cockerels, first and seeond. Orchard Poultry Farm: third. W. P. Masten; fourth, Ot- seiic Farm. Pullets, first. W. P. Masten; nccond and third. Orchard Poutlry Farm ; fourth, Otseiic Farm. S. C Black Minorca— Cocks, first, B. F. »»'»fTenbenr«r. Haverstown, Md. ; second. Era"'- HarbauRh : third. Meadowlawn Poultry Far.-n, Buriinffton» N. J. Hens, first, Meadowla vn Poultry Farm: second, third and fourth, C. I. Culp, MillerKburv,', Pa. ; fifth, Frank Har- bauRh. Cockerels, first, Mcadowlawn Poultry Farm; second, A. M. Denny, Elkins. W. Va. ; third, Atkinson & Darrow. Pullcb:, first, Meadowlawn I'oultry Farm ; second and third, J. D. Kanapra, Dillsburp. Pa. R. C. Black Minorca — Cocks, firt^t and sec- ond, Thomas G. Samuels, HaKcrstown. Md. Hens, first and second, Thomas G. Samuels ; third, Steuben F'arm ; fourth, Otseiic Farm. Cockerels, first and second. Thomas C. Sam- uels; third. Mrs. F. Littluficld. Middlcburjr, Md. Pulletfi, first and second, Thomas G. Samuels. S. C. White Minorca — Cocks, first and sec- ond. C. S. An>?lcmyer, Pottsville, Pa. ; third, Maurice L. WinKcrt, Charabersburg, Pa. ; fourth, William N. Schouten: fifth. Orchard Poultry Farm. Hens, first and second, C. S. Anjilemyer; third. Orchard Poultry Farm; fourth, E. P. Eylcr Hanover, Pa. ; fifth. Wil- liam N. Schouten. Cockerels, first and sec- ond, C. S. AnKlemyer; third. E. P. Eyier ; fourth. Otseiic Farm. Pullets, firbt and sec- ond, C. S. Anprlcmyer; third, Otseiic Farm; fourth, E. P. Kyler. R. C. White Minorca — Cocks, first. Orchard Poultry Farm ; .second, Otselie Farm. Hens, first. Orchard Poultry Farm ; second. Ot- seiic Farm; third, Keifcr Poultry and Truck Farm, Plalnfield, Pa. Cockerels, first and second, Keifer Poultry and Truck Farm ; third, Otseiic Farm ; fourth. William N. Schouten. Pullets, first. Keifer Poultry and Truck Farm ; seeond, Otseiic Farm. Blue Andalusians—Cocks. first, Mrs. W. F. Spahr : second, C. McClave Co. ; third. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm. Hens, first and second. W. F. Spahr ; third, Steuben Farm ; fourth. C. McClave Co. ; fifth, V. H. Coun- cil. Warrenton, Va. Cockerels, first and fourth. V. H. Council; third, C. McClave Co.; fifth, Anthony Krieser, Baltimore. Md. Pul- lets, first, HuRh A. Rose; second, C. Mc- Clave Co.; third, Anthony Krieger ; fourth, V. H. Council. W. F. Black Spanish— Cocks, first. Orchard Poultry Farm ; second, A. J. Braun ■ third. Otseiic Farm. Hens, first, Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm ; second. Orchard Poultry Farm ; third. OUelic Farm; fourth, A. J. Braun Cockerels, Second, Orchard Poultry Farm ; third. Otseiic Farm. Pullets, first, Otseiic Farm ; second. Orchard Poultry Farm. Ancona Cocks, first, H. Foxall. Wilkes- Barre. Pa. ; second. Steuben Farm ; third, C. M. Rosenberxer, Roscnberger, Va. ; fourth. Peach Grove Farm; fifth, Dr J. E. Berry. Powhatan Point. Ohio. Hens, first, W. H. Clipp, Hairerstwn, Md. ; second and third. Dr. J. E. Berry ; fourth, H. Foxal ; fifth, Steu- ben Farm. Cockerels, first, H. Foxall; sec- ond. Dr. J. E. Berry; third, Robert N. Bain. Clear Springs. Md. ; fourth. W. H. Clipp ; fifth, O. J. Shiffler, HaKeretown, Md. Pul- lets, second, Otseiic Farm ; third, H. Fox- all ; first, C. M. Rosenberger ; fourth, Dr. J. E. Berry; fifth. P. V. Snyder. Green- castle, Pa. W. C. Black PoIUh— Cocks, first, Braken- dale Farm: second, A. J. Braun; third, John Lock. Baltimore. Md. ; fourth. Otseiic Farm : fifth. Orchard Poultry Farm. Hens, first, A. J. Braun; second. Orchard Poultry Farm; third, Otseiic Farm ; fourth. Carpenter A Carpenter, East Randolph, N. Y. ; fifth, Brakendale Farm. Cockerels, first, John Lock; second, Brakendale Farm; third, Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm; fourth. Ottelic Farm. PulleU. first. Brakendale Farm; sec- ond. John Lock : third, Otseiic Farm ; fourth and fifth. Carpenter & Carpenter. Golden Polish -Cocks, first. Orchard Poul- try Farm ; second. A. J. Braun ; thirJ. Lraken- dale F'arm. Hens, first A. J. Hraun ; sec- ond. Brakendale Farm ; third, Or Jiard Poul- try Farm; fourth, J. H. MaIleCa. flwt, Braken- NO\'EMP»ER POUETRY E.\NCIER 877 dale Farm ; second. Orchard Poultry Farm ; third, A. J. Braun. Silver Polish Cocks, first. Parkside Poul- try Farm, Carlisle. Pa. ; second. Orchard Poultry Farm ; third, Brakendale Farm. Hon.H. fii-?t, A. J. Hrnun ; second and third. Orchard Poultry Farm : fourth, Brakendale Farm. Cockertfls. lii-st, Parkside Poultry rnrm ; second, Brakendale Farm ; third. Or- chard Poultry Farm. Pullets, first, Parkside Poultry Farm : second, Brakendale Farm ; third. Orchard Poultry Farm. Hcardod Silver Polish— Cocks, first, A. J. Hraun ; second, Parkside Poultry Farm; third, Urnkendalo Poultry Farm. Hens, first. Brak- endale Farm: .second, A. J, Braun; third rtnd fourth, Parkside Poultry Farm ; fifth. Orchard Poultry Farm. Cockerels, first, Park- side Poultry Farm ; scecond. Orchard Poul- try Farm : third, Brakendale Farm. Pullets, first, Brakendale Farm; second. Orchard Poultry F'arm : third, Parkside Poultry Farm. White Polish— Cocks, first. Brakendale Farm ; second. Orchard Poultry Farm : third, A. J. Braun. Hens, first, Brakendale Farm : second, Steuben Farm ; third. Orchard Poul- try Farm. Cockerels, first, Brakendale Farm; second, Orchard Poultry Farm. Pullets, third, Orchard Poultry Farm ; first, Joseph Mc- Fetridjfe, VanderKrift, Pa. ; second, Braken- dale Farm. Bearded White Polish Cocks, first. Brak- endale Farm ; second. Orchard Poultry Farm : third, A. J. Braun. Hens, first. Or- chard Poultry Farm ; second, A. J. Braun ; third, Brakendale Farm. Cockerels. first, Brakendale Farm. Pullets, first. Brakendale Farm. Buff Laced Polish— Cocks, first. Orchard Poultry Farm ; third, Parkside Poultry Farm. Hens, first and second. Orchard Poul- try Farm. Cockerels, first, Parkside Poul- try Farm. Pullets, first. Parkside Poultry Farm. Bearded Buff Lace Polish — Cocks, second, Brakendale Farm ; fourth. Orchard Poultry Farm. Hens, second, Brakendale Farm : third, Orchard Poultry Farm. Cockeerls, sec- ond, Orchard Poultry Farm. Pullets, second, Orchard Poultry Farm. Houdans— Cocks, first, Geonre Guiprnet, Car- lisel. Pa. ; second. William N. Schouten ; third, C. McClave Co. ; fourth, I. Oliver Fry ; fifth, A. J. Braun. Hens, first and third. GeorKC Guiprnet ; second, C. McClave Co. : fourth. A. J. Braun ; fifth. Houdan Yards, Sewickly, Pa. Cockerels. first. Houdan Yards ; third and fourth, Georpce Guiprnct ; fifth. I. Oliver Fry. Pullets, first and sec- ond, Geo. Guipnet; third. 1. Oliver Fry; fourth. C. McClave Co. Blue Houdans— Cocks, first. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm. Hens, first and second. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm. Crcvecoeure -Cocks, first and second. Or- chard Poultry Farm. Hens, first. Orchard Poultry Farm ; second. Ore Lake W. F. Poul- try Farm; third, Brakendale Farm. Cock- erel?, first. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm. Pullets, first. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm. La Fleche — Cocks, first. A. J. Braun ; sec- ond. Otseiic Farm. Hens. first. Orchard Poultry Farm ; second, A. J. Braun : third Ot- seiic Farm. Cockerels, first, Brakendale Farm ; second. Steuben Farm ; third, Otseiic Farm. Pullets, first, Brakendale Farm; sec- ond. Steuben Farm ; third, Otseiic Farm. Lakenvelders— Cocks, first. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm ; second, Harvey Kinpr, Coates- ville. Pa. Hens, first, Mrs. Clarence David- son, York, Pa. : second. Harvey King ; third. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm. Cockerels, first, Mrs. Clarence Davidson; second, Har- vey KinK. Pullets, first, Harvey Kinpt. Salmon Fa veroles— Cocks, first. J. B. Meh- rinsr. Cockerels, first, OUelic Farm. Pul- lets, first, Otseiic Farm. HAMBURG \VINNERS. Golden-Spanprled Hamburg— Cock, first, A. J. Braun ; second. Parkside Poultry Farm ; third, Julius Frank A Son. Akron, Ohio. Hens, first, Parkside Poultry Farm: second. Orchard Poultry Farm ; third, A. J. Braun. Cockerels, first, Parkside Poultry Farm ; sec- ond. Brakendale Farm ; third. Orchard Poul- try Farm. Fullete, first. Parkside Poultnr Farm ; second, Orchard Poultry Farm ; third, Brakendale Farm. Golden-Penciled Hambuors — Cocks. first. Orchard Poultry Farm ; second. A. J. Braun. Hens, first, A. J. Braun; second. Orchard Poultry Farm ; third Parkside Poultry Farm. Cockerels, first, Brakendale Farm ; second, Parkside Poultry Farm: third. Orchard Poul- try Farm. PulleU, fint, Parkaide Poultry Farm ; third. Orchard Poultry Farm ; fourth. Mm. J. H. Sell, Jr., Hanover, Pa.; fifth. Brakendale Farm. Silver-Spanprled Hamburas— Cocks. first, Charles C. Grau : second, A. J. Braan ; third. Orchard Poultry Farm; fourth, William H. Slick. Jr. Haprerstown. Md. Hens. first Chas. C. Grau ; second and fourth, Otto Bud- wcsky. Pittston, Pa. ; third. Orchard Poul- try Farm ; fifth, A. J. Braun. Cockerels, first. Otto Budwesky: second, Otseiic Farm; third. Chas. C. Grau ; fourth. Orchard Poultry Farm ; fifth, John Z. Miller, Haiicrstown, Md. Pul- lets, first, Charles C. (Jrau ; second. Otto Budwcaky : third, Otseiic Farm ; fourth, Brak- cndalc Farm ; fifth. Orchard Poultry Farm. Silver Penciled Hamburprs -Cocks, lir«t. Parkside Poultry Farm ; second. A. J. Braun ; third. Orchard Poultry Farm. Hens, first. Parkside Poultry Farm ; second. A. J. Braun ; third. Orchard Poultry Farm. Cockerels, first. Parkside Poultry Farm ; second, Brakendale I'arm. Pullets, fi\-st, Brakendale Farm ; sec- ond. Parkside Poultry Farm ; third. Orchard Poultry Farm. White HamburMTS^Cocks. first. A. J. Braun : second. Orchard Poultry Farm ; third, Cecil Manners, Middleburjf. Pa. Hens, first. Orchard Poultry Farm: second and fourth, Cecil C. Manners ; third. A. J. Braun. Cock- erels, fii-st. Cecil C. Manners ; second, A. J. Braun. third. Orchard Poultry Farm. Pul- lets, first and second. J. H. Mehrinjr; third. Cecil C. Manners ; fourth, A. .1. Braun ; fifth. Orchard Poultry Farm. Black HamburKs- -Cocks, fii-st, A. J. Braun; second and third. Orchard Poultry Farm. Hens, first and second, Orchard Poultry Farm ; third, Mrs. J. H. Sell, Jr. ; fourth, A. J. Braun. Cockerels, first. Orchard Poultry Farm ; second. Otto Budwesky ; third. Or- chard Poultry Farm. Pulkts, first, Otto Bud- wesky : second and third. Orchard Poultry Farm ; fourth. Parkside Poultry Farm. Dark Cornish Cocks, first, E. J. Willman, Ashley. Pa. ; second and fifth. Dr. W. A. Low, Catonsville. Md. ; third, Ward, Hummel Co., I'cnnlnvtcn. N. J. ; fourth, N. J. YounK. Ha'^Jtrstown. Md. Hens, first. Dr. W. A. Low ; : econd. Ward, Hummel & Co. ; third, H. C. Iscmin^er, Haprerstown. Md. ; fourth. Robert E. Glen. Red Lion. Pa. ; fifth. Robert E. Glen. Cockerels, first and second. Ward, Hummel C-o. ; third. Elmer J. Willman, Ash- ley. Pa. : fourth. Dr W. A. Low ; fifth. Rob- ert E. Glen. Pullets, first and second. Ward, Hummel Co. ; third, J. Earl Stotler. Haters- town, Md. ; fourth, Elmer J. Willman ; fifth. Robert E. Glen. Wh;te Indian Game -Cocks, fi»-?t and third. Hill Top Poultry Yards. Cata-sauqua. Pa. : second, Harry G. Doub. Hancrstown, Md. ; fourth. Harry G. Doub; fifth, Lester Mathiaf, Haurerstown, Md. Hens, first and second. Hill Top Poultry Yards ; third, Steuben Farm ; fourth, Harry G. Doub; fifth. Ward, Hum- mel Co. Cockerels, first and third. Hill Top Poultry Yards; second, Jacob Eberly, Dallas- town, Pa. : fourth, Otseiic Farm. Pullets, first. Jacob Eberly ; second. Ward. Hummel Co. ; third and fourth. Hill Top Poultry Farm ; fifth. Steuben Farm. Black Breasted Red Game Cocks, fir.^t. A. J. Braun : second, W. J. Elliott. St. Cath- erines, Ontario, Can. ; third, Steuben Farm. Hens, first, W. J. Elliott: second. A. J. Braun ; third. Otseiic Farm ; fourth. Orchard Poultry Farm ; fifth. Steuben Farm. Pullets, first. Orchard Poultry Farm ; second, A. J. Braun. Brown Red Game — Cocks, first. A. J. Braun ; second, Steuben Farm. Hens, first, Steuben Farm ; second, A. J. Braun. Cock- erels, first, A. J. Braun ; second, Steuben Farm. PulleU, first, Steuben Farm ; third, A. J. Braun. Red Pyle Game— Cocks, first. W. J. El- liott ; second. A. J. Braun : third and fourth. Orchard Poultry Farm: fifth, William N. Schouten. Hens, first. Orchard, Poultry Farm : second, A. J. Braun ; third, W. J. Elliott; fourth, Steuben Farm: fifth, William N. Schouten. Cockerels, first. Orchard Poul- try Farm : second, A. J. Braun. Pullet, first and second. Orchard Poultry Farm : third, A. J. Braun. Golden DuckwinK Game — Cocks, first, A. J. Braun: second, W. J. Elliott. Hens, first, A. J. Braun; second. Steuben Farm; third, W. J. Elliott. Cockerels, fiist. W. J. Elliott; second. Orchard Poultry Farm ; third, A. J. Braun. PulleU, first. W. J. Elliott; second, A. J. Braun. Silver Duckwinjr Game— Cocks, first, OUel- ic Farm ; second, A. J. Braun ; third, Steu- ben Farm. Hens, first, A. J. BrAun ; second, Steuben Farm ; third OUelic Farm. White Game — Cocks, first and second. Steu- ben Farm. Hens, first and second. Steu- l>en Farm. Cockerels, first and second. Steu- ben Farm. PulleU. first and second. Steu- ben Farm. Black Game — Cocks, first. Steuben Farm; seeond and third, Otseiic Farm. Hens, first. C. McClave Co. ; second, Steuben Farm : third and fourth. Otaelic Farm. Cockerels, first, and third. Otaelic Farm. Whitney's Point. N. Y. ; second, Steuben Farm, Westhampton Bench. r„ L. N. Y. Pullets, first and third. Otseiic Farm ; second. Steuben Farm. Birchen Game- -Cocks, first, A. J. Braun, Syracuse. N. Y. Hens, first, A. J. Braun; second. Steuben Farm. P. B. Red Malay Game Cocks, first. Or- chard Poultry Farm, Spring For»re, Pa. : sec- ond. Steuben Farm ; third, W. J. Elliott. Hens, first. Orchard Poultry Farm; second. W. .r. Elliott; third. Otseiic Farm; fourth. Steuben Farm. Cockt rcls. first. J. H. Meh- rinjf : second. Otseiic Farm. PulleU. first. J. H. Mehrinjf: second. Otseiic Farm. Pit Game (any color)-- Cocks, first. Otseiic Farm. Hens, first, Roy E. Burtner, Keedys- ville, Md. Cockerels, first and second. Roy E. Burtner; third. Otjiclic Farm. Pullet, first, and second, Uny E. Burtnor; third, Otseiic Farm; fourth, John K. Mordaunt, Trenton, N. J. Silver Campinw Cocks, first. Parkway Farm. Trenton. N. J. ; second, J. H. Meh- rinpr. Hens, first. Parkway Farm ; second, J. H. Mchrin^. Cockerels. first, Manhattan Farm, BriKrhton, N. J. : second. Blue Ridfre Farm, Thurmont, Md. : third, W. E. Se- crLst, Gilmore, Md. ; fourth, V. K. Day- hoff. York. Pa. ; fifth. R. D. Rrider Middle- town. Pn. Pullet, first and fourth. W. S. Secrist ; second and third, Manhattan F'arm ; fifth. V. K. Dayhoir. Golden Campints Cocks, first. J. H. Meh- rinsr, Littlcstown, Pa. Hens, first and sec- ond, J. H. Mchrinjr. Cockerels, first, sec- ond and thinl, Manhattan Farms: fourth. Blue Ridjre Farm: fifth. J. H. Mehrinj?. Pul- let?, first, second and third. Manhattan Farm ; fourth. Blue Rid;,'o Farm ; fifth. J. H. Meh- rini?. Red Caps- Cocks, first, Orchard Poultry Farm ; second. Otseiic Farm. Hens, first, Otseiic Farm ; second. Orchard Poultry Farm; third, A. J. Braun: fourth. C. McClave Co. Cockerels, first, Otseiic Farm ; second, Brakendale Farm ; third C. McClave Co. ; fourth. Orchard Poultry Farm ; fifth. W. A. Shaffr, Oneonta. N. Y. PulleU. first. Brak- endale Farm ; yrcond, C. McClave Co. ; third and fifth, W. A. Shafer : fourth. Orchard Povltry Farm. Black Sumatra — Cocks, first and second, N. B. Warner. Hamilton, Va. ; third. Orchard Poultry Farm ; fourth. Bmkcndalc Farm ; fifth. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm, Stet- tlersville. Pa. Hens, first and second. N. B. Warner: third. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm ; second and third, N. B. Warner. Pul- let, first and second. N. B. Warner ; third. Otselie Fnrm : fifth. Brakendale Farm. White Klondike-Cocks, first, Guy Lonpr- streth, Belinjrton, W. Va. Hens, first and eecond, Guy I>onirstreth. Continued of pfl^re HS() Too Late for Classification ANDALUSIANS -EXCELLENT COCK- erels for sale. Eptks for hatching. Also Buff Cochin stock for sale. Melva Carmack. Dana. Ind. 11 ROSE COMB BLACK BANTAMS.— Ex- clusively win ap;ain at Hanover and other leadinfT shows. A fine lot of younir and old birds for sale. Chas. E. Trone, Balto St., Hanover, Pa. 13 WH TE ROCKS OF SUPERIOR QUAL- ity. Typical shape, excellent color. Stock that can win in the stronKest competition, at reasonable prices. EL R. Sutton, Bath, >J. Y. 13 FAWN AND WHITE INDIAN RUNNER Ducks. Standard. White Orpineions, S. & R. C. Black Minorcas, leading winners at Rochester, Syracuse, etc. Prices reasonable. Mrs. J. S. Osborne. Fabious. N. Y. 15 OAK GROVE, BUFF ORPINGTON YARDS. Three best strains in America — Cook, Owen Farms and Bridprewater direct. If you want the best, write for particulars. Jno. D. Hick- man, Orpinerton Specialist. Anderson, Ind. 22 LANCASTER GAME BANTAM YARDS.— A few hifrh class Black Reds, Brown Reds. Birchens. and Golden Duck wines for sale. Only particularly good specimens will be sold. Dr. Newton E. Bitser, Breeder and Importer, Lancaster, Pa. 11 300 BUFF ROCKS.— BIG WINNERS; on approval, $1.60 up. Kerline Farm. Potta- town, Pa. 11 WHITE RUNNERS, SAME STOCK AS Chicairo winners. Splendid type, $10.00 pair; $15.00 trioa. Mrs. Claire McGlumphy. SaW. in. 11 878 POULTRY FANCIKR. XOVEMHER NOVEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 879 Poultry Diseases and Remedies Question. — What is the matter with my little chicks; they are dying off very rapidly. They have no diarr- hoea, no lice, but they seem to have a sort of scale at the vent. I feed ttie best of chick feed, ^ive the chicks Elenty of fresh water and grit, they ave lots of shade and green food. They are housed in a nice, clean brooder, with the temperature rang- ing from 88 to 90 degrees. I bought these chicks from a large breeder? Answer. — ^Your chicks were not hatched properly. The appearance of a scale at the vent indicates that fact. Possibly the eggs were not well incubated, or it may be the par- ant stock had low vitality. Better write to the party you bought them of. Possibly he will send you more birds to replace these. He ought to do so if what you say about these chicks is true and I assure you we have every reason to believe your statement. Ques. — Do you think whole oats a good feed for growing chicks? Do you think there is any danger of oats piercing the chicken's crop? Ans. — ^I would not feed the whole oats to growing chicks before they are three months old and then I F refer clipped oats if I can get them, always feed pin-head or steel cut oats or oat flake to young chicks. It is great for bone and muscle. Ans. 2. — I have never known of a case where whole oats pierced the crop of a chicken. Ques. — Which variety of the Ply- mouth Rock family in your estima- tion is the best layer? Ans. — The general claim is that one variety is as good as another. We have had extended experience with two varieties of the Rock fam- ily and found but little \1 any dif- ference as to their laying qualities. Care has as much to do with prolifi- cacy, we believe, as the strain itself. Some breeders have better success than others with birds taken from the very same strain. We would ad- vise you to choose the variety which appeals to your fancy most, give thoni the right kind of care and feed and we feel sure the results will please you. Ques. — My chickens are about 10 weeks old and are becoming droopy. They don't seem to have any appe- tite. They have a rather watery dis- charge from their mouths, their crops arc empty and they pass a kind of a greyish colored liquid. Ans. — Your birds are no doubt, suffering from indigestion. Give your chicks good, wholesome scratch feed, plenty of grit and pure water, Scatter the chick feed in deep litter, say 5 or 6 inches deep. Keep a mix- ture of 2 patrs wheat bran and 1 part high grade beef scrap before them at all times. For the sick birds I would advise giving them a little bread and milk (sweet milk). Soak the bread in the milk and then squeeze out the milk until the bread crumbles nicely and feed three or four times a day. It would do no harm to scald the milk for a couple of days until watery discharge from the bowels stops. Ques.— I have a White Rock hen that lost a part of her upper man- dible lately and on examination I found a white, cheesy substance in the roof of her mouth. What is the matter with her? Can you suggest a cure? Barred & White Rocks O SQUARE DEAL ^ GUARANTEED W We are mnkinj: a siicrificu sale of yonnj: and old stock in both e.\hi)>iiion and utility binls : wc \\o.Q{\ the room and wc can sur])rise you in quality at the prices asked. Write your want.s. Circular free. TRUE BLUE POULTRY YARDS BEUNGTON. WEST VIRGINIA WE START YOU IN THE Poultry Business onlvafiu- hours work is reMuircv woik as wt hiivo one of tlu- lust J.V poultry journals puUlishccJ. IKre is an opjiorttmily you can not alTortl to niis«. Mvcry one inlcrcslcd in IK)ultrv will subscribe. Send Postal for Our Proposition Wc ^\s\r\ yoH in the poullry business at no cost U» > ou. Wc have n inost liberal proposition. Vou can earn a? tunny fowls as you wish, all cnrefiilly sclcelcU from choice pure bred stfK'k. .Unjost any variciv . !v-inii)lc c«>i>x ami full j):u lictttars free. POULTRY POST,'., Dept. 34. GOSHEN, IND. DON' T FB U I L D ! or evuiMinir a lu'.n lutusc until you write ]*ottcr i\: Co, and ^;cl their two cat alo«:s ( 1«32 pajrcs, over 150 illuHtnitiouH) showing: PotttT poriahh- potiltry houses (."> styles: 20 sizes.) portable roostinj; and 'nestin^*^ fixtures (3 Htyles: 12 sizes.) dry IW*«1 hop|H.^rs, tnip luy^ts. eic.. in fact everythinjf for the poult rv keeper A $22.00 HOUSE CHEAPER, BETTER, MORE SATISFACTORY That's what tliousands of poultry keepers say abotit ]'otter pooils. TlnTo's a reason too, beeansc they're made ripht from start lo (itiish. Good jroods at right prices have l)iiilt up our businf^ss. FOR TEN YEARS We \\\\\v. hopn making the.se hen-honse "HxIds" for suecessful, tip-to-date poultrymen. Tliey have been tried an%rt mailrd.v (Send ? red stami>s lo cover poslajre, just to show that you are inlereste'l and mean business. ( Poller ponJ try products arc made for particu- lar poultry p;ople. Write us today 6x8 foot open front, freeh air bouse, fitted with No. 16 POTER & COMPANY ontflt shown opposite. A fine house for 20 hens. Com- no. !«►. style "a." s-foot. 2 perch, portable «»- plete. painted two coats, etc. Bai N». Ill D»wa.r. GroTe.- IH TfU^'for ICV^l^houIS** '^'^* '*''*' "•^^ *" Bethlehem's Poultry & Pigeon Fanciers' Asso. SECOND ANNUAL SHOW^ Thanksgiving Week, Nov. 27. 28. 29. 30. 1912 JUDGES: Chas. T. Cornman, Adam Noll. HENRY LYNN, Secy. ...JACOBUS IMPROVED STRAIN SILVER CAMPINES... WHY DID THE SILVER CAMPINE EGGS FROM MY YARDS WIN OVER ALL OTHER WHITE EGGS AT BOSTON IN 11 AND 12? M. R. JACOBUS :: Bo.x 3 F RIDGEFIELD, NEW JERSEY Ans. — Your hen has canker and we would advise you to remove her to other quarters, away from the rest of your birds. Carefully remove the canker with a tooth pick, swab the afflicted part with full strength hy- drogen peroxide and apply a solution of 20 grains of boric acid to one ounce of water three times a day, after the above remedy has been applied sprinkle a little flowers of sulphur over the wound. The above is one of the safest and surest methods of curing canker we have ever tried. Ques. — Dear Sir: What is the mat- ter with my birds? They get sores on the side of their heads and combs from the sisie of a pin head to that of a large grain of corn. Nearly all my birds are afflicted. Can you help me? Ans.— Another case of chicken pox. Yes, we can help you. Separate the afflicted birds at once. Give them dry, clean quarters. Disinfect the house where well birds are with a solution of 10 per cent, carbolic acid and water, remove the scabs carefully and apply Roupine if you have it; if not use carbolated ointment (which you can get at any drug store), three or four times a day until weU. Dis- infect the sores twice a day with hydrogen peroxide and use 1\ drams of sulphate of copper (or blue stone) to every pint of drinking water each day until disease disappears, grad- ually reducing the amount of blue stone until its use is discontinued al- together. Better give the well birds blue stone in drinking water, as per above prescription for a week or so. It may prevent further spread of the disease Ques!— Dear Sir: My White Rock cock bird is sick. He seems to breathe hard, has rattling in his throat, and oft times gasps for breath. What is the matter with him? Can you give me a remedy to cure him ? Ans. — Your bird undoubtedly has bronchitis. Remove him to dry quar- ters where he will have plenty of fresh air, but where no drafts can strike him. Give him one teaspoon- ful of castor oil and in about two or three hours thereafter give him one- half tcaspoonful coal oil, repeating the dose in 6 to 8 hours. Give the bird stale bread (not musty) soaked in skimmed, sweet milk, squeezed out fairly dry (just so it is not sloppy), mix two grains of black antimony into the bread and feed twice a day. If the castor oil does not operate in 6 or 6 hours repeat the dose. If this does not effect a cure, write me a personal letter and I will give you another remedy. Give full particu- lars of bird's symptoms if you find it necessary to write me again. LAKE VIEW FARM S. C. White Leghorns— R. & S. C. Rhode Island Reds High Class Stock Must Go At Utility Prices. Wc iK'cd the room and this spec- ial sale nicjins dollars to you whether you want a few birds or a thousand. 400 S.CW. Lejrliorn ycarlinjr hens 1000 May hatched pullets. 100 yearlin cooks. r)00 selected cockerels. r)0 R. C. R. I. Red yearling: hens, 1') R. C. R. I. Rod vearlinj: cocks. And a larj^e number of cockerels and pullets. Read this over, tell us what you need and let us (juote you tlie price. LAKE VIEW FARM L. J. Moss Harbor Creek, Pa. WHITE WYANDOTTES My 1012 niaiin;rs produced the best loi of* youngsters I ever raised. Many of which are l)re■>■'> < 880 POULTRY FANCIER NOVEMBER HAGERSTOWN AWARDS. ('^ntin»io*Pl>h Flias. ond. Orchard Poultry Farm. Pen Chickens- White Cochin, Pen Poultry Farm. Black LnnKMhan. Pen Fowls — First. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm, StettlcTsvillc. Pa. ; HL'Cond. Orchard Poultry Farm. Pen Chick- ens First. Mrn. F. Littlefield, Middlebunc, Md. : second. Herman J. Reitz, Roslyn. Md. ; third. Rose Valley Poultry Farm. Atlanta, Ga. ; fourth, Charles W. Zahn, Hajrcrstown, Md. ; fifth. Otselic Farm. While Lan>f»han, Pen Fowls — First, Otselic Farm. Burred Plymouth Rock, Pen Fowls — Second, Carpenter & Carpenter, East Randolph, N. Y. Pen Chickens — First, Brooklandwood Farm, Lutherville, Md. : third, C. N. Myers. Hanover, Pa. White Plymouth Rocks, Pen Fowls— Fir^t, .Mexander R. Early. Ronlyn, Md. Pen Chick- ens-First. Rockland Farm. Benson. Md. Buff Plymouth Rocks, Pen Fowls— First, Otaelic Farm. Pen Chickens First, Vier- heller Bros., Pittsbunth. Pa. Purtr-drc Plymouth Rock, Pen Fowls — First Bird Brothers, Meyersdale, Pa. : second. Park- way Farm, Trenton, N. J. : third. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm ; fourth, Ottielic Farm. Pen Chickens- Firvt. Bird Brothers. Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks. Pen Fowls - First, Parkway Farm ; second, Otaelic Farm ; third. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm. Pen Chickens — First, Parkway Farm ; sec- ond, Otsclic Farm. Columbian Plymouth Rocks. Pen P'owls — First, F. G. Bean. ColleKeville, Pa. Pen Chickens First, F. G. Bean. Pen Fowls— First. Or- ; second. Otselic Farm. Orchard Poultry Farm. Pen Fowls- -First, Or- Pen Fowls- Silver Wyandottcp, chard Poultry Farm Pen Chickens- -First, Golden Wyandotte, chard Poultry Farm. White Wyandotte, neat R. A. Litzan, Lebanon, Pa Oren Bcarstler, Pottsvillc, Pa. ens-First, Otaelic Farm. Buff Wyandotte, Pen Fowls—First, Gerald Williams, WellinRton, O. ; second. Orchard Poultry Farm : third, Charles Feldman, HaR- erslown, Md. ; fourth, Otsclic Farm. Pen Chickens — Firut. J. D. Kanafira, Hairerstown, -First. Er- ; second. J. Pen Chick- Md. ; second. Orchard Poultry Farm : third, Otselic Farm. Silver Penciled Wyandotte, Pen Fowls — First, Orchard Poultry Farm ; second. Otaelic Farm. Pen Chicken.<»- First, Orchard Poul- try Farm ; second, Otselic Farm. Partridsre Wyandotte, Pen Fowls — First and second. ShefTield Farms, Glendale, O. ; third, Otselic Farm. Pen Chickens— First, Shef- field Farm; second, Henry J. Hunt, 3d, Beth- esda. Md. Columbian Wyandotte, Pen Fowls — First Orchard Poultry Farms. Pen Chickens — First. J. S. Rittenhouse. Ix)raine. Pa. American Dominique, Pen Fowls — First, Otselic Farm. Pen Chickcn.s First, Otaelic Farm. S. C. Rhode Island Red. Pen Fowls- First, OUelic Farm. Pen Chickens— First, B. H. Scranton, Lutherville, Md. ; second. L. W. Maxson, Scranton, Pa. ; third, Mrs. P. T. Galloway, WashinRton, Ga. ; fourth, Frank Harbaugh, Middleburic, Md. R. C. Rhode Island Red. Pen Chickens- First, Ossman J. Aregood. Pottsville, Pa. White Dorkinsr, Pen Fowls — First, Orchard Poultry Farm ; second, Otselic Farm. Silver Gray Dorking, Pen Fowls— First. Ot- aelic F'arm. Colored Dorking. Pen Fowls — First, Otselic Farm. Pen Chickens— Second, Otselic Farm. 8. C. Buff Orpin^rton, Pen Fowls — First. Clave & Ringlcr. Rochester, O. ; second, A. .J. Strett, Forest Hill, Md. S. C. Black Orpington, Pen Fowls— First, Hugh A. Rose, Fonthill, Ontario, Can. ; sec- ond, Otselic Farm. Pen Chickens — First, Hugh A. Rose; second, Brish Brothers, Fred- erick, Md. R. C. Black Orpington, Pen Chickens — Fir.^t, Brish Brothers. S. C. White Orpington, Pen Fowls— First, Otselic Farm ; second. Dune Alpine Poultry Farm, East Hampton, N. Y. Pen Chickens — First. H. L. & O. Bennett, Parsons, W. Va. ; second, W. S. Secrist, Keyser, W. Va. R. C. White Orpington, Pen Fowls— First, William I). Seidel, Washington, Pa. Black Java. Pen Fowls — .Second, Otselic Farm; third. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm. S. C. Brown Leghorn, Pen Fowls — First, William R. Bowers, Baltimore, Md. ; second. Orchard Poultry Farm ; third. Otselic Farm, Pen Chickens — First. Dune Alpine Poultry Farm ; second. Parkway Farm ; fourth, E. E. BIGGER PROFITS roR Producers of Poultry Products REAL SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM Who gets the largest profit out of poultry products? Certainly not the producer nor the retailer. It's the middleman. Co-operative Marketing of Poultry Products is the producer's only salvation. It means less work and better prices for the producer, better products to the consumer and a marked stimulus to the poultry industry in general. Every poukryman, every farmer every woman who cares for the home flock should learn about this effective method of getting the maxl imum profit out of poultry keeping. It's a great success in England. Denmark, and other foreign countries it can and will be in America. The time is here for co-operative action to take the place of haphazard effort in marketing poultry products. Poultry Huabandry has appropriated Five Hundred Dollars (ISOO.OO) for the purpose of employing hipfh-class lecturers to appear before the students of Agricultural Colleges and Poultry Institutes, at Poultry Shows, before br^e gatherings of interestrd poultry raisers and fanners, to show how Co- operative Marketing can be accomplished— how it will vastly jocrease the profits of each poultry keeper. The first of the Iccturet referred to will be delivered in the early Fall. Every poultry raiser will wish to keep in touch with the do- BOULTRY HUSBANDRY, velopment of this rrcat nation-vride co-operative movement that has been sUrted. Poultry Husbandry, a wide awake and progressive monthly publication devoted exclusively to poultry culture, has formulated a unique plan for developing a systcni of Co-operative Maiketing of Poultry Products. Send today for a free sample copy of Poultry Husbandry and free literature which describes the plan in detail. Write your name and address plainly on a penny post card atatinff tkat you desire this literature. Address Box 14. . Waterville, N. Y. NOVRMBKR POULTRY r.WCTF.R 881 i*cn Fowls- - Farm ; second, otselic Fnrm. Poultry Farm ; Meeller. Hurtwell. O. : third, A. K. McGraw. HaKeistowii. Md. R. C. White Leghorn. Pen Fowh — First, Orolmid Poultry Fnrm ; second. Otaelic Farm. Pen Chickens — First, Orchard Poultry Farm, second, Otselic Farm. S. C. DufT Leirhorn, Pon Chickens -Fii-»t. E. F. Fisher, Hairei-stown. Md. K. C. Buff Lechorn, Pen Fowls— First, Ot- selic Farm. S. C. Black Loffhorn, Pen Chickens — Ot.selic Farm, first. Pen Fowls— First, Orchard Poul- try l''Hrm. Silver Duckwintr Lojrhorn, First. Oro r>ake W. V. I'oultry Orchard Poultry Farm; third, Pen Chiekons -First, Orchard second. Otsclic Farm. S. C. Black Minorca. Pen Fowls — Fir»t, Frank Harbau«h ; second, Otsclic Farm. R. C. Black Minorcas. Pen Fowls — First. Thoma.s C. Samuel.*;, Nanticoke, Pa. ; second, Otselic Farm. Pen Chickens — First, Thomas C. Sumucl.s ; second, Otselic Farm. S. C. White Minorca, Pen Fowls— First, Ot- selic FnTm. Pen Chickens — First, Otsclic Farm. R. C. White Minorca. Pen Fowls—First. Otselic Farm. Pen Chickens — First, Otselic Farm. Blue .^ndaluBia^s, Pen Fowls — First. V. H. Council, Warrenton, Va. ; second. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm. Ancona. Pon Fowls — First, Otselic Farm. Pen Chickens — First, Otselic Farm ; second, Dr. J. E. Berry, Powhatan Point, O. White Crested Black Polish, Pen Fowls- - Fii-st. Orchard Poultry Farm ; second, Brak- endale Farm : third. Ore Lake W. F. Poul- try Farm. Pen Chickens — First, Brakendale Farm : second. Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm. Golden Polish. Pen Fowls -First, Orchard Poultry Farm. Pen Chickens — First, Braken- dale Farm. Bearded Golden Polish, Pen Fowls -First. Orchard Poultry Farm. Pen Chickens — First, Brakendale Farm. Silver Polish, Pen Fowls — First, Braken- dale Farm. Pen Chickens — First, Braken- dale Farm ; second, Parkside Poultry Farm, Carlisle. Pa. Bearded Silver Polish. Pen Fowls — First, Brakendale Farm ; second. Parkside Poutlry Farm. White Polish, Pen Fowls— First. Braken- dale Farm ; second, Orchard Poultry Farm. Pen Chickens -First, Brakendale Farm. Bearded White PoMfsh, Pen Fowlg-First, Orchard Poultry Fnrnn. Bull Laced Polish, P J. Braun, Syracuse, N. Y. Bearded BuflF Laced Polise, First, Orchard Poultry Farm. Houdan. Pen Fowl— First. A. J. Braun; second. (Jcorue C. (luijrnct, Carlisle, Pa. ; third. Otselic Farm. Pen Chickens- First, Otselic Farm. Laltenvclders, Pen Fowls-- First, Ore Lake W. V. Poultry Farm. Golden SpanRled Hamburg's, First, Orchard Poultry Farm. Golden Penciled Hamburga, First, Orchard Poultry Farm. Silver Spanj^ler Hamburjcs, Pen Fowls — Second, Orchard Poultry Farm. Pen Chick- ens— First. Willow Glen Poultry Farm, Waynes bo lo. Pa. Silver Penciled Hamburjfs, Pen Fowls — Firat, Orchard Poultry Farm. Black Hambuwr. Pen Fowls— First, Or- chard Poultry Farms. Pen Chickens First, Park.r:^t. Manhattan Farm. Bridxeton, N. J. Black Sumatra, Pen FowU- -First, Orchard Poultry Farm ; .second. Otsclic Farm. Pen Chickens Fii-st, Otselic Farm. White Sultan, Pen Fowls — First. Braken- dale Farm. White Silkey, Pen Fowls— First. Otselic Farm. Pen Chickens — First. Otselic Farm. Frizzlrs (any color). Pen Fowls First, Ore Lake W. F. Poultry Farm. Rumploss (any c^>lor), I'on Fowls First. Ore Lake W. F. Poultr>- Farm ; second, Ot- selic Farm. Pen Chickens— First. Peach Grove Poultry Farm, CollcKevillc. Pa. : .sec- ond, Otselic Farm. MX HOLLY (N. J.) AWARDS. Lijfht Brahmas — Norri.s G. Temple, Pocop- son, Pa., first, second, third and fourth cock, fii-st hen, first cockerel. Dark Brahmas Morris G. Temple, first and second cock, first and second hen, first cock- erel, first and second pullet. Buff Cochins Norris G. Temple, first, .sec- ond and third cock : first, second, third and fourth h first and second cockerel, first and second puHet. Black Cochint* Norris G. Temple, fii-st, sec- ond, third and fourth hen. White Cochins Norris G. Temple, firrt cock, first, second, third and fourth hen, first, second, third and fourth cockerel. Black Lanvrshans Norris G. Temple, first cock ; second, third and fourth hen ; Peach Grove Poultry Farm. Norristown, Pa., sec- ond cock, first hen. White Lancshans Peach Grove Fnrm. first cock, first hen ; Norris G. Temple, .second cock, second and third hen, fii-st cockerel, first pullet. Barred Plymouth Rocks — Eastern Ideal Farm. Norristown, Pa., first cock, second hen. second and third cockerel, second pul- let, first pen ; A. J. Beckenbach. Palmyra, N. J., second cock, fourth hen, first cock- erel, third pullet : Burlington Poultry Yards. Burlington. N. .1., first hen. first pullet; Meadow Brook Farm, Meadow Brook. Pa., third hen; Mrs. Anna Hope, Trenton, fourth cockerel ; Linton G. IntrlinK. 0»lumbus. N. J., fourth pullet ; Otto C. Lulus. Toms River, N. .7.. fifth pullet. White Rocks -William S. Wrichl. Winslow Junction. N. J., first and second cock, first and second hen. third and fifth cockerel, first pen; J. F. Shinn. Burlington, N. J., third cock, fourth hen. first and second cock- erel, third pullet, second pen ; William .S. Stokes. Trenton, fourth cock, fourth cock- erel, fifth pullet : Jacob R. Wise. (k>Uinps- wood. M. J., fifth cock, third hen; Berke- ley Poultry Farms. Toms River, first pullet ; r..inton C. InKlinjr. Fecond and fourth i)ul- Icts. Buff Plymouth Rocks William B. Miller. Dou^lasville, Pa., first cock, first and .sec- ond hen, second pullet ; Norris G. Temple, third and fourth hen. first and second cock- erel, first and third pullet. Columbian Plymouth Rocks— F. G. Bean, CoUepreville, Pa., first and second cock, firet, second and third hen, first, second and third cockerel, first, second and third pullet, first pen ; J. N. Jones. Hornerstown, N. J., fourth pullet. Partridge Plymouth Rocks — F. G. Bean, first cock, fiist hen ; William R. Fluck. Palm- yra, N. J., second hen, first cockerel, first pullet. Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks — Oakland Poultry Farms. Trenton Junction, first and second cock, first and second hen. Silver Wyandottes — J. L. Hamilton. Bur- linRton, flist cockerel, first pullet. White Wyandottes- -D. M. Clifton. Rlverton, N. J., first cock, first and third hen. second and third cockerels, second pullet ; Charles C. Cavanauirh, Merchantville, N. J., second cock, second hen. first cockerel, first, third and fifth pullets ; Oakland Poultry Farm, third cock ; J. W. Lelch. Trenton, fourth pullet. Black Wyandottes — Georjce L. Garwood, Ml. Holly, first and third cock, first pen : Peach Grove Farm, Colleffeville. Pa., second cock, first hen, first cockerel, first pullet. ButT Wyandottes— W. Lee Springs, Mer- chantville, first eock, first hen, first cock- erel, first, second and third pullets ; W. P. Lainir. Woodbury Heights, second cock ; Harry Hawkins. Jr., Mount Holly, second cockerel. C^olumbian Wyandottes — B. W. Cooper, Moorentown. N. J., first cock, first and fourth hen. first and second cockerel, first, second .nnd third pullet.s, first pen ; J. Arthur Pan« coast. Swarthmoiv, P:i.. second cock, first and third cockerel. Single Comb Rhode Island Reds Oakland Poultry Farm, first and second cock, first hen, first and third cockerel.-?, second pullet .first pen. Ismala Poultry Var is. Liant r:*h. Pa.; third and fourth cock, fourth hen : Gerald Greenfield. Rwrlinfrton, fifth cock, fifth hen ; Mrs. .]. H. Wedel. Eayretown. N. J., second and third hen. fourth cockerel, fourth pul- let, second hen : Henry H. Sava'jc, Mount Holly, seconullet : Jerrold Heventr. first pon. .Any other Variety Orpinjilons B. W. Coop- ckerel, first, second, fourth and fifth pullet. ' Silver Gray Dorkincs- Norris G. Temple, first cock, first and second hen. Sinirle Comb Brown Lcjrhorns- -Elizabeth Terry. Edp:ewater Park, N. J., first cock, first hen, first second and third pullet: P. H. Do- lan, Trenton, second and fouth hen. third and fifth cockerel, first pullet, first pen; Evelyn L. Bowers, Baltimore. third hen, ff-urth cockerel, fourth pullet ; John E. Mor- daunt. Trenton, second cockerel. Rose Comb Brown Legrhorns— Jas. R. Tay- lor. Phillipsbunjh. first ecok. hen. cockerel, pullet. ^ , , Sincle Comb White LcKhorns Forest Lake Poultry Farm. Brown's Mills. N. J., first and third cock, first and second hen. fir.U and third cockerel, first and third pullet, first pen: John E. Mordaunt. secok Farm, fifth cockerel, fourth and fifth pullet, Sincle Comb Black Lefrhorn.s— Mrs. Annie Hope, first cock, first pullet; Howard M. Eldridjrc. Mount Holly, first pen. Buff I^ffhorns- 'William Creveouerat, Free- port. N. v., first second and third hen, first and second cockerel, fourth pullet ; Georjfe C. (iorsuch. third cockerel; Hillcrest Fam. North Gorham. Me., fourth cockerel; first pullet Edwin Carson. Wissinommi? fifth cockerel, fifth pullet; Walter T. Stewart, Mount Holly, second and third pullet. Single Comb Black Minorca.*--John M. Zooks first and second pullets. Anconas— Pesch Grove Poultry Farm, first cock, hen, cockerel, pullet. Black Spanish- Norrs G. Temple, first cock, hen, cockerel pullet Black Spanish— Norris G. Temple first Continued ou pa<»e v^S4, 882 POULTRY FANCIER. NOVEMBER NOVEMCER POULTRY FANCIER. SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL POULTRY RAISING POULTRY SUCCESS and successful poultry raisiur arc easily within the reach of everyone. Thousands «vei y >-ear Uke up poultry raisinjr either in a larjje or small way. Many fail bccau.-^e they try to follow some 5 TM tJVi thev have been inducc to 2.V. pasres, full of intorestiuR and valuable poultry news, facts and illustrations (subscription price. SO cents per year. Sample Copy FKEE. Stamps accepted. A 11 I #««• ^n1 V ^ 1 K(\ ^^i* o^«r ^** never before been made and U only for a limited time. ^^1 lOr uniy «pi,.v9\/ ;ve win send either Hie nrijrjrs System book or the Smith System book and include a year's subscription for only Sl.OO. Ikwks and maeazincs can be sent to differen ad- dresses if de!»ired. THE A. D. "OSTERMAN CO., PubUshers WESTERN OFFICE 1417 32B4St., DES MOINES, IOWA ubiicatio n Office SPRINGFIELD, OHIO EASTERN OFnCE PrtM BaiMiac BINGHAMTON N. T. BUCK, BUFF AND WHITE AG>mplcte and Authoritative Text Book and Instruchve Treatise Devoted to the Orpington Fowl, the Mo4t Popular Breed in England and one of the Leading Favorites of Standard-bred Poultry in America. This Book (80 Large Pages and Cover) Tells How to Select Breeders and How to Mate (or Best Results. Care, Feeding and Management Fully Discussed. J. H. DREVENSTEDT, Editor BreeJmr and Judge of Twenty -fiv Year$* Experience and Member of Standard Revwon Committee, 19 JO Fully Illustrated by F. L. Sewell, A. O. SchiUing, L W. Burgess ^ShL CONTENTS: Chagtimr VI.-Non-Standard VmrimH—, Chapimr Vll.—Orpinmtonm a« ExhMtion FmmL Chaptmr VUl. — What Br^derm Say. Chapter iX--Ortfin9tomm at Utility FcmL Chapter I. — Orpington Origin Chaptmr It. — Orpington Type Chaptmr lll.—Blach Orpington** Chaptmr IV. —Buff Orpington: Chapter V, — Whitm Orpingtons. ] Ttxt ud ni«ttratiMS are bMad m tkt ckufM a tW 1910 AMcricaa Standard of PcrfcdioB. ] rhe most valuable feature of all Tells what changes were made, why they were made and how they wffl affect /the mating and breeding problems that now confront the breeders oi Orpingtons- Progressive breeders and ex- ' hibitors who wish to keep abreast of the times cannot afford to be without th s book. Text aupplemented by oyer aixty illustrations, by Sewell. Schilling and Burgess, a study in pictures that wUI prove valuable to breeders. bringinE dea-ly before the eyes of all Orpington admirers, in the minutest dctaU every point of value in the fowl The text and llustrations not only bring the book down to date, but anticipate the advancement of the breed lor years to come. rhe book consists of 80 large pages. 8K x U^ b printed oo first class paper and bound in a handsome cover. PRICE 75 CENTS. POSTPAID THE ORPINGTONS Spcdawn Ilkistratioa < much rednced) I. » -• ,- 4*.. ; . or $1.00 includiD^ a year's subacripf ion to Poultry Fancier : or will be sent free for three annual subscriptions to Poi'ltry Fancier at 50c each. Addrees Poultry Fancier Pub. Co., SeUersville, Pa. Onlya Faring Philip Kearney y Proprietor ^ Charles Staaf, Manager, Florham Park, N. J., Breeders of White Wyandottes. By F. W. DeLancey. It is one of the special pleasures of an editor of a poultry journal to call the atten- tion of the general poultry public to the var- ious merits of breeders of high class poultry in the diflFerent sections of the country. These articles are valuable not only to the party or parties concerninsr whom they are written, but particularly are they of value to those who contemplate purchasin)? stock or ene» for their own yards and desire reliable information re- gardino; breeders to whom they can trust their hard earned dollars and feel reasonably sure of receivinpr an equivalent for the same. In these Maprazine articles which appear from month to month in the Fancier, it is our pur- pose to give this information and we feel a particular pride in calling the attention of our friends to the Onlya Farm, Florham Park, N. J., breeders of as high a clauss of White Wyandottes as can be found any where. The winninprs Onlya Farm has made during the past two years is nothing less than mar- velous when one considers the great competi- tion they were up against. They have never exhibited anywhere that their birds were not right up among the highest winners in their class. Their birds have won the very best prizes in such shows as Philadelphia, Pa., Madison Square Garden, Boston and Hagers- town dur.ng the rast season and already this season thry won 1st cockerel, 1st and 3rd pons, 41h i.ullct, 5th hen and 3rd and 5th cock at Allcntown, Pa., also 1st pullet at Hagers- town, Md., in the open class and at the time of writing this article we have not been able to learn their winnings in pen or the other classes. But for any one to make as marked winnings as the Onlya Farm at these two vreat Fall Fairs stannps quality of the high- est order all over their birds. But the fact that they have made such sensational win- nings tells but a part of the story. Others have done the same thing over and over again and their victories have been pub- lished far and wide but the glory and satis- faction of victory enjoyed by the Onlya Farm is. that they raised their own birds, every one of them. Every bird they showed, either old or young, were hatched and raised from eggs laid on their own farm by their own birds. This fact is well worth knowing by those who contemplate purchasing either stock or eggs for their own use for they are reason- ably sure of securing stock that will repro- duce them sellers if properly reared. The Onlya F rm has between five and six hundred young birds crowding on to maturity many of which will win in the largest shows of the land. Their cock birds and hens arc in full feather and will be in great condition for the November and December shows. Their birds have no trt»ce of brassincss. in fact have as white plumajre as we have ever seen any- where. They also have deep bay eyes, fmc combs and wonderful shape. And unhesitat- ingly predict that many of the most sensa- tional winners in the White Wyandotte alleys of the country will be furnished by the Onlya Farm people. Philip Kearney, owner and Mr Staaf, Manager of the Onlya Farm are men of the strictest integrity and are worthy of the highest esteem and confidence of all our friends. They guarantee ^atisf action to every customer and will ship all birds upon approval. The Fancier heartily recommends the Onlya Farm and their method of doing business with their customers and we feel confident that any one who desires as good as the best in Wyandottes will have no cause for regret if they decide to place a portion of their business with this firm. The address is Florham Park, N. J. Scene on tlip plant of (.'has. V. Kecler, Winimac, Ind., whtMc. tht; fumoii.s Koelor While WyanflotU»s arc bred. THE INCUBATOR 'OUTLOOK. Sales of Mammoth will Eclipse all Previous Records. f Poultry writere are generally agreed that this winter and coming spring will see new htffh market records for poultry and eggs. It is evident that the supply « insulficlent to meet the country's consumption. The in- evitable r*>«ult is found to be that next spring more amateurs will want to take up poultry and that the poultry plants will inrease their stock. , _, The wideawake poultrymen are already pre- paring for this opportunity to reap golden profits. They roallze that the man who has the right equipm t to do Custom Hatching and to handle Baby Chicks will have more business offered him than he can handle. The man who selects the incubator that requires the least attention can handle the largest vol- ume of businefs and makes the m<>st money. The Candee is the most automatic of any incubator made. It is mad«* up in sections that are quickly set up and easily enlarsred. It meets the practical requirements and its use on n-tany of the most noted farms and ccua- try cetates attests its successful oper^cion. 111 capacity, the Candee holds frorn i2>)0 to 20 000 eggs, divided into 300 egg comoart- neiits, all supplied from one heater. -f you wish to Vnow more about this wonderful n- cuhator ana how it f\ts your business, send for a catalogue to the Candee Incubator and Broc der Company. Ea.<«twood. N, Y. 883 Northampton Co. Fanciers' Association Menbcfs A. P. A. Fifth Annual Poultry Show LoskielHall, Bethlehem, ?tu NOVEMBER 27-30, 1912 fviirjie tirst floor h.ill, lilicnil prcniiuins. Judges Dciuiyanil lU-ati. l-'n-nrli coopitijr. Kn tries close Nov. I 111). Iluiiy caul ivt luciniuni list to HermsD J. Sckneller, Secy.. Betblekem. Pa. WHITING^S ROUENE Positively Cures and Eradicates Roupe, Can- ker, Diphtheritic Roupe, Colds, Etc. Prevents Contag[ion Quarantine.... Unnecessary We tiike all the risk and GUARANTKE a Cure or llefund ]\roncv. "Whiting's Koujwue is very clTcctivc; it is the best reraeullets— $2, $:^, $.") each, liens $2. N. N. GREINER RHEEMS PENNA. COLUMBIAN WYANDOHES AT ONlvH.AI-l- Tin;iK KK.^I. VALUE Must sacrilicc my breeders to make room for m\ young stock. For quality at rock bottom prices write your wants. B. ALTON SMITH Hmwrnri Park. Su. F. BALTIMORE. MD. S84 POULTRY FANCIER. NOVlCMHKlv MT. HOLLY, N. J. , . Continuel pullet. Black or Hrt>vvn Hewn. Philadelphia, first cock, first and ••cond cockerel, firwt pullet; Miss Rhoda I.*e. Cinccntown, s«^ond cock, first, second and fifth hens, third cockerel ; Jesse G. Darlintr- tbn, Philadelphia, third cock, third and fourth hens. Brown Red Game Bantams -William Brown llrat cock, hen and pullet : Jesse G. Darling- ton, second cock and pullet. Golden Duekwinir Game Bantams Jesse G. DarHn;'t<»n. first cock and hen : William Brown, Hccond cock and hen, first cockerel And pulUl. Silver DurkwinK Game Bantams -Jceee G. Darlintrton. fir^t cock, second hen, first pul- let : William Brown, second cock, first hen, first antl ."ccimd cocken-l. second pullet. MufiT r»it Games Gtorue Carr, Lakehumt, N. J., first, second, third and fourth cock. Any other Classification or Variety Pit Came— G«>orue Steul>enrnch. Mount Hilly, first cock; Gconic Carr. first and second cock- erel*: John E. Morden, first, second, third find fourth pulletji. Red Pyle Game Bantams Wlllinm Brown, flrat cock. ser0 in Kold for BufT Wyan- dotte cockerel, Harry Hawkins, Jr. ; Doufrhty & Co.'s cup for Ori>injrton pen, W. H. Scho- field; Monmouth Poultry Farm's $10 settinnr of eKf3 for Buff LeKhorn cockerel, W. E. Grovoiserat ; same prize for White Leghorn cockerel. Forest Lake Poultry Farm ; Meadow Lawn Farm cup for Black Minorca cockerel, James Y. Baldwin : cash offered by same for pullet. William Landcnbursr. Burlinorton City Association's cups : Beat pullet. Rev. Phillip S. Smith : White Plymouth Rock cockerel. J. F. Shinn ; S. C. Black Minor- ca pen. Meadow Lawn Farm ; Rhode Island Red pen. Oakland Poultry Farm ; White Leg- horn cock. Forest Lake Poultry Farm. THE BIG BATTLE. Will be Fouirht December 23-28. in Ri^ Ar- mory Buildinr, Louisville, Ky. The poultry fanciers of the country are cominu toKcther in a "conflict" that Is sro- inc to attract the attention of the whole nation. The "battle" will be fouwht in the biff Armory Building. Louuiville, Ky., Christ- mas Week. December 23-28. It will be a "clash" between the North, the South, the Ksst and the West. The "bijr Kuns" and the "little »uns" will all be there, and the best "tfuns" are RoinR to win, and a win- ning at the Great Armory Show means the best in the land. The victorious breeders can truthfully say they have "whipped" the entire country. The South-Central Poultry Association is sparinpr neither time nor mon- ey in makintr the Great Armory Show at Ix>uisvi]le. an Annual National Poultry event of second importance to none. Here is one of the finest poultry exhibition halls in the world, located in the very heart of a city of a quarter of a million people, who arc interested in poultry, and in n .section of the country that promises to become the greatest poultry field on the face of the Klobe. You can not afford to miss the Great Armory Show. A bip: list of handsome sil- ver specials will be offered in addition to the retcular ca.sh premiums and every obli- sralion of the Great Armory Show will be met in full. The buildinc will be beauti- fully decorated and illuminated. Special days and nij?hLs have been designated and special feature-s have been arranvred to make the Kreat poultry exposition one of the biKJfest events ever planned in the Falls City. The newspajiers. the Commercial oriranizations and the citizens generally of the city of Louisville are all boostinir the Great Ar- mory Show of 1912. John A. Murkin, Nash- ville, Tenn.. Secretary-Treasurer, will be plea.se<1 to mail premium list"*, floor diagrams for l>ooth space, and any other information to those interested. THE YORK (PA.) FAIR POULTRY SHOW. The Poultry Department connected with the great York County Fair was beyond all doubt the finest exhibition that has ever been held in York Co. This is possibly due to the fact that the Fair management was ably sup- ported by the big Poultry Associa- tions of Glen Rock, Dallastown and Red Lion, and was under the super- intendency of Allen Seitz, one of the live wires of fancy Poultrydom in Southern Pennsylvania. A number of the classes were really nothing less than remarkable, especially the White Rock class, and the S. C. White Leghorn cla.ss. It was from these two classes that the best bird in the show was to be pick- ed. At least it boiled down to that, and the final battle for this honor lay between the first S. C. W. Leghorn fmllet, and the first White Rock pul- et. The White Rock pullet was final- ly awarded the prize of the highest scoring bird in the show, which car- ried with it a $50.00 cup. Elsewhere in this issue will be seen our com- ment on the first W. Rock pullet, which was owned and bred and ex- hibited by the Highland Farms, York, Pa. This was beyond all doubt the finest White Rock pullet that we have seen shown this season. Con- sidering the season of the year, this bird was as near perfect as any we have ever seen. Leg Bands are Necessary To every breeder in building up and oerfectins his strain. It is the only way to tell th« birds apart. IBSPROVED CHAMPION LEG BAND r»25 PAT APPLIED FOR An adjustable band that fits any fowl, made in two sizes— lante for Asiatics and Turkeys. small for American class and all smaller breeds. Numbered to nult. Init^ ittis, Sc each letter for 60 bands, 10c. each letter for 100 bands. We will rire twenty- 6\» nf tKeMS bsnis and inelnd* a year's subecription to Tnuitry Fancier fnr CO cents. The Superior Lee Band is made of tprinv steel, self lockinK- Tags numbered as desired, no initials. All sizes to fit any fowl. For 60c. We will send twenty-five Superior Bands and include a year's sub* scription to Poultry Fancier. Always state breed and sex when orderins:. Prices for either style. isr for 16c: 25. 