IMPLEMENTS FOR COLLECTING. 13 
that the hoop will be symmetrical after it is completed, it is a good 
plan to first fasten the small piece of rattan on with twine, and when 
it is satisfactory in shape, wire the whole together in a substantial 
manner. The rattan will bend better if soaked in hot water for an 
hour. <A coat of paint or shellac over the handle and the bands of 
wire is likely to make the whole more durable. 
To make the net, about two yards of mosquito netting, one yard 
wide, are necessary. Sew the netting on the rim with strong 
thread (carpet thread will answer), button-hole stitch, selvage 
next the rim, and when round, cut off the surplus and let the net 
hang down. The net should be made rounded, not pointed, at the 
The Net Completed. 
bottom; and, in order to accomplish this nicely, pin the sides of 
the netting together at intervals of two or three inches, cut off the 
corners with scissors, and sew together with an over and over stitch. 
The finished net should look like the annexed figure. The netting 
used should be soft and fine and of some inconspicuous color, such 
as brown or green. New netting generally contains some starch 
which renders it stiff, but soaking in hot water for a few minutes 
after the net is made will obviate this difficulty. 
The netting will have to be renewed once or twice in a season if 
much collecting is done. If rattan is not easily procurable, one may 
