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Matty taking his second bath in Salt River by H Bucholzer & James Baillie, circa 1844. Lithograph print on wove paper. A political cartoon satirising Van Buren's lack of support for his second attempt at Presidential re-election. Van Buren is shown as a fox being pulled into a salt river (representing failure), his tail ripped off and his footing being lost. Nearby, Andrew Jackson shouts that he predicted his 'friends' would support him in the end. Stock Photo

RMDYF1KE–Matty taking his second bath in Salt River by H Bucholzer & James Baillie, circa 1844. Lithograph print on wove paper. A political cartoon satirising Van Buren's lack of support for his second attempt at Presidential re-election. Van Buren is shown as a fox being pulled into a salt river (representing failure), his tail ripped off and his footing being lost. Nearby, Andrew Jackson shouts that he predicted his 'friends' would support him in the end.

United States Air Force North American T-6G Texan 50-1279, buzz-number TA-279, (msn 168-443), at the USAF Museum storage compound at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. In the background is a Convair B-36J Peacemaker 52-2220 and:- The sole Republic YF-84F Thunderstreak, 49-2430, originally ordered on F-84E contract as YF-96A, but redesignated YF-84F before completion as the prototype for the F-84F. Completed with swept wings and tail surfaces, and a 5200 lbst XJ35-A-25. 1950: Taken on strength by the USAF and first flown on 3 June 1950 at Edwards AFB, CA. Transferred to NACA High-Speed Flight Station, E Stock Photo

RM2RG9K8X–United States Air Force North American T-6G Texan 50-1279, buzz-number TA-279, (msn 168-443), at the USAF Museum storage compound at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. In the background is a Convair B-36J Peacemaker 52-2220 and:- The sole Republic YF-84F Thunderstreak, 49-2430, originally ordered on F-84E contract as YF-96A, but redesignated YF-84F before completion as the prototype for the F-84F. Completed with swept wings and tail surfaces, and a 5200 lbst XJ35-A-25. 1950: Taken on strength by the USAF and first flown on 3 June 1950 at Edwards AFB, CA. Transferred to NACA High-Speed Flight Station, E

A fighter with its tail off in for repair at a forward maintenance depot at Tripolitania. A mobile crane mounted on a lorry is being used to support it while it is being repaired. Stock Photo

RM2JXKP14–A fighter with its tail off in for repair at a forward maintenance depot at Tripolitania. A mobile crane mounted on a lorry is being used to support it while it is being repaired.

Woodpeckers have a slender body, powerful beak, and protrusive tongue, which is sharp, barbed, and pointed. The tail is stiff and serves as a support Stock Vector

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Early English woodcut showing the British Lion Stock Photo

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. Natural history object lessons : a manual for teachers. ere and there for anything to catch hold of with-out looking, as they make their way from branch to branch.As we have already seen, the bony framework of the tail isbut a continuation of the vertebral column, but to yield thenecessary flexibility the vertebrae are very numerous. Thesetail-bones exhibit a striking example of the adaptation ofstructure to habit. To sustain the weight of the animal thetail must embrace the support very closely, and the nervesand blood-vessels would be liable to severe pressure ; toprevent this there are tw Stock Photo

RM2AG2B5H–. Natural history object lessons : a manual for teachers. ere and there for anything to catch hold of with-out looking, as they make their way from branch to branch.As we have already seen, the bony framework of the tail isbut a continuation of the vertebral column, but to yield thenecessary flexibility the vertebrae are very numerous. Thesetail-bones exhibit a striking example of the adaptation ofstructure to habit. To sustain the weight of the animal thetail must embrace the support very closely, and the nervesand blood-vessels would be liable to severe pressure ; toprevent this there are tw

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A young woman is planning to feed a stray cat. Coloring illustration for kids. Black and white illustration. Problems with stray animals. Vector illus Stock Vector

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. Reptiles and birds. A popular account of the various orders; with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting. Birds; Reptiles. Kg. 48. the feathers; when long, they are stretched out beneath or behind the tail, which is more or less expanded, and helps to support the body in the air, as well as, by acting in the manner of a Eig. 49. rudder, to change its direction, or, by being expanded, to break its descent." The wings of birds are acute or obtuse. The more angular the. Fig. 60. wing of birds—that is to say, the longer the feathers on the edge of the wing—the more Stock Photo

RMPFY9CA–. Reptiles and birds. A popular account of the various orders; with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting. Birds; Reptiles. Kg. 48. the feathers; when long, they are stretched out beneath or behind the tail, which is more or less expanded, and helps to support the body in the air, as well as, by acting in the manner of a Eig. 49. rudder, to change its direction, or, by being expanded, to break its descent." The wings of birds are acute or obtuse. The more angular the. Fig. 60. wing of birds—that is to say, the longer the feathers on the edge of the wing—the more

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A Marine A4 'Skyhawk' is stopped by arresting gear at Marine Corps Air Station, Chu Lai, on December 12, 1966. The gear, known as 'OREST,' has been utilized by over 325 Marine aircraft since October. Sergeant Bugene F. Williams records the aircraft's arrival while Corporal Michael Sturm operates the system's retrieving engine. The Chu Lai OREST uses a 650-foot long nylon tape to safely halt landing aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2TA3A9X–A Marine A4 'Skyhawk' is stopped by arresting gear at Marine Corps Air Station, Chu Lai, on December 12, 1966. The gear, known as 'OREST,' has been utilized by over 325 Marine aircraft since October. Sergeant Bugene F. Williams records the aircraft's arrival while Corporal Michael Sturm operates the system's retrieving engine. The Chu Lai OREST uses a 650-foot long nylon tape to safely halt landing aircraft.

