Fitch or Polecat (Mustela putorius), from Germany, Holland, and Denmark. Used in England for civic robes. Value, 2s. to 5s.
Blue Fox (Vulpes lagopus).—Colour, a more or less brownish-blue, or deep slate at its best. About 3000 skins are imported annually from North America. Value, 45s. to 200s.
Cross Fox (Canis fulvus).—Similar to the silver fox, but redder in hue, and there is generally a darker shade of colour across the shoulders, forming a sort of cross, whence the name is derived. This fur too is mostly worn in Russia. Yearly collection about 7000; prices, from 9s. to 111s.