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Show ORIGIX OF RHODE ISLAND REDS The Rhode Island Reds are ol American origin and aro comparatively compara-tively all from the state of Rhode Island Is-land where they havo been extensively bred for .several years. Thoy aro believed be-lieved to have originated from crosses between Asiatics. Mediterraneans and Games The chief characteristic of this breed aro: red color, oblong shape, compact form and smooth plumage. Rhodo Island Reds aro one of the leading breeds of general purpose pur-pose fowls, being prolific layers and furnishing meat of excellent quality. They grow rapidly and are soon largo enough for broilers or friers. 1 A practical system of rotation can be worked out for every farm. California turkey raisers cstlmato tho cost of raising young turkeys at from 6 to 8 cents a month. As tho birds arc marketed when about 8 or 0 months old, the total cost of production produc-tion of cjich bird rnnpes frpm 50 to 70 cents each, according to the age of the bird. Pruno tho xobo hushes. You want bloBsoms, not wood or leaves, Hollyhocks and golden-glow may bo grown along tho fenco at the bac': or pldo -of tho house, and roqulro but littlo room. ' r J 3T , otash makes firm tubor, bulb and; flber.'-' , . - - 1 1 j |