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the genus Colias, and are distinguished by the following 

 peculiarities : six legs, short antennae thickened towards the 

 end, and — " 



"Antennae. Do you mean those horns.''" interrupted 

 little Frank Mason. 



The teacher encouraged all such questions, but could 

 not help laughing at Frank's eager manner. 



" O yes, Frank," said he, " those are what I mean, and 

 you may call them horns if you choose. There is time 

 enough for a little boy like you to learn the proper names. 

 You see," he continued, "that the horns are thicker to- 

 ward the end. The color of the wings is bright yellow, 

 with a black border. On the female of this butterfly this 

 border is very broad on the fore wings and beautifully 

 shaded. The fore wing5 have a small black dot near the 

 centre. This dot is just alike on both sides, while the 

 round orange-colored spot on the middle of the upper side 

 of the hind wings is replaced on the under side by a 

 silvery spot with a rusty looking ring round it. The hind 

 wings are rounded and have a smooth edge, and near the 

 margin on the under side are three delicate dots. 



"The male of this butterfly is smaller than the female, 

 and the black on the border of its wings is more dense in 

 color. 



"This butterfly's name is Colias Philodice. It is very** 

 fond of Clover, and often deposits its eggs upon it." 



