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appeared slimy and so striking- in color that at first it was thought 

 to be a contamination of some bacterial growth. 



This year I have had opportunity to support this observation by 

 The material was secured at various times from sporophores grow- 

 ing on a beech stump. The successful contrast for color of the 



spores as well as spore prints was obtained on black glazed paper. 

 A number of spore prints from sporophores of various ages is 

 shown in the figure. 



The sporophores were placed upon the black glazed paper under 

 bell jars at room temperature. In order to secure a perfect print 

 it is necessary to select sporophores which will lie flat on the paper. 



