. Nature sketches in temperate America, a series of sketches and a popular account of insects, birds, and plants, treated from some aspects of their evolution and ecological relations . 34 NATURE SKETCHES IN TEMPERATE AMERICA ground, and while viewing these sights, a Baltimore oriole snapsat some selected winged morsel. Like the mulberry tree in itsattraction for birds, so the hnden tree, in full blossom, is adelight to the senses of insect life, causing them to divide theirattention between it, the chestnut, and the elderberry, whichall blossom at the same time. Near one of the large basswood
. Nature sketches in temperate America, a series of sketches and a popular account of insects, birds, and plants, treated from some aspects of their evolution and ecological relations . 34 NATURE SKETCHES IN TEMPERATE AMERICA ground, and while viewing these sights, a Baltimore oriole snapsat some selected winged morsel. Like the mulberry tree in itsattraction for birds, so the hnden tree, in full blossom, is adelight to the senses of insect life, causing them to divide theirattention between it, the chestnut, and the elderberry, whichall blossom at the same time. Near one of the large basswoodtrees, where a view may be gained into its upper branches, thefloral display alone, with its treat of perfume, is sufficient attrac-tion; but, coupled with the harvest of insect visitors, one mayeasily spend a profitable hour contemplating the wonderfulview, and adding something to the meaning of this greatactivity. On examining the flowers of the basswood, the honey is foundsecreted and held in the hollow sepals. The petals andsepals are overtopped by the numerous stamens which curveoutward so that insects can only alight on the anthers, or onthe stigmas and the space between t
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