20c: 60, 3Sc: 100. 60c: aOO. $2 75. We will send 25 bands of any one kind and include a year's subscrip- tion to Poultry Fancier for 6nc. Send all orders to Poultry Fancier, Sellersville, Pa, NOVEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 885 r-Tfrr^ mm i VICTORY i "Poultry Fancier^' Now Greatest of all Eastern Poultry Journals. November issue contains 637 Paid Adds—Our next nearest competitor 564. On behalf of the entire staff of the Fancier and every empbyee I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Poottrymen of America for making the Poohry Fancier the greatest of ail Eastern publications. To yon and not to us bek>Bgs the credit Every empbyee extends to you their heartiest thanks and pledges their best effort to maintain the proud position we now occupy. We have always been optinustic of the poultry in- dustry. We are not going to pledge our best efforU, we did that long ago, at a time when the rank and file needed it It has only been ten months since we purchased die 'Tancier*' we not only consecrated our very few dollars we had (only a few) but we consecrated our lives to the cause. We were optimistic of the future, we knew there was a field. We entered it heart and sonL "We won" and now my dear readers, I want to tell you, this issue of the "Poultry Fancier" goes into the homes of over 12,000 paid in advance subscribers b the State of Pennsylvania alone. This is possibly the greatest circulation ever obtained by any one journal in any one State. This November issue carries the adds of more Poultry organizations than any other journal in America. We want you to rejoice with us, for it is you who made aU things possible. Let it be known to you all (And this pledge we make) "Our Policy of Equal Rights and Justice to All"— shall prevail. Yes, we suffered the pangs of poverty— It was no disgrace— In £e dark hours. We remem- bered the old saying, "The darkest hour is just before dawn," and ort times at mid-night hours we would shall prevail. Yes, we suffered the pangs of poverty— It was no disgrace— In the dark hours. We remem- bered the old saying, "The darkest hour is just before dawn," and ort times at mid-night hours we would be thinking of that old hjrmn, "Jesus Saviour Pilot me, over lifes tempestious seas; unknown waves before n me roll, hiding Rock and Treacherous Shoul." We have done our best I thank you all, and hope to have O the pleasure of thanking you personally in the near future, Thankfully yours. i GEORGE AUSTIN. Managring Pleasantdale Farms. There are very few poultrymen who are not acquainted with George Austin and his many friends will be pleased to know that he is now mana- ger of the Pleasantdale Farms, locat- ed at West Orange, N. J., and owned by C. W. Nichols. Mr. Austin is par- ticularly known to the Wyandotte Fraternity and in the mating, breed- ing and conditioning the Wyandotte he is considered a past master in the an- this fact he again cmn'iasized very strongly at the Great Allentown Fair show when in competition with the foremost breeders, Pleasantdale Columbians won 1st hen, 1st cock, 2d pullet and 4th hen and also a $50 cup. At Flemington, N. J., he won 18 prizes on 16 entries. Pleasantdale will be seen and heard from at the big winter shows and unless we are very much mistaken thitu old war horse of the Wyandotte tribe is go- ing to put Pleasantdale on the map in such a way as will make them sit up and take notice. A GREAT BIRD. We can not help but make mention •of the 1st White Rock Pullet at the York Fair. Beyond all doubt this was the best White Rock Pullet shown this season. It was as near perfection as anything we have ever seen both in quality and condition. It won special for best bird in show. It was owned bred and exhibited by the Highland Poultry Farm, York, Pa. A WONDERFUL DISPLAY. A wonderful Display. The display of Columbian Wyandottes made by Dr. J. S. Rittenhouse, Loraine, Pa., at S. C. White Leghorns Newell's bred to lay and pay winners The big winners at leading Pennsylvania shows. Kxhibition aud breeding birds for sale at reasonable prices. Have special ottorinps in cocks, hens, cockerels ami pullets. 1 guarantee you satisfaction. Chas. P. Newell, Canton, Pa. the Hagerstown Fair was nothing less than remarkable and with lacings equal to the best Brahmas we have ever seen and of typical Wyandotte shape. There is no use of talking we must take off our hat to the Doctor, he is a past mapter in the art of mat- ing. A VERY PROMISING OUTLOOK. The National Fancien Club Show to b* held in Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Ind.. Jan. 11 to 17, 1913, promises to be the biETfirest poultry Show that was ever held in this city, as inquiries are coming in eTcry day from this and adjoininK States for prero* ium lists and concession space. Besides, the manaKement has secured the annual meets of the National Black Orpinfrton Club, Na- tional Indian Runner Duck Club and the National Bronte Turkey Club which will meet in annual sessions on different days during the exhibition, and the number of entries guaranteed is satisfactory to the Association. Every nnember of this Association is a fancier, and the Judges who han« the rib- bons sre the best in America, all premiums are fruaranteed to be paid in full and that coupled with the fact that it is the only exclusive poultry show in the Central West, appears to the best breeders everywhere, realizing; that a ribbon won at a show of this kind carries advertisement of Kreat val- ue, and knowinff at the same time that qual- ity will Ret the ribbon. S«nd for the premium list now which will be ready for mailinR December 1, telling about our uniform cooping, how CMgea will be displayed to show every bird to the best advantage and many other things peculiar to this great quality show of America, where breeders of Indiana and adjoining States will exhibit their specimens and a win at the Na- tional Fanciers Club Show will b« herald- ed everywhere. File your application for premium list now and you will get one as soon as they are off' the press. Henry C. Dlppel. Secy., 114 N. Delaware St.. Indianapolis. Ind. 886 POULTRY FANCTrlR. NOVEMBER PRESIDENT HICKS APPOINTS PERMA- NENT HOME COMMITTEE. The Chicairo Poultry Society {which maH<» ao offer of $100,000 at the Naahvillp Conven- tion for the permanent home of the American Poultry Association) is more than jtleascd at the selection of President Hicks' permanent home con»mittoe. The committee as appoint- ed by our worthy pres'ident is as follows : R. V. Hicks, Chairman, (ex-ofTicio) : E. B. Thompson, Amenia, N. Y. : T. E. Quisen- bury. Mountain Hrovc. Mo. ; Geo. H. Rudy, Mattoon. HI.; Rufus Dclafield, So. Plainfield. N, J. The ftlxnc committee i« certainly a repre- •entative of one of the beflt breeders and busi- neB« men that could be chosen and President Hicks is to be congratulated on his selection of such R lx)dy of fairminded and honored Sentlemen to serve on this important com- mittee. ChicasTO is still in the race to secure the permanent home of the American Poultry Aasociation, and is ready to have the above committee investivate its offer for the home any time it is ready to do so. The ChicaKO Poultry Society al its Sep- tember meetlnar, voted to endorse Detroit's elTort to Ket the next annual meetinjt of the A.merican Poultry Association for that city. Detroit is an ideal convention city beinx cen- trally located, with no extreme hot weather in the Slimmer time and possessinR ample facilities for entertaining and handling larsre convention crowda. There are also many beautiful and picturesque sites in and around Detroit worth iroinR hundreds of miles to see. CONDITION YOUR BIRDS PROPERLY. Rlsewhcre in this »sue will be seen the ad- vertisement of A. R. Saylor Druflr Co. of Allentown, Pa. The name of Saylor is about familiar to the Fa'tcy Poultry World as Dar- Bum is to the school boy. Mr. Saylor has bean demonstrating his Roods at all of the leading Poultry Shows, for a number of years paat and they certainly must have merit for they are used and endorsed by leading Poul- trymen everywhere, Mr. Saylors latest production on the market le a condition tablet, used to condition the birds for the show room, and to keep them in health while there and to prevent any After Htlarki> from sickness. This is certainly a (rrcat boon to the Fancy Poultry Business, as we are told by men who know, that this is the greatest thins that has been put on the market for a number of years. I need not (ro into the merits of Saylor's Poaltry Powder. Roupe Remedy and Lice XUler. they are too well known to be com- ■Mttted upon. We respectfully call the at- tention of al*. oar rradera to their advertise- ■Mat in thii inaue of the Fancier. CHAMBERSBURG (FENNA.) SHOW. Hie third annual show of the Franklin County Poultry Association will be held at Chambersbunr. Pa., Dec 11, 12. 18 and 14. Tbe show has irrown in aise and import- mnoe each year, and this year promiaca to •dipae all previous exhibitions. The show is held in a larse, airy buildiii)r. abaolutely fireproof, with concrete floor and ample akylinrhts running the length of the room. It is convenient to the expreu of- floea. of which there are three in the city. and the Association will be able to handle tbe birds better than ever before. Three Jadres will award the prises, of which one is a pigeon and bantam special- lit. The premhims are generous, while there la an extra long list of specials, including sweepstake cash prises for oock« hen, cock- efrri, pullet and largest entry. There are also eighteen silver cups, and it is a ribbon abow tbrongbout. For catalogue, address E. E. Eckel, Secre- tary, Chambertburg, Pa. Entries close at flftSdaight, Saturday, November 80. CHICAGO POULTRY SOCIETY. Per Clarence Ward, Chairman Publicity Com- mittee. THE NATIONAL LANGSHAN CLUB, of- fers to membexe in both varieties of Lang- abaaa, tiie fbOowing: For the best shaped tnale^ best shaped female, best colored male, •ad best colored female. each» A FINE PEN- MAMT. Wmm, to Scptcssber 1918. lodndinc MSM- BSRSHTP PENNANT, $1.00. JOHN AI^ntlCH. SeC'Tima I^otumeadow, ...A REAL BARGAIN... To inciciiso our {Mmilnlioii to 30,000 (lurin' Culture, sent prepaid lo auy address in the U. S. and Canada for SO cent* or irivcn free with a .Vycar subscription to Poulthv Kancibx for $1.00. No matter when your sul»crii>tion expires, take advantajre of this, it will be extended three vears from the date of its expiration. Order to-day. You need this book. Poultry Fancier Pub. Co., SELLERSVILLE, '•• PA. ^nBKSSS«E0!«»8KSB^^ i*r-' FIRE'S BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS All my competitors only 8 firsts and .S seconds. Send for my 1912 matinar Have made a record of 17 firsts and 20 seconds at ■"> shows this season list. It will show the winners. Exhibition and Kreedinjr stock for sale. FIKE'S GIANT BRONZE TURKEYS H'ttsburg 1" 1st and 2nd HARVEY L. FIKE, Myerwlale, Somerset Co., The leadint; winners at Ilajrerstown H'ttsburs Kxposition and Madison Sciuare Garden. Five pens mated and headed by 1st and 3rd prize Toms at New York. 1st Tom at IIaj?erstown and 1st and 2nd at Piltsburc. Ejjjrs Sl.OO eacl: Penna. Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds ^ ^r-' ^-^ '^> »■■ ^ "" My birds are a wonderful combination of utility and beauty. The most expert judges of the country pronounce our Reds the eoual of any in the country in both surface and under color as well as practically ideal in shape. They are strong in eye, have splendid combs and great size. We are offering a limited number of both old and young stock for sale at prices that will please you. Here is your opportunity. We guarantee satisfaction. Address J. W. THORMAN South Euclid, Ohio R.& S. C. Black Minorcas and tJL Leghorns We have the birds fit to win at any show in the World. 1000 younjjsters bred from our N. Y., Chicago, St. Louis, Springfield and Kansas City win- ners. True and tested breeders and show birds in any number. We want your business because we can give you your money's worth and just a little bit more. We have a special proDOsition to offer every Fancier reader, if you are wanting to get started with our breed, write to me at once. Our new catalogue is now off the press, send 5 red stamps for it. EDGESiONT poultry farm. W. O. Chase, Box 100, Hilltboro. 111. Portable House, size 10x10, Price $30. ^^,^1,^''^'^'' ^^™^ - CooiJ fm- 12 Hens <- •• I Price $10.00 Write for our free booklet showing: 20 different cuts of portable houses, oat sprouters, shipi>- insr coops, trap nests, etc. EL C YOUNG BOX CO., Depot St^ Randolph, Mass. SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS BRED TO LAY UYING AND BREEDING STOCK MOUNT PLEASANT FARM MT. POCONO, PA. Send for our FREE Booklets. "Modern . Successful Poultcy Parmini:," and "A Few ... Points for Atnslaer or Expert." . , ^/ ••»■•>■ V '•-•.«; WHITE INDIAN GAMES The real Fancier's fowl. The ideal fowl for the coimtry and suburban estate. We have in our yards the blue ribbon winners at seven of the big Eastern shows. We guarantee fertility and we want you to send for our booklet describing matings and price list. HILLTOP POULTRY YARDS, Catasaugua, Penmu Single Comb Buff Leghorns and Buff Orpingtons Won 203 premiums, cups and specials, including display specials at Philadelphia, New York and Mineola. 200 males and females, both varieties, offered at reasona- ble prices. Winners furnished for your show. Write now stating number and quality desired. All shipments made on approval, satisfaction guaranteed. Wm. L Creyoiscnt, 35 Mill Road, Freep«rt, N. Y. S. C. REDS— That are Red We have well developed yoimgsters a.s well as yearling cocks and hens at reason- oble prices that can successfully mcict any competition. You know their record. — and their blood lines. Our record is not one dissatisfied customer. Write your wants, we will quote you prices. HARTY & FRESHELY, WiUoughby, Ohio Winners at Allentown, Buffalo, Morristown, Orange, Etc. Columbian Wyandottes ii V -line bred siore I'W.V Younjr birds coming better than ever. Black and White not grey or brown. I V*ave males with at)Solutely white backs, free from bnuw. WiU sell you birds to wiu in any company. BatisCaction always assured. G. E. NICHOLS, 7 Lafayette Ave, Morristown, N. J. No Grit-No SbeU All Feed The most scientifically Balanced Ration on the market, especially prepared for egg production and to mattire Pullets and brin^ them to a laying condition. This m connection with our Purity Poultry Mash will keep them healthy and produce the eggs. Highly recommended by leading poultry men. Write for sarn- ies ana prices. Miner-Hillard Milling Company Wilkes-Barre, Pemuu WIN THE EARLY SHOWS «■< a draw attenlioR and tell YOUR ilock. yoa cmm d» k with Criisilcr 11 Firsl IVize Cockerel, Color SrvcciAl And Chanipion male, Mnilisou Sauftrc C'.ardcn. New York. rno. Thii.-<: male charapionsUips of this phow liAvc Ixrcn won by Urovc Hill bretl bird in fivcyear*. B right's estofal arred Plymouth Rocks None have won a."* iimcli, none win so con- sisU'Htly or poisislcnlly, none hittMl so Inio, none lay l)rU<'r or ^row quicker. Last season they \von in ii(»arh evest male in the show. .\1 the three iricalest World's I'jiirs, namely, Pan- .\meriain. St. l.o\iisan»l .laiiKstown. ci»:hl init of four- teen lirsl.saneriene rceoKni/vd in > onrs if you j>nv- Chuite. I'rices nioilerale for Suoreni . 'Jiialily winners. Grove Hill Poultry Yards, Wm. Ellary Bright. Proprietor A. C. Smitii. Superintendent Box F. I., Waltham, Mass. m OOPER^S ELEB RATED HieKEN - - ' 'OLONYHOUSE ustomI kraii iTALGiQUE. WANTED WANTED WANTED I will buy your fresh layed egtrs at a top price and will supply crate and pay cash. Can use two to sixty dozen per week for a fancy market trade. H. B. Cooper, WOODSIDE POULTRY PLANT, &2i»rSt.r.. tmm LOUISVILLE BIG WIN >temphis 1910, Nashville 1911, Louisville 1912, I won all firsts and seconds— no breeder in tiie Nation ever liopes to break this record. CHICAGO— the Continental Studio of the Fancy, I won more firsts the last three years than any other e.^hibitor— this for your consideration when seeking real Orpingtons. Hundredsof show bird^ ripening, 500 first class breeders ready to ship out. Send for the big free Catalogue— tlie Orpington Fashion Plate Book. A. E. MA^lTZt Buff Orpinffton Specialwl Box F. Arcadia, Ind. STOP! LOOK and READ A Most Sensational Off er As I have alx)ut 1000 of those World's Best Colum- bian Plymouth Rocks growing now. I make you this great offer in yearlings, will offer you five pens of 10 hens and one cock or cockerel for $25.00 a pen or 5 hens one cock or cockerel for $15.00, this cer- tainly is a great offer. These are not the cream of my tiock, but bred from my famous winners and of the same blood lines and they will be worth much more later. Get busy if you want some of this great winning and utility strain combined, l^member 83 firsts in one season under 15 different Judges out of a possible 85 competed for. Order from this ad. and get the pick. F. G. BEAN, Collegetilley Penna. December 1912 5c. per copy 50c. per year M F. W. DeLancey, t^ SELLERSVIUJE, PENNSYLVANIA .V'l>*4.:*- Chestnut Hill Barred Rocks Never Before Have Offered Such Quality h:H some (l;iv ynii :irc ^'oln^Mo \)rvr<\ Clusinut Hill l-nrmi that 1... »I>'T.- .'Is,- .-.,„ >.m -.-. M..-I. .("■'•i'^ •" 'li'- I'f"'''^ ■"^'^'•''• We Have Furnished Winners Irjr;:;;; llr'^ir; T,;,,,:, niH I-.m,. W..:.ls..:,„.„fr.ri.„ several Hundre,rs rti.il |wyors, wriH- CHESTNUT HILL POULTRY FARM Chas. M. Kerr, Mgr., Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. Want This $100.00? IlorUlan.l Kanu will ^'iv.» lo each of its two winning cuslomors iiiulcr \hv followiiii: cotjdilioiiN a piizc of $.K).00oash. . • . ,i To Iho cusU>ni •>•- - These birds to he purchased and pxhihilpd between October 1, Ul- and October 1, m'A. The Poultry Fancier to hold the money until Oct. 1st 1913 when the winning' owners or ownerwillbcdecided upon by three men to be selected by the roultry Fancier. The owner of a bird com- peting for these prizes .shotdd nromptly report to the Fancier each win- ninjr made by his bird, and will be renuired to disnlay on the bird s coop in the show rooms a card stating that the bird was purchased from Kockland Farm, Henson, Nbl. ^ . . , ., i. i i «« ..;*k The customer who purchases a |5 bird will have an equal chance w th the one who purchases a $75 bird by entering in the smaller shows. This is a splendid opporluuily to j?et an excellent breeder and win a pood prize also. We have more of them and better White Rocks this sexson than ever before. ROCKLAND FARM, D. Lc€, Prop., Box 1, Benson, Md. VICTORY UNEQUALLED ban been the record of the M< »NMt)l TH STRAIN of S. ('. HI FF «nrtunny p cock birds in both varu'ties nadv for shipment. , r . i • ♦• c tu ^^.*^ ♦ f^;^ ^f NoTK-SiMKl 25 cents for a reprodiuAion in colors of Schillings wonderful oil painting of the greatest trio of S, ('. lUiH Leghorns ever l.reearling hens and J. COUtTtrCT PUNOUFOID. 0»>rr DAVID HOUSTON. S«»»iX«wW«i NORTH - SIDE - POULTRY - CO. Have huiidrtHls of mature birds for sale in »>oth Ttility aiul Fancy Stock, and our prieeH are the lowt^l for the .|uality of birds we .sell. Wo are m;ikin;r a siK'ciahy this month on S. C Buff and White Orpington ,>unet« and cm ken Is. White and Columbian Wyandotte*, Black Orpingtons and Single Comb White Leghorns. These are all kckmI utility birds and well dcvelopcer 100, freight paid to your station. Beef Scrap $3.25 i)e- 100. V. O. B. your station, North Side Poultry Co., 343 NORTH SEVENTH STREET ^^^^ ^ ALLENTOWN, PENNA. mmmi wmm DECEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 891 QV)\o\^P riASSIFIED All datsifid ad» are infrvat •{ b»«k, tkos ^Tinc the small adrertuer a cbance. Numbers & initials count as words. All classified advcrtisinjr is payable in advance. Positively no exceptions to this rule. The rates are so low that we cancot afford to take the time and trouble and incur the expese necessary in keeping accounts with these ads. Send M. O., currency, draft or registered letter. Stamps accepted for amounts less than one dollar, All ads to be under proi>cr classi6cations must reach us by the 20th of the month. Advertisers receive the paper free each month that ad appears. 5 cents i>er word per insertion for ads runnini; less than 6 month s. 4 per word per insertion for ads running 6 months or longer. ^. ■■..^■■.^♦i ANDALUSIANS ANDALUSIAN EGGS— FIVE PENS— EX- m Urce, be«v7 laced. Manj are prize birds, lawatly add«d some of the ClcTeland. Ohio wfauMra. Hare won prizes at the leadins •how* for 15 years and hare bred Andaln- •iaaa. thia my l»th year. None better. Eggs. IS per 16 straight. F. L. Garnet. Notting- Ohio. 16 ANDALUSIANS— CHOICE PENS AT 116. Can mate cockerel with yearlings. Single Urdi in hem, pullets and cockerels. $3 and op. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellersville. Pa. BLUE ANDALUSIANS— 1 have the largest ■tlUty flock in the East. (6) Five breeding paas. every bird of which has won a prize. MaaTy layers of large white eggs. Prices enable. E. D. Bird, Greenwich, Conn. 15 THOMAS BLUE ANDALUSIANS WON list at New York. Indiana and Illinois State Falza ; Marion. Ohio, Rochester, Indianapolis. •le. Write for circulars. Big bargains in Itoek. Cockerels from 11.50 up. R. B. Tkeokas, Martinsville, ind. 19 ANCONAS. SUNNY SLOPE ANCONA FARM AL- „'ay» have something for sale. Our Aneonas tka greatest payers, the greatest all year round lajrvrs. Free booklet. J. O. Somera. R. 2. BedtfonL Ohio. 18 ANCONAS— SINGLE COMB, SOME Stand stock for sale in both old and young males and females. Orders booked now for hatching ejCKS for early spring delivery. Cor- rsct color and type, comb and legs right, and fSlT producers of merit. Geo. C. Schwegman, Richmond, Indiana. 14 MY ANCONAS LAY AND WIN. GROWN in open air on free range, under perfectly sanitary conditions. Rose Comb cockerels. (Sbeppard's Strain), that are right for sale. J. H. VanDever, TifBn, Ohio. 18 MY MOTTLED BEAUTIES WON FOUR flrsta. 1 second. 1 third, 2 fourths at the two neatest fall shows— A I lento wn and Hsgers- town, H. Foxall. 821 S. Main St., Wllk<^ Barre, Pa. ^* ANCONAS— ORIGINAL SHEPHARD Strain. Fine cockerels and pu"*^^ »t^ rewwn- Sle prices. July hatch birds. 60c to 11.00 each. L. O. Mayer. R 1. Columbia. Pa. 16 THREE FULLY DEVELOPED DARK eombed and tailed Mottled Anoona cockerels. Th«^ are finely mottled, exceptionally fine lor the show room and guaranteed m vf^ty TCBpeet, $10 each. Also a dark "'lor^ brwi- ff^k. Harry Edler. 617 E. SrtJ St, Wil- llamsport. Pa *^ ANCONAS WITH A RECORD, WINNERS wbex«ver shown. UtUity and exhibition birds for sale, old and yonng. White Ch»«* Ge«e aad Indian Runner Ducks. Mrs. A. Guetter. Boat* 2, Media. Pa. ^^ ^NCONAS-BOTH COMBS: LARGE DARK »irts. evenly mottled: black UUs and wings 5 wtancrs at Buffalo, Rochester, Cleveland, WUliamsport, Madison Square. E««« * •vS«rf fc, grid's tH^t. W. A. Ellison, ElkUnjt ra. ANCONAS. HOSE AND S. C . AND WHITB Orpingtons, leading blue ribbon winners at T«^ soMa. Olytnpia. Kansas City and Spokane. Eggs Mi stock very reasonable. Send for handsome Ulwtrated booklet. Ima L. ^^^J^^^^l Civy Poultry Yards. Olympla. Washin«ton. 16 INCONAS. MUST SELL SOME HENS 4UI1 cockerels from my best breeding pens. HmxM la a bargain. Get sUrted with best ••rain of best breed for eggs. E. F. Wyman. traaswick, O. 17 SHEPPARD'S FAMOUS ANCONAS. THE worM's best. First at world's greatest shows. ib«iading London, England. Madison Square fta4 Cleveland. Greatest egg record — 256 aver- a««. Catalogue free. Cecil Sheppard. Berea, \tmw. 16 MUSKINGUM POULTRY FARM. 600 AN- eoaa breeders for sale at $4.00 and 16 00 per trio. Write for free caUlogue. Evans Jk Box V. Malta. Ohio. 16 MARTIN'S MATCHLESS ANCONAS HAVE woo 86 ribbons, 7 specials on 37 entries at ths 6 best shows in New England including Ko»ton. Circular free. C. A. Martin. Derry, N H. 16 nOWLETTS SINGLE COMBED ANCONAS .<^<;k no wl edged World's Leaders, heavy birds, lay large eggs persistently all winter. Wins la the show rooms. Circular, send red stamp. «n<^nK Ysrds. Bant Orange. N. J. 16 ANCONA COCKERELS. NOW IS YOUB chance to get good birds. 82.50. 83 and 16 Greenhurst Poult rv Yards. Sellersville, Pa 12 ANCONAS— GOOD BREEDING PENS, 4 females and male. $15. Can mate yearling hens to cockerel. Our Aneonas won Ist and 4th pullet, Philadelphia show. Good cock- erels. $8 and up. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. ANCONAS— MARVELOUS EGG-PRODUC- ers and exhibition birds. However large or small your show I can win for you. Write me. Dr. Guy Blenooe. Vice President International Anoona Club, Alma Center, Wis. 16 BANTAMS. RARE BARGAINS. GOLDEN AND SILVER Seabright. Buff, Black. White and Partridge Cochin, Rose Comb Blacta. BUck Tailed Japa- nese. Red Pyle and Black Red Game *nd Single Comb White Leghorn Bantams. Proper A Son, Schoharie. N. Y. 19 ROSE COMB BLACK BANTAMS.— Ex- clusively win again at Hanover and other leading shows. A fine lot of youns and old birds for sale. Chas. E. Trone. Balto St.. Hanover. Pa. 18 FOR SALE— WHITE BOOTED AND BUFF Cochin Bantams for exhibition or pets. Our strain has won at Boston, New York and Hagerstown. Armbrust Bros., Armbrust, Pa. 16 MOVER STRAIN OF BLACK AND White Cochin Bantams. Good winneis this year at Lebanon. Hanover, Allentown and Lancaster Faiia. Old and young stock for sale cheap. Joel H. Moyer. 441 N. 10th St., Reading, Pa. 88 BLUE BLOODED SEABRIGHTS. ROSE Combo, Japanese and Partridge Cochin Ban- tams, Thompson Barred Rocks, also R. I. Reds. Faatails. Exhibition Homers. Stock and Eggs for sale. I. S. Miller. Allentown, Pa. 1« OKE'S HAMBURG'S AND BANTAMS WIN ; five varietiaa Hamburgs ; ton varieties Ban- tams : see winnings at New York. Boston and Baltimore shows. It t«ib the tale. Stock and egss for sale. R. Oke. Box 361. London. Canada. 16 BUFF COCHIN BANTAMS— WINNERS at all the best shows. Bargains in breeders or show birds to quick buyers. Also a few Buff Rocks, sime quality. G. W. Wege, Han- over, Pa. 1^ IF ITS SILVER SEBRIGHTS, LIGHT Brahma, Buff or Black Cochin Bantams, write your wants to Chickadee Poultry Farm, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. R. F. D. 1. 12 PRIZE- WINNING COCHINS. SBIABRIGHTS. Rose Combs, Japanese and Game Bantama ia all varietica. High class breediiur and exhi- bition stock for sale. A. W. Newcomer, Box 21. Glen Rock. Pa. 16 BLACK COCHIN BANTAMS. THAT TOOK the blue ribbon on pen at Philadelphia. Effgs, 10 cents each. Mrs. Wm. Moore, Chadds Ford, Pa. 18 FOR SALE— A FINE BLACK RED GAME Bantam Cockerel. First at Allentown, second at Lititz and Scranton (my other cockerel win- ning first) Eggs for sale. M. G. Bankert. Hanover, Pa. 16 FOR SALE— WHITE AND BLACK Cochin Bantams, winners at Allentown. Lebanon and Hanover Fairs. 26 eodcerels and pullets for sale. Joel H. Moyer, 441 N. 10th St., Reading Pa. 21 EVERYBODY'S DOING IT— BUYING Wheeler's R. C. Black Bantama. I can far* nish birds to meet any competition. A. C Wheeler. Burnt Hills, N. Y. 16 WHITE COCHIN BANTAMS, COCKa bens, cockerels and pullets for sale at re*> sonable prices. Bred from my best stock. Stuart Cooper, Ford Road. West Philadel- phia. Pa. 11 AMERICA'S GREATEST WINNING strain of Buff Codiin Bantama. Have soma rare bargains in breeders to offer. B. O. Schilling. Brighton. N. Y. 16 HIGH STA-nON EXHXBITION GAMV Bantams, Cochins, Seabrights. Rose Combs, and Silkies. E^gs and stock. Ridge View Farms, Knowlesrille, N. Y. 16 BELGIAN HARES. OUB PEDIGREED RUFUS RED BELGIAN Hares are fonnd hopping in nearly every state The Jumbo Flemish Giants are known evary whersb Large steel ffrmyt and Jet blacks. Pricso right McCulleys Babbitry, North Lewis- bnrg. Ohio. If BRAHMAS. BANKS' LIGHT BRAHMAS— THEY LAY. win and weigh. Extra fine i>reeding eoc^erris, 84. 86 and 86 each. Trioa. 88, 810 and 818. Shipped on approval. Ehnory B. Banka. East Pembroks, N. Y. 12 UGHT BRAHMAS— FINE BREEDING * Show birds. J. A Roberts, Malvern. Pa. IS VILLAGE POULTRY FARM— LIGHT Brahmas, I^kenvelders and Light Bimhma Bantams. Also expert Jndge. and a spa- eialist in mating. F. W. Davis. Kcyasr. W. Vs. If UGHT BRAHMA COCKERELS. BIRDS of quality, at 8160, 82.00. Licht Brahma eggs and Single Comb Krystal Whito Orping- ton eggs. Kellentraas strain, in season. Ric^ ard Krober. Siaaeton. S. O. 892 POL'LTRY FANCIER. DECEMBER DOMINIQUES. GKNUINE AMERICAN ^^'^''i^'^^' kmrt ihrm Too m»ny »et Ro.f Comb «»rnpd Rock, and .rr dU.PPoint^. Th. "^' »JV"« F«1U. M»Jonr. NY. "» DOGS BKAi;hKSI BRA<:i.KSt THOROlxnmRKl) Pttppi^. »:<.r.O. bn>k«.n bitch«. $12.00: brok. « 4r>c« f I* "n AW • frvr ftnr foxhoundn. rhcap. •Tn'.l <'.'^ K Waltrr. S^ven V.Ury?". F*^ T!^ IM n \M> I-\i.lI'.' IM-ACM-.S MAI. J'. an«> ''•ni'4'^ >;< .firs .in! ^ •>-•'' I"»V-' lt«.n) fJ.'i" :i,,. le.iM « J-.wt.- r.U) »<•••'!'■•• ''^'"'*' '"I'iXfil""^- st'Hk S''»''>iv ;' »•;»'- '^'■' pnc l-.1t 111. J;; "':r-k». 1M. BUCKEYES. IUKKKYKS UK gUAUTY. WINNKRS Madiiion Squarr, B<.«ton, Cl.'veUnd. Waahing ton. Srrarton. Matinir. for 1912 are alon» bkKxl Jinr* that will produce bird« of quality Stork and nrw*. Huff Orpinarton Duckji Cat- aUnrur frr*- I-. T. Place. M«ihopprn. Pa. II BUTTERCUPS. SICn.lAN llinTKRCUfS THE COMlN< brvird nf 8rn«rai puriww* fowl. Small »atrr», rfvat pn>dur«r». H««uty «urpaat«>d by noaa Krt9. t'^ r>0 tA fb.OO p*r 16. Kranklin 8 Flft^ld. MounUtntrirw TouUry Parm. raiofla- ▼ill*. OhU.. »» CAMPINES. IMrROVRD SILVER CAMIMNES. A FEW vxcrllrnt pockrrrb for •air. For October dr- Uvery. Ilirda that will plcaaa you. Cheap while they laat J. L. raulhamua. Dawart, Pa. COLDKN AMD SILVER CAMPINCB AMD ftleilian Buttercup. A few Camplna eockarela for aaU che«u>. Ena of the abore in laaaon. M«mb»r fluttercup Club. Send for pHe«a. E. R. A^ama. Outwood. Ta. SILVER CAMF1NE8. IMFORTBO STOCK Bverlaatins layeiv of lanre white «ca and the aaoal noie>d utility and exhibition stnitn to be foaod. WHU U O. Mayer. Columbia. Fa.. Route I. m» famou* winnfm amonff the lot Youmr •lock for Fall delivery. Dr. W. A Ijotr. CatoncvilU. U*\ U IMJKSELL'S CORNISH AND HOUDANS— We arw offerinif the lw«et yoanK atocic we have ever raued. Cx^rninh fmm the flmt Fbila. pen and Huudan f«f exceptional quai- Hr Jamcn V. FurM-ll. SelleravUle. Pa. IS DARK CORNISH. WRITE YOUR WANT.S to Frrd Ottmar. Mrrle Beach. Mich. Get hb farm raUed Comi«h. He raise* the beat and aelle ibem riKht. A lot of nice cockcreb for aaJe (;. F Ottmar. Merle Beach. R 12. Mich. 21 FOR SALE ONE COCK niHD. 2 YRS. old. acortKi J«4 at ahow and tfK.k ftrat, weijihl 10 )b« : » utility hcn», U.mo each. Clyde Dill^. Wa^iliiititton. Fa. 15 , nucKs. WIJITI'. IM.IAN IHCKS. I IIAVJ-: «;o(il> out-*. JMM>. jn.vH 3^^^ «!»r.-i.-ii i»ncr female* for sale. Write uit your want*. W. H. Saltaman, New Lon- don. Ohio. iO Ml'SCOVY. CRE.STED WHITE, RUNNER DurV.s, I'it (;«mns. BufT Cochins. Hamburjfi. Silkitn. TUntsm»i. rinoonR. Winners at Han- ovir and HsKcretown. Lancaser, Allentown, etc .). II. S<1I. .Ir.. Hanover. Pa. IS AMKRICAN .>^TANI)AHl> LIGHT FAWN snd Whitf In. linn Uunn* r DucUk. Har«hbar- gvT. Hluf Ril>l)'>n. Wbitr Kvnf strain. Drakes thn-r l!nrs. Hookinvr orders for eRKS. nirntrcM thirlieij dvlivrry. N. >I. Shriver. Wayland. Ohio. 20 I'URK WHITK KGG STRAINS AMERI ran Htfindurtl and piirr White Runners. Long Rhry shnpc. Scon-d or unncorcd stock. Cheap throuKh October. O'mpKrattvcly few left. Don't «lr winners at Ur1^ll»•^t^•r. Syrnni r. ill-. I'rircs reasonable. Mr.. .1. .S, O'.bdrin-. Fnbi'MJh. N. V. If* PURE WHITE INDIAN RUNNER KGCS 18.00 per 12: S. C. Mottled Anrona cKtn«. 11.60 per 18. Lcadinif htrnin«. None hitti-r. Write for "Announcement.*' Tiwnnn Poul- try Farm, Stnndish, Mass. 14 RUNNER DUCKS. LIGHT. FAWN AND White, Harshbarsrcr. Pine Riblmn. while cirj? strain direct. Choice drake. $1.60 and 12 »torpd Hampphiro swine, jrct th«' belted hoff and make more money. W. R. Sprcnklc. Waynesboro. Pa,. R. D. 1. M STOCK REDUCTION BARGAINS FOR quick sale. Indian Runners, mature birds, stronff breeders Hrfwks- Walton while eRRerx. White OrpinjTlon fowls and Silver C^mplne cockerels Frederick Fellows, Muskoday Farm. Wcedsport, New York. 16 INDIAN RUNNER.S-AMERTCAN STAND- ard. Blue Ril>l»on strain, while carirs. Stock, ewn and baby duckllnjw in sca.non. 1013 mating list ready December 1st. Order* now booked for over 2000 cflurs for 1913 delivery-. Get In early. Let us know your wants. Twin Oak Farm. Palmyra. Pa. 20 MALLARD DUCKS. FINE BREEDINC; stock for aale. Correspondence aollctted. Meadow Edge Farm, Cedarhurst, L. I. 13 AMERICAN STANDARD WHITE EGG •train. Liicht Fawn and White, and pure White Indian Runners, models of P*"^J^J" oolor shape and carriaiie. alao Created White. White Muscovys. and Buff Orpin«tons. at live and let Hve prices. Rid«e View Farms. Knowleiiville. New Yo^U. >^ WHITE INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS. U. R. Fishel strain, direct last year. Ten pair. flO the pair, tt-n pair. $1S the pair: racy type. J. Kli.it Smith. Poplar HlufT. Mo. 12 WHITE INDIAN RUNNERS. SNOW- flake strain. A few grand bn-edi-n; for guick •ale at barirain prices. Prolific layers of white e«KS. 16.00 each. Youne stock alw> ready. Mra. E. Eshbach. 1404 Sturm Ave.. Indlanapoila. Ind. '^' PURE INDIAN RUNNERS. HARSHBAR- «cr'» blue ribbon strain. Faun *"^,JT"'^ Lay pure while ojrirs. Many show birds «n flock. One price and one quality. Book your order early and avoid delay. G«v» "*iV*^- lion. $2.00. 13; $3.50, 26: $6,00. 60; $10.00 100. Mrs. B. B. Robinson. Franktown, Va. 21 AMERICAN AND ENGLISH INDIAN RUN- ner Ducks and SinRle Comb Buff Lefhores. Breedinir stock for sale at reduced prieea. Won at Chambereburit and Lewistown. Satlsfactjon ruarantrcd Geo. B. Hall. Burnham. Pa. 16 ENGLISH. AMKHICAN AND PURE WHITE Runners. Largest, handsomest flocks ro^yt •een. Prise winners. Perpetual Motion whiter 0^K Machinea. outlayina h^n. Eyeopener cir- culars ffivinff valuable information. Jease F. Newell. Girard, HI. »" WHITE INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS. THE kind that have the riffht style and lay larire white effir». Ducks, $6.00 each; Drakea. $2.60 each. A few white China Geeae for sale. $8.00 each. Edward C Holl. New Knoxvill*. Ohio. 12 LIGHT FAWN AND WHITE. HARSHBARG- er Blue Ribbon utrain. truarantced layers of pure white eRjr*«. Insure your success by start- insr riRht. BookinR onler* for eKprs 1918 de- livery : more than 1500 enRaffcd now. Don't delay. Only those who book in advance can depend on Retlins: eBjrs when Rprinvr comes. Cir- cular for two cent stamp. Mrs. Wm. Harsh- barjrer, Waveland. Indiana IS INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS AND WHITE Chinese Gees«. fine breeders and show birds, for stale at reasonable prices. Write me before buyintr your birds for the fall and winter shows. Dfwcriptive calendar free. W. M Saw- yer. Lancaster. Mo. 12 WHITE INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS. KISH- el strain. Stock for !«ale. Trio?. $liO ; esrps, $4 snd ?6 per 111 Csrl M. McNary. Box 95, Houston. Ps. 17 GEESE. WHITE CHINA GEESE EGGS FOR hatching- EleKant birds for sale. Allentown, Madison Square. Paterson and Pouuhkeepsie Champion winners. Rake's Strain World's Champion^. Ecrs now ready. J. D. Rake, Monroe. N. Y. 1" MAMMOTH TOULOUSE GEESE. BLUE ribbon winners wherever shown. Geese, $3.50 each or $10 per trio. Rose Comb R. I. Reds. Tuttle strain, direct; cockerels $3.00 each. HuRhie Girven, R. 8, Bradford, HL Stark Co. 1« EMBDEN GEESE AND WHITE RUNNER show birds. Embdens winner of 76 of all flrata for younsrsters for three years at Madison Square. Sara Avery Little, Clyde, N. Y. 12 GAMES. STANDARD EXHIBITION AND CORNISH Game*. All varietiea ; alao Malays. Suma- tras. Stock and eags in aeaaon. Ridca View Farms. Knowleaville, N. Y. 16 CUINES PURE WHITE AFRICAN GUINEAS.— For aale by 8. C. Gann, Moacow. N. Y. 14 HAMBURGS. S. S. HAMBURGS. S. C BROWN LEG. horns. White Wyandottea and Hares. Stock for sale. Efffft. $1 per 16. $6 per 100. Satia- f action guaranteed. H. Creasman. Box 104. Richlandtown, Pa. 16 MAYO'S S. £1, HAMBURGS. WINNERS AT Haferstown. McKeeaport, Bridgeton, Scranton flrst and beat pen in ahow. Stock for sale. 13 e«g«. $8.00. A. L. Mayo. PitUton, Pa. 15 IF YOU WISH TO WIN AT THE WIN- ter shows. If you wbh a cockerel to im- prove your breeding pen. Write me. I have the Silver Spangles that win. Hyde-Villa Poultry Yards, 812 Schuylkill Ave.. Read- ing, Pa. 17 SILVER PENCILED HAMBURGS AND Black Cochin Bantams. Winners wherever shown. Breeders and exhibition birds for sale Elgga in season. Ockers & Maasch, Sayvilla. L I.. N. Y. 16 SILVER SPANGLED HAMBURGS WIN- ners of hitrhest honors at Camdsn, Allentown. Paterson. liadiaon Square. Scranton and otbar shows. Eggs for hatching. Leading strain of America. Circular. Chas. C. Grau. Shell Road. Corona. N. Y. it HOUDANS. ARNOLD'S FAMOUS HOUDANS 1ST, 2nd, 5th cockerel. Grand Central Palace, lat and 2nd at Madison Square with different birdi. Eggs plenty. CaUlogue free. Cap. C. K. Arnold. Babylon. N. Y. n IMPERIAL HEAVY LAYING HOUDANS— Took every first at PitUburg. 1911. Egga, $2 per 16. Nice stock for aale. My bird* ana rreat money makers. Wm. Degelman, R D. No r,, Librni-T. Ps. in HOUDANS. LARGE BIRDS. DARK IN color, fine ereats and beards, bred for laying as well as exhibition quality. A few for sale at reasonable price*. Dr. C. J. Andruss, Canandaigua, N. Y. 15 DECEMBER POULI^RY FANCIKR. 893 HOUDANS, PAIRS, TRIOS. AND PENS of younff stock for sale. Prices reasonable State your wants fully. Wm. M. Schwingel Dansvillc, N. Y., Box F. \'} HOUDANS AND ROSE COMB BROWN Leghorns. Extra fine stock for sale, including some of our prize winners. We STuarantec satisfaction or money cheerfully refunded. Minsi Trail Poultry Yarda, R. D. 2, Bethle- hem, Pa. 16 "REAL" HOUDANS, HANDSOME, HARDY, vigorous, prolific, bred for laying; won wher- ever shown. Also Young's Leghorns. Eggs, half price. Stock at reduced prices after May 1st. Ferd. Mosebach, Route 9, Bethlehem. Pa. , ,; •REAL HOUDANS, BEST LAYERS. WIN ner* Allentown, Scranton, Rochester. Trloa. pens, six to fifteen dollars. Young's Leghoios. breeders, one dollar ; per dosen, ten dollars Eggs half price. Ferd. Mosebach, Route 9. Bethlehem. Pa. HOUDANS— GREAT LAYERS AND BRED from prize winners. Trios, 110. Pens, $16. Single birds, $3 and up. Greenhurst P al- try Yards, Selleraville. Pa. HOUDANS, AS THEY SHOULD BE I MORl> firsts Pittsburg Fanciers than all competitors Heavily crested, large, dark birds. Don't buy until you get free circular. Dr. Harold E. Dunne. Ridgeway. Pa. ti McCREA'S HANDSOME HOUDANS ARE raised on free range and bred for color, size and shape. Eggs and day-old chicks. Stock for sale. Booklet free. Rollie McCrea, FiU. more, N. Y. ik HOUDANS. S. C. WHITE AND R. C Brown Leghorns. Eggs from strictly high- grade stock, $2 per 13. We guarantee satisfac- tion. Minsi Trail Bantam & Poultry Yarda. Bethlehem. Pa. 1$ DARK HEAVY CRESTED HOUDANS. Fine stock and eggt for sale. Ridge View Farnrw. Knowlesville. N. Y. 1» LANGSHANS. WHITE LANGSHANS. THE BIG MONE^ makers of the future. Our blue ribbon strait, has earned that title. Hens scored by Mi- Clave 93 to 96. Range bred birds. Eggs $i and $2. Stock in season Cedar Lawn Poul- try Farm, Rutland, Ohio. 17 WHITE LANGSHANS, THE MONEY MAR- ers of the future. The breeding season is over and we are offering 3 grand males at $4 each, and two choice trios at $8 Greenhurst Poul- try Yards. Sellersville, Pa tf LAKENVELDERS. THE LAKENVELDER. MOST SENSA- tional Bird of Century. Largest breeder in America. Hundreds of testimonials. Stamp for catalogue. H. Van Order, Dept. 1. Gro- top. Tompkins Co.. N. Y. IT BLACK LEGHORNS. BLACK LEGHORNS. FIFTY YEARLING hens for sale. Great layers. Young and old atock for fall fairs and early shows, pairs, trios, and pens. Satisfaction (ruaranteed. Scott Long, Carey. Ohio. 16 BROWN LEGHORNS. S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS— BLUE RIB- bon winners at America's great shows. Win- ner of Wittman cap for beat Brown Leghorn at Allentown two times ; blue ribbons at Hagerstown. Stock for sale : eggs in season. C. O. Miers, Bangor. Pa. 16 ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS, MADl- aon Square, Grand Central Palace and Hagera- town winners. Exhibition males and females for any show. Choice utility pullets, April and May hatched, at $1.00 each. Circular. Jaa. Crawford, Cameron Mills. N. Y. 16 S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS— DIRECT DEJ- acendants of the N. Y. and Boston winners. Breeding pens. 4 females and male, $12 ; trioa, $8 : single birds, $3 and up. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. ROSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS. FINE ouality. Eggs for hatching at the right pricca. C E Huffman. New Alexandria. Pa. \ 20 R. C. RROWN LEGHORNS— GOOD FE- males in yoarlinjrs and pullets at $2 each, nigh quality binl.«. Will sell our choice pen St $10.00. Grvonhurst Poultry Yards. Sel- .ersvi>?e. Pa. S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS— SPECIAL »ale of high class birds. Cockerels, hens and pullets. They are that soft seal brown kind. Good shape. Will spare a few. S. C Red cockerels. Paul W. Georgia, Horsehcads, N. Y. 16 S. C. BROWN LEGHORN PULLET BhKi' ..■ockerels cheap if ordered soon. No bc»'» »■ laying and exhibition strain in America, guar- tnteed safe arrival, booklet free. H. M Vioyer, Route 'i. Bechtelsvillc. Pa, -' SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORN.^ Blue ribbon and silver cup winners at Amer- ca's leading shows. A choice lot of breed- llet %d each, cockerels $1. Prize winning Bronx* turkeys, toms $6 each, pullets $4. Iris«» Bartlett. We«t Milford W Va. Ifc S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS— YOUNG AND Rock Hill strains. Heavy layers. Grand shape and color. We are now offering grand pens at $10. Can mate cockerel to yearl- infcs. Single birds, cockerels and pulleta. 02 and up. Greenhurst I'oultry Yards. Sellers- ville, Pa. WYCKOFF BLANCHAKD S. C. W. LEG- .rns. Furnished foundation stock for coming ant. Bound Rock, N. J. Any ntunber f.oicest breeding, laying stock in America. '.uaranteed. Delivery Aujrust Ist or after. C. V. Reynolds. Canton, Pa. IB CLEAN. NEAT, ATTRACTIVE STATION- rry means your success. Were you to make inquiry for stock or egg» and you were to receive a reply on plain stationery, what would you think 7 We make a specialty of Job printing at rock bottom prices. And we can illustrate it with cut of variety you breed. See rrl<^ list in display ad. Eatlraatca on cirexilata and catalogues cheerfully furnished. AddrcM Job Printing Dept.. Poultry Fancier, Sellers- ville. Pa. TEN CHOICE ROSE COMB WHITE LEG- HORN cockerels. Five Silver Campine cock- erels. Saxon ia Poultry Yards, Saxonbnrs. Pa- 12 S. C. WHITE LEKHORNS— GILT • quality representing the strongest blood lines in the country. Will sell a few choice pens of 4 females and male at $8 and $10. Cock- erels at $2.60 and up. Holiday Heights Poul- try Farm, Sellersville. Pa. 16 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS.— We pay express east of the Mississippi on all orders of $10.00 and up for the month of December only. An opportunity to get what you expect or better as well as to show our methods and good intentions. Cockerels that will benefit any flock. Write us. The Under- bill Farms, Fort Ann, N. Y. 12 BABY CHICKS. CRYSTAL WHITE S. C. Leffhoms. 215 egg bens, prize cocks, every chick pure. Safe arrival and satisfaction guaranteed. Eggs for hatching. Crystal Hatchery. French town, N. J. 18 SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS— Eggs and day old chicks. Eggs, $1.00 per sitting; $6.00 per hundred; chicks, $15.00 per hundred. Write for price on eggs and chicks by the thousand. There are no better lay- ers at any price. T. S. Hammond. Union Springs, N. Y. 18 FOR SALE, EXCEPTIONALLY FINE GOLD en Duckwing cockerels, also Birchen cockereb and pullets and Black Reds. W. E. Fasnacht, Lititz. Pa. 14 BREEDING PEN, GOOD S. C. W. LEG- horns, $6. Good cockerels in S. C. W. Lea- horns at $1 to $3. and in Silver Campines, at $3 to $10. Rivervicw Poultry Farm. Afton. N. Y. 17 i.OsE AND SINGLE COMB WHITE LEG- lorns. 90 yearling hens, $1.00 each. Young .tock. pens, $6.00. Cockerels, $6.u0 to $8.00 ^r dozen. Woodland Poultry Farm. G. C. ithoades. Prop.. Reedsville. Pa. 18 S. a WHITE LEGHORN COCKERELS— Large white, vigorous, birds. Bred from the world's best laying strain ; also pullets, IS years breeder. Dan Schaller, Clark, Pa. 16 R. C. WHITE LEGHORNS— CLOSING out. all sold excepting 3 grand yearling females in fine condition, $5 takes them. Greenhurst Poultry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. FOR SALE— S. C. WHITE LEGHORN cockerels at $1.50 and up, Wyckoff and Yoirn* strains, pure and separate, few pulleta. $1.00 each. Ralph C. Fox, R. D. No. 4. BAansfield. Pa. !• BREEDING PEN— SIX TWO-YEAR-OLDS mated to a pure D. W. Young strain cock, $'5.00, for immediate delivery. Surplus stock going; rapidly. Don't wait. F. M. Green, Andover, Ohio. 1'^ DO YOU WANT TO WIN? I CAN FUE- atsh you Rose Comb White I.«ghoms that «ri!l win anywhere and at right prices. Write .»«. Louis W. Weisel. Route 1. Verona. Pa. SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS. ANT lumber. Yearling hens, cocks, pulleta, cockmrw els. Stock for sale bred from stock with ra- .v)rdB 200 to 248 eggs a year. Wyckoff, Blaneh- srd and Yoong strains. Make specialty ftn>- Qlfthing large plants. Year* of expericnoa. Fnmlahed over llOO head breeding atock to Great Johnson Farm. Boston. 260 head to Horticultural Cillege, Pennaylvania. 600 hoad to Heima plant 600 head to Mayamith plant, Pittsburg. Catalogue for stamp. Reference Irt Natio 1 Bank. Satisfactk>n guarantewL N»r%eT had a bird returned. Dept. C, Craven Poultry Place. Canton, Pa. *• SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORN HENS, yearlings. Sired from males direct from W. D. Young. $1.00 to $1.60 w«lle thsy laat, Yommt Cockerela at $1.00. P. L. Gabriel. Odessa, N. Y. S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS. FORTY PURB white eorka with five point eomba. some o* which are bred from Madison Square winneta. They woald be cheap at $10. Will aell for $S and $6. Satisfaction guaranteed. East Itha* ea Hatchery. Ithaca. N. Y. 17 5* C. WHITE LEGHORNS TO MAKX rootv f«»r oar yoang stock of Campines and Levh. ma wa offer 1,000 laiying hena at $1.00 ea< n. the best value ever offered by a breeder. Order to-day. Ridge Enr Farm. West Nyaek, N. Y. !• S94 POULTRY FANCIER. DECEMBJ3:^ ABSOLUTELY FREE TO DEMONSTRATE quality, a Youns strain White Leghorn cock- erel or trio. Last year's free birds were winners everywhere. Good ones ko early. J. H. Kales. Tunnel. N. Y. 12 S. C. WHITE LEGHORN PULLETS AND cockerels for sale. Utility and show birds. Some thmt have already won at fall shows. Get my prices. F. M. Thomas. Bristol. .Vt. ih M ELHENEYS S C WHITE LEGHORNS lay lota of iarxe. while ea^s. Stock at all times. Ekks and baby chicks in season. Write your wants. McElhvneys Poultry Farm, Cuba. N. Y. n S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS. EGGS IM ported Denmark blood. Strengrthen your flock and increase extc record. Every bird white as snow. $l.0O, 15; 13.50. 60; $6.00. 100 Can fill incubator orders at short notice. Mrs. B. B. Robinson. Franktown. Va.. 21 BABY CHICKS. ALSO EGGS FOR HATCH- ing. Sinirle Comb Yfliite Leghorns (only) our shippinr cases serve as firel«ss Brooders at no extra cost. Wayside Poultry Farm. Circular. Sand Brook, N. J. 16 $1.00 PER 16. 11.76 PER 30. $4.60 PER 100 for our S. C. White Lefrhorn e«Bs. Fer- tility miarantced. Baby chicks. $12.00 per 100; safe arrival guaranteed. Mt. Park Poul- try Plant. Route 1. Ridgway, Pa. 16 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS EXCLUSIVELY. Baby chicks after May 16th. $10 per 100. Eg«a for hatching, 1&-$1.26. 100-$5. 1000-$4O. Packed to insure safe delivery. Eggs on a day's notice. Chicks must be booked ahead. Darlington Egg Farm. Darlington. Md. 16 LOOK FOR MY LARGE AD. THIS ISSUE. Big offer in S. C. White Leghorns. Also latest improved Oat Sproater. B. Monroe Poaten, Hughcsville, Pa. 12 S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS EXCLUSIVELY Gilt-edge quality stock, with good shape and color. Hens and pnlleta for saic Etnrs in season. H. J. Hahn. Box 387. Litt1e»town. Pa. i# BLAKE S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS WON AT Springfield. 1909. lat coek. 1st hen. 1st and Sd cockerel ; at Madison Square. Ut pnllet : at the Grand Central Palace. N. Y., 191b 4th cock. 6tb hen. 2d cockerel. 4Hi pallet . Madison Square. 4th hen. «th pullet: 1911 at Madison Square, Sd cockerel. 3d and 8th hens. 15 cgsa. $3 : 30 for $5. W. J. Blake. Bum- side. Conn. 18 8. C. WHITE LEGHORNS. W£ ARE SELL- ing oat oar breeders now. splendid layers. A good chance to get some flne stock. 75 cents • leh. Chestnut HiU Pooltry Farm. Easinn. Pa- BUFF LEGHORNS. SINGLE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS. WIN- ners and stock from Madison Square winner* in brei^ine pens. Egvs fl and $2 slt^fng. Infertile egirs replaced. W. J. Best. 61< Shaw Ave.. MfK#*»iport. Pa 11 BUTT LEGHORNS— SINGLE COMB.— Some grand stock for sale in both young and old. Males and females. Orders booked now for batehing agff* for early spring delivery. Solid Golden Buff, correct type, eomb and legs grcalaat riUc. Pa. a C. BUFF LEGHORNS. Fl.VE BRED atoek in eolor. siae and shape. Winter layers. Praih fvrtile ccrs. gvarantcvd. Eggs. $1 OC par IS: $&.0O per 100. J. T. Peters. Colum- hla. Pa. 1* •'FAULTLESS- HEAVY LAYING S C Eaff Usvhonss. Latga. vigorooa. trapn««t«d Mi^ aolid boS. RMord Itl-Mt. Clrealar fwa. Eta* Bo<» $Lto par 16. Nioaty pet Mit factmty gaaiMtaad. John C Bens kard, Allagheay. Pa. 11 ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORNS AT BAR- gain prices to move them quickly. Old stoci and young of ail aisea. Many prize winners NVrite now to Pharsa Heidlauf. Colombia. Pa. S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS. EXTRA FINE cocks and cockerels, $2 to $6. Mated triob and pens. $6 to $16. Satiaf action guaranteed. B. D. Sheldon. Afton. N. Y. 16 ROSE AND SINGLE COMB BUFF LEG- bom. Single Comb Buff Orpingtons, cock- erels, exhibition, breeding, utility stock for sale. Prire winners again, Minnesota State Fair. 1912. Rev. J. Paulsen, Suana. Iowa. 16 LEGHORNS. SINGLE COMB. BUFF AND WHITE cockerels for show or breeding, ex- cellent shai>e and color, also pens or trioe. Satisfaction guaranteed or money returned. Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm. Easton, Pa. 15 SCHROTH CHAMPIONS ROSE COMB Buff Leghorns. Winners at all the largest shows. Elarly hatched show birds for sale Writ« your wants. Charles A. Schroth. Sax- onburg. Pa. 21 BUFF LEGHORNS AT PRICES THAT will move thcno. Stock from this season V breeding pens, $1.60 ; ten cockerels and pul lets, $1.50 and $2.00. Kerr and Owen. Ma chias. N. Y. U FISKS ROSE COMB BUFF LEGHORN? are Madiaon Square winners. I have won mor« flrat prises than all my competitors together Bight pens. Howard J. Fisk, Box 8, Falcon er. NY. U ROSE COMB BUI'T LEGHORNS. PHE- nomenal layers. Winners at Grand Centra' Palace. Boston, etc Ebcprcas prepaid on egg* for hatching. Free eirenlar tells all alK>u« them. M. H. Willis, Jamaica. Vermont. If ROSE COMB BUFF i...JHORNS EXCLU- sirely. Th« moat beautiful and the moat prrv Stable fowls en earth. Cockerelit from th** world's famous layers. All March hairh«i> REAL S. C. BLACK MINORCAS. WIN- oers Ohio State Championship. 190V-10. 1910. 11. 1911-12, aaaa Will TdL Write wants plainly. Shipped on approval. Charles W. Reims n. Waverly. Ohio. I6 NORTHUP ROSE COMB BLACK MINOR- cas Fine breeding cockerels for $2 and So. D. P. Brownell. Maryland. N. Y. ih SPECIAL SALE ON ROSE AND SINGLE eomb Black Minorca eoekcrels. Circular FREE. "ETWINOMA FARMa" Hampton. N. Y. 11 ROSE AND SINGLE COMB WHITE MIN- orcaa. A dkoice lot of pullets and cockerels, also a few hens, good layvra. Prices reaaon- able. Mrs. G. Scboonmaker. Fahiua, N. T. 1$ S. C. BLACK MINORGAS-ORIGINAL Northup strain. Grsat lajrcn and winner*. Grand pens at $12. Four females and male. 112. and can mate eoekcrel to rearlinga. Single birds $S and ap. 