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at first, becomes paler as it grows older, until it fades into a 

 rich cream-yellow. 



Dr. Badham says, " Independent of the excellent flavor 

 of this little mushroom, two circumstances make it valuable 

 in a domestic point, of view the facility with which it is 

 dried, and its extensive dissemination." It may be kept for 

 years without losing any of its aroma or goodness. 



BOLETUS. Fries. 



Of this, two species are considered eatable the J5. edulis 

 and the B. scaber ; the former resembling the Common Mush- 

 room in taste, and the latter of good quality while in a young, 

 fresh state, but of little value when dried, as it loses much 

 of its odor, and becomes insipid, and unfit for use. 



CLAVARIA. 



All the species are edible, and many of them indigenous 

 to our woods, being usually found in damp, shady places. 



THE MOREL. Mclnt. 



Morchella esculenta. 



In its natural state, the Morel is found growing in orchards, 

 damp woods, and in moist pastures. Its height is about four 

 inches. It is distinguished by its white, cylindrical, hollow, 

 or solid, smooth stem ; its cap is of a pale brown or gray 

 color, nearly spherical, hollow, adheres to the stem by its 

 base, and is deeply pitted over its entire surface. It is in 



