Birds and Nature Vol. 09 No. 1 [January 1901]

VIOLA BLANDA. (Sweet White Violet.)

Reading edition

Serene the thrush’s song, all undisturbed, Its rows of pearls, a marvel of completeness, Then the soft drip of falling tears I heard, Poor weeping bird, who envied so thy sweetness! —Nelly Hart Woodworth.

Illustration from Birds and Nature Vol. 09 No. 1 [January 1901]

KNOT OR ROBIN SNIPE. (Tringa canutus.) About ¾ Life-size. FROM COL. CHI. ACAD. SCIENCES.