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Book Notices and Rci'icws. 
Pastimes for the Nature Lover : By S. C. Johnson 
D.Sc, F.R.E.S., illustrated. London: Holden and Harding- 
ham Ltd.. 12 York Buildings, Adelphi, W.C., 2. is. net. 
A copy of this interesting" booklet has been sent us for 
review, and we have perused it with much interest. It runs 
into 136 pages, and there are many diagrams in the text. 
There are chapters on : 
Attracliiig- Wild llirds to ihe dardcn. 
Feeding W ild llirds in \\ inter. 
Pond Pels and Imw to keep tliem. 
Freshwater Fish. 
A Home for the Live Treasure.s of the Sea-shore. 
Drying- and Preserving Wild Flowers. 
A Collection of Leaves. 
Skeletonizing Leaves. 
Compiling a .Nature Diary. 
A Little Museum of -Shells. 
Collecting and Preserving Sea Shore Life. 
Rearing Butterflies and Moths. 
]iutterflies for the Cahinet. 
Rearing Silkworms. 
A Collection of iJirds' Eggs. 
Nature Photography. 
Nature Photography without a Camera. 
Sundrawn Pictures on .Apples and Pears. 
Gathering W'ild 1^'lowers. 
Reptiles at Pets. 
'I'hough the scoi)e of this booklet is large, it is yet 
comprehensive, and its concise and lucid information ample to 
instruct the nature student and collector in iiUelligently pursumg 
his. or her. delightful and healthful pursuit or hobby, enabling 
them to understanding^ observe, and also collect, in an inexpen- 
sive and yet scientific manner. It is of handy size for the pocket. 
In the chapter Attracting Birds to tlic dardcn. there are 
several diagrams of nests, admirably adapted for the purpose 
and equally useful for the aviary. In the chapter Feeding Wild 
Birds ill Winter, there are several ingenious diagrams of food- 
vessels, which also would be equally useful in the aviary. 
W'e cordially commend this little booklet, not merely as 
excellent shillingsworth but as an intelligent compam'on at any 
season, when enjoying the Open .A.ir, or in any district. It wiTI 
increase their interest and pleasure in Wild Nature's ways when 
taking their walks abroad. 
