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K. A So. 



Though no ash anayslis of the spores of Aethalium have 

 yet been made, its plasmodium has been analysed by Reinke. 

 According to him the ash contained 2J.J% of calcium carbonate, 

 6.49% of phosphoric acid, 1.42% of potash, 0.13% of iron oxide 

 and 0.71% of magnesia. 



In conclusion, I must express much thanks to Dr. O. Loevv, 

 formerly professor in this college, for giving me the present 

 subject for investigation and for many valuable suggestions 

 during its progress. 



