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BASBDIOMYCETES. 



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 



Fio. 265.— Scene in the BaTarifin forest near BischoSsreut. In the foreground, a living 

 Beech with seven sporophores of Polyporus/omentarius. (v. Tubeuf phot) 



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

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



