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132 SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

BIRDS.

"Little Dewdrops of Celestial Melody."

The companionship of a bird has brightened the life of many a tired, over-worked mother on whom the daily cares and burdens rested heavily. The music of a good singer makes the whole house more cheerful and every member of the family enjoys the pure, clear notes of a happy little song bird. At all seasons of the year our stock is the best obtainable and we specially invite the patronage of those who are well posted and can appreciate a bird of superior quality. Our bird department is as complete as any bird store in the country and our prices are lower than most others. The reason for this is that we handle many thousand birds annually and have the largest mail order bird business in America. Ask for complete illustrated catalogue. We ship birds safely to the most distant parts 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. Ask for special quotations if you desire several birds or a large lot of supplies. The winter is the best time to ship birds.

HARTZ MOUNTAIN CANARIES.—These are a specialty with us. They are bred in Germany, high up among the Hartz Mountains, and are famous for their clear, pure, beautiful song, which is a restful melody. There is no comparison between these and common American "screeching" canaries, 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] HARTZ MOUNTAIN CANARY.

[image] PARROT IN ROUND CAGE.

MOCKING BIRD.—The most beautiful songster of all American birds and has wonderful powers of mimicry. It is a general favorite the world over, and will imitate any sound it hears, whether it be a canary, a nightingale, the cry of the katydid, the squeaking of a pumphandle, the squealing of a pig or the midnight call of a cat. Nice healthy young birds $3.00 each; older birds, beginning to sing, $6.00 to $15.00.

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 bellnotes, 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; $5.00 each.

RED BIRD or CARDINAL. — A handsome bird with bright red plumage. Whistles so nicely it is sometimes called the Virginia Nightingale. $2.50 each; females. $2.00 each.

EUROPEAN GOLDFINCH. — The most delightful of parlor birds. Has brilliant plumage and usually an excellent song. $2.50 each.

NONPAREIL. — Sometimes called "Painted Bunting" on account of its brilliant coloring. $2.00 each.

PARROTS.

During the past year we have sold about 1500 parrots, shipping to almost every town of importance in the United States. We guarantee each bird to learn to talk.

MEXICAN DOUBLE YELLOW HEAD PARROT.—This is the most generally satisfactory of all species of parrots. If the teaching of these birds begins when they are young, they learn to talk quite readily and become very fluent. This bird is frequently called the operatic star owing to his natural gift of song. Usual price $15.00 each. During the summer, price for young birds is lower.

OTHER PARROTS. —We can usually furnish other breeds at $5.00 to $25.00 each. Educated parrots $15.00 to $40.00 each. When you are ready to buy ask for list of birds in stock and prices.

ROUND PARROT CAGES—Strong, handsome and thoroughly well made. 12 inches in diameter $1.50; 13 in. $2.00; 14 in. $2.50; 16 in. $3.25; 18 in. $4.25.

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IDEAL BRASS CAGE.—One of the most elegant cages ever sent out. The brass screen cloth around the bottom prevents scattering of seed or gravel. Size 6x9, $2.00; 7x10, $2.75; 8 3/8x11 3/8 $3.25; 8 3/8x11 3/8 fancy top like cut, $5.00.

MOCKING BIRD CAGES.—Wood frame, 17 inches long, $2.00; 19 in. $2.25; 21 in. $2.50; 24 in. $2.75; 26 in. $3.00.

BIRD CAGE SPRINGS.—Brass, 10c each postpaid. Double spring, 15c.

CUTTLE BONE. —Large piece with holder 7c; dozen 60c postpaid.

WIRE NESTS.—10c postpaid.

BIRD NESTING.—10c per pkg. postpaid.

TOY BELLS — For birds, 7c postpaid.

PARROT BELLS —Each 8c postpaid.

[image] IMPROVED BRASS CAGE.

IMPROVED BRASS CAGES.—Thoroughly well made and decidedly better than painted cages for birds. Sizes, 5 1/4x8 1/2 in. 75c; 6x9 $1.00; 6 1/2x9 1/2 $1.25; 7x10 $1.50; 7 3/4x10 3/4 $2.00; 8 1/4x11 1/2 $2.50. Fancy styles and larger sizes $2.00 to $5.00 each.

SUPERIOR MIXED BIRD SEED.—This is a specialty with us and we sell tons of it. Per lb. 10c, 3 lbs. 25c, 13 lbs. $1.00, 50 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $6.75. Postage 10c per lb. extra.

GERMAN SUMMER RAPE.—Fed largely to trained canaries. Same price as above.

SICILY CANARY—Best recleaned, same price.

MAMMOTH RUSSIAN SUNFLOWER. —Same price.

MIXED PARROT SEED.—Best. Same price.

BIRD DAINTIES.—Per pkg. 15c postpaid.

BIRD SEED.

But few persons are aware how much a bird's health, and consequently its song, depends upon the selection of seed. To the eye of the inexperienced buyer there appears to be but little difference. The mixed bird seed in most stores is the cheapest quality obtainable—often old, hard or musty. As you value the life of your bird, feed only our superior bird seed.

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FOOD HOLDER. — Fastens between the wires of the cage. Is nice for holding Song Restorer, Cuttle Bone, lettuce, apple, or other food. Usually made with bent arm to hold food down beside the wires of cage. Price 10c each, $1.00 per dozen postpaid.

BIRD INSECT DESTROYER.—Pkg. 10c postpaid.

SONG RESTORER.—This bird food is an excellent tonic as well. Very good to sustain the voice as well as to restore it. Successful in nearly every case of loss of voice from cold or moulting. Small cakes 5c each, doz. 50c postpaid.

IDEAL BIRD GRAVEL.—Of superior quality. Per 2 lb. can 10c, $1.00 per doz. Postage 32c per can extra.

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PREPARED MOCKING BIRD FOOD.—Best food on the market for all soft billed birds. Per large can 35c, postpaid 50c.

RED BIRD MIXTURE.—For Red Birds, Grosbeaks, etc. Same price as Superior Mixed.

PARROT DAINTIES.—Per pkg. 25c postpaid.

TONQUILLA—A condition powder of great value. Thousands of bird keepers have used it with the greatest success. Price per box 10c; by mail postpaid 13c.

I. S. CO.'S BIRD TONIC.—An excellent remedy for colds, asthma, hoarseness and other throat ailments, restoring the voice and making it clearer. It is an invigorating tonic for cage birds of all kinds. Price per bottle 15c, postpaid 25c.

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FEATHERED PETS.—A complete bird book, 25c. CANARY BREEDING, 25c.