The Canary Book. 



the body is square and the tops dome-shaped; the uprights 

 at the corners, which are made of half-inch laths, square, 

 extend about four inches below the bottom to form legs, 

 and give a cage the appearance of being on stilts. 



Fig. 16 represents a Yorkshire show-cage, the lower portion 

 of which has a 2^in. wooden frame all round, the remainder 

 of the cage being made of wire. Thin mahogany or other 

 hard wood may be used for the frame. If made of fir, the 



Length, 9iin. ; depth, 7in. ; height, 15h 

 FIO. 16. YORKSHIRE SHOW-CAGE. 



whole cage ought to be black varnished; if of hard wood, 

 polished or varnished, and bright tinned wires should be used. 

 The improved show-cage (see Fig. 17) is eminently adapted 

 for showing Lizards and Crested birds. The upper portions 

 of the wires are circular, and fit into a piece of wood 2in. 

 wide, secured to the ends and back of the cage. These should 

 be made of mahogany and French polished, a brass handle 



