INTRODUCTION. 



My Collection 



Of eggs of North American birds, incomplete as it is, out- 

 numbers, I think, both in species represented and in num- 

 ber of specimens, that of any American dealer. My stock 

 is constantly increasing, and being in direct correspondence 

 with nearly 2,000 collectors I can furnish my patrons al- 

 most anything obtainable. 



Condition and Marking of Specimens. 



Every specimen priced in this catalogue is first-class in 

 every respect, being carefully and cleanly blown from one 

 smoothly drilled hole in the side and free from ink-marks 

 or unnatural stains of any kind. 



All specimens are numbered to correspond with Ridge- 

 way's nomenclature (the numbers on the left in this cata- 

 logue.) 



Substitutes. 



As my stock is constantly changing, collectors, when 

 ordering, should always mention a few extra specimens 

 that can be used as substitutes, in case I am out of any of 

 the specimens desired. 



It is impossible for any dealer to always have everything 

 in stock they advertise. 



All orders filled Proir.ptly. 



To my promptness in filling and forwarding orders I, in 

 no small measure,- attribute my success. We well know 

 that when a collector orders a specimen he wants it at once, 

 not a month or two hence. All orders are fillecT by return 

 mail, except when unavoidably delayed. . 



The naming of extra specimens to be used as substitutes 

 will often avoid delay in the filling of an order. 



Careful Packing and Safe Delivery of Specimens 

 Guaranteed. 



I exercise the greatest of care in packing, and use noth- 

 ing but strong, well made boxes (most of which are made 

 expressly for my use.) 



Frequently specimens are broken by rough usage and 

 handling in the mails, this of course is no fault of mine, but, 



