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decurrent, close, their margins waved, unequal, generally 

 simple. Stem from two to four inches long, from a 

 quarter of an inch to an inch thick ; incurved at the base ; 

 not rooting, but attaching by means of a floceose down 

 round its lower portion and for one-third of its length, 

 a large quantity of dead leaves, by which the plant is 

 held erect ; subequal, more or less marked with longitu- 

 dinal pits, firm externally, within of a softer substance. 

 The odour strong, like that of curd cheese." Badham. 



" Common in certain places, but very rare near 

 London. This species comes up late in the autumn on 

 dead leaves in moist places, principally on the borders 

 of woods. The gastronomic excellences of this species 

 are well known. When gathered, it has a wholesome 

 and powerful odour ; and when cooked, the firm and 

 fragrant flesh has a particularly agreeable and palatable 

 taste.-" W. G. Smith. 



" The Agaricus nebularis requires but little cooking ; 

 a few minutes' broiling (a la Maintenon is best), with 

 butter, pepper, and salt, is sufficient. It may also be 

 delicately fried with bread crumbs, or stewed in white 

 sauce. The flesh of this mushroom is perhaps lighter 

 of digestion than that of any other." Badham. 



