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SOLON PALMER’S PERFUMES, SOAPS, COSMETICS, &C.

Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1870,
by SoLon Paumer, in the office of the Librarian of Con-

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soft feather till the bird picks atit, and then at
your finger, and at last it wiil come out of the
cage and perch on yourhand. It will soon sub-
mit to your caresses and receive food from you.
Accustom it to a particular call or whistle, and
to being carried from room to room,—the win-
dows being closed, —and teach it to fly to you
-when ‘called. The same experiments can then
be cautiously repeat ed in the open air, until at
last you will be rewarded with complete suc-
cess. This treatment is particularly adapted to

training young Linnets, Bullfinches and Ca- |

naries, but they should not be taken into the

open air during spring or pairing time.
Another method, which is adapted to all kinds

of birds: Cut off the under plume of the pen

OPEN the door of the cage and tease it with a
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INTRODUCTION.

be Vie Manual has been written, and compiled especially
for SoLon PALMER from the works of BECHSTEIN,
Witson, AUDUBON, SWEET, and other eminent ornitholo-
gists ; together with its author’s experienceadded. No re-
search or expense has been spared to make ita reliable guide.

It contains rules for Catching Birds, their Food, Diseases
and Remedies, General Treatment, &c. The remarks
under the above heads are general, and apply to ALL BIRDS.
It also contains a list of all desirable cage birds, together
with their cage qualities, and classed under some particular
bird, selected as a type for treatment.

8G All necessary information, not found under the clas-
sified lists, will be found under the above named general
heads, which should be carefully consulted.=8

CATCHING BIRDS.

Spring is the best time to catch birds of passage, as the
males arrive about a week earlier than the females, and
are the more valuable.

Birds may be taken by placing twigs covered with bird-
lime, or any viscid substance, and baited with their favorite
food, about their haunts, especially about berry thickets.
A decoy bird placed out of sight will, by its cry, make this
method more successful. The best decoys for this and all
other purposes are such birds as have themselves been
caught when full grown.

Another method is to set nooses or snares of horse hair,
fine thread, fine wire, and such material on the limbs about
the haunts of birds ; they become entangled in them and
are thus taken.

NErTs are made for the purpose and may be purchased,
into which Quails and kindred birds may be driven.

‘Traps of various kinds, especially the common “ Quail
Trap,’ placed about their haunts, is perhaps the best way
to take them. This last mentioned trap is formed of lath
or thinly split sticks, built up somewhat in the shape of an
obtuse cone or pyramid, laced together with cord, having a
small hole at top, with sliding lid to take out the game by.
This is supported by the common “ figure 4”’ trigger, and
grain or seeds scattered below and leading to their haunts.
This “‘ figure 4”” trigger is the same as is used for rat traps,
** dead-falls,”” and traps generally.

Birds may be decoyed into the house by opening a
window and placing a bird in the room.

2 PALMER’S PERFUMES,

HANDKERCHIEF PERFUMES.

‘* For the roses soon withered that hung o’ er the wave,

But some flowers were gathered while freshly they shone,
And a dew was distilled from the flowers that gave

All the fragrance of summer when summer was gone,’”

Our Frangipanni is the sweetest, most concentrated
and lasting perfume in the market, whether of American
or European production. We would also call especial at-
tention to our Jockey Club, White Rose, [hlang
Ihlang, Musk, Violette, Marvel of Peru and
Floralina, which, although not so concentrated as the
Frangipanni, are highly prized by all lovers of fine Per-
fumery. We also challenge a comparison of any of our
Perfumes with the best imported articles.

Our variety of Handkerchief Perfumes includes the
following:

Bouquet de Caroline, New Mown Hay,
Centennial Bouquet, Orange Flower,
Egyptian Lotus, Patchouly,
Floralina, Pink,
Frangipanni, Rose Geranium,
Golden Lily of Japan, Rose,
Honeysuckle, Spring Flowers,
Heliotrope, Stephanotis,
Ihlang Ihlang, Sweet Brier,
Jockey Club, Sweet Clover,
Jasmine, Sweet Pea,
White Lilac, Tea Rose,
Marvel of Peru, Tuberose,
Magnolia, Upper Ten,
Moss Rose, Verbena,
Mousseline, Violette,
Millefieurs, White Rose,
Musk, White Pond Lily,

Night-Blooming Cereus, West End.

All the articles described herein are prepared only by,

SOLON PALMER,
12 PLATT STREET, NEW YORK,

and are for sale by Druggists generally.

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They can be taken from the nest while young when their
tail feathers begin to expand, their body feathers begin to
grow, and just when their eyes begin to open.

For a few days after the full grown bird is first caught,
the cage should be darkened except near the food and water,
so that they may not beat themselves against the cage.

Foop.

Those who desire to keep Mocking-birds, Nightingales,
and kindred birds, must keep a supply of ant’s eggs, meal
worms, and flies.

To collect ants’ eggs, shovel the earth out of an ant-hill
containing the eggs, on acloth, place green boughs on the
cloth near this earth ; the ants will carry the eggs under
the boughs, when they may be collected and dried ina pan
with a little sand, then put away ina jar. Soften them
with boiling water before using.

Meal Worms may be found about granaries, flouring
mills, bake houses, &c., or may be procured by filling a
half-gallon jar with wheat bran, barley, or oat-meal, anda
few pieces of sugar-paper or old shoe leather. In thisa
half pint of meal worms may be thrown ; allow them to
remain three months, and occasionally moisten witha cloth
soaked in beer. The worms will then become beetles,
which again lay eggs in the jar and propagate their species
rapidly. Ants’ eggsand meal wormsareatreatfor ad/ birds.

Meat Maggots may be collected in autumn, and put in
a large jar with dry earth and keptin a cool place. Tusect

eating birds are fond of them.

For asupply of flies put the live flies, especially the large
species, loosely into a paper bag and hangin adry room
so they will not mould. Soften with boiling water before
feeding.

The three following recipes are for universal Foop or
Pastes, that will be eaten by all birds. Put into thema
few flies, ants’ eggs, meal worms, or maggots, for birds that
eat insects or worms.

first, Let enough wheat bread for three months sup-
ply be baked without salt, when stale put it into an oven
from which a baking has just been taken, and allow it to

- remain until the oven cools. Then pound it fine, and it
willkeep three months. A tea-spoonfulof this mixed with
three times that quantity of warm milk, is enough for each
bird’s daily food. ‘his Paste may be cut fine, is very
nourishing, and becomes neither sour nor sticky. Never
_ let the milk boil.

4 PALMER’S PERFUMES,

FOR THE COMPLEXION.
PERFECTION.

The quality of this article is indicated by its name—the
most perfect liquid article to be found for beautifying the
complexion. Those ladies who prefer liquids to powders
are earnestly invited to try it. Price 50 cts.

It is Perfection.
Charleston, S. C., Fune 8th, 1874.
“‘T think your Perfection could not have a more appro-
priate name.” Mrs. B. M. Herior.

INVISIBLE DROPS.

Has all the desirable properties possessed by the Per-
fection, and differs from it only in having a delicate pink
shade, like the Invisible Powder, while the Perfection is a
beautiful white.

So Beautiful.
Orange Court House, Va., Nov. 13th, 1875.
“<T find your Invisible Drops so beautiful for the toilet.’”
Mrs. J. P. THompson.

PALMIER’S INVISIBLE.

Is a delightfully perfumed and exceedingly fine powder,
which so nearly resembles the natural hue of health as to
defy detection by the most experienced. Itis likewise not
only perfectly harmless in its effects upon the health and
complexion, but it has even curative properties that render
it valuable for speedily removing Tan, Freckles, Pimples,
and other slight blemishes, especially when used in connec-
tion with the Lotion. Boxes, 25 cents.

Exquisite.
q Portsmouth, Va., Sept. 23d, 1872.
““T congratulate my sex on the attainment of so exquisite
an article to the Toilet as Palmer’s Invisible.”
Fanny Downline.

invaluable.

America City, Kas., April 29th, 1873.
“T find your Invisible invaluable.””

Mrs. D. T. SmitH.

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Second. Soak in cold water a well-baked loaf of stale
wheat bread, press out the water, pour on milk, and mix
with this two-thirds of its own weight of wheat or barley
meal well ground and sifted.

Third. Grate a carrot ona clean sweet grater, soak a
small roll in water, press out the water, and mix both bread
and carrot with two handfuls of wheat or barley meal, well
ground and sifted. Then pound ina mortar.

The last two must be made fresh every day, or they
sour, hence are generally used where a number of birds of
different species are kept.

Feed plenty of green food, as fruits, cabbage, lettuce,
water-cress, groundsel, &c., washing the same in clear,
cold water. Also, A/enty of water for drinking and bathing,
and plenty of fine gravel. At night see that the supply
is sufficient for the morning as they breakfast early. Feed
early and regularly, with a variety of food. The food in
all cases should be as near the natural food as possible.

See under the various classes of birds for further
information regarding their food.

CAGES.

All birds are healthier in a large room than ina cage, yet
some species sing best in a small cage. Birds of active
habits and large birds require largecages. Small birds, and
those of slow habits may have small cages.

The cage may be wood or wire, painted or unpainted.
The writer has succeeded best with brass wire cages. A
slide or draw bottom is easiest cleaned. Coverthe bottom
witao clean paper daily.

BREEDING.

ae rules for the Canary will generally answer for all
birds.

DISEASES AND REMEDIES.

Tue Fest are the seat of most of the diseases of cage
birds, and should be carefully observed. Forlarge accumu-
lation of dirt on their feet, hold their feet in lukewarm
water for three or four minutes each day till the dirt drops
off. If the feet are warty in appearance, and seem to be
sore, bathe them as above, and grease them with unsalted
butter, or better, with sweet cream or PALMER’S LOTION.
Clip their claws and beak when they become too long, but
do not trim too close and cause them to bleed. By hold-
ing them between you and the light you can see the termi-
nation of the blood-vessels.

6 PALMER’S PERFUMES,

FOR THE /COMPLEAIOMNs
( Continued. )

Infinitely Superior.
Ware, Mass., Fan. 22nd, 1873.
“‘Vour Invisible is I think infinitely superior to any
powder I ever saw.” Ciara M. Gates.

Delightful. ‘
Weldon, N. C., Dec. 30th, 1872.
‘¢T think your Powder excellent. * * * Several of my
lady friends have seen it and pronounced it delightful.’’

Miss E. Cook SLEDGE.
Splendid.
4 Lockport, N. Y., Now. 26th, 1874.
«¢ Send me your splendid Powder soon as possible.”
Mrs. L. Frank ®

I prefer them.
Hoover Hill, N. C., Feb. 21st, 1875.
“«T prefer your Powders to any cosmetics I have used.”’
Mrs. Lucy B. Fincn.
Beautiful, Beautiful.

Governeur, N. Y., Fune 3a, 1875.
‘© Your Invisible is beautiful, beautiful.’’

Mrs. A. GrirForp.
Delighted.
& Mount Foy, Pa., Fan. 3st, 1874.
“*<T am delighted with your Invisible Powder.’
Mrs. F. H. Arnpr.
I like your Powders.
Tooele City, Utah, March rbth, 1874.

Pil like your Powders much better than any I ever used
before.”’ Miss Ciara E, Hirt.

Excellent.
Pleasant Hill, N. C., Fan. bth, 1875.
“<T cannot possibly get along ‘without your excellent ar-
ticles.”” Laura Powers.

Il recommencd it.

Orange Court House, Va., Nov. rst, 1873.
“‘T am so much pleased | with your Powder that I recom-
mend it to all my friends.” Lizziz CAVE.

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TOILET SOAPS, COSMNTICS, ETC. i)

Pie ; properly acold. Symptoms: nostrils stopped up,
external skin of the tongue hardened, dryness of the
tongue, yellowness at root of the beak, roughness of the
feathers of the head, and frequent gasping as for breath.
Remedy : a pill of butter, garlic, and pepper, and allow the
bird to sip an infusion of speedwell. Draw a fixe feather
through the nostrils. In large birds remove the hard skin
from the tongue, beginning at lower side near the palate,
then treat as above.

RHEUM or CoLp. Symptoms: frequent sneezing and
shaking the head. Remedy, fromz1 to 2odrops of Pectoral
Elixir, procured of your druggist.

Deciine. Symptoms: general roughness of the feath-
ers, great appetite, and yet wasting of the flesh. ‘The re-
sult of unnatural diet, as sugar, &c. Forceit toswallowa
spider, which acts asa purgative ; arusty nail in thedrink-
ing water gives tone and strength to the digestive organs.
Water-cress is considered a specific.

CosTIvENEss. Symptoms: ineffectual attempts to void
its excrements. Remedy: Ifaspider given does not cure,
apply with a blunt pin, aclyster of linseed oil. To birds
that eat insects, meal worms bruised with saffron or linseed
oil. Green food, lettuce and water-cress, are the best
preventives, and sometimes cure.

DiarrHa@a. Common to newly caged birds. Symptoms:
the voiding of a white, chalky matter, which adheres to the
feathers of the tail, and produces inflammation in and about
the parts. Remedy: a rusty nail in the water, and clyster
of linseed oil as above. Give such food as is best adapted
to their natural state. If these fail, getfrom your druggist
some mild anti-diarrheetic.

PIMPLES, or OBSTRUCTION OF THE Rump GLAND. Caused
by the bird not using the gland. Symptoms: the gland
swells, dries up or ulcerates, the bird sits still with the tail
bent downward, and pecks the rough feathers on the
affected parts. Remedy: ointment of unsalted butter and
sugar, or cream and sugar, or open the gland with a fine
needle and use Patmer’s Lorion. Another ointment is
equal parts of litharge, wine and olive oil, and a small
quantity of white lead. Never cut off the gland, or your
bird will die at next moulting season.

Epitepsy. Cause: abundance of rich food and want of
exercise. Symptoms: faintingaway ofthebird. Remedy:
dip the bird once or twice in cold water and cut the claws
so closely as to let blood. A few drops of olive oilis some-
times effective. Orlay it ona slab of cold marbleand when
it comes to itself, wrap it in warm flannel. In large birds

8 PALMER’S PERFUMES,

FOR THE COMPLEXION, (Continued. )
PEARL DROP POWDER.

Is similar to the Invisible, except in perfume and color.
It will also be found a desirable article for the nursery as
wellas the toilet. Boxes, 25 cents.

SNOW WHITE.

Is specially adapted to evening entertainments, as it is
very white and adhesive. Itis also highly perfumed, and
is quite harmless. Boxes, 25 cents.

LEMON ROUCE.

Is a preparation that will be duly appreciated by all who
desire to restore by art the bloom of youth. Its applica-
tion is quite easy, its effects perfectly natural, and its use
is entirely harmless. It is applied with a moistened cloth.
Price, 25 cents.

CARMINE TABLET.

Possesses all the desirable properties of the Lemon
Rouge, except that it admits of being removed much more
easily. A temporary effect is produced by applying the
Tablet with a dry cloth—a more permanent one by the use
ofadamp cloth. Price, 25 cents.

We also prepare—

Glycerine and Camphor Ice, Rose Lip Salve,

Magnum Bonum Tablet, Pearl Drops,

Lily White Tablet, Magnolia Tablet,
&c. &e. &e.

