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1. Cassis madagascarensis. Lam. Queen 

 Helmet, N. C. to West Indies. Aperture 

 a rich black, from which fine cameos 

 have been and are still made. Usual size 

 5 to 7", but specimens up to 12" have 

 been found. 5 to 6" $2.50 7-8" 4.00 



2. Cassis tuberosa, L. King Helmet. 

 N. C. to West Indies. The face of the 

 shell is a rich dark color, and aperture 

 has 6 or more prominent ridges. As will 

 be seen from illustration, it is of a tri- 

 angular shape. 5 to 6" but has been 

 found to 12". 5 to 6" 3.00 



3. Cassis flammea, L. Princess Conch. 

 S. C. to West Indies. Usually matures 

 at 4" but larger specimens are found. A 

 ''me, always smooth shell and seldom 

 'ound with marine incrustations as are 

 forms. 3" 75c 4" 1.25 



4. Cassis inflata granulosa, Brug. 

 Scotch Bonnet. Florida to West Indies. 

 The true form inflata is also found from 

 N. C. southward. This is the species most 

 commonly seen for sale in the shell 

 stores. A round, neat shell, quite typical 

 in shape to other forms from tropical 

 regions. 2" 50c 



5. Cassis testiculus, L. Granular Cassis 

 or Baby Bonnet. N. C. to West Indies. 

 A neat, round, oblong form that is more 

 common in Bahamas than in Florida 

 Keys. Of a russet color, it is a showy 

 species when well cleaned. 2 1 /2" 1.00 



6. Strombus gigas, L. Great Conch. 

 Lake Worth, Florida to West Indies. 

 Next to the largest known form of the 

 genus, it is widely distributed in the Ba- 

 haman region, and is much used for 

 food. The shells find a ready market and 

 have for generations. Gorgeous cameos 

 are cut from the pink interior. The shells 

 are made into electric lamps and are 

 sold in curio stores. 6-7" 1.25 7-8" 2.50 



7. Turbinella scolymus, Gmel. Lamp 

 Shell, Florida Keys to West Indies. One 

 of the largest shells of its range, and the 

 largest of the genus. Usually 7 to 8 

 inches but larger shells are found. Its 

 surface is of a shiny-yellow when well 

 cleaned. A notch is often cut in the side, 

 to show the peculiar auger-shaped 

 columella. 6" 2.00 8" 4.00 



8. Fasciolaria tulipa, L. Tulip Shell. 

 N. C. to West Indies. In the Bahamas 

 the fishermen call them Pepper Shells. 

 There are rough forms, the usual type 

 and others brilliantly glossy. A variety 

 has been named, decades ago, Schaep- 

 makeri, Dunk. Usual size 4" but 8" speci- 

 mens are interesting and should be saved 

 when collecting. 4-5" 35c 6" 50c 



9. Triton nobilis. Con. Trumpet Shell. 

 Bahamas. A fine, large, well-marked 

 shell, often of a rich color. Occasionally 

 found on Florida Keys. The last whorl 

 is shouldered, differing in this respect 

 from its cousin of the East Indies. Shells 

 range 6 to 7" but much larger specimens 

 are found. 6-7" 4.00 8-9" 6.00 



