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Fig. 145. A and B. Phallogaster saccams, in surface view and in section, to 

 show glebal tissue. (Adapted from Thaxter.) C and D. Lycoperdon pyri- 

 jorine in surface view and in section. The gleba occupies the upper por- 

 tion that opens to the exterior by rupture of the peridium. E and F. Tylo- 

 stoma ?nmmnosimi, external view and sectioned view. The basal part of 

 the fruiting body is sterile, and the upper part is fertile. (Adapted from 

 Vittadini.) G. Calostovia liitescens, habit sketch, with glebal portion at 

 the apex. (Adapted from Burnap.) H. Geaster hygrometricus, habit 

 sketch. / and /. Crucibiihnn inilgare, surface and sectional views. The pe- 

 ridioles are attached to the wall of the cups. fC, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, 

 T, U, V, and TF. Spores of various Gastromvcetes. (From Coker and 

 Couch.) K. Rhizopogon nigrescejis. L. Octavinia ravenelii. M. Calvatia 

 cyathijoTniis. N. Lycoperdon pyriforvie. O. Bovistella echimilata. 

 P. Geaster jornicatiis. Q. Bovista Candida. R. Discedera pedicellata. 

 S. Tylostoina caiJipestre. T. Scleroderina geaster. U. PisoUtbiis tinctorius. 

 V. Cyatlms stercoreus. W. Calostonia liitescens. 



