THE MICROSCOPE. 



A F> R I L , 



1893. 



Number 4. (New Series.) 



OUTFIT RECOMMENDED FOR A BEGINNER. 

 By Dr. W. H. Sylvester, 



KATICK, MASS. 



In regard to a microscopical outfit for beginners, I would rec- 

 ommend the purchase of a low-priced but substantial stand, 

 which should be capable of having accessories added to it as the 

 owner's needs multiply. I am in favor of American stands, 

 as I find them to excel the European in beauty and convenience, 

 and to be equally good in point of workmanship. Of all the 

 American makers, I am best able to speak of Bausch & Lomb, 

 as I have had enough experience with their stands to recommend 

 them as the equal of any in the world. While other American 

 makers may be doing good work, my experience with their 

 stands is not sufficient to judge fairly. Concerning Bausch & 

 Lomb, I can speak from knowledge, as I have owned or used 

 the most of their stands, and know them to be convenient and 

 unsurpassed in durability. I prefer the American pattern, but 

 this is largely a matter of education, as a stand of the Continen- 

 tal pattern is capable of good work, and for an everyday work- 

 ing stand has some points of advantage. If the Continental 

 pattern be decided on I would recommend Bausch & Lomb's 

 Medium Continental Style B B, as this has rack and pinion as 

 well as fine adjustment. The price of this is $35.00 with one 

 eyepiece. If one desire to economize, the rack and pinion can 

 be dispensed with and a saving of ten dollars made. The slid- 

 ing tube is really very convenient and effective after a little 

 practice. In the American style, no stand is made for the money 

 that at all approaches in durability and utility Bausch & Lomb's 

 Model at $25.00. To this, almost any appliance can be added. It 

 is thoroughly made, and adapted for any class of work, although 



