PUFF BALL LETTER NO. 8. 



Paris, December, 1905. 



We are particularly anxious to obtain specimens of puff balls from 

 Australia and New Zealand, for although these countries are probably the 

 richest in these peculiar growths yet less is known concerning their puff 

 ball flora than of any^ other portion of the world. We are grateful to those 

 who have collected and forwarded specimens, for as a result more has been 

 learned about Australian forms from specimens received by me in the last 

 two years than all that was previously known of the subject. Still only a 

 beginning has been made. It is the simplest matter in the world to pick 

 up specimens when you notice them, and if those who receive our circular 

 will do so and forward them to me, only a few years will pass until we 

 shall have a satisfactory knowledge of the subject. In that case we promise 

 to give Australian botanists an illustrated work on the subject, by means 

 of which the Australian species can be determined. Will you not aid in this 

 work? Every specimen received will be acknowledged in the publication. 



We have received to date specimens from the following contributors, 

 and express herewith our thanks to the senders. In addition to the speci- 

 mens listed, we have received a number of Phalloids and Nidulariaceae, 

 which are families we have not as yet studied. Also from Messrs. Reader 

 and McAlpine a fine lot of Tylostomas which will receive careful attention 

 at an early date. 



In April, 1905, we issued a preliminary pamphlet entitled "The Lycoper- 

 dacese of Australia, New Zealand, and the Neighboring Islands." This will 

 be gladly sent to those interested in the subject, upon receipt of a request. 

 In the next issue of Mycological Notes will be found an extended article 

 concerning specimens received since that pamphlet was issued. 



C. G. LLOYD, 

 107 Boulevard St. Michel, 



Paris, France. 



ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SPECIMENS RECEIVED FROM 



CORRESPONDENTS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW 



ZEALAND, SEASON OF 1904 AND 1905. 



BAKER, R. T., Sydney, Australia: 



Calvatia lilacina, Catastoma anomalum, Geaster plicatus, Lycoper- 

 don cepaeforme, Podaxon segyptiacus, Polysaccum crassipes, Scleroderma 

 Cepa (?). 



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