44 THE MANGO HUMMING-BIKD. 



grow and thrive. But the mother did not 

 long survive her imprisonment. She very 

 soon died, and the young birds were left 

 to the care of their owner. 



He contrived to keep them alive for 

 some few weeks after they reached Eng- 

 land, in spite of the coolness of the climate. 

 One of the tiny gems was petted by a lady, 

 who allowed it to sip honey from her lips. 



The home of the Mango Humming-Bird 

 is in the West Indies, and in the flowery 

 land of Florida. 



Parts of this beautiful country abound 

 with flowers ; so much so, that its name 

 has been given to it on this very account. 

 Orange and lemon trees grow wild in the 

 utmost abundance, and their blossoms 

 aflbrd a delicious banquet to the birds. 

 Cotton is produced in great plenty in this 

 tropical clime ; and the rich dye called 

 indigo is brought from here. 



