THE ROLLER CANARY II 
THE TOWNSMAN’S ADVANTAGE 
We have spoken of the advantages possessed by those 
who live in towns and cities where Roller Canary Clubs 
are in existence; introductions and recommendations to 
noted breeders are easily obtained through the officials 
of such clubs. The best men in these clubs are always 
ready and willing to do what they can to help a new 
beginner. Whether you buy from someone to whom 
you have had a personal introduction, or from someone 
whose advertisements have caught your eye, it is wise 
to place yourself unreservedly in their hands. Tell them 
exactly what money you can afford to spend, and also 
what you are desirous of accomplishing. If you are 
hoping to join the ranks of exhibitors, or if you are 
only about to indulge in the breeding of Roller Canaries 
as a hobby without any idea of entering competitions it 
is wise to let the persons from whom you are buying 
know just what your ambition is. There are few old 
fanciers who will take advantage of a novice, that is if 
he places himself unreservedly in their hands. 
BUYING FROM STRANGERS 
Although we advise the beginner not to purchase 
first-class birds at the start yet we just as emphatically 
urge upon him the importance of purchasing his initial 
stock from a first-class strain. By so doing he may 
possibly breed a champion right away, and even if he 
does not, the young birds which he does breed will sell 
far better, because of their pedigree, than would birds 
that were mere songsters. 
Those who are not able to secure an introduction to 
a high-class breeder should study well the competition 
