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2. Anomodon viticulosum. Hook, et Taylor. [Cylhi- 

 (Irical Anomodon.) Leaves ovato-lanceolate, obtuse, entire, 

 the nerve reaching to the point j seta very long; capsule 

 cylindi'ical. — Eng. FL p. 72. Hypnum \dticulosum, Milll. 

 Syn.pt. 2.^.472. 



On rocks and trees ; sometimes, but not so frequent, on 

 the ground. Fr. Spring. Very unlike its rambling friend 

 we have previously described : while that, like a kangaroo, 

 seems to overleap every obstacle, this, like a quiet hedgehog, 

 loves to plant its soft pale green tufts beneath a shady rock 

 or tree. ]t may easily be mistaken by beginners for some 

 long-leaved Dicranum, or other allied Moss. 



D ALTON I A, IIooL et Taylor. (Daltonia.) 



Named in compliment to the Eev. Joseph Dalton, F.L.S., 

 an English clergyman, distinguished for his botanical taste 

 and other acquu-ements. He is justly eulogized by the 

 authorities w^ho instituted the genus. 



Generic Character. — Peristome double, consisting of sixteen 

 teeth, with a ciHary process arising from the side of each. Ca- 

 lyptra mitriform. 



1. Daltonia heteromalla. Hook, et Taylor. {Lateral 



