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1. Strombus laciniatus, Chem. Philip- 

 pines. A very strange formed shell as 

 the aperture which is richly colored with 

 reddish-purple, extends to the top of the 

 spire. A strong solid species which is 

 rare and choice. 3Vfe to 4" 5.00 



2. Strombus latissimus, L. Philippines 

 and Pacific generally. A real solid and 

 heavy shell and which attains 7". The 

 aperture extends outward and inward, 

 and a full inch above the spire. Has 

 chestnut stripes on body whorl. I have 

 also had specimens sent me from Fiji 

 and other Oceanica islands. Rather rare. 



6.00 



3. Strombus galeatus. Sow. West Mex- 

 ico. This is the Big Conch of the Mexico- 

 Pacific region and takes the place of the 

 Big Conch of the Bahamas. Has heavy 

 periostracum which when removed 

 shows a plain white shell on back and 

 just a shade of russet in the aperture. 

 Lives just below the tides and pushes 

 around in the mud everywhere. Fairly 

 common in some localities. 8" 2.00 



4. Strombus thersites. Gray. Australia. 

 It has tall spire, back ornamented with 

 reddish blotches. Is 5" with the thick 

 lip. Very distinct from all other species 

 and a rather rare shell. 5.00 



5 & 6. Strombus variabilis. Swain. 

 Australia. It is well named as it is very 

 variable. You can hardly find specimens 

 from two localities that are exactly alike. 

 I illustrate two types and there are many 

 more. 1V" 50c 



7. Ranella pulchra. Gray. Winged Ra- 

 neUa. China Seas. Of a slight buff color, 

 the wings are exactly opposite sides of 

 the shell. It is very distinct from other 

 species and is not rare. 2" 1.00 



8. Strombus canarium, L. New Cale- 

 donia. A fat chunked species with thick 

 white lip and faint markings. A few 

 similar types are found all over the 

 Pacific. Vz to 2" and fairly common. 



50c 



9. Strombus succinctus, L. Philippines. 

 The back of the shell is covered with 

 yellow coating, ornamented with chevron 

 white markings. Lip is sharp and aper- 

 ture very distinct from other species. 



1/2" 50c 



10. Strombus minimus, L. Viti Islands. 

 A very variable and handsome small 

 shell which extends over a wide terri- 

 tory. You will find many types quite 

 similar around the Pacific islands. All 

 of the small Strombus make fine cabinet 

 specimens, and look best in series of 

 4 to 6 specimens of a kind. IVz" 50c 



11. Strombus fasciata. Born. Indian 

 Ocean. Has a row of nodules at top of 

 body whorl which is ornamented with 

 five heavy black lines. Aperture is 

 usually brilliant orange. IVz" 50c 



12. Strombus Campbell!, Gray. Port 

 Darwin, Australia. A fine small 2" spe- 

 cies which is quite distinct in color 

 pattern, being ornamented with chestnut 

 markings. There are over a hundred 

 species of Strombus in the world which 

 range from the giant S. goliath from 

 Pernambuco, Brazil which is very rare, 

 to the small one inch forms. This chap 

 is about IVfe". 50c 



13. Strombus auris-dianae, L. Philip- 

 pines. The lip rolls over showing up 

 the rich reddish aperture to fine ad- 

 vantage. The shell is quite smooth and 

 glossy but there are varieties which are 

 not so. Much more attractive than the 

 cut would indicate. 2Vfc" 50c 



14. Strombus granulatus. Gray. Pan- 

 ama. A common form from Lower Cali- 

 fornia southward. If you love to collect 

 shells, secure a good boat and helpers 

 and cruise over a thousand miles of this 

 shore making frequent stops and you 

 will be surprised at the collections it is 

 possible to make. A friend of mine has 

 been doing this for years, keeping careful 

 notes on every species and the pamphlets 

 he has published are very fascinating. 

 Go thou and do likewise if you need a 

 real rest. 50c 



15. Strombus floridus. Lam. Philip- 

 pines. I never knew why this name was 

 applied to a shell not found in Florida. 

 It is a small species which must be very 

 common over a wide territory as it is 

 sent to this country in quantity and used 

 in manufacturing novelties. Very vari- 

 able in color. 1" 25c 