. The naturalist in La Plata. a heterogeneous assemblage ofbirds with beaks like creepers, nuthatches, finches,tyrant-birds, woodpeckers, crows, and even curlewsand ibises. In legs, feet and tails, there are corre-sponding differences. There are tails of all lengthsand all forms ; soft and stiff, square, acuminated,broad and fan-like, narrow and spine-like, andmany as in the woodpeckers, and used as in thatbird to support the body in climbing. An extremelycurious modification is found inSittosoma : the tail-feathers in this genus are long and graduated, andthe shafts, projecting beyond the web Stock Photo

RM2AG9GJ5–. The naturalist in La Plata. a heterogeneous assemblage ofbirds with beaks like creepers, nuthatches, finches,tyrant-birds, woodpeckers, crows, and even curlewsand ibises. In legs, feet and tails, there are corre-sponding differences. There are tails of all lengthsand all forms ; soft and stiff, square, acuminated,broad and fan-like, narrow and spine-like, andmany as in the woodpeckers, and used as in thatbird to support the body in climbing. An extremelycurious modification is found inSittosoma : the tail-feathers in this genus are long and graduated, andthe shafts, projecting beyond the web

. On the anatomy of vertebrates. Vertebrates; Anatomy, Comparative; 1866. MALE OKGANS OF KEPTILES. 581 stellate pigment-cells : in the Chameleon they give a Mack colour to the gland. The short and outwardly extended legs of Lizards serve for progression, not for support, and the animal rests with its belly on the ground, as in Serpents : hence the necessity not only for "S9 the internal position of the testes, but for the mechanism by which the intromittent organs can be inverted, and safely lodged out of sight, in the base of the tail, when not in use. In the Turtle {Chelone mi- das) eac Stock Photo

RMPG1R28–. On the anatomy of vertebrates. Vertebrates; Anatomy, Comparative; 1866. MALE OKGANS OF KEPTILES. 581 stellate pigment-cells : in the Chameleon they give a Mack colour to the gland. The short and outwardly extended legs of Lizards serve for progression, not for support, and the animal rests with its belly on the ground, as in Serpents : hence the necessity not only for "S9 the internal position of the testes, but for the mechanism by which the intromittent organs can be inverted, and safely lodged out of sight, in the base of the tail, when not in use. In the Turtle {Chelone mi- das) eac

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History and stories of Nebraska . ould join the hostile Sioux. Commissionerscame from Washington. A great council was held in theWhite River valley in August and September. A new treatywas made September 23, 1876, signed by Red Cloud andSpotted Tail and the other chiefs. The Black Hills weresold to the white people and the United States agreed toissue the Indians more beef, more flour and coffee, sugar andbeans, until they were able to support themselves. TheSioux agreed to give up all their claims to Nebraska and toremove to South Dakota, where new agencies would be 1.54 STORIES OF NEBRASKA e Stock Photo

RM2AJ1KMM–History and stories of Nebraska . ould join the hostile Sioux. Commissionerscame from Washington. A great council was held in theWhite River valley in August and September. A new treatywas made September 23, 1876, signed by Red Cloud andSpotted Tail and the other chiefs. The Black Hills weresold to the white people and the United States agreed toissue the Indians more beef, more flour and coffee, sugar andbeans, until they were able to support themselves. TheSioux agreed to give up all their claims to Nebraska and toremove to South Dakota, where new agencies would be 1.54 STORIES OF NEBRASKA e

. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —Robert Douglas in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into.the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizontal roots keep Stock Photo

RMPG2P2X–. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —Robert Douglas in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into.the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizontal roots keep

. Bird portraits . THE BROWN CREEPER THE BROWN CREEPER In the bands of little birds which in winter visit the treesabout the houses, there are often three different species, all of whichfind their food on the trunks or large limbs of trees, but by suchdifferent methods that a study of their habits is not only interestingbut also extremely instructive. The little Downy Woodpecker, likeall its tribe, hitches up the trunk or along the upper side of the limb,using its stiff tail feathers as a support, and holding on to the barkby its two pairs of sharp claws. The Nuthatch, with a short weaktail, a Stock Photo

RM2CP03BH–. Bird portraits . THE BROWN CREEPER THE BROWN CREEPER In the bands of little birds which in winter visit the treesabout the houses, there are often three different species, all of whichfind their food on the trunks or large limbs of trees, but by suchdifferent methods that a study of their habits is not only interestingbut also extremely instructive. The little Downy Woodpecker, likeall its tribe, hitches up the trunk or along the upper side of the limb,using its stiff tail feathers as a support, and holding on to the barkby its two pairs of sharp claws. The Nuthatch, with a short weaktail, a

. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. OAK FAMILY. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —Robert DotJGLAS in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of ever v species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizon Stock Photo

RMPG1XCN–. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. OAK FAMILY. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —Robert DotJGLAS in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of ever v species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizon

. Our winter birds, how to know and how to attract them . ughter, it is one of the pleasing and welcomevoices of spring. No small part of Downys skill as a carpenterand drummer is due to the support he receives fromhis feet and tail. Imagine a Robin clinging to thetrunk of a tree and trying to use its bill as Downydoes I Even if it had the same kind of bill it couldnot perch firmly enough to deliver effective blows. I once placed a museum specimen of a Wood-pecker in Helen Kellers hands and through her com-panion asked her to tell me what she could discoverabout its toes. Quickly her sensitive Stock Photo

RM2CNW1E0–. Our winter birds, how to know and how to attract them . ughter, it is one of the pleasing and welcomevoices of spring. No small part of Downys skill as a carpenterand drummer is due to the support he receives fromhis feet and tail. Imagine a Robin clinging to thetrunk of a tree and trying to use its bill as Downydoes I Even if it had the same kind of bill it couldnot perch firmly enough to deliver effective blows. I once placed a museum specimen of a Wood-pecker in Helen Kellers hands and through her com-panion asked her to tell me what she could discoverabout its toes. Quickly her sensitive

. The woodpeckers. Woodpeckers. THE WOODPECKER'S TOOLS: HIS TAIL 87 peckers, these end in decurved tips so soft and unresisting that they seem quite unfit to give any support. Would it not be better if the woodpecker's tail had been cut square across and made of feathers equally rigid and ending in short stiff spines ? For we see that the wood- pecker's tail is not only weak in its inner feath- ers, but weaker still in its outer ones, and it is stiff, in most species, only in the upper three fourths of its length. When we propose a change in nature it is wise to inquire whether our improvement Stock Photo

RMPG085W–. The woodpeckers. Woodpeckers. THE WOODPECKER'S TOOLS: HIS TAIL 87 peckers, these end in decurved tips so soft and unresisting that they seem quite unfit to give any support. Would it not be better if the woodpecker's tail had been cut square across and made of feathers equally rigid and ending in short stiff spines ? For we see that the wood- pecker's tail is not only weak in its inner feath- ers, but weaker still in its outer ones, and it is stiff, in most species, only in the upper three fourths of its length. When we propose a change in nature it is wise to inquire whether our improvement

