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FOREST AND STEEAM 
live testimony of a dozen witnesses, who have seen the 
species here, tnyself among the number." Trucl But 
where is Mr. Clarke's “positive testimony?" I have no 
doubt but what Mr. Clarke might find even n dozen dozen 
witnesses In Florida to the occurrence of a fish which they 
call “nurse;" but I do mast emph dicillv deny that the flsii 
they call so is a nomnioma, The so-called “nurse" of the 
West Indies (and presumably of the Florida coast) has 
nothin? to do with the genus soinnumta, and Is, In fact, 
more different from the nurse of the northern seas titan Is 
a horse from a rhinoceros. The nuree of the West Indies 
is a species of the genus ginglymostoma. 
This is simply nnother example of the confusion which 
popular names may lead one into. Mr. Clarke, hearing a 
fish called “nurse" in Florida, and finding such a name 
conm cted with the scientific appellation (nomnionvn) of a 
fish in the north, at once jumps to the conclusion that they 
are the same species) The two belong not only to different 
species, but to different genera, and even widely separated 
families. Thko. OaL. 
SUSPENDED ANIMATION. 
LOWKR BllUI,E AOBNOT. I 
Dakota, February 28, 187B. J 
Editor Forest and Stream:— 
<‘n the question of eu-p tided animation of Ash by freezing, pnt forth 
by Mr. t red Mather, ot Boston, the following la offered us additional 
evidence of the tact: Late in the Fall of 1870, when ground was broken 
for the new ehlp canal at Sanlt 8te. Marie, Mich., It wag found necessary 
to drain a pond (ar.lOclal) In which aotne superior »pectmeiia of Snlmo 
fontiruilh were sent by the superintendent of tho canal. Two of these, 
each weighing over five ponnds, fell into the hands of iho Commanding 
Officer of the Smile, who placed them temporarily In a barrel of witter in 
hia yard. Tho following night tho weather changed and a long period of 
severe cold followed, during which the water In the barrel froze solid, 
and rcraoinod so till the following Spring. When It thawed tho flsb were 
taken out ullvo, and apparently none the worse for this severe hlbemu- 
Wm. E. Dououbrtv, U. S. a. 
Black Tongues in Dogs — A well known ownor of fine 
dogs having mentioned the fact that several block spots are 
visible on his dog’s tongue, icmlndu us that the common 
breed of Chinese dog which is found throughout tho Em- 
pire has this peculiarity. Not that we would insinuate that 
the dog in question has the slightest taint of celestial blood, 
but as an interesting fact in caniue ology and one which is 
of much value to the Antipodean sportsmnn. So marked 
is this characteristic that when fine dogs imported at greul 
C06t from Euglund, through carelessness or other causes, 
have come in contact with the native species, their progeny 
bear tho unmistakable signs of the mesalliance to the fifth 
and Hixth generation, even aftor rc-crossing lias removed 
every other indication of tainted blood. In addition to the 
annoyance caused by this intermingling of species, which, 
with heedless servants, it is sometimes almost impossible to 
prevent, the importer of fine dogs has much more to con- 
tend with. Tho climate itself is very fatal and two sta- 
ff ins is about all tho work which cun be expected from the 
best bred dogs. 
The Blenheim Spaniel. — Head round, but rather pro- 
minent skull; ears pendulous, well coated; eyes large and 
bold; a deep slop; lower jaw projecting or undershot; 
snort black nose; neck flue; shoulder thieis, nnd chest the 
same, very full of coat, which is in general termed the 
mane, but we cannot subscribe to a mane being carried on 
the chest, but prefer io term it a fulness of bosom coat; 
short legs, well feathered; hind quarters and back level, 
showing no weakness at the loins, and beiug well feathered 
on all under parts; tail well flagged, not carried above the 
level of the back. The marking is a great point in this 
breed. There should be a white streak down the forehead, 
and in centre of this stieak tlte rich spot about the size ot 
a shilling of a golden hue. Side of jaws freckled, and 
muzzle body-color, more white than yellow golden, not too 
heavily marked anywhere. 
points re nmoiNG. 
nead 3.VLvg« nnd feet 
Color 8" Toil 
General symmetry 20| 
— Funders' Gazette. 
