[3] A good description, with figures, is given of this sub-breed in the ‘Journal of Horticulture,’ June 10, 1862, p. 206.
[4] A description, with figures, is given of this breed in ‘Journal of Horticulture,’ June 3, 1862, p. 186. Some writers describe the comb as two-horned.
[5] Mr. Crawfurd ‘Descript. Dict. of the Indian Islands,’ p. 113. Bantams are mentioned in an ancient native Japanese Encyclopædia, as I am informed by Mr. Birch of the British Museum.
[6] ‘Ornamental and Domestic Poultry,’ 1848.
[7] ‘Ornamental and Domestic Poultry,’ 1848.
[8] Ferguson’s ‘Illustrated Series of Rare and Prize Poultry,’ 1854, p. vi. Preface.
[9] Rev. E. S. Dixon in his ‘Ornamental Poultry,’ p. 203, gives an account of Columella’s work.
[10] Mr. Crawfurd ‘On the Relation of the Domesticated Animals to Civilization,’ separately printed, p. 6; first read before the Brit. Assoc. at Oxford 1860.
[11] ‘Quadrupèdes du Paraguay,’ tom. ii. p. 324.
[12] ‘Proc. Zoolog. Soc.,’ 1832, p. 151.