This "Festschrift" honoring John N. Couch, Kenan Professor of Botany, Emeritus, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is composed of articles by his former students and colleagues. The many distinguished mycological articles should make this a valuable addition to the literature of mycology.Originally published in 1968.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.