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 TAB. XXVI. Bull. t. 378. With. vol. 3. 433.

Dicks. Crypt, fasc. 1. 20.

uncommon on gate-posts, &c. generally placed so low as to be partly hid by the earth and neighbouring plants. It is imbricated, and chiefly attached by the back. The upper projecting surface is of a rusty colour, rather rugged and zoned. Edges finely downy, the light colour of the margin rather brightest inwards. The under side is of a duller hue, partially zoned, rugged with irregular protuberances, and when magnified appearing somewhat downy. The whole plant is thin and brittle, changed but little by drying.

TAB. XXVII.

Bull. t. 274. With. v. 3. 434.

most common of all fungi, growing on decayed trees, on pales, gates, and old water-tubs, often spreading in circular patches, without projecting so as to acquire the woolly upper surface, in which one of its most distinguishing characters resides. It is however easily known in either state, the front, or under surface, varying but little from its reddish hue. The whole plant is thicker than the two last-mentioned, but most resembles the A. tabacina in mode of growth. At first sight it might easily be confounded with the Boletus versicolor.

The upper surface varies in colour, and is very woolly. Some of the zones are always yellow, as is sometimes the whole plant.

TAB. XXVIII. with. vol. 3. 445.

Linn. Huds. &c.

frequent occurrence in neglected gardens and fields, attached to various substances. I have found it