leaves, and branches of trees, under decayed trees, 
moss, etc., etc.; but always in sheltered, warm, and wet 
spots. 
The calcareous mountains, when well forested, are very 
good places for collecting shells. 
They only have value when collected adult and alive. 
To know when a shell is adult, whatever may be its size, 
is when the lip (or the edges of the mouth) are grown 
round and firm enough to resist the pressure of your finger 
nail. 
Young specimens will be collected when adults cannot 
be found. 
To collect Shells, it is necessary to be provided with a 
basket with moss or other soft matter; place the shells on 
it, separating the large from the small species. 
When collected, put them in a pail with lukewarm water 
and cover it; when you will see the animals coming out of 
the shell, draw off quickly the water, taking care none 
fall down, and pour on them boiling water enough to cover 
them ; a few minutes after, pour cold water and then with 
a pin or needle take out the animals as you would do with 
the snails used as food. 
