manners and customs of the insects with whom she makes
acquaintance." 

It may also interest our young, and, perhaps, our more advanced
readers, to know, that Mademoiselle Montgolfier is the daughter of
the celebrated Montgolfier who invented balloons, and made the first
ascension.  I had, when in France, the pleasure of seeing this very
interesting lady, and know her affection for children; and I am sure
that it will please her to know that her tiny naturalist is welcomed
by the American children.  I therefore feel a particular pleasure in
introducing the wonderfully small Piccolissima to their
acquaintance, and recommending her to their affectionate regard. 

E.  L.  F. 

BROOKLINE, October, 1857. 

PICCOLISSIMA. 

Piccolissima was descended on the father's side from the famous Tom