'Htkt is joar ^aaee to get the original Northnp strain at reason- able pricen. CTvenhurst Poultry Yuds, Sri- lenville. Pa S. C. B. MINORCAS— CHOICE COCK- erels of our "Blue Ribbon" strain for sale. Buy now and secure the best Strong, vig- orous birds. J. B. Krause, Sanatoga, Pa. IS S. C BLACK MINORCAS— BLUE RIB- bon winners at Camden and Wiaaabickon. Emtn for hatching and some fine ycarlinjr bena and cocks for sale at reasonable prices. John Robinson. 69»3 Green St, G«rmantown. Phila., Pa. 16 SALT7ERS "SUPERB QUALITY" S :. Black Minorcas won the blue at the Allen- town and Lebanon Fairs. Hens, cockerels and pullets for sale. Austin Saltier. Box 80. Sacramento, Pa. 15 S C. BLACK MINORCA COCKS AND M>ekerehi. $2 to $10 each. Nke big fellows. (hat will make excellent breeders and show birds. Only a few hens and pullets left fnr >al». Wm. Kirtley. East Palestine. Ohio. tS Standard Wyandottes in Colors and How to Judge Them By THEO. HEWES REACHES THE CLIMAX fOn THOSE INTERCSTtjj IN THIS VARIETT. WHEN YOU SBC IT Yoy WILL ACKNOWLEOE THAT IT IS THE BEST A^jj WORTH MANY TIMES THE PRICE TO YOy^ This book teaches you How to Score ajrid Judge the greatest of all the American ▼arictie^ No other work published will give the information as it is given by Thco. Hcwcs in his articles, which arc fully illustrated by over one hundred picturej^ together with the chart system, of which he is the originator, and which is copyrighted by him. Not only do full page half -tone plates of some of the finest living specimens of ihese breeds apf>ear in black and white, but the rich eat and grandest work ever done in oil by jaa artist ia given by L W. Burgeaa in aaeriea of twelve pictures representing male and female, accompanied by feathers tronx the different sections of the bird* in colora. Size of book lIV^aSH - OTor 70 psa«s, ioclatfasc printed in tliroe coiors. i half -tone PMCE, $1.00 These pictures aie AVzx? inches in site, and cost over $1,000 for the copper pUica alone, to say nothing of the artists labor and geaeral oo« of produclioa. In fact no expense has beca spansd to make it by far the most valuable woHt 00 Wyandottes ever printed in Amcnca or eWwI^ere Tou cannot duplicate it a) any price, bol roa can hare one by return mail for $1.00, and d you are not satisfied we will rehmd your ssoaey. Wedo as wc say we will, now and always. Oto parf deahogs with the puhbc will prote tbiiu Rcmk by Express, R O. Oido or Check at thutt the safest way. Book will he seat iaaedU Blely U|X)B receipt of order. SF^ECIAL OFFER A copy of this great hook aad a year's tub- DO IT NOW and be prepared. SEND ALL ORDERS TO Poultry Fancier Sdler$ville, Peiuuu DECEMBER POUETRY FANCIER. 895 FOR SALE— SINGLE COMB BLACK M'- norca cockerels. Stock tcuaranteed. Paul F. Xochenderfer, 620 Canal St., Lebanon, Pa. 12 ROSE COMB BLACK MINORCA iSGUS (Mishler's Strain). $4.00 p«r 15; $7.00 per 30. Half price after July 1st. 300 satisfied cus- tomers durinfr the season 1911 Fred. Kehn, Ssneca. Kansas. 17 ROSE AND SINGLE COMB WHITE Mi- norcas. Winners at Pittsburgh Exhibition dhow. Pittsbursrh Fancier's Show, Duqueanc, McKeeeport and Butler. Eggn $2 p«r 15. Stock from $2 up. A. C. Peterson. Knox. Pa. 16 S. C. BLACK MINORCAS AND S. C. White Leghorns. America's best blood lines. Blue ribbon winners at Paterson. If you want the ribbon winners tor next season's shows, write me. Effgs, $3 to $10. Cockerels for sale. J. F. Tygert, 264 Carmita Ave., Rutherford. N. J. 16 MISCELLANEOUS. PLUME POULTRY PLANT PRODUCES Pure Products, Pleasant. ProAtable, Pastime. Positively Pleases Particular People. Popu- lar Prices. Pleass Procure Particulars. Black Sumatras a Specialty. J. H. Wilcox, Elm- burst. Pa. 16 IDEAL EGG WRAPPER— PROTECTS THE egg and insures safe delivery when ship- ping. Used for any size. Write for sample and prices. Weybum Sales Co., Dept B, Rockford, Illinois. 13 SEND TEN CENTS FOR ILLUSTRATED catalogue with history of all the Orpingtons and hints on Poultry Keeping, to the Origin- ators of all the Orpingtons. William Cook * Sons. Box D. Scotch Plains. N. J. 16 ORPINGTON MAGAZINE TELLS ALL about Orpingtons. 10c a year or send a dollar and get it and any three 50c poultry papers a year. Cheviot Orpington Farms, Route 66, Cincinnati, Ohio. 15 BLACK ORPINGTONS. S. C. BLACK ORPINGTONS, EXCLUSIVE- ly winners at Philadelphia, Bethlehem. Easton and Allentown. 1911 and 1912 stoeK & cees for sale. Wm. M. Lynn 420 East North St., Beth- lehem, Pa. 21 •FOXHURST FARM CHAMPION BLACK and White Orpingtons, largest New York Madi- son Square Cardan winners for the past six years. Foxhurst means a eonsiatcnt every year winning strain. We will Imi ready, will you? after September 1st to supply show birds guaranteed to win first, second or third. Shipped on approval. Prices to suit all. Fox- hurst Farm. Lime Rock. Conn." 12 See our regular ad. on page 862. S. C. BLACK ORPINGTONS— CONGO A Blaek Diamond strain. Stock bred from blue ribbon winners from $6 up. Utility and breeding birds, $8 and up. Special prices on pens. Winners of 24 ribbons, 1912, also 2 cnpa. Thomaa P. Seott, North Wales, Pa. 22 ROYAL BLUE ORPINGTONS. CRYSTAL Palace winners. Have some grand oocks, cockerels in Barred Rocks, leading male line in America. Have sold winners for all lead- ing shows in America and Canada. Circulars. Haldie Nicholson, Box J, Leominster. Mass. 14 CRITERION BLACK ORPINGTONS, THE International Blue Ribbon winners, famous for consistent winning, persistent laying. They reproduce. Breeding pens, young or old, a Specialty. Lylcens Valley Farm, Sacramento, Penna., Box F. 16 S. C. BLACK, DUFF AND WHITE OR- pington hens for sale, two dollars up. Have eolor. type and are great layers. Must have room. Crescent Poultry Place, SUtion R. Cin- cinnati. Ohio. 18 BLACK AND WHITE ORPINGTONS, prise winners, yearling hens and cock birds, $2 and $4 each. Also some flne young stock. Mrs. D. Hinea. 1016 Pembroke Ave,, East Lans- downe. Pa. ^ 18 S. C. BLACK ORPINGTONS. YEARLING eocks, $6 and up. Just won 2nd and 3rd at our County Fair, Flemington. N. J.. Aug. ffth to 10th. Also mated pens at the right price. Addrms S. H. EveretU. Stockton. N. J.. P. O. Box 176. IS CLEAN. NEAT. ATTRACTIVE STATION- ery means your success. Were you to make Inquiry for stock or eggs and you were to receive a reply on plain stationery, what would you think ? We make a specialty of job printing at rock bottom prices. And we can illu onds this fall, booklet free. Joahua Shute, Meriden, Conn. 16 BARGAINS IN S. C BUFF ORPING- tons. Pairs, trios, pens and single birds. Winter layers. Cook atrain. Fine lot Maltese Runt, Homer pigeons for sale cheap. T. E. Weidensaul. Allenwood, Pa. 16 BUFF AND BLACK ORPINGTONS. Have won this year in the strongest compe- tition in the world. Some young stock for sale. Egga in season. HiUory Jennings, 2018 Arch St.. Little Rock, Ark. 18 ROSE COMB BUFF ORPINGTONS FIRST prixe winners at Madison Square. A clean Bweep at Rochester. Elmira and Knoxville. Bargains in pairs, trioa and single birds. Dr. T. H. Smith. Knoxville. Pa. 16 RECTOR'S IMPORTED AND AMERICAN bred Buff Orpingtons, ne wand old stock for sale, eggs for coming seas. will be 12, $8 and $6 per 16. Infertilea replaced. Will Rector. Marshall. HI. SELLING OUT MY COOK STRAIN S. C Buff Orpingtons. Show birds, $6; breedeim, $2; shipped on approval. John Hacker. Ma- rissa. 111. !• SELLING OUT BUFF ORPINGTONS AT bargain prieea. Cook strain. Illinois SUte and other show winners. Score card with each bird. Send for price lUt and catalogue. Jno. Hacker. Mariasa, IH. !• EAGLES WINNING C'FP ORPINGTONS, Spring City. 1st hen, 8rd puii^ • Ichwenksvilla. four Ists. three 2nds : PotUtown. !st cock, lat 3rd hen ; 3rd cockerel. Eggs $8 per 16. John Eagle 156 Washington Avenue, Phoenixville. Pa. ' 1» BUFF ORPINGTONS. COOK STRAIN. Have 300 youngsteia that I am selling at $1.60. Good big robust quality birds. If yon are looking for quality for little money here is the place. W. F. Elrod. Mariasa. 111. 18 ■ELBERON POULTRY YARDS." WIN- ners of many blue ribbons, silver cups and specials in White. Buff, and Black Orpingtons. R. I. Reds. White Rocks, and White Leghorn >. 100 selected cockerels fK>in $2 to $5 each. Some fine yearling \^^*^^- E»gs at half price. L. M. Buckwalter. 8114 Elberon Ave.. Fox Chase. Phila.. ?•• BUFF ORPINGTONS. SOME CHOICE breeders for sale now. Good pen, $12. Stay- white pen (^ Orpingtons. $15. J. A. Sholt, New Wilmington. Pa. SELLING OUT MY COOK STRAIN OP Buff Orpingtons. Show birds $5: breeders, $2 : chicks. $1 ; eggs, 10 cenU each. Cata logue free. John Hacker. Box F. Mariasa. IlL li GOLDEN VIEW POULTRY YARDS Single Comb Buff Orpingtons. Four ribbons Hagerstown. I'Jll; f-ur ribbons. Cleveland. 1912. 100 breeding hens for sale $2.00 each, or anything you want at any time. C. A. Ringler. Proprietor, Rochester. Ohio. 17 S. C. BUFF ORPINGTON EGGS, $1 FOR 16. Two pens choice stock. $3 one sitting. Two sittings for $5. Headed by Cook and Bridgewater cockerels. Few pullets for sale, $1 each. Mrs. L. H. Frost. Franktown. Va 16 WHITE ORPINGTONS. WHITE. BLACK AND BUFF ORPING- tons. winners at Great Alleniown Show for two consecutive years. .Stock for sale at reasonable prices. Samuel Gibson, Cataaau- qua Pa. 1$ OUR WINNINGS IN OR'^INGTONS AT Philadelphia Couwty Fair this season in three entries, 1st black cock, 1st white pen and special 2nd buff pen ; medal for best pen in the show. Extra fine cockerels from $3 to $15. Pens. $15 up. Males, pullets or yearl- ings. Elberon Poultry Yards. 8114 Elberon Ave.. Fox Chase, Phila.. Pa. 17 S. C. WHITE ORPINGTON&-SUNSW1CK and White Satin strains. Have 40 fine yearl- ing hens to sell. Am now making a special offer of breeding pens consisting of 4 of these grand females mated to good cockerel for $16, or will sell the hens in lots of 5 or more at $3 each. Good cockerels and pullets, $8 to $6. High class exhihition birds reason- able. Greenhurst Poultry Yards. Sellers- ville. Pa. CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS— PUL- leta and cockerels for sale at bargain prices, to move at once, $1.00 and op. Write your wants. Satisfaction guaranteed. W. R. Car*> son, St. Mary's. W. Va., Box F. U WHITE ORPINGTONS— 500 CHOICE March-April cockerels at $8.00 each, filxtra good specimens $6.00. Bred from New York. Philadelphia, Camden winners. No feraalea for sale. A. P. Gauae. ML Ephrairo. N. J. 18 KELLERSTR.\SS WHITE ORPINGTONS. Cockerels for sale at $2.60 to $6.00 each, that are of good type and snow white. Bred from prize winners. Write for particulars. Cloverdale P«^uUry Yards. Box K. R. D. No. 6, Pottotcwn, Pa. 16 CLEAN. NEAT. ATTRACTIVE STATION- ery lueans your success. Were yon to mstka inquiry for stock or egga and you wars to receive a reply on plain atatioacrr, what would you think? We make a special^ of job printing at rock bottom prieea. And we can Ulostrata it with cut of variety yon brsed. Set price list in diaplay ad. Eatimatea oa drealsm and catalogues cheerfully fumii^hed. Addresa Job Printing Dept, Poultry Fancier, SeUata- ville. Pa. CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS. CHOICl yearling cocks and hens, good br<>eders, at bar- gain prices. Eggs from all peoa. $1.50 per 16. Baby chicks, $2.00 per dozen. Satisfaction guaranteed. P. Beauchamp. St. Anns. HI. 16 S. C. W. ORPINGTONS. PULLETS AND cockerels, $1.00 to $6.00 each ; hatched from Madison Square winners. Early hatched, farm raised. Also some White Leghorn cockerels. Sunlight Poultry Farm. Lynchburg. Ohio. 17 S. C. WHITE ORPlNGTONa YEARLINO hens and corks at $1 up. also puUeta and cockerels. S. C Black Orpa in old and young stock, also R. C. White cockerels. A. C. Hel- frick. B^lWville. Pa. If WHITE AND BUFF ORPINGTONS. YEAR old males, choice young stock. Prices very reasonable. Geo. H. Hendry, Mattapan. Maas. It S. C. WHITE ORPINGTONS. BRED FROM the best bred lines in the country. Cock, hens, cockerels, pullets and pena. Birds from $2 op. Mrs W. A. Wisonc. Thurm.»nt, Md. 15 ( ■B96 FINEST QUAUTY WHITE ORPINGTON eockerels, 15.00 emch. Write for particulars. Few pullets aUo. R«v. Philip Smith. Bur- liBfirton, N. J. 1^ WHITE ORPINGTONS. COOK. KELLER- strmss Btrain. range bred, vijforous layers, fltBt claaa stock for sale. Correspondence so- licited. R. H. Colbum. Fillmore, N. Y. 12 SINGLE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS.- Up to weight and of the finest type. Send VM dMcription of what you want batusiac- tloB guaranteed. Send for prices. Irl Byler, Hesaton. Kansas. ^^ WILL TRADE A PEN OF GOOD WHITE Orplngtona for one male and six female Buttercups. These are b^ from my b«»t atock. Thomas W. Snyder. SayleuviUe R. I. 16 170 FOR THE LOT. 15 WHITE pRPING- ton pullets and one cockerel, all from Jdo e««a. They are show birds. Emil Werchan, 809 Main St, Sellersville, Pa. 12 CRYST;AL WHITE ORPINGTON EGGS 1S.00 and 16.00 per 16. from prize winners. 5©od stoek for sale at reasonable pnc». Then. Hehn, Sayville, L. L. N. Y. i* SINGLE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS. vm $12. Single Comb Black Minorcas, pen tli. Fine young stock bred from prize win- nem. the kind large breedera would ask dou- SuTuie price. Pure bred Sicilian Buttercui*. trto $10. W. A. Kenner. Front Royal. Va. 12 ROSE COMB WHITE ORPINGTONS. NO more females for sale. Still have some good SSi. %2 and $8, Eggs, $1.50 and 13.00 per 16. Extra good winter layers. 26 per cent Mi during moult J. E. Dyer, Nottingham. O. " SACRIFICE SALE OF .WHITE ORPING- tons representing America's best blood lm«. OMikete^ and puUeta, $1.50 each. T. L. Jen- kins, East Mauch Chunk, Pa. *^ FOR SALE-ONE COCK AND NINE White Orpington hens. Jackson strain. Thirty AwSna hcM, this season's breeders. Forty 5SSm cSSiiels and pullet^ Shephart s ^SSTflrst class stock. Write for prices. S Jarius Kuts, BechtelsvUle, Pa. 12 WHITE ORPINGTONS OF RARE QUAL- ity Must move part of my »»»^*f****: Sid room. Pullets $1 to fS.OO; c«*er^ $» jr$irWorth double. Dr. John R. Kocju 2S1 Capital St. Charleston. W. V*. « CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS. Ex- clusively Kellerstrj.. Strain. Grand W $1.60 to $6.00; cockereb. tl,60 to $16. S^ taetk>n guaranteed. A. S. Crotwr. LeM^ IlL ORPINGTONS-WHITE^ .n^^: -,hS! Prizes Farm bred stock. WO fine «hibt- ^ and breeding pullets. $8.60 up. CockeieJ^ JHo up. Catalogue. Grannk Bro... Brya Mawr Park, Yonkers. N. Y. *» KELLERSTRASS WHITE ORPINGTONS. 26 cockerels for sale, early hatched, free Mm tH8Q«s"fications, $2.00 to $10.00 apiece. Mr*. BCT^HUeman, Hamilton. Ohio. R. R. No. 4. 1$ WHITE AND BUFF ORPINGTONS (KKL- leratrass and Owens Farm direct). A terw yearlings and plenty of young ■*?« J»«" prise matings at attractive price*. Dr. W. U. Sebwarts, Colton. N. Y. *• t KELLERSTRASS CRYSTAL WHITE bRP- ington cocks, cockerels »n^ Pa^«*»'.. ^J. **'^ descendants of the famous "Peggy, $2to $» M^L. Write your wants. John H. Poffen- harger. Robreraville. Md. *• WHITE ORPINGTONS. KELLERSTRASS •train direct Hens. $1.60. Young stock ratoed from Ist prise winners, $1.60 to $$. Trtoe, $4. breeding pens, $7. Satisfaction gnaranteejL JwBes Keefer. Millenbnrg, Pa. H i KELLERSTRASS ORPINGTONS. HAVE A limited amount of yearling hens to offer at bargain prices. Must make room for grow- ing chicks- Arlington Poultry Farm. Box E. CoaaeantvUle. Pa. 1« ••CRYSTAL WHITE ORPINGTONS." FIF- ty Wna. $1.60: twenty. $2. Ateo all my prise wiaxwrs cheap. Four males from $S« «aB direct from Ketlerstrass. Dr. John Com- moa, Andover. New York. a.- "C RHODE ISLAND REDS, BARRED > ' '' Roita, GoMen Seabright Baatataa. Stodr ''*>x eakL SOMM abttHdoned farm lataas, alee " odr acre* oa Ijike Sanapee for sale. I>. 8, ^mwaall, BprtngAeld. Venmmk. . -vVr*' ;^!-'^ -^-^'A.:■; •'"• . ■:■' ^ ;.,-■-.-■.■'■ ■■■■ POULTRY FANCIER. c and 50c siacs by mail postpaid. Agenta wanted. Re^ lUnce Mfg. Co.. Orange, Texas. 14 POULTRY FANCIER. CORDONS ACME POULTRY TONIC, BEST remedy for poultry, guaranteed. One large box, 26 cento. 6, $1.00; 11. $2.00; 22, $4.00. Sample free. M. W. Gordon. Derry Church. Pa- 15 Printing for Poultrymen. Quality kind. .Voteheads, envelopes, cards, tags. labels. 100 either 60e. 260 86c. 600 $1.40, 1000 $2.40. ex- press prepaid. Postcards, linen finish letter- heads, circulars, folders, catalogues. Good cut* and elegant work. SUmp brings samples. Model PrintinK Company. Manch^iter. Iowa. 14 !{\i;Ki:i) PLYMOUTH ROCKS BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS AND SIN- gle Comb Reds, Won 89 first and second prizes at Mansfield, Wooster, Mt. Vernon and Butler. Ohio. A grand lot of young birds for sale. Also a few extra good breeders. Write for particulars. We guarantee satisfaction. Address, Frank S. Culp, Box 99, Butler, Ohio. 1 7 FORCED SALE OF RINGLET BARRED Rock cockerels for want of room, strong, vig- orous fellows at $2 to $3 each. No better val- ues anywhere. Allen F. Stoneback» Jr., Rich- landtown. Pa. 17 PRIZE WINNING RINGLET BARRED Rock cockerel bred cockerels, April hatched, and yearling cocks at $3 and $6, and up. Also White Rocks. Eggs in season. I'fosoma Poultry Farm. Salem, N. Y. 12 BARRED ROCK»-SUPERIOR QUALITY. Fine cockerels. $8. $6 and $10, sJso a few choice early hatched pulleto. Satbfaction guaranteed. Mrs. Geo. S. Willhite, R. 1. Thompeonville. HI. 16 BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS, S. C R. L Reds. 89 1st and 2nd prizes won at Mans6cld. Wooster, Mt Vernon and Butler, Ohio. Eggs. $8.00 and $6.00. Breeders for sale. Prices reasonable. Frank S. Culp. Box 99, Butler. Ohio. 17 DEVIL EXISTS ACTIVELY SINCE EVE picked the apple. Away with hb deputies 1 1 1 Blne-BcIl Barred Rocks, Velvet Lustre Brown Leghorn sbring satisfaction. 100 eggs, $6.00. Circular. Gailord Farm, Wallingford. Conn. 16 BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. BALDWIN'S Barred Beauties. Free catalog. Fine laying strain and exhibition brea. Matt. W. Baldwin. Sioux City. Iowa. 16 BARRED ROCK COCKERELS, $2 TO $6. Exhibition cockerels and breeding trios, bred from prize winners, st reasonabis prices. Kggs for hatching in season. E. J. W«rtman. Palmcrton. Pa. 16 BARRED WHITE ROCKS AND SINGLE and Rose Corah Brown Leghorns. Barred R. 1 2, pul. 4, W. R. Ful. S. C. B. Leghoma, 1 cock. 12 3 pul. 1 2 ckl.. Rose Comb 4 puL Frank EL Amer. Box 73. Weissport, Pa. 18 REX STRAIN BARRED ROCKS. EXHI- bition quality. Breeding pens, 4 yearling hens and cockerel, $10. WhU« they last. Cockerels $2 to $6. Few early hatched fancy puUets. M. P. Cleary» Beayer Falls. Pa. 16 CLEAN, NEAT. ATTRACTIVE STATION- •ry means your success. Were you to make inquiry for stock or eggs and you were to receive a reply on plain stationery, wliat would you think?. We make a specialty of job printing at rock bottom prices. And we . can illustrate it with cut of variety yon breed. See price list in display ad. Estimates on circulars and catalogues cheerfully furnished. Address Job Printing Dept.. Poultry Fancier. Sellers- ville. Pa. BARRED ROCKS— HIGH CLASS EXHIBI- tion qnality birds. Eggs from selected matings. $2. $3. $S per 16. Incubator eggs. $8 per 100. Send for descriptive circular. Herman Shockey. 5Und Patch. Pa 17 B.VLDWIN'S BARRED ROCKS. BOTH pullet and cockerel matings. Pens headed by many of America's noted prize winners. Send for handsome illustrated, descriptive circular. Prices reasonable. MatL T. Baldvrin. Sioux City. Iowa. r 16 HIGH QUAUTY BARRED AND BUFF Rocks. $1 to $6 per setting; S. C. White Leg- horn eggs. $1.50; White Holland Turkey eggs, 40 cents each : Embden and '^oulouse Greese. 60 cento each. Pleasant View Poultry Farm. Ra- cine. Wia. 16 897 PULLETS. SEVERAL HUNDRED HEAD. Park's Barred Rocks, and Young's S. C. W. Leghorn March and April hatch. The Mackey Farms. Gilboa. N. Y. It BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS EXCLU- sively. Stock and eggs >n season. Eggs. $2.00 per 16 : $6.00 per 60 : $9.00 per 100. Let me book your order. Jos. H. Clunk. Box 42. Sel- ienville. Pa. 15 COLIMHIAN PLYMOUTH ROCKS. COLUMBIAN AND PARTRIDGE PLY- mouth Rocks. The winners of the Rock fam- ily. Noted for their utility and beauty. Some grand breeders for sale. Eggs in aeason. J. Lee Simmons, Adamstown, Md. IS COLUMBIAN BUFF AND WHITE ROCKS. Eggs for hatching baby chicks. A few grand hens and cocks for sale. J. H. Hoelsel, Box C. Linfield. Pa IK "ROYAL" COLUMBIAN PLYMOUTH Rocks have won highest honors wherever ex- hibited, including America's foremost exhibi- tions. They are the oldest and purest line-bred strain in existence and their blood lines form the foundation of more good flocks than all others. If interested, write us. Green it Kaple. (Originators) Box 66. Elbridge. N. Y. tf WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. WHITE ROCKS. FISHKL EXHIBITION and heavy laying strain. Eggs. $1.00 to $9.00 per 16. Baby chicks matter of correspondence few choice cockerels, $2.00. Southside Poul- try Yards. Seneca FalU. N. Y. U WHITE ROCKS OF SUPERIOR QUAL- ity. Typical shape, excellent color. Stock that can win in the atrongest oompetitlon, at reasonable prices. K. R. Sutton, Bath, N. Y. If BABY CHICKS, CRYSTAL WHITB Rocks. Winning strain and egg producers. Twcnty-fiyc chicks. $6.60; $10 per 60: 918 per 100. £^gB. $2 per 15; $18 per 100. A few fine eockexela, $6.00 each. Crystal Hateb- ary. Fnnehtowa, New Jersey. U WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCK COCKERELS. March hatch, fine fellows, genuine Flshel blood. We guarantee to please or money refunded. Good birds at $4. Extra shape and carriage. fS. Express prepaid. Fair- view Training School. Frenchtown. N. J. If HANSONS WHITE ROCK YARDS ABE full of quality young birds bred from my prize winners. Can furnish single birds, trioa or pairs. Write your wanto to Martin Haa- son, Goshen, Ind. It WHITE ROCKS. DON'T FAILI SEND for mating list "World's best strains." Owen Farms. Hill. Halbach. Fine matings. Winners at leading shows. Correspondence a pleasure. Rose Lawn Farm. Box 20. Advance. Ind. 1€ KANODE'S KRYSTAL WHITE PLYMOUTH Rocks are egg producers as well as show win- ners. We have for sale at prices within rea- son, hundreds of early hatched, grand, big- boned cockerels and pulleto that can win in any competition. Kindly let as prove it. Ad- dTCss. Harry B. Kanode. Box H. Bucyrua. Ohio. WHITE ROCKS— SINGLE COMB RED8» cockerels and pulleto for sale. At Ohio State Fair. August 1912, we had 17 birda undar ribbons. Send for price llsl Geo. S. Moora, Box P. Clintonville. Ofak>. 12 PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. CHAMBER'S PARTRIDGE ROCKS. MOST of my breeding stock for sale after July let. Half price to quick buyers. Need room for young stock. Prank T. Chambers. Box F. Bristol. Pa. li PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. GRAND birds. $2 to $6 eacli. CaUlogue free. Ulinoia Bute Vice President Par. Ply. Club. John Hacker, Box F, Marissa. 111. 17 PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. BIRD Bros.' strain. Exhibition cockerels now ready for the fall fairs and early shows. Satisfao* tion flruaranteed. Gregor Fischer, Lock Box 194. Elkhom. Wisconsin. IT NOFl'ZGER STRAIN PARTRIDGE ROCKS. eockereb of grand breeding, just coming in full feather, fine shape and handsomely marked. Price $8. Glenn Warner. Cuba, N. Y. it •v. 898 POULTRY FANCIER. pECEMT'F.R PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCK COCK- «rcU. Bird Bros, and Noftzxer strains. Good ▼isorous birds, $3.00 each. Also White Orp- ington cocker«lB, pulleta and yearline: hens. $1.60 up. 6ar8:ains. Woodside Farm. Mid- disport, N. Y. 18 PARTRIDGE ROCKS— BIRD BROTHERS •nd Haffeman'8 stntins. Trioe, $9 to flS. Pent, $15 to $18. Egss. $8 for 16. Satis- faction guaranteed. H. P. Smith, Plqu*. O. !• LOYD'S PRIZE WINNING PARTRIDGE ROCKS. The Blue Ribbon kind. Biir win- ncn at the biff shows. High quality stock at reasonable prices. Twelve hundred birds to select from. Catalog free. C J. Loyd ft Son., Greensburg, Ind. 1$ PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS KXCLU- shr^. Farm raised, bred from Jamestown win- nan. Eggs from select matinga, $2 per IS fS per 46. Stock for sale. Write your wants. L M. Moore. R. F. D. No. 2. Chadds Ford. Pa. 17 PARTRIDGE. COLUMBIAN AND BARRED Bocks. Can always fnmiah stock and eggs in ■tatirn by setting or hundred egg orders. Send for eatalocne. Preaident Partridge Plyinoutli Bock Club. John Hageman. Charlotte. Mich. 11 CHILDS PARTRIDGE ROCKS. CLOSING oat some of best breeding stodc. also young stock. Won thirty-two Blue Ribbons. Ats sUtst sops at last season's show. Samuel Chtlds. McKsesport. Pa. PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH BOCKS OF BX- eeptlonAny hia^ quality. The kind yon an looking for : rich in color, correct in shape anri slse. Young • RABBITS. HIGH GRADE BELGIAN HARES AND HlwatayaB's. All show stock. M. a Coll, •49 CSuk Avs^ Detroit. Mich. H RED CAPS. ENGLISH RJCU CAPa Z. Q. TURNER AND Ben. Beroy. lUiaois. Impovtets and breeders mt Am«.iea's bast Bed Ootps. Handsome mat- faft i^k for 8t4Mnp, or send $2 for a ssltlng. to pay exprma. Z. T. Tarner A r. Ill M RHODE ISLAND REDS. ROSE COMBED RED HENS. 1912 BREBD- ers, Koing at $1.50 and $2.00 each while they last. Worth double. Mohawk Poultry Yards. Mcrchantvllle. N. J. 16 GRAND SACRIFICE SALE OF UPWARDS of 50 extra quality Rose Comb R. I. Reds. I have just this many more birds than I can winter and am ^oing to close them out at a sacrifice. Well developed birds of great vi- vitality. Good surface color, good heads and legs. These birds are bred from the leading winners at Parkersburg and Salem, W. Va. They will be sold in single birds, pairs, trioe and pens, or lots, to suit purchaser. If birds are not satisfactory when received or not as represented money will be refunded less ex- press charges. Write just what you want and I will quote you price. E. J. King, Pine Grove, W. Va. 12 S. C. R. I. REDS— 50 CHOICE COCKERELS bred from Phila. winners. Well developed. Solid Red and free from slate, $S and up. Choice trios, $10 and up. Write today. Worth double the price. Chas. Baoon, Perkasie. Pa. 17 CHERRY KID STRAIN OF R. C. RHODE Island Reds. We have some handsome cock- erels for sale from $3.00 up, that have the best blood lines, and are from prise winning stock, E, A. Driskill, Alva. N. Y. 17 o. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS. 1 HAVE two grani yearllnjr males, of jrood color, large "ire and superb under color. Just what yon want for next year's breeders. Will sell at fS each, worth more than double this price, rtreenhnrst Poultry Yards. Sellersville. Pa. tf JEFFERIS S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS. Choice cockerels now coming on. strong in type snd color. $2 and up after Nov. 1. No oullets for sale Ray Jefferis. Uniontown. Pa. 16 ROSE COMB REDS WITH SHAPE. SIZE, and color. Hundreds to select from. Bred in line since 1899. Can fumbh show birds or breeders st reasonable pricM Satisfao> tion or your money back. Permarthel Poultry Yards. Sanquoit. N. Y. 18 SINGLE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS. Barred Rocks. Golden Seabright Bantams. Pe- lt in Ducks. Stock for sale. Agent for Beiae drinking fountains ahd leg bands. D. S. Brownell. 18 Whitmore St.. Springfleld, V«i^ rnODt. I' CLEAN. NEAT. ATTRACTIVE 8TATI0N- ery means your sncecss. Were yoa to make inquiry for stock or eggs and you wars to receive a reply on plain stationery, what would you think 7 We make a specialty of job printing at rock bottom prioea. And we can niostrate it with cat of variety yoa brsed. Sss price Ikit in display ad. Estimates on drenlaxa awl eatalognes ckMBerfnlly famished. Address Job PrinHng Dept.. Poultry Fancier. Sellers- ville, Pa. KISS'S R. C. RHODE ISLAND RBDS ARE winners wherever shown. Exhibition and tttlltty stock and e^gs slways for s«1«l Priess reasonable, satlsfaetfon or money rafonded. Wm. C. Kiss. iM Ross, HL IS S. C. R. I. BEDS— BRED FROM BLUB ribbon winners. Good shapa and color; they represent the best blood llnea In the eoa»- try. Pens $12. single birds $$. Grasaharst Ponltry Yards. SeUenrilla. Pa. ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS— CoekereU for sale, prioea fS.OO and op. Good stock and snre to pleasa. Great wlnnsrs and layeia. C E. Sommen. Pandont. Ohio. 17 ROSE COMB AND SINGLE 00MB Rhode Island Reds. Partridge Wymndottea, Mottled Aneonaa. White Leghoma. White Cornish. Indian Runner. Pekin and Rouen Docks. Prise birds for sale. L. O. Gary, TrimMe, Ohk>. If TOMPKINS STRAIN S. C. REDS.— Se^- enU extra fine cockerels and pallets for sale. Write for prices: they are reasonabla. Cknr- erdale PonHry Yards. Pottstown. R D. No. C Box K. If TUTTLE STRAIN. R C. R. I. REDS. NO aiate or smnt in breeders. Eggs. $2.00 per li. Baby ehieka. 20 ets. Stock for sale. W, B. Yeaton, HempateAd. N. Y. 17 ROSE COMB RkiODE ISLAND RBD& THB famoos B«an-Tattl« strainB. 1912 breedert fOv sale at half prlea. Exhibition ehieka for early shows. J. M. Bolt, MaishaUtown. Iowa. ^f-» SINGLE COMB, REDS THAT STAY RED* ^^ruo Rhode Is- dark, even color througbo^^Vj f 1 to $3 per land type. Six years lin« ^^L^^ Strain. R. set of 15 egir«. The St»y J*^ j^j. i6 Snowden Thomas, Chestert^'*'"' «cnS THAT HAVE SINGLE COMB R. 1. R^^^^ck "d heavy shape and color Vigorous » j^,^» and eggs. it^^,^- ^'■'^*'? booked '<^'>,^_reepondence so- Utility eggs. $1 per 15. j-^I!; Pa. 16 licited. W. H. Rahn, Wind GaP. ROSE COMB AND SINGLE COMB RHODE Island R^ Partridge Wyandot^.^ Mottled Anconas, White Leghorns, ' oucks Prise dian Runner, Pekin and I^"® rr«i„bu Ohio birds for sale. Gary's Farms, Trimble, unio^ CUSTER'S SINGLE COMB . J^jf^^^^t^^S^^ and Reds. 100 cockerels »"<*^ ^^" Tni hr^ sale, that will vrin. CockB. hena an^ breeji- ing pens, including youiigr or old birds. 0«j ver Custer, Xenia. Ohio. PULETS AND COCICEKELS ^^^^^ ^.^Jl R. C. Rhode Island Reds, K*J?^'^»^*J?fJ;llt heim Strain. S. C. Buff OrpinBj«ns-Owen Farms- Strain. White Wyandotte, R«al Strain. Prices on application. «• Schuster, Hawthorne, N. J. *• FOR SALE— FINE LOT OF HENS USED in breeding pens this year. Also pullets and cockerek extra good ones. My No- 1 pen was headed by fine bird of L€at«r Tompkins rais- ing. Mrs. Elon. Steer, Wyoming SUrk Co.. IlL 21 LET ME SEND YOU A TEN DOLLAR breeding pen. Single Comb Rhode Island Reds, splendid breeders, males alone worth price of pen. H. M. Keith. Homell, N. Y. 15 MY REDS ARE AS GOOD AS THE BEST and better than the rest, sraind type and col- or, and bred to lay. Rose Hill Poultry Farm, Box 128, Montgomery. Alsu IS TOMPKINS S. C. REDS. PRIZE WIN- oert for sale at a price thsit will move them quick. Quality birds. Write for prices. Clov- erdale Poultry Farm. R. D. No. 6, Pottstown, Pa. ROSE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS, leading winners at Mineolsi and Grand Central Palace. 1912 mating will produce blue rib- bon winners. At reasoimbie prices. Write your want5 and get the beat. W^. J. Dooglaas, Box 1»0. Port Washington. N. Y. 16 RHODE ISLAND WHITER, WHITE OR- pingtons. Prise birds in each pen. They Just lay around and lay. Ewn <2 per 16. White African Guineas, $2 per psiir. Joseph McFet- ridge, Vandergrift. Pa. if RHODE ISLAND WHITES — AMERICA'S Best The anexoelled utility breed. Eggs from finest nated yards. Start now with the Gsalt, Champaign, 111. |f 8. C. R. I„5EDS-TWO GRAND MATING8 of high quality binh. 0>ekcrel to bens and cock ««> P«J»««»-, '2 !>•' -t;*^* netting: two or oaore settings. $1.60. Utility esw* ti aa V P. Smith. Route 4. PeteralmT«7iiL * 1« . ^^^I^^^l^^R ^'^^'SB- GREATEST laysTS of 20th centnry. Write tod*T for anr EriJsr'N^Y'^*^ '*— ""^ ^- "ii RHODE ISLAND WmTKS. KNOX STRAIN of snow whiU fowls with « grolden %«t«l t1«1 grand pens. Send for d«S2t^« nSI;^ booklet. Knox Poultry Farm! pS;[JlrfJ"^'**jJ SEVERAL BRK£|>g TIMBERVILLE POULTRY rn awn hatchery. For sale-ErKa aii i52: ^i^ from Barred Plymouth Rock, /i*?^^?"*? a White Orpingtons, ( Kell^'tll "^^'Lv*?* Pekin Ducks. Write for tr^\T**h ^^ dr«, Geo. F. Bull, Mgr.. Tl^^^^^^^lT;^ ^^ EGGS FOR HATCHING Fi>#^*- _„„ „„ .„ laying strains of PH-e-wi,»^|l^*«„THE BEST Leghorns and White Roeka: r,^ S ^^"^ slae and pure vriiite. $1 ^ -m «r?***oi» guarmntead. M and $10 per 100 Pleasant View Poultry ipT Pa. 14 WHITS WTANDOTTES AMT% t , ■sa eggs for hatching, fl.GO bL.H<^HT BRAH- ways for ssle. Owen and W^S^ ^'- Stock al« w f^Mi, Mr-*^ka. Mwa. *•** •traina. Val- ti DECEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 899 I OFFER PRIZE WINNING BLACK, White and Buff Cochins, Dark Brshmas, White and Cornish Games. All fine healthy stock and will be sold cheap. Norris G. Tem- ple. PocopBon, Pa, IB ANGORA AND PERSIAN CATS AND ferrets. If you want some high bred, at low prices, in the cat line or trained ferrets, write to J. F. Skees. Nova, R. F. D. No. 2. Ohio. 18 DAY OLD CHICKS, 4 VARIETIES LEG- horns, Rocks. Reds, Orpingtons, Wyandottes. Anconas. Prices way down. High grade qual- ity. Send for price list. Freeport Hatchery. Freeport. Mich. ig FOR SALE— HATCHING EGGS FROM Single Comb Buff Orpingtons, Black Mlnorcas. White Leghorns, $1.00 for 16 ; $6.00 per 100. Infertile eggs replsced at half price. W. J. Widney, Doylesburg. Pa. li MOUNTAIN EAGLE GAMES (THE FIGHT- ers) Tompkin's S. C. Reds (the winners). Partridge Cochin Bantams. Enrs. $2.00 set- ting. Cockerels. $2.00 up. Circular free. J. D. Lee, Jacksonville, N. C i? HEAVYWEIGHT PRIZE WINNING LT. Brahma cockerels and pullets. |S each. Pure fawn and white Indian Runner Ducks and Drakes, $2 each. Mrs. A. Guetter. Route 2, Media, Pa. i| STOCK AND EGGS FOR HATCHING FROM winning strains of Light Brahmas. Barred Rocks and S. C. Brown Leghorns, 11.60 to $t per 16. Write for winnings. M. L. Ludwlck. North Brook, Ps. it DAY OLD CHICKS. THE KIND THAI live. Rocks and Rhode Islands, $1.60 per dos- en. $11 per 100. Other breeds, both chicks and eggs. Petaluma Incubator Co., Box 260. Indianapolis. Ind. 17 WRITE US NOW ABOUT THOSE BOUR- BON Red Turkeys, Partridge Wyandotte cockerels and Mammoth Pekin Ducks. Qual- ity and price right Satisfaction guaranteed. Pioneer Stock Farm. Letts, Ind. 16 "LEADING STRAIN"— BUFF COCHIK, Brahmas, Houdans and Orpingtons. Winners Alientown, Hagerstown, Philadelphia, Camden, etc. Eggs. $2. J. Oliver Fry. Bainbridge, Pa. 14 ALL PURE BRED VARIETIES DUCKS and Geese. Swan, Guineas. Pea-fowl. Phcas- snts, Bronxe and White Holland Turkeys. Largest breeders pure bred water fowls Id United States. Dswson Bros.. Frankville, Wia. 18 WALNUT GROVE POULTRY YARDS. Bargains in first dsss stock. Barred Roclok Buff Orpingtons, Reds. Indian Runner Ducks. Pheasants, pair or trioa. Also fancy pigeons. Julia E. Wise. New Market. Iowa. 20 S. a BLACK, BROWN AND SILVER LEG- horns and mottled Anconas. Great layers. Flock sverages 170 eggs. Excellent quality yearlings, $1.60 and up. James B. Haley, Winthrop. N. Y. 20 CLEAN, NEAT, ATTRACTIVE STATION- ery means your success. Were you to make inquiry for stock or eggs and you were to receive a reply on plain stationery, what would you think ? We make a specialty of job printing at rock bottom prices. And we can illustrate it with cut of variety you breed. See price list in display ad. Estimates on circulars snd catalogues cheerfully furnished. Address Job Printing Dept, Poultry Fancier, Sellers- rille. Pa. •BRIGHTS" CELEBRATED BLUE RIB- bon Buff Leghorns. White, Columbian. Silver Penciled Wyandottes. Indisn Runner Ducks. Three silver cups. 36 firsts. 1912. Both Pitts- burgh shows. Waynesburg, Monongahela. Can- onsburg. Effgs $2 snd $3 set. John J. Bright. Washington, Pa., Route 6. 1ft PRIZE WINNING PARTRIDGE. COLUM- blan. Buff. Golden. Silver and White Wyan- dottes : Partridge and Barred Plymouth Rocks : also other varieties ; stock and eggs reason- sble. Catalogue free. J. T. Crowthamel, Box H. Franconia, Pa. 16 30 VARIETIES POULTRY— HOUDANS, Hamburgs, Andalosiana, Reds. Colombian, Partridge, Buff, White, Golden and Silver Wy- andottes : Buff. White. Barred. Silver Rocks ; Buff, Light and Dark Brahmas ; Minorcaa, Cochins, Leghorns and Buff Cochin Bantaaaa. Stock and eggs. Stamp for catalogue. Slmen Kulp, Box 10. Hatfield. Pa. 19 PARTRIDGE COCHINS AND HOUDANa Three good breediag P. C. cockerels for sale, $6.00. Write me for price on Houdans that I will sell. Eggs, $3 per setting. H. Wilkin- •on. Mifflinburg. Pa. 16 WILL SELL BREEDING STOCK AT SAC- rifice prices. Pure wild and part wild tur- keys. Pearl Guineas. Buff snd White Wyan- dottes. Barred Rocks, R«ds, Pekin and Runner Ducks. Bertha M. Tyson. Rising Sun. Md. PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES. PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES— SEVERAL cockerels and pullets at $2.60 and $3 each. Two cocks at $6 each ; a few breeding hens* at $3 while they last. Jerome Greiner, Spe- cialist, Elm. Pa. If, PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTE COCKERELS with Boore cards. Rose Comb Black Bantams, $2 to $5. Phil Rothmeler, Marissa, III. 14 BLACK WYANDOTTES— THEY ARE ALL •old except a trio of yearlings. Cock good enough to win anywhere. Will sell trio for $7. GreenhuTst Poultry Yards, Sellersville, Pa. PARTRIDGE AND SILVER WYANDOTTES aggs for hatching from choice matings, $2.U(> to $6.00. or $16.00 per 100. Write for mat- ing Ibt: it is free. N. E. Blackwell, 868 La- fayette Avenue, Trenton, N. J., White City Park. 16 PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTES— WINNERS St Hanover. 1st. 2nd. Srd pullet, 4th ek., Ist. Sd, hen, 1st, 6th ekl. ; 2nd pen ; stock and eggs ia season. F. P. Rohrabaugh, Hanover, Pa. R- F. D. 6. 21 PARTRIDGE AND WHITE WYANDOTTES, food quality birds, at one to three dollars each in Cocks sad Hens. White Cochin Bsn- tams. one to two dollare each. Howard H. Strickler, Litits, Pa. 10 BUFF WYANDOTTES. BUFF WYANDOTTES— THE GREATEST ^nter layers. Winners at Grand Central Palace. Savannah, Ga., Phialdelphia. Stock %t all times. Eggs in season. Write for circu- ar. Suffolk Farms, Lake Ronkonkoma, N. f. u THE HOME OF THE WYANDOTTES, Buff. Columbia. White, with certified reconfa from Egg Contests. Order now. Chicks $36.00 per 100, Eggs $7.00 per 80. Walter R. Rich, Westfield. N. J. 21 BUFF WYANDOTTES — THE GREAT winter layers. Typical in sha.pe and rich Golden Buff. Special pricea on yearling breeders and young stock. Chas. A. Sea- man. Morgantown, West Vt. 16 BUFF WYANDOTTES, EXCLUSIVELY heavy laying strain. Breeder bens and cock birds. A few very promising May eockerels. \11 blue ribbon stock. Mrs. C. B. raiioU MenIo Park. N. J. n CLARK'S BUFF WYANDOTTES. WILL now dispose of sll my breedera nt $1.26 and 12.60, also a few dkoice cocks. Cockerels. $1.66 snd up. J. H. Clark, West Paeolet. Vt 16 COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES. DOOLITTLES COLUMBIAN W Y A N- OOTTE. best on earth, pnncipnl winneis at Miasouri and Kansas State shows : also In- iianapolis, Kansss City and Omaha. The lay- ing strain. Eggs and stock for sale. Don. R Ooolittle, Sabetha. Kans. n COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES — A FEW Hens and March hstch^ cockerels to spare, 'hat are fit to win at any show. Horseshoe Poultry Ysrds, Hicksville. L. I. p. q Box U. ' 16 COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES — OUR CO- *umbians are bred from the N. Y. winners direct and have won the blue in strong com- petition. They have stood the test, tried snd true — Am offering msted pens. 4 females and male at $16, worth double. Single birds at $3 and up. Guaranteed to please or money back. Greenhunt Poultry Yards. Sel- lersville. Pa. COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTES^A FEW bena and March hatched ooeker«ia to spate, that are fit to win at any show. Horseshoe Poultry Yarda. n IF YOU WANT THE FINEST STOCK Or Columbians, try some of my eggs. I won six- teen first pris«s. including four firsts. Grand Central Palace. A few fine pullets and eock- erels for sale. Eggs, $» and 66 a setting. G. H. Baker. Ossining. N. Y. \t WHITE WYANDOTTES. WHITE WYANDOTTES. DR. GBARHARD. Dsnville, Pa. wsys high man irvm Pa., ia Phila. Preas Egg laying conteet for 7ebruarr. Record was taken from whole flock and not trap nested birds. Eggs $1.60 for 16. li WHITE WYANDOTTES. COCKERELS A pullets April and May hatched. Very fine birds from my prize winning stock. Either show birds or breeders. $1.00 cock and up. James A. Bender. Coalport, Pa. u WHITE WYANDOTTES FOR SALE-100 pulleta and cockerels at slaughter prices, write me your wants, if you want good stock cheap. J. J. Fortney, 49 High St., Middle- town. Fa. m WmTE WYANDOTTES— HIGH CLASS 51^**^ /•^'"'^ females. $S each. Two exhi- bitlon flocks at $10 each. Young stock now ready. Mrs. H. A. McCintock, Livonia, N. T. IS Y„^^i.?^?',\?'^'i^»^P^S FROM NEW Xork, Philadelphia and Baltfanorc winneis at reasonable pnecs. You csnt lose as I wiB send subject to spprovaL Erneat Lttsau. Sta- tion "D." Bmltfanore. Md. ij BARGAIN SALE— A GRAND LOT OF White Wyandotte cockerels and pullets from our exhibition matings from $2 up. A few cos^W=>>^^ ^KTinaen at Pliiladelphia. Pm.. 1910. 1^ pullet, 2nd coekerd. and Hen. At th« «rMt Allentown, 19H Fair. I won pnctio^ cverr prixc competed for, includiAg DMt lua iA tkc Am. cla... At the All«ttrwn Wmtyr Shaw I won ^werf fit»t in the W. Wyandotte claie. indodWjrnnd epeeiab. Priee* raaMW- able. 1613 Luidefl St. AIl«ntows,P». Buff G>clim8y S. C. Buff Leghorns First priae winners at the lemdins ihowa including Madiion Square Garden. Sonbmrr. P*- W- N. WATSON, S. C. White Leghorns Blue ribbon winners at North Penn. They have sise, shape and color^ - Egsa. $1.26 per 16. A grand pen of high-claaa birds for fl6. Get in line and get the wintiers. _ _,^ WOODSIDE POULTRY FARM. Se|l«T*ville, Pa- SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES PAKTRIDGE WYANDOTTBS 8ILVBB PKNCaLED ROCKS ^ BLAOT }t^ SHAN8. ANCONAS. SILmTO. ^^^^ SSbT GOLDEN PHEASANTS. INDIAJJ SITNNBR. White Vlnfrrj and Nallani DUCKS. BGGS AND STOCK. DB. H. VL 8CHBLL. HACUNGIB. VA. S. C. R. I. REDS OF QUALITY Fanninsr's Reds made big win at Troy Fair again this fall. Grand cockerels fit to head your best pen. »3.00 to $10.00. Utility pullets. $1.00. Grand color and type. Square deal guaranteed. CHAS. K FAMNING. Box F. ALBA. PA B.C. Sacrifice sale 100 hens at fl.OO each. Cockerels and puUete at $^ and up, bred from blue ribbon winners. R. W. DENNER, Sellersville. Pa. Bliem's S. C Wbite Legborns Th« World's Famous Exhibition and L^- tnc Sttmin- 200 yearling hens nie**^ "^^JJ: 2l »00 pullets ready to lay. 100 e*r^ eodmeU. A fine lot of exhibition stock, both old and yoong. C»ta. «.»«* M>ROGLE VALLEY POULTRY FAWI, -8. Bllem. Prop. Pottstown, Pa. YODER'S INDIAN RUNNER DUCK CULTURE BOOK Giv«a my real experience with these pucks- How to hi»dle and breed them. Just what yc^want to know. All for 75 cents. For sate finest lot of Runner Pnxe Winners and Breed- era now ready. Dont delay your order. Two stamp* for prixes and winnings. , L. D. YODER. Box 34, Dublin. B^<^5?*:'_^ BANTAMS One of the winning stud of Bantanu. 22 SUrer Sebright cockerels at $5 each. ; 4 Black Tailed Jap cocks at $6 each. ( My entire stud of Bantams for sale, ex- ' cept Black Cochin. 860 Bantams. Write J for prices. < M. B. BICKEL. \ 621 S. Fifth St. AUentown, Pa. Silver Campines My bwn importntibn from the best breeders in ' gland. Partridge Plymouth Bocka : pri»e winning stock. Stock and ■vf** 800 Youngsters from pri«fe winning and heavy Itfying sto^ on the range. Pullets $1.00 and up, coA- erels $1.60 and up, according to quality. W. W. BOHN. , ROBESONIA PA M. Harrey Xvlns, Box 2, Langhome. P«l BUFF ORPINGTONS O. K; in type. A big winter Inyiag straif. .Bmd.for nine ye«^8 from trap nests. dajcingjmUft year. Stock for sala^ w. EC. rviNS:*';, langhobn*^- pa w^m^mmmvmwmm^^'^^^^^^'')^a^^^^mamXmaaam» •V. :■» » MoMahan** Strain White Wyandottea Whlta Holtand tuHieya «t Soahmrr and WiUiaaaspdit, for lale «t rstwonable prieaa. J. A. MCMAHAN. POTTSOROVE. PA AH Tarieties. No matter wWit yon wnnt, write tuL The hundreds of Pra«> w won at the big aho.ws ijs ^proof of quality and oar prices are within re*en and then yon know we guarantee satia- faetioB. _ OBCHABD PIGEON LOFTS, Desk F. Spring Grove, Pa. Wyandpttes of -pnaea won * at the big Showa. Special ofFerings in high qnsdity Golden and Silver Laced, Silver Penciled, Partvidgie, White and Black: Prices rea* ■onablc and satisfaction guaranteed. , S. Q. HOKE A SON, , Dcak F. Spring QxovA' Pa. :n' ^ ,V. WHITE ROCKS and SINGLE COMB REDS OUo State Fair Wianen 1912 Stock for Sale— Write U» GEO. S. MOORE H^giiP CfiBtoofville. Ohio Chantecler Farm S. C. White Leghorns Cockends for next fall's breeding . Dec hatched, tS and $6. Abo fine lot of ycariing hena. $1.60. Eariy hatched pul- lets— ^now laying. J. DAWSON PAUL, Langhome, Pa. For Sale AH varieties of Bamtaras bred from asy winners at all the big ahowa, also aU varieties of Fancy Pigeona. Pricca rea- sonable. J. H. MEHRING, Littlestown. Pa. i^^>^M^N#^M^^^^^^^^^^>^^^^^^^^^^»^^M^MMMM» Leghorns varieties. Tha Mg wlnn«n *t the Special elteriags of a and R. and Browaa. mmi Black. B. a HOKK A BON, B. and B. G. BniEs, PHeea laaswhle. Dsah r. < ;t/,i Siayder^sStimiBol S. C. BuN Leghorns Wfainem at WUUamsport. Litita, Pltt^ borg, Oieeitelmig. Seottdale and H town. Bargalaa in exhihition and utility ateck. WriU m. f New ; IflLMia^JBcdl^^IILtBT FAftM*;/ 'I • Box F, Arona, Pa. •■'•■'■^'*' J*" Things Yoa Should Know More About Double Mating. Line Breeding. Incubation. Brooding. Fertility. vv: r r"' ;. f This is all handled in « tcientlflo waylH fOiaptere .!», ,20:M7, 16 *'IX)1dirt6-ultrjr j|udM0w1^ 8eeaaV. in thifl isdue. ."»«#..«,<. • .; m I* ANCONAS PORTERS BLUEBELL STRAIN are popular because they please They have sise, type and color that produce winners. We have young and yearling birds in utility, breeding and exhibition quality to spare. Circular with cuts from life AZ-.?9?JER, MALLjET CREEK, O. S. C. Buff Leghorna ttJ- °*^*'^ j°'?,''® ?^*' ^^^ ***"• ^on l»t St Utica and Norwich, 1912 shows. Also 80 cockerels and pullets from this pen Am going to breed Partridge Rocks ex- clusively and will sell at give away pric«» »«° e^*! '•" ^V^^S^^^ cockerel*; Riley Strain; and few White Wyandotte cockerels. Regal Strain; for sale. Ship- ped on approval. E. H. O'CONNOR. SHERBURNE. N. Y. S. C W. Leghorns For the best get in communication with Brookside Poultry and Dairy Farm. Color, sise, shape and quality just right to win at eoming shows. Satisfaction guaranteed. J. P. LEHMAN, ORVILLE. O. Rt », Box H. Millionaire Qnalityl Laborers Prices! S. C. Buff Leghorn hens. $1.60 each; $16.00 per des. Few first class Indian Banner and Mammoth Pekin drakes at $2.00 each while they last C. EMMET OWEN. MACHIAS, N. Y. Box 84. S. C. Cryatal While Orplngtona KELLERSTRASS STRAIN. Won second on Pea at Columbus Show 1912. Won second and third on Cock Second on Pen. First and Third on Cock erels at Ohio State Fair, 1912. Limited number of young stock for salt- price 15.00 to 115.00 each. Eggs in sea- son. Mating list ready December fiist AMAZON POULTRY FARM, S. T. Budd, Prop. Columbus, Ohio Address ClintonvUle N. High SL, Imperial Pekin Ducka PHILADELPHIA WINNERS. Six entries at Philadelphia, 1911. Won S firsts, 3 seconds, special and cup. Grand breeding stock, young and year old. also a few fine Fawn and White Indian Runner drakes. Write for prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. JOHN SLADE MALVERN, PA. BARRED ROX winners at AUentown, Bcthlchera, Easton and Trenton. Grand stock for f»ale at reason- able prices, and I guarantee all stock to be satisfactory or will refund money. E. E. DUNDAS, Phillipsburg. N. J. Black Minorcas, R. I. Reds, Leg- horna, Orpingtons, \¥yandottes, Plyitiouth Rooks, Malay Gaines. Stock for sale all times from my win- ners at the fall shows. J. R. MEHRING. Littlestown, Pa, Water Fowk Of superior quality. The big winners at the big shows. Special offerings in Embden and Brown China Geese. In- dian Runner, Rouen, Pekin and Call Dncks. Satisfaction guaranteed and prices reasonable. ^ 8. O. HOKE A SON, Desk F. Spring Grore, Pa. POULTRY FANCIER. White Wyandottes Choice stock for sale at reasonable prices. Write me stating just what you want and get full particulars. F.xtra fiue laj'crs and pure snow white birds. JNO. J. HAPNHK. WoolrJch, Pa. White Rocks, Buff Wyandottes Line bred for 10 year$. Cockerels direct descendants from my AUentown winners. KOONS FARM. Treichler, Pa. ^ Mrs. J. D. Kooos J. D. Koons ^ Silver Campines My birds are winners at Hagerstown. Young stock for sale. J. H. MEHRING. Littlestown. Pa. Barred Rox E. B. Thompson strain direct. Winners at Cariisle, 2 first, 2 seconds, third and fourth. Cockerels. $2, $8, $6. Eggs. $1-60, $2, $8 and $6. CEDAR POULTRY YARDS, G. H. WAGNER, Cariialo. Pa. Bant ams . All varieties. Hundreds of prises won. < Special offerings in all varieties of Cochin, ' Brahmas, Seabrighta, Japs, Silkies, Game, Booted, White. Polish, etc ORCHARD BANTAM YARDS, Desk F. Spring Grave. Fa. Look November Spaelal BARRED and WHITE ROCKS I will give a setting of my 13.00 eggs with every $5 cockerel and a $6.00 setting with every ten or fifteen dollar cockerel that I ship during November. E}gga to be delivered after March 1st. LEWIS G. TYREMAN, Stroudsburg, Pa. ORPINGTONS Gilbert and Moore's grand laying attmin. Winners at the leading shows, and havs held fltst place in the International egg laying competition which la now in pro- gress at Storr's College. Conn. All caroa lo^ each Free catalogue. WM. H. MOORE. CHADD8 FORD. PA * Giant Bronze Turkeys America's greatest winning strain. AB stock shipped on approval. I pleassd othan and I can please you. ■Uc Uek, Pa. S. M. YODER. 901 Fawn and White Indian Runner Dncks for Sale At $10.00 per trio A No. 1 breeders. A guaranteed White Egg strain. A limited number for sale. MOUNT HOPE POULTRY FARM Sellersville, Pa. Ringlet Barred Rocks 1000 choice specimens, bred from prise winners, to select birds guaranteed to win. Rocks of steriing qualities at popu- ''^.S^;., ?J"P^**^ on approval from the STERLING POULTRY YARDS Walnutport. Pa. Se C. Black Minorcas We won at Hagerstown. 8 eock, 1 cock- •r»l. 1 pullet, 1 and special hen. We cheap, if taken at once. MEAiJOW LAWN FARMS. BorHngton, N. J. R. C. Rhode Island Reds f.i« Jfnn *''* "S? **^ «>ckerds for sale, from $1.00 up. They are from my prise winners. Several show birda in the bunch are from TUTTLES Strain. S. C. WhS leghorns, cockerels, that will be f^r sale SALT CREEK POULTRY FARM Gillespievijle, Q. HUMPHREY'S S'. C. White Leghorns CJ^yi««H ^r??'*°° ^^''•^ Garden, Boston. Cleveland, Ohio, and Y. y. Slate Fair. 20 yearling hens, all through moult, and 5 codS i?'*?*if' "'i^ ^^*^* 200 pullets and cockerels ai >i.su and up. H. E- HUMPHREY, Greenwich. N. Y. S. C. Rhode Island Reds Wiuninrs fall 1912 to Oct- 20th at the fol- lowing great shows: AUentown. Hagers- town. Lancaster. York. Hanover and Md- Statc Gran gc-22 firsts, 4 seconds. 2 thirds all cash specials ^nd Trophy Cups offered out one. Choice exhibition and bree^iM^^MM^M^^»^«^^#^#^^i^^% Dark and Whith Cornish Pint eodi at Allentown cmd HasentoKQ ^."^ ^V^ ^"* epckerel a^ Philadelphia arid G«rden« ISll. Xxiii>orted birds, best in Am^riea. Xc^fOK And eBt color in Amer- ieaa elaaa. Ako sp>e«i«Ll on puUct for best akap* «Bd color. Mo stocic IMPROVED HAMPION LEG BANE^ tM m'^.Z^:, :^ in two sizes — la 1125 . . PAT. APPLIEC P-^R io -'■< Poultry Fancier^ Sellersville, Pa. .■..4J' •.-•: •>• '-. BIGGER PROFITS .'.*• •• t 4^ FOR Producers of Poultry Products :i REAL SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM Who gets the largest profit out of poultry products? Certainly not the producer nor the retailer. It's the midcfleman. Co-Operative Marketing of Poultry Products . ^ roducer*s only salvation. It means less work and better prices for the producer, better products to A ^ nsumcr and a marked stimulus to the poultry industry in general. Every poultryman, every farmer, *^ oman wha cares for the home flock should learn about this effective method of ^tting the max- cvcry w ^^^ ^^ ppultry keeping. It's a great success in England, Denmark, and other foreign countries. ^'^d ivill be in America. The time is here for co-oper^ve action to take the place of haphazard imum It can and iv"— . i*_ j ..^ cffoit in marketing poultry products. o 1*^ U«at»*s»cirr ^^*^ appropriated Rva HtuMhred DolUn roauury iw» «urpo»c.of employing high-class lecturers ($S00.O0) f^^^tK^d^nti of Agri^uhxLl Colleges and to appear *^^*^ -^ poultry Shows, before large gatherings Pouhry ^^**J**|^^5try raise" and farmers, to show how Co- of interested P^J^^^. ^aii be accomplished— how it will vastly operative ^*^^*^^^, of each poultry ke«per. The first of the "'*^'*'*^ *^^ EH^^ TvUl be dcliveied in the eariy FalL lecture* rcferre^ y ^^j^ to keep in touch with the de- Every poultry rai»«^ POULTRT ^^^S^^"^' velopraent of this frreat nation-wide co-operative movement that has been started. Poultry Husbandry, a wide awake and progressive monthly publication devoted exclusively to poultry culture, has formulated a unique plan for developing a system of Co-operative Maiketing of Poultry Products. Send today for a free sample copy of Poultry Husbandry and free literature which describes the plan in detail. Write your nam* smd «uldre«s plainly on a penny po«t card stating that you desm tikis literatore. Addreas Box 14, Waterville. N. Y. . band 'fowl, made in two sizes — larsre fox, Asiatics and Turkeys, small' for ^ Americah ' class and all smaller breeds. ■ ^ Niunbered to. suit. Init- ials. 5c each' letter for 60 bands, 10c ^eh letter for 100 band^ W<^ will, «iye twentj- iT« of tfaea^ bands and Include a jear's sabscilption to Ponltrj Fancier f6r(9 centa.