. The illustrated stock doctor and live-stock encyclopedia [microform] : including horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry : with all the facts concerning the various breeds and their characteristics... and all diseases to which they are subject...the prevention of any disease, and restoration of health. Domestic animals; Veterinary medicine; Livestock breeds; Bees; Animaux domestiques; BÃ©tail; MÃ©decine vÃ©tÃ©rinaire; Abeilles. 8HEEP, THEIR DISEASES. 825. BKULL OF A POLLED aRKXP. The bone which forms the elbow-uhia does not support much of the ffei<^ht of the animal, but serves to attach Stock Photo

RMRJ4WP9–. The illustrated stock doctor and live-stock encyclopedia [microform] : including horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry : with all the facts concerning the various breeds and their characteristics... and all diseases to which they are subject...the prevention of any disease, and restoration of health. Domestic animals; Veterinary medicine; Livestock breeds; Bees; Animaux domestiques; BÃ©tail; MÃ©decine vÃ©tÃ©rinaire; Abeilles. 8HEEP, THEIR DISEASES. 825. BKULL OF A POLLED aRKXP. The bone which forms the elbow-uhia does not support much of the ffei<^ht of the animal, but serves to attach

RMPG0HB9–. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. BONNETED BAT. Promops calif amicus. (After Harrison Allen.) practically tailless, the parachute membrane stretching be- tween the legs, quite down to the feet, without the support of tail vertebrae. Naturally, these creatures are widely known; for any bat which lives upon warm blood, always drawn from a living fountain, is bound to acquire wide no- toriety and a very evil reputation. The skull of a Javelin Bat, seen in profile, looks very much like the skull of a minia- tur

RMRJ586N–. The illustrated stock doctor and live-stock encyclopedia [microform] : including horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry : with all the facts concerning the various breeds and their characteristics... and all diseases to which they are subject...the prevention of any disease, and restoration of health. Domestic animals; Veterinary medicine; Livestock breeds; Bees; Animaux domestiques; BÃ©tail; MÃ©decine vÃ©tÃ©rinaire; Abeilles. BKULL OF A POLLED aRKXP. The bone which forms the elbow-uhia does not support much of the ffei<^ht of the animal, but serves to attach the powerful muscles, so no

RMPG4B7A–. Our native trees and how to identify them : a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities . Trees. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —ROBKRT Douglas in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizontal roots ke

. Manual of operative veterinary surgery. Veterinary surgery. 278 OPERATIONS ON BONES. and cruel methods which have characterized the details of the amputation. We believe that some of these methods may be so modified as to reUeve the operation of its apparent character of cruelty. We refer novr especially to the means vs^hich have been and are employed for the arrest of the hemorrhage which is likely to foUow the section of the blood vessels of the region. The tail has for its bony support a series of the caudal verte- brae—from fifteen to eighteen—varying in number and diminish- ing in size Stock Photo

RMRDYYB5–. Manual of operative veterinary surgery. Veterinary surgery. 278 OPERATIONS ON BONES. and cruel methods which have characterized the details of the amputation. We believe that some of these methods may be so modified as to reUeve the operation of its apparent character of cruelty. We refer novr especially to the means vs^hich have been and are employed for the arrest of the hemorrhage which is likely to foUow the section of the blood vessels of the region. The tail has for its bony support a series of the caudal verte- brae—from fifteen to eighteen—varying in number and diminish- ing in size

RMPG2P30–. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. OAK FAMILY. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —Robert Douglas in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into.the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizonta

. Bird-life : a guide to the study of our common birds . Birds. 16 EVOLUTION OP BIRDS. ers, Woodhewers, and Swifts, even some Finches and the BoboUnk, that use their tail to support them when perched on swaying reeds, have the feathers more or less pointed and stiifened. Furthermore, this is just the result we should expect from a habit of this kind. But. 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 work.. Chapman, Frank M. (Fr Stock Photo

RMRE0NC5–. Bird-life : a guide to the study of our common birds . Birds. 16 EVOLUTION OP BIRDS. ers, Woodhewers, and Swifts, even some Finches and the BoboUnk, that use their tail to support them when perched on swaying reeds, have the feathers more or less pointed and stiifened. Furthermore, this is just the result we should expect from a habit of this kind. But. 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 work.. Chapman, Frank M. (Fr

. A text-book of agricultural zoology. Zoology, Economic. 340 SAUEOPSIDA (BIEDS). bone, which is made up of about half-a-dozen caudal vertebrse fused into one piece, and constituting the support for the tail-quills and oil-glands. These latter contain the fluid that the birds preen their feathers with. The skull (fig. 176) articulates with the vertebral column by a single condyle only. The beak (fig. 175, 10 and 11), so charac- teriKstic of the Birds, consists of an inferior and superior mandible, and never in existing species carries teeth. The upper bill (10). Fig. 177.—Pectobal Aboh of Fowl Stock Photo

RMPG4042–. A text-book of agricultural zoology. Zoology, Economic. 340 SAUEOPSIDA (BIEDS). bone, which is made up of about half-a-dozen caudal vertebrse fused into one piece, and constituting the support for the tail-quills and oil-glands. These latter contain the fluid that the birds preen their feathers with. The skull (fig. 176) articulates with the vertebral column by a single condyle only. The beak (fig. 175, 10 and 11), so charac- teriKstic of the Birds, consists of an inferior and superior mandible, and never in existing species carries teeth. The upper bill (10). Fig. 177.—Pectobal Aboh of Fowl

. The world of animal life. Zoology. Caterpillar resembling twig Butterfly resembling leaf When a looper caterpillar wishes to move, it takes a firm hold with the six true legs, which are situated close to its head, and draws up its body until it has assumed the loop-like form already referred to. Then gripping its support with the claspers at the tail-end, it straightens out its body, and takes fresh hold with its legs, drawing its body up after it as before, and the process is re- peated again and again. Some species of looper caterpillar are remarkable for their wonderful resemblance to twi Stock Photo

RMRE0JX2–. The world of animal life. Zoology. Caterpillar resembling twig Butterfly resembling leaf When a looper caterpillar wishes to move, it takes a firm hold with the six true legs, which are situated close to its head, and draws up its body until it has assumed the loop-like form already referred to. Then gripping its support with the claspers at the tail-end, it straightens out its body, and takes fresh hold with its legs, drawing its body up after it as before, and the process is re- peated again and again. Some species of looper caterpillar are remarkable for their wonderful resemblance to twi

