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Insect pins do not readily rust when placed through the bodies of 

 insects. Probably the best are made of German Silver. They may be 

 be obtained in assorted sizes from Alex. Stewart, Druggist, of Guelph, 

 at a cost of 25c. per package of 150, post paid. The most desirable pins 

 for the ordinary work of the collector of insects are Nos. 1, 3, 5, — No. 1 

 being suitable for small insects, No. 3 for i^^ertc of medium size and 



Fig. 11. Method of Pinning. 



No. 5 for insects with large bodies. German steel mourning pins with 

 glass heads are second best, and may be had at any dry goods store. 

 Care should be taken when pinning insects to thrust the pin through 

 two-thirds the length so that from one-third to one-quarter of the pin 

 projects above the back of the insect. The beetles should be pinned 

 through the right wing cover ; other insects through the thorax, or 

 that part of the body just back of the head. (See Fig. 1\.) 