- < • . The Superior Vtg Band is mi^e of sprins steel, self lofskinir. Taflrs numbered as desired, no initials'. All *ises to fit any. fo^^. For. 60c • we will send twenty-five Superior Bands and include a year's sub- scription to Poultry Fancier. Always state breed ^d sex ^hen ordering. Prices for either style, 12 for 15c: 25, 20c; 60, 86c; 100, 60c; 600, $2.75. We will send 26 bands of any one kind and include a year's sub- scription to Poultry Fancier for 60c Send all orders to ;,..;• vVi' DECEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 903 A Genuine Rupture Cure Sent on Trial to Prove It Don't Wear a Truss Any Longer. After Thirty Year's Elxperience I Have Produced an Appliance for Men, Women and Children That Actually Cures Rupture. If you have tried most everything else, come to me. Where others fail is where I have my greatest suo- cees. Send attached coupon to-day and 1 will send you free my illustrated book on Rupture and its cure showing my Appliance and giving you prices and oainas of many people who have tried it and were cured. It Is insUnt relief where all others fail. Remember. I use no salves, no harness, no lies. I send on trial to prove what I say is true. You 'are the judge and once having seen my illustrated boolc and read it you will be as enthusiastic as my hundreds of patients whose letters you can also read. Fill out free coupon below; and mail to-day. It's well worth your time whether you try my Appliance or not. lir. C. F: Brooks, Marahall, Mich. j Pennsylvania Man Thankful I ■. ■ * Dear Sir : — Perhaps it will interest you to know that if luive been ruptured six years and have always had trouble with it till I got your Appliance. It is very easy to wear. fit« neat and snug, and it is not in the way at any time, day or night. In fact, at times I did not know I had it on. It just adapted itself to the shape of the body and seemed, to be a part of the body, as it clung io the spot no matter what position it was in. It would be a veritable God-send to the unfortunate who suffer from rupture if all could procure the Brooks Rupture Appliance and wear it. They would certainly never regret it. My rupture is now all healed up and nothing ever did it but your Appliance. Whenever the opportunity presents itself 1 will say a good word for your Appli- ance, and sJso the honorable way in which yon deal with ruptured people. It is a pleasure to recommend a good thing among your friends or strangers. I am Yours very sincerely, JAMES A. BRITTON. 80 Spring St.. Bethlehem, Pa. Confederate Veteran Cured Commerce. G«l, R. F. D. No. 11. Mr. C. E. Brooks, Dear Sir:— I ana glad to tcU you that I am now souud and well and can ploujfh or do any heavy work. I can say your Appliance has effected a permanent cure. Before getting your Appliance I was in a terrible condition and had given up all hope of ever beiuR any better. If it hadn't been for your Appliance I weuld never have been cured. I am sixty -eififht years old and served three years in Rckle's .\rtillery. Oelethorpe Co. I hope God will remard you for the good you are - tare and rank myself among those cured by tka Brooks Discovery, which, eonsiderinf my •Mrs. 76 years. I regard as remarkable. Very sineeraly youn, Jamestown. N. C SAM. A. HOOVER. 21 Jansen St, Dnboqaa, low*. Brooia Rupture Appliance Co. Ten Reasons Why You Should Send for Brooks' Rup- ture Appliance 1. It is ahsolutey the only Appliance of the kind on the market to-day, and in it are embodied the principles that inventors have sought after for years. 2. The Appliance for retaining the rupture cannot be thrown out of position. 3. Being an air cushion of soft rubber it clings closely to the body, yet never blisters or causes irritation. 4. Unlike the ordinary so-called pads, used in other trusses, it is not cumbersome or un- gainly. 5. It is small, soft and pliable, and positive- ly cannot be detected through the clothing. 6. The soft, pliable bands holding the Appli- ance do not give one the unpleasant sensation of wearing a harness. 7. There is nothing about it to get foul and when it becomes soiled it can be washed without injuring it in the least 8. There are no metal springs in the Appli- ance to torture one by cutting and bruising the fleah. 9. All of the material of which the Apli- anoes are made is of the very b«t thaf money can boy, making it a durmble and saf« Ap^U- anee to Rememb er I send my Appliance on trial to prov« wliat I say is true. You are to be the judge. Fill out free coupon below and mail to-day. Free Information Coupon C. E. Brooks. 1015A State St, Manhall. Mich. Please send ma by mmil in plain wrapper "ur illustrated book and full informatfen •bout your Appliance for the curr of rup- ture. Name City K. r . LI. .............. State 904 POULTRY FANCIER. DECEMBER DECEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 905 ...ATTRACTIVE PRINTING... This We are bow pre|»ared to do all Idndt of Job Printiiig from a business card up to tbe largest catalogue, and ponhrj ■w'f pri^iiiir i» ^^^ specialty. We bare tbe cnU of tbe different yarieties^d we can ^Unstrate yonr printing with Oe art ol tbe variety yoa breed. Remember* haU tbe battle in getting orders and bnsineu depends on tbe stationary fMMt* ^^vrwotfameiiliaye bad years of experience in PonhrynenS Printing and tbe work is of Ponhry Fancier qqality. ATTRACTIVE PRICES 1000 5000 ENVELOPES, XXX 6 8-4 White NOTEHE AI>S^ 6xO 1-2 good paper tETTEREEEAJ>S. 8 1-2x11 in. BILLrH£AI>S, 6 lines ** 14 limes STATEMENTS, 5 1-2x6 1-2 _" 8 1-2 X 6 1-2 BUSlinSSS CA.RI>S, 4 3-8x2 1-2 4 5^x2 8-4 it ** $2.75 2.76 8.00 2.60 2.75 2.25 2.75 2.50 2 76 $10.00 9.00 18.00 9.00 12.00 8.00 12.00 11.26 12.26 CIRCULARS, 6x 9 in. book paper 9x12 in. " ^* BOOKLETS, 8 1-2x6 4 pa^ « II 12 " *C (I IQ U Esti mates si Ten oo \axttt sizes. POST CARDS, 8 1-4x5 1-2 in. ri nted on 2 aides— white stock. SHIPPING TAGS, No. 6 No. 7 II II 1.25 2.00 6.60 2.00 3.6C 10.60 4.00 6.00 16.00 8.00 10.50 26.00 12.00 16.00 86.00 16.00 20.00 45.00 2.25 3.26 12.00 1.65 2.40 7.50 1.70 2.60 8.00 ihraiihea on Catakgws, ¥rakbw Cards, Entry Blanks, Etc Special CoMIS. Kfa*- Cards lor JOB PRINTING DEPARTMENT •• POULTRY FANCIER SELLERSVILLE, PENNA. .'.• - 'A Operative Plan IT COSTS YOU NO CASH Free Eggs — ^Free Birds FOR a club of 6 subscribers at our regular rate of 50c per year we will give you a setting of eggs of any variety you select; all stock and eggs are secured from Poultry Fancier Advertisers and Poul- try Fancier guarantees satisfaction. No one inter- ested in poultry will refuse 50c for a year's subscrip- tion to Fancier, as it is the only real Fanciers Jour- nal. Get to work at once — You need not wait until tb.e entire amount. Send in the names as you get them and you will be Jersey City. N. J., May 11. 1912. Scllc»villc.^a^^^^ Combed Rhode I«land GeittM*^ J--J--^ .^^ I -wras to receive as a prem- *«* 9^***^wi^tlon8 reached me thia afternoon "««» '**5 "^^^'y^ir ^Sd mink he i» a beauty. Please in «ood coo^»^^ *g° s^uae. If poaalble will try ■"'^ ^Zi^lISS^ptiooa. I remain, to tct wKwe •^^'^'^^^txxe truly. V7ILLIAM P. VOOZ, 117 licAdoo Ave. If yot» « c^A Stocky mt New Blood to improve your Stock, we can furnish it. For a Club of 6 Subscribers Per a Club of 8 For a Club of 15 For a Club of 20 For a Club of 30 «< (« «4 tl Setting of Eggs Single Bird Pair of Birds Trio Breeding Pen J^ chance to start in the Poultry Business without the cost of a cent. FANCIER SdlersviUe, Penna. ^^"mm SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL POULTRY RAISING POULTRY SUCCESS and successful poultry raisinsr are easily within the reach of everyone. Thousands every year take up poultr>- raismsr cither m a larsre or small way. Many fail because they try to follow some SYSTEM «A^uHf''^,^*^"o'"^"^^ '° ,^"y ^^a^'s not practical or involves so much labor as to be unprofitable for them. cvcTCM^'u"''"v''Vu 7l.'able guide every month, and either the BRIGGS SYSTEM book or the SMITH SYSTEM book, or both, failure is impossible. BRIGGS'SYSTEM SMITH SYSTEM Best, Simplest,]Mo8t Practical There is nothing: difficult or complicated about either the BRIGGS SYSTEM or the SMITH SYSTEM T The couinment i^:nUo v*.rv c;»T,r.ii. a^irf easy to make. One man can easily care for as many as 2.000 layers and 3.000 chicks. EQUALLY SUCCESSFUL FOR SiSaLL OR LARGE PLANTS. FOLLOW BRIGGS OR SMITH t\"e^'.rb"«lk?t'irfi^;dl\^^^^^^^^^ LESS MONEY REQUIRED, MORE MONEY MADE. Every branch of poultry keeping is thoro;iffhly Covered from start to finish. The priceless secret of many years' experimenting mav now be yours Every poultry raiser can increase his profits greatly by usingr the BRIGGS or SMITH SYSTIEMS. (Brigjrs system is unequalled for free range, and is most successful also in confined Quarters. Smith System is unquestionably without a rival for close quarters as well as confinement.) Let us help you to succeM with poultry through POULTRY SUCCESS A Feast of Facts and Sensational Secrets '^ 1. 1 ^ /Feed Briggs I Time System jMoney SAVE /Chicks ^Equipment Poultry Success does the rest. A New Offer: We win send (i) a copy of the 100-page Bnggs System book IH^JJ ^^^ 1§*^^ revised edition) containin PROFITS IN POUU KX.'i^'5f.9.1^^^^*^' *°0c each. Address Poultry Fancier Pub. Co.. SeDersville. Pa. 90' FOL"LTRV FAN'CIER. Di:c I'MI'.' R Vol. XVII. SELLERSVILLE, PA., DECEMBER 1912 No. 12 ^ ^ f^r\ry»rY)/i qIti^ ^ A Premier Fowl for the Fancier KjUI nV^fV By John W. Ward, Jr. GENLIXE fancier in selecting a breed f^enerally lias tliree ideas chiefly in mind. The breed he selects must be attractive in ap- pearancc, something- that he can ])oint to witli pride either to a friend in his backyard, or to the same or other friends in the show-room. The fowl must be suitable for the table in order that his culls may be put to good use and his own needs satisfied, and the bird he feeds must be able to lay a fair aiuni-< ber of eggs. These facts being true, Cornish are surely premier fowls for the fancier. In many breeds the fancier has but one variety to choose from, in others there is a sameness thteit does not appease, but in Cornish surely any man's tastes can be satisfied with one of the three varieties wc have, either the Dark, the White, or White Faced Red, alike in that bull-dog type alone, certainly dis- tinct in their colorings from each other. The Dark males having a beautiful breast coloring of the rich- est greenish black, getting darker, and darker as one looks back along the body toward the stern until the greenish black blends into a black itself. Wing- fronts, wing-bows and coverts again pre- senting a lustrous dark green giving a beautiful "sheen," with possibly just a slight touch of red, which must be very dark, in the wing bows. Primar- ies again black with a narrow edging of bay on outer web of feather, and secondaries black above shaft, with all bay below except for a narrow edging just along shaft, neck, back and low carried tail, carry out the color scheme of greenish black of rich- est color with red shafting, not too prominent, in hackle and some very deep red in back and on saddle. Females have that rich marking of the wild part- ridge being marked all over with a beautiful double penciiing of rich greenish black on mahogany, ex- cept in hackle which is practically all greenish black. The Whites, are, as the name implies, a pure white fowl massive in their build, which shows off the W liiie to perfection. The White Laced Red is a new creation, but I believe when bred true to color with a white lacing around each deep red feather, they are one of the most beautiful creatures in our feathered world of to-day. Can you imagine a wider range of color to pick from under one breed? A premier fowl for the fancier in color alone. The Cornish. Having a fowl that strikes the eye, the next thought is of what use it can be for the table and whether or not it will at least keep the oigg basket half full. 1 sincerely believe, and my belief is up- held by others that in Cornish we have a table fowl without a peer. Deep chested, the breast in many cases even coming out beyond the breast bone, giv- ing the latter a set-in appearance, they have perfectly wonderful breasts, even w^hen young, making them the best of broilers. Muscular in wings and legs, we find a lot of white meat on the wings and "drum- .sticks" which rival even those of the turkey, and in Cornish more meat is found along the back than in any other breed of . poultry. For eggs, we do not claim to equal the Leghorn as a typical tgg "machine," but you must remember when comparing a light breed with a heavy one that the heavy fowl has a carcass to fill out and attend to, while a smaller bird puts the same amount of food into eggs, has a tough pigeon- like carcass, which even when cooked to a tender point, is so small that it does not go very far with a man who has been working either with his brain, or his hands all day, or all morning. Cornish will hold their own, tgg for tgg, with any of the heavier breeds like the Rocks, etc. Having great vigor, energ}^ and a big body, they can be forced for tgg production without breaking down under the strain because of the lack of that important essential under any strain — vitality. Properly bred, not pampered, Cornish will lay eggs. I have shown you in the above sketch a few facts that I have a personal knowledge of in regard to Cornish. I believe that you, from an unprejudiced point of view, will agree with me that Cornish are a premier fowl for the fancier. 908. .\ > K U 1 .. IR ORPING TIONS By G. J. Maij\ llavini^ Wv■^ an 0:-piniLri()!i>. 1 i:iia' i)'C.".snii' iii 'ioiivc so. ;i< I iKivc bred them now tor a number df ycarv. .\> to ihcir orij::in thi> has so often l)ocn ex- olainc'l. ^o I will t)a;-s llii? over onlv s;ivin.q- that knowintr tlic ori,c;inalor as I did, I feci sure he never even had tlu* sli^jbtest idea that they ever would be- come in Ameriea the most valued breed. This, of course, will be admitted by all. What is most .strati- fying ;o me is the fact that the Orpington won her way inio the heart of every lover of good birds, on her merits alone, as one has lo remember that the general idea was that their white skin and legs would never be overlooked. But it is a ease of giving honor where it is due. the result obtained in all lands having proved over and over again that she can and will hold her own with any breed especially through the winter months, for this is when she lays the most eggs. I have bred and shown all three colors so will just make a few remarks that I hope may be useful to some of your readers, BufT Orpington was one of my first loves and still is a great favorite of mine. The buff, from her color alone, has a great fascination for all lovers of nice chickens, but I do not wish any one to imagine to breed BufTs is a very easy matter; no, not at all, for it requires a great amoimt of patience and study to '•'.•f'dihc gfud c\cn specimen^. In mating I^ufts, I hnd ilic best V. ay is to choose your females that nifitch ilic color of the breast oi the male, not in any case n>ing exirenies. Then to produce any like decent ^tock you nm.st have size on the female side, as this is wliere you get the size from. I never mind even an eight pound bird if he has type and even surface color, and above all a well set comb and bright red e;. e. h)l;u-k Or]>ingtons are among the most attractive sj)ccimens in the chicken world as no breed can equal them for massivcness and, if good specimens, their ntra>t to the green grass or even to a gravel j»«.-n. The hardest ix 'int to deal v.-ith is their tendency to ])r«:(hice barrii;:: across ilieir feathers, in fact, very tew nre (|uile free from it. But this can be bred out with cone of back must correspond with curving slope of breast and rear portions of body. Breast should not be of such width as to over balance the width of back or fluff. The only solution of this problem of symmetry is found in the use of small matings. Cull and cull again until only birds that are in proportion are left for the mating. Mate only those that balance or even up in breast, back and fluff. Thus the foundation is laid for true Wyandotte type. Follow this up with line breeding and your birds will keep true to the type that has given them the title of "body of curves." The breast of the Wyandotte gives it the utility qualities of which it justly boasts. The demand for market fowls is the demand for birds with large, wide and deep breasts. Use males with great breadth and depth of breast. So many of our males are deficient in breast. Select sires who have large and deep breasts that are well rounded. We find many males that lack the fullness of breast which brings that portion of the body out in line with the beak. Again we find many that fail to carry the full breast the required distance to giv^e it the gradual slope to the limbs that makes so strong for good type. While we find considerable trouble in securing the standard breast in the males yet we will experience still more difficulty in producing this feature in the females. The majority of the females in our breed- ing pens today lack fullness of breast. Above all se- lect females that have great breasts in width and depth and that round out in great fullness. Those are the females that make good in the show room and the ones that produce the flock of chicks that have Wyan- dotte type stamped upon them no matter from what angle your view point may happen to be. Keep the female up in breast. Let me repeat it. Keep the fe- male up in breast. When we come to getting the standard Wyan- dotte back we encounter still further obstacles. It neither wants to be too short nor too long. It wants to be of sufficient length to balance up the bird. Here comes our symmetry again. I think we have heard too much about short backs in Wyandottes. So much \Vh>te Rock Female, Isl prize Pittsburg Hxposition show, owned an4 bre and i)ack. A very liglu bird >^M('.!i^ ha^ ihc de- sired density of color that makes a good lUitl. The females generally have a hackle loo dark for Ihcir body color, it is a fault -.md should be corrected. Some females that look fine from a distance will be found to be very mealy over the wings, this is a very bad fault, it generally comes from too much under- color in the male parent. A great many otherwise fine pullets have an edging of lustre on their feather^ and this too is a fault that is caused by too much under- color. Many females are very shafty, this is largely caused by the mating of extremes in color. A good Buff* female should be even all over, wdth a sound wing- bow, of such a shade of color that hackle and body plumage are nearer of the same shade, feather.- free as possible from shafting. A great many breeders go crazy on under-color and then wonder why their pullets arc so dark and have such dark hackles and so much shafting on them. Now under-color is all right in its place, but its all wrong to judge on under-color alone. In a good colored bre'^cding bird it is better to have a lighter .shade of undercolor and a strong solid surface color than it is to have a red under-color and the poor mixed up surface that we see so much of. I contend th.atwe want the strongest part of the color on the surface where it makes strength and evenness, instead of mak- ing it red underneath and pale and washed out on the surface. .-\ male with beautiful, strong, even surface color ta])eriiio- down to a cream next to the skin will breed IkhIi male- and females of good color and good shade. l»ut a male with red undercolor will breed males with poor and imeven surface, and females that are too dark, mealy and shafty. Do not let under- i^/iK^-i^m^^VSim.W' LMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 911 get on your nerves, you can easily get too much n mating up my breeding pens I generally try to my females run about two different shades of that is, if there are six females in the pen, I will three of them one shade and the other three some darker or some lighter as the case may :n this way of mating one is likely to get both colored cockerels and good colored pullets from ame male bird. You have all noticed how, a many times, your best pullets all happened to from one pen and your best colored cockerels another pen, you had one pen mated up rather this produced the nice colored pullets, the other *^as darker and produced the good colored cock- you did not mean to make double matings but just the same this is just wdiat you had done. By having two distinct shades in a pen you are more likely to get^'more out of a good bird than if you were very particular to have your females all exactly the same shade of color. Breeding Buff is a study, no color is so hard to produce One must work back and forth, mix the heavier shades with the lighter, for if you hold to one shade you will go either to white or to red. It is not at all necessary to mate extremes, that is not the idea, but you will have to mix the tendency to white with the tendency to red in such a way that you o^et about the right sort of a color, keep as near it as vou can and not let it get aw^ay from you either way, but do have the strength and soundness of color on the surface where it belongs. Thoughts on Advertising ^ 5. P. Porter "^ " N the rearing and selling of pure bred poultry good stock and effec- tive advertising go hand in hand and neither can get along without the other, for, no matter how fine stock a breeder has raised if they are not properly advertised his work has been for naught. \ye say proper and effective advertis- ing, now what is it?— there are many thousands of dollars sunk in advertising each year that avail- Dthing for several reasons, cheif among which are •ollowing: First -Poorly worded and arranged rtisement. Second— Making such extravagant IS that the reader sets you down at once as a fraud d— Advertising fine breeding and show birds of a ty of which you are not familiar enough with to r yourself whether they are good or not. Fourth-- g papers that circulate among the wrong class of le Fifth— Using papers that have more adver- r than reading matter. Sixth— The use of poor )nary and circulars, etc., we could sight many more >s of failure but space will not permit. Poorly led advertising, don't forget, that the most impor- point in arranging an advertisement is to have lame of the birds or article you wish to sell set in • heavy faced type at the top. Personally we be- that perfectly effective and all the display needed, sole dsire should be to catch the eye of the reader ng the variety you offer and after you have ms ition you can talk as low as you are a mind to for nil then read the smallest type carefully to see • vou have to say, then if, in the advertisement, knock the otherwise good points to pieces by mak- 5uch a lot of extravagant claims that it disgusts ivould be purchasers, you have lost him, and ne 5 at once an advertisement that sounds more sen- W'c should be familiar enough with the breed we offer to know the quality of the stock wc offer and then never, oh never, describe them as better than they are, better a little the other way ; it sounds so good to have a customer report— birds arrived this evening, are even better than you described them, thank you for fair treatment. It is only folly to advertise in a publication just because the rate is low, it may prove to be very high when it is found to circulate only in one or two coun- ties in which the inhabitants are few, if any, that care for or take pride in fine poultry. A publication cannot afford to starve its readers or subscribers bv admiting advertisements to the ex- tent that the advertisements predominate m space ; wc know that especiallv poultry publications hatve to de- rive their income from their advertising columns, and don't blame them for getting all the ads. they can, nevertheless its a sad mistake to crowd out good time- ly matter and poultry news, etc., to let in an over sup- ply of advertising. To explain farther: Some years ago (and not so very many either) the writer used some ad. space in a publication that boasted of over a hundred thousand circulation, and a 250 page maga- zine. Well, when the first paper came containing our ad. we found that not one page in it had more than one column of solid reading matter and many, very many, had none at all ; it also had some 30 pages of classified ads. We set it down at once as a poor in- vestment and it sure was. Now why. we could not dispute the circulation claimed (tho we felt it in our bones) but we could dispute their right to aiUow fully three-fourths of their space to be taken in adver- tising. Why there was not enough good spicy read- ing in the publication to keep a fellow awake a half hour on a pleasant Sunday afternoon. Now the good advertising medium is the one that has a reasonable circulation of paid in advance subscribers, that take the paper for the mterestmg 912 POULTRY FANCIER. DECEMBER S= SILVER PENCILED ROCKS PARTRIDGE ROCKS SILVER CAMPINES S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS BLACK LEGHORNS THERE IS BUT ONE "BEST" IN Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks. Yos; vou've giiosse*! il PARKWAY FAR Also Partridge Rocks and Silver Campine* of Hithol Oualily. Trenton inter-Stale aiirt llaRcrstown this > car arc Ihe talk of pooltry fralcrnii>. Heavy laviuu strains oi White and Black LeKhoms liavinR exhibition {<»ialitit'S horn pen 2(\ at Ila^erslown aid -d at Allentown this year. at Allentown, White LCK- Exhibition and Breeding Birds AVe make a apeci: 1 PARKWAY FARM, «hKadite>^kM« sssss tm kit ll ow I" J reading they find in it, and its from these interested readers that we poultry fellows get our customers. Therefore, the publication that is properly bal- anced as to space devoted to reading matter and ads. is the better one to patronize than are some unfair and misleading lines of advertising that need the knife badly (for their practice invites distrust in the poul- try fraternity), among which is the publishing of ideal or commercial cuts in papers and circulars and printing beneath them, first hen, first pen, etc., at Chi- cago, Madison Square or Columbus, as the case might be. Well, when we see such advertising, we rather pity the fellow for not having any birds good enough from which to get an original half-tone. Then again, when we get a circular, printing 50 or 100 testimonials, not one of which has the name and address attached, well, he's an expert testimonial writer, he might as well write a thousand for no one can find any of them any way. Oh ! so silly. Why a testimonial is not a testimonial unless name and address is attached. Is it possible that we are all fools but the fellow that publishes such testi- monials; and that he believes we will take them as gentiine; they may be perfectly genuine or not, but if they are the advertiser and the buyer would both profit by having the name and address attached. We can fool part of the people part of the time, but we can't fool all the people all the time, and say, boys, we ought not to try. -*r:<'^»A' ^at- ^ ine iiitnots State £>how which is held in Sprinfrfieid. Jan. 6-12 haa been a trreat «uceeM for years, and I believe the offleers are safe in saying that the eominc show vill be the best ever. Laat year the winning exhibitors reported the advertisinflr value f this show was unsurpassed, as a winnin? at this show puts you rlffht at the t|op, and after winning: here you need not be afraid to exhibit at any show in the world. If you have never exhibited at Springfield do not delay any lonRcr. to make your >lans to be with us this year, as nothinir but Empire coops will be used, you will lave plenty of room to make a larjfe display, and you will not only win lots of sflver ups, specials, lanre premium money, but the most beautiful ribbons oflFered by any >oultry show in the country. The best judges in the country will place the awards — riale, McCord, Pickett, Russell, Sheldenber^cr and Hemlich. If you do not care to exhibit In competition plan on makinsT a display as this A'as one of the frreat features of our last winter's show. The officers of this association are all business men, and poultry breedera, and hey know what to expect when they exhibit, and they will give you the same in re. urn. Remember no officers are allowed to exhibit. The White and Bnff Rock Club will hold its national meeting, and show at Spring- ield. they are figuring on 1000 birds, and the White Rock Breedeza alone have offered $500 in cash speclala. Our premium list is now ready, b« sure and send for one, aa a postal to T. S. 4cCoy, Secy.. Springfield, III, will get it by return maiL W. O. CHASE. PrcM Conixaittas. Hillsboro. Dl. ■■' '"'-'is OtO-v,t A. HZ MBKR POULTRY FANCIER. 913 it is the Best to do to Have Your Word Taken as it Appears e have been volumes of dis- relative to modes, ways, cus- etc., in conducting a poultry 5S. The attempt on our part anything new would, of course, less and so far as our criti- are concerned, we have none i appeal to your paper and to iders and writers thereof for upport, so far as their opinion Ls been said over and over and md many times that people to- le '>oultry buyinjc public, have ! rather distrustful of all those ted with the commercial poul- erests. Now, this no doubt is rated; yet, we do find a lack of nee and this lack of confidence en produced by a lack of hon- Now, while we believe that the f the larjije poultry concerns are ;ely honest so far as their in- s arc concerned, we, also, know is beyond their power to re- all the details and to control individual transaction that place in their establishment, so, believe that on the part of lyers, that their expectations her too high in some instances looks to us as though it would impossibility to have every ;tion, even by all honest deal- )th buyers and sellers, to be ly satisfactory because indiyi- idgment is exercised in all in- ; and we honestlv believe dif- rherefore, some dissatisfaction follow. But we, also, believe rough the lack of conscientious ;s or a desire to get rich quick n lack of ability, much dissatis- has arisen which naturalb' een no boom to the poultry , the question arises, what is , to do in order to have your ;aken as it appears. We have 1 recent issues of some oi the r magazines a practice which dvocate as one that might re- \ great deal of confidence and at, in their opinion, would bene- concemed and, especially so, to e selling. Now, this theory is ve prepav the express on all shipped. ■ That sounds well but are many emergencies that might arise that would make this transaction an embarrassing one. Perchance that you had a customer who was unreasonable, we will not say dishonest, and one whom it was impossible to please, what would you do in this instance? Yet, if you were shipping goods such as you ought ship through intelligent, honest selection, priced at a fair value, these customers would be in the minority, but they would occur and could you increase your business enough more to pay for the extra annoynance giv- en by these, perhaps, exceptional cases ? However, this demand seems to be in the atmosphere and we propose to keep abrea.st of the times and sup- ply the demands both in commodity and in individual tastes and shall take the initiative in this respect and ex- periment for the month of December. If wc find it to be safe and sane and the results will warrant a continu- ance, we shall do so and, with your permission, will state the consequen- ces in your next issue. THE UNDERHILL FARMS. Land and Water Fowls Will sell several hundred birds in the diftcrent varieties clieap. Good quality hirds in all breeds. Will (levoie my time to jud}=rlni: and breed- in",' S. C. White Leghorns. Two or three weeks still open for iud<"* ^^ I, -nt than a»y otlier hot u.r hcntcr. t ^'^'•'ty .<» i-lv.kr £4 inchiK in diainct«.r-con.|.let« with ihonnomcter for $:..oO. Fre-uht Pi-d east of the l(o^^ prices that will surprise you. Describe your wants and state wheie you want to win and I will quote you prices and guarantee to please you. Mount Royal Farm, Glenshaw, Pa. Chat. P. GloEgcM, Prop. Will Win "•JKJSi^l. Winter Egg Machiiiw I^•ma I^bon,. •« th«l«rt Uyer. In the world. Sl««. h«^^,:J«^*«* profit »™l>rtKUn the iKJne. 8«»«°**<'«*"^i'!n^w °^t5^^ «iiJ ^^ Teen, and wlhUylT&.ftaor mora a ▼••''»«*» o™'"^!^^ ?^8*n.l» of wtlafted Witotnera .U OYer tb* wortd. We oa I imjye th*t they will piky you t>e«t. _^^^^_„ mam^tf -» »«,.SFACTION OR YOUR WONEYBACK ...^ ^M^ Eggs and Day Old Chicks ^A^>S^ ^TTsiHrTln any aaantlty. Tbouaanda of bena In our bred to^Uy raatlnea. J ahip ecce and cblcta »"„^l,?,"t^ '■ reolacwl free: aafe arrival of cbickn lta*ranteed. for your enA a centU^afV ■ that Successful Incubators and Brooders W'*^J^' ^^ « f^ ^^^_, 1 glT« a. ngxiXmr »*<* "'""Plt'ttV^ara" ©xP«>rl«nc« with pool- WK^ printed fonii-fa«ia ^>:^^%^S>lu^U^l^^\r^\^^<^* !>♦"««- i»«?«!rtry bMrreat prioeaSd a«.l for caab, ''''Z^^ ^^ iL. Moln«« Incul>.^tor Co, 884 S^KSomi St^ P^ Motoa«> I^ •oeutio* j.S.^LCREST^Pr2^»n22SSi£l£i^^ va^ now tor my INCUBATORS AND BROODERS PRKK b^k prtree and propoaltlont If yoo »>"' °«'^^'"«i,'*"r.i fou wlll*o;-^k» and Ur 914 Poll.TRV [WXCTKR, DI'XF.MBF.R Rose's Orpingtons Still Champions The wonderful record made by the Black and Buff Orpingtons of Major Hugh A. Rose, Fornhill, Ontario, Can- ada, at the greatest American and Canadian Shows this year, has been most phenomenal. No matter where the show, no matter how strong the competition they have, without one exception, lead the way for all others. Their record of 18 out of 21 firsts at four of the greatest shows in this Continent is an unique one, the four shows referred to being Dominion Canadian National Exhibition, New York State Fair, Syracuse, N. Y., Allentown, Pa., and Hagerstown, Md. Another interesting point is that in all the shows where he has competed, he has won the most points in Black Orpingtons. At the last Madison Square Gar- den Show, New York, December 1911, his Black Orpingtons won the Asso- ciation $25.00 gold special for the best exhibit of Black Orpingtons, and this is without doubt the greatest class of Black Orpingtons ever brought together. The wins made were 1st cock, 1st and 3rd hen, 2, 3, and 6 cockerels, 1 pullet, and 2 pen. The next exhibit was made at the New York State Fair, Syracuse, N. Y., September 9-13, 1912, and he more than duplicated his great record made at this same show the previous year; this time he won 1, 2, 4 cock, 1, 2, 4 hen, 1, 2, 3, and 5 cockerels, 1, 2, 3, 4 pullets, 1st old pen, and 1st and 2nd young pen, and the coveted cup for the best exhibit of Orpingtons of any variety in the show, and carrying with it another $25.00 gold special for exhibit of Orpingtons any va- riety. The Allentown Show, September 24 to . 27, 1912, was his next show, where in competition with the great- est of America's breeders, he demon- strated the class of his stock by van- ning 1 and 5 cock, 1 and 3 hen, 1 and 6 cockerel, 2 and 3 pullet, 1st pen. He also won with his Black Orping- ton cockerel, "George V." the A. T. Stover Estate Cup for the best Orp- ington in the show, the American Poultry Association Silver Medal for the best cockerel in the American, Asiatic, Mediterannean and English classes, and best of all the North American Cup for the best male in the entire show, competing against all varieties in a show where thou- sands of entries had to be refused for lack of cooping accommodation. The last of his great line of victor- ies was made at the Great Hagers- town Show, winning 1st and 2nd cocks, 2nd and 3rd hens, 1st and 2nd cockerels, 2nd and 3rd pullets, 1st old pen, 1st young pen, special for best pen in the entire show, special for best cockerel in the entire show, and the Hamilton Hotel Cup with his cockerel "George V," the best bird in the show — winning this special at this show with over 8000 entries. In issuing his catalogue last spring, he stated that he hoped to place his Buff Orpinp^tons in the en- viable position occupied by his Black Byth* 'MMan Who Know*" HERE'S a book that paves the way to success in the poultry business. It tells you all you should ^ know about incubators and brooders? Tells you what kind of foods to buy; the dif- ferent remedies to use in time of need; the experiences of those who have **made^ood." Book also gives valuable information to beginners and old- timers; pictures and describes the different kinds of Standard Bred Poultry; lays bare the secret of my success and knowl- edge gained through 25 years* experience as a poultry raiser and incubator manufacturer. The reason why I send this Big Book FREE is because it also tells all about ray LinrAI INCUBATORS ?^ll/EiMk and BROODERS PreUdrat • This book is not for curiosity-seekers, but for men and women who are interested in poultry for pleasure or for the profit there is in it. Every year I try to do what I can to lielp others on the road to success. Last year I cut tlie price of my world-famous hatch- ers to the lowest price ever put on an effi- cient, dependable, sure-profit puyinK incu- bator. This year. I go still further and be- sides sellintr my incubators for Uis motity than ever sold before. I Pay the Freight and Give You An Un- qualified Guarantee This unusual offer is not on nn incuba- tor made up for the purpose, but is quoted on the rejrijlar sir.es of the Ideal Incuba- tors and Brooders, same as those thou- sands of potiltrymen have obtained 959fc» 98% and 100% perfect hatches from. If you arc seriously thinking about spendinfiT your srood money for an incu- bator, loolt into the merits of my "Ideal." My 'TdraV is built with a heatingr and ventilating system that automatically reffitlates moisture. It has a hot water system that's perfect, a regulator that will not allow temperature to vary one- half a degree, the best nursery advan- tages, the handiest efifff tray, the record for successful hatching:, etc. When writing for my Bigr Poultry Book, tell me whether you are int:;rested in a 60. 120, 175. 240 or 360-egg incubator and I'll quote you my special low-price, freight prepaid introductory offer which includes everything. There arc no extras to buy. You get the Ideal Incubator complete, ready for your eggs, so you can make big profits from the start. Write for Book At Once Supply is limited; first come, first served. J. W. MILLER CO^ Box 455^ Rockford, IIL AI»o Mfra. of Ideal Grain Sprouter*. Get prices. J. W. MIlUr Co., Dallas, T«x«s Th« Chas. M. Lilly Co., W*»torn Distributors, Ssattio or Portlsnd '^!s£»>ui:''''4:ite:: ■'■'* '^ Self-Regulating Self-Ventilating Perfect Heat- ing System — Requires Less Oil and Attention than Others. S. C. White Orpingtons Tlie Stay White kind. Cockerels and jmllets bred from our best **Stay Wbite " males who have bad "Slay White" lines for four generations. 100 hens for snle. to sell quickly we will sell at a remarkably low price. BoxD Aug. D. Arnold, Diilsburg, Pa. SILVER LACED WYANDOHES The clean cut, wide open laced kind, that have the positive white and black. Young birds of exceptional quality, bred right and from my best matings. Exhibition and breeding <=itock for sale. ML R. CROMAN, Cressman, Pa. :mber POULTRY FANCIER. 915 tons, and how well he has suc- , we leave our readers to work r themselves. lort run over his wins in Buffs ven below: Toronto, Canada, . 1 hen, 2 and 6 cockerel, 1 and ;t. New York State Fair Syra- 1st cock, 1st hen, 2 and 3 2ls, 1, 4, and 5 pullets. Allen- Pa., 1 cock, 4 hen, 5 cockerel, et. Hagerstown, Md., 1 cock, 1 cockerel, 1 pullet. Frank P. Conway, the efficient er of this thriving plant, re- hundreds of fully developed birds for sale also old stock. SPROUTED OATS ARE A CHEAP FEED. accompanying photograph offers ndid illustration of the advan- in feeding sprouted oats. The routs shown in the picture are line to twelve inches high, the e being about ten inches. The >n is often asked if there is any 1 feeding sprouted oats except lin that comes from using a feed. The illustration confirms ct that there is also a gain in nount of feed. When an oat is from one to one and a half high, it has exhausted all nour- it in the kernel. But the sprout until ten to twelve inches in On what does it grow? Since grain sprouter nothing is giv- but warmth and water, it of gets its food from the water le air. All youn^ plants like animals get their first food sasily accessible sources. There mit of course to the extent a will grow on water and air. it has completed its youthful and prepares to take on the and maternity or to reproduce it needs the woody stalk to t the head and also the var- ements for producing the ma- rain and hence must have the salts. This is where rich soils ito produce heavy crops of grain the sprout or young plant has eight to twelve inches high if ot given the earth salts it falls cays. But there is an immense by of feed between the one ^hich grows from the original and the ten or twelve inches one can grow easily in the '■ Quick Grain Sprouter. Per- t is not generally known that of grain may be planted in and or ground glass and if kept ratered will make a luxuriant I eight to ten inches high but ture grain will ever be repro- in such a field. BORN BREEDERS ATTENTION. .m^rican Sinscle Comb White Minorai II hold their annual meetinff at Maai- are Garden. Thursday, Jan. 2. i»|». m. A silver cup, cash *P«ci*ls. riy- nd many other BpeciaU. ^» fe °}- : this exhibit, which promises to oe one. S. C. White Minorras are friend, rapidly. Our Club C«taloprue sent if you write New n[»««\»«" *3 in riKbt alonjt. Loven of th« breed ted to join us. C. Angustua lUschke. (as.. Kinkston. N. Y. CONSTRUCTION Made of l>fst lumber — doiiMe walls J lnaulat*4 with licnvs' ilp^ienintfk'lt — inslrl^ lined with ealvaolzccl irnn- tMme ot tray;, heavy gaWnnized Iron— bottom ol tray heavy wireneitingr— Iront ol machine trlass. which induces trreen sprouts. Sprouts reQuire very snixll amount oi anificU] heat whirh \\ produced bv Ideal Safety Lamp, the luntes of which pass through ventilators. Keep Your Hens Laying all Winter —and you'll make more money than ever before. Efircrs aro Sfoinsr higher in price every day. the demand is (ar exceedlnar the supply, and It looks like good times and plenty of ntoncy for the man who has an IDEAL Grain Sprouter and is fccdinff his hens sprouted trrains. 'I l»«**lrteftr' will produce i^iTonts ovr 'i lurltr* long In 84 boun* — ju»t tlto kind of (treen foo Injure pr<>llltc ottr iinxliictlou. It Mproiitu »ny kind of prulu. It produce*! about tbreo bunbelsof feed froiii one biiKlivl of praln. It piiyu for ItHcIf In a »lnprlo month by Ktrhty iu feM bitlf, increanlnff con Uifl to Iom* nHiney tbis tkioter, «^i«pectally when you can i;et on« »ultod to your nf«dt> at t>o low a coat. Do Not Delay— But Get Special Low Price Freight Prepaid Introductory Offer Today - Writ© at once for ppccl&l low price offer, full partlrnlnr^ and de- •K-rlptlon of this perfect i^raln Bproutcr. Ko j»otiUrvniAii bbould be witboiit It. It tfi tbe lJilu'(;«*'t Money Maker for tb>> roultrvmao since the Incubator wan Invented. Made by J. W. Millt-r C*;.. Mttntifactiirers of Incnimtors. Brooder* and Poultry RuppMen. which is aetinic^ent guarantee of Its excelleoce. For low-price Introductory offer. addret>8 I.W.MILLER CO.« Box 619, ROCKFORD. ILL. SEE THAT XX ? i=»ICK OUT THE HENS ^^Z''^- it}' of the cgj3^s they lay now. By this means such hens will lay *'xx" eggs next spring. "Start Right" and your eggs are as good as hatched before you begin to incubnte. Start wrong, or shiftlessly, and one-hall vour eggs are wasted. These words are as true as can be spoken and you stand to lose if 3'ou do not ^-^ choose your breeders exclusively by the register of the Magic Egg Tester. Sent bv trail, complete for use, upon receipt ol $2.00. Ten pages of testimonials. One year's trial, money refunded if requested. Magic Egg Tester Works, Brayton St., Buffalo, N. Y. and Bndgeburg, Can. 2^-In ordering, or writing for ftirther infornintion. please mention this Journal. i^'w^^END"'"' Before You Build or Buy ^m^ »\t«ws»< ««SES »•*• Get Ouf Big New Oataloa — See How much You Save by buying Pottern Portable Factory-mad© Froah-air Houaea: ooopn. feed hopperv. toon- talna. vermin proof rooating and ne^in^tixVirm^^^^jiv9^2i^^^S^S^i£Ji^Z2S£^ biKl>e»t arade and cheaper than yoc can make at borne. Ten Years' Experience HoQw* made of m»tch. Book your orders early and avoid delays. Chicks 10 cenU each. Dacklings 15 cents eacL Hatching Eggs $1 per settirg, $5 per 100, $40 per lOOO Mammoth Incubating and Brooding Systems. Catalogue Free. Reference, E£t«r •{ Tins J*«mL J. Lcroy Cunningham, R* 3 Indiana, Penna. 910 puL'iTRV fanlii:k. i)i':cKMHrj'< Uniform Blanks and Entry Books Actintr under the resolution passed at Nashville. Tenn., at the last annua, meetino of the AMERICAN POUL- TRY ASSOCIATION, providing for iiniforiu blanks to be used by poultry- sho^s, tihs is to inform you that con- tracts have been placed and the blanks arc BOW being: printed for the follow- ing supplies: Uniform entry books \yiik loose-leaf covers. These entry books will enable the show secretary, by spending a few cents each year, to keep a uniform, down-to-date set of books, loose-leaf system. With these blanks, the show secre- taries can keep their blanks in a neat, compact, tidy form at the very mini- mum of expense. A compact, up-to- date card Riving the required ship- ping directions for exhibitors at your shows, uniform judge's cards for com- parison shows, uniform official ^obons of an entirely new design of high class material, very attractive, bright and something that will be sure to please your exhibitors. Also unifonn score cards for score card shows and uniform coop numbers. We have prepared a catalogue giv- ing a complete description of these supplies and expect to mail it to you within the next two weeks. The supplies will be ready shortly after the catalogue reaches you. I'^^fe uniform supplies can be used only by shows that are niembere of the AM- ERICAN POULTRY ASSOCIATION. They represent the study, brains and experience of some of the best show secretaries of the A. P. A. These uniform supplies will enable you to run your shows with less work, keep vour records more accurate, m^? »<> mistakes and please your exhibitors because you will handle your show in a business-like manner. Y«M are urged to buy these sup- plies, not only because they are the very latest in show supphes but lor the additional reason that your State BtuaA get a good per cent, of the prott for these supphea so when you patrotiize these down-to-date supplies, you are not only helping? yourself in eettimr the latest ideas in show room equipment, but you will also help your BraiidL . Khidly let us hear from yon prompUy if you are interested in this price list of supplies, ribbons, etc Very truly yours. AMERICAN POULTRY ASSOCIA- TION. PENN STATE HAMBURG CLUB. Will hold their first meeting at Philadelphia Show, December 13th at which time we will enact By-Laws, there will be a lot of cups and cash specials for the members to compete for, it should appeal to ever>» breeder of Hamburg3 in Pennsylvania to join and help get what belongs to this breed in the way of judges and our pro rata of specials. Now every one that is interested should write to Mr. Otto Bodwcsky the Secretary, Pitts- ton Pa., or Wm. G. Minich the Presi- den't, 621 East Main Street, Carlisle, Pa. The Perfected Result of 27 Years* Experience in Practical Poultry Keeping ff THE "CYCLE Hatches in Nature^s Way Because it follows natural principles. These points found in the CYCLE will appeal to you. They are vital to success. HRST: The Heated air is applied on top of the eggs only, as "»^<1"^*^;. ^^"; SECOND: No direct air passes through the hatcher to carry off dje natural n';>'^'V^^ '" ^^^^ egg. THIRD: Bemg areolar, with the lamp in the center, the rad.atxon .s equa throughou A^ machine. FOURTH: The heat is bought dose to the eggs w.th "^^^f^V^.^/^f^^ »'J space. FIFTH : Eggs are turned and cooled simdaf to Nature s way. STUDY the hen and investigate the CYCLE. It will pay you. .. ,m-i c . to » U-<- ««« ^I'^OO Our machines were used exclusively in the onginal Ph.lo System ^^^^^ ^^f^V' ' Lwl. from 60 hens in ten months has heen cleared from the sale of eggs, ^^^yj^'^* f^^ *T raised on a city lot 40 feet square. One of the largest plants m Amenca saved over $700 th.s year hy using our system of brooding. We seU the best brooder ever made for $i.!)U. CYCLE HATCHERS $6 BROODER-HATCHERS Holds 50 eggs. Constructed entirely of mctnl. Self-regulating. Requires no moist- ore. Will not w«ip, shrink or crack- Will last a life- time. Hatches hens', chicks', geese and hiikey eggs •qually well. HERS nable product of the commission m. The principal thought in the mind the big manufacturer is sales and is is rapidly becoming the big prob- n of the poultryman. At the present cost of feeds and ber poultry supplies the averacre poultryman feels that he deserves a higher price for his products. The problem has been solved in a master- ful way by the Star Egg Carrier and Tray Mfg. Co., of Rochester, N. Y. Their free folder comprises the fol- lowing paragraphs — "How to sell your eggs," "Markets at your very door," "An individual egg trade^l* "Present breakage loss," "Eggs that look fresh," "Give your farm a name," "Use theft-proof crates," "Primitive packing," "Higher prices," "Service," "Unique SeUing plans," "Let us help you," "For day-old chicks," "Selling hatchings," "Parcels Post." We strongly advise every poultry- man who isn't satisfied with the pricei^ he is receiving for his fresh eggs to write to this company and receive his copy of their selling plans. It's similar to the plan in other lines that is used by the most successful con cerns in the country. killed by another pair fighting for the nest, and in the case of Runts, show birds, etc., this means a great deal. They can also be used to a good advan- tage in experimenting with different breeds to produce crosses. 1 have had some coops similar to the one describ- ed for several years and have obtained good results from them. Any uue de- siring drawings can obtain thtrin for the cost of postage from R. W. Brin- dle, Waynesboro, Pa. ROUPINE. "INDIVIDUAL COOPS FOR »» PIGEONS. I have read several articles in Pig- eon Magazines referring to pigeon.s nests built so as to protect eggs and small squabs. I have built some in- dividual coops to be used for my extra breeders such as Runts and Maltese. One of the coops I have eleven feet long by two feet, three inches wide by thirty-six inches high, it being divided into two stories each eighteen inches, with a small outyard one each side of coop. As each pair is entirely by itself nothing can disturb them. There are no eggs to be broken or squabs A guaranteed to cure remedy for Roup, Canker, Chicken Pox, in adult fowls, as well as White Diarrhoea in the little chick is, without doubt, the mo.«?t effective remedy for these ter- rible diseases ever discovered. We know of cases of roup in its worst stages that have been cured by "Rou- pine" and have staid cured. We have cured many cases of chicken pox with but two or three applications of Rou- pine. I personally know "Roupine" to have cured dozens of cases of canker and many other poultry diseases, and we esteem it a pleasure as well as a duty to recommend "Roupine** to all our friends. Look up Mr. Whiting's ad. in this issue of the Poultry Fan- cier and write him for circular and other particulars. The address is W. W. Whiting Co., East Orange, N. J. T aer It 'OBACGO HABIT ^^'~ « *»'^ >• ptv*e >v«ir bcaitb. prwlwHV yoar life. "• "»""" Moinach UowMt- aw (vol br««(b, !•« heari weAknaa* .Ie«k4a manly ^tgwr. MillM aerve*. olintf •▼•■ and nprrltr aMalaJ Mrnxtk. Wb*UM«r T*u ol».-w; or nookc pip*. clMr«i4«<».otK«rk. g«« bit to . torMiln* 'ToitMoa Book. W»rth iu wMr*>t ingaM. MaIImI fre*. E. J. MOODS. 634 SUth Ave 267 A. New Yorlt. N. Y. ammmmmigismmsssimmmmmsammmmissimi. SUNSWICK POULTRY FARM ANNOUNCES TO ALL ORPINGTON BREEDERS That their SPECIAL SALE of S. C. Black and White Orpingtons is still on. We can oflFer some fine Breeding Birds in the S. C. White Orpingtons, and in the Black Orpingtons the pick of our wonderful strain has been reserved for the Winter Shows, and they are fit winners for any exhibition room in the countnr. For example the Blanks have just won every Blue Ribbon in their class at Augusta, Ga., also cup for the best Hen in the show was given to our Black Orpington Hen. Do not overlook our grand Blacks for utility and Breeding purposes, all bargains for quality, now is the last call, as all must be sold by January 1st, to make room for The Great S. C. Buff Orpington Plant of America. S We have bred our Buffs for years, their reputation at the largest American Shows is well known to all i Breeders and every month the exhibition room is awarding new honors to their credit. SEND for our latest ^ Buff folder it will give you general prices and description on our S. C. Buff Orpington STOCK, DUCKS, ^ BABY CHICKS AND DUCKLINGS. Our booklet also tells why we have decided to SPECIALIZE on 2 ^^^ BUFF ORPINGTONS AND DUCKS. We are installing a great Mammoth Incubator for hatching ! Baby Chicks and Ducklings. Our Buffs are great in type, size, color and quality. Let us give you a Bird J that will win for you. Place your order now, before it is too late to secure them. SUNSWICK POULTRY FARM SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N. J. Rnfus Delafield, Owner. Tel 549 J, nainiie'd ^SgS9B\\eNfiS97//iS0%8S^^ ^?i5 POl LikV FAXCjPJv. DECEMPKR The Comu'o r'oalfry Fandci' By J. K. Willmi irth. Aintyville, N. Y. The riih niaii takes up puultrv as a hobby. Hj v^sit.^ shows and 'sees fine hinr . Hj wants the pleasure of winning. :•-.• \\:»iU> to have a fine look- ing flock i iowl-; on his countrv es- tate, .-^oii.fthir.^r thfcil he can point to with pride and show off to his friends, as stock ihal has won prizes in the shows. Such people spend small for- tunes establishing and stocking these plants, fwr two or three years they take great pleasure in contemplating their fine birds and telling about their winnings, then it gets to be an old storj', they loose interest, stop show- ing their ; tock, and their flock grad- ually turns into a utility flock. This is the beginning- and the end of the Rich Fanciei , probably \vith slight var- iations but all coming to practically the same kind of an end. Then there is the rich man who hears about sales A^<. -.,'- .