White-spored Series 



Section of P. ulmarius 



Flesh — White, not tender, agreeable flavour. 

 Spores — White, globose. 

 Time — September to November. 



Habitat — Conspicuous on dead parts of standing elms. Large and 

 white. Sometimes found on other than elm trees. 



GENUS HYGROPHORUS 



The members of this genus may be recognised by their 

 moist caps and by the waxy nature of their gills, which grow 

 downward on the stem (decurrent), and are not very closely 

 placed side by side. No species is known to be dangerous. 



Chantarelle Hygrophorus (Edible) 



Hygrophorus cantharellus 



Cap or Pileus — Thin, convex at first, but later depressed. Cov- 

 ered with minute scales. Moist, bright red, becoming orange 

 or yellow. }4-i inch broad. 



Hy-gr5ph'-6-rus 

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