Democratic Sentinel, Volume 16, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 August 1892 — The Sea-Horse. [ARTICLE]

The Sea-Horse.

Only three or four inches in length, the sea-horse is more dignified than many large ilshes, aud, in addition to the distinction conferred upon it by its graceful stateliness, possesses the unique power of looking two ways at once. It is a dainty, pretty creature, with head shaped much like a horse. In color it is pale gray, dotted with tiny, scarcely visible, spots of blue, and small silver spangles. The dorsal fins are bordered and iringed with gold, and the strong little prehensile tail, wound around some fixed object selected by the owner, supports him in an erect position in the most wonderful manner.