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strewed upon the surface so as to cover it thinly, 

 the hand may be plunged into it and thrust down 

 to the bottom without being wetted with a single 

 drop of water. Several of the Boleti when dried 

 afford a very useful tinder; and several of the 

 Agarics and Tubers are used as articles of food, or 

 as ingredients in the preparation of seasoning. The 

 Truffle is much esteemed for the rich and delicate 

 flavour which it imparts to soups and sauces ; and 

 the Mushroom for its esculent property, and utility 

 in the preparation of Ketchup, 



