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colored feathers of birds will fade if exposed to bright 

 sunshine, and one cannot expect silk to stand the test 

 better than Nature's own designed creation. 



Nos. 16 to 19, inclusive, are worsteds, also procurable 

 at any of the dry goods stores. In place of these, mo- 

 hair is frequently used, and pig's wool or the short hair 

 between the bristles of a hog and for salmon and high- 

 priced flies, seal's fur, dyed various colors. These worsteds 

 are split in the using and used according to size of in- 

 tended flies. 



Nos. 20 and 21. Chenilles. These are of very useful 

 character and ought to be used more than they are. 

 They can be procured of any shade and thickness at the 

 repositories of fancy silk goods. 



No. 22. Crows' feathers. From the wing feather 

 choose the blackest and most evenly-tipped fibers. 



No. 23. jfrey domestic turkey. This varies from a 

 mottled black and white to dark brown and browny- 

 white. It should be chosen as nearly as possible with 

 small mottlings of black and white. Very pleasant 

 feathers to work with. 



No. 24. White swan, white goose, duck, lien, or pigeon 

 feathers from wings. Choose the thinnest at the base of 

 fibers nearest the quill. 



No. 25. Brown turkey tail feather. This should be 

 chosen whenever possible of rich dark brown and lio-ht 



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brown, mottled regularly. 



No. 26. Silver Black Hackle, or white cock-a'-bond- 

 dhu. Choose for preference very clear black tapering 

 center, pure silver white tips. 



