18 Guide to Taxidermy 



often used or needed by taxidermists, where to get 

 them or how to make them. Of course a beginner 

 will need but very few of these, but we have every- 

 thing arranged in alphabetical order so you can 

 find what you want or anything that may be men- 

 tioned in the text. It gives receipts for making so- 

 lutions used by, or useful for, taxidermists. 



Chapter 1 1 gives the sizes and colors of eyes for 

 a great many birds and animals so you can, at least 

 determine what size eye you wish for any speci- 

 men. It also has a plate illustrating the different 

 sizes and styles of eyes. A list of the sizes of wire 

 used for many different specimens will guide you 

 as to what you should have on hand for your work. 

 It also gives the prices that are charged by expert 

 and reputable taxidermists for work of all kinds. 



