THE GOLDFISH AND ITS CULTURE, 27 
Classification—Carp is the family; the goldfish represents 
a genus or group of this. The nymph (for example) is one 
of its species representing a type; the fan-tailed nymph is 
a variety of this specieSor type. 
In order to be perfect, a specimen must possess the char-’ 
acteristics of its type well developed and uninjured; the fins 
must be of equal size on both sides, also the lobes of the tail, 
and they must be carried in a graceful manner by the indi- 
vidual. In addition to this, it is to be considered whether 
the specimen is acclimated, domesticated and bred to good 
manners. 
Young specimens of any type are more slender in body 
than adults, and although the characteristics of a type may 
be easily detected by an experienced eye at any time, these 
are not fully developed until in their third year. 
A fish may not have all the points of his type and still 
be beautiful. Its shortcomings as a thoroughbred does not 
necessitate its being cast aside as a pet, for it may possess 
some points, not typical, that will make it a desirable speci- 
men for the aquarium. 
Dividing the characteristics of a type in roo points their 
relative value is as follows: 
Any Type. Dragon Eyes. Value of Colors. 
Body: .sc0%-<% 30 20 Milky-white or pearl.... 5 
Tall siweaees 20 15 Pink, lemon-yellow, purple 20 
Dorsal fin.... 10 5 Solid orange..........6. 10 
Abdominal fins to 5 Solid vermilion......... i 20 
Anal fin...... 0 5 5 Solid black ...... eases 10 
Color cic ceca x 20 20 Two colors ............. 15 
Eyes.......-. 5 30 Three colors .......... 20 
