TEN YEARS IN SWEDEN. 



The vegetation of the Scandinavian fells, accord- 

 ing to Thomee, may be divided into the following 

 regions : 



1. The Cereal Region. On the west side to 1400 feet 

 elevation ; on the east side, 2200 feet. 



2. The Forest Region. On the west side to 2 100 feet; 

 on the east to 2 700 feet. 



3. The Birch Region. On the west side to 3100 feet; on 

 the east side 3500 feet. 



4. The Dwarf Birch Region. On the west side, 4800 

 feet ; on the east side, 5200 feet. 



The climate on the Norwegian or west side of the fell 

 range, owing to the proximity of the sea, is milder than on 

 the east or Swedish side. 



According to Meutzer, the limit of perpetual snow in 

 different latitudes may be taken as follows on the Scandina- 

 vian fell range : 



Swedish or East Side. 



Feet above 

 the Sea Level. 



Under 59 N. Lat. 6000 



60 5900 



61 5800 



Norwegian or West Side. 



Feet above 

 the Sea Level. 



5800 



5600 



