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Dicranum ful vellum Smith 



A rare moss not yet found elsewhere in our state. In our specimens 

 the dry capsule is sUghtly striate. 



Dicranum elongatum Schwaegr. 

 This very dibinct species forms dense mats on the ground or in fissures 

 of rocks. The long slender densely compacted stems and erect or ap- 

 pressed leaves make it easily recognized. This is the only locality in 

 which I have found it. 



Barbula tortuosa W. &" M. 

 This moss forms cushions on rocks. It is not very rare in the Adiron- 

 dacks but is sterile on Mt Marcy. 



Grimmia ovata W. ^ M. 

 A rare but pretty little moss, which forms small dark green tufts on 

 bare rocks. It ascends to the very summit of the mountain and occurs 

 on the rocks near the signal. It is fertile here. It is not known to occur 

 anywhere else in our state, but in the Matiim I it is credited to various 

 places in the Rocky mountain region. 



Conostomum boreale Sw. 



This is a very rare but most beautiful and attractive species. It forms 

 cushions or tufts on rocks, and loves cold, mountainous regions. In our 

 state it is pec.iliar to Mt Marcy. Its pale glaucous green color and its 

 closely imbricated five ranked leaves make it a very distinct and easily 

 recognized species. It bears fruit in July. 



Aulacomnion turgidum Schwaegr. 

 Damp ground on the northwestern slope. Sterile and in limited quan- 

 tity but a large moss easily known by its long, simple or sparingly 

 divided stems and obtuse leaves. This is the only locality in our state 

 where I have found it. 



Tetraplodon mnioides B. 6r^ S, 

 This moss was found here many years ago by the late Prof. Lesquereux 

 and recently by Mrs Britton. It is not common. 



Hypnum sarmentosum Wahl. 

 Damp or wet places under ovtrliangig rocks on the western and 

 northwestern slope. Sterile and not abundant. Easily known by its 

 durk purpl- or intermingled green and purple fcliage. 



