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many entomological pests to go immune from bird attack. A 

 proper and enlightened knowledge of the economic importance 

 to Agriculture of different species of birds is very desirable, 

 and much u'^eful and instructive information on this subject 

 is contained in the Audubon Societies' publications, which we 

 shall be glad to place at the disposal of any of our readers 

 who mav be interested in this matter. 



THE BRICK-RED BOUGAINVIEEEA. 



The ordinary varieties of bougainvilleas may readily l)e 

 propagated from cuttings. The handsome brick-red one un- 

 fortunately presents more difficulties, and cuttings from it 

 rarely succeed. It is said to be capable of propagation by 

 circumposition, a somewdiat tedious operation. 



PLANTING OF COCO-NUTS. 



Although the cocc-palm is very productive when favorably 

 planted, there are two kinds of soil on which it will not 

 grow profitablv. Upon thin soil overlying rocky foundations 

 and upon compact clayey soil which retains water, no gen- 

 erous growth will be maintained. The best sites are to be 

 found upon level lands exposed to the sea breeze wdier'e the 

 soil is good, as in valleys which have been filled up with rich 

 humus from the hills, and along river banks. Where the soil 

 is rich the crops will be enormous. A loamy sand is also very 

 favorable to good development. 



In preparing the holes for planting coco-nuts they should 

 be made about three feet deep, and filled in to half their depth 

 with soil from the surrounding surface. A plant so started 

 will gain perceptibly upon one set in too small a hole. 



