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Substance tliin, vrliitc, crisp. Odour peculiar, pleasant. Taste 

 good. 



Obs. An amateur might mistalje the Stiukhorn for this species. But the 

 Stinkhorn is autumnal, and has a disgusting odour. The Tall Morel is of 

 first-rate quality. — W. B. H. 



Genus PEZIZA. 



Obs. The genus comprehends over a hundred and sixty British species. The 

 series Aleuria is composed of those which are of fleshy substance, comparatively 

 large, and of terrestrial growth. These are said to be all esculent, and certainly 

 none are noxious. But few are really commendable, and eveii those are insipid 

 to eat alone. But they improve various made dishes, can be stuffed, and so 

 forth. The best will be separately described as follows. — W. D. H. 



(209.) PEZIZA ACETABULUM ; The Chalice. (PI. XLIX. fig. G.) 



Habitat. On the ground in shady woods. In groups. 



Seasofi. March to May. Not common. 



Cup. Two inches broad, one and a half high, dusky brown 

 within, paler without, thin, mouth contracted, smooth within, 

 externally costate, venate, floccose, furfuraceous. Flesh thickish, 

 firm, tough, Avaxy. 



Stem. Very short, whitish, thick, costate and lacunose, hollow. 



Ohs. In chapter vii. The largest species, or nearly so. Wholesome, but 

 not possessing much flavour. — IF. D. II. 



(210.) PEZIZA AURANTIA ; The Orange Elf-cup. 



Habitat. On the ground in shady woods. In clusters. 



Season. July to October. Common. 



Cup. One to four inches across, bright orange, rounded at first 

 by folded margin, then expanded, broadly waved, i-epand, irregular, 

 almost plane. Exposed surface or interior smooth, bright-coloured. 

 Exterior below paler and fai'inose. Sessile, attached at one point. 

 Substance tough, elastic, rather wax-like. Scentless. Taste 

 bland. 



Obs. Very brilliant and attractive. It is a safe edible, but has little flavour. 

 In chapter vii. — )('. D. II. 



(211.) PEZIZA BADIA ; The Common Brown Elf-cup. 

 Hahifat. On the ground near ponds, in woods, gardens, etc. 

 In clusters. 



