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ZESSOIfS WITH PLANTS 



it is seen that the pileus is more nearly spheri- 

 cal, and in very young ones, as 6, Fig. 365, the 

 annulus is not present. The margin of the pileus 

 is tied to the stipe by a very thin and delicate 

 veil, and as the pileus expands this veil is rup- 

 tured, a part of it persisting as a ragged fringe 



Pig. 365. 

 Cultivated mushroom. 



Fig. 366. 

 Clump of mushrooms. 



(observe the margin of the large cap in Fig. 365) 

 on the edge of the pileus and the remainder 

 forming the annulus upon the stipe. 



431. Upon the under side of the pileus (Fig. 

 365) are numerous hanging flaps or gills. Let 

 the pupil determine if these gills, or lamellae, ai'e 

 all of equal length, and if they are joined to the 

 stipe. He should also observe the color of the 

 gills, and determine if it changes with the age of 

 the plant. Now let the pupil secure a pileus of 



