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eggs are then accurately weighed or measured (1 ounce may be weighed 

 and counted, or the eggs for one tray counted and then weighed) and 

 the required number placed in a single layer in the middle of the tray, 

 leaving an empty space all round next to the frame. 



The trays are then placed one above the other on the foundation- 

 board, after each is covered with a piece of mosquito netting, which 

 should be at least 2 inches larger each way than the tray, and the 



E. Outside case. 



tray is filled with wet moss, the part immediately over the eggs in a 

 loose manner, the empty space around the eggs i)acked tight. This 

 gives supi)ort to the next tray above and prevents the eggs from com- 

 ing in contact with the wood and becoming dry and shriveled. 



After all the trays are thus arranged the hopper is placed on top and 

 the whole cleated together, as shown at D. They are then ready to be 

 placed in the box or outside case (E). Dry sphagnum moss is placed 