* ■ '-■ , > * -"^ ■■■• ■ ia .• • .2-> Odd Special Best Exhibit. Toronto, Canada, September IftU. All Firsts. New York State Fair, Syracuse, September '912..-^11 J' "•?"•.,, „„„„,, All . P. 'Jonlpmhpr 1<)1> 1-6 cock, 1-3 hen. 1-6 cockerels, i-3 pu lets *"""Tpen ' \'t'ove™ i"tite cu., be.st Orpington, Grand North American cup best male in entire show. millet HaieMfwi, Md.. OctobeJ 1912, 1-2 cock, 2-3 hen, 1-2 cockerel, 2-3 Pu^et Told PCD 1 young pen. Special best pen in show, ^Peci^^ ^f^^* cockerel in show. Grand cLllenge "Hamilton" cup for best bird in show— 8000 entries. ■> r ^ Ai^t-wn P« 2 BUFF ORPINGTONS. Toront.. 3 Pint,. N.w Y.rk Sljte Fir. Stt-c-^. 3 F«t,. AUe.t.w-. P... Pint*. HMTtritnwn. Md., 4 t-mts. ... .- » i 500 Old and Young. Highct Quabty. immediate »aie. SS^ Hnjh A. Ro^. Prop. Brakcndalc Farms »l Frank Conway, Mgr. Fontfaill, Ontario, Canada. « ... r , . * .^rMoai T>iillelscver shown Tb,sisoncoftLemostty^caIr>u^^e.^ ^^^^ ^^^ b> mewmaing 4 Silve^ cups^ ^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^^^ prize in a elaas of 2b puiicvi_« *»i- tovrn F^air. Of fancy stock -j^th the o-^idea^^^f making: money on ttie^ .^Fanciers." we would not call ^^^'^^ i^. These P^?P^%P"^,^„t and stock it up to an elaborate P^f "\f_ impatient to in peat shape, but are ^^^ .^^^^^ make big ^^^^^^fTn^ l^y the fault to ment, and generally ^^^^^^1 different their inanagers, to^ s« j^ t^e busi- managers, and Tinai*^ m ness in disgust. ^^^^^ ^^ Then, we are ^PVi^^-,o who seeing are they of lin^jted niea«s,^w ^^ ^j^ or dreaming ^^/^^vest their all in with fancy stock, 1^^!^°^ ^f rapid and such, with expectations^ ^^^ ^^ ^^^j^ most large P^o^^^f • ^-.^owful, for they is most rapid and »^*'ir, of a s^^l ex- are left with a ^^^JiVlini? towards perience, a bitter teei ^^^^ packet poultry keepers, ^ria boak. ^ w of the several ThcFC are but a Jf^^iers we could (iiflf<-rent kind- of *v failures would notf. Probably ^^^^^fate cognomen, be a more approprta^^^^er off with- Whethcr we woula t>« •SS^^^/tQi ANV OF THESE r^- BOOKLLTS '^ F R le: Cheap. Profitable Farm Lands For Stock, Poultry and Hog raising. Dairying, Fruit grow- ing, Truck Crops, Alfalfa yields and General Farming, the SOUTHEASTERN STATES present soil, climaUc and market condi- tions unsurpassed by any other region. Farm land values are most tempting. Undeveloped tracts sell from $6 an acre up; improved properties range from $aO to »iO per acre. THK SOCTUERN RAILWAY MobUe &. Ohio RaUroad or Georgia Soathera A. Rorida lUUwar will help you find a desirable farm location where t^° ^"'iiYrftTO bS* grow annually. Alfalfa produces 4 to 6 tons, Corn .^i'^^f » 60 to 100 bu Truck crops make $100 to $430, Apple Orchards $ 100 to $500 per acre, and Beef and Pork are produced at 3 to 4 cts. per ID. Let us know in what state and branch of fyniins: you are interested. Information given and free publications furo.^heu on «PPl«cation M. V. RICHARDS, Uaa A I-awtrial A««t, Room 70 WssLisftta. D. C. rLOftlOA PARTRIDGE ind SILVER WYANDOTTES Barred Plymouth Rocks ant My birds have won in the stronarest competilion. If you want the best at M> uiruMi- only a limited number of birds for sale. I will refund Address of the belter kind reasonable prices verite me at once. all monev Paid if birds are not satisfactory W. C. HUFF, :-: Willoughby, Ohio )ECEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 919 »ut thee fanciers is hard to tell. lu .he end they do a great deal of harm .0 the poultry business, but while they ire in 'the making' they spend a lot )f money, and help out many a breed- ;r and poultry supply dealer. Occasionally we come across one )f these venturers into the poultry ATorld who is really a Fancier, but :heir numbers are few and far be- Aveen. The P^anciers are not the fellows .vith big farms and lots of money, .hey are but incidents to the business. The Fanciers are the little fellows ATith little back yards. They raise .heir own stock or possibly have near )y farmers raise a few for them, but ;hese Fanciers attend to their matings ind generally keep their breeding y^ards on their own suburban lots. The majority take all care of their jtock, and are also their own Secre- :ary and Advertising Manager, and everything else, sometimes with the lelp of his 'better half or some other nterested member of the family. The Tiajority of these breeders have a liv- ng at some other occupation. Keep- ng poultry is their pastime, they ao t for the pleasure derived from own- ng, raising, showing and selling fine ^irds, and incidently they make a nice profit at it that is very acceptable to ;he family purse. These are the real Fanciers of poultrydom. They have jeen, they are, and they always will De, and in ever increasing numbers, ;he coming poultry Fanciers, and we ook for the day when practically everv nan in medium circumstances, will lave a small back yard plant, stock- id with pure bred poultry. 'Rich men and profit seekers may come Rich men and profit seekers may go But the Suburban Poultry Fancier 3oes on forever." No. 3. Double Quick Grain Sprout- IT with the door and all trays removed 3Ut two showing oat sprouts nine to ;welve inches high. Manufactured by :he Close-to-Nature Company, Colfax, Lowa. '?i?r..;K3Ai5t3 >.- ,i <^-v ^ Anybody can ^Hatch Chickens ^ with a Buckeye •^' Yes, anybody. Do you get thaS? Means YOU. Makes ^o difference ivhetber you have ever used an Incubator or not. Means YOU all the more If you bave tried Ibem and bad poor batcbes and bad luck generally. YOU can— any- body can— batcb cblckens witb a Buckeye. Every Buckeye Incubator is sniarantced to hatch every hatchable ecrtr— uncondi- tionally (Tuaranleed. A becrinner can cet successful hatches. Just because you and anybody CAN hatch with a Buckeye, onc-third of a mil- lion Buckeyes are in use today. Last year alone lOO.OOO were sold. Every fifth in- cubator sold last year was a Buckeye. More Buckeyes than any other two makes. When you buy a Buckeye you arc shown how to run il-Dcrsoiial help. No trylnsr to study how from a book ol complicated directions, usint.; uniamilur terms. But Personal Help that < rubles you to get coed hatches from the btarl. You do not want to spend k'ood money for costly set- tini?s of et'us, and then have thep siH>iled because you did not know how to use your incubator rinhl. See the 1913 Buckeye As low as $8.00 Vou can SEE a Buckeye before you buy. Learn all about it. See how it works. Satisfy yourself that you want it -and all before you buy. Let us send you the name of our dealer nearest you. where you can see our 1913 line of Buckeye In- cubators. Five sizes— 00 cues up to 350 ew'Ks-acompleteline. Equipped with every desirable device to add to incubator effi- ciency The biK thousand-cctf machines use the same principle of construction as the Buckeye— a perfected system that makes the Buckeye the world's best hatch- er. The lfcl3 lino of Buckeyes is better than ever before in our 22 years' experience. Now is the time to investicate. Don't delay Get the facts, so when the time comes to buy. you will have determined what you want and not lose time then. Get the Buckeye Catalogue Our new catalogue is a clincher It states facts simply, convincingly and brief- ly Ii is an incubator cataloerue. talks in- cubators right through, and shows you that if you keep chickens, you not only need an incubator, but you need a Buck- eye Incubator. Write today for this book. You will realize that reading it will be time well spent. We will tell you how and where you can see a Buckeye at work. We stand ready to help you and to answer your Questions. Address THE BUCKEYE INCUBATOR CO.. 542 Euclid Avcmie, Springfield* Obi* NEWELL'S S. C. WHITE EGHORNS Our 1912 matings produced the best youngsters we ever raised. Hence we are of fering at rock bottom prices high class exhibition birds as well as breeders us quote you prices. Cha*. P. Newell, Canton, Pa. Let FisheFs White Wyandottes Have won the coveted prizes at the principle shows throughout the civilized world. They are known and it is conceded that they are justly enlitled to the name of THE WORLD'S BEST If you are in need of a cock, hen, cockerel or pullet to exhibit we can supply you with winners, breeding birds and utility flocks of the greatest blood lines. Our New Catalogue will be out about December first, it has chapters on Practical Methods. Profitable Results, Poultry Keeping in the City, The Most ProfiUble Breed The Specialist, Fisheldotte, Our Trade >iame. Open Air Houses Baby Chicks, and how to Mature Them, Artificial Incuba- tion, Practical Feeding, Winter Eggs and a great many practtca Pouitrv points. This book will cost thousands of dollars and we will be pleased to mail you a copy for twenty-five cents in stamps or com. Our illustrated sale list is free. Send for a copy today. J. C. Fishel & Son Box P. F. Hope, Ind. ikV96SS9mVBSSS »^ J-* \..' ^■^ i I V7V^ 1 .'\ *\ v^xi-iv. ^OJ Current Events Among Fanciers Gathered om Live Wires. V. No One Responsible for Editing THis Department Gus Braun is the proud father of a youiMi Bull Moose. The Fancier has over 12,0UU sud scribers in Pennsylvania. p^^^„ . The turkeys for the Lititz Banquet are now in the fatteninj? pen. Poultry Fancier is the represenU- tive paper of the rank and file. Onyla Farm made one of the great- est ^ns on record, at AutjuN.n, tra. The boys from Erie nre working like beavers for their cc ..mr f^°^/ , Will Geo. O. Brown have the lady exhibitors at the Baltimore Oyster °No more Poultry Fancier stock for sale. It's all gone. Sold at par and ^ C. l! Pensyl, Bloomsburg, Pa., ^U Boon break into the game with a few -^""Su^ Show in January is at- tracting much attention ail ove.' the ^^^ ^A^old and Brownie will agmin take in the Long Green at the Palace show. ^ . . __ ^,^ Large flocks of flying oysters are seen hovering over the Armory build- ine at Baltimore. , . December is the month of ihs bi^ ones. Central Palace, Philadelphia, Trenton. Camden, Chicage, etc. John kriner has finished a success- ful show season, and will exhibit and judge at a number of leading shows. Reading notices in this issue show that England is looking toward the United States for down to date poul- try appliances. Jos. Reiflf is the new manager of the Caw- Law Poultry Farm. Joe has ean.eo an enviable reputation as the Farmer Fancier. Lf you lose at the coming shows, take your medicine like a real fan- cier. Anybody can win, but it Ukes a good fancier to lose. If you are in need of a first class manager for your Poultry Farm, write us. We know of two of the best men in^ the country. The Williamsport show surpassed the expectations of the management, just as we predictor^. Nothing brings out the boys like u canquet. Mr. and Mrs. i D Koons wil judge the fViow at i.fcwiftown. Fa. Lewis- town is L\\: of the leauing shows on the Pennayivania main line. The incubator advertisements in this issue •r.r*> well worth looking up. The Newunvv Giant Incubator wiu make a world-wide reputation. Chas. S. Shirk, W. D. Kinsell and Dr. Charmbury are three of the lead- ing breeders of Silver Laced Wyan- dottes, and they are all from Han- over, Pa. The Fancier under its present man- agement is just one year old. Gus Brown was its first subscriber, and Chestnut Hill Poultry Farm its first advertiser. Loring Brow's suggestion u> erect a monument to the mtfinory of John L. Cost, the founder of the Great Hagerstown Show, is a good one. See editorial page. Secretary Wm. H. Moore said: "Prospects look like the greatest sh-jw Philadelphia ever held." One thing sure and certain the boys from the Quaker Ciiv now how. And soon i. ^ A. P. A. political pot will be boiling. The members will, and should elect officer** that raise chickens, and let Journal men take a back seat for a while. We can't help but congratulate edi- tor Wolseifer of the Philadelphia Re- cord, an ' J. D. Koons editor of the Press, c'oultry Department, for the excelleii* work they are doing. The Trenton. N. J., Winter Show promises to be one of the greatest shows held in the east this wintM^. The Trenton Association is one of the most active associations in the United States. James T. Huston is ont only to be congratulated but commended for the great work he has done in cementing IE ROLLER TRAY Succenful Incubation Means Your Success. SCIENTIFICALLY PERFECT To overcome the element of chance in the artificial incubation of ecf:8 you are confronted with five prol - S: "''It htTe'rhl^^lur ot Je\'hTBvTe:^nti^^ nec^^ar,- ,o sne,..fulW o,.~^an incubator. wTWm .0 impre<« on your mind that there is a ere.t differen.* ... chK-ks .h.t are .ust mcubated and CHICKS THAT ARE PROPERLY INCUBATED There Is absoiutl> no difference in a chu'k haiched m a Roller Tray and those from a lu-n. N ou want lo incu- buU' chicks tb.at will live — and not the kind thai will linger a few days and puss away. lUslhe chwks that live thai aaean your success or failure. The Roller Tray will hatch every lertile egg. It cannot go wrong. Now is the time to look up ihe merits of the different incniMtors. Wo want you to look into the merits of ours Send for booklet. -.►,:. safest and best labor savitiR device. Here is wberc the Roller Tray Inatbator excels. ROLLER TRAY INCUBATOR COMPANY AGEOTrJSrcD. NORTHAMPTON, Pr NNA. DECEMBER POULTRY FANCIER 921 BALTIMROE Maryland Ponltry and Pigeon Association's Show DEC. 31, '12 to JAN. 4, '13 THE ARMORY^-Where the Dem- ocratic Convention was held America's Best Judges Useful Sterling Silver Specials. Many new features of great advan- tage to fanciers. Premium list sent on application. "Entries close December 15th, 1912. Geo. O. Brown, Sec, 2027 E. North Ave. BALTIMORE Leaders... 5 t/ Barred and White Rocks, R. & S. C. Reds, S. C. Wh. Leghomi CATALOGUE FREE. Young and old stock for sale. Eggs in season $1.00. Baby chicks 10c. MAPLELING POULTRY FARM L B. 124 P. F. PULASKI, N. Y. SQUAB BOOK by J. W. BLYTHE The most practical Squab Book ou the market I have worked on four of the kirrest squab rauches in the country and write from 30 years' experience. J. W. BLYTHE Campbelltown, Pa. ...RHODE ISLAND REDS... Winners at all National Shows. Twelve years a breeder. Young and old stock for sale in exhi- bition and utility quality. F. L. POULTRY FARM F. L OBER. PrtprieUr. VERONA, PENNA. 4000 Orpingtons for Sale Roee and S. C White, Buff and Black Orcr lOOO pris«s won J.S.HAUPT, Easton, Pa. SiHfw Campines.... Dark Cornish Fowls The record at America's srrcat show* proof of fiuality. Young and old stock. Satisfaction aruarantced. R. D. REIDER, Middletown» Pa. the Central Pennsylvania associations in such close bonds of friendship and co-operation. The man who said the Poultry Fan- cier wouldn't last a year has another guess. We are in the business to stay. All this kind of slush and lots more couldn't stop the onward march of the Fancier, to be the greatest of all eastern Journals. P. S. — This remark was nuul'* Inst February. Yes, there will be another Balti- more Oyster Roast. "That is a great party," says Dick Oke. Say Dick, bring Hughie along down. Show him what Baltimore hospitality is, and tell him to note the effect. Don't forget to renew your sub- scription when you see us at the show. Tell the agent you want to take advantage of that special offer, 3 years to the Fancier, and "Down to Date Poultry Knowledge," for $1.00. Hamburg Willie Minnick says he may have something to say on that huckster question in the near future. Willie knows something and we dare say Silence with a big "S" will pre- vail, especially from a certain quar- ter. Bill Bailey, the saintly looking re- presentative of Spratt's Patent, wants Dick Oke and Bill Minnick to under- stand that he didn't damage his over- coat at Hagerstown, when he was with them. Wonder what Bill means by this? Explain, Mr. Bailey. Aldrich Poultry Farm has purchased the entire flock of White Orpingtons from Sunswick Farm. Sunswick Farm will breed nothing but Buffs, and we are told that this is one oi the largest deals that has ever been pulled oft in the White Orpington world. F. S. Sellers, Ft. Loudan, Pa., is the only one of the old gruard at Hagerstown who is still breeding fancy chickens. All but two or three have passed away. Here is wishing P. S. Sellers many more years. He is also a breeder of Silver Wyan- dottes, and made a good win at Hag- erstown. In the Fancier a man who cannot advertise gets his awards published just the same as the man who does. That is justice. In the Fancier the small advertiser gets the same privi- leges as display. That is Equal Rights. See front coyer page. And subscribe for the Fancier. And again let us caution you to renew your sub- scription. It stops when the time is up. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. PEAPACK FARM WHITE ROCKS International champions, winners at Americas ereat shows as well as CrysUl Palace. Send for mating list. Peapack Farm - This is to certify, we have sold to the Aldrich Poultry Farm, of Colum- bus, Ohio, all our great champion win- ners, of S. C. White Orpinjftons, and we take pleasure in referring all of our former White Ornington custom- _ 1 II I ®^s ^^ them when in need of high Peapacky W. J. quality stock. (Signed) SUNSWICK POULTRY FARM. McPEAKE^S WHITE AND BLACK ORPINGTON ...YARDS... CANONSBURG, PA. WINN h:RS-L A YERS-P A Y ERS The Granville Poultry Show, Gran- ville, 111., will be held Dec. 16-20, 1912. D. T. Heimlich, Judge; Allen C. Tyler, Sf^cretarv The Great Falls, Mont., Poultry Show, to be held January 13-16, 1913. George G. Holden, Judge; J. J. C- Mahoney, Secretary. Madison Square WINNERS I have won over 40 prizes in the Garden. I have some of the finest Show males in Rose or Single Comb Browns, 242 big egg strain, and big birds. Big snow white, bi^ egg, 244 egg strain of R» C. White Leghomt. S- C. White, of Young strain. White Wyandottes, fine, white, big. Barred Rocks, Bradley's. W. W. KULP J3ox 60 Pottstown, Pa. OPPORTUNITY Is Knocking at Your Door Poultry Culture wants an active representa- tive in every community lo look aftt*r renew- als, solicit subset ipt ions, report poultry shows etc. If you are look insr for some way to Coin Your Spare Moments Into DOLLARS write to-day for our "local representative pro- position." Splendid opportunities for ad- vancement Do it Now/' POULTRY CULTURE 116 WeatEicktli St. TOPEKA KANSAS The ImproYed CLampioB Leg Band •; PAT APPLIED FOR lies Alumlnam only two «{««•, md- tvmtmhU to flt any fowL Hald by ^07>d<>^rfully micomwfy). Rook Prc^^w DR. 6. E. C0UTANT,P.0.SU.E,270 A. Hewrik.NL?, 922 i\)lL rk > i AX*. il.K. DECEMIKR $500.00 Donated For the purpose of developing Co-op- erative Marketing of Poultry Products in America. First step in a National Movement which cannot fail to greatly benefit poultry raisers and the poultry in- dustry. Able writers are continually advo- cating in public print that in ttic* com- mon interest of producer and consum- er, co-operative action take the place of haphazard effort in marketing poul- try products. The tide cf thought on the subject has been gradually ris- ing. It has now assumed tangible form and is destined to eventually sweep the country. The time has arrived for fanners and poultry keep- ers to get together and form organiz- ations in various parts of the coun- try that will get for them the profits to which they are justly entitled and which now go to the middlemen. .,.-;. ■//^■ v^^; S^.' -vreeecial and Cup for hest cockerel, pullet and pen in show. Lcadiusr winncis at Pitlsbursr. Pa.. Balti- more, .Vid., Hasrcrstown, Md., New Orltans and oilier irreat shows. A Bminess Proposition Birds Utility BRED TO UT IliRhland Quality Esrgs f2 per 15. Wri'e us your wants, our pxices defy competition, dualitv c nsidered. HIGHLAND FARM 1021 West Princess St, York, Pa. DECEMHKU POULTRY' FAXCIKR. 923 Year's Final Results in National Egg Laying Contest The Method of FeedinQy Interesting Facts^ and Some Less- ons Learned From the First Annual Contest are Told, The first Missouri National Egg Laying Contest closed at the State Poultry Experiment Station at Moun- tain Grove, Mo., on October 31st. The results have been very satisfactory, so much so that another will begin November 15th. Seven hundred hens, representing twenty varieties of poul- try, and gathered from Enpland, Can- ada and 20 states of the United States will compete in the next contest. The following vaiieties will be represent- ed by 30 hens each, all having exactly the same number of pens: Anconas. Black Langshans, S. C. White Leg- horns, R. C. White Leghorns, S. C. Brown Leghorns, S. C. Buff Leghorns, Black Minorcas, Buff Orpingtons, The results of the first contest have not been especially startling, and neither have we proven or attempted to prove that any one variety possess- ed all the good qualities. The lead- ing pen was No. 107, R. C. Rhode Is- land Reds, which made a record of 1042 eggs for five hens, or an average of over 208 eggs per hen. The best invidual record was made by Lady Showyou, White Plymouth Rock Hen, No. 717, which laid 281 eggs in 12 months. Thij hen lacked one egg of equalling the best record in this coun- try which was 282 eggs by a Barred^ Rock hen at Guelph, Canada. Lady Showyou, however, laid a full sized egg weighing on an average a little i%ll?ST PRIZE SC-BLACK OBPINGTON HEIS #MAtVSOM SQUARE GARDEN SHOW bEC-1910. tteHS^-ROSt WEUAMbOMT. ^■r3t^-'i^ ■'-:--'■■ ■ ■ '•■ __ — White Orpingtons, Black Orpingtons, Barred Plymouth Rocks, Buff Ply- mouth Rocks,^ Partridge Plymouth Rocks, White Plymouth Jocks, S. C. Rhode Island ReJs, R- C R^ode Island Reds, Buff Wyandottes, Silver Wyan- dotti. Partridge Wyandottes, and White Wyandottes. All pens were filled 80 days before the second con- test was scheduled to begin^ ^^l^^^ than fifty entries had to be returned. more than two ounces each and with a good strong shell on each egg. We are told my Prof. Graham of Guelph, that his 282-egcr hen laid a very small egg with a very poor shell, so Lady Showyou was far the most remark- able performer of the two when these facts are considered. There were 665 hens in this con- test and they Uid a totol of 87,843 eggs, or an average of over 134 eggs LEARN HOW TO DO CUSTOM HATCHING FuU Information Sent Free Upon Request. Description of Egyptian Hatcheries And How Their Success Can Be Repeated in This Country. rouliryniCM arc seeking reliable iii- I'ormation about custom hatching be- cause almost every one who has an in- ruhator is often asked to do some hatching and this naturally leads to the thought that it may be profitable. It is certainly worth investigating, for many have already found that there is money in it and whoever is first in the field in any section will get the best profits. Just as a matter of history Custom Hatching has been carried on for cen- turies by the Egyptians, and they are still practising it. as they did in the THE CANDEE 1200-EGG INCUBATOR (lays of Moses. Their method <»f charging and carrying on the business has been copied in- this country and the industry has been haled as something now. A Custom Hatchery is just as netcs- .sary in a community as a grist mill or creamery. Whenever one is started it quickly gets the farmers* trade because the average farmer has not time to do his own hatching and the "broody" hen chooses her own time. Experience shows that the business oflFercd is greater than the Custom Hatchery can handle, and. tiiereforc, the incubator must be selected so that it can quickly l»c enlarged. It must also be a safety one to guard against accidents and the more auto- matic it is the larger capacity one man can handle. The Candee Incubator fully meets these requirements and it is the ma- chine that is making successful Custom Hatcheries. A booklet fully describing Custom Hatching, with directions how to handle the business, what to charge, where to li>cate and other complete de- tails has been prepared by the Candee Incubator & Brooder Co., Eastwood, N. V . a..d it will be sent free if you will «c^(\ your name and address and men- tion department 16. PEIFER'S BARGAIN SALE WHITE ORPINGTONS Twelve Cocks, 40 Hens, 25 Cockerels and 50 ullets, $2.50 to $10.00 each. Write for catalogue and see cuts of recent winners at Scranton, Pa., 1912 A. P. A. meeting. JOHN C PEIFER s IXm^illa, Pa. 924 iv )i:i;nw>*- Incubator Thermometer, price, $2.50 PRICES Tyec*' Incubator Thermometer - - - $ .75 Tyco*- Brooder Thermometer - - - - .75 Tyco*' Electric Lighted Thermometer - 2.50 Tycas' Certified Incubator Thermometer 1.50 7yco*' Electric Alarm Thermometer • 5.00 Tycat' HyKrometer _-.---- 1.50 Write for Illustrated Free Booklet— " Incubator Thermometer Tips layior Instrument Companies ^ HOCHESTEli, N. r. IVmrWt Largai Maken of Thenmuneivg for altParpoaet: Baiometun and SdtnUfic IiuirmK DECEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 925 30 SILVER CUPS GIVEN AWAY AT THE LEWISTOWN, PA-, POULTRY SHOW-absolutrly no stnngs 10 Ihem xV.n then, an.l tliev arc yours. Tl.e best small show .n the coun- try DEC. 3 , 1912. k JAN. 3, 1913. Entries close IW. 24 Ji-m; "-Vfr. nn Secy. . Lewutawn. Pa. Pen 40 — S. C. Black M5nor?as, Roy Browninj?, BiUings, Mo. 817 eggs. Pen 77— White Plymouth Rocks, J. A. Bickerdike, MillersviUe, 111., 813 eggs. Pen 23 — S. S. Brown Leghorns, V. C. Cook, Plattsburg, Mo., 720 eggs. Pen 30— R. C. W. Leghorns, C. E. Cronhardt, Hutchinson, Kan., 703 eggs. Pen 69— Buff Plymouth Rocks, C. S. Hart, Milan, Mo., 666 eggs. Pen 44 — R. C. Black Minorcas, Wm. McNeal, Waterloo, Iowa, 641 eggs. Pen 129—1. R. Ducks, New York, 674 eggs. Fifty-nine hens laid 200 eggs or more and each is awarded a prize ribbon. Their record is as follows: No. 717— W. P. Rock, 281 eggs. No. 602— R. C. Red, 255 eggs. No. 381— Barred P. Rock, 245 eggs. No. 19 — Ancona, 241 eggs. No. 372— S. C. Red, 236 eggs. No. 613— Barred P. Rock, 235 eggs. No. 545— White Orpington, 232 eggs. No. 488— White Wyandotte, esTsrs No. 525— Silver Wyandotte, ^^No. 198— S. C. W. Leghorn, 228 eggs. No. 393— S. C. Red, 228 eegs. No. 119— S. C. W. Leghorn. 225 ^^&o. 179-S. C. W. Leghorn, 223 ^^No. 79- R. C. W. Leehorri, 223 eggs No. 401— Silver Wyandotte, 223 ^^lio. 396— S. C. Red, 223 eggs. No. 547— Buff Orpington, 223 eggs. No 463— Barred P. Rock, 221 eggs. No. 89— Ancona, 218 eggs. ^ No. 718— W. P. Rock, 218 eggs. No. 339-Buff Orpington, 218 eggs No. 418— Golden Wyandotte 217 ^^Ifo. 402-Silver Wyandotte, 217 ^^&o. 487— White Wyandotte, 215 eggs. No. eggs. No. eggs. No. No egs. No. No. eggs. No. No. eggs. No. eggs. No. No. eggs. No. eggs. No. 034— Silver Wyandotte, 213 115— S. C. W. Leghorn, 212 541__White Orpington, 211 eggs 64 S. C. Brown Leghorn, 210 39— S. C. W. Leghorn, 209 eggs. 636— Silver Wyandotte, 209 386— S. C. Red, 209 eggs. 300 S. C. Black Minorca, 208 527— Silver Wyandotte, 208 601— R. C. Red, 208 eggs. 139— S. C. W. Leghorn, 207 788— Silver Wyandotte, 207 863— Black Orpington, 207 eggs. 232 230 A'$i?iXtl5?6^ACK ORWNfirtON ■ HEW ti;WwM?90AT^EeARDEN SHOW W^ ••• 1 ill!!**** CONTINENTAL HOTEL Chestnut Street Cor. of Ninth PHILADELPHIA Remodeled, Refurnished 400 rooms, 200 with bath Rates $1.50 to $5.00 European Plan The Beit Cafe in the City FRANK KIMBLE S. C BUFF ORPINGTONS Gr'an^bJSSers at a sacrifice to make room. A. J. STREH, Forest Hill, Md. LIGHT BRAHMAS with 9ire. shape and ,>erfect markinirs- Stock for sale. Docking o'^^«"J^';^"% - -^ HOUSTON STOCK FARm FARM .^^ 't^/ Strain Let us book ycur order for future delivery on HATCHING EGGS and BABY CHICKS Barry Farm White Leghorns are vigorous and hardy^ Tbe females are persistent layers and '»<"'«y .""^^lu™ true^ round. We use the utmost care in breeding to secure true to type stock. Pullets and Cockerels-Grand Offerings If you want cockerels, pairs, trios or pens, we can quote you most attracUve prices. BARRY FARM, H. R. Barry, Owner, Far Hills, N. J. 926 POULTin^ FAXCIER. Dia.f-.MHER GOLDEN LACED WYANDOTTES ^ The money makers of the season of 1^)12-13. 1 have well developed yoxiu^ l)irds ilmt ran success lull y meet any competition and (he price is reasonable. . Surely You Must be Convinced with all that has been said and written. ^ ou must be convince:/'<'i . iiii">>iiiiiiii»iWiad\ for Dt-ccnibcu shows. S We will prepare all $10 and $15 birds for the show room if desired and guarantee § satisfaction. INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS Grand Birds at $10 per trio. W(> ^'^larantee dncks to lay Whit* Eggs. Prices will advance Jan. 1st. BETTER 0KDP:R NOW. ^ Address F. D. SUTTON, Sellersville, Pa, ^ '^O.^W'WV DECEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 927 PARTRIDGE ROCKS AMERICA'S LEADING SfilAlNS BRONZE TURKEYS At the recent Hagerstown show in a class of 05 Partricl^o Rocks (the largest class ever .seen Ihere) antl a fine quality show of Bronze, we added another remarkable victory to our great winning record. l4o#irAw*cfniArn 1Q19 BRONZE TURKEYS-Cock 1-3, Hen 1-2-3, Cockerel 1-2, Pallet 12-3. nagerStOWn^ IJIIZ. partridge ROCKS-Cock 1-2-4.5, Hens 12-3.5, Cockerel 1-2-4-5, Pullet Turkeys from $5 up. 2-3-4, Pen of fowls 1st, Pen of chicks 1st Rocks from $3 up. The finest Exhibition and Breeding stock always for sale. Catalogue for stamp. BIRD BROS., Box I, MEYERSDALE, PA. Silver Wyandotte Club of America, $25.00 in Gold. P^n No. 64, V. G. Warner, Bloom- field, la., 947 eggs. Best Record for Orpington Hen, Any Variety. One Dozen Trap Nests, by Greene & Norton, Staten Island, N. Y. Hen No. 114, White Orpington, A. M. Robertson, Morocco, Ind., 282 eggs. Best Record by Rhode Island Red Hen, Any Variety. Six Trap Nests, by A. L. Glass, Hop- kins, Mo. Hen No. 602, R. C. Red, D. E. Hall, California, Mo., 255 eggs. Best Pen Record by White Rocks, Fishel Strain. Silver Cup by U. R. Fishel, Hope, Ind. Pen No. 77, J. A. Bickerdike, Mil- lersville. 111., 813 eggs. National S. C. Buflf Orpington Club, Pen Record. First, No. 117, F. T. Cooper, Rus- sellville, Mo., 893 eggs, silver loving cup. « ^ « ,1 Second, No. 118, Miss S. C. Fellows, Springfield, Mo., 858 eggs, $5.00 in cash. Ancona Club of America, Best Pen Record, Silver Cup. Pen 37, E. B. Foster, Caldwell, 0., 835 eggs. For Most and Best Brown Eggs. Silver Cup by J. W. Parks, AHoona, Pen 100, S. C. Reds, E. E. ShelleT, Memphis, Mo., 755 eggs. This pen laid very large, uniform sized and shaped eggs with very firm shells and beau- tiful color. American White Plymouth Rock Club. Silk Badge for Best Pen and Indi- vidual Record. Pen 77, Best pen, Illinois, 816 eggs. Pen 717, Best Individual, Illinois, 281 eggs. Both won by J. A. Bicker- dike, Millersville, 111. General Averages. The average number of eggs laid by each hen and the average amount of feed consumed by each hen of those varieties which had ten or more hens entered, and which averaged more than 120 eggs per hen for the year, is as follows: All Silver Wyandottes, 160 eggs per hen, Grain 35 ib.; Dry Mash, 35.3 lb. All S. C. Reds, 156 eggs per hen, 35 lb.; 38.6 lb. All Black Langshans, 156 eggs per hen, 35; 50, All Black Orpingtons, 155 eggs per hen 35 * 44 ' All White Orpingtons, 150 eggs per hen, 35; 39. All R. C. Reds, 150 egp^s per hen, 35; 32.6. All Buff Orpingtons, 147 eggs per hen, 35; 30.3. All S. C. Black Minorcas, 145 eggs per hen, 35; 44. All S. C. White Leghorns, 143 eggs per hen, 34.8; 32. All Anconas, 139 eggs per hen, 84.8; 30.B. All Indian Runner Ducks, 131 eggs per hen, 0; 121. All R. C. White Leghorns, 127 eggs per hen, 34.8; 23.3. , ^ , All Barred Plymouth Rocks, 126 eggs per hen, 35; 44.2. All White Wyandottes, 126 eggs per hen, 35; 33. ^ ^ All S. C. Brown Leghorns, 122 eggs per hen, 34.8: 31.5. , _ , All Buff Plymouth Rocks, 120 eggs per hen. 34; 46. , u ^ The above mcludes good and bad producers and both young and old hens. Several varieties ran consider- ably below these in average eggs per hen but about same amount of food consumed. The cost of the grain fed these hens averaged about one and one-third cents per pound, and the cost of the dry mash was nearly two cents per pound. It can be seen from the above how far the Australians are in advance of the breeders of this country in breeding for egg produc- tion. The leading pen in this contest averaged more than 208 eggs per hen, but the leading pen in an Australian contest which recently closed averagea more than 250 eggs per hen. Also, in the same Australian contest, 360 hens gathered from 60 different breeders made an average of nearly 200 eggs per hen for the entire 360 hens. But they have been conducting these con- tests in that country for ten years or longer and the people have been edu- cated to breed for egg production. We hope to stimulate some such effort in this country. The average farm hen does not lay more than 80 eggs per year at present If we can even raise the average to 150 or 160 eggs per hen we can more than double or treble the profit in poultry to the average breeder for he can get this increase in most cases without little if any additional cost for houses, feed and stock. The Houses Used. The houses used were 8x10 feet. Each had two ordinary sUtionery shutters for ventilation in the front part of the house. These have proven to be far better than an open front or curtain front, even in the severest weather Two window Fashes were used in tiic front and two in the rear lAKLAND POULTRY FARM'; :: White :: Leghorns tt -- - ' t Q ^ ^Vliitc L/€ffhOTro4. And M the A,,.Mo^F.i. .ou, ,«r. in.uoeg.i^^^^^^ An. t.. ,», -. -on that Blue Ribbon or that Silver Cup Wm. C Bowman, Mgr, OAKLAND POULTRY FARM p. F. D- 10 Trenton Junction, N. J 928 P(.'.) i. I 'I R^' J'AXCD'IR. J>IX KMRRU of the house under the droppings board. A ventilator was nlaced in the rear, just beneath the eaves. Each had droppinj^K boards, roosts and feed hoppers- Each house was divided in the center by a partition. The Trap Nests. Each house was fitted with two styles of trap nests, one a wooden home made nest, and the other a i?al- vanized iron manufactured nest. Both were very satisfactory. The galvan- ized nest proved the most satisfactory of all nests we have tried out. It was most sanitary, most reliable, and easiest operated. The Method of Feeding. Grain mixture. 200 lb. cracked corn. 200 lb. wheat. 100 lb. oats. Dry Mash Fed in a Hopper. 100 lb. wheat bran. 200 lb. middlings or shorts. 200 lb. corn meal. 200 lbs. rolled or ground oats. 150 lb. dry beef scraps. 75 lb. alfalfa meal. 50 lb. gluten meal. 25 lb. O. P. oil meal. 8 lb. fine table salt. 25 lb. powdered charcoal. The cost of this feed will of course vary in different localities. We find that the average cost to us for this feed for the year was about one and one third cents per pound for the grain mixture and nearly two cents per pound for the dry mash mixture. About one half pint of the grain mixture was fed in the litter each morning to a pen of five hens. A slightly greater quantity was fed at night. This dry mash mixture was kept before the fowls at all times. At one o'clock each day, a handful of the same drjr mash which had been moistened with buttermilk or skim milk was fed in a trough to each pen. We did not give them all they desired of this moistened mash, but just enough to add variety and to whet their appetites and they literally fought to get to it. We also gave each pen a handful of sprouted oats about this time each day. We discov- ered that they liked this kind of green food better than any other we could get. We also found that we could supply this kind of green food about as economically as any other and with as little trouble by properly prepar- ing to sprout the oats. We never let the drinking pan go dry winter nor summer and believe that a dry drinlr- ing pan will cut the ef^K yield as quickly as anything else if not quick- er. We used a small quantity of per- manganate of potash in the drinking water to prevent colds and diseases. A small quantity of Epsom salts was fed in the moistened mash once or twice every month. The only changes which will be made in this method of feeding for the con- test are as follows: Two parts of com and one part of wheat will be the grain mixture for winter months, and one part of com and two parts of wheat for the sum- mer months. The oats will be elimin- ated from the miin mixture for the reason that the null on the oats caus- ed us some trouble. In order to over- come this loss of oats in the grain mixture, we have increased the amount of oats in the dry mash to three hun- SCRANTON The Severn li Annual Qualitv roultry Show January 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 1913 Over $1000 in cash prizes, Silver Cups and special prizes for everybody. Tne biggest show in Pennsylvania, largest attendance, liighest qualitv. Premium list sent on request to A. W. CLOSE, Secy., SCRANTON, PA. :SCRANTON*S FAMOUS= S. C. Rhode Island Reds The Sensation at Great Chicago Show 1912 Also the leadiujr winners at Illinois State Hair, Kansas City. SI. F,onis. Topcka, Cincinnati and Indiunupolis. WIN IN THE EAST— Great Hagerstown 1912 2-5 Cock, 1-2-4 Hen, 1-2-5 Cockerel, 3-5 PuUet, 1 Pen. Well lo rcmem ber — at ChicaRro 1**12, won 5 firsts and every special. Remember My prices arc reasonable. I can furnish you show birds to meet any competition and breee, are splendid layers, and will be mated for best re- sults. All birds shipped on approval, and if they arc not absolutely satisfactory', they may be returned at my expense, and I will refund everv cent of your money without a question. My motto. ''A satisfied customer or no sale.'' If in the market for anythinir in Hi^ Grade White Orpiatrtofu, kindly write me. I am sure I can please you. JOS. H. FISCHER Wbite Orpington Specialist Dcpt E. FROHNA, MO. r Rose Comb Blade Minorcas We have some classy chicks for you bred from our New York, Scranton, Ontario, Guelnh and Toronto winners. We have both quantity and quality. Come to headquarters and secure the best. Don't waste time by buying inferior stock. Satisfaction guaranteed. V. ROSS SWARTOUT Member A, P. A. also I. M. R. C. Black Minorca Club. Newport, Ont, Can. DECEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 929 dred pounds and also will continue the sprouted oats. We also expect to in- crease the dry beef scraps to two hun- dred and fifty pounds and the powder- ed charcoal to thirty-five pounds in the dry mash. Lessons Learned. We haven't time or space to ko very deep into this subject. We will sim- ply mention a few of the things which we have gathered from the records and from general observation, and these will be elaborated in our later bulletin on this subject. We feel that we can safely say: — 1st — That there is no variety or breed which far excells other varieties or breeds which are in general use as far as egg production is concerned. 2nd — That more depends upon the strain or breeding of a variety as to the number of eggs it will produce than upon the variety itself. 3rd — That some hens have a bom tendency to lay and others have a born tendency to put on fat. The lat- ter kind should be culled out in estab- lishing a laying strain. 4th — That more depends upon the breeding of the male as to the num- ber of eggs the offspring will produce than upon the female, yet it will pay to lareed from your best layers in preferance to the poorest. 5th — That you should select the var- iety which suits you best as to color, size and shape, and breed them up until they satisfy you as to quality and productiveness. You make a mis- take by jumping from one breed to another trying to discover a better layer. 6th-— That it will pay the average poultryman to trap nest his flock m the fall and winter months and breed from the pullets which lay earliest m life and from the pullets and hens which lay in the vrinter. . 7th— -That th style of house used in this contest is one of the most satis- factory styles of houses for this cli- mate. We find it cool in summer and comfortable in winter, convenient and properly ventilated. 8th— That hens like sprouted oats as much or better than any other CTeen food and they do well on it, ft aids digestion, and increases egg ^^th— That a little moistened food is relished and will slightly increase egg ^^Oth—TTfiat many high Pjod^cejs lay thin shelled eggs, and that the germs are often weak. A few high producers are able to lay ^a^-K^ l^"";? ters of eggs, feri:ilize them, and put vitality into the chick. Uth-That the Mediterranean Class can stand more protein and /attuning fcKKl than the birds of the Amencan Asiatic, or English classes. There is ^ot so much danger of the Mediterran- eans becoming too fat, ^nd they re- cuire a richer food than the other classes mentioned. , , ^^^ • 12th-That the egg y^eld from Mediterraneans is affected by /xtrenio cold more than the other c asses of fowls, because of the fact t^at they are colsely feathered, larger combs and smaller bodies. . , 13th— That if you give a hen rea- sonably good shelter, feed and atten- tion she^ will net you a ^^^sonable profit if phe has been V^^lP'^^^yJ^tw ^ 14tb-That the purpose of properly feeding and housing a hen is not to mm^ m^mt ^b^ Americans Leading Show New York Poultry & Pigeon Ass'n Twenty-fourth Annual Exhibition Will bo Held in the Madison Square Garden, New York Dec. 31st, Jan. 1, 2, 3 and 4th, 1913 Entriet close December 14th. 1912. H. V. Cfawfofd, Sccy., MoDtclaiT, N.J. ^^ «abi Show Secretaries Attention ! Do you know that the Keipper Cooping Company is cooping many of the great shows throughout the country. There is a reason. And that ib because of the high quality of the coops. They are attractive, roomy and give to your exhibition an attractive appearance. And above all tbe pnoe is reasonable. Write us for full particulars. A Grand Coop for the Fancier These coops have been used very extensively in the past and bought to te used by every fancier. Every fancier knows that more nbbons are won with properly trained birds than without tniining and no coop is better adapted for that purpose than the Keipper CoUapsible Coop. They are an or- nament to any poultry house, and are positively the handiest and most sani- tary coop on the market to-day. Send for catalogue to-day. Keipper Cooping Co. 1401 Fifft StT^t MILWAUKEE, WIS. ORPINGTONS Buff, Black, White, also Partridge Plymouth Rocki Winners for me at the Iowa, Missouri and the two Kansa^ ^^*^.^^*^": Won for my customers at Omaba and Kansas City and w.ll win for you anywhere. 300 v.uugsters and yearlings from $2 to $10 each. Write your wants. FARM, R E. Burgess, Mgr. Osceola, Iowa, Route No. 3 Columbian Wyandottes The Big Winners at Haoorstown FollowinR in the wake of our iircat victon at -^"J^;°''°^;^*i^, for best colored male and show 1-2 cock. 1 ♦j<'n, 1^ '''^^^' ^t" *" ^ fimAiV^nd alsJTbest Columbian in show, female Special for best shaped male and female ana aiso ocsv «-u.« THEY EXCEL in Ucin« and shape as well aa taU and winir. We can supply birds to meet any competi- Uoi^and b^c" that can produce them at reasonable prices- DR. J. S. RITTENHOUSE, - Loraine, Penna. 930 POULTRV FANCIER. DECEMBER feed eggs into her body but to so fee^l and care for her that you may get out of her the eggs which breeding has placed there. Proper feeding, hous- ing and care have a bearing on the number of eggs produced by a flock, but breeding is the most important factor. 15th— That hens must be fed and fed liberally if you expect eggs m large quantities, especially if you ex- pect winter eggs. 16th — That regularity in feeding is very essential. 17th — ^That hens must not be excit- ed or chased, but should be handled m a quiet, gentle manner at all times. 18th— That rape will color the yolk of the egfi green, and onions or fish scrap will cause the eggs to taste of these if fed in too large quantities. 19th— That the ground should be kept fresh, shade provided in the hot summer months, and the house kept clean. The hens cannot do well if covered with vermin. 20th— That most high layers will lay practically all the color out of their legs and plumage in one year. 21st — That hens lay a few more eggs when males are not used in the pens with them. 22nd— That most good layers moult late in the season. They look tough, dirty and weatherbeaten as a rule as a result of their hard year's work, but the poor layers spend their time in dre.ssing up and putting on a beautiful coat of feathers, and test them early as a rule. 23rd— That the best producers have broad bodies. The back is broad and the ribs are widespread, giving plenty of room for the egg organs and diges- tive organs. Their bodies are solid and the birds are not loose jointed but compactly built. 24th— That good layers are big eat- ers. A bird must have capacity to eat and digest a great amount of food if she is to lay a great number of eggs. 25th— That a big decrease in the egg yield in winter months can be brought on more quickly by ^at variations in temperature, sudden changes in weather conditions, than bv continued or prolonged spells of either cold or rainy weather. 26th— That it will pay to keep a good hen until she is four years old. We had several hens four years old which laid over 150 eggs each. 27th— That most of the high pro- ducers have good sized combs for birds of their variety. 28th — That the method of feedincr may not be the best, but the hens cer- tainly liked the mash used, ate great quantities of it, and if you are to get best results from the hens she must have a food which she relishes. 29th — That photographs have been taken and measurements made, but we are not able to say at this time that there is a fixed tvpe for high nroduc- ers. You can judge for yourself when these appear in the bulletin. SOtb— That there is much room for improvement in all varieties and breeds as far as egg production is con- cerned and it is up to the breeders of this country to get busy. There are wonderful possibilities along this line. Winners and Breeders that Produce Them A Sale of Merit Worthy Your Attention Yfj&mm S. C. Buff Orpingtons In placing your order it is well to remember that blood hues must be con- sidered; and your success depends on the quality of the off-spring sired parent birds. Our winners are line bred winners and our breeders produced by them. Year after year our breeders liave produced many of the noted winners at tne greatest shows in America, and in the hands of customers they are winning the blue in all parts of the country. Now we are offering you Young Stock— Bred from Line Bred Winners We can fix you up with a cock, hen, cockerel, pullet and pen to meet any competition and they will produce winners. Then we have excellent breeders in both young stock and yearlings that can win at the smaller shows, which we arc selling at a sacrifice. No matter what you need, or what you want to pay, let us quote you prices. ROSELAND POULTRY FARM CHAS. W. SWITZER, Proprietor, SOUTH EUCLID, OHIO. SPRATT'S Stands for... QUALITY Spratt* doultry Foods, Pheasant Foods, Dog Foods, Etc, Etc Are the best on the market. A trial will convince you. There is nothing to equal SPRATT'S CHICK MEALS for rearing strong, hardy vig- orous hirds. SKA TT'S BENCHING AND PENNING PLANT for Dog and Poultry Shows is fully equipped to take care of all shows, both small and large. Secretaries are invited to write us for prices. ' Poultry Culture " sent on receipt of 10c. " Pheasant Culture" price 25c. • Cat Cultu re " price 10c. " Dog Culture " sent on receipt of stamp. SPRATT'S Picture Post Cards in 3 series, 6 cards to ase»'ies,pr. 10c per series. SPRATT'S PATENT UMITED F-rtiTT mm4 t^i*4 vffic* at N*w,irlr. M. J. Depots .t S»b Francmca. Cd.; St, U.u. M».; Clrrtbwl. (Am Mwtrml. Cmi. »•* S»»*- •* Ckka«o, IIL H«r Eat Uo4 Ascar?. BmIm, Mm*. FactorK* ab* b LmJvb. EwIsb^ mud B«rli». Ccwur. Tiffany's White Wyandottes Will sell a few choice Cockerels and Pulupts bred from same matings as produced my Hagerstown winners at reason?.ble prices. Pure white, blocky, well shaped birds. Satisfaction guaranteed. S. 1. TIFFAHY, • • EIWn«, W. V«. DECEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 931 Lest You Forget! By C. A. Mack Never before in the history of poul- try industry has the poultry world experienced greater boom than at the present time. Just look at the many different poultry shows held all over the country; note the competition and the quality of stock exhibited and last but not least, note how our best and largest poultry breeders battle for supremacy. It takes a pret- ty good bird now-a-days to carry away the blue, and the novice is apt to make serious mistakes causing him to go down to defeated in the show room. To raise a show bird one must not wait till the birds are half grown, or perhaps a week or two before the show at which you intend to exhibit, but the time to begin is as soon as the chick is out of the shell, as the first few weeks are the most serious ones. All through the chicks life you must prepare it for the show room, and then, here comes the point where most novices make a serious mistake; when you once get a good bird, don t show it at too many shows, especially right in succession. Be sure and al- low the bird two or three weeks rest, at the least, between the shows, as showing is hard on a bird, it weakens her vitality and causes it to be a poor breeder. If you once have a good show bird, never exhibit at more than two or three good shows during the show sea- son, and let the bird rest the remain- der of the time in order to get it m the pink of condition for the breeding pen. Yes, it will be only a few more weeks, when the time will be at hand to make up your breeding pens, upon which lies the secret of your future success, and do you ^o^ a moment think, that an overshown bird (though good she may be) could produce strong, livable chicks? You would 111 answer "No." Then to do .justice to yourself you should see to it that your birds are not overshown and are fn the pink of condition for your breeding pens. Don't for a moment think that 1 am wriUng against poultry exhibi- tions, or that you should not exhibits- far from it-but what I ^^^ ^^'"^^ Dress upon your mmd is, that you ao Korexh?bit a bird at too many shows in one season, as it will surely break her down P>^yBi«t"y^/^^,^«Cethe? to be a poor breeder, if not altogether ruined. . A good bird that is capable of win- ning the blue at a good show ^Vav valuable to be ruined in that way. So be sure and use some plam com mon sense, not only ^^^.^ *S>e /utu^ «ent, but more so, look to the^uturc^ when y^uonc^J^e^^_K^^^ S. S. HAMBURGS run \nuy. P'-'^^J- h h«v* k -md LAYERS and PAYERS Royal Orpingtons White— Buflr— Black (Single Comb) Royad Leghorns White (Single Comb) Royal Plymouth Rock Columbian Stock for sale at all times from f 1.00 to $500.00. Eggs for hatching at all times from $2.50 to $30.00 per sitting. Send for Catalogue. WOODWORTH FARM WILTON, CONNECTICUT PARTRIDGE PLYMOUTH ROCKS THE 20TH CENTURY IDEAL FOWL For the fancier, the farmer and the back yard i)Oultry man. They have laid and paid their way to be the most popular breed and all because they meant it. THEY HAVE YELLOW LEGS Our strain of Partridg^e Rocks have yellow legs and are strong in penciling and of correct shape. As a general utility fowl they stand alone without a pier. This combined with the wonderful winnings they made at the great shows of America makes the Perkins strain unniaichable. DONT GET THE WRONG IMPRESSION And >l»ink mv prices are beyond your reach, they are not. And 1 can please vm different matings. 9tT ny,^ POULTRy Pet)^s PoDch is one of the best on the ■irket Yon can't get along withovt one. Price 25 cents or send free In any one sending ns one new snhscrihcr at oar regalar rate of SO cents yer yenr. Povhry Fancier, SeDertrilley Pa. DECEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 933 HERE is the greatest Free Poultry Book of 1913 — compiled for your suc- cess in one of the most promising money- making years in the poultry business. A book of sane, practical guidance — not writ- ten by one man or a set of men, but brought together from the garnered expe- rience of many of America's most success - ful poultry men and women. This Great Poultry Book IS FREE and its value to you will be immediate and far-reachinz- It contains actual records and facts de- veloped during 1912 on Cyphers Incubator Company's $75,000 Experimental and Dem- onstration Farm. These facts are instruc- tively illustrated by photographs of live and dressed fowls, the most modern poultry structures and equipment, also plans for laying out poultry yards, etc.. etc. The Cyphers Company's Year Book has always been regarded as an invaluable contribution to current poultry literature — and this year it is more vitally inter esiinfr^ more truly helpful than ever before. It treats of the real foundation of success and at the same time is practical in every detail. 