"In the 1880s, the Church and Dwight Company of New York began a corporate tradition that lasted nearly ninety years—bird trading cards. These colorful cards originally came in Arm and Hammer Baking Soda boxes, and later they could be ordered by mail. At a time when many wild birds were being killed for their meat and feathers, the Church and Dwight bird cards featured the theme of “Useful Birds of America” and a simple message: For the Good of All, Do Not Destroy the Birds.” Each card carried a short, interesting paragraph about the natural history of the bird portrayed."
52 cards, a few doubles
2" x 3"
Cards from the 5th, 8th, 9th series
1920's/1930's
Complete set, eighth series
Almost complete set, ninth series (missing one)
Partial set, fifth series
