The data on which this work is based were obtained by the writer during two visits to Japan when, 

 under the guidance oi the leading Japanese fishery and fish-cultural authorities, the principal goldfish 

 breeding establishments were inspected and information was obtained at firsl hand from their proprie- 

 tors. Supplementary information has been derived from published papers by Professors Matsubara, 

 Mitsukuri, and Watase. The accompanying colored illustrations of ten varieties of Japanese goldfish 

 are made from paintings from life by Mr. J. I'raia in Tokyo, and are herewith reproduced through the 

 courtesy of Fro). S. Matsubara, Director of the Imperial Fisheries Institute. Tokyo, by whom they 

 have been copyrighted ; these plates accompany his interesting paper published by the Bureau of Fisheries 



Washington 



October 1, 1909 



