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n-iined and listed them systematically, recording nearly a hundred 

 distinct species. Of course, most of the fleshy forms had been 

 killed by the heavy frosts, but we obtained enough of these for 

 luncheon next day, when twenty-three guests were served from 

 a dish consisting chiefly of Hypholoma perplexum, Pleurotus 

 ostreatus, Pleurotus serotinus, and Collybia velutipes. 



The two species of Pleurotus were found mostly on sugar 

 maple trees along the roads, while the Collybia grew on fence 

 posts and stumps. Pleurotus serotinus can not be recommended, 

 owing to its slimy character, but we were compelled to use it as 

 a " filler." 



Among discoveries of special scientific interest, I might men- 

 tion Spongipellis fragilis and Fomitiporia tsugina, on hemlock ; 

 Polyporus admirabilis and Coriolellus malicola, on apple ; Daeda- 

 lea quercina, on butternut ; Pomes ungulatus, on a chestnut stump ; 

 and Pyropolyporus igniarius and Spongipellis galactinus, abun- 

 dant in apple orchards. Two or three new species were probably 

 discovered, among them a beautiful clustered Stropharia. 



The affinities of the fungi found are with those of the Catskill 

 region, which was visited by the author in August, 191 6. For a 

 list of the species collected at that time in the vicinity of Arkville, 

 see Mycologia for November, 1916. 



I am deeply indebted to Mr. Seaman, Mr. Miller, and Mrs. 

 Sarre for this opportunity of visiting Yama Farms and enjoying 

 its hospitality and natural treasures. 



W. A. Murrill. 



Meeting of the Canadian Branch 

 of the American Phytopathological Society 



The first annual meeting of the Canadian Branch of the 

 American Phytopathological Society was held at the Ontario 

 Agricultural College, Guelph, Ontario, December nth and 12th. 



Canadian Phytopathologists were well represented at this meet- 

 ing. Among those taking active part in the proceedings were: 

 Dr. A. H. R. duller, University of Manitoba; Dr. J. H. Faull, 

 Toronto University ; Mr. P. A. Murphy, Dominion Laboratory of 



