No. II.] THE BRYOPIIYTES OF CONNECTICUT. 



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SUMMARY 



An analysis of the bryophytic flora of Connecticut brings 

 out the interesting fact that only about 18 per cent, of the 

 species are peculiar to America. Over 62 per cent., on the 

 other hand, are common to Europe and Asia, a proportion 

 which is sure to be increased when the Asiatic flora has been 

 more thoroughly explored. Of the remaining species 16 per 

 cent, have been found in Europe but not in Asia, while 4 per 

 cent, have been found in Asia but not in Europe. These rela- 

 tionships may be clearly shown by the following table, in which 

 the species are arranged by orders. One species of Sphagnum 

 which is common to Africa (but not to either Europe or Asia), 

 is included in the first column. 



are Marchantiales, about 23 per cent. Jungermanniales, less 

 than I per cent. Anthocerotales, about 8 per cent. Sphagnales, 

 less than i per cent. Andreseales, and about 64 per cent. Bryales. 



The following table, based on the specimens at hand, gives 

 some idea of the extent to which Connecticut has been ex- 

 plored for Bryophytes. Such a table is merely of historical 

 interest. The discrepancies which apparently exist between 

 the moss floras of the different counties are largely of a 

 temporary nature, and will become less as the exploration of 



