PLATE IX 
Fig. i. — Fomes putearius from the wood of Larix occidentalism showing a typical 
pileate fruiting structure; also a section through the resupinate form. 
Fig. 2.— Larix occidentalism showing decay of the wood by Fomes putearius. 
Fig. 3.— Pimis ponderosa , showing disintegration of the wood by Fomes putearius. 
Fig. 4.— Pseudotsuga taxifolia , showing the typical decay caused by Fomes putearius . 
Fig. 5.— Picea engelmanni, showing the different stages of the decay caused by 
Fomes putearius. 
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