D32 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM 



A record of species not before reported, with notes concern- 

 ing them, time and place of collecting the specimens and descrip- 

 tions of new species is marked C. 



A part of the report containing remarks on previously 

 recorded species and descriptions of new varieties is marked D. 



The investigation of our edible species of mushrooms has been 

 continued. Of those whose edible qualities have been tried, 11 

 species have been thought worthy of addition to the list of 

 edible fungi. Descriptions of these may be found in a part of 

 the report marked E. Colored figures of these and also of seven 

 of the new species have been prepared. 



At the request of the director of the state museum a botanical 

 exhibit was prepared for the Pan-American exposition at Buf- 

 falo. But little time was given for the preparation of this 

 exhibit, yet specimens were selected from material on hand that 

 should fairly represent the herbarium, and the principal divi- 

 sions and groups of plants that constitute our state flora. Seed- 

 bearing or flowering plants, ferns and fern allies, mosses, 

 lichens, marine algae and fungi were all represented by speci- 

 mens of one or more species. So far as possible, specimens were 

 selected that have more or less economic importance and there- 

 fore popular interest, because of some utility of the plants them- 

 selves or of some of their products, or because of some injurious 

 character either as troublesome weeds or harmful or destructive 

 parasites or saprophytes. Among the parasitic fungi the smuts 

 were represented by several species because they are so injuri- 

 ous to our crops of cereals. Among saprophytic fungi those 

 destructive to wood and also those valued for their edibility 

 were specially represented. The specimens placed on exhibition 

 have been safely returned to the herbarium, but those of the seed- 

 bearing plants have suffered a little deterioration in appearance 

 because of their long exposure to strong light. Their green 

 color has faded. 



The herbarium has been moved from the capitol to geological 

 hall where it has a place far more suitable, more commodious, 

 better lighted, more convenient for botanical work and more 

 accessible to the public. Thanks are due to all who have aided 

 in bringing about this change. It is very desirable that it may 

 not again be necessary to store any part of it where it may not 



