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State Board of Agriculture, &c. 



We still desire specimeus of rare birds killed in Yerraont, 

 and wish such when killed sent to us immediately by 

 express. As there is an appropriation to pay express charges, 

 such charges need not be prepaid. Should it be the desire 

 of parties donating the birds that their names should appear 

 on the specimens, a letter stating that fact, with name and 

 residence, must be sent by mail. If birds are caught in 

 traps, do not send them alive, as their plumage will be spoiled, 

 but kill by pouring a spoonful of chloroform down their 

 throats, and then wrap up in a paper before boxing, so as to 

 retain their feathers in the most natural position. 



