42 GEOLOGY OF ILLINOIS. 



grapes, and all other fruits adapted to the climate. The rich alluvial bottom 

 lands on the western borders of the county, have already been described on a 

 preceding page. 



In closing my report on this county, I desire to acknowledge my obligations 

 to Dr. Benj. Norris, and Prof. Pike, of Pittsfield, for valuable information and 

 voluntary assistance, while we were engaged in prosecuting the survey of the 

 county. To Dr. Norris, the State Cabinet is also indebted for several valuable 

 specimens of fossils, and Indian antiquities from this county. 



