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Old varieties

Old Varieties, Blaauwe Jan poster 1752-FI

The Old Varieties: an introduction

Posted on 28/12/2025 by Huw Evans 6 Comments
While the primary focus of this blog is the London Fancy and the Lizard canary, my research often overlaps with the history of other varieties that became established during the 19th century.  They are the canary breeds that we now call the ‘old varieties’.  The problem with this description is there is no widely accepted […]... Read More
Posted in Old varietiesTagged Blakston history Old Varieties

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