A Bibliography of the Publications of William Chambers Coker

Compiled by Mary Coker Joslin, William R. Burk, Joy Mermin, Ian Ewing, Zena
Wubneh, and Drew Posny.

1902

Notes on the gametophytes and embryo of Podocarpus. Botanical Gazette 33: 89-
107.

1903

The woody plants of Chapel Hill, N.C. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society
19: 42-49.

Selected notes I. Leaf variation in Liriodendron tulipifera. Botanical Gazette 35: 136-
138.

Selected notes II. Liverworts. Botanical Gazette 36: 225-230.

On the gametophytes and embryo of Taxodium. Botanical Gazette 36: 1-27, 114-140.

Algae and fungi for class work. Journal of Applied Microscopy and Laboratory
Methods 6: 2411-2412.

A new method of sprouting pollen grains. Journal of Applied Microscopy and

Laboratory Methods 6: 2495.

1904

Selected notes III. Equisetum arvense L. Botanical Gazette 37: 60-63.

On the spores of certain Coniferae. Botanical Gazette 38: 206-213.

Chapel Hill liverworts. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 20: 35-37.

[Abstract]. Angiosperms with exposed ovules. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell

Scientific Society 20: 117.

[Abstract]. Observations on the flora of the Isle of Palms, Charleston, S.C. Journal of
the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 20: 12.

1905

Observations on the flora of the Isle of Palms, Charleston, S.C. Torreya 5: 135-145.
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Vegetation of the Bahama Islands, pp. 185-270. In G. B. Shattuck (editor), The

Bahama Islands. MacMillan, Geographical Society of Baltimore, New York.

1906

[Abstract]. The embryo-sac of Liriodendron. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific

Society 22: 61.

[Abstract]. Liverwort types for elementary classes. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell
Scientific Society 22: 61.

[Abstract]. The endosperm of the Pontederiaceae. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell

Scientific Society 22: 61.

1907

Fertilization and embryogeny in Cephalotaxus fortunei. Botanical Gazette 43: 1-10.

The development of the seed in the Pontederiaceae. Botanical Gazette 44: 293-301.

[Abstract]. Chapel Hill ferns. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 23: 50.

Chapel Hill ferns and their allies. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 23:
134-136.

[Abstract]. (with J. D. Pemberton). A new species of Achlya. Journal of the Elisha

Mitchell Scientific Society 23: 48.

1908

(with J. D. Pemberton). A new species of Achlya. Botanical Gazette 45: 194-196.

The recent Baltimore meetings of scientific societies (Botany Section). Journal of the
Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 24: 155-158.

1909

A visit to the Yosemite and the big trees. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific
Society 25: 131-143.

Vitality of pine seeds and the delayed opening of cones. American Naturalist 43:
677-681.

[Abstract]. Vitality of pine seeds and the delayed opening of cones. Journal of the
Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 25: 47.
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Additions to the flora of the Carolinas. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 36: 635-
638.

A double-flowered Sarracenia. Plant World 12: 25, 253.

Of interest to teachers: liverwort types for elementary classes. Torreya 9: 233-236.

Lycopodium adpressum forma polyclavatum from South Carolina. Fern Bulletin 17:
83-85.

Some rare abnormalities in liverworts. The Bryologist 12: 104-105.

Leptolegnia from North Carolina. Mycologia 1: 262-264.

Additions to the flora of the Carolinas. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific
Society 25: 168-171.

1910

A new host and station for Exoascus filicinus (Rostr.) Sacc. Mycologia 2: 247.

Another new Achlya. Botanical Gazette 50: 381-383.

A visit to the grave of Thomas Walter. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society
26: 31-42.

Science teaching. North Carolina High School Bulletin 1: 35-52.

Vitality of pine seeds and the delayed opening of cones. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell
Scientific Society 26: 43-47.

1911

Report of the committee of the North Carolina Academy of Science on science

teaching in North Carolina. North Carolina High School Bulletin 2: 122-126.

