For mammals I recommend my formula of burnt alum and saltpetre (No. 9), followed by a wash of benzoline or turpentine twice a year, or by any one of the mercurial preparations given.
On a retrospect of this chapter it will, I think, be admitted that, if I am adverse to the use of any poisonous preparations in taxidermy, I at least point out the why and wherefore, as also an alternative course, showing at the same time the benefits and defects of both systems. I now, therefore, leave the amateur to choose for himself — bearing in mind the time-honoured aphorism, chacun à son goût.
Plate II Skeleton of Peregrine Falcon
SHOWING THE PROPER POSITION OF THE VARIOUS BOXES.
Explanation: follows:
SKELETON OF PEREGRINE FALCON (above.)
SHOWING THE PROPER POSITION OF THE VARIOUS BOXES.
Explanation:
A, skull; B, upper mandible; C, lower mandible;