V. MICROSCOPICAL EXAMINATION OF BAC- 

 TERIA AND OTHER MICRO-FUNGI. 



APPARATUS AND REAGENTS USED IN ORDINARY 

 MICROSCOPICAL EXAMINATION. 



The following comprises the essential apparatus 

 and reagents for routine work with which each student 

 should be provided. 



1. India-rubber " change-mat" upon which cover- 

 glasses may be rested during the process of staining. 



2. Squares of blotting paper about 10 cm., for dry- 

 ing cover-slips and slides. 



(The filter paper known as " German lined " a 

 highly absorbent, closely woven paper, having an even 



FJG. 61. Disinfectant Jar. 



surface and no loose " fluff" to adhere to the specimens 

 is the most useful for this purpose.) 



3. Glass jar filled with 2 per cent, lysol solution for 

 the reception of infected cover-glasses and infected 

 pipettes, etc. 



