THE LINNET. 



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We have lived in a California city for many years. 

 Our grounds are large enough to grow all the 

 common fruits. We have invited the linnets to 

 stay with us, summer and winter. There are a 

 dozen nests under the eaves, as many in trees and 



LINNET S NEST. 



shrubs, and no end of nesting-material placed 

 within sight and reach of the birds. We nail 

 cigar-boxes on the sides of the barn and wood- 

 shed, and berry-baskets in the trees and upper 

 balconies. Linnets nest everywhere, and they 

 sing the year round for us. 



They will build nests "to order," of almost any 



