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should be used, as the corolla is gamopetalous nearly to the mid- 
dle. The ‘corolla-appendages are lacerate-toothed rather than 
“bearded.” The mature stamens are more than “ half the length 
of the corolla exclusive of its appendages.” The appendages of 
the petals appear to elongate considerably during the opening of 
the bud, and they are widely explanate when the flower is expanded, 
becoming early detached. They appear to act as pollen-holders. 
Their mode of origin is peculiar. They are not continuous with 
the tips of the petals, but originate from the inner face of the latter. 
Explanation of Plate 294. 
Fig. 1. Flowering branch, slightly reduced, 
Fig, 2. A bud, 
Fig. 3. Longitudinal section of bud, showing concave lateral face of theca. 
Fig, 4. Anther, showing attachment of connective. 
Fig. 5. A petal with its appendage. 
Some new Fungi, chiefly from Alabama. 
By Lucien Marcus UNDERWOOD. 
In certain favorable seasons the Southern States offer fine op- 
portunities for field work in mycology. It is fortunate that we are 
beginning to have intelligent field workers that are resident in- 
Stead of transient collectors, for it is only by persistent resident 
work that anything like a clear understanding of the flora can be 
obtained. While much is still to be desired in many of the South- 
€rn States, it can safely be said that the States of Alabama and 
Mississippi, at least, are now fairly well equipped with local workers, 
as compared with neighboring States, if one or two workers for 
an area of 50,000 square miles can be regarded as a fair equip- 
ment. Many species are comparatively ephemeral, and only the 
local observer who is at hand at the favorable moment is able to 
gather the harvest. The fall season of 1895 was. specially un- 
favorable for field work, on account of excessive drought, and this 
condition prevailed more or less throughout the spring season. 
In fact, not until July, 1896, were the rains sufficient to bring out 
the normal hymenomycetous flora. Since that time, and particu- 
larly during the months of October, November and December, 
