. The botanist's companion; or, Directions for the use of the microscope. Botany; Microscopy. 42 COLLECTING AND DRYING OF PLANTS. In taking up the roots of plants, a small Digger or trowel is used, 7 or 8 inches long (fig. 21); the spud 2^ inches long, 2^ inches wide at the top, narrowing gradually to 2 inches at the bottom, the lower angles slightly- rounded. It should be sufficiently strong to resist considerable force in digging out plants from the crevices of rocks. The iron portion, which unites the spud to the handle, should be particularly attended to in this respect. This'spade is put
. The botanist's companion; or, Directions for the use of the microscope. Botany; Microscopy. 42 COLLECTING AND DRYING OF PLANTS. In taking up the roots of plants, a small Digger or trowel is used, 7 or 8 inches long (fig. 21); the spud 2^ inches long, 2^ inches wide at the top, narrowing gradually to 2 inches at the bottom, the lower angles slightly- rounded. It should be sufficiently strong to resist considerable force in digging out plants from the crevices of rocks. The iron portion, which unites the spud to the handle, should be particularly attended to in this respect. This'spade is put into a leather sheath, and fastened by a strap round the waist, the spade itself being attached to the strap by a long string. A japanned tin box or Vasmlum is required for the reception of specimens. This should be of sufficient length to receive a plant of the full size of the herbarium paper; it ought to be convex on both sides. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Balfour, John Hutton, 1808-1884. [from old catalog]. Edinburgh, A. and C. Black
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