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age. It is globular or spherical in shape. This species is 

 edible in a j'oung state, ■^A'lien its flesh is quite white; if dis- 

 coloured it is unsafe to eat. When fully grown the white 

 flesh is displaced by snuff-coloured spores. Epicures eat it 

 when cooked as follows : Cut the puff-ball, whilst its flesh is 

 snow-white, into slices a quarter-inch thick, fry these in 

 fresh butter, and add a sprinkling of powdered herbs, pepper, 



[Photo : J. H. Crabtree. 



Maned Agaric (Coprinu3 comatus). 



Kaowi aUo as the Shaggy-Cap or Ink-Cap fnngus. Common in 

 gardans and pastures in Summer and Autumn. 



and salt. Another plan is to cut the fungus in slices, peel 

 off the outer skin, dip each slice in a beaten egg, sprinkle 

 with bread crumbs, fry in butter, and add salt and pepper 

 to taste. 



Truffle (Tuber sestivum). — This is an underground 