VEGETABLE COSMETIC LOTION.

Besides being the world-renowned medicine for the skin,
is also the great Cosmetic or Beautifier, as itisdistinguished
for its extremely Auri/ying and soothing effects upon the
skin, and by acting upon the pores and minute secretory
vessels expels all impurities from the surface, a/lays
every tendency to inflammation, and thus effectually dis-
sipates all Redness, Tan, Pimples, Spots, Blotches, Sun-
burn, and other unsightly cutaneous visitations. Price,
$1 per bottle. Trial size, 25 cents.

For Testimonials of remarkable cures see page 16.

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open a vein in the side of the foot. This disease is fatal
sooner or later. Keepa little oat meal, iump of chalk and
bay salt in the cage.

WueENn MoutLtTIna, special attention must be given to
your birds, as any disease to which they are predisposed
willshow itselfthen. Give them warming, nourishing, and
wholesome food, and watercress. Keep the birdand cage
clean. Letthembe placed in the warm sunlight, especially
morning and evening. Keep them out of draughts and
pay attention to their food and drink.

‘Tympany. Cause, air beneaththeskin. The skin puffs
up. Remedy, prick the skin with a needle.

GippDINEss, caused by bird looking up. He will turn
around on his perch and sometimes fall from it. Remedy,
cover the top of the cage.

Lice. Symptoms, restlessness of bird, especially at
night, and frequent pecking various parts of the body. A
daily supply of clean, fresh sand, mixed witha little crushed
anise seed in the cage, and cleanliness are the best pre-
ventives. Syringe the bird with water in which quicksilver
has stood, or mildly fumigate with tobacco smoke. Persian
Insect Powder sprinkled on them and the cage is an anti-
dote, but the greatest care must be taken not to get it in
their eyes. McAllister’s or others non-poisonous bird lice
destroyer is probably best. Substitute hollow perches for
solid ones, the insects will creep into these and may be
cleaned out. A picce of flannel on the cage answers as well.

CorreuLence. Mixa large portion of carrot in the food
and put dry ant’s eggs in the drinking water.

ParkinG Fever, generally attacks birds in the month of
May. ‘They tear up the paper in their cage, or peck at
strings, stop singing, grow melancholy, the feathers get
rough, and they waste away and die. Remedy, gratify
their desire, or placing their cage before a window will
sometimes answer.

Rupture. Cause, indigestion and inflammation of the
bowels caused by too nourishing food. Symptoms, general
thinness ; the skin of the parts affected becomes bare,
puffed up, and full of small swollen blood vessels, the bow-
els descend to the extremity of the body and appear black
andknotted. Thereis no effectual remedy. A little alum.
rusty nail, or saltin the water, is sometimes beneficial.

EGG Rupture. The passage by which the egg is ex-
truded becomes obstructed and gradually increases in size
till the bird dies. No remedy has been found for it.

YELLOW Scag, on the head and eyes. Remedy: give
nourishing food. lf small ulcers like hemp seed appear,

Io PALMER’S PERFUMES,

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We also distill—

Cologne Water, Upper Ten Cologne Water,
Lavender Water, Amber Lavender,

Verbena Water, Florida Water,

Bay Rum, Prices, 50 cts. to $5 per bottle.

SACRE BD POW 2 ae
We prepare the following odors :
Heliotrope, Frangipanni, — Patchouly,
White Pond Lily, Jockey Club, Violette.

Price, 50 cts. per ounce.

FoR TH5 TEETH & GUMS.
SOAP DENTIFRICE.

Soap Dentifrice is a Powder, and is composed of per-
fectly neutral soap and other substances well known for
their beneficialaction upon the teethand gums, Itremoves
spots of incipient decay, polishes and preserves the enamel,
to which it imparts a pearl-like whiteness ; and, from its
disinfecting properties, gives sweetnessand perfume to the
breath. Price, 25 cts.

ROSE AND ORRIS TOOTH PASTE.
CHARCOAL TOOTH PASTE.

These two last preparations possess all the desirable
properties of the Soap Dentifrice inadifferentform. Price,
25 cts. and 50 cts.

PALMIER’S DENTAL CREAM.

Possesses all the desirable properties for which the pro-
prietor’s ‘Tooth Preparations are sojustly celebrated. It
is especially adapted to the use of travelers, and the com-
pactness of its form will commend itself to the favorable
consideration of all classes of consumers. A dampened
Tooth Brush passed two or three times across the end of
the cake will retain enough for one application. Price,
25 cents.

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TOILET SOAPS, COSMETICS, ETC. It

use PatmMER’s Lotion, or cut them off and anoint the
wound with fresh butter or sweet cream.

Sweatinc. Peculiar to females while sitting. The
feathers get so wet as to sometimes kill the young birds.
Remedy: Wash her in salt and water, and then in a few
minutes in fresh water, and dry in the sun ° repeat once
or twice a day.

AstuMaA. Cause: disordered stomach. Symptoms:
Loss of voice and wheezing sounds. Remedy: give it
soaked rape and plantain seed.

SNEEZING, Pass a fine feather through the nostrils

Loss oF Voice. Give lettuce seed.

If your birds will not bathe, sprinkle them daily sath
water, and they will soon learn to bathe.

GENERAL REMARKS.

In all cases with birds ‘‘an ounce of preventive is worth
a pound ofcure.”’ Give your birds plenty natural, pure,
and wholesome food, including plenty of water cress, and
other green food, in health and disease. Also, plenty of
clean, fine gravel, and plenty of water to drink and bathe
in. Keep bird and cage clean. Never doctor them unless
it is a case of life and death with them. Plenty of sunlight
and a cheerful room, and proper and regular feeding, are
the best medicines. Never place them in the direct rays
of the hot sun, nor in adraught, as a coldis generally fatal.
Remember that care, good food, and instruction will 1m-
prove their song, and add to their enjoyment as well as
your own.

THE CANARY.

8G=-In connection with this subject consult the general
subjects mentioned in the introduction of this Manual.=&

Feed summer rape seed—that is, such as is sown in the
spring,—mix with this occasionally, especially in the spring,
a little crushed hemp seed, or canary seed and poppy seed ;
or give a mixture of summer rape seed with oats or oat-
meal, ora little millet orcanaryseed. Barley meal or bread
soaked in milk should be given every day, also plenty ot
green food, especially watercress. In fact they eat almost
anything you give them, as bread, soaked cracker, and
various other things. They are fond of hemp seed, but
this is very heating, and should be given sparingly, except
in the spring, and in the moulting season, which occurs in
July and August. When moulting, put a lump of refined
liquorice in their drinking water once or twice a week, also

PALMER’S PERFUMES,

FOR THE HAE.

Cocoanut Hair Tonic.

Is prepared from genuine Cocoanut Oil. It is an
elegant dressing for the Hazy. It removes dandruff; it
cleans the sca; it prevents the hair from falling off; it
restores hair on dald heads. It is delightfully perfumed.
It is the cheapest and best preparation of Cocoanut Oil in
the market. Price, 50 cents per bottle.

Clarified Oil of Roses.

Is so prepared that it will not congeal in the coldest
weather, and its odor being imparted by the queen of flow-
ers, it long since became a favorite with those who are fond
of a perfectly sweet and limpid oil for the hair. Price, 50
cents per bottle.

Palmer’s Lotion.

When nothing else will stop the hair falling off, Palmer’s
Vegetable Cosmetic Lotion will.

Ambrosial Cream.

Is an elegant dressing for the hair. Besides being beauti-
ful in appearance, it quickly cleanses the hair and scalp.
It also imparts to the hair a delightful fragrance and makes
it soft and glossy. Price, 50 cents.

White Stick Pomatum.