Dr. Joseph Hinson Mellichamp. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 27:
37-64.

The garden of André Michaux. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 27: 65-
72.

The plant life of Hartsville, S.C. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 27:
169-205.
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(with Louise Wilson). Schizosaccharomyces octosporus. Mycologia 3: 283-287.

[Abstract]. (with Louise Wilson). Schizosaccharomyces octosporus. Journal of the

Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 27: 83.

Additions to the flora of the Carolinas – II. Torreya 11: 9-11.

[Abstract]. Some interesting water molds. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific
Society 27: 83.

1912

The seedlings of the live oak and white oak. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific
Society 28: 43-41.

(with O. W. Hyman). Thraustotheca clavata. Mycologia 4: 87-90.

Achlya de Baryana Humphrey and the Prolifera group. Mycologia 4: 319-324.

Achlya glomerata sp. nov. Mycologia 4: 325-326.

The plant life of Hartsville, S.C. Published in much enlarged form by the Pee Dee
Historical Association.

1914

Two new species of water molds. Mycologia 6: 285-302.

The Botanical Society of America. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 29:
113-115.

[Abstract]. An Achlya of hybrid (?) origin. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific
Society 30: 63.

[Abstract]. An Achlya of hybrid (?) origin. Science 40: 386.

[Abstract]. Some rare plants and singular distributions in North Carolina. Journal of
the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 30: 66-67.

[Abstract]. Some rare plants and singular distributions in North Carolina. Science
40: 387.

[Abstract]. The lawn problem in the South. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific
Society 30: 67.
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1915

Our mountain shrubs. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 31: 91-112.

(with E. O. Randolph). Observations on the lawns of Chapel Hill. Journal of the Elisha
Mitchell Scientific Society 31: 113-119.

Winter grasses of Chapel Hill. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 31:
156-161.

The lawn problem in the South. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 31:
162-165.

The teaching of botany in high schools. North Carolina High School Bulletin 6: 77-79.

1916

The laurel oak or darlington oak (Quercus laurifolia Michx.). Journal of the Elisha
Mitchell Scientific Society 32: 38-40.

[Abstract]. Some interesting mushrooms. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific

Society 32: 46-47.

[Abstract]. Some interesting mushrooms. Science 44: 360.

(with H. R. Totten). The shrubs and vines of Chapel Hill. Journal of the Elisha
Mitchell Scientific Society 32: 66-81.

Campus. Alumni Review 4: 154-155.

(with H. R. Totten). The trees of North Carolina. Published by W. C. Coker, Chapel

Hill, N.C. 106 pp.

Our Campus. The University of North Carolina Magazine 46: 173-176.

1917

The Amanitas of the eastern United States. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific
Society 33: 1-88.

[Abstract]. Saprolegnia anisospora in America. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell

Scientific Society 33: 95.

1918
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The Lactarias of North Carolina. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 34:
1-62.

A visit to Smith Island. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 34: 150-153.

1919

The Hydnums of North Carolina. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 34:
163-197.

A new species of Amanita. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 34: 198-
199.

[Abstract]. A parasitic blue-green alga. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific

Society 35: 9.

Craterellus, Cantharellus and related genera in North Carolina; with a key to the
genera of gill fungi. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 35: 24-48.

The distribution of Rhododendron catawbiense, with remarks on a new form. Journal

of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 35: 76-82.

1920

Notes on the lower Basidiomycetes of North Carolina. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell
Scientific Society 36: 14.

[Abstract]. Genera of lower Basidiomycetes not before reported from North

America. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 36: 14.

Azalea atlantica Ashe and its variety luteo-alba n. var. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell
Scientific Society 36: 97-99.

(with J. N. Couch). A new species of Achlya. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific
Society 36: 100-101.

(with H. R. Totten). Laboratory guide in General Botany. Chapel Hill, N.C. 70 pp.

[Abstract]. The Russulas of North Carolina. University of North Carolina Record 179:
3.

