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in the neighbourhood of houses, near windows, in gardens, or in 

 farmyards. 



For this reason, also, this method of feeding is best for playgrounds 

 and school gardens, and is preferred by many teachers. The children 

 soon recognise how useful and true to Nature it is, and take a great 



FIG. 3. POURING THE FOOD ON TO THE " FOOD-TREE." 



delight in noticing the successful results achieved with the help of their 

 teacher. They also become acquainted with many birds which they 

 would not otherwise know. 



(B) The "Food-stick." 



The " food-stick " is similar in character to the " food- tree." It 

 is a portion of a branch, 8 inches long by about 2 inches wide, provided 

 on one side with six holes, f inch in diameter and inch deep, while 

 on the other side there is a French nail. 



