PROSPECTUS. 



The accompanying sheets contain the title, introduction 

 and sample pages of the catalogue of the collection of the May- 

 nard Chapter. This catalogue is now ready for distribution 

 to the subscribers. As will be seen upon examination of the 

 pages, this is rather more than a catalogue, as considerable in- 

 formation in regard to the specimens is printed ; this informa- 

 tion is intended as a guide to students in their studies. The 

 specimens catalogued, unless otherwise stated, are for free dis- 

 tribution to members of the chapter who own catalogues, and 

 to other responsible persons, even if they reside at a distance, 

 who purchase a catalogue and a card. The price of the cata- 

 logue is 25 cts each to all; cards are free to members, but their 

 price to others is locts. each. Each card entitles the holder 

 to fifty specimens, of which five may be borrowed at one time 

 and kept for a week, then, in some cases, if desired, renewed 

 for another week. Bird skins and other light specimens may 

 be sent out and returned by mail at the rate of one cenC per 

 ounce, or to clubs of several individuals, as cheaply, or cheaper 

 by express, always at the expense of the borrower. 



As it is desirable for the publisher of the catalogue to 

 know how many copies it is best to print, those who desire to 

 avail themselves of the opportunity afforded to borrow bird 

 skins, minerals, etc., should apply at once to the publisher for 

 catalogues. 



As this catalogue is to be circulated largely among teach- 

 ers, to be permanently kept, the attention of professional men 

 and others, who hope for the patronage of teachers, is called 

 to it as an excellent advertising medium. 



All money received in excess of the cost of the catalogue 

 will be expended, at least at present, in the purchase of addi- 

 tional bird skins. 



For catalogues apply to C. J. Maynard, 447 Crafts st. 

 and for advertising space to him and to E. F. Dow, 61 Hen- 

 shaw st., both West Newton, Mass. 



