150 MOSSES AND LIVERWOETS 



veniently be first numbered, and any notes re- 

 specting their contents can then be easily made 

 on a separate sheet by reference to the numbers. 

 Let me say here that it is most desirable to 

 cultivate the power of recognising the various 

 species in the field, as far as possible, with no 

 further assistance than may be afforded by a hand 

 magnifying-glass ; and with this in view it is very 

 helpful to note, on the envelope or paper, the 

 name that at first sight suggests itself, for such 

 a memorandum is not only useful, when the con- 

 tents of the packet come to be overhauled, but 

 will enable one to check the correctness of first 

 impressions, and more particularly to find in what 

 direction one may have been led astray. A small 

 satchel in which to carry the spoils of the expe- 

 dition; a good magnifying-glass for making a 

 rough inspection of any particular gathering, or 

 for exploring the cracks and crannies where 

 treasures are likely to be found; an old knife 

 with which to dislodge the plants from their place 

 of growth, be this rock or tree, hedge bank or 

 wall ; a small pair of forceps for similar purposes ; 

 and a lead pencil for making notes of " finds," 

 these constitute the outfit of the moss-hunter. 

 The magnifying-glass should have a fairly large 

 field; and experience leads me to add that it~is 

 well to secure it to the coat by a short cord, as 

 otherwise it is certain, sooner or later, to be lost. 

 I always carry a second, and somewhat more 



