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Observation of bird-life in any part of the world is attractive, but on a continental island 

 like Australia, occur some species not found elsewhere, unless, in exceptional cases in 

 remote ages of the past. An exchange bureau of observations between America and Aus- 

 tralia is a fine idea. How many of our readers will volunteer exchange observations? — 

 A. H. W.] 



A DELAYED COMMUNICATION 



List of Herbs Raised by Revillo Wetherbee (age lo years), Lyndon, Vt. 



Horehound: 



For medical use. 

 Lavender: 



For perfume. 

 Sweet Marjoram: 

 For seasoning. 

 Rosemary: 



For seasoning. 

 Sage: 



For dressing. 

 Summer Savory: 

 For seasoning. 

 Thyme: 



For seasoning. 

 [By referring to Bird-Lore, Vol. XVIII, No. i, page 48, a picture of the herb-gar- 

 den described above will be found. Master Wetherbee adds: 



"I am writing to thank you for sending me the copy of Bird-Lore. I was very much 

 pleased with it. I inclose list of herbs and their uses. I planted them out the twentieth 

 of May, and harvested them around the last of September." — ^A. H. W.] 



Anise: 



For garnishing. 

 Sweet Basil: 



For seasoning. 

 Borage: 



Excellent for bees. 

 Coriander: 



For garnishing. 

 Dill: 



For use in pickles. 

 Florence Fennel: 



For use in salads. 



Wormwood: 



For medical use. 

 Parsley: 



For garnishing. 

 Celery: 



Vegetable purposes. 

 Caraway: 



Used in cakes. 

 Catnip: 



For seasoning. 

 Small Peppers: 

 For seasoning. 