[Abstract]. The Lactarias of North Carolina. University of North Carolina Record 179:
3.

[Abstract]. A visit to Smith Island. University of North Carolina Record 179: 3.

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[Abstract]. The Hydnums of North Carolina. University of North Carolina Record

179: 3.

[Abstract]. Craterellus, Cantharellus, and related genera in North Carolina with a key
to the genera of gill fungi. University of North Carolina Record 179: 3.

[Abstract]. The distribution of Rhododendron catawbiense, with remarks on a new

form. University of North Carolina Record 179: 3.

[Abstract]. Notes on the lower Basidiomycetes of North Carolina. University of North

Carolina Record 179: 3-4.

[Abstract]. Genera of lower Basidiomycetes new to the United States. University of

North Carolina Record 179: 4.

1921

Notes on the Thelephoraceae of North Carolina. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell

Scientific Society 36: 146-196.

(with Eleanor Hoffman). Design and improvement of school grounds. Bureau of

Extension Bulletin, Special Series No. 1. The University of North Carolina, Chapel
Hill, N.C.

[Abstract]. Some fungi new to North America or the South. Journal of the Elisha
Mitchell Scientific Society 37: 13-14.

(with H. C. Beardslee). The Collybias of North Carolina. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell
Scientific Society 37: 83-107.

[Abstract]. Azalea atlantica Ashe and its variety luteo-alba n. var. University of North
Carolina Record 188: 6.

[Abstract]. Notes on the Thelephoraceae of North Carolina. University of North

Carolina Record 188: 6.

1922

(with F. A. Grant). A new genus of water mold related to Blastocladia. Journal of the
Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 37: 180-182.

[Abstract]. A visit to Lapland and to some old herbaria. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell
Scientific Society 38: 24-25.
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(with H. C. Beardslee). The Laccarias and Clitocybes of North Carolina. Journal of the
Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 38: 98-126.

[Abstract]. (with H. C. Beardslee). The Collybias of North Carolina. University of

North Carolina Record 196: 5.

[Abstract]. (with F. A. Grant). A new genus of water mold related to Blastocladia.

University of North Carolina Record 196: 5.

1923

The Saprolegniaceae. The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill. 201 pp.

The Clavarias of the United States and Canada. The University of North Carolina
Press, Chapel Hill. 209 pp.

(with J. N. Couch). The Gasteromycetes of North Carolina [Phalloids]. Journal of the

Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 38: 231-243.

(with J. N. Couch). A new species of Thraustotheca. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell

Scientific Society 39: 112-115.

[Abstract]. The Saprolegniaceae, with notes on other water moulds. University of

North Carolina Record 204: 5.

[Abstract]. The Clavarias of the United States and Canada. University of North
Carolina Record 204: 5.

1924

(with Enid Matherly). How to know and use the trees. Extension Bulletin 3: No. 14.
The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill.

The Geasters of the United States and Canada. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell
Scientific Society 39: 170-224.

(with H. C. Beardslee). The Mycenas of North Carolina. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell
Scientific Society 40: 49-91.

(with J. N. Couch). Revision of the genus Thraustotheca, with a description of a new

species. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 40: 197-202.

[Abstract]. The Geasters of the United States and Canada. University of North
Carolina Record 212: 6.
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[Abstract]. (with J. N. Couch). A new species of Thraustotheca. University of North

Carolina Record 212: 6.

[Abstract]. (with J. N. Couch). A new Aphanomyces parasitic on fungi. Given before

the North Carolina Academy of Science at Durham, N.C., May 3, 1924. University of
North Carolina Record 212: 6.

[Abstract]. (with H. C. Beardslee). The Mycenas of North Carolina. University of

North Carolina Record 212: 6.

1925

[Abstract]. (with J. N. Couch). Revision of the genus Thraustotheca, with a

description of a new species. University of North Carolina Record 226: 5.

[Abstract]. (with J. N. Couch). The Gasteromycetes of the eastern United States and
Canada. University of North Carolina Record 226: 5.

