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Rl'KAI. Sc'lIOOl, LlCAl^LET 



I can see them even by very dim light. Some arc rosy and round; some 

 are pale and thin; some are tall; some are short; some are cheerful; some 

 sad; some very good-natured — and how we like to have them about; 

 some very " grouchy," and, indeed, we do not want them about. Then 

 there are the boys and girls who are busy and happy, useful to every one — 

 boys and girls who do something for the family each day, making them- 

 selves necessary in the home. And still others? Oh, they will wake up 

 soon, for this is no world for selfish, idle folk. 



Now all who are not among the idle ones will read this Leaflet and follow 

 at least one of the suggestions made for boys and girls living in the country. 



/fjuil Ci^a-ifi V^u.'rfg,- 



Thejunco, a winter bird 



Are you interested in poultry? Begin this year to make plans to raise 

 some of your own. Father and mother will be glad to help, and you can 

 take your problems to Professor Rice here at the State College and get 

 many helpful suggestions from him. 



Do you like bird study? Ask your teacher to let you see the September 

 Leaflet for teachers, and read what is said on this subject. All boys and 

 girls in New York State will this year study the following birds: The 

 hen, downy woodpecker, robin, bobolink, redstart, red-eyed vireo, black- 

 bird, marsh wren, turkey, and owl. The older boys and girls should get 

 into the habit of keeping a record of the birds they see. I wish every one 