10 
.5- 100 
A Victim of the Measles.— Tlte mcnslcs are visiting 
the Upton, Mass, families now, and tho latest victim is a 
pot dog in the family of George Walker. Major was n 
valuable Newfoundlander, who regularly “took" the disease 
from the children, having a cough and every symptom Hint 
ai lends this sickness in the liumun family. They doctored 
him, and he got along nicely for a few days, but lie pre- 
versely ran out in the snow, which apparently gave him a 
chill, the mcusics struck in, and deuth closed the scene — 
Times. 
— “Dog Whip's" Imported field trial setter dog Lucetta 
will be put to public stud. His owner deems it necessary 
to make this statement in anwor to mauy letters of enquiry 
for his services. L. H. 8. 
—Tho Rod aud Gun Club of Sprlngflod, Mass., have 
voted to hold a bench show of dogs the lust week in April. 
We shall publish tho premium list as soon as received. 
NAMES CLAIMED. 
West Trot, N. Y-, March 89, 1875. 
Editor Forest and Stream:— 
1 would like through your columns to claim the name of "Qlpsey 
Que«u" for my orange and white seller hitch, out of Bruuta, Imported 
In whelp to Ranger, by Mohawk, whelped Sept. 14th, 1874. Alto tue 
D»mo of “Mac" for my whit* and black dog w help, out of "Mohawk'# ’ 
Kirby by Mr. Raymond's Pride of the Border, whelped Oct, 1*1, 1871. I 
would like the opinion of some breidens as to the matin? of these two, 
should 1 «ncce*d in raiding them. We have for Brosnn pure Irith ; for 
Ranger, Laverack, Gordon and Irish; for Kirby, onc-hult Luverack. one- 
qturur Gordon, and one quarter Irish; and for Prido of tho Border, 
pur.- Laverock. It is my opinion the different blood would be so dls 
tribute) as to produce the best result. Enough Itish to make them 
tou h, und enough Laverock to tone down the Irish aud make them ltss 
headstrong. They are beautiful whelps, of great range, good uose. und 
wUl point e launch, are very tractable, and splendid retrievers. 
Yours truly, .1 H. FiTMrar 
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Corft,Blnir'a 
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Rock 2d. 
((blK A wh.) 
Jot 1st. 
i Moll 2d. 
Mr Parni-ll Llavv- 
ellin's celebrated 
blueVltou setter 
PRINCE. Win 
tier of the follow- 
f Ing plzes, the on- 
‘ ly time* he hns 
been exhibited • 
tst in the Open 
Cla«8 and cup for . 
the best English I 
setter at Rirmlng- j 
ham. 1871 l*t, t 
Crystal Palace '72. | 
Champion aud ex- 
tra cup for best 
English seller, in 
all cla-sc-s, Birm- 
ingham, 1 8 7 2. 
Champion. Crys- 
tul I'm In re, 1873. 
t'hampion. Birm- 
ingham, 1873. 
Own brother to 
Mr. Llewellln’s 
field trail winners 
Countess, Nellie, 
nnd (lately Mr. 
Garth's) Dai*y 
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(blue mol'd) 
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Corn 1st. 
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Recent. ' Pilot, 
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Peg- ( Moll 2d. 
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Pilot. 
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Mr. Slatter's 
(PSYCHE, from n 
Mr. Stutter’s col- cross between I he 
ebrntod founder Gordon and South 
of field trial win- Eek Koune.s. 
new, RIKKBK, 
dum of Dan, Dick, 
Bruce. Rose, Ruby 
Holt Roy. Rake, 
and grandam of 
Lcda, Dal-y. Rock. 
