Crown 8vo, elegantly bound, gilt edges, Illustrated with 12 beautifully 
Coloured Engravings, price 3s. 6d., post free. 
THE CANARY 
Its VARIETIES, MANAGEMENT, and BREEDING; 
With Portraits of the Author’s own Birds. 
By the REV. FRANCIS SMITH. 
Contains descriptions of all the Different Varieties of this popular 
Household Favourite, Illustrated with Coloured Portraits of Birds in the 
possession of the Author. With this book every care has been taken to 
produce the most Complete Manual; while the Illustrations, general 
appearance of the volume, and low price at which it is issued, will 
render it the most popular work on the subject. 
CONTENTS. 
A PLEA FOR THE CANARY 
ORIGIN OP OUR OWN CANARIA 
THE WILD CANARY 
OUR LIZARDS 
OUR YORKSHIRE SPANGLES 
OUR NORWICH YELLOWS 
OUR LONDON PANCY BIRDS 
OUR BELGIANS 
OUR GREEN BIRDS 
OUR CINNAMONS 
OUR TURNCRESTS 
THE DOMINIE AND THE GERMANS 
PREPARATIONS POR BREEDING 
NEST BOXES AND NESTS 
OUR PIRST BIRDS 
OUR MISFORTUNES 
OUR INFIRMARY 
ON CAGE’S 
©ptntons of tfje press. 
“To the reverend gentleman who gives ns this book we owe much; it is so 
admirably done as to be thoroughly perfect as far as the subject goes. He tells U3 
everything about the canary, and in the pleasantest manner, enlivening his story 
with many anecdotes. It is written in a tender and loving spirit; lucky are the 
birds who have so sympathetic and considerate a master, and fortunate is the master 
who owns so many beautiful birds; for the charming pictures that decorate the 
volume are so many portraits of ‘ the author’s own pets’ Mr. Smith is not a writer 
who has produced a book c to order;’ he has obviously loved his task. Years of 
thought and study, and familiarity with his subject in all its bearings, have enabled 
him to tell us everything needful to be known by those who keep the bird—one 
or many; how best to be its friend and its doctor; how to improve without 
impairing nature; how, in a word, the extremest amount of enjoyment may be 
derived from the cultivation of those delicious little inmates of our homes. The 
book is a delightful book; it may give pleasure to those who do not keep the 
birds; but to those who do it will be indispensable.”— Art Journal. 
“ A tasteful little book, written evidently by an enthusiast in the study of the 
beautiful and innocent creatures whose habits he describes. It is likely to make 
the canary a greater favourite than ever.”— Morning Star. 
“ A large amount of pleasure combined with much curious information, may be 
easily enjoyed by families or young folks who choose to follow Mr. Smith’s direc¬ 
tions*. The book is written in a pleasing style, and will take its place as a popular 
manual and an ornament for the drawing-room table.”— The Student. 
“ The style in which the author details the various incidents connected with his 
little pets is so pleasant and so alluring, that really one feels inclined on laying down 
the book to rush out forthwith to the nearest dealer, and without delay secure the 
necessary material for the formation of an aviary ’’ —City Press. 
“ This volume contains matter valuable to all who are interested in its subject; 
while to those who have never paid attention to the canary the work can hardly fail 
to open up a source of attraction. The reverend author is an enthusiastic lover of 
the bird, and the result of his experience should find favour with all who share his 
enthusiasm.”— Glasgow Herald. 
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