GEOLOGICAL PAPERS. ]09 



SUMMARY. 



1. The stumps are found in place as they grew. 



2. They are probably the last remnant of what was formerly a forest 

 of considerable extent. 



3. The soil uiDon which these trees grew can still be found much 

 the same to-day as when they flourished. 



4. The trees represent the highest type of plants to be found on 

 the earth at that time. 



