Parks : Notes on California Fungi 



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then quit in a dense thicket. It never varied from its straight 

 course. The tubers were green-spored but not offensive ; the 

 peridium separated more readily, and the central cavity was not 

 present. Radiating from the base were streaks of a gristly sub- 

 stance different in color from the context. 



Subsequently, I encountered another extensive bed of a huge 

 species, but the context was purplish at first, later turning to a 

 raw-beef color with streaks of gristle in it. And, still later, I 

 found another of the green-spored species, which was very small. 

 All the others had the white peridium usually separating readily, 

 but in this last species the peridium proved to be very tough. 

 There is considerable material on hand for study, but more is 

 desired and will be sought this coming season. 

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