. The home life of wild birds; a new method of the study and photography of birds. Birds; Photography of birds. 74 Wild Birds.. Figs. 62, C3, 64, This series rcpresenis the Bluebird engaged in cleaning her nest on three distinct visits^ at each of which food was served. Nearly one half life size. help support her weight against the side of the tree, hke a Woodpecker, and I noticed that the tail feathers were frayed and worn at the points. The male during the numerous visits which followed came two or three times and sat above the door, but never actualh' entered it, and never brought to the yo Stock Photo

RMPFYN1A–. The home life of wild birds; a new method of the study and photography of birds. Birds; Photography of birds. 74 Wild Birds.. Figs. 62, C3, 64, This series rcpresenis the Bluebird engaged in cleaning her nest on three distinct visits^ at each of which food was served. Nearly one half life size. help support her weight against the side of the tree, hke a Woodpecker, and I noticed that the tail feathers were frayed and worn at the points. The male during the numerous visits which followed came two or three times and sat above the door, but never actualh' entered it, and never brought to the yo

RMRDA2TN–. Reptiles and birds. A popular account of the various orders; with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting. Birds; Reptiles. Kg. 48. the feathers; when long, they are stretched out beneath or behind the tail, which is more or less expanded, and helps to support the body in the air, as well as, by acting in the manner of a Eig. 49. rudder, to change its direction, or, by being expanded, to break its descent." The wings of birds are acute or obtuse. The more angular the. Fig. 60. wing of birds—that is to say, the longer the feathers on the edge of the wing—the more

RMPG2XRF–. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —Robert Douglas in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizontal roots keep

. Reptiles and birds : a popular account of their various orders : with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting . Birds; Reptiles. Fig. 48. the feathers ; when long, they are stretched out beneath or behind the tail, which is more or less expanded, and helps to support the body in the aii, as well a^, bv acting in the manner of a. rudder, to change its direction, or, by being expanded, to break its descent." The wings of birds are acute or obtuse. The more angular the. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally Stock Photo

RMRDXMD2–. Reptiles and birds : a popular account of their various orders : with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting . Birds; Reptiles. Fig. 48. the feathers ; when long, they are stretched out beneath or behind the tail, which is more or less expanded, and helps to support the body in the aii, as well a^, bv acting in the manner of a. rudder, to change its direction, or, by being expanded, to break its descent." The wings of birds are acute or obtuse. The more angular the. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally

RMPG4B6R–. Our native trees and how to identify them : a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities . Trees. OAK FAMILY. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —ROBKRT Douglas in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizon

. The story of the amphibians and the reptiles. Amphibians; Reptiles. 150 STORY OF THE REPTILES their motion, perhaps all were capable of rearing up, many of sitting np permanently,^ and a large propor- tion could move about on the hind feet with or with- â out touching the tail to the ground. In all, however, the tail was an important memberâthe third leg often of a three-cornered support. The Stegosaurus, already described (see page 135, Fig. 62) as so well protected and armed in the tail, and the Triceratopsâ which was three-homed (Fig. 69)âare eKamples of. Fio. 69.âTriceratops prorsus (aft Stock Photo

RMRDPM6G–. The story of the amphibians and the reptiles. Amphibians; Reptiles. 150 STORY OF THE REPTILES their motion, perhaps all were capable of rearing up, many of sitting np permanently,^ and a large propor- tion could move about on the hind feet with or with- â out touching the tail to the ground. In all, however, the tail was an important memberâthe third leg often of a three-cornered support. The Stegosaurus, already described (see page 135, Fig. 62) as so well protected and armed in the tail, and the Triceratopsâ which was three-homed (Fig. 69)âare eKamples of. Fio. 69.âTriceratops prorsus (aft

RMPG2XRH–. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. OAK FAMILY. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —Robert Douglas in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizonta

. An introduction to zoology, with directions for practical work (invertebrates). Flosculafia Sfebhanoceros MeKccr^a ' Fia. 58.—Typical RoHfera. (After Hudson and Gosse.) charged the secretion from certain cement glands in the tail, by means of which the animal is able to fix itself temporarily to any support in the 4*. ' i", ^^^^fe water. Some few Roti- fers are permanently fixed, and in such cases the body is usually sur- rounded by a tube, which may be transparent and is secreted by the skin of the Rotifer (e.g. in Floscvr laria and Stephanoceros), or it may be made of foreign particle Stock Photo

RMRDGH66–. An introduction to zoology, with directions for practical work (invertebrates). Flosculafia Sfebhanoceros MeKccr^a ' Fia. 58.—Typical RoHfera. (After Hudson and Gosse.) charged the secretion from certain cement glands in the tail, by means of which the animal is able to fix itself temporarily to any support in the 4*. ' i", ^^^^fe water. Some few Roti- fers are permanently fixed, and in such cases the body is usually sur- rounded by a tube, which may be transparent and is secreted by the skin of the Rotifer (e.g. in Floscvr laria and Stephanoceros), or it may be made of foreign particle

RMPG1XCE–. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —Robert DotJGLAS in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of ever v species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizontal roots ke

. Zoölogy [microform] : descriptive and practical. Zoology; Zoologie. 224 Descriptive Zoology. Uf :* i> :0: ii^^^r:^M,. is large and keeled to support the flying muscles. The barbules have hooklets which unite the barbs, forming a firm vane. The Carinatae are divided into a number of orders. The Diving Birds. — The diving birds have webbed (or lobed) feet and are. expert in swimming and diving. The wings are usually small or rudimentary. In many the tail is rudimentary. Our local examples are the grebes and loons, though these are little seen except by the field naturalist, hunter, or fishe Stock Photo

RMRENTT2–. Zoölogy [microform] : descriptive and practical. Zoology; Zoologie. 224 Descriptive Zoology. Uf :* i> :0: ii^^^r:^M,. is large and keeled to support the flying muscles. The barbules have hooklets which unite the barbs, forming a firm vane. The Carinatae are divided into a number of orders. The Diving Birds. — The diving birds have webbed (or lobed) feet and are. expert in swimming and diving. The wings are usually small or rudimentary. In many the tail is rudimentary. Our local examples are the grebes and loons, though these are little seen except by the field naturalist, hunter, or fishe

RMPG2XTT–. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. side roots and often care no more for its tap root whicli has been its oniy support than the frog cares fur tlie tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —RoBKRr DtjLi(;l.AS in Gardi-ii and l^'orcst. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizontal

. An introduction to zoology, with directions for practical work (invertebrates). 102 INTRODUCTION TO ZOOLOGY a tail or " foot" which is often jointed, and is more or less retractile. Sometimes this foot is forked, or divided into three processes or " toes "; through the tips of these is dis-. Flosculafia Sfebhanoceros MeKccr^a ' Fia. 58.—Typical RoHfera. (After Hudson and Gosse.) charged the secretion from certain cement glands in the tail, by means of which the animal is able to fix itself temporarily to any support in the 4*. ' i", ^^^^fe water. Some few Roti- fers Stock Photo

RMRDGH6W–. An introduction to zoology, with directions for practical work (invertebrates). 102 INTRODUCTION TO ZOOLOGY a tail or " foot" which is often jointed, and is more or less retractile. Sometimes this foot is forked, or divided into three processes or " toes "; through the tips of these is dis-. Flosculafia Sfebhanoceros MeKccr^a ' Fia. 58.—Typical RoHfera. (After Hudson and Gosse.) charged the secretion from certain cement glands in the tail, by means of which the animal is able to fix itself temporarily to any support in the 4*. ' i", ^^^^fe water. Some few Roti- fers

RMPG2XTW–. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. OAK FAMILY. side roots and often care no more for its tap root whicli has been its oniy support than the frog cares fur tlie tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —RoBKRr DtjLi(;l.AS in Gardi-ii and l^'orcst. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading

. The bird, its form and function. Birds. 41 o The Bird Reserving the mention of partly ornamental tails until the last, we may now consider the use of this member as a prop or support to the bird as it clings to or makes its way up vertical surfaces. Four groups of birds which are thus distinguished are the woodhewers—a tropical. Fig. 326.—Chimney Swift clinging to wall, resting upon tail. family,—the creepers, woodpeckers, and swifts. These birds really sit upon their tails, the feathers of which are adapted for this special use, while retaining perfectly the rudder function in flight. The t Stock Photo

RMRE22W2–. The bird, its form and function. Birds. 41 o The Bird Reserving the mention of partly ornamental tails until the last, we may now consider the use of this member as a prop or support to the bird as it clings to or makes its way up vertical surfaces. Four groups of birds which are thus distinguished are the woodhewers—a tropical. Fig. 326.—Chimney Swift clinging to wall, resting upon tail. family,—the creepers, woodpeckers, and swifts. These birds really sit upon their tails, the feathers of which are adapted for this special use, while retaining perfectly the rudder function in flight. The t

. Wild animals and the camera [microform]. Zoology; Animaux; Zoologie; Animals. 158 WILD ANIMALS AND THE CAMERA chameleon to firmly grip the branches of the trees, shrubs, &c., which it inhabits, and the tail, being prehensile, acts as a fifth support, thereby protect- ing the body of the animal against any " back kick" when it fires off its tongue, which never fails to make a bull's-eye. The colour of this curious animal may be summed up in the words of the poet:— "As the chameleon, which is known To have no colour of its own." Prior. This is true in effect, but the ex Stock Photo

RMRENCWY–. Wild animals and the camera [microform]. Zoology; Animaux; Zoologie; Animals. 158 WILD ANIMALS AND THE CAMERA chameleon to firmly grip the branches of the trees, shrubs, &c., which it inhabits, and the tail, being prehensile, acts as a fifth support, thereby protect- ing the body of the animal against any " back kick" when it fires off its tongue, which never fails to make a bull's-eye. The colour of this curious animal may be summed up in the words of the poet:— "As the chameleon, which is known To have no colour of its own." Prior. This is true in effect, but the ex

. The Cambridge natural history. Zoology. 484 FISHES lower lobe of the caudal. The fin-rays which support the ventral portion of the caudal fin are more numerous and longer than those in relation with the dorsal lobe, and hence at this stage the tail is really heterocercal.. T?ia. 281.—Larva of Polypterus senegalus. x 4. Showing its characteristio attitude when resting on the bottom of an aquarium, and the large size of the cutaneous gills. (Prom Budgett.) In the genus CalamicMhys the body is greatly elongate and Eel-like in shape. Pelvic fins are absent, and normally there is no suboperculum. Stock Photo

RMRDKFB8–. The Cambridge natural history. Zoology. 484 FISHES lower lobe of the caudal. The fin-rays which support the ventral portion of the caudal fin are more numerous and longer than those in relation with the dorsal lobe, and hence at this stage the tail is really heterocercal.. T?ia. 281.—Larva of Polypterus senegalus. x 4. Showing its characteristio attitude when resting on the bottom of an aquarium, and the large size of the cutaneous gills. (Prom Budgett.) In the genus CalamicMhys the body is greatly elongate and Eel-like in shape. Pelvic fins are absent, and normally there is no suboperculum.

. Surgical diseases of the dog and cat, with chapters on anaesthetics and obstetrics (second edition of 'Canine and feline surgery'). Dogs; Cats. rilE LIMBS AND TAIL 341 operation has been done antiseptically, the bandage and sphnt need not be removed for a week, by which time the wound will have healed.^ The support of the splint is, however, necessary for at least a month or six weeks. Amputation of a Limb. For this operation a general anaesthetic should always be given. Wherever possible, the parts around the site of incision are carefully shaved, cleansed, disinfected, and bandaged a coupl Stock Photo

RMRDYYYF–. Surgical diseases of the dog and cat, with chapters on anaesthetics and obstetrics (second edition of 'Canine and feline surgery'). Dogs; Cats. rilE LIMBS AND TAIL 341 operation has been done antiseptically, the bandage and sphnt need not be removed for a week, by which time the wound will have healed.^ The support of the splint is, however, necessary for at least a month or six weeks. Amputation of a Limb. For this operation a general anaesthetic should always be given. Wherever possible, the parts around the site of incision are carefully shaved, cleansed, disinfected, and bandaged a coupl

. A manual of zoology. Zoology. 638 GHOEDATA. tail, inchules the lower extremities to the foot, and extends thence to the fingers, leaving the thumb free. Fingers 2-5 are enormously elongated and support the membrane. Since flight requires strong muscles, the sternum develops a small keel, recalling that of birds, for the attachment of the large jiectoral muscle. In con- nexion with the flying powers the clavicle is stroTig. The patagiuni is the seat of a very acute tactile sense, by means of which blinded bats can flj^ among all kinds of obstacles without disturbing them. The enormous ear con Stock Photo

