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THE GOLDFISH 



should be covered by a screen, particularly in spring. The Comet makes 

 the most beautiful and generally satisfactory pond goldfish where a 



Fig. 150. The Comet 



decorative effect is desired. They are perfectly hardy over winter in a 

 deep pool where the water does not freeze to the bottom. The type 

 breeds quite true to form and many thousands of them are raised annually. 



THE SHUBUNKIN 



Fig. 151. The Shubunkin 

 One of the more recent introductions is the Shubunkin. This is sim- 

 ply a transparently scaled, highly mottled, common goldfish. All breeders 



