Rensselaer Republican, Volume 24, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 August 1892 — The Sea-Horse. [ARTICLE]

The Sea-Horse.

Only three or four inches in length, the sea-horse is more dignified than many largo fishes, aud, in addition to the distinction conferred upon it by its graceful stateliness, possesses the unique power of looking two ways at once. It » a dainty, pretty creature, with head shaped much like a horse. In color it is pale gray, dofctq*f with tiny, scarcely visible, spots of Kue, and small silver 6panglcs. The dorsal fins are bordered and fringed with gold, and the * strong little tail, wound around some fixed object selected by the owner, supports him in an orect position in’ the most wonderful manner.