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open end upward, and fused near the end by a blast lamp until 
it is almost cut through. This process should be carried a little 
farther than the stage shown in Fig.14, A, then set aside to cool for 
i The upper end of the tube is now funnel-form 
and connected with the main tube containing the specimen by a 
A 
—A, a tube ready for receiving preservative. 3, tube sealed and re- 
G, tube, ted hibiti: ts d 
Fic. 14. 
versed showing level of fluid. 
capillary opening, through which liquid will not readily pass. It 
may be forced in, however, if the funnel partially is filled and 
suction is applied with the mouth. The air in the tube will be 
drawn out and the liquid in the funnel will rush in to fill its place 
when the suction is released. This should be repeated until the: 
