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 recognized by their moist 
caps and by the waxy nature of their gills, which usually 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 (See Patz Factna Pace 60) 
Cap or Pileuws—Thin, convex at first, but later depressed. Cov- 
ered with minute scales. Moist, bright red, becoming crange 
or yellow. 4-1 inch broad. 
Hy-gréph’-8-riis 
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