244 Pages — 500 Illustrations Many Vital Facts The eight special chapters that go Into the very heart of profitable poultry and egg production sboold alone be worth mavy, many dollars to you. Here are the chapters— note how broad their scope, how personal and practical their application: Ckaptar L —WW U PmsLIc ia Pmdbry vU Mwt IVadac- tioa. CWterll. — Wfc»tCaafc«D«KiatUW«y of Ew fraiae- tiaa. Copter IIL -Dee»-Iitt«r Fcetfiac Ezpcrimats af 1912. Ckapter IV. — Gaieral- Pvtkm* Fowk. Ckaptcr V. — AfM aai Wdf ht« «f CUckcns for Table Um. Ck»pt«r VI. —How to EiftaUish ProGfic Ea-TieM Flock*. ClupterVIL -To4«T'»B«tClM«coiatlioPodtryB«iMi.. ChairUr Vlll. — S««Q-Sc«la Po«ltry Kecpioc •• a PrKlacd Cyphers Incubators and Brooders The World's Standard Poultry Equipment and over one hundred separate articles-best of their kind-for poultry and egg producers' use— are fully illustrated and described in our 1913 Free Book. j Evervthine from Cyphers Company Mammoth Incubators with capacities for tens of thousands of e^gs-^o^^ *<^ * *^ band! '^u simply can't afford to be without this permanently valuable book-especially so if yon plan to take advantage of The Big Opportunity This Year There is no question but tnat new money-making records will be established by enterrpridng poultry growers this season. Highest Prices for Poultry and Eggs Never since the Civil War have poultry and egg prices been as high as they are this year. This is no mere prophecy. It s founded on facts. Last season's shortage in the poultry and egg crop is the princi- pal reason. Lowest Cost to Produce- Biggest Profits And also remember this fact: that while you are to get raoTC money for your prod- ucts, they will be costing you lesi to pro- duce and market, because grain foods are quite a little lower than they were last year. The farmeis' enormous crops have brought the prices down, including chick- en feed in common use. Up-to-date poultry growers who use the latest methods are going to make lar^e profits under these unusually favorable conditions. Manv old hands are going into the business on a bigger scale than ever before. To avoid the numerous mistakes and pitfalls, let the Cyphers Year Book be your guide, and remember that the Cyphers Company's Service Department and Dem- onstration Farm are headquarters for money-making poultry facts. Well-known poultry experts now contribute. Free Bulletin and Personal Letter Service in the dally interest of every Cyphers Company customer. Write and find out how to secure this special service. 1913 Poultry Growera* Guide Get Your Copy Today —NOW You have only to fill out this coupon and mail it to us to secure our 1913 Poultry Grow- ers' Guide of 244 pagns-eacli copy vxeighs one pound. But dont put It off ! Reniember the profits this year that are to be made and make your start early. Address Substantial Fireproof Dependable ^ Dept. 174 Cvphers Incubator Company J •^ c.^t^rv ikn<1 HomA Office*. Bn coupon ^m Cypbers ^ inculMitorCow Dept. 174 Buffalo, N. Y. ^ G«iitl2men:— Kindly ^^ send mo, postpaiJ, yottr ^^ 1913 Profitable Poultry and ^ EKir Production Bock, also 4 facts how I can secure without ^ charsre the full benefit*,'^! Cypher* ^ Company** Free bulieun and Per- . ♦ aonal Letter Service. Factory and Homo Officea, Buffalo, N. Y. BrMcfcSlar««andW«r«J>ou»«» ^ . _, K*iuM City. Mo,. 31 7^19 SoutLwe.l Bo«I«vafd < '7^ ,«». » Oakland, CaL. 2127-2131 Bro^way ▼ Bortoo. Ma.... 12-14 Canal Stoj..* |Xioo.Eag^ 121-123 FiaUwry PaT««««l ^ Cfclc*«o,IiL,32»-331 Phrmooth Court i.owm»«». «»«•. w My Name. Naw York, N. Y.. 2S Barclay St. • Straat My Address. 934 PULl.rKV I'ANCIER. DECEMBER The Parkway Poultry Yards, Trenton, N. J. Barton T, Fell, Proprietor, John E, Mackay, Manager. We believe the Parkway Poultry Yards have the largest and best col- lection of the Silver Penciled Ply- mouth Rock we have ever seen. While their S. C. Black and White Leghorns are as high in quality as can be found any where in the country. Mr. Fell is what we "chicken cranks" term a "natural born" poultry man and fan- cier and we certainly appreciate meet- ing men of his stanip in our travels over the country. When we visited condition.-- do exist it i.s not a difficult proposition to deternune the results that are sure to follow. Mr. Fell has been in the poultry business for a number of years as a side line and has proven to be one of our most in- terested and interesting fanciers. But, in the future, Mr. Fell will devote his entire time to the production of the best, in both fancy and utility, in the different kinds or varieties of fowls he is breeding. The farm comprises over 100 acres and practically all of it is devoted to poultry. There are a number of large laying houses constructed along the most modern methods with ample yarding and shade for all the matured stock The incubator cellar is 20x90 feet and the giant incubators installed have a canacity of 15,000 eggs. The brooder houses are constructed along Mr. Feirpi Farm, during the summer, we were greatly impressed with the wonderful location Mr. Fell had se- lected for his future business. Right at the "doorway" of the great city of Trenton, N. J., with unlimited demand for hi^h class table fowls and eggs, right in the verj^ heart of one of the most progressive centers of our great country with Atlantic City, Philadel- phia, N. Y. City, Washington. D. C, and many other large and increasing markets centers at his very finger tips, insures immediate success from a utility standpoint alone, and then when one adds to these great assets the man behind the business together with the wonderful quality and va- rieties cf fowls he is breeding, it is only a natural consequence that suc- cess in large type should be written all over this enterprise. It is seldom one finds so great a combination of man, location and birds and when such scientific lines and each pen has a beautiful outside park in which the chicks can enjoy plenty of protection from the hot sun and suflicient exer- cise to insure rapid g^rowth and vi- gorous constitutions. There are feed and conditioning rooms, colony and numerous other houses conveniently arranged over the farm so as to form one of the most complete and conven- ient plants in the state. Not only is this farm noted for breeding the best Silver Penciled Rocks, Black and White Leghorns, but some of the best Partridge Plymouth Rocks and Silver Campines in the country are bred on the Parkway Poultry Farm. Mr. Fell has 1500 lay- ers and about 800 exhibition birds. Mr. Fell was unusually fortunate in securing the services of Mr. John F. Mackay as his poultry man, a man known, wherever standard bred poul- try is raised, as one of the originat- POULTRY FOODS The proper loeding of good feed in- suics voiir succej^s. B & G HEN FOOD Is made of clean, sound gniin and it contains all tlic grains nece.vsary to keep the egg his a full. It con- Lains cracked corn, Kaller corn, bucv^'heit, sunflower seed, charcoal hen-e-iaand barley. LAYING MASH For egg production a mash is neces- sary. Our B & G mash contains cornmeal, middlings, bran, gluten meal, pea meal, alfalfa meal, fish scrap, meat me4il and hene-ta. We also carry a full and complete line of poultry supplies, charcoal, beef scrap, shells, grit and feeds of all kinds. We can save you money. Write for our prices. BLANK & GODSHALL, Simbiii7,Pa Rheumatism A bome cure given by one wbo bad it In the sprine of 1893 I w&s attacked by MuKcular and Inflammatory Rheumatism. I 8ufTen'«J as only thoae who have it know, for over three yeara. I tried remedy after remedy, and doctor after doctor, but such relief as I received was only temporary. Finally, I found a remedy that cured ma completely, and it has never returned. I have jfivon it to a number who were tar- rib ly afflicted and even bedridden with Rheumatism, and it eflfected a cure tn every case. I want every sufferer from any form of rheumatic trouble to try this marvelous healinK power. Don't send a cent : simply mail your name and address and 1 wiU send it free to try. If, after you hava used it and it has proven itself to be that lonK-Iooked-for means of curing yoar rheumatism, you may send the price of it, one dollar, but, understand, I do not want your money unless you are perfectly satia- fied to send it Isn't that fairT Why suf- fer any longer when positive relief is thna offered you free? Don't delay. Write to- day. Mark H. Jackson, No. 147 Alhambra BIdff.. Syracuse. N. Y. Mr. Jackson is responsible. Abore stata- ment true. — Pub, Barred Rox FEMALE UNE ONLY Leading vrinncrs at Great PbiUdelpbia and HanoYer Sbows They represent America's IJest blood lines. Mated right — bred right — and grown on free range. Here is where you get the pullet line of highest quality birds reared on free range. Our slock must please you or your money back. SPECIAL SALK at sacrifice prices of a fine lot of pullet bred Cockerels. C. N. MYERS, Hanover, Pa. COLORED POULTRY BANDS. Di«r doiiMc hlavk numbers on white hack RTonud, 18 colors, all sirr**. LaUst and hK-sU Sample and caUlokMif showiugr othor st> Ics. ; cent stamp. Dept. S. A. P. Spiller, Beverly, Mast. DFXJEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 935 ors of the Silver Penciled Rocks. Mr. Mackay has devoted many years to the perfection of this in- creasingly popular breed and deserves as much if not more credit for the high position they enjoy in the ranks of fancy poultry today. It is impos- sible foi us to find time and space to give all the winnings or this popular Farm but we cannot feel justified in closing our article without first men- tioning Mr. Fell's winnings at Allen- town, Pa., and Trenton, N. J., which were as follows: Allentown. — Silver P. Rocks, 1, 2, 3 cocks, 1, 2, 5 hens, 1, 2 cockerels, 1, 2, 3 pullets, and 1, 2 pens. S. C. White Leghorns.— 3rd pen. Partridge Rocks. — 2, 3 cocks, 4, 5 hens, 1 pullet, and 1st pen. Silver Campines — 1st cock and 1st hen. At Trenton, N. J., Interstate Fair, Silver P. Rocks.— 2, 3 cocks, 2, 3 hens, 1, 2 cockerels, 1, 2 pullets, 1, 2 pens. Partridge Rocks. — 1 cock, 2 cocker- el, 1 pullet, 2 pen. Campines. — 1 cock, 3 hen, 1 cocker- el, 1 pullet, 2 pen. Thes« remarkable winnings speak no larger words of praise than any thing we could say, so far as the quality of Mr. Fell's birds is concern- ed. We would advice any who are in- terested in any one of the varieties Mr. Fell is breeding to write him for further information. We assure you of honorable and considerate treat- ment at his hands. $400 CASH SPECIALS. National White Wyandotte Club Ann- ual Meeting. The National White Wyandotte Club will hold its annual meeting in connection with the Albany, N. Y., Show, January 13th-17th, 1913. $400 in Cash Specials will be given on this one variety alone, besides the usual Medals and Regular prizes. This cash is distributed as follows: 1, ?10; 2, $10; 3, 110; 4, $10; 5, $5; 6, $6; on cocks, hens, pullets, cockerels, old and young pens. Best shaped female old and voung, $12.50 each; 1st collection, $30; 2nd collection, $20. These prizes are open to club members only, all White Wyandotte Fanciers should send for the Club's Year Book or better, send $1 for membership to L. J. i^em- berger, Sec'y-Treas., Stewartsville, Ind. Those desiring Premium Usts should send to Chas. B. McEwan, Sec'y, Albany. N. Y^ A CORRECTION. We wish to make in the November awards of the Mt. the awards of Wm. omitted, in the S. class. First Cock, finest birds in this season. the statement, that issue, among the Holly Fair, one of E. Crevoiserat was C. Buff Leghorn It was one of the class, shown this The sixteenth annual exhibition of the Vermont State Pj^^^P^.f XTe" lion will be held on the dates above Thirty silver cups ^^d valuable cash specials will be awarded. The judges will be H. B. May and D. P; f^^^^' Address W. B. Witters, Secretary, bt. Alhan.s. Vt.. for a catalogue. PENNSYLVANIA STATE SHOW FOURTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION ALTOONA, PA., January 2ut to 25th. 1913 Entries Claae Jannary 10th, 1913. For Information and Premium List, addre.ss H. S. Wertzberger. Secy.. No. 121 Waahington Ave., Altoon*. Pa. c arc coopinjT a nmubcr of shows this year in our Improved ICxhibilion Coops mm WYANDOTTES COLUMBIAN and WHITE THE WINNERS AT ALLENTOWN At the Allentown show the gfreatest fall show ever held in America, we won Ist Hen, Ist Cock, 2nd Pullet, 4tli Hen and $50 Cup for best PulleL At Flemin;?ton, N. J. won all prizes competed foi — 18 prizes on 16 birds. We have birds of unsurpassed quality and our prices arc wichin your reach. PLEASANTDALE FARMS C. W. Nickals OwBcr PLEASANTDALE We«t Orange, - N. J. Gaa. Aattk MUSTARD BRAN-The Strike Breaker ]>o you wish your fowls to produce the maximum amount of eggs? Do you wish to build up and maintain a high standard of health and vigor in your flock? Do you want a high percentage of hatchable eggs that will produce thrifty youngsters ? To be sure you do, its your only hope of success. Then use mustard bran, tnauy of the largest poul- try plants in the country were supplied by us last year. It has merit, rive it a trial. Ten pounds used to each hundred weight of dry mash. Yellow mustard bran per hundred wcieht $3.50. Brown mustard bran per hundred weicht $3. F O. B. Phila., Pa. Samples on rcQuest. JUNIATA POULTRY PUNT, Fn«k Rice & Saa, LEWISTOWN, PA. S. C. White Orpingtons Marvelous Color and Shape Our White Orpingtons represent the best blood lines in America. Bred right and mated right At (^eat Hagerstown Fair in competition with the best breeders we made a magnificent win. (See awards.) Utility breeding cockerels $3 and up. Show birds $o and up. Can also spare 20 fine pullets. Write your wants. Satisfaction guaranteed. Bonny View Poultry Farm, w. s. s^Anat, Pr.p., Keyser, W. Va. Rosswood Poultry Farm S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS Exclusively Our strain of S. C. White Leghorns represent an amalgamation of Americas best blood lines, bred right and mated right. Stock—Eggs for hatching and day old chicks in season. We please and guarantee satisfaction. S. B. Denlin«er, Prop,, Doyle«town, Penna. POULTRY QUEEN NON-FREEZING NO HRE FOUNTAIN NO DANGER Will not freere in winter, stays cool in summer and fresh all the time, entirely ntv oriuciple endorsed bv largest pouUry raisers, if there ever was an Hrticle whicb merited the attention'and investigation of the poultry people it is the POULTRY UlEEX FOUNTAIN and everyone who reads this ad is kindly asked to send for our tree circular and teJW. •rfj f^''^''. :'.^^^l;~-:- v>%'"»»ix:-.') ■;:-:,::.;,>.Jvi;f.< rcr^;- :.:.r.^--<.:'!r'. i':s;..'. tiix-^r:.'! ■^! ♦■J---. • * -''•p^Vyi^ m- ':^9Si •T.5 ^iSiS :.:. ^'■■' '- ■■ -■ i-\' ' ' "■■■■ - . ^.^^m 'r%f: Xs" •' 'I i ■*4t*.'^;-'.-*';' ■" **t\'.> ■.'■•'/'It \ •^-A'-i/- ',:: .*^J „»■■>■♦ -■- *\*:*-\ . Jw i( ■.-*^ ^' ^- »^:- ^>4<'.^ ■«i^:^*.; ^»-:m^m. XSiV r^A t'ht: ^ FIRST WHITE WrAIiD9TTe PULLtT pjzft^Me rUTURITY SWEEPSTAKES Ai.i-EMTowrf Fair.- i9i2 T.^'' ■.^^ ^J_aAt^a^ 938 POULT KV FAXLil-:K. Does It Fay to Exhibit Our Best Breeders^ E. M. Long, Osceila, Ind. I have senous doubts about it. Most of us want to get out a number of early chicks. We want them from our vc-y best stock, of course, and it we get our best breeders in show con- dition for a December or January show and exhibit them for a week or more it is a very difficult matter to get any eggs from them in these two months and it puts them out of the running as valuable breeders from which to raise high class early chicks. There is nothing more conducive to infertility than penning up a bird m an exhibition coop from two to six weeks, housing in a warm tempera- ture and the pampering that goes with give results rather than to put out high customers who purchased eggs from his pen could hardly have been com- pletely satisfied with results. I have noticed a great difference in the viUlity in the chicks from males or females that have been over shown and birds that have been kept at home in regular quarters and the difference is all in favor of the latter. I would not discourage exhibitors. Ear from it But I would recommend that a bird be shown but once in a season and would suggest that a few of the very best be kent at home for th'* production of early chicks. Take r-> chances if you expect to be successful HARTFORD SHOW. The East Hartford Poultry Associa- tion is to hold its third annual show December 31, 1912, and January 1 and 2, 1913, and I should be glad to have you mention of the dates in your col- umns. 1. . *!. A number of papers have m the past offered subscriptions as special prizes in exchange for advertising to a limited extent in the Premium List and we should be glad to extend the favor this year as in the past. Awaiting a favorable and early re- ply, I am, Warren Huyden, Secy. DECEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 939 (3UTi:E1^ ^^,¥».:^?',^rx;;2i'*: 'J^Z;'- -?■..-».''■ %"■■■■ ■ '.'"'...' ^/''^■■''■^•■ ■"'^Iti .^, V The How and Why of Newtown Superiority Take a look at the above photograph. It's the end of a Newtown Giant Incu- bator farthest away from the heater, opened up so you can see its operations pkin as day. See how it handles the vital matter of ventilation and moisture. Fresh Air the Keynote to Correct Hatching Notice the open space at the back of the chambers, extending full length of each compartment. ««««»«» Veililallno Process: 1. Fresh air uses comianfly m the opening at back of chambers 2. It enters me chambers through openings at the top. 3. It de- scends upon the eggs from above, because u.s heav.er than the warm air^in the chambers. It ,s » so ^d-^e^ downward by the warm pipes above. 4. 1' c'rculates , c ' r. korrxr 1-4 *»ar and air are Circulated according to natural laws. 1 he The Newtown Giant is .he one large saenuhc.ncub3.or.Hea^an^^ ^^ g^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^^.^^^ mcsture nature placed m .he egg '» ^e.^-ncd "°"^ "^''^^j „'„" at .he bottom is employed, as .n some mcubators. contrary to physical laws, to force the ^ea^ a t down anU out at Alu,ay, >hrwo„chias/n,m any giv,« The proof of its corr^.con«.u^^^^ eg«s have been in right <-ond..lons of h«"freS and moisture f.on. .he first day of incubat.on. ^Individual Regulating Hover" Brooding System fn™ :xr C;r...,re .hey «qmn^h.c^^^^^^^ <,„,, ,„ .he New,o,n Brooding Sy««n. NEWTOWN PRODUCING €0^ Newtown, Pa., U. S. A. Nrwtimn Clants. amy ilir. I JW t« 10.«M Effi 940 -^ PULLIK^ ivVNClKR. DICCEMBER r^l^P^CAS HtQHEST CLASS POUtmV JOURNAL orcvuv rmm MiNDiDroucnmiAji Kutered as Second Class Matter, September 28, 1907, at the Post Office at Sellers- ville. Pa., under Act of March 3, 1879. Published the 1st of each month by Poultry Fancier Publishing Company At Sellersville, Pa. Published Monthly DECEMBER 1912 F. W. DeLancey, E. D. Haney, C. A. Mack, F. D. Sutton, President Treasurer and Manager Vice President Secretary F. W. DeLancey F. D. Sutton C A. Mack EDITORIAL STAFF Editor C. O. DeLancey Circulation Manager Managing Editor W. E. Baum Artist Aeaociate Editor E. R. McCrork Supt. Mechanical Dept. Subscription price in Unit«d StaU. and lions M esnts per year. Sabscriptlon price in Csnad. and foreign aooatrias. "iS cents per year. AU subscriptions are V^«?****^».. J*"S?: tfmd when the time expires for which they hava be«Q P*l^ ftMiaests for advertising rates wiU be glv- «B prompt attention. r!k.n«M of ads must be leceivcd by the ,-2^3^% mSnth. New ads must be rj- i!Jllrf notlatS^^ than the 20th of the month. Tli* clrcuUtlon of Poultry Fancier is na- ^ fi'^^r.cter. It is the o^y ^ultn jJJPaal publbbed solely m the interests oi fanciers, the people who constitute practically the entire fraternity. The mission of Poultry Fancier is to teach breeders how to produce the beautiful and valuable Standard bred birds which arc the foundation of all profit and pleasure in pouU try raising. When you see an X marked in thb space, tt means your subscription hss expired. Enoch D, Haney Now Treasurer and Business Manager of Poultry Faruiier Our readers will rejoice to learn that Enoch D. Haney, formerly the leading business head of the R. W. ntrlnftt Printing Machinery Co of PWUdelphia, one of the largest es- Sbishments of its kind in the coun- ^ h^ closed out his interests m JhAt concern, and has purchased an ^llTnterTst with F. W. DeLancey, STthe Poultry Fancier PubUshm^ O)., and will become its treasurer and business manaeer. It was absolutely necessary to have a general business manager, as the Fanacr is now not only the jreat^ St journal in the eastern field, but one of the greatest journals in the world, read throughout civilization, and with an advertising patronage in almost every state and territory in the Union and provinces of Canada. And with one of the finest equip- ments in the country, and additional machinery will be installed that will make the Fancier the pace-maker of Poultry Journalism. Mr. Haney is well known as a self-made man, a man who has had years of experience in the business world, a man who by his own tact and energy, fought his way to the front in the business world. This means much to the readers of the Fancier. It means a larger and better journal than you have ever received before. No, we will not stand still, or where we are, we will push forward with all our might — increased effort in the field, increa.sed energy at the ofTice, increased mechanical equipment, will all aid in placing the Fancier where it has always been our aim to place it, namely, in the lead. The dark days are over, and at last the sun broke through the dark clouds. And thanks be to you all. But let us remind you that our policy of equal rights and justice to all still remains our motto, and the eagle re- mains on the cover page. And, as in the past, we stand ready to fight for our honest convictions and for a pure, clean and an honest fancy, and to give justice to the little breeder as well as to the large one, and to the poor as well as the man of mil- lions. The Unseen, Hidden Power Enormous powers be within us of which we know very little, and which if we would use them, would enable us to do marvelous things. It is this power, this hidden power, that makes a giant out of an invalid and weak- ling, when his house is on fire, or when in some great catastrophe, or when a man rushes to the rescue of his child in danger. When we face perils of this kind, or are confront- ed with a great crisis in business, it is at this point that a tremendous reserve power comes to our assist- ance. It is this tremendous reserve power that carries determined man on the crest of the wave to safety or prosperity. It is this tremendous re- serve power that makes a man use stumbling blocks thrown in his way, as stepping stones to greater achieve- ments. It is this tremendous reserve power that eliminates the word fail- ure from the thoughts and mind of a determined man. It is this tremendous reserve pow- er that causes a man to step out boldly in the world, and carve his pathway through the unexplored reg- ions of his business. It is this tre- mendous reserve power that causes a man with a few hundred dollars to accept the challenge of his seemingly great and powerful competitors. It is this tremendous reserve power that brings to a man's mind the thoughts that lead to success. It is this tremendous reserve power that causes men to fight to the fin- ish, for that which they believe to be right. This is the power that wins life's battles, and this is the power that inspired the patriots of old to establish this great country, where all men are born free ana equal, where the poor shoemaker is given an equal chance with the learned. Now, what I wish to inspire in the thoughts and minds of every one who raises poultry is this, there will come a time some day, some time, in your life, the same as it has come to the writer and every one else, when it will become necessary for you to brin^ forth from that mysterious within, all the tremendous reserve power that man has. After all, it is only fear that makes brave men weak- lings. No matter how poor you are, or whether your education ended this side of the Grammar school, or noL step out boldly into the unknown, ana by vour own strength carve out your pathway through the wilderness. DECEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 941 I No Expirement Advertising in the Poultry Fancier is no experiment. It has long passed that stage and is now recognized as the foremost business-getter in the eastern field. Letters on file from nearly all parts of the country sneak in the highest terms of the pulling powers of our truly great circulation. We not only claim to have the largest circulation of any journal published in the great State of Penn- sylvania, but claim to have one of the largest and best paid-in-advance sub- scription lists of any journal in the U. S. Bear in mind the circulation of the Fancier represents the cream. Why? Because we are the only real fancier's journal. A journal publish- ed in the interest of the men who raise the high-priced standard-bred birds, but it is read by 150,000 read- ers who are willing to pay the price, men and women who value poultry for more than eggs and meat. Why can you get the use of this circulation for so little money? Be- cause we own our own plant and you are buying direct from the manufac- turer of advertising. Send for our circular on "Advertising and Selling Power." It's free, no matter whether you advertise with us or not. We want you to have it. It is worth hundreds of dollars to you. It has solved the poultryman's most diffi- cult problems, namely, finding a mar- ket for your product at profitable prices. We want you to have it. It has set hundreds on the right road to success, and prosperity, and will set you right. Now is the time. Start the new year right. Plant your ad- vertising on fertile soil, a circulation of enormous size, and one that is not farmed out or tilled out. Fancier Publishing Company Stock all Sold. In the past several issues of Poul- try Fancier, we advertised stock lor sale, and we are pleased to announce that every share of our entire capi- tclization has been sold, and we were compelled to return several hundred dollars, that reached us too la^e. It turned out just as we predicted it would, worth more than par, oy April 1st. It is now worth consider- able more than par value. We feel yery grateful indeed for the support given and notwithstanding the fact fhlt we have one of the best e^^P^ ments in the country. I am Proud to say, "We are free from debt. We want to cantion^IiTTur old sub- scribers as well as new ones to b^ on the lookout for fraudulent subsciip tion agents. Do "ot give your re^ newal or take a ^^bsc^C^er T- any one J^P^^^^^.^ing the Fancier un^ less he has, and can ^ how you credentials, which gives bim author ity to receive your subscnption. \^ man -P-^^c^^'^^c^imired signing his name McWeii. .^ several hudnred ^^ ^he faU la the SUte /New York and^.^ w^ no end of trouoie "^ .^.-loalled We hope to catchthisunprmc paled rascal, and let the *.^, I^^*^,;' % re- Be sure your are f^K^t when yo new your subscription or give » one. , "F. P.O. CHICK MANNA" tp«elal First 10 Day Chick ftrst olfirmd apacial Drep*r»d fuod. lo- bodac««- *9^' ^* ilratwMk. A»kr 4a«Ur f«r It or » Canada's Best S. C. & R. C. B. Minorcas have proven thcmBelvea the beat in the world." . _.,,.„,.^-s__ iQin_ifll1 and At the American Black Minorc* Club Show ^^ y«»™J° ■^^^'I^g^i.il?^^^^ ^n 1911-1912, they won the Director's $60.00 cup for best collection. In ^^^^^^^^^J^^"^ Buffalo, Toronto and London. T. A. Fauids, London, Ont., Canada Vice Preaident of Canadian Black Minorca Club. 2000 MARTIN'S REGALS AT THE New York State Fair Judg^ Drevenstedt's Report: "white Wyandottes. majrni6cent classes, the best we remember bandlinc at the State Fair. John S. Martin fairly out did himself with a wonderful string of Whites which filled many pens. Notably superior was the first prize cock, which is one of Mr. Martin's masterpieces in breediut White Wyandottes. But in hens, cockerels. pulleU and pens he was equally well represented by the most uniform and well conditioned lot of Whites he ever exhibited." Cocks, Hens, Cockerels and Pulleto for sale COCKS I. 2. 3, S • HENS I. 2. 3. 4 COCKERELS 1, 2, 3. 4, 5 PULLETS I. 2. 4. 5 PENS Cvouncr) 1, 2. 3. 4 PENS (old) I. 3. 4. 5 Gold Special Best Display WYANDOTTES (any variety) 2000 crcls S3 and $5 each. Free illustrated cataloeue and sale list. John S. Martin, Box 38 Port Dover, Ont.. Can. Barred Plymouth Rocks Exhibition Blrd» ol Superior Laying Qualities Both cockerel and pullet matings. They have that snapp> , clean cu; barring that wi^^ choice l^rds for sale^ Cockerels Pullets ana: Hens, at reasonable prices. Birds sold not proving satisfactory can be returned. H. T. WHITE, "• ^- O- 7« ^'•t ***■ Grand Cockerel Sale 2,000 Birds at Extremely Low Prices. WHITE WTANDOTTES wam ROCKS ^ BARRED ROCKS BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS S, C. BUCK MINORCAS S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS R. C. RHODE ISUND REDS S. C. BUCK ORPINGTONS S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS S. C WHTTE ORPINGTONS S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS S. C BROWN LEGHORNS we have any number of larce. hcaHhy, husky, thnfty <^«^f ^^^» 1° ^i^jL'^ '^v' voriitiM Let us bid on your orders. We cannot only Rave you money but «^'" SHvc vanet es Lei "* ^'" ^° ^ X^)u before rayinc for them. We can «11 you a ccckercl 'f;Z?r> (J> un eTther for ma?,n increase er^ production or bird* 6t to win at any show.' I^ wntVni state the number of birds you want «" to Jan. ,1. Huntington, W. Va. . Judgp : G. W. Mos.sman, Secretary. Dec. .10 to Jan. 3. Jackson. Mich. , Judge; W. O. Wellman. Secretary. Dec. 30 to Jan. 4. GrinneU, Iowa. Daylc, Judge: D. A. Hopkins, Secretary. Dec. 30 to Jan. 2. Cambridge, Wis. . Judge ; A. L. Fosse, Secretary. Dec. M to Jan. 4. Gencso, 111. Shaner, Judge ; Phineas Morrow, Secretary. Dec. 30 to Jan. 4. Dayton, Wash. Collier, Judge ; C. F. Miller, Secretary. Dec. :iO to Jan. 4. Milledgeville, 111. Shella- barger. Judge: John W. Bracken, Secretary. Dec. 30 to Jan. 4. Pueblo, Col. Southard, Judge ; George Loomis, Secretary. Dec. 30 to Jan. 4. Waterloo, Iowa. Rhoades and Wamock, Judges ; , Secretary Dec. 30 to Jan 4. Young America, Ind Quay. Judge; Jno. W. Beck, Secretary. Dec. 31 to Jan. 2. Norway, Me. Judge ; E. P. Crockett, Secretary. Dec. 31 to Jan. 3. BlachardsviUe, Wis Pickett, Judge; , Secretary. Dec. 31 to Jan. 3. Campaign, 111. Andrews .Judge; Joseph P. Gulliek, Secretary. Dec. 31 to Jan. 3, Dennison, Ohio. Gault J udge ; W. H. Thompson, Secretary. Dec. 1 to Jan. 3. New London, Iowa. John ston. Judge ; A. M. Cornwell, Secretary. Dec. 30 to Jan. 4. Rochester. N. Y. Judge ; F. A. Newman, Secretary. Dec. 30 to Jan. 4. Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Barger, Judge; I. R. Mankel, Secretary. Dec. 31 to Jan. 4. Baltimore, Md. Oke, Denny. Card. Marshall, Myers, Minnich, Pitch- lyn. Shavior, Young, Kriner, Judges; George .S. Brown, Secretary. Dec. 31 to Jan. 3. Bradford, 111. , Judge : R. D. Phoenix, Secretary. Dec. 31 to Jan. 3. Lewistown, Pa. , Judge ; R. S. Foster, Secretary. Dec. 31 to Jan. 6. Milwaukee, Wis. Judge: Albert Keipper, Secretary, 1401 First St. Dec 31 to Jan. 4. Montpelier. Vt Barger, Ingalls, Ballon. Judges; Ed. Chesser, Barre. Vt., Secretary. Dec 31 to Jan. 4. New York, N. Y. Judge : H. V. Crawford, Madison Square Gar- den, Mt. Clair, N. J., Slecretary. Dec. 31 to Jan. 5. Tacoma. Wash. , Judge : T. Dwight Whitman, Secretary. Dec. 81 to Jan. 3. Fort Morgan, Col. Judge; , Secretary. Dec 31 to Jan. 4. Olympia. Wash. Judge; , Secretary. JANUARY. Jan. 1 to 3. De Soto, Mo. Heimlich, Judge ; John J. Schmidt, Secretary. Jan. 1 to 4. New Castle, Pa. Kummer, Judge: H. D. Byere, Secretary. Jan. 1 to 4. Roseville, Ohio. Emch. Judge ; H. U. G. Weaver. Secretary. Jan. 2 to 4. Neosho. Mo. Emery, Judge ; A. J. Miller. Secretary. Roup Cure INCUBATORS BROODERS HOVERS America'i Largtst Line 18 Sizes $2.25 to $48 Our New 1913 Catalogue Chrc^c';Tox Ointment ffives all particulars. It Lice Spray 19 full of useful Spray Pumps information on Hen» Food Troughs Wntten by Bob** Esaox. Wan^nuT'" Write for it-it is Free. Food Henpers Leg KnMQB Egg Malicr Thermcmettrs IlyeixMnL-tew Lamps Hiirners Perch Supports Poultry Hou8t>« Poultry Remedies Charcoal Colony Coops Mammoth Incubators Nest EgK». Etc, Etc., Etc. Addrcus nearest office Robot Essex Incnbator Co. 202 Heniy Su BofiJo, N. Y. 67 BarcUr Sl, New York Gty WHITING'S ROOPENE Positively Cures and Eradicates Roupe, Canker, Diphtheritic Roupe, Colds, Etc Prevents Contagion Wm. II. Joucs. Poultry Manager, Cuglcy & Mullen's, Philadelphia. Says He Knows Roupc-ne Cures. Mr. Jones is one ol the big men in the poul- try business. Let us send > ou his letter. We have letters 1 rem hundreds of breeders who have cured Roupe. Don't be discouraged — wc guarautee ROUPENE to do what wc claim or refund money. Regular size 50c. postpaid ; .sample l>ottlc 2Sc. This is Roupe season — write to-day. W. M. WHITING CO. 28 Ashland Ave., E. Orange, N. J. WkitiBf't Wkite DiarrhsM Rc»«^ition malf^s $>7.*>0 and up. E.xhibition females $5 and up. JAMES T. HUSTON, Bo.x W Williamsport, Pa. ^ # SIMPLE • ACCURATE COMPACT' CHEAP I 5r 1 Newtown Producing Co. Owsir amI Maaofaetvrcr Newtown, :•: Pa. -s e- Wm / WRITE TO DAY FOR C/RCULAR Dl'.CKMUER POULTRY FANCIER. 943 ROCK HILL POULTRY FARM ^■2?!: '••^! IS READY-ARE YOU ? We will not show this season, thus giving oar patrons every possible chance. WE HAVE hundreds of well matured, young, quality birds that can successfully meet competition, every one of which is bred from the famous Rock Hill Blue Ribbon Winners and we have made the Price within your reach We make a specialty of furnishing winners at rock bottom priceB. Remember we breed White and Columbian Wyandottes, Silver Penciled Rocks, S. C. White Leghorns, White Muscovy Ducks and Buff Cochin Bantams Let us fix you up for the show room with a Cock, Hen, Cockerel, Pullet and Pen. Grand breeders ibr sale. H. M. KENNER, Mgr. FAJRM .Ossiningy N. Y. V rf^L :^2b Jan i TO T. St. Paul, Minn. , Judge; H. J. Goette. Secretary. Jan. 1 to 4. Einora. Ind. Lane. Judge; Os- car P. Hockler, Secretary. Jan. 1 to 4. Petoskey, Mich. Ottx>, Judge; E. M. Mat tin. Secretary. „ u w Jan 3 to 7. Charlotte, N. C. Schwab, Cook.'Loring. Judges; S. H. Hackney. Secre- '*Jan. 4 to 7. Detroit. Mich. Marshall, WellB, Wise. Judges; J. A. Turner. Lansing. Mich., ^ri^'l' to n. Cleveland, Ohio. Stream. Gault, Emch. Judges; J. H. Busch. Secretary, S722 Brooklyn Ave., S. W. m«^1, Dec SI to Jan. 4. Van Wert, Ohio. North- up. Judge ; Chas. P. German. S^cretair- Jan 7 to 10. Warrenton, Va. Chas. T. Cormian. Judge; F. D. Gaskins, Secretanr. Jan. 6 to 10. Lake Geneva. Wis. A- r. Kaye. Judge ; G. B Stannai^. ^^^'^'^.^ Jan. 1 to 5. Milwaukee. WU. D. T. Heim- lich, J. E. Greenwald. F. Travw, F. Harmon. G. Welb G. Ewald. H- Verge, and F. Borchoidt. Judges; A. T. Keipper, UOl Ht St., Secre- ^*7an. 6 to 11. Easton. P^ Koon.. Bjld- win i'oruckart. Judges: S. W. Goodley. Sec- Jan. 6 to 11. Evans City, P». — — • Judire V. A. Barnhart, Secretary. jSJ. 6 to 11. Lima. Ohio. Struble. Judge : A. Bnigett. Secretary. Jan. 6 to t». Newberg. Ore. - Judge; C. A. Hodson, Secretary. Jan. 6 to U. North Yakima. Wa.h. ___-. Judge; A. F. Linse. Secretary. Tah 6 to 13. Schenectady. N. i. • JudJeiH J Fuller. Box JJS. Se'^retary_ Jan. 6 lo 12. Si rinxfield. HI. inHcTH- T S McCoy. Secretary. til ■ « io 12. Toledo. Ohio I^ne. Barrett. Cokman. Judges ; F. W. Hoff Secretary Jan. 6 to 11. Vancouver, ^-C., Canada. . Judge; F. E. Harmer Secretary. Jan. 6 to U. Wheeling. W. Va. ■ ■ Judge: Thomas S. Keek. Secretary. Jan 6 to 9. Remington. Ind. Gimhn. Judge; W. E. Peck. Secretary. Jan 6 to 10. Geneseo. N. Y. Mauger. AugTnstfnel'judges; Hugo Fre«e. Secretary Jan. 6 to 10. Madison. W.^ PickeH. Hws. Roberts. Judge* ; James G. Halpm. bee "jiT f> to 10. Osk.loosa Iowa. Dagle, ^"j^^ ' e^o•^il.^^rgin. K f "^- '"'" ' or and Otto. Judges: Mrs. E. w. 810 Sutton Avenue. Secretary. Jan. 7 to 10. SparUnsburg. S. i- WoUiefer, Stokes and Stanton, Judges ; W. L. Hundermark, Secretary. Jan. 7 to 11. Portland. Ind. Chpp. Judge. H. V. Tormohlen. Secretary. Jan- 7 to 11. Rochester, N. Y. Bamum. Burgott, Van Rlstyne. Morris, Kenner, Beaum, Jackson, Prescott, Andruss, Jolly and Jager, Judges; J. F. Tallinger. SecreUry. Jan. 7 to 11. Charleston, W. Va. . Judge; Everett Don^y. Secretary. Jan 7 to 11. Boston, Mass. — - . Judge; W. B. Atherton. 30 Broad St.. Secre- Jan. 7 to 11. Everett, Wash. . Judge ; H. H. Petershagen, Secretary. Jan. 7 to 10. Norfolk. Va., Huyler. Nixon Judges; J. D. Griffin, Superintendent. Box ^*Jan 7 to 10. Plainview, Tex. VanWinkle, Judge: W. B. Joiner, Secretary. Jin 7 to 11. Roanoke, Va. Simmons, Brown, Judgea; Allen Jenkins. Secretary. 213 Fourth St., N. E. Jan. 7 to 10. Sunbury, Pa. Wde. Kem- mer. Judges; H. Y. Tobias, Secretary. Jan 7 to 12. Wooster. Ohio, Faulkner. JudS; A. H. Smith, SecreUry, 8 Columbus ^^J^^S to 11. Galveston, Ind. Atkins. Judge; Harry Gray, SecreUry. Jan 8 to 11. Morgantown. W. Va. Grun- lin. Judge; E. M.Dille, Secretary. Jan. 8 to 11. Blue Island. 111. McClave. Judge ; Francis Lambrechta, SecreUry. i«n 8 to 14. Los Angeles, Cal. Byers. Pidmer. W^hnll. Moor*. Hettickjiatterson. Rit*. Judges: Joseph E^ Davis, Secretary. Jan 11 to 17. Indianapolis. Ind. Hale. Clark." McCord, Pickett, P^«J«; J«^,«^J^*^ C. Dippel, 114 North Delaware Street, s>ec ^ISi' 12 to 20. Buffalo, N. Y. » Judge; Stanley A Merkeley, Secretary. Jan. 12 to 16. Washington D. C. Judge: George E. Howard. Secretary^ Jan. 12 to 16. Washington. Del. Tiidtre • George E. Howard. SecreUry. jfn' 12 tTl7. Kankakee. III. Heimlich. Judge*; E. P. Vining. SecreUry. Jan. 13 to 17. Albany, N Y. CartL Den- ny. Boden«tyre, Shaylor. Judges; A. F. HUl, Secretary. Jan. 13 to 18. Ashland, Ky. Judite: J. S. Sccrest. Secretary. tui Tt to 17. Decorah, towa. Judge'; Len Larson, Secretary. '"^^■•ifto rf^^UUca'^N^Y"' la'all^.^'and P.'"Vndre!i,'judg"«Tv''w. Batsford. Sec- '^iTaTiatolT. Warren. Pa- Keller. Judge : J. F. Emerson. Secretary. Jan. 18 to 18. Auburn. V. Y. » Jucie; Charles K. Nesbjt. Secretary. iZn 13 to 18. Beardstown. 111. John.«on. -i-d«e'- V. L. Adelmann. Secretary . jS.' 18 to 18. Black well. Okla. Emry. YOU NO'S STRAIN WHITE LEGHORNS I Have No Other Breeds They arc the standard for all the LcgUorus of all America and the greatest layers of all varieties of domestic fowls. 1 have 1000 yearling hens for sale from $2.50 up. Remember you cannot win without my strain. Addres."? a W. YOUNG, Monroe, N. Y. -z ■P!!!^ ab Faulkner. Shanklin. If you want, the beat S.C. White Orpington — AND — S. C White Leghorns Champions of America's greatest sHowk. Send for Catalogue. Dune Alpine Poohry Farm G. J. KERR, Ifcr.. East Hamptaa, New Yark "^■■-»i»nr"'v .•••Remember.... Burr's Orpingtons Next season when you desire eggs to hatch, as we are sparing neither labor nor expense to raiake Ihem one of the finest breeding yard* in the coxuj- try. No stock for sale this fall as we are using it all in eulargine out plant, but watch for us next season. BROOKVALE FARM C M. BURR. tt^.. R. D. Ne. 1. TaaUaaMck, fa. 944 POL'LTKV FANCiKR, UiM. MMBKR SHOW Entries close December 20, 1912. E. A. FOHT, Secy. ERIE, PA., DEC. 30, 31, 1912 JAN. 1, 2, 3, 4, 1913 =^=sNEW YEARS WEEK=^^^ Come lo Greaur Krics GcMlest Show. Write for premium list. __,_ ,» t 1204 est 10th St.. ERIE. PA. Judire; George M. Carson, Secretary. Jan. 13 to 18. Dayton, Ohio. Eugene Sclt», Judse: Frank Hamburger, Dayton Fancy Feather Club, Secretary. Jan. 13 to 18. Galion. Ohio. Whitaktr, Judge; W. M. Huffman, Secretary. Jan. 13 to 18. Leipsic, Ohio. , Judce; G. L. Clark, Secretary. Jan. 13 to 18. Pittsburgh, Pa. Cleveland, Mannder. Graves, Wittman, Cook, Kununer, Hewers, Judaea; W. P. Craig, 303 Empire Bldg., Secretary. Jan. IS to 19. Racine, Wis., Ellison, Hack- ett. Judges; E. J. Amundsen, 1431 Genera Street, Secretary. Jan. 13 to 18. Sapulpa, Okia. Emery, Judire; Georsre M. Carson, Secretary. Jan. 13 to 18. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Rus- sell, and Tucker. Judges; E. D. Monitaw, Secretary. Jan. 18 to 18- Defiance, Ohio. McClave, Judge; Edw. B. Bronson, Secretary. Jan. 13 to 18. Dixon, 111. Rhoades, Judge; S. M. Ayers, Secretary. Jan. 13 to 18. Fort Collins, Colo. Gimlin, Judge; Frank Slayton, Secretary. Jan. 13 to 18. Mattoon, 111. Lane, Judge; W. H. Morris, Secretary. Jan. IS to 18. Sheridan, Ind. Bridges, Jndffe; G. R. McMurty, Secretary. Jan. IS to 18. Seattle, Wash. , Judge; , Secretary. Jan. 18 to 18. Sturgis, Mich. Otto and Smith. Judsea; N. O. Grove, Secretary. Jan. 18 to 19. Woodstock, III. Hackett, Judflre; Ed. L. Hayes, Secretary. Jan. 14 to 17. Fairmont, W. Va. Mcin- tosh, Judge; C. E. Smith. Secretary. Jan. 14 to 18. Grove City, Pa. Kummer, Judge; C. H. Daugherty. Secretary. Jan. 14 to 18. Huntington, Ind. Clipp, Judsre; Harry I. Young, Secretary. Jan. 14 to 18. Logans port. Ind. Northup, Judge; William Grace, Jr., Secretary. Jan. 14 to 18, Richmond, Ind. Pickett, Judire ; Cosh Beall. Secretary. Jan. 14 to 16. Salem. Ore. Dixon, Judge; Mrs. Ella Plank Secretary. Jan. 14 to 18. Scranton, Pa. Gleesen, Al- ben. Beau and Rice, Judges ; O. W. Payne, Secretary. Jan. 14 to 18. Columbus, Ohio. , Judge ; John H. Heiier, Secretary. Jan. 14 to 17. Delphios, Ohio. , Judge; S. H. Wohrhoff, Secretary. Jan. 14 to 17. Derry, N. H. , Judge ; E. H. Russell, Secretary. Jan. 14 to 18. Guthrie. Okla. , Judge; F. P. Beamer, Secretary. Jan. 14 to 17. Middletown. Conn.. Welles. Stanton. Bunnell. Judges ; S. H. Stiles, Sec- retary. Jan. 14 to 17. Muskegon, Mich. Hemen- way. Judge; George L. Petrie, Secretary. Jan. 14 to 17. New Paltr. N. Y. Weed. Otto, Judges ; William H. Vanwageman. Sec- retary. Jan. 14 to 18. Richmond, Va. Connell, Wolsiefer, Judges ; C. E. Gwernaotr, Secretary. Jan. 14 to 18. Scranton, Pa. , Judge; O. W. Payne, Secretary. Jan. 14 to 17. Wadsworth, Ohio. Emch. Judge ; George H. Geier, Secretary. Jan. 16 to 18. Elk City. Okla. Briggs, Judge ; S. F. Penn, Secretary. Jan. 15 to 18. Letonia, Ohio. McClave, Judge ; C. S. Anglemeyer, Secretary. Jan. 16 to 18. Lawrence, Mass. , Judge ; F. J. Bomeman, Secretary. Jan. 19 to 26. Topeka. Kan. » Judge ; W. D. Wallace, Secretary. Jan. 16 to 21. Walla Walla. Wash. — Judge; R. C. McCracken, Secretary. Jan. 20 to 25. Altoona, Pa. Wittman. Scfaried. Kummer. Judges ; H. S. Wert*ber- ger. Secretary. Jan. 20 to 24. Bloomington, Ind. Judge: Ralph Woolery, Secretary. Jan. 20 to 25. Cleveland, Ohio. Dreven- stedt, Faulkner, McClave, Oke, Schwab, Judges; J. T. Conkey. No. 215 American Trust Bldg., Secretary. Jan. 20 to 25. Oklahoma City, Okla. Thompson, Judge; George C. Winans, Secre- tary. ,, —>. i Jan. 20 to 25. Denver, Colo. Russell. Tuck- er, Judges; W. C. Schuran, Mgr., 400 South Emereon Street, SecreUry. Jan. 20 to 24. Woonsocket. R. I. Shaner, Judge; Mattie B. Webster, SecreUry. Jan. 20 to 26. Danville, Ind. Zike, Judge; Martin Mitchell, SecreUry. Jan. 21 to 26. Aurora, III. Van Winkle, Judge: A. E. Frensier, Secretary. Jan. 21 to 26. Chillicothe, Ohio, Webb. Judge; Charles D. Kern, SecreUiy. Jan. 21 to 24. Lonaooning, Md. Jan. 21 to 26. Moscow, Idaho. . Judge ; Pren Moor^ Secretary. Jan. 22 to 27. Fort Wayne, Ipd. North- up and Pickett, Judges; J. C. Howenstem, ^Jan 21 to 24. Leavenworth, Kan. Branch. Judge: Charles Swan. Secretary. ^^^^ .Ian. 21 to 25. Greensburg, Pa. Wittman and Ewald. Judges; R. M. Zundell, Secre- Jan. 21 to 25. Lonaconing, Md. Comman, Judge; D. C. Edwards, SecreUry. Jan. 22 to 26. San Antonio, Tex. McCord, Savage, Judges; Ed. M. Stever, SecreUry. Jan. 22 to 26. Wittenberg, Wis. » Judge; T. W. Gillson, Secretary. Jan. 23 to 25. Casumet, Mich. Taylor, Judge; C. I. Bashore, SecreUry. Jan. 24 to Feb. 1. Muncie, Ind. Shella- barger. Judge; W. H. Nation, SecreUry. Jan. 26 to 31. Monongahela, Pa. » Judge; , Secretary. Jan. 26 t» 31. Wittenberg, Wis. Gimlin, Judge; W. E. Puchuer, SecreUry. Jan. 27 to 30. Logan, Utah. Hoffman and Keeler. Judges ; -, SecreUry. Jan. 27 to 31. Havana, 111. Johnston, Judge; C. D. McKinley, SecreUry. Jan. 27 to 31. Sparta, Wis. Gimlin, Judge; J, L. Herbst, SecreUry. _ Jan. 27 to Feb. 1. Elkhart, Ind. Travia, Judge: George Carroll, SecreUry. Jan. 27 to Feb. 1. Paulding, Ohio. Tay- lor, Judge : C. P. Klingler. Secretary. Jan. 28 to 31. Camden, S. C. • Judge ; T. L. Little, SecreUry. McCLAVES Whits Wyandoltes, Barred Rocks. Orpingtons, Leghoma. Bronxe and Narragansett Turkeys, Embden, African and Chinese Cease, Muscovy, Pekin and Rouen Ducks. R dreds of selected birds and thousands of prizes won at the great shows of the country. Prices reasonable. CHARLES McCUVE, Box P. F., NEW LONDON, OHIO YoQ Wm Have Plenty of Eggs This Winter If Yon Start Now to Use Frederick's Automatic Feeder & Exerciser It is a saver of time, labor and feed bills. It scatters arrain in litter from one lo fifteen times a day as desired. It feeds any kind of train in any desired amount and will not clog up. It is operated by a weight and governor. It requires no attention after it is filled in the morning. Sold with a positive guarantee to give satisfaction or we will return your money. Send for descriptive, illustrated booklet. Price $3.50 complete ^'^'^''}^J„^Z5°'"^"'^' White Brested Black Polish— Buff Wyandottes 500 The strains that have won in the strongest comj^etition. Grand Yonngsters for Sale. Sons and daughters oi our New York, St. Ivouisand Williamsport winners. Bargain Sale Now on We sell quality — Not reputation.' Carpenter & Carpenter East Randolph, N. Y. INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS Fawn and White American Standard White Egg Strain Quality cnc.vcelled, aiifl nt prices when quality is considered that defy compt'iiii >!*. Look up their win at the l)itr York Fair. Grand stock for sale. Single G>mb While Leghorns — Scversil hundred yearling hens and a large niiml>er nt* selected Cockerels will be sacrificed to make room (or winter quarters. We j.niftra?»tee to f)lt»ase or your money back. ^^TWW OAKS POULTRY FAR? ^se A. G. SuiHar, Pr*^ PAUmA, PA. DKCE.MfU-K roULTRV F.-VXUiiR. 945 THE EVER GREATER LITITZ POULTRY SHOW December 24—28 Christmas week For Premium List address W. E. FASNACHT, Secy. Lititz, Pa. Jan. 28 to 31. Litchfield, III. Householder, Judfce ; E. P. Chapman. Secretary. Jan. 2S to Feb. 1. Butler, Pa. Kummer Judge: U. H. Rankin, 112 Hazel Avenue Secretary. Jan. 28 lo Feb. 1, Johntttown, Ohio. Judge ; II. G. Gontuch, Secretary. Jan. 28 to Feb. 1. Woodville, Ohio. North up. Judge ; W. H. Bruns. Jr., Secretary. Jan. 28 to Feb. 3. Helena, Mont. Rhoades Ellison, Judges ; J. L. Dorsh, Secretary. Jan. 28 to 31. Alliance, Ohio Charles Pettis, Secretary. Jan. 28 to 31. Columbia. S. C. Judge; T. L. Little, Secretary. Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. Wausau. Wis. Wells Judge; L. H. Cook, Secretary. Jan. 30 to Feb. 8. Green Bay, Wis. John ston. Judge: L. H. Hebel, Secretary. Jan. 30 to Feb. 3. Green Bay, Wis Judge ; George A. Simonson, Secretary, 227 Main Street. FEBRUARY. Feb. 3 to 8. Cannonsburg, Pa. Keeler, Judge; W. J. Gowem, Secretary. Feb. 5 to 9. Indianapolis, Ind. Cook. Pierce, McClave, Kummer, Judges : C. R. MilhouB, Secretary, Indianapolis, Ind. Feb. 12 to 14. Madison, Ind. Lane, Judge; S. G. Boyd, Secretary. Feb. 8 to 8. Flint, Mich. , Judge; Neil A. Dcwar, Secretary. Feb. 4 to 7. Stanley, Wis. Manley. Wells, Judges ; F. W. Starr, Secretary. Feb. 4 to 8. Burlington, Iowa. Russell, Shellabarger. Judges: Newton M. Derby, 914 South Eighth Street, Secretary. "THE GREAT ROCHESTER SHOW." The next "Great Rochester Show" of the Flower City Poultry and Pigeon Association, Inc., will be staged at Rochester's new expo- sition hall located at Exposition Park, during the week of January 6th to 11th, 1918. This brand new tire proof hall contains some ■15.000 square feet of floor space on the ground door, with nearly a gla.ss roof and about 300 feet of it on the south side giving practically daylight conditions on the inside ; a condition so necessary and so much desired by the ex- hibitors. A modern heating and ventilating •system is part of its up-to-date equipment. Cold draughts and hot spots are thus done away with ; another very desirable feature. The hall is located within a few minutes walk from the center of the city ; three car lines pass the door and one runs within a block, thus assuring the exhibitors of a large atten- dance. The association will this year, for the first time, coop the show with their new sanitary all-wire and metal coops. These coops are of an original design and are an inch higher than the regulation exhibition cage now on the market, affording that much needed head room for the larger varieties. A number of very attractive booths 16 feet square have been contracted for, in which Poultry Press, the Supply Houses and the Specialty Clubs, who will have national or state meetings at the show, will afford the attendance an opportunity of acquainting themselves with all that is new and best in the respective lines. The show will be under the management of the following newly elected officers: President. F. O. Guenther; 1st Vice Presi- dent, August Eckert; 2nd Vice President, James E. Smith ; Treasurer, George W. Bauer ; Secretary. John F. Tallinger ; Assistant Secre- tary, Dr. E. S. Haryward ; Recording Secre- tary, James A. Smith ; General Superintendent. Geo. J. Eckhardt; Assistant Superintendent, DeForest A. Harmon ; Assistant Superinten- dent, Chas. C. Palmer; Board of Directors, F. O. Guenther, John F. Tallinger. Leopold FLsher. Charles P. Marshall, Dr. E. S. Hay- ward. James A. Smith. Joseph A. Dunninghan, Geo. J. Eckhardt, Geo. J. Otto, which is a sufticient guarantee that the show will be con- ducted upon the same basis that has made itself heralded throughout this broad land as the one clasay show of the season. In connection with this year's show the Houdan Club will hold its annual national meet, as will also the Eastern Branch ot tb« S. C. Black Orpington Club. The Sicilian Buttercup Club will entrust ita future to this great show by making its debut here, holding its first annual national meet here. Mes^srs. R. N. Barnum, C. L. Jackson, H. M. Kenner. Frank G. Bean. J. Frank Van Al- styne, George H. Burgott. Dr. C. J. Andrusa, O. W. Preston. R, D. Jolley. Theodore F. Jagez and E^dward Morris will place the awards. This grand battery of officials is a certain guarantee that nothing but proper conditions in the judgjng line will obtain. The edition of the premium list will this year be limited to 6000 copies and it behooves those desiring to exhibit to put in an early request for one as the 4000 of last year were gone before we knew it and many had to be disappointed. John F. Tallinger, the Secretary, whose new address is Box No. 644, Rochester. N. Y., has assured the writer that he would be glad to correspond up>on matter pertaining to the show with any of our readers. ANCONAS We breed them in all their purity GEO. T. & J. A. WKINGAUTNKR, NKW C.\STLK. PA. Keeler*s White Wyandottes The Aristocrats of the White Wyandotte World. *iS^ They combine size, shape, style, color, hpad points and above all the power of reproduction, having been line and pedigree bred for the last ti) years. The World's Greatest Strain Of the Wartd't Best Breed. Tbis strain has ettabliihed mere sacceisfnl breeders of White Wjandsttes than anj ether. This strain pro- duces a larger per cent, of high class bird.s than any or./< v.«.»cKcrci Hi luuianap us. In selected breeders at $15, $25, $35, $.">0, $100 and $150 a pen. Pens for 1st prize Hen at Topeka- 1913 mated Dec. 1st. ,50 page Art Catalogue of • meriea's (i nest White Wyandottes "The Greatest White Wyandotte" published frkk. (Stam|> appreciated.) KEELERSVILLE, R f. d. is CHAS. V. KEELER, Proprietor. WINAMAC, IND. RUSSELL F. PALMER, Mungcr. I n 946 i'OULlKV KAxNCiEK. J)ia:EMHtK OSE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS Fully Matured Young Stock .,- of tti^ art^at ahows whcrc they won the blue in competition with ?hVlVrd%'e W^ r r/ceTnTJ^ns ir^i^d'sTs. W^e also h^ave choice breere Wyandottes— Howard H. Strick- ler. 5 cock. 1 i hen; J. C. Kremer, 4 cock, 3 hen : Hope & Son, 2 cock. 5 hen, 1 cock- erel. 1 2 pullet; Steuben Farm, 3 cock. 4 Black Javas— J. C. Kreiner. 1 cock, 1 ben; Hope & Son. 2 cock, 2 cockerel. Mottled Javas— Hope & Son. 1 cock, 1 2 hen, 1 2 cockerel. 1 2 pullet. Buckeyes— J. C. Kreiner. 1 2 cock. 1 hen. Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds— S. K. Meek. ley, 3 cock, 3 4 hen, 2 3 cockerel, 2 pullet; Isnola Poultry Yards. 2 cock, 2 hen, 1 cock- erel, 1 pullet; Anesly N. Anderson, 1 cock. 1 Single Comb Rhode Island Reds— W. H. Scott. 2 4 cock; A. G Brandt. 3 2 cockerel; E. K. Eichelberjcer, 1 cock, 2 hen. 1 2 cock- erel, 1 pullet. 1 pen; East Donesral Poultry Yards, 3 cock ; Isnola Poultry Yardf?, 2 cock, 1 hen, 8 pulleL Asiatic Light Brahmas— Joseph D. HoUinger & Son. 3 cock, 12 4 hen. 1 2 cockerel, 1 2 pul- let, 1 pen; J. Alvin Fry. 1 cock; Hope & Son, 2 cock, 5 hen ; Steuben Farms, 4 cock. Dark Brahmas — Hope & Son, 1 cock, 1 2 hen, 1 2 cockerel, 1 2 pullet, 1 pen. Buff Cochins -I. Oliver Fry. 1 3 6 cock. 1 3 hen, 1 cockerel. 1 2 pullet; Hope & Son. 2 4 cock. 2 hen, 2 cockerel 1 pullet. Partridge Cochins -I. Oliver Fry, 1 3 cock, 1 hen, 1 2 cockerel, 1 pullet ; Hope & Son. 2 cock. 2 hen. 3 cockerel. 2 pullet. White Cochins J. C. Kreiner. 2 hen; Hope & Son. 1 cock, 1 hen. 1 2 cockerel. 1 2 pullet Black Cochins - Hope & Son, 1 cock. 1 2 hen. 1 2 cock, 1 pullet; Steuben Farm. 3 hen. Black Langshana — Hope & Son, 1 cock; 2 hen, 1 3 cockerel. 1 3 pullet. 1 pen ; Steuben Farm. 2 cock, 3 hen, 2 cockerel. 2 pullet. White Langshans- J. C. Kreiner. 8 cock: Hope & Son, 1 cock, 2 hen, 2 pullet ; Steuben Farm. 2 cock. 1 hen. 1 cockerel, 1 pullet. MEDITERRANEAN. White Faced Black Spanish — J. C. Kreiner, 1 hen; Hope & Son. 1 cock, 2 hen, 1 S eock- tiel. I .; lulkt : Steuben Farm. 2 cockerel. 2 pullet. Blue AndalusJan~J. C. Kreiner. 1 cock. 2 hen; Hope & Son, 1 hen, 2 cockerel, 1 pullet; Steuben Farm. 2 cock, I cockerel. J« Single Comb Brown leghorn— R. S. Gooh, 2 cock, 1 cockerel. 2 pullet: W D. Cooke. 2 3 hen. 1 pullet; Hope & Son. 1 cock. 1 hen, 2 cockerel, 3 pullet; Steuben Farm, 4 hen. Rose Comb Brown Lejr horn— Hope & Son, 1 cock, 1 hen, 1 pullet, 1 pen. Single Comb White Leghorn— Leonard J. Waller, 4 hen, 3 4 cockerel : Leola Poultry yard.s, :i cock. 6 hen, 1 pen ; E. E. Brubaker, 1 2 cock, 1 2 hen, 3 2 cockerel. 1 2 pullet; Jacob Eberiy. 6 pullet: Hope & Son, 4 cock. i 5 hen, 1 cockerel, 3 4 pullet. Rose Comb White Leghorns— Hope & Son, 1 2 cock, 1 hen, 1 cockerel. 1 pullet. Single Comb Buff Leghorns— Lewis Hart- ran ft & Son, 2 cock, 1 2 hen, 1 cockerel, 1 2 pullet; Ralph K. Osmond. 2 cockerel, 3 pul- let; H. E. Wert, 4 5 pullet; Hope & Son, 1 Rose Comb Buff Leghorn— Hope & Son, 1 cock. 1 hen, 1 cockerel. 1 pullet. Silver Duckwing Leghorn — J. C. Kreiner, i 2 cock, 2 4 hen ; Steuben Farm, 3 hen, 2 pul- let; Hope & Son, 1 hen, 1 cockerel, I pullet. S C. Black Leghorns — Joseph Weston, 4 hen, 2 cockerel. 1 pullet ; J. C. Kreiner, 1 cock, 3 hen; Hope & Son. I hen, 2 pullet; Steuben Farm. 2 hen. 1 cockerel. 