flower-buds of, destroyed by bullfinches, ii. [232];

purple-fruited, liable to certain diseases, ii. [336].

Plumage, inherited peculiarities of, in pigeons, i. 160-161;

sexual peculiarities of, in fowls, i. 251-255.

Plurality of races, Pouchet's views on, i. 2.

Poa, seeds of, used as food, i. 308;

species of, propagated by bulblets, ii. [170].

Podolian cattle, i. 80.

Pointers, modification of, i. 42;

crossed with the foxhound, ii. [95].