Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 575
tly quiet. —Professor H. A. Bum-stead, Sloane Laboratory, Yale Laiiversity, NewHaven, Connecticut. MARCH BUTTERFLIES Peekskill, N. Y.Dear St. Nicholas: Why are butterflies out so early?When we went on a walk (one day last March) I sawone. Yours sincerely, Ei.sA M. Montgomery (age lo). Some… … THE MOURNING-CLOAK BUTTERFLY.Often seen in March on sunny days. THE COMPTON TORTOISE BUiTERFLV.Sometimes seen in February, but more common in the last of March. caves and cliffs. When days become warm andthe sap begins to ilow in the birches and themaples, these butterflies awaken from their…
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