the paint with varnish.
In this way a small stock will answer for many varieties. The plain
black eye which is the least expensive can be used for many of the
smaller birds and mammals, but should never be when the iris of the eye
has any distinct tint. Do not make the mistake of ordering an assortment
of "off" sizes and colors, that is those which are seldom called for.
Aim to have those on hand for which you will have the most frequent use,
the exceptions can be quickly had by parcel post. There is more demand
for eyes of some shade of yellow or brown than any other colors,
probably.

All birds have the round pupil. Elongated pupils are suitable for horned
game and the cat tribe, irregular pupils fish, and the veined iris for
dogs, wolves and foxes. Suitable sizes for some species of birds are as
follows:

Number 3 to 5 Sparrows generally.
Number 5 to 7 Robin, blue jay, flicker.
Number 7 to 9 The smaller hawks and herons,
nearly all the ducks.
Number 10 to 12 The smaller owls, the wild goose.
Number 12 to 14 The larger hawks and herons.
Number 15 Screech owl, eagles.
Number 17 Barred owl.
Number 19 or 20 Snowy owl and great horned owl.

[Illustration: GLASS EYES FOR ANIMALS, BIRDS, FISH.]

Size of eyes for quadrupeds:

Number 7 or 8 Mink, skunk, red squirrel.
Number 10 to 12 Gray and fox squirrel, wood
chuck, raccoon and opossum.
Number 12 to 14 Rabbit, small dogs, house cat.
Number 15 to 17 Jack rabbit, fox, medium size
dogs, wild cat, black bear.
Number 18 Large dog, wolf, lynx, and grizzly bear.
Number 20 to 22 Puma, jaguar, small deer.
Number 23 to 24 Large deer, tiger.
Number 25 to 27 Moose, elk, caribou, horse, cow, lion.

[Illustration: SIZES OF GLASS EYES.]

[Illustration: SIZES OF GLASS EYES (Style 1)]

Of wire the following sizes are suitable for
birds:

Number 6 Pelican.
Number 7 Wild turkey, swan.
Number 8 Eagles.
Number 9 Loon, goose, large herons.
Number 10 Seagull, large ducks, hawks,
owls, and fish hawk.
Number 11 or 12 Medium size ducks, herons, and similar.
Number 13 or 14 Small ducks and grouse.
Number 15 Small herons, and medium owls.
Number 16 Doves, small owls.
Number 17 or 18 Bob white, jay, robin, snipe.
Number 19