3 pullet. S. C. Black Minorca— John W. Zook. 1 cock. 2 hen. 1 2 cockerel. 3 pullet; Steuben Farm, S. C. White Minorca— Hope & Son. 1 cock, 1 hen ; Steuben Farm. 2 hen. Anconas— Hope & Son, 3 cock ; Steuben Farm, 4 cock, 1 hen. 2 cockerel, 2 pullet; .Mountain Orchard Poultry Yards. 1 2 cock. 2 hen. 1 3 cockerel. 1 pullet. 1 pen. ENGLISH CLASS. White Dorkings — Hope & Son. 2 cock. 2 3 hen; 1 cockerel. 1 pullet; Steuben Farm, 1 cock. 1 hen. Silver Grey Dorking— Hope & Son. 1 cock_ erel, 1 pullet. Colored Dorking- Hope & Son. 1 2 cock : 1 cockerel. Red Cap — Hope & Son. 1 2 cock ; 1 cockerel. Sintrle Comb Buff Orpington- -C F. Winters. 2 cockerel. 2 pullet : Mountain Orchard Poul- try Yards. 2 ;i cock. 3 4 hen. 3 cockerel. 4 pullet. 4 pen ; J. U. Bruckit & Son, 1 cockerel. nr= TOMPKINS Rose and S. C. Rhode Island Reds The Undisputed Champions. 1 have well arsrains now. W. A. Smithy Prop., Metachtn, New Jersey CATAI.OCLK HREK. 2 pullet ; E. J. Griaelman, 1 cock, 2 hen, 4 cockerel, 3 pullet, 1 pen. Sinarle Comb Black Orpinarton — Hope & Son, 2 cock, 2 3 hen, 1 cockerel, 2 4 pullet. 1 pen ; Pine Rose Poultry Farm, 1 cock, 1 hen, Z cockerel, 1 pullet; Steuben Farm, 2 cockerel, 3 pullet. Single Comb White Orpingrton— G. F. Win- ters, 5 cockerel, 2 3 pullet ; J. U. Bruckit & Son, 2 cock; 1 2 hen, 2 cockerel, 4 pullet, 2 pen : Vj. J. Griselman, 1 cockerel, 1 pullet, 1 pen ; Shires Bros., I cock, 4 3 hen, 1 3 cock- erel, 3 pullet; Hope & Son, 3 ben. Rose Comb White Orpington — E. J. Chand- ler, I cock, 1 hen, 1 cockerel, 1 pullet POLISH White Crested Black Polish— J. C. Kreiner, 2 cock. 2 hen, 1 cockerel, 1 2 pullet ; Hoke ft Son, 1 4 cock, 1 3 hen, 2 cockerel, 3 pullet, 1 pen ; E. F. Chandler, 3 hen ; Steuben Farm, 3 cock, 4 hen, 3 cockerel, 4 pullet. Bearded Golden Polish— Hoke & Son, 1 2 cock, I 2 ben, 1 2 cockerel. 1 2 pullet; Steu- ben Farm, 3 cock. Bearded Silver Polish — Hoke & Son, 1 cock, 1 hen, 1 2 cockerel, 1 2 pullet. Bearded White Polish— Hoke & Son, 1 2 cock, 1 2 hen, 1 2 cockerel, 1 2 pullet. Non Bearded Golden Polish — Hoke ft Son, 1 2 cock, 1 2 hen, 1 3 cockerel, 1 3 pullet; Steu- ben Farm, 3 cock, 3 hen, 2 cockerel, 2 pullet. Mon Bearded Silver Polish — J. C. Kreiner, 2 cock» 2 hen; Hoke ft Son, 1 4 cock, 1 4 hen, 1 8 cockerel, 1 3 pullet, 1 3 pen ; St«nben Farms, 3 cock, 3 hen, 2 cockerel, 2 pullet. Non Bearded White Polish — Hoke ft Son, 1 2 cock, 2 3 hen, 1 cockerel, 1 2 pullet ; Steu- ben Farm, 1 hen. DUTCH. Golden Spangled Hamburgs— Hoke ft Son, 1 2 cock, 1 3 hen, 1 6 cockerel, 1 pullet: Hyde Vill Poultry Yards, 2 cock, 2 4 hen, 1 2 cock- erel. 2 pullet ; Hoke ft Son. 1 3 cock, 1 ben, 4 cockerel, 1 pullet, 1 pen; Raymond Heuld, 8 hen, 3 6 cockerel, 3 4 pullet ; Steuben Farm, 4 cock, 5 hen Golden Penciled Hamburgs — ^Hope ft Son, 1 2 cock, I 2 hen. 2 cockerel. 1 2 pullet: Steu- ben Farm. 3 cock. 1 cockerel. . „ , Silver Penciled Hamburgs— Hope ft Son, 1 2 cock, I 2 hen, 1 2 cockerel, 1 2 pullet ; Steu- ben Farm, 3 cock, 1 cockerel. Silvf r Penciled Hamburgs— Hope ft Son, 12 cock, I 2 hen. 1 2 cockerel, 1 2 pullet: J. C. Kreiner. 3 cockerel ; Steuben Farm, « hen. White Hamburgs— Hope ft Son. 1 2 cock, 1 2 hen, 1 2 cockerel. 1 pullet^ « , _ u o Black Hamburgh-Hope & Son. 2 3 cock 2 3 hen. I 2 cockerel. 1 2 pullet, 1 pen : bteuben Farm. I cock, 1 hen. FRENCH. Mottled Houdan.. Mountain P^^^-^J^^''^ try Yards. 1 2 cock, 1 2 hen 1 2 cof^^w^l- ^ pullcl. 1 pen: I. Oliver Fry, 3 * «>ck. S hen. 3 cockerel 2 pullet: J. C Kremer. 2 cock, 2 hen; Hope ft Son, 1 hen. ^ Blue Houdans -J. C. Kreiner. 1 cock. 1 - ^^^Lakenvelden, Mountain Orchard Poultry Yanls. 2 4 cock, 3 hen, 1 2 cockerel. 1 2 put let. 1 pen : Harvey King, 3 cock, 1 hen, 8 oock- erel, 3 pullet ; J C. Kreiner, 1 5 cock, 2 4 hen. Black Crevecoeurs — Hope ft Son, 1 2 cock, 1 2 hen, 1 2 cockerel, 1 2 pullet. Black LaFleche— Hope ft Son, 1 cock, 1 2 hen : Steuben Farm, 3 hen, 1 2 cockerel, 1 2 pullet. GAMES. Black Breasted Red Game— Hope ft Son, 1 4 hen, 1 pullet; Steuben Farm, 1 cock, 2 8 hen. Brown Red Games— Steuben Farm, 1 2 hen, I cockerel, 1 pullet Silver Duckwing Game — Steuben Farm, 1 cock, 1 2 hen, 1 pullet. Golden Duckwing Game— Steuben Farm, 1 2 hen, 1 cockerel ; Steuben Farm, 1 hen. Red Pyle Game— Hope ft Son, 1 8 oock, 1 2 pullet: Steuben Farm, 2 oock. White Games— Steuben Farm. 1 cock, 1 2 hen, 1 2 cockerel, 1 2 pullet. Black Gaul— Hope ft Son, 3 hen; Steuben Farm, 1 cock, 1 2 hen, 1 2 cockerel, 1 2 pul- let. White Silkies— J. C Kreiner, 2 cock, 3 hen, 2 pen; Hope & Son, 4 cock, 1 hen, 2 3 cock- erel. 3 4 pullet ; Steuben Farm, 3 cock, 2 hen, 4 cockerel, 3 pullet; Chas. M. Diflfenderfer, 1 cock, 4 hen, 1 cockerel, 1 pullet, 1 pen. Rumplers— J C. Kreiner, 1 2 cock, 1 2 hen, 1 2 cockerel, 1 pullet : Steuben Farm, 3 hen. White Sultans— Hope ft Son, 1 2 cock, 1 2 ^Feveralla— J. C. Kreiner, 1 2 cock, 2 3 hen, 1 2 cockerel, 1 2 pullet; Steuben Farm. 1 hen. Long Tailed Phoenix— J. C. Kremer, 1 2 cock. 1 2 hen, 1 cockerel, 1 Pallet. Black Sumatra Grouse— J- C. Kremer, » cock, 3 hen ; Steuben Farm, 2 oock 1 hen ; Hope ft Son, 1 cock. 2 hen, 1 cockerel, 1 pul. ^ White Indian Game — Steuben Farm, 1 cock, 1 hen, 1 pullet. . ^ , i Comers Indian Game- Steuben Farm, 1 pul- let : Hope ft Son. 1 cock. 1 hen, 1 2 cockerel, 2 3 pullet. ORNAMENTAL BANTAMS. Golden Seabright-M B. Bickle. 1 »»en^ cockerel ; J. H. Sell, 1 oock, 3 «f ^crel ; Hope ft Son, 4 cock, 8 hen, 1 cockerel, 6 pullet, 2 pen; Chas. M. Diffenderfer. 2 eock, 4 hen. 4 Sockerel, 3 4 pullet, 1 ^^ 'J^''^^^*^' t hen, 1 pullet; Dr. E. H. Witmer ft Son, 8 tttrk 2 hen, 2 pullet. ^ , sliver le^abright-M B Bickel. 1 2 cock, •J hen. 2 4 cockerel 3 pullet ; M. R Lii^en- rauth. 3 cock, 5 4 hen, Hope ft Son, 4 oock. Then. 4 pullk 2 Pe" ^ C^as. M ^^^^-^^J^^;' I hen 2 cock, 8 cockerel, 1 pullet. 1 pen . Steu- ben Farm, 1 cockerel, 2 puUtt Ro.e Comb White Bantams M. B. Bickel 4 oock. 2 hen, 4 cockerel, 4 pullet ; Hope ft Son, S^nen: Chas. M. Diffenderfer. 1 «>ck. 1 hen, ? * cockerel 1 2 pullet. 1 pen : Steuben Farm, I hen. 3 cockerel. 3 pullet. Rose Comb Black Bantams— M. B Bickel, 1 .-ock 2 hen. 4 cockerel, 4 pullet ; Hoke ft U^'p^n: Chas. M. Diffenderfer, 1 «>c^. 1 h^n." r 2 coi:kerel, 1 2 pullet, 1 pen ; Steuben Farms, 4 hen, 8 cockerel. 3 pullet; Dr. E. H. Witmer & Son, 3 cock. - Booted White Bantam— M B. Bickel, 8 cock, 4 hen : Jos. Keener, 2 cock. 3 hen, 1 pallet ; Hoke ft Son. 1 oock, 2 pullet. Booted Black— J. C. Keener, 1 cock, 1 2 hen. Light Brahma Bantam— Hoke ft Son, 1 cock, 3 hen, 3 pullet ; E. J. Chandler, 2 cock, 4 hen ; Chas. R. Diffenderfer, 1 hen, 2 cockerel. 1 pul- let ; Steuben Farm. 2 hen, 1 cockerel. 2 pul- let. Dark Brahma Bantam— M. B. Bickel, 2 cock. 1 hen ; Hoke ft Son, 1 cock, 2 hen, 1 cockerel. 1 pullet. White Cochin Bantam— Joel H. Moyer, 8 oock, 2 hen; Howard H Strickler, 2 oock, 1 3 hen, 4 6 cockerel, 8 4 pullet; M. B. Bickel, 1 cock ; J. C. Keener, 3 cock, 4 hen. 2 pen ; Chas. M. Diffenderfer. 3 cock, 4 hen, 2 pallet, 1 pen ; Steuben Farm, 1 cock, 1 pullet. Black Cochin Bantam-Joel H. Moyer. 2 cock. 4 hen. 1 cockerel. 2 pullet ; M. B. Bickel. 3 cock, 3 hen, 2 cockerel, 3 pullet; J. C. Keener, S pullet, 3 pen; Hoke ft Son. 4 8 cock, 3 hen, 4 cockerel. 2 pen: Chas. «• Oii- fenderfer, I cock, 1 hen. 1 pen; Steuben Farm, 3 cock, 4 pullet; Dr E. II. Witmer. 2 hen. Partridge Cochin Bantam — J. H. 2 cock, 2 ben. 2 pullet ; Chas. M. Diffenderfer. 1 cock, 1 hen, 1 cockerel. 1 3 pullet. 1 pen; Steuben Farm, 3 cock, 3 hen. 2 cockerel. 4 Buff Cochin Bantam— T. U. Urge 4 cock. 3 hen. 1 cockerel, 2 pullet; JfB. Bickel 3 cock 2 hen, 4 cockerel, 1 3 pullet; Hoke ft Son. 2 pen; Chas. M. Diffenderfer, 2 cock 1 4 ben, 2 cockerel, 3 pullet, 1 pen: Steuben Farm. 1 cock. 3 hen. 8 cockerel. , « «r - Barred Plymouth Rock Bantanv— J. C. KeeUu er. 1 cock, 1 2 cockerel, 1 2 pullet; Hoke ft ^WhL'7ip Bantam-M.B Bickel 8 codu 2 hen. 2 cockerel 1 puUet : Hoke * Son 1 cock, 3 h^n. 1 cockerel 2 pullet ; Steuben Farms. 4 hen : Dr. E. H. Witmer A Son. 2 eock^ 1 ben- Black Jap BanUm— Dr. E, H. Witmer ft Son 1 cock. 1 hen; M. B. Bickel. 2^«>f ;Hoae ft Son. 3 cock. 3 hen. 1 cock*"^!- 3 pullet A. E. Furloe. 2 hen, 1 pen; Steuben Farm*. 4 ^^'S'lack Tailed ^ »^^*'\^*2^'^.l^ ^'s^n^i el. 3 cock. 4 hen. 1 cockerel : Hoke »„Son, Z «^k 1 hen, 2 cockerel 1 pullet: Steuben fS;, 4 c^ic. 3 hen; Dr. H. Witmer ft Son. ' Braided White PolUh M. B. Bi^^ 2 «^ •> nullet : Hoke ft Son, 1 cock 2- hen. 1 cock- erel 1 PuHet : Chas- VL Diffenderfer. > oock .1 hen 1 pen: Steuben Farms. 4^ cock, 8 vnUet. Non KaHed Polish Bantam-M. B Bickel. 2 pullet: Hoke A Son. 12 cpck^ 12^- { cockerel, 8 pullet; Steuben Farm. 8 cock. 1 pullet. GAME BANTAMS. Black Masked Game Bantam— Neuton E. Bentz«. 4'*Sck,l pullet; Wm^ ^I^Ti hS^ 2 erel 4 pullet; J. C Keener. 1 cock, 3 hen, Z pSlk 1 pen; Hoke ft Son, 4 cock. 2 cockerel ; OUALITY CONSIDERED- We Defy Competition ^ IN THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES: ^ _ , c c White Leifhoms R- C. Reds R. C Brown Legbornt Yo«n^ and old stock of superb quality at utility prices. Cocks, $2.00 and up: Hens. S 1 .00 and up- Pullets $1 75 and up; Cockerels, $1.00 and up. They are range bred— birds of quality. ROSEMONT POULTRY FARM J. A. Rose, PropV. Lehighton, Penna, STRAIN SILVER CAMPINES ML IL JACOoud 948 p( ,1. l.iUV I- \NC•il^K. DECEMBER M. J Banket, 2 3 cock. I L hen. 1 3 cockerel. 3 pullet ; Steuben Farm, 4 hen ; Dr. E. H. Witmer & Son. 3 cock. 3 hen. Brown Red Game Bantam— D. G. Witmyer, 1 4 cock. 1 3 hen. 3 pullet ; Hoke & Son. 3 cock. 4 hen. 1 cockerel. 2 4" pullet. 1 pen ; Steuben Farm, 2 cockerel. Golden Duckwinp Bantam-D. G. Witmyer. 2 cockerel, 2 pullet; Dr. S. E. Bentzcr. 4 cock, 1 hen ; Wm. Brown, 2 S cock, 2 3 hen. 3 cockerel. 1 pullet: J. C Keener. 1 cock. 4 hen, 1 cockerel, 4 pullet ; Hoke & Son. 3 hen, 3 pul- let: Steuben Farm, 4 cockerel. 3 pullet. Silver Duckwinj? Bantam~D. G. Witmyer. 1 cock, 2 hen, 1 cockerel. 2 pullet; Wm. Brown, 3 4 cock, I hen, 4 cockerel, 1 4 pullet; J. C. Keener. 2 cock, 3 hen, 2 cockerel, 3 pullet; Hoke & Son, 3 cock, 4 hen, 3 cockerel, 3 pul- let; Steuben Farms. 3 hen, 3 cockerel. Birchen Bantam— D. G. Witmyer, 4 cock, 3 hen: Dr. S. E. Bentzer, 3 cock, 1 hen, 1 cock- erel, 1 pen ; Wm. Brown, 1 cock, 1 hen, 4 pul- let; J C. Keener, 2 cock, 3 hen, 3 cockerel, 2 pen ; Steuben Farms, 2 hen, 4 cockerel. Red Pylp Bantam— D. G. Witmyer. 1 cock, 4 hen. 3 ctckerel. 3 4 pullet; B. C. Thornton, 3 cock, 3 hen, 3 4 cockerel, 3 pullet; Wm. Brown. 2 hen; J. C. Keener, 4 cock, 1 hen ; Hoke & Son, 2 cock, 3 hen. 1 2 cockerel, 1 2 pnllet. 1 pen; Steuben Farm. 3 cock. White Game Bantam— J. C. Keener, 3 hen, I eockerel ; Hoke L, Son, 8 cock, 4 hen ; D. G Witmyer, 8 pullet; B. C. Thornton. 2 cock, 2 eockerel, 2 pullet, 1 hen; Wm. Brown. 1 cock. Old Ensrlish Game BanUm— Wm. Borwn. 1 cock. I 2 hen. 1 2 cockerel. 1 2 pullet Cornish Indian Game Bantam— D. G. Wit- myer. 2 pullet; Wm. Brown, 2 cock, 1 3 hen. 1 eockerel, 1 2 pullet: J. C. Keener, 1 cock. 2 hen, 3 cockerel, 3 pullet. Black Bearded Red Malay Bird— D. G. Wit- myer, 2 oock, 3 cockerel, 3 pullet ; Wm. Brown, 1 cock, 2 hen, 1 cockerel, 1 pullet; J C. Keen- er, 2 eock, 4 cockerel, 2 pullet; Steuben FannB, 1 hen, 2 cockerel. DUCKS. Pekin— East DoneRal Poultry Yards, 3 drake. J. C. Keener, 3 duck; Hoke & Son, 3 drake young. 8 duck young; O. D. Brubaker, 1 2 drake. I 2 duck, 1 2 drake young, 1 2 duck young. , , White Aylesbury— J. C. Kreiner, 1 duck. 1 duck young; Hoke & Son, 1 drake. 2 duck, 1 2 drake young, 2 3 duck young. Colored Rouen— J. C. Kreiner, 2 drake, 2 drake youn«c ; Hoke & Son, 8 drake. 3 duck. 3 (>un« ; Steuben lavm. 2 drake. 2 duck. 1 drake younpr. Black Wild Sttuben Farm. 1 drake, 2 duck, 1 duck youHK : J. C. Kn-iner. 2 drake, 1 duck, 1 drake younjj. 2 duck younvt. Crested Whitt J. H Sell. 1 drake, 2 duck, 1 drake younji. I duck youn^ : J. C. Kreiner, 3 duck. 2 drake young : Hoke & Son, 2 draKe, 1 duck, 3 drake youns, 2 duck young. Color Muscovy- J. C. Kreiner. 2 drake, 2 duck ; Hoke A Son. 1 drake. 1 duck ; Steuben Farm. 3 duck. , , j , White Muscovy- -J. H. Sell. 3 drake. 1 duck; ^:rK'i'-i^i m^ -'i- -.«*^..-:--^'. «W^ :^:^^:/k^ ':^mf -'^ s>i.<'>'o«:jMK.'WsaiMM.M w^m. WtMi ■ '•> *' «y:;-v ,. "■<;«'-' !1 The home of William G. Minnick, Carlisle, Pa., one of America s most popular and efficient judges. In this picture can also be seen Hugh Rose, Dick Oke, John Kriner, Gus Brown and Bill Bailey. $o.00 m Gold will be given by Scott Bowers to any one telling us where the latter named gentlemen are. They are on the picture—hunt them. POULTRY FLATS jr^ rj'r'M. V^^s A. Row OK KJLA'i^SJ. 'THK TWK.NTIBTU CBNTIRY WaY. The man who makes two blades of grass grow where only one grew before, is a valuable man to civiliiatjon. The man who can raise tacccMf ully thre« b«r(U on the ftame amount of space where one wa« rai«eJ before and do it with oao-n because he got the chkken fever and engaged in it without the least practical knowledge of raising J've stocC of any kind, and the r^^^ iMt aU he had. Not a very good proposition, with a famUy to support Lack of knowledge and money, they say is the cause ot au taiiures. ana i snouia like to add that the great majority want to begin at the top and that is the reason they end at the bottom -so i«3^a"cnt arc wfc v^^vulp^d* wfll t>pt £i3d • fUt,-4» wiU not cost mach.-.andinak« money from the besinninc. You always have room to expand as your means and knowledge wfll per- mit Any ten-year-old child can feed and water these birds and not move three feet from one spot READ WHAT OTHERS SAY New Castle, Ind., Sept. 16, 1912. Gentlemen:— Want to tell you that I have Just won 5 prizes on six entries at State Fair with birds raised in my Ott Poultry Flat This is the only system. Makes poultry raising a plezisure. Do not have to move two feet to feed and water all my stock. Recommend it to everybody. Yours truly, W. O. NEWTON Wyandotte, Mich., Sept 23, 1912. Gentlemenr—Thlnk Flats the greatest system going. I have a yard 50x50 feet and with an Ott Flat have plenty of room. My wife is simply delighted. Is a money maker from the start Everybody should build oneandthey would if they just new what is was. *, .„„r^vr Yours respectfully, J. E. M ARKEY READ THE BOOK FIRST (which contains oo pages) As written by Mr. Ott It coato o^ly 25 cents, and If you are not a subscriber to the Inlana ^?V'*7 Journal send as SO cent, the regular subscript H>n price of theweriPor one full year, and we will send both of them to you. If you are then satL<^fi. J that we have told you the truth, this page Is worth the space. TTils is the right way and the only way. —JOHN A. KOHL, Soc'y-Tmsia. of the Inland. * AoD/teas AH. onomns to INLAND roultry JOURNAL, ^7 ^0*0 bldq,, Indianapolis, Indiana dkcj:mp.f.r POUITRY FANCTRR. 949 J. C. Krrincr, J flrnkp, '1 duck, 2 drake younj?:, 1 rJuck youn duck yount? : H'»ke &• Son. '■) drako youiivr. Swedish Blue-- -.J. C. Kreiner, 2 drake. 1 duck, 2 drake youn>r. i. duck younu : Hoke A .Smith. 1 drake, 2 duck, ! drake younjr, 1 duck younjx. CEESb:. Toulouse — J. C. Kreiner, 1 gander. 1 yreese. 1 «andfr younK. - KCf.se young; Hoke & Son. 2 3 'gander. 1 vroo>e, 'J 3 tcandcv young, 1 •> greese younrr. Gray African — J. C. Kreiner, 1 gander, 1 goose; Ifoke &• Son, J 3 gander, 1 2 gander young, 1 2 goose young. Brown China- -J. C. Kreiner, 1 gander, 2 geesf , 2 uander young, 2 geese young ; Hoke & Son, 2 3 gander, 1 3 goose, 1 3 gander young, 1 goose young : Steuben Farms, 1 goose young. White Chinese — J. C Kreiner, 1 gander, 3 goose, 1 gander young, 1 goose young ; Hoke & Son, 2 gander, 2 goose, 2 gander young, 2 goose young ; Steuben Farms, 3 gander, 1 goose. BufT Rirb Geese J. C. Kreiner, 1 2 gander, 2 goose, 1 gander young, 1 goose young. Embden- -Hoke & Son, 1 3 gander, 2 3 goose, 2 gander young, 1 3 goose young; J. C. Krei- ner, 2 gander. 1 goose. 1 gander young, 1 goose young. BufT Gee c .Ml to J. C. Kreiner. the place where all men meet in equal- ity, rich or poor, all walk the same line. Trenton is a great show town, sit- uated ri^ht in the heart of the great buyiri<< di.strict in the State of New Jersey, and a win at Trenton means much. TRENTON, N. J., SHOW. Before another issue of Poultry Fan- cier goes to press, the great Mid-win- ter poultry show held at Trenton, N. J., will be a matter of history. Indi- cations are that before another issue goes to press, the Trenton poultry show will take its place among the ranks of the foremost shows of the East. Why shouldn't it? The mem- bers who compose the Trenton Poul- try Association are real true fanciers, men who exemplify the true spirit of the sportsman. Trenton carved its way through the unexplored regions that finally led to one of the greatest shows of the East. Their coming exhibition promises to be one of the very best ever held in their State. On To Trenton, should be the motto of every one. Here is where the right hand of true sportsmanship is extended to the fancier. Trenton is J. C. FISHEL & SON Isfeue a Rook on White Wyandottes. "Practical and Profitable Poultry Breeding" is the title of the new book describing the White Wyandottes and the methods of breeding them on J. C. Fishel & Son Farms at Hope, In- diana. This truly remarkable book is the best ever i?^ ued on the breed, and as a guide for the fancier as well as the beginner, it is unexcelled. An ar- ticle on line breeding with complete instructions and a chart absolutely different and better than any nrinted heretofore will make it the most sought for book of the day. Articles on breeding, housing, judging, and preparing White Wyandottes for ex- hibition written in a clear and con- vincing style, are worth dollars to anybody who breeds poultry. Govern- ment statistics, selective breeding, specialty breeding and an illustrated article in poultry diseases puts this book in a class by itself. The book is chuck full of illustrations and con- tains also a magnificent insert of a pair of White Wyandottes printed in natural colors. It has cost thousands of dollars and will be ready for dis- tribution about December first. Twen- ty-five cents in stamps or coin to cover cost of mailing, etc., will bring it to you. Satisfaction guaranteed. J. C. Fishel & Son, Hope, Ind. Box PF. Barred & White Rocks ©SQUARE DEAL ^ GUARANTEED V We are niakiii^ a sacrifice sale of young and old stock in both exhibition and uiility birds; we need the room and we can surprise you in quality at the prices asked. \Vritc your warns. Circular free. TRUE BLUE POULTRY YARDS BEUNGTON, WEST VIRGINIA Our Ducks Lay at 5 monlh-i. our I.eghorus are not laying at <> monibs. If you want egg? and 'oTc of ihcm. let us tell yoij 01 our ducks as comi>ared with cliieken«. Trios, and a few males to intusc ue\r blood into j our flocW cheap, now. Act quick. BLUE RIDGE FARM ThoriDAnt, Ma. HOUDANS Young stock now ready. Bred from the Allentown, Hagerstown, Philadel- phia, Boston and Baltimore winners, -•rices reasonable anoo I » Mte ojoner Hid mka ri in this issue. It will save you many dollars. If you haven't already taken ad- vantage of the great offer being made by the Anxerican Poultry Journal, the one great poultry paper of America, you should do so now. The November issue of this great publication was a "jim dandy.*' It contained two of the best colored pic- tures of standard bred poultry seen for some time. The publishers prom- ise many more of the same kind and our readers should procure a copy of the November issue if they want to be convinced. After January Ist the subscription price of American Poultry Journal will be increased to One Dollar per year, but at present they are still ac- cepting subscriptions at the rate of three years for One Dollar. See their remarkable last chance POULTRY FANCIER. plal-.Min-R s PROU TED OATS-WINTER EGGS (iet ready for the highest price (or otrgs this season the poullVy iuduslry hat ever seen. For prolific egg producli«n this wiulor and fertile eggs next spriD^S leed Sprouted Oats. To get great (iuantities of .sprouted cats easily and quickly, buy a Double Quick Grain Sprouter The Perpetual Poultry Silo. A veritable h«t-h»Qie, growth-fercinf machine that sprouts in 24 li««ir« and g:rows two inche.s or more daily. Makes tw» te four botheU ot feed frvm one of grain. The Double Quick is the original grain sprouter, now in its third seaiion, several ihouMud being in tse in eveiy part oftheUnittd Slates and Canada and )S endoraed by hundreds of users. Our catalog will Ci" you scor« of }«"«« Hke the ^^"^t^DoVble Quirk Spronter sent October 7. 1912.---On September 16th I o'^J'^fi^ ^^p^^ing so satisfactory that she wants to Maude L. Kaler.. Columb.a City. J"^- '^^^ will find draft in payment of this second another one of the same size, and. ^"«'^^*"^* ^jlo R MEREDITH. Wabash. Ind. m.ll if yoa make a •»re«.,"J= '"J '^'Xmed IrtLr o" S.pt. 16th with encloaurm«- ^.ng«g;d^w^^^^^ M. O. Richard«.n.%2«.b{^r™ 1*^:. »rit«--;;lt is the greatest trick ever. It gro^ oaf 10 Inches high in six daya. 1 am well P"^«.^">;5 '^ ^^re than pleased with the Double «uicl"'we\."d".'Lrv'e%-^15'wra.h'.r hTrelor s^nTtre but . Sad on. tray a day of --"D'a'v,T?c2;;U'".rt O^T^r^^-'dMs'SUlir^h'. '^yat'henrh'aS.' Tl^'i^r.-'^.^^rr and used It last winUr and >'«<' «»<"', J?"'"'"/ S i do^ntZl right along and I CIB aar ^t^BiS^BS^^^ M ff Jmt,ero'oi«e .ic. cat.- loK. It will Pay you. « ^ ,r f • CLCSE-TO-NATURE COMPANY. 76 Front St., Colfax, la^ ■1^^W~"W Sk "•^■•" •«■ ^■"•"^ MMSte L= STILL IN THE LEAD with the guaranteed lot of the best BLACK LANGSHANS 1 EVER BRED The greaiest winning strain in America biyd 7:> of the winners at Chicago and New York FOUR YEARS IN SUCCESSION. , ,^ ^ , Have been breeding Black Langshans since 1882. Send 10c for the best Black Langshans catalogue ever published. R. A. HEWES, S3 CRETE, ■V— •■««!!■ UTTER' Che.pc7;ren lEL Straw, and .o far ahead of --f rytWn* «!- in t»^« J^^ ^^ ^'■ ter that every breeder i» adopting it a» rapidly as he find.^ut *bo"t '^ S^ n. yariadrcM t-iUy, »»ihj ret-ni-.il y.« wifl receire a FREE .ample #1 "O. K" LITTER with fall patticalara. Tell 7« how many hirils yoxc keep and wa ivill tell you how much "O. K." LITTER you need. whfn vr.M ii^f "O K ' 1 ITTHR v«»n "cc^ no dronpinjr boards; clran y ur hou««t m,h th^eeorfo,^thnJavcar fliainfectanl.H or in^ccnci,l.s. as l.c-rand swrrl and clean, with positively i.p oto,« Mr Oshkosh. Wisconsin. January 1B.20, l»l»- "f; Prank L. Push, of Oshkosh. WiaoonsiTUia Wtaconsin, are judves. UKE VIEW FARM S. C. White Leghorns— R. & S. C. Rhode Island Reds High Class Stock Must Go At Utility Prices. Wo need the room and this spec- ial sale means dollars to you whether you want a few birds or a thousand. 400 S.C.W. Lej^horn yearling hens i()(K) May hatched pullets. 100 yearling cocks. 500 selected cockerels. 50 K. C. R. T. Red yearling hens, 15 R. C. R. I. Red vearlin'ir cocks. And a large number of cockerels and pullets. Read this over, tell us what you need and let us quote you the price. LAKE VIEW FARM L J. Moss Harbor Creek, Pa. S. C. Rhode Island Reds Solid Red and Bred from Philadelphia Winners Upwards of 50 grand, well developed cockerels, free from slate and positively no white, even surface color, good leirs and head. Will sacrifice these grand birds at $3, $5, $7 and $10 each. Worth double the price asked. Will also spare a few choice trios at $10. They can win and they will prove the foundation of a grand flock . CHAS. BACORN, Perkasie, Pa. S. C. REDS— That are Red We have well developed youngsters as well as yearling cocks and hens at reason- oble prices that can successfully meet any competition. You know their record. — and their blood lines. Our record is not one dissatisfied customer. Write your wants, we will quote you prices. HARTY & FRESHELY, WiMoughby, Ohio " WHITE WYANDOTTES My 1912 millings produced the best lot of youngsters I ever raised. Many of which are bred from the 1st Phila. pullet and her sisters. They are well de- veloped and ready now for the early shows. My price on exhibition birds and selectefl breeders is very retisonable and satisfaction guaranteed every purchaser. THE MAPLES. A. J. Savacool, BlUad P. 0., ComweUs, Backi Co., Pa. ...WHITE WYANDOTTES... SUPERIOR QUALITY Bred for heavy layinj^r ns well as for exhibition. A Xo. 1 in plumage with plenty of shape, size and good head i)oint8. Cocks, Hens, Cockerels and Pullets for sale. Write your wants. E. P. Cheyney, :•: Cheyney, Pa, S. C. White and Black Orpingtons... Blood Lines-— England's Best Superior Quality. Young Stock and Yearlings. Corres|>ondence a pleasure. Satisfaction guaranteed. Dr. J. E. STUTE, Parkers Landing, Pa. 952 POLi.iKV FANCIER. uI-aM-MRFR Continued from \niu. «* **-^' away 1 cock, (the second first this grand bird had won at the "Garden"), 3 cock, 2 4 hen, 3 4 6 cockerel, 1 3 pullet and 1 pen and thus the record grew and the history of this wonder- ful breed of birds was enhanced and glorified through the efforts of one of the greatest fanciers and trust worthy breeders known to the poul- try fraternity of today. Again at the greatest Fall fair ever held at Allen- town, Pa., 1912, Mr. Fell's birds won 12 4 cocks, 13 4 hen, 2 4 cockerel, 12 3 pullets and 2 4 pen; Allentown cup for best 10 birds, Grand Futurity Championship Cup 1912, Item Cup. Fancier Cup, Rathburn Cup and North American Cup for best pullet in the show. I had planned for some time to visit Mr. Fell and after his last splendid victory at the Allentown Fair I had the good fortune of putting my plans into execution. It was only natural that I should expect to find good birds on Mr. Fell's farm after the remarkable winnings he had made at many of our leading shows, but I am only fair with myself and just to Mr, Fell to state that his W. Wyan- dottes are p -eater in quality and more perfectly finished than any I have examined this season. There were over 100 well matured cockerels, al- most any of which are fit to win in the fastest company, and about as many pullets crowding on towards show room honors. In cock birds and hens, generally speaking, I believe Mr. Fell owns as grand a lot of birds as there are in this or any other country, while his cock bird "Teddy Jr." is the most perfect Wyandotte specimen we have ever seen. Mr. Fell has a number of most beauti- ful pullets in the pink of condition, with a fine collection that wiU be just right for honors in such shows as Philadelphia, Camden, etc. Then there are other pullets. Well, if we tried to describe them for the benefit of our readers I fear we would drop our Een and say, "Come on boys we will ave to go to West Point." Mr. Fell has sold a number of great birds for many of the best shows of the sea- son and from present indications he will be sold out long before the sea- son closes. We were loath to leave such congenial surroundings, for both Mr. and Mrs. Fell are people of the "royal sort,** who "puts one at ease,' from the start and their hospitality so unaffected that one experiences the feeling of leaving one*s own home in- stead of that of a friend. But duty demanded our attention elsewhere and after taking another long farewell of Mr. Fell's birds we reluctantly climbed into our host's carriage and allowed him to "drive us on" toward the further duties of the day. A BIG WIN. We are just in receipt of a letter from Fred Minch, proprietor of the Horseshoe Poultry Yards, Hicksville, N. Y-, stating he made an excellent win at the Riverhead show, with his high-class Columbian Wyandottes, making almost a clean sweep. He also made a good win at the Hemp- stead, L. I., show, winning the lion's share of the first and seconds and specials in shape and color. OWEN FARMS Ol!R WIIM AT NEW YORK. M.UiSON Sni^RF GARDEN. LASl SHOW = BUFF ORPrKOTONS: Flv« Ftrito, i/irlinlinff 1st Cock, 1st Hen, 1st OorktTol, 1st Pullet, Ipt I'cn. maklno; fi>'^' '»' «" thf cld-nrfi, ami also 3d Cock, 4th Hen and 6th Cockerel. WHITE ORPrNGTONS: Three Flrtti, 1st Cockerel, 1st Hen ann, Cockerel, Pullet and Pen. 4th and .Sth Cock, 4th Hen, 5th Cockerel, 4th Pullet, and on Pen we won every place but 4th. maklna our Pen winnings. 1st. 2d. Jtd. Sth and 6th. BAXBED ROCKS r In this variety no exhibitor won more than one first. We won 1st Pullet, which was awarded the Shape Special and also won the Champion- ship for best female. We also won 4th Pullet and 2d Hfii. This made a jjrand total of 27 FirstR. 11 Secondfi. total number of birds winnlnjf under ribbons at We submit to you frankly this question: Could any other farm than Owen Farms pos.ck was the Chumpiun Male of the show. We also won ;td Cork. 2<1 anHIA year after vearprove'iemN^nmatcha^^^^^^ HOWARD IMELLOR, Springliouse, Pa, A Day With Dr. Mellor, Spring House, Pa. One of Our Greatest S. C. Black Minorca Specialists By F. D. Sutton. It is almost beyond the reach of the minds of us ordinary human be- ings to grasp the marked improve- ments that have been made in the S. C. Bl. Minorcas during the past four or five years. Some breeders who have championed the cause of this grand old breed of fowls have greatly enhanced their value by in- creasing their size. Others have add- ed to their popularity by breeding out purple and other foreign color, others have devoted more time to the question of shape, but it remained for Dr. Howard Mellor to combine all these great characteristics as desig- nated above together with a most beautiful, pure white, olive shaped ear lobe, into one grand breed and present to the fancier one of the most remarkable strains of S. C. Bl. Mi- norcas bred today. It was no insignificant undertaking I assure you, but Dr. Mellor went af- ter the job in his persistent, pains- taking way, which has characterized his great success for which he has become so popular along professional lines and refused to surrender until, at this present time, we doubt if there is a more wonderful array of really high class Minorcas to be found any- where in the world than grace Dr Mellor's yards. His birds combine size, shape, color of plumage, comb, wattles, ear-lobe and practically every other feature so essential to a well rounded out, typical Black Minorca, as demanded by our Standard of Per- fection today, to a wonderful degree and takes particular pride in display- ing the results of his years of pains- taking efforts to those who are in- terested in his favorite breed. We knew Dr. Mellor had good Black Mi- norcas, for we have camped on his trail from year to year at our larg- est Eastern shows where he has ex- hibited, and have seen a great num- ber of champion birds he has .sold to others who have won in some of the greatest shows of the South and West, but it remained until our re- cent visit to Dr. Mellor's beautiful suburban home, to see such a display of Black Minorcas as our eyes never rested on before. There are cock birds weighing up to 13 lb. or over, hens more than a pound above Stand- ard weight, cockerels and pullets ready, right now, to carry away crowns of blue in any show in the land. We have never seen such color before as we saw on Dr. Mellor's cock birds. Not a sign of purple, or white, in any section of the plumage. Just one splendid display of deep beetle green from comb to tip of tail. Near- ly every cockerel we examined had a pure white, olive shaped ear lobe al- most as perfect as an artist could draw, and every one of them carried a low tail and showed such wonder- ful Minorca symmetry as we have never seen before among so large a number of birds. The pullets, while not quite so fully matured, are con- structed along the same standard lines and if Dr. Mellor's Minorcas do not win more blue ribbons this season than ever before, it will be on account of the fact that the Judge does not know the "Minorca Standard" or el-^e some one has secret pens of birds too sacred for the eyes of the ''stranger within the gates" to look upon. Dr. Mellor's winnings at Madison Square Garden, Philadelphia and other great Eastern shows are well known to all our readers and we sim- ply desire to state in closing this ar- ticle that we are certain no one will have cause to regret their act if they are fortunate enough to secure some of Dr. Mellor's great Black Minorcas for show-room competition this rea- son. Two of T)t. Howard Mellor's Crreat rliampion Mluorc:^*. 954 poiLTRv rAxru-R. MX'RMBER REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON M AK KI'T I»Ol LTRY AND EC.G STANDARD. The committee appointed by tiie American Poultry Association to pre- pare a Market Poultry and Lj?^ Standard held its first meeting of the whole committee at Chicago, on Mon- day, the 28th of October, at 10 A. M. the following members of the com- mittee were present: R. H. Essex, Chairman, Buffalo, N. Y.; W. R. Gra- ham, Guelph, Ont.; T. E. Quisenberry, Mountain Grove, Mo.; Wm. Lippin- cott, ManhatUn, Kan.; H. C. Piei^ce, Nashville, Tenn.; G. C. Bowman, To- peka, Kan.; Frank Hare, Qulnc2^ 111.; Harry M. Lamon, Washington, D. C; Paul Mandeville, Chicage, 111. * The whole committee was therefore present except Mrl J. M. Foster, Brown's Mills, N. J., who was ill and could not attend. Mr. Reese V. Hicks and. Mr. b. 1. Camptell, president and secretary of the Association, were present. Mr. Robert H. Essex, Chairman of the committee, outlined the work to be done, first reading to the commit- tee, the raport presented at Nash- ville, and the resolution of the Ameri- can Poultry Association at that meet- ing, under which the committee is acting. This was doju- in ortl;;- that the committee might in Ureir work ad- here strictly to the requirements of the A.s.sociation. Trie work and correspondence that had been taken up by the committee during th,- past year were dealt with, and fully discussed. The President and Secr'etai V of the Association were invited by the Chairman to give their viev»'s cf the subject. Information, literature, etc., which has been referred to in the report presented to the Association at Nash- ville, were thoroughly discussed by a committee of the whole, after which sub-committees were appointed by the Chairman to take up the work on Market Poultry, Eggs, Illustrations, Editing and Publicity, and the work of the sub-committees was well under way when on Wednesday evening the final meeting adjourned. Members of the Standard Com- mittee inspected the poultry packing and egg departments of the Armour Packing Comnany, also of the Chi- cago Cold Storage Company. The National Poultry, Butter and Egg Association was in session at Chicago at the same time as this com- mittee; and at the Tuesday afternoon meeting of that Association, Messrs. Essex, Graham and Mandeville, by invitation, addressed the Asso'-^ perial Barred Rocks... The Big Winners at Big Shows Our wins at the ereat .ihows of iMiiladclphia. Syracuse and \Villiain?nort where we mcl competi- tion from all parts of the country shoiild convince you that we have the quality and we can HELP YOU WIN Our 1912 matines produced, bcyoud all doubt, the most unifornj and clean cut Barreckerels that you can not miss. Write us what you need, if we can't supply you wc will tell you. Boyd Johnston Rupert, - • Penna. TEN FEMALES AND ONE MALE djOC QO in the following varieties ^LiOm Barred and White Rocks, Partridge Cochins and ...and While Wyandottes... Bear in mind our birds won at all the leading shows and they are range bred and ihe offering of eleven good birds for $25 is an offer that you cannot afford to overlook. Selected Birds and Exhibition Birds A matter of correspondence. If you want winners and payers, stock that has vitality and quality, write us. Correspondence cheerfully answered aad satis- faction guaranteed. MINCH BROTHERS Box F Bridgeton, New Jersey If You Keep Poultry—' Try Franklin's Sanitary Feeder Tbe Feeder adopted and u»ed ezclosively at the laternatioBal Sanmer Panltry Ezp««iti«D, Ikeld at Atlantic City, Jolj. Anfvst ittd September, 1912. The l>esl and most convenient Feeder for feeding all kinds of dry feed to younsr. and old poultry. Fowls can not waste or soil feed. Has large discharge opening and will not choke. Can be suspended from any overbancinfir object in your poultry house. Substantially made of ealvanizcd iron and will last for vcars. „ ^ rijreoD racn— take notice— tr>- oiir pjccon feeder. It, is. a wonder worker. Your money back if uol satisfactory. Made in six sizes. Liberal discount if ordered in lot« of one lo/en or more. Circular free. .\ddrc*3 Franklin & Detweiler, Bz 7, Hatfield, Pa. j:^w^ 'HEN you have surplus stxxik of Live Poultry write to the house that needs the stock, and pavs the highest price. (CASH) J. K. SCHULTZ & CO. 36 Water Street Philadelphia, Pa, S. C. White Orpingtons ^^-d Silver Campines WiiiDcrs at Hagerstown, Philadelphia, etc. Excellent layers, exceptional color. A choice lot of early hatched, lar^e fVanuHl. I ncelv marked. vig:orou.s c-ockerels and pullets that will oive you satisihction as l)reeders and show birds. Prices reasonable. V. K. DAYHOFF Box 11. York, Pennau "~ S. C. BLACK MINORCAS Grand young stock for sale an I thp breeders that produced them. They hav*» siee and shape and as egg producers as well as winners they have made a record Prices very reasonable. recora. cHARLES M. WEIKERT. UTTLESTiiWN, PA. 956 POULTRY FANCIER. DECEMBKR Poultry Diseases and Remedies By F. D. Sutton. Ques. Please advise me the best method for forcing moult in my old birds. Would you advise me to shut «ff feed altogether and give only wa- ter to drink for two or three days to begin with? Ans. I would advise no one to force their birds to moult I don't believe anything is gained thereby, but if you wish to try it, the following' method is usually followed, viz.: Give fowls all the free range you can with plenty of water to drink and give but one very light feed per day, at roosting time for about three weeks. Then remove them to winter quarters «nd feed them full rations with plenty of sunflower seeds in scratch feed. 2. No that is simply cruel, one should be as considerate of his fowls as he is of himself in every particular and the thought of Ul treatment of the fowls which have worked faithfully for you all year ought, at least, to be repugnant to any one who is opposed to cruelty to dumb creatures. Ques. About how many Leghorn hens ought one to keep in a house 3x16. Would 75 be too many? Ans. Yes, 75 Leghorn hens are more than we would care to keep m a house of the above dimensions. We believe 50 would be enough. Ques. My birds are having some discharge at the nostrils and act rather stupid. Their heads seem rather hot. What is the matter with ihem? , 1.x ^ Ans. Your birds are no doubt suf- fering from colds or catarrh in the head. If let run very long it will develop into Roup. The best home remedy we have ever used is to mix 18 grains of Boric acid with one ounce of water and inject same into the nostrils and roof of month of afflict- «d bird. Or a 3 per cent solution of creoline administered to the sick fowls aa stated above. You will find advertised in our columns some of the best remedies ever offered for roupe and kindred diseases. We are sure they will effect a cure if used in time, according to instructions. Be sure to separate the sick birds from those not •fleeted and give them dry airy quar- ^.ers, free from drafts. Feed only soft feed mixed to a crumbly mass until ihe birds are considerably improved. Always keep clean water before them ind plenty of grit. , ^. _, , . Ques. My best cock bird has rath- er a clumsy substance in his mouth ^nder the roof of his mouth. He does lot eat very well and dumps around considerably. Can you tell me what ails him and can you suggest a rem- ^y? .\ns. Your bird is suffering from -ranker. Separate him from the rest if the flock and keep him in comfort- «ble quarters; take a tooth pick or any other convenient instrument and remove the canker, then apply a so- lution of 20 grains of Boric acid to .>ne ounce of water to the afflicted parts with a cloth or swab, three or four times a day. After each treat- ment of this liquid sprinkle a little flowers of sulphur over the sores and give the bird gfood wholesome food mntn he is w^ Ques. Will you please advise me what breed of fowls are the best layers where large numbers are to be kept together? I have S. C. W. Leghorns. Is there any other breed you consider better for eggs than they? Ans. We know of no other breed of fewls that will give a better ac- count of themselves, in the produc- tion of eggs, than the Leghorns. Of course something depends upon the strain of birds one is breeding, but we are firmly of the opinion that more frequently than otherwise, care. feed and housing have more to do with a good egg output than having any one particular strain of birds. Our advice would be stick to your Leg- horns, give them proper care, good open front houses, and plenty of high grade feed and the results will be as satisfactory as they would if you changed to any other breed or var- iety of fowls. Ques. How many birds (B. P. Rocks) ought I to keep in a house 8x12? I am raising only utility birds and would like to keei") as many in one coop as I can with profit. If Down-to-Date Poultry Knowledge 34 Chapters— Handsomely Illustrated ...WRITTEN BY... F. W, DeLANCEY assisted by F. D. SUTTON ...Notice... IN THE PAST this great book has only been ofliered in connec- tion with a three yt^ars' subscription to Poultry Fancier, and we wish to advise all our old subscribers that it means them also. We will renew your subscription for 3 yeaas and send you the book for $1.00, This is beyond all doubt the greatest offer ever made and for the benefit of all who desire ( his book we have decided to sell it for the small sum of 50 cents and we dare say it is worth hundreds of doUars to any man or woman who raises chickens. We want every one raising chickens to give himself a square deal. This you can*t do unless you have the know- ledge. Be Honest With Yourself READ THIS The following notice appeared in Farm & Gardens, published by Munn -man. The hook will enable those about to start in the poultry- busi- ness to start rijrhtly. and those already in the business to steer clear of breakers and ultimately build up a successful business. LOOK and READ Our larjre adv. in the Poitltky Fancikr will tell you exactly what these U chanters are Piactically a complete coarse in Poultry Culture, sent prepaid to any address in the T' S and Canada for SO cent* or srivcn free with a .Vyear subscription to I'outTBy Fanciph for $1.00. No matter when your yuhpcription expires, take advantajre of this it will hi extended three years from the dale of it.s expiration. Order to-day. You need this bool Poultry Fancier Pub. Co., SELLERSVILLE, PA. pi^CJ.-Ali>IM< HOULTKY hAMLlLK. V!)/ Ans. If your house is built on the open front plan you can keep 20 hens jn it \yith profit, providing you keep deep litter in your pens and scatter all their grain feed into it. Keep your birds busy givirip^ plenty of green food, such as sprouted oats, cabbage, etc. Keep grit, oyster shells and clean water Ijofore them at all times and you will be amply repaid for your trouble. Ques. Would you kindly explain through yc-tr valuable journal what is mcjint by the term "Non-Standard Breeds?" An.'i. The term "Non-Standar^ Breeds" is applied to those breeds of fowls which have not been admitted to the American Standard of Perfec- Lion. The fact that a breed of fowls is classed as "Non-Standard" should not be considered a demerit mark against that particular breed, but simply to designate the fact that it has not been bred a sufficient length of time to meet the various require- ments designated by the Standard of Perfection for its admission to the Standard. f. Small-Scale Toultiy Iveeping on a Trzc- tical liasis. The Poultrym«»n's Guide feature of the Cy- phers Company's book for lt»13 is based on the indisputable fact that the profitable produc- tion of n»a--ket fowl and table ecea form the solid foundation of our present billion dollar poultry industry, of which the Slaadard-breU branch in the head. The arjrumcnt of the book is ulonvr this line and it i.s Relieved by the the publishers that its contents will be a revel- ation to thousands of earnest poultrynnen and women in every branch of the industry. CYPHERS INCUBATOR COMPANY'S GREAT FREE BOOK. READY FOR MAIL- NIG THIS MONTH. Many readers of thla paper will be Rlad to learn that the 1913 complete catalofrue and Poultrymen's Guide, published annually by CyphtTs Incubator Co., ButTaio, N. Y., will be ready for distribution this month ; also that a first edition copy will be mailed free by the Cyphrrs people, post paid, to any of our read- ers who will writ« them for it and mention Poultry Fmcier. The Cyphers Company's 1913 book containa 244 paires. 7 1-4 by 9 3-4 inches in size and each eopy weijrhs a pound. It is profusely illuatrated from cover to cover, ineludinsr hundri'ds of picture* of fowls, down-to-date p.ultry plant views and recent portraits of foremost American and Canadian poultry breeders. This 244-Pajfe Book free to our readers. The title of the 1918 book is, "Profitable Poultry and Ekk Production" and there are eisht exceptionally valuable chapters which fully justify ita name. They are as follows: 1. What is Possible In Poultry Meat Pro- duction. „. , ^ n 2. WTiat Can be Done in Way of Egg Pro- duction. ^ , ,«,« 3. Deep-Litter Feeding Experiments of 191^. 4. Quick Maturity in General Purpose fowls 5. Desirable Wcighta in Chickens for Table Use 6." How to EsUbllsh Prolific Egg-Yield Flocks. . .. « ,x 7. Today's best Chance in the Poultry Business. The greatest value of the Cypfaens Com- pany's free catalogue guide for 1913 is to be found in what it seta forth and recommends as being both possible and practical in the field of really profitable poultry and egg pro- duction. The facta reported and the methods described are based on actual experiments conducted in 1911 and 1912 on the Company's $76,000 experimental and demonstration poul- try farm, consisting of fifty acre* of land lo- cated just outside of BufTalo. The 16-page introductory to the book and the eight chapters were written by Grant M. Curtis, President of Cyphers Incubator Co., who says that he believes a copy of it should be read, studied and preserved "by every person who is trying to better his or her condition in life by keep- ing poultry on either a small or large scale for any purpose." To obtain a free copy of "Profitable Poul- try and Egg Production," write direct to the home offices of Cyphers Incubator Company, Buffalo,, N. Y., or address the Company's nearest Branch Store, as foUowB ; being sure to mention this paper: 12-14 Canal St., Boston. Mass.: 23 Barclay St., New York City, N. Y. : 329-331 Plymouth Court. Chieatro, 111.: 317-319 Southwest Blvd.. Kansas City, Mo.: 2ri7-2131 Broadway. Oakland. Calif., or 121-123 Finsbury Pavement. London, Envrland. Bank's Handy EGG RECORD And Poultry Account Book A 12 Month's Record For 12 Pens The simplest and most convenient synem ever devised for keeping sn accurate record of eggs laid: record of hatches, tncome and ex- pense account etc. Printed oq the best paper that wfll no» *>W with extra heavy dark colored psper cov*- Price 15 cents POULTRY FANCIER. ■ SeUcrsvllMs Pi. "DON'T WORRY ! CONKEYWILLCUREME!" COXKEr w-uld like to hcir f '"lu poultry ritim.Ts pvHfvwIuic who drc««l loi»fr>.iii IIOIT. y.ur mjn«'.r i>ack i 1 Unkcj's Roup R*rn- «><]» EVEK faili V..II. UanT )>r«>od«rt us* It a» a rRKYF.NTfrK. Trice Mic and $1 (f). xn de&len or tCBt direct. Grt thit NOW. Send for c<.n\itlrtc lisrt of Oonkex Hemrdic*. If yon #nol">< -4 cvuU in stamps we will mnil you tw-fage POULTRY BOOK free. The G. E. Conkey Co., Dept. 83 Cleveland, OMo S. C. White Orpingtons S. C. White Leghorns Our birds are as near perfeciion as 5 ct ob- tain'd. rbcy have proven their 5ui>enority in the show room in competition with the countries best. Slock for sale at reason- able prices aud satisfaction cuaranleed or money back. "^ H. M. ICEENY. Red I km. Pa. wiunin^- 111 t o in> poila I shows I*)i2. includinfir ch-irapion raale bird entire sli 'W last January. Fine slock for sale, old c vouiic W. R. SMITH. R. 7. Bsx F. Ft Warne. hid "^^^ tfi. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT .,. v»« 9M^ 1<»12 Mr Jos. Reiff of Chambersburjr. Pa., v^ill be manaRcr of the C«w-Law Ponlfry Farm. Mr. Reiff ne«d» no intro- duct ion into the poultry fralcrnify as he ha.-; won with his White Lejrhorns at the lanre»'t shows. We have purchased his entire *tock o' z' \a'^hlt# Leirhornti Hi* «•-<:. and tiftli. Noir:s (i Hens, lir.-t. .-ft-oixi J. I). Thi^^nas & Co 'I'emi'i.-. I'tH-Mjijiun. I'n- .1. l>:!\\.-.>n I'Mui ; tluni. I'.«i;i! .'•>• I'.ivni, IJfowii M:.-, \. .1. llfris. tir-t :iiitl .-»<-<'»nil. W. II. Tctx 1. 1 iicr ; ihiid and fifih, U;lIK■nd, Norri> (•. Tvmplr. J. Dans'-n I'uiil. DarK I'.rahtna rofk>., lir."»t and .-second, li. Tc-nipic. ifi-ns. fnvt and .-ii-cond. CJ. Tonijjie. {\n 'K'f«l. fif.-l. Norrrs G. I'ullet, ^!r^l and s<<<.ri.~ . third. iMUi. fi>iirth. RancMi .1-; Silvir TcnciU'd first. Oakland N. J . : .second sfoojul, Xval'mf ri. I,i!>;m 'n. X. .1 rullfl.<. isrsl. \raf::i(> i;ro.< Tiros.: third : Tourlh. 1::. K Rowley & : second ant, sec- tliird, fourth anrl fifth, Norris G. Tcm_ Cookorels, fir.st and second, Norris G. rull(ts, fii>i and .-fcond, Norris G. m. Rock.* Cocks. I'oultry ) arm. Trenton Jcl.. and third, I'arkway Farm, Tempii-. Tempk. Ka>",ridi:e Cochin — Cock, first Minch Bro., Ftrid>jt.ton, N. .1. Hen.-, ^lr^t. Minch Bros. Cockiiel.'i, fir-t. Minch Bros. Pullets, first, Minrh I>r<»s, Whiu- Cochin- Cv»ck.s. third, Norri.* G. Tem- Trenton. N. .1. Hens, rtr.^t. Oakland I'ouL try Farm; second and th;rd, I^arkway Farm C-ockerels, first and second. Parkway Farm ; Pullets, first and second. Parkway Farm. A. O. C. Plymouth Rock— Cocks, first. Parkway Farm ; second, Monmouth Park Stock Farm ; third, Levi D. Order. Hens, 3 Yoder, 2 M. P. Stock Farm ; i L. I). Lnder. Cock- erels and pullets. Silver Wyandotte— Hens. 1 H. H Puder. Rulled'-'e. Pa.. Cockerel, 1 Roh* rl Whitehead, lieudy foi Ja[>an. A recent shiimient made by W. W. Kulp, roltstown, Pu. |»Ie. Hen?, first, second, third and fourth. Norris G. Temple. Cockerels, first, second, third and fourth, Norris G. Temple. Black Cochin — Hen;:, fin^t, .second, third and /'»urth, Norris G. Temple. Bl.*ck LanKshnn— Cuck. first, Norris G. Temple. Hens, first, s^econd. third and fourth, Norris G. Temple. A. O. C. LanKshan—Cock, fourth. Norris G. Temple. Hen.«, first, Norris G. Temple. Cockerel, li-"st, Norris G. Temple. Pullet, first, Norrib G. Temple. Barred riymouth Rock- Cocks, first, fifth, Eastern Ideal Farm, Norristown, Pa. ; sec- ond, J. Nelson Allison, Lanfrhorne, Pa. : third. H. R. Applccate, Hivjhtstown, N. J. : fourth, Minrh Bros., Rridpreton, N. J. Hens, first, fo^irth, J. NeUon .Mlison : second and third. Eastern Ideal P'arm ; fifth. Dr. A. G. Tomson. JVlcadow-hn..ok, 1*8. Cockerels, first and sceond. Eastern Ideal Farm ; third. Neafie Bros., Si^rinfr Lake Beach, N. J. ; fourth and fifth, M.. R. Shaner & Son. Pottstown. Pa. Pullets, first, second and third. Neafie Bros. ; fourth and fifth, H. R. Applegatc. Buff Plymeuth Rock— Cocks, firt. J. Scho- field, Frthcliffe. N. Y. : .^ecnnd, third, Mon- mouth Park Stock Farm.. Occanport. N. J. : fourtli, C!ar'. Smith. O.\ford. N. J.; fifth, J. P. Tromfl* & Co. Hens, fir t. ssecond. third, Monmouth Park .Stock Farm : <'>urth, J. Rcho- fleW : fifth. Nr rri^ G. Temj le. Cockerels, f^r«t. Cla-k i^mi'h. Oxford. N. J.: second and foorth, Mon-noiith Park Slock Farm : third. Harv>y ' Yards. R^>>e C'vrab R. T. Reds - Cocks, 1 Locust Grove Poultry Yards. 2 D. V. Bowers, 3 Cope & Thorpe, Dur.ellen, N. J. Hens, 1 2 Locust Gvovt* Poultry Yards. Cockerel.'. 1 Cor-f & Thorpe, 5 Wm. E. Lis.>'on \. .1.. 1 T.r>cu'.t Grove Poultry Yd*. Sin-rle 0>mb Huff Omin^^lon — C-^eks, ' Hill- side Farm.s 2 A. W. Wort man. 3 Hilltop Poultry Yards. Hens, 1 A. W. Wjrtman, 2 M. Belle Brand Crushed Oyster Shells Male Poultry PAY I Tests fhow where tht'so shells have been used — dura- tion of tC8t22day» - number of ejrya. S-"; weight of egu». 1 1 S9 . 6 KTHmmea. Where Sharp Gnts were fed— test 22 days— number of cjrprs, C; wciRht of ctrr-^, i'T. 6 grammes. This ia convinciiitr arcumciit wr.v e\»'ry poultry house or yard sliould have tlu-m. They'll m^ke hens lay an ef,'pr a .-••'.•'>.-, CAPONS briai tbe Inrgcst profits — 1'JO per cent more tb:.n otbor pool- try. C»poai;:Ing is er.ty and fcoon le:irnod. Progressive poultrymcn use EPILLING Pnir^'yfi Postpaid $3.50 per set with f re© Instrao- ' tions. Tlie convenient.dnrable, ready- for-use tind. Bestmaterial. WoalaomaM Poultry iiarker 25c, GapeWvnnKxtractor2io jprench KilLtno Knife QOo, Cbjwn Boott Free. G. P. Pilling &/ Son Co., Pmiadelphia,Pa. ' (SOMETHIHg TO CROW ABOOT) HEN-E-TA About 30% Trl-Calclum Phosphate Popularly Called BONE ASH L^ maiM I NO OTHER ^WHENEIKD «IT HEEDED "" KO MORE BOHE CUTTERS KEEBED HOMOfiBBIff-aCRAPSKmiED KG MORE CHARCOAL KIEO Balanced Ration Formulas Free I MAKE If you will fiflve us your deale '• namo and adcuess. HEN-E-TA BONE CO. fU WNCTON. W.VA. NEWARK. N.J. «tPT. 1» BAIR'S BANDS Best by TEST CLI.M.V-X. Special offer to iiilroduci; these pofxis. Sample (lo/en and cat i- lojr. otie dimr. .Mention votjr Itrfcd. .A.Rents wanted. IDl'.-Ai, BAIR, "The Band Man," 6 Twilight Yards, Hanover, :-: :-: Pa. S. C. BUFF LEGHORNS Stock from n^y Pinslmrtr. MoKi.^OvS- I'Ort wmX CiiiioDsburfT winuers now re.i.fly. Sniislnfiion guaranteed. J. R. ERISER, Washington, Pa. DECEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 959 S. Tilton, 3 Hillside Farms. Cockerels, 1 Wil- liam Cook & Sons, 2 3 A. J. Hopkins, Hor- nerst,<»>vn. N. J. Pullet*, 1 Hillside Farms, J Hilltop Poultry Yards, 3 4 M. E. Tilton, 5 Kovvard McQueen, Plainfield, N. J. S. C Black Orpington — Cocks, 1 2 Jerold HfV'<'"e Superior Poultry Trough as showo above. They arc made in all sizes. (Note) The lid lifts off .so they can be cleaned and disinfected. SEC THESE PRICES. Order direct ur send for illustrated booklet. If you are interesletl in winter cjrirs send t<>(la.v. Acrcnts wautcd in every locality, especially Poultry Supply houses. JAPANNKD Lcuctb 6 Inch 12 '* IM '* 2: '• 29 '* Width ^ 1-2 Inch 3 1-2 •' 3 1-2 •• 6 r, Price With Lid 20 cts. .