veil; and the dorsal fin becomes folded on itself. When actively swimming the tail and caudal fin 

 are rapidly moved from side to side in a few spasmodic eiTorts, but when in gentle motion the large 

 pectoral fins are the propelling agents, and the beautiful caudal fin spreads out passively in a 

 horizontal direction, the two halves well separated. When feeding" im the bottom, the fish assumes 

 a vertical position, and when resting on a horizontal surface the most elevated part of the body 

 is the posterior extremity of the caudal peduncle. 



A full-grown r}'ukin of select breed is one of the most beautiful of fishes, and would seem to 

 satisfy all the requirements of the ordinary fancier. Such a fish, with its long, flowing, graceful 

 fins, slowly swimming in quiet dignity, has been likened by Professor Mitsukuri to the Japanese 

 court ladies of olden times, dressed in long robes and walking" with sedate grace and dignity. 



The ryukin is \ery extensixely grown, and is ex])orted to Anierica and Europe in large numbers. 

 It is a hardy variet}-, stands transportation well, and is altogether one of the n"iost desirable forms 

 for cultivation in America and one of the most attractive fishes for ponds and aquaria. 



