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BURT — AN EDIBLE GARDEN HEBELOMA 173 



viscidity and odor of radishes, and by its large size and occurrence 

 in abundance in cultivated ground. Nearly all other species of 

 Hebeloma are inhabitants of forests and occur there sparingly. 

 Fresh specimens have a pleasant farinaceous taste and odor, and 

 keep well. This species is edible and with a pleasant and dis- 

 tinctive flavor. 



