The Canary Book: Containing Full Directions for the Breeding, Rearing, and Management of Canaries and Canary Mules; Cage Making, &c.; Formation of Canary Societies; Exhibition Canaries, Their Points, and how to Breed and Exhibit Them; and All Other Matters Connected with this Fancy ... |
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... VARIETY OF CANARY 352 XXIV . - CANARY MULES 359 XXV . - WASHING CANARIES 364 XXVI . PREPARING BIRDS FOR EXHIBITION 371 XXVII . - CANARY SOCIETIES , AND CLOSE AND OPEN SHOWS 376 THE CANARY BOOK . CHAPTER I. CAGES AND CAGE - viii CONTENTS .
... VARIETY OF CANARY 352 XXIV . - CANARY MULES 359 XXV . - WASHING CANARIES 364 XXVI . PREPARING BIRDS FOR EXHIBITION 371 XXVII . - CANARY SOCIETIES , AND CLOSE AND OPEN SHOWS 376 THE CANARY BOOK . CHAPTER I. CAGES AND CAGE - viii CONTENTS .
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... close to them as is possible . These upright wires should be left projecting about an - inch - and - a - quarter , and should be slightly bent over in a slanting posture , the one made to lean one way and the other the other alternately ...
... close to them as is possible . These upright wires should be left projecting about an - inch - and - a - quarter , and should be slightly bent over in a slanting posture , the one made to lean one way and the other the other alternately ...
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... exceedingly well , and is very serviceable . Breeding - cages ought to be cleansed out and re - coloured inside twice a year , just prior to the breeding- season and again at the close . Show - cages Cages and Cage - making . 13.
... exceedingly well , and is very serviceable . Breeding - cages ought to be cleansed out and re - coloured inside twice a year , just prior to the breeding- season and again at the close . Show - cages Cages and Cage - making . 13.
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... close . Show - cages , too , are none the worse for being frequently re - painted , re - coloured , and re - varnished ; they not only look better , but I always think that they enhance the appearance of the birds . Some fanciers prefer ...
... close . Show - cages , too , are none the worse for being frequently re - painted , re - coloured , and re - varnished ; they not only look better , but I always think that they enhance the appearance of the birds . Some fanciers prefer ...
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... close examination of the engraving will enable anyone to see how it is constructed and the principle upon which it works . I prefer doors of this kind to all others , for if they are properly made and oiled occasionally they ought to close ...
... close examination of the engraving will enable anyone to see how it is constructed and the principle upon which it works . I prefer doors of this kind to all others , for if they are properly made and oiled occasionally they ought to close ...
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