PLATE 6. 

 Explanation of Figures. 



Three ordinary wooden broom-handles fastened to a 5-in. triangular- 

 shaped platform 2 in. thick, held more rigid at 18 in. from the ground 

 by a similar shaped but larger platform, which causes the feet to 

 spread 12 in. apart. 



A 2-ft. length of broom-handle which slides up or down through the top 

 platform. 



A bent spring, pressing against d to retain it at any height required. 



A long strip of black cloth wound round the top of D, serving the 

 purpose of a pin-cushion. 



Pins of various makes, thicknesses, and lengths. 



A cross-bar of wood, having square sides ; one end encircled with a 

 padding of black cloth, the other end having a wooden pin pro- 

 jecting downwards at right angles. 



The padding of clotli upon which specimens are to be pinned. 



The wooden pin, 2 in. long, descending in a hole prepared for it in the 

 top of D, and allowing h to revolve when necessary. 



An accessory to take the place of H when required. It is cut in the 

 centre for holding twigs or branches at any angle necessary. 



A pair of small pliers, useful in manipulating the pins. 



Brass forceps, for suitable arrangement of leaves. 



Strong, blunt-pointed scissors, for cutting twigs. 



Fine-pointed scissors, for removing leaves which obstruct view of galls. 



String, useful in numerous ways. 



