FIELD BOOK OF COMMON GILLED MUSHROOMS 



Stem colored like the cap or paler; firm; smooth; generally 

 solid; I to 4 inches long; not often longer than the diameter 

 af the cap. 



Spores white; globular; .00035 to .00045 inch broad. 



The orange-brown lactarius is a clean, firm and attractive 

 species. It varies but little in color and is therefore easily 

 recognized. It is most abundant in warm, showery weather. 

 Usually many individuals will be found growing in company 

 so that it is not difficult to obtain a generous supply for the 

 table. It is remarkably free from the attacks of insects, 

 which is a point in its favor as an esculent. Sometimes in 

 drying it emits an unpleasant odor which is, perhaps, an 

 indication that the specimens should not be kept too long 

 before being cooked. Many writers affirm that this fungus 



Fig. 24. — Species No. 72. — Lactarius corrugis. 

 wrinkled, dark reddish brown, paler when old. 



Description on page 203. 

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