Possesses the property of giving the hair an exceedingly
glossy and lively appearance, and should be on the toilet
of all ladies troubled with short, uneven hair ; its effects
are almost magical.

Black Stick Pomatum.

Forms an excellent temporary coloring for the hair or
whiskers. Both ladies and gentlemen will find it of great
service.

MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES FOR THE HAIR.

Pomade Philocome, Genuine Beef Marrow,
Genuine Bear Pomatum, Bandoline, &c.

TOILET SOAPS, COSMETICS, ETC. 13

a little saffron occasionally. Do not give them salted or
greasy food, nor dainties, as sugar, sweetmeats, &c., except
perhaps sponge cake, which is notrich. Give variety and
wholesome food,—plenty fine gravel, and water for bathing
and drinking.

BREEDING.

The Canary will pair with the Linnet, Lesser Red Pole,
Goldfinch, Siskin, Serin, Citril Finch, Bullfinch and Green-
finch. The offspring of the Goldfinch or Linnetand Canary
are most excellent singers. The males for breeding pur-
poses should at least be two years old, and if bred with
females older than themselves, the brood are generally
males. The male and female should be placed in a cage
not less than eighteen inches long, twelve inches deep and
fifteen inches high—larger is better,—with slide or draw
bottom, so as to be easily cleaned. ‘They remain together
till the brood is reared. ‘The female lays about eight days
after pairing. The nest may be of wood turned, or small
box, or tin, or wire; cocoanut shell makes a pretty nest.
Place moss, lichen, fine hair, cotton or wool in the cage
and they willbuild thenest. An excellent nesting material
can be purchased, but it should be boiled and dried, to kill
any vermin that may exist, and so with every thing pur-
chased from bird stores. The above materials are some-
times put in a guaze bag and hung outside of the cage, and
the birds draw it through, andsometimes it is placed in the
nest and they fitit up. Study thedisposition of your birds
and suit ¢hezy fancy.

The female lays from four to five eggs, and each egg
hatches in fourteen days. Jarring the nest, slamming a
door, or a loud clap of thunder will kill the young birds
either in or out of the shell. Do not disturb them more
than to feed them and clean their cage. Feed plenty of
green food. Do not take the eggs from the nest. When
the young are hatched, place in the cage a vessel filled
with one-fourth of a hard boiled egg chopped fine, mixed
with bread which has been soaked in water and then pressed
dry. In another vessel place summer rape seed, which
two hours before was slightly boiled and then washed in
cold water, and the male and female will feed the brood.
Never let any food for your Canaries or other birds stand
till it sours. The young birds should be kept warm by
the old one for twelve days after hatching. To feed the
brood by hand, mix grated wheat bread or biscuit with
summer rape seed crushed small; moisten this well with

||| water and yolk of egg. Give it with a quill, pressing about

14 PALMER’S PERFUMES,

2A Tao BERS

Extra Perfumed Toilet Soaps

Will be found a perpetual Fountain of Sweetness, per-
fuming your apartments, your clothing, your entire person,
giving forth their sweet odor as long as the smallest piece
remains.

Their odor is the same in quality as that of the extracts
of the same name, and will be found a desirable substitute
for them. We are now prepared to furnish the following :

FRANGIPANNI, :
IHLANG IHLANG, WHITE Ponp Lity, HELiI0TROPE,
Jockey Crus, Musk, West Enp.
WHITE Rosse, PATCHOULY, VIOLETTE,
Rose Geranium, Moss Rose, FLORALINA.

The Frangipanni Soap, like our Extract of that name,
far surpasses any other soap in the market in the richness
and durability of its odor, and its saponaceous properties
cannot be surpassed.

INDIA BOUQUET SOAP.

We would call especial attention to this entirely new
and elegant Soap. Itis especially rich in perfume, and it
secures the unqualified approbation of every one that gives
it a trial.

We also manufacture the following desirable Soaps :

FLoripa BougQuEt, LETTUCE, CAMELIA,
ELpER FLOWER, Omnibus, Honey,
MARSHMALLOW, EXcELSIOR, Pam,
BALKAN BougQueET, GLYCERINE, PONCINE,
Brown WINDsOR, OATMEAL, Pine Tar,
Cocoanut OIL, TRANSPARENT, ODORLESS.

Dental Cream for the Teeth.
Barber’s Shaving Soap in Bars.
Shaving Tablet. Military Soap.
Rose Shaving Cream.

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four quills full into their mouths ten or twelve timesa day.
The young can feed themselves when about thirteen days
old, and when about a month old may be confined in sep-
arate cages. Continue to soak the rape seed for some
weeks after their separation. The strongest canaries are
bred in a large room where they have exercise.

SINGING.

To teach a canary more than its natural notes, take it
from the cage as early as practicable, when it may by care-
ful training, be taught a tune, or even a few words. To
make it a first class singer, procure a good singer as teach-
er, place them in separate cages, near each other and
away from other birds.

Mou tine.

At the second and third moulting season, they seem to
lose their song. This is only a deterioration of voice, and
they are easily taught their old songs. The first moult
takes place when the bird is about six weeks old and con-
tinues for two months. If they appear stupid or drowsy,
give them sponge cake soaked in sherry wine, and for
young or old birds, when moulting, give a small quantity
of fresh beef once a week, cut fine and washed in cold wa-
ter, and occasionally the yolk of a hard boiled egg crumbled
fine ; also, hempseed, sugar, ripe chickweed, watercress,
&c., and a rusty nail in the water every other day. Treat
them with extra care, and give the German paste which is
made as follows, and is excellent food for all similar birds,
atall times. ‘‘ Crush a pint of rape seed so as to be able
to blow the chaff away ; add about as much bread ; reduce
the whole to powder and mix thoroughly.’” A teaspoonful
of this, with a little hard yolk of egg and a few drops of
water, is excellent for young birds. For old ones it may
be given dry. With it young birds grow rapidly. It is best
made every day, but will last twenty days if put in an oak
box and out of the sun. Stale spongecake rubbed to pow-
der with hard white of egg is excellent for young birds for
three or four days after being taken from their parents.

VARIETIES.

The original color of the Canary was gray inclining to
green on the under parts, but are now almost every shade
ofcolor. The principal varieties and their colors are :

LizzARDS.—Crown of head pure white or yellow : the
upper parts covered with regular black spots on clear gray
or bright orange; the tail, wings and feet uniform dark
hue ; throat and breast are color of the head.

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VEGETABLE COSMETIC LOTION,

or (as it is more popularly known,)

PALMERS LOTION,

Isa medicine. All diseases of the skin soon disappear by
means of its magic touch.

SORE: b YES Gee ue is every any ae

used. For

B R UJ IS ES it cannot be over-estimated. In all

cases it affords zwzmzediate relief, and
removes all paininafew minutes. Thirty years experience
has proved that it is the King of all remedies for

and other unsightly eruptions of the
P| M PLES face. It robs
of much of their terror. No one wili be
B U r N S afflicted with ~

BALDNESS “bo habitually uses it.

TETTE SALT RHEUM, ECZEMA, RING-

y WORM, BARBER’S ITCH, and all
other diseases of an equally obstinate character are im-
mediately relieved, and in a short time effectually cured
by afew applications of the Lotion.

C U | |B | Al N S and FROSTED FEET are

frequently cured by one applica-
tion. ‘Three applications according to directions are a
sure cure.

PILES and PROLAPSUS ANI. One application
will relieve, and its regular use, according to
directions, will save the patient from all the depressing
evils that follow these distressing maladies, and will ulti-
mately effect a permanent cure.

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PALMER’S LOTION.—Continued.

General Directions.

Shake the bottle well before using.

