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THE MUSEUM. 



thorn hedge. Another much used 

 place is the common rail fence where- 

 ever this is overrun with vines. 



Such variation of nesting sites seem 

 to be more like "a prevailing style" 

 than to be caused by any marked phy- 

 sical differences. 



Greencastle, Ohio, June '98. 



Shell Collectors. 



We trust that Conchologists will not 

 overlook the fact that //«c shells are now 

 our specialty. We are constantly ac- 

 quiring new and desirable things and 

 have several thousand good species in 

 stock. Nearly every family of shells is 

 represented bj' numerous examples. 

 If you specialize any particular group 

 send for written list of what we have 

 that will interest you. Our stock of 

 Minerals, Corals, Eggs, Skins, Land 

 and Marine Curios is for sale at a sacri- 



Ostrich Eggs. 



We have for sale the largest lot of these 

 mammoth eggs ever imported into the United 

 States. They came from Port Elizabeth, South 

 Africa, and'if thev were piled into ordinary 

 wagon boxes, such as the farmers use in 

 drawing otT grain, they would fill ten of 

 them. We have only had them a month, and 

 about one-fourth of this lot have been sold to 

 collectors throughout the country. A\'e offer 

 them elsewhere in this number. Special low 

 prices will be given on dozen lots. Over a 

 score of collectors liave taken a dozen, and 

 they are still going. Most any collector in a 

 larse city or town can sell a dozen to his 

 friends. They will sell at sight for a reason- 

 able figure, about three times what we ask at 

 wholesale. Write at once 



Waltek F. Webb. Mgr., 

 Albion, N. Y. 



Pearl Shells and 



Novelties. 



Such as Shell Parses. Shell Bo.xes. Vme- 

 grettes, Pearl Penholders, Pearl Inkstands 

 made from Abilene Shell, Pearl Napkin Piings, 

 Pearl Match Safes, Pearl Shell Spoons (32 

 different styles), Pearl Lace Pins, Glove and 

 Button hooks. Pearl Shirt Waist Sets, Pearl 

 Ships, Vases, Pin Trays and other novelties. 

 In Shell Bozes such tts Har.ci kerchief Boxes, 

 Work Boxes, many styles Pin Cushions, Fan- 

 cy Boxes. Lounge.'nressers, Dog Kennel, Hand 

 Bags, Anchors, Looking Glasses, Hand Mir- 

 rors, Side Boards, Placques, and dozens other 

 styles. Everyone who has seen these Shell 

 and Pearl Novelties know they are pretty. 

 All are imi orted, and notwithstanding heavy 

 duty can be sold reasonable. We do not soli- 

 cit retail trade. 



Those meaning business please apply for 

 wholesale prices on what you expect to buy, 

 stating what amount you would probably or- 

 der at a time, as $10, $15, $35, $50, $100, etc. 

 Address, W. F. WEBB, Mgr., Albion, N. Y. 



Florida Land and Fresh Water 



Shells. Also Centipedes, Scorpions, Crabs, 



fice. Any collector wishing to start as etc. in alcohol at a bargain. Address with 

 a dealer can here find a desirable bar- 

 gain at prices much below v^hat thej' 

 could be secured for elsewhere. Write 



us. 



WALTER F. WEBB, Mgr., 



Albion, N. Y. 



stamp. 



O. BR V ANT, 



Loigwood, Florida 



JAMES P. BABBITT, 



Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 



Taxidermists' Supplies, Bird 

 Skins, Eggs and Publications, 



TAUNTON, MASS. 



Our large montlilv buUetiu of Sliins, Eggs, etc. free 

 upou application. 



