436 BASIDIOMYCETES. 



Tinder, prepared from the soft central part of the thick 



sporophores, was at one time used, with the help of steel and 



flint, for procuring flame. It is very effective in stopping 



FIG. 265. Scene in the Bavarian forest near Bischoffsreut. In the foreground, a living 

 Beech with seven sporophores of Polyporusfomentarius. (v. Tubeuf phot.) 



haemorrhage from cut blood-vessels, and is still used in surgery. 

 The larger pieces can be manufactured into caps, gloves, vests, 



