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MUSHROOMS, EDIBLE AND OTHERWISE 



then hollow, even, lilac-tinged at the top, white or whitish below the veil, the 

 whole stem beautifully fibrillose, veil white. 



This plant is very abundant on Cemetery Hill, growing under pine trees. 

 The caps are small, but they grow in such profusion that it would not be 

 difficult to secure enough for a meal. They compare very favorably with the 

 Fairy Ring mushroom in flavor. They have little or no odor. Found in 

 October and November. 



PicubB -47. Cortinariuj Two-thirds natural 



