Among other fine specimens recently received from Messrs. Schindler & Selover, of Lake City, Minn., was one of the large, showy eggs of the Egyptian vulture, collected in Spain, which they are selling at the very low price of $1.25 each. We can take pleasure in recommending this firm as being thoroughly reliable, and as their rates are so extremely low, we bespeak for them a most liberal patronage.
The last number of the Collector’s Illustrated Magazine, published by E. M. Haight of Riverside, Calif., which, by the way, is our finest exchange, contains, among its many valuable articles, the first installment of a series on Vireos, by Wm. L. Kells, written in his customary interesting manner; also fine articles on “Natural History” by Chas. L. Mason; “Wonderful Mica” by J. J. Alton; and “The Cliff Dwellers of Southwestern Colorado.”
Our readers will notice that in this issue we commence the publication of a valuable article on Conchology, by J. A. Singley of Giddings, Texas. If a person has a hobby, he generally rides it well; therefore we make no hesitancy in saying that Mr. Singley’s article will prove of much value and interest to the conchological student.
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We would respectfully call the attention of the Bay State Oologist to the following:
Columbus, O., Nov. 17, 1888.
Webster & Mead,