XVI CONTENTS. 



other Tribes Office of the Fungi Notice of the smaller 

 Families Nomadic and Meteoric Phenomena Rapid 

 Growth of the Mushroom, and derivable Similes Plea- 

 sures in searching out the diversified Fungoid Forms 500 



CHAP. XXVII. 



Description of the Lichens Their aspect on Rocks and Rums 

 -, Effect of Moisture on them, and their general Economy 

 Characteristic Notices of the different Families Excursions 

 to the Rocks where they abound 517 



DECEMBER. CHAP. XXVIII. 



Glance at the Brumal aspect of Nature The Mosses in their 

 Nuptial Habiliments Simile in relation to them Their 

 Botanical Characters Beautiful aspect in the Wane of the 

 Year Polytrichum, and other Families The Sphagna or 

 Bog-Mosses Their economical History and Distribution . . 537 



CHAP. XXIX. 



Last look-out upon the aspect of Vegetation Appearance 

 and Economy of the Jungermannige A December Morning 

 Ivied Trees, Shrubs, and Berries Similes appertaining 

 to lingering Flowers Evergreens of the Season Reflec- 

 tions connected with Botanical Investigation Winter 

 Picture of Falling Snow upon the Bare Boughs of Decem- 

 ber, shrouding all Vegetation Conclusion 551 



