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910. A. sylvaticus, Schaeff. 



Wild mushroom. In the woods, but not common. 

 Stropharia. 



911. S. semiglobatus, Batsch. 



Very common on manure in pasture fields and on ma- 

 nured grounds, lawns ; from May to late fall. 



912. 8. stercorarius, Fries. 



Like the preceding in appearance, habitat and abund- 

 ance. It is distinguished by the expanded pileus and 

 stuffed stipe. 

 Hypholoma. 



913. H. sublateritius, Schaeff. 



One of our most common, autumnal species, in protected 

 situations fruiting through the winter. Found at the 

 base of stumps, in crowded, caespitose tufts, but some- 

 times isolated, when the maximum size is attained. 



914. H. lachrymabundus, Fries. 



Found in autumn on the ground and on rotten trunks, 

 commonly in clusters. Not common. 



915. H. velutinus, Pers. 



Not common. Found in unkept yards and lawns. 



916. H. candolleanus, Fries. 



Very common from May to October about decaying 

 stumps or roots, anywhere on lawns, in pastures and 

 in woods. 

 Psilocybe, Fries. 



917. P. spadiceus, Fries. 



Very common on lawns and in cultivated lands, all 

 summer. 



SERIES V. MELANOSPOR^E— THE BIACK-SPORED AGARICS. 



Coprinus, Fries. 



918. C. comatus, Fries. 



Rather common in September and October about hot- 

 beds and manure heaps, or even in rich soil, or in 

 grassy places along the highway. 



