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4. The cocoons in them are always clean. 



5. The worms are above all debris, which, when 

 dry, often hurts their tender little bodies. It 

 may all be removed when all the worms have 

 mounted, and the trays brushed out without 

 disturbing the worms. 



6. The worms, being elevated, can get plenty 

 of fresh air, which is an essential to them while 

 spinning. 



7. The cocoons, when ready, are taken from 

 the canopies in far less time than from any of 

 the arrangements before mentioned. When the 

 cocoons are ready to be taken out, take the piece 

 of cloth from the gable end of the canopy and lift 

 it from the tray, lay it on a table or stretcher 

 opened out as it was before being put on the tray, 

 then pass the hand up and down through each 

 compartment, taking the cocoons out by the 

 handful. If there be much floss left on the slats, 

 take a damp cloth or brush and pass it up and 

 down, and it will readily adhere and come off, 

 leaving the canopy all clean. Place on the tray, 

 and it is ready to be again used. 



DESCRIPTION OF CANOPY. 



2 slats 30 inches long, 1 x ^ inch wide. 



4 slats 30 inches long, 1 x inch wide. 

 36 slats 17 inches long, 1 x inch wide. 

 18 slats 10 inches long, 1 x ^ inch wide. 



