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fairy-like strain, which seems as if lost 

 in the distance; then reviving, it again 

 bursts forth with redoubled strength and 

 energy, and strikes at once into the 

 loudest fife of the before-mentioned song- 

 ster. 



In confinement, his cage should be hung 

 outside of the window every sunny day, 

 as sun-light and fresh air are necessary 

 to the health and well being of this active 

 little bird. He should likewise be well 

 supplied with gravel, and a saucer of water 

 kept constantly in his cage, as he is espe- 

 cially fond of bathing. 



The Yellow-bird is much attached to 

 rich and oily seeds, and should be reared 

 upon yellow, canary, millet and hemp, 

 with occasionally a little sun-flower and 

 lettuce-seed, which are always an excellent 

 addition to their fare. He is likewise 

 very fond of the leaves of the garden- 

 beet, lettuces and cabbages, together with 

 chick-weed, which can be obtained at all 



