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The mosses of Iowa City and vicinity by Annette Slotterbec, 1888

The Mosses of Iowa City and Vicinity by Annette Slotterbec, 1888, Page 10

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8. Sphagnum, play an important part in the formation of peat and many other mosses, which grow on rocks produce by the decay of their dead parts, sort of mould in which the seeds of higher plants may take root. Main think their practical use is little for he does not consider that his comfort would be very greatly disturbed if in his ramblings he found not "The murmuring pines and the hemlocks bearded with moss and in garments of green."
 
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