For CURING BURNS and BRUISES, apply cotton”
dampened with the Lotion as quickly as possible. Con-
tinue to add Lotion until all pain has subsided.

for CURING BALDNESS er falling off of the hatr,
apply the Lotion to the scalp two or three times a week.

For CURING SORE EYES, close the eyes and apply
externally, rubbing towards the nose, allowing as much
to get into the eyes as can well be borne. Apply the
Lotion to the entire surface of the eyelids and the sur-
rounding parts.

For CURING PIMPLES, TETTER, &c., rub the
affected parts witha linen cloth dampened with the liquid.
lt should be applied to all parts liable to be affected.
Where the skin ts tender apply with a soft brush.

For CURING CHILBLAINS. [If the skin is un-
broken, rub the parts affected witha linen cloth dampened
with the liquid until the ttching ceases. When the skin
is broken, apply with a camels hair brush.

To CURE PILES and other diseases of the rectum.
One daily stoolis absolutely necessary. Nature will effect
this tf you will give it a chance. Take no cathartics.
Allow no wind to pass from your bowels except at stool.
One week's persistence ata certain hour of the day will
establish a habit which you can hardly resist when that
time comes. Cleanse the parts with warm or cold water.
Apply the Lotion with manilla tissue paper. If the
trouble is internal, envelope the finger most convenient
with the paper and pass it up the rectum, carrying with
it any of the parts that may have protruded.

For MOSQUITO BITES, &c., dampen the spot
with the Lotion, but do not rub zt.

For CANKER in the mouth, slightly touch the
diseased parts.

For SWOLLEN or INFLAMED GUMS, gently
rub the diseased parts with any soft material dampened
with the Lotion, or the finger will do as well.

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PALMERS LOTION.— Continued.

inflamed Eyes Cured.
Newark, N. $., Fuly 16, 1870.
After years of suffering with inflamed eyes, and using
every remedy I could procure, without permanent relief,
afew months use of Palmer’s Lotion has entirely cured
them. C. H. GLEASON,
Principal of the Lawrence St. Grammar School.

Barbers Itch Cured.
Spencerport, N. V., Feb. 15, 1879.
Two applications of your Lotion greatly relieved me
and ina short time effectually cured my face of the Barbers
Itch—this, after I had tried every known remedy that
different M. D.’s had prescribed for me.
C. B. McKIBBIN,
Traveling Agi. with Hall’s Safe & Lock Co.

Tetter of 30 years standing.
Danville, Ind., October 25, 1864.
Palmer’s Lotion has cured me of Tetter of over thirty
years standing, and from which I was unable to get any
substantial relief until I procured your valuable medicine.
Will add that I can recommend Palmer’s Lotion for all and
more than its proprietor claims forit. JOHN KISTLER.

Diseased Scalp Cured.
24 Barclay St., New Vork, Sept. 30, 1871.
Mr. S. PALMER:

Sty—About four years ago a troublesome eruption ap-
peared on my head, accompanied with a burning and itch-
ing sensation and a profuse scale or dandruff. Since then
I have been treated by many M. D.’s, both allopathic and
homeeopathic, but have grown worse rather than better.
About two months ago I commenced using your Lotion,
and I was surprised to find, after using it once or twice,
the itching all gone; so I continued its use till I had to
acknowledge a complete cure.

I believe your Lotion to be the greatest medicine of the
kind in the world. Yours very truly,

C. B. STREET,
Barbers Itch Cured.
Leominster, Mass., Aug. 19, 1875.
It cured a very bad case of Barbers Itch last winter,
after all other remedies had failed.
C. W. DURANT.

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YorKSHIRE SPANGLE.—Pale mealy color, with greenish
brown head and wings.

Norwicu YELLow.—Deep golden yellow.

Lonpon Fancy.—Golden yellow or deep orange, with
black wings and tail:

Betcran.—Slender and elegant, and of rich golden or-
ange color.

GREEN CaANnary.—Grass green color.

Meaty.—Golden plumage with whitish edge to small
feathers as if frosted or powdered.

Cinnamon CANARY.—Cinnamon, fawn or chestnut color
on the head and back, and sometimes on the whole body.

Jonguits.—Pure yellow.

‘TuRNCRESTS.—Has a heavy tuft of feathers falling down
around the head. The crest may be bred in all varieties.
The offspring of two turncrests will be bald headed.

The German Canaries, bred in the Tyrol and Hartz
mountains are the best singers ; the English next. ‘Those
which are blackish gray or grayish brown on the upper
parts, and greenish yellow on the lower parts, are the
commonest and healthiest birds, and nearest the original.
color. Pale yellow birds are generally not strong. The
gray or almost black canary, with yellow breast and white
head and tail, is especially admired.

All varieties are the result of crossing with other birds
and different varieties of the canary themselves. (See in-
troduction.)

The foliowing birds require the same general food and
treatment as the Canary.

AMERICAN CrRosSBILL ; kept for curiosity.

Amanvbova ; beautiful plumage, indifferent singer.

ARKANSAS SISKIN; good singer.

Common SiskIn ; chirruping singer.

Snow Buntinc ; fair whistler. Keep in a cool place.

PAINTED ‘“‘ called La Pape and Nonpareil, good
singer, fine plumage.

Wuite Crownep Buntinc ; tolerably fair singer.

WHIDAH Es melancholy singer.

Bay WINGED “8 clear and pleasant singer.

CHAFFINCH ; a good singer.

BULLFINCH ; learns to whistle tunes, not a good singer.

GoLrFINCH ; fine plumage, weak singer.

Puxete Fincu; fine plumage.

Lazut1 ‘“‘ fine plumage, fair singer.

Crrrina 4)‘ fair singer.

Lark sc sweet singer.

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PALMERS LOTION.—Continued.

A severe Burn Cured.
Cincinnati, Sept. 17, 1870.
Mr. Solon Palmer, New York: Dear Szr—About one
year ago my face and neck were terribly burned by the
hot vapor of burning oil and spirit. So severe was the
burn that the skin peeled off my entire face and neck the
moment it was touched. A supply of your Lotion being
at hand, it was liberally applied to all parts of the burn, and
inafew minutes I was relieved of my intense agony, and
in less than half an hour all pain was removed. The first
night after the accident I slept as soundly as ever ; and,
although I was confined to the house two weeks, I suffered
no pain during all that time, and in a few weeks I had re-
covered entirely, without a scar remaining.
Yours truly, FREDERICK FALK,
Northwest cor. Hunt and Pendleton Sts.

Weak and Sore Eyes Cured.
39 Rector St., Newark, N. F., Fuly 16, 1879.
My daughter has always suffered from weak eyes and
granulated lids, but since she has used Palmer’s Lotion,
she has been entirely cured I find it equally valuable for
Burns, Bruises, &c. In fact, I would not be without it if
I had onty one dollar to spare.
MRS. E. H. CAMERON.

Baldness Cured. _. b
Cincinnati, Sept. 17, 1870.

Mr. Solon Palmer, New York: Dear Sixv—My hair
commenced falling off about three years ago, (occasioned,
as I suppose, by dandruff and a disease of the scalp with
which I was troubled), and in a short time I became quite
bald. When in this condition I commenced using your
Lotion, and in a short time it removed the dandruff and all
appearance of disease, and from that time on my hair com-
menced to thicken, and 1 have now nearly as much hair
as before it commenced to fall off, three years ago.

Yours truly, S. L. SMITH,
Superintendent of Cincinnati Omnibus Line.

Barber’s Itch Cured.
Ypsilanti, Mich., May 24, 1876.
Two bottles of your Lotion cured a bad case of Barber’s
Itch. C. E. FOSTER, Druggist.

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LAPLAND FINCH ; fair singer.

SNow ms fair singer.

SERIN oe sweet singer.

