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few mosses^about the upper edge of the shell, into which 

 faBteii with glue, light sprays of fancy grasses. A group 

 of small shells may be used for a base, instead of a large 

 single shell, as the latter is sometimes difficult to obtain. 

 Small brackets may be artistically made, of ferns, 

 grasses, leaves, mosses, etc., and set off with moths, but- 

 terflies, dragon-flies, beetles, and other insects. The larger 



MOTH BRACKET. 



moths and butterflies are the most showy, and many 

 species have a great variety of color. 



Insects may be used in ornamenting baskets, bouquets, 

 wreaths, drapery, or any ornament of natural materials. 

 The. bracket illustrated is made from a fungus, or- 

 namented with ferns and grasses. The Xuna and Ce- 

 cropia moths are attached to their cocoons. 



The moths should be hung with drooping wings m the 



