FISHER  .—Size 30X12 in., tail 12 to 18 in.

long, the largest of the martens; has a dark shaded deep underwool with fine, glossy, dark and strong top hair 2 in. or more long . Best obtained from British America . The tails are almost black and make up most handsomelyinto trimmings, muffs, &c . Tails worked separately in these forms are as rich and fine and more durable than any other fur suitable for a like purpose . The fur of the skin itself is something like a dark silky raccoon, but is not as attractive as the tails . Value 12S. to 465 .