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until a water-proof roof is made. Then a gallery 

 is constructed, running around the interior of the 

 edifice. When completed the whole structure is 

 three feet or more in diameter at the base, is tent- 

 shaped, and has a large arched opening for a door- 

 Way. 



"Around the house are artistically arranged 

 grounds, made green and lawn-like by being cov- 

 ered with patches of moss brought hither for the 

 purpose. Bright-coloured flowers and fruits and 

 fungi are disposed about the premises; and even 

 brilliant-hued insects are captured and placed here 

 and there on the grounds to add to their attractive- 

 ness. The inner gallery of the house is also deco- 

 rated with these bright objects, which are removed 

 and replaced as they fade. Moreover, and with 

 evident design, the material of which the house is 

 built is a species of orchid, which retains its fresh- 

 ness for a very long time." 



These interesting artist homes are made as places 

 for social gatherings to talk over the affairs of bird- 

 land, and also for rest and recreation. The bird has 

 a real joy in restful places and attractive scenery; 

 and the genuine bird-artist can beautify the ugliest 

 spot quite as well as his big brother, man. 



The Acadian flycatcher really belongs to the 

 impressionistic school of art. It is quite evident 