RMRE07H6–. A manual of zoology. Zoology. 638 GHOEDATA. tail, inchules the lower extremities to the foot, and extends thence to the fingers, leaving the thumb free. Fingers 2-5 are enormously elongated and support the membrane. Since flight requires strong muscles, the sternum develops a small keel, recalling that of birds, for the attachment of the large jiectoral muscle. In con- nexion with the flying powers the clavicle is stroTig. The patagiuni is the seat of a very acute tactile sense, by means of which blinded bats can flj^ among all kinds of obstacles without disturbing them. The enormous ear con

. The world of animal life. Zoology. 360 THE WORLD OF ANIMAL LIFE. Caterpillar resembling twig Butterfly resembling leaf When a looper caterpillar wishes to move, it takes a firm hold with the six true legs, which are situated close to its head, and draws up its body until it has assumed the loop-like form already referred to. Then gripping its support with the claspers at the tail-end, it straightens out its body, and takes fresh hold with its legs, drawing its body up after it as before, and the process is re- peated again and again. Some species of looper caterpillar are remarkable for thei Stock Photo

RMRE0JX5–. The world of animal life. Zoology. 360 THE WORLD OF ANIMAL LIFE. Caterpillar resembling twig Butterfly resembling leaf When a looper caterpillar wishes to move, it takes a firm hold with the six true legs, which are situated close to its head, and draws up its body until it has assumed the loop-like form already referred to. Then gripping its support with the claspers at the tail-end, it straightens out its body, and takes fresh hold with its legs, drawing its body up after it as before, and the process is re- peated again and again. Some species of looper caterpillar are remarkable for thei

RMRDGNGY–. On the anatomy of vertebrates. Vertebrates; Anatomy, Comparative; 1866. MALE OKGANS OF KEPTILES. 581 stellate pigment-cells : in the Chameleon they give a Mack colour to the gland. The short and outwardly extended legs of Lizards serve for progression, not for support, and the animal rests with its belly on the ground, as in Serpents : hence the necessity not only for "S9 the internal position of the testes, but for the mechanism by which the intromittent organs can be inverted, and safely lodged out of sight, in the base of the tail, when not in use. In the Turtle {Chelone mi- das) eac

RMRDD7Y8–. Our native trees and how to identify them : a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities . Trees. OAK FAMILY. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —ROBKRT Douglas in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizon

RMRDE28X–. The woodpeckers. Woodpeckers. THE WOODPECKER'S TOOLS: HIS TAIL 87 peckers, these end in decurved tips so soft and unresisting that they seem quite unfit to give any support. Would it not be better if the woodpecker's tail had been cut square across and made of feathers equally rigid and ending in short stiff spines ? For we see that the wood- pecker's tail is not only weak in its inner feath- ers, but weaker still in its outer ones, and it is stiff, in most species, only in the upper three fourths of its length. When we propose a change in nature it is wise to inquire whether our improvement

RMRDD7Y4–. Our native trees and how to identify them : a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities . Trees. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —ROBKRT Douglas in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizontal roots ke

RMRDJFYG–. A text-book of agricultural zoology. Zoology, Economic. 340 SAUEOPSIDA (BIEDS). bone, which is made up of about half-a-dozen caudal vertebrse fused into one piece, and constituting the support for the tail-quills and oil-glands. These latter contain the fluid that the birds preen their feathers with. The skull (fig. 176) articulates with the vertebral column by a single condyle only. The beak (fig. 175, 10 and 11), so charac- teriKstic of the Birds, consists of an inferior and superior mandible, and never in existing species carries teeth. The upper bill (10). Fig. 177.—Pectobal Aboh of Fowl

. A text-book of agricultural zoology. Zoology, Agricultural; Zoology, Economic. 340 SAUROPSIDA (BIEDS). bone, which is made up of about half-a-dozen caudal vertebra fused into one piece, and constituting the support for the tail-quills and oil-glands, These latter contain the fluid that the birds preen their feathers with. The skull (fig. 176) articulates with the vertebral column by a single condyle only. The beak (fig. 175, 10 and 11), so charac- teristic of the Birds, consists of an inferior and superior mandible, and never in existing species carries teeth. The upper bill (10) 7. Fio. 177 Stock Photo

RMRE05YM–. A text-book of agricultural zoology. Zoology, Agricultural; Zoology, Economic. 340 SAUROPSIDA (BIEDS). bone, which is made up of about half-a-dozen caudal vertebra fused into one piece, and constituting the support for the tail-quills and oil-glands, These latter contain the fluid that the birds preen their feathers with. The skull (fig. 176) articulates with the vertebral column by a single condyle only. The beak (fig. 175, 10 and 11), so charac- teristic of the Birds, consists of an inferior and superior mandible, and never in existing species carries teeth. The upper bill (10) 7. Fio. 177

RMRDGW3H–. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —Robert Douglas in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizontal roots keep

. Natural history. Zoology. 90 MAMMALIA—ORDER V.—RODENT/A.. Zanzibar. The smallest is the equatorial flying-squirrel {A. pusillm), in which the length of the head and body is 11 inches, and that of the tail just over five inches. The second genus (Idiurus) is represented only by a single species from the Cameruns district, which is not larger than a small house-mouse, the length of the head and body being only just over two and a half inches, and that of the tail four inches. Agreeing with the ordinary African flying-squirrels in the general form and mode of support of the para- chute, as well Stock Photo

RMRDX9J4–. Natural history. Zoology. 90 MAMMALIA—ORDER V.—RODENT/A.. Zanzibar. The smallest is the equatorial flying-squirrel {A. pusillm), in which the length of the head and body is 11 inches, and that of the tail just over five inches. The second genus (Idiurus) is represented only by a single species from the Cameruns district, which is not larger than a small house-mouse, the length of the head and body being only just over two and a half inches, and that of the tail four inches. Agreeing with the ordinary African flying-squirrels in the general form and mode of support of the para- chute, as well

RMRDFYAP–. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. OAK FAMILY. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —Robert Douglas in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into.the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizonta

RMRDGW3M–. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. OAK FAMILY. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —Robert Douglas in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizonta

RMRDD7KE–. The home life of wild birds; a new method of the study and photography of birds. Birds; Photography of birds. 74 Wild Birds.. Figs. 62, C3, 64, This series rcpresenis the Bluebird engaged in cleaning her nest on three distinct visits^ at each of which food was served. Nearly one half life size. help support her weight against the side of the tree, hke a Woodpecker, and I noticed that the tail feathers were frayed and worn at the points. The male during the numerous visits which followed came two or three times and sat above the door, but never actualh' entered it, and never brought to the yo

