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“More than 100 species of birds are known to feed upon the fruit 
of blackberry and black raspberry. Among these are the towhee, 
cardinal, song sparrow, red-headed woodpecker, catbird, brown 
thrasher, tufted titmouse, olive-backed thrush, wood thrush, robin and 
bluebird. 
“The most valuable native fruit for attracting birds in summer is 
the elderberry, 106 species of birds being known to feed upon it. This 
shrub is hardy and exceedingly easy to grow; it has a tendency to 
spread somewhat, and one need not fear that it will die out once it 
becomes established. 
“Among the vines, the Virginia creeper is a favorite with birds, 
something like 40 species being known to eat its fruit; in addition, it 
is hardy, can be easily grown and possesses pleasing decorative quali- 
ties. More than 75 kinds of birds are known to feed upon wild grapes. 
It is unfortunate that this common and fruitful roadside vine is so 
frequently destroyed where it would be easily spared and as easily 
cultivated. The well-known bittersweet and honeysuckle are also 
highly recommended.” 
Character Sketches 
By EDWARD R. ForD 
Day-long—all summer—every day, 
The red-eyed vireo has his say. 
Some preachers let their zeal subside 
In summer, in the hot noontide. 
But he, in weather hot as Tophet’s, 
Still justifies the Law and Prophets. 
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A phalarope can wade and swim. 
With phalaropes the her is him. 
He sits upon the eggs and rears 
The young while she his raiment wears. 
She flaunts about in colors gay 
And he just lets her have her way. 
A Week-End at the Indiana Dunes 
By SEYMOUR LEVY 
AS WE ARRIVED we heard the catbird and the indigo bunting. We 
walked quietly so as not to miss a sound when suddenly a crested fly- 
catcher flashed by swooping upon some unsuspecting insect to take to 
its young. From afar we heard the cheery call of the bob-white. 
Philadelphia lilies were only one of the wild flowers on this hill to 
lend color to the otherwise drab landscape. 
We hurriedly made camp so we would have time to explore our 
Surroundings before nightfall. After everything had been taken care 
