PREFACE, 



To inaugurate the public instruction in silk culture on a modern 

 scientific l)a.sis this bulletin, the first of a series, is prepared. 



The information given was gained at original sources, during a long- 

 residence in Italy and France, and by practical experience under 

 skillful sericulturists. Many Italian and French authorities have been 

 cited, and special acknowledgment is due to Dr. A. Hugues for per- 

 mission to quote from his "Practical instructions," recently published 

 in LTntermediare des Bombyculteurs et Entomologistes, Ardeche, 



France. 



Henrietta Aiken Kelly. 



Charleston, S. C, January 15^ 190S. 



