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makes a strong and light article. The form shown in Fig. 11 is essen- 
tially the same, being covered with wooden slats. Placing these diag- 
onally increases the stiffness and diminishes liability to break. 
Fic. 11.—Frame covered with slats (original). 
Where it is desired to have a neat and convenient standard, upon 
which a small quantity of worms may be reared, it may be constructed 
after the manner of that shown in Fig. 12, the shelves being made as 
Fic. 12,—Standard for holding shelves (original). 
shown in either of Figs. 10 or 11. The principal requisites in tne con- 
struction of all the above articles are lightness and strength, and the 
shelves should be so constructed as to permit the free circulation of the 
air. All wood should be well seasoned, as green wood seems to be inju- 
rious to the health of the worms. Theshelves above described must be 
covered with strong brown paper before being used, and it will be found 
to be more convenient in removing the litter if sheets of the same size 
as the table are employed. 
