Agaricaceee 



Amanitopsis. firm, at first attenuated and tomentose at the top, then nearly equal, 

 stuffed, white or whitish, closely sheathed at the base by the thick volva. 

 Spores globose, io-13/x. 



Pileus 2-4 in. broad. Stem 3-4 in. long, 3-4 lines thick 



Under oak trees. Pasadena, California. April. A. J. McClatchie. 



This fungus is closely related to A. vaginata, from which it may be 

 separated by the more adherent remains of the thicker volva which 

 sometimes cover the whole surface of the pileus, and by the thicker gills 

 which are somewhat adnate to the stem and terminate with a decurrent 

 tooth. Bull. Torr. Bot. Club, Vol. 22, No. 12. 



As it is probable this species will be found elsewhere than California, 

 and from its close relation to A. vaginata likely to be edible, its descrip- 

 tion is here given. 



A. Strangllla'ta (Fr.) Roze choked, from the stuffed stem. (Plate 

 X, fig. 4, p. 28.) Pileus at first ovate or subelliptical, then bell-shaped, 

 convex or plane, warty, slightly viscid when moist, deeply and distinctly 

 striate on the margin, grayish-brown. Gills free, close, white. Stem 

 equal or tapering upward, stuffed or hollow, nearly smooth, white or 

 whitish, the volva soon breaking up into scales or subannular fragments, 

 Spores globose, io-i3)u,. 



Plant 4-6 in. high. Pileus 2-4 in. broad. Stem 3-6 lines thick. 

 Peck, 33d Rep. N. Y. State Bot. 



A. Cecilia B. and Br. is a synonym. 



Not distinct in color and general appearance from A. vaginata, but 

 distinctly separated by its warty pileus and evanescent mouse-colored 

 volva which does not sheath the stem. Pileus striate when young, then 

 sulcate. Stem mealy, especially on the upper part. 



Woods, open grassy places, wheat stubble, etc. June to September. 

 Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Mcllvaine. 



In the latitude of Philadelphia the plant is found in great abundance. 

 Its rather early appearance, staying quality, delicate consistency and 

 flavor make it valuable as a food supply. 



Pearl color, bluish-gray and gray are the prevailing cap-coloring. 



A. adna'ta (W.G.S.) Roze adnatus, adnate, of the gills. Pileus 

 about 3 in. across. Flesh thick, whitish, firm, convex, then expanded, 

 rather moist, pale yellowish-buff, often furnished with irregular, woolly 



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