REARING SILKW 



TRAYS. 



Make the trays 24 inches wide and 30 inches 

 long, with two slats across, to keep them from 

 sagging. Cover with a medium quality of bur- 

 lap. Draw it very tightly over the tray and 

 fasten with tacks on the sides, so that it will 

 slide in and out smoothly. In putting the racks 

 together, there must be. room enough left for the 

 trays to slip in and out readily, as the worms 

 must never be shaken up or jerked about more 

 than is absolutely necessary. It will be found 

 that the posts and uprights, when held together 

 by so many slats, make the racks quite strong 

 enough. 



Some prefer larger trays, and would have the 

 trays doubled. But, all things considered, I 

 prefer the size indicated, for many reasons. They 

 are more easily handled at all times, and espe- 

 cially when the worms are in the two last ages. 

 When they are ready to spin, these trays just fit 

 the canopies, and when in the canopies they have 

 more room, or, rather, there are not so many 

 under one cover. When spinning, the worms 

 should have plenty of fresh air. The material 

 necessary for the canopies is described under the 

 heading, "Arrangements for Spinning." 



Two canopies will afford room enough for three 



