100 MUSHEOOMS. 



Qray. 



COPRmUS MICACEUS = mica. 

 The Glistening Coprinus. 



Cap varies from buff to tawny yellow, 1 to 

 2 inches broad, bell-sbaped (campanulate) or 

 conical (cone-shaped), thin, marked with 

 lengthwise lines, which extend half-way up 

 from the margin. The disc is even and is 

 more highly colored. It is often sprinkled 

 with shiny atoms when young. Gills at first 

 whitish, then brown or black. Stem 1 to 3 

 inches long, slender, hollow and white. The 

 spores are dark brown. We found it in great 

 numbers growing on the ground amidst the 

 grass in September and October. It may be 

 seen as early as April. It is a pretty species. 

 (Edible.) 



MUSHEOOMS WITH GEAY COLOEED CAP. 



AMANITA STROBILIPOEMIS = a pine cone. 

 The Warted Amanita. 



Cap light gray, or dingy white when young ; 

 7 to 9 inches broad when expanded fully. It 

 is covered with large pyramidal, persistent 

 warts. The margin is even, and extends 

 beyond the gUle. Flesh firm and white. Stem 

 6 to 8 inches long, 1 to 3 inches thick, solid, 



