MOORLAND IDYLLS. 



but common for fruits ; partly perhaps 

 because birds are less fond of bright reds 

 and yellows than the aesthetic insects ; but 

 partly also because such dusky hues are 

 readily seen on a tree or bush against the 

 snows of winter, the grey brown of late 

 autumn, or the delicate wan green of early 

 spring foliage. 



