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The Use of a Simple Microscope. 



opaque tlian flax ; it lias no definite cross-markings, and the cells 

 frequently terminate in a tongue-like shape. 



Fig. 1. — a. Chinese nettle, h. Neilgberry nettle, c. Bcdulec. 



Fig. 7 (Z»). Neilgherry nettle has been recommended as a 

 substitute, or for admixture with wool. A comparison of the 

 figures (5 h and 7 h) will prove that such an admixture could 

 readily be detected. 



Fig. 8. — a. Baiiala. h. Ambarec. c. IMudar. 



