PEEPACE 



The following little Work lias been written 

 for tlie purpose of conveying to tlie public a 

 somewliat more extensive and accurate know- 

 ledge of tlie many different breeds and beautifal 

 varieties to be found in tliat most delightful 

 of houseliold pets, tbe Canary, than generally 

 appears to exist. 



The information given, being " a plain un- 

 varnished tale" of the writer's own personal 

 experience, will, it is hoped, prove alike inte- 

 resting and instructive to the reader ; while the 

 illustrations, drawn by his daughter, being 



