WORKS ON NATURAL HISTORY 
'^HE ZOOLOGIST : A Monthly Journal of Natural History. Edited by 
-*• J. E. Harting, F.L.S., &c. Contains original articles on every branch 
of Zoology, notes on the habits and occurrences of Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, 
Fishes, Molluscs, and Insects. Proceedings of Societies, Reviews, &c. Occasional 
woodcuts and Plates. Price is. 
TDIRDSNESTING AND BIRD-SKINNING ; A Complete Description of the 
Nests and Eggs of Birds which Breed in Britain. By Edward Newman. 
Second Edition. — With Directions for Collecting and Preservation, and a Chapter 
on Bird-skinning. By MILLER Christy. Cloth extra, fcap 8vo, price u. 
“ Very good indeed, and can be thoroughly recommended.” — Athenceum, 
‘‘A sterling book for the oologists and bird-skinners in our schools. The arrangement is perfect.” — 
Nat. Hist. Journal. 
“ A wonderful shillingsworth. No wonder a second edition is called for.” — Graphic. 
T ETTERS OF RUSTICUS ON NATURAL HISTORY. By Edward 
Newman. Containing a great number of miscellaneous observations, after 
the manner of White’s “ Selborne.” Price 6^. bd. nett. 
“ There is a woodcut, some of them most exquisite, to each chapter ; and tailpieces, after the delightful 
manner of Bewick, are scattered through the work. It is a most delightful book.” — Jerrold's News. 
“ The most charming contribution to Natural History since the days of good old Gilbert White. 
These ‘ Letters ’ are well worthy of consultation by all gardeners and agriculturists, since the description of 
these facts are perfectly trustworthy, being in all cases the result of observation.” — IVestrninsier Review. 
“ The collection of facts ^d observations respecting blights, or insects injurious to vegetation, are 
especially worthy attention, anCi we recommend them sXxoti^y." —Gardener s and Farmer's Journal. 
A NATURALIST’S RAMBLE TO THE ORCADES. By Arthur W. 
Crichton, F.L.S. With an exquisite tinted frontispiece by Wolf. Con- 
veying interesting information about the Orcades group of islands and the birds 
frequenting them. Price 3^. nett. 
T^HE INSECT HUNTER’S COMPANION. Instructions for collecting and 
■t preserving Butterflies and Moths, Beetles, Bees, Flies, &c. By the Rev. 
JO.SEPH Greene, M.A. Third Edition, revised and extended by A. B. Earn. 
The Chapter on Coleoptera by Edward Newman ; on Hymenoptera by 
Frederick Smith ; on Breeding Gall-flies by Edward A. Fitch. Where to 
find moths and butterflies ; how to catch ; how to bring home without injury ; how 
to kill ; how to set ; how to find the caterpillars ; how to manage ; how to feed ; 
how to breed the perfect insects ; and a hundred similar subjects. Price u. 
T he INSECT HUNTERS ; or. First Lessons in Entomology. By Edw.ard 
Newman. This little work, written in simple language and in verse, gives 
valuable information on the habits and economy of Insects. It deals with the four 
stages of Insect life, metamorphosis, classification, &c. Price 2s. nett. 
“ Unrivalled as a First-Book in Entomology,” — The late W, Spence. 
“We know of no book that contains so much information in so small a compass on the habits and 
economy of Insects. ' — Natural History Review. 
EWMAN’S BRITISH FERNS. Third Edition. Demy 8v(t; illustrated by 
loo studiously accurate figures. Minute Descriptions, ample Lists of 
Localities, and full Directions for Cultivating. Price 13.?. bd. nett. 
“ In accuracy of observation, elaborateness and clearness of description, and beauty of illustration, 
it does not possess its equal .” — Annals and Magazine of Natural History. 
“ It is just such books as this which render Natural History so attractive.” — Gardener' s Chronicle. 
EWMAN’S BRITISH FERNS. People’s Edition, Fcap 8vo ; with 6 
Plates, minute Descriptions, List of Localities, and full Directions for 
Cultivating. Price 2s. 
London : WEST, NEWMAN & CO., Hatton Garden. 
