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T A B . CCLXXIII.
SPHjERIA &CINIFORMIS.
I FOUND this curious compound Sphseria firil on
ftones near the Lizard Point, in Cornwall, afterwai'ds
in the Valley of Stones near Linmouth, in the fame
county, in June 1799. The little fphserulae of the coat
feem perfeit, as well as the inner one compounded of
them.
C L A V A R I A POLYMORPHA.
O F T E N to be feen on decaying elm leaves in Kenlington
Gardens. The bafe is fomewhat brown, and
harder than the reft of the plant, which is of a waxy
texture, differing much in fliape, and generally
hollow.
T A B . CCLXXVII.
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T A B . CCLXXIV.
S P H J E R I A SPICULIFERA.
T H I S extraordinary produftion was found in veiling
the ftalks and blades of a large green tuft of grafs in
Batterfea meadows, early laft autumn. When frefh
gathered, the little fpicute are continually protruding
themfelves with a fort of fpontaneous motion, looking
in the funiliine like fo many fparks of fire. Future
inquiries muft determine whether it be a proper
Sphoeria or not.
T A B . CCLXXV.
SPH^RIA NITIDA. DickJ. With. ed. 3. 393.
T H E fmooth fubftance in which the little fphserulas
are imbedded will moit readily diftinguifli. this fpecies.
It is feldom cracked or rugged, but in confequence of
very dry weather.
CLAVARIA HERCULANEA. Bull. IVith. ed.
BROUGHT me from Windfor Foreft, by Mr. Jenkins
of Eton. It is certainly a very diftinit fpecies from
thofe joined with it by authors as varieties. The fubftance
within is beautifully foft and cottony; the
outfide, of a dull orange colour.
T A B . CCLXXVIII.
CLAVARIA CORALLOIDES. Hudf. 640. With. ed. 3. 367.
A VERY common fungus. It is equally variable in
form and colour, but moftly white. The fubftance is
brittle, denfe, nearly folid. The tañe is agreeable, refembling
that of the common Muihroom, Agaricus
campejlris. Found in great plenty in the ihrubbery at
Wanftead Houfe, Effex,byMr. B.M. Forfter.