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Zinc Collecting-box .—Boxes made of zinc and lined with cork are 
to be had from Natural History agents. The cork should be well 
moistened with water, and then four or five drops of strong carbolic 
acid added. Specimens can be kept in a relaxed state for a con¬ 
siderable time in a properly prepared box. 
COT.T.KCTING-BOTTI.E. 
Collecting-bottle— This is a bottle specially made 
for entomologists. It is compressed, so that it may 
be carried conveniently in the pocket. It has a 
glass tube or large quill passed through the cork, 
fitted with a plug. It is very useful for collecting 
small Coleoptera, etc. A piece of crumpled muslin 
should be placed in it for the insects to cling to. 
The cork should he covered with sealing-wax on the 
inside to prevent insects burrowing into it. 
Trowel and Digger.—One or both of these are necessary 
for digging in the ground, for lipping off bark of trees, 
etc. A narrow fern-trowel answers best. 
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Forceps —Entomological forceps are made with curved 
points for taking hold of pins: straight, fine pointed forceps 
for setting are very necessary ; they should have very little 
sprint and are best made of brass. (Messrs. Janson, 44, 
Great ’ Bussell Street, W.C., or G. Buck, 242, Tottenham 
Court Bond, London, W.) 
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Pins .—The entomological pins in use in the Museum are Nos. 11, 
16 22, all of uniform length (D. F. Tayler & Co., New Hall Works, 
Birmingham, but can be obtained from Entomological Agents at 
Is. per ounce). No. 11 is a thick pin for large specimens ; No. lb, 
a little thinner, is in general use; but No. 22, a trifle thinner, is 
more suitable for Coleoptera of medium size. Ihere is a finer pin, 
