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THE MUSEUM. 



Ptarmigan wanted. 



(Willow) freshly skinned, postpaid, $1.50, 

 Hawk Owls, $2.25. 



OLIVER SPANNER & CO., 



3.58 Yonge St., Toronto, Canada. 



GqJ. \m/|.»«+*3 One of Wilson's famous $l 

 C L W na L . Mineral Collections. 10 lbs. 

 All the specimens ;ire of good quality and will And a 

 place in your caliinet. 



TRY ONE! I can sell you minerals cheaper than 

 any other dealer. 



N. L. Wilson, 170Tremont St., Boston, Mass. 



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WANTED. — At once, for cash or exchange, 

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WANTED.— Copies of Cones' Key, Ridge- 

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FOSSILS, FOSSILS, FOSSILS.— Have you 

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WANTED. — Fine complete sets of Hawks,. 

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