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CANARIES. 



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 German Canary, from 8s. 6d. to 305. each, according 



to song. Hens, 2s. 6d. to 35. 6d. 



Lizard Canary, 1 53. to 305. each, according to mark- 

 ings a clear cap indispensable. 



Norwich Canary, from 6s. to 2os. each, according to 

 colour. 



Cayenne-fed Canary, I2s. 6d. to $. 



Belgian Canary, from 253. to 3, according to fine- 

 ness of breed. (It should have high shoulders, smooth 

 feathers, straight legs, and hold its tail close to the 

 perch.) 



Cinnamon Canary, from 125. to 303. 



London Fancy Canary, 305. 



The cocks and hens of these varieties are about the 

 same price, as this depends upon the plumage, and 

 shape and size of the birds. 



Mule birds vary according to plumage and song. 

 A common Brown Mule would cost 8s. ; if a very good 

 songster, i. The bird-dealers have made Pied Mules 

 very dear: 10, and in one instance 13, has been 

 given for one of great beauty. The hens have no value, 

 unless beautifully pied. 



A Piping Bullfinch varies in price from i to $ 53., 

 according to the perfection of its tune or tunes. $ 33. 

 is the ordinary price of a good bird. 



