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pieces, 2 and i^ inches in diameter respectively, with a collar near 

 the top from which three thin cables run to as many cement anchor 

 posts. The house has a 2-foot pipe fastened to the bottom, fitting snugly 

 in the main pole, the latter resting on a firm cement base, 5 feet in the 

 ground, with a steel shafting in center extending 3 feet above base, over 

 which the main pole slips in place. In winter, the pole with house is taken 

 down to be put in a safe place indoors, to preserve it from the ravages of winter. 

 While we have other bird- houses in our garden, this is, by far, the prettiest of 

 all, and its cost is very Httle. 



COI.LAPSI BI.E MARTIN HOUSE 



A MARTIN HOME IN CINCINNATI 



