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white, the fins red, and we versa; others pearly, dotted with irregu- 
larly shaped pink spots, the eyes being blue; again, the entire fish 
will be white, the only touch of color being the deep red of the large 
eyes. In fact, it is impossible within the limits of this sketch to 
enumerate the endless variety of the markings to be seen, and one 
can only get an adequate idea by examining a large number. 
THE FRINGE-TAIL. 
Strange as it may seem, this beautiful species of fish was nearly lost 
to this country through the caprice of private individuals who 
happened, or rather were lucky enough, to possess perfect specimens, 
and were unwilling that others should enjoy the possession of the like. 
But fortunately the late Mrs. Larz Anderson of Cincinnati, O., 
a lady both generous and appreciative, rather than that the stock 