Laura. Druid. Ginx 
Baby, Rhoda, and 
Clown, all win- 
ners at field trials. . 
Every setter, bar I R A K E. Every 
juu»i >1 wiu .<u- two, which won | seller which won 
tional Field Trl- j at Shrewsbury, in I at the Shrewsbury 
alt, Shrewsbury, | 1874. was deacon- 1 meeting of 1874 
1871. led from Rhcebe. (was descended 
Dan is sire of 
Mr. P. Llewelliu’8 
celebrated black, 
white and tan set- 
ter DAN. Won 
1st In the All-aged 
Dog Stakes; 1st 
with bis brother 
Dick in tlie bra- 
ces, and chump- 
loti cup, beating 
all other winners 
of first prizes In 
1871 and previous 
years, at the Na- 
M r . llnekett’s 
1st prize Binning 
ham winner. 
Nell... 
(Nell. 
' Don. 
Flash . 
Myrtle. 
Lcdo, winner of 
let in the Shrews- 
bury Stakes at 
the National Fl'd 
Trials, 1874, and 
let at trie Crystal 
Palace Dog Show 
18 74 : ulso 1st. N. 
Wales Dog Show, 
1873; besides Dan 
Is sire of Laura, 
Ginx, Rhoda, 
Racket, Leicester, 
winners at trials 
from this dog, ex- 
cept one, through 
Rhu-bu. 
Grouse. . . 
Mr. Barclay 
Field's DUKE, 
winner of manv , 
stakes at Stafford ( 
Sir V. Corbett’s \ Rollo. 
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Dash 1st. 
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Da*h 1st, 
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Dull 1st. 
Belle 1st 
Ds-h 1st. 
Belle 1st. 
Dash let . 
Belle let. 
Da*h l»t. 
Old Moll. 
Ponre. 
Old Moll. 
Ponlo. 
I Relic 1st. 
) Da«h 1st. 
I Old Moll. 
I Ponto, 
J Belle 1st. 
1 Dash 1st 
I Belle let. 
| Dash let. 
Old Moll. 
Ponto. 
Old Moll. 
Ponto. 
J Old Moll. 
) Ponto. 
j Old Moll. 
) Ponto. 
I Moll 2d. 
1 Dash let. 
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I Belle let. 
1 Dft-h 1st. 
I Belle 1st. 
j Da*h 1st. 
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Lad. 
Burdette 
Rake. ( Brougham. 
■< winner of 
( 1st Ilir'ghra 
1859. 
( Nell. 
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and shows, and i ar.d other field I 
all out of tho first | trials, and ack- 1 
two litters by nowledged trie n 
him. I bes setter of his Sir F. Graham’s ( 
(day. 1 Dube (Dart. 
Woodland, Jflarm and garden. 
THE FIRST GERMS OF SPRING 
P LANT life ami animal life are stirring in the forest, 
are seen in the wayside woodlands. How sweet the 
first putting off of Winter, tho first germs of Spring time. 
How quietly and glowingly the first harbinger of .Spring, 
the little mouse ear of sweet memory, puts forth its short 
eoiyms. How pearly white are its shining leaves. Here 
beneath the shelter of these old rocks, how lovingly the 
trailing arbutus creeps; here are some of its sweet blossoms 
actually peeping up from under that, patch of snow. The 
heretofore frozen rivulets are beginning to trickle in golden 
drops, and the sweet flag, the adder’s tongue, and the vio- 
lets are awakening to the first genial warmth of this cool 
month. W hut a contrast in appearance the whole wood- 
land scene presentsl The snowy mantle of old Winter has 
been gently removed, and the huge trunk? of fallen trees, 
which a few slioit weeks since were covered with snow, 
now reveal themselves covered with the grey moss, the 
green moss, the changing lichens, aud the numerous or- 
chids aud parusitic plants of the forest. These are the 
first harbingers of Spring— the early promises of a Spring 
time near at hand. Last, but not least, are tbe little ferns, 
with llteir delicately pencilled leaves spreud out upon the 
old rustic logs. Look how very lovely is that tuft of the 
Curtin minor, or little dog fern. With pleasure I transfer 
it, together with two native orchids, to my basket for fu- 
ture use aud closer examination. These harbingers of 
Spring remind us of tho month and its duties. Here a 
little rabbit gaily trips across our pathway. How fearless 
he seems. He quaintly turns his head from side to side, 
takes a hop or two, erects his long ears with a final bound, 
and is soon lost in the dense underbrush ol the forest. 
