Our Domestic PetsG. Routledge and Sons, 1870 - 339 pagine |
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Pagina 73 - A SWARM of bees in May Is worth a load of hay; A swarm of bees in June Is worth a silver spoon; A swarm of bees in July Is not worth a fly.
Pagina 217 - Green meat should also form a portion of their usual diet, particularly the wild sorts, such as dandelions, sow-thistle, plantain, &c. ; tea-leaves they are remarkably fond of, but these should only be given them now and then by way of a treat ; bread, also, they are very partial to, dipped in milk or water. They are sold by all bird-fanciers ; the prices varying from sixpence to half-a-crown, according to their age, colour, &c.
Pagina 339 - Letterpress by one of our best Art Critics. Large 410. cloth, gilt edges, 42*. A NARRATIVE OF THE VISIT OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES TO THE EAST. By WH RUSSELL, LL.D., with numerous Illustrations (Dedicated by Special Permission to HRH the PRINCESS OF WALES).
Pagina 214 - ... Still it is a pretty sight to see the old ones followed by two or three litters, each lot not more than two months older than the last addition, and to watch their antics when pleased, which consists of a squeak and a peculiar sharp turn, as if they tried to jump out of their skins, but couldn't, as they are fitted in too tightly for that. As for the use they are, why, they eat and sleep — " Just do nothing all the day, And soundly sleep the night away.
Pagina 303 - ... the silkworm, on the contrary, is content to remain stationary in the open tray or box in which it may be placed. After consuming its immediate supply of mulberry leaves, it waits for a further quantity ; and when the period arrives for spinning its cocoon, instead of showing any migratory disposition, it seems to place itself with confidence under the care of man to provide it with a suitable place for its convenience and protection. In the fly or moth state, the female is quite incapable of...
Pagina 311 - What is called his cocoon nest should now be prepared by twisting the corners of a piece of writing-paper, and raising its. edges into the form of the lower shell of an oyster. A number of these should be prepared and affixed to a piece of tape, with their pointed ends downwards ; and into each one a single worm should be placed when it quits its food, and seems ready to spin : it will then dispose its web in such a manner as to leave a cavity within. The cocoon consists of three distinct layers...