CONTENTS. 
PART 1. 
The Goldfish and its Types. 
CuHaPTer I. 
Tue ADVANTAGE OF GOLDFISH CULTURE.—Culture of Pet Animals and 
ornamental Plants. Their influence...........eeeeees Segeee yes 3 
Cuaprer II. 
Tue History oF THE GOLDFISH.—Its origin. Goldfish keeping in China 
and Japan. First introduction into Europe. Naturalized Goldfish in 
America. Introduction of new types...........- Ueawee eae taka es 6 
CHAPTER III. 
Tue GoLpFIsH AND 1Ts Hazits.—A product of artificial propagation. De- 
generated stock on Long Island. Cause of degeneration. Scientific 
name of the fish. General characteristics of the Genus. Habitat 
and food. Their mode of reproduction. The coloring process. 
Growth. Enemies. The memory of Goldfish. Tame Goldfish.. 9 
CHAPTER IV. 
Tue Types oF Go.pFisH.—Classification of same. Description of the 
types and their varieties. The crossing of species. The favorable 
influence of food and climate. Points for judging a goldfish. Ex- 
planation of technical terms.......-.... see c eee e cece eee e eee e eee 17 
CHAPTER V. 
PsrEupo GOLDFISH AND THEIR Varieties. — Description and _ historical 
sketches of SAMe ......-seceeeeeeceveaee Siieceraness Seiiaveus:bapuatararareveversence 29 