GLossy es agreeable singer and tame.
BRAZILIAN FincuH ; pleasant singer, handsome bird.
BLUEBELLIED ‘“‘ agreeable singer.

GREEN COLORED FINCH ; fine plumage.

ANGOLA FincH; melodious flute-like song.

GREEN GOLp Fincu ; fair singer and beautiful plumage.
Rep BitLep GrosBEAK ; delicate singer.

ORTOLAN ; beautiful plumage, and clear, flute-like song.

MOCKING BIRD.

ga In connection with this subject consult also the
general subjects mentioned in the introduction of this

Manual.=&

This bird is not difficult to keep in confinement.- The
following observations, together with the general subjects
mentioned, are all that is needed to be successful.

In its natural state its food is berries of red cedar, myrtle,
holly, cassine shrub, many species of smilax, gum berries,
gallberries and many other berries of similar species ; also
all kinds of winged insects and spiders. In confinement,
when quite young, feed every half hour with milk thicken-
ed with Indian meal, mixing occasionally with it a little
fresh meat cut or minced fine. After it begins to eat alone
still feed it, but at longer intervals ; throwing to it fre-
quently a few cherries, strawberries, &c. ‘The same sort
of food, adding grasshoppers and fruit,—particularly the
various kinds of berries of which they are fond, and plenty
of fine gravel, is proper when it has grown up. Should it
appear sick or dejected, a few spiders thrown to it will
generally remove the disease. Bread and milk mixed with
yolk of hard boiled egg is excellent, as are alsoants’ eggs,
flies, meal worms, and the various pastes, the recipes for
which have been given. ‘They will learn to eat crushed or
boiled hemp and other seeds. The hemp should not be
given very often. <A ‘‘ Mocking Bird Food”? is sold at the
bird stores, which is good, if properly made; but you can
raise your birds without it. They also like grapes, per-
simmons, the berry of the English Ivy, and other berries.
Give a variety of the above foods, feed regularly, give plenty
of clean water to wash in and drink, and plenty of fine
gravel, keep bird and cage clean, and your bird will be
healthy. ‘hey area southern bird. They nest in low
trees or bushes, and will nest in a room fitted up with

PALMER’S PERFUMES,

PALMER’S LOTION.—Continued.
Chilblains Cured.

Cincinnati, December q, 1867.
Mr. Solon Palmer: Dear Sir—I had been troubled with
chilblains for several years, the disease manifesting itself
every winter in a very distressing form, and I never found
anything to give me permanent relief, until I obtained your
Lotion, but Iam happy to inform you that two or three
applications of this valuable medicine effected a complete
cure. Although this occurred several years ago, I have
never had a recurrence of the disease. It is such a valua-
ble medicme for various purposes, that I never think of
being without it in my family. Yours truly,
CHAS. E. MARSHALL,
Insurance Agent, S. E. cor. 3d and Walnut Sts.

Cranulated Sore Eyes.
Cleveland, O., Fuly 1, 1879.
One week’s use of your Lotion has greatly relieved my
little girl, who is afflicted with granulated sore eyes, after
being treated for nearly five years by several well-known

physicians, with no success.
MRS. A. A. BAILEY, 858 Bolton St.

Produced Hair.
Galesburg, Ill., Sept. 19, 1870.
Mr. Solon Palmer, New York: Dear Sirv—Last Febru-
ary my wife’s hair fell off in large spots, through the effects
of small pox. These spots were entirely bare of hair up to
July, when she commenced using your Lotion. She had
used it but. a few times before small hairs began to make
their appearance, and now all the spots are covered with a
thick coat of hair. Yours truly,
A. M. CHANNELL.

Tetter cured of 30 years standing.
Cincinnati, Nov. 17, 1853.
Mr. Solon Palmer ; Dear Sir—/ have used your Lotion
jor Tetter on my face, with which I have been very
much troubled for upwards of thirty years, and it has
cured me entirely, which no medicine had ever done before.
I say this in justice to the article and yourself You can
recommend it with the utmost confidence.
JOSEPH H. CROMWELL,
Landlord of Broadway Hotel.

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boughs. The nest may be made of the same materials as
the Canary’s. The female lays four or five eggs. Each
egg hatches in fourteen days. They rear two broods a
season. (See rules for breeding Canaries.) The males are
the singers. The white on the wings ofa full grown male
spreads over the whole of the primaries, and considerably
below their coverts, which are also white, sometimes
slightly tipped with brown. ‘The white of the primaries
also extends equally far on both vanes of the feathers. In
the female the white is less pure, and spreads over only
seven or eight of the primaries, and does not extend so
far as in the male, but extends farther down on the broad
than on the narrow side of the feather. Her black is,
also, more of a brownish cast.

He is the best singing bird in the world. Hecan, with
ease, imitate the cries of animals or whistle a tune. His
voice, fine, strong, and musical, is capable of every modu-
lation, from the clear mellow notes of the Wood Thrush
to the savage scream of the bald Eagle. In measure and
accent he faithfully follows the original ; in force and ex-
pression he greatly improves upon them, A good singing
bird, flute, bird-organ, or mouth-whistling, will furnish
lessons which he soon learns and never forgets. The best
singers are reared in the country where they hear the songs
of all other birds. ‘They sing all night when the moon
shines. They are worth from $3.00 to $150.00. Keep
them in a large cage or aviary.

The following birds require the same general treatment
as the Mocking Bird:

ARBOR Brrp ; a melodious singer.

BALTIMORE ORIOLE; commonly. called Hang-nest,
Hanging bird, Golden Robin, and Fire bird. A clear,
mellow whistle and beautiful plumage. Feed occasionally
same as Nightingale.

ORCHARD ORIOLE ; same treatment as Baltimore Oriole.
A clear whistler and fine plumage.

Cat Birp; an early singer, and imitates songs and
sounds he hears with fair ability. Feed fruit also.

CEDAR Brirp ; fine plumage.

GOLDEN ORIOLE; fair singer and Jearns tunes.

Inp1Go Birp ; very neat, fair singer.

Rosin ; good singer, and learns to imitate tunes.

SCARLET ‘TANAGAR ; fine plumage, musical singer.

SumMER REpDBIRD; fine plumage; strong, sonorous

whistle

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PALMER’ S LOTION.—Continued.

Invaluable for Tetter.
Fairfield, Iowa, Nov. 9, 1867.
Mr. Solon Palmer: Dear Sir—We have ordered your
Cosmetic Lotion of jobbers two or three times, and can not
obtainit. We find it an invaluable remedy for Tetter,
etc., and now try headquarters. Please send immediately
by express, dozen. Address,
HIGLEY BROS., Druggists.

The great Hair Preparation.
Cincinnati, Aug. 23, 1870.
Mr. Solon Palmer, New York: Dear S7y—Your Vege-
table Cosmetic Lotion has effectually stopped my hair from
falling off, after 1 had tried in vain all the most popular
articles that are recommended for that affection.
Yours truly, O. OLINGER.
Salesman for J. F. Henry Curran & Co., N. Y.

The Cost of no Consequence.

Mr. Parmer: I have sent to several places to procure
your Vegetable Lotion, but cannct find any. At last, I
send to you. I forget the cost, but that is of no conse-
quence. [I am willing to pay any price for it, as J have
heard it highly extolled, and have seen its wonderful
effects. Please to send it immediately.

Direct to MARTHA M. JOHNSON,

Derby, Conn.
Tetter Cured.
Clinton, Iowa, March 27, 1876.

The sample bottle of Lotion which your agent gavea
man, has done wonderful things, has cured his hands of
Tetter ina week that have not been sound for ro years.
Send me 2 doz large bottles instead of 14 doz. asat first
ordered. FRANCIS LEE, Druggist.

