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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... prefer myself , and when well dressed off and nicely polished they look really superb . The ends , tops , and bottoms of the cages ought to be stained and varnished ; but I will treat upon this part of the subject more fully hereafter ...
... prefer myself , and when well dressed off and nicely polished they look really superb . The ends , tops , and bottoms of the cages ought to be stained and varnished ; but I will treat upon this part of the subject more fully hereafter ...
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... prefer wire bars to wood ones , as shown in Fig . 3 , you will find the task of boring less difficult ; still you cannot be 20.IN 16.IN. too particular in the performance of this part of the work , and the difference in appearance ...
... prefer wire bars to wood ones , as shown in Fig . 3 , you will find the task of boring less difficult ; still you cannot be 20.IN 16.IN. too particular in the performance of this part of the work , and the difference in appearance ...
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... hold firm , or you can make the hole with a double instead of a single wire , if you prefer it . It is simply done , and you will only require to examine one already made to see how easy it is of accomplishment 8 The Canary Book .
... hold firm , or you can make the hole with a double instead of a single wire , if you prefer it . It is simply done , and you will only require to examine one already made to see how easy it is of accomplishment 8 The Canary Book .
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... prefer to paint show - cages inside , as the colouring matter is liable to be rubbed off , for birds very frequently wash themselves in their drinking - tins whenever they are supplied with fresh water , and afterwards rub themselves ...
... prefer to paint show - cages inside , as the colouring matter is liable to be rubbed off , for birds very frequently wash themselves in their drinking - tins whenever they are supplied with fresh water , and afterwards rub themselves ...
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... prefer to lime - wash their breeding - cages with quicklime whiting , made by dissolving a piece of quicklime , known as a ' clot , " and weighing from 1lb . to 2lb . , in a gallon or two of boiling water , with the addition of a small ...
... prefer to lime - wash their breeding - cages with quicklime whiting , made by dissolving a piece of quicklime , known as a ' clot , " and weighing from 1lb . to 2lb . , in a gallon or two of boiling water , with the addition of a small ...
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Page 432 - Bookbinding for Amateurs: Being descriptions of the various Tools and Appliances Required, and Minute Instructions for their Effective Use. By WJE CRANE. Illustrated with 156 Engravings. In cloth gilt, price 2/6, by post 2/9. Breeders' and Exhibitors' Record, for the Registration of Particulars concerning Pedigree Stock of every Description.
Page 259 - Then take the dimensions from the point of the bill to the end of the tail...
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