The Sunfish Fish 
worm. I kept a store of earthworms in soil ina 
gallon jar in a cool place all winter. I found it 
necessary to keep each sunfish by himself, as they 
are fierce of disposition, and attack almost any small 
fishes in the aquarium. 
REFERENCES 
AMERICAN Foop anpD GAME Fisues, Jordan and Everman. 
Fisx Stories, Jordan and Holder. 
TO THE SUNFISH 
“Little flat pumpkin seed, why do you hover 
The roots of this willow so near? 
And why did you chase that big bass to cover, 
As if you knew nothing of fear? 
“*Little boy with a fish line, did you see me making 
The nice little nest at the foot of this tree? 
I have spent a long time quite busily raking 
Back pebbles and rootlets,—like a saucer you see. 
And in it are eggs, to dear fishlings awaking, 
And none to take care or protect them but me.”’ 
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