. Home studies in nature. Natural history. 46 HOME STUDIES IN NATURE. eggs were nearly or quite white. The nest that the male completed was more beautiful than the female's, and how she could have refused such cosy quarters is a mystery. During the winter a number of cardinal-grossbeaks (Ca/rdinalis virginianus) were at home about the. THIS CARDINAL-GROSSBEAK. grounds, living harmoniously together; but towards spring, as early as February, they began to manifest a quarrelsome disposition, which finally ended in fierce battles. Jealousy seemed to be the sole cause of the disturbances, for they
. Home studies in nature. Natural history. 46 HOME STUDIES IN NATURE. eggs were nearly or quite white. The nest that the male completed was more beautiful than the female's, and how she could have refused such cosy quarters is a mystery. During the winter a number of cardinal-grossbeaks (Ca/rdinalis virginianus) were at home about the. THIS CARDINAL-GROSSBEAK. grounds, living harmoniously together; but towards spring, as early as February, they began to manifest a quarrelsome disposition, which finally ended in fierce battles. Jealousy seemed to be the sole cause of the disturbances, for they never attacked a bird of any oth- er species. At last one stands alone, the proud possess- or of a quiet, soberly attired partner, who looks up to. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Treat, Mrs. Mary Lua Adelia (Davis) Allen, 1835-. New York, Harper & Brothers
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