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Of special interest to the writer were three squirrel nests, made 

 of the finely shredded bark of wild grape, each a compact mass 

 nine or ten inches in diameter, with a cosy pocket inside just 

 large enough for one little creature. One of these was labelled — ■ 

 "Nest of the Flying Squirrel." And although, the annals of 

 flying squirrel literature, so far as I can discover, make no mention 

 of such a nest, Miss Mathilda Schelgel, a very reliable authority. 



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assures me that these squirrels often make such nests, high up in 

 or above grape vines. 



Some of the collections sent for the exhibit had been exhibited at 

 County Fairs and had received prizes. It is encouraging that the 

 Agricultural Fairs are helping this work. From every point of 

 view, this exhibit was gratifying and gives sure hope for advancing 

 excellence and usefulness of the rural schools in New York State. 