RMRDFYAN–. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —Robert Douglas in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into.the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizontal roots keep

RMRDBHJT–. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. BONNETED BAT. Promops calif amicus. (After Harrison Allen.) practically tailless, the parachute membrane stretching be- tween the legs, quite down to the feet, without the support of tail vertebrae. Naturally, these creatures are widely known; for any bat which lives upon warm blood, always drawn from a living fountain, is bound to acquire wide no- toriety and a very evil reputation. The skull of a Javelin Bat, seen in profile, looks very much like the skull of a minia- tur

. The bird, its form and function. Birds. Fig. 286.—Nuthatch on tree, chnging upside down. Fig. 287.—Nuthatch chnging to a gloved hand. (Bowdish, photographer.) The creepers, Fig. 240, are passerine woodpeckers in habit and forever wind their spiral paths about the tree-trunks. But the nuthatch is the marvel of the whole Class of birds in this climbing abilitj^ With no support whatever from the tail, and without special adaptation of toes, it defies all laws of gravitation and creeps up and down or around the vertical trunks, as if on a level surface. Never a misstep, never a slip, but. Please Stock Photo

RMRE49N2–. The bird, its form and function. Birds. Fig. 286.—Nuthatch on tree, chnging upside down. Fig. 287.—Nuthatch chnging to a gloved hand. (Bowdish, photographer.) The creepers, Fig. 240, are passerine woodpeckers in habit and forever wind their spiral paths about the tree-trunks. But the nuthatch is the marvel of the whole Class of birds in this climbing abilitj^ With no support whatever from the tail, and without special adaptation of toes, it defies all laws of gravitation and creeps up and down or around the vertical trunks, as if on a level surface. Never a misstep, never a slip, but. Please

RMRDGDGM–. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. OAK FAMILY. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —Robert DotJGLAS in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of ever v species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizon

RMRDGDGE–. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. side roots and often care no more for its tap root which has been its only support than the frog cares for the tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —Robert DotJGLAS in Garden and Forest. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of ever v species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizontal roots ke

. The water birds of North America [microform]. Birds; Water-birds; Oiseaux; Oiseaux aquatiques. Wing, 5.30-5.40 inches; tail, 3.3(.)-3.50, depth of its fork, .70-.90; culnien, .5t)-.55 ; tai-sus, .80-.90 ; middle toe, .75-.80. This has been one of the species doubtfully attributed to the Californian coast, the occurrence of which has only recently received verificat^^ion. It had not been met witii there by Dr. Cooper, and until identitied by Mi: Ileiisliaw, there was no satisfactory evidence in support of its claim to a place in the fauna of North America, lint little is known as to its habit Stock Photo

RMRJ6HA6–. The water birds of North America [microform]. Birds; Water-birds; Oiseaux; Oiseaux aquatiques. Wing, 5.30-5.40 inches; tail, 3.3(.)-3.50, depth of its fork, .70-.90; culnien, .5t)-.55 ; tai-sus, .80-.90 ; middle toe, .75-.80. This has been one of the species doubtfully attributed to the Californian coast, the occurrence of which has only recently received verificat^^ion. It had not been met witii there by Dr. Cooper, and until identitied by Mi: Ileiisliaw, there was no satisfactory evidence in support of its claim to a place in the fauna of North America, lint little is known as to its habit

RMRDGW4K–. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. OAK FAMILY. side roots and often care no more for its tap root whicli has been its oniy support than the frog cares fur tlie tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —RoBKRr DtjLi(;l.AS in Gardi-ii and l^'orcst. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading

RMRDGW4G–. Our native trees and how to identify them; a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees. side roots and often care no more for its tap root whicli has been its oniy support than the frog cares fur tlie tail of the tadpole after it has got on its own legs." —RoBKRr DtjLi(;l.AS in Gardi-ii and l^'orcst. This genus is one of close family ties and marked resem- blances. The bark of every species is heavily charged with tannic acid. The roots take hold of the earth in two ways ; a strong tap root goes down deep into the ground and at the same time wide spreading horizontal

. Nature study and agriculture. Nature study; Agriculture. 302 POULTRY AND WILD BIRDS Woodpecker Family. â Birds with sharp, chisel-like bill with which they can drill holes in tree trunks and posts in search of grubs that lie concealed beneath the surface, or excavate large tunnels for nesting places. As they cling to the side of an object their stiff, pointed tail feathers serve as a prop to help support them. They usually have a red patch on head or throat or on both. 393 Hairy Woodpecker. Length 9 inches. A small black and white woodpecker that stays pretty closely within the woods. The gr Stock Photo

RMRDY1YE–. Nature study and agriculture. Nature study; Agriculture. 302 POULTRY AND WILD BIRDS Woodpecker Family. â Birds with sharp, chisel-like bill with which they can drill holes in tree trunks and posts in search of grubs that lie concealed beneath the surface, or excavate large tunnels for nesting places. As they cling to the side of an object their stiff, pointed tail feathers serve as a prop to help support them. They usually have a red patch on head or throat or on both. 393 Hairy Woodpecker. Length 9 inches. A small black and white woodpecker that stays pretty closely within the woods. The gr

. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 90 The Florists' Review May 13. 1915. Self-tying Galvanized Wire Stakes^ FOR YOUR EARLY ROSES ANY LENOTH-ANY NUMBER ^ (ft fr A Post Card Bring^s a Sample THE NEVER-SLIP POEHLMANN BROS. USE 168,000 THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. CONNERSVILLE, IND. WE ALSO SELL STRAIQHT STAKES self-tying loop. Mention The BeTlew when yon write. NEW BEDFORD, MASS. The Market. Trade has been good. Mothers' day was a record-breaker. All the florists cleaned up well. Carnations were the favorites, bringing $1 per dozen at re- tail. Other flowers sold well. The planting of har Stock Photo

RMRRRF8K–. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 90 The Florists' Review May 13. 1915. Self-tying Galvanized Wire Stakes^ FOR YOUR EARLY ROSES ANY LENOTH-ANY NUMBER ^ (ft fr A Post Card Bring^s a Sample THE NEVER-SLIP POEHLMANN BROS. USE 168,000 THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. CONNERSVILLE, IND. WE ALSO SELL STRAIQHT STAKES self-tying loop. Mention The BeTlew when yon write. NEW BEDFORD, MASS. The Market. Trade has been good. Mothers' day was a record-breaker. All the florists cleaned up well. Carnations were the favorites, bringing $1 per dozen at re- tail. Other flowers sold well. The planting of har

