THE CHINCHILLA 
The Chinchilla is a beautiful small fur-bearing animal from the Andes Mountains 
of South America. The fur is beautifully soft and very valuable. They are prac- 
tically extinct in their native habitat. a 
The raising of the Chinchilla is a new in- 
dustry that has become nationwide. Many 
are becoming interested in them as a profit- 
able sideline. They also make a very fascinat- 
ing money-making enterprise for the many 
who would like to retire but do not want the 
boredom of idleness. 
Chinchillas are raised in wire cages much 
like a rabbit cage, and are fed pellets, hay 
and a little greens. Cost of feeding is very 
small; about $3.00 will feed an adult Chin- 
chilla for a year. They are odorless, so may 
be kept in a spare room or in the basement 
of your house. Being a native of the high 
Andes, they do not require or want a very 
warm temperature. Not over 80 degrees in 
the summer and 50 or 60 degrees in winter is warm enough. 
The entire industry has been built on a dozen animals that were brought to the 
United States in 1923. All of the Chinchillas now being raised are being sold for 
breeding stock and probably will be for several years to come. When the supply is 
built up sufficiently, they will then start pelting them. At this time there are only 
a few Chincilla coats in existence. 
Chinchillas are sold in pairs at $1,000 to $1,600 per pair. They generally bring 
their first litter at about a year old and bring one to four to a litter. However, most 
litters are two in the litter. 
If you are interested in getting started in this interesting business, please write 
to us for more particulars. 
Notice to Customers 
Order filling season is a very rushing one for us and you will assist us greatly by 
observing the following suggestions: 
PLEASE do not order from old catalogues, or stock not listed. 
Don't write your order in a letter. Put it on a separate sheet of paper and be 
sure your name, Post Office and Express Office is on it. 
WRITE or print name and address plainly. We get many we can't read. 
PLEASE send remittance with order. 
BE SURE to give Express Office if different from P. O. 
ALL orders shipped Express, transportation collect, UNLESS suficient postage is 
sent with order. Most orders will travel cheaper and reach you in better condition 
if sent by express. We like to fill orders liberally, so be liberal with postage. We will - 
send extra plants for excess. 
Damaged orders should be reported to the express agent and a claim made 
for damages. 
Parcel Post shipments travel at customer's risk. 
NOTIFY us within 5 days of any shortage or error in filling your order. Please 
mention the Order Number on your acknowledgment card. 
GUARANTEE. All plants first class. Healthy and in good growing condition 
when they leave our care. Beyond this we assume no responsibility for shipping de- 
lays, rough handling or transplanting loss. 
Smith’s Gardens 
Rout |, Box 223 Lewiston, Idaho 
(283) 
