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cases, and each of the species labeled.

The general system followed was a geographical one, and presented a characteristic representation of the more conspicuous and interesting forms of the various zoological-geographical provinces.

The Exhibit included several cases of the Fresh Water Mussels of the Mississippi drainage area remarkable for the great number and beauty of these shells; also the rare and peculiar forms belonging to this group, from other parts of the world. The Land and Pond Snails of the Mississippi basin each represented by a separate case.

The Marine shells of the Atlantic coast of America from the Arctic Sea to the Caribbean, and the sea shells of the Pacific Coast from Bering's Sea to Panama - including the principal species inhabiting the tidal areas of Puget Sound in the north and the Gulf of California to the south. Other cases contained