no 



The Missel-thrush. 



on in the year those of the holly and ivy, supply them with food, 

 as do also in the spring and summer insects of various kinds — ■ 

 caterpillars and spiders — so that in this respect they are good 

 friends to the gardener, and might, one thinks, be made wel- 

 come to a little fruit in return. 



