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Resignations were accepted from Miss Lenda Tracy Hanks, 

 Miss Helen D. Nelson, and Mr. Arthur Smith. 



The scientific program of the evening consisted of a lecture by 

 Dr. William A Murrill on " Edible Fungi ", illustrated by speci- 

 mens and by lantern slides. 



Mushrooms were discussed from the popular side as objects of 

 interest and as valuable relishes. The development and culti- 

 vation of the common field mushroom were briefly described. 

 Poisonous species and their effects were described with care, and 

 comparisons were made with edible species liable to be confused 

 with them. 



Fresh specimens of four early species were exhibited : the 

 glistening ink-cap, Coprinus micaceiis, which appeared the last 

 week in April ; the shaggy-mane, Coprinus coviatus, which ap- 

 peared about May lo (unusually early for this species) ; Pleiiro- 

 tits sapidiLS, a relative of the oyster mushroom, just beginning to 

 appear on old logs and stumps ; and the morel, Morcliclla, which 

 occurs on the ground in woods during May. 



Lantern slides were used to illustrate the more important local 

 species of edible fungi, beginning with agarics found on lawns 

 and in fields, such as species of Agariciis, Lepiota, Coprinus, Hy- 

 pliolovia, and Marasmius. Species occurring on the ground in 

 woods were next discussed, including Lactaria, Rnssnla, TricJio- 

 lovia, Clitocybe, and other important genera of gill-fungi. Wood- 

 loving forms comprise a number of important species that are 

 abundant and much used, such as Armillaria mellea, Hypholo7na 

 pcrplexum, Pleurotiis ostreatus, Pleiirotus sapidus, Coprinus 

 micaceus, and Collybia vehitipes. 



Other groups of fungi containing edible species, were illustrated 

 by Clavaria, Hydnuni, certain tender forms of Polypor7ts, several 

 species of Boletus, and a number of species of Lycoperdon. All 

 species of coral-fungi and pufifballs were recommended for food, 

 provided the specimens were tender, young, and fresh. 



Adjournment followed. 



Marshall A. Howe, 



Secretary pro tern. 



