74 EDIBLE AND POISONOUS MUSHROOMS. 



the flavouring of stews, soups, etc. It may 

 be stewed fresh, but in this capacity it is 

 not so much esteemed as for its flavouring 

 qualities when dried, in which condition 

 it is a good substitute for the Morel. A 

 second species is nearly as common (Hel- 

 vetia lacunosa) and quite as large, if not 

 larger. The cap is less expanded, and of a 

 dark smoky -brown colour, whilst the stem 

 is equally furrowed and channelled, and of 

 rather a dirtier white. It is equally good, 

 and dries with the same facility, so that the 

 two species may be mixed together. We 

 have found them in considerable quantities 

 in Epping Forest, but sometimes only two 

 or three specimens are to be seen. When- 

 ever this 'happens they should be collected 

 and hung up to dry to await future additions 

 from more successful excursions. They may 

 be found from August to October. 



