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testing one upon the other, of sufficient size to hold the 

 largest specimens collected, and graduated in depth to 

 accommodate those of various sizes. For entomologists, 

 this field chest should have thick wooden rests bored to 

 receive various sized bottles. Two or more copper tanks 

 may be made stationary in the bottom, with rubber bags, 

 having valves attached, which bags may be kept suf- 

 ficiently inflated to fill the tanks, and protect the speci- 

 mens from swashing in transportation. Make the di- 

 mensions of a storage chest in accordance with the service 

 required of it. Chests of several sizes, so that specimens 

 of nearly equal bulk may be kept together, are most con- 

 venient. In this way, all space is economized, and speci- 

 mens are readily handled. 



The second, or storage chest, should be well made, 

 with air-tight seams and closely fitting lids. Trays of 

 the size required for eggs may be partitioned off in the 

 apartments, so that specimens can be arranged in sets. 



The third, or collection chest, should be made large 

 and roomy, to the end that species can be arranged in 

 families. The trays should have a depth to accommodate 

 but one layer of skins. A chest with the label of the 

 contents of each tray saves time in looking for needed 

 specimens, and obviates unnecessary handling. 



Cabinets are made to accommodate all kinds of speci- 

 mens. Those for birds or eggs should be bureau-fash- 

 ioned, with the extra protection of folding doors. Large, 

 bulky specimens are rarely placed in cabinets, as they can 

 be kept to better advantage in chests. 



A commodious cabinet must be fully five feet high, 

 three feet wide, two feet deep, and have a set of drawers 

 with double handles, ranging in depth from one and one- 

 half inch to four inches. The sides and top should be 

 slightly extended, so that the doors may close "flush" 

 over handles. The cabinet should be mounted on four 

 Avide casters. If designed for eggs, provide the drawers 



