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Engraved by a Family of Beetles 192 



A Coil of Waxwork 193 



"The Caps torn ofi, the Contents rifled" .... 197 

 A Spider's Treasure — A Crow's Prize Package . .199 



Promethea Cocoon — " Put on to Stay " 204 



"The Chickadee eyed us curiously" ... . 205 

 Skunk Cabbage is a Sturdy Citizen . . . . .211 



Found rolling down the Bank .... 218 



A Pufi of Smoke 221 



Orb -Web on a Misty Day 224 



White Violets 225 



Blue Violets 226 



Saxifrage 227 



Young Ferns 227 