A bad Eruption of the Face.
Brockville, C. W., Fuly 31, 1866.
Mr. Solon Palmer : $77—When in New York last April,
I got a bottle of your Cosmetic Lotion, and found it more
useful than anything I had tried for a bad eruption I have
had on my face for the last nine months. Please to send

me two $1 bottles, addressed to Queen’s Hotel, Toronto.
MATTHEW RIDDELL, of Glasgow.

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FerriGinous THRusH ; the Brown Thrush or Thrasher
of the Middle and Western States, and the French Mock-
ing Bird of Virginia, Maryland, andthe Carolinas. Beauti-
ful singer.

Woop TxHrusH; also called Wood Robin and Ground
Robin ; sweet and beautiful singer.

SonGc THRUSH ; fine singer.

WATER? »< loud, sweet singer.

MissEL ‘“‘ loud, clear singer.

REED ce loud, beautiful singer. Give also
Nightingale food.

Rock TuHrusH; good singer, and learns to whistle
tunes. Give also Nightingale food.

NIGHTINGALE.

Ras In connection with this subject consult also the
general subjects mentioned in the introduction of this

Manual.=28

Natural food : insects, moths, flies, beetles, and various
larve ; in autumn, currants and elderberries. When first
caught, feed for some days on ants’ eggs and meal worms.
A supply of ants’ eggs must be kept for this bird. The
best summer food is fresh ants’ eggs and two or three meal
worms daily, and flies occasionally. When fresh ants’
eggs can not be had, dried ones should be given, mixed
with Swedish turnips and beef-heart boiled, dried, and
grated small; the turnips aid digestion. A little lean beef
or mutton minced small may occasionally be given with
good effect. ‘The cheapest foodis dried eiderberries mixed
with ants’ eggs. In winter some make a smallloaf of pea-
meal and eggs, grate it, make it into a paste with water,
and mix it with dry ants’ eggs. Poppy seed crushed and
mixed with bread crumbs is cheap, but they soon die on
this last food. When at large ina roomthey eatthe Unz-
versal Pastes, but must also have the more nutritious
foods. Give plenty of water for drinkingand bathing, and
clean, fine gravel. Feed regularly, and a variety of food.
Keep in large cage or aviary. Keep cage and bird clean,
and your bird willbehealthy. Somesingbestincompany,
some alone ; some in dark room and some in light, hence
study their peculiarities. Next to the Mocking Bird he is
the best singer in the world.

The following birds require the same general treatment
as the Nightingale:
BaBILLARD or WHITE BREASTED WARBLER ; a fair singer.

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Tetter Cured.
Indianapolis, Ind., April 25, 1849.
There is no humbug about Palmer’s Lotion. It has
cured my hand entirely with less than one bottle. 1

want one bottle fora friend, and shall keep some by me
constantly. (Signed) J. P. SOUTHARD.

It saved his sight. . }
Cincinnati, Sept. 15, 1870.
Mr. Solon Palmer, New York: Dear Sir—I have been
troubled with granulated sore eyes for several years, and
although I have been under the treatment of one of the
best eye surgeons in this city, and have been spending large
sums of money in trying to get relief, they have until
recently, been growing gradually worse, until I was com-
pelled to use glasses, and even to discontinue work at
times. While in this condition I was induced to try your
Lotion. The effect was surprising. The first application
gave me great relief, and in a few minutes I could see
better, and I felt more comfortable than for a long time,
and my eyes, as well as my sight, continued to improve
from that time on, and they are better now than they have
been for many years—all the result of your valuable
preparation. Yours truly,
J. HOLLIDAY, Tailor,
Southeast corner 4th and Main Sts.
Red Noses.
(From the Cincinnatz Commercial, Feb. 10, 1875.)
To the editor of the Cincinnati Commercial:
I saw an enquiry in your paper, a day or two ago, about
a remedy for red noses. Iam, I think, able to supply the
required infurmation. Palmer’s Vegetable Cosmetic Lo-
tion willdo it. If the redness is the result of dissipation,
two or three applications will remove it. This is not
meant asa ‘‘ puff’”’ of the mixture, but is given in good
faith by one who has successfully and repeatedly tried it.

BARDOLPH.
Tetter Cured.

I have been entirely cured by Palmer’s Lotion, of Tettex
on my face, and after trying without avail, every other

article I could hear of.
MRS. ANN ROYSTON.
Pleasant Grove, Garrard Co., Ky., Aug. 1, 1859.

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Bruce Breast or Bruce BREASTED WARBLER; fine
plumage, excellent singer.

WarsLinG Fry CaTcHER ; soft, tender singer.

Rep Eyep Fry Cartcuer ; loud and sweet singer.

GREATER NIGHTINGALE ; good singer.

Rep Start ; fine plumage, pretty singer.

YELLOW THROATED WARBLER ; loud rather than sweet

singer.
MorninG WARBLER ; warbling song.
CERULEAN a6 fine plumage.
ALPINE ce agreeable singer.

House WREN ; WINTER WREN ; REED WREN ; WILLOW
Wren ; Common WREN; Sweet and pleasant singers.

GoLpEN CRESTED WREN ; weak but melodious singer.

Wuite THROAT; agreeable singer. Give insect food.

Prep WaGTAIL; fair singer, dirty habits. Give insect food.

YELLOW WacrTAiIL; fine plumage, good singer, dirty
habits. Give plenty of insect food.

WHINCHAT ; pleasant singer.

Rep BAcKED SHRIKE; goodsinger. Vary the food with
that of the Canary for all Shrikes.

PARROTS.

gGa= Consult the subjects mentioned in the Introduction.

The parrot family, to make good talkers, must be taught
when young. They are uncleanly in habits and their cage
must be cleaned daily. Keep them ona “ parrot stand,”
or in a large bell-shaped cage with a ringin it fora swing ;
when tame you may allow them the range of the house.

All this family, in their wild state, feed on fruits and
sometimes seeds. In confinement they eat all kinds of
fruits and nuts, also bread soaked in milk, crackers, &c.
Never give sugar or sweetmeats as they are injurious.
They will pair and breed in a barrel which has a large hole
cut half way up the side. Give plenty of water and gravel.
All parrots have beautiful plumage ; some do not talk.
Those in the following list may be taught to speak:

Rep and BrueE Macaw; seldom talks.

GREAT GREEN Cs docile, talkative.

AsH CoLorep Parrot ; the best talker of all parrots.
AMAZON ss speaks with difficulty.
PAVONAN 4: excellent talker.

WHISKEREP Parrot ; docile, talkative.
WHITEFRONTED a6 tame, talkative.

YELLOW bs speaks easily and well.

Rep CRESTED PARRAKEET ; lively, speaks distinctly.

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PALMER'S LOTION.—Continued.

The mostcelebrated Oculists beaten.
fluntington, W. Va., May 18, 1875.

‘Your Lotion has cured me of Granulated Sore Eye-lids,

after trying the most celebrated Oculists of Boston and
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It does good work.
Quincy, Ill., Fanuary 4, 1871.
Mr. S. Palmer : Dear Sir—We have been selling your
Lotion ever since we have been in business, and it has

done some good work here. Respectfully yours,
SLINGERLAND & KINSLER, Druggists.

It is the only Effectual Remedy.
Delaware, O., Feb. 27, 1868.
For Skin Diseases, Palmer’s Lotion is the only effectual
remedy IJ have found. W. KEPLER.

A diseased Scalp.
Lebanon, O., Fan. 4, 1868.
Three bottles of Palmer’s Lotion cured me of a disease

of the scalp of seven years’ standing. Let all like afflicted
try it. GEO. W. HENDERSON.

