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ing in balsam, the balsam being in this case dissolved in warm absolute 

 alcohol (see No. 419). The method is said by Seiler to give very good results ; 

 but it is obvious that it is only applicable to cases in which it is not desired 

 to make a preliminary examination of the cleared objects (for the sake of 

 selecting the best or the like) before mounting them. 



I have several times tried this process, with results in nowise distinguish- 

 able from those obtained by ordinary methods, and cannot recommend it for 

 ordinary purposes. 





