294 RODENTIA. 



it has been -vvoru for a year or two, causing it to lose 

 the smooth, silky appearance which makes it attractive. 

 The Nutria skins in their natural state are worth from 

 two and one-half to eight dollars each ; and when plucked 

 and seal dyed, from three and a half to ten dollars each, 

 according to quality and the quantity purchased. 



