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64 ... Seed Catalogue And Garden Guide.

[Image: Drawing of a bird perched on a branch, Caption-Hartz Mountain Canary.]
Birds.
"Little Dewdrops of Celestial Melody."
The companionship of a bird will brighten the life and make the home more cheerful for every member of the family. In this department of our business we have a complete bird store and can furnish all varieties of cage birds, gold fish, etc. We ship birds safely to the most distant part of the United States. Express charges to be paid by purchaser on all goods on this page except where stated. Prices are subject to change. We publish a large, illustrated catalogue of Birds, Gold Fish and all supplies for them which is sent free on request.
Hartz Mountain Canaries.-These are a specialty with us. They are bred in Germany, high up among the Hartz Mouutains, and are famous for their clear, pure, beautiful song, which is a restful melody. There is no comparison between these and the common American "screeching" canary, whose choppy notes are at times almost ear-splitting. They are perfectly happy in the cage, require little care, and are more hardy than any other bird[.] Choicest male birds $3.00 each. Second grade birds $2.25 each. Female Canaries.-For breeding, $1.00 and $1.50 each, according to plumage.
[Image: Drawing of a bird on a perch with a seed cup, Caption-Mexican Double Yellow Head Parrot.]
St. Andreasberg Roller Canaries.-These birds are without doubt the finest songsters in the world. Their tones are sweet, round and full, consisting of delightful bell-notes, low water bubble, charming flute notes, long, silvery trills and whistling. They can be taught to whistle a tune and their most restful music continually delights and surprises one by its many changes. They are an ideal bird for an invalid and are often presented by our customers to sick friends. Price $5.00 each.
Mocking Bird.-The most beautiful songster of all American birds and has wonderful powers of mimicry. Young birds $3.00.
Red Bird or Cardinal.-A handsome bird with brilliant plumage and a good whistler. $2.50.
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Brass Cages.-Thoroughly well made and decidedly better than painted cages for birds. Size 5 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. 75 cts.; 6x9 $1.00; 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 $1.25; 7x10 $1.50; 7 3/4 x 10 3/4 $2.00. Fancy styles and larger sizes $2.00 to $5.00 each.

Bird Seed.-Best quality of pure, clean seed, Sicily Canary, German Summer Rape, Russian Hemp, Paddy, Sunflower, Superior Mixed Bird Seed and Mixed Seed for Parrots, all 10c per lb., 3 lbs. for 25c. Fine Mixed Bird Seed 5c per lb., Maw 30c per lb. If by mail add 8c per lb. for postage.

Prepared Mocking Bird Food.-35c per package. By mail 50c.
Cuttle Bone.-Large 5c each postpaid.
Song Restorer.-A medicine and food combined. Per pkg. 5c, 6 for 25c. Holders for same 10c each postpaid.
Bird Insect Destroyer.-Per pkg. 10 cents, postpaid.
Bird Cage Springs.-10c each postpaid.

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Two New Books.
Feathered Pets.-The most complete and practical book on Canaries, Parrots and other cage birds ever published for less than $2.00. How to train and care for them. 140 pages, fully illustrated. 25 cents postpaid.
Aquaria.-Illustrates and describes all the best kinds of fancy fish for aquariums. How to breed and care for Gold Fish, etc. 64 pp. 15 cts. postpaid.

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Parrots.-When you wish to purchase a parrot it is always best to write and we will send a list of such birds as we have on hand. Stock and prices change with the season, ranging from $5.00 to $50.00.
Australian Paroquets.-Beautiful little birds which can easily be taught many amusing tricks. Often called love birds. Price $7.50 per pair[.]
Parrot Cages.-Several styles. $1.50 to $8.00 each.
European Goldfinch.-The most delightful of parlor birds. Has brilliant plumage and usually an excellent song. $2.50 each.
Nonpariel.-Sometimes called "Painted Bunting," on account of its brilliant coloring. $2.50 each.
Ideal Bird Gravel.-Of superior quality. Per 2 lb. can 10c. Postpaid 42c.
Wire Nest.-10c each postpaid.
Nesting.-5c per pkg. By mail 7c.

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An 8-inch Fish Globe (holds one gallon) and 2 Gold Fish, 1 Pearl Fish, 1 Silver Fish, 1 box Fish Food, Shells and Live Moss, making a handsome parlor ornament, all complete, securely packed for $1.35, worth $2.00. This is a great bargain.

The Aquarium.
A well regulated aquarium adds an elegance to any place and is one of the most desirable ornaments for the parlor, library, sitting or dining room. It offers a wide opportunity for the study of nature, the motion of animal life eliciting the admiration of all, while affording instructive amusement for the children. The fishes require very little attention, and live a great many years. The glass fish globes are more popular than the square aquariums for the home. Large illustrated catalogue of Fancy Fish and aquaria supplies free to all.
Gold Fish.-Of beautiful golden red color. Price 10c, 15c, 25c, 35c and 50 cents each. The 25 cent size is the most popular. We can also furnish Pearl, Amber and Oriole fish at the same price.
[Image: Drawing of a fish with large fins and tail, Caption-Japanese Fan Tail Gold Fish.]
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Silver Fish.-This is simply an uncolored Gold Fish, of dull, silvery color. Price 10 and 15c each.
Gorgeous, or Comet Fish.-A greatly admired variety of the Gold Fish with very long tail. When the fish turns in the water the head and tail nearly meet. Price 25, 35, 50 and 75c each.
Glass Fish Globes.-See cut. Neat, cheap, well made and most popular. 5 inch diameter 25c; 6 in. 40c; 7 in. 50c; 8 in. 60c; 9 in. 75c; 10 in. $1.00; 11 $1.25 each.
Plants.-Aquaria Moss 10 stems for 25c; Umbrella plant 15c each; Calla Lilies 15c each; Water Hyacinths 15c each. All postpaid.
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Japanese Fan Tailed Fish.-Most attractive of all, having three or four lobes to the tail, which spread out like a fan. They exhibit all the colors of the Gold, Pearl and Silver Fish very brilliantly. Prices, 50 and 75 cents and $1.00 each.
American Fantail Fish.-Bred from imported fish and some of them nearly equal the Japanese. They are quite hardy as well as ornamental. Price 25c, 35c, and 50c each.
With every order for fish add cost of bucket to ship in: 3 qt. size 10c; 1 gallon 15c; 1 1/2 gallons 20c.
Prepared Fish Food.-A white wafer put up in boxes which is the best safest food for fish. 10c per box postpaid.

[Image: Drawing of a beach with a pile of different sea shells.]
Beautiful Sea Shells.
Everyone likes to have a few of these beautiful parlor ornaments to place on the mantel, brackets, center table, etc., and but few know where to obtain them. We carry a nice stock of them for sale and have a great variety of nice speciments ranging in price from 10 cents to $5.00, each. Our illustrated and descriptive catalogue of Sea Shells is a very interesting book to everyone. Mailed free on request. Our Shell Collections at 16c, 25c, 50c and $1.00 each postpaid are quite desirable. They each contain 25 shells, all different.