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when she does her notes are weak. The beak of the male is short and 
stout, and Iris head is flat. The crown of the head of the female is 
rounder than that of the male. The song of the canary is familiar to 
all. It sings in all seasons and in the dullest weather. It becomes 
very tame, and may be taught a number of amusing tricks. 
NORWICH CAXARIES. 
The German Canary . — In many parts of Germany the breeding 
of canaries for the markets of the world is the principal occupation of 
the people. The .best singing canaries known are bred in the little 
hamlet of St. Andreasberg, in the Hartz Mountains. These birds are 
called St. Andreasberg Rollers. Only the best grade of singers are 
bred, from three to six months of constant training being given to 
bring them to the desired degree of perfection. They are put under 
the instruction of the European Larks and Nightingales, and me- 
chanical devices are also employed to teach them long trills and flute 
notes and other oddities. Their extraordinary vocal powers make 
them most desirable pets. 
The Belgian Canary . — Bird breeding has long been a hobby with 
all classes in Belgium. In breeding canaries they have given the 
