162 



All the specimens had the cheeks, nape and breast naked and the opercles 

 sealed. 20 had the belly naked, 12 partly and 4 completely sealed. Below is the 

 table of counts for their scales along lateral line and the dorsal and anal fins. 

 36-10-46, for instance, stands for 36 scales with tubes, 10 without and 46 for the 

 total along side : 



29. Efheostoma comurum (Cope. 



(P.) 11 specimens. 



Additional Notes on Indiana Birds. By A. W. Butler. 



Each year observations on the birds of Indiana bring to notice interesting 

 facts. This year has been no exception. The region covered by the reports of 

 correspondents includes not only this State, but also Michigan and the part of 

 Illinois and Ohio bordering on Indiana ; therefore. I am enabled to add some val- 

 uable notes from neighboring localities that, while not within our limits, have a 

 bearing upon the study of our birds. 



The winter of 1894-5 was mild until after Christmas. From several locali- 

 ties in the State came information regarding the wintering of forms not commonly 

 seen. Meadow Larks, Rol)ins and Bluebirds were reported north of the latitude 

 of Indianapolis. Yellow-rump Warblers and (Jolden-crowned Kinglets spent the 



