The Botanist's Companion

The Botanist's Companion is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Hutton Balfour in 1860. The book is designed to aid botanists in the use of microscopes and in the collection and preservation of plants. The guidebook provides detailed instructions on how to properly use a microscope to observe and study plant specimens, including advice on selecting the appropriate lenses, lighting, and focus. Additionally, the book offers guidance on how to collect and preserve plant specimens for study and reference, including tips on selecting the best specimens, pressing and drying them, and storing them in a herbarium. The Botanist's Companion is an essential resource for botanists and plant enthusiasts alike, providing valuable information on the tools and techniques needed to explore and understand the natural world.With A Glossary Of Botanical Terms.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.