1926

Further notes on Hydnums. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 41: 270-
287.

(with H. H. Braxton). New water molds from the soil. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell
Scientific Society 42: 139-149.

(with H. R. Totten). Laboratory guide in General Botany. Chapel Hill, N.C. 75 pp.

[Abstract]. Further notes on Hydnums. University of North Carolina Record 236: 6.

1927

Other water molds from the soil. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 42:
207-226.

(with P. M. Patterson). A new species of Pythium. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell

Scientific Society 42: 247-250.

New or noteworthy Basidiomycetes. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society

43: 129-145.

Lars Romell. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 43: 146-151.

[Abstract]. Other water molds from the soil. University of North Carolina Record
247: 6.
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[Abstract]. New or noteworthy Basidiomycetes. University of North Carolina Record

247: 6.

[Abstract]. (with H. H. Braxton). New water molds from the soil. University of North
Carolina Record 247: 6.

[Abstract]. (with P. M. Patterson). A new species of Pythium. University of North

Carolina Record 247: 6-7.

1928

The distribution of Venus’s fly trap (Dionaea muscipula). Journal of the Elisha
Mitchell Scientific Society 43: 221-228.

Notes on Basidiomycetes. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 43: 233-
242.

The Chapel Hill species of the genus Psalliota. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific
Society 43: 243-256.

[Abstract]. Variations in our native ornamental flowering trees. Journal of the Elisha
Mitchell Scientific Society 44: 19.

[Abstract]. The limits of life. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 44: 48.

(with J. N. Couch). The Gasteromycetes of the eastern United States and Canada. The
University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill. 201 pp.

[Abstract]. New or noteworthy Basidiomycetes. University of North Carolina Record

257: 7-8.

[Abstract]. (with J. N. Couch). The Gasteromycetes of the eastern United States and
Canada. University of North Carolina Record 257: 8.

1929

Notes on fungi. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 45: 164-178.

[Abstract]. The distribution of Venus' fly trap (Dionaea muscipula). University of

North Carolina Record 263: 7.

[Abstract]. Notes on Basidiomycetes. University of North Carolina Record 263: 7-8.

[Abstract]. The Chapel Hill species of the genus Psalliota. University of North
Carolina Record 263: 8.
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1930

[Abstract]. The flora of North Carolina. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific
Society 45: 182-183.

The bald Cypress. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 46: 86-88.

Notes on fungi, with a description of a new species of Ditiola. Journal of the Elisha
Mitchell Scientific Society 46: 117-120.

[Abstract]. Notes on fungi. University of North Carolina Record 268: 8.

1931

What nature gave to Carolina. Nature Magazine 17: 294-297, 345-347.

(with H. R. Totten). Laboratory guide in General Botany. Chapel Hill, N.C. Third
edition. 97 pp.

[Abstract]. The bald Cypress. University of North Carolina Record 276: 6.

[Abstract]. Notes on fungi, with a description of a new species of Ditiola. University

of North Carolina Record 276: 6.

1932

(with J. S. Holmes and C. F. Korstian). William Willard Ashe. Journal of the Elisha
Mitchell Scientific Society 48: 40-47.

(with H. R. Totten). Notes on extended ranges of plants in North Carolina. Journal of

the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 48: 138-140.

[Abstract]. (with H. R. Totten). A new species of Bignonia. Presented before the

North Carolina Academy of Science, May 7, 1932. University of North Carolina
Record 282: 7.

[Abstract]. (with H. R. Totten). Notes on extended ranges of plants in North Carolina.

Presented before the North Carolina Academy of Science, May 7, 1932. University of
North Carolina Record 282: 7-8.

1933

[Abstract]. The opportunities for botanical study at the Highlands Laboratory.

Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 49: 35.
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1934

(with H. R. Totten). The trees of the southeastern states. The University of North
Carolina Press, Chapel Hill. 399 pp.

