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or old stumps. Altogether twenty-eight species were identified. 

 Foremost amongst them was Fistulina hepatica, the beefsteak 

 fungus, an edible species, which grows on old oaks. Others of 

 importance were Polyporus sulfureus and P. inlybaceus, the latter 

 being edible when young. 



The third excursion took place on 14th October to Cadder 

 Wilderness, a favourite hunting ground for fungologists. Here also, 

 the fungi were far less numerous than usual, yet fifty-seven species 

 were identified, and these included Ag. {Avian.) phalloides, Ag. 

 ( Colly .) platyphyllus, Ag. (Heb.)glutinosus and Bulgaria inquinans. 



The fourth and last "foray" was at Cathkin Braes, on 21st 

 October. As in other places visited this season, the fungi were 

 scarce, still forty species were identified, among them being Ag. 

 (Lepiota) carcharias, Cantharellus aurantiacus, Stemonitis fusca, 

 and Physarum nutans. 



The result of the four excursions is that one hundred species 

 and one variety have been identified. To ensure accuracy all 

 doubtful ones were confirmed by Mr. William Stewart, Glasgow, 

 Rev. D. Paul, LL.D., Edinburgh, or Dr. C. B. Plowright, King's 

 Lynn, Norfolk. 



In the appended table the first four columns indicate the result 

 of this year's work ; and the additional columns shew the species 

 collected at previous "forays" made by the Society in the following 

 places : — 



Cadder Wilderness, 13th October, 1888. List compiled by 

 the late Prof. T. King. 



Craigton Wood, 12th October, 1889. List compiled by the 

 late Mr. R. Turner. 



Loudoun Castle, 2nd October, 1890. List compiled by the 

 late Prof. T. King. 



Douglas Support, Rosehall, nth October, 1890. List 

 compiled by the late Prof. T. King. 



Finlaystone, Langbank, 14th October, 1893. List compiled 

 by the late Prof. T. King. 



Blair Policies, Dalry, 5th October, 1895. List compiled 

 by the late Prof. T. King. 



Hamilton Low Parks, 3rd October, 1896. List compiled by 

 Mr. William Stewart. 



