Russula . 
Pileus flat , slightly cLepres sea, over umbo pellicle se- 
parable, viscid, 4.5 cm. diam., vinaceous-lilac to dull Indian 
purple, drying dull, slightly rugose, margin not striate; naan 
thick, white; gills very narrow, white, close, forked only 
at stipe; taste mild, slightly "mouldy" ; stipe white, smooth, un- 
changing, tapering upward, 3*5 cm.# 9-11 mm., spores white. 
Mossy bank. 
Specimens examined: 
Costa Rica, San Jose, Rancho Redondo, Alt. 25-2400 m., Dodge 1 
5052 
Thomas 
