names around, putting it forth as original work, when, as a matter of fact, 

 nine-tenths of it is pure piracy. One-half of these old synonyms are not 

 true, and the other half are of no importance if they are. 



I have never been able to learn the difference between Polyporus fron- 

 dosus and Polyporus intybaceus. Several mycologists with whom I have 

 talked claim to know a difference, but none of them have been able to 

 explain it to me. I know only one plant, which I am satisfied should be 

 called Polyporus frondosus. If you know them both, will you not favor me 

 by sending specimens showing the difference? 



I should appreciate any specimens of any polyporoids that you may 

 send me. I ask only that they be ircll dried before wrapping, for they will 

 be delayed before reaching me, and if sent moist will spoil before I get 

 them. 



Send to the following address, and .they will reach me in time: 

 C. G. LLOYD (Klincksieck), 

 No. 3 rue Corneille (Odeon), 



Paris VI, France. 



