140 Drs Hoppe and Hornschuch’s Tour to the Coast of the 
the present year, the first specimens that we had added to our 
collections, and, what was still more important,, the plant in que- 
stion was also an addition to the Flora of Saltzburg. As, how- 
ever, nothing is perfect in this world, so our beautiful moss is 
destitute of fructification, a circumstance which may readily be 
accounted for in the extreme coldness of the water wherein it 
grows. For without warmth it cannot fructify. In this spot, 
inviting to us on many accounts, we remained so long, that 
night came upon us before we were aware of its approach. As 
a matter of necessity, therefore* we accepted the friendly offer 
of Councillor Storck, and slept at Glaneck.” 
“ Saltzburg , Feb. 5. — Dr Storck and his excellent family 
shewed us great kindness, and gave us letters to the inhabitants 
of the mountains. We were invited by Mr Doestter to dine 
upon roasted beaver, and, what gratified us still more, we had 
the opportunity of inspecting, through the kindness of M. Fae- 
set, his zoological cabinet, which is highly interesting, and con- 
stitutes one of the objects in Saltzburg that no stranger should 
omit seeing. This gentleman made the collection for himself, 
but it now belongs to government, and is placed in the great 
hall of the College, where, under the superintendence of M. Fae- 
set, it is continually increasing. It contains all the quadrupeds 
and birds that are found in the district of Saltzburg, preserved 
in the very best manner, and among them are many that are 
very scarce, and only seen on the mountains. It includes like- 
wise fishes, amphibia, insects, shells, eggs, &c., and plants and 
minerals have also lately been added to it. The whole does ho- 
nour to the industry and ability of M. Fseset, and the thanks 
of all naturalists are especially due to the members of the go- 
vernment, who had sufficient spirit and good taste to take pos- 
session of the whole for the benefit of the state.” 
“ Werfen , Feb. 6 . — Trichostomum fontinaloides *. — Early 
this morning we directed our steps to the south of Saltzburg, in 
order to traverse the narrow mountain passes of this country. 
* Many of the letters are thus headed with the name of some rare plant or 
[some interesting object, which is intended as a motto to the letter, or as indicating 
its principal contents. —E d. 
