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thickness, a large portion of which was above ground and
which broke up in several unequal divisions as it ascended each terminating in a
somewhat roughened projection.  This form was found somewhat
isolated, never in large patches, nor were the individuals any
larger than as above described.  A yellowish brown one, however
was found, which was sometimes in large masses 3, 4, 6 and
even 8 in. in diameter consisting of many narrow cylindrical pieces
all having branched from a thick fleshy base, hidden in the soil. The 
portion exposed was about 2½ in. high.  The prettiest form of all
however, was found on a decaying <s>p</s> log.  This grew in large
pure white coral-shaped masses, each mass 6 to 8 in. long as many broad, having ascended
and divided from a thick fleshy stalk an inch in diameter.  All along the lower side
of this fan-shaped coral-like structure were little nodules from which
projected needle-like formations.  These were about ½ in. long and extended 
vertically downward towards the earth, [in whatever] not withstanding the position of
the large fleshy portion from which they projected.  From the under
side this form looked very much like a stalactite formation.
While in the ravine a curious <s>lon</s> insect was noticed, it was fully
five inches long with its extended antennae, which were nearly as long
as the body and extended in a direct line from <s>the body</s> it.  Its
        