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branched forms in Lachnocladium. The species of Craterellus are not unlike large 
Pezize, and the smaller forms of the latter genus are represented in Cyphella, 
where some correspond to Hymenocypha, others to Mollisia, and others to Dasys- 
cupha. 
We have not designed to do more than to suggest a subject for reflection, and 
not by any means to exhaust it. Neither shall we attempt to demonstrate the 
‘““why and wherefore” of such coincidences. Jor the present we are content to 
regard them simply as coincidences, although, in some cases, so striking that we 
are loth to consider them accidental, but that they have a cause, and are a mystery ~ 
which we are at present unable to account for or explain. 
FUNGI IN THE DOLOMITES. 
By Mr. T. Howss, F.L.S. 
Tt am afraid that some of my friends who have the misfortune to listen to this 
paper, will remark that the fungi in it shine by their absence. 
But the object of my little paper is merely to point out to English mycologists 
the best localities for fungiin Tyrol; to show them where to go, rather than what 
to look for. 
My rather frequent visits to the eastern Alps have always taken place in 
July and August, when few fungi are to be seen. It is still an unrealized project 
of mine to visit South Tyrol in October. Perhaps some of the distinguished myco- 
logists present, annoyed by the gradual retirement of interesting species from the 
neighbourhood of Hereford, may some day offer to accompany me. 
The best head-quarters for mycologists visiting the Dolomites are the villages 
of Paniveggio and St. Martino di Castrozza. Both these places, with cheap and 
comfortable inns, are 5000 feet above the level of the sea, and are surrounded by 
the finest forests in Tyrol. These forests belong to the Crown ; the peasants are 
therefore not allowed to cut them down. The pine trees consequently attain an 
abnormal size. Above the forests rise the noble ranges of the Primiero Dolomites ; 
a grand succession of rocky pyramids, shattered towers and slender pinnacles, 
which for years baffled the best climbers of the Alpine Club. But the mycologist 
will find ample occupation below, and when bewildered with the profusion of 
novel Agarics, he may refresh his faculties by gazing at the glorious scene around 
him. 
I noticed, amongst other things, a large number of very fine Pezziza macro- 
calyx, and several novelties in Russule. Auronzo would be a good centre for 
head-quarters ; I observed a great many fungi in the neighbouring woods, especi- 
ally a very curious Hydnum, new to me. Upper Styria is noted for having the 
wettest climate in the Alps. It is called ‘“‘ green Styria,” from the mountains 
being clad with forests almost to their summit, and is a splendid fungus country. 