Here is a fine specimen of our New England hare. He is 
in a great hurry, it seems. He quickly passes the line of 
our vision, perhaps going to attend a convention of the fur 
hearing animals. Here is a nice lurge grey squirrel, nnd he 
is at home in the security of his native forest. He skips 
from branch to branch, void of all fear, nnd in his bold- 
ness and sense of security he even drops the chestnut shells 
at our very feet. Here, as we seat ourselves on the stump 
of an old oak tree for a momentary rest, the well known 
sound of tick-tack, tick-tack arrests our attention, und we 
look up. It becomes louder, mid approaches. It is one 
of the little black and white woodpeckers, of the species 
found in our piney woods. Now he commences his per- 
ambulations around tbe old apple tree, then thrusts out 
his long barbed tongue, draws out a worm or larva of some 
insect, which he swallows quickly, and so repents until liis 
appetite is satiated. Hark! you hear at a distance the whirr 
of the ruffed grouse, or the scream of the jay. Other 
game vou meet in the more dense woodlands, for those I 
have described are only the occasional tenants of a coun- 
try woods, such as are often seen on a fine morning in the 
early days of April. They are the first reminders of a busy 
season, which will soon in all its glowing, flowering beauty 
burst upon us. They are the monitors of the coming 
months, when the violet, the pansy, and others of the flow- 
ery tribe take up their early march in a succession of the 
months They are the germs of the coming Spring time, 
the floral attendants of the rich cereal, the golden corn, all 
of which, in their times and seasons, with their peculiari- 
ties of culture and value, will be set before you. 
__ Ollipod Quill. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
C., of Arlington, Mans . — The peculiar features of the flow 
of the grape vine sap, or pressure of sap, as it is called— 
are the luleness of its flow in the season; it seems to be gov- 
erned by no rule, and moves independently of the weather, 
its greatest flow being from June to July. I have found 
even in November trimming of grane vines quite a flow of 
sup, in some cases, so much so as to cause drippings. It’s 
flow depends much upon the warmth of the sun. I have 
examined several grape vines in very exposed situations 
t his week, aud I find them thus far, notwit hstanding the ex- 
treme cold of this Winter, doing well aud alive, aud will, 
doubtless, live; so you need fear no greater percentage of 
loss than you have lmd with your vines in years past. 
Maria Ball, Newton , Mann. — The action of camphor ou 
plant life is as a stimulant. The reason your plants died 
was from the fact that you gave too large a quantity of 
camphor and not sufficient water. It has been proved by 
numerous experiments that this drug has a direct effect on 
plants when it ;s judiciously used, causing the flowers of 
vurious plants to revive and continue in bloom for several 
days when they had been almost given over. An experi- 
ment made by myself gave me full confidence in tlie efficacy 
ot camphor, as applied to bouquets of flowers to prolong 
life. I cut tulips, gladiolus, and three kinds of iris, nnd 
placed u like number of each in camphor water and pure 
spring water. Those in camphor water lived and were in 
brilliant flower four days after the others had died. 
James, Portland, Maine. — The book you wish to obtain 
is not au agricultural work, hut a work upon ornamenta- 
tion, being a series of plates published in 1714-15 under 
Louts XIV. 1 ou will find much information upon this 
subject in Appleton’s Journal. 
