1 60 PHALLOIDE.^. 



Stem, cylindrical, tapering at each end. 



Veil, small, concealed by the margin of pileus. 



Volva, globose or ovoid, pinkish, divided into segments. 



Size five to seven inches high ; not near so robust as the other 



two species. 



This is quite common in a locaUty called the jungle, near Trexlertown, 

 during August and September. 



Genus II. MUTINUS. Fr. 



Pileus continuous with the stipe, the gleba covering the 

 outside of the apex. 



M. bovinus. Huds. 



Pileus, acuminate, perforate at the apex. 



Stem, cylindrical, tapering gradually to the apex, of a 

 pinkish hue throughout, four to five inches high or higher. 



Volva, oblong-ovoid, pallid, divided into two to three 

 segments. Agrees well wnth M. caninus except the odor. 



Found scattered specimens in different localities through the Valley. 



M. brevis. B. & C. 



Pileus, broadly clavate, conical, but always more or less 

 obtuse. 



Stem, bright red, coarsely or pitted cribose, attenuated 

 below. 



Volva, globose, segments two to three, parted. 



This is scarce in our Valley, and being so small it is easily overlooked. 

 Found specimen in Laros's lawn, Breinigsville, Pa. 



Genus III. PHAI,I,OGASTBR. Morgan. 



Peridium pyriform, stipitate, consisting of a single layer, 

 covered by an evanescent cortex. Gleba lobed, irregularly 



