PREFACE. vn 



As the book is intended for the benefit of budding 

 aviarists as well as for those who can boast of more 

 experience, it is hoped that the latter will not take 

 exception to anything that may savour to them of mere 

 trivial detail, but which nevertheless is indispensable to 

 the former. There is much common ground upon which 

 they can walk together, and it is trusted that upon these 

 points they will agree, for no interests have been ignored, 

 nor, it is believed, have any been thrust into undue 

 prominence, while a few original notes and recom- 

 mendations will, it is hoped, be found to be trustworthy 

 and acceptable to all. 



For convenience of reference the book has been arranged 

 on the alphabetical or dictionary plan. 



W T. G. 



Iveagh Lodge, 



Belvedere, Kent. 



March, 1899. 



