429 
1279 . Chatin, A. Nouvelle contribution a l’histoire de la truffe (Tirmania cambonii). 
Terfas du Sud algerien. <^Comp. Rend., vol. oxiv, Paris, June 13, 1832, pp. 
1397-1399. 
Tirmania cambonii is a new species from Algeria, closely related to T. africana , but 
differing from it by its finely veined flesh and the larger asci and spores. The spores 
also contain an oily matter in large quantity. The following truffles have so far been 
observed in Algeria: Terfezia leonis, T. boudieri, T. claveryi , Tirmania africana , and T. 
cambnii. (T. H.) 
>. c.— Sphceriacece. 
280. Atkinson, Geo. F. On the structure and dimorphism of Hypocrea tuberiformis. 
<Troc. Am. Asso. Adv. Sci. for 1891, vol. XL, Salem, Mass., July, 1892, p. 320. 
Abstract giving a statement of various papers published on the subject. Notes that 
both perfect and conidial stages have, been found by the author in Alabama. These are 
described. The opinion is expressed that the species should be placed, pending further 
study, in the genus Hypocrella, and be known as Hypocrella tuberiformis (B. & Rav.) (see 
No. 611). (J. F. J.) 
1281. Baumann, E. Ueber Cordyceps robertsii Berk. <^Ber. d. Schweizer. Bot. 
Ges., vol. ii; Basel and Genf, 1892, p. 70. 
This fungus was parasitic upon the pupa of Hcpialus virescens from New Zealand. (T. H.) 
d. — Discornycetes. 
1282. [Anon.] Morels. <Gard. Cliron., 3d ser., vol. ix, London, Apr. 18. 1891, 
pp. 504-506, fig. 1. 
Figure of the fungus. (M. B. W.) 
1283. Boudikr, Em. Note sur les Morchella bohemica Kromb. et voisins. <^Bull. Soc. 
Mycol. France, vol. vm, Paris, July 21, 1892, pp. 141-144. 
Morchella bohemica was.first described and figured by Krombholtz in 1828; it was referred 
to the genus Morchella. Other authors placed the species under the genus Yerpa, but Bou- 
dier prefers to arrange i t as a subgen us of Yerpa , viz, Ptychoverpa. There are some differences 
from the true Yerpce. which consist in the morchelloid aspect of the fungus, the few-spored 
thee®, and the size and shape of the spores. Morchella bispora and M. giyaspora are prob¬ 
ably not distinct species, but rather represent forms of the above. (T. H.) 
1284. Phillips, Wm. New Discornycetes from Orkney. ^Scottish Naturalist, No. 
32, Apr., 1891, Pertfi, pp. 89-91. 
Describes the following new species: Hymenoscypha symphoricarpi, H. (Yiptera) cintrclla 
Sacc., forma ccespitosa, Lachnclla orbicularis , L brunneociliata , L. (Hclotiella) laburni , and 
Cenangium empetri , with descriptions of two other species. (J. F. J.) 
IX.—IMPERFECT AND UNCLASSIFIED FORMS. 
a.—Hyphomycetes and Stilbece. 
1285. Morgan, A. P. Two new genera of Hyphomycetes. <Bot. Gaz., vol. xvii, Bloom¬ 
ington, Ind., June 15, 1892, pp. 190-192, figs. 2. 
Describes Cylindrocladium n. gen. and C.scorparium n. sp. on pod of Gleditschia triacan- 
thos, and Synthetospora n. gen. and S. electa n. sp. on Peziza sp. (J. F. J.) 
J).—Splicer op sidece and Melanconiew. 
1286. [Anon.] [Greeneria fuliginea.] <Bot. Gaz., vol. xvi, Crawfordsville, Ind., Feb. 
15, 1891, p. 60. 
Notes change of position in classification of the species. According to Cayara it belongs 
with the Melanconiece instead of Sphcer op sidece, and should be called Melanconium fuligineum 
(Scrib. & Viala) Cavara. Specific characters are given. (J. F. J.) 
G.—MORPHOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION OF BACTERIA. 
1287. Ball, Y. M. Essentials of bacteriology; being a concise and systematic introduction 
to tho study of microorganisms for the use of students and practitioners. 1 liil- 
adelphia, 1891, pp. 159, figs. 77. 
Discusses the classification of bacteria and gives an outline of the various schemes of 
classification. Notes the various forms assumed and the effect produced by bacteria on 
livin° p organisms. Gives methods oi examinations and ot st/iining, and formula} lor various 
reao-entsrmethods of culture; descriptions of various media employed; modes of inocula¬ 
tion growth, and appearance of colonies; special modes of cultivation; and effects of bacteria 
on animals. In part two, discusses special bacteriology, describing diseases due to the 
organisms, and in appendix gives an account ot yeasts and moulds, with methods ot exam¬ 
ination. (J.F. J.) 
