October, 1888.] 
SACCARDO’S SYLLOGE. 
107 
Stiieptothrix glauca, E. & E.—On decaying clover steins, 
Newfield, N. J., July ? 88. Hyphas forming pulvinate masses 
1 mm. thick continuous or interruptedly confluent for several cen¬ 
timeters, glaucous white then cinereous. Threads much and ir¬ 
regularly branched, about 6 inicr. diam. their free ends closely 
undulate-crisped and bearing the globose, hyaline 4J—5 micr. 
conidia. 
SACCARDO’S SYLLOGE. 
Yol. VII, part I of this valuable work appeared some three 
months ago. It includes the Phalloidem by Ed. Fischer, Nidu- 
lariacece , Lycoperdacece, and Hymenogastracece by Dr. J. B. De 
Toni; Phycomycetece by Doct. A. N. Berlese and J. B. DeToni, 
and Myxomycetes by Doct. A. N. Berlese. 
In the compilation of a work of this kiud it would hardly be 
possible to adopt any arrangement of the various species that 
would be satisfactory to all, so whatever imperfections this volume 
may contain it will still be welcome, placing, as it does, within our 
reach so much valuable matter before inaccessible. 
Since the foregoing notice was written, Vol. VI of the Sylloge 
lias come to hand including the Polyporece , Hydheaz , Thele- 
phorece, Clavarieae and Tremellinae. There are 928 pages 
with descriptions of 8551 species. Pages 817 --928 are occupied 
by an Index of all the species in Vols. V and VI. 
Sylloge VII, part II, is expected this year and Vol. VIII (the 
last) in the course of 1889. In Vol. VII, part I there are 498 
pages with descriptions of 1636 species followed by an Index of 
30 pages. 
The cost of the whole work so far (Vols. I—VII including the 
vol. of Additamenta, 484 pages), is 407 fr. about $80, or with 
U. S. duty added, about $100. Orders may be sent direct to Dr. 
P. A. Saccardo, Padova, ltalv, who will send the vols. by mail. 
J. B. E. 
NOTICE. 
The Herbarium of the late Dr. H. W. Ravenel, containing 
about 10,000 specimens of Phasnogams and Cryptogams is now 
offered for sale. The collection is a very valuable one and will 
be a rich acquisition to the individual or Institution fortunate 
enough to secure it. Address, Mrs. H. W. Ravenel, 
Aiken, S. Ca. 
