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 ...L.U. Gill, 1893 - Всего страниц: 429 |
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... frequently pick up a few of them at least at some sales by auction for a mere song . The best wood for the tops , bottoms , backs , and ends of breeding - cages is American pine , from half - an - inch to five- eighths inch thick in the ...
... frequently pick up a few of them at least at some sales by auction for a mere song . The best wood for the tops , bottoms , backs , and ends of breeding - cages is American pine , from half - an - inch to five- eighths inch thick in the ...
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... frequently wash themselves in their drinking - tins whenever they are supplied with fresh water , and afterwards rub themselves against the backs of their cages , and thereby get besmeared with the colouring matter , which is ...
... frequently wash themselves in their drinking - tins whenever they are supplied with fresh water , and afterwards rub themselves against the backs of their cages , and thereby get besmeared with the colouring matter , which is ...
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... 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 to lime - wash their breeding - cages with quicklime ...
... 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 to lime - wash their breeding - cages with quicklime ...
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... frequently for a day or two ; strain it through a piece of muslin , and it will be ready for use . Varnish must not be laid on too thick ; after the first coat is quite dry give it a second , and a third if necessary . Do not varnish ...
... frequently for a day or two ; strain it through a piece of muslin , and it will be ready for use . Varnish must not be laid on too thick ; after the first coat is quite dry give it a second , and a third if necessary . Do not varnish ...
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... frequently of walnut , rosewood , or Spanish mahogany , and finished in the highest style of work- manship and beautifully French polished . In front is a seed- drawer , and a " dummy " or imitation drawer front to corres- pond at the ...
... frequently of walnut , rosewood , or Spanish mahogany , and finished in the highest style of work- manship and beautifully French polished . In front is a seed- drawer , and a " dummy " or imitation drawer front to corres- pond at the ...
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