ITS ORIGIN AND PROSPECTS. 5 



and of the dealers, is so great tliat no fear need be 

 entertained of its being allowed to go out of fashion. 

 Besides which, the feather is undoubtedly the most 

 beautiful article of ornament of its kind, and as such 

 is independent of fashion to a great extent. 



Other markets are opening for them, creating at 

 this time a greater demand than the present increase 

 of birds can supply. The last quarter's customs returns 

 show an export to the United States of America — a 

 totally new market for us — of £12,000 worth, whilst we 

 personally have received large orders for another new 

 market. 



