XXIX. 

 AFRICAN SUN-BIRDS. 



Cape of Good Hope and the southern 

 parts of Africa are the favourite abode 

 of many gem-like birds that adorn the 

 groves and gardens. 

 Here they find every sweet they can desire. 

 The rare plants seen in our hot-houses, and the 

 rich exotic flowers that we admire so much, have 

 most of them been brought from Africa. 



Turn where we will, in those favoured spots 

 some flower or blossom meets oui 4 gaze. 



Here are all the families of lilies, painted with 

 the gayest colours, and countless as the sand upon 

 the sea-shore. 