Invaluable. : 2
Columbus, Miss., Nov. 15, 1871.
Your Lotion is invaluable. I have been using it in my
family for two years. WM. CADY.

Remarkable Cures.

Your Lotion has accomplished some remarkable cures in
this vicinity. W. S. BEACH, Druggist,

Sept. 20, 1875. 668 Fifth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. ~

Without Price.
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“¢T would not do without your Lotion for any money.””
J. S. STEVENS.

Obstinate Eruptions Cured.
Flope, Ind., April 30, 1868.
Two bottles of Palmer’s Lotion perfectly cured me of an

obstinate eruption that had baffled the skill of one of our
leading physicians. J. M. WOEHLER.

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Lone TArLeD GREEN PARRAKEET; whistles, speaks,
and imitates cries of animals.

PureLeE CreESTED Lory; one of the most talkative,
docile, and attractive of all parrots. Requires attention.

CREAM Lory ; talkative, docile.

Brack Carrep ‘‘ — qualities of Purple Crested Lory.

CAROLINA PARROT; affectionate, seldom talks; called
also Illinois Parrot, Paroquet, and Love Bird.

Grey BREASTED PaRRorT ; seldom talks.

The following parrots are kept for thcir plumage only :

Blue and Yellow Macaw, Blue. Headed Parrot, Red and
Blue Headed Parrot, Cardinal Parrot, Purple Parrot, Rose
Ringed Parrakeet, Amboina Parrot, Great White Cocka-
too, Great Red Crested Cockatoo, Red Vented Cockatoo,
Bauskin Cockatoo, (this last is the rarest and most beauti-
ful and most costly of the Cockatoos,) Yellow Headed
Amazon Parrot, Blue Faced Parrot, Blue Necked Parrot,
Rose Ringed Parrot, Little Blue and Green Parrakeet,
Yellow Breasted Toucan, Brazil Toucan, and Preacher
Toucan.

SKYLARK.

kas- Consult the subjects mentioned in the Introduction.

Keep ina large cage or room. Feed insects and their
larve, ant’s eggs, meal worms, lean meat, malt, universal
pastes, bread crumbs, barley groats, oats, poppy seed,
crushed hemp seed, and other small seeds ; also, water-
cress, lettuce, cabbage, &c. Poppy seed and oats are best
for those justcaught. Plenty of water and gravel in which
to dust itself, otherwise treatas Canary. A most pleasant
and agreeable singer.

The Meadow Lark, Crested Lark, Wood Lark, Tit Lark,
Water Lark, Water Ouzel, blackcap, Oxeye, Dummock or
Hedge Warbler, Petticaps, Pamelte, and Tom Tit (nota
singer), are all good singers and require same food and
treatment as the Skylark.

RED BIRD.

kG In connection with this subject consult the general
subjects mentioned in the Introduction to this Manual.<@o4

Properly called Cardinal Grosbeak, also known as
Crested Red Bird, Virginia Red Bird, and Virginia Night-
ingale.

Keep in a large cage oraviary. They eat all kinds of
grain, fruit, seeds, and insects, ant’s eggs, meal worms,
and flies. Give variety, plenty of water and gravel ; treat

PALMER’S PERFUMES,

PALMER’S LOTION.—Continued.

Chronic Eczema Cured.
Office of Onion & Wheelock, 99 Maiden Lane,
New York, Fuly 24, 1860.

Palmer’s Lotion has cured me of Chronic Eczema, with
which I was afflicted for several years, and which some-
times incapacitated me for business, and from which I
could find no relief, either in or out of the New York
Hospitals. DENNIS MEEHAN.

The same referred to.
New York, Fuly 18, 1859.

Mr. Palmer: Dear Siy—An acquaintance of ours has
been cured by your Lotion, of Eczema on both legs and
feet—after being pronounced incurable by physicians in
and out of the Hospital. The writer has also been cured
of the same trouble, after having tried everything he could
hear of for eighteen months. Yours truly,

ANSON BAKER & CO., No. 47 Warren St., N. Y.

Long Used and Sold.
; Chicago, March 7, 1872.
I have long used and sold the Lotion, and recommend it
to every one needing such an article.
L. H. BIGELOW, Drug Broker,
82 West Monroe St.

Long Ago, Long Ago.
Cincinnat?, April 26, 1849.
Mr. Palmer :—I address you at this time for the purpose
of expressing to you my gratitude for the unexpected relief
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moving from my face an excecdingly annoying and un-
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me no good, and had recommended a change of climate as
the only course by which I could expect to be benefited.
MRS, HANNAH G. PATTEN,
Cor. of Elm and Union Sts.

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generally same as canary. He is an excellent singer, and
learns the cries of other birds, has an elegant plumage, and
next to the Canary and Mocking bird, is one of the most
popular of American cage birds. ‘The following birds re-
quire the same general treatment as the Red Bird:

Brug Jay; learns a few words and cries of other birds,
elegant plumage,

Boso ink ; properly called Rice Bunting, also known
as Rice or Reed Bird in Pennsylvania and Southern States.
Beautiful plumage and excellent singer.

BuiuE Biro ; soft, agreeable singer.

YeELLow Hammer ; loud, peculiar notes.

RosE BREASTED GROSBEAK ; sweet, Clear singer.

BLUE ss beautiful plumage.

PINE aS sweet, mellow singer.

Sone SPARROW; sweet singer, food chiefly insects, &c.

WuitE THROATED SPARROW ; a few clear, sweet notes.

PureLe GraAIKLE or brack Birp; sings in confine-
ment, learns words.

STARLING ; learns words and cries of animals and birds.

Rep WinGeED Srariinc; called Swamp Blackbird,
Marsh Blackbird, Red Winged Blackbird, Corn Thief, &c.,
learns words and cries of animals and birds.

CROw.

ka Consult subjects mentioned in Introduction. <®A

‘The crow is easily domesticated. When tamed he learns
to distinguish a}!l the members of the family, screamis at the
approach ofa stranger, learns to open a door by alighting
on the latch, attends regularly at the table at meal time,
learns to speak some words, is extremely noisy except
when in mischief, is something of a thief, is fond of his
mistress and will know her aftera long time. He will eat
anything, animal or vegetable, that you may give him, from
a lump of sugar toa piece of putrid flesh; yet he is nota
glutton nor uncleanly in his habits. He is a splendid pet.
When tamed give him the freedom of the house and yard ;
keep thimbles, finger rings, &c., out of his reach.

‘The RAvEN and Macpre have all the qualities of the
crow and require the same general treatment.

Doves, Picgeons, Quaits, &c., kept in confinement,
may be treated same as chickens under same circumstances.

Eacves, Hawks, and Ow ts, if kept, should be fed meat,
small animals, and birds.

Cranes, Snirg, and kindred birds, require plenty of
water, fish, and insects.

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feathers, so that the bird cannot hurt itself if it
attempts to fly. The nostrils are then touched
with Oil of Bergamot, by which it is for a time
so stupified as to perch quietly on the finger, or
to hop from one finger to another. A dark
room is the best for the first trial. Do not
allow the oil to soil the feathers. Cease apply-

ing it as soon as its influence is plainly percep-
tible, otherwise the treatment may prove fatal.
As the bird is gradually aroused from its state
of stupefaction, it perceives that its teacher does
not use it roughly, and by degrees it is taught
to manifest perfect obedience to your commands.
To teach it to eat from your mouth, it should
be kept in the cage for some time without food, |
and hunger will soon compel it to accept food
from your outstretched tongue.

Birds can be taught to sing while perched on
the hand. The Chaffinch may be made to sing
by whistling yach, yach, and stroking it on the
neck; and the Bullfinch by speaking toitina
friendly manner, with a backward and forward
motion of the head.

Patience, however, is essential to success in
_ all methods of training birds.

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