428 Dr. Wallace on the Oak-feeding Silkworm from Japan. 
robes of satin at the cost of those of wool.” Let all therefore 
who are cognizant of the worth of this valuable race strain every 
nerve to disseminate in our own country a knowledge of its habits 
and culture. Let us ourselves, as much as lies in our power, ex- 
periment, and induce others by our influence to do the same, in 
rearing this species ; and when, by our united efforts, sufficient is 
known to warrant a fair prospect of success, let us support, by all 
means in our power, trials on a larger scale, that we may finally 
enrich our country with a new and precious industry. 
