Spring. From the End of this Month to the Middle of _March_ there are but few _Flies_ that frequent the Fields; altho’ I am of Opinion that some _Moths_ are bred in every Month of the Year. [Illustration: (Decorative Design)] In order to oblige such persons as may be desirous To make a COLLECTION of MOTHS and BUTTERFLIES, Though unacquainted with the Manner how, It is judged proper to lay down the following DIRECTIONS. Provide yourself with a Net made of Muschetto Gause, and in Shape like a Bat-fowling Net; let its Length be one Ell, the Width at Bottom three Quarters of a Yard, at Top half a Yard, and cut circular; this must be sewed to a Tape or Ferret, that it may be fastened to a couple of Hasle or other Sticks five Feet long each, the upper Part whereof should be bent circular to fit your Net. You must likewise have a Stick of Hasle, or any other Wood, about five or six Feet in Length, wherewith to put the _Flies_ and _Moths_ on the Wing, by beating the Boughs, Hedges, Shrubs, or other Growths you are near, so that you may be better able to see and take them. Furnish yourself likewise with Boxes of such Sizes as will go into your Pocket, let them be lined at the Top and Bottom with Cork; be also provided with a Pin-cushion, well stock’d with different Sorts of Pins. These Things being in readiness, go into the Woods and Fields thereto adjacent (always placing yourself where the Sun has most Power, and the Wind the least) also into Chalk-pits, rough Grounds, Lanes, _&c._ In all which Places, if it is a fine Day, and a proper Season of the Year, you’ll find Plenty of Sport. When you have taken a _Fly_ in your Net, lay the Net flat on the Ground, which will prevent the _Fly_ from fluttering, then put the Fore Finger of your Left Hand under the _Fly_, and with the same Finger of your Right Hand give it a squeeze on the Back or Chest, and that will kill it; be careful, however, not to press too hard, least you damage the _Fly_. This done take a Pin and run it through the Body, betwixt the Wings, letting that Side be uppermost which is most beautiful; then stick it in your Box, and look for more Sport. Having collected such a Number of _Flies_ as you think proper, and being returned home, look into your Boxes, and observe which of them are fit to set: such as you find dead and not stiff are so. Then (having prepared before-hand two or three Boards covered with Cork, of about ten Inches by sixteen in Size, or as you find most convenient to place your _Flies_ in order on and extend their Wings in the best manner: by the Assistance of little Braces made by cutting a Card into Lengths or Slips, with a small Pin thrust through the End of each) proceed to manage them as follows: