126 THE MAMMOTH CAVE. 



This is indeed a marvel of beauty. It is a 

 perfect representation of a very large rose. It 

 hangs alone, a short distance beyond the thou- 

 sftnds of clusters, and it is really the last to be 

 found in the avenue. 



5. The Dinixg-Talle is fifteen feet wide and 

 thirty long. . It is a flat rock that has been de- 

 tached from the ceiling. 



6. Bacchus's Glory is an alcove, three feet 

 in height and five feet in length, the whole 

 interior of which is lined with nodules of 

 gypsum which in size and form resemble 

 grapes. It is situated to the left of the 

 Dining-Table. 



7. St. Cecilia's Grotto is remarkable for the 

 size of the stucco flowers found in it. 



8. Diamond Grotto is lined with crystals of 

 selenite, ^vhich, when a light is waved to and fro 

 in front of them, sparkle like the gem after which 

 the grotto is named. 



It is to be hoped that the beautiful but deli- 

 cate formations in Cleveland's Cabinet will ever 

 be carefully guarded against the destructive 

 hand of man ; for by human agency all those 

 wonderful rock-blooms which have occupied 

 thousands of years in their production might 

 be destroyed in a few hours. The Cabinet is 



