THE SILK WORM. 



FEEDING SHELVES, 



The foregoing engraving represents the feeding 

 shelves and the manner in which they are arranged, 

 and supported. ' We think having the shelves of a 

 width, an improvement on Mr. Cobbs plan, as they 

 will accommodate more Worms, and their falling may 

 easily be prevented by having a cleet on the sides. 

 This may be done by nailing a thin piece of board up- 

 on each edge and letting it rise an inch above the sur- 

 face. The width of th ; shelves should be such as to 

 render the feeding convenient by laying in leaves on 

 both sides. If they are to be attended by children 

 they should be of less width than if by adults. As 

 economy in room is an object, it is believed a foot 

 space between the shelves will answer every purpose. 

 The length of the shelves will, of course, be according 

 to the size of the room, and after the Worms have 



