I I I .—L i s t o p I T o r k s on A u s t r a l ia n F u n g i .
It was iiecessnry, as already stated, to draw up a list of w’orks iu order to have the list of Fnngi as
comploto as possible. I havo only iiiclnded those publications iu wdiich there is special reference to Australian
forms, and no doubt several havo boon overlooked. To Dr. Alexr. Morrison I am ranch indebted for bringing
niidor my notieo soino references to the subject iu scattered publications. The “ List of Works,” the “ Systematic
Arrnngoment,” and the “ Ilost-index” should servo to focus onr presont knowledge aud prepare the way for
further additions to it.
Iu giving tho general characters of the various Fungi, I have endoavoured to use as simple terms as possible,
but it was difficult to avoid tho employment of technical terms occasionally. For those who wish to enter into
the subject more fully aud to study iu an elementary way the disease-causing Fungi, tlio following works among
others may be mentioned : —
Diseases oj Plants, by Professor Marshall Ward, and published by tbe Society for promoting Christian
Knowledge (2s. 6d.). This is a readable little book, and treats in a popular manner such diseases as Rust in
Wheat, Smut of Corn, Ergot of Rye, Hop disease. Potato disease, &c.
Diseases o f Field and Garden- Crops, by Worthington G. Smith, and published by MacMillan and Co.
(Is. 6d.). This work is beautifully illustrated, and treats of Onion, Pea, Parsnip, Lettuce, Potato, and other diseases
in addition to those of Wheat and Oats.
Diseases o f Crops and their Remedies, by Dr. A. B. Griffiths, aud published iu Bell’s Agricultural Series
(2s. 6d.). Thej diseases of leguminous, gramineous, root, and miscellaneous crops are cousidered, together with
I he Fungi or insects causing tliem, and the best methods of prevention.
Fungus Diseases o f the Graj)e and other Plants, and their Treatment, by F. Lamson-Seribner, and published
in America (os.). This is a thoroughly practical work, aud deals with the principal Fungus diseases of Fruit trees as
well as o f the Vine.
Fungi and Fungicides, by Dr. C. M. Weed, and published in New York (5s.). It is divided into five parts—
Iiingi affecting the larger fruits, the small fruits, shade trees, &c., vegetables, cereals, and forage crops; and practical
remedies, as a rule, are given.
There is still a want of proper works dealing with the subject of Fungus disease from an Australian standpoint
aud suited to the wants of our orcliardists aud vignerons especially, but the strong necessity which exists for
such mfonuation will probably soon lead to its being supplied.
The preparation of this work has entailed a vast amount of labour, done single handed and iu my spare
time, but it was absolutely necessary as a preliminary for the proper carrying out of my duties. To all those who
have supplied me with information my best thanks are due and are hereby tendered. It is hardly necessary to
mention special names, since tbe “ List of Works” will afford tho best evidence of work done. The Government
Botanist, Baron von Mueller, has always aided me with tbe free use of his library and the benefit o f his rare aud
critical knowledge in connexion with some of the Host-plants. Mr. F. M. Bailey, F.L.S., Colonial Botanist of
Queensland, has given me every assistance in his power in connexion with Queensland Fungi, and Mrs. Flora Martin
is well known for her indefatigable labours in extending our knowledge of Australian species. I am indebted to
A. de Bavay for a list of the Yeasts identified by him in Australia, and he adds that they will be largely increased from
time to time. Wine Yeasts especially will yet play an important part in connexion with that industry, and there
arc kinds of Yeast causing decomposition and disease in Onions, &c. Tiie officers in the neighbouring colonies havo
also willingly given me the benefit of their advice when asked. Amid such a mass of detail some important
points may have been overlooked, and I shall be pleased to have any errors or omissions pointed out, such
additions and corrections to be subsequently issued as a supplement.
It must not be imagined that because we have tabulated and briefly described a number of Fungi we therefore
know all that is necessary about them. Tbe most fascinating branch is tho life-bistory—tho story of their lives from
year to year; and it is this knowledge as to their various and often disguised phases, how they spread, and where they
winter, which will help us to cope with them successfully. There is room for plenty of workers, and it is hoped that
some of our young and rising fruit-growers aud farmers may bo induced to attend to this subject, ou account of its
great interest and practical importance.
