INTRODUCTION. 



owing to the confidence I place in my system of packing, 

 I will guarantee the safe delivery of every specimen I send, 

 whether by mail or otherwise. 



Should specimens happen to become broken, I will re- 

 place such specimens gratis, providing the damaged speci- 

 mens are returned to me within three days after they have 

 been received by the parties ordering, 



Large and valuable orders are usually sent by express," as 

 it is much safer. 



Surplus Stock. 



I frequently recsive the eggs of some species in large 

 quantities at very low rates. 



My friends are given the benefit of these low rates in the 

 Curiosity Bulletin which I publish bi-monthly. 



Second-class Specimens. 



I usually have in stock a lot of specimens that are either 

 end-blown, blown through a large or rough hole in the side, 

 or otherwise imperfect. 



This class of specimens answer very well for the beginner 

 or any collector desiring a lot of specimens for a small sum 

 of money. 



Second-class specimens are sold very low. 



Prices and the list of second-class specimens, we can fur- 

 nish, can always be found in the Curiosity Bulletin. 



Exchanging. 



For such eggs as I may want I will allow one-half cata- 

 logue rates in exchange. Special rates can sometimes be 

 given for very desirable lots. 



Parties desiring to exchange with me should always ob- 

 serve the following hints, thereby preventing any possible 

 unpleasantness or delay : 



Write, stating plainly what you have to offer, and what 

 you desire in return, should we arrange an exchange. 



Pack carefully ; remember you ship your eggs at your 

 risk. 



Mark your name and address on the package, it is often 

 impossible for me to tell who it is from if you do not. (I 

 am now furnishing my friends a neat little three or four 

 line Rubber Stamp and outfit for this purpose at only 35 

 cents, usual price $1.00.) 