. Birds of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains; a manual for the identification of species in hand or in the bush. Birds. 180 KEY AND DESCRIPTION. often be heard. When watching for fish, which form its only food, it sits on some support projecting over the water and can readily be recognized by the large, crested head and short tail. Length, 11-141 ; wing, ^ (6-6D ; tail,"4; cul- men,2. Tliroughout North America; breeding from the southern border of the United States, and wintering from the JMid- dle States to Panama. 2. Texas Kingfisher Belted Kingfislier (391- C^ryle umeri- cd Stock Photo

RMRDKKKR–. Birds of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains; a manual for the identification of species in hand or in the bush. Birds. 180 KEY AND DESCRIPTION. often be heard. When watching for fish, which form its only food, it sits on some support projecting over the water and can readily be recognized by the large, crested head and short tail. Length, 11-141 ; wing, ^ (6-6D ; tail,"4; cul- men,2. Tliroughout North America; breeding from the southern border of the United States, and wintering from the JMid- dle States to Panama. 2. Texas Kingfisher Belted Kingfislier (391- C^ryle umeri- cd

. Our native trees and how to identify them [microform] : a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees; Arbres. side roots and often rnro no n.oro U,r its tnp root u 1âV1, has h.-.n its only support than the frog cares for tlu.- tail of d,. .adpol. al,..r i, lus ,,0, ,s own l.J. âKoiilKT I)(jii^'i<. t2"o.-,M ,â ,..//ââ .,. fiom separate or leafy buds in the axils of last year's leaves, or from the axils of ilâ. inn^- scales of the termmal bud, or from the axils of the leaves 324 â¢j- Sprouting Acorn.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page image Stock Photo

RMREMM5N–. Our native trees and how to identify them [microform] : a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees; Arbres. side roots and often rnro no n.oro U,r its tnp root u 1âV1, has h.-.n its only support than the frog cares for tlu.- tail of d,. .adpol. al,..r i, lus ,,0, ,s own l.J. âKoiilKT I)(jii^'i<. t2"o.-,M ,â ,..//ââ .,. fiom separate or leafy buds in the axils of last year's leaves, or from the axils of ilâ. inn^- scales of the termmal bud, or from the axils of the leaves 324 â¢j- Sprouting Acorn.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page image

. The principles and practice of judging live-stock . Livestock. 12 LIVE-STOCK JUDGING venience, into the trunk and the extremities. The trunk consists of the spinal column and the ribs. The spinal column is composed of individual segments of bone called vertebrae, which support the head at one end and ter-. FiG. 6. — Points of the horse. 1, muzzle; 2, nostrils; 3, face; 4, eye; 5, forehead; 6, ear; 7, neck; 8, crest; 9, withers; 10, back; 11, loin; 12," hip; 13, croup; 14, tail; 15, thigh; 16, quarter; 17, gaskin; 18, hock; 19, stifle; 20, flank; 21, ribs; 22, tendons; 23, fetlock; 24, p Stock Photo

RMRDXWTN–. The principles and practice of judging live-stock . Livestock. 12 LIVE-STOCK JUDGING venience, into the trunk and the extremities. The trunk consists of the spinal column and the ribs. The spinal column is composed of individual segments of bone called vertebrae, which support the head at one end and ter-. FiG. 6. — Points of the horse. 1, muzzle; 2, nostrils; 3, face; 4, eye; 5, forehead; 6, ear; 7, neck; 8, crest; 9, withers; 10, back; 11, loin; 12," hip; 13, croup; 14, tail; 15, thigh; 16, quarter; 17, gaskin; 18, hock; 19, stifle; 20, flank; 21, ribs; 22, tendons; 23, fetlock; 24, p

. Our native trees and how to identify them [microform] : a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees; Arbres. OAK FAMILY. side roots and often rnro no n.oro U,r its tnp root u 1âV1, has h.-.n its only support than the frog cares for tlu.- tail of d,. .adpol. al,..r i, lus ,,0, ,s own l.J. âKoiilKT I)(jii^'i<. t2"o.-,M ,â ,..//ââ .,. fiom separate or leafy buds in the axils of last year's leaves, or from the axils of ilâ. inn^- scales of the termmal bud, or from the axils of the leaves 324 â¢j- Sprouting Acorn.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanne Stock Photo

RMREMM5X–. Our native trees and how to identify them [microform] : a popular study of their habits and their peculiarities. Trees; Arbres. OAK FAMILY. side roots and often rnro no n.oro U,r its tnp root u 1âV1, has h.-.n its only support than the frog cares for tlu.- tail of d,. .adpol. al,..r i, lus ,,0, ,s own l.J. âKoiilKT I)(jii^'i<. t2"o.-,M ,â ,..//ââ .,. fiom separate or leafy buds in the axils of last year's leaves, or from the axils of ilâ. inn^- scales of the termmal bud, or from the axils of the leaves 324 â¢j- Sprouting Acorn.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanne

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. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Mammals; Natural history; Mammifères; Sciences naturelles. >i I. ,'^- z^pc:-:-:--? K AX(l A I;( M M I A1 i Iv — A,(;m,-. /,! ,/f., r.Ci'onwI.'s. tlie tail of llic true Kuiigiiroos, M-liicIi, wlicn tlicy aiv moving slowlv and loisiively aloii.. aiv accustniiu'd to .support the body on the tail, and to .swing the hinder leg.s forward hk> a man swinging hinLscli' upon crutcluvs. HJ n.via!: may at once lie nguishing mark oC lli(. V, hut thi; i'ur is short, a nuxture of bhick ami. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page ima Stock Photo

RMREPA0R–. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Mammals; Natural history; Mammifères; Sciences naturelles. >i I. ,'^- z^pc:-:-:--? K AX(l A I;( M M I A1 i Iv — A,(;m,-. /,! ,/f., r.Ci'onwI.'s. tlie tail of llic true Kuiigiiroos, M-liicIi, wlicn tlicy aiv moving slowlv and loisiively aloii.. aiv accustniiu'd to .support the body on the tail, and to .swing the hinder leg.s forward hk> a man swinging hinLscli' upon crutcluvs. HJ n.via!: may at once lie nguishing mark oC lli(. V, hut thi; i'ur is short, a nuxture of bhick ami. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page ima

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