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Synopsis of Groups
General Classifleation of Ilymenomycjtes
Group I .—llymenomycetes—
Order 1.—Agaricaceaj
Additions to Agaricac(se
Order 2.— FolyporacesE
„ 3.—Hydiiaceaj ...
„ 4.—Thelephoraccee
„ 5.—Clavariaceae
,, 6.—Tremellaceaj
Group II.—Gastroinycetes—
Order 7.—Pilacreaceai
„ 8.— Phalloideaceie
„ 9.—Nidulariaceai
,, 1Ü.—Lycoperdaceai
„ I I .—Sclerodermaceie
„ 12.—Ilymenogastraceaa ...
Group HI.—Uredines—
Order 13.—Urediuaee»
Group IV .—Pyrenoruycetes—
Order 14.—Ilypocreaceai
„ 16. —Xylariaceai
„ 16.—Dothideaeeic
„ 17.—Melogramuiacesc ...
,, 18.— Diatrypaec'ffi
„ 19.—Valsaceai ...
„ 20.—Eutypaceaj
„ 21.— Cucurbitariaeeffi
„ 2 2 .—Superficiales
„ 23.—Pertusaceaj
„ 24 —Lopliiostomacece ...
„ 25.—Ceratostohiaceoi
„ 2 6.—Obtectaceai
„ 27.—Caulicolacea3
„ 28.—Foliicolaceai
„ 29-.—ilicrothyriaccie
„ 30.—Perisporiacere
,, 31.—llysteriacefe
Group V.—Discoinyeotes—
Order 32.—Cyttariace:«
„ 33.—Helvellaceai
„ 34.— Pezizacete
I, 35.—Ascobolaccaj
„ 36.—Hcrmataceai
Addiiioiis—(A.) New Australian Fungi
(P .) New Localities, Hosts, &c.
(C.) List of Australiiiu Edible F u n g i
Tables ........................................
II.—I I osx-Index of A ustkaliax F ungi ...
I I I .—Lts’I' op W o n iis ON A ustualian F unoi
•Tcc A k k a k g em e n i o f Aüsi'it.\LiAN Euxoi.
I Group V. —Discomycetes—conlbmed—
O rd e r 37.—Bulgariaceæ
! „ 38.—Stic ta c eæ ...
I „ 39.— Phacidiaceæ
i „ 40.—Fatellariaceæ
41.-Gyruuoasceæ
Group \T .—Tuberoides—
Order 42.—Blaphomycetaeeæ ...
„ 43.—Tuberaceæ
,, 44.—Endogouaceie
Group V II.—Hypliomycetes—
Order 45.—Mucedinaceæ
„ 46.—Dermatiaceæ
47.—Stilbeaceæ
„ 48.—Tuberculariaceæ ...
Group V II I —Sphoeropsides—
Order 49.—Sphærioidaceæ
„ 50.—Nectrioidaceæ
„ 51.— Leptostromaceæ ...
„ 52.— Excipulaceæ
„ 53.—Melanconiaceæ
Group IX ,—Saccbaromycetes—
Order 54.—Saccharomycetaceæ
Group X .—Ustilagines—
Order 55.—Ustilaginaceæ
Group XI.—Phycomycetes—
Order 56.—Mucoraceæ
„ 57.—Peroiiosporaceæ
124 „ 58.—Entomophthoraceæ...
124 „ 59.—Cbytridiaceoe
60.—Protoniycetaceai
t26 Group X II.—Myxomycètes—
128 Order 61.—Tubulinaceæ
128 62 .—Cribrariaceæ
„ 63.—Stemouitaccæ
,, 64.—Lamprodermaccæ ...
„ 65.—Arcyriaceæ
6 6.— Tricbiaceæ
„ 67.— Didymaceæ
,, 68.—Physariaceæ
„ 69.—Plasmodiophoraccîc
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