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This is one of our earliest morels, often appearing with the onening of 

 the pussy willows and the advent of the yellow warbler. It is also the 

 rarest and most delicate member of its tribe, however, it sometimes occurs 

 in considerable numbers, frequenting rather low, moist woods amid decay- 



ing leaves. 



Figure 8. Drawing of two-spored Moiel (Moichella bispora). (a) cap or pileus; (b) stem, 

 In section, about natural size; (c) an ascus containing two large spores; (d> a. 

 spore. Highly magnifled. — (Original.) 



