with notes which aid them in understanding the lectures. The cat- 

 erpillars will not be able to do this, so I shall give a few suggestions 

 which will help you. 



CHAPTER I. 



The Eggs. 



Where found. When. How protected from cold and storm. 

 Why they should not be taken into the school-room until the leaves 

 appear. Why easily destroyed in this stage, 



CHAPTER II. 

 The Laeva. 



Number of caterpillars which hatch from the egg mass. Size 

 when first hatched. Tent. What will happen if tent is removed. 

 Notice how often they change their coats. Markings and color of 

 coats. The silken thread which they spin as they travel. Where 

 tlie silk comes from. The time they feed in the schoolroom. 

 AVhen they eat out of doors. 



CHAPTER III. 



The Pupa. 



How the cocoons are 

 made. Where they are 

 made. Open cocoon. 

 Note changes. Why 

 easily destroyed. Note 

 that the cocoon covers the jDupa. 



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