Silk culture. A hand-book for silk-growers by Bamford Mrs. C E

Author:Bamford, Mrs. C E. [from old catalog]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Sericulture
Publisher: New York, O. Judd co.
Published: 1886-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

natural history is presented. It little resembles the white worm that entered the cocoon. Indeed, the chrysalis reminds one of an Esquimaux child, swaddled up from head to boots in a dress of one piece. It is difficult to cut open a cocoon witli a case knife, because the silk is strong and covered with gum. Scissors will, however, cut one open very readily,

Never shake a cocoon that is intended for seed. Care should be taken not to crack or dent the cocoons that are to be reeled. In gathering them from the place where they have spun, pick off the outer floss silk. This is called ^'stripping." The floss silk and **'pierced" cocoons may be sold for poor silk. The pierced cocoons are those that have been opened at one end by the moth, when coming out.

In gathering, keep the dark and stained cocoons separate from others. Where the insect has died, the cocoon is sometimes discolored, and may be burned. Soft cocoons should also be rejected, as in packing they may break and injure others.

XJn-pierced cocoons are usually sold at from one dollar to one dollar and a half per pound. All cocoons intended for market, must be properly stifled and well dried, or great loss may be experienced from mildew. Expense is avoided in shipping cocoons by packing in coarse bags, but barrels or boxes may be used for the purpose ; and, if sent by express, all expenses should be prepaid. Gum camphor, or some insecticide may be used in packing cocoons for market.

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