218 Fulton . — On the Dispersion of Fungi 
form, but that the same result of freely exposing the spori- 
ferous slime is attained in each case. 
We may divide the different species into two great types for 
our present purpose. 
I. Stalked forms, in which the deliquescing hymenium is 
superior. 
II. Latticed forms, in which the hymenium is contained 
within a sessile lattice or mesh work. 
The first group may be subdivided into three subsidiary 
ones ; (a) those with a simple stalk ; (b) those with a velum, or 
reticulated expansion surrounding the stem ; (c) those with the 
upper portion of the receptacle divided into rays and more or 
less expanded. 
There are several forms which show points of transition. 
The latticed forms may have a rudimentary stalk (e. g. Coins), 
or the stalked forms a sort of lattice on the pileus (some 
species of Simblum , Foetidaria ), etc. 
I have given below in Table II a list of all the species of the 
order of which I have been able to find descriptions or figures, 
tabulating the colour of the receptacle, external peridium, and 
sporiferous slime, the odour, the habitat, and the approximate 
dimensions. In many cases data are wanting ; but it must not 
be assumed that where no odour is stated the species neces- 
sarily had none, for many have been described from dried 
specimens preserved in spirits, and in some cases systematists 
have apparently not thought it worth while to give all the 
particulars. 
