62 GRAMMAR OF ENTOMOLOGY. 



CHAPTER II. 



OF THE DRESS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE 

 COLLECTOR OF INSECTS. 



841. Insects may be taken in nearly all places, 

 at nearly all times, and under nearly all circum- 

 stances; but still it is necessary to describe those 

 places, times, and circumstances, which insure the 

 greatest success. However, before starting the 

 entomologist on his hunting excursion, we must 

 fit him out for his employ. 



842. Dress is an article of great importance, 

 both as to material and make. The best material 

 with which the author is acquainted is called 

 lasting. It has these advantages : it is light ; 

 it keeps out much wet ; it does not catch the thorns 

 of brambles and other bushes ; it does not feel cold 

 when wet. These are matters not to be despised 

 by him who often wanders for hours without a 

 chance of shelter. 