The Gasteromycetes of Venezuela, pp. 317-329. In Carlos E. Chardon, Mycological

Explorations of Venezuela, Chapter 20. University of Puerto Rico, [Rio Piedras].

1935

A remarkable new Rhododendron. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 51:
189-190.

[Abstract]. Parasitic flowering plants of North Carolina. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell
Scientific Society 51: 249.

[Abstract]. A remarkable new Rhododendron. University of North Carolina Record

298: 8.

1936

[Abstract]. Inter-relationships of the Saprolegniales. Proceedings of the 6th

International Botanical Congress (Amsterdam) 1: 268-270.

1937

Professor Duncan Starr Johnson. Science 86: 510-512.

(with Velma Matthews). Blastocladiales, Monoblepharidales and Saprolegniales.

North American Flora 2: 1-76 (bibliography, pp. 69-76, with J. H. Barnhart).

(with J. R. Totten). The trees of the southeastern states. 2nd edition. The University
of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill. 417 pp.

1938

(with Mary S. Taylor). Filmy ferns in the Carolinas. Science 88: 402.

(with Jane Leitner). New species of Achlya and Apodachlya. Journal of the Elisha
Mitchell Scientific Society 54: 311-318.

A filmy fern from North Carolina. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 54:
349-350.

1939
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(with Leland Shanor). A remarkable saprophytic fungoid alga. Journal of the Elisha
Mitchell Scientific Society 55: 152-165.

A new Scleroderma from Bermuda. Mycologia 31: 624-626.

New or noteworthy Basidiomycetes. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society

55: 373-386.

1941

(Edited). Letters from the collection of Dr. Charles Wilkins Short. Journal of the
Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 57: 98-168.

1942

Notes on rare Hydnums. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 55: 373-386.

1943

Magnolia cordata Michaux. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 59: 81-88.

(with Alma Holland Beers). The Boletaceae of North Carolina. The University of
North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill. 96 pp.

Appendix, pp. 119-120. In M. B. Meriwether (editor), The Carolinian florist of

Governor John Drayton of South Carolina. The South Caroliniana Library of the
University of South Carolina.

1944

The woody Smilaxes of the United States. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific
Society 60: 27-69.

The smaller species of Pleurotus in North Carolina. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell
Scientific Society 60: 71-95.

1945

(with H. R. Totten). The trees of the southeastern states. 3rd edition. The University
of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill. 419 pp.

1946

The United States species of Coltricia. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society
60: 71-95.
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1947

Further notes on Clavarias, with several new species. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell
Scientific Society 63: 43-67.

North Carolina species of Volvaria. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society
63: 220-230.

1948

Notes on some higher fungi. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 64: 135-
146.

Notes on Carolina fungi. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 64: 135-146.

1949

Colus Schellenbergiae again. Mycologia 41: 280-282.

1951

(with Alma Holland Beers). The stipitate Hydnums of the eastern United States. The
University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill.

1959

Foreword, pp. v. In The First Thirty-four Years 1925-1959. The Garden Club of
North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

1969

The Gasteromycetes of the eastern United States and Canada. Bibliotheca

Mycologica, Band 19. Verlag von J. Cramer, Lehre. (Reprint of the 1928 publication).

1970

The stipitate Hydnums of the Eastern United States. (With Alma Holland Beers)
Bibliotheca Mycologica, Band 27. Verlag con J. Cramer, Lehre. University of North
Carolina Press. (Reprint of the 1951 publication).

1973

The Clavarias of the United States and Canada. With an introduction by Ronald H.
Petersen. Bibliotheca Mycologica, Band 39. Verlag von J. Cramer, Lehre. (Reprint of
the 1923 publication).
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1974

The Boleti of North Carolina. Dover Publications, New York. (Reprint of the 1943
publication, The Boletaceae of North Carolina).

The club and coral mushrooms (Clavarias) of the United States and Canada. Dover
Publications, New York. (Reprint of the 1923 publication).

The Gasteromycetes of the eastern United States and Canada. Dover Publications,
New York. (Reprint of the 1928 publication).