THE MICROTOMIST'S VADE-MECUM

matter of using acids or alkalies subsequently, as they often
cause change of colour or throw down precipitates in the
tissues.            .
Dehydrate, clear with an ethereal oil and mount in balsam.
Oil of cloves is recommended. (If the hue of the stain be so
delicate as to run any risk of being masked by the yellow of
the clove oil, use instead lavender or an absolutely colourless   4. F
oil of aniseed. In this case be on the look-out to avoid          NO
shrinkage and brittleness arising in the tissues.)                pS,
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