Purple Finch, (Carpodacus purpureus.) 
Also very common. The largest set of 
eggs I have taken was six. They have a 
decided preference for pear trees, and can 
be seen at almost any time in the day pour- 
ing forth their gay songs. The nest and 
eggs are the same as the familiar Chippy, 
on a larger scale. 
XX,May.i£84. p. JT. 
U.&G. 
