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Gardeners and Florists’ Annual for J9J8 
the addition of 5 cwt. of bacterized peat, gave 2 tons 6 cwt. less, and 
omitting the nitrogen, viz., 1 cwt. sulphate of ammonia, and substitut- 
ing 5 cwt. of the peat, resulted in a crop smaller by 2 tons 13% cwt. 
Berries for Birds. — Black and red Elderberries are probably the 
most valuable native fruit for attracting birds in Summer and Fall, 
especially in the West; in the North and East no Summer fruit is better 
lited than the wild Black Cherry (Prunus serotina). Choke Cherrj' 
(P. virginica) and the Pin Cherry (P. pennsylvanica). The extensive 
records of the subject show that the following varieties are most popular 
with the largest number of speices of birds: Elders (red and black) are 
eaten by 67 species; Rubus by 60; Mulberry by 48; Cornus (Dogwoods) 
by 47; Sumachs by 44; the various Wild Cherries by 39; Blueberries by 
37; Wild Grapes by 29; Pokeberriies by 26; Virginia Creeper, Bayberries 
and Juniper berries by 25 each; Holly berries (Ilex verticeUata) by 19; 
Strawberries and Viburnum by 16; Hackberries and Huckleberries by 
15; Thornappks by 12; Spice berries and Rose pips by 11; fruit of 
Aralia, Nyssa, Gooseberry and Currant by 10 species each. 
TypesIoflBird Houses That Are Both Attractive and Suitable 
Bird Houses. — Considerable interest has been shown in the care 
and encouragement of wild birds in recent times, so much so that vari- 
ous seed and nursery houses, as well as florists, have prepared various 
kinds of nesting boxes. One of the neat catalogs of these is published 
by Stumpp and Walter Co., New York, and the cuts illustrating these 
notes are loaned by this firm. The bird houses are in many different 
patterns, some quite plain and artificial, others more naturalistic look- 
ing, and they vary in size according to the style of bird it is desired to 
provide for. These houses are suitable for chicadees and wrens, and 
so arranged that they can be fastened to any place where they will 
be appropriate. They are of cedar, and will stand exposure better 
than any other type of bird house; should be placed from 6ft. to 15ft. 
above the ground. Larger openings are made for the bluebirds and 
smaller openings for wrens and chicadees. 
