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of an ascus containing sixteen spores. The present species agrees 
most closely with yp citrina, K riea, but differs in the 
thinner, byssoid stroma and shorter asci. Hypocrea JUnginuh 
Karst. , which also Rum on old jpn of Apor: us and oth 
fungi, ‘differs i in the thicker, waxy, yellow st 
Mitrula cucullata, Fries, Epicr. (1838) p 584. 
On ag = — e Eucali yptus urnigera, Ho ok. f., Rodway, 433. 
The of the perfectly typical form of this ungus 
mary on ag pe yptus twigs is interesting, as hitherto it has only 
been met with on dead leaves of conifers. This circumstance 
Serves to corroborate what has been previously stated respecting 
the value of the host as a specific factor, and may serve to modify 
the views of those who, on the ground that they depend on 
particular species of conifers, have Sones? to discriminate 
between the European species of Mitru 
Peziza -— ictus Champ. edi E p. 270, t. 457, fig. 1. 
Forma glabrata. Ascoma extus ide brunneum vix granu- 
losum. viele io abaoe br dabo 
On rich ground, manure, etc., Rodwa; 
Differing en the typical form in da dark brown disc, and 
paler, almost even and glabrous exterior. This form has also been 
received from Victoria (.Mrs. Martin). 
Patellaria Maura, Massee (sp. nov.). Ascomata gregaria, sessilia, 
concaviuscula, dein planiuscula, virenti-atra, sicca tota nigra, 
-2 cm. lata. Asci clavati, basi parum constricti, octospori, iodo 
Cty RU. dure 150 x 10 p. Spore distiche, ellipsoideo- 
oblongat:z, 3-6-, rumque 5-, septate, hyaline, 18-22 x 5 p. 
Paraphy vive E ua, ramosæ, apice subincrassatæ, 2 mm. 
On dead branches of Acacia verniciflua, A. Cunn., Hobart, 
Rodway, 467. 
Allied to P. tasmanica, Berk., but distinguished by the larger 
size of the ascophore, also o by the longer, septate spores. The 
n and excipulum consist of slender interwoven 
yphie 
Aleurina tasmanica, Massee (sp. nov.). Ascomata gregaria, 
carnosa, subsessilia vel subradicato-producta, ex hemisphierico 
expansa, ere gee brunnea, woke uy sa, 2-3 em. lata, hymenio 
flavo-brunneo depallente. Asci cyli Sarana, iodo 
haud E 300-325 x 18-20 n. Spore late elliptice, utrinque 
obtusatz», episporio vésiaculone, flavo-brunnez, 26-30 x 13-15 p. 
ied -aphyses septate, apice clavato, succineo-farcte, 4-5 mm. 
n the ground, Hobart, Rodway, 128. 
Distinguishod from all described species by the warted exterior 
of the e ascophore, and the large spores with a somewhat coarsely 
warted epispore. 
SPH ZROPSIDE. 
Libertella aurantiaca, Massee (sp. nov.). Acervuli flavidi, 
difformes, diu epidermide velati, tandem in cirrhos tortuosos 
auranticolores erumpentes. Conidia filiformi-faleata, continua, 
hyalina, 5-7 x 155 