« *• 40 " 72 " as '• CAI.VANIZKD Price Lcnarih Width With Lid f. Inch .1 1-2 Inch 25 cts. 12 " 3 1-2 " 38 *' 1« •' 3 1-2 '* 48 " 22 " 6 W " 29 " 6 $1.00 American Foundry and M'f g. do.. Frederick, Md. «c:w Spring Water Poultry Farm We are now booking orders for Single Comb Wbite Leghorn Baby Gudtt for next season. They will be booked in the order they are received so get yours in early and have your choice of dates for delivery. Write for Illustrated Catalogue SPRING WATER POULTRY FARM STOCKTON, N. J. WHITE WYANDOTTES K.y.lon. Str.la. Bred to Lay Bred to Win If you are interested in White Wymndottcs I can supply you with what yoo want. What- ever you Ket from me yoa must be satisfied. All birds sent on approval. I have White Wyan- dottes and sruarantce them to stay white. They have back of them the blood of the beat White Wyandottcs in the country and my winnings at York, Carlif^le and Middletown have proved them so. I have some fine cockerels for »ale. Communications a* pleajiure. Matinj^ list isilj Jan. 1st. Baby chicks a specialty. SatisfaetioD cuarantead. Q. E. BROWN, Progress, Pa. Cornish Indian Game— Cock 1, hen 2 W. W Blinn. Emilie, H«. Hen 3 Norris G. Temple. Cockerel 1 W. W. Blinn. Pulelta, 1 4 W. W. Blinn. 2 3 Norris G. Temple. White Indian Game— Cock 1. hen 1 2, cock- •rcl 1, pullet 6, Norris G. Teoiple. Silver Campines— Cocks. 1 Parkway Farm. 2 Oscar Bay, Pemberton. N. J. Hens, 1 Mer- cer Poultry Farm. 1 Oscar Bay, 3 Parkway Farm. Cockerel?. 1 Parkway Farm, 2 Mer- cer Poultry Farm, 3 Oscar Bay. Pullet. 1 Parkway Farm. Any Other Varety- Cock. 1 I. F. Tilling- h«8t, Factoryville, Pa. Hens, 1 I. F. Tilling, hast. Cockerel, I I. f. Tillinghast. Pullets, I I. F. Tillinifhas. White Guinea Fowl- Cocks, 1 2 3 Oakland Poultry Farm. Hens, 1 2 3 Oakland Poul- try F^.m. Cockerel. 1 J. D. Thomas & Co. Pallet. 1 J. D. Thomas & Co. Silkies— Cocks, 1 3 Peapack Farm, Peapack, N. J., 2 Chester W. Fell. Trenton. Hens, 3 Nicholas McBumey. Morristown, N. J., 4 Cheater W. Fell, Trenton. Cockerels, 1 2 Pea- pmck Farm, 3 4 Chester W. Fell. Pullets. 1 2 Peapack Farm, 3 4 Cheater W. Fell. Golden Seabright— Hens, 1 2 John R. Gar-, riaon, Wyckoff. N. J. Silver Seabrijrht— Cock. 1 I. S. Miller, Allen- town, Pa- Hena. 1 2 L S. Miller. Roee Comb Black— Cock. 1 1. S. Miller. Hen, 1 2 I. S. Miller. „ Buff Cochin—Co ka, 1 Wall D. Hanson, Flcmington. N. J. Hen, 1 Wall D. Hanson. Cockerel, 1 Germantown Bantam Tarda, Ger- mantown. Pa. Pullet. 1 Germantown Ban- tam Yds. Partridge Cochin— Cock. 1 L S. MiUer. Hen 1 L S. Miller. ^ ., , , ^ t White Cochin Bantam— Cock, 1 Leonard J. Wiffler, Trenton. ^ , _, Black Ck>chin Bantam— I Leonard J. Wig- lay. Black Tailed Japanese — Cock. 1 German- town Bantam Yds. Hens. 1 2 Germantown BanUm Yda. Cockerel. 1 Germantown Ban- tam Yarda. Pullet, 1 Germantown Bantam Y&. Any Other Color Japaneae — Cock, 1 I. S. Miller. Hen. 1 2 I. S. Miller. White Crested Polish— Cocka, 12 3 Pea- pack Farm. Hens, 12 3 Pepack Farm. 4 L S. Miller. Coekerela, 1 2 8 Pepack Farm. Pullets. 12 8 Peapack Farm. ^ „ ^. B;ed Pyle Game — Cocka, 1 Chas. G. Smith. Truckville. Pa., 2 W. W. Blinn. Hena. 1 Chi», G. Smith. 2 8 W. W. Blinn. Whita Muacorr Ducks— Cock, l White Hone Farm. Hen. 1 Whit* Horse Farm. Co<^erel. 1 White Horse Farm. PuUet, 1 WbHe Horse Farm. . , , • Indian Runner Ducka— Cocks, 18 6 Levi D. Yoder, 2 D. W. Ferrier, Flttatown. N. J.. 4 J. D. Thomas ft Co. Hens, 12 6 Levi D. YtKler. S D. W. Ferrier, 4 J. D. Thomas k Co. Cockerels. 2 Levi D. Yoder, 4 D. W. Ferrier, 3 G. P. Dearborn. 6 I. F. Tilling- haat. 1 Geo. B. Cherry. Pallets, S Levi D. Yoder. 1 O. W. Ferrier, 4 6 G. P. Dearborn, 2 L F. Tillinghast. Any Other Variety Ducks— Cock, 2 Fro. Heim Farm. H n. 2 Fro-Heim Farm. Cock- erel. 2 1. F. Tillinghast. Pullet. 1 I. F. Til- linichast. BREEDING PENS. Barred Plymouth Rocka— 1 NeaSe Bros., 2 Eastern Ideal Farm, 3 M. R. Shaner & Son, 6 H. R. Applegate. Buff Plymouth Rocks— 1 Monmouth Park Stock Farm. 2 Monmouth Park Stock Farm. White Plymouth Rocks— 1 Wm. S. Wright, 2 Neafie Bros., 3 E. Rowley ft Sons, 4 W. H. Tavcrner. Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks— 1 2 Park- way Farm. Any Other Color Plymouth Rocks— 1 Park- way Farm, *J Monmouth Park Stock Farm. White Wyandottea — 1 Monmouth Park Stock Farm, 2 Samuel Witham, 3 White Horse Farm. Columbian Wyandottes— 1 Sunnybrook S. C. Rhode Island Reds— 1 Fro-Heim Farm, 2 Oakland Poultry Farm, 3 G. P. Dearborn, 4 Locust Grove Poultry Yards. R. C. Rhode Island Reds— 1 Locust Grove Poultry Yards. S. C. Buff Orpingtons— 1 M. E. Tilton. S. C. Black Orpington Pens— 1 Herman Un. rer Clark. ^ ,, ^ , S C. White Orpingtons— 1 3 Mercer Poul- try Farm, 2 Sydney R. Clark. 4 White Horse Farm. S. a Brown Leghorns— 1 Chaa. L. Puder, 2 Peter H. Dolan. S. C. White Leghorns— 2 H. R. Applegate. t H. R. Barry. 4 Parkway Farm. 1 Roncocaa Ponltry Farm. 5 White Horse Farm. S. C Buff Legboma— I J. H. Wetherlll. 1 Fro-Heim Farma. 2 Harvey G. Richard. **'*"****i?**********'**'^^^*****J It took me more than a quarter of a century to write it. And I Had to travel upwards oi 60,000 miles visiting the leading poultry plants and coining in contact with the meo who have made good. Down to Date Poultry Knowledge Practically a complete course in 4^ Poultry Culture along lines that are 41^ safe and sane. Describing and illus- ^ trating the different breeds, their care ^ and keeping. Thirty-four chapters of ]^ valuable information that will save ^ you the loss of many dollars and val- 45* uable time. It covers every phase of 4^ poultry culture. RICHLY ILLUS- |i TRATED. 4i Misguiding and misleading poultry *^ literature has caused more failures in ^ the poultry business than all other 4t causes combined. Let us have figures 4^ that are borne out by facts and let us 4^ place the poultry business on a concrete foundation. Knowledge and education is power and is the keystone of success. Chapter 17. Incubating and Brood- By F. W. DcLancey. Editor of Poultry Fanaer. Chapter 1. Misguiding and Mis* leading Literature the Cause of More Failures than all Other Causes Com- their Gaxiae. bined Chapter Chapter try. Chapter Chapter Chapter 2. 3. Experjpnce Necessary. A Billion Dollar Indus- 4. The Right Start. 5. Capital Required. 6. Poultry in the Back Yard, 'its Care and Keeping. Chapter 7. Poultry on the Farm, itsjCare and Keeping. Poultry 8. for Pleasure Buildings, Houses, etc. The Location of Hous- Chapter and Profit. Chapter 9. Chapter 10. e« and Yards. Chapter 11. The Breeds Best Adapt- ed lor the Town Lot. Chapter 12. The Breeds Best Adapt- ed for the Fann. Chapter 13. The Breeds Best Adapt- ed for Market and Utility Purposes. Chapter 14. The Breeds Best Adapt- ed for Eggs. Chapter 15. Feeding for Egga and to Develop Stock. Chapter 16. Fertility and How to Obtain it. ing. Chapter 18. Diseases. Prevention and Cure. Chapter 19. Line Breeding. Chapter 20. Double Mating Chapter 21. Preparing Birds for the Show Room. Chapter 22. The popular Breeda. The Asiatics. The Wyandottes. The Plymouth Rocks. The Orpingtons. The Rhode Island Reda. The LeBhorns. The Minorcas. The Breeds not so Ex- Chapter 23. Chapter 24. Chapter 25. Chapter 26. Chapter 27. Chapter 28. Chapter 29. Chapter 30. tensively Bred. Chapter 31. Chapter 32. Non Standard Breeds. w..-^.w. „_. Selling Power. — The Industrial Welfare of Nations Depends Dn These Two Words, and the Success of Everv Poultryman Depends on it. Chapter 33. How, When and Where to Advertise. Chapter 34. Determination and know- ing not the Meanin;; of the Word Fail- ure Means your Succoss, Ovcrroming the Breakers and Stumbhng Blocks. 4* * 4^ o • / ftjtr Down to Date Poultry Knowledge 4^ ^ OpeC/al Utter & Poultry Fancier 3 years $1.00. •* V Poultry Fancier is the highest class Poultry Journal in Aracr- 4t ica. Printed on super calendered paper. Illustrations of the ^ highest calibre. Sixty-eight to two hundred pages monthly. «4^ Devoted to Standard bred birds. Its policy of equal rights and ^ justice to all meets the approval of all fair-minded poultrymen. g Full and complete show awards. jLu Poultiy Fancier^ Sellersville, Pa. ,1^ Address all Communications to the SeHersrille Office. 4^4^4P4;4;g|:4[^4;ci|:4^^^^4^^4^4^4^4^^4^4^4^4^4^ DECKMP.ER roULTRV FANCIER. 961 Ancoiiai— 2 J. H. Wetherill. 1 David Coll- yrr. Silvt!!- Campines — 1 Mercer Poultry Farm, 2 Parkway I'nrm. Sicilian Buttercups— 1 I. F. Tillingrhast. Any other Color, Pit Games— 1 John E. Mordaunt. Cornish Indian Game Bantams — 1 W. W. Blinn- Silrer Spanpled HaraburRrs — 1 Robert K Hunt. Any Color Geese— Cocka, 1 3 W. W. Blinn, •J Wm. F. Greenoff, 4 Edward Voorheea. Hens, 1 i W. W. Blinn, 2 Wm. F. Greenoff, 4 Edward Voorhees. \ny Other Colore— I cock, 1 ben, R. S. Wit»«;, Belmar, N. J. White— 1 cock. 1 hen L S. MUler. Red or Yellow— Cocka, I 2 S I. S. MUler. Henii. 12 3 1. S. Miller. Black— Cock 1, hen 1, L S. Miller. Aldrich Poultry Farm The Aldrich Poultry Farm of 6026 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio, have purchased the entire flocks of S. C. White Orpingtons owned by Sunswick Poultry Farm, S. Plainfield, N. J., and Mr. E. B. Rogers, Cincinnati, Ohio, together with their good will. Among these birds are the famous Champion Madison and Lady of the Snows, and the winners at Madison Square Gar- den, Allentown, Augusta, Baltimore, Haperstown, and Indianapolis, as well as practically all the winners at Chi- cago during the last two years. These birds added to their already large number of winners at last year's shows in addition to those from Allen- town, Atlanta and Augusta this sea- son, now makes the Aldrich Poultry Farm easily the Quality White Orp- ington Farm of the world* Their mot- to is "Quality above all else" and their customers winnings in all the large shows so far this season plainly shows this. The Sunswick Farm has decided to breed onlv the one color, Buflf Orping-* ton, as they realize only the highest quality cail be bred by specializing in one variety. Mr. Rogers' poultry business was increasing so rapidly he found if he continued the business he would have to devote his entire per- sonal attention to it and he could not afford to give up his large manufac- turing interests so decided to dispose of his flock of White Orpingtons to the Farm which was prepared to de- vote all the personal attention of its three members which in addition to the help of one of England's greatest poultrymen as superintendent, now places the Aldrich Farm at the top io White Orpingtons. The same degree of satisfaction is assured to all the former customers of Sunswick Farm and Mr. Rogers and at prices even lower than ever before which the in- creased facilities of the Aldrich Farm now permit with their flock of over 2000 high quality birds. If in need of the best quality of White Orpingtons stock or eggs send for their handsome new Catalogue with color plates and which is the finest Orpington catalog ever publish- ed. It is free to those who mention this Journal. CATASAUQUA (PENNA.) SHOW. The first annual exhibition of the Catasauqua, Penna., Fanciers Asso- ciation will be held December 24th to 28th. This is one of the live organi- zations of the eastern part of Penn- sylvania, and by the looks of their catalog, just at hand, they have done some hard and intelligent work for success and welfare of their coming show. Catasauqua is but a & cent fare from the great poultry center of Al- lentown, and is situated right in the heart of the great fancy poultry rais- ing territory, and we anticipate, it is going to take a lot of quality to win at the Catasauqua show. In addition to the regular list of prizes, they have secured a nice lot of special premiums. For all infor- mation, communicate with Chas. D. Oswald, Catasauqua, Penna., 1145 2d Street. Chick raising IS NOT a matter of Luck So many chicks die early that mort pouhry raisers think healthy chicks just a matter of luck. But it's largely a matter of feed. Don't feed little chicks raw grain. To raise the largest per cent of your next brood, try H-O Steam -Cooked Chick Feed wKich is ■ carefully preparrd mixture of Com, Cut-Oat- meal. Cracked Wheat. Kaftr Com. Pcm and Millet— ataatn-cooked by a apecial procca* in our raill. Sold only in lO-lb.. 25-lb.. 50-lb. and 100-lb. baa*. HlacK b«8 bc«n a tag thow.ng guaraoteed analytts. If you cannot get H-O Steam-Cooked Chick Feed from your dealer, write for umple and prices. JOHN J. CAMPBELL. General S«l« Agent HARTFORD, CONN. Tbe H-0 Conpanr MilU. Buffalo, N. Y. S. C. White Leghorns We have them in all their purity— Those bred by rerlcaaie Poultry Farm have no superiors. Not a bit too early to book your order for Day Old Chicks. Poohry Farm, Pcrkat ie. Pal ALDRICH WHITE ORPINGTONS THE STRAIN OF QUAUTY If you wish to WIN at your show, or if you wish the HIGHEST QUALITY of selected breeders at prices nevear before oflfered for White Orping^ions, write us, telling us exactly what you want and we will quote you prices. Our birds have won this season at the Great Allentown, Atlanta and Augfusta Shows, 44 prizes on 60 birds entered in competition with 52 of the largest breeders in America from 11 different States. At Allentown we won both the futurity cockerel and pullet and at Atlanta our first prize cockerel received the sweepstake for the best cockerel in the show, of over 3000 birds, while our first prize hen at the Augusta Show was pronounced the best ever shown in the south. Our customers have also won this season in Hagerstown, Bismark, N. D., Glasgow, Ky., Lancaster, Ohio, and many other shows, all these young birds being bred and raised on our farm or hatched from our eggs, from last year's prize win- ners at St. Louis, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Chicago and MADISON SQUARE GARDEN. Our egg prices will be one-half those of last year, making our best eggs $15. Eggs ready December Ist. Send for the Catalog of AMERICA'S QUALITY WHITE ORPINGTON FARM. ■<-. • ,. .,»> *5^ ^T •,,«.*- ;ffr- Cs^jTy^i^vcp^Try ^,vr-A;f^-\; Aldrich Poultry Farm, 6026 N. High Sl, Columbus, Ohio. 962 i'i.M .AK\ ["ANLiClv. l)i:CEMHJ:.iv The Miami Poultry Fanciers' Association ^Vill give their third annual >liOxv at Piqua, OhiO, cUuing tlie wrek oi January 20 to 25, 1913 They will have larper cash specials than either of the two preceding years. Premium list ready about Dec. loth. Sherman D. Syler, Secyi, Piqua, Ohio. AT LAST— AN INCUBATOR DANGER SIGNAL. Since the invention of the first incuba- tor the maintenance of an even, reinilatr tem- perature in the machine has been the most important subject connected with artificial hatching. It has been the sttmiblins: block for Uiotiaancb of poultry raisers ; the one thing lackinsr in hundreds of otherwise per- fect machines. Even in good machines, inces- sant examination of the thermometer was the only method of keeping; up with temperature chansres — and it often was inadequate in emer- gencies, when heaters failed to work and dan- Bcroos rises in temperature occurred. If the temperature of the eggi is reduced somewhat, little harm is done. Nature has provided for this. Excessive heat, however, k fatal, for nature has made no compensa- tion for this, there beinsr no natural pos- sibility for it. As a result, many hatches are baked to death and thousands of chicks lost. Thermostats have been invented and applied, but with indifferent success on ac- eonnt of the inability to make them strong enouffb and sensitive enouRh at the same time. Still it was necessary to have personal atten. tion at the thermometer. At last there has come a device that re- lieves the situation. A simple, safe, reliable, invention was perfected — the "Tycos" elec- trical alarm thermometer — and brings to poul- trymen the thing long wanted ; an automatic danger signal working when temperature The apparatus consists of one of the fam- ous reliable "Tycos" Incubator Thermometers, the finest instrument of their kind, to which is attached an electric bell and battery. The thennometer rests on the eggs and as sewn ■• the temperature passes the safety point. the bell starts to ring. The bell may be lo- cated anywhere— in the bedroom, if desired. Barred Rock 1 emale Score 93 l--*. < wi ed and bred by Frank S. <^'ulp, Biitl*»r, n. **Nobob" 1st. Cockerel. Pittsburg Ex- position January 1^)12. bred and owned and exhibited by .1. \i. Eriser, Wash- ington, Pa. Anyone can install the apparatus — its cost is small compared with the great saving it makes and the certainty it assumes. The cost of one hatch saved will more than pay for it. Made by the Taylor Instrument Companies, Rochester. N. Y., the well known manufac- turers of incubator thermometers, this device has all the "Tycos" quality of best material and thorough testing before leaving the fac- tory. Its price is $5.00 complete with bell, connections, and wire, and no poultryman who desires the best equipment and most sat- isfactory hatches should fail to place one in every machine. The Tycos people are giving away a very attractive little booklet, nicely illustrated on the subject of Incubator Theomometers. It contains some interesting and valuable facts for everyone interested in hatching, and poul- trymen should send for copies (free on re- quest), as soon as possible. SHOW AWARDS AT LEHIGHTON (PA.) FAIR. Barred Plymouth Rocks — Sterling Poultry Yards 1 2 cock, 3 hen. 4 pullet, 3 cockerel, 1 pen ; Frank Arner, 1 hen, 1 cockerel, 1 2 pullet : Edw. Leinhart, 2 4 hen, 2 cockerel, 2 pen ; E. F. Wertman. 4 cockerel. 3 pullet Buff Plymouth Rocks -All to A. Schweitzer. White Plymouth Rocks — Dennis Strohl, 1 cock; William Altimose 1 2 hen, 2 3 4 cock- erel ; Edw. Fritringer, I cockerel. 1 2 3 pullet ; Frank Arner, 4 pullet. White Wyandottes— Maurice Kistler. 1 cock, 1 2 3 hens. 1 3 cockerel. 3 4 pullet : A. F. Greenawalt, 2 cock, 2 cockerel : Maurice Hall- man. 4 cockerel, 1 2 pullet. Buff Wyandotte — Harvey Rhoads, 1 cock. 1 2 3 4 pullet: A. F. Greenawalt, 2 cock. Columbian Wyandottes— All to Mertz & Son. R. C. Rhode Island Reds— Edward Sacks, 1 2 cockerel. 1 2 pullet. S. C. Rhode Island Reds— Pleasant Hill Poultry Yards, 1 2 cock. 1 hen. 1 3 4 cockerel, I 2 pullet ; Henry Hartlaben. 2 cockerel. S. C. Brown Leprhorn - Frank Arner. 1 cock. 1 2 cockerel. 1 2 3 pullet; Wm. F. Hamilton, 3 bin; August Schweitzer. 12 4 hen. R. C. Brown Leghorn — M. L. Smith. 1 cock, 3 4 hen ; T. L. Frey. 1 2 hen, 2 pullet : Walter Hill, 3 pullet, 2 cockerel ; Oscar Olewine, 1 cockerel, I pullet ; Frank Arner, 4 pullet. S. C. White Leghorn— SUuffer & Solt, 1 3 cock. 2 hen, 13 4 pullet ; Wm. Altemosc, 1 3 hen. 1 3 cockerel : Earl E. Belt*, 2 cock, 2 pullet: John Grow, 4 hen; W. D. Hahn, 4 cockerel ; Rosemont Poultry F'arm, 2 cockerel. R. C. Black Minorca— Chas. Miller, 1 2 3 cockerel. 1 4 pullet; J. W. Horn & Bro., 4 cockerel, 2 3 pullet. .\nconas— E. E. Rodgers, I cock ; Mertz A Son. 1 2 3 hen, 12 3 cockerel. 12 3 pullet. White Orpingtons— All to H. H. Boyer. Buff Orpingtons — Pal Mar Poultry Yards. 1 cock, 1 cockerel, 12 3 4 pullet; Tilghman Solt. 2 cock, 1 3 hen: Wm. F. Hamilton, 2 4 hen, 2 cockerel. Black Orpington — Tilghman Solt, 1 cock, 1 hen. Houdans — All to F. A. Moeebach. Buff Leghorns — All to Harry W. Sebring. A POULTRY WINNER. Floyd C. Vail of Chickadee Poultry Farm, Pkeepsie, R. D. 1, was the largest exhibitor of Bantams at the Dutchess County Fair, and the largest winner in the Bantam class; he also reveived his share of the blue ribbons on Columbian Wyandottes, R. I. Reds, White African Guineas, Partridge Wyandottes, and winner of special prize for the* best pair of White Pe- kin ducks. On 28 entries Mr. Vail received 24 first and 2 second prizes. S. C. R. I R?d Score 93 1-2, owneil and bred by Frank S Gulp, Butler, O. 1500 Layers. Free Range. Bred to Lay. 1500 Breeders We are now booking orders for Spring delivery of Hatching Kgps, Day old Chicks and Ducklings. S. C. White Leghorns that Lay. White Wyandottes that Pay. Write for Cauiogue. Imperial Pekin Ducks that Weigh. F. A. THIany, SuiH. PCN-Y.BIIYN FARM, Ambler. P«. prXTCMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 963 ...American Rose Comb Brown Leghorn Club... The great brown hen will prwiucv more eggs at less cost than any other variety. For club catalogue wnlainiug articles on mating and rearing chicks, write the secretary. New catalogue, just issued. Send for one. Mrs. W. W. GALE, 66 Center St., New Haven, Conn., tr S. W. BRISCOE, Prei., Valley C.ttafe, N. Y IfIS BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM The results that Poultry Fancier has been bringing its display adver- tisers is nothing less than remarkable. From almost every state in the Union, we are receiving letters congratulat- injij: us in the quality of circulation that we have. The Underhill Farms, Ft. Ann, N. Y., has been in our Jour- nal, as a regular advertiser, carrying anywhere from 12 inches to a half a page, during the dull months, and the early fall months, and under date of November first, we have received a letter from Mr. Underhill, and it reads as follows: Ft. Ann, N. Y., November first. My dear Mr. Delancey: I am pleased to state that we have received more in- quiries and orders from your paper, thus far, than any of the others that we are advertising in. You are at liberty to use this, in any way that it will benefit you. Thanking you kind- ly, we are very truly yours, Underhill Farms, Per G. H. Underhill. THE SCRANTON SHOW. The management of the Scranton Poultry and Pet Stock Association has engaged the large Auditorium Hall for their coming show. This is a niinature Madison Square Garden; beautiful floor, beautiful surroundings and well lighted from every side. Those who have attended the Scran- ton Show in former years know what a glorious good time everyone can have while there and what a beauti- ful display is always caged and the re- markably large attendance that flows through the hall continually. The features of the Scranton Show for this winter will be the meeting of the Game Bantam Club, the second time in two years. The display made by this organization two years ago eclipsed any like display ever made in this country. Dr. H. B. Gleezen, the Game expert from Georgetown, Mass., will come to Scranton and bring with him his display of beautiful Game fowls. He will judge all the Games and hold high carnival with all fan- ciers who breed or love the Game fowl. Other organizations will meet in Scranton and the large amount of coops and cash specialties and other beautiful things offered in the prem- ium list must attract a large atten- dance. The catalogue is now ready for delivery. Send to Mr. A. W. Close, Secretary, for one and send in your entries as soon as possible. TIOGA CO. SHOW. The Tioga County Poultry Associa- tion will hold its second annual ex- hibition at Knoxville, Pa., from Decem- ber 15 to 20, 1912. Two noted judges have been secured, Mr. A. J. Braun, Syracuse, N. Y., and Mr. F. I. Brad- ford, Troy, Pa., both well known. The Association is looking forward to a fine show. Many valuable and spe- cial prizes will be offered and a large number of birds for exhibition seem assured. The success of last year would warrant high expectations for this year. ^, „ F. D. FREEBORN, Sec. Knoxville, Pa. r Protect Your Shipments">y You can prevent loss from ship- ments and win new customers by writing for our FREE literature on these three packages. SAFE-EG-PAK In:iures balchability of seltiutrs. No vibra- tion or breakajre. Dou- ble cusbioued corn- par I men Is provide cus- hion ofairaroutideacb cesr. I'ackcd iustantly — no wrappinjf. vr^i Star-Chic -Box Imilatrs tlic mother hen protcclion — cool feet, warm iKwJy. Draws in nir at si«on, makes ONL\A 1- VK.M AS -A I.l.VDER AMONC WUITF, WYANDOTTK BRKKDRRS. OUR SEAMLESS LEG BANDS Tell the story, when a bird reaches alx)ut a pound in wxiipht a seamless lejr band is put on; it cannot bo removed; there it remains hs the seal of Onlya Farm quality, and every young bird on our farm contains the band. WE CAN MEET ANY COMPETITION Our 1912 matings containing: America's noted winners produced the best birds we ever raised, and thev are well developed. The price is reasonable and positively every bird sold has been reared on the Onlya Farm, where nothing but White Wyandottes are bred. r,WRITE US WHAT YOU NEED . ONLYA FARM, Florham Park, N.J. 1 964 P(,H ;. WCIlR. hiXJCMBKR THE SOUTH'S $32,500,000 ANNUAL PRESENT TO NORTHERN FARMERS. Every reader of this paper will be intensely interested in the startling figures given in the October number of the Southern Field, published at the National Capital. It shows that $32,500,000 worth of butter is shipped annually from the North and West into the nine Southeastern States east of the Mississippi River. Every condition favors the South- ern farmer to produce dairy goods and all farm produce at a much lower cost than in less climatically favored sections. The Southern winters are very short and mild, cattle living comfortably out of doors the year around. The great varieties of for- age, with heavy yields of corn, al- falfa, low-priced cotton seed meal and numerous other cheap feeds, lower production costs to the minimum. Other advantages are the low- priced farms, with possibilities equal to lands in other sections selling at $100 an acre. Today, in the South- east, the average price an acre for farm land is less than $17.00. Farm produce finds ready markets in all sections of the South. In the past year 521 new industrial plants were established in the Southern Rail- way's territory, giving employment to thousands of operatives. This rapid influx of population will consume great quantities of all farm produce, thus making the demand far greater than the supply. By writing M. V. Richards, Land and Industrial Agent, Southern Rail- way, Room 70, Washington, D. C, and mentioning this paper you can obtain a free subscription to the Southern Field. There are intensely interesting facts brought out in each number of this bi-monthly publication, showing the rapidly increasing agri- cultural and industrial developments of this territory, which is now exper- iencing additional phenomenal growth as the completion of the Panama Ca- nal draws near. Poultry Judges GEORGE 0. BROWN, Haltin >re, Maryland. All Varieties 60 NOTICE TO SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORN BREEDERS. The State Cup and a set of Club Ribbons will be offered at the Phila- delphia Show, December 10-14, 1912. The Philadelphia Show has also made a liberal cash special offer of $25.00 and a Silver Cup. The Philadelphia Show is one of the largest and best shows in the State and a winning at this show is a credit to any breeder. We hope all State members will send a good entry and make our State meeting a successful one. Any breed- er wishing to join can do so by send- ing $1.00 to E. W. Staebler, West Park, Ohio. A CORRECTION. F. G. WILE, Telford, Pennsylvania. Judge and lecturer, all varieties. 54 Hope. CHAS. 1. FISHEL. All Varieties. Indiana. 59 In November issue, a mistake was made in the add. of 6. H. Scranton, Rising Sun, Ind., stating that Mr. Scranton won first and third pullet, which should have been 3rd and 5th prallet. Mr. Scranton called our atten- tion to this fact, as he doesn't desire to take honors which belong: to his otmpetitors. CHAS. V. KEELER, ^Vinamac, Indiana. All Varieties C9 Mohnton All varities J. G. \vi:kner. Penna. Best of refences. CHAS. NiXON, A. P. A. JUDGE, Washington, New Jersey. Gilt edge reference. The mating of birds a specialty. 60 Treichlcr, J. D. KOONS. All Varieties. Penna. 55 LOUIS G. HELLER, Bridget on, New Jersey. All Varieties. 61 JACOB EBERLY, Dallastown, Penna. All Varieties. Gilt Edge Reference. rTchard oke. Box 351, London, Ont., Canaila. All Varieties. oi HERMAN A. HOKE, Spring Grove, Penna. All varieties poultry & pigeons— Se- lecting birds & mating a specialty— -64 F. I. BRADFOKD, I'roy. Pennsylvania. Reffifncf. Rates Reasonable. All Varieties. 8* JAMES T. BALDWIN, Wissinoming, Philadelphia. 36iJi) Vankirk Street. Mediterranean Specialist. JAS. f. LIVINGSTON, Windher, Pennsylvania. Poultry Judge of All Varieties. Mating Up Birds a Specialty. W LOUIS PAUL GRAHAM. 55U W. 168th St., New York City. H. M. KENNER, Ossining, New York American and English Breeds. 65 Coilesrerille, F. G. LEAN. All Varieties. Penna. 59 a MONROE POSTEN, Bofliesville, Pennsylvania. General Judge and Lecturer — Gilt ^^^^^ Edge References. HENRY CUNDELL. Water Mill, New York. Poultry, all varieties. Member A. P. A. E. J. CHANDLER. Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Experienced Judge and Breeder for 26 years. All varieties. No partiality shown. EDWIN F. CARSON, Wissinoming, Philadelphia. Mediterranean Class and Indian Rxuiner Ducka. CHAS. F. ROSENOW, Norristown R 4, Pa. American and Mediterranean Spe- cialist. F. V. L. TURNER, Morton Penna. Mediterranean Class. SIDNEY Y. SULLIVAN, 522 Fnlton St^ Jamaica, N. Y. American and Mediterranean Class. Mating and conditioning birds for the fiHow rr%t%m a specialty. All Varieties. «8 J. H. WOLSEIFFER, Vineland, New Jersey. All Varieties. ANNE8ELEY N. ANDERSON, Morton, Pennsylvania. Rhode Island Reds. GEO. J. MAY. Colnmbuft. Oh!*. Care of Aldrich Poultry Farm, "Or- pingtons," my specialty. Will accept a number of engagements. L. G. GARY, POULTRY JUDGE, Trimble, Ohfo. Scoring and mating a specialty. All varieties. A. W. NEWCOMER, Glen Rock, Pennsylvania. All Varieties. Bantams and Pigeons a specialty. R, V. OTT. Middleton, MtdhlffMi All Varieties. 18 engagements for Season 1912-191S. A« H. EMCB^ 638 Division Street, Tolede, Ohio All varieties poultry. The best of references. WM. J. STOKES, West Philadelphia, Pa. Orpington Specialist. NORRIS 6. TEMPLE» Pocopson, PeaiiJL All Varieties. Hare been a breeder and exhibitor all my life. DECEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 965 BIRD BROS., MEYERSDALE, PA. The boys who are setting "the long pace" for all Giant Bronze Turkey and Partridge Plymouth Rock breed- ers, have every reason to be proud of the' remarkable record they have made in t\e strongest kind of show room competition during the past two or three years. Their winning at Madison Square Garden last win- ter were a great surprise to all the boys after the smoke of battle, in the Partridge Rock and Bronze Turkey Alleys had cleared away, for they had carried four out of a possible five first prizes in the Partridge Rock Al- ley and three times as many first as all their competitors on Bronze Tur- keys and this season these sanie boys are coming right back at their competitors with the same spirit of conquest by winning at the Great Hagerstown, Md., Show, 12 4 5 cocks, 12 4 5 cockerels, 12 3 5 hens, 2 3 4 pullets; 1 old pen; 1 young pen, on Partridge Rocks; and 1 3 cocks, 12 3 hens, 1 3 cockerels, 12 3 pullets in Bronze Turkeys. The above re- cent winnings show a remarkable record so early in the year and when one considers the fact that they bred every onQ of these birds the glory of this victory is increased a hundred fold. Bird Bros, have raised about 1000 Partridge Rocks this season and still have about 500 fine show birds for sale and prices on these extra choice birds will be within the reach of any one who wants A No. 1 stock. Their Bronze Turkeys are as good as can be found anywhere in the country. They have about 300 for sale a great many of which are fit to win in our largest shows. We are specially proud to include Bird Bros, among our advertisers and unhesi- tatingly recommend them to all our readers. Look up their ad. in this issue of the Fancier, it is full of good things. The Grove City Poultry Associa- tion will hold their second annual show at Grove City, Pa. January 14- 18 1913 kummer of Butler, Pa., will judge the birds. CHAS. H. DAUGHERTY, Secretary. 't? Silver PenrileJ Wyandottes, owned and bred by ^ .). J. Smith iS: Son, VVilkesbarre, Pa. {., S^GRE^T SALE OF THE Rose Blanchard Reds ^'"^^ AfttrcJjrhl yc.ir« of careful ]>rec'jnjf, 1 have I he l>>-st buuch I ever prcMl'iced no culls,— Owinj: to stile oflicallh 1 must sell all of ihc-m («ome .1S()) at once. There are many winners for any shows— will si'l I in small lots or single birds or will sc-11 the nri/.> recoiclselc. A Krand chance to aret one of the l>'sl chirkeii husiues^s in America for 1-5 Its value. A. W. BLANCHARD, Bebit. Wi*. MIX YOUR OWN FEED You can do it cheat>fir, have it fresher, ana proportioned for the particular reqalre' ments of your fowl*. With an Afton Farm Feed Mixet one man mixeBaamueh as three men by hand, and better. It thorough- ly blends dry or wet mashes. Metal throurh out. Lasta indefinitely. Write at once for sp*-. clal inducement to ©»• man in each ciommunlty to introduce these moB> ey savins mixers. YAIOLIT H'F'G CO. YAIBLBT. FA. BOX D 22 THE Not hundreds but thousands of youngsters, free range thoroughbreds from prizo-winning parents who bave been bred for generations for egg production. Eggs are where the profits lie. Send for catalogue, free. We breed S. C. WLhe and Brown Leghonu, WWte Wyandottes, Wliite Rocki, Wkilc and Bnff ^Orpingtons and Light Brahmas Fort Ann, N. Y. Ad historic spot. TheNewLEGHORNBook NOW READY FOR MAILING IS THE MOST complete and comprehensive breed book ever written. Gives the origin, history, description, and instructs how to care for, mate and exhibit aU varieties of the breed. Contains 144 pages with beautifuUy embossed cover, two fnll page illustrations in colors, numerous photographic illustrntions by Artists F. L. Sewell A. O. Schilling and others. Edited by J. H. Drerenstedt. Benefit by the experience of others. Procure a copy at once and learn how others have been successful. It is worth many dollars to any Leghorn breeder. <» /. . •e->*i>..»«; .eghorns / ; ■ ■-. 1 -f ■ Sent postpaid for One Dollar; or with a Year's Subscription to Poultry Fancier for. $1.25, Given free fof four yearly subscriptions to Poultry Fancieb at 50c each. Address all orders to Poultry Fancier PubBshinc Co., SellersviDe. Pa. 966 pr^ULTRY FANCIER. DECEMBER NEW BUILDING BADLY NEEDED. It is a fact to be regretted that York County Fair, one of the best agricultural fairs in the State of Pennsylvania should have such an out of date Poultry Building. Frank- ly speaking their building is one of the worst in the state, to house valu- able birds in, and if the high quality of Poultry which was at their exhi- bition this year, is to be maintained, they will surely have to provide a better building. Open on both ends, with a draught straight through, a great many of the birds caught cold, and complaints were heard on all sides by the exliibitors. There is no reason why York should not have a good building and if thev do have a good building they will be able to have a Fhow equal to Hanover, Lancas- ter, and the rest of the large Poultry Shows. The Fhow was ably managed and well handled by the superintend- ent, who is to be congratulated on his excellent work. FREDERICK POULTRY SHOW. The Frederick Pan and Poultry A5:- sociation has bagun to make up. it appears there was a lull in the inter- est in the Poultry Department and this year there was a surprise for all to find a new poultry house with new cooping, new cement floors and every- thing pertaining to make a poultry show what it should be. Mr. D. C. Brish the Superintendent was the man on the job. there was over 1600 birds and next year he claims there will be over 2500, so that is going some to what Frederick has done in the past, let us hope that Frederick in the near future will be ranked with the rest in her poultry department and be one of the first to be remembered as she is one of the first counties in the U. S. in her financial standing and should be in her poultry. SPANISH CLUB NOTICE TO SHOW SEC- RETARIES. Show secretaries will please take notice that the American White Face Black Spanish Club will offer special ribbons at all shows where club members exhibit, when the following rules are complied with. Publish in your prrmium list the follow, in? notice and mail mo copy of <:ame. Notice. The American White Face Black Spanish Club offer at thin show five handsome rib- bons, one for each for the best cock, best hen, best cockerel, best pullet, and best pen. To compete member.s dues must be paid to April 1st. 1913. at least two day.s previous to show. The ribbons will be sent direct to the win- ners by the club secretary on order from show secretary verifyinpr winnin:.rs. The join- ing fee is $1.00 whirh pnys dues for the year in which you join, and \ho yearly dues are $1.00 payable Decembtr 1st. For further in- formation addres"; M. H. i.in'!.-5 . Kow j»rice. Write U5. DUROC HOGS Slock of all acres for sale. The best breeding and individuality. Write us. The CATLIN FARMS, Murray, Ky. G. H. LTDderhill,Fort Ann, N". Y., Pr-kprietor Underbill Farms, one of the (greatest poultry plants in the East. AiljaitibUCIitchL^f Bi«j Veatesl ao-l Hrst Bind on the f arket- P >«'. p u I. >75-$l.O) Sample 4»-5!.')0 free 2.'S-20c OO-'WSc D. f. NOtTH, W«v«rly. H. T. DECEMBER POULTRY FANCIER. 967 Fy>«Js^ 'fy>i Oid Trusty Situ Less Than SW WANTED— just the name and address of every man, woman, girl or boy interested in mak- ing chicken profits. 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DECEMBER BEAD THIS OFFER CAREFULLY Nearly $2,000 worth of fowls from the cream of some of the best flocks in America will be distributed among the agents securing subscriptions for Successful Poultry Journal These prizes are given in addition to liberal cash commissions and every one gets well paid for his time. $100 PENS, $50 TRIOS, $25 PAIRS, GIVEN AWAY L Three Prizes in Each Class FIRST PRIZE— A $100 PEN CONSISTING OF ONE . MALE AND FOUR FEMALES. SECOND PRIZE— A $50 TRIO CONSISTING OF ONE MALE AND TWO FEMALES. THIRD PRIZE— A $25 PAIR CONSISTING OF ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE. THESE THREE PRIZES ARE OFFERED IN EV- ERY ONE OF THE 10 DIFFERENT BREEDS. These are the 1 0 Classes BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS, WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS, BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS. WHITE WYANDOTTES, COLUMBIAN WYAN- DOTTES. S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS, R. C RHODE ISLAND REDS. S. C. BUFF ORPINGTONS, S. C. WHITE ORPING- TONS. S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS. A $100 PEN, A $50 TRIO AND A $25 PAIR OF EACH OF THE ABOVE 10 BREEDS WILL AWARDED. BE Nothing to Compare with this offer has ever before been attempted in poultry journalism. IH^UU* IQ Tl-117 PI AN I^ecide upon which one of the above mentioned varieties of iTlLlxI!^ lO 1 iTIli A J-j/Vl^ fowls you prefer. For example: if you want to compete for ———■——'■■■— ■■^— ■-■■■-— ^-■—* one of the three lots of Barred Rocks, write us and say that you wish to enter the Barred Rock Contest Each variety is in a class by itself and you do not have to com- pete with hundreds of other agents, as is generally the case. In this way you have ten times the chance to get either of the three prizes in your class, and it is very probable that a small number of subscriptions will secure the first prize. The agent sending in the largest number of subscriptions in his class gets the $100 pen. The $50 trio goes to second and the $25 pair to third. Ibcse prizes are admost equally desirable because tl t quality of the stock is about the same. The difference between the pen and the trio» for instance, is large y in the number of birds constituting the prize, you get practically the same quality but fewer birds. The contest closes March 15, 1913, and the birds will be promptly shipped at that time. Every agent gets pay for his work whether he wins a prize or not. He gets this pay in the form of a liberal commission on every sub- scription he sends us, regardless of how few or how many that may be. IT IS EASY TO GET SUBSCRIPTIONS ^,.n\«uSu/°pU?J? — *— ~ Journal easily the best paper published. Special articles, special illustrations, increased size and other features will put it far In the lead. We supply agents with sample copies, receipt books, subscription blanks and a letter of complete instructions explaining how to place the merits of Successful Poultry Journal before prospective subscribers in such way as to easily get their subscriptions. THE BEST FLOCKS IN AMERICA Remember that some of the very foremost breeders in America vrill furnish stock in this contest Abto- Intely the cream of some of America's best flocks will be purchased by us and the birds will be worth evcty doUar of the prices placed upon them. The names of breeders will be announced later. Write us at once for sample copies and other supplies. Address Successful PoultiT Journal '^'^K^'^ 537 S« Dearborn St, Chicago PK(J'-MBER POULTRY FANCIER. 969 ENCLAND LOOKING TO AMERICA rOK rOULTRY EQUIPMENT. Owner of a 7<^0 Acre English Poultry I'arm Buys Newtown Giant In- cubators and Broodin}^ Systems. An event of considerable importance in the poultry world is just now hap- pening among: the manufacturers of piant poultry equipment. One of the leadinR- poultry raisers of England, re- cognizing: the typically modern and up- to- Mbkt folluw l.lia'k? hold i>.-t|>«ni TvrttctUy tnrtJutrkHni\ rit.HUrttfmu-n. CotU/imCteA entimty r-f .Siilul OMV—nirrlianieaJly p«r> tml. 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Bell, is comprised of the most noted poultry authorities in the countrj'. Dr. Prince T. Woods, the acknowledged authority on poultry is managing cdiior; Col. H. H. Stoddard, the pioneer poultryman of Anierica, is attracting world-wide attention with his articles; Mrs. Helen T. Woods edits the Woman's Department, and others of note are heard from each month, including J. F. Schureman, Chas. Simmonds, I. K. Felch, Miss Carey of Eng- land, C. \N . Zimmer, L. A. Stahmerand H. P. Schwab. Get a copy of American Poultry Journal from your new.sdcalcr today and be convinced that A. P. J. is truly 'the one great poultry paper of America. LAST CHANCE OPPER Void after January 1, 1913 American Pouhry Journal 3 full years, (3G issues) only $1.00 (Price you will pay fur 1 jr. bef^lDuing Jati'y I). Cunuda .*1.7.1: foivlsii $2.5t». OUR Our colored supple- ments are alone worth many times the sub- scription price of AMERICAN POULTRY JOURNAL COLORED SUF^F^LEIVIE The 4lM>vi illusiration is « black aiHi wkitc rcproductioii of ■ pen of Barred Rocks whkb was illustrated in colors in tlie Nov. issue. Ike ptdare was made direct from a pliotoeraph a«d iilmtratcs M«e of the finest Sarred Rocks in tl»e country, sboiw- iiif Ihea in fiataral colors. Caiored sttpplemaits are only one of tlie many attractive featnres at A«cncan Povitry Journal. NTS A grand picture of Partridge Rocks in natural col- ors also ap- peared in November AMERICAN POULTRY JOURNAL American Poultry Journal Pub. Co., 544P So. Dearborn St, Chicago, ill. decb:mber POULTRY FANCIER. 971 A Few Hours With Men Who Raise :-: Chickens :-: By F. D. Sutton PEN-Y-BRYN FARM F. A. Tiffany. Manager. Pen-y_Bryn Farm consists of 87 acres de- voted to the production of hish-class S. C. Comb White Leghorns, White Wyandottes and Pekin Ducks in addition to the above we have leased 130 acres adjoininjc for production of grmin and grreen food for our flocks. The Plant consists of two laying hoiises 16x150, open front type with a capacity of 1500 layers or 1200 breeders each with free range A brooder house 30x100 with a capacity of SOOO chicks another brooder house 24x100 with a capacity of 3000 ducklings and a two story grainery 40x50 on one end, A breeding house 24x100 with an office and grainery at one end, this house has twenty breeding pens 8x10 with runs 8x100. These breeding pens are so arranged that an attendant can care for the birds from an alley and they will not be disturbed except about once a month. Underneath the breeding house is an in- cubator cellar 100x24 and will be equiped with forty 890 egg incubators (Prairie States). There is another breeding house for ducks 16x26 with a capacity of two flocks of 126 ducks each this building is a little different than most duck houses as it sits about three feet off the ground and the ducks have been trained to go up a gangway to their sleeping and laying quarters. . ., ,. ^, In addition to tha other duck buildings there are fattening shedi with capacity of 1500 ducklings each, these sheds have runs 100 feet long with a stream of water for the duck- lings to bath in. There are about 40 colony houses in which we grow youngsters on free range. The Proprietor's and Superintendents residences are in close proximity distance to the poultry building^. At the preeent thne they have about 8000 head of females all pure bred. Among their Leghorns can be found such noted strains, pure and separate, as Young, Wack. Bnggs, Newton and Wycoff. They donot in breed their stock. ... i. * t Their White Wyandottes include such strains that are famous in their line as Duston, Fell, Regal and Knapp, they to are kept separate and not in breed. Last but not least their Pekm Ducks. In thU strain of ducks they have three famUIea. all are dcscendanU from prise winners at Philadelphia, Camden and Hageratown. In their selected pen they have ducks that will weigh 12 pounds and the parents of tuts family of ducks were never beaten at Hagers- town. one drake weighing 131-2 pounds and one duck 11 pounds In breeding ducks they do not in br^ ** all as they have so arranged their pens so that in the end of twelve years breeding they have not 1-4 blood of present base. With this system of breeding »nd the fact that their birds have free «*^«« ,<>' l*°f f?? water they will have a strain of d'?*!^, «"° chickens surpassed by none m vigor, hardiness and laying qualities, not to mention sise. Concering Leghorns and White Wyandott« the same system of breeding i«„"»«f •?!„• strict record of eggs is kept, all eggi from selected pens used to breed up outside flocks are all hatched by hens thus »f^"r";„/£! same vigor and laying qualities that will be found in their ducks. The object of this farm »^t« »"PPiy ^J J": ing eggs, day-old chicks "^ ducklings that will give our customers satisfaction .•» "^u have built this plant and arranged **»«"• J^'JJr ing not ^nly to give their customers ^f^^^ tk>n thtt year and the next but 10 or more years frt)m now they want to have the same customers. v«_j- Now as to records of sales. ^^-^ _^™ leave the farm without a band on with senal numbers. a reconl is kept of evenr Ba^ the number of band and the ^»»'!r. *^„ ^'V^ reprer-nts are all carefully entered in tMs w v a bunch of Barred Rock breeders* when it comes to high class show quality birds. Mr. Moore haa as grand a lot of young birds as can l>e found in a day's travels and can furnish cocks, hens, cockerels or pullets pt ♦.-. *H«* in very fast company at prices surprisingly reasonable. His reputation as a man of fair and honorable dealings needs no eom- ment from us, for the boys all know he is on the square. Mr. Moore's ad. appears ia this issne of the Fancier. Look it ap and write him for prjces. We feel sore you will give him a portion of your boaineas if yoa do. 972 , POILTRY FANCIER. DECEMBKR 8UNSWICK FARM The Sunswick Farm, So. Plainfield, N. J., Bukle another threat win at AUentown Fair this fall, but that has be«n one of their cus- toms fur ao long that we all expect the Sunawick Farm to stand well up to the head of the list of bis: winners at this "great fair."" Their fir«t hen in Buff Orpingrtons was one of the most perfect specimens ever shown while their first cockerel stood entirely alone in bis class. And that White Orpington hen. well it seems almost useless to undertake a description of her splendid qualities. She de- served the honor accorded her and when one re- members the competition she was up against that Btalement contains volumes. She is cer- tainly a grand bird and was well shown, alrooet ideal in shape, a real star of the first magnitude. The male in the second Buff pen was almost the equal of the Ist cockerel in every respecL These two winning males should prove a pair of wonderful sires and all who are fortunate enough to secure eggs from the pens they bead will certainly get their money's worth even though they pay $2.00 per egg. GEO. S. MOORE Mr. George S. Moore, Clintonville, 0., again demonstrated the quality of his White Rocks at the Great Columbus, O., State Fair by win- ning Ist and 2d cockerel, lat 3d hen, 1st pullet, 2d 3d pen. Two yean in succession Mr. Moore's W. Rocks have won the highest awards at Columbus, 0., in hard competition and this fast certainly denaonstrates the great quality of bis birds. They are white as snow, have rich bay eyes, fine colored legs and shape second to none anywhere in the coun- tiy. Mr. Moore was very fortunate in rais- ing a large number of birds this season and is now ready to supply either utility or ■how birds to all his customers. Every sale Is accompanied with a genuine guarantee to please or money refunded. In S. C. R. I. Reds Mr. Moore won 2d cockerel and 2d pullet in competition as strong as one would find in onr largest winter shows. His Reds are Sreat in shape, fine in surface and under color and extra good in tail and wing mark- insrs. It is with pleasure we recommend Mr. Moore to our readers assuring them that any order they n&ay send him for either stodc or eggs in either White Rocks or R. I. Reds will receive just and immediate attention. Look up Mr. Moore's ad. in this month's is> •ae of the Fancier and write him for further particulars. ROCKLAMD FARM Do any of our readers want that $50 offered by the Rockland Farm. Benson, Md? If so, be sure to write Mr. Lee now for particu- lars. His White Rocks are better than ever before and his prices are phenomenally low for the quality of birds he is offering for sale. Any one buying a cockerel of Mr. Lee and wins the greatest number of Ist prises on that l)ird, whether he pays $5.00 or $76.00 will win $60.00 in cash. This is one of the most liberal offers ever made and we know our friends will not fail to appreciate Mr. Lee's generoflity. Get your order in early and strike the first shows possible for every show you make irives you one more chance to win the prize. Address all communications to Rockland Farm, Box L Benson, Md. INCUBATORS Don't forget to look up our incubator "adds." Some great machines sre offered in our columns and we know every company represented in the Fancier is on the square and it affords us great pleasure to reoom- mend them to all prospective purchasers. OAKLAND FARM At the Great AUentown, Pa., Fall Fair the Oakland Farms won special for ten best S. C. White Leghorns in the show. The Oak- land Farm birds are no exi>eriment, they have been tried for yeant under the most exacting eirconutances, and always found true. They sre not only superlative show birds, but great utility birds as welL "They win and they lay" and it b the "Hen that lays that pays." The Oakland Farm has tboussnds of high grade S. C. White Leghorns and S. C. Rhode Island Reiitains over fifty drawing, showinR idealtr and imperfections. Ewy section fuUy illua* txated aad described. Correct Methods of Scorinsf and Judging GlTen in langnage that can be nndersiood by alL It is a nserul and handv reference book for breeders of a>l TarietJes of fowls and should baye a place in the library of every poultrr fan> der in America. Bt a careful stndy of the book onewiUbe enabiea to mate their fowls for best resulta. It teacbea how to select the best breeders and ex- hibition specimens snd tells how to show them to the beet advantage. This valuable book contains forty-eiaht psgea and oover^is printei on best quality of book paper»aadii oarBtollv tadared. Prloa poatpaii'-*^*f<^»<' I'oulti-y Farm, S. B. Uen- lipp^r. pn>p-. Ooylcstown, Pa., hss succeeded in rnir'itJ^ the jrreatcst lot of S. C. W. Le«horns ho cvtr oNvned and that is froinp: »umc when one i^ Rcquainted with the large number of rt'slly hijih class birds he has bred durinsr the piiiit 3 or 4 ycnrs. If any of our readers enjoy a real live, up-to-date S. C. W. Leghorn 5ho\v they can find it on Mr. Denlinirer's Farm. They need not jro to Madt.<ode; is three feet square, large "fdfoomy, is divided Into two ^Xrs, the hover and safety chamber, the safety chamber guards againTo^h^ting the chicks and loss from leg weakness and bowel disease. It ^n be oiSra^ doors or in door at any and all seasons of the year. IM }« Srm^st^nomical to operate and the most successful brooding device ever put on tiie ^ket W Before buyine: incubators or brooders send for free catalog, better write a card today. Address, J. A. BENNETT A SONS CO., 41 Mill St.. COUERNEUR. N. Y. 974 iOULTRY FANCIER. DECEMBER GROVE MILL POULTRY YARDS Our office is just in receipt of a letter from J*r. F. G. Cook, manager of the Grove HiJl Poultry Yards. Waltham, Mass. Wm. Eliery, Bright, owner, stating: that their B. P. Rocks «nd S. C. Brown Leghorns are finer in quality than ever before. Practically every B. P. Rock •cockerel on the Farm is bo high in quality that they were oblisred to refuse an order for 100 titility cockerels from one firm. This is cer- tainly great news and we hasten to conj?ratu- iate the owners of the Grove Hill Poultry Yards on the great quality of their young birds. When we visited Mr. Brighfs plant last winter we predicted that many of the .most valuable show birds of this season would ibe bred at the Grove Hill Poultry Yards or Jiatched from eggs sold from these yards and ^e have never Wavered for one moment from .4h«t predietton, ah the communication to •which we. refe^re^i:, above, more strongly en- trenches us behind that prediction. We have "travelled thotstsihds of miles and handled some of the beat B: J*. Rocks in the land, but we , Tievur saw, juch great quality in cockerel bred •'f)1ned pullets whej^e so many birds were taken 'into consideration as we did at Mr. Bright's . p^Dt^ And so. far as the male birds, both old .ajid young, were concerned, we doubt if their ■'