ORDERS OF MOSSES.
1. Sphag-na-les; the Bog-mosses or Sphagnum.
2. An-dre-æ-a-les; one genus of small Mosses in mountain regions.
3. Ar-chid-i-a-les; only one very short-stemmed species.
4. Bry-a-les; the common Mosses occurring in Ohio.
The only book that could be used by beginners in identifying Mosses, is Grout’s “Mosses with a Hand-lens,” price $1.10; procure if wanted from the author, or if placed in our hands the order will be attended to. The Manual by Lesquereux and James could be used by advanced students.
It is earnestly requested that contributions of Mosses for the State Herbarium from every County in Ohio be made. Please send an ample amount of each kind, enclosed in a temporary paper pocket or envelope; with each specimen lay a slip of paper or temporary label, giving locality, date and collector’s name, also any notes that are made with reference to habitat or habit of the plants. The donor’s name and other data will be placed on the permanent label accompanying the herbarium specimens.