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they  are  very  hard  to  feed  artificially,  as  they  must  have  live 
insects  for  food ; third,  where  is  the  money  to  pay  the  expense 
of  the  ornithologist  for  collecting,  caring  for,  and  studying 
these  birds  in  the  aviary? 
All  of  these  difficulties  are  probably  surmountable  if  we 
have  the  enthusiasm  and  energy  to  arouse  a strong  public 
sentiment  in  favor  of  this  project.  Is  it  not  really  worthy 
trying?  Have  we  not  been  benefitted  by  the  birds  introduced 
by  Hillebrand,  Janion  and  others? — except,  perhaps,  the  spar- 
row, which  is  something  of  a nuisance.  The  Mynah  has  his 
faults,  also,  yet  he  undoubtedly  devours  many  injurious  insects 
that  would  eat  our  garden  crops.  Certainly  the  sky  lark, 
the  linnet,  and  the  mourning  dove  have  all  added  much 
pleasure  to  our  rides  and  walks.  The  wild  turkeys,  pheasants 
and  the  California  cpiail  have  all  furnished  sport  for  the  hunter 
and  game  for  the  table. 
3.  — We  suggest  to  whoever  owns  or  leases  land  for  a num- 
ber of  years  that  he  plant  trees  in  the  stonev  places  and  small 
corners  and  plots  not  suitable  for  cultivation,  and  along  the 
highways  where  it  is  possible.  Also  that  the  owners  of  small 
homes  learn  to  plant  better  trees  and  to  plant  them  more 
artistically  or  effectively  st>  that  they  will  add  beauty  to  the 
whole  landscape. 
4.  — That  all  teachers  try  to  arouse  a greater  love  for  trees 
and  tree  planting  among  the  children  and  their  parents,  and 
that  when  school  grounds  are  laid  out  care  and  taste  be  em- 
ployed in  selecting  the  best  possible  trees  for  particular 
localities. 
5.  — That  we  as  a elub,  and  as  individuals,  try  to  arouse  a 
greater  love  for  nature,  especially  for  the  mountains  and  for- 
ests; and  the  simple,  healthful  joys  of  camping. 
6.  — That  we  recommend  camping  vacation  schools  to  be 
organized  for  boys  and  girls  of  high  school  age,  similar  to 
those  established  in  the  Maine  woods  and  other  Eastern  local- 
ities. That  groups  of  ten  to  twenty  boys  or  girls  be  organized 
with  a reliable  matron  and  teacher  in  charge,  and  that  they 
rest,  tramp,  lounge,  swim  and  stay  up  in  the  high  altitudes  as 
much  of  the  vacation  as  possible,  living  on  simple,  wholesome 
food.  The  teacher  in  charge  should  be  a naturalist  and  botanist 
and  teach  the  young  people  some  of  the  things  about  plants, 
trees,  insects  and  birds,  that  would  always  add  a keener  joy  to 
every  walk  and  ride. 
7 — yye  suggest  that  every  one  who  owns  mountain  lands 
or  camps  in  the  mountains  consult  Mr.  Hosmer  and  read  the 
bulletins  about  tree  planting,  then  secure  seeds  and  young 
trees  and  plant  them  wherever  there  is  vacant  space. 
8. — We  suggest  that  more  people  plant  the  rarer  fruits  like 
the  mangosteen,  cherimoya,  litchi,  chutney  mango,  etc. 
in  their  gardens,  and  plant  ornamental  trees  and  fruits  along 
