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THE OOLOGIST's DI R IXTORV. 
Important ANNOUNCEMENT to Oologists 
Dni'S m mil m or nn mmii iim. 
This work contains accurate descriptions of the Color and 
Size of the Eggs, and Locations of the nests of the Land and 
Water Birds of North America, together with " Notes " and 
Directions for Collecting Birds' Egg^s and Nests. 
It is intended that this work will enable the collector to 
IDENTIFY eggs WHILE IN THE FIELD, and will take the place of those 
expensive works which are usually beyond the reach of many 
collectors. 
No Oologist or collector of Eggs, be he amateur or profes- 
sional, can do without this work. 
It will certainly take a permanent place in 
the ornithological literature of the United 
States. — /Jr. Howard Jones, atithor of ^^Illus- 
trations of the Nests and Hggs of the Birds of 
Ohio." 
It is just the thing we have needed, and 
should be in every collector's hands, both old 
and young. — W. O. Enierson, Hayivards,Cal. 
The list will he a great help to the working 
Oologist. — IV. W. Worthington, Shelter Island, 
N. Y. 
Consider it a valuable contribution to ornith- 
ological literature. It should he in the hands 
of every collector. — Thomas G. Gentry, aiithor 
of " Nests and Eggs of Birds of the United 
States," etc., etc. 
It is woi th ten times the price. — Philf Laii- 
rant, Philadelphia. 
I find it is a work that no egg collector should 
be without, and it is worth a great deal more 
than its price. — G. E. Hitchcock, Woodland, Cal. 
I sincerely hope that your efforts in behalf of 
Oologists will meet with the favorable reception 
which they deserve. Your little list is just the 
thing to take into the field, not too bulky, yet 
giving the main essential facts in each particular 
case. — \Villia7)i Breivsier, Cambridge, Mass. 
I am much pleased with the Catalogue, and 
consider it a valuable contribution to ornitho- 
logical literature. It should be in the hands of 
every collector I only regret that I have 
nothing at present to offer in reciprocation of 
your kindness. — T. G. Gentry. 
Have just received your little treasure 
"Davie's Check List" from my friend , 
and so mucti am I pleased with its contents 
after 3 hours perusal, that I cannot refrain from 
telling you direct how much I welcome this 
helpmeet in my studies and researches,in short, 
in a concise and thorough manner it supplies a 
long felt want. Add my name to the long list 
of admirers, which this charming little book 
must have made for you. — Harry G. Parker, 
Chester, Pa. 
I am sure you have made a most useful little 
book, one that every young collector (and many 
who are not young) ought to have. — Prof. B. W. 
Evennann, Camden Ind. 
It is just what every egg collector in the land 
should have I will send for several in a few 
days. — R. B. Tronslot, Valparaiso, Ind. 
" Davie's Egg Check List" is a beauty, the 
typography and paper unexcelled, and deserv- 
ing all praise bestowed upon it. — E. B. Corn- 
well, Rubicon, IVis. 
I " think it is worthy of recommendation to 
my friends" and I think the younger collectors 
will hail it as a " long felt want," while the older 
ones will duly appreciate it. — Charles R. Keyes, 
Des Moines, la. 
" Have looked it over, and find it invaluable 
to the egg ( ollector. The descriptions are 
accurate and the work meets a long felt want. 
The typography of the work is perfect, and the 
price brings it within reach of all. — A.N. Fuller, 
Lawrence, Kas. 
It is printed in large type, on heavy, tinted paper, and bound 
in antique, Japanese paper cover. 
Price by Mail, 6o cents. Liberal Discounts to Agents. 
DAVIS & BAKER, Agents. 
North Granville, N. Y. 
