92 WHITETHEOAT. 



One variety is of a lightish green, with a few spots of dark green. 



A second is mottled, of a dull yellowish green, with a few distinct 

 green spots. 



A third is chiefly composed of marbled yellowish green, with a band 

 of green blots at the thicker end, and a few blotted dots of the same. 



A fourth is of a light mottled yellowish white, with a few spots of 

 dull green, nearly all about the base. 



A fifth is of a greyish green, with some large blots of yellowish 

 green, and a few small ones chiefly at the larger end. 



W. Bridger, Esq. has forwarded me a specimen of the nest for the 

 use of this work; and J. G. Bonney, Esq., of Eugeley, Staffordshire, 

 a variety of the egg. 



