The pencilled varieties" of the Hamburg breed originated in Holland long ago, and because of their unusual ability as layers, became generally known as the "Dutch every-day layers," The silver pencilled variety is probably the original kind, the others being' developed later. These fowls are small in size, are hardy active, and are good producers of white-shelled eggs of medium size. The plumage colour is black and white, marked as shown in the accompanying drawing. This attractive colour scheme, combined with grace of form, appeals, to all lovers of beautiful fowls.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 205, 3 October 1914, Page 5

The pencilled varieties" of the Hamburg breed originated in Holland long ago, and because of their unusual ability as layers, became generally known as the "Dutch every-day layers," The silver pencilled variety is probably the original kind, the others being' developed later. These fowls are small in size, are hardy active, and are good producers of white-shelled eggs of medium size. The plumage colour is black and white, marked as shown in the accompanying drawing. This attractive colour scheme, combined with grace of form, appeals, to all lovers of beautiful fowls.