White-pored Serits 



Section of P. ulmarius 



Flesh White, not tender, agreeable flavour. 

 Spores White, globose. 

 Time September to November. 



Habitat Conspicuous on dead parts of standing elms. Large and 

 white. Sometimes found on other than elm trees. 



GENUS HYGROPHORUS 



The members of this genus may be recognized by their moist 

 caps and by the waxy nature of their gills, which usually grow 

 downward on the stem (decurrent), and are not very closely 

 placed side by side. No species is known to be dangerous. 



Chantarelle hygrophorus (Edible) 



Hygrophorusjcantbarellus (SEE PLATE FACING PAGE 63) 



Cap or Pileus Thin, convex at first, but later depressed. Cov- 

 ered with minute scales. Moist, bright red, becoming orange 

 or yellow. Y*-\ inch broad. 



Hf-roph'-d-rtis 



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