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growing on old roots in the Hemlock Grove near the falls of the 
Bronx, where the air is very moist the year round including the 
hot dry summer, Some species are even more forward, notably 
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1G. 6, Leiabiyete glaucum., 
bh four capsules. 2. Portion of stem enlarged. 3. L 
in outline, 4. Portion of leaf enlarged to show the cells. Six marginal cells with 
porose walls, 5. Cells from the middle of the leaf, 6, Cross-section of leaf, show- 
ing the spongy nat f the cells with large air-cavities. 7. Perichetial leaf, longer* 
than the normal leaf. 8, Capsule with the lid and hood, or cap, still on, 9. Cap 
and lid as they fall off together. 10. Capsule, showing.the goitre on its neck. 
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the bright green cushions of [Veista viridula, whose crowded 
spore boxes already show through their translucent lids, the 
bright orange-red teeth which fringe the mouth. 
The leaves of this last species are very hygroscopic and roll 
