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proved discontented with tlieir new home, they were set free. The 

 live others spent the little round of their aerial hfe seemingly happy 

 and satisfied. They lived from three to six weeks and showed some 

 individuahty in their tastes and liabits. Sometimes they chose the 

 mossy corner for their resting place. On other occasions they pre- 

 ferred the netting at the ends and top of the terrarium. In fact, 

 the netting at the ends of the terrarium was a source of pleasure to 

 these butterflies, as it served as a secure resting place and an agree- 

 able and convenient pathway to the top. One of them spent nearly 

 all its life on the thistles suspended from the top. These thistles 

 were kept fresh a long time by placing their stems in a large sponge 

 which was frequently drenched with water. 



The butterflies showed some individuality in their eating also. 

 Thistle, clover, golden-rod, nasturtiums and honey-suckle were 

 offered to them. The thistle and the golden-rod were most fre- 

 quently visited and, next to these, tlie nasturtiums were most 

 favored. Another fact noted was that most of the butterflies con- 

 tinued to visit the flower first chosen. When, however, a thick 

 syrup of sugar and water was offered, the flowers were nmch 

 neglected, only one butterfly persisting in flower-visiting. Golden- 

 rod was its choice. If the syrup w^ere fresh-made every morning 

 and placed in a convenient spot, the butterflies never failed to sip 

 it. The generally slept clinging to the wire-netting at the ends or 

 top of the terrarium. 



In the meantime, the cabbage began to attract the w^atchful eyes 

 of the wondering children. As it had industriously sent out many 

 tiny roots, it proved a safe and satisfactory home for its hidden 

 occupants. Shortly, one by one, the caterpillars began to appear at 

 the edges of the uppermost leaves. Then small tours in the vicinage 

 of the cabbage were begun and, finally, as with the butterflies, the 

 end wire nettings proved to be an easy pathway to the top of the 

 teri-arium. Here several found good resting places and slowly 

 changed to chrysalides. 



One day a cabbage butterfly obligingly flew in at the open win- 

 dow. It was caught and placed in the terrarium. It, too, proved 

 to be very fond of sugar syrup. One morning, the